Wounded Warrior Dogs Exhibit
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-03-31 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mohican State Park Lodge and Conference Center, 4700 Goon Road, Perrysville, OH, 44864, United States
A Mansfield native’s wood sculptors of working military dogs will be on display throughout March at the Mohican Lodge.

James Mellick of Milford Center, said the dog is the “totem animal” of the human being and many heroic stories can be told and remembered through this special bond between dog and human companion.

“There is no stronger bond than the one forged in the stress and heat of battle where both dog and handler too often sacrifice their life, limb and mental health,” he said.

That’s the sentiment of Mellick’s exquisitely carved, grand-prize winning and attendance record-setting wooden memorial sculptures, Wounded Warrior Dogs Project, that has been displayed at the National Military Museums of the Air Force, Marines and the U.S. Army over the last six years.

While the Wounded Warrior Dogs continue to tour the country through museum exhibitions, Mellick has created a new display of canine sculptures that speak to the companionship of The Dogs of War and Peace and stories about real K9 teams. This new group of dogs is being displayed closer to home in the Midwest, at smaller venues and veterans’ events.

James Mellick, a Master Ohio Craftsman, sees this exhibit as a “homecoming” since he was born in Mansfield in 1947. As a preacher’s kid, he grew up in Wellington, before attending Greenville University in Illinois, and earned his Master of Fine Arts at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. James taught sculpture at Colby-Sawyer College, NH; Houghton College, NY; Calvin College, MI; and Cedarville University. When Mellick was not teaching college, he created art for sale.

Mellick’s life as an artist changed completely when the display of the Wounded Warrior Dogs Project won the Grand Prize by the popular vote of the people, at Art Prize 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 2016. James donated one-tenth of his winnings to the K9’s for Warriors Charity.

At 5 p.m. on March 13, the artist will give a slide talk about the journey, the making, and the stories of the Wounded Warrior Dogs Mission and the heroes he has met along the way.

At the Mohican Lodge event, Mellick will share the stage with a representative of the Veteran Companion Animal Services (VCAS) out of Delaware Ohio. The charity rescues shelter dogs and trains them as companion animals for veterans with PTSD. VCAS is the charity that Mellick supports through his annual giving and the proceeds earned through presenting these exhibits. His personal goal is to provide the pairing of one dog and one veteran each year.

“As a patriot and a conservative, I realize that I am in the minority in the community of artists. I would never have won the ArtPrize 8 Grand Prize by the selection of two or three jurors trained and sustained by deconstructed aesthetic values and woke politics of the university. I won by the vote of 40 thousand art smart people who loved what they saw.”

Mellick is spending the remainder of his creativity paying back to those who served and sacrificed. His work is enjoyed by a broad audience of people who love dogs, veterans, America, fine craftmanship and art.

Exhibition details: The sculptures are not for sale but funds raised from the exhibitions will support Veteran Companion Animal Services of Delaware, Ohio, a regional charity that rescues and trains shelter dogs as companions for veterans with PTSD.

The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness of the sacrifice and service and promote support for veterans across the United States, through “Man’s Best Friend.”

The Mohican Lodge and Conference Center is located at 1098 Ashland County Road 3006.

See six decades of the artist’s work at www.jamesmellick.com

Captain America: Brave New World
2025-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Theatre, 156 North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
Showtimes:

Friday, February 28th at 7:00

Saturday, March 1st at 7:00

Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00

Friday, March 7th at 7:00

Saturday, March 8th at 7:00

Sunday, March 9th at 2:00

Tickets:

$7 Adults

$6 Seniors (Ages 65+)

$5 Students/Kids (3-18)

2 and under Free

Arts in the Parks at Mohican Lodge
2025-03-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Mohican State Park Lodge and Conference Center, 4700 Goon Road, Perrysville, OH, 44864, United States
Michelle Boerio is a visual artist and educator from Columbus, Ohio. She loves to makeart that uses multiple mediums to connect people with the weird, wonderful parts of thenatural world. Her paintings use a range of watercolor, acrylic, oil paint, and collage tocreate vibrant images. These expressive paintings celebrate playfulness in makingmarks.Michelle believes that anyone can benefit from the kinds of thinking and activity that gointo making art. Her workshops focus as much on creative thinking as they do ondiscipline-specific skills.As an artist and educator, Michelle followed her passion for the arts to earn a BFA inPainting and Drawing at the Ohio State University. In 2018, she followed up with an MAin Museum Education at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her art has beenexhibited locally and nationally, including through the Ohio Art League, WestmorelandNational Exhibition, and the State Street Art Fair.Currently, she divides her time between making art and teaching artists of all ages. Youcan find her through michelleboerio.com or at her studio at Mansion 731 in Columbus.

This year’s Artist Residency is brought to you by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Arts Council in collaboration with Great Ohio Lodges. Please see below to fill out your registration form. We can’t wait to create with you!

Mohican Lodge / Acrylic Painting – Join artist Michelle Boerio to create playful acrylic paintings inspired by plants and animals.

For more info and to register, head to https://ohiodnr.gov/home/news-and-events/all-events/parks-wc-events/arts-in-the-parks/air-registration.

Customer Appreciation Day
2025-03-12 11:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Loudonville Farmers Equity, 514 W Main Street, Loudonville, OH, 44842, United States
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Dear Edwina, Jr.
2025-03-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Theatre, 156 North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
Showtimes:

Friday, March 21st at 7:00

Saturday, March 22nd at 7:00

Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00

Cash or check only.

Makes Checks Payable to LHS Drama

Tickets can be purchased in advance through the LHS main office

or at the door beginning an hour before each show.

Special Movie & Comedy Event
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | OH
“CHURCH PEOPLE”

Special Movie & Comedy Event”CHURCH PEOPLE” Showtime:Thursday, April 10th at 6:30​Tickets (General Admission):$12 Adults​$10 Seniors (65+)$10 Students/Kids (Ages 3-18)Kids 2 and under Free

Join us for very special Movie & Comedy Event! Sponsored in part by New Hope Community Church The evening will begin with laughter as Christian Comedian/Actor, Thor Ramsey, takes The Ohio Theatre stage! The evening will continue with a screening of the movie CHURCH PEOPLE, which Thor wrote and stars in. And is followed by a Q & A with Thor and the director, Coshocton County’s very own Christopher Shawn Shaw!​​​For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact The Ohio Theatre Director, Sally Hollenbach, via Office.TheOhioTheatre@gmail.com or call 419-994-3750.

"A Minecraft Movie"
2025-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Theatre, 156 North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
“A Minecraft Movie”

Showtimes

Friday, April 11th at 7:00

Saturday, April 12th at 7:00

Sunday, April 13th at 2:00

Tickets:

$7 Adults

$6 Seniors (Ages 65+)

$5 Students/Kids (3-18)

2 and under Free

"The King of Kings"
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Theatre, 156 North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
“The King of Kings”

Showtimes

Friday, April 18th at 7:00

Saturday, April 19th at 7:00

Sunday, April 20th at 2:00

Tickets:

$7 Adults

$6 Seniors (Ages 65+)

$5 Students/Kids (3-18)

2 and under Free

Ladies Night Out-Nashville Boots & Blings
2025-04-25 15:00 - 21:00 UTC | Downtown Loudonville, Main Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
Enjoy a night out in Downtown Loudonville. Get your best girlfriends together, enjoy great treats, shopping, a night of pampering and more! Free admission. On-site parking, crafts, antiques, and shopping.

Lilo & Stich
2025-05-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Theatre, 156 North Water Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
“Lilo & Stitch” ShowtimesFriday, May 23rd at 7:00Saturday, May 24th at 7:00Sunday, May 25th at 2:00 Friday, May 30th at 7:00Saturday, May 31st at 7:00Sunday, June 1st at 2:00 Tickets:$12 Adults$10 Seniors (Ages 65+)$10 Students/Kids (3-18)2 and under Free

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Mohican Arts and Crafts Festival
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Downtown Loudonville, Main Street, Loudonville, Ohio, 44842, United States
Artisans and craftsmen will be selling and displaying their creations in our beautiful downtown Loudonville, Ohio. Enjoy great food, craftsmanship and more. While downtown, take a stroll and enjoy independent stores and restaurants. Grab a snack and sit in central park. Visit the local museum. Take a hike at the Mohican State Park and Mohican-Memorial State Forest, canoeing, zip lining and more activities available right near downtown. Fun for the entire family.For more information, call 419-994-4789, or visit LoudonvilleChamber.com.

Memorial Day Parade
2025-05-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Join the Mohican area for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Honor those who served their country. The parade will start on Wally Road next to the Water Plant. Led by American Legion Post 257 Color Guard, the parade will also stop at the Main Street bridge with a Ceremony and 21 Gun Salute, the parade will continue up Main Street stopping at the Memorial in Central Park with another Ceremony and 21 Gun Salute, continuing up Main Street and then down South Wood Street, ending at the Loudonville Cemetery which will feature another Ceremony, Guest Speaker and additional 21 Gun Salute.For more information, call 419-994-4789 or visit www.loudonvillechamber.com
