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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3/24 5:00-7:00pm opening; Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
The Robbins Hunter Museum is hosting a photography exhibition later this month featuring photographer Brandon Elijah Scott, and we were hoping the Arts in Licking County team might consider adding it to your arts calendar and possibly sharing it with your followers.
Ohio’s Wild Grace: Photographs by Brandon Elijah Scott will be on view March 24–27, 2026, highlighting striking images of Ohio’s landscapes and wildlife — from Killdeer Plains and Hocking Hills to intimate wildlife portraits.
We will host a Preview Reception on Tuesday, March 24 from 5:00–7:00 pm, where guests can meet the artist and experience the exhibition in the historic Robbins Hunter Museum. Additional viewing hours will follow March 25–27.
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March 14, 1:00-4:00pm
Octagon Earthworks, 125 N. 33rd St, Newark, OH 43055
Join us at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a Hands-On Textiles Workshop!
We’re excited to welcome Keith Bengtson from Fort Ancient Earthworks and Nature Preserve to the Octagon Earthworks for a special, in‑depth workshop exploring the art and tradition of American Indian textiles.
Keith will guide participants through:
✨ Examples of Midwest Native plants traditionally used for fiber
✨ Demonstrations of processing natural fibers
✨ Step-by-step instruction to create your very own twined bag
All materials are provided!
🕕 Workshop runs from 1pm to 4pm
📅 Pre-registration is REQUIRED
💲 Program Fee: $25 per person
👥 Space is limited to 15 participants
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Mar 21 10:00am-5:00pm
Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd., Granville, Ohio 43023
As part of our Art Show experience, guests are invited into the working studio of Bryn Du’s artist-in-residence, Erin Treacy, for an open studio and live demonstration. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe large-scale paintings in progress inspired by tree root systems, canopies, and the interconnectedness of natural and human ecologies. Erin will be actively working throughout the day, offering insight into her creative process and the development of layered, textured surfaces built using oil, acrylic, and charcoal. This open studio experience provides a behind-the-scenes look at how concept, material, and process come together in contemporary painting. This open studio and demonstration is free and open to the public thanks to our partners at the Granville Community Foundation. -
Join at 7 pm as we screen the films, announce the winners, and celebrate film!
Tickets are free of charge, but limited to four (4) per guest. Donations are always appreciated if you feel inclined to make a contribution! If you select tickets and can no longer attend, please email boxoffice@weathervaneplayhouse.org for the staff to release your seats to the public.
WHAT’S HAPPENING- 2026
AMERICA’S 250!
Entertainment from Movies to Theater to Musicals
Date: March 21, 2026 Time: 1:00-3:00 Location: Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: INFO.
In the early years of America there were many forms of entertainment. The Robbins Hunter Museum is a historic house museum built in 1842 with examples, displays and stories of how families did home entertainment. Come stroll the museum and learn the exciting history of Home Entertainment of the 1870s.
Entertainment from Movies to Theater to Musical Performances Historical Fact about Granville and the Arts and Movies: Opera Park in Granville was once home to The Opera House which was a modern movie theater with sound and projection equipment and held a regular schedule of movies since the 1950s. The building was destroyed by a fire in 1982. It housed various businesses, including a restaurant, hardware store, a children’s clothing store, an antique shop, a flower shop as well at times. The Village of Granville used the Opera House for town meetings, Denison’s theatre, and music departments also used the Opera House. This Signature program is also part of the AM250-OH Granville’s Historical Adventure Pass Booklet Challenge Program which rewards the first 250 people to attend & complete 6 of the Monthly Challenges Questions between January 2026 – December 2026 with an America250-Ohio historical commemorative keepsake. The Host for the Program will reveal the full question and answers at its program. The Challenge Question & Answer flyer for this month will be posted upon completion of this program at the Robbins Hunter Museum. This event is free and open to the Public. For all ages. ADA accessible.
YARN CLUB- LICKING COUNTY LIBRARY
Date: March 16, 2026 Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Licking County Library, 101 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Learn to knit or crochet and hang out with a group. All skill levels welcome. You bring the needles or hook, will supply the yarn. Registration is required for this event.
“THE GREAT GATSBY“- LICKING COUNTY PLAYERS
Date: March 6- 15, 2026 Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm Location: Licking County Players, 131 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $17.00-22.00
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Come see this literary classic brought to life, on stage, at LCP. The Great Gatsby a stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, tells a story of love, class, obsession, and unfulfilled dreams, that brings the Roaring Twenties into the 2020s.
THE DROWSY LADS- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: March 14, 2026 Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place,, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $25.00
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Columbus’s favorite Irish band is coming to OUR stage! The Drowsy Lads — “Best Irish-American Band” — bring 20+ years of foot-stomping, hand-clapping, dare-you-to-sit-still energy to The Midland. Five guys. A zillion instruments. One unforgettable night. The Drowsy Lads are a Columbus, Ohio-based 5-piece traditional Irish band made up of two brothers (John and Daniel McKewen), a father and son (Phil and Josh Franck), and lifelong friend Bryan Brookes. With 20+ years of performing together, they’ve earned the distinction of “Best Irish-American Band of 2018” and have headlined major festivals across the country including Milwaukee Irish Fest, Dublin Irish Fest, Dayton Celtic Festival, and more.
ADVENTURES IN PASTELS- BRYN DU
Date: March 8 & 15, 2026 Time: 12:0pm-3:30pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $125.00
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Join pastel artist Meredith Martin for two more relaxing but educational weeks of painting in pastel, with weekly demonstrations by Meredith. Bring your current pastel project OR start a new project, and paint in the fun environment of the Bryn Du studio with Meredith and others who love pastels. Meredith will be on hand to offer help, suggestions, and technique expertise if you choose. During every studio session she will do a demonstration using a different pastel technique, which may include resist, wet washing, or using fixative for texture and more if time allows! Designed as a follow-up to Beginning Pastels, this is an opportunity to expand and deepen your vision and experience with pastels.ome see this liter
ARTIST OPEN HOUSE- BRYN DU
Date: March 7, 2026 Time: 10:00pm-5:00pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Bryn Du's Artist-in-Residence Studio, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023, USA
As part of Art Show Opening Weekend, guests are invited into the working studio of Bryn Du’s artist-in-residence, Erin Treacy, for an open studio and live demonstration. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe large-scale paintings in progress inspired by tree root systems, canopies, and the interconnectedness of natural and human ecologies.
Erin will be actively working throughout the day, offering insight into her creative process and the development of layered, textured surfaces built using oil, acrylic, and charcoal. This open studio experience provides a behind-the-scenes look at how concept, material, and process come together in contemporary painting.
BRYN DU ART SHOW
Date: March 6, 2026 Time: 10:00pm-2:00pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us in March of 2026 as we celebrate 22 years of the Bryn Du Art Show. A national exhibit showcasing many talented artists from across Ohio and the country. Show runs March 6-28.
Exhibit hours: Sat 10-5pm, Sun 12-4pm, Mon CLOSED, Tue/Wed/Fri 10-2pm
“APPALACHIAN SWING”- WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
Date: February 28, 2026 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $19.00-30.00
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Appalachian Swing was formed in 2021, the result of a show performed by Adam Schlenker, Hayes Griffith, Todd Sams, and George Welling. Adam and Hayes were hosting a monthly series of Americana concerts, each with a different theme and cast of musicians, at a club in Columbus. One such show featured the music of the Kentucky Colonels, a short-lived but highly influential southern California bluegrass band led by brothers Roland and Clarence White.
That concert was so much fun and so musically rewarding that the guys decided to form a band and carry things forward. Taking its name from the Kentucky Colonels’ landmark second album, Appalachian Swing took a somewhat unusual approach to repertoire by deciding to focus almost exclusively on the music of the Colonels, as well as various auxiliary projects by the White brothers.
“WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE”- NGSO BRASS QUINTET
Date: February 28, 2026 Time: 11:00pm-12:00pm Location: Licking County Library, 101 W. Main St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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February’s Tunes & Tales dives into the imaginative world of Where the Wild Things Are with composer Ryan Vo and the NGSO Brass Quintet bringing the story to life through bold, playful music. It’s storytelling with a little roar—perfect for curious ears and big imaginations. Saturday, February 28th at 11AM at the Licking County Library, see you there!
STANDUP COMEDY SHOW- GCArts
Date: February 27, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Stand Up Comedy Show presented by the Independent Comedy Collective at the Granville Center for the Arts, live in the Gallery!
The Granville Center for the Arts has teamed up with the Independent Comedy Collective to bring you our first stand-up comedy show of the year, live in the gallery, on Friday, February 27, from 7–8 pm.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-1980637435888?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
BLUEGRASS & AMERICAN ROOTS FESTIVAL- SWASEY
Date: February 20, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr. Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The Department of Music presents its annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival, featuring Kenny & Amanda Smith on Friday night and East Nash Grass on Saturday night. Denison’s Bluegrass and American Roots Ensemble, under the direction of Adam Schlenker, will open each concert with a short set. On Friday, before the Kenny & Amanda Smith performance, Adam Schlenker and Hayes Griffin will perform a special set of guitar and mandolin duos
In addition to the two evenings of exciting concerts, there will be an afternoon of workshops on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (240 West Broadway). Students, local musicians, and guest artists will form pop-up bands for rehearsals, jamming, and performances in a band-mixer format. Tickets are not necessary for the workshops.
All events are free and open to the public; concert tickets are required for evening performances.
AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS WITH NGSO
Date: February 21, 2026 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $20.25 - $40.25
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Take a trip to the silver screen as the NGSO presents American Movie Classics! Relive the emotion and excitement of Hollywood’s golden age through unforgettable film scores that have defined generations.'
https://www.midlandtheatre.org/events/movie
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.
”GET THE LED OUT''-MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: February 14, 2026 Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $39-59.00
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From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album...GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.
STAGE DOOR: KATE YEAGER- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: February 12, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark,, OH 43055 Tickets: $35.00
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Kate Yeager (she/her) is a queer New York-born, Nashville-based independent singer/songwriter. Her music combines upbeat indie pop sensibility a là MUNA, the raw vocals of Kelly Clarkson, and Julia Michaels’ -style introspective lyrics. Her songwriting will make you question “How does she know my life?” Kate describes her discography as “a whole lot of light, with a whole lot of bite.” Teaming up with Grammy-nominated producer Jared Anderson, Kate’s new EP Before the Lights Go Out explores themes of vulnerability, love, and self-discovery. Kate reflects on her collection of songs, “I am in my vulnerable era – there isn’t a lot of holding back. My music is crushingly blunt and unguarded.” The 2023 single “Fat” – about her lifelong struggle with being comfortable in her body – caught fire online, as a performance clip of the tune rapidly racked up over 15 million views on social media.
FEBRUARY GALLERY HOP- Downtown Granville
Date: February 8, 2026 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: DOWNTOWN Granville-Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The Granville Center for the Arts is excited to bring a special February Gallery Hop to Granville on Sunday, February 8, from 1 to 3 pm! Grab a passport at any art stop and stroll through the heart of Granville, Ohio, exploring a vibrant blend of galleries, captivating public art, and one-of-a-kind artist pop-ups sprinkled throughout the village—it's the perfect afternoon to explore Granville and take in all this wonderful village has to offer!
Make the most of your art-filled afternoon in Granville with our Second Sunday Passport! Pick up a passport at any of our art passport stops and collect a stamp at each destination. Once you've visited all the art locations, turn in your completed passport at one of the locations for a special perk.
CUPID PROJECT- Granville Center for the Arts
Date: February 8,, 2026 Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us in the gallery on Sunday, February 8, from 3:30–5:00pm for a feel-good Cupid Project Card-Making Session. We'll be creating handmade cards full of kindness, warmth, and love for local nursing home residents. Heather Waits will lead the session and have all the supplies ready, along with plenty of creative support. Make one card or a hundred—the more we make, the more joy we share. This annual card-giving initiative is designed to combat loneliness among over 1.2 million older adults in nursing homes on Valentine's Day. Many seniors have lost their spouses, receive few or no visitors, and experience chronic loneliness that negatively affects their physical and emotional well-being. Every card you make is a reminder to seniors that they are cared for and not forgotten. Free, fun, and open to all ages.
OPEN MIC NIGHT: SEEK-NO-FUTHER-CIDERY
Date: February 6, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: Seek-No-Further Cidery, 126 E. Elm, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us for our monthly Open Mic Night on the first Friday of every month. With performance and hosted by local musician Austin Finley. Sign up at the bar at 6:30, or just kick back and enjoy the local talent!
ARTS NEWS IN LICKING COUNTY
DECEMBER & JANUARY 2025
Guest artist recital: DUO KANTABILE
Date: January 30, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: Michael EIsner Center, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 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 28, 2026 Time:: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E. Broadway, 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.