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Toledo Harbor LighthouseSubject of new Ben Richmond painting Local artist Ben Richmond has just completed a dramatic new painting entitled "Summer Squall." A fast approaching downpour races in from Western Lake Erie, bearing down upon an unsuspecting Toledo lighthouse, causing even the seagulls to scatter. In the first half of the 20th century, Lake Erie ha ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
On Golden Pond performing Aug. 23-24 The cast and crew of On Golden Pond are entering their second weekend of performances. The cast is led by three OCTA (Ohio Community Theatre Association) Award Winning actors, Don Doell, Jan Huston and Jan Baker, as Norman and Ethel Thayer and their daughter Chelsea. Keith Fisher is Bill Ray, Chelse ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Family fun and entertainment in Lakeside, Aug. 23-31 Hoover Auditorium, one of the cultural hot-spots on Lake Erie, hosts a variety of musicians, artists, comedians, inspirational speakers, dancers, and bands nightly. This year, Hoover has hosted acts such as the Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, the legendary America, Sandi Patty, an encore perfor ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Art demonstration at Jodie The Jodie McCallum Gallery in Marblehead will be featuring the talents of Gary Perkins, who will be demonstrating his unique wood turning skills on the Patio, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. The gallery will be furnishing some great refreshments and marvelous munchies during the artist ap ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Artist members of the Toledo The Toledo Tile Club will be having a special showing of some of their works at the Dziak Gallery in Marblehead. The list of artists reads like a "Who's Who" in the art world of this part of the country. Members participating are Pete Beckmann, Richard Boers, Jim Brower, Walter Chapman, Larry Golba, ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Family fun and entertainment in Lakeside, Aug. 9-15 Hoover Auditorium, one of the cultural hot-spots on Lake Erie, hosts a variety of musicians, artists, comedians, inspirational speakers, dancers, and bands nightly. This year, Hoover has hosted acts such as the Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, the legendary America, Sandi Patty, an encore perfor ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Lakeside Candlelight Symphony Showcase, Aug. 11 Each year the Lakeside Candlelight Symphony Showcase serves as the primary fund-raiser for the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra. This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of this unique event, which invites patrons into featured Lakeside cottages, lit by a path of luminaries, to hear performances of sma ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Second annual Appetite for the Arts coming Aug. 8 It's time again for a taste of the local arts at the Port Clinton Arts Council's second annual Appetite for the Arts event Friday, Aug. 8, from 7-9 p.m. With support from the Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Port Clinton and the Jet Express, this year's showcase of visual art, mus ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
'Dog Days of Summer' at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Are you looking for something fun to do with your canine friend? Come out to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Aug. 9 between noon and 4 p.m. and take a walk on the refuge's trails. Dog treats and human treats (ice cream novelties) will be available. Nature walks will be offered at 1 p.m ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Mix of family fun and classical traditions Aug. 2-8 Hoover Auditorium, one of the cultural hot spots on Lake Erie, hosts a variety of musicians, artists, comedians, inspirational speakers, dancers, and bands nightly. This year, Hoover has hosted acts such as Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, the legendary '70s band America, Sandi Patty, an encore ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Nature Tots Program at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Do you have a little one who loves animals, likes to sing songs, and enjoys reading stories? Children ages three to five and their favorite adult are invited to visit Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for our monthly "Nature Tots" program in partnership with ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
Colin Mochrie/Brad Sherwood Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, stars of the Emmy-nominated "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" returns to Hoover Auditorium (115 Third St.) for a live encore performance of the hit TV show at 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 25. Before making comedy history with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", Mochrie starred in a vari ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY