2019 Calendar of Events
By Catharine Hadley, Arts and Entertainment Editor, catharinehadley@gmail.com
The theme of this column is "trying new things." I'm happy to be starting this new project of writing the entertainment column for Leisure Living Magazine! I've done all I could to make the entertainment listing complete and varied, so there should be something for everyone. Although I've done my best to make sure all the information is accurate, please go online or call ahead to confirm your plans.
Any suggestions and details of your upcoming events can be sent to me at catharinehadley@gmail.com.
February
Through Feb. 24 - "Ken Ludwig's Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood," Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Through March 3 - Georgia O'Keeffe: Living Modern, Cleveland Museum of Art
Through May 27 - World War I exhibit, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums
Feb. 18 - Presidents' Day celebration, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont
Feb. 20 - "The Price is Right Live!" at the Sandusky State Theatre
Feb. 22-23 - Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents "The Muse: Clara Schumann," Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle
Feb. 22-March 3 - Cleveland Auto Show, I-X Center, Cleveland
Feb. 22-24 and March 1-3 - "Ripcord," Playmakers Civic Theatre
Feb. 23 - Burning Snowman Fest 2019, Dock's Beach House, Port Clinton
Feb. 23 - The Listening Room Port Clinton presents John Berry
Feb. 23 - Barbara Eden and Hal Linden star in "Love Letters," Valentine Theatre, Toledo
Feb. 23 - "Romance of the Stage and Screen" presented by Firelands Symphony Orchestra with guest artist Andres Cardenes performing Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2, Sandusky State Theatre
Feb. 25-26 - "Stomp," Stranahan Theater, Toledo
Feb 26 - James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt, The Huntington Center, Toledo
March
Through March 10 - "Orchid Mania," Cleveland Botanical Garden
Through March 24 - "School of Rock, The Musical," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square
Through April 27 - "Flanagan's Wake," Kennedy's Theatre, Playhouse Square
Through April 28 - "Expanded Views: Native American Art in Focus," Toledo Museum of Art
Through May 26 - "Beyond Truth: Photography after the Shutter," Cleveland Museum of Art
Through Oct. 6 - "Demon Rum and Cold Water: The Two Sides of Temperance," Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums
Through Feb. 9, 2020 - "Color and Comfort: Swedish Modern Design," Cleveland Museum of Art
7 - Beer and wine tasting with personal chef Jennifer Schuerman, Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
7 - William Shatner live, following a screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," Stranahan Theater
7 - Sandusky Concert Association presents "Ensemble Melange," Sandusky State Theatre
7-22 - "Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat," Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts, WHERE IS THIS?
7-30 - "Toy Stories" paintings by Toledo artist Aaron Pickens Exhibit, 20 North Gallery, Toledo. Artist talk scheduled for March 14
8-10 - Monster Jam, Huntington Center
8-10 - Bellevue Society for the Arts Tween Theatre presents "James and the Giant Peach Jr."
9 - All-Star Winter Brewfest, Fifth Third Field, Toledo
9 - Refiq Bhatia presents "Breaking English," Toledo Museum of Art
9 - Toledo Symphony Orchestra presents "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You," Stranahan Theater
9 - Mumford and Sons, Quicken Loans Arena
9 - Cleveland Pops Orchestra presents "The Great American Songbook," Severance Hall
9 - Vegetable Showcase: Carrots and Potatoes, Culinary Vegetable Institute, Milan
9-10 - Fantasticon, SeaGate Convention Centre, Toledo
10 - 2019 Greater Toledo Toy & Train Show, Owens Community College
12 - Opening day, Mulberry Creek Herb Farm
14-17 - Cleveland Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony, Severance Hall
14 and 30 - Eagle Tours, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
15 - Paula Poundstone, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
15 - The Cleveland Blues Festival, KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square
15-16 - Toledo Symphony presents "The Majestic Sea," Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
15-17 - Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama, I-X Center, Cleveland
16 - Mobile Meals Chili Cook-Off, Stranahan Theater, Toledo
16 - Village Pump 50 Years Party, Kelleys Island
16-17 - Midwest Cacti and Succulent Show, Cleveland Botanical Garden
17 - 42nd Annual Spring Festival of New Music - Large Ensembles, University of Toledo Doermann Theater
17 - Kiss: End of the Road World Tour, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
17-18 - Ottawa Wildlife Drive, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
19 - "The NeverEnding Story," Sandusky State Theatre
19-24 - "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the New Musical," Stranahan Theater, Toledo
20 - Festival of the Arts, Bowling Green State University Performing Arts Center
21 - "History Happy Hour: Spring Brides," sponsored by the Milan Museum at the Milan Wine Post
22 - Jazz@8 presents "Hits & Misses," music of Doug Neel," Sandusky State Theatre
22 - Sister Hazel's "The Ken and Drew Show," The Listening Room, Port Clinton
22 - Steven Wright, Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
22 - Wine Tasting and dinner, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
22-23 and 29-30 - Civil War-themed escape room event, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Fremont
23 - Chris Jamison, The Listening Room, Port Clinton
23 - Firelands Symphony Orchestra presents "Pavlo - Sounds of the Mediterranean," Sandusky State Theatre. Conversation with Conductor Carl Topilow before the concert
23 - Teddy Bear Care Fair, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
23 through June 9 - "Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950," Cleveland Museum of Art
23 & 29 - Owl Prowl, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
24 - Firelands Symphony Chorale and Firelands Symphony Chamber Orchestra present "Durufle Requiem," St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky
24 - 2019 Wedding Madness Expo, Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter
24 - Toledo Symphony presents "Diversive Elements," The Toledo Club
24 - Port Clinton Musical Arts Series presents Harmonia, Firelands Presbyterian Church
27 - 2019 Milestones: A Tribute to Women, SeaGate Convention Centre
27 - Cleveland International Film Festival Opening Night, Connor Palace, Playhouse Square
28 - Dierks Bentley: Burning Man 2019, Huntington Center, Toledo
29 - Melodime, The Listening Room, Port Clinton
29 - Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Connor Palace, Playhouse Square
29 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony simulcast watch party, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
29 - "An Evening with Bon Iver," KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square
29 - "Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show," Palace Theatre, Lorain
29 through April 14 - "The Taming of the Shrew," Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square
29 through April 22 - I-X Indoor Amusement Park, I-X Center, Cleveland
30 - Toledo Symphony presents "Concierto de Aranjuez," Valentine Theatre
30 - Eagle Tours, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
30 - Van Gogh Birthday Celebration and Movie Marathon, Toledo Museum of Art
31 - "Legally Blonde: The Musical," Broadway series, Valentine Theatre
31 - "Superstar - The Songs. The Stories. The Carpenters," Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
It's Fun To Be Local
The holidays are over, and so is (I hope) the worst of the winter weather.
Here we are, at a point in the year that can bring some unexpected fun. Local businesses are gearing up for "the season," which means there is more to do - and the vacationing crowds are not yet here. It's fun to be a local!
The Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay is scheduled to begin running in March (weather permitting, of course). Get ready for some early-season events like the April Whiskey Light Celebration on Put-in-Bay and the Early Bird Party, Spring Wine Fling and Earth Day Bio Blitz on Kelleys Island.
The Wednesday jazz nights at Slater's Madison Street Pub in Port Clinton are back. The Mike Lorenz Trio performs, featuring various artists throughout the year. The musicians come from Toledo and Cleveland, and sometimes even further. Once in a while, a local musician will join the band. Enjoy a glass of wine and the pasta specials!
Springtime makes me think of gardening, so of course I'm looking forward to the April 13 and 14 Faery Festival at Mulberry Creek Herb farm. The event features miniature garden demonstrations, food trucks, and children's activities. I refer to that place as one of my "magical wonderlands" - I've spent many happy hours there. The owners give great advice, so a not-completely-competent gardener like me will have a greater chance of not killing what I buy.
The Oak Ridge Boys will perform at the Sandusky State Theatre in early April. I bet that will be an amazing show!
Every attempt is made to provide accurate information, however, we encourage you to double check the details of these events!
updated 02.18.19 CAE
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