UNLOCKING CREATIVITY: ZENTANGLE- BRYN DU

Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm  Location: Bryn Du, 537 Jones Rd. Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $40.00
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If you can write your name, you can do the Zentangle® method - an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful works of art by drawing structured patterns, one stroke at a time. Using the Zentangle® method, we will create intricate art through guided, patterned drawing techniques, one stroke at a time, designed to bypass the "overthinking" that often blocks creativity. This immersive process, led by Certified Zentangle® Teacher, Marla Krak, clears the way for you to simply create and experience the meditative power of repetitive drawing to reduce stress, increase focus, and rediscover your creative spark. No prior experience is required. The Class Includes: •1.5 hours of guided, stroke-by-stroke patterned drawing instruction •All materials •New Student Perk: If this is your first time taking this Bryn du class, you’ll leave with a Zentangle Take-Home Kit (5 tiles, Micron pen, graphite pencil, and tortillion) to continue your practice at home! Note: Though this is a monthly class, each month introduces new designs, so you can jump in ANY month and join us! Again, if you can write your name, you can do the Zentangle method! A note on bringing guests ages 16 and under: We love sharing the Zentangle® method with kids! You are welcome to purchase a ticket for your child, though we ask that anyone under 16 be accompanied by a ticketed adult at all times. Feel free to come early and get settled in, as the class will start promptly at 6:30 PM.  $40.00

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CHAMBER SINGERS, CONCERT CHOIR- SWASEY CHAPEL, DENISON

Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm  Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Dr, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: FREE
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Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). Free and open to the public. For information contact Chris Montgomery at 740-587-6220 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.

EVENING AT POPS- HEISEY WIND ENSEMBLE

Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm  Location: John Gilbert Reese Center, 1209 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $5.00-$15.00
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The John Gilbert Reese Center
Evening at Pops
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Tickets $5.00-$15.00

“CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE” -DENISON

Date: April 14, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm  Location: Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, 240 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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Civil Disobedience" is a project initiated by New York bassist David Ambrosio that showcases the works of progressive jazz composers from the late 1960s Blue Note Era in the Sharon Martin Hall of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts (240 West Broadway). Ticketed event.

Free and open to the public; however tickets are required. For information and tickets contact Chris Montgomery at 740-587-6220 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.

OHIO GOES TO THE MOVIES-OSUN/COTC

Date: April 12, 2026 Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: John Gilbert Reese Center, 1209 University Dr. Newark OH 43055 Tickets: free
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Help us celebrate Newark history! COTC and Ohio State Newark are participating in the Ohio Goes to the Movies campaign, a statewide celebration showcasing Ohio’s place in the history of American film. Join us for a free screening of “Johnny Shiloh.” It’s a 1963 Disney television film about Johnny Clem, who ran away from his Newark home at age 11 to join the Union Army during the Civil War. He’s the namesake of John Clem Elementary School in Newark. 🗓️ Sunday, April 12 🕗 2-4 p.m. 📍John Gilbert Reese Center Alford Performing Arts Hall. 

Open to all campus students, community members and their families. No registration needed. All children in attendance will receive a complimentary snack and goodie bag. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Hear a compelling presentation about Johnny Clem’s life and legacy at 2 p.m. Then settle in for the screening of “Johnny Shiloh” at 2:30 pm.

‘PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE’- DENISON

Date: April 10-19, 2026 Time:‍ ‍7:00pm-9:00pm‍ ‍Location: Michael D. Eisner Center, 240 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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The Department of Theatre presents “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 10 and 11, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 16, 17 and 18, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, in the Hylbert Family Studio Theatre of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts. The events are free and open to the public; however tickets are required. For information and tickets contact Chris Montgomery at 740-587-6220 or visit denison.edu/events/arts.

Steve Martin’s “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” imagines a 1904 Parisian bar where young Picasso and Einstein—on the brink of changing art and science forever—spar, flirt, and philosophize with a host of eccentrics. Their witty debates about creativity, fame, and the future are as hilarious as they are profound. The play cleverly explores how genius is shaped by its time and, in turn, shapes the world.

Performance Dates and Times are as follows:
Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m.

SON OF GLADYS: THE ELVIS EXPERIENCE- NEWARK STATION

Date: April 10, 2026 Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm Location: Newark Station, 325 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 ‍Tickets: $30:00
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Celebrate the life & music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Elvis Presley! 👑🎸

It’s now or never—on April 10 join Central Ohio’s premier 10-piece all-star Elvis tribute band, Sons of Gladys, as they recreate the legendary “Aloha from Hawaii” concert experience.

You’ll be all shook up with classics like “Burning Love,” “Suspicious Minds,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”

Big sound. Big energy. All Elvis.

🕗 Doors 8:00 PM | Show 8:30 PM

🎟️ $30 Reserved Seating

🎫 Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/NewarkStation-Elvis

Grab your tickets today and let’s rock!

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: PINK FLOYD’S “THE WALL”- MIDLAND THEATRE

Date: March 29, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Midland Theatre, 36 N Park Place, Newark, OH 43055‍ ‍Tickets: $40:00-50.00
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Black Jacket Symphony performs every note of The Wall with precision and passion. From the haunting opening of "In the Flesh?" to the cathartic finale of "Outside the Wall," this is The Wall as intended—fully realized, emotionally raw, and undeniably powerful. Why The Wall Still Matters Nearly 45 years after its release, The Wall remains startlingly relevant. It's an album about disconnection in a hyper-connected age, about the walls we build to protect ourselves, about the cost of creating distance. It's angry and introspective, bombastic and vulnerable. It asks hard questions and refuses easy answers. Roger Waters' lyrics cut deep. David Gilmour's guitar soars. The production—monumental in scope—surrounds you.

FACE VALUE: A TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS- WEATHERVANE PLAYHOUSE

Date: March 28, 2026 Time:‍ ‍7:30pm-9:30pm‍ ‍Location: Weathervane Playhouse, 100 Price Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Tickets: $41.00-46.00
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The name, the songs and the huge drum sounds of Phil Collins are instantly recognizable. Throughout 5 decades and 150 million albums sold worldwide, Phil Collins has gone beyond superstardom as one of the world's best selling artists. As his grand career has drawn to a close, the music will live on. Face Value--A Tribute to Phil Collins, brings his history making hits back to the forefront. Numerous mega hits like "Sussudio", "In The Air Tonight", "Against All Odds", "Take Me Home" and "Misunderstanding" have ensured his place in the history books.

ATTACCA QUARTET- SWASEY CHAPEL

Date: March 28, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Swasey Chapel, 200 Chapel Drive, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free - $20.00
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 Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m.: Attacca Quartet in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). The two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Attacca Quartet is recognized and acclaimed as one of the most versatile and outstanding ensembles of the moment — a true quartet for modern times. Gliding through traditional classical repertoire to electronica, video game music, and contemporary collaborations, they are one of the world’s most innovative and respected ensembles. 

Tickets are free for Denison students, faculty, and staff. 

PUBLIC TICKETS - We share these experiences with our larger community by making a limited number of tickets available for public sale on a first come, first served basis at $20 each. A limited number of Vail Season Passes are also available for all four concerts for $68 through October 23. TUTTI FESTIVAL- DENISON’S EISNER CENTER

DINNER & A SHOW- THREE TIGERS BREWING CO.

Date: March 29 2026 Time: 4:300pm-8:00pm Location: Three Tigers Brewing Company, 133 N Prospect St, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: $15.00-$34.00
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Columbus Reggae LEGENDS back at Three Tigers for their 9th annual Marley Tribute; BABYLON BY BUS
Jamaican eats by the 3T kitchen krewe!

“El derecho de vivir…” THE DU WIND ENSEMBLE

Date: March 27, 2026 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm  Location: Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts, 240 W Broadway, Granville, OH 43023 Tickets: free
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“El derecho de vivir…” The DU Wind Ensemble traces the entwined history of folkloric and brass band music.

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.

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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.'

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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.

COMPLETE DETAILS

APPLICATION LINK

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!

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.
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