07/02 – 07/06
Ohio Chautauqua
Bill Stanton Community Park
Madison
The Ohio Humanities Council is pleased to bring their 15th annual tour of Ohio Chautauqua to Madison, OH July 2-6, 2013!
Audience members will have the opportunity to come face to face with history when they meet naturalist and folk hero Johnny Appleseed, frontier aristocrat Margaret Blennerhassett, Iroquois leader Chief John Logan, Lewis & Clark expedition member York, and the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie Oliver Hazard Perry.
www.facebook.com/ohiochautauquamadison
07/02
Mentor Summer Concerts in the Park-Coalies Run
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheatre
Enjoy Country music by Coalies Run.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no chairs will be provided. If it rains, concerts will be moved into the Civic Ice Arena. Free admission and parking
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
440-974-5735
07/04
July 4th Fireworks
9:45 pm
Mentor Civic Center Park
Free admission & parking. Fireworks can be best seen from Mentor Civic Center Park, Mentor High School, and other areas immediately surrounding the area.
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
(440) 974-5720
07/04
Independence Day Fireworks
10:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Old Firehouse Winery
Geneva-on-the-Lake Resort Golf Course, Al Mraz Drive, Geneva-on-the-Lake. See the annual celebration with thousands of others either from “The Strip” or the Golf Course. Sponsored by the Geneva Area Fireworks Committee. PH: 1-800-862-9948 www.VisitGenevaonthelake.com
www.oldfirehousewinery.com
1-800-862-9948
07/08 – 07/12
Willoughby Hills Safety Town
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Willoughby Hills Community Center
Applications for Willoughby Hills Safety Town are being accepted. Safety Town is for children ages 4-5 and entering Kindergarten in Fall of 2013. There are both morning and afternoon sessions available. Applications may be picked up at the Community Center and are available online on the city’s website.
Fee: WH Residents: $35 Non-Residents: $45
www.willoughbyhills-oh.gov
440-975-3540
07/09
Mentor’s Got Talent Show
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheater
Calling All Stars! Come show off your talent at our Annual Kids Talent Show! Contest is for ages 4 – 17.
www.cityofmentor.com/play/upcomingevents
440-974-5720
07/09
Mentor Summer Concerts in the Park-Custard Pie
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheatre
Custard Pie will entertain you with music from the ’70s and Classic Rock music. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no chairs will be provided. If it rains, concerts will be moved into the Civic Ice Arena. Free admission and parking
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
440-974-5735
07/12 – 08/03
The Sound of Music
8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Rabbit Run Theater
Music by Richard Rogers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
The world’s favorite musical comes to Rabbit Run. Life will never be the same for the stern Captain Von Trapp and his seven children when Maria arrives as the new governess. The world’s favorite musical comes to Rabbit Run. Life will never be the same for the stern Captain Von Trapp and his seven children when Maria arrives as the new governess. Set in pre-World War II Austria, the Sound of Music makes the heart merry with its familiar melodies and heart-warming story.
www.rabbitrunonline.org
440-428-7092
07/13
Ken McNeill Memorial Benefit – Kenny Benny
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
The Lake County History Center
Painesville Twp
The Kenny Benny Event is a day of fun, games, music, food and friends. It is being held in the Barn and on the Lake County History Center Grounds. Reservations are not necessary. Come for part of the day or all the day.
www.lakehistory.org
440-639-2945
07/13
“Cool Jazz for a Hot Summer Evening”
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Fine Arts Association
Rock out to the the jazz, funk and gospel sounds of Cats Crew.
This group has EVERYONE on their feet grooving to the music.
www.fineartsassociation.org/events/coffeehouse-series.html
440-951-7500
07/14
3rd Annual Family Fun Day and Picnic at Wildwood
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Wildwood Cultural Center
Enjoy some old fashioned fun, games and entertainment on the historic grounds and estate of the Wildwood Cultural Center. Free historical tours of the manor house will be given. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy with your family at one of the picnic tables (or bring a blanket)! Grilling is not permitted. Refreshments available for purchase. We’ll have an old fashioned games, entertainment and more. Free admission & parking.
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
(440) 974-5735
07/16
Mentor Summer Concerts in the Park-Belairs
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheatre
The Belairs will take you back in time with music from the ’50s.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no chairs will be provided. If it rains, concerts will be moved into the Civic Ice Arena. Free admission and parking
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
440-974-5735
07/20
Willoughby Artsfest
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Historic Downtown Willoughby
Featuring over 125 Artists, entertainment, and food.
www.willoughbyareachamber.com
440-942-1632
07/21
37th Annual Johnncake Jog
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Lake County Fairgrounds
Ohio’s finest 5 Miler. 5 mile race, 5k walk and kids’ fun run. A Lake County tradition.
www.johnnycakejog.com
440-951-0000
07/23
Mentor Summer Concerts in the Park-Evil Ways
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheatre
It can’t be all bad! Evil Ways is a Santana tribute band.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no chairs will be provided. If it rains, concerts will be moved into the Civic Ice Arena. Free admission and parking
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
440-974-5735
07/26
Junk-In-Your-Trunk Sale
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mentor High School-West Parking Lot
Pre-registered vendors pack their trunks and bring it to our phenomenal sale! Each vendor gets two parking spots. One for your vehicle and one for your junk!
www.cityofmentor.com/play/upcomingevents
07/26 – 07/27
Lake County History Center “Band Organ Rally”
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Daily.
Scores of turn of the century music machines, food, beverages, desserts
A fun opportunity to hear music from a time gone by. Learn a little history from the owners of these music machines
www.lakehistory.org
440-639-2945
07/26
Friday Night Lights
9:00 pm
Jerome Osborn Stadium
5K Night road run.
www.greaterclevelandxc.com
07/27
Headlands BeachFest
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Headlands Beach State Park
Imagine our mile-long lakefront filled with colorful flying kites, amazing sand sculptures, beach music, strolling performers, kayaking, dancing, tents filled with children’s activities, arts vendors, and food. This is what we envision as the first event of this type is planned for Ohio’s northcoast.
This free, family-friendly, outdoor celebration will incorporate the arts with the elements of sand, water and wind to create an interactive event on Ohio’s longest natural beach. Activities include kite flying, kite making, sand castle building, scavenger hunts, kayaking, paddle boarding, sand art projects, live music, and food. A professional sand sculptor will be on the beach building a massive sculpture out of sand, while nonstop beach music entertains. Spirit of America will oversee water related activities, including water rescue demos, boat races and paddle boards and kayak use.
The event is presented by the City of Mentor and Headlands Beach State Park.
www.cityofmentor.com
440-974-5794
07/30
Children’s Pet Show
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Civic Center Amphitheater
The annual Children’s Pet Show is open to all Mentor youth age 12 and under. Pets are judged in a variety of categories and earn small prizes.
www.cityofmentor.com/play/upcomingevents
07/30
Mentor Summer Concerts in the Park-Rumours
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mentor Civic Center Amphitheatre
Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band, will conclude our 2013 Summer Concert Season.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no chairs will be provided. If it rains, concerts will be moved into the Civic Ice Arena. Free admission and parking
www.cityofmentor.com/upcomingevents
440-974-5735