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.
April
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 April 28 - "A Bronx Tale," Connor Palace, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
Through May 26 - "Beyond Truth: Photography after the Shutter," Cleveland Museum of Art
Through May 27 - World War I exhibit, Hayes Presidential Library and Museums
Through June 9 - "Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950," 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 June 30 - "Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art," Cleveland Museum of Art
Through June 29 - "Divine Dimensions" exhibit, 20 North Gallery, Toledo
Through end of 2019 season - Ohio Brass exhibit, Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield
April 23 - Children's Matinee Series presents "Rumpelstiltskin," Sandusky State Theatre
April 25-27 - "Debussy and Scriabin," Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall
April 25-28 - "Finding Neverland," Stranahan Theater,Toledo
April 26 - Dungeon Descent: An Adventure into the Paranormal, Sandusky County Historical Jail
April 26-27 - "Alice Through the Looking Glass" presented by the Toledo Ballet, Valentine Thatre
April 26-28 - Catawba Island Boat Show, Catawba Island Club
April 26-28 - "42nd Street," Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
April 26-28 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, KeyBank State Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
April 26-28 and May 3-4 - "Exit Laughing," Harlequins Coach House Theatre, Sandusky
April 26-28 and May 3-5 - Andrew Lloyd Webber's "CATS," presented by Caryl Crane Youth Theatre, BGSU Firelands McBride Auditorium, Huron
April 27 - Party for the Planet, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
April 27 - Lake Erie Islands Browns Backers Draft Day 5K, downtown Put-in-Bay
April 27 - Sam Lewis, The Listening Room, Port Clinton
April 27 - "Hotel California," Lorain Palace Theatre
April 27 - "Pictures at an Exhibition," Firelands Symphony Orchestra, Sandusky State Theatre
April 27 - Blessing of the Brewery, Kelleys Island Brewery
April 27 - Chocolate and Wine Walk, Vermilion
April 27 - "National Geographic Live: Birds of Paradise Revealed," Toledo Museum of Art
April 27-28 - Mill Hollow Herb Sale, Vermilion
April 27-28 - "Murder is a Fine Art" Murder Mystery Dinner benefitting the Humane Society of Ottawa County, 1812 Food and Spirits
April 27 through May 19 - "Native Gardens," Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square
April 28 - "Lea Salonga: I Dreamed a Dream," Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theatre
April 29 - "Close Encounters of the Third Kind in Concert," Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall
April 30 through May 1 - Ceramics Expo, I-X Center, Cleveland
May
May 3 - State of Comedy, Sandusky State Theatre
May 3 - Red Bird Arts District First Friday Art Walks, Sylvania
May 3-5 - Shop Spring Kick-Off, Kingwood Center Gardens, Mansfield
May 3-5 - "Sleeping Beauty" presented by NPB, Lorain Palace Theatre
May 3-5 and 10-11 - "Little Mary Sunshine," Bellevue Society for the Arts
May 3-12 - The Biggest Week in American Birding, Black Swamp Bird Observatory and nearby birding locations
May 3-5, 10-12, and 17-19 - "The Little Mermaid," Fremont Community Theatre
May 3-26 - "Million Dollar Quartet," Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland
May 4 - For the Birds! Rookery Cruise around West Sister Island, a fundraiser for the Friends of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
May 4 - "Star Wars: A New Hope" in concert with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, Huntington Center, Toledo
May 4 - "New Kids on the Block: The Mixtape Tour," Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland
May 4 - Derby Day, Kelleys Island
May 4 - Master Gardener Plant Sale, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
May 4 - Cinco de Mayo Festival, downtown Fremont
May 4 - Kentucky Derby Celebration, Neeley Center at Terra State Community College
May 4 - National Train Day Toledo, Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
May 4-5 - Opening weekend, Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum, Bellevue
May 5 - Downtown market and sidewalk sales, Clyde
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo celebration, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
May 5 - "Quintets Old and New" presented by the Toledo Blade Chamber of the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Club
May 5-6 - "Todd Rundgren, The Individualist Tour," Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, Clevleand
May 5 through Sept. 22 - "A Lasting Impression: Gifts of the Print Club of Cleveland," Cleveland Museum of Art
May 7 - Blessing of the Fleet, Put-in-Bay
May 9 - Firelands Symphony Orchestra Gala Fundraiser, Plum Brook Country Club
May 9 - "MercyMe's Imagine Nation Tour 2019," Huntington Center, Toledo
May 9 - "A Tribute to Louis Armstrong," presented by the Toledo Symphony, Stranahan Theatre
May 10 - Phil Dirt and the Dozers, Lorain Palace Theatre
May 10 - Alice Peacock, The Listening Room, Port Clinton
May 10 - Jazz@8 presents "Ellingtonia: The Essence of Duke," Sandusky State Theatre
May 10-12 and 17-19 - "Blithe Spirit," Playmakers Civic Theatre, Port Clinton
May 11 - Community Day Festival, Schedel Gardens and Arboretum
May 11 - Opening day, Cedar Point
May 11 - Mother's Day Tea, Culinary Vegetable Institute, Milan
May 11 - Jason Aldean, Huntington Center, Toledo
May 11 - "Dancing Through the Decades," Lorain Palace Theatre
May 11-12 - Fremont Flea Market, Sandusky County Fairgrounds
May 11 - Classic and Antique Marine Engine Meet and Maritime Flea Market, Sandusky Maritime Museum
May 11 - Maker's Mart: Spring 2019, Handmade Toledo
May 11 - Art Rx presented by Circle, a "grown-up dance party" at the Toledo Museum of Art
May 11-12 - "Ikebana - The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging Show," Cleveland Botanical Gardens
May 12 - Mother's Day brunch, Cleveland Botanical Gardens
May 12 - Mother's Day celebration at Mulberry Creek Herb Farm, Huron
May 12 - Mother's Day brunch and celebration, Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
May 12 - "Carnival of the Animals" family concert, Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall
May 12 - Virtuoso pianist Katie Mahan, presented by the Port Clinton Musical Arts Series, Firelands Presbyterian Church
May 12 - First Haunted Walk of the season, Sandusky Maritime Museum
Interesting And Unique
If you're in the mood to try something different, World Tai Chi and Qi Gong Day will be observed in the Great Hall of the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky on April 27. You can also take part in a Tai Chi experience the following day, as part of the Earth Day Extravaganza at Osborn MetroPark. Both events are conducted by Grand Mater Sifu Dennis White, who will offer free classes on Tuesdays in June at the Erie Room at Osborn MetroPark.
Many other locations will host Earth Day observances that weekend.
Mello Cellos
In keeping with the "something different" theme - the Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council and The Listening Room Port Clinton are hosting the "Mello Cellos" event on April 30. The free fundraiser features music, food, a cash bar, a signature drink designed by members of the arts council (I'm told they are being very thorough in their testing process), and the silent auction of gift baskets donated by several area businesses. The focus of this event will be four cellos, each decorated by a local artist and offered in a silent auction.
Shopping Time!
I plan to enjoy May with a little shopping - but not the usual type. The Island-Wide Garage Sale on Put-in-Bay is May 18, and the Lakeside Heritage Society Recycle Sale runs from May 24 through 27. It's time to go treasure hunting!
Every attempt is made to provide accurate information, however, we encourage you to double check the details of these events!
updated 04.22.19 CAE
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