Apr 1 - Geauga: Shutterbugs Camera Club
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
April 1 - 29- Ashtabula: Art Trail Exhibit
1025 Buffalo St. Conneaut, OH 44030 map link 440-593-5888
Visit our website for complete information.
The kick-off exhibit for the annual Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail is held at the CCCA this year, drawing artists from across NW Pennsylvania and SW New York. www.chautauquaarttrail.com
April 2, 16 - Lake Co: Broken Wheel Square Dance Club
Regular Dance. Community of Christ Church, 9017 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Kirtland. Plus level square dance with round dancing. This dance is for those who know Modern Western Style Square Dance.
Hours: (8-10:30pm)
Admission: Charge $5 No charge observers
Contact: 440-285-8477 or 216-731-1557 – www.squaredancing.com/bws
Apr 2 - Geauga: Meet the Artist: William Michael Winston
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
Apr 3-Geauga: Annual Egg Hunt at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
(10:00 am - 12:00 pm) - More information here.
Apr 10 - Trumbull Co: Art Showing & Wine Taste
Opera House, Cortland 7-9 PM
Annual fundraiser for the Cortland-Bazetta Historical Society. Reservations appreciated.
$ 330.638.1843
April 9-18 Lake Co: “Presenting Mark Twain!”
Lakeland Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland.
Special production by Rabbit Run Theater at Lakeland Community College; Mark Twain lives again-in look, in voice, in gesture. Hear the man in his own words as he might have spoken them in one of his famous lectures. This vivid, living self-portrait is the perfect blend of humor, drama and irony.
Hours: (8pm curtain; 2pm matinees)
Admission: Charge $17 adult; $15 senior; $10 youth
Contact: 440-428-7092 – www.rabbitrunonline.org
April 9-11 - Pymatuning State Park: Eagle Eco Tour
Reservations are needed for this event. Limited to 15 people.
More Information: Call 724-932-3142
April 10– Lake Co: Denny Carleton & Friends Coffeehouse Series
The Fine Arts Association, Main Gallery, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby
“The Great Duos” – A musical journey through many of the great writing and performing pairs, from Sonny and Cher to Simon and Garfunkel. Join us for java and munchies and an eclectic mix of musicians and music sure to make audiences of all ages sing!
Hours: (6:30-8:30pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-971-7500 – www.fineartsassociation.org
April 16-17, 22-24, 29-30 - Lake Co: Hot from the Oven – Original Recipes – The 14th Annual One Act Festival.
The Fine Arts Association, Corning Auditorium, 38660 Mentor Avenue, Willoughby
Selected from submissions by playwrights from around the globe, these never-before-produced original ten-minute plays are fast, fresh and filled with surprises. (Rated Adult)
Hours: 16-17, 22-24, 29-30; May 1 (7:30pm)
Admission: Charge $22 adult; $20 seniors, students
Contact: 440-971-7500 – www.fineartsassociation.org
April 16 – Lake Co - Wine Country Progressive Dinner
Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison.
Join us for a fun evening of fine wines and delicious cuisine. The evening begins at Grand River Cellars with soup and salad, then to Debonné Vineyards for your main entrée. Finish with dessert at South River Vineyard. Our wine maker will pair each of the courses with his choice of wines. This is a prepaid, non-refundable ticket event. Seating is very limited and will sell out quickly.
Reservations required.
Hours: (6:30pm)
Admission: $47.50 per person which includes wine pairing with each entrée, gratuity and tax
Contact: 440-466-3485 – www.debonne.com
Apr 17-Geauga: Amish Culture Tours
(10:00 am - 2:15 pm) - More information here.
Apr 18-Geauga: Earth Day 2010 at Farmpark
(12:00 pm - 4:00 pm) - More information here.
April 18 - Lake Co Earth Day 2010 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Come celebrate with Lake Metroparks at this showcase of energy, farmland and wildlife conservation. Discover a solar energy array, hybrid electric/gas cars, composting, eco-fair, children’s crafts and much more.
Hours: (Noon-4pm)
Admission: Call for info No charge Lake County residents (with valid I.D.); Farmpark member
April 18 – Lake Co Earth Day 2010 at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland.
Come out for a day of earth-friendly family fun that includes an eco-fair featuring local and national conservation organizations. Other activities include habitat preservation programs with live animals, a kid’s eco-craft and Earth ball games.
Hours: (Noon-4pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-256-1404 – www.lakemetroparks.com
April 23 – Lake Co: Beer on the Vine Festival
Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison.
Enjoy brewed beer from four different breweries. Cellar tours of Cellar Rats Brewery and Debonné Vineyards Wine Cellar and Bottling Facility. Talk with the brewers themselves about their hand crafted products.
Hours: (6:30-10pm)
Admission: Charge $15 at the door; $12 pre-sale; incl 12 samples of beer along w/ food pairing.
Contact: 440-466-3485 – www.debonne.com
Apr 21 - Trumbull Co: “Stayin’ Alive”
Packard Music Hall, Warren 7:30 PM
A musical tribute to the Bee Gees & ABBA Mania. Presented by Warren Civic Music Association.
$ 330.399.4885; 330.841.2931 • www.PackardMusicHall.com
April 21 - Crawford County
Pennsylvania Tourism Day
More Information: Call 814-333-1258
Apr 22 - Geauga: Maple Town Tune Traders Jam Session
(7:00 pm - 9:00 pm) - More information here.
Apr 22 - 25 – Geauga: Geauga County Maple Festival
(12:00 pm - 10:00 pm) - More information here.
Chardon Square, Chardon, Geauga County
Thurs – Noon-10 PM; Fri & Sat – 10 AM-11 PM; Sun – 11 AM-7 PM
Rides; arts & crafts; parades; pancake breakfasts; maple stirs; maple auction; and more.
Free 440.286.3007 • www.MapleFestival.com
Apr 23-Geauga: Attracting Hummingbirds with Flair
(6:30 pm - 8:30 pm) - More information here.
April 23 - Ashtabula: Beer on the Vine Festival
7743 Doty Road Madison, OH 44057
map link 440-466-3485 Visit our website for complete information.
Come taste the beer from local micro- breweries paired with delicious food.
Talk with the brewers themselves about their hand crafted products.
Live music starting at 7 p.m.
More information at www.debonne.com
April 24 - Grand River Canoe & Kayak Race
Harpersfield Dam, Harpersfield, Ashtabula County
This is an annual springtime tradition. Experience an 8½-mile canoe and kayak race from the Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley Park (in Madison) on the wild and scenic Grand River. Annual tradition features a “maddest hat” contest. High water date is May 1, 2010.
Hours: (8am)
Admission: Pre-registration required
Contact: 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 or 440-256-2110 – www.lakemetroparks.com
April 24 - Ashtabula: Around the World
7743 Doty Road Madison, OH 44057 Noon - 5 p.m.
map link 440-466-3485 Visit our website for complete information.
Join Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards and St. Joseph Vineyards for this exclusive food and wine-pairing event. Travel to each of the five wineries enjoying European style wines matched with European cuisine.
More information at www.debonne.com
April 24 - Ashtabula Around the World - GRV
5750 S. Madison Road Madison OH 44057
map link 440-298-9838 Visit our website for complete information.
GRAND RIVER CELLARS
Join Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards and St. Joseph Vineyards. Travel to each of the five wineries enjoying European style wines matched with European cuisine.
$5 per person at each winery.
Go to www.wggrv.com or call 440-466-3485 for more information.
Apr 24 - Trumbull Co: 64th Annual Festival of Harmony
Packard Music Hall, Warren
Barbershop concert performed by the Warren Chapter of Stephen Foster Chorus.
7 PM $ 330.841.2931 • www.PackardMusicHall.com
April 30, May 1, 7, 8: Wine N Bloom - Wineries in Northeast Ohio.
A self-driving tour along the Vine and Wines Trail at the wineries in Northeast Ohio. At the first winery you visit you will receive a Schott Zwiesel wine glass and a flower themed item. Enjoy wine samples and complimentary appetizers at all the wineries.
Hours: (Noon-6pm)
Admission: Charge $45 couple; $35 single
Contact: 800-227-6972 – www.ohiowines.org
April 30 – May 2 Lake Co: Arbor Day
The Holden Arboretum Visitor Center, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. Outdoor family-oriented activities, including expert lectures, tree-seedling give away, kids’ activities and entertainment.
Hours: (10am-4pm)
Admission: No charge
Contact: 440-946-4400 – www.holdenarb.org