If you were hoping to score tickets to the Columbus Symphony concert at Ash Cave in the scenic Hocking Hills State Park, you're flat out of luck. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced today, and with the kind of urgency that's usually reserved for last calls at a bar, that all passes have been snapped up. The event, which touts the echo-y dynamics of nature's own amphitheater, set within the sandstone walls of Ash Cave, is one that clearly doesn't skimp on acoustics, as tickets sold out faster than hotcakes at a breakfast buffet.
According to a social media post from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the much-anticipated concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 15 from 3–4:30PM. Originally offered at $60 for a general admission parking pass, which includes event entrance for up to eight guests, music enthusiasts also had the chance to shell out an extra $20 per head for the VIP experience, promising front-row seats to what is arguably a prime example of harmonious synergy between nature and the arts.
The concert's setting in Ash Cave, which is pretty much a natural wonder in its own right, offers attendees a chance to take in not just the symphonic sounds but also the sheer majesty of Ohio's outdoors. That's a tidy package of culture and Mother Nature all rolled into one afternoon. Yet for those who missed the ticket train, the only symphony they'll hear are the tweets of disappointment echoing through their social media feeds.
With tickets for this year's event now a hot commodity, it drives home the point that when it comes to unique live music venues, people are ready to pounce on the opportunity, wallets in hand. It's a clear signal to event organizers everywhere: find an epic natural backdrop for a concert, and the masses will come, even if they have to pay a premium for the privilege of parking their cars in Mother Nature's garage.
