Art & Culture

    Earth, Hand, & Fire

    September 16, 2022
    Visit the Ohio Glass Museum and Glassblowing Studio for a new exhibit, "Earth, Hand, & Fire" featuring glass from the Dana Shouldis Collection, a 104-piece gift of Fenton Glass given to the museum from the estate of Mary Helen Hunt, and many glass items selected from the Ohio Glass Museum archives. 

    Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Fairfield County District Library

    September 23, 2022
    The Manhattan Short Film Festival is the only film festival of its kind. Short films will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, where attendees vote for Best Film and Best Actor and every film selected will automatically be qualified for the 2023 Oscars.

    Ohio: The Start of It All

    September 24, 2022
    Ohio: The Start of It All showcases world-changing Ohio innovations in dozens of original works of children’s picture book art from the University of Findlay’s world-renowned Mazza Museum, home to the world’s first and most diverse collection of original picture book art. The exhibition pairs original works of art from beloved picture books with facts about Ohio history and innovations, from the earthworks of Ohio’s Indigenous Peoples, to aviation and astronautical science, to the creation of comic book superheroes that have shaped popular culture in the U.S. and around the world. Artists represented in the exhibition include some of the most celebrated illustrators and author/illustrators in the genre: Marc Brown, creator of Arthur the Aardvark; Rosemary Wells, creator of Max & Ruby; Syd Hoff, creator of Danny and the Dinosaur; Alice and Martin Provensen, whose book The Glorious Flight won the Caldecott Medal, the foremost award for picture book illustrations – and others.

    2022 Fairfield County Trail of Scarecrows

    October 1, 2022
    It’s time to explore The Trail of Scarecrows in Fairfield County! We are thrilled by all the enthusiasm our county has shown for this fun event. No matter what you love most about autumn, you’re sure to fall for the Trail of Scarecrows! Named “The Scarecrow Capital of Ohio,” Fairfield County has 14 communities displaying fantastic scarecrows during the entire month of October. 

    Pumpkin Brews and Door Hangers at Combustion Brewery & Taproom

    October 2, 2022
    Join AR Workshop at Combustion Brewery & Taproom to celebrate the release of a pumpkin beer and make a fall, pumpkin, or Halloween door hanger to take home! Choose between a custom pumpkin shaped door hanger or a round door hanger and spruce up your home for the fall season!

    Coffee & Canvas: Autumn

    October 4, 2022
    Join L-City Coffee + for a night of coffee and painting on October 4 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Young at Art's Karla Young will be there to walk you through step-by-step the making of a beautiful painting you get to call your own! Each ticket will grant you everything you need for the evening, including one beverage of your choice. All you need to bring is your desire to have fun (and thirst for coffee, of course)!

    Paint & Sip at Outerbelt Brewing

    October 4, 2022
    Join Paint Parties for Fun for a pumpkin-inspired paint & sip event at Outerbelt Brewing on Tuesday, October 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The class includes your own canvas, materials, and instruction from Paint Parties for Fun. Drinks and food will be available before, during, and after the class.

    Days of Knights

    October 8, 2022
    Days of Knights is a not-for-profit educational organization that hosts and organizes the annual living history timeline event of the same the name. The first Days of Knights took place in Frankfort, Kentucky in 2012 and has been held each year since. In 2019, the organization found a new home in Charles Alley Nature Park in Lancaster.

    Halloween Cupcake Decorating

    October 9, 2022
    Visit Young at Art on Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 3 p.m. for a Halloween cupcake decorating class! This event is for ages 6-15. During the class, participants will learn the art of cupcake decorating with the owner of Sweets & Treats by Trixie. Each student will create five different Halloween-themed cupcakes-- one to eat at the end of class and four to take home!

    Gay Fad Studios Taylor Made Event

    October 13, 2022
    Gay Fad Studios is delighted to introduce a premier event series entitled, "Taylor Made." Inspired by Fran Taylor’s legacy, “Taylor Made” is a custom-designed experience that benefits local non-profits in true Gay Fad flair! Join Gay Fad Studios for the first event on Thursday, October 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. where you’ll have a rare opportunity to tour the DeVol-Dallow-Taylor House at 118 E. Wheeling Street in Lancaster, Ohio. Enjoy craft cocktails, mocktails, appetizers, and live music while viewing extraordinary examples of original Gay Fad glass! Attendees will receive a specialty rocks glass designed for this event only. Event proceeds benefit Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care.

    Tie Dye Shirt at Outerbelt Brewing

    October 15, 2022
    Come tie dye a shirt with the folks at Outerbelt Brewing and check out local artists! Your ticket includes a white shirt (select size at checkout), tie dye supplies and instruction, and one draft pint. This event will be taking place during Artober, where Outerbelt will be featuring local artists and some of their work throughout the brewery. To join the tie dye fun, purchase your ticket online via Eventbrite.

    Hocus Pocus Cookie Decorating Class

    October 18, 2022
    Visit Outerbelt Brewing on Tuesday, October 18 for a Hocus Pocus themed cookie decorating class with Courtney's Cutouts, LLC. Enjoy a fun night out learning how to decorate these adorable cookies! This event is a great idea for a date night or girl's night out!

    Pumpkin Paint 'N Sip at Combustion Brewery & Taproom

    October 25, 2022
    Join Combustion Brewery & Taproom for a spooky fun paint party with Tipsy Paint Night. Enjoy the ambience and beer at this cool, relaxing fall event as you paint a pumpkin masterpiece! Included in each ticket is one beer, instruction, and materials. This event is open to all skill levels, including those with no experience! Just come out, have fun, drink, and paint!

    A Storybook Christmas Featuring A Very Brady Holiday

    November 2, 2022
    Celebrate the holidays immersed in favorite childhood storybooks, iconic toys and memorable costumes from one of America’s most-loved TV and movie families. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio will present, “A Storybook Christmas Featuring a Very Brady Holiday,” an exhibition that is sure to evoke memories from treasured Christmases past. The exhibit will open November 2 and run through December 31, 2022.

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 4, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. 

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 5, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. 

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 6, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 11, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. 

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 12, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. 

    Little Shop of Horrors at The Wagnalls Memorial Library

    November 13, 2022
    Visit The Wagnalls Memorial Library this November for a live performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

    It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    December 1, 2022
    Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, The Lancaster Playhouse, and Garret Players are joining forces to present a holiday classic! Come see It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. December 1-3; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.ohio.edu/lancaster/theatre or by calling the box office at 740-681-3353.

    Advent Window Walk

    December 1, 2022
    Advent Window Walk is a living advent calendar in residential downtown Lancaster. For each night of December, a historic home will reveal a festive design in a newly decorated window. By Christmas Eve, the advent windows of 24 homes will be illuminated for nighttime viewing. The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio will reveal a design on Christmas night. The participating homes are located on Wheeling and Mulberry Streets (between High and Broad Streets) and High Street (between Mulberry and Main Streets).

    It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    December 2, 2022
    Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, The Lancaster Playhouse, and Garret Players are joining forces to present a holiday classic! Come see It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. December 1-3; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.ohio.edu/lancaster/theatre or by calling the box office at 740-681-3353.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 2, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    December 3, 2022
    Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, The Lancaster Playhouse, and Garret Players are joining forces to present a holiday classic! Come see It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. December 1-3; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.ohio.edu/lancaster/theatre or by calling the box office at 740-681-3353.

    It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

    December 3, 2022
    Ohio University Lancaster Theatre, The Lancaster Playhouse, and Garret Players are joining forces to present a holiday classic! Come see It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play by Joe Landry. December 1-3; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.ohio.edu/lancaster/theatre or by calling the box office at 740-681-3353.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 4, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 7, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    A Christmas Carol: Musical Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic

    December 9, 2022
    Join Rise Up Arts Alliance for a yuletide classic that never palls-the story of a stingy, unloving man, who learns the hard way, what Christmas really means. Rise Up Youth Theatre is pleased to present an adaptation of the book as a play with musical selections for youngsters and their friends to perform, with a complete roster of Ghosts and most of the famous characters, from grouchy Scrooge to loveable Tiny Tim.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 9, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    A Christmas Carol: Musical Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic

    December 10, 2022
    Join Rise Up Arts Alliance for a yuletide classic that never palls-the story of a stingy, unloving man, who learns the hard way, what Christmas really means. Rise Up Youth Theatre is pleased to present an adaptation of the book as a play with musical selections for youngsters and their friends to perform, with a complete roster of Ghosts and most of the famous characters, from grouchy Scrooge to loveable Tiny Tim.

    A Christmas Carol: Musical Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic

    December 10, 2022
    Join Rise Up Arts Alliance for a yuletide classic that never palls-the story of a stingy, unloving man, who learns the hard way, what Christmas really means. Rise Up Youth Theatre is pleased to present an adaptation of the book as a play with musical selections for youngsters and their friends to perform, with a complete roster of Ghosts and most of the famous characters, from grouchy Scrooge to loveable Tiny Tim.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 11, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    A Christmas Carol: Musical Adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic

    December 11, 2022
    Join Rise Up Arts Alliance for a yuletide classic that never palls-the story of a stingy, unloving man, who learns the hard way, what Christmas really means. Rise Up Youth Theatre is pleased to present an adaptation of the book as a play with musical selections for youngsters and their friends to perform, with a complete roster of Ghosts and most of the famous characters, from grouchy Scrooge to loveable Tiny Tim.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 14, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.

    Fontanini Nativity Display

    December 16, 2022
    Visit the almost life-size nativity display and experience Christmas in a unique way. Sights, sounds, and smells place YOU in the center of the indoor nativity featuring Fontanini figures.
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