Discover The Arts
The creative spirit of Licking County fosters an appreciation for
artistic endeavors. Entertain your curiosity and discover the region's
cultural mainstays and the theatrical, musical and visual treasures that
are taking root here.
Morning - Discover a
world of history, art, technology and fun at The Works
museum in downtown
Newark. Watch glass-blowing demonstrations, tour a restored electric
interurban railway car, stand in awe of a huge prehistoric mastodon
skull and let the kids experiment and play in the hands-on learning
labs. The Works Museum complex occupies an entire city block and
features exhibits and activities for every member of the family.
Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Saturday 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Admission: $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for seniors, $2.00 for children 55
S. First Street, Newark, 740/349-9277,
www.attheworks.org
Mid-Morning - Experience unique
shopping at Licking County Arts Gallery
and Art Works Gallery.
38 South Third Street, Newark, 740/349-8031
www.lickingcountyarts.org
Noon - Enjoy a unique dining experience at one
of the many Licking County restaurants. Visit
www.lccvb.com
for a complete listing.
Afternoon - Select from one of our many hotels,
inns or bed and breakfasts for your overnight accommodation needs. Visit
www.lccvb.com
for a complete listing.
Evening - Choose from a wide
variety of seasonal performances at the Midland Theatre,
Licking County Players,
Weathervane Playhouse
or
Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra.
For performance schedules visit their web sites below. Midland Theatre 36
North Park Place, Newark, 740-345-LIVE,
www.midlandtheatre.org;
Licking County Players, Inc. 131 W. Main Street, Newark, 740/349-2287
www.theatreconnection.com,
Weathervane Playhouse 100 Price Rd., Newark, 740/366-4616,
www.weathervanceplayhouse.org;
Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 566, Granville, 740/975-4633,
www.ngsymphony.com
Also visit the New England style
Village of Granville
for unusual architecture, specialty stores and year-round arts and cultural
events. www.granvilleoh.com
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