It's POTTERY WEEK in Zanesville!

Slainte!

I have a list of pottery-related activities going on in the Zanesville area this week.
Promises to be a fun time!

July 10-13: Crooksville/Roseville Pottery Festival - A pottery lover's dream, this four day festival highlights the latest trends in both functional and art pottery at reduced prices. Demonstration by some of Ohio's premier potters, artisans and craftsman are conducted daily. Also featuring live entertainment every night, rides, games, and activities to entertain every member of the family.

July 12-20: Zanesville Pottery Festival - For the eighth straight year, Zanesville Pottery hosts a large tent extravaganza filled with many pottery items. Outdoor exhibitor spaces are available with many pottery oriented dealers offering their wares and demonstrations. Festival also includes music, games, and food concessions.

July 13-14 - McCoy Pottery Collectors Annual Convention - Society Headquarters will be the Comfort Inn - 500 Monroe Street. Mixer and Auction will be Sunday, July 13 beginning at 4:30 PM. Banquest and Show and Tell will be July 14 at 4:30 - both events will be held at the K of C in the Sunrise Center. Info: www.mccoypotterycollectorsociety.org

July 13: Belhorn Auction - Fourteenth annual summer American Art Pottery auction featuring Roseville, Weller, Rookwood, Wisecarver, Hull, UND, Van Briggle, and more. Auction begins at 11 a.m. Preview and reception from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 and beginning at 9 a.m. on July 13th.

July 14-19: Pottery Lovers' Reunion - A gathering of pottery lovers to buy, sell, trade and talk pottery with others with like interests from all over the United States and Canada - topped off with the greatest show and sale of art pottery in the world. Please join us shopping the rooms at the Ramada, Best Western and Best Value Inn. Also the many shops in Zanesville. For more information call Joe Tunnel 423.652.2080 or Janet Stofft 812.547.5707 or visit www.PotteryLovers.org

July 14-15: 2008 Hull Pottery Convention Show and Sale - This annual show and sale will be held at the Crooksville High Shool - 9 am - 4 pm on Monday and 9 am - 2 pm on Tuesday. Hull Pottery Association members will be admitted free. Public admission is $3.00. Visit www.hullpotteryassociation.org for additional information.

July 15: Gonder Collectors' Reunion - Collectors meeting for lunch, show and tell and general meeting at Noon at the Zanesville Art Center.

July 16: A Taste of Zanesville - This popular annual event celebrates Pottery Week and features a fun-filled evening in downtown Zanesville. Participating businesses invite the public to enjoy demonstrations, crafts, refreshments, contests and great entertainment.

July 17: Pottery Lovers' Reunion Auction - Join the Pottery Lovers at the Ramada for their annual auction. Admission is free of charge and open to the public. Call Joe Tunnel 423-652-2082.

For additional events in the Zanesville area, visit http://www.visitzanesville.com/events .

***Also, the Triple Locks Theatre in Coshocton is presenting the youth production of "Oliver Twist" this Thursday through Sunday. You can find more information about this and other presentations at http://coshoctonfootlightplayers.com/ !!!***