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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 3 Find a color, find acounty... Along findadventure! the Fall escapes...... 6 & 8 Volume 3, Issue 2 Gallia County...... 10 Fall 2019 Meigs County...... 16 Publisher ...... Lane Moon Editor ...... Beth Sergent Scioto County...... 22 Advertising ...... Hope Comer and Matt Rodgers Mason County...... 28 Greenup & Boyd Counties...... 33 Editorial content provided by staff of the Portsmouth Daily Times and Ohio Valley Publishing’s Gallipolis Daily Where to stay...... 36 Tribune, The Daily Sentinel and Point Pleasant Register. Things to do...... 37 For more information call the Gallipolis Daily Tribune at 740-446-2342 or the Portsmouth Daily Times at 740-353-3101.
Background photo by Beth Sergent, taken of the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Kanauga, Ohio. Cover photos by Beth Sergent, Dean Wright, Sarah Hawley, Mindy Kearns. 44 | | AlongAlong thethe RiverRiver | | FallFall 20192019 Along the River | Fall 2019 | 5 Fall escapes Along the
Escape to West Virginia State Farm Museum The West Virginia State Farm Museum in 2015 at the museum, features trophy opens for its season in April and closes and exotic animals, along with a display in December with a finale of over one of unique firearms, knives and hunting million Christmas lights on display. tools. The farm museum is located at 1458 In October, the museum hosts its annual Fairground Road, directly across from Country Fall Festival with this year’s the Mason County Fairgrounds north of event slated for Oct. 5-6. Admission Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Seasonal and parking are free. The festival hours (April 1-Nov. 15) are 9 a.m. to 5 includes several family-friendly events, p.m., Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m., demonstrations and exhibits open to all. Sundays. Admission is free. In addition, molasses, apple butter and When it isn’t hosting special events like apple cider making take place with the Ed Lowe | Courtesy antique tractor pulls or steam engine end products being sold while supplies Demonstration at the West Virginia State Farm shows, the musum is open for self- last. Museum. guided tours of a bygone era. Visitors This year’s Christmas Light Show and step back in time, taking in everything Drive Thru is 6-9 p.m., Dec. 6-15. Free from a one-room schoolhouse to a admission. Santa and hot chocolate blacksmith shop. The Christopher H. available, nightly. Bauer Memorial Museum, which opened
Escape to Bob Evans Farm The Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande thousands with its entertainment, located in southeastern Ohio was home traditional arts and crafts, farm to Bob Evans, Founder of Bob Evans contests, rides, food, children’s Farms Inc., his wife Jewell and their six activities and demonstrations. The 49th children for nearly 20 years. It’s where annual Bob Evans Farm Festival is slated Bob invited countless guests to visit and for Oct. 11-13. sample his sausage made by a farmer Take a step back in time while touring on the farm. The Evans home has been the historic Village of Adamsville that transformed into The Homestead commemorates life in this area as it was Museum and is open for visitors May during the early to mid-19th century. through October. Open for visitors May through October. Guests may also visit the Bob Evans The original Bob Evans Restaurant on OVP File Photo Farm Festival, an annual celebration the Farm also offers quality home-style The Bob Evans Farm Festival. of the harvest season which attracts food and friendly service.
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Escape to Noble Family Farms Nestled in Minford, Ohio, Noble patch and on-site pumpkin painting. Family Farms offers families the full For just $8 admission price (2 years and fall experience by providing fun for younger free) you can bring your entire everyone. family to take part in all that is fall! Open annually from Sept. 14 - Nov.3, Noble Family Farms is closed Monday- Noble Family Farms features a Mega Wednesday, and open Thursday-Friday Maze and Mini Maze, Apple Launchers, 3 p.m. -7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. -7 p.m., Pedal Cars and Tricycle Tracks, a and Sunday 1 p.m.- 7 p.m. Located at Sensory Garden, Hillside Slides, Corn 11210 State Route 335 Minford. Call Pits, as well as a Pick your own pumpkin 740-280-CORN.
Portsmouth Daily Times File Photo Noble Family Farms in Scioto County, Ohio.
Escape to South Shore for fall decor There’s nothing like harvest time to get of annuals in the tri state area that are you in the mood for pumpkins, mums also grown on the farm. Just in time for and the last bit of fresh vegetables from fall, the greenhouse has a selection of the garden. K.C. Hardin Greenhouse and winter hardy pansies, a wide selection of Garden Center, located in South Shore, mums, and a variety of other fall decor. Ky., is a five-generation family business Hardin’s is open in the fall Monday- established in 1918, located on U.S. 23 Saturday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and in South Shore. Seasonally, Hardin’s Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Located at 123 has vegetable plants that are started Greenhouse Road South Shore. 606- and grown on the farm, a complete line 932-4238. of perennials, and the largest variety
Portsmouth Daily Times File Photo K.C. Hardin Greenhouse and Garden Center.
Escape to Downtown Pomeroy, Ohio Hundreds of shoppers are expected to Christmas season. Many merchants pack downtown Pomeroy, Ohio on Nov. hold prize drawings as well as offer 4 for the annual Christmas Open House store specials and even refreshments. shopping event. Stop by stores like Front Paige The open house is held each year on the Outfitters, Hartwell House, The Fabric first Monday of November to officially Shop, Finder’s Keepers and Weaving kick-off the Christmas shopping season. Stitches. Refuel at River Roasters while Shoppers from around the county and searching for those unique bargains. around the region will pick up their Get into the holiday spirit in historic holiday decor, Christmas gifts and many downtown Pomeroy. Event is slated for 9 other items for the quickly approaching a.m. - 9 p.m.
OVP File Photo Main Street in Pomeroy, Ohio.
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OVP File Photo The exhibit for SPACE: A Journey to Our Future.
‘SPACE’ lands introduces visitors to today’s explorers or as long as needed to view the dis- who are shaping our future destiny in plays and artifacts. Groups such as in Gallipolis the universe. Most of the emphasis in school/college classes, youth groups, the content relates to current and future homeschoolers, civic groups, troops, An unprecedented traveling exhibi- exploits in human spaceflight. The etc., can make a group reservation by tion on space exploration had landed in exhibit features child-friendly interac- contacting Lynn Pauley or Library Gallipolis at the Dr. Samuel L. Bossard tives, immersive environments and Director Debbie Saunders at 740-446- Memorial Library. state-of-the-art technology to bring 7323 ext. 229 or 235. “SPACE: A Journey to Our Future,” this epic story to life. Highlights will When the library hosted the three- an interactive exhibit produced by include opportunities to touch pieces month run of the Bodies Revealed Evergreen Exhibitions in educational of the Moon and Mars, ride a self-pow- human anatomy exhibition in 2016, collaboration with National Aeronautics ered centrifuge, tour a full-scale future visitors came from at least 34 different and Space Administration (NASA) and Moon habitat and work station, get states as well as from 59 of Ohio’s 88 as seen at the Smithsonian National Air an up-close view of next-generation counties. and Space Museum will be on display at spacecraft and technology and interac- Of the nearly 20,000 visitors to the the library through Jan. 5, 2020. tively plan a trip to Mars. Bodies Revealed exhibit, over 6,000 The 5,000-square foot SPACE exhibi- There will be no admission charge were students. The library hopes to tion has traveled to major science cen- to view this exhibition. The general exceed those attendance numbers dur- ters and museums across North Ameri- public can make online reservations by ing the four-month run of “SPACE: A ca. The purpose of SPACE is to present visiting https://www.bossardlibrary. Journey to Our Future.” educational elements in scenic environ- org/. Reservations are not required For more information about this ments that will fuel one’s imagination in but are encouraged in order to guar- exhibition and other library programs, the future of space exploration. antee entry into the exhibit. Upon visit the library at 7 Spruce Street, SPACE examines amazing discover- visiting the self-paced, self-guided Gallipolis or online at https://www. ies and explorations from the past and exhibition, visitors may take as little bossardlibrary.org/. 10 | Along the River | Fall 2019 CAMP CONLEY FOOD MART 3442 OHIO RIVER RD, POINT PLEASANT, WV 2550 304-675-6467 CONVENIENCE STORE, FUEL & MORE STORE HOURS CAPPUCCINO/COFFEE MON-SAT COLD BEVERAGES 5AM-12AM MILK FOUNTAIN DRINKS SUN MAJOR CREDIT CARDS 6AM-11PM SPEEDPASS AT PUMP & REGISTER AIR TOWER ATM RESTROOMS MOTOR OIL OH-70147924
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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 11 OVP File Photo Gallipolis In Lights at City Park.
charge with the official tour through the bureau Lighting lighting ceremony at 7 p.m., will received discount cards Gallia County Nov. 27. from local businesses to up the holidays Through the partner- be used during their visit Wine Country Though the days are ship with the Gallipolis in to Gallipolis and Gallia The Napa Valley has noth- shorter in winter, the lights Lights Committee, the Gal- County. This packaged deal ing on the Ohio Valley when are a little brighter in Gal- lia County Convention and is also offered to families it comes to wine. lipolis. Visitors Bureau has devel- or other groups with five or From sweet to dry, from The annual Gallipolis In oped a new group pack- more people. reds to white, wine lovers Lights holiday display illu- age for tour bus operators “We are excited for this have a variety of choices and minates the downtown sky- and other group leaders opportunity to bring folks multiple wineries to visit in line with over 1,500 lighted throughout the region. The to Gallipolis during this Gallia County. Christmas balls dangling bureau reaches out to these holiday season and look First up, Merry Family from high atop the trees in organizations and inviting forward to helping groups Winery and Craft Brewery City Park. An outdoor audio them to experience our book their tour to our just off U.S. Route 35 in system allows for holiday Gallipolis in Lights display town,” according to the Gal- Bidwell is a staple in Gal- tunes to play throughout each holiday season. The lia County CVB. lia County Wine Country. the park as visitors take in goal is to not only bring If you would like addition- Owners Tim and Lisa Merry over 160 decorated Christ- these groups for the lights al information or to book planted their first grape vines mas trees. Children visit displays, but also to discov- your tour (groups of five or in the year 2000. By 2006, with Santa Claus and a live er the downtown shopping more), please contact the Merry Family Winery opened nativity is held Wednesdays, and dining opportunities as bureau at 1-800- 765-6482 for business, specializing in Fridays, Saturdays and Sun- well as overnight bookings or [email protected]. handcrafted wines produced days starting Dec. 1. in lodging facilities. The display will be up and bottled at the winery. The display is free of Groups that book their and lit until Dec. 31. The winery offers a large 12 | Along the River | Fall 2019 411 Main Street, Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550 (304)857-6497 OH-70147743
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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 13 variety of handcrafted Ohio Twisted Vine Family wines, from sweet wines Vineyard, located at 1375 made with locally grown Carter Road in Patriot, is fruits or vegetables to dry definitely a family affair. red and white wines. What began as a gesture In 2012, the Merry’s added of love with the planting of the Old Mill Craft Brewery a few grapevines has led to and Hop yard specializing in a family vineyard built upon small batch craft beers. four generations of land stew- “We grow our own hops. ardship. Some of our hops are from According to the own- hop rhizomes that were ers of Gallia’s latest winery, brought over from Slovakia “nestled in the rolling hills in the early 1800’s by Tim’s of Southern Ohio, our fam- great grandparents when ily began to produce hand- they immigrated to Ameri- crafted wines from our farms ca,” Lisa said. vineyard, orchard and berries “We are not just about in 2008. Each member of our wine and craft beers. We also family, from oldest to young- make homemade root beer est, contributes to maintain- soda based on Tim’s great ing the vineyard and produc- grandmother’s recipe, the ing wine. flavor is very much reminis- The hand-crafted wines cent of root beer from an old are produced on site in small fashioned soda shop,” Lisa batches with attention to continued. “During the sum- detail. The owners produce mer months many customers a variety of wines from both enjoy our homemade root grapes and fruit. Wine variet- beer floats. Our homemade ies that are available include root beer is also available for Merlot, Reisling, and a sweet sale at the Mothman Muse- Concord among many others. um in Point Pleasant, West They also serve locally made Virginia.” cheeses and bread, as well It was that family connec- as sweet treats for dessert. tion that first gave the Mer- Offered are tastings, flight rys the inspiration to open a boards, glasses or wine by winery. According to Lisa, the bottle. making beer, wines and bran- The outdoor seating area dies has been a family hobby provides views of the vine- for generations. yard while allowing for either For more information on intimate or group gatherings, Merry Family Winery, call with special events featuring 740-245-9463 or visit www. evenings of live music. The merryfamilywinery.com. vineyard’s vision is to provide
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OVP File Photos Pomeroy has one of the most scenic views along the Ohio River.
A celebration in April 1819, that the first cials were elected on April tions are being planned for county government meet- 5, 1819, and newly-elected 2019 to commemorate the 200 years in ing was held, according to county commissioners con- anniversary. Each month journal entries kept at the ducted the county’s first the Bicentennial Committee the making commissioner office. official meeting on April 30, will be unveiling a Bicenten- In the Meigs County His- 1819.” nial Historical Marker to This year marks Meigs torical Society newsletter, The County’s first Court- recognize a historic place County’s 200th birthday and MCHS President James K. house, which still stands or event. One maker will be the celebrations and events Stanley states, “According today, was constructed in placed in each of the coun- began in January and con- to Hardesty’s Historical & 1823 in Chester. The court- ty’s 12 townships, the first tinue throughout the calen- Geographical Encyclopedia house served as the seat of being in Salisbury Town- dar year. Illustrated, on January 21, county government until ship. For more on upcoming Formed in 1819 from por- 1819, the Ohio ‘General 1840. By June 1841, the unveilings, see the calendar tions of Gallia and Athens Assembly passed an act to county seat had been moved of events for Meigs County counties, Meigs County was erect the county of Meigs’ to Pomeroy, in a building in this magazine. named in honor of former — which was created from where Trinity Church is now For more on the Bicenten- governor Return Jonathan part of Athens and Gallia located on Lynn Street. The nial and to stay up to date Meigs Jr. Counties — and The Pio- current courthouse opened on events taking place visit On Jan. 21, 1819, the Ohio neer History of Meigs Coun- in 1850, and is unique in the Meigs County Bicenten- government authorized the ty Ohio states that Meigs that it has ground floor nial on Facebook. creation of Meigs County. County was formed on April entrance on all three levels. It was a few months later 1, 1819, the first county offi- Several events and celebra- Story by Sarah Hawley
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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 17 Small town charm pits, tetherball, and a nature center. The park has several hik- and shopping ing trails, which range from .6 miles to 2.6 miles. Camping sites With its revitalized shopping available. For more information, district, downtown Pomeroy call 740-378-6202 or go to http:// in Meigs County offers stores parks.ohiodnr.gov/forkedrun. selling that personalized and eclectic gift found nowhere else. All across Meigs County local Following the merchants are getting creative on catering to the needs of custom- trail of history ers with special events planned throughout the coming months. Home to Ohio’s only significant For example, the Mystery Har- land battle during the Civil War, vest Quilt Shop Hop started 13 Meigs County has a unique his- years ago with quilt shop own- tory reflected in lives lived along ers from Kentucky, Ohio, and the river. The Meigs County West Virginia joining together Museum in Pomeroy (opening to promote their love of quilting. soon at its new location in Mid- Each year, a “mystery” of unique dleport) houses thousands of arti- fabric, patterns, demonstrations, facts ranging from the prehistoric and refreshments makes the period to the present that give event a favorite of quilters from life and deeper meaning to local, all around. Participating this regional and even national histo- year is the Pomeroy Fabric Shop, ry. Rotating exhibits tell the story 110 Main St., Pomeroy with the of city and rural life; the founding “hop” set for Oct. 2-5. Then, on of the county; political history; Nov. 4, the annual Christmas natural disasters; Meigs County’s Open House, featuring extended place in the nation, world and hours and store specials offered even outer space, plus much by local merchants, offers shop- more. Go to www.meigschs.org pers an unofficial kickoff to the for more information. holiday shopping season. Buffington Island, located in Portland, is the site of the only Civil War battle fought in Ohio. Finding Re-enactments and ceremonies commemorated the Battle of Buff- fall colors ington Island are observed here. John Downing Jr. House is From a sprawling state park to located in downtown Middleport. a unique plant sanctuary, Meigs It was the home of a prominent County offers outdoor adven- riverboat captain, “Major” Down- tures beyond its picturesque ing. He worked with Samuel river frontage. Forked Run Clemens, or Mark Twain, who State Park’s 791 acres includes stayed at the current day bed and a 400-foot sand beach. Enjoy breakfast. swimming, sunbathing, boating, William H. Grant House fishing and hunting. The lake is is also in Middleport. William known for crappie, largemouth Grant pioneered concrete archi- bass, bluegill or catfish. If you tecture in Meigs County. This can’t catch anything in the lake, house is one of his concrete use the boat dock to try fishing creations. Another noteworthy in the Ohio River. Hunters can fact about the house is that many look for squirrel, deer, grouse, or years later, Johnny Appleseed vis- wild turkeys. Picnic areas, tables, ited the house and converted the grills and shelter houses. Forked Grants to Swedenborgianism. Run also has a disc golf course, Meigs County Fairgrounds or frisbee golf. Other activities Grandstand and Racetrack is include, volleyball, horseshoe just off the State Route 7. The 18 || AlongAlong thethe RiverRiver || FallFall 20192019 OVP File Photos The Chester Courthouse and Academy are now home to a museum and the Chester Shade Historical Association.
OVP File Photos The Meigs County Fair Grandstand.
grandstand was finished in build over 2,500 throughout 1889 or earlier and is the the world and Middleport only curved grandstand at an was not only lucky enough to Ohio county fairgrounds. get one but also have it still The Middleport Public functioning today. Library was build in the Mound Cemetery Mound early twentieth century and lies north of Chester and is is a Carnegie library. Andrew a Native American mound. Carnegie donated money to It has never been excavated. Dettwiller
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20 | Along the River | Fall 2019 OVP File Photos Sternwheelers dock at Pomeroy at the levee.
Due to its location, many Reeves Mound is another from the foothills, literally, Foothills Music Foundation. people believe the Adena Native American mound. to the river banks. Pome- Meigs County is also home people created it. The archaeological site is roy’s Court Street Grill has to the Fur Peace Ranch. Old Meigs County believed to have been built offered a stage to nationally- Known around the world, Courthouse and Chester by the Adena people. known touring acts and the ranch combines live Academy was built in the local talent for years - along music with guitar workshops, early nineteenth century. with tasty bar food. Char- cabins, a music library, a The courthouse is Ohio’s Music in lie’s Red Star Blues Barn museum, a 200-seat concert oldest courthouse and is one on 32700 Cotterill Road, hall and Company Store. of two surviving first genera- the foothills Pomeroy, hosts a unique tion Federal courthouse in music series in an even For more information contact Meigs County Visitor & Convention Bureau, Ohio. Meigs County is home more unique barn venue 238 West Main, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, Located near Alfred, to a rich musical tradition with shows presented by the 1-740-992-2239.
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Photo by Kimberly Jenkins Pictured are Leanne and Paull Fuhrmann, owners of Fuhrmann’s Orchards LLC.
Discover Fuhrmann’s Orchards According to their website and quality in every bite.” boasts on their Facebook on Facebook the Fuhrmann’s “We are one of the only Fuhrmann’s page, “Growing Quality state, “We are passionate orchards left in the tri-state Southern Ohio Fruit Since about the fruits and veg- area.” Abby Fuhrmann says. Orchards 1958.” Fuhrmann Orchards etables we grow because “I would love for people to LLC began with a few apple farming is our life and a full- value our orchard more and Nestled between the trees on a family acreage by time job.” Paul and Leanne make a point to come more Greater Portsmouth Regional Pete and Susan Fuhrmann. are graduates of Purdue than once. It’s actually an Airport and Wheelersburg is Now encompassing over University and specialize in amazing and special thing to a special place where one can 120 acres, Paul and Leanne Horticulture production and have apples, peaches, fruit find fresh apples (so many Fuhrmann and their five chil- marketing, and agriculture and vegetables grown right varieties), peaches, and veg- dren (Lora Lee, Abby, Mela- economics. The Fuhrmann’s here in Scioto County.” etables, according to season. nie, Andrew, Jeremy) take also state, “Everything we Fuhrmann’s is open mid- When looking for somewhere great pride in growing some sell has been grown on our July until Christmas, which to find some of the best of the best tasting, freshest, orchard and it has all been Abby says is sometimes homegrown items along the locally grown fruits and veg- hand-picked by us. We pick a misconception because river, Fuhrmann’s Orchards a etables for the families of the our produce at the peak of people think as soon as Hal- farmer’s dream. tri-state area. ripeness for the best taste loween is over, that they 22 | Along the River | Fall 2019 Delicious, Mutsu, Red Deli- cious, Melrose, Encee, Brae- Courtesy Photos Paul Fuhrmann standing burn, Cameo, Winesap, Law behind some of the many Rome, Granny Smith, Ever- varieties of apples at Crisp, Fuji, Summerset, Pink Fuhrmann’s Orchards. Lady, Goldrush and Arkansas Black. Fruit and Vegetables they grow: Apple Butter, Apple Cider, Asparagus, Blackber- ries, Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Cabbage, Canta- loupe, Cucumbers- Seedless, Slicing, Pickling, Cut Flower Bunches, Eggplant, Green Beans, Hydroponic Lettuce, Kale, Leeks, Nectarines, Onions- Red and Sweet, Peaches, Peppers- Bell, Sweet, Hot, Plums, Pump- kins- Different types, colors close and have no more & sizes, Rhubarb, Sunflower apples. They haven’t even fin- Bunches, Sweet Corn- Bi- ished picking varieties until color & White, Swiss Chard, November 15th. Tomatoes-Heirlooms, pinks, Fuhrmann’s Orchards Spe- beefsteak, midgets, Water- cializes in apples, peaches, melon- Seedless, Winter nectarines, melons, pump- Squashes- Assorted and Zuc- kins, corn, beans, peppers, chini. berries, tomatoes, gourds, Fuhrmann’s Orchards and squash. Locally grown offers school tours of the and picked at the peak of orchard in the fall, where ripeness for the best tasting youth can learn about apples, fruit and vegetables, their go into the orchard and see orchard is comparable to any the apples on the trees, see larger orchard or farm across how they wash and package the country. the apples, and even take Apple Varieties they grow: an apple home with them. Ginger Gold, Zestar, Blond- School Tours occur in Sep- ee, Gala, Early Fuji, Golden tember and October, and Supreme, Honey Crisp, are open to all ages and can Variety of some fall things grown at Fuhrmann’s Orchards. Jonathan, Crimson Crisp, adjust the tour, as needed. Cortland, Summer Rambo, Their largest age group is Jonagold, Evercrisp, Golden K-1st grade, but they have Baum Lumber Chester, OH Main Store 740-985-3301 Power Store – 740-985-3302 SR #7 & Pomeroy Pike Chester, OH www.baumlumber.com Delivery Available OH-70147611
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24 | Along the River | Fall 2019 accommodated middle school Eugene Murphy and the Oak and also high school culinary Ridge Boys. For a current students, along with home schedule of events, ticket school. They also offer Girl information and more, please Scout, Boy Scout, church visit www.vrcfa.com Or call groups, flower clubs, garden- the McKinley Box Office at er clubs, etc. tours morning 740-351-2600. and evening. Port City Café and Pub, Fuhrmann’s Orchards even 424 Chillicothe Street in hosts a Customer Apprecia- Portsmouth hosts live music tion Day Apple Fest in Octo- each and every weekend ber that aims to celebrate throughout the year. Grab Courtesy Photo local agriculture and serve as a friend, a drink and a deli- A small piece of Fuhrmann’s a customer appreciation day cious meal all while enjoying Orchards. you can visit their Facebook local talent. For a list of per- page for more details. formances, you can go online Most people say how they to www.theportcitypub.com/ love fresh grown fruits and events. will be held outside. The on the first Saturday of the vegetables, and yet they are Each month at the Scioto acts range from local art- month along 2nd Street in usually store-bought fresh. County Welcome Center, ists, school groups and well Portsmouth. Each month, That is nothing compa- 342 2nd Street in Ports- known performers in the artists are invited to set up rable to biting into a fresh mouth, the Boneyfiddle Tri-State. The event runs outside of a business and homegrown apple from Project hosts a “Final Fri- May through September. paint, draw, and sell their Fuhrmann’s Orchard. day,” concert on the third For updates, you can follow items. Performing artists are Fuhrmann’s Orchard is Friday of every month. The “Final Friday in Boneyfid- also invited to set up. The located at 510 Hansgen Mor- event is free and open to the dle,” on Facebook. event runs from 2 until 5 gan Road, Wheelersburg, public, the only request is For the visual artists, Main p.m. For more information, Ohio. that you bring a lawn chair Street Portsmouth hosts please email director@ or a blanket since the event “Street Art Saturday,” mspohio.com. Story by Kimberly Jenkins
Arts, music KENNELODGE The Maples and festivals Scioto County also cel- ebrates a history rich in art and music. The Southern Ohio Museum and Cultural COLEMAN Center, 825 Gallia Street, Portsmouth, houses three Garden ALL UTILITIES permanent collections and ARE PAID frequently rotates exhibits Center from all over in their main gallery. The museum is free • Efficiency/1 Bedroom and open to the public. For • Must be 62 years or older more information about • Or qualifying disability current exhibits and hours Daycare, • Income based-HUD of operation, please call Fresh cut Subsidized 740-354-5629 or visit www. Boarding, • Extremely low income somacc.com. priority per HUD
Grooming OH-70148410 Christmas Trees In addition to the museum, “Everything your guidelines the Vern Riffe Center for Christmas needs” the Arts, 940 2nd Street in WREATHS - GIFTS - FIGURINES - 740-992-7022 Portsmouth hosts musicians 501 7th Street OUTDOOR - GREENERY - CANDLES Managed by and performers at all levels. Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 740-353-YARD (9273) Silverheels From local high schools 216 Jefferson St. and children’s theaters, to 740-353-9804 Portsmouth, Ohio OH-70148087 national acts like Landau www.colemangardencenter.com OH-70147888 Along the River | Fall 2019 | 25 Scioto County also features two community theaters, the Portsmouth Area Art Council Children’s The- atre and the Portsmouth Little Theatre. Each of these non-profits hosts shows for children, families and adults throughout the year. For more information and show schedules, you can visit www.pltlive.com and www. paac4kids.org. There are so many things to do, places to go and people to see in Scioto County. While this list offers a glimpse of the diversity of Scioto County, it just skims the surface.
from east to west, starting unique antique stores, like 1-866-OHIOPARKS or visit River front fun with the depiction of the Ghost in the Attic, Rustic www.trekohio.com. Mound Builders. Charm, and PackRats. Shawnee State For- One of the most notable If you’d like to see the est, 13291 U.S. 52 West attractions in Scioto County murals for yourself, follow Portsmouth, Ohio, Park are the Floodwall Murals. the green mural signs posted Fall colors size: 63,747 acres, Total Spanning over 2,000 feet, in the city on Washington trail length: 60 miles + 60 the murals in Portsmouth Street (Rt. 23 South) lead- and outdoor miles bridle trails. Shawnee have become a popular ing to the murals on Front State Forest is dog friendly attraction for visitors and Street. For an audio tour adventure and offers fishing, hunt- tourists. Progress on the of the murals, you can dial ing, camp sites, restrooms murals continues to be 740-621-8031. After the If you’re looking to get and horse camps. For more made, with new additions introduction, each mural is a out of the city, there are information, please contact and touch-ups being added “stop.” For more information plenty of woodland escapes 740-858-6652. frequently. Located along about the murals, you can for camping, hiking, fishing, Shawnee State Park, Front Street, these murals visit the Scioto County Visi- kayaking, canoeing or just 4404 State Route 125, portray the history of Ports- tors Bureau at 342 Second relaxing. Below are just a Portsmouth, Ohio 45663– mouth from the mound Street in Portsmouth. few of the places you can 9003, Park size: 1,095 building Indians to the pres- After you’ve visited the visit and their amenities acres, Total trail length: ent day, and use a 20-foot murals, there are a variety of Brush Creek State For- 13.2 miles. Shawnee State high, 2,000 foot-long flood businesses nearby through- est, Park size: 13,502 acres, Park offers dog-friendly wall as a canvas. The project out the Boneyfiddle His- Total trail length: 3 miles + areas, bridle trails, fishing, runs the length of the his- toric Arts district, located 15 miles bridle trail. Brush an archery range, camp toric district and includes along Second Street. With Creek offers fishing, sea- sites and restrooms, swim- over 55 different scenes. In several restaurants, from the sonal hunting with license, ming, golfing, boating and 1992, the planning stages of Boneyfiddle Pie Factory, mushroom hunting and also has a nature center that the Flood wall Mural Project serving both pizza and des- more. For more information offers a variety of activities began with the formation of ert pies, to the Portsmouth and directions, please visit for all ages. Shawnee State an ad hoc committee, which Brewing Company, Ohio’s forestry.ohiodnr.org. Park is also an area favorite later registered as a nonprof- oldest brewery – specializing Raven Rock (State for bird-watching. In addi- it organization – Portsmouth in craft beers and a delicious Nature Preserve), Park tion, the site also features a Murals, Inc. (PMI). Robert menu of wings, sandwiches size: 95 acres, Raven large lodge and conference Dafford, an internation- and pizzas. To beat the heat Rock is a popular hiking center with indoor swim- ally known muralist from of summer, you can always destination located in West ming. Lafayette, Louisiana, was swing by Brain Freeze for Portsmouth. A permit For more information find the contracted for the project. frozen yogurt or visit the is required. Contact Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitor’s The first mural was com- Second Street Dairy Bar Ohio Dept. of Natural Bureau on Facebook or visit at 342 2nd pleted in 1993. The murals for a sweet treat. The dis- Resources for a permit and Street, Portsmouth, Ohio. Call 740-353- are arranged chronologically trict also boasts a variety of directional information at 1116. 26 | Along the River | Fall 2019 OH-70147842
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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 27 Mason County, W.Va.
OVP File Photo Battle Days held each October in Point Pleasant, West Virgina.
The art of tourism Humphreys of Main Street Point in the river and even then it’ll still be Pleasant had the idea for the Moth- here another thousand years down Though not everyone may have man statue. there,” Humphreys said about the known the late Bob Roach of Letart, “I went to see Bob Roach because I statue and how it was meant to last. West Virginia, they most certainly knew knew he could make it and he’d been a This partnership with Humphreys his work. Roach, who died in 2015, buddy of mine for years,” Humphreys led to Roach sculpting the historical was an artisan when it came to stain- said. “At first he wasn’t too interested figures at Riverfront Park, including less steel with his unique pieces known in a creature, but after I talked to him Chief Cornstalk, Col. Lewis, Daniel around the world, particularly the famed a little, he agreed to make it. The first Boone, Mad Anne Bailey and Lord Mothman statue that sits in Gunn Park two pieces he brought to me to show Dunmore, all of which are connected in downtown Point Pleasant. me were the (statue’s) feet, from there to the history of not only Point Pleas- Roach’s steel statues also appear in an on out I went to see him (as the statue ant, but Mason County and the Ohio impressive family of historical figures progressed).” Valley. in Point Pleasant’s Riverfront Park. His Humphreys said a lot of research “All of those statues economically sculpture of Jesus Christ also ended up went into figuring out just what Moth- add to Point Pleasant,” Humphreys at Heights United Methodist Church on man might look like, with Roach very said. “Every day there are people out North Main Street in Point Pleasant. much a part of that process and then there taking pictures with them and Even more of his work appears in his it became about his talent taking over. you’ve got to give Bob a lot of credit. He native Bend Area at the New Haven Fire “He could do about anything, espe- was good at what he did and it was so Department and Wahama Junior/Senior cially with metal and built that with unique.” High School in Mason, West Virginia. stainless steel … it’ll be here a thou- Humphreys pointed out the sculptures Back in the early 2000’s, Charles sand years unless someone throws it were not prefabricated or molded, they 28 | Along the River | Fall 2019 were all made by hand and difference in Point Pleasant. as Humphreys pointed out, I knew people would come to “that makes a difference.” see it,” Humphreys said. Humphreys said when And come to see it, they Roach was alive, he seemed have. On any given day, no “definitely surprised” by matter the temperature or the reception his Mothman weather conditions, someone statue received around the is taking a photo with Point Mindy Kearns | Courtesy globe. Pleasant’s most infamous Fun at the Mason “Neither of us thought it resident. Harvest Festival in would grow into what it is, Mason, West Virginia. but I knew it would make a Story by Beth Sergent. 17th Annual Christmas Weaving Stitches Open House Monday November 4th, 2019 9am-9pm Gift Shop Hourly Door Prizes 106 E. Main Street Pomeroy, Ohio 740-992-1702 OH-70147569
Along the River | Fall 2019 | 29 Following Pleasant, West Virginia, for the official map. the trail In Mason County, visitors Point Pleasant can follow a one-of-a-kind trail that stitches together River Walk communities with the unique language of quilt squares. With its 800-seat amphi- The first quilt trail in West theater, historic flood wall Virginia began in Mason murals and 900-foot dock for County in 2001. Currently, vessels of any size, River- there are 30 quilt squares front Park in Point Pleasant on area barns spread across is a “must see” when visit- multiple driving trails. The ing the historic city along across the country. first barn to participate the Ohio River. The park Fall festivals The Country Fall Festi- belongs to Mollie Yauger includes a Riverfront pavil- Home to fall festivals val, in Point Pleasant, West and her husband Raymond ion for events and picnics and fun, in October, Mason Virginia, and the Mason and has a Maple Leaf design, and plays host to many com- County offers Battle Days at Harvest Festival in Mason, located 12 miles south of munity events. Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and West Virginia also offer Point Pleasant on U.S. 35. The Riverwalk Flood Main Street Point Pleasant, opportunities to celebrate A square representing a log Wall Murals, painted by West Virginia. Commemo- Autumn. The Country Fall cabin rests at the West Vir- well-known artist, Robert rate the Battle of Point Pleas- Festival, held each year at ginia State Farm Museum. Dafford, can be viewed at ant which some argue is the the West Virginia State Farm A pineapple quilt square Riverfront Park, allowing vis- first battle of the American Museum, offers visitors a greets visitors to the Mason itors to witness the history Revolution. Learn about life glimpse at life in a simpler County Tourism Center of Point Pleasant, including on the frontier during this time. Quilt show, self- with the pineapple being a a large sequence depicting free festival. Take in edu- guided tours of the museum traditional symbol of hos- The Battle of Point Pleasant cational displays, listen to grounds, antique tractor pitality. This underscores on Oct. 10, 1774. The murals reenactors bringing pivotal pull and more. The Mason how the quilt square visu- portray the lives of the area’s figures to life, attend a Colo- Harvest Festival welcomes ally represents concepts earliest residents, the Shaw- nial Ball, pay tribute to the all to celebrate the season and meaning to quilters nee, as well as lives of those early militiamen who died with games, food, inflatables, and homesteads. The list Europeans who settled in in the battle during a memo- pumpkin painting, music, goes on and on. For those what was then Western Vir- rial ceremony attended by etc. Festival dates and more who wish to find Dreama’s ginia. The murals, a project representatives from information appear in the Star, Turkey Tracks, Postage which began in 2005, was Calendar of Events for Stamp, Hunter’s Star, Lucky completed over five sub- Mason County in this guide. Star, Hole in the Barn Door, sequent summers, costing Mariner’s Compass, Star around $800,000. The paint, of Bethlehem, the county’s which at the time cost $200 a Mail Pouch barns and more, gallon, came from Germany stop by the tourism center and had a 50-year guarantee located at 200 Viand though it was prov- Street, Point en to last 150 years.
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Along the River | Fall 2019 | 31 World’s Only and experience life on the early frontier. Regular Fort Mothman hours for this year are Fri- day - Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 Museum p.m. Admission to the Fort is free. The Fort will be open The World’s Only Moth- to the public on weekends man Museum allows visitors from May 17 - Labor Day to not only grab some para- weekend. For more info, normal merchandise but sift visit fortrandolph.org through archives explaining Letart Nature Park is a the mysterious sightings of hidden gem for nature lov- Point Pleasant’s most famous ers, and those who would resident. Memorabilia from rather hike in the woods the “Mothman Prophecies” than be on social media. film also on display and Located outside Point Pleas- historical press releases ant behind the Letart Com- and photographs about the munity Building, the Letart Silver Bridge Disaster. The Nature Park sits on about museum is open seven days 200 acres of public land. The a week and welcomes visi- park currently has two major tors from all over the world. trails on the property with The truth is out there and it many others that branch may just be at the Mothman off from the beaten path. Museum. For more informa- There’s a trail head behind tion go to www.mothmanmu- the community center. Find seum.com. Located on the the Letart Nature Park corner of Fourth and Main Development Organization streets in the heart of down- on Facebook for more infor- town Point Pleasant. mation. The nature trail is OVP File Photo The famous Mothman statue in free and open to the public Point Pleasant, West Virginia. to explore. Fall colors Krodel Park is home to a newly paved walking in the park(s) historic Mansion House in at Krodel Park in Point trail over a mile long which season. The name “Tu-Endie- Pleasant, approximately 1 circles a pictuesque 22-acre Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Wei” is a Wyandotte word mile from the sites of the lake. Picnic shelters, club sits at the confluence of the meaning “point between original two forts that shared house, gazebo, fishing, Ohio and Kanawha rivers, two waters.” Visit tu-endie- its name. The fort hosts the playground, camping, kayak commemorating those that weistatepark.com for more annual Siege of Fort Ran- rentals and splash pad. fought and died at The Battle information. The park is dolph each May and hosts Contact the Mason County Convention of Point Pleasant. Includes home to the Battle Days Fes- several events throughout and Visitors Bureau at 304-675-6788 or the battle monument, “the tival in October. the summer, allowing visitors visit http://www.masoncountytourism. magazine” and tours of the Fort Randolph is located to connect with re-enactors org/ for more information.
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32 | Along the River | Fall 2019 Boyd & Greenup counties in Kentucky
Portsmouth Daily Times File Photo Fall at K.C. Hardin Greenhouse in South Shore, Ky.
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OH-70146372 OH-70147172 Along the River | Fall 2019 | 33 courts, a pond, basketball Shopping com or call 606-833-9098. courts, playground for You can also visit the Ben- all ages, two concession opportunities nett’s Mill Covered Bridge stands, a bandstand, and a which was built in 1855, log house(the oldest house Boyd County boasts with located north of Kentucky 1o. in Ashland). a variety of antique shops. For more information call, Riverfront Park is also a Local favorites include: 606-473-6514. Other historic favorite, located on the riv- Reggie’s Attic located 3001 sites include, the Greenup erfront at 15th Street as this Greenup Ave., Rivertown County War Memorial locat- park has the Ashland Boat Antiques & Collectibles 406 ed along US 23 in Wurtland Ramp. It also has an out- Main Street in Greenup, and the Jesse Stuart State door stage where Summer Salisbury Farm Antiques Nature Preserve along Motion concerts are held 9220 Cambell’s Branch, KY 1, call 606-326-1667 to each 4th of July week. The Catlettsburg. You can also learn more. annual fireworks are also check out White Eagle Col- held at Riverfront, which is lector’s Mall at 509511 Belle- said to be the largest fire- fonte Street, Russell, Ky. Finding works display in this area of For more information on the country. local events and places to fall colors The hot weather can be visit while in the area go to cooled in the summer by www.tourgreenupcounty.org There’s no excuse to stay visiting the Dawson Pool inside when visiting Boyd on Central Avenue and 8th and Greenup counties, with Street in Ashland. The pool Historic homes ample opportunties to con- has two playgrounds, con- nect with nature. cessions, lifeguards, cashier, and more Greenbo Lake State basketball courts and an Resort Park located at 965 8-foot water tube/slide. The One of the most notable Lodge Road in Greenup fea- pool is open from Memorial attractions in Greenup Coun- tures a 36-room lodge, primi- Day through Labor Day. ty is the historic McCon- tive/electric camping sites nell House. Built by master of which nine are reserved craftsmen and slaves during specifically for equestrian Arts and the pre-Civil War era, this is camping. It also features it’s one of the oldest standing own restaurant, Angler’s entertainment homes in the region. The Cove, which is open daily for McConnell House is located breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Paramount Arts just off of US 23 in Wurt- The new 10-acre scuba refuge Center hosts a variety of land, and was completed in will allow divers to use the summer camps for kids in 1834. The original owner lake April through October June and July to teach kids passed away just weeks after and other designated times important skills and allow completion. The house was from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Div- them to learn the art of per- built as a four room farm ers are required to present formance. Some of the class- house with several build- their open water certification es planned for the summer ings sitting adjacent on the or have an instructor with are Arts Academy, Para- property including a coal them that has an approved mount Arts Center Resident house and a one room brick certification. Other types Artist Workshops, Private law office. The house has of accepted certifications Voice Lessons, Professional switched hands several times would include Advanced and Development for Teach- through out the years and Rescue Diver. Divers are ers. For more information: is now owned and operated also required to have a dive Prices of all Paramount by the Heritage Arts, Sci- buddy and display his or her classes and workshops vary. ence and Tourism Center. own diver-down flags. Water For additional information, The property is now being depth averages 25 feet. Daily current schedules, pricing restored and is available to fee of $12. Boating and fish- or to schedule a program, tour as well as being avail- ing are also permitted on the contact Melanie Cornelison- able to rent for private func- lake. Jannotta, Director of Educa- tions. For more information, For more information on local events tion and Outreach you can visit www.mcco- and places to visit while in the area go to at by email at Melanie@ nnellhouse-ky.com, email www.tourgreenupcounty.org and www. paramountartscenter.com. mcconnellhouseky@gmail. visitashlandky.com. 34 || AlongAlong thethe RiverRiver || FallFall 20192019 Along the River | Fall 2019 | 35 Where to stay Along the
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36 | Along the River | Fall 2019 Things to do Along the Fall Calendar of Events Meigs County crafts, vendors, inflatables, Sonny’s in Pomeroy 10 a.m. Township, Oct. 16. Each games, and live local music! - noon, $10 per person. All month this year, the Bicen- October Downtown Pomeroy/Court proceeds go toward purchas- tennial Committee is unveil- Mystery Harvest Quilt Street. Contact: Meigs Local ing Christmas for Meigs ing an historical marker in Shop Hop, Oct. 2-5, fabric, Alumni Association on Face- County children. one of the county’s twelve fun and prizes! A unique book. Pomeroy Fire Dept townships to mark an his- experience for quilters with Tuppers Plains VFD 5K, Chicken BBQ, Oct. 6, call toric place, person, or event. 10 shops across 3 states Oct. 5, registration 9 a.m.; ahead orders need called in For location and more info, participating. A “mystery” of race 10 a.m., 42040 Main before 10 a.m., starts at 11 please check for updates on unique fabric, discounts, pat- Street, Tuppers Plains, Ohio. a.m., 125 Butternut Avenue, the Meigs County Bicenten- terns, demonstrations, and Art in the Village, Oct. 5, Pomeroy, Ohio. nial Facebook page. refreshments. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., free annual art exhibit show- Big Bend Farm Antiques Forked Run Halloween Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 casing local artists, including Club Tractor Parade, Oct. Campout, Oct. 18-19, 63300 p.m., Saturday, The Fabric student art, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 12, rain or shine, 9:30 a.m., State Route 124, Reedsville, Shop, 110 W. Main Street, Riverbend Arts Council, 290 Meigs County Fairgrounds, Ohio. Pomeroy, Ohio. North 2nd Avenue, Middle- 41850 Fairgrounds Lane, Kountry Resort Camp- Reunion on the River, port, Ohio. Pomeroy, Ohio. ground Craft Show, Oct. Oct. 4-5, sponsored by Meigs Meigs County Toy Run, Bicentennial Township 19, free, 9 a.m., 44705 Resort Local Alumni, parade, food, Saturday, Oct. 5, sign up at Marker Ceremony, Orange Road, Racine, Ohio.
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Big Bend Farm Antiques Club Regular Competition Pull, Oct. 19, 6 p.m., Meigs County Fairgrounds, 41850 Fairgrounds Lane, Pomeroy, Ohio. Fur Peace Ranch Con- cert, Oct. 19, Rory Block and Cindy Cashdollar (Sisters Of Slide), doors open 7 p.m.; concert 8 p.m., 39495 St. Clair Road, Pomeroy, Ohio. Treat Street, Oct. 24, 6:30-8 p.m., costume judging at 7:30 p.m., Main Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. Reedsville Trick or Treat, Oct. 24, 6-7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Trick or Treat, Oct. 24, 6-7 p.m. Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee Halloween Parade, Oct. 24, sponsored by Wolfe Moun- OVP File Photo tain Entertainment. Join Pomeroy is home to many festivals and events in Meigs County. us in downtown Pomeroy for our first-ever Halloween nity leaders. Kountry Resort Clair Road, Pomeroy, Ohio. Keep Your Fork 5K, Nov. themed parade along the Campground, 44705 Resort Bicentennial Township 30, Brandi Thomas Memorial Ohio River. Starts at 6 p.m. Road, Racine, Ohio. Marker Ceremony, Chester Scholarship Fund 5K race in Trick or Trunk & Games, Fur Peace Ranch Con- Township, Nov. 20. For loca- memory of Brandi Thomas to Oct. 25, 6 p.m., Portland cert, Nov. 2, Shadows of the tion and more info, please raise money for MHS schol- Community Center, 56896 60’s – Tribute to the Tempta- check for updates on the arship. Registration: $20. State Route 124, Portland, tions and Four Tops, doors Meigs County Bicentennial Starts 10 a.m., Meigs High Ohio. open 7 p.m.; concert 8 p.m. Facebook page. School, 42091 Pomeroy Pike, “Nightmare on Main Christmas Open House, Annual Turkey Dinner, Pomeroy, Ohio. Street” Haunted House, Nov. 4, people visit Meigs Nov. 23, Rutland Fire Dept Banquet Dinner, Nov. 30, Oct. 24-26. Celebrate the fun County from all over for Fundraiser, $8 eat in or carry sponsored by Portland Com- and scare of Halloween with this annual kickoff of the out, delivery also available. munity Center, meat will be a tour through the annual Christmas shopping season 5 p.m., Meigs Elementary provided. Everyone bring a haunted house. Cost: $5 at downtown Pomeroy mer- School, 36871 State Route covered dish, 6 p.m., 56896 per person, per visit. Wolfe chants, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Pome- 124, Middleport, Ohio. State Route 124, Portland, Mountain Entertainment, roy, Ohio. See Pomeroy Mer- Forked Run State Park Ohio. 320 E Main Street, Pomeroy, chants Association Facebook Hunter’s Dinner, Nov. 24, Charles Dickens’ A Ohio. 7-9 p.m. page for more info. 63300 State Route 124, Christmas Carol Stage Bitanga’s Breakathon Reedsville, Ohio. For more Show, Nov. 30, Cost: $10- November and Craft Show, Nov. 8 - 9, info call the main office at $12 per person, 7 p.m., Quarter Auction, Nov. 2, the Blakeslee Center in Mid- Burr Oak State Park. Lillian and Paul Wedge Audi- 2 p.m., Portland Community dleport, Ohio, Friday evening Riverbend Talent Revue, torium Theater, 280 Scenic Center, 56896 State Route concert by Jake Dunn and Nov. 28, annual local talent Drive, Point Pleasant, West 124, Portland, Ohio. the Blackbirds. Saturday show, showcasing talent of Virgina. Meigs Chamber & Tour- Breakathon, Craft Show and the tri-county area. Cost: $5. ism Annual Awards Gala, more. Starts 7:30 p.m. Riverbend December Nov. 2, annual dinner and Fur Peace Ranch Con- Arts Council, 290 North 2nd Pomeroy Christmas awards celebrating Meigs cert, Nov. 9, Electric Hot Avenue, Middleport, Ohio. Parade,Dec. 1, 2 p.m., Main County Chamber members, Tuna, doors open 7 p.m.; Contact: Mary Wise, Street, Pomeroy, Ohio. businesses and commu- concert 8 p.m., 39495 St. 740-992-2675. Reedsville Christmas 38 | Along the River | Fall 2019 *Trollbeads OVP File Photo Sternwheelers in Pomeroy. *Candleberry Candles *Scout Tree Lighting, Dec. 2. Santa Chester, Ohio. *Waxing Poetic *RedbaliFrog will be in town! From 6:30- Breakfast with Santa, *Home Decor *Gifts 7 p.m., Belleville Locks & Dec. 7, sponsored by Racine Dam, Reedsville, Ohio. Fire Department, 10-11:30 Portland Commu- a.m., 302 5th Street, nity Center Feeding Deer Racine, Ohio. Hunters, Dec. 2-7, 5:30 Racine’s Christmas in p.m., 56896 State Route the Park, Dec. 7, parade, 124, Portland, Ohio. tree lighting, hot chocolate, Ugly Christmas Sweater Santa, bonfire and more, 6 Jingle Games, Dec. 5, p.m. is parade lineup; 6:30 Charity Bag/Basket Games, p.m. parade begins, Star 5 p.m., Syracuse Commu- Mill Park, 716 5th Street, nity Center, 2244 Seventh Racine, Ohio. Street, Syracuse, Ohio. Bicentennial Town- Coolville Community ship Marker Ceremony, Choir, Dec. 6, an evening of Rutland Township, Dec. Christmas music. Starts 7 18. The final unveiling of p.m. Bethel Worship Center, an historical marker in 39872 State Route 7, Reeds- one of the county’s twelve ville, Ohio. townships which marks Chester Courthouse an historic place, person, Christmas Open House, or event. For location and Celebrating 25 years - Est. 1995 Dec. 7, performance by more info, please check Eastern Bell Choir, starts 1 for updates on the Meigs Holiday Open House p.m., Chester Courthouse, County Bicentennial Face- 46450 State Route 248, book page. November 4th 10-8
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Rio Grande, held during, but Gallia County separate from, the Bob Evans October Farm Festival, on the cam- “SPACE: A Journey to pus of the University of Rio Our Future,” showing now Grande. Free admission. through Jan. 5, 2020, Dr. Fall Fest, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. - Samuel L. Bossard Memo- 10 p.m., Gallia County Junior rial Library, 7 Spruce Street, Fairgrounds. Power Wheels Gallipolis, Ohio. Interac- Parade, Haunted House and tive exhibit produced by more. Evergreen Exhibitions in The Ariel-Ann Carson educational collaboration Dater Performing Arts with National Aeronautics Centre, Oct. 26, “Fabulous and Space Administration Flute” performed by the (NASA) and as seen at the Ohio Valley Symphony with Smithsonian National Air Maestro Keitaro Harada with and Space Museum. Free Lindsey Goodman, flute. admission. River Rat Beer & Music November Festival, Oct. 5, Gallipolis “SPACE: A Journey to City Park, Gallipolis, Ohio. Our Future,” showing now Lineup of 14 artists performs through Jan. 5, 2020, Dr. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for a Samuel L. Bossard Memo- full day of music, represent- rial Library, 7 Spruce Street, ing folk, blues, country, and Gallipolis, Ohio. Interac- indie rock. Accompanying tive exhibit produced by OVP File Photo the musical talent, the River Evergreen Exhibitions in Rockets Over Rio in Rio Grande, Ohio. Rat Beer and Music Festival educational collaboration will offer a selection of Ohio with National Aeronautics Free admission. Display runs est Christmas parades. craft beers. For updates and and Space Administration until Dec. 31. The Ariel-Ann Carson ticket information, find the (NASA) and as seen at the Dater Performing Arts festival on Facebook. Smithsonian National Air December Centre, Dec. 7, “The Bob Evans Farm Festival, and Space Museum. Free “SPACE: A Journey to Christmas Show” per- Oct. 11-13, Bob Evans Farm, admission. Our Future,” showing now formed by the Ohio Valley Rio Grande, Ohio. Celebrate The Ariel-Ann Carson through Jan. 5, 2020, Dr. Symphony with Maestro fall “down on the farm” with Dater Performing Arts Samuel L. Bossard Memori- Steven Huang, featuring a weekend of family, fun, Centre, Nov. 9, “Salute to al Library, 7 Spruce Street, “Maestro For A Moment” food, music, rides, unique our Veterans” performed by Gallipolis, Ohio. Interac- fundraiser. Last year’s show artisans and more, during the Ohio Valley Symphony tive exhibit produced by sold out. the 49th annual festival that with Maestro Tim Berens Evergreen Exhibitions in attracts thousands each year. with Broadway tenor Mike educational collaboration Seasonal events Open daily from 9 a.m. until Eldred. with National Aeronautics French 500 Flea Market, 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for Veterans Day Parade, and Space Administration Gallia County Junior Fair- adults while those ages 5 and Monday, Nov. 11, 12:30 (NASA) and as seen at the grounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., free under are free. Day Rides are p.m., downtown Gallipolis. Smithsonian National Air admission and parking. Oct. $5 ages 12/under; $10 ages Program and presentation at and Space Museum. Free 11-13; Nov. 1-3. 13/over. All buses (chartered/ Gallipolis City Park to follow. admission. First Fridays takes place school) free on Friday of the Gallipolis In Lights, Gallipolis In Lights, the first Friday of May, June, festival. official lighting ceremony, open through Dec. 31, Galli- July, August, September and Rockets Over Rio, 7 p.m., Nov. 27 at Gallipolis polis City Park. Free Christ- October in downtown Gal- Oct. 12, University of Rio City Park. Over 1,500 lighted mas light display. lipolis. Special events, shop- Grande, 218 North College Christmas balls, hundreds Christmas Parade, Dec. ping, entertainment. Avenue, Rio Grande, Ohio. of personalized Christmas 7, 1 p.m., downtown Gal- All-donation firework display trees, visits with Santa. Live lipolis. Celebrate the season Call 1-800-765-6482 or visit info@ organized by the Village of Nativity scenes start Dec. 1. with one of the area’s larg- visitgallia.com for more information. 40 | Along the River | Fall 2019 ture from a bygone era. The Mason County museum has several more October displays that will be open for Battle Days Festival, Oct. touring, including the new 4-6, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park Christopher Bauer Museum, in Point Pleasant, West Vir- which is a massive collection ginia. Events for Friday, Oct. of big-game trophies and 4 are: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., school more. Call 304-675-5737 for demonstrations, 7:30 p.m. information. Lantern Tour. Events for Sat- Mason Harvest Festival, urday, Oct. 5: 11 a.m. Battle Oct. 12, noon to 4 p.m., Days Parade Main Street, Stewart-Johnson VFW/Lottie noon - 4 p.m. Colonial dem- Jenks Memorial Park, Front onstrations; 2 p.m. Descen- Street, Mason, West Virginia. dants Memorial for Battle Free admission. Family- participants; 8 p.m., Colonial friendly event celebrating Governors Ball at Sacred the season with games, food, Heart Catholic Church fel- inflatables, pumpkin paint- lowship hall; Events for Sun- ing, music, etc. day, Oct. 6, 10 a.m., Colonial Harvest Fest/Tales in Church Service, 2:30 p.m., the Tavern, Oct. 26, 4-8 Memorial Service. Free p.m., Fort Randolph at Kro- Admission. del Park, Point Pleasant, Country Fall Festival, West Virginia. Visitors at Oct. 5-6, West Virginia State the fort will be able to listen Farm Museum, 1458 Fair- to stories having more of a OVP File Photo ground Road, Point Pleasant, thrilling nature than a scary Battle Days at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. West Virginia. Free admis- one, punching a surprise sion. Take a walk back in twist at the end. Many of busy with various activities. West Virginia. Free food, time by touring the museum the stories will be set in the Food, such as beans, will be candy, games, music and cos- grounds which contains a colonial era. All of the stories cooked on an open flame and tume contests. This tradition blacksmith shop, one-room will be suitable for children other snacks will be available continues to grow, allowing a schoolhouse and more. as this event is all-around as well. For more information safe space for trick-or-treaters Molasses, apple butter and family friendly which is free go to https://fortrandolph. of all ages. Free admission. apple cider making. Annual of charge, but donations to weebly.com/. Family-friendly event. CEOS Quilt Show and bottle the fort are welcomed and Point Pleasant Hallow- and antiques show. The appreciated. Visitors will be een Block Party, Oct. 31, November entire festival is meant to cel- able to explore the grounds 6-8 p.m., Riverfront Park and Antique Tractor Pull, ebrate local history and cul- of the fort, seeing reenactors Downtown Point Pleasant, Nov. 2, West Virginia State
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Farm Museum. Starts 1 p.m. plete with performances by Located at 1458 Fairground junior high and high school Road, Point Pleasant, West choir and band members Virginia. Free admission. and more, takes place, end- While at the tractor pull, ing with a countdown to the explore the grounds of the tree lighting. farm museum which cel- Christmas Light Show ebrates local history and cul- and Drive Thru, Dec. 6-15, ture from a bygone era. The West Virginia State Farm museum has several displays Museum, 1458 Fairground that will be open for touring, Road, Point Pleasant, West including the new Christo- Virginia, 6-9 p.m., nightly. pher Bauer Museum, which Free admission. Drive or is a massive collection walk through this annual of big-game trophies and Christmas Light Show more. boasting over one million AMVETS Veterans Day lights. Santa and hot choco- Parade, Nov. 2, Main Street late available, nightly. Point Pleasant, West Virgin- Christmas Fantasy Light ia, 1 p.m. Celebrate those Show, Nov. 15-Dec. 31, Kro- who have and are serving del Park, 1186 Charleston our country by attending Road, Point Pleasant, West the county’s only Veterans Virginia, 6-9 p.m., nightly. Day Parade. Free admission. Donations Christmas Fantasy appreciated to help fund Light Show, Nov. 15-Dec. the show. An annual tradi- OVP File Photo 31, Krodel Park, 1186 tion returns to light up Christmas Light Show at the West Virginia State Farm Museum. Charleston Road, Point Krodel Park just outside Pleasant, West Virginia, 6-9 Point Pleasant. From Nativ- p.m., nightly. Free admis- ity scenes, to Santa Claus, sion. Donations appreci- to even Mothman, come ated. An annual tradition visit this Christmas Light returns to light up Krodel extravaganza. Drive around Park just outside Point the park multiples times to Pleasant. From Nativity take it all in. scenes, to Santa Claus, Mason/New Haven to even Mothman, come Christmas Parade, Dec. 7, visit this Christmas Light Mason, West Virginia, noon. extravaganza. Drive around Christmas arrives in the the park multiples times to Bend Area with the annual take it all in. parade and other family- friendly activities to be December announced. Point Pleasant Christ- Christmas on the Fron- mas Parade and Tree tier, Dec. 7, Fort Randolph, Lighting, Dec. 6, Main 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fort Street and Gunn Park, Point is located at Krodel Park, Pleasant, West Virginia, 1186 Charleston Road, Point 6 p.m. Each year the City Pleasant, West Virginia. of Point Pleasant picks a Visitors can experience OVP File Photo large, live tree from the area, Christmas as celebrated on Point Pleasant’s annual Halloween Block Party. trucks it in and decorates it the colonial frontier this the Fort Randolph Commit- period clothing and will be at Gunn Park. Following the holiday season at this free tee. Refreshments will be discussing, as well portray- Christmas Parade, a brief event. This is the final event provided. Reenactors will ing, Christmas traditions tree lighting ceremony com- of the year presented by be dressed in 18th Century and customs on the frontier. 42 | Along the River | Fall 2019 Scioto County October Collectif9, Oct. 3, at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Known for pushing the boundaries of their music, Collectif9 is a Montreal-based classical string band that has forged into uncharted territory. The nine-member group of clas- sically trained string players formed back in 2011 and have been shaking things up ever since. Their bold performance style is heavily influenced by popular music, Portsmouth Daily Times File Photo combining rock-inspired Fall fun at Noble Family Farms. vitality with audio-visual ele- ments such as lighting and apple butter making, old-time the South, 7 p.m. Opening burn - Phone: 740-821-1161. amplification. Tickets are music and lots of vendors! season with the music from Cirque D’Art presents available through the McKin- For more information call the SOUTH … well, at least Hotel California, Oct. ley Box Office, 10 a.m. to 5 740-259-6337. south of Portsmouth, like the 18-19, in the museums Hop- p.m., Monday through Fri- Lucasville Giovanni’s Din- American South and South kins Theater. For more infor- day. For more information or ner Concert, Oct. 7, featur- America! Even if you’ve mation, call the Southern questions, please contact the ing Tiffany Porter-Kennedy, never traveled down south, Ohio Museum at 740-354- box office at 740.351.3600 or Sincere Revival and Lifted. we bet you’ll recognize a few 5629. go online to www.vrcfa.com. Doors open at 6 pm, concert of these tunes. Adult - $10 Southern Ohio Walk to Main Street Ports- begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets SSU Student w/ID - $5 Child End Alzheimers, Oct. 19. mouth’s Boneyfiddle Side- are $10 and include pizza or over 12 - $5 Child 12 and at Shawnee State University. walk Sales, Oct. 5. For more sandwich, chips and drink. under - Free . All concerts Check-in is at 10 a.m. and the information call the MSP Pre-sale tickets for reserved take place in the main theater Walk is at 11 a.m. Register office at 740-464-0203. seating can be purchased at of Shawnee State University’s for free at alz.org/walk. Trade Days at the Lucas- the Lucasville Giovanni’s on Vern Riffe Center for the Portsmouth Little The- ville Fairgrounds, Oct. 5-6. US 23. Arts in Portsmouth, Ohio. atre presents Evil Dead, Large swap meet at the SOMC’s Light it Pink Contact at the McKinley Box The Musical, Bigger, Badder, Scioto County Fairgrounds in Water Lantern Launch, Oct. Office at (740) 351-3600. Bloodier – RATED R. Oct. Lucasville, Ohio! Come out 7, to benefit the Breast Can- The 39th Annual Dirt 18-19, Oct. 25-26 and Oct. and find just about anything cer Compassion Fund which Track World Champion- 31. The event will take place you’re looking for! For more assists local cancer patients ship, Oct. 17-19, at Ports- on the Riverfront Amphi- information call (937) 728- with transportation, medica- mouth Raceway Park will theater. General admission 6643 or visit their website at tion, wigs etc. Find the event once again cap off the Lucas tickets are $15, reserved $25, http://www.lucasville on Facebook or call 740-356- Oil Late Model Dirt Series vendor booths $25 and VIP tradedays.com. 5000 for more information. season in 2019 paying $50. Find PLT on Facebook, The 38th Annual John The Friends of Green- $100,000 to win. For more Twitter and Instagram or at Simon Sorghum Makin’ lawn present another histori- information visit www. www.pltlive.com. Festival, Oct. 5-6 at the John cal reenactment, Oct. 12-13, thedtwc.com or find Dirt Habitat for Humanity’s Simon Farm, 8721 Pond focusing on local women bur- Track World Championship Harvest of Hope Dinner Creek/Carey’s Run Road in ied in the cemetery. Watch on Facebook. You can also and Auction Fundraiser. Portsmouth. Open daylight the group’s Facebook page get information by calling Oct. 19 Find Scioto County to dark and no admission for additional information. Portsmouth Raceway Park Habitat for Humanity on charge. Free parking in the The Portsmouth Wind - Track: (740) 354-FAST, facebook or at their web page field along the creek. Event Symphony’s Fall Concert, Office: (740) 858-6661 or http://sciotohabitat.org includes sorghum making, Oct. 17. The Sounds of Track Promoter - Donna Ray- Cirque D’Art presents Along the River | Fall 2019 | 43 Fall Calendar of Events Continued...
Hotel California, Oct. 25-26 presents the drama The ers band encompasses a in the museums Hopkins Witches, Nov. 8-9, Nov. vivid blend of bluegrass, Greenup County & Theater. For more informa- 15-16. Roald Dahl’s. The classical and rock genres. Boyd County tion, call the Southern Ohio Witches tells the story of a Hailing from Bowling October Museum at 740-354-5629. brave young boy and his Nor- Green, Ohio, these broth- Greenup Old Fashioned The Color Purple, Oct. wegian grandmother as they ers are the founders of the Days, Oct. 3-5, downtown 30, at the Vern Riffe Center battle England’s witches. term “grassical” music. As Greenup 54th Annual Gree- for the Arts at 7:30 - Based Rated PG-13.Doors open at a family, the band has been nup Old Fashioned Days on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer 7 pm and shows start at 7:30. making music together for October 3rd-5th, celebrat- Prize-winning novel and Find PLT on Facebook, Twit- almost 40 years. Join the ing a long-held tradition the Amblin Entertainment/ ter and Instagram or at www. VRCFA for their holiday of music, events, and fun. Warner Bros. motion picture, pltlive.com. show, Magical Grassical Events include parade, live The Color Purple is now SOMC’s Winter Wonder- Christmas, which has been music, talent show, and adapted for the stage by land Ball, Nov. 15, at the deemed a seasonal celebra- more. Tony & Pulitzer Prize-win- SOMC Friends Center. This tion of many holiday favor- Trick or Treat at Central ner Marsha Norman, with black-tie, formal event fea- ites. Tickets are available Park – October, held at Ten- music and lyrics by Brenda tures a four-course meal and through the McKinley Box nis Courts, no cost to pub- Russell, Allee Willis and Ste- entertainment. For Office, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., lic, canned food donations phen Bray. Tickets are avail- more information, call Monday through Friday. For accepted, 6-7:30pm. Festival, able through the McKinley 740-356-5000. more information or ques- games, and candy are pro- Box Office, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Classics Con- tions, please contact the box vided for the children in a Monday through Friday. For cert, Nov. 17, at the South- office at 740.351.3600 or go safe, friendly environment. more information or ques- ern Ohio Museum presents online to www.vrcfa.com. 9th Annual Trail Run tions, please contact the box Michael Chertok at noon. For Tour of Historic Church- and Hike Against Hunger, office at 740.351.3600 or go more information, call the es, Dec. 13, presented by Oct. 5. The new, historic online to www.vrcfa.com. Southern Ohio Museum at the Portsmouth Business Iron Ore Trail at Armco Park 740-354-5629. and Professional Women. is the latest destination for November Train Show, Nov. 23-24. Tours start at the Scioto this year’s 4 mile hike and 8 Rick K. &The Allnighters Part of SOMC’s Winter Won- County Courthouse at 6 mile Competitive Trail Run. concert, Nov. 2, and dancing derland annual celebration at pm. Music and snacks at The run will start at the presented by PALS at the the Friends Community Cen- the courthouse. Tours leave trail head east and make one SOMC Friends Community ter. For more information, every 15 minutes. complete lap for our hikers Center. Tickets are $25 each call 740-356-5000. The Portsmouth Wind and two complete laps for from any PALS member and Polar Express Pajama Symphony’s Christmas our trail runners. We will the Portsmouth Area Cham- Party, Nov. 26, at the SOMC Concert, Dec. 14. The have awesome race t-shirts, ber of Commerce office, 324 Friends Center and part of Sounds of the North… Pole, goodie bags, free refresh- 2nd Street, Portsmouth. SOMC’s annual Winter Won- That Is! Starts 7 p.m. Where ments and free hotdogs and Noble Family Farms derland celebration. For more else would our Christmas fresh corn on the cob for all Autumn Vendor and Craft information call concert music come from participants. Saturday, Oct. Fair, Nov. 2. For more 740-356-5000. except from the North Pole? 5, 9 a.m. – noon, Armco information about the event, We know Santa will be Park Trail Head East 1119 email noblefamilyfarms15@ December busy at work preparing for Armco Park Dr Ashland, Ky. gmail.com. Southern Ohio Museum’s the big night; but perhaps Paramount Arts Center, The Portsmouth Area Holiday Open House, we could persuade him Oct. 19. Welcome to the Arts and Children’s Theatre Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m., featur- to stop by and see us … mysterious tantalizing, fun, (PAAC 4kids) presents ing River Currents opening Adult - $10 SSU Student w/ dark show of The Vampire Frozen Jr., Nov. 8-10, pre- reception and the Farmer ID - $5 Child over 12 - $5 Circus. A visual vortex set sented at the Vern Riffe Cen- and Adele on stage at 7 pm. Child 12 and under Free. All in an abandoned cemetery ter for the Arts at Shawnee For more information, call concerts take place in the where an extraordinary State University. 8th at 7:00 the Southern Ohio Museum main theater of Shawnee circus comes back to life. p.m., 9th at 7:00 pm. and at 740-354-5629. State University’s Vern The show features a motley 10th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets: The DePue Brothers, Riffe Center for the Arts in collection of off-the-wall 740-351-3600 or VRCFA. Dec. 10, at the Vern Riffe Portsmouth, Ohio. Contact characters and incomparable COM. Center for the Arts at at the McKinley Box Office acrobats. Come meet the Portsmouth Little Theatre 7:30 p.m. The DePue Broth- at (740) 351-3600. Vampires…we’ll leave the 44 | Along the River | Fall 2019 lights off for you! Arts Center, Nov. 22-Dec. 1, RC Haunted Asylum is located in downtown Ash- Sept. 27, 28, Oct. 4, 5, 11, land, Ky. on the main thor- 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31, Nov. 1, oughfare of the city, noon - 9 2. 7 PM - 11 PM.Admission- p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 9 $8 per person/ Free Parking. p.m., Sundays noon - 6 p.m. 14804 US 23 Greenup, Ky. Thanksgiving 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. The Festival of Trees and November Trains is the largest annual Chonda Pierce, Still fundraiser of the Paramount Laughing Tour, Thursday, Woman’s Association. The Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Doors at event was created to support 6:15 p.m., Paramount Arts the Education Department of Center 1300 Winchester the Paramount Arts Center, Avenue Ashland , KY 41101. which provides an enriching, Fall Craft & Vendor creative and theatrical outlet Event, Nov. 9, Sat, 11 a.m. – for our community. Tickets 4 p.m., Kyova Tri State Mall, are general admission $6.50 10699 US-60 Ashland, Ky. Adults $5.50 Children (12 Dream Night Talent & Under) Ages 3 and under Search, Paramount Arts are free, tax included. Family Center, Saturday, Nov. at 7:30 Night $12 (limit 5) Tuesday, p.m., is a premiere oppor- Nov. 26 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. tunity for emerging artists( (Ashland Christmas Parade). singers, singer-songwriters, Group Rate $4.50 Each (50 musicians) to showcase their or more) By email reserva- Courtesy unique skills for the chance tion only tickets available for Produce grown at Hardin’s Greenhouse in South Shore, Ky. to win; $1,000 dollars,a huge purchase at the door. amount of exposure, a front Annual Christmas 800,000 lights at no cost to more, Michael Bolton’s of the line pass audition to Parade, Nov. 24, noon – 4 the public. time, love and tenderness America’s Got Talent or/and p.m., Ashland Plaza Ashland, has created the soundtrack to NBCs Little Big Shots , Ky December of our lives. Join the Gram- Senior Big Shots, The Voice, Winter Wonderland of Michael Bolton, Dec. my Award winner for an American Idol and extensive Lights, November - Janu- 14, at the Paramount Arts evening of timeless hits and publicity, possible manage- ary, City of Ashland Parks Center December 14, 2019 a musical journey through ment, agency or label deals & Recreation Departments at 7:30 p.m.From “When pop, rock, soul, standards and so much more. maintenance sets-up over a Man Loves a Woman” and even classical, specially The Festival of Trees and 60 displays, at Central Park, to “How Am I Supposed arranged for symphony Trains at The Paramount and downtown totaling over to Live Without You” and orchestra.
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