Dogwood Festival 2013 Schedule

The 28th annual Dogwood Festival “NO PLACE LIKE HOME” May 2-10

MUSIC

FATHER-DAUGHTER, CHRISTIAN & CAMILLE HOWES  “It used to be you could hardly find a good jazz violinist. Nowadays there are four or five really good players, but there is nobody better than this guy” Les Paul   Christian performs with daughter Camille. Also playing Coshocton County Father-Daughter duo, Bobby & Laura Dotson. 6-8pm, May 3 @PARK SPACE as part of First Friday Celebration. free. Table reservations accepted with donation. 740.622.0326

BRADLEY HUNTER WELCH plays the Taylor & Boody Tracker Organ 3pm, May 5 @COSHOCTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. free. “To invoke an old Southern expression, Bradley Hunter Welch plays the organ like nobody’s business.” Dallas Morning News

LUNCHES ON THE COURT SQUARE Box lunches by local restaurants, entertainment by school ensembles. GAZEBO noon, May 6-10

VISUAL ARTS

BUILDING HOME/BUILDING HOPE  Opening party 5:30-7pm, May 2. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the Pomerene Center presents the work of local photographers interpreting Habitat’s mission. @POMERENE CENTER. free.

LANDSCAPES  Judith Speckman Russell grew up in Coshocton. She brings her landscapes home. Opening Party. 5:30-7pm, May 2 @POMERENE CENTER. free.

ROOT BALL PARK of the pop-up sort. opening May 3 @ the 4 COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS & PARK SPACE. Celebrating trees, people and the small urban environment. free.

PUSHING THE SURFACE contemporary art quilts @JOHNSON-HUMRICKHOUSE MUSEUM. 22 works selected for their creativity and expressiveness. Artists from the US, England and Japan. half price entry during Dogwood Festival, noon-5pm, May 4-10. Extend your quilt experience with a self-guided tour of the Coshocton County  Heritage Quilt Barn Trail. free map.

PROGRESSIVE GOURMET GALA DINNER following the Coshocton historic mural trail @ CHASE BANK, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, COSHOCTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, EDIE RYANS with a historical guide at each location. Johnny Dotson plays from his new release. 5:30pm-8pm, May 4. Highlighting the culinary artistry of local chefs. $50. Reservations required. 740.622.0326 

JOIN IN, MAKE YOUR OWN  5-8pm, May 3 as part of First Friday Celebration. @300 BLOCK MAIN STREET. Sit next to a local artist and try your hand.  Crochet a bit of the “big rug“ with Jesse Tubbs and her “Yarn Bombing” kids @PARK SPACE. 7pm, May 6 “No Place Like Home” Open Mic with the Write on Writers of Coshocton @ POMERENE CENTER. 4pm, May 9 “No Place Like Home” stories & crafts @COSHOCTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. all free.

THEATER

NUNSENSE The tainted vichysoisse, the ill-advised home entertainment purchase, the variety show, the whole nine yards!…8pm, May 3, 4, 10, 11 @TRIPLE LOCKS THEATER. adults $10, students $5.

GUYS & DOLLS  THE perfect romantic musical comedy. 7:30pm, May 3, 4 @RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM adults $7, children under age twelve $5.

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