Monday, July 2 Canned Food Day, Ladies Day & Sr. Citizen’s Day* Sponsors: Marion General Hospital Foundation & Kingston Residence of Marion
*8 a.m. -2 p.m.- Admission 11 yrs. old and over is FREE with donation of a canned food item. No return hand stamps. TOUGH TRUCK 7:30 p.m.
A-BAR BULL RIDING/BARREL RACING 7:30 p.m. FIREWORKS! 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 5 Sponsors: J R Equipment, Central Ohio Farmers Co-op and Poet Biorefining
NATIONAL TRACTOR PULL
7:30 pm
Friday, July 6
Tuesday, July 3 Kid’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 or discharge papers. NO return hand stamps with free admittance. Rides sold separately.
FIGURE 8 BUS RACES
Wednesday, July 4 Sponsors: AAA Marion-Ohio Auto Club & Peacock Water
Sponsors: United Federal Credit Union & Verne Hart Insurance
GAS & DIESEL 4WD TRUCK PULLS 7:30 pm Saturday, July 7 Sponsors: Streetwise Motors & Marion County Farm Bureau
LIVESTOCK SALE 7:30 p.m. DEMOLITION DERBY
9 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Daily Admission - $6 • Weekly Pass - $20 • Jr. Fair Admission - $3 Sponsored by J D Equipment Kids 10 & Under Free • Rides Sold Separately
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Happy 4th of July!
It seems the phrase “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth” has been replaced with a bit more modern “I want it all and I want it right now!” I’ve even been guilty of making the statement. Guilty of impatience and greed? Yes, I’m afraid so, at times. Our kids are growing up in a world that seems to promote this cultural motto interpretting “freedom” is expressed by doing whatever we want and whenever we want to do it. . . having anything we want and however we can get it. After all, it’s a “Free” country. Right? But in the world of reality, I wonder if perhaps these beliefs aren’t ultimately leading to painful consequences? The Bible tells us Jesus came to set us “free” from a life full of regretful choices. He delivers us from sin’s power, so we’re “free” to follow Him and live healthy, godly lives. When people are inundated with cultural messages encouraging independence, they tend to yearn for the power to do as they please. Paul referenced this freedom in 1 Corinthians 10:23. Everything is permissible’ - but not everything is beneficial. “FREEDOM” should mean we get to choose God’s best for our lives every day. I thank God every day that we have the freedom to choose. Our country was based on religious freedom. Our forefathers have fought and many have lost their lives fighting for our freedom. On this July 4th holiday, let us all remember those who have paid dearly to protect our precious freedom of choice. And with this issue, there must be choices made. There are simply so many fair, festival and concert events, that they overlap on the calendar. It’s going to be physically impossible to attend and enjoy them all. So, I encourage you to study the schedules and previews on each page, click the links to websites, and choose as many good clean family outings as you can - then wave those flags high in celebration of our “freedom.”
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Places to go: Festival Fun & Fairs in Ohio JULY FAIRS Marion County Fair (Marion) July 2-7 Harrison County Fair (Cadiz) July 3-7 Trumbull County Fair (Cortland) July 3-8 Lawrence County Fair (Proctorville) July 7-14 Madison County Fair (London) July 7-14 Clinton County Fair (Wilmington) July 8-14 Logan County Fair (Bellefontaine) July 9-14 Lucas County Fair (Maumee) July 10-15 Paulding County Fair (Paulding) July 11-16 Jackson County Fair (Wellston) July 13-21 Franklin County Fair (Hilliard) July 14-21 Adams County Fair (West Union) July 15-21 Crawford County Fair (Bucyrus) July 15-21 Fayette County Fair (Washington C.H.) July 15-21 Perry County Fair (New Lexington) July 16-21 Ottawa County Fair (Oak Harbor) July 16-22 Warren County Fair (Lebanon) July 17-21 Carroll County Fair (Carrollton) July 17-22 Clark County Fair (Springfield) July 20-27 Butler County Fair (Hamilton) July 22-28 Clermont County Fair (Owensville) July 22-28 Knox County Fair (Mt. Vernon) July 22-28 Shelby County Fair (Sidney) July 22-28 Union County Fair (Marysville) July 22-28 Seneca County Fair (Tiffin) July 22-29 Vinton County Fair (McArthur) July 23-28 Summit County Fair (Tallmadge) July 24-29 Ohio State Fair (Columbus) July 25-Aug 5 Pike County Fair (Piketon) July 27-Aug 4 Preble County Fair (Eaton) July 28-Aug 4
JULY FESTIVALS
Gallipolis River Recreational Festival July 3-7 Americana Festival (Centerville) July 4 Port Fest (Lorain) July 4 Lorain Port Authority Port Fest (Lorain) July 4 Fireman’s Festival (Johnstown) July 4-7 Ohio 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 Page 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 6-8 Freedom Days (Celina) July 6-8 BalloonFest (Urbana) July 6-8 Marblehead Summerfest July 6-8 Heritage Festival (Kent) July 7 Lighthouse Waterfront Festival (Toledo) July 7-8 Mid-Summer Antique Festival (Milan) July 8 Ohio Hills Folk Festival (Quaker City) July 11-14 Summit Cty. Italian Am. Fest. (Akron) July 13 - 15 Bunbury Music Festival 2012 (Cincinnati) Jul 13 All Good Music Festival (Thornville) July 19-22 Olde Canal Days Festival (Canal Fulton) July 12-14 Summer Moon Festival (Wapakoneta) July 12-15 Cridersville Fireman’s Jamboree July 13-14 Lagrange St. Polish Festival (Toledo) July 13-15 Delta Chicken Festival (Delta) July 13-15 Lilyfest (Rockbridge) July 13-15 Huron Riverfest (Huron) July 13-15 Chesterhill Fireman’s Festival July 14 Westerville Music and Arts Festival July 14-15 Lancaster Festival July 18-28 Lodi Sweet Corn Festival (Lodi) July 19-21 Glass Heritage Festival (Fostoria) July 20-21 Kent Blues Fest July 20-21 Sweet Corn Festival (Mt. Gilead) July 20-21 Sweet 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 20-22 Oak 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 27-29 Celina Lake Festival (Celina) July 27-29 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival (Canton) July 28 Serbian Festival (Akron) July 29-30
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Places to go:
The Huron Playhouse
Featuring “The Fox on the Fairway” & “The Drowsy Chaperone” HURON - “The Fox on the Fairway is a comedy tribute from Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor, to the great farces of the l930’s and 1940’s. Performances are 8 p.m., July 3-7, at the McCormick School. The play takes audiences on a hilarious romp which begins as Quail Valley Country Club prepares to take on arch rival Crouching Squirrel Country Club in the Annual Inter-Club Golf Tournament. The Huron Playhouse continues its “season of music and comedy,” The Drowsy Chaperone (a Musical Within a Comedy) will perform July 10 through July 14, at The Huron Playhouse, in the McCormick School, on Ohio Street, in Huron. With book by Bob Martin and Don Mckellar, music and lyrics by List Lambert and Greg Morrison, Chaperone boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be entertained! The action begins when a die-hard musical-theatre fan plays his favorite cast album on the turntable, and the musical literally bursts to life in his living room! This musical is crammed full of every cliché, gag Page 08
Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans, The Fox on the Fairway is a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. It is a madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with … g Playhouse veteran Dennis C. Seyer (Cape Girardeau, MO) is directing and designing the setting and serving as technical director.
and gimmick from the golden age of musicals. A winner of 5 Tony Awards, Chaperone has been hailed as one of the wittiest, craziest shows ever to hit Broadway! Delightful, sparkling entertainment! Playhouse veteran director and
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actor, Jim Williams (Winona, MN) is directing this wonderful piece of musical theatre. Jim directed last season’s production of A Little Night Music. Choreography is by the multi-talented Emily Casale (Sandusky, OH). Kelly Wiegant Mangan (Bowling Green, OH) is designing the settings. Kerry Glann (Huron, OH) veteran Playhouse music director and conductor will be bringing out the wonders of the clever score. The curtain time is 8:00 p.m. nightly (Tuesday through Saturday). Tickets are $17 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $13 for children under 12. For more information, please call 419-433-4744. July, 2012
Things to Do: Watch all the Fireworks in Auglaize & Mercer County It's that time of year, when we all enjoy the excitement and beauty of the Rockets Red Glare. If you're looking for spectacular fireworks, Auglaize and mercer County are hosting them all summer long!! While you're there enjoy the fun, food, music and unique entertainment that make Auglaize & Mercer County festivals your destination for summer fun. The following events offer free admission, free parking and free entertainment. For more festival and visitor information check out www.SeeMore.org
Fireworks Date Wed., July 4 Sat., July 7th Fri., July 27 Fri., Aug. 3 Sun., Aug. 12
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St. Joe Festival in Wapakoneta July 3-4 St. Henry 175th Anniversary July 5 - 8 Celina Lake Festival in Celina July 27-29 Coldwater Community Picnic in Coldwater, August 3-5 Summerfest in St. Marys Aug. 10-12
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Jessica Kenney The 2012 Seneca County fair theme is "170 years and Going Strong," according to Agricultural Society members who chose this theme for fair week running from July 22-29. Thanks to donations for a new facility, fairgoers will be able to enjoy a new junior fair milkshake stand. A portion of the funds were applied for to come from the North Central Electric CoOperative People's Fund grant. A 14-foot by 42-foot area with a porch is in under construction inside of the education building. Completion is expected before the fair. Entry fees are already being collected for the Saturday night’s competition at the grandstand. The demolition derby will feature a variety of trucks this year. “It seems everyone in this part of the country drives a truck,” explained County Fair Board member David Hoover. “It’s really a popular addition to the derby.” The grand prize of at least $2000 will be awarded for full-size trucks. A minimum of eight trucks must be entered to compete in that category. Compacts will be determined by the number of entries. Purses may rise with sponsorships, donations, and number of preentries! The derby starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for grandstand seats and $10 each for infield seats. Other free grandstand entertainment includes harness racing with pari-mutuels Monday, an antique machinery parade and Page 10
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Junior fair pig scramble Tuesday, and the Ohio National Sled Championship Horse Pull Wednesday. The IPRA Broken Horn Rodeo returns Friday by popular demand. It’s popularity can be attributed to the unpredictable excitement that accompanies every ride and timed event run. “Watching a Broken Horn Rodeo means you are watching some of the most talented cowboys and rankest and best livestock in the the Midwest,” said Jim and Sandy McElroy, owners. Witness the competition for top honors in roping, bareback riding, bull riding, saddle broncs, steer wrestling and barrel racing Admission is $7. Various forms of live musical entertainment will be featured on the farm stage daily. On Saturday, Jessica Kenney will roam the grounds starting at 5:30 and perform her high energy versions of country music. Her musical styling resembles a blend of Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Gretchen Wilson and she has shared the stage with many Nashville recording artists. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit online at www.senecacountyfair.org. July, 2012
Feature: Blossom Fesitval-Cleveland CLEVELAND -James Feddeck conducts The Cleveland Orchestra in allMozart program July 21. Jack Everly returns to lead “The Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby Boomers” July 22. Saturday, July 21, at 8 p.m.: James Feddeck, assistant conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra, will lead the Orchestra in an all-Mozart concert that features the Clarinet Concerto with Principal Clarinet Franklin Cohen as soloist, Symphony No. 35 (“Haffner”), and Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), as well as the Overture to The Abduction from the Seraglio. Concert ticket prices: Pavilion $25 to $85, Lawn $20 (Under 18s Free). Sunday, July 22, at 7 p.m.: Jack Everly, principal pops conductor of the orchestras of Baltimore, Indianapolis, and Naples [FL], and the National Arts Centre Orchestra [Ottawa], and the music director of the National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth on PBS, returns to Blossom to lead The Cleveland Orchestra in a program that he created. “The Beat Goes On: Music of the Baby Boomers” turns back the clock to the 1960s when the “Fab Four” took the world by storm, summer was July, 2012
“endless,” and the nation grooved to the sounds of Motown. Concert highlights include music from TV and film, songs by Burt Bacharach and Simon & Garfunkel, and classic hits by Frankie Valli. The program features vocalists Farah Alvin (whose many credits include Broadway appearances in Grease!, Saturday Night Fever, The Look of Love: The Music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the Tony Award-winning revival of Nine, and Madison Square Garden’s A Christmas Carol), Roy Chicas (who has starred as Judas in the European tour of Jesus Christ Superstar and as Doody in the First National and European tours of Grease! and appeared Off-Broadway in Hello Again, Bring in the Morning, and Forever Plaid), N’Kenge (who appeared on Broadway in Sondheim on Sondheim, made her West End debut in London starring in The Genius of Ray Charles, and sang the title role in Elton John’s Aïda), Kristine Reese (who made her Broadway debut in the revival of Les Misérables and appeared in 2008 and 2009 national tours of Wicked, in the role of Nessarose), Joe Cassidy (who appeared on www.theweekendermagazine.com
Broadway in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Catch Me If You Can), and Matt Branic (whose regional theater credits include the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and that of Huckleberry Finn in Big River). Each of the singers is making his or her Cleveland Orchestra debut at the concert. Jack Everly made his Cleveland Orchestra debut at the 2009 Blossom Festival conducting a “Sci-Fi Spectacular!” concert and has returned to Blossom for concerts with the Orchestra in 2010 (“Broadway Swings”) and 2011 (“Irving Berlin: From Rags to Ritzes”). Concert ticket prices: Pavilion $25 to $85, Lawn $20 (Under 18s Free). All concerts at Blossom Music Center, 1145 Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Free parking for all performances; upgrades available for purchase. For more information or to order tickets, call 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141, or visit clevelandorchestra.com. Page 11
THE TRADITION CONTINUES
to support from the Ohio Humanities Council and their production of the Ohio Chautauqua. Ashland has been a host site on five occasions for the annual Ohio Chautauqua which began in 2000. With Ashland’s strong demand for the program, Ashland Chautauqua continues the tradition in 2012 with major underwriting and statewide promotional support from the Ohio Humanities Council and Ohio Arts Council. Additional support from local individuals, businesses and organizations are also accepted to strengthen and guarantee a perpetual, annual event for the community. For more information visit www.ashlandchautauqua.org, or contact the Ashland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419-281-4584.
Ashland Chautauqua is proud to announce the return of its 13th annual event with The Fabulous Fifties! The 5day event begins Tuesday, July 10 and continues through Saturday, July 14. At Ashland Chautauqua, youth and adults witness history in its most compelling form—first-person historical portrayals. Each evening, a trained scholar / John Moser as Joseph McCarthy actor assumes the costume and character of a historical figure as present the five major evening they present an exciting living performances on stage at the Guy history performance. C. Myers Memorial Band Shell in Through an enticing mixture of the City of Ashland’s picturesque education and entertainment, Brookside Park. Each nationallyAshland Chautauqua will examrecognized scholar/actor also will ine the lives of five Americans give a daytime youth program who influenced the 1950s. After and an adult workshop during conducting a national search for their week-long residency five Chautauqua performers for throughout Ashland County. The Fabulous Fifties theme, a All programs are free and final selection of the troupe open to the public. includes Karen Vuranch as novelProduced through a partist and human rights activist Pearl nership among the Buck, Dick Usher as Major Loudonville Recreation League Baseball player “Pee Wee” Department, Ashland Area Reese, Dianne Moran as marine Convention & Visitors biologist and conservationist Bureau, Ashland University, Rachel Carson, John Moser as and the City of Ashland’s politician Joseph McCarthy, and Parks & Recreation Elsa Wolff as Sarah Ophelia Department – Ashland Colley (creator of American coun- Chautauqua has developed try comedian “Minnie Pearl”). a strong audience in and Ashland Chautauqua will around Ashland County due John Moser as Minnie Pearl Page 12
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GALION - Michael “Madman” Porter has been captivated by daredevils from all over the world his entire life. The exploits of Evel Knievel, Dar Robinson,The Flying Wallendas, Gary Wells and Kenny Powers fascinated the young Michael. One day, his brother David buildt Michael his first ramp. A scrap piece of board nailed to a small log became the instrument for Mike to complete his first successful bicycle jump. since that first small leap, there was no turning back. The ramps became larger, the jumps becam longer. Mike would ride “wheelies” on his red, white and blue bicycle up and down the length of this street to teh awe of his neighbors. One of his jumps included a long line of pedal cars. He also jumped over the neighborhood kids all lying in a row. He even jumped over and through large ceiling tiles that were set on fire. Mike’s first contract was to jump Mrs. Haggerty’s enormous ditch in which he had to promise not to sue even if he broke his arm. The last great bicycle jump was over the family station wagon. The ramp-to-ramp jumping was then upgraded
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and he was on to motorcycles. Michael had two motorcycles which were purchased and restored by his brother and given to Michael on two separate birthdays. Mike honed his skills of balance and timing 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 at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Though skillful in the arts, the thrill of a daredevil career never left his mind. After college graduation, Mike pursued a life of advertising for the next 25 years. Until now. Mike has left the art world to fulfill his dream of becoming a Daredevil. So this is where it all begins: Michael “Madman” Porter and his Amazing Flying Lincoln is ready to thrill audiences. On July 16 at eh 2012 Crawford County Fair, Michael will jump his 1989 Town Car over the distance of seven vans in his ramp-to-ramp debut jump. More jumps are planned in the future, so check out his website often at www.flyinglincoln.com
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At the Crawford County Fair - July 17, 8 p.m. - FREE SHOW! BUCYRUS - The Grandstand will host some great entertainment for fairgoers this year at the 155th Annual Crawford County Fair, to be held from July 15th through July 21st. It all begins with an antique parade beginning Sunday at 4 p.m. Then gear up for the Burkhart Farms OSTPA truck and tractor pull with partial sponsorship also from Crop Production Services, Poet Biorefining - Marion, Carrolls Truck Parts & Expressway Auto Parts. There will be four classes: PS SEMI, 75 MOD, 83SS & 6350 SMFWD. On Monday at 8 p.m., Innovative Recycling & The Central Garage Presents: Michael Madman Porter and his Amazing Flying Lincoln in his debute attempt at a ramp-to-ramp jump across the distance of seven vans. Check out The Amazing Flying Lincoln at www.flyinglincoln.com Another free show Tuesday brings Savannah Jack, beginning at 8 p.m. From playing honky-tonks on lower Broadway in Nashville, to opening arena dates for John Fogerty, Vince Gill, and the legendary Kenny Rogers, Savannah Jack has honed their skills as outstanding live entertainers who captivate audiences from the very first note. The band’s extraordinary three-part vocal harmonies, superior musicianship, and fresh new sound is poised to take country July, 2012
music by storm. All come from a musical family and have been singing and playing their individual instruments from a very young age.As Kenny Rogers’ warm-up band, Nashville-based Savannah Jack, is a hot, harmonizing, high-energy trio whose original tunes include “Don’t Threaten Me” and “I Feel Your Pain.” If you’ve never heard of them, go to their Web site: savannahjack.com. They’re worth your time. Wednesday at 5 p.m., join in the fun as Home Talent Colt Stakes Harness Racing with parimutuels takes place. Another concert Thursday will feature Abandon opening for Big Daddy Weave presenting songs from their newest album “Love Come to Life.” The Fair Jam begins at 8:30 p.m. This Christian band has more than a decade of hits including “Every Time I Breathe” and “You Found Me.” 7 p.m. Friday is the annual - Stock Truck Pull. Pit seats are $5 and grandstand seats are only $1. Saturday at 8 p.m. is the grand finale event - the annual 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, visit online at www.crawfordcountyfair.com
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The Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival 2012 presents a season of the most popular symphonic, 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 Independence Day holiday with a Cleveland Orchestra concert on Tuesday, July 3 titled America the Beautiful conducted by Jahja Ling. The Blossom Festival Band performs on Wednesday, July 4 in a Salute to America program led by conductor Loras John Schissel. Each performance is followed by a holiday fireworks display (weather permitting). Three extraordinary pianists appear with The Cleveland Orchestra this summer for performances of concertos by Chopin, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky. On Saturday, July 7, legendary pianist Emanuel Ax joins conductor Jahja Ling to perform Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 and Chopin’s Andante spianato et Grand Polonaise brillante. The 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition Winner (and Cleveland Institute of Music student) Daniil Trifonov makes his Cleveland Orchestra debut in Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1, on August 4. Yuja Wang performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 August 11. The program begins with Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and concludes with Dvorˇák’s Symphony No. 8. A benefit evening co-chaired by Tom and Meg Stanton of Akron includes events supporting the Orchestra’s Center for Future Audiences endowed by the Maltz Family Foundation. Benefit packages include a preconcert cocktail reception, pre-concert dinner, VIP concert tickets, and post-concert dessert with live Page 18
jazz and dancing at the Blossom Grill. Vassily Sinaisky debuts at the Blossom Festival on July 14 leading an all-Tchaikovsky program including the Rococo Variations with cellist Daniel MüllerSchott, also making his debut. An all-Mozart program features the Clarinet Concerto performed by Franklin Cohen, principal clarinet, on July 21. Jack Everly brings his tribute to Billboard chart-toppers of the 1960s on July 22 in a program titled And the Beat Goes On! Music of the Baby Boomers – when the “Fab Four” took the world by storm, the Beach Boys made summer “endless,” and the Supremes put Motown on the map. Pre-eminent violinist Gil Shaham performs the Beethoven Violin Concerto July 28. The allBeethoven program also includes the Overture to Coriolan and Symphony No. 5. On Sunday, July 15, Bramwell Tovey conducts and performs as pianist in an all-American program of Broadway music including Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Soprano Tracy Dahl sings Gershwin standards and the dazzling “Glitter and Be Gay” from Bernstein’s Candide. The Time for Three Trio joins the Orchestra on July 29 for a show-stopping performance with elements of classical, country-western, gypsy, and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. The Cleveland Orchestra will offer free tickets to young people 17 and under for every Blossom Festival concert again this season. Pavilion tickets range in price from $25-$85. Lawn and the General Admission sections of the Pavilion are $20. Buy tickets at clevelandorchestra.com or call 216-231-7463 for more information.
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“Where the past and present come alive!” Grande Parade, fireworks and fun for the whole family is what makes this such and exceptional event. You can journey into the past by riding the horse drawn canal boat, the St. Helena III, down the Ohio-Erie Canal, tour the Old Canal Days Museum and historical sites all while enjoying the many vendors of arts and crafts that line the streets. Amusement rides, beauty pageants, civil war reenactment demonstrations, and more are just a part of the fun and activities the whole family will enjoy.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Thursday, July 12th 8 - 11pm (Market Street Stage) Gary Shreve & The Memphis Prowlers Band (Elvis Tribute Artist) Friday, July 13th 5 - 8pm (Poplar Street Stage) The Brighter Side Band (Blues / Rock) 8 - 11pm (Market Street Bridge The Hitmen of N. Canton ("Killer" Classic Rock) Saturday, July 14th 8 - 11pm (Market Street Stage) The Tailor Made Classics (Doo Wop, 50's & 60's)
Regular Scheduled Canal Boat Rides Thursday, July 12th - 1:00pm / 2:30pm / 5:00pm Friday, July 13th - 1:00pm Saturday, July 14th - 1:00pm / 5:00pm OLDE CANAL DAYS GRANDE PARADE Saturday, 11:00 AM Sponsored by Community Health Care (Over 70 Participating Units) FIREWORKS Saturday, 10 PM - St. Helena Heritage Park The Olde Canal Days Festival and the Canal Fulton Chamber of Commerce would like to sincerely 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 committee and volunteers who have spent countless hours and days in order to make this Festival asuccess and bring people from all over Ohio and surrounding states to our beautiful community. You Help “Put Us On the Map!” For more information, visit www.discovercanal fulton.com
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Tractor Pull FRIDAY, JULY 6 4 - 5 p.m. Buckeye Country Cloggers MTD Midway Open Noon to Midnight 6:30 - 8 p.m. Shelby City Schools Musical Revue 3-8 p.m. Shelby Doubles Tennis Tournament Top Hits from Rock-n-Roll, Motown and Broadway 4:30 p.m. Queen / Princess Pageant Introductions Presented by Richland Bank 5:30 - 7 p.m. Queen and Princess Pageant 8 - 9 p.m. Cloverleaf Square Dancers Presented by Nicole & Company 9:30 p.m. MedCentral Fireworks Spectacular 6:30 - 8 p.m. Shelby City Schools Musical Revue Music by Albert Entertainment 10:30 PM to Top Hits from Rock-n-Roll, Motown and Broadway Midnight Line Drive - 50s, 60s, and 70s Presented by Richland Bank Presented by Y-Not Cycling and Fitness Agency 8:30 - 11 p.m. The Relics - Blues & Classic Rock Presented by The Hancock Agency SUNDAY, JULY 8 7.30 a.m. Dick’s Sporting Goods 20K & 40K Bike SATURDAY, JULY 7 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. Whippet 1 Mile Fun Run and Tour 9 - 10 a.m. Community Nondenominational Church Whippet 5K Run Service Pastor Steve Schag 9 - 5 p.m. Shelby Doubles Tennis Tournament MTD Midway Open 10 a.m. - 4 PM MTD Midway Open 10 a.m. to Midnight 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meijer Sand Volleyball Showdown 10-2 p.m. Meijer Sand Volleyball Showdown 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Battle of the Bands 10:30 a.m.- Noon Stamp of Hope Band Presented by CenturyLink Presented by M. Smith Roofing, Ltd. 1 p.m. Big Wheel Race ages 3 - 7 Noon: The Dawgettes Flag Team 2 p.m. Hipsher Family Green Machine Big Wheel 2 p.m. 21st Annual Shelby Bicycle Days’ Parade Race ages 8 - 12 Presented by Phillips Manufacturing 6 p.m. Jordan Biel Concert - First Lutheran Church Following Conclusion of Parade: Pie Auction 3-4 p.m. Paul’s Drive-In Hot Dog Eating Contest All events are subject to change. 3:30 p.m. Glen’s Tractor Pull & Glen’s Kiddie
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Places to Go: Gervasi Vineyard By Samantha LeeAnne Barnett Assistant Editor CANTON - Do you love wine? Then Gervasi Vineyard should be your next weekend destination. Your choice of a beautiful king or queen villa suite awaites you for one of the most luxurious stays you can imagine. In fact this facility was recently named one of the top ten romantic inns in the nation. The suites are designed and tastefully decorated with the rich Italian feel of Tuscany. Attention to detail has been granted in every corner. Each room includes a cozy fireplace and a spacious bath with walk-in shower and heated towel bars. Additional plush amenities in each suite include TV monitor, luxury linens, a flat-screen television and refrigerator. Villa guests have access to a shared hospitality area for all to enjoy. The view alone here will help fade away any stress or everyday grind of busyness. The Villas include 55 breathtaking acres with vineyards, a spring-fed lake, walking paths and yard games. If you happen to go on the first or third weekend of the month through October, then you are in for a special treat. Take a FREE winery tour of the property to learn more about facility and the history of the property. See how the wine is produced by visiting the crushing room, fermentation equipment and warehousing. Tours will start every half hour Page 22
from 1-4 p.m. and last 30-40 minutes. These tours are a wonderful addition to the Gervasi experience before or after dinner. We made reservations to dine at the Bistro, located on the Gervasi Vineyard property. During summer months, ask to dine on the piazza, the outdoor patio. Gervasi's Italian Bistro restaurant seats 160 guests and includes an extensive rustic Italian menu served in small and large plate portions for sharing. The menu includes fresh, seasonal ingredients including antipasti, salads, brick-fired artisan pizzas, entrees, and desserts. We chose BBQ spare ribs glazed with smoked onion www.TheWeekendermagazine.com
BBQ andserved with Italian potato salad and sweet corn. The meat fairly fell of the bone, it was so tender. A multitude of wines are one the menu. Another popular item is the shrimp kabobs servied with pineapple basil salsa, roasted potatoes and grilled zucchini squash. Make sure you save room for dessert. My choice was the Pizza Nutella It was like asweet pizza crust with milkchocolate, dark chocolate and carmel drizzled over it. Then vanilla Gelato (ice cream) was served on top. Delicious! Best part of the day! For more information or to make reservations visit www.gervasivineyard.com or 330-497-1000.
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Places to Go: Loudonville Antique Festival & Car Show 4 - 9 pm - Indoor Swap Meet at Hans Event Center (located at 165 North Water Street) 7:00 pm - Antique Festival Closes Saturday, July 7th 8 am - Antique Festival and Food Vendors Open 8 am - Car Show Registration Opens 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Indoor Swap Meet at Hans Event Center (located at 165 North Water Street) 10 am - 2 pm - Book Sale at Library 10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Lary Koch DJ - West Main St. 11 am - Loudonville Lions Club Chicken BBQ 11:30 am - Car Show Registration Closes 11:30 am - 12:30 am - Jaime Muilwyk - Vocal Entertainment 2 -4 pm - Jessica Hannan & The Shelby Project Band 3 pm - Car Show Judging Ends 4 pm - Car Show Awards Presented 5 pm - Antique Festival and Car Show Ends
Enjoy Antiques and Collectibles in downtown Loudonville. Antique and collectible dealers set up in downtown Loudonville's Central Park. Live entertainment, food and more will be featured. Applications for the antique vendors are still available please visit www.loudonvillechamber.com or call the Chamber Office at 419-994-4789 for applications. Saturday, July 7th Loudonville Car Show Over 500 Cars Attend This Annual Show. First 400 to Register Receive Dash Plaques! 50/50 Drawings & Give-A-Ways throughout the Other events in the area for the month of July are: day! Car Show T-Shirts on Sale! Lots of Great Food! Enjoy a 30 to 45 minute show of exciting fireworks Downtown Restaurants and Stores Open! presented by Zambelli Fireworks on July 4th at Public Restrooms Riverside Park in Loudonville. Fireworks will be set off at dusk. Rain Date is Saturday, July 7th. Please visit www.loudonvillechamber.com or call the Chamber Office at 419-994-4789 for Car Show registration forms.
Friday, July 6th: 10 am - Antique Festival & Food Vendors Open Noon to 1:00 pm - “New Hope Experience” Contemporary Christian Rock 1:30 - 3 pm - “Steve Brown” - Pianist/Vocalist 3:30 - 4 pm - Skip Jones - Acoustic Guitar 5 - 7 pm - “Tightrope” - Classic Rock Page 24
July 13-15 & 20-22 - Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament July 13-15 - Great Mohican Indian POW-WOW, July 19-21 - Flxible Bus Rally July 21 & 22 - Mohican Valley Relay for Life July 28 - Girls Night Out Spa For more information on any of the above events please visit website www.discovermohican.com or call 1-877-266-4422
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Things to do THEATRICS WITHOUT THE THEATRE LOUDONVILLE - One of the greatest shows in America isn’t on stage, it’s hosted in Ohio’s Mohican valley creating the best acoustics and tapestry around for a cultural show that is out of this world! It’s one of the most acclaimed productions of its kind – The Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow. If you’ve never experienced the cultural phenomenon, then the perfect opportunity is July 13-15. This is no hobbyist show. It’s the real-deal, featuring the best native American performers throughout the Americas. Whether it’s storytellers, flutists, singers, drumming, hoop dancing, firestarters, tomahawk throwers, traders and crafters, art show & auction or the brilliant colors adorned by tribal traditionalists, this pow-wow packs a punch. More than just a show, it’s an experience. The backdrop of the wooded valley and hills of the Mohican Reservation makes this setting vivid in every detail. Look around and you may feel like the land hasn’t changed since Indians lived there. Well, at least until you hear the superb sound system that sends drum beats, music and singing straight to your soul. Visitors will experience, first-hand, the historic lifeways of northeast tribal cultures. Pow-Wows are celebrations that last for days and are remembered for a lifetime. It’s the coming together of native tribes to honor ancestors and renew their traditions and heritage. They feature custom dancing, colorful ceremonial dress, and passing down of songs, sharing foods and storytelling. All of which are critical to the survival of a culture. One of the most spectacular sights July, 2012
at an authentic Pow-Wow is the palate of color woven throughout the festivities. Dazzling hues create dynamic energy and excitement. The Great Mohican Pow-Wow features powerful storytelling, hoop dancing, tomahawk throwing, fire starting, and a variety of music, dancing, artisans and customary food. Featured acts include The Tlacopaw Aztec Dancers, song & music of the Andes Mts. by Malkuri, Douglas Blue Feather (flutist), Lance White Eagle (storyteller), and Coyote Dog (tomahawk thrower and fire starter). In addition, there will be the Grand Entry and Opening honoring veterans, inter-tribal dancing plus much more. This remarkable cultural celebration emphasizes lifestyles, fellowship and competition among tribes. In addition to the Native foods, stories, music, dancing and drum competitions, there are original Native American creations by more than 40 traders, artisans and crafters. Wares on display and for sales include pottery, bead working, knife making, quill working, antler works, fur trading, wood and bone carving, leather work, basket weaving, paintings and jewelry. The 28th annual Great Mohican Indian Pow-Wow will be hosted by Mohican Reservation Campgrounds located at 23270 Wally Road South in Loudonville, Ohio 44842. Admission is $8/adult, $14 for a 2-day pass, $21 for a three day pass. Kids’ admission, ages 6-12, is $4/child, $6 for a 2-day pass, $9 for a three day pass. Special discounts are available to colleges, groups, scouts, teachers, seniors and veterans. For complete information or directions, phone 1-800-766-CAMP (2267) or visit www.mohicanpowwow.com.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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p.m. weekends. Thru July 31/ASHLAND - The Coburn Gallery at Admission is is free. Ashland University hosts the Ashland-New For more information call 419-289-5652. Photography Exhibition and the Ralph Shaffer Art Exhibition. Having spent most of his “business life” July 6, 13, 20, 27/ATTICA — Attica Raceway Park as a creative force at American Greetings, he was dirt track racing, sprint cars and trucks, east side of instrumental in developing many product lines, Attica at fairgrounds. Gates open 5 p.m., racing at including Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, My Pet 7:45. www.atticaracewaypark.com. Monster and Mad Balls. Shaffer retired to Ashland ORGAN CONCERT and to new challenges in 2006. The Ashland New Photography Exhibition includes 14 local artists. July 12/MANSFIELD - The Renaissance Thursday Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 Organ Concerts and Classic Movie Series will begin at 1 p.m. in the Renaissance Theatre with featured organist Betty Keppler. The next concert includes the movie My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard with organ music performed by Don Frerichs. Admission is free.
MESSIAH ON THE FRIG July 13-14,21-22/TIFFIN - The Ritz Players will present “Messiah on the Frigidaire” by John Culbertson at the Ritz Theatre. Tickets are $11 for adults and $7 for students. Curtain call is 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. matinee July 22). The small town of Elroy, South Carolina is thrust into the evangelical spotlight when what seems to be the image of Jesus appears on a refrigerator in a trailer park. When the National Investigator turns the appearance into front page headlines, their trailer park becomes a Mecca for miracle seekers, soul searchers and disciples with a decidedly political agenda. For more information, call 419-448-8544 or visit online at www.ritztheatre.org
S.C.R.A.P. TRACTOR PULL July 14/GIBSONBURG - And Fun Day starting at 9 a.m. at White Star Park on St. Rt. 300. Parking and admission are FREE. Concessions available. For more informaiton call 419-332-5604 or visit www.sanduskystatefair.com
GLASS HERITAGE FESTIVAL July 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. Page 26
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Saturday: car show, 5K run, glass features, court. www.oakridgefestival.com. medieval demonstrations, food, fun kids' games and activities, concessions, refreshments and entertainVICTORIAN TEA ment under the main tent. (419) 435-8282. July 21.TIFFIN — By The Tiffin Historic Trust at the Grammes-Brown House. "Children's Victorian WINE TASTING CRUISE High Tea." Nancy Cook (419) 447-0665 to RSVP or for July 21/SANDUSKY - 7:30-9:30 p.m. on the information. Goodtime I. $45 per person. Boarding begins at 7 p.m. Each guest given five wine tasting tickets to BUTTERFLY & BIRD WALK sample wines provided from four wineries, plus July 28/ELMORE - 10 a.m. at Schedel Arboretum soubenir wine glass, dinner and a Lake Erie sunset and Gardens.Guided tour through 17-acre gardens cruise. Reservations required. Call 419-625-9692 or to discover butterflies and birds. Guests are invited visit www.goodtimeboat.com to wander the gardens following the workshop. Reservations required. Call 419-862-3182 or visit OAK RIDGE FESTIVAL www.schedel-gardens.org. July 21-22/ATTICA — Oak Ridge Festival, 15498 E. Venice TR 104, Attica, outdoor festival with cosKITE FLIGHT tumed artisans and craftsmen demonstrating their July 28/PORT CLINTON - 1-4 p.m. at the Derby skills, antique machinery displays and demonstra- Pond in Waterworks Park. Make a kite and bring to tions, hand-crafted items, shaded craft village in a fly with the pros. Featuring Detroit’s nationally woods, stage locations throughout the woods with acclaimed Windjammers and kite master Dan Kios. variety of entertainment, living history encamp- Free admission. For more information, visit online at ments, kids? attractions and activities, country food www.portclintonarts.org
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Things to Do: Study our 29th President MARION - The Warren G. Harding Symposium is an academic, social, and cultural exploration of the life and times of America's 29th president. The Warren G. Harding Symposium presents indepth analysis and research by authors, historians, researchers, and experts on the Harding Era and related areas of interest. The Warren G. Harding Symposium is a collaboration between The Ohio State University at Marion, the Ohio Historical Society, Marion Technical College, Harding Home & Memorial, and Marion County Historical Society. Symposium events may feature speakers of noted interest, community social gatherings, and tours of historical significance, era appropriate cultural and performing arts presentations all centered on celebrating the historical significance of Harding and other turn of the century events in American history that are a reflection of our country's development from 1910 through 1925. The Warren G. Harding Symposium will present
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“America at a Crossroads: The 1920 Presidential Campaign” on July 20-21, 2012. The event will explore Harding’s famous Front Porch Campaign, Democrat challenger James Cox, and the impact of millions of American women exercising their right to vote for the first time. The two-day event will feature: • Wine and dessert reception at the Historic Hotel Harding • Guided tours of the Harding Home and Museum, the Harding Tomb, and the Marion County Historical Society • Workshop sessions featuring noted authors and Harding researchers at Ohio State Marion • Gala Dinner and roundtable with keynote speaker at Ohio State Marion The Warren G. Harding Symposium is presented by OSU at Marion, Ohio Historical Society, Marion Technical College, Harding Home & Memorial, and Marion County Historical Society.
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