UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
What’s going on in Licking County this week? Click the tabs below to find a way to engage with and support your local arts scene this week! Check out our calendar for more events.
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The week of Jan 26th-31th Weathervane Playhouse is having auditions
for more info: https://weathervane-playhouse.youcanbook.me/selectTime?i=itt_29f06f4f-01e7-4831-a3ce-c7cf7033c4f7
All auditions will take place at Weathervane Playhouse, located at 100 Price Road, Newark, OH 43055.
Questions? Email us at auditions@weathervaneplayhouse.org.
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Month of January
Otterbein Senior Life Community, 2158 Columbus Rd., Granville, OH 43023,The Jane Heller Art Gallery is delighted to feature Lew Stamp's work this month in his exhibition 'An Alternate Reality.' Come and discover his extraordinary art.
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Thursday & Fridays , 12:00-4:00pm, and Saturday, Sunday Feb 7, 8th.
Front Porch Guild, 24 S. Main St, Granville, Ohio 43023Wendy Wilson's pottery will be showing at the Front Porch Guild for the next few weeks.
It will be open Thursdays & Friday afternoons. 12-4pm. Also Saturday & Sunday Feb 7 & 8!
Check out the Gallery Hop in Granville on Feb 8th. Make sure to stop by the Guild then to see Meredith Martin & Eric Mize’s paintings, Wendy's ceramics, the Wendling’s Stained Glass, and more.
Info on February 8th- Gallery Hop in Granville- 1-3pm:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-granville-gallery-hop-winter-edition-tickets-1980203372593
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Kick off Feb 20th
Films Due March 6
Showcase March 13Calling all local filmmakers — we want YOU for the first-ever Weathervane Film Fest!
Join us as we launch our inaugural film festival! Modeled after other fast-paced, two-week film festivals, filmmakers will be challenged to create an original short film in a limited time frame while also following a set of fun and specific guidelines.
With multiple categories to compete in and lots of opportunities to win, this festival is all about fresh voices and celebrating film in our community!
Head on over to our website for the full details and the link to sign up!
WHAT’S HAPPENING- FALL 2025
Spring 2026 FINE ART FAIR at the Historic Newark Arcade
Date: Jan 8-Feb 15, 2026 Time: —- Location: Ball Hill, The Arcade, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: none For more information: INFO.
I am writing to inform you that BALL HILL The Arcade are hosting a juried Spring 2026 Fine Art Fair at the Historic Newark Arcade. The upcoming fair will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 11am-4pm, providing an opportunity for selected artists to show and sell their fine art works. We hope to have participants whose works include paintings, photography, ceramics & pottery, glass art, fabric art, and other creations.
We are currently seeking submissions. Our goal is to include 30 Artists in the Fine Art Fair. We ask that you please share this with other artist to properly boost our submission applications and the quality of the Fair.
If you have any questions, simply send them my way! email: kevin@ballhill.com.
The submission DEADLINE is February 15, 2026.
Guest artist recital: DUO KANTABILE
Date: January 30, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: Michael EIsner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Denison University, Granville— Guest artist recital by Duo Kantabile at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, in the Burke Recital Hall of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (240 West Broadway). Free and open to the public. For information contact Chris Montgomery at 740-587-6220 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.
“WHERE STILLNESS SPEAKS” ART SHOW- ROBBINS HUNTER MUSEUM
Date: January 27, 2026 Time:: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. braodway, Granville, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Join us for the Preview & Reception of Where Stillness Speaks, the inaugural oil-on-canvas exhibition by Granville artist Terry Applegate.
Be among the first to experience this intimate, limited exhibition featuring 14 original works inspired by the changing seasons and the quiet beauty of the natural world. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, enjoy wine and light refreshments, and explore the exhibition within the elegant historic setting of the museum.
This reception offers an opportunity to slow down, connect with the art, and engage with the artist behind the work.
Admission: Free
RSVP: Requested
Please email museum@robbinshunter.org or call (740) 587-0430 to reserve your place.
All artwork will be available for purchase, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Museum’s preservation and community programming.
To allow all visitors to experience the full exhibition, purchased works will remain on display through the close of the show. Artwork pick-up will take place on Friday, January 30, from 3:30–4:30 pm.
The paintings will be on view to the public throughout the week:
Public Viewing Hours
Wednesday, January 28 | 1:00–4:00 pm
Thursday, January 29 | 4:30–7:30 pm
Friday, January 30 | 1:00–4:00 pm
STAGE DOOR CABARET: MADDS BUCKELY- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: January 22, 2026 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $35.00
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aking inspiration from stage and screen alike, MADDS BUCKLEY makes powerful
alternative/folk rock with ambitions matched only by the scale of her influences. ”I spent a lot of middle school listening to Marianas Trench and musical theatre,” the Nashville-based, Chicagoland-raised singer/songwriter says. “I grew up singing Sara Barellies with my cousins; it’s always going to be a part of me.”
This knack for cinematic emotion and unapologetic sincerity runs through her entire catalog, the same blend of heart and enthusiasm that boosted her song “The Red Means I Love You,” inspired by the popular anime My Hero Academia, to viral TikTok fame in 2022, spurring more than 80 million Spotify streams.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING- BRYN DU
Date: January 20- February 24, 2026 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43055 Tickets: $200.00
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Winter session 6 week class is designed for those who have little-to-no watercolor experience, through an intermediate level of experience and beyond. Numerous teaching aids, examples and handouts will be shared so students can begin their own watercolor resource notebook. Individual assistance will be provided along with various lessons, exercises and demonstrations, highlighting important principles of watercolor painting. Students will be asked to provide their own materials. Instructor will provide materials list for details prior to first class. $200.00
NASHVILLE NIGHT- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: January 20, 2026 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $30.00
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The concert will feature performances by Carter Winter, Allie Colleen, and Thad and Cade, offering audiences an authentic Nashville experience right in the heart of Newark.
FAMILY ART NIGHT- GCArts
Date: January 14, 2026 Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Family Art Nights at the Granville Center for the Arts are a chance to put the phones down and hang out with the people you love—making art, playing art-themed games, and sharing some analog family time!
This night is for families with kids of all ages—little ones, teens, grown kids, and grandparents. Bring a project you're already working on or jump into our pile of art supplies and see what happens. Draw, build, collage, tinker, play. There's no instruction, no pressure, and nothing to "get right."
Our Family Art Nights are all about keeping conversations open, creativity flowing, and families connected. These nights are inspired by our Prepared Parents series with Focus Point Counseling & Thrive for Theron.
Free and open to all families. Supplies, drinks, and snacks provided.LITERARY & READING CLUB- GRANVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
LITERARY & READING CLUB- GRANVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Date: January 11th, 2026 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: fee
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Join us at the Granville Center for the Arts for our next Literary & Reading Club on Sunday, January 11, at 1:00 pm! We’ll be discussing Flesh by David Szalay—a bold, intimate, and unsettling novel that traces one man’s life through a series of defining moments, revealing how desire, power, vulnerability, and circumstance quietly shape who we become.
Using Flesh as our springboard, we’ll talk about masculinity, ambition, intimacy, and the often-unspoken forces that guide our choices. It’s a spare, sharply observed book that leaves plenty of room for reflection and great conversation—perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction, moral gray areas, and stories that linger long after the final page.
Come and enjoy the lively discussion, complete with refreshments. We encourage you to read the book before our meetup, but it's not required.
Need a copy of the book? Pick up your copy at the Readers' Garden Bookstore at 115 N Prospect St, Granville, OH 43023.
BOOK CLUB-GRANVILLE LIBRARY
Date: January 8, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Granville Library, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Granville Public Library Book Club
Registration Required
January’s book club pick is Who’s Afraid Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee.
All are welcome to Granville Library's monthly book club! Copies of this month's book are available at the circulation desk.
https://granvillelibrary.libnet.info/event/15015163
WINTER BREAK WORKSHOP I&II- BRYN DU
Date: December 28, 2025 #1/ January 2, 2026 #2 Time: 12:00-2:00pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $40.00
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For ages 7 and up. Come get cozy and creative with us during Winter Break! Instructor Sarah Gray will use a variety of materials and techniques for this fun winter course. Supplies are included. All participants under 18 years of age must have Art Center participation forms filled out and brought to the first class. Art projects will be different for each Winter workshop, so feel free to sign up for both!
DAVIS-SHAI HOUSE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
Date: December, 2025 Time: :by appointment only Location: Davis-Shai House, 301 Central parkway, Heath, OH Tickets: FREE (donations welcome)
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While the Museum had to cancel their Christmas Open House due to the snow event, the house is beautifully decorated for the holidays. Guests are welcome, by appointment. Call for Information. (740) 788-8942
FELTED LUMINARIAS- BRYN DU
Date: December 17, 2025 Time: :6:00-:8:00pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $65.00
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Let's get ready for the longest night of the year together by learning to create your very own felted luminaria. When lit, white merino wool emits the warmest, softest glow that will add the perfect touch of hygge to your cold winter nights. In this class you will learn the ancient technique of wet felting while going beyond the basics of two dimensions to create a three dimensional woolen vessel that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift for the holidays. This workshop includes 2 hours of instruction, high quality merino wool, all supplies needed for the actual felting process. Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. Materials Provided by Instructor: Wool, form, felting surfaces, battery operated LED tea light candle. Material List for Student: The only supplies participants need to bring are: an old bath towel and hand towel (these will only be getting wet, no paint etc is involved), a bar of soap or small bottle of dish soap.
VISUAL ARTS OPEN STUDIO- DENISON
Date: December 16, 2025 Time: 4:30-6:00pm Location: Bryant Arts Center, 210 W College St, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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There will be art posted all throughout Bryant Arts Center with a Jury selecting 6 winners for best of show awards. Enjoy food, friends and art! Awards begin at 6 p.m.
ZIN MAKING WORKSHOP- G.C.ARTS
Date: December 14, 2025 Time: 3:00-4:30pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts,, 119 W. Broadway,, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us for a free and creative zine-making workshop hosted by Ty J. Williams (he/they) at the Granville Center for the Arts. Along with Ty's expert guidance, we'll provide all the necessary supplies, including a handful of vintage typewriters, to get you started making amazing zines. You will learn specialized binding, art, and design techniques to create your own niche publication.
Zines have chronicled diverse cultures—from the Harlem Renaissance to mid-century sci-fi and the vibrant queer and punk scenes—serving as a canvas for writers, artists, and cultural enthusiasts. This DIY medium celebrates expression, community, and the simple joy of creating with just paper, a writing tool, and passion.
Free and open to all ages and skill levels.
Special thanks to the Granville Arts Commission for supporting this event!!!!
AMERICAN ROOTS ENSEMBLE- DENISON
Date: December 12,, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr,, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The Denison University American Roots Ensemble, directed by Adam Schlenker, celebrates the 50th anniversary of J.D. Crowe and The New South’s landmark album Rounder 0044 while looking back another 50 years to explore the roots of stringband and early country music from 1925.
From the first million-selling country hit, “The Prisoner’s Song” (1925), to the groundbreaking sounds of Rounder 0044 (1975), the concert traces a half-century of musical evolution — and shows how much (and how little) has changed since.
Tickets are not required for this event.
IRISH NUTCRACKER- WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
Date: December 12, 13 , 2025 Time: 7:00-8:00PM and 2:00pm on the 13th Location: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $16-36.00
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Irwin Academy of Dance brings The Irish Nutcracker to Weathervane Playhouse on December 12 & 13, 2025!
Tickets are now on sale and already selling like crazy. Join Clara on her enchanting journey of the Land of Sweets this holiday season by grabbing your tickets now to enjoy this classic tale with an added twist.
https://weathervaneplayhouse.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket#/events/a0SVX00000MUlJQ2A1
VINTAGE VOICES
Date: December 6, 7, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm -6th: 3:00pm-4:30pm-7th Location: Centenary United Methodist Church, 102 E Broadway,, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Come join us as we sing some old and new Christmas favorites! Bring a friend!
https://www.facebook.com/events/815566801361627
HOLIDAY POPS -NGSO at the Midland
Date: December 7, 2025 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Pl. Newark OH 43055 Tickets: $20.25-$40.25 For more information: Info
A Very Merry Holiday Pops!
A festive tradition for all ages, this joyful concert includes beloved holiday classics featuring the Granville and Newark High School Choirs in a heartwarming celebration of the season.
BOOK SALE- LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 9-12 preview/ public sale 12-3pm Location: State Farm Office Bldg, 1440 Granville Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Friends of the LC Library invite you to their Book Sale. $5.00 for a bag of books. Bags available on site. Members Preview from 9am-12. Public sale 12-3pm.
HOLIDAY POPS ORCHESTRA CONCERT-SWASEY CHAPEL
Date: December 6, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
Directed by Philip Rudd
The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved holiday pops concert, celebrating the joyful sounds of the season!
This event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.
GRANVILLE ILLUMINATION NIGHT (w/ walking soundtrack)
Date: December 5, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Location: Granville OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
Annex of United Church of Granville → Robbins Hunter Museum
Granville is kicking off the holiday season with a brand-new tradition, a community Tree Lighting and Illumination Procession that fills the Village with light, music, and togetherness. We’ll gather in the Annex of the United Church of Granville for hot chocolate, cookies, and electric candles before stepping into the evening for a magical walk through town. Thanks to the generous support of Roof Ohio, we’ll brighten the route even more this year with additional lighting as we illuminate the Village Christmas Tree, street trees, and several landmark buildings before ending at the Robbins Hunter Museum for holiday music and festive cheer.
Featuring Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Our procession will come alive with Unsilent Night, a participatory soundscape by composer Phil Kline. As we walk, everyone plays one of the musical tracks from their phone, creating a shimmering blend of bells, chimes, and harmonies that moves with us through the village.
How to participate:
1. Download the app "Phil Kline's Unsilent Night" before you arrive.
Get the app on your mobile device and let it magically choose a track for you.
OR Download a track before you arrive at:
www.unsilentnight.com/participate (Choose one of the four tracks to download)
2. Bring your phone or portable speaker if you have one.
3. We’ll all press play together at the start of the procession.
No musical experience needed! Just show up and let the sound surround you.
✨ Event Timeline
· 5:30–6:00 PM – Gather, enjoy cocoa & cookies, receive candles and instructions
· 6:00 PM – Remarks & Village Tree lighting
· 6:15–6:45 PM – Procession through town with Unsilent Night, illuminating trees & landmarks
· 6:45 PM – Arrive at the Robbins Hunter Museum for concluding remarks, music, and celebration
This is a free, family-friendly community event. Bundle up, grab your family and friends, and come light up the night with us.
“Lucky Stiff”- Denison Theatre Dept.
Date: December 3-10, 2025 Time:7:00pm, 2:00pm on Sunday Location: Michael Eisner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free, but tickets are required
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Based on “The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo” by Michael Butterworth First Produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988 “Lucky Stiff” is an offbeat, hilarious murder mystery farce, complete with mistaken identities, six million bucks in diamonds, and a corpse in a wheelchair. The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. “Lucky Stiff” (One-Act Version) is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. This production is licensed by Music Theatre International (MTI). Performance Dates and Times are as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. The performance will take place in Hylbert Family Studio Theatre.
ARTS NEWS IN LICKING COUNTY
NOVEMBER & OCTOBER 2025
“AN INSPECTOR CALLS”- OSU BRANCH THEATRE
Date: November 7-16, 2025 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Location: LeFevre Hall, 1199 University Dr., Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $5.00-$10.00 For more information: Info
This years autumn play is 𝘈𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴! Set in 1912 England, in the fictional industrial town of Brumley, the play revolves around the wealthy Birling family. During an engagement celebration, the intimate party is interrupted by the arrival of Inspector Goole. He is investigating the suicide of a young working-class woman, Eva Smith. As his questions probe deeper, each family member's interconnected and often callous involvement in her tragic fate is revealed. The play explores themes of social responsibility, class inequality and moral hypocrisy. Author: J.B. Priestley Director: Edie L. Norlin Location Black Box Theater, LeFevre Hall Performances Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets All tickets are sold at the door. Students: $5 General admission: $10.
“PAINT IT FORWARD”- McFARREN GALLERY SHOW & BENEFIT
Date: November 16, 2025 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
100% of the arts center's gallery commission will be donated directly to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and FPN Serving Licking County
The Granville Center for the Arts is proud to host a special gallery exhibit featuring local art legend Mathew McFarren—and this show comes with a powerful purpose. Together, we're using art to help fight hunger right here at home.
Throughout the month, a portion of Mathew's art sales and 100% of the arts center's gallery commission will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank and FPN Food Pantry Network Serving Licking County, helping provide meals and hope for families in need. Every painting purchased makes a real difference.
To grow our impact even further, Mathew is offering his work at special discounted prices during this exhibit—making it easier than ever to collect something meaningful while giving back to the community.
About the Artist:
Mathew McFarren is a Granville-based fine artist whose creative journey began at the Colorado Institute of Art. After launching his career as an illustrator in Denver, he founded his own illustration studio in 1987 and later taught at the Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design.
Mathew's art reflects the ebb and flow of life—embracing change, emotion, and connection in every brushstroke. His work invites viewers to pause, feel, and find beauty in the in-between moments that shape who we are.
Find Mathew on Instagram @studiomcfarren
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW- LCAP
Date: November 19 2025 Time: 10:00-2:00pm Location: Licking County Aging Program, 1058 E. Main St, Newark OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Calling all crafters! You're invited to our Holiday Craft Show on Wednesday, November 19, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. This event is free for all community members. Join us on your lunch break and enjoy laughs, crafts, and more! If you are interested in being a vendor, tables are $20. Call (740) 345-0821 to sign up for a vendor table. Please reserve your vendor table by Friday, November 14. Hope to see you there!
EXPRESSIVE MARKS- BRYN DU
Date: November 19 2025 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $35.00
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Step into a low-pressure, high-play zone with this creative mark-making workshop. In this session, we’ll use a simple pallet to explore the expressive power of simple lines, shapes, and textures. Limiting the palette helps quiet the noise and focus on the rhythm and energy behind each mark. We’ll explore contrast, repetition, rhythm, and flow to create abstract compositions full of movement and personality. Perhaps you will discover the types of marks that you are most drawn to. No experience needed. This class is perfect for artists, writers, doodlers, and anyone looking to shake off perfectionism and reconnect with their creative spark. And bonus: studies have shown that engaging in artistic play can boost mental clarity, improve mood, and even support overall brain health. Come curious. Leave with a stack of experiments, maybe a favorite new tool, and a fresh sense of what’s possible when we approach the blank page with "what if" instead of the desire for things to look a certain way. Materials Provided by Instructor: Paints, brushes, pens, markers, and etc. Material List for Student: A sketchbook with watercolor quality paper or a stack of watercolor papers approximately 8.5" x 11" The size is that important but err on the side of working larger rather than smaller. If you have a particular medium or mark making tool that you love or want to experiment with, feel free to bring that as well. Teacher Megan Henderson.
DENISON OPERA WORKSHOP- MOZART
Date: November 20,, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Michael Eisner Center, 240 West Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
Denison University, Granville— Scenes from Mozart at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Burke Recital Hall of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (240 West Broadway). Free and open to the public. For information contact Chris Montgomery at 740-587-6220 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.
“GLIMPSES” PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW-FRONT PORCH GUILD
Date: November 28,, 2025 Time: Location: Front Porch Guild, 124 S Main St, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
An exhibit of fine photography by Joyce Fasone, featuring a unique perspective from her travels around the world. Show and Sale. Runs till December 24th.
POETRY WORKSHOP & Reading Series with Danielle Pinney
Date: November 12 & 19, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
Join Bryn Du Mansion and Newark Station for a free two-part Poetry Workshop & Reading Series with Artist-in-Residence Danielle Pinney. Begin on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bryn Du Mansion with a hands-on workshop exploring environmental and free verse poetry.
Then, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, gather at Earthworks Café & Lounge at Newark Station to share your poems or simply enjoy an evening of creativity. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a friend for this welcoming celebration of poetry and community.
“WE’RE STILL HERE”- ARTIST TALK
Date: November 13, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
We're pleased to announce the Ohio Arts Council has funded GCA's upcoming exhibition, "WE'RE STILL HERE." The show combines artworks from three artists from Ohio's Removed Tribes who began their residency with GCA last fall: Dani Tippman (Miami), Holli Margell (Eastern Shawnee) and Travis Mammadety (Seneca-Cayuga). The exhibition will open November 10th at Bryn Du Mansion in Granville, OH, and will include an evening presentation by the artists Thursday November 13 at 7:00 pm. Ohi:Yo' We’re Still Here Art Show. Join us daily at Bryn Du Mansion November 10-26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for an exhibition showcasing art from three artists from Ohio’s Removed Tribes.
STAGE DOOR: CAITLIN CANTY- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: November 13, 2025 Time: :00-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark OH 43055 Tickets: $35.00 For more information: Info
Caitlin Canty’s songs harness the grit and spark at the heart of American music, tempered with a voice both haunting and distinct. Since the release of her critically-acclaimed Reckless Skyline in 2015, Canty has put thousands of miles on her songs, touring throughout the U.S. and Europe. She is a constant collaborator, both as a cowriter with Jamey Johnson and Peter Bradley Adams among others, and appears on albums by Joy Williams and Darlingside. She has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, FreshGrass, and Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. She has opened for Mary Chapin Carpenter, Josh Ritter, The Milk Carton Kids, and Gregory Alan Isakov.
“POKE IT”- NEEDLE FELTING
Date: November 11, 2025 Time: 4:00-5:00pm Location: Licking County Library/ West Newark Branch , 990 West Main St, Newark OH 43055 Tickets: free
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11/11 Poke It! | West Newark Branch | 4-5:00 PM | Registration Required
Learn the basics of needle felting in this beginner-friendly workshop. We'll create an adorable ornament with materials provided. Registration is required—spots are limited.
THE BRIT PACK- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: November 15, 2025 Time: 8:00-10:30pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark OH 43055 Tickets: $15.00-39.00
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Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in NYC, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more.
The Brit Pack is a supergroup of sorts, featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa (vocals, guitar, keys), Mark Johnson (guitar, vocals), Bryan Percivall (bass), and Will Haywood Smith (drums). The accomplished band members of The Brit Pack have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, Chet Faker, Tom Rush and Mark Hudson among many others. They have performed for company events at Google and YouTube and even arranged music for major television events like The Oscars. The Brit Pack delivers a show full of music from major names across the pond that's at the same time familiar enough to make audiences feel right at home and high-energy enough to get the crowd on their feet.
MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND- CHERRY VALLEY HOTEL
Date: October 31-November 2,, 2025 Time: weekend Location: 2299 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $499.00-$699.00 For more information: More Info
This Halloween weekend (October 31 - November 2), join us for a thrilling three-day, two-night stay at Cherry Valley Hotel as we host the national touring production of Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Weekend, an immersive, suspense-filled experience where you might be the killer... or the next victim.
Part mystery theater, part interactive adventure, and all unforgettable fun, this is your chance to play detective alongside professional actors and uncover a twist-filled whodunit. Solve the Mystery—Book Your Weekend Now
$499.00 per person (double occupancy) / $699.00 single occupancy
for more Info: https://www.cherryvalleyhotel.com/murder-mystery-weekend-ohio
“RULES FOR LIVING”- DENISON THEATRE DEPT.
Date: October 24-November 2,, 2025 Time: 7:00-9:30pm Location: Michael Eisner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Tickets
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended family gathers in the kitchen for a traditional Christmas and they each follow those rules, rigidly? In Sam Holcroft’s theatrically playful, dark comedy, the family does just that. Long-held rivalries and resentments play out, accusations fly, relationships deconstruct, and the rules take over. This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. Tickets are available on Sept. 26 at: artsatdenison.ludus.com
Performance Dates and Times are as follows:
Friday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 31, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m.
MEET ARTIST SUSAN SOMMERFELD- FRONT PORCH GUILD
Date: November 1, 2025 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Front Porch Guild, 125 S. Main St, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: info
Experience the paintings of Columbus artist Susan Sommerfeld, the Front Porch Guild's guest artist for November. Where oil paintings are evocative of misty cities, mysterious people and quiet still lifes. Meet the artist November 1 5 to 7 and enjoy sips and snacks at the gallery.
THE VAMPIRE CIRCUS- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: November 2, 2025 Time: 7:30-10:00pm Location: 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $39.75-$89.75 For more information: Midland Info
The Vampire Circus has been called a mix of circus cabaret and theater and is the result of a fusion of Tim Burton and Cirque Du Soleil. Enjoy a phenomenal night of live entertainment, based on the multidisciplinary skills of international performers showcasing theater, dance, and gymnastics. This amazing show pushes the physical boundaries of human performance and leaves audiences amazed, astounded, and astonished.
https://www.midlandtheatre.org/vampire-circus.html
SESAME STREET LIVE- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: November 6, 2025 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: 36 Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $19.00-$59.00 For more information: Midland Info
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Elmo and Friends Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!
JAZZ GUITAR FESTIVAL-DENISON
Date: October 31 & November 1,, 2025 Time: 7:30-9:00PM Location Michael Eisner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
Tickets: free For more information: Information
The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival. Bruce Forman will perform on Friday, Oct. 31, and Sheryl Bailey on Saturday, Nov. 1. Both concerts are at 7:30 p.m. in Sharon Martin Hall. This year’s festival showcases two exceptional artists representing the best of the East and West Coast jazz scenes.
Festival Schedule:
Masterclass with Bruce Forman: Friday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m., Eisner Center, Room 144*
Bruce Forman in Concert: Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m., Sharon Martin Hall
Masterclass with Sheryl Bailey: Saturday, Nov. 1 at 3 p.m., Burke Rehearsal Room*
Sheryl Bailey in Concert: Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., Sharon Martin Hall
*The masterclasses are open to the public; no tickets required. Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitars.
“M(otherhood)s”- DENISON MUSEUM
Date: August 28- December 5, 2025 Time: 9:00-3:00 PM Location: Denison Museum (240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023) Tickets: Free For more information: Denison Museum info
M(otherhood)s is an exhibition that explores the many ways care, identity, and connection take shape across time and culture. From tender portraits of mothers and children to contemporary works that challenge and expand our understanding of caregiving, the show brings together a diverse range of art—historical and modern, local and international.
Rooted in the museum’s teaching mission, M(otherhood)s is created in dialogue with college courses across disciplines, including history, literature, psychology, education, and the arts. Visitors are invited to reflect on motherhood not just as a biological role, but as a broader experience—one that includes chosen family, community caregivers, and those who mother in ways often overlooked.
Whether you’re drawn to the personal or the political, the intimate or the archetypal, M(otherhood)s offers something to connect with, question, and carry forward.
ACCESSIBLE EXPRESSIONS OHIO
Dates: Various, see below Location: Various, see below Tickets: Free! For More Information: Art Possible Ohio’s ASO
Accessible Expressions Ohio (ASO) is an adjudicated statewide exhibition and tour of art by Ohio residents with disabilities. AEO is designed to change perceptions and raise awareness about disability by presenting the show in inclusive settings. The show is produced by Art Possible Ohio, the state arts service organization on art and disability.
This year marks ASO’s 30th anniversary, and the exhibition features 58 artists from all over the state of Ohio. The rotating exhibition will be featured in the following locations:
Columbus Metropolitan Gallery’s Patrick Losinksi Gallery— April 7th - June 25th
Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery Lobby (Columbus)— July 8th— September 1st
Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood)— July 20th— September 14th
Gateway to the Arts (John Glenn Int’l Airport)— October 1st— November 30th
Centofanti Fine Arts Gallery (Hebron)— September 20th— November 30th
PLEIN AIRE OIL PAINTING- INFIRMARY MOUND PARK
Date: October 25, 2025 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Infirmary Mound Park, 4351 Lancaster Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $25.00 For more information: Register
Come out and experience the joy of painting in oil in your local park. Beginners and seasoned painters are welcome. We will be practicing the skills of the tonalism painters from 1880 in particular the artists George Inness and James Whistler. Participants will work alongside the instructor as we use value, placement, color mixing, visual texture, and artistic license in capturing the scene that is in front of us with oil paint. She will be discussing the fun and challenges of outdoor painting. Demonstrations and visual examples will be shared along with personal experiences. Meet at Shelter 6 by Mirror Lake.
Fee: $25, all supplies provided.
Register at https://secure.rec1.com/OH/licking-park-district-oh/catalog
“PAINT YOUR PET” FUNDRAISING PARTY- NEWARK STATION
Date: October 25, 2025 Time: 12:00-2:00pm Location: Newark Station, 325 W. Main St., Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $50.00 For more information: Newark station
Join us at Newark Station for a “Paint Your Pet” fundraising party benefiting A Brighter Day Animal Rescue League!! 🐾
$50 per person 🎟️
Send your pet photo to projectgoodpaint@gmail.com
One pet per photo. Must email photo 24 hrs prior to class date so we can make your pattern and print. 🎨
No refunds once at 48 hours until event. When signing up, please add your name, phone number, and date of your event!
Everything to paint is included! 📢‼️ Come join the fun and support this amazing rescue!
STAGE DOOR: SAM MOONEY- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: October 23rd, 2025 Time: 7:00-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Pl, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $35 For more information: Midland
In his young career, pop/soul artist Sam Mooney has already reached #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart, toured across the United States, won one of the country’s largest talent competitions, and shared the stage with many of his musical heroes. The Brookhaven, Mississippi native’s piano-driven sound has earned commercial success and critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to artists such as John Mayer, Ben Rector, and early Maroon 5.
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: October 21, 2025 Time: 7:00-10:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $39.00-69.00 For more information: MIDLAND info
With one of the best lineups in the group’s storied history, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, featuring founding members Jeff Hanna (lead vocals, guitar) and Jimmie Fadden (drums, harmonica, vocals); longtime bandmate Bob Carpenter (keys, vocals)—a member since 1980; along with Jim Photoglo (bass, vocals); Jaime Hanna (guitar, vocals); and Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin, vocals); remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played their first gig in 1966 in Southern California as a jug band and by 1969 had become a cornerstone of the burgeoning country-rock community. Their career breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of the record Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy and the single “Mr. Bojangles,” a folksy Top 10 pop hit that brought roots music to the national forefront. In 1972, they released the first of three groundbreaking Will The Circle Be Unbroken records, collaborating with many of the best bluegrass, country, and folk artists in the world..
NGSO PERFORMS HOLST’S “THE PLANETS”
Date: October 18, 2025 Time: 7:30-10:30pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark,OH 43055 Tickets: $20.25-40.25 For more information: Midland Theatre
A Cosmic Voyage: The Planets in Concert
Embark on a celestial journey as the NGSO performs Holst’s The Planets, accompanied by breathtaking visuals from NASA that illuminate the sonders of our solar system. This concert features music from 2001: A Space Odyssey – Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra, and Daniel Slatkin’s Vyager 130.
https://www.ngsymphony.org/ngso-at-the-midland
BOOK SALE-GRANVILLE LIBRARY
Date: October 18, 2025 Time: 9:00am-1:00pm Location: Granville Library, 217 E. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: none For more information: Granville library
Book Sale a la Cart
Need a new read? Visit our book sale in the Community Room! We have books, DVDs, CDs and more! Most items are a suggested donation of $1 per item.
During the last hour of the sale, from 12-1 PM, for a suggested donation of $5 you can fill a paper grocery bag with books, CDs, & DVDs. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Granville Public Library.
ART IN THE PARK-HALLOWEEN FELTING PROJECT
Date: October 16rd, 2025 Time: 6:00-8:30pm Location: infirmary Mound Park, 4351 Lancaster Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $25 For more information: LPC info
Join us this October for a not too spooky Halloween themed needle felting project. This class will focus on making a 2-dimensional wall hanging but will teach you how to make 3-d elements that extend from the surface to create a fun and supernaturally unique Halloween decoration. This will help you build some skills while being beginner friendly. Ages: 13 and up. Class Fee: $25
Register at LickingParkDistrict.com
Location: James Bradley Center, Infirmary Mound Park
Denison Symphony Orchestra- "PASSIONS OF YOUTH"
Date: October 11, 2025 Time: 7:00-8:30PM Location Michael Eisner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, Oh 43023 Tickets: free, but tickets required For more information: Tickets
With two approaches to Shakespeare's “Romeo and Juliet,” Mahler's searingly beautiful “Adagietto for Strings,” and the jovial Brahms “Academic Festival Overture,” the Denison Symphony Orchestra explores love, heartbreak, tragedy and joy. Directed by Philip Rudd. This event is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required. The concert will take place in Sharon Martin Hall.
ACOUSTIC LIVE at the ARCADE
Date: October 9th, 2025 (Thursdays, into December) Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: The Arcade, 29 N 3rd St., Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free For more information: Arcade info
Enjoy FREE live acoustic music at the Historic Newark Arcade the second Thursday of each month, September through December from 5pm to 7pm. Sam Dodd will perform on 10/9/2025
WATERCOLOR CLASS- BRYN DU
Date: October 7-November 4, 2025 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Bryn Du,, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023 Fees: $166.00 For more information: Bryn Du Info
Fall session! This 5 week class is designed for those who have little-to-no watercolor experience, through an intermediate level of experience and beyond. Numerous teaching aids, examples and handouts will be shared so students can begin their own watercolor resource notebook. Individual assistance will be provided along with various lessons, exercises and demonstrations, highlighting important principles of watercolor painting. Students will be asked to provide their own materials. Instructor will provide materials list for details prior to first class.
FIFTH ANNUAL NEWARK STATION ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: October 3-4, 2025 Time: 5:00-10:00 PM (Friday) & 12:00-10:00 PM (Saturday) Location: Newark Station (325 W. Main Street, Newark,) Tickets: Free for all! For more information: Updates at Newark Station’s Facebook Page
Newark Station & The Midland Theatre are proud to present the Fifth Annual Newark Station Arts & Music Festival, a free, two-day celebration of creativity and culture!
Presented in partnership with The Midland Theatre and with media support from the WCLT Radio Group — including T-100, Kate 98, and The Big Lick — this year’s festival promises the biggest experience yet, bringing together the best of Newark’s local talent and creative energy.
Festivalgoers can expect:
● Live Art Demonstrations from local creators, offering a rare peek into the process behind each piece
● Live Music across two unique stages — inside Earthworks Café and Lounge and outside in The Yard
● Local Art & Craft Vendors showcasing and selling original handmade goods
● Delicious Food and Beverage Options for Sale from both Earthworks Café and The Yard, featuring seasonal selections, specialty drinks, and crowd favorites
● A Welcoming Atmosphere — This event is free and open to all, making it the perfect gathering for families, friends, and art lovers of every age
Now in its fifth year, the Newark Station Arts & Music Festival continues to grow as a cornerstone of Newark’s cultural calendar — blending vibrant performances, original artwork, and a strong sense of community.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come be part of a growing tradition at Newark Station.
ART WALK- DOWNTOWN GRANVILLE
Date: October 4rd, 2025 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Location: Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Chamber Info
Some of the participating businesses: Art @ 43023 Gallery Denison Museum Front Porch Guild Gallery Goumas Candyland Granville Historical Society HOME by Cedar Grove Design Old Academy Building Readers' Garden Bookstore Village Wine Co.
NEWARK PRIDE FESTIVAL
Date: October 5, 2025 Time: 12:00-5:00pm Location: Canal Market District, 36 E. Canal St, Newark, OH 4305 Tickets: free For more information: Pride Info
TODD CAMP DEMO - FRONT PORCH GUILD
Date: October 3rd, 2025 Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Front Porch Guild, 124 S. Main St, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Front Porch Guild
Join Todd Camp, Arts administrator Columbus Cultural arts Center, as he demonstrates his very unique method of making abstract works with collage and gel printing.
https://www.frontporchguild.com