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November 15th — Kyle Carey

7:00pm — 10:00pm, $10 admission at the door
The ingredients of Kyle Carey’s music include the songs of the American Folk Anthology, the traditional music of Cape Breton, Ireland and Scotland, and Appalachian poetry. As a young woman, Kyle traveled to Cape Breton on a Fulbright Fellowship to study traditional Gaelic and Cape Breton fiddle. Afterwards, she spent a year on the Isle of Skye in Scotland- honing her skills in the Gaelic language and studying traditional singing techniques. To date she has released two albums- Monongah and North Star. Both critically acclaimed, and both a direct and compelling expression of her unique ‘Gaelic Americana’ sound. This is Kyle’s second visit to Richmond; her first concert was very well received. This time around, she is accompanied by two other Celtic singers, Mai Hernon and Nancy Hewitt. A local foods potluck will precede the concert at 6 pm; if you would like to participate in the potluck, bring a dish based on locally grown ingredients.

Past events

2015

May 1st — Zoe Mulford

7:00pm — 10:00pm, $10 admission at the door
Arden Hearth presents an evening of acoustic music featuring Zoe Mulford. A set by singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford is like a small volume of short stories – evocative, beautifully crafted, and endlessly varied. Her vivid storytelling and down-to-earth humor take listeners on an enjoyable journey.

2013

August 1st — Tim Grimm and the Watchman

7:00pm — 10:00pm, $10 admission at the door
Arden Hearth presents an evening of acoustic music featuring Tim Grimm (Earlham grad and award-winning songwriter) with wife Jan Lucas and The Watchman, a duo from Holland who play Americana folk and blues and who are currently touring the Midwest.

March 23rd — Dana and Susan Robinson

8:00pm — 10:00pm, $10 admission at the door
From Asheville, North Carolina, Dana and Susan Robinson bring to Arden Hearth an exciting blend of original songs of the American landscape and oldtime Appalachian mountain music. With Dana on guitar and fiddle, Susan's clawhammer banjo playing and harmony singing they bring a joyful energy to their concerts. Their music is the sound and feel of bedrock America.

Jan. 20th — Burns Night Celebration

4:00pm — 8:00pm, $12 admission at door, reservations requested
Hogeye Navvy will be returning for the fifth annual Arden Hearth Burn's Night celebration on the anniversary of the birthday of Robert Burns. A lively evening of celtic music, poetry reading, Scottish foods and dancing is planned.

2012

October

October 18th — Beyond What Columbus Discovered: Language and the Land in the Poetry of William Stafford

7:00pm, free admission
William Stafford's poetry brings us closer to the land and our own imaginations in order to recognize the world "beyond what Columbus discovered". Join writers Travis Poling and Craig Goodworth for an evening of reading and discussion about Stafford's work and thought. William Stafford (1914-1993) was a celebrated American poet of the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. He was US Poet Laureate and winner of the National Book Award.

October 6th — Gaelic Americana house concert

7:00pm, $10 admission at the door
Come enjoy the music of Kyle Carey (www.kyleannecarey.com) and Craig Werth (www.craigwerth.com) internationally acclaimed folk musicians, in the intimate setting of our lovely historic Victorian home. A unique blend of Celtic & American roots music best appreciated up close and personally.

May

May 12th — Harps and Herbs house concert

4:00pm, $10 admission fee, reservations recommended
Enjoy versatile harpist Highland Laura as she performs a variety of tunes from traditional Celtic to jazz. Great way to celebrate Mother’s Day and spring! Tea will feature herbs and jams from the Arden gardens. There will also be an opportunity to walk the labyrinthine herb garden of Arden Hearth and find out more about cooking with herbs.

March

March 18th — 100-Mile-Radius Potluck

6:00pm, no admission fee, just bring a local foods dish and a healthy appetite
Arden Hearth will host the March gathering of this monthly communal meal. What is a 100-mile-radius potluck? All the food you bring should be made from ingredients that have been grown within 100 miles of your home. Clearly, this can be a challenge! We don't need to take it too seriously - if you want to use cumin in your dish, and can't find any grown locally, feel free to toss it in anyway - no one will be checking your dish at the door! Sharing stories of our pitfalls and surprises will be the tastiest treat of all.
If you need some shopping ideas, check out this local food guide containing dozens of farms within 30 miles of Richmond. If you want to use something that just isn't grown around here, try to at least buy it locally - the Clear Creek Co-op is a great local grocery.
Contact Becky McKimmy (becky.mckimmy@gmail.com) with questions or suggestions.

January

Jan. 14th — Four Shillings Short concert

4:00pm — 8:00pm, donations requested
Four Shillings Short play a fantastic collection of world instruments. Join us for an evening of Indian Ragas, poetry and chanting to bless the New Year. We will gather at 4 pm to walk the Arden Hearth labyrinth (weather permitting). A potluck dinner will begin at 5 pm, followed by the concert at 6 pm.

Jan. 21st — Burns Night Celebration

4:00pm — 8:00pm, $12 admission, reservations required
Hogeye Navvy will be returning for the fourth annual Arden Hearth Burn's Night celebration on the anniversary of the birthday of Robert Burns. A lively evening of celtic music, poetry reading, Scottish foods and dancing is planned.

2011

November

November 11th — Whitewater Artists Holiday Show

5:00-9:30pm, donations accepted in support of the Whitewater Artists
Join us for a Holiday Art Show featuring the work of the Whitewater Artists Guild. Art work for sale will include painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass and computer graphics. Refreshments will be served.

September

September 23rd — Steampunk Costuming workshop

7:00pm — 10:00pm
A FREE presentation on "What Is Steampunk" and a workshop on how to create a unique costume. Inventing a character, finding items for your costume, DIY accessories and much more! A fun evening for all. Please join us! Tickets for Cognoscenti Productions Steampunk Ball at the Gennett Mansion on October 28th will also be on sale.

September 16th — Earlham College class of 1986 Homecoming gathering

7:30pm — 10:00pm
The Earlham college class of 1986 will kick off the homecoming weekend with a gathering at Arden Hearth. Come and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere while catching up with old friends and acquaintances. Refreshments will be served.

May

May 15th — 100-Mile-Radius Potluck

6:00pm, no admission fee, just bring a local foods dish and a healthy appetite
Arden Hearth will host the March gathering of this monthly communal meal. What is a 100-mile-radius potluck? All the food you bring should be made from ingredients that have been grown within 100 miles of your home. Clearly, this can be a challenge! We don't need to take it too seriously - if you want to use cumin in your dish, and can't find any grown locally, feel free to toss it in anyway - no one will be checking your dish at the door! Sharing stories of our pitfalls and surprises will be the tastiest treat of all.
If you need some shopping ideas, check out this local food guide containing dozens of farms within 30 miles of Richmond. If you want to use something that just isn't grown around here, try to at least buy it locally - the Clear Creek Co-op is a great local grocery.
The potluck is sponsored by Progressive Wayne County. Contact Anna Lisa Gross (765-914-2973 or annalisa144@gmail.com) with questions or suggestions.

April

April 30th and May 1st — Historic homes tour

12:00pm — 5:00pm each day, tickets are $10 for admission to all six homes
Arden Hearth will be one of 6 homes in this historic homes tour organized by the Cottage Industry Coalition. Other homes on the tour will be the Canteberry Spa, the Gaar Mansion, the Gennett Mansion, the Martha E. Parry B&B and the Olde North Chapel. Tickets are $10 and will be available at any of these locations.

January

Jan. 23rd — Burns Night Celebration

4:00pm — 8:00pm, $12 admission, reservations required
Hogeye Navvy will be returning for the third annual Arden Hearth Burn's Night celebration on the anniversary of the birthday of Robert Burns. A lively evening of celtic music, poetry reading, Scottish foods and dancing is planned.

2010

December

Historic Homes Holiday Tours

5:00-9:00pm, Tuesdays in December
Arden Hearth will be one of 12 historic buildings decorated for the holidays on this tour. Tickets are $10 for admission to all the homes, which can be visited over any of the Tuesdays on the tour. Be sure to stop in to the Depot District for more holiday fun on Tuesdays in December!

November

November 12th — Whitewater Artists Holiday Show

5:00-9:30pm, donations accepted in support of the Whitewater Artists
Join us for a Holiday Art Show featuring the work of the Whitewater Artists Consortium. Art work for sale will include painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass and computer graphics. Refreshments will be served.

October

October 22th — Earlham class of 1985 Homecoming gathering

9:00pm — 11:00pm
The Earlham college class of 1985 will kick off the homecoming weekend with a gathering at Arden Hearth. Come and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere while catching up with old friends and acquaintances. Refreshments will be served.

August

August 8th — Progressive dinner

3:00pm — 7:00pm, by invitation only
Progressive dinner starting at Arden Hearth with hors d'ouvres then moving to the Canteberry Spa for salad, the Gennett Mansion for the main course and the Philip Smith house for desert.

April

April 17th — Spring Tea

3:00pm — 5:00pm
Join us to celebrate the arrival of spring in the gardens of Arden Hearth. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Labyrinth will be open for meditative walks. Rain date will be April 18th, same time.

January

Jan. 24th — Burns Night Celebration

5:00pm — 9:00pm, $12 admission, reservations required
Hogeye Navvy will be returning for the second annual Arden Hearth Burn's Night celebration on the anniversary of the birthday of Robert Burns. A lively evening of celtic music, poetry reading, Scottish foods and dancing is planned.

2009

January

Jan. 25th — Burns Night Celebration

5:00pm — 9:00pm, $12 admission, reservations required
On the 250th birthday of Robert Burns, Arden Hearth hosted a poetry reading and house concert with music by Hogeye Navvy, a Celtic band from Indianapolis.
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March

March 22nd — 100-Mile-Radius Potluck

6:00pm, no admission fee, just bring a local foods dish and a healthy appetite
Arden Hearth will host the March gathering of this monthly communal meal. What is a 100-mile-radius potluck? All the food you bring should be made from ingredients that have been grown within 100 miles of your home. Clearly, this can be a challenge! We don't need to take it too seriously - if you want to use cumin in your dish, and can't find any grown locally, feel free to toss it in anyway - no one will be checking your dish at the door! Sharing stories of our pitfalls and surprises will be the tastiest treat of all.
If you need some shopping ideas, check out this local food guide containing dozens of farms within 30 miles of Richmond. If you want to use something that just isn't grown around here, try to at least buy it locally - the Clear Creek Co-op is a great local grocery.
The potluck is sponsored by Progressive Wayne County. Contact Anna Lisa Gross (765-914-2973 or annalisa144@gmail.com) with questions or suggestions. View pictures

March 26th — Desert Duality: Indifference and Indulgence

7:00-9:00pm, Light refreshments and decadent dessert provided, RSVP required
Join us for an evening of photos, slides and readings exploring the extremes of the southwest desert. Craig Goodworth, Arden Hearth's artist in residence and ESR writing fellow, is a sculptor and writer from Arizona and New Mexico who seeks to explore spiritual landscapes through material ones. Dan Sims is an artist with a PhD in botany and has studied the ecology of the southwest deserts as well as photographing several desert blooms.

April

April 5th — Reserved for private party

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October

October 17th — Labyrinth dedication and pumpkin carving

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November

November 13th — Whitewater Artists Holiday Show

5:00-9:30pm, donations accepted in support of the Whitewater Artists
Join us for a Holiday Art Show featuring the work of the Whitewater Artists Consortium. Art work for sale will include painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass and computer graphics. Refreshments will be served.