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Posts Tagged ‘Penitentiary Glen Reservation’
Monday, August 1st, 2011
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The Best of Lake County
Arts & culture, food & wine, family and outdoor events and attractions in Lake County
AUGUST 20
Last Stop Willoughby
About this time each summer, passersby can spot Historic Lolly the Trolley rolling down the streets of Downtown Willoughby.
SEPTEMBER 9, 10, 11
PerchFest™
Enjoy a perch dinner right on a Lake Erie beach during the Lake County PerchFest™.
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AUGUST 12-18
Lend me a Tenor
Rabbit Run Theater – one of the last remaining barn theaters in the region – is getting ready to wrap up its season with Lend Me a Tenor. This comedy tells the story of a famous tenor in his greatest role, but this is not a fairytale performance!
JULY 17
Art in the Park
The City of Painesville will celebrate 10 years of Art in the Park Saturday, August 20. Local and regional artists will transform the city’s beautiful historic Veteran’s Park into a fashionable art gallery from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 17-18
Village Peddler Festival
For the last 30 years the Village Peddler Festival has been the outdoor marketplace everyone flocks each September in Kirtland, Ohio. The festival is filled with craftsmen, music and the aroma of food cooking outside. This year’s festival is September 17 and 18 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.
• Outdoor Concerts
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SEPTEMBER 1
Taste of Painesville
The oldest block in Lake County is throwing the biggest block party of the year. Downtown Painesville will host a free end-of-summer bash featuring local food, beer, wine and live entertainment. Taste of Painesville will rock Lake County from 5-10 p.m., September 1.
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Ferrante events
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, one of the great wineries in Northeast Ohio’s Grand River wine region, is hosting two fall events that are sure to be popular, and reservations will fill up quickly!
• Vintage Ohio
• Farmers markets open – now
through October
• Old Village Market
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AUGUST 26-28
Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce
The Wickliffe Italian-American Club will again host the Annual Pat O’Brien Chevrolet Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce. For 28 years families have been caught up in the competition and spirit of Bocce. This year the event will be held on August 26, 27 and 28 at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club.
SEPTEMBER 24-25
Train Museum Open House
September 24 and 25 the Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum is going to be the place to be! Train lovers, kids and families won’t want to miss the fall open house and train show.
• Take Pride
• YMCA Dream House Tours
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SEPTEMBER 10
Mentor Cruise-In
Are you ready to cruise? The area’s largest cruise-in will return to the Mentor Civic Center Campus September 10! The free event will feature live entertainment, refreshments and of course—Classic Autos!
AUGUST 13 & SEPTEMBER 24
Penitentiary Glen – The Gorge Highlight
There is nothing compared to the stillness and fresh air found in Mother Nature. Wildlife is meant to be enjoyed and there is one location in Lake County Ohio that explorers can’t skip —Penitentiary Glen Reservation.
• Holden Arboretum Gnome & Garden
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The Best of Lake County
Welcome to the Lake County Visitors Bureau monthly e-newsletter – The Lake Erie East Coastal Gazette. Recently we have received many new subscribers and we wanted to take a minute to say hello and introduce ourselves and remind our loyal readers of our goal with this e-newsletter.
 This e-newsletter is a travel and tourism publication not just for those of you from out of the area who are looking for a fun and distinct getaway, but also those of you who are right here in Lake County who are looking to explore your hometowns. To help with that, each month we put together some of the best of Lake County right here in this e-newsletter. Arts & culture, food & wine, family and outdoor events and attractions are always included along with the information you need to get yourself here and enjoying Lake County.
So please browse this edition of the Lake Erie East Coastal Gazette and keep it in your inbox as a reference for the next time you are looking for something different to do.
Thank you for reading and we hope to see you in Lake County soon!
Heart of Willoughby Hosts Last Stop Willoughby
About this time each summer, passersby can spot Historic Lolly the Trolley rolling down the streets of Downtown Willoughby. That’s because Last Stop Willoughby, hosted by the Heart of Willoughby, is in full swing. Saturday, August 20 marks the fourth year for the event and it will feature more activities for all ages including Lolly the Trolley.
Among the various activities, the famous trolley tours will return again, but with a little flair. Historic Lolly the Trolley tours will run from noon–7 p.m. and this year a special Haunted Trolley tour will spook from 7-9 p.m. Train displays will also be included this year as well as viewings of "A Stop in Willoughby," a Willoughby-inspired Twilight Zone.
Last Stop Willoughby truly begins at 8 a.m. with the Willoughby Outdoor Market featuring a variety of vendors from Northeast Ohio offering fruits, vegetables, breads, pastries and more. And at 10 a.m., Downtown Willoughby’s retail merchants will kick off their sidewalk sales.
 The biggest addition this year is "The Taste of Willoughby." Participating Downtown Willoughby restaurants will set up shop on the sidewalks and serve selections from their menus from noon-8 p.m. After trying all the food, guests will be able to vote for their favorite to determine who reigns supreme in a "People’s Choice" competition.
Entertainment in the gazebo will begin at noon and include The Samantha Fitzpatrick Band, Plaid Sabbath, Terminal Blues Band and Joe’s Music.
Families should be sure to catch the parade at 2 p.m. And kids will also enjoy arts and crafts and games in the KidZone at Point Park.
For specific event times and more information please visit www.DTWilloughby.com.
Annual Lake County PerchFest™ finishes summer with a splash
Enjoy a perch dinner right on a Lake Erie beach during the Lake County PerchFest™, Ohio’s largest Lake Erie yellow perch fish fry at the 25-acre Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, September 9, 10, and 11. Free admission allows more visitors during challenging economic times to discover the east side of Lake Erie in Lake County. Over 8,000 meals are served in the three-day event, which has been featured on The Travel Channel.
Fish fry vendor Chris Bennett uses only Lake Erie yellow perch, coated with a light, seasoned breading, fried in canola oil. "Perch is a favorite delicacy, with a vast culinary and emotional appeal," noted Bob Ulas, Director of the Lake County Visitors Bureau. "The PerchFest™ has grown into an autumn tradition, drawing repeat visitors, who hopefully will return often to enjoy Lake County’s coastal recreational attractions," continued Ulas.
Live entertainment with new bands and expanded youth activities are planned this year. The youth fishing tank stocked with perch, bass, trout and bluegill will again get parents and children excited about fishing. "The fishing tank introduces children to fishing in an easy, entertaining way," noted Fred Haas of the Chagrin River Salmon Association, new operators of the fish tank.
 About 300 adults and children enter the perch fishing contest yearly. Permits are sold for "Ohio’s Best Perch Fishing Champion" contest, Saturday and Sunday, September 10 and 11. "Perch fishing gives more anglers a chance to compete as perch fishing requires less costly fishing equipment. Minnows on a hook dropped in a hungry Lake Erie school of perch is all it takes," added Jim Shirley, PerchFest™ Chairman. A perch fishing permit is only $5 for adults and $1 for youth and can be purchased at select bait and tackle shops in and near Lake County. There is a $500 first place adult prize for the best five perch caught by measurement. For rules, permit purchase outlets and further information, visit www.perchfest.net or call the Lake County Visitors Bureau 800-368-LAKE (5253).
Bob Ulas, Executive Director – Lake County Visitors Bureau
Lend me a Tenor
 Rabbit Run Theater – one of the last remaining barn theaters in the region – is getting ready to wrap up its season with Lend Me a Tenor. This comedy tells the story of a famous tenor in his greatest role, but this is not a fairytale performance!
In 1934 world famous tenor, Tito Morelli, is to perform Otello, his greatest role ever, at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. On opening night, however, Morelli arrives intoxicated. Through a hilarious maze of mishaps, tranquilizers, mistaken identities and love triangles this uproariously funny story spins out of control onstage and off. Find out what happens to Morelli at Rabbit Run Theater August 12-14, 18-21, 25-28.
Art in the Park
The City of Painesville will celebrate 10 years of Art in the Park Saturday, August 20. Local and regional artists will transform the city’s beautiful historic Veteran’s Park into a fashionable art gallery from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
 Art in the Park features local as well as regional artists, whose works represent many media formats. The streets will be bursting with fine art and continuous multi-cultural music, as well as food and refreshments from local restaurants. Children will enjoy the painting contest, an interactive experience designed for children and families to explore the fun of art, sponsored by the City of Painesville.
The City of Painesville Art in the Park is a juried fine art event that is free and open to the public. For more information please call (440) 392-5795.
Village Peddler
For the last 30 years the Village Peddler Festival has been the outdoor marketplace everyone flocks to each September in Kirtland, Ohio. The festival is filled with craftsmen, music and the aroma of food cooking outside. This year’s festival is September 17 and 18 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.
Picnic goers at last year’s Village Peddler Festival
This year 165 artisans and craftsmen specializing in a wide range of arts and crafts from folk art to blown glass and garden art to Christmas accents will be participating in this year’s event. Food is art too and boy there will be food! Gourmet pizzas, canolis and smoothies sound scrumptious, but visitors should also plan to stop by the Harvest and Gourmet Market at the festival for fresh produce, plants, honey, jams, breads and more.
The entertainment lineup includes folk musicians Bev Newbold Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Silver String Band Saturday, 12-4:30 p.m., and Forsythe Special – Traditional Celtic and folk music Sunday 12-4 p.m.
Join us! Enjoy a fall afternoon in the country. For more information please contact the Village Peddler Festival at (440) 503-8414.
Taste of Painesville
The oldest block in Lake County is throwing the biggest block party of the year. Downtown Painesville will host a free end-of-summer bash featuring local food, beer, wine and live entertainment. Taste of Painesville will rock Lake County from 5-10 p.m., September 1.
Taste of Painesville is an awesome after work outing and the whole office can come down. Each year nearly a dozen local restaurants participate and people can stroll down Main Street looking for great new tastes. And what would a block party be without entertainment? Performing at this year’s Taste of Painesville is Andy’s Last Band, a local classic rock group sure to rattle a few windows and get the crowd dancing.
The Painesville Community Improvement Corporation, organizers of the annual Party in the Park, will be selling beer. Your Vine or Mine, the micro-winery in Downtown Painesville, will be opening its doors for wine aficionados.
The Taste of Painesville will also feature a cornhole tournament with cash prizes. (Pre-entry is required.) For additional information contact the Downtown Painesville Organization at (440) 296-9375.
Ferrante events
Ferrante Winery and Ristorante, one of the great wineries in Northeast Ohio’s Grand River wine region, is hosting two fall events that are sure to be popular, and reservations will fill up quickly!
Sunday, September 11 guests are invited to sit back and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Grand River wine region and enjoy feasting on Chef Nina’s delectable three course meal. The afternoon begins by sampling homemade stuffed grape leaves, followed by lobster tail paired with a petite filet mignon served with a butternut squash risotto. The dinner ends with a special Ferrante harvest dessert and guests can gaze over the vineyard and truly appreciate the view.
Trolley tour and dinner event Oct. 2 & 9
Fall is a beautiful season in Northeast Ohio and October 2 and 9 Ferrante Winery and Ristorante is hosting a trolley tour and dinner event that will highlight the season’s beauty. Cameras are a must during the tour of some of Northeast Ohio’s historic covered bridges. Tours are at 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. After the tour, guests will be served a cavatelli dinner at the winery.
Contact Alyssa at the winery to make reservations soon or for more information – (440) 466-8466 or alyssa ["At" symbol] ferrantewinery.com.
Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce
Annual Pat O’Brien Chrevrolet Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce on August 26, 27, and 28
The Wickliffe Italian-American Club will again host the Annual Pat O’Brien Chevrolet Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce. For 28 years families have been caught up in the competition and spirit of Bocce and this year the event will be held on August 26, 27 and 28 at the Wickliffe Italian-American Club.
The event features 96 competing bocce teams from Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Florida and Canada. The Wickliffe Italian-American Club will present the top 16 teams with cash prizes totaling $16,000! The Club’s 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament will run simultaneously with the bocce tournament and cash prizes will total $1,600.
Live entertainment will run throughout the weekend in the covered pavilion and Sunday is Family Day. This year, Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show will entertain kids of all ages with a hands-on, educational presentation of various exotic animals from 1:30–2:30 p.m.
This year’s event will again feature an Italian Cultural Exhibition on Saturday from 1-4 p.m., where activities will include performances by the Ohio Northern University Choir, a wine-making workshop by Wickliffe’s own Barrel Room Winery, Italian singers and dancers and more.
Call Gino Latessa at 216-789-6393 for more information on the event. Applications are also available at Pat O’Brien Chevrolet locations, various KeyBank branches and can be downloaded from the club’s website.
Train Museum Open House
Model trains on display at the Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum
September 24 and 25 the Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum is going to be the place to be! Train collectors, kids and families won’t want to miss the fall open house and train show.
Everyone, near and far, is invited to the Mentor museum to see the collection of model trains on display, including the largest "O" Scale layout in the world. Also, guests can enjoy live music from the Erie Heights Brass Ensemble from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday and children can get their faces painted from noon-3 p.m. Food and soda pop will be available in the museum Café throughout the event.
Mark your calendars and stop by the museum from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., both days and see what is happening at the museum – admission is free! For more information visit the Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum online.
Mentor Cruise-In
Mentor’s free Cruise-In event
Are you ready to cruise? The area’s largest cruise-in will return to the Mentor Civic Center Campus September 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Mentor Cruise-In is a free event that features live entertainment, refreshments and of course—Classic Autos!
What’s better than free entertainment and cool cars? Goodies and prizes! Trophies will be presented to this year’s favorite cars and first arrivals will receive goodie bags and dash plaques. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the event to visitors as well.
For more information call the City of Mentor at 440-255-1100.
Penitentiary Glen – The Gorge Highlight
There is nothing compared to the stillness and fresh air found in Mother Nature. Wildlife is meant to be enjoyed and there is one location in Lake County Ohio that explorers can’t skip – Penitentiary Glen Reservation.
Penitentiary Glen’s gorge can be appreciated on a guided hike through the area.
Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation features 424 acres of forest, fields and wetlands and over 7½ miles of hiking trails. The park is open year round from sunrise to sunset and has a calendar full of events and programs for intense explorers and families alike, including everything from art exhibits to snowshoeing in the winter and gorge hikes in warmer weather.
Penitentiary Glen is known for the gorge – a deep, rocky divide that separates the park with a bubbling creek. The gorge is a restricted area, but guests can participate in one of the guided hikes through the area that takes place throughout the year. Hiking may not be for everyone so families may want to register for the Super Star Party August 13 or plan a visit for the Annual Bug Day event September 24. Admission is free, but certain evening events and programs require registration.
Indoors, the Nature Center houses hands-on exhibits, art shows, an award winning "Window on Wildlife" and The Nature Store. Ask about Xplore Packs for the kids and spend the whole day outside enjoying Mother Nature at her best. To learn all the park has to offer call the Wildlife Center Hotline at (440) 256-2131.
Tags: Art in the Park, Cleveland Challenge Cup of Bocce, Ferrante Winery, Lake County Ohio newsletter, Last Stop Willoughby, Mentor Cruise-In, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, PerchFest, Rabbit Run Theatre, Taste of Painesville, Taste of Willoughy, Train Museum Open House, Village Peddler Festival, wineries
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Friday, July 22nd, 2011
 Look at those eyes! Catch amazing animals like this at the Birds of Prey presentation July 31 Nature lovers and the curious have always been drawn to Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland, Ohio. Mostly because of the variety of events and programs available for guests…plus, guests never know what they will experience. From the hiking the gorge to participating in a wildlife program, families, avid explorers and everyone in between love this park.
For example, guests can spend a “wild” afternoon July 31 the Wildlife Festival and Woodcarver Show. Get up close to an eagle nest that will be on display, a birds of prey presentation will get everyone’s blood moving and a scavenger hunt will fill the afternoon with a fun learning experiences for families. Don’t forget about The Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, home to the Lake Metroparks wildlife rehabilitation and educational facilities. The center receives 2,000 injured and/or orphaned native Ohio wildlife for first aid, care and rehabilitation each year.
Also taking place on the same day is the Woodcarvers Show where guests the work of the Western Reserve Woodcarvers Guild. Woodcarvers will be on hand creating works throughout the day. It’s hard not to watch what these artists can create out of a chunk of wood. Admission is free and the experience is worthy of an afternoon. For more information on this and other events at Penitentiary Glen Reservation call 440-256-1404.
Tags: Lake Metroparks, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Wildlife acitivities, wildlife rehabilitation, woodcarving
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Friday, July 1st, 2011
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JULY 1-9 & JULY 15-31
A 20-year drought and a merry murderess
Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio is a busy place this summer. Two shows hit the stage this month – Urinetown and Chicago – and both are guaranteed to please!
JULY 17
A president’s family life
Marking the 180th anniversary of President Garfield’s birth and the 130th anniversary of his presidency, the James A. Garfield National Historic Site invites guests to visit July 17 and enjoy free ice cream while learning more about Garfield’s family life.
• Willoughby Artfest
• Painesville Party in the Park
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JULY 12, 19, 16 & AUG 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Holden Arboretum
Summer Concert Series
There is nothing better for us Ohioans than being able to get outdoors and spend some quality time with Mother Nature. Maybe one thing better – free concerts outdoors! The summer garden concert series starts July 12.
JULY 10
Snakes ‘n Such at Lake Metroparks
Get the family up close and personal with live snakes, lizards, turtles, salamanders, frogs and more during Snakes ‘n Such at Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation July 10.
• Holden Arboretum Gnome & Garden
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Lake County can quench your thirst!
Welcome to our July e-newsletter! We are very happy to see summer here in Lake County – we love our patios, outdoor activities and summer fun and that all fits perfectly with our breweries and wineries.  So kick off summer by bringing your thirsty palates to Lake County for distinctive micro-brewed beer and unusual wines from far away lands. Lake County is home to brewers who produce unique, quality beer and wines and we invite you to visit and explore them all. Please enjoy browsing what’s happening in Lake County this summer and find us on Facebook for quick access to summer activities and events.
Debonné Vineyards is the first winery in Ohio with a growing micro brewery operation in addition to its estate winery productions. Cellar Rats Brewery in Madison, Ohio is three years old and growing. It started as a three barrel system and has grown to a two or three barrel batch a day operation. By July 15, the brewery will have 15 double barrel batches equaling 30 barrels ready to go. Cellar Rats Brewery offers many unique brews including a dark raspberry porter which after tasting, all questions about a dark summer beer will disappear.
Cornerstone Brewery in Madison’s quaint downtown district features three great summer beers. The first, Erie Blue, is made with raspberries and black cherries. The Angry Gorilla is made with bananas, pears, cloves and bubblegum and is actually a Bavarian Hefeweizen light wheat beer. The final summer specialty is called Patriot Red, an amber ale with a robust American hop character.
 Willoughby Brewing Company in historic Willoughby’s bustling historic downtown district has the motto "Make Better Beer," and it shows. The brewery is a two-time award winner at the IX Center International Brew Fest. When you stop by, try the two winners – Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter and the "Christmas in July" brew or buy a sampler and try the many others on tap. The Willoughby Brewing Company is also a snazzy restaurant with a great menu that came under new management at the beginning of 2011.
If you are interested in brewing yourself, take a look at Little Mountain Brewing Company. This brew-on-premises (BOP) business makes home brewing more accessible and more affordable to beer enthusiasts. It supplies the equipment and recipes, for a fee, and it’s just a short stop away in Willoughby, Ohio.
Lake County is also keeping pace with the new trend of urban wineries. Bene Vino Urban Winery in Perry
and the Barrel Room Winery of Wickliffe are part of the new trend of wineries located in industrial or city settings, buying grapes from national and international sources to produce fine wines.
So get your summer moving and think Lake County for micro breweries and urban wineries – we hope to see you soon!
Bob Ulas, Executive Director – Lake County Visitors Bureau
Vintage Ohio: Food & wine event of the year!
Vintage Ohio, the state’s premier food and wine event of the year, will hold its 17th annual festival August 5-6, from 1-10 p.m. each day on the gorgeous property of the Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland, Ohio.
 Besides the two dozen participating wineries that usually bring visitors from near and far, the festival will include Gourmet Food Trucks to enhance the menu of this year’s event. When a meal is purchased at one of the four gourmet food trucks, visitors will also get a ticket for a complimentary taste of the wine that has been pre-paired with the meal. Locally prepared foods from area restaurants, including healthy options, will also be available for pairing with your favorite Ohio wine.
When the best local musical talents are combined with great Ohio wines, Vintage Ohio is the result. Local and regional musicians will be performing continuously on three stages. So, whether it’s the smoothness of jazz, the nostalgia of oldies, or an upbeat rhythm, everyone will find something that suits their fancy at Vintage Ohio.
Tickets:
*Advance sale adult taster tickets are $25 (or $27 at the gate) and include festival entry, a souvenir wine glass and wine samples
*Two-day taster tickets, $40
*Groups of 10+ (advanced purchase with one method of payment), $19 each
*Designated driver tickets, $10 and include a souvenir plastic cup as well as complimentary soft drinks
*Children ages 3-17, $3; children under 3, free
More festival information and advance tickets are available on the web at www.VisitVintageOhio.com, by calling 800-227-6972 or at select Northeast Ohio Giant Eagle stores.
Mentor’s Old Village Market is back!
Mentor’s Old Village Market will return from 4–8 p.m. each Friday, July 29 through August 19, at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Mentor, Ohio. Held in partnership with the National Park Service, this event attracts more than 1,000 visitors each week.
 Visitors can purchase fresh, locally grown produce while strolling among dozens of arts and craft vendors. Take the family — stay for dinner — and enjoy the live music of Fred Barringer & Friends. Other activities are also available for kids, including balloon artists Pepper Jack and Flower Clown, Janie Walland with her incredible face painting talents, plus games and ceramic painting.
Event Schedule:
July 29 — Kids Night — kids can paint, dance, join the Watermelon Eating Contest, decorate Smiley cookies courtesy of Eat ‘n Park, play the Spoons & Washboard with Dave Henterly & more
August 5 — Taste of Mentor — sample foods from many local restaurants
August 12 — Garden Night — Holden Arboretum will be on hand with several handcrafted gnomes from their Gnomes & Garden display, while local garden & flower clubs will educate, inform and offer garden items for sale
August 19 — Garfield & The Civil War — learn about Garfield’s role in the Civil War, honor locals who served and hear about the upcoming release of the Garfield Presidential Coin. The Garfield home is open for free tours on market days.
The Gathering of Eagles: Meet the heroes
History buffs, airplane enthusiasts and those interested in stepping back in time need to mark their calendar for the 15th annual Gathering of Eagles Air Show at Lost Nation Airport in Willoughby, July 8-10. The air show will again be presented by the United States Aviation Museum and is sure to please all ages.
 Renowned "war birds" from several wars including WWII, Korea and Vietnam will be on display during the show and approximately 20 restored war planes will give the public an up-close and personal look of U.S. war time aviation history. During these wars hundreds of thousands of combat planes were mass produced; many of the parts were made in Cleveland area plants. Today, only a handful of these war planes remain in the world.
Military re-enactors and displays will also be at the show. Visitors can fly in a B-17, B-25 or flight simulator and feel what it’s like to sit in the cock-pit of an F-4 Phantom. This year, youngsters will be enamored with the special Kids Zone that includes a variety of inflatable attractions and a climbing wall.
Event Info:
Friday, July 8 – Noon-6 p.m.
Saturday, July 9 – 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission $10, Juniors 5-11 – $5 and Children 4 & under Free
Free Parking
Winey-Margarita Party
 Friday, July 29 be brave and try something new: A wine-margarita at Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant during the Winey-Margarita Party. What is a wine margarita? It is a margarita, but with the tequila being substituted, in this case, for a Grand River Cellar wine. It is a sweet lime flavor that will get everyone in the summer mood. The party begins at 7 p.m. with Latin jazz music playing all night long – so dancing shoes are a must! Dinner specials will be available and reservations are recommended, but not required.
A 20-year drought and a merry murderess
Rabbit Run Theater in Madison, Ohio is a busy place this summer. Two shows hit the stage this month–Urinetown and Chicago–and both are guaranteed to please!
Urinetown – July 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9
 Starting July off with a laugh, Urinetown is a musical tale of corruption, love and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold due to a 20-year drought. See what happens when city officials ban private toilets forcing citizens to use public restrooms regulated by a malevolent company who charges too much for one of life’s basic necessities. A hero emerges and love and revolution ensue!
Chicago – July 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31
 Then moving into the roaring 20′s, where Chicago heroine Roxie Hart is convicted of murdering a lover and sent to death row. She and fellow "Merry Murderess" Velma Kelly vie for the spotlight and the headlines, only to join forces in search of the American dream of fame, fortune and acquittal. A classic, that shouldn’t be missed!
All Rabbit Run Theater shows begin at 8 p.m. and tickets can be purchased by calling (440) 428-7092 for tickets, Wednesday-Sunday, 3-7 p.m.
A president’s family life
 Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m., guests are invited to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site for a special event: James A. Garfield’s Family Life – 180th Anniversary Event. The event will mark the 180th anniversary of President Garfield’s birth and the 130th anniversary of his presidency. Guests will get to enjoy free ice cream courtesy of Dairy Queen of Willoughby and learn more about Garfield’s family life. From his mother to his children and grandchildren, Garfield’s family life played a large role in shaping him as a man and a president. Mark your calendar for this free event to learn more about our 20th president while enjoying your free ice cream and mingling with living descendants of President Garfield.
Holden Arboretum Summer Concert Series
 There is nothing better for us Ohioans than being able to get outdoors and spend some quality time with Mother Nature, except free concerts outdoors! Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio will again host summer garden concerts starting in July and continuing through August.
This year, the performance schedule has increased and new bands are performing. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Concert Schedule
| July 12 |
Collage |
| July 19 |
Doug Wood |
| July 26 |
Little Bighorn and Filmstrip |
| Aug 2 |
Tabloid Twangers |
| Aug 9 |
Cleveland Institute of Music — Spanish and Latin American Music for Cello and Guitar – Jacqueline Black and Erik Mann |
| Aug 16 |
Cleveland Institute of Music — String Trio Program, Miran Kim, John Wood, James Jaffe |
| Aug 23 |
Cleveland Institute of Music — Clarinet Quintet Program, featuring Stanislva Golovin and Stephanie Price |
| Aug 30 |
The Director’s Pick: The Corner Pocket Trio (Concert Held at Lantern Court) |
*Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m. in Holden’s Display Garden
Snakes ‘n Such at Lake Metroparks
Penitentiary Glen Reservation is hosting a free, slimy and slithering event July 10 that kids will love! The whole family can get up close and personal with live snakes, lizards, turtles, salamanders, frogs and more during Snakes ‘n Such.
Co-presented by the Northern Ohio Association of Herpetologists, the event will also include other activities such as a frog calling contest, turtle-watching hikes, crafts and games for kids and miniature steam train rides.
“Take Pride In America” returns to Mentor
 The U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs military and popular music for spectators across the country each year; August 10 they can be seen in Mentor, Ohio for the spectacular patriotic program Take Pride in America.
The Corps of approximately 85 Marine musicians is known worldwide as a premiere marching musical unit. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon will also perform.
The free exhibition kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Jerome T. Osborne Sr. Stadium at Mentor High School. The Greater Cleveland Young Marines and Marine Corps poolees from the Cleveland and Lake County area will be sworn in to the Marine Corps at the conclusion of the flag ceremony.
The USO of Northern Ohio will collect items to send to Marines overseas and the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines from Brook Park, Ohio, will display Marine Corps field equipment, combat gear, weapons and vehicles from 1-7 p.m.
For more information on Take Pride in America, please call the City of Mentor Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Lands at (440) 974-5720.
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Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Sounds odd, but visitors to Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation can do just that during the spring art show…sort of.
Artist Jim Polewchak is a life-long Lake County resident who grew up playing in many of the green areas that have since become part of Lake Metroparks. See the park system come to life through the medium of oil painting in this special one-man show. “You really see the park for what it is and notice things that others just pass by,” said Polewchak, reflecting on his hours spent painting in the parks. “Many of the parks are near and dear to my heart because I grew up here and as a child I would roam and play in the woods. I still do!” Jim’s artwork is available for purchase and proceeds benefit the Penitentiary Glen Nature Center.
HOURS AND ADMISSION
“Lake Metroparks through Paint & Canvas” Art Show opens Saturday, March 19 at the Penitentiary Glen Nature Center and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through May 15. Admission is free for all ages! For more information, visit lakemetroparks.com or contact Wendy at 440-256-1404.
MEET THE ARTIST OPENING RECEPTION
Meet local artist Jim Polewchak and during an opening reception in the Nature Center from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. The reception is free. Light refreshments will be served.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Discover the sights and sounds of wildlife at the interactive Nature Calls exhibit. Watch and listen to birds and other wildlife through the award-winning “Window on Wildlife.” Visit indoor and outdoor native Ohio wildlife ambassadors at the Wildlife Center. Take a hike on more than eight miles of trails (open year-round).
Now that the weather is warming up there is no reason to stay indoors all day – bring the family and stop by!
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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
 Visit lakemetroparks.com for more info Yep, that’s right, there is one really great part about winter – nature doesn’t get much prettier than this! Get your hiking boots on and discover the beauty of nature and how a hike, campfire, warm food and music are the perfect answer to cabin fever! Get outside and enjoy a guided nature hike with naturalists at Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation.
Hikers may choose from four hikes, varying in length and terrain:
- An interpretive hike about three miles long with a few stops along the way
- A shorter and easier hike with a gradual grade for the novice hiker
- Fast walkers who want to get some fresh air and enjoy the park
- A 1.5-mile hike for dog owners wishing to bring their dog, which must be people-friendly and on a leash
- Also, hikers wishing to go at their own pace may choose a self-guided hike
As hikers return, the warmth of a roaring campfire will be ready with s’mores for everyone. Inside the comfortable Nature Center, hot soup and beverages will be served while guests enjoy live folk music, all included in the program fee.
Winter Hike activities take place at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 20. Pre-registration is required for Winter Hike and is available online or by calling Lake Metroparks registration at 440-358-7275.
Tags: Kirtland Ohio, Lake County Activities, Lake Metroparks, northeast ohio activities, Ohio Family Activities, Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Travel
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