May 2005 Issue

102 Days and Nights of Summer
May June July August September May 27 Moon madness Chillicothe's Feast of the Flowering Moon celebrates our celestial orb and all things Native American with music, dancing and an arts and crafts extravaganza. The daytime line-up includes homegrown entertainment, food, fun and games, arts and crafts and an "Anything Floats But a Boat" contest. At night, a laser light show illuminates the sky. Yoctangee Park, downtown Chillicothe, 740/702-7677; www.feastofthefloweringmoon.com ; May 27-29: Fri. noon- 10 p...

Call of the Wilds

Inheriting the Arts
Art galleries and artists' studios are sprinkled along the highways and byways stretching from Nelsonville's Public Square to neighboring Perry County. An area whose economy once depended on coal, bricks and pottery for economic stability is redefining itself, and art is playing a significant role in development efforts. Foothills School of American Crafts was one of the first artist groups to settle in Nelsonville, and many attribute the recent influx of artists in the developing Public Square Arts Dis...

Island Time

Michigan Melodies

Queen For a Day

Spokes Persons

The Place for Pottery
The artistic growth in the Hocking Hills region is grounded in the longstanding pottery-making tradition of the area. That tradition continues within the clay belt among the potteries that keep this art form alive and well. A community that once relied on its reputation for the finest pottery available still provides treasure seekers with an abundance of the finest quality pieces from dedicated craftspeople. In the interest of ensuring that the rich pottery heritage will remain throughout southeast Ohio...

Traveling Down the Bourbon Trail