THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI
Performances: November 30-December 16, 2018
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

When you have nothing, what do you give the person who is your everything? Such is the plight of Jim and Della, a young, penniless couple in New York City on Christmas Eve. Searching for the perfect present for one another, they discover the richness of their love despite being poor in means. Taken from the short stories of O. Henry, warm your heart and your spirit with The Gifts of the Magi.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

The Fine Arts Association presents ANNIE
Dates: Nov. 23 & 30; Dec. 7 & 14, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Nov. 24 & 25; Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, & 16, 2018 at 2:00 pm
Sign interpreted performance Dec. 16
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $25 adults, $23 seniors & students 11yrs & up
$15 children 10yrs & under
440.951.7500 | website

A precocious, red-headed orphan dreams about “Tomorrow,” and yearns for her family.

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Noble Art Entertainment, LLC presents
CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: November 30, December 1, 7-8, 14-16, 21-23, 2018
Times: Fri - 7:30 | ​Sat - 6:30 | Sun - 4:30
*Doors open 30 minutes before show time.
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Location: 5475 Lake Rd, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH 44041
440-536-5139 | nobleartentertainment.com

Discounts opening night performances only.
$60 per person includes show and 5-course meal. Gratuity is not included.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dates: November 30-december 23, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square - oHIO tHEATRE
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

A Christmas Story
Dates: November 23 - December 23, 2018
Location: Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square
Cleveland, OH
Tickets

He's back! One boy. One holiday wish. And a world that seems to be conspiring to make certain it doesn't come true. The record-breaking show returns to the CPH stage in all its pinkbunny-suit, glowing-leg-lamp, triple-dog-daring glory. The perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

Joy of Christmas Holiday Light Show
Select Dates: November 22-25, 29,30
December 1 & 2, 6-9, 13-26th
Time: 6 pm - 9 pm
Location:  Columbiana Firestone Park, 338 E. Park Ave, Columbiana, 330-482-2282
website

Cost is $10/car; $2/person motorcoach; $25/season pass.

Over 70 fabulous light scenes. Amazing interactive displays at the Gingerbread House and Santa's Ice Castle. 

Wild Lights at the Akron Zoo
presented by Akron Children's Hospital
Dates: Nov. 23-25, 30, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 26-30, 2018
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: Akron Zoo
500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, OH 44307
To purchase tickets click here.

Ice skating, Santa, s'mores, special themed entertainment, carolers, adult beverages and so much more are available during the event.

HOLIDAYS AT THE MANSION
Date – Nov. 17-Dec.31
Time- Sunday –Thurs. 1:00-4:00pm - Friday and

Saturday 1:00-8:00pm
Location – Victorian House Museum in Historic
Millersburg, OH 484 Wooster Rd. Millersburg, OH 44654
website
Admission - $10.00 per person $9.00 senior rate 60+

Description- Decorated in all its splendor by area businesses and organizations, the 28 room Victorian mansion is like a step back in time for an old fashion Christmas. The house is open from v. 17-Dec.31 for self guided tours on hours listed above. No advanced reservations needed. Group tour discounts for groups of 10 or more can be arranged in advanced at other hours.

Winter Celebration: Frozen in Time
December 1-30 | 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Mondays and Christmas Day
Fellows Riverside Gardens

Click here to learn more.

A sparkling winter wonderland is brought indoors to celebrate the Garden's Diamond Anniversary! Enjoy the annual holiday tree walk, scavenger hunt, and the seasonal blooms. Open until 7pm Saturdays to experience the outdoor light display, Toy Workshop and Reindeer Games.4rr

Steubenville Nutcracker Village
Dates: November 20th,2018 -January 6th, 2019
Nutcracker Village Times: 150 large as life Nutcrackers displayed 24/7
Location: Fort Steuben Park
120 South 3rd Street, Steubenville

ADVENT MARKET DATES:
Nov. 20, 3-8pm; Nov. 23-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 21-23, Dec. 28-30.
Hours: Fridays, 3-8pm; Saturdays, 1-8pm; Sundays, 1-6pm.

Christmas Wonderland and Gift Shop will open on Friday, November 23rd and run until January 5, 2019 and is located in the Visitor Center at Fort Steuben Park, 120 South Third Street in Steubenville.

The Eastern Gateway Community College "Sights & Sounds of Christmas: Nutcracker Magic 2018" Parade takes place along Fourth Street in downtown Steubenville on December 8th at noon.

"The Wooden Heart Follies II: The Wooden Boy" Nutcracker Musical Production: December 1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th, at 4:00pm. Tickets: General Admission, $10; Student, $5, Under 6, free. Location: Sycamore Youth Center, 301 North 4th Street, Steubenville. Tickets on sale at the door or the Fort Steuben Visitor Center, 120 South 3rd, Steubenville.

and for full NUTCRACKER SCHEDULE see:
www.steubenvillenutcrackervillage.com

Season of Gratitude with The Gathering Place reception
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 7-9pm
Location: BAYarts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140
BAYarts.net

BAYarts will partner with The Gathering Place to present small original works for sale by local artists and members of the community. The theme is gratitude and the holidays are the perfect time to celebrate all we cherish. The proceeds from the sale of this work will go to benefit The Gathering Place. The Gathering Place offers a wide variety of programs addressing the emotional, spiritual, physical and social needs of individuals and families currently coping with the impact of a cancer journey. https://www.touchedbycancer.org/
http://bayarts.net

Michael McDonald – Season of Peace, Holiday & Hits
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Stambaugh Auditorium
1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
website

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and five-time Grammy Award winner Michael McDonald will take the concert hall stage this December bringing Holiday favorites from his new Christmas Collection as well as beloved hits.

For tickets, visit the Stambaugh Auditorium website, call 330-259-0555 or visit the Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office, open Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday closed.

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Harry Potter Trivia Night
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 6PM-10:30 PM
Location: Barley House Akron
222 S Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308

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Is it Lev-eeh-oh-SAHHH? Or Lev-ee-OHH-sah?
How many stalls are in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom?
What street do the Dursley's live on?

The wizards and witches from Hogwarts take over Barley House Akron! Two shows!!!

Show 1: 6 PM - 8 PM
Show 2: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Free to play! All you need is one smart phone / tablet per team!
1st Place gets a chance at the Cash Cube to win COLD HARD CASH!
Barley Gift Cards to 2nd and 3rd!
Other prizes given out through the night!

GET HERE EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SPOT!!!

The Geminid Meteor Shower
Date: December 13, 2018
Time: 9:30 PM – 11 PM

The Geminids are considered one of the best annual meteor showers because they are easily and frequently seen. Bring a thick blanket or reclining folding chair and appropriate clothing for an evening under the stars. This shower peaks around 2 am, but meteors will be visible beginning between 9-10 pm. Cancelled if skies are cloudy. Register here.

THE NUTCRACKER
presented by The Cleveland Ballet
Dates: December 13-16, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

MAIN STREET CHRISTMAS EVENT
Dates: December 14-15, 2018
Times: Fri - 4pm-7pm | Sat Noon -4pm
Location: Downtown Coshocton, Ohio

Bring your kids (and camera) downtown to visit Santa in his house, enjoy free cookies & cocoa, check out all of the decorated store windows and go inside to vote for your favorite, make a craft to take home, and climb the steps up to the GIGANTIC Salvation Army Christmas Kettle ALL AT NO CHARGE! Also, view 20 decorated trees in the artPARK and vote for your favorite. All trees will be donated to local families with children after the event!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL
A dramatic reading by Brint Learned
Dates: Friday, Dec. 14 & Saturday, Dec. 15
Cocktail Hour at 5:30 p.m.
Performance at 7:30 p.m.

Location: The Steele Mansion & Gathering Hub
348 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077

$22/person, plus tax, prepaid
Holiday drinks and appetizers available for purchase
Tickets

For reservations call 440-639-7948

Come hear Rabbit Run's executive director, Brint Learned, perform a reading of Charles Dickens' holiday classic, A Christmas Carol.
Delight to hear Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and, of course, Ebenezer Scrooge come to life in this dramatic reading.

What a great way to celebrate the holiday season!

1940’s Radio Christmas Carol – Broadway Musical
Dates: Friday, December 14, 12:00pm; and Saturday, December 15, 7:00pm
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites (formerly the Dutch Village Inn), 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050
All-new Christmas-themed Broadway musical with a talented 55+ senior cast playing all the roles. Sequel to “1940’s Radio Hour,” the hit show of the 2017 season. Produced by the Dutch Village Inn. For tickets, call 330-482-5050.

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Miracle on Easy Street
December 14-16 | Powers Auditorium
DeYor Performing Arts Center
260 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH
For more info click here.

Easy Street Productions is back to celebrate the season with their annual holiday spectacular featuring over 150 dancers, singers and little rascals. Join hosts Maureen Collins and Todd Hancock for the Christmas extravaganza that has become a Youngstown family tradition for the past 30 years!

HUDSON KRISTKINDLMARKT
Dates: December 14-16, 2018
Times: Fri 4pm-8pm | Sat 11am-4pm | Sun 11am - 4pm
Location: Downtown Hudson, OH

The first annual Hudson-Landsberg Kristkindlmarkt is an outdoor market featuring local vendors as well as vendors from our Sister City in Germany. Stop by for Old World ambiance while you shop including choirs, food, and drink. Be prepared for a visit from Krampus and St. Nicholas, too!

HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

THE COASTLINERS OF THE NORTH COAST MEN'S CHORUS
Dates: December 15, 2018

Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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HOLIDAY PLANETARIUM SHOW: THE ALIEN WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS
Date: December 8 & 15, 2018
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: The Ward Beecher Planetarium - Youngstown State University
100 Lincoln Ave., Youngstown, Ohio 44555
Admission:
website

Enjoy a tour of winter’s evening sky and then join jolly old Saint Nick and Mr. Freep as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants. 

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CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL DINNER AND SHOW
Thursday, December 15, 2018
Time: 5:30 pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
330-259-0555 | website

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ELF LABS
Dates: December 1, 8 or 15, 2018 - 9:00 or 9:15
Location: Castle Noel
260 S. Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
330.721.NOEL (6635) | castlenoel.com

Elf Labs tickets go on sale October 1 @ 10AM.

Castle Noel is thrilled to announce the return of it's very popular Elf Labs for 2018.This fantastic and fanciful experience is the perfect memory making event – just for kids! Our team of exuberant elves will escort your children through 5 unique stations where they will experience the magic of Christmas. Visit with Mrs. Klaus for a special story time, then spend time creating, crafting and making memories! Finish your adventure with a stop to see Santa Klaus and take your own pictures to commemorate this magical moment.

CHRISTMAS FOR THE BIRDS
Date: December 15, 2018
Time: 4pm-6pm
Location: Ohio Bird Sanctuary
3774 Orweiler Rd, Mansfield, Ohio 44903
website

Come spend an evening with Santa, his reindeer, our birds, and a few Christmas characters (elves, the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who...).
Enjoy kid's crafts and refreshments.
Admission is a gift for the birds. Items from our wish list can be purchased at Elzy Milling & Trade on Ogle St, Bellville. or from our Amazon Wish list.
Gift ideas: sunflower seed, bluebird pellets, suet cakes, mealworms, cleaning supplies, monetary donation or gift cards.

OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY AT THE FARMHOUSE
Date: December 15, 2018
Time: 3PM-6PM
Location: The University of Akron Wayne College
1901 Smucker Rd, Orrville, Ohio 44667

Join us on campus at the Barnett-Hoover Farmhouse for this FREE event which including horse drawn wagon rides, children’s crafts, pictures with Santa and refreshments!

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STAMBAUGH CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Thursday, December 16, 2018
Time: 4pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
330-259-0555 | website

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Date: December 16, 2018
Time: 8AM-10AM
Location: Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E State Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

Pricing for the Breakfast: 
Children 5 years & under : FREE
Children 6yrs-14 years: $7.00 per person
15 yrs & up & Adults : $9.00 per person
Time: 8am-10am

Reserved tickets go on sale in October.

Advance tickets for the event are encouraged to guarantee seating & event inclusion. 

If you are not interested in having Breakfast with Santa and would like to just have your child meet Santa, we have the FREE Santa Fly-In going on the same day on Dec. 16th from 11am-1pm! Printed photos will be available for purchase or you can use your own camera. To learn more about the Santa Fly-In, please visit our other event page: 

Questions? Email us at marketing@libertyaviationmuseum.org 
or call (419)732-0234

HOLIDAY LANTERN TOURS
Dates: December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19-23, 2018
Time: Reservations begin at 5:30 nightly
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Jim Brickman: A Joyful Christmas
Thursday, December 20, 7:30pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 330-259-0555 | website
A Joyful Christmas featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation, Jim Brickman, is sure to deliver the sound and spirit of the season with carols, classics, and original songs to make your holiday season merry and bright.

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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis
Dates: December 22, 2018
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Ghosts of Christmas Past Candlelit Tours
Date: December 22, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 8PM
Location: Cleveland History Center
10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Tickets

Tour the Hay-McKinney mansion by "candle light." Guests will explore the house and experience Christmas traditions, Victorian fashions, and Dickensian ghosts and superstitions. Each tour ends in the historic dining room with hot cider and a cash bar.

There will be two tours at 5:30pm and two tours at 6:30pm. All slots/tickets are filled first come first served. Tours will last about 45 minutes.

6th Annual Selfless Elf 5k
Date: December 22, 2018
Registration begins at 6:30am
Race begins at 8:00am at the
$35 Advance Registration
$40 Day-Of Registration
Location: Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, Ohio 44307
website

Join us for our sixth annual Selfless Elf 5k on Saturday, Dec. 22. This will be an exciting way to embrace the season and wrap up our Holiday Campaign! Dress in your favorite festive holiday-themed costumes or running gear and run or walk the 3.1-mile course, beginning and ending at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES IN SPIEGEL GROVE
Date: December 26-31, 2018
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont, OH

Ride through the wooded estate of President Rutherford B. Hayes in a horse-drawn sleigh, as Hayes did when he lived here.

South Creek Clydesdales will offer horse-drawn sleigh and trolley rides from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Dec. 31, at Spiegel Grove, the grounds of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums.

Cost is $3 per rider ages 3 and older and free for riders 2 and younger.

Tickets can be purchased Dec. 26-31 at the front desk in the museum and library building. Rides are given on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are taken.

If there are thunderstorms or extreme cold temperatures, the rides will be canceled. For updates, call 800-998-7737 or visit rbhayes.org.

NEW YEAR'S EVE COCKTAILS and CONFETTI
Date: December 31, 2019
Location:

Includes:
Appetizer & Dinner Buffet
Flair Bartending & DJ Chico Reyes
Open Bar (all drinks included)
Midnight Snack & Champagne Toast

Standard Package $275
Executive Suite Package $325
Jacuzzi Suite Package $400

Must be 21 to attend
Red Cocktail Attire

Package & hotel room is for two people only.

Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center
3508 State Route 15, Montpelier, OH, 43543
OFFICE:419-485-5555 | website

Big Band New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 8:00pm-midnight
Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites (formerly the Dutch Village Inn), 150 East State Route 14, Columbiana, 330-482-5050
Five-star steak and seafood dinner, dancing to the swinging Dave Banks 12-piece orchestra and your favorite songs sung live by Frank Sinatra tribute artist, Michael Sonata. Free “mocktails” all night. Midnight buffet, toast and live feed from Times Square.

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NYE in the FRE
Date: December 31, 2018
Location: Downtown Fremont
Fireworks at midnight.
For additional details click here.

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New Years Eve 2019
Featuring DJ Smoov
Date: December 31, 2018
Holiday Inn Akron-West/Fairlawn
4073 Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333

Order of Events:
7:00pm - 1:00am: Dinner Package Access | Open Bar
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Hors D'oeuvres
8:00pm - 9:30pm: Dinner
10:00pm - 1:00am: Bar Only Package
12:00am: Champagne Toast

Packages Available:
Dinner Package Couple $325
Dinner Package Single Guest $250
Bar Only Couple $200
Bar Only Single Guest $150

All packages include overnight room, breakfast buffet the following morning and late checkout.

All packages must be purchased directly through the hotel sales office, call today to reserve your spot! (330) 666-4131.

Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party
Dates: January 11-20, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Join Mickey and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Help follow magical clues in the search for Tinker Bell by visiting the spirit realm with Miguel, sailing the ocean with Moana and singing with Elsa. Become immersed in the fantastic worlds of Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out celebration!

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2019 WORLD TOUR
Thursday, January 11, 2019
Time: 6pm
Location: Covelli Centre
229 East Front Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
330.746.5600 | website

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MOHICAN WINTER FEST
Saturday - January 12-13, 2019
Award-winning Aaron Costic and his crew from Elegant Ice Creations is back to make some truly inspired creations from ice. Stroll along Main Street to see over 25 elegant sculptures. Additional ice carving around Central Park fountain

For more information call 419-994-2519 or visit discovermohican.com

TODAY'S BRIDE BRIDAL SHOW
Date: January 13, 2019
Time: 10AM-4PM
Location: John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308

OPERA: STRAUSS'S ARIADNE
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: January 13, 17-19, 2019
Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella
Dates: January 15-20, 2019
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

OPERA: STRAUSS'S ARIADNE
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: January 13, 17-19, 2019
The annual opera presentation is always one of the season's most anticipated events.

STRAUSS AND MOZART
Date: January 18, 2019
Featuring Mozart's Divertimento No. 15 and Strauss's The Happy Workshop (a chamber symphony for wind instruments).

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

PROGRESSIVE CLEVELAND BOAT SHOW
Dates: January 17-21, 2019
Location: I-X Center
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

Ticket information - click here.

APPALACHIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday - January 18-20, 2019
Location: Mohican State Lodge

This weekend long event celebrates the heritage of Appalachian music. Jam sessions, performances, and more. Free and open to the public.

For more information call 419-994-2519 or visit discovermohican.com

Dining for the Arts presents A Tuscan Dinner
Date: January 19, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM-8PM
Location: Brunswick, Ohio
Support the arts in Medina County and attend this fabulous dinner. Marsha Pappalardo and Jack Young have invited you to their home on Twain Circle in Brunswick to enjoy a hearty meal of Tuscan delicacies Menu: Antipasto Platter, Homemade Pasta & Sauce, Braciole, Dessert, Wine, Coffee & Tea. Reservations are $50 per person. Please send an email to medincoarts@gmail.com for reservation information.

NORTH COAST HARBOR ICE FEST
Date: January 21, 2019
Time:
Location: Between Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum, Cleveland, OH
Admission: FREE

Almost 30 ice displays will be set up on the walk way between the Science Center and Rock Hall. In addition, the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum will host FREE admission for the day. So bundle up and bring the whole family to enjoy our beautiful North Coast Harbor, where the city meets the lake in Downtown Cleveland!

CLEVELAND WINTER BEERFEST
Date: January 25-26, 2019
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH

website

TODAY'S BRIDE SHOW
Dates: January  26-27, 2019
Location: I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH
General Admission: $15.00 
Parking 
website: todaysbrideclevelandshow.tix123.com

BIRTHDAY OF THE TREES
Date: January 27, 2019
Time: 1:30PM-3PM
Location: Maltz Museum Members
2929 Richmond Rd, Beachwood
216-593-0575 | www.maltzmuseum.org

$5 admission with registration, Free for age 5 and under & Maltz Museum Members

Tu Bishvat is a Jewish holiday celebrating a new year for the trees. Join us for birthday cupcakes, garden style crafts, and a “Who is on your family tree?” talk about roots, growth, and connections. 

ABBAMania & Night Fever
Thursday, February 1, 2019
Time: 8:00 pm
Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
330-259-0555 | website

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THE GREAT BIG HOME + GARDEN SHOW
Dates: February 1-10, 2019
SHOW TIMES:

Monday-Friday: 11am-9pm
Saturdays: 10am-9pm
Sunday, February 3: 10am-5pm
Sunday, February 10: 10am-6pm

Location: I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH

website

She Loves Me
Performances: Feb 1-17, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
Location: French Creek Nature & Arts Center
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18

Georg and Amalia, two headstrong employees of a European perfumery, quarrel endlessly on the job. But away from work, they're two lonely hearts, each exchanging tender correspondences with an anonymous pen pal who's a lot closer than they know! Charming and funny, She Loves Me is the perfect date during the month for lovers!

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

GENEVA WINTERFEST
Date: February 2, 2019
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Geneva, Ohio

Geneva Winterfest is a time for people to get out of the house and shake off Cabin Fever with food, games, activities, contests and more in historic Downtown Geneva. All events are FREE and family-friendly.

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John Williams: Cinena's Greatest Music
CLEVELAND POPS
Date: February 2, 2018
Time: 8PM-10:30PM
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

website

Severance Hall In the span of six decades, John Williams composed some of the most popular, inspiring and recognizable film scores in cinematic history. In this concert, you will enjoy many of your favorites. The variety of Williams' compositions in this concert will thrill you with their beauty, depth and originality, giving new insight into his true genius.

Available now by subscription only, call 216-765-7677. Individual Tickets go on sale to the public Sept 1st. 2018

GROUNDHOG DAY BEERFEST
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Location: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
330-259-0555 | website

The Rotary Club of Youngstown is pleased to announce the inaugural Groundhog Day Craft Beerfest! The Beerfest will bring together some of the most popular craft beers from national, regional and local breweries. 

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CHER: HERE WE GO AGAIN TOUR
Dates: February 6, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

OHLSSON PLAYS BUSONI
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: February 7-9, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

WINE, CHEESE, AND CHOCOLATE, DARLING
Date: February 9, 2019
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Akron Civic Theatre
182 S. Main St.,m Akron, OH 44308

Tickets

Celebrate life's little pleasures at Akron Civic Theatre's Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Darling! This unique and immersive tasting event will showcase 45 different wines, both domestic and international. Patrons will enjoy wines from dry to sweet, white to red, champagne to port — and even a few of the trendy new "Outside the Bottle wines. Tastings will be paired with 21 different cheeses and chocolates presented by local purveyors. Elaborately themed tables will enchant guests, and recommended tasting flights will help everyone navigate to the wines they're most interested in trying.

ROMANTIC MOZART
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: February 14-17, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

MEDINA ICE FESTIVAL 2019
Date: February 15-18, 2019
Location: Downtown Medina, Ohio
website

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Santa Breakfast - Liberty Aviation Museum
Sunday, December 16 - 8 a.m.
Breakfast is from 8 to 10 a.m. but the fly-in will continue from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out and visit Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Liberty Aviation Museum
3515 E State Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419.732.0234
libertyaviationmuseum.org

HONK
Dates: Feb. 15 & 22; Mar. 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm;
Feb. 16, 17, 23, & 24
Mar. 2 & 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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MONSTER JAM: TRIPLE THREAT SERIES
Dates: February 16-17, 2019
Location: Quicken Loans Arena
1 Center Ct, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Feld Entertainment, the worldwide leader in live family entertainment, announced that Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will perform at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday, February 16th at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, February 17th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale NOW!
The season will bring motorsport fans to the edge of their seats with adrenaline-charged, high-flying, four-wheel excitement that is fun for the entire family.

JOHN MELLENCAMP: THE JOHN MELLENCAMP SHOW
Date: February 19, 2019
Time: 8pm
Location: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown
330-259-0555 | website

The Rotary Club of Youngstown is pleased to announce the inaugural Groundhog Day Craft Beerfest! The Beerfest will bring together some of the most popular craft beers from national, regional and local breweries. 

Local Visitor Bureau

BEETHOVEN'S PASTORAL
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: February 21-23, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Beethoven's Sixth, paired with Mendelssohn's Third Symphony ("Scottish").

STRAVINSKY'S PETROUCHKA
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: February 28, 2019 and March 2, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Plus Debussy's Rêve, from Première Suite d'Orchestre, and Eötvös's Seven (For violin and orchestra).

"At the Movies" series with The Cleveland Orchestra
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Date: March 1, 2019 — Friday at 8:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

Tickets: Severance Hall Ticket Office, online at clevelandorchestra.com, or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141.

Live fast, die young. Hailed as "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress, this groundbreaking 1955 American drama stars James Dean in one of moviedom's most influential roles as a rebellious teen in a new town, whose loneliness, frustration, and anger mirrored those of postwar teens – and reverberates more than 60 years later. Leonard Rosenmann's beautiful, dramatic, and angst-ridden score is played live to the film, which includes Academy Award®-nominated performances by Sal Mineo and Natalie Wood.

HONK
Dates: Feb. 15 & 22; Mar. 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm;
Feb. 16, 17, 23, & 24
Mar. 2 & 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
Date: March 2, 2019
Time: 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Location: E.J. THOMAS HALL, Univeristy of Akron, Akron, Ohio
330.972.7570 | Tickets

Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling's classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling tale of accompanied by the music of the Akron Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. Get ready to encounter a Dementor™, ride the Knight Bus™ and discover just who Sirius Black™ really is.

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Dates: March 2-3, 2019
Time: Noon-4:00 p.m.
Location: Malabar Farm 4050 Bromfield Rd
Lucas, OH 44843, 419.892.2784
website

Experience sugar camp with live historical demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, food and maple products for sale. Free event open to the public.

Finding Neverland

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

The winner of Broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart," says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, "It's a must-see you'll remember for years to come!" Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award® winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan.

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dates: March 9-10, 16-17, 2019
Time: 10am- 4pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about the process of creating maple syrup, celebrating a 200 year old Hale family tradition.

TCHAIKOVSKY'S FIFTH
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: March 14-17, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Also including Haydn's Symphony No. 34 and Deutsch's Okeanos (concerto for organ and orchestra).

Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama
Dates: March 15-17, 2019
Location: I-X Center
1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Dates: March 9-10, 16-17, 2019
Time: 10am- 4pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about the process of creating maple syrup, celebrating a 200 year old Hale family tradition.

STRAUSS'S A HERO'S LIFE
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: March 21-23, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

XZZZZZZZ

Dena Blizzard: One Funny Mother
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Known as the "Target mom" from her Back to School Rant (96 Million views) and Chardonnay Go (24 Million views) viral videos, where she searched for the perfect glass of wine, Dena Blizzard is a comedian and mother of three who has starred Off Broadway in her one-woman show "One Funny Mother", created "Chardonnay Go, The Board Game for Wine Lovers, Moms and Other Shameless People" and was a LIVE with Kelly Top 5 Co-Host Winner.

Little Women
Performances: March 29-April 14, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

From their Concord, Massachusetts home in Civil War America, Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth March plan their futures, but the present time is what they'll cherish forever. Woven together with each sister's unique flaws, hopes and dreams, the classic novel gets the musical treatment in this vibrant and stirring adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless celebration of a family unbroken by life's trials.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

I-X INDOOR AMUSEMENT PARK
Dates: March 29 - April 22, 2019

Location: I-X Center, One I-X Center Dr., Cleveland, OH
website

The Phantom of The Opera in Cleveland at KeyBank State Theatre
Dates: April 3-20, 2019
Location: Playhouse Square
1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
website

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood:
The Scared Scriptless Tour
April 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. "Interactive" in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!

TEN BELOW - The One Act Festival
Dates: Apr. 5, 6, 12, & 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Apr. 7 & 14, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

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In this full length ballet choreographed by Angelo Lemmo, experience Hans Christian Anderson’s poignant tale of a beautiful mermaid who dreams of becoming human.

Runtime: 1 hour and 30 minutes including intermission

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
A Live Action Spectacular
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m.

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

Based on the 2018 Teen Choice Award-Winning Animated television series of the same name, Miraculous transports fans to Paris, France where teenager, Marinette, fills her days with school, friends and daydreaming about her crush, Adrien. When evil Hawk Moth and his akumas strike, Marinette transforms into the crime-fighting superhero, Ladybug. She and her mysterious partner, Cat Noir, make up the ultimate dynamic duo, set to save the day! With the help of their magical pets, kwamis, they take the stage to harness the power of the Miraculous!

DEBUSSY & SCRIABIN
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: April 25-27, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Featuring Debussy's Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Scriabin's The Poem of Ecstasy, Higdon's blue cathedral and MacMillan's Piano Concerto No. 3 ("Mysteries of Light").

18th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend
Dates: April 26-28, 2019
Location: 3431 State Route 95

The 2019 theme will be, "PICK YOUR PATH" by exploring the Mohican areas trails by foot, bike, horse, and water. No place offers so many ways to explore the great outdoors in Ohio. The Mohican area has hundreds of miles of trails for many modes of outdoor travel. Over 88 miles of trails by Horseback, 25 miles of trails by Mountain Bike, 4 trails with Natural Waterfalls, and many more miles for hiking and traveling by scenic rivers. Be sure to mark your calendars and check back for details later. Lots of free family-friendly events for hiking, biking and more.

"At the Movies" series with The Cleveland Orchestra
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND (1977)
Date: April 28, 2019 — 3:00 p.m.
Location: Severance Hall, Cleveland, OH

Tickets: Severance Hall Ticket Office, online at clevelandorchestra.com, or by calling Cleveland Orchestra Ticket Services at 216-231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141.

The Cleveland Orchestra
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Cleveland Orchestra Chorus

We are not alone! Written and directed by Steven Spielberg and featuring a groundbreaking score by the legendary John Williams, Close Encounters of the Third Kind is one of the most treasured and influential science fiction films of all time. Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss), is an ordinary man, an electrical lineman who experiences a close encounter with an unidentified flying object. Increasingly obsessed with this unexplained phenomenon, Roy is drawn to a series of seemingly random strangers, each of whom has come in contact with similar UFOs, eventually making his way to Devil's Tower in Wyoming, where he finds the answers he seeks and where his life is forever changed.

TCHAIKOVSKY'S VIOLIN CONCERTO
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: May 2-5, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Also including Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 ("The Year 1905").

BIGGEST WEEK IN AMERICAN BIRDING
Biggest Week in American Birding
Dates May 3-12, 2019
Time: Hours vary
Cost: Fees vary
Festival Headquarters: Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center
1750 State Park Rd. #2, Oregon, OH 43616
website

A 10-day festival featuring some of the best spring birding North America has to offer. The festival features workshops, guided birding activities, field trips, keynote speakers, evening socials, and more.

Local Visitor Bureau

BLESSING OF THE FLEET
Date: May 7, 2019
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Fox’s Dock, Bay View Avenue 
Put-in-Bay, OH 43456 United States

The annual blessing of boats and aircraft servicing the Bass Islands will be held in the Put-in-Bay Harbor off Fox’s Dock. Local clergy will bless the vessels, a centuries old tradition in ports worldwide. Ferry boats, water taxis, rescue vessels, commercial watercraft, commercial aircraft, and medical helicopters will be blessed for the 2019 season by clergy representing the island’s three congregations from Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

SMETANA'S MÁ VLAST
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: May 9-11, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Three tone poems from Smetana's Má Vlast: VyŠehrad, The Moldau, and Šárka - plus Martinů's Concerto for Two Pianos and more.

Something Rotten

E.J. Thomas Hall
The University of Akron
198 Hill Street, Akron, Ohio 44325-0501
www.ejthomashall.com

SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "Broadway's big, fat hit!" (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world's very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is "The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!" (New York Magazine).

MITSUKO UCHIDA PLAYS BARTÓK
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: May 16-18, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Featuring Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Schubert's Mass No. 6.

KEENLYSIDE SINGS SIBELIUS
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: May 23-25, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Featuring Bartók's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Schubert's Mass No. 6.

MUSKET & CARRONADE WEEKEND
Date: May 25-26, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Park Rangers and volunteers will demonstrate firing Historic Firearms and the Park’s carronade throughout the day. Ranger programs will cover the nuances of the 1812 military uniform, the proper handling of black powder and the steps to firing a musket. The carronade, a small short-barrel gun like those used IN THE Battle of Lake Erie, will be fired by the Park’s Gun Crew. The Carronade program will discuss the proper steps in firing the short range gun and its limitations during the Battle of Lake Erie. Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at 11 am, 3, and 5 pm. Carronade demonstrations will be given at noon, 2, and 4 pm. There will be a 1 pm Junior Ranger program: “Join the Army.”

Contact Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial for details at 419-285-2184.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

MOVIE FEATURE: GERSHWIN'S AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
The Cleveland Orchestra
Dates: May 30-June 1, 2019

Location: Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
216.231.1111 | website

Experience this 1951 classic musical film featuring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron live on the big screen at Severance Hall with the score played live by The Cleveland Orchestra.

FOREVER PLAID
Date: May 31 - June 15, 2019
Location: 5648 W. Chapel Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
Box office: 440-428-7092
Group Sales: 440-428-5913
rrcaa@windstream.net
www.rabbitrunonline.org

When four young singers are killed in a car crash, they posthumously take the stage for one final gig in this delightfully sweet and humorous nostalgic trip to the 1950's. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies.

Show dates: May 31, June 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15

Written and originally directed and choreographed by Stuart Ross. Musical continuity supervision and arrangements by James Raitt. Originally produced by Gene Wolsk.

Single tickets will be available in late May.
For season ticket information, click here or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

INTO THE WOODS
Performances: May 31-June 16, 2019
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

Cinderella goes to the festival, and marries the prince. Jack climbs the beanstalk, and steals the giant’s gold. The Baker and his wife are bestowed with a child…then what? In this imaginative and beguiling takeoff of familiar fairy tales, the real story begins once wishes have been granted, and the characters must learn to live with their “happily ever after.”

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

Crafted Food, Beer & Music Festival - Cleveland
Date: June 1, 2019
Time: 3PM - 7PM
Location: Tremont's Lincoln Park
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Farm-to-Table Meets Beer & Music Festival

Join us for an afternoon of local food & beer tasting with live performances by 2 amazing local bands. Eat well, drink well & have fun with a portion of proceeds benefiting Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland!

Multiple ticket packages available offering a selection of 42+ craft beers as well as a variety of artisanal dishes from 8 local restaurants. You can also enjoy an extra hour of craft goodness with the option of early admission to the Festival.

Details & package options to be released soon on craftedfest.com. Tickets on sale March 1st!

COSHOCTON BALLOON FESTIVAL 
Dates: June 6-8, 2019
Location: Coshocton County Fairgrounds, Coshocton
Free Admission and parking.
www.coshoctonhotairballoonfestival.com

THE SECRET GARDEN
Dates: June 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22, 2019 at 7:30 pm
June 9 & 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm
Location: The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094
Tickets: $20 all tickets, reserved seating
440.951.7500 | website

Local Visitor Bureau

PUT-IN-BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Date: June 8, 2019
Time: NOON - 7PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial celebrates peace through music by hosting the third annual Put-in-Bay Music Festival. A collaboration between the National Park, the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society and title sponsor Miller Boat Line, the free concert is also supported with a grant from the Ohio Arts Council and a marketing grant from Lake Erie Shores and Islands. Attendees will enjoy playing the Battle of Lake Erie Corn Toss, kids music crafts and yard games, Music Workshops on drumming, and beginner and advanced ukulele, and a Guitar Hero tent. Rangers also will have a living history display. Food, beer and soft drinks will be available on site.

Miller Boat Line is again the Put-in-Bay Music Festival’s lead sponsor. Go to Miller Boat Line’s website, millerferry.com, to check their schedule and start planning your visit. Information about Put-in-Bay, including lodging, dining and live entertainment can be found at the Put-in-Bay Chamber of Commerce website, visitputinbay.com. The chamber operates Put-in-Bay’s official information website that is supported by the island business community.

The Put-in-Bay Music Festival and all programs at the park are free and open to the public. Food, beverages, souvenirs and other amenities require a fee.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

SOW & GROW FARM FESTIVAL & PLANT SALE
Dates: June 8-9, 2019
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

32ND ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - CRAFT BAZAAR
Dates: June 15-16, 2019
Time: Saturday 11AM-5PM |  Sunday Noon – 5PM
Location: The Jefferson Depot Village, 147 East Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH
website

Chug on over to the Depot,  Set up and Sell  your hand-crafted 
 treasures amidst historic 19th century buildings.
Strawberry Shortcake – Rootbeer Floats, 19th Century Building Tours
Quilt & Doll Show – in the 1848  “Church in the Wildwood”
Bandstand Entertainment Sat. 1pm, Live Music Sun. 1pm  - Kid’s Corner Games- Food 
Festival FREE  -  Guided Tours Available for $10.00/Adult, under 10 free
Antique & Classic Car Show – Sunday, 1 - 4pm    
50/50 Raffle

Local Visitor Bureau

MUSKET & CARRONADE WEEKEND
Date: June 15-16, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial, 93 Delaware Avenue, Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Park Rangers and volunteers will demonstrate firing Historic Firearms and the Park’s carronade throughout the day. Ranger programs will cover the nuances of the 1812 military uniform, the proper handling of black powder and the steps to firing a musket. The carronade, a small short-barrel gun like those used IN THE Battle of Lake Erie, will be fired by the Park’s Gun Crew. The Carronade program will discuss the proper steps in firing the short range gun and its limitations during the Battle of Lake Erie. Historic Firearms demonstrations will take place at 11 am, 3, and 5 pm. Carronade demonstrations will be given at noon, 2, and 4 pm. There will be a 1 pm Junior Ranger program: “Join the Army.”

Contact Perry’s Victory & International Peace Memorial for details at 419-285-2184.

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

PYRATE FESTIVAL
Date: June 21-23, 2019
Time: 11AM-5PM
Location: Put-in-Bay, OH 43456

Put-in-Bay’s annual Pyrate Fest sees the return of the Pyrate King to find his stolen treasure. Fun for the whole family with costume contests for kids and adults, cardboard boat races, watch Pyrates invade the Put-in-Bay Harbor, a 5k Run, a Pyrate Village, Faire Winds Circus, historic displays, re-enactors and so much more!

Need a ride to the Island? Miller Ferries can get you there.

A CHORUS LINE
Date: June 21 - July 6, 2019
Location: 5648 W. Chapel Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
Box office: 440-428-7092
Group Sales: 440-428-5913
rrcaa@windstream.net
www.rabbitrunonline.org

A stunning musical capturing the spirit and tension of a Broadway chorus audition. A Chorus Line explores the inner lives and poignant ambitions of professional Broadway performers. The show features one powerhouse number after another, including What I Did for Love, I Hope I Get it and, of course, One!

Show dates: June 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, July 3, 5, 6

Conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett. Book by James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante. Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics by Edward Kleban. Cochoreographed by Bob Avian.

Single tickets will be available in late May.
For season ticket information, click here or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

BEACH GLASS FESTIVAL
Dates: June 29-30, 2019
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Historic Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Ohio
website

The Historic Ashtabula Harbor welcomes artists and vendors alike each June to Bridge Street with their collections of Beach Glass jewelry and art.

Local Visitor Bureau

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
(Youth Production)
Date: July 11-13, 2019
Location: 5648 W. Chapel Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
Box office: 440-428-7092
Group Sales: 440-428-5913
rrcaa@windstream.net
www.rabbitrunonline.org

Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming's children's book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one family-friendly blockbuster that audiences will find "Truly Scrumptious."

Show dates:  July 11, 12, 13

Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN. Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing. Adapted for the Stage by Jeremy Sams. Based on the MGM Motion Picture. Licensed Script Adapted by Ray Roderick

Single tickets will be available in late May.
For season ticket information, click here or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC IN THE VALLEY FOLK & WINE FESTIVAL
Dates: July 13-14, 2019
Time: 10am- 5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
website

Tour the beautiful Hale Farm & Village grounds while enjoying the sounds of local musicians and wines from Ohio based wineries.

TUCK EVERLASTING
Performances: March 29-April 14, 2019
Times: Fri & Sat at 7:30PM| Sun at 3PM
TICKETS: Youth: $10 | Adult: $16-18
Location: French Creek Theatre
4530 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH 44054

The woods of Treegap, New Hampshire beckon eleven-year-old Winnie Foster to escape her humdrum, small town life. Once within, she discovers a spring with a powerful secret, and a boy with a mysterious past. Pursued by a strange man in yellow, she learns the truth about the connection between the boy's family and the water, and is forced to make a decision with everlasting consequences.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

MAMMA MIA
Date: July 19 - August 10, 2019
Location: 5648 W. Chapel Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
Box office: 440-428-7092
Group Sales: 440-428-5913
rrcaa@windstream.net
www.rabbitrunonline.org

The magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise as a young woman searches for her birth father.

Show dates: July 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, August 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 2019

Music and Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer.

Single tickets will be available in late May.
For season ticket information, click here or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

WINE AND WALLEYE FESTIVAL
Dates: July 26-28, 2019

Location: Historic Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Ohio
website

Local Visitor Bureau

PEACE & MUSIC FEST 2018
Date: August 10, 2019
Time: Noon - 11PM
Location: Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds, 259 S. Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH
GoFundMe info.

Celebrate the amazing non-profit groups of Tuscarawas County (while acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival) at this one-day event on Saturday, August 10, 2019! Gather the generations of your family at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds in Dover, Ohio, for a day-and-night celebration of peace, music and the love and generosity of the residents of our county.

AS YOU LIKE IT
Performances: August 16-18, 2019
All Shows at 7:00 PM
FREE SHOW!
Location: Bacon Woods Amphitheatre
Vermilion River Reservation
51211 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089

Lovers in disguise, banished dukes and merry companions come together in As You Like It, Shakespeare's playful and poetic romantic comedy. Set in the dreamlike Forest of Arden, the Bard's whimsical discourse on the fun and folly of love is performed outdoors (and FREE!) at the Bacon Woods Amphitheatre at Vermilion River Reservation.

Call (440) 949-5200 x221, purchase online at http://www.metroparks.cc/french-creek-theatre-tickets.php or visit the FCT Box Office, open 10AM-6PM daily

Coshocton Sunflower Festival
Dates: August 16-18, 2019
Location: Coshocton KOA
24688 County Road 10, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
Facebook page.

Coshocton Sunflower Festival features over 3 acres and 20 varieties of sunflowers from 2 ft tall fuzzy teddy bears to 12 ft tall skyscrapers.

MY WAY, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
Date: August 16-31, 2019
Location: 5648 W. Chapel Rd.
Madison, OH 44057
Box office: 440-428-7092
Group Sales: 440-428-5913
rrcaa@windstream.net
www.rabbitrunonline.org

Some of the greatest music of the 20th century made famous by old blue eyes himself comes masterfully to life in this wonderful musical revue.  No less than 57 melodies make up this splendid production with such hits as Chicago and New York, New York.  My Way possesses a broad appeal for young and old alike.

Show dates:  August 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 2019

Conceived by David Grapes and Todd Olson.

Single tickets will be available in late May.
For season ticket information, click here or call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.

Curtain time is 7:30 p.m.

MADE IN OHIO ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Dates: August 30-31, September 1, 2019
Time: August 30th Noon - 5pm | Aug 31st & Sept 1st 10 am - 5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
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Live music echoes in the valley throughout this weekend as visitors shop from 160 vendors selling Ohio-made products including jewelry, pottery, glass, soap, quilts and a variety of unique fine arts. This weekend also features Handcrafted at Hale items and historic craft and trade demonstrations.

ZOAR CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Dates: September 6-8, 2019
Times: Saturday 9AM_9PM | Sunday 9AM-5PM
Location: Zoar Village, Zoar, Ohio 
330.874.2646 | website

FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon & Team Relay
Date: September 28, 2019
Time: 7AM-1PM
Location: City of Akron, Ohio
Facebook event page.

We're celebrating 17 years on the Blue Line! The marquee event of the Akron Children's Hospital Akron Marathon Race Series, the Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, & Team Relay presented by FirstEnergy Corporation never ceases to amaze! Featuring the ultimate running experience throughout Akron's neighborhoods and downtown complete with a world-class finish inside Canal Park Stadium which will continue to feature the popular Finisher Festival on the field that has become our signature in the running industry.

Hale Harvest Festival & 5K Run
Dates: October 5-6, 12-13, 2019
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, OH 44264
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