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By now, most returning to school have completed their shopping. But not me. Now is the time for scouring the clearance isles and taking advantage of those discounts. By the time the year is over, my stash is usually depleted as the kids run out of the necessities. The crayons, markers, and shaped erasers always make great stocking stuffers at Christmas time as well. According to a Back-toSchool Shopping study I read, at least 50% of parents feel the stress of getting their kids back to the classroom. Shopping for clothes, supplies and school luncheables were listed at the top of the list. More than 80% look for bargains and use coupons. So when the pocketbook and credit cards feel the stress of back-to-school preparations, it’s time to look for a weekend getaway that offers free or less expensive activities. Ohio still abounds with harvest festivals, local street celebrations and many events which offer free entertainment the whole family will enjoy. The next few pages are filled with ideas for places to go and things to do throughout September. A family movie at home with popcorn and soft drinks was voted #1 among our survey as an inexpensive way to spend a weekend evening. It also helps settle the kids down and helps adjust to an earlier bedtime schedule. A trip to the library and a family board game night were also listed. If you are looking for a Fall craft to start or a new project to make for a home decoration or perhaps even a Christmas gift for someone special, now is the time to think about getting the supplies. See pages 24-27 for details. The holidays are just around the corner. Next month will be filled with Halloween party ideas and “Haunted Happenings” Then comes recipes and decorating tips for Thanksgiving. And before you know it, (and before I’m close to being ready) Christmas time will be upon us. So stay tuned... There’s LOTS of exciting things in the planning stages at The Weekender ! Kathy Barnett,
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The new school year is upon us and schedules are fast being rearranged to fit in all the school activites. The cover shows a familier scene as mothers make last minute shopping trips to get those supplies on the list.
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Aug 30-Sept 6 - Fulton County Fair (Wauseon) Sept 1-8 - Highland County Fair (Hillsboro) Sept 4-8 - Morgan County Fair (McConnelsville) Sept. 4-8 - Wellston Coal Festival Sept. 5-8 - Fredericktown Tomato Show Sept 4-9 - Belmont County Fair (St. Clairsville) Sept 4-9 - Hardin County Fair (Kenton) Sept 8-13 - Wayne County Fair (Wooster) Sept 8-15 - Williams County Fair (Montpelier) Sept 10-16 - Guernsey County (Old Washington) Sept 11-16 - Wyandot Cnty Fair -Upper Sandusky Sept 12-15 - Bellville Independent Fair Sept 15-22 - Delaware County Fair (Delaware) 9/6-8 – Marion Popcorn Festival 9/6-8 – St. Nicholas Greek Festival – Lorain 9/6-9 – Pioneer Days – Kalida 9/7 – Brewed Roots Festival – Canton 9/7-9/9 – Mantua Potato Festival 9/7-9/9 – Rarden Whitetail Deer Festival 9/7-9 – Black Swamp Arts Fest – Bowling Green 9/7-9 – Shelby County Applefest – Sidney 9/7-9 – Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest 9/7-9 – Greek-American Festival – Toledo 9/8 – Festiville - Clintonville 9/8 – Harvest Festival and Rib Cook Off – Berlin 9/8 – Lithopolis Honeyfest 9/8 – Skunkfest – North Ridgeville 9/8 – Lakewood Community Festival 9/8-9 – Pioneer Days – Bellevue 9/8-9 – Austinburg Country Days 9/8-9 – Perry Fall Festival 9/8-9 – Strut Your Mutt/Canine Fest – Mansfield 9/8-9 – Pioneer Days – Bellevue 9/8-9 – Beavercreek Popcorn Festival 9/8-9 – Willoughby Hills Fall Corn Fest 9/8-9 – Cleveland Garlic Festival 9/8-23 – Yankee Peddler Fest – Canal Fulton 9/9 – Sylvania Area Chamber Arts & Crafts Fest 9/12-15 Ashland County Fair (Ashland) 9/13-16 – Delphos Old Fashioned Canal Days September, 2012
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Things to Do: Pet the Animals
Jungle Island Zoo, is an "extremely entertaining and excitingly educational exotic animal encounter"!! This display will be at the Ashland County Fair daily with free admission. “We feature numerous rare and unusual animals from around the world,” explains the website for the zoo. “Visitors can observe, pet, and feed our critters at their leisure and unlike scheduled shows, everyone gets a front row seat"!” Young and old alike are fascinated with the "hands on" exposure
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to animals most have only seen on television or in distant zoo enclosures. The zoo is family operated; our staff is clean, friendly, and knowledgeable. Attendants are always available to provide interesting and fun facts or to answer questions one-on-one. Many cute and cuddly animal babies are featured. Volunteers can assist in bottle-feedings. Photos with the babies are offered (at an additional cost) for those wanting a memento of their visit. Special feed is available (for a small fee) at the entrance. Quarter feed machines are locat-
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e d throughout the exhibit. Hand sanitizing stations are provided as well. Colorful and attractive pens, informative signs, spacious walkways and clean surroundings lend to the petting zoo's overall magnetism. This exhibit is versatile, so they are able to tailor their set-up to fit your needs. Time schedules are flexible as well. Our "Animal Ambassadors" can be available for any media coverage with little notice, according to the managers.
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Things to Do: Considering Nonviolance ASHLAND – The Ashland Center for Nonviolence’s Fall 2012 Symposium will take an indepth look at the assumptions about war and the cost of war. In three programs, speakers will explore the belief that war is inevitable; ask why people are willing to bankrupt themselves preparing for war but not for peace?; and ask what budget trade-offs are people making as they consider war, domestic spending and the national debt? All three programs are free and open to the public. On Thursday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m., Paul Chappell, a 2002 West Point graduate, will present “War is NOT Inevitable” in the Hawkins-Conrad Student Center Auditorium on the Ashland University campus. His presentation is part one of the 2012 “The Cost of War” Symposium, sponsored by the Ashland Center for Nonviolence at Ashland University. Chappell served in the army for seven years, was deployed to Baghdad in 2006, and left active duty in November 2009 as a captain. He is the author of “Will War Ever End: A Soldier’s Vision of Peace for the 21st Century.” He lives in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he is serving as the Peace Leadership Director for the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (www.wagingpeace.org <http://www.wagingpeace.org> ). He is working on his fourth book, “The Art of Waging Peace: A Strategic Approach to Improving Our Lives and the World.” A book signing and a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Part two of the series will feature speaker John Mueller, who will present “Code Red: The Cost of Fear,” on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Ronk Page 12
Lecture Hall of the Schar College of Education on the Ashland University campus. Mueller is senior research scientist and Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies Emeritus at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, and professor of political science at The Ohio State University, where he teaches courses in international relations. He is also an award-winning author who is currently working on terrorism and particularly on the reaction (or over-reactions) it often inspires. The focus of his presentation will center on one of his books, “Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats, and Why We Believe Them” (Free Press, 2006). The New York Times called the book “important” and “accurate, timely, and necessary.” The final fall presentation will focus on “A Nation in Debt: How Can We Pay the Bills?” on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Hawkins-Conrad Student Center Auditorium on the Ashland University campus. This is a public forum on the national debt. This program is a nonpolitical community forum for citizens to deliberate possible solutions to the national debt. A short video, researched and developed by National Issues Forum, will explain three potential solutions. Louise Fleming will moderate a discussion on the benefits and trade-offs of each solution Judy White will record comments, which will be available online and will be sent to Ashland’s legislators. Come prepared to participate! For more information, call 419.289.5007 or visit www.ashland.edu
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The Marion Popcorn Festival is the largest popcorn festival in the world annually attracting crowds in excess of 250,000. Having been named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association, the Marion Popcorn Festival committee prides itself on having something for everyone. On the first weekend after Labor Day, Sept. 6-8, The Marion Downtown area will provide free entertainment on the main stage. Thursday is bike night staring at 6:15 p.m. with Derrick & Derrick. Then at 8:30 p.m., it’s The Ultimate Journey Xperience. This tribute band hails from northeastern Ohio. Its members have been covering the great classic rock ‘n roll songs for a number of years. They decided to put together this tribute several years ago and it has been well received by audiences across the country. Festival attendees will hear the classic Journey hits such as “Lovin’. Touchin’, Squeezin’”, “Wheel In The Sky”, “Faithfully”, and “Oh, Sherrie”. On Friday, country artist Josh Thompson will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. One of his originals, “Growing Up Is Getting Old,” became the title song for a Jason Michael Carroll album, which established a rapport between Thompson and Sony Music Nashville, where he signed his first
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deal. “Church Pew Or Bar Stool” is a standout track on Jason Aldean’s double platinum album My Kinda Party and “A Man Don’t Have To Die” on Brad Paisley’s This Is Country Music. Following the release of his own album “Way Out Here”, which included “Beer On The Table” and “Way Out Here” (reaching the Top 20 on the charts), Josh began selling out clubs as a headliner between opening for Brad Paisley, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Hank Williams Jr. Boyz II Men perform live Saturday at 8:30 p.m. This trio holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold. Boyz II Men’s past hits include, among others, “End of the Road”, “I’ll Make Love to You”, “One Sweet Day”, and “Motownphilly”. Most recently, Boyz II Men marked their 20th anniversary by releasing an album fittingly titled Twenty. For more information and schedule of other events, visit www.popcornfestival.com
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M ike e A l b e rt i n â&#x20AC;&#x153;T h e Ull tima a te e Trib b ute eâ&#x20AC;? Mike Albert's "Ultimate Tribute" show has become known worldwide for the respectful portrayal of the late Elvis Presley. He will bring his show to the Wyandot County Fair on Sunday, September 16 at 3 p.m. in the arena. Sponsored by the Commercial Savings Bank, this show is free to the public. The show had its beginnings with Mike using sing-along tapes of Elvis' hits. Mike won several major world "Elvis" contests, and demand for his shows resulted in putting together a seven piece Big "E" Band, to emulate the sound Elvis' band had in the Vegas shows and on tour. An appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show and being featured in six music videos on the national show "A Current Affair", with Maury Povich, further exposed audiences to Mike's talent. The actual vocal groups that backed Elvis (the legendary Jordanaires and J.D. Sumner and the Stamps quartet) have toured across the U.S., Europe and as far as Australia and New Zealand with Mike's show at many large conventions and theaters. Mike's style and charisma and his ability September, 2012
to get the audience involved in the show have proved to be quite the crowd pleaser. Fairs, festivals, dinner shows and large car cruises have established a longterm relationship with Mike and his band that draws sold-out crowds year after year. Highlighting Mike's career was an invitation to do the Miss Tennessee beauty pageant, with a full orchestra and choreographed dance routines, and a repeat invitation three years later. Mike's powerful voice lends itself well to every type of Elvis' music - 50's, 60's and 70's rock and roll and love songs, as well as a very successful gospel/Christmas show. Since Elvis had so many hits, Mike makes it a point to keep the show fresh with an ever-changing song line-up! Special requests are often delivered to audiences who are "All Shook Up"! For more information, visit online at www.wyandotcountyfair or www.mikealbertsings.com.
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Places to Go: New Bremen â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Where can you find pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin ale, pumpkin pie and giant pumpkins tipping the scales at over 1,000 pounds? New Bremen, Ohio is the place and September 28 & 29 are the dates for Pumpkinfest 2012. The Giant Pumpkin Growers of New Bremen host this delicious, funfilled event every fall at the Crown Pavilion, along the banks of the Miami & Erie Canal. While they take the growing of giant pumpkins very seriously, when Pumpkinfest rolls around it is time for some fun with the huge orange fruit. In past years giant pumpkins have served as boats and cars in races, they have been dropped from tall heights and the group has been certified twice by the Guinness Book of World Records for baking the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest pumpkin pie. That latest pastry weighed in at more than 3600 pounds and was delicious! The celebration of all things pumpkin is planned with the whole family in mind. Some of the highlights include a 5K run, pumpkin pie eating contest, inflatable rides, pancake breakfast, a pumpkin pie bake-off , OSU Football on the Big Screen, the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and great music from the Cottonwood Band, Brother Believe Me & EZ Rider. An added unique attraction this year is the new and improved "Artisan Showcase". You are invited to see unique, talented individuals who have this opportunity to show off their work and sell their art. Page 20
An additional feature to the showcase will be the first ever Pumpkinfest Wine Tasting Garden. Enjoy free entertainment while tasting a wide variety of wines. No word yet if any Pumpkin Wine will be served. The New Bremen Pumpkinfest 2012 is a must for your fall fun calendar. There is no admission charge and parking is free. You can check out a complete schedule of events and see photos and videos of the celebration at www.GrowGiants.com. Pumpkin Pie Bake Off !! Enter to win the 8th Annual New Bremen Pumpkinfest Pumpkin Pie Bake Off. We have finally found someone who really knows how to run Pie Bake Off. Susan Krieg has agreed to organize and run this favorite event. With Official Rules, Judging Guidelines and an actual Entry Form, this year's Bake Off will be much improved over the last couple of years. With so much going on throughout the Pumpkinfest, the organizers saw a need to improve this event, and with the help of Susan, we are sure she will succeed. New for this year will be celebrity judges, an auction will be conducted for the Top 3 pies and the remaining pies will be sold for $1 per slice in the food tent.
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Fun Center Chordsmen
& the Ribticklers MANSFIELD - The Renaissance Theatre will present Marvelous Melodies, a concert hosted by the Fun Center Chordsmen and the Ribtickler Band on Saturday, September 15 at 8 p.m. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Renaissance Theatre. The performance will consist of two one-hour performances with one intermission. Tickets range from $22-$32 and are available at the Renaissance Box Office, online all the time at www.MansfieldTickets.com or via phone at (419) 522-2726. The Renaissance $15 ticket offer does not apply to this concert. The show will open with The Ribtickler Band, a Mansfield-based Dixieland and Blues band under the leadership of Ralph Thauvette. 2012 marks the 46th season that the Ribtickler Band has been entertaining Mansfield-area audiences. The Ribticklers will perform hits from the 1920s through the 1960s including classics by The Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sisters, Theresa Brewer, and Patsy Cline. The Ribtickler Band performers include Lanny Gooding, Ralph Brown, September, 2012
Ralph Thauvette, Tom Schonauer, Tom Blair, Lew Friend and Sarah Robertson. Following the Ribtickler Band, The Fun Center Chordsmen, of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will perform a one-hour concert. The Fun Center Chordsmen menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chorus is made up of members of all ages from the five county area. They are the 2011 AA plateau chorus champions of the Johnny Appleseed District. The Chordsmen, under the direction of Doug Smeltz, will present selections in the four part a cappella style that encompass the wellknown barbershop style songs as well as the newer, more contemporary a cappella melodies, as styled by Frank Sinatra. Quartets from the chorus will also perform on the concert. The show will conclude with a rousing rendition of God Bless America, led by the Chordsmen as a full-audience sing-along. For more information, visit mansfieldtickets.com. or call 419-522-2726
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Places to Go: SHILOH - Blooming Grove Sewing Machine Company now has a beautiful new showroom. Located just across the road from their former shop, owner Almeta Senseng proudly displays more Bernina machines, accessories, notions and software for her customers to enjoy. As the main authorized Bernina dealer within a 25 mile radius, Almeta offers demonstrations for each model, helping seamstresses to choose just the right Bernina sewing machine suitable for their needs. Come and join in all the fun at a Bernina Club guide class, where tips on how to use your new machine are given free to those who purchase a Bernina Sewing machine from Blooming Grove. A
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spacious classroom was added to the new building adjoining the showroom for convenience, along with public restrooms. The new facilities now feature more than twice the square footage as her former shop. Another new item now displayed in her showroom is the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. Are you looking for solutions to make your quilting experience a little easier? The AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter is quick, precise and will cut multiple layers of fabric 90% faster than scissors or a rotary cutter!
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Almeta explained her next goal on her list is to soon offer sewing classes to her customers. Currently, business hours are Mon., Tue., Thur., and Fri. open 95; open Sat. 9 to noon and Wed. by appointment only They are closed Sundays. Almeta invites all to come for a visit, especially during her Spellbinding Savings Sale Sept. 13-24, when the all new 7 Series will be introduced. For further questions, call Blooming Grove at 419-896-2982
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Harvey’s Incred-A-soil is ideal for fall application on gardens and shrubs for fertilizer at the rate of .25 pounds per square foot. During sale week buy a 32# bag for only $7.95 ($2 per bag savings)
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5th Annual Log Cabins Days
Mark your calendars now for Sept. 14-15 when Hochstetler Milling will host this event from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday. For those of you who attended last year you know what a fun-filled family event this is. Over 3,000 visitors from 25 states enjoyed events like the lumberjack competition, chainsaw carving, a silent craft auction, free seminars, booth displays, a mill and log home tour, plus plenty of good, old-fashioned outdoor cooking. And, this year we’ve added “Log Home University,” a comprehensive and informative seminar presented by Rob Clutter, a writer for Log Home Living magazine, and a leading authority on log home planning and construction. If you’re thinking about building a log home you won’t want to miss this. There is a nominal charge for this seminar and seating is limited. Call 800-782-1253 to sign up. Another highlight of Log Cabin Days is the selfguided auto tour, which affords people the rare opportunity to sample the log home lifestyle by touring several area log homes and viewing them inside-out, as well as talk to the owners. There is a small donation for the tour, $10. per couple or $15. per vehicle, with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Free events will include a lumberjack show featuring axe-throwing, 2-man crosscut sawing, and wood chopping; chainsaw carving, hand-hewing and hand-peeling demonstrations; a petting zoo for the kids; educational seminars; booth displays pertaining to log home living; a log home raising; plus, a log home model, mill and kiln tour. Bill Dinkins, a Mansfield artist, will be giving a watercolor demonstration and also have a variety of paintings and photos of the great outdoors. And, be sure to sign up for a free packet of white pine seedlings and register to win a free chainsaw carving You’ll also have the opportunity to bid on a beautiful 72” base, Knotty Elder cabinet which fits the September, 2012
13’x24’ log cabin on the premises and an authentic Amish quilt, as well as numerous handmade items in the “silent auction.” If you’re interested in the log cabin, you can see highly-skilled Amish craftsmen build it and later bid on it Saturday at 4p.m. Contact us for more details, 419-368-0004. This year’s lineup of free seminars will include Jennifer Cross of Farm Credit, who will address financing; Hochstetler Milling will talk about maintenance; Steve Lykins will discuss log home design; Gretchen Snyder will talk about interior design (Friday only); and Bill Dinkins will give you an overview of log species, profiles and packages in Log Basics 101. Over 40 exhibitors will be on hand to answer your questions and show you a variety of products designed for your log home including interior and exterior stains, cabinets, rustic furniture and decorative furnishings, windows and doors. In addition, you can visit and talk with experienced log home builders about your dream log home. Once again, the “you’ve got to see it to believe it” log-stacking contest will be held. Builders will compete in the timed event. The entire family will enjoy the homestyle menu: homemade ice cream, kettle-cooked apple butter, baked beans, kettle corn, fresh-pressed apple cider from an antique press, and Amish baked goods. Mouth-watering barbequed chicken and noodles, potato salad, and desserts will be offered in the concession tent. An “Early Bird” breakfast will be served Saturday morning at 7a.m. and will include kettle-cooked scrambled eggs, bacon, stuffed sausage, pancakes and donuts, coffee or juice. For additional information, call 419-368-0004.
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People to See: CHRISTIAN MUSIC ICON
MICHAEL W. SMITH TIFFIN - Michael will present his “Wonder, Worship, and Glory” Tour w/L’Angelus in concert at the Ritz Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale and range from $35 - $75 , depending on seating arrangement. More than any other mainstream Christian artist, Michael W. Smith has certainly broadened his own genre's listening ear. Smitty, as he is often called, allows the music to speak for itself, by and large remaining open to a listener's personal interpretation of each grand selection. His music is more than just that; it is a spiritual experience and a reminder that music is its own prayer to God, much like his transformational hit "Place In This World." With dozens of “Hannity,” NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “Good Morning #1 hits, Michael W. Smith’s music has not only awak- America,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Larry King Live,” ened the Christian music genre but has impacted a “FOX & Friends,” The Associated Press, Billboard, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington worldwide audience. Throughout his 29-year career as a recording artist, Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek and more. Constantly giving back to the community, one of Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalog Smith’s current projects is Rocketown – a nightclub of achievements. His 24 albums have garnered multifor teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. – ple honors including an which serves as a safe ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ American Music Award, three GRAMMY ® Awards His music is ... is a spiritual experi- place for young people to enjoy music and for (from 13 nominations), 44 ence and a reminder that music is its artists to be discovered. GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, own prayer to God, much like his He and wife of 30 years, he holds 16 Gold, 7 transformational hit "Place In This Debbie, are the proud parents of five children. Platinum and 2 Double- World." For ticket information Platinum albums for career contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 419.448.8544 or sales of 15 million. His biggest success in mainstream music was in www.ritztheatre.org The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program or 1991 when "Place in this World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Most recently, Smith released organization with state tax dollars to encourage ecoGLORY, his second full-length instrumental album, nomic growth, educational excellence and cultural on Nov. 21, 2011 and Decades of Worship, a collection enrichment for all Ohioans. Sponsor: Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating and of his most popular worship songs, Jan. 17, 2012. Plumbing / Carrier Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in This program is supported in part by an award 2009, Smith has scored film projects, written 12 books and been featured by media outlets including from the National Endowment for the Arts. Page 28
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Monthly Calendar of Events NOBODIES OF COMEDY Sept. 8/TIFFIN - 7:30 P.M. at the Ritz Theatre. Don't miss this chance to see tomorrow's stars of comedy today. Featuring the rising stars of the funny business. We have scoured the country for the funniest comedians we've ever seen and guess what...you've never heard of them! But all that is about to change. Four of the best unknown comedians have been rolled into one show. No over-hyped stars, no outrageous salaries, no high ticket prices...just hilarious comics and a great night out with guaranteed laughs. For tickets or more information, call 419-448-8544 or visit online at www.ritztheatre.org
Piazzolla compositions are featured on the upcoming CD release from the Almeda Trio later this Fall on Albany Records. For more information, please visit www.almedatrio.com.
CLYDE FAIR
Sept. 21-23/CLYDE - Begins Friday 5 p.m.-midnight; Saturday noon-midnight; Sunday noon-7 p.m. Amusement rides, games, concessions, free entertainment, queen, little miss and master pageants (Fri), baby contest (Sat), 5-K run (Sat), parade (Sat. 1:00p.m.), Bingo (Sat. & Sun), annual go-kart race on ALMEDA TRIO BENEFIT CONCERT city streets (Sun), childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tractor pull (Sun), car Sept. 23/CLEVELAND - For St. Agatha/St. show (Sun). For more information contact: Butch Aloysius School at 3 p.m. at St. Aloysius Church. Lieb, Chairman (419) 547-7672; Nancy Greenslade, There is no charge for the concert though a free will Entertainment (419) 547-8693; Mary Jo Ulman, donation will be taken. Concessions (419) 547-8006; Linda Hall, Parade (419) The Almeda Trio will perform a varied program of 547-7431; Mike & Gayle Carter, Car Show (419) 547works by Paul Ferguson, Astor Piazzolla, Dave 9361; Rich Ulman, Go-Kart (419) 547-8006; Kim Brubeck, and Eden Rayz. The Ferguson and Walter, or Pageants (419) 217-8594.
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Calendar, Cont. CAST CALL-OUT Sept. 5/MANSFIELD- The Town Roast is back by popular demand. The humorous, musical production will be held one performance only Nov. 2 at the Renaissance Theatre/ Proceeds from the event will benefit The Rehab Center. Cast Call-Out is at 5:30 p.m. in the Rehab Center, 270 Sterkel Blvd., in the lower level conference room. Anyone interested may attend. Parking is available behind the building with entrance accessible through the rear door of the facility. Those who cannot attend should call Karen Bierly at 419-892-2906 or Marianna Basting at 419-589-3460. For further information, contact Amanda Zucker at 419-774-6710.
HALLOWEEKENDS Sept. 14 – Oct. 28/SANDUSKY - Three day weekends are a spooky delight at the Cedar Point amusement park, featuring Screamsters that infest haunted houses, a wax museum, and six horrifying walkthroughs.
ROAD RACE REUNION Sept. 20-22/Put-in-Bay - This event celebrates the early days of United States post-war road racing that took place back in the 50's and early 60's on the public roads of historic South Bass Island.
HARVEST FESTIVAL
SEPT. 28-30/Port Clinton - Known as the "party for the people, by the people," it has great food, enterSept. 18-20/CLEVELAND – The 2012-13 Music tainment, craft vendors and a farmer's market. Will Study Groups will begin classes at convenient com- feature a midway, crafters and vendors, live entermunity locations throughout the Greater Cleveland tainment, horse and buggy rides. For more informaarea. The series covers music from The Cleveland tion, visit facebok. Orchestra’s entire Severance Hall subscription season and is organized into flexible parts (fall, winter, FIRST PLAY OF SEASON and/or spring), allowing registrants to choose the Sept. 27-29, Oct. 4-6/ASHLAND – Ashland part or parts that best fit their schedules. University Department of Theatre opens its 2012FALL: September 18 – November 29 2013 “Season of Comedy from Stage and Screen” WINTER: January 8 – March 7 with William Inge's “Bus Stop.” Directed by SPRING: April 2 – May 16 Professor of Theatre Ric Goodwin, evening performFor locations, details, and to register, call (216) 231- ances begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. A 2 7355 or visit online at clevelandorchestra.com p.m. matinee is also scheduled Sept. 30. Season tickets include admission to all four main HISTORICAL WEEKEND stage productions at a reduced price, $32 for adults Sept. 7–9/PUT-IN-BAY - Admission is free to the and $28 for senior citizens, students and Ashland 199th Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie is a cele- University faculty/staff. Single tickets are $10 for bration of history, art, and music at Perry's Victory & adults; $9 for senior citizens, students, University International Peace Memorial. faculty/staff. For tickets, call the Box Office at 419Saturday activities include Art in the Park, from 10 289-5125 or purchase online at a.m. to 5 p.m., a Grand Parade at 2:15 p.m. and a www.ashland.edu/tickets. Memorial Service at 3 p.m. on the back porch of the Perry Memorial Visitors Center. Other events include WOOLLYBEAR FESTIVAL a free concert by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at Sept. 30/VERMILLION - This is the largest one 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, an 1812 military encampment, day festival in Ohio. Woollybears take over 1,200 Boy Scouts Camp-O-Ree and musket & car- Vermilion with caterpillar races, contests, live enterronade firing demonstrations. Sunday is a baseball tainment and The Wonderful, Wacky Woollybear game with 1860 rules. Call 419-285-2832 for more. Parade.
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