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veterans of the Battle of 1812 and other time periods. Saturday, May 28 the moving 5th annual “Salute to the Troops” will take place all day on the International Peace Memorial grounds.
Active U.S. military personnel and American veterans are invited to ride the Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay at no charge May 28, 29 and 30th.
“And the bands play on...” Sandusky County Art and Music Festival
It’s almost here! The 5th annual Sandusky County Art and Music Festival presents three days and nights of great entertainment in downtown Fremont May 20-22. This much- anticipated event will be kicked-off by the Fremont Ross Drum Line Friday at 5pm. From
that point on, expect to be rocked by local and area musicians who will “do it to you” with jazz, blues, rock and roll, country and swing.
Don’t miss the Fine Arts component—linger over and admire the exhibits of professional artisans as well as displays of the “Art of Spring” by talented students from Fremont area schools. At the food vendors’ row, your taste buds will be rockin’ and beggin’ for more as you sample some of the best “street cuisine” around!
Animal lovers will enjoy The Toledo Zoo’s Baru exhibit on Saturday from 12-5pm. The popular Haunted Hydro Gouls’ Gallery invites everyone to cross over to the dark side all weekend long. Come one, come all! There will be definitely something for everyone of every age at this year’s art and music festival. See the schedule at: www.fremontams.com
“A Diamond in the Rough” Schedel Arboretum and Gardens
Just outside the quaint village of Elmore lies the legacy of Joseph and Marie Schedel, who spent a lifetime sharing their love of nature and the arts with the public. Their estate, consisting of over 17 acres of gardens, nature, and the McAlear Art Gallery, is one of the hidden cultural treasures of Ohio’s north coast: Schedel Aboretum and Gardens.
Wander through unique themed gardens that feature bonsai, roses, dawn redwood
Music in the Parlor, Hayes Center, Fremont
trees, bald cypress and tropical plants. Find peace in the beauty of the 30-foot waterfall and the serenity of two lakes that harbor local wildlife. Art enthusiasts will be impressed by the 1800’s Manor House and its collections of archaic bronze, carved jade, Persian rugs and numerous antiques. The McAlear Gallery is a dramatic venue for regional and international artists and has hosted exhibits from India, calligraphy from Japanese masters, Cheryl Hardy’s photography and Robert Mazur’s impressionistic works.
This summer Schedel will host a variety of fun cultural events including painting and wine workshops, sushi and wine and beer pairings, garden yoga, a unique pig roast with wine and Motown event, and a music and arts festival. More info at: http://www.schedel- gardens.org/events/
May
Through May 29 - “The Fantasticks”, Playhouse Square, Cleveland, www.playhousesquare.org
Through June 12 - Pharaoh King of Ancient Egypt, Cleveland Museum of Art, www.clevelandart.org
Through September 18 - Hot Spot, Contemporary Glass from Private Collectors, Toledo Museum of Art, www.toledomuseum.org
15 – Wine and Chocolate Walk, Amherst, www.mainstreetamherst.org
15 - Music in the Parlor, Northern Ohio Regional Flute Alliance, Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont, www.rbhayes.org
18 - Museums and Cultural Landscapes, International Museum Day. Local and island museums will be celebrating, www.icom.museum
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