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Places to go, things to do, and people to see in northern Ohio. July, 2012 issueTRANSCRIPT
Monday, July 2 Canned Food Day, Ladies Day
& Sr. Citizen’s Day*Sponsors: Marion General Hospital Foundation & KingstonResidence of Marion*8 a.m. -2 p.m.- Admission 11 yrs. old and overis FREE with donation of a canned food item.No return hand stamps.TOUGH TRUCK 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 3Kid’s Day & Veteran’s Day*
Sponsor: Mid State Industrial Services*Kids 12 & under admitted free from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.Veterans admitted free 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. with military ID ordischarge papers. NO return hand stamps with freeadmittance. Rides sold separately.FIGURE 8 BUS RACES 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 4Sponsors: AAA Marion-Ohio Auto Club & Peacock WaterA-BAR BULL RIDING/BARREL RACING 7:30 p.m.FIREWORKS! 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 5Sponsors: J R Equipment, Central Ohio Farmers Co-op andPoet BiorefiningNATIONAL TRACTOR PULL 7:30 pm
Friday, July 6Sponsors: United Federal Credit Union & Verne HartInsuranceGAS & DIESEL 4WD TRUCK PULLS 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 7Sponsors: Streetwise Motors & Marion County Farm BureauLIVESTOCK SALE 9 a.m.DEMOLITION DERBY 7:30 p.m.
Daily Admission - $6 • Weekly Pass - $20 • Jr. Fair Admission - $3 Sponsored by J D EquipmentKids 10 & Under Free • Rides Sold Separately
Happy 4th of July!It seems the phrase “All I want for
Christmas is my two front teeth” has beenreplaced with a bit more modern “I want itall and I want it right now!” I’ve even beenguilty of making the statement. Guilty ofimpatience and greed? Yes, I’m afraid so, attimes.
Our kids are growing up in a world thatseems to promote this cultural motto interpret-ting “freedom” is expressed by doing whateverwe want and whenever we want to do it. . . hav-ing anything we want and however we can getit. After all, it’s a “Free” country. Right?
But in the world of reality, I wonder if perhapsthese beliefs aren’t ultimately leading to painfulconsequences?
The Bible tells us Jesus came to set us “free” froma life full of regretful choices. He delivers us fromsin’s power, so we’re “free” to follow Him and livehealthy, godly lives. When people are inundatedwith cultural messages encouraging independence,they tend to yearn for the power to do as theyplease. Paul referenced this freedom in 1 Corinthi-ans 10:23. Everything is permissible’ - but not every-thing is beneficial.
“FREEDOM” should mean we get to chooseGod’s best for our lives every day. I thank Godevery day that we have the freedom to choose. Ourcountry was based on religious freedom. Our forefa-thers have fought and many have lost their livesfighting for our freedom. On this July 4th holiday,let us all remember those who have paid dearly toprotect our precious freedom of choice.
And with this issue, there must be choices made.There are simply so many fair, festival and concertevents, that they overlap on the calendar. It’s goingto be physically impossible to attend and enjoythem all. So, I encourage you to study the sched-ules and previews on each page, click the links towebsites, and choose as many good clean familyoutings as you can - then wave those flags high incelebration of our “freedom.”
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The American Flags are out andabout, waving their tribute toour freedom! Parades, picnicsand fireworks are definitely onthe agenda to help celebratethe Fourth of July. This issueis packed with Fairs and festi-vals to enjoy all month long. We invite you to share yourIndependence Day photoswith us now on Facebook
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Marion County Fair (Marion) July 2-7Harrison County Fair (Cadiz) July 3-7Trumbull County Fair (Cortland) July 3-8Lawrence County Fair (Proctorville) July 7-14Madison County Fair (London) July 7-14Clinton County Fair (Wilmington) July 8-14Logan County Fair (Bellefontaine) July 9-14Lucas County Fair (Maumee) July 10-15Paulding County Fair (Paulding) July 11-16Jackson County Fair (Wellston) July 13-21Franklin County Fair (Hilliard) July 14-21Adams County Fair (West Union) July 15-21Crawford County Fair (Bucyrus) July 15-21Fayette County Fair (Washington C.H.) July 15-21Perry County Fair (New Lexington) July 16-21Ottawa County Fair (Oak Harbor) July 16-22Warren County Fair (Lebanon) July 17-21Carroll County Fair (Carrollton) July 17-22Clark County Fair (Springfield) July 20-27Butler County Fair (Hamilton) July 22-28Clermont County Fair (Owensville) July 22-28Knox County Fair (Mt. Vernon) July 22-28Shelby County Fair (Sidney) July 22-28Union County Fair (Marysville) July 22-28Seneca County Fair (Tiffin) July 22-29Vinton County Fair (McArthur) July 23-28Summit County Fair (Tallmadge) July 24-29Ohio State Fair (Columbus) July 25-Aug 5Pike County Fair (Piketon) July 27-Aug 4Preble County Fair (Eaton) July 28-Aug 4
Gallipolis River Recreational Festival July 3-7 Americana Festival (Centerville) July 4Port Fest (Lorain) July 4Lorain Port Authority Port Fest (Lorain) July 4Fireman’s Festival (Johnstown) July 4-7Ohio Hills Folk Festival (Quaker City) July 4-7 1st Town Days Fest (New Philadelphia) July 4-8 Red, White and Blues Festival (Marietta) July 6
Antique Festival (Loudonville) July 6 Fireman’s Festival (New Concord) July 6-7 Tree Town Festival (Forest) July 6-8 Shelby Bicycle Days (Shelby) July 6-8Freedom Days (Celina) July 6-8BalloonFest (Urbana) July 6-8 Marblehead Summerfest July 6-8 Heritage Festival (Kent) July 7Lighthouse Waterfront Festival (Toledo) July 7-8 Mid-Summer Antique Festival (Milan) July 8 Ohio Hills Folk Festival (Quaker City) July 11-14Summit Cty. Italian Am. Fest. (Akron) July 13 - 15Bunbury Music Festival 2012 (Cincinnati) Jul 13All Good Music Festival (Thornville) July 19-22Olde Canal Days Festival (Canal Fulton) July 12-14 Summer Moon Festival (Wapakoneta) July 12-15Cridersville Fireman’s Jamboree July 13-14 Lagrange St. Polish Festival (Toledo) July 13-15Delta Chicken Festival (Delta) July 13-15 Lilyfest (Rockbridge) July 13-15Huron Riverfest (Huron) July 13-15Chesterhill Fireman’s Festival July 14Westerville Music and Arts Festival July 14-15Lancaster Festival July 18-28 Lodi Sweet Corn Festival (Lodi) July 19-21 Glass Heritage Festival (Fostoria) July 20-21Kent Blues Fest July 20-21 Sweet Corn Festival (Mt. Gilead) July 20-21Sweet Corn Festival (Marietta) July 20-21 Islandfest (Kelleys Island) July 20-22 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest (Columbus)July 20-22 Wellington Cheese Festival July 20-22Oak Ridge Festival (Attica) July 21-22 Art and Music Festival (Fremont) July 21-22 Burning River Fest (Cleveland) July 21-22 Annie Oakley Festival (Greenville) July 27-29Celina Lake Festival (Celina) July 27-29Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (Canton) July 28Serbian Festival (Akron) July 29-30
Festival Fun & Fairs in Ohio
Places to go:
JULY FESTIVALS
JULY FAIRS
HURON - “The Fox onthe Fairway is a comedytribute from Ken Ludwig,author of Lend Me a Tenor,to the great farces of thel930’s and 1940’s.Performances are 8 p.m.,July 3-7, at the McCormickSchool.
The play takes audienceson a hilarious romp whichbegins as Quail ValleyCountry Club prepares to take on arch rivalCrouching Squirrel Country Club in the AnnualInter-Club Golf Tournament.
Filled with mistakenidentities, slammingdoors, and over-the-topromantic shenanigans,The Fox on the Fairway isa furiously paced come-dy that recalls the MarxBrothers’ classics. It is amadcap adventure aboutlove, life, and man’s eter-nal love affair with … g
Playhouse veteranDennis C. Seyer (Cape Girardeau, MO) is directingand designing the setting and serving as technicaldirector.
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The Huron Playhouse
The Huron Playhouse continuesits “season of music and comedy,”The Drowsy Chaperone (aMusical Within a Comedy) willperform July 10 through July 14,at The Huron Playhouse, in theMcCormick School, on OhioStreet, in Huron. With book byBob Martin and DonMckellar, music andlyrics by List Lambertand Greg Morrison,Chaperone boldlyaddresses a great unspo-ken desire in all of ourhearts: to be entertained!
The action beginswhen a die-hard musi-cal-theatre fan plays hisfavorite cast album onthe turntable, and themusical literally burststo life in his living room!This musical is crammedfull of every cliché, gag
and gimmick from the golden ageof musicals. A winner of 5 TonyAwards, Chaperone has beenhailed as one of the wittiest, crazi-est shows ever to hit Broadway!Delightful, sparkling entertain-ment!
Playhouse veteran director and
actor, Jim Williams (Winona, MN)is directing this wonderful pieceof musical theatre. Jim directedlast season’s production of ALittle Night Music.Choreography is by the multi-tal-ented Emily Casale (Sandusky,OH). Kelly Wiegant Mangan
(Bowling Green, OH) isdesigning the settings.Kerry Glann (Huron,OH) veteran Playhousemusic director and con-ductor will be bringingout the wonders of theclever score.
The curtain time is 8:00p.m. nightly (Tuesdaythrough Saturday).Tickets are $17 foradults, $16 for studentsand seniors, and $13 forchildren under 12. Formore information, pleasecall 419-433-4744.
Featuring “The Fox on the Fairway” & “The Drowsy Chaperone”
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It's that time of year,when we all enjoy the excitement and beauty of the Rockets Red Glare. If you're looking for spec-tacular fireworks, Auglaize and mercer County are hosting them all summer long!! While you'rethere enjoy the fun, food, music and unique entertainment that make Auglaize & Mercer County fes-tivals your destination for summer fun. The following events offer free admission, free parking andfree entertainment. For more festival and visitor information check out www.SeeMore.org
Fireworks Date Festival
Wed., July 4 St. Joe Festival in Wapakoneta July 3-4 www.WapakStJoe.org Sat., July 7th St. Henry 175th Anniversary July 5 - 8 www.sthenry175th.comFri., July 27 Celina Lake Festival in Celina July 27-29 www.LakeFestival.comFri., Aug. 3 Coldwater Community Picnic in Coldwater,
August 3-5 www.ColdwaterPicnic.com Sun., Aug. 12 Summerfest in St. Marys Aug. 10-12 www.StMarysOhio.org
Things to Do: Watch all the Fireworks inAuglaize & Mercer County
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The 2012 Seneca County fair theme is"170 years and Going Strong," accordingto Agricultural Society members whochose this theme for fair week runningfrom July 22-29.
Thanks to donations for a new facility,fairgoers will be able to enjoy anew junior fair milkshake stand.A portion of the funds wereapplied for to come from theNorth Central Electric Co-Operative People's Fund grant. A14-foot by 42-foot area with aporch is in under constructioninside of the education building.Completion is expected beforethe fair.
Entry fees are already beingcollected for the Saturdaynight’s competition at the grand-stand. The demolition derby willfeature a variety of trucks this year.
“It seems everyone in this part ofthe country drives a truck,”explained County Fair Board mem-ber David Hoover. “It’s really a pop-ular addition to the derby.”
The grand prize of at least $2000will be awarded for full-size trucks. Aminimum of eight trucks must beentered to compete in that category.Compacts will be determined by the num-ber of entries. Purses may rise with spon-sorships, donations, and number of pre-entries!
The derby starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5for grandstand seats and $10 each forinfield seats.
Other free grandstand entertainmentincludes harness racing with pari-mutuelsMonday, an antique machinery parade and
Junior fair pig scramble Tuesday, andthe Ohio National Sled ChampionshipHorse Pull Wednesday.
The IPRA Broken Horn Rodeoreturns Friday by popular demand. It’spopularity can be attributed to theunpredictable excitement that accom-
panies every ride and timedevent run.
“Watching a BrokenHorn Rodeo means youare watching some ofthe most talented cow-boys and rankest andbest livestock in the theMidwest,” said Jim andSandy McElroy, owners.
Witness the competi-tion for top honors inroping, bareback riding,bull riding, saddle broncs,
steer wrestling and barrel racingAdmission is $7.
Various forms of live musicalentertainment will be featured onthe farm stage daily. OnSaturday, Jessica Kenney willroam the grounds starting at5:30 and perform her high ener-
gy versions of countrymusic. Her musical stylingresembles a blend of CarrieUnderwood, MirandaLambert and GretchenWilson and she has sharedthe stage with manyNashville recording artists.
For more information anda complete schedule ofevents, visit online atwww.senecacountyfair.org.
Jessica Kenney
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Saturday,July 21, at 8p.m.: JamesFeddeck,assistant con-ductor of TheClevelandOrchestra,will lead theOrchestra in
an all-Mozart concert that fea-tures the Clarinet Concerto withPrincipal Clarinet Franklin Cohenas soloist, Symphony No. 35(“Haffner”), and Symphony No.41 (“Jupiter”), as well as theOverture to The Abduction fromthe Seraglio. Concert ticket
prices: Pavilion $25 to$85, Lawn $20 (Under 18s Free).
Sunday, July 22, at 7 p.m.: JackEverly, principal pops conductorof the orchestras of Baltimore,Indianapolis, and Naples [FL],and the National Arts CentreOrchestra [Ottawa], and themusic director of the NationalMemorial Day Concert and ACapitol Fourth on PBS, returns toBlossom to lead The ClevelandOrchestra in a program that hecreated. “The Beat Goes On:Music of the Baby Boomers”turns back the clock to the 1960swhen the “Fab Four” took theworld by storm, summer was
“endless,” and the nationgrooved to the sounds ofMotown. Concert highlightsinclude music from TV and film,songs by Burt Bacharach andSimon & Garfunkel, and classichits by Frankie Valli.
The program features vocalistsFarah Alvin (whose many creditsinclude Broadway appearances inGrease!, Saturday Night Fever,The Look of Love: The Music ofBurt Bacharach and Hal David,the Tony Award-winning revivalof Nine, and Madison SquareGarden’s A Christmas Carol), RoyChicas (who has starred as Judasin the European tour of JesusChrist Superstar and as Doody inthe First National and Europeantours of Grease! and appearedOff-Broadway in Hello Again,Bring in the Morning, andForever Plaid), N’Kenge (whoappeared on Broadway inSondheim on Sondheim, madeher West End debut in Londonstarring in The Genius of RayCharles, and sang the title role inElton John’s Aïda), KristineReese (who made her Broadwaydebut in the revival of LesMisérables and appeared in 2008and 2009 national tours ofWicked, in the role of Nessarose),Joe Cassidy (who appeared on
Broadway in Dirty RottenScoundrels and Catch Me If YouCan), and Matt Branic (whoseregional theater credits includethe title role in Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoatand that of Huckleberry Finn inBig River). Each of the singers ismaking his or her ClevelandOrchestra debut at the concert.
Jack Everly made his ClevelandOrchestra debut at the 2009Blossom Festival conducting a“Sci-Fi Spectacular!” concert andhas returned to Blossom for con-certs with the Orchestra in 2010(“Broadway Swings”) and 2011(“Irving Berlin: From Rags toRitzes”).
Concert ticket prices: Pavilion$25 to $85, Lawn $20 (Under 18sFree).
All concerts at Blossom MusicCenter, 1145 Steels Corners Road,Cuyahoga Falls. Free parking forall performances; upgrades avail-able for purchase.
For more information or toorder tickets, call 216-231-1111 or800-686-1141, or visit cleve-landorchestra.com.
FFeeaattuurree:: BBlloossssoomm FFeessiittvvaall--CClleevveellaannddCLEVELAND -James Feddeck con-
ducts The Cleveland Orchestra in all-Mozart program July 21. Jack Everlyreturns to lead “The Beat Goes On!Music of the Baby Boomers” July 22.
THE TRADITION CONTINUESAshland Chautauqua is
proud to announce the returnof its 13th annual event withThe Fabulous Fifties! The 5-day event begins Tuesday, July10 and continues throughSaturday, July 14. At AshlandChautauqua, youth and adultswitness history in its mostcompelling form—first-personhistorical portrayals. Eachevening, a trained scholar /actor assumes the costume andcharacter of a historical figure asthey present an exciting livinghistory performance.
Through an enticing mixture ofeducation and entertainment,Ashland Chautauqua will exam-ine the lives of five Americanswho influenced the 1950s. Afterconducting a national search forfive Chautauqua performers forThe Fabulous Fifties theme, afinal selection of the troupeincludes Karen Vuranch as novel-ist and human rights activist PearlBuck, Dick Usher as MajorLeague Baseball player “Pee Wee”Reese, Dianne Moran as marinebiologist and conservationistRachel Carson, John Moser aspolitician Joseph McCarthy, andElsa Wolff as Sarah OpheliaColley (creator of American coun-try comedian “Minnie Pearl”).
Ashland Chautauqua will
present the five major eveningperformances on stage at the GuyC. Myers Memorial Band Shell inthe City of Ashland’s picturesqueBrookside Park. Each nationally-recognized scholar/actor also willgive a daytime youth programand an adult workshop duringtheir week-long residencythroughout Ashland County.All programs are free andopen to the public.
Produced through a part-nership among theLoudonville RecreationDepartment, Ashland AreaConvention & VisitorsBureau, Ashland University,and the City of Ashland’sParks & RecreationDepartment – AshlandChautauqua has developeda strong audience in andaround Ashland County due
to support from the OhioHumanities Council and theirproduction of the OhioChautauqua. Ashland has beena host site on five occasions forthe annual Ohio Chautauquawhich began in 2000.
With Ashland’s strongdemand for the program,Ashland Chautauqua continuesthe tradition in 2012 with majorunderwriting and statewidepromotional support from theOhio Humanities Council andOhio Arts Council. Additionalsupport from local individuals,businesses and organizations
are also accepted to strengthenand guarantee a perpetual, annu-al event for the community.
For more information visitwww.ashlandchautauqua.org, orcontact the Ashland AreaConvention & Visitors Bureau at419-281-4584.
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GALION - Michael “Madman” Porter has beencaptivated by daredevils from all over the world hisentire life. The exploits of Evel Knievel, DarRobinson,The Flying Wallendas, Gary Wells andKenny Powers fascinated the young Michael.
One day, his brother David buildt Michael his firstramp. A scrap piece of board nailed to a small logbecame the instrument for Mike to com-plete his first successful bicycle jump.since that first small leap, therewas no turning back. The rampsbecame larger, the jumpsbecam longer. Mike wouldride “wheelies” on his red,white and blue bicycle upand down the length of thisstreet to teh awe of hisneighbors. One of hisjumps included a long lineof pedal cars. He alsojumped over the neighbor-hood kids all lying in a row.
He even jumped over andthrough large ceiling tiles thatwere set on fire. Mike’s first con-tract was to jump Mrs. Haggerty’senormous ditch in which he had to prom-ise not to sue even if he broke his arm. The lastgreat bicycle jump was over the family stationwagon.
The ramp-to-ramp jumping was then upgraded
and he was on to motorcycles. Michael had twomotorcycles which were purchased and restored byhis brother and given to Michael on two separatebirthdays. Mike honed his skills of balance and tim-ing and never crashed once during his daring feats.With high school right around the corner, he began
his next thrill: having a driver’s license. After graduating from high school,
Mike studied art and advertising atthe Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Though skillful in the arts, thethrill of a daredevil career
never left his mind. Aftercollege graduation, Mikepursued a life of adver-tising for the next 25years. Until now. Mikehas left the art world tofulfill his dream ofbecoming a Daredevil.
So this is where it allbegins: Michael
“Madman” Porter and hisAmazing Flying Lincoln is
ready to thrill audiences. OnJuly 16 at eh 2012 Crawford
County Fair, Michael will jump his1989 Town Car over the distance of seven
vans in his ramp-to-ramp debut jump. More jumpsare planned in the future, so check out his websiteoften at www.flyinglincoln.com
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BUCYRUS - The Grandstand will host some greatentertainment for fairgoers this year at the 155thAnnual Crawford County Fair, to be held from July15th through July 21st.
It all begins with an antique parade beginningSunday at 4 p.m. Then gear up for the BurkhartFarms OSTPA truck and tractor pull with partialsponsorship also from Crop Production Services,Poet Biorefining - Marion, Carrolls Truck Parts &Expressway Auto Parts. There will be four classes: PSSEMI, 75 MOD, 83SS & 6350 SMFWD.
On Monday at 8 p.m., Innovative Recycling & TheCentral Garage Presents: Michael Madman Porterand his Amazing Flying Lincoln in his debuteattempt at a ramp-to-ramp jump across the distanceof seven vans. Check out The Amazing FlyingLincoln at www.flyinglincoln.com
Another free show Tuesday brings Savannah Jack,beginning at 8 p.m. From playing honky-tonks onlower Broadway in Nashville, to opening arena datesfor John Fogerty, Vince Gill, and the legendaryKenny Rogers, Savannah Jack has honed their skillsas outstanding live entertainers who captivate audi-ences from the very first note. The band’s extraordi-nary three-part vocal harmonies, superior musician-ship, and fresh new sound is poised to take country
music by storm. All come from a musical family andhave been singing and playing their individualinstruments from a very young age.As KennyRogers’ warm-up band, Nashville-based SavannahJack, is a hot, harmonizing, high-energy trio whoseoriginal tunes include “Don’t Threaten Me” and “IFeel Your Pain.” If you’ve never heard of them, go totheir Web site: savannahjack.com. They’re worthyour time.
Wednesday at 5 p.m., join in the fun as HomeTalent Colt Stakes Harness Racing with parimutuelstakes place.
Another concert Thursday will feature Abandonopening for Big Daddy Weave presenting songs fromtheir newest album “Love Come to Life.” The FairJam begins at 8:30 p.m. This Christian band has morethan a decade of hits including “Every Time IBreathe” and “You Found Me.”
7 p.m. Friday is the annual - Stock Truck Pull. Pitseats are $5 and grandstand seats are only $1.
Saturday at 8 p.m. is the grand finale event - theannual Demolition Derby. There will be 8 heats.Classes featured will be for midsize and full size cars,1/2 ton pickups & 80's or newer.
For a complete schedule or other information, visitonline at www.crawfordcountyfair.com
People To See:
A t t h e C r aw f o r d C o u n t y F a i r - J u l y 17 , 8 p .m . - FREE S H OW !
The Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival2012 presents a season of the most popular sym-phonic, film, opera, Broadway, and Billboard music.
Programs feature music by the Beatles, Beethoven,Chopin, Gershwin, Mozart, Puccini, Tchaikovsky,and John Williams.
The Blossom Festival opens over the IndependenceDay holiday with a Cleveland Orchestra concert onTuesday, July 3 titled America the Beautiful conduct-ed by Jahja Ling. The Blossom Festival Band per-forms on Wednesday, July 4 in a Salute to Americaprogram led by conductor Loras John Schissel. Eachperformance is followed by a holiday fire-works display (weather permitting).
Three extraordinary pianists appearwith The Cleveland Orchestra thissummer for performances ofconcertos by Chopin, Mozart,and Tchaikovsky. OnSaturday, July 7, legendarypianist Emanuel Ax joinsconductor Jahja Ling to per-form Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 and Chopin’sAndante spianato et Grand Polonaise brillante.
The 2011 International Tchaikovsky CompetitionWinner (and Cleveland Institute of Music student)Daniil Trifonov makes his Cleveland Orchestra debutin Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1, on August 4.
Yuja Wang performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano ConcertoNo. 1 August 11. The program begins withMussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and con-cludes with Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 8. A benefitevening co-chaired by Tom and Meg Stanton ofAkron includes events supporting the Orchestra’sCenter for Future Audiences endowed by the MaltzFamily Foundation. Benefit packages include a pre-concert cocktail reception, pre-concert dinner, VIPconcert tickets, and post-concert dessert with live
jazz and dancing at the Blossom Grill. Vassily Sinaisky debuts at the Blossom Festival on
July 14 leading an all-Tchaikovsky program includ-ing the Rococo Variations with cellist Daniel Müller-Schott, also making his debut.
An all-Mozart program features the ClarinetConcerto performed by Franklin Cohen, principalclarinet, on July 21. Jack Everly brings his tribute toBillboard chart-toppers of the 1960s on July 22 in aprogram titled And the Beat Goes On! Music of theBaby Boomers – when the “Fab Four” took the world
by storm, the Beach Boysmade summer “end-
less,” and theSupremes putMotown on the
map. Pre-eminent violinist Gil Shaham performs the
Beethoven Violin Concerto July 28. The all-Beethoven program also includes the Overture toCoriolan and Symphony No. 5.
On Sunday, July 15, Bramwell Tovey conducts andperforms as pianist in an all-American program ofBroadway music including Bernstein’s SymphonicDances from West Side Story. Soprano Tracy Dahlsings Gershwin standards and the dazzling “Glitterand Be Gay” from Bernstein’s Candide.
The Time for Three Trio joins the Orchestra on July29 for a show-stopping performance with elements ofclassical, country-western, gypsy, and jazz idiomsforming a blend all its own.
The Cleveland Orchestra will offer free tickets toyoung people 17 and under for every BlossomFestival concert again this season. Pavilion ticketsrange in price from $25-$85. Lawn and the GeneralAdmission sections of the Pavilion are $20. Buy tick-ets at clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-7463 formore information.
Places to Go:
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Grande Parade, fireworks and fun for the wholefamily is what makes this such and exceptionalevent. You can journey into the past by riding thehorse drawn canal boat, the St. Helena III, down theOhio-Erie Canal, tour the Old Canal Days Museumand historical sites all while enjoying the many ven-dors of arts and crafts that line the streets.Amusement rides, beauty pageants, civil war reen-actment demonstrations, and more are just a part ofthe fun and activities the whole family will enjoy.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 12th8 - 11pm (Market Street Stage)Gary Shreve & The Memphis Prowlers Band(Elvis Tribute Artist)
Friday, July 13th5 - 8pm (Poplar Street Stage)The Brighter Side Band (Blues / Rock)8 - 11pm (Market Street BridgeThe Hitmen of N. Canton ("Killer" Classic Rock)
Saturday, July 14th8 - 11pm (Market Street Stage)The Tailor Made Classics (Doo Wop,
50's & 60's) - - - ~ - - -
Special Civil War Capture Canal BoatRides
Friday, July 13th - 2:30pm & 5:00pmSaturday, July 14th - 2:30pm &
6:30pm
Regular Scheduled Canal Boat RidesThursday, July 12th - 1:00pm / 2:30pm / 5:00pmFriday, July 13th - 1:00pmSaturday, July 14th - 1:00pm / 5:00pm
OLDE CANAL DAYS GRANDE PARADESaturday, 11:00 AMSponsored by Community Health Care(Over 70 Participating Units)
FIREWORKSSaturday, 10 PM - St. Helena Heritage Park
The Olde Canal Days Festival and the CanalFulton Chamber of Commerce would like to sin-
cerely thank all the sponsors of the 2012 Festival.The Olde Canal Days Festival would also like to
express its sincere gratitude to this year’s committeeand volunteers who have spent countless hours anddays in order to make this Festival asuccess andbring people from all over Ohio and surroundingstates to our beautiful community. You Help “PutUs On the Map!” For more information, visitwww.discovercanal fulton.com
Placesto Go
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FRIDAY, JULY 6MTD Midway Open Noon to Midnight3-8 p.m. Shelby Doubles Tennis Tournament4:30 p.m. Queen / Princess Pageant Introductions5:30 - 7 p.m. Queen and Princess Pageant
Presented by Nicole & Company6:30 - 8 p.m. Shelby City Schools Musical RevueTop Hits from Rock-n-Roll, Motown and BroadwayPresented by Richland Bank8:30 - 11 p.m. The Relics - Blues & Classic Rock
Presented by The Hancock Agency
SATURDAY, JULY 78:15 and 8:30 a.m. Whippet 1 Mile Fun Run and
Whippet 5K Run9 - 5 p.m. Shelby Doubles Tennis TournamentMTD Midway Open 10 a.m. to Midnight10-2 p.m. Meijer Sand Volleyball Showdown10:30 a.m.- Noon Stamp of Hope Band
Presented by M. Smith Roofing, Ltd.Noon: The Dawgettes Flag Team2 p.m. 21st Annual Shelby Bicycle Days’ Parade
Presented by Phillips ManufacturingFollowing Conclusion of Parade: Pie Auction3-4 p.m. Paul’s Drive-In Hot Dog Eating Contest3:30 p.m. Glen’s Tractor Pull & Glen’s Kiddie
Tractor Pull4 - 5 p.m. Buckeye Country Cloggers6:30 - 8 p.m. Shelby City Schools Musical RevueTop Hits from Rock-n-Roll, Motown and Broadway
Presented by Richland Bank8 - 9 p.m. Cloverleaf Square Dancers9:30 p.m. MedCentral Fireworks SpectacularMusic by Albert Entertainment 10:30 PM to
Midnight Line Drive - 50s, 60s, and 70sPresented by Y-Not Cycling and Fitness Agency
SUNDAY, JULY 87.30 a.m. Dick’s Sporting Goods 20K & 40K Bike
Tour9 - 10 a.m. Community Nondenominational Church
Service Pastor Steve SchagMTD Midway Open 10 a.m. - 4 PM10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meijer Sand Volleyball Showdown11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Battle of the Bands
Presented by CenturyLink1 p.m. Big Wheel Race ages 3 - 72 p.m. Hipsher Family Green Machine Big Wheel
Race ages 8 - 126 p.m. Jordan Biel Concert - First Lutheran Church
All events are subject to change.
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By Samantha LeeAnne BarnettAssistant Editor
CANTON - Do you love wine?Then Gervasi Vineyard should beyour next weekend destination.
Your choice of a beautiful kingor queen villa suite awaites youfor one of the most luxurious staysyou can imagine. In fact this facil-ity was recently named one of thetop ten romantic inns in thenation.
The suites are designedand tastefully decoratedwith the rich Italian feel ofTuscany. Attention to detailhas been granted in everycorner. Each room includes acozy fireplace and a spa-cious bath with walk-inshower and heated towelbars. Additional plushamenities in each suiteinclude TV monitor, luxury linens,a flat-screen television and refrig-erator. Villa guests have access to ashared hospitality area for all toenjoy.
The view alone here will helpfade away any stress or everydaygrind of busyness. The Villasinclude 55 breathtaking acres withvineyards, a spring-fed lake, walk-ing paths and yard games.
If you happen to go on the firstor third weekend of the monththrough October, then you are infor a special treat. Take a FREEwinery tour of the property tolearn more about facility and thehistory of the property. See howthe wine is produced by visitingthe crushing room, fermentationequipment and warehousing.Tours will start every half hour
from 1-4 p.m.and last 30-40minutes. Thesetours are a won-derful additionto the Gervasie x p e r i e n c ebefore or afterdinner.
We madereservations to dine at the Bistro,located on the Gervasi Vineyardproperty. During summer months,ask to dine on the piazza, the out-door patio. Gervasi's Italian Bistrorestaurant seats 160 guests andincludes an extensive rustic Italianmenu served in small and largeplate portions for sharing. Themenu includes fresh, seasonali n g r e d i e n t si n c l u d i n gantipasti, salads,brick-fired arti-san pizzas,entrees, anddesserts.
We chose BBQspare ribsglazed withsmoked onion
BBQ andserved with Italian potatosalad and sweet corn. The meatfairly fell of the bone, it was so ten-der. A multitude of wines are onethe menu.
Another popular item is theshrimp kabobs servied withpineapple basil salsa, roasted pota-toes and grilled zucchini squash.
Make sure you save room fordessert. My choice was the PizzaNutella It was like asweet pizzacrust with milkchocolate, darkchocolate and carmel drizzledover it. Then vanilla Gelato (icecream) was served on top.Delicious! Best part of the day!
For more information or to makereservations visit www.gerva-sivineyard.com or 330-497-1000.
Places to Go: Gervasi Vineyard
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Enjoy Antiques and Collectibles in downtownLoudonville. Antique and collectible dealers set up indowntown Loudonville's Central Park. Live enter-tainment, food and more will be featured.Applications for the antique vendors are still avail-able please visit www.loudonvillechamber.com orcall the Chamber Office at 419-994-4789 for applica-tions.
Saturday, July 7th Loudonville Car ShowOver 500 Cars Attend This Annual Show.First 400 to Register Receive Dash Plaques!50/50 Drawings & Give-A-Ways throughout the
day! Car Show T-Shirts on Sale! Lots of Great Food!Downtown Restaurants and Stores Open!Public Restrooms
Please visit www.loudonvillechamber.com orcall the Chamber Office at 419-994-4789 for Car Show registration forms.
Friday, July 6th:10 am - Antique Festival & Food Vendors OpenNoon to 1:00 pm - “New Hope Experience”
Contemporary Christian Rock 1:30 - 3 pm - “Steve Brown” - Pianist/Vocalist3:30 - 4 pm - Skip Jones - Acoustic Guitar5 - 7 pm - “Tightrope” - Classic Rock
4 - 9 pm - Indoor Swap Meet at Hans Event Center(located at 165 North Water Street)
7:00 pm - Antique Festival Closes
Saturday, July 7th8 am - Antique Festival and Food Vendors Open8 am - Car Show Registration Opens8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Indoor Swap Meet at Hans
Event Center(located at 165 North Water Street)10 am - 2 pm - Book Sale at Library10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Lary Koch DJ - West Main St.11 am - Loudonville Lions Club Chicken BBQ 11:30 am - Car Show Registration Closes11:30 am - 12:30 am - Jaime Muilwyk - Vocal
Entertainment2 -4 pm - Jessica Hannan & The Shelby Project Band3 pm - Car Show Judging Ends4 pm - Car Show Awards Presented5 pm - Antique Festival and Car Show Ends
Other events in the area for the month of July are:Enjoy a 30 to 45 minute show of exciting fireworks
presented by Zambelli Fireworks on July 4th atRiverside Park in Loudonville. Fireworks will be setoff at dusk. Rain Date is Saturday, July 7th.
July 13-15 & 20-22 - Girls Fastpitch SoftballTournament
July 13-15 - Great Mohican Indian POW-WOW,July 19-21 - Flxible Bus RallyJuly 21 & 22 - Mohican Valley Relay for LifeJuly 28 - Girls Night Out Spa
For more information on any of the above eventsplease visit website www.discovermohican.com orcall 1-877-266-4422
Places to Go:Loudonville AntiqueFestival & Car Show
LOUDONVILLE - One ofthe greatest shows in Americaisn’t on stage, it’s hosted inOhio’s Mohican valley creat-ing the best acoustics andtapestry around for a culturalshow that is out of thisworld!
It’s one of the mostacclaimed productions of itskind – The Great MohicanIndian Pow-Wow. If you’venever experienced the cultur-al phenomenon, then the per-fect opportunity is July 13-15.This is no hobbyist show. It’sthe real-deal, featuring thebest native American per-formers throughout theAmericas. Whether it’s story-tellers, flutists, singers, drum-ming, hoop dancing, fire-starters, tomahawk throwers,traders and crafters, art show& auction or the brilliant colors adorned by tribaltraditionalists, this pow-wow packs a punch.
More than just a show, it’s an experience. Thebackdrop of the wooded valley and hills of theMohican Reservation makes this setting vivid inevery detail. Look around and you may feel like theland hasn’t changed since Indians lived there. Well,at least until you hear the superb sound system thatsends drum beats, music and singing straight toyour soul.
Visitors will experience, first-hand, the historic life-ways of northeast tribal cultures. Pow-Wows are cel-ebrations that last for days and are remembered fora lifetime. It’s the coming together of native tribes tohonor ancestors and renew their traditions and her-itage. They feature custom dancing, colorful ceremo-nial dress, and passing down of songs, sharing foodsand storytelling. All of which are critical to the sur-vival of a culture. One of the most spectacular sights
at an authentic Pow-Wow is thepalate of color woven through-out the festivities. Dazzling huescreate dynamic energy andexcitement.
The Great Mohican Pow-Wowfeatures powerful storytelling,hoop dancing, tomahawk throw-ing, fire starting, and a variety ofmusic, dancing, artisans andcustomary food. Featured actsinclude The Tlacopaw AztecDancers, song & music of theAndes Mts. by Malkuri, DouglasBlue Feather (flutist), LanceWhite Eagle (storyteller), andCoyote Dog (tomahawk throwerand fire starter). In addition,there will be the Grand Entryand Opening honoring veterans,inter-tribal dancing plus muchmore.
This remarkable cultural cele-bration emphasizes lifestyles,fellowship and competition
among tribes. In addition to the Native foods, sto-ries, music, dancing and drum competitions, thereare original Native American creations by more than40 traders, artisans and crafters. Wares on displayand for sales include pottery, bead working, knifemaking, quill working, antler works, fur trading,wood and bone carving, leather work, basket weav-ing, paintings and jewelry.
The 28th annual Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wowwill be hosted by Mohican ReservationCampgrounds located at 23270 Wally Road South inLoudonville, Ohio 44842. Admission is $8/adult, $14for a 2-day pass, $21 for a three day pass. Kids’admission, ages 6-12, is $4/child, $6 for a 2-daypass, $9 for a three day pass. Special discounts areavailable to colleges, groups, scouts, teachers, sen-iors and veterans. For complete information or direc-tions, phone 1-800-766-CAMP (2267) or visitwww.mohicanpowwow.com.
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Things to doTHEATRICS WITHOUT THE THEATRE
SUMMER EXHIBITIONSThru July 31/ASHLAND - The Coburn Gallery at
Ashland University hosts the Ashland-NewPhotography Exhibition and the Ralph Shaffer ArtExhibition. Having spent most of his “business life”as a creative force at American Greetings, he wasinstrumental in developing many product lines,including Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, My PetMonster and Mad Balls. Shaffer retired to Ashlandand to new challenges in 2006. The Ashland NewPhotography Exhibition includes 14 local artists.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4
p.m. weekends.Admission is is free.For more information call 419-289-5652.
July 6, 13, 20, 27/ATTICA — Attica Raceway Parkdirt track racing, sprint cars and trucks, east side ofAttica at fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m., racing at7:45. www.atticaracewaypark.com.
ORGAN CONCERTJuly 12/MANSFIELD - The Renaissance Thursday
Organ Concerts and Classic Movie Series will begin at1 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre with featuredorganist Betty Keppler. The next concert includes themovie My Man Godfrey starring William Powell andCarole Lombard with organ music performed by DonFrerichs. Admission is free.
MESSIAH ON THE FRIGJuly 13-14,21-22/TIFFIN - The Ritz Players will
present “Messiah on the Frigidaire” by JohnCulbertson at the Ritz Theatre. Tickets are $11 foradults and $7 for students. Curtain call is 7:30 p.m. (2p.m. matinee July 22). The small town of Elroy, SouthCarolina is thrust into the evangelical spotlight whenwhat seems to be the image of Jesus appears on arefrigerator in a trailer park. When the NationalInvestigator turns the appearance into front pageheadlines, their trailer park becomes a Mecca for mir-acle seekers, soul searchers and disciples with adecidedly political agenda. For more information,call 419-448-8544 or visit online atwww.ritztheatre.org
S.C.R.A.P. TRACTOR PULLJuly 14/GIBSONBURG - And Fun Day starting at 9
a.m. at White Star Park on St. Rt. 300. Parking andadmission are FREE. Concessions available. For moreinformaiton call 419-332-5604 or visit www.san-duskystatefair.com
GLASS HERITAGE FESTIVALJuly 19-21/FOSTORIA — 5-11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-11
p.m. Saturday, downtown Fostoria on Main Street.Glass Pageant Thur sday. Friday: Food, concessions,refreshments and entertainment under the main tent.
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Saturday: car show, 5K run, glass features,medieval demonstrations, food, fun kids' games andactivities, concessions, refreshments and entertain-ment under the main tent. (419) 435-8282.
WINE TASTING CRUISEJuly 21/SANDUSKY - 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the
Goodtime I. $45 per person. Boarding begins at 7p.m. Each guest given five wine tasting tickets tosample wines provided from four wineries, plussoubenir wine glass, dinner and a Lake Erie sunsetcruise. Reservations required. Call 419-625-9692 orvisit www.goodtimeboat.com
OAK RIDGE FESTIVALJuly 21-22/ATTICA — Oak Ridge Festival, 15498 E.
Venice TR 104, Attica, outdoor festival with cos-tumed artisans and craftsmen demonstrating theirskills, antique machinery displays and demonstra-tions, hand-crafted items, shaded craft village in awoods, stage locations throughout the woods withvariety of entertainment, living history encamp-ments, kids? attractions and activities, country food
court. www.oakridgefestival.com.
VICTORIAN TEAJuly 21.TIFFIN — By The Tiffin Historic Trust at
the Grammes-Brown House. "Children's VictorianHigh Tea." Nancy Cook (419) 447-0665 to RSVP or forinformation.
BUTTERFLY & BIRD WALKJuly 28/ELMORE - 10 a.m. at Schedel Arboretum
and Gardens.Guided tour through 17-acre gardensto discover butterflies and birds. Guests are invitedto wander the gardens following the workshop.Reservations required. Call 419-862-3182 or visitwww.schedel-gardens.org.
KITE FLIGHTJuly 28/PORT CLINTON - 1-4 p.m. at the Derby
Pond in Waterworks Park. Make a kite and bring tofly with the pros. Featuring Detroit’s nationallyacclaimed Windjammers and kite master Dan Kios.Free admission. For more information, visit online atwww.portclintonarts.org
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MARION - The Warren G. Harding Symposium isan academic, social, and cultural exploration of thelife and times of America's 29th president.
The Warren G. Harding Symposium presents in-depth analysis and research by authors, historians,researchers, and experts on the Harding Era andrelated areas of interest. The Warren G. HardingSymposium is a collaboration between The OhioState University at Marion, the Ohio HistoricalSociety, Marion Technical College, Harding Home &Memorial, and Marion County Historical Society.
Symposium events may feature speakers of notedinterest, community social gatherings, and tours ofhistorical significance, era appropriate cultural andperforming arts presentations all centered on cele-brating the historical significance of Harding andother turn of the century events in American historythat are a reflection of our country's developmentfrom 1910 through 1925.
The Warren G. Harding Symposium will present
“America at a Crossroads: The 1920 PresidentialCampaign” on July 20-21, 2012. The event willexplore Harding’s famous Front Porch Campaign,Democrat challenger James Cox, and the impact ofmillions of American women exercising their right tovote for the first time. The two-day event will fea-ture:
• Wine and dessert reception at the Historic HotelHarding
• Guided tours of the Harding Home andMuseum, the Harding Tomb, and the Marion CountyHistorical Society
• Workshop sessions featuring noted authors andHarding researchers at Ohio State Marion
• Gala Dinner and roundtable with keynote speak-er at Ohio State Marion
The Warren G. Harding Symposium is presentedby OSU at Marion, Ohio Historical Society, MarionTechnical College, Harding Home & Memorial, andMarion County Historical Society.
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