Celebrate Schuylkill and The Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau, in cooperation with The Walk In Art Center, Mud & Maker, The Arts Barn, Tamaqua Art Center, Block of Art and Mountain Valley Golf Course present the first Spring Thaw Arts and Culture Tour of Schuylkill County's most creative sights, sounds and experiences.

Planned to coincide with the popular Lager Jogger's third year, the event spans three days, six venues and includes more than 200 artists and vendors.Festivities begin at 6 p.m. April 9 with a Pasta and Craft Beer Kickoff Party hosted by the Oak Hill Inn of Orwigsburg. Admission is free.Over the next three days, April 10-12, enjoy the Arts of Schuylkill County at locations in Pottsville, Tamaqua, Schuylkill Haven, Orwigsburg and Barnesville.Choose either a self-guided tour free of charge or register for the Trolley Tour for $15.Free parking is available at all locations all weekend.For information about location-specific events such as the opening reception for Block of Art at The Schuylkill County Historical Society on Friday night, the Yuengling Beer Tasting at Mountain Valley Golf Course on Saturday, or The Schuylkill County Coral Society's Performance at the Tamaqua Art Center on Sunday, or to purchase Trolley tickets contact Stephanie Premich, Mud & Maker at 484-650-2745 or visit

www.celebrateschuylkill.com.