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Darke
County Visitor’s Bureau
Anticipation
November Events in Darke County
November
is a month of anticipation. Although
it is stuck between the colorful month of October and the holiday
wonderland of
December, we have much to look forward to during the month of November.
Read on
for details! We also have much to be thankful for including the time
you spend
reading this information, visiting our website, VisitDarkeCounty.org
and
catching up with us on Facebook. We truly are thankful for your
attention and
business. See you soon in Darke County!
November
- 'Art at the Mill' Exhibit. The
diverse work of collagist Marsha Pippenger will be on display at
historic
Bear's Mill every day during normal Mill Store & Gallery
business hours.
The show features her "Wall Series," two sets of images in different
media: collage on canvas and colored pencil on Bristol board. (937)
548-5112
BearsMill.com
November
9 - The United States Army Field Band.
The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band will
present a free
public performance at Greenville High School Gymnasium on Friday,
November 9 at
7:30 p.m. The concert, sponsored by Darke County Center for the Arts,
will also
feature the 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus. Described as “a great
instrument for
stirring patriotic emotions,” the Field Band is the official touring
musical
representative of the U.S. Army. Although the Field Band’s concert is
free,
tickets are required, and may be obtained at several locations
including the Greenville
Daily Advocate office, Montage, and the Greenville Public Library, as
well as
from Darke County Center for the Arts. Contact the Darke County Center
for Arts
for tickets, (937) 547-0908. CenterforArts.net
November
10 - GRAMMY-winning Country Music
Star, Marty Stuart in Concert. Since starting out singing gospel as a
child,
the bluegrass stint with Lester Flatt in the '70s, the six years with
Johnny
Cash in the '80s, and coming up with his smash "hillbilly rock" hits
of the '90s, the four time GRAMMY-winner, platinum recording artist,
Grand Ole
Opry star, country music memorabilia preservationist, stylist,
designer,
photographer, songwriter, all around renaissance man, charismatic force
of
nature, and (first of all, perhaps), leader of the extraordinary,
versatile
touring and recording band The Fabulous Superlatives, Marty Stuart has
shown a
showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music.
Performance takes
place at St. Clair Memorial Hall at 8:00 pm. Contact the Darke County
Center for
Arts for tickets, (937) 547-0908. CenterforArts.net
November
3 - Holiday Open House at The Winery
at Versailles. Get a jump start on your Holiday shopping at The Winery
at
Versailles during this holiday open house. (937) 526-3232.
WineryatVersailles.com
November
9 & 10 - Holiday Wine Tasting and
Dinner.
Kick
off the holiday season at The Winery at
Versailles. Enjoy a fabulous evening of wine tastings with a
four-course meal,
as well as a gourmet dessert. Reservations requested. Call today, (937)
526-3232. WineryatVersailles.com
November
16 - Family Movie Night with Darke
County Parks. Join the Darke County Parks family as they present a
screening of
the Disney-Pixar, Academy Award winning movie, Wall-E. The story
follows a
robot named Wall-E who was designed to clean up a waste covered Earth
and after
years of being alone, he meets another robot named Eve. This movie is
enjoyable
for kids & adults, alike! So grab the kids (or kids grab Mom
& Dad!)
and head out to the Nature Center for Movie Night! Please call and let
them
know you are coming, so they have enough popcorn! Bring a blanket or
comfy
folding chair. (937) 548-0165 DarkeCountyParks.org
November
17 - Hometown Holiday Horse Parade.
Greenville will again host a lighted, horse-drawn carriage parade
through the
streets of Historic downtown Greenville at 7:00 pm on Saturday,
November 17.
Bring the entire family to enjoy this event and see Santa Claus come to
town!
The parade will include carolers, bands, bell choirs and lighted
carriages
pulled by horses.
November
17 & 18 - Christmas Preview at
Bear's Mill. Indulge yourself during this holiday season by visiting
Bear's
Mill, where you'll discover many distinctive, one-of-a-kind gift items
for that
someone special on your Christmas list... and for yourself! Enjoy the
huge
array of "made in the U.S.A." products including locally-made
pottery, jewelry, unique clothing, specialty gift baskets, Bear’s Mill
privately-labeled gourmet food, and products to pamper. BearsMill.com
Congrats
Greenville!
Ohio
Magazine recognizes Greenville as 2013
Best Hometown in Ohio.
Bureau's
work honored by State
The
Darke County Visitors Bureau was presented
with two RUBY (Recognizing Uncommon Brilliance) Citations of Excellence
Awards
during the Ohio Travel Association’s annual Conference on Tourism in
Dublin,
Ohio on October 11, 2012.
December
1
Winter
Wonderland at Shawnee Prairie.
Join
Darke County Parks for an evening stroll
through a 'Winter Wonderland.' Enjoy more than 300 beautiful luminaries
lighting the way along a wooded trail to the Pioneer Log House, as well
as a
roaring fire, holiday snacks, warm drinks and music from Christmas
Past. Guests
can also enjoy a peaceful winter’s hike through the woods with the
crisp air
and bright stars of an early December eve.
December
7
Candlelight
Open House at Bear's Mill.
Close
your eyes. Picture a crackling bonfire
and luminaries reflecting off the water. Feel the chill in the air.
Smell the
aroma of fresh cedar. Taste the hot chocolate with marshmallows. You
are
invited to enjoy the romance of the holidays at this historic landmark
during
an evening in the country with The Friend of Bear's Mill.
Visitor
Darke County Visitor’s Bureau by
clicking here
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