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May 2012

 

 

FARMER'S MARKETS & FLEA MARKET

The Original Delaware Farmer's Market - May 19-October 27

Saturdays 9 am-Noon

Delaware County Fairgrounds (watch for signs), 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware

Info: 740-747-2296

Downtown Delaware Farmer's Market - May 26-October 27

Wednesdays 3-6 pm; Saturdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Historic Downtown Delaware, N. Sandusky St., Delaware

Info: 740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org

Downtown Powell Farmer's Market - June 7-September 27

Thursdays 3-6 pm

City of Powell parking lot, 47 Hall St., Powell

Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com

Sunbury Farmer's Market - May 19-October 13

Saturdays 9 am-Noon

Sunbury Town Square

Info: 740-965-2860 / www.sunburybigwalnutchamber.com/news.htm

The Delaware County Community Market - Open year round

Mon.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm; Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. Noon-4 pm

222 E. William St., Delaware

Info: 740-363-1126 / www.dccmc.com

Delaware Flea Market - April 1-October 28 (No market during the month of September)

Sun. 6 am-1 pm

Delaware County Fairgrounds

236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware

Info: 740-363-4928 / 740-816-0829 / www.delawarecountyfair.com

 

 

Through May 13

Exhibit: Multimedia works by OWU's senior fin arts majors

Tues., Wed., Fri.-10 am-5 pm; Thurs.-10 am-9 pm; Sun.-1-5 pm

OWU's graduating fine arts majors will exhibit their works in this juried show.

OWU's Richard M. Ross Art Museum

60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware

Info: 740-368-3606 / www.rossartmuseum.blogspot.com

Through May 24

Exhibit: "On The Line" courtesy of the Delaware Artists Guild

Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm

The Delaware Artists Guild is Delaware County's local artists' organization, with over fifty artist members of diverse disciplines.Founded in 1975 for the purpose of promoting the visual arts in Delaware County, the mission of the Delaware Artists Guild is to provide information and the encouragement of fellow artist. The Arts Castle welcomes the opportunity to showcase the Guild's artwork from the past year.

The Arts Castle

190 W. Winter St., Delaware

Info: 740-369-2787 / www.artscastle.org

May 3

Powell Night Out - 5-8 pm

Experience an evening in downtown Powell with entertainment for the whole family, delicious dining options, undeniably unique shops and gift galleries.

Historic Downtown Powell

Info: 614-396-3336 / www.facebook.com/powellnightout

May 4

First Friday - 6-9 pm

A regular event usually with a theme, special activities, and downtown store owners remaing open until 9 pm.

Historic Downtown Delaware 

Info:740-362-6050 / www.mainstreetdelaware.org

May 4, 11, 18, 25

Evening Program at Perkins Observatory - 9 pm

Program content varies based on sky conditions. A program may include a planetarium-style show (on a flat screen), tours of the Observatory, and/or observing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope and other telescopes, weather permitting.

3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware

Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org

May 5

Central Ohio Symphony - 7:30 pm

Symphony Concertmaster Tom Fetherston will perform Alban Berg's Violin Concerto an early 20th century work dedicated "to the memory of an angel." The piece was the only solo concerto ever composed by Berg. Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn and Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, the "Pastorale" complete the program and the season.

Ohio Wesleyan University's Gray Chapel in University Hall

61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware

Info: 740-362-1799 / 1-888-999-2676 / www.centralohiosymphony.org

May 6

Historic Downtown Powell Street Market - 9 am-4 pm (Rain or Shine)

A fun family shopping experience with over 125 vendors lining the streets of historic downtown Powell with antiques, collectibles, arts/crafts, handmades, home-based businesses, flowers/plants, produce, great edibles and much more.

Downtown Powell Streets

Info: 614-396-3336 / www.visitpowell.com

May 6

Delaware Community Chorus Concert - "Our American Heritage in Song" - 3pm & 5 pm

This concert will include a variety of music from early American folk songs, to spirituals and more contemporary folk melodies.

St. Peter's Church, 45 W. Winter St., Delaware

info: http://delawarechorus.org

May 10

New Vistas in Astronomy - 8 pm

“The Future of Human Space Exploration" by Michael Stamatikos

This “mini-course” in astronomy will allow you to learn about the latest discoveries by astronomers and, on a clear night, to observe a variety of celestial objects with the 32-inch Schottland reflecting telescope. This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience.

Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23 S.), Delaware

Tickets: 740-363-1257 / www.perkins-observatory.org

May 11, 12

OWU Commencement Weekend
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware

May 11, 12

Mother's Day Campout at Alum Creek State Park

3615 S. Old State Rd., Delaware

Info: 740-548-4631

May 12

Family Farm Chores - 9-11:30 am (Registration required - Limit 6 families)

Rise with the roosters and head out to the farm to asist the farmer with morning chores. Families will learn about the special needs of a diverse small family farm while feeding grain and hay, filling water, and gathering and washing eggs.

Stratford Ecological Center

3083 Liberty Rd., Delaware

Reservations: 740-363-2548 / www.stratfordecologicalcenter.org

May 14
Blooded Horse Sale
Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / www.bloodedhorse.com

May 17 (Third Thursdays through July 19)

Delaware's Last Comic Standing Series - 7-9 pm

Open mic competition with $500 awarded to the last comic standing in July.

Opa Grill and Tavern

18 S. Sandusky St., Delaware

Info: www.opadelco.com

May 18-20

OWU Alumni Weekend
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware

May 19-20

Ohio Dressage Society

Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / www.delawarecountyfair.com

May 19

General Rosecrans Living History Pageant

Sunbury Square and in the Myers Inn, Sunbury

Info: www.rosecransheadquarters.org

May 19

Ohio Machine Lacrosse Game - 8 pm (vs Rochester Rattlers)

Selby Stadium at Ohio Wesleyan University

45 S. Henry St., Delaware

Info: www.theohiomachine.com

May 19, 20

Delaware Arts Festival - Sat. 10 am-6 pm; Sun. 10 am-5 pm

Fine arts and crafts in a juried open air show in historic downtown Delaware. Food, entertainment, children's activities, and a dog parade.

Historic Downtown Delaware

Info: 740-363-2695 / delawareartsfestival.org

May 19, 20

Ohio Dressage Society

Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware
Info: 740-362-3851 / www.delawarecountyfair.com

May 25-27       

Showtime Horse Show Series

Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware

Info: 740-362-3851 / www.delawarecountyfair.com

May 28

Sunbury Memorial Day Flea Market - 7 am-5 pm

Come to Sunbury to visit more than 150 vendors offering timeless treasures, crafts, antiques, plants and food. Antique shops surround the square and two other flea markets are held nearby.

Admission: $1 adults/teens; children 10 & under are free

Sunbury Village Square

Info: 740-513-8872 / www.bigwalnutmusic.org

May 28

Powell Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony - 10 am-12:30 pm

Come and join the hundreds of Powell residents who will line the streets to help pay tribute to the country's veterans, past and present. Immediately after the 10 am parade, City officials will lead a brief ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Village Green Park, 47, Hall St.

Info: 614-396-3354 / www.cityofpowell.us

May 28-June 3

Memorial Golf Tournament

Muirfield Village Golf Club

5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin

Info: 614-889-6700 / www.thememorialtournment.com



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