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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Oct 30, 8:00-9:30pm
Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, 240 W Broadway #101, Granville, OH 43023
Denison’s Jazz Guitar Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a concert featuring festival creator Tom Carroll, joined by Doug Richeson on bass and Seth Rogers on drums, and a performance by current festival director Brett Burleson and guitarist William Flynn. Carroll founded the festival in 1997 to showcase and promote the virtuosity of jazz guitar.
Schedule
Tom Carroll, Brett Burleson and William Flynn in Concert: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., Burke Recital Hall
Masterclass with Stanley Jordan: Friday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m., Burke Recital Hall
Stanley Jordan in Concert: Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., Sharon Martin Hall
All events take place in the Eisner Center. The masterclass is free and open to the public; no tickets or registration are required. Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitars.
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Oct 29, 7-9:00pm
Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr, Granville, OH 43023, USA
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The Green Room Ensemble is thrilled to present the US Premiere performance cycle of Eleanor Alberga’s Three String Quartets, along with the World Premiere of her Piano Quartet No. 2 “Stark” with the composer herself at the piano, joined by Thomas Bowes and Nathan Meltzer, violins; Jordan Bak, viola; and Sterling Elliott, cello. -
Oct 29, 7-8:00pm
IBryant Arts Center, 210 West College, Granville, OH 43023
Denison's Visual Arts program welcomes Daniel Luedtke presenting "Best Laid Plans" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, in room 503 of the Bryant Arts Center (210 West College). The event is free and open to the public. For more information call Rebekah Lennon at 740-587-6596 or visit Denison.edu.
Luedtke is an interdisciplinary artist living in Tallahassee, Florida. He uses printmaking, ceramics, drawing, and sculpture to respond to ways that health, mortality, and bodily pleasure are quantified and assigned value. He is an associate professor of Art at Florida State University.
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Oct 26th • 11:00am -12:00PM
Granville, Library, 101 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055, USA
A free family-focused event pairing live musical performances from Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra musicians with children’s literature and hands-on creative fun.
WHAT’S HAPPENING- 2026
DENISON’S JAZZ GUITAR FESTIVAL
Date: Oct 29, 2026 Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm Location: Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, 240 W Broadway #101, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: For more information: INFO.
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Denison’s Jazz Guitar Festival with festival creator Tom Carroll and guitarist William Flynn in concert in the Burke Recital Hall of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (240 West Broadway). For information visit denison.edu/events/arts.
Schedule
Tom Carroll, Brett Burleson and William Flynn in Concert: Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., Burke Recital Hall
Masterclass with Stanley Jordan: Friday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m., Burke Recital Hall
Stanley Jordan in Concert: Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m., Sharon Martin Hall
All events take place in the Eisner Center. The masterclass is free and open to the public; no tickets or registration are required. Musicians are encouraged to bring their guitars.
Emily St. John Mandel and Kevin Wilson in Conversation with Maggie Smith
Date: Nov 6, 2026 Time: 7-8:30pm Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: FREE but tickets required
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Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m.: Emily St. John Mandel and Kevin Wilson in Conversation with Maggie Smith in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive) followed by book signing on the stage and book sales in the lobby. Mandel is the bestselling author of numerous novels, including “The Glass Hotel,” “Station Eleven,” and “Sea of Tranquility.” Her novel “Station Eleven,” which was a finalist for a National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, won the 2015 Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Toronto Book Award, and the Morning News Tournament of Books, and was adapted into a limited series for HBO. A previous novel, “The Singer’s Gun,” was the 2014 winner of the Prix Mystere de la Critique in France. Her short fiction and essays have been anthologized in numerous collections, including “Best American Mystery Stories” 2013. She is a staff writer for “The Millions.” (Ticketed Event)
ROBERT CRAY BAND- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: Nov 1, 2026 Time: 7-9:30pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Pl, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $25-$70.00 For more information: Info
Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all of it, and after five decades in the business, he's still delivering every note like it's his last. Cray's story starts in the Pacific Northwest, where he built a following in small towns long before he had a record deal, and where a young guitarist named Stevie Ray Vaughan became a friend and stage partner. From there it only grew: five Grammy Awards, induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award, and a catalog of 19 studio albums that never once sounds like anyone but him. Along the way, Cray has shared a stage or studio with John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry, Albert Collins, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones. He designed two signature Fender guitars. VIP Packages will be offered, details announced on July 28.
“THE LAND STILL SPEAKS”- BRYN DU
Date: Oct 27, 2026 Time: 7-8:30pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
Bryn Du Mansion, and the Great Circle Alliance welcome Marlena Myles, a Spirit Lake Dakota multidisciplinary artist, back to Ohio in October. Marlena visited the Newark Earthworks and other important sites in April and returns in October to exhibit artwork created in response to her experiences. Marlena’s deep knowledge of indigenous traditions and history makes her an engaging storyteller.
UNESCO designated the Newark Earthworks a World Heritage site in September 2023, bringing international recognition to our community. The Great Circle Alliance works to host Native American artists who help restore the ancient stories embedded in this sacred land.
Learn more about the Great Circle Alliance at https://greatcirclealliance.com/
Read more about Malena Myles at https://marlenamyl.es/
GEFF PHILLIPS as BILLY JOEL-WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
Date: Oct 23rd 2026 Time: 7:30-9:30m Location: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $41.00-$46.00
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GEFF PHILLIPS and his band, The UPTOWN GUYS, are the Midwest’s premier Billy Joel Tribute show. The show features the hit songs and stories of the iconic "Piano Man", featuring songs like Uptown Girl, Piano Man, Only the Good Die Young, My Life, New York State of Mind, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant and many more!
“LOVE/SICK”- DENISON THEATRE
Date: Oct 23-Nov 1, 2026 Time: 7-8:30pm; Sun Matinee 2pm Location: Eisner Center, 240 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free For more information: Info
LOVE/SICK, by John Cariani
Directed by Denison students under the guidance of Visiting Assistant Professor Braxton Rae
LOVE/SICK is a collection of slightly twisted, completely hilarious short plays that explore the pain and joy of love. From couples who fall in love at first sight, to ones trying to spice up their lives, to one couple ready to call it quits, this play is full of imperfect lovers and dreamers trying to figure it out! This unromantic comedy speaks to the romantic in everyone.
Performance dates and times are as follows:
Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.
The performance is free and open to the public; however, tickets are required at artsatdenison.ludus.com.
FINGER WEAVING WORKSHOP- NEWARK EARTHWORKS
Date: Oct 17, 2026 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Location: Octagon Earthworks, 125 N 33rd St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $15-20.00
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Discover the traditional art of finger weaving in this hands-on workshop at the Octagon Earthworks. Finger weaving is an ancient textile technique practiced by many Indigenous communities to create beautiful and functional sashes, belts, straps, and other woven items—without the use of a loom.
During this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn the basic techniques of finger weaving and begin creating their own woven sash. While most participants will not complete their sash during the two-hour program, everyone will receive all of the materials needed to continue and finish their project at home.
Whether you're interested in traditional crafts, Indigenous history, or simply learning a new skill, this workshop offers a relaxing and rewarding experience for ages 10 and up.
Cost: $20 General Admission
$15 Ohio History Members
Pre-registration is required: https://forms.office.com/r/kNNQf1DAi8
POET JACQUELINE OSHEROW- DENISON MUSEUM
Date: Oct 8th 2026 Time: 4:30-5:30pm Location: Denison Museum, 240 W Broadway #101, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Denison University's Beck Series welcomes poet Jacqueline Osherow reading and book signing at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Denison Museum (240 W Broadway, on the lower level of the Eisner Center for the Performing Arts). The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Jean McCalmont at 740-587-6207 or visit www.denison.edu/beck.
NEWARK STATION ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: Oct 2nd & 3rd 2026 Time: 2nd=5:00pm-10:00pm & 3rd=12:00-10:00pm Location: The Newark Station, 325 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: FREE
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Live music, live muralist, local Arts!
THAT ARENA ROCK SHOW- MIDLAND THEATRE
Date: Oct 2, 2026 Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Pl, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $24.00-49.00
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For one night, The Midland becomes the arena you always wished you’d been at. You’ll hear the anthems that ruled the airwaves from Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, and the rest of the classic rock hall of fame. You’ll sing every word. You’ll air-guitar without shame. You may even hold up a lighter, or the modern equivalent, and no one will judge you.
BRASS EXPRESS- WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE
Date: Sept 18, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm Location: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055, USA Tickets: $41.00-46.00
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The premier tribute to CHICAGO and beyond! Climb on board and be transported to that amazing time when horn-driven rock, combined with the power and emotion of soulful vocals, dominated the airwaves.
Sit back and groove to BRASS EXPRESS’ soul-stirring re-creations of your favorite musical memories of Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Tower Of Power and more. The Brass Express nine-man locomotive (including five former members of Brass Metropolis) will lead you on an unforgettable journey straight to the heart of that incredible era when the mighty horn bands ruled!
OPENING ART SHOW: MICAELA DE VIVERO-GCArts
Date: Sept 17, 2026 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Opening reception celebration of a stunning new exhibition by Micaela de Vivero at the Granville Center for the Arts.
Join us Thursday, September 17, from 5–7 PM for the opening reception celebration of a stunning new exhibition by Micaela de Vivero at the Granville Center for the Arts. Micaela is a celebrated Denison University Professor and award-winning artist.
Her work explores pre-colonial Andean culture, focusing on khipus and tocapus, two forms of material communication used within the Inkan Empire as a way to look at the colonization process with critical eyes. The exhibit considers their relationship to power and order, creating a thoughtful dialogue between images, objects, places, and histories. The result is as complex and fascinating as it is beautiful.
Micaela’s work has been exhibited in major cities around the world, and it is such a special opportunity for our community to experience her remarkable work up close.
Come meet Micaela and enjoy a wonderful evening of art and community. The reception is FREE and open to everyone.
FALL FASHION SHOW- CANAL MARKET
Date: Sept 17, 2026 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Location: 36 East Canal Street Newark Ohio 43055. Tickets: $10.00
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5-5:30 boutique bingo/ chance to win boutique gift cards!!!
5:30-6:30 band Foreclosure
6-6:30 Fashion show Rolls by the Pound will be joining us in the Canal District with treats and drinks.
Cost is 10.00. Tickets now available at The Center Sanctum.
ENCORE SINGERS& DULCIMERS
Date: Sept 15, 2026 Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Location: LCCC Barn, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The encore singers and dulcimers will perform a musical journey through Ohio's rich and diverse heritage. LCCC Barn Community room.
OHIO BELLYDANCE FESTIVAL
Date: Sept 11 & 12,, 2026 Time: 9:00am-10:00pm Location: Franks & Sammies, 34 S 3rd St, Newark, OH 43055. Tickets: $160 a day
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Enjoy all of the workshops available during day 1 of the Ohio Bellydance Festival 2026! And enjoy the Friday Dance show at Franks Sammies.
Day 1 of the Ohio Bellydance Festival includes two dance workshops and a discussion panel led by professional bellydancers. Followed by an evening of bellydance performances by both students and professional dancers.
More info @Ohiobellydancefestival.com
One day Pass- $160.00
PIANO RECITAL: SAN SUNG AUM- DENISON
Date: Sept 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Location: Michael D. Eisner Center, ,240 W Broadway #101, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Denison University, Granville— Pianist San Sung Aum recital at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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.
JANE HELLER GALLERY ART OPENING- OTTERBEIN
Date: Sept 4-30th, 2026 Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm Location: LCC Barn, 537 Jones Rd, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The Jane Heller Gallery at the Otterbein Senior life Center in Granville will be showing 26 works by Kathy Anderson. The opening is Friday, September 4. Free to the public. The show will be up through October.
USO VICTORY & MYSTERY NIGHT- BRYN DU FUNDRAISER
Date: Aug 29 2026 Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion Estate, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $100.00
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Can You Solve the Mystery Before the Night Is Over?
Time is running out to reserve your tickets for Bryn Du Mansion's annual immersive fundraising experience! This August, the estate transforms into a 1946 USO Victory Celebration, where every guest becomes part of an unforgettable murder mystery.
The war may be over, but not everyone made it home without secrets. As the evening unfolds, you'll gather clues, question suspects, and work with fellow guests to uncover the truth before the night comes to an end.
Enjoy live music by the Monroe Sisters, delicious food and drinks, and immersive entertainment that places you in the center of the story. Whether you're a seasoned detective or simply love a great night out, this is an experience unlike any other.
Tickets are limited, and once they're gone, the mystery will unfold without you. Reserve your spot today and join us for one of Bryn Du's most anticipated fundraising events of the year. Every ticket purchased helps preserve the historic Bryn Du estate and supports the programs that serve our community.
HOT LICKS BLUES FESTIVAL
Date: Aug 29, 2026 Time: 1:00pm-10:00pm Location: 100E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Hot Licks Blues Festival
We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 26th annual Hot Licks Blues Festival. Ana Popovic, Kara Grainger, The High Definitions, Shaun Booker, Tom Carroll, NOCA Student Band! This free event is NOCA's primary fundraiser to continue youth arts education programming. More details coming soon.
CONCERT ON THE GREEN- DENISON FINE ARTS QUAD
Date: Aug 15, 2026 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm/ 6:30-8:00pm Location: Denison Fine Arts Quad, Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Enjoy This Summer’s Mix, During The Summer Concert Series, Sponsored By The Granville Investment Group. Enjoy tunes from our local artists: Common Thread Kevin Plaugher, Hugh Price, Jim Stevenson and Tim Hofmeister.
400-530pm: BAND: Common Thread GENRE: Country/Rock/Pop CONCERT SPONSOR: Howard Hanna - Hugh Price SERIES SPONSOR: The Granville Investment Group FOOD TRUCK: None, Concert held during the Granville Granville Picnic, pack a picnic or order from one of the local restaurants.
630-800pm: BAND: Mandatory Fun GENRE: Country/Rock CONCERT SPONSOR: The Granville Investment Group SERIES SPONSOR: The Granville Investment Group FOOD TRUCK: None, Concert held during the Granville Granville Picnic, pack a picnic or order from one of the local restaurants.
Enjoy tunes from the 338th Army Reserve Band. PLEASE NOTE: This concert will be held during the Great Granville Picnic. If you did not purchase a table for the GTT event you can still enjoy the music like always on the lawn of Denison Unversity’s Fine Arts Quad. Enjoy even more live bands during the 2026 Summer Concert Season.
GRANVILLE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
Date: Aug 13, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Granville Public Library, 217 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Library’s Reading Room
Registration Required
All are welcome to Granville Public Library's monthly book club! The August pick is True Biz by Sara Novic. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk.
NOCA’S SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Date: Aug 6 2026 Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Location: Bryn Du Mansion Estate, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Join us for Newark Organization for the Creative Arts' (NOCA) first-ever Summer Arts Festival, a free community event celebrating the creativity and talents of young artists. Enjoy student performances featuring music, theatre, and creative writing from The Creative Arts Connection programs in Newark and Linden.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, grab a bite from the food truck, and enjoy an evening of performances under the summer sky. The event is free and open to the public, and we hope you’ll join us in supporting these talented young performers!
NEWARK SUMMERFEST- Midland Theatre
Date: Aug 1, 2026 Time: 2:00pm-10:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Pl, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: free
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FREE FAMILY EVENT!
Circle the date on your calendar and head to North Park Place for a fabulous day brimming with community spirit and fun!
Sway to live performances on our outdoor stage, sip on something refreshing from the beer truck, and treat your taste buds at a range of local food.
Let’s come together and revel in all the things that make our city special!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
3:00 -10:00 PM - Budweiser Beer Truck and Food Booths
4:00 PM - Local Youth Band
5:00 PM - Unveiling of the banners for our Hometown Heroes, presentation of colors by Newark High School JROTC and National Anthem
5:30 - 7:30 PM - Emily Raff
8:00 - 10:00 PM - Big Bad Stache
Sponsors and vendors announced soon!
Event by Midland Theatre and Hometown Heroes of Licking County.
ARTS NEWS IN LICKING COUNTY
July & JUNE 2026
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.