MUSIC 4U! LULU & CO.- ROBBINS HUNTER MUSEUM

Date: July 26, 2026 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm  Location: Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Joinus Sunday, July 26th | 6pm at The Robbins Hunter Museum as our 2026 Music 4U! free summer concert series continues! This week, enjoy music from LULU & CO. Novelty Ragtime Band.

The Music4U! concert series is in partnership with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra. Thank you to the NGSO for this gift to the community!

FIBER ARTS CLUB- GCARTS

Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Fiber Arts Club connects fellow fiber art enthusiasts in a vibrant social setting, regardless of age or skill level.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING- BRYN DU

Date: July 21- Aug. 25 2026 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Bryn Du Art Center, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $200.00
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Summer 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 student handouts for all new or review lessons in class and a materials list will be emailed to all new students prior to first class.

SHARED STORIES WITH DENISON EMERGING WRITERS

Date: July 19 2026 Time: 6:300pm-7:30pm  Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Summer reading in the gallery featuring four emerging Denison writers, Charlie Stocker, Elizabeth Koeppen, Grace Ostrosky, and Zoe Ward.

Joinus in the GranRille Center for the Arts gallery for Shared Stories, an evening of live readings featuring emerging Denison writers.

Thissummer reading will feature four emerging writers, Charlie Stocker, Elizabeth Koeppen, Grace Ostrosky, and Zoe Ward, sharing new and recent work across poetry, fiction, and creative prose. Their work explores place, memory, family, humor, and music.

Whether you are a writer, reader, artist, student, community member, or simply someone who loves hearing new stories, this event is for anyone interested in literature and the arts. Come gather with us for an evening of creative work, conversation, and connection.

Thisevent is free and open to all!

ART AT THE WEBB HOUSE- A PLEIN AIR GATHERING

Date: July 19, 2026 Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm  Location: 303 Granville St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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The Webb House Museum's annual art event. A plein air gathering of artists around the gardens of the Webb House and exhibit of local artist's works. View and vote for your favorite art works while enjoying refreshments. Free and open to the public.  For more information, please call the Webb house: 740-345-8540 or the LCHS Office: 740-345-4898 Sunday, July 19. 1:00 - 4:00 pm at The Webb House Museum, 303 Granville St. Newark.

COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE- GCARTS

Date: July 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm  Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us for our Community Drum Circle at the Granville Center for the Arts, led by Dayle Huffman. All skill levels are welcome, from seasoned players to those who've never touched a drum before. Bring your own drum (djembe, conga, bongos, cajón, handpan, or anything that makes a beat), or borrow one of ours—we'll have extras ready to share. With Dayle’s guidance, simple rhythms connect, build, and become something bigger than any one person.

Geared toward adults and young drummers ages 10 and up. Parent/guardian must accompany children.

CROCHET-A-LONG DINOSAUR- GRANVILLE LIBRARY

Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 6:00pm8:00pm  Location: Granville Public Library, 217 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Adults & Teens Rising Grades 7-12
Registration Required
Crochet a cute dinosaur! You provide the size 4mm/G crochet hook; we'll provide the rest. Previous crochet experience required.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN: REID COLEMAN BAND - BRYN DU

Date: July 5, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm  Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, Oh 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Parking is limited and vehicles are not permitted to park in the grass. Concerts will start at 6:30 PM (unless otherwise noted) and will be a 90 minute set with no intermission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics. Performance may not be taped without the explicit permission of the artists. Granville Recreation District facilitates concerts. Please get in touch with them with specific questions or information at 740-587-1976.

Foodtruck: Tabouli

CHRISTOPHER CROSS - MIDLAND THEATRE

Date: June 24, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm  Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park PL, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $30-$85
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Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.
In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles. Within a year of the first album’s release, Cross joined music royalty Burt Bacharach to write “Arthur’s Theme,” for the movie Arthur, which won an Academy Award for Best Song. With his 1983 release, Another Page, Cross was again in the Top 10 with the singles “All Right” and “Think of Laura.” His song, “Swept Away,” composed for the hit television series, Growing Pains, was nominated for an Emmy. 

DOUBLE WALL BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP- EARTHWORKS

Date: June 27, 2026 Time: 9am-1pm & 2pm-6pm Location: Newark Earthworks, 455 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056 Tickets: $140.00
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This workshop offers more than a class—it is a hands-on cultural experience rooted in patience, precision, and ancestral knowledge. Learn the fundamentals of Cherokee double-wall basket construction, a technique known for its strength, balance, and visual depth. This style creates two walls woven simultaneously, resulting in a seamless, durable basket that holds both function and story. Each kit thoughtfully includes pre-soaked and hand-dyed reed, core weaving materials, and guidance through every step of the process. You’ll learn proper starts, shaping, tension control, and how the inner and outer walls work together as one structure. Designed to be accessible for beginners and deeply satisfying for experienced weavers, this workshop emphasizes respect for materials, intentional making, and the rhythm of the hands. With proper supervision, older children and teens may participate, making this an excellent intergenerational learning experience.

*PLEASE NOTE: 📅 Two sessions available: • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. • 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

💲 Cost: • Ohio History Connection Members: $130 • Nonmembers: $140 Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

JAZZ GUITARIST TOM CARROLL- GCARTS

Date: June 27, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us Saturday, June 27, from 6:30–7:30 PM as legendary jazz guitarist Tom Carroll and a few very special musical friends perform Live on Broadway for a free outdoor concert at the Granville Center for the Arts.

With more than 35 years of performing experience, Tom's playing is equal parts jaw-dropping and joyful. From lightning-fast riffs to smooth, soulful melodies, his guitar work slows time and makes summer feel just a little more magical.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, gather your favorite people, and settle in for an evening of music, laughter, and small-town summer charm as the sun sets over downtown Granville. We'll have extra seating and free popcorn and water available!

This concert is FREE, family-friendly, and open to everyone.

ANNUAL GLASS FLEA MARKET & DIME TOSS- CANAL MARKET

Date: June 20, 2026 Time: 8:00am-12:00pm  Location: Canal Market District, 36 E Canal St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: FREE
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Join us at the Annual Glass Flea Market & Dime Toss in the Canal Street Market. Set up is free, bring your own tables and set up in any available spot. Glass only!

CUSTOM FELTED HANDBAGS- BRYN DU

Date: June 18 & 25, 2026 Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm  Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $200.00
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Fashion and function meet in this two-part, felted handbag course. In addition to the aesthetic choices like shape and surface design, we will go deep into the mechanics of creating a felted wool purse with no seams or sewing required. With Megan's nearly 20 years of experience creating both functional and fine art fiber pieces, you will be guided every step of the way and leave with your own custom hand-felted bag as well as the confidence to create more seamless, functional, three-dimensional wet felted objects. Some of what we will learn: -How to make a resist/template that will felt to the size and shape you want. -How and when to add a functional pocket -The creation of loops for straps -Surface design elements that make your bag your own Previous felting experience is helpful but not necessary. All skill levels are welcome. This course will include years' worth of Megan's trials and errors distilled down so that you will have a successful and enjoyable wet felting experience. There will be standing required for the second class as we do most of the felting of the body of the bags but you are welcome to take breaks. All of the necessary materials for the bag will be provided to ensure the highest quality wool that will felt with the structural integrity needed for a functional item. You will also be given a beautiful, adjustable leather strap made by a local, Amish artisan so that your finished piece can be worn cross body or as a shoulder bag. Before class you will receive a list of a few supplies to bring that are common household items such as a bath towel. Everything else will be provided for you

DREAM ROLES CABARET- EARTHWORKS CAFE

Date: June 15, 2026 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm  Location: Earthworks Cafe & Lounge, 325 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $35.00
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Enjoy music from Weathervane's company – featuring songs from roles they’ve been dying to play onstage! Solos, duets, and group songs ranging from classic to modern selections are all on the table. Tickets are $35 each, not including meals or beverages.

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“LITTLE DANCER” SCREENING- DENISON HERRICK HALL

Date: June 11 & 12, 2026 Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm  Location: Herrick Hall, Denison University Granville, Oh 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Little Dancer Exclusive Screening
Herrick Hall

Join members of the Denison and Granville community for a rare and exclusive screening of “Little Dancer,” a new musical by Ahrens & Flaherty (the award-winning team behind “Ragtime, Anastasia, and Once on This Island”), inspired by the story behind one of the most iconic works of art in the world at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, and at 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, June 12, in Herrick Hall (600 West Loop). The events are free and open to the public; however tickets are required. For information and tickets contact Karinza Akin at 740-587-6600 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.

“Little Dancer” tells the story of Marie van Goethem, the young ballerina who posed for Edgar Degas and becdame the heart of his celebrated sculpture masterpiece and then disappeared into the streets of 19th-century Paris. This evocative original work explores the resilience, ambition, and indomitable spirit of a young woman navigating a man’s world. 

This special screening features a three-camera capture of the show’s sold out one-night-only concert performance at London’s Royal Drury Lane Theatre in July 2025. It stars Tiler Peck, prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet in a memorable performance. 

The film runs for approximately one hour and 45 minutes and offers an extraordinary preview of a production ahead of its official debut in London’s West End early next year.  Screening times as follows:

• Thursday, June 11, at 3:00 p.m.

• Friday, June 12, at 3:30 p.m.

• Friday, June 12, at 8 p.m.

CONCERT ON THE GREEN- BRYN DU

Date: June 16, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm  Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, Oh 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Concert on the Green: NexDetour (A Cappella)

Join the Granville Recreation District for the summer Concert on the Green series on the back lawn of the Bryn Du Mansion. 6:30 to 8pm. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Children must be supervised. Parking is limited. No parking on the grass. Food truck: Tic Tac Taco

NEWARK ARCADE 117TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Date: June 6 2026 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm  Location: Newark Arcade, 31 N 3rd St, Newark, Oh 43055 Tickets: FREE
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Join us on June 6th from 12:00–6:00 PM as we celebrate the 117th Anniversary of the Historic Newark Arcade! Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and special historical tributes honoring this iconic landmark.

IRISH MUSIC CLUB- GRANVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Date: June 3 2026 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm  Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W. Broadway, Granville, Oh 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Our Irish Music Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30 p.m. Under the expert guidance of Leah Bernini Cronin, a virtuoso Irish fiddle player and distinguished ethnomusicologist, each session kicks off with an engaging learning segment, where members are introduced to a variety of traditional tunes. Following this, the atmosphere buzzes with energy as the club opens up for a grand jam session, embracing the rich tapestry of Irish, Celtic, and North Atlantic musical traditions.

All ages and skill levels are encouraged. Bring along your favorite instrument(s), a recording device, and an adventurous spirit. This is more than just a club; it’s a community, a celebration, and an unmissable rendezvous for the musically curious and the aficionados alike.

Not a musician? No problem! Guests are welcome to just watch and enjoy.

This is a free drop-in club. No tickets or registration are required. Complementary drinks and snacks will be provided.