Village of New Concord, Ohio

MU Music, History, & Art & Design: Voices of Change
2026-02-22, 2026-02-23, 2026-02-25 | MU Brown Chapel
The public is invited to enjoy “Voices of Change,” a cross-departmental collaboration between Music, History, and Art & Design taking place the last week in February. This series highlights the ways art, music, and public expression have shaped culture, driven activism, and amplified underrepresented voices.The Muskingum Valley Symphonic Winds will be joined by the Muskingum Wind Ensemble for a performance in collaboration with History and Art & Design that will mark the opening of the art exhibition of “Voices of Change.” The concert will include narration written and spoken by students and concertgoers will be encouraged to visit the “Voices of Change” art exhibition immediately after the concert. The concert will be held in Brown Chapel at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 and the art exhibit runs Feb. 22 – Mar. 8.
The week includes:
• a multimedia Symphonic Winds/Wind Ensemble concert inspired by historical figures and movements;
• an LGBTQ-centered program with interactive activities and discussion
• a folk music concert in the spirit of protest music from the 1960s and 1970s
Student work from HIST 390 and HIST 360 will be featured in the Palmer Gallery, curated and built in collaboration with Tom German, who is also creating a video presentation honoring Rosa Parks for Sunday’s concert.
Voices of Change Schedule
Sunday, February 22
• “Voices of Change” Concert — Brown Chapel, 3:00 p.m.
• Reception & Student Presentations — Palmer Gallery, 4:00 p.m.
Monday, February 23
• “Safe Spaces, Strong Voices” — Palmer Gallery, 3:30 p.m.
• LGBTQ event with trivia, collaborative quilt activity, and guided discussion
Wednesday, February 25
• Two by Two Concert — Palmer Gallery, 7:00 p.m.
• Folk music concert featuring Nathan Zangmeister
For more information, contact David Turrill at dturrill@muskingum.edu

Historic Open House
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harper Cabin

30-Minute Mini Music Makers
2026-02-23 11:30 - 12:00 | New Concord Branch Library
For more information and to register, click on the library page:
New Concord Branch

Activity Club
2026-02-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Various schools
Attention K-5th Graders! This free program is for you!
Join us for another exciting Activity Club – a hands-on, creative program designed to engage, inspire, and educate! This unique afterschool club offers a variety of creative and educational activities, including projects for our annual New Concord Blooms community-wide art exhibit, career exploration with Mid-East students, and fun, creative sessions with GoodCity Creatives from Zanesville. We aim to spark curiosity and creativity!
New Concord Blooms Projects: Water-marbled pinwheels! Kids will learn and delve into the ancient art of water marbling in a controlled environment.
Mid-East Career Exploration: K-5 students will visit several different stations of Mid-East students to discover exciting programs and explore hands-on activities.
GoodCity Creatives: Partnering with GoodCity Creatives from Zanesville, our club dives into art, design, and innovation, offering students the chance to explore their creative potential and learn new skills.
Dates:
LMIS: Jan. 26 – canceled, Feb. 23 – canceled, Apr. 8 (register by Mar. 31)
NCE: Jan. 22 – canceled, Mar. 3, Apr. 14 (register by Feb. 27)
Perry: Feb. 3, Mar. 11, Apr. 20 (register by Jan. 30)
EMMS: Feb. 5 – New Concord Blooms projects (register by Jan. 30)
Date 1: New Concord Blooms projects (cancellations move to Date 3)
Date 2: Mid-East Career and Technology Centers
Date 3: GoodCity Creatives
Register

Baking with Sour Dough Starters
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | New Concord Branch Library

Core & More
2026-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Muskingum University Chess Center, 10 College Dr, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
Strengthen and tone with this low-impact Core & More class! Fitness guru Gretchen Combs takes you through a series of exercises using the fitness ball to help increase stability and balance as well as core strength – and more!
Class meets Mondays at 5:30 PM in the Chess Center.
Single class $8
Jan. 26 – canceled, Feb. 2, 16, 23, Mar. 2, Mar. 9 (added) $30
We have a special Step and Core class offered Feb. 9! $5 special!
Register

Infrastructure Committee Meeting
2026-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Village Hall, 2 W. Main Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States

Infrastructure Committee Meeting
2026-02-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Village Hall, 2 W. Main Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
5:30pm
Village Hall

NCICC Cycling
2026-02-23 17:45 - 18:30 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
The New Concord Indoor Cycling Co-op meets for spin class Mondays 5:45 – 6:30 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church led by Kathy Normansell. Drop-ins welcome! Register and pay at class! Text Kathy at 740-607-3060 for information.

NCICC Strong
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:15 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
The New Concord Indoor Cycling Co-op meets to lift light weights Mondays from 6:30 – 7:15 PM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church led by Kathy Normansell. Drop-ins welcome! Register and pay at class! Text Kathy at 740-607-3060 for information.

Village Council Meeting
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Hall, 2 W. Main Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Village Hall, 2 W. Main Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
6:30pm
Village Hall

Mah Jongg Game Night
2026-02-23 18:30 - 20:30 | United Methodist Church, 20 East High Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
Enjoy an evening of strategy, thinking, camaraderie, and fun at Mah Jongg Game Night! We offer a friendly community of gamers who enjoy playing in a low-pressure environment. All are welcome!
New to the game? No problem. We have several helpers available to instruct and advise!
Game nights meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 6:30 PM in the United Methodist Church: Jan. 12, 26 – canceled, Feb. 9, 23, Mar. 9, 23, Apr. 13, 27, and May 11
Register

Book Club
2026-02-24 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 15:30 - 17:00 | Various schools
Bee Gosnell is back to lead more Book Clubs!
To register, contact Bee directly at bee.gosnell@gmail.com
Tentative dates for LMIS:
Book Club A: Tuesdays – Jan. 27 – rescheduled for Feb. 3, Feb. 24, Mar. 24, Apr. 21, May 19
Book Club B: Wednesdays – Jan. 28 – rescheduled for Feb. 4, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 20
Tentative dates for EMMS at lunch:
6th grade: Wednesdays – Jan. 28 – rescheduled for Feb. 4, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22
7th grade: Wednesdays – Jan. 28 – rescheduled for Feb. 4, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, Apr. 22, May 20

Black Out Poetry!
2026-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | New Concord Branch Library

Crafty Tuesday: New Concord Blooms projects - Water Marbling
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Village Hall, 2 W. Main Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
Be a part of this year’s New Concord Blooms community-wide art display!
Join us for a free Crafty Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 PM in the Village Hall lower level! We will be learning how to water marble paper and then make colorful and whimsical pinwheels out of our marbled paper to display in businesses along Main Street the first two weeks of May! All materials will be supplied and the event is free!
*East Muskingum School District kids K-8 will be creating pinwheels during Activity Club after school, while several high school and MU students will volunteer to help! Friendship Preschool and the Beckett House will also be making pinwheels for display as well as residents of Evergreen Village! We hope YOU will be a part, too!
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Yoga
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | United Methodist Church, 20 East High Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
Relax with us as certified yoga instructor, Megyen Green, leads us through slow postures and deep breathing exercises. Class meets at 7 PM Tuesdays at the United Methodist Church.
Dates:
Winter Session I: Jan. 6, 13, 20 – cancelled, 27 – Village Hall, Feb. 3, added Feb. 12
Special Partner Yoga: Feb. 10
Winter Session II: Feb. 17, 24, Mar. 3, 10, 17
Spring Session I: Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21
Spring Session II: Apr. 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Pricing:
One class = $8
One session (5 classes) = $30 ($40 value)
Two sessions (10 classes) = $50 ($80 value)
Three sessions (15 classes) = $70 ($120 value)
Full winter/spring (20 classes) = $90 ($160 value)
Register

NC Library: Family Storytime
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:30 | New Concord Branch Library

3-Pt. Thursday: Eat, Think, Play
2026-02-26 15:30 - 17:00 | Various schools
Join in the fun as our Little Muskies (K-5) are treated to special visits from our Big Muskies from Muskingum University! Each Thursday, our College Muskies will visit Little Muskies and pass out snacks, help them with homework, and organize and play fun games that both groups enjoy. Kids love interacting with these Muskie mentors, and the college students gain valuable leadership skills. Free to participate!
Make new friends, build community, and share some laughs together Thursdays this spring!
NCE meets Feb. 26 (MU Men’s Soccer), March 19 (MU Volleyball), April 9 (MU ESports) Deadline to register: Feb. 20
LMIS meets March 5 (MU Men’s Soccer), March 26 (MU Volleyball), and April 16 (Phi Kappa Tau) Deadline to register: Feb. 27
Register

POUND
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | United Methodist Church, 20 East High Street, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
Hit those Ripstix and POUND to the beat with Gretchen Combs in this high-energy workout that’s meant to be fun! Class meets at 5:30 PM Thursdays at the United Methodist Church.
$8 / class or sign up for sessions to save!
Winter Session I (5 weeks): Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5 $30
Winter Session II (5 weeks): Feb. 12 (special POUND Unplugged), 19, 26, Mar. 12, 19 (no class Mar. 5) $30
Spring Session I (5 weeks): Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23 $30
Spring Session II (5 weeks): Apr. 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 $30
We are offering a special POUND Unplugged Feb. 12 within Winter Session II. If you would like to attend and did not sign up for Session II, the class is a special rate of $5.
Register

NCICC Cycling
2026-02-28 08:00 - 08:50 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, NEW CONCORD, OH, 43762, United States
The New Concord Indoor Cycling Co-op meets for spin class Saturdays from 8 – 8:50 AM at the Westminster Presbyterian Church led by Kathy Normansell. Drop-ins welcome! Register and pay at class! Text Kathy at 740-607-3060 for information.

Birds of a Feather
2026-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | New Concord Branch Library
