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Special Events
To view the entire schedule of events for the week, read the Lakesider
newspaper Calendar of Events.
Friends of Hotel Lakeside Meeting
Saturday, July 16
10 a.m. Fountain Inn Aigler Room
Sunday Morning Worship
Dockside Service
8:30 a.m. Pavilion East Deck
The Rev. Dr. Irwin Jennings
Lakeside United Methodist Church
9 a.m. Lakeside UMC
The Rev. Jerry Phelps
Hoover Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Hoover Auditorium
The Rev. Grace Imathiu
Katharine. C. Crampton Memorial Art Show
Through July 30
Hoover Auditorium Lobby
The Art Show will continue to showcase artwork in Hoover Auditorium Lobby until Saturday, July 30. There will be opportunities to view the artwork from 3-5 p.m. every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Hoover will also be open a half-hour prior to each 8:15 p.m. performance.
God Squad
Tuesday-Thursday, July 19-21
9 a.m. (ages 4-6)
10 a.m. (ages 7-10)
Bradley Temple
God Squad, featuring children's singer-songwriter Chip Richter, is a faith-based program for children (pre-K to 5th-grade). Each session features live music with an object lesson, audience participation, fun craft and refreshments.
Lakeside Women's Club Girls' Club - Cupcake & Spa Party
Monday, July 18
11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lakeside Women's Club (161 Walnut Ave.)
Lakeside girls (ages 5-12) are invited to attend a Cupcake & Spa Party. Adults will be present to assist with activities. Girls are encouraged to sign up at Green Gables, 161 Walnut Ave., prior to the event. The cost is $2.
Farmers' Market
Tuesday, July 19 & Friday, July 22
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Walnut Avenue
Local farmers will sell fresh produce, honey, herbs, teas and homemade baked goods. This year, Farmers' Market bags are available for a reduced price of $2.
Jam Session
Wednesday, July 20
3-4 p.m. Bradley Temple
Children (ages 10 and older) are invited to the Lakeside Jam Session with Connie Dieterich and Emily Donathan, Lakeside Youth/Education Music intern. Bring an instrument or use one from around the world to make music with friends.
Family Picnic in the Park
Wednesday, July 20
5:30 p.m. Perry Park
All are welcome to feast on hot dogs, baked beans, macaroni salad, chips, watermelon, lemonade and cookies. Food, drinks and place settings are provided. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. There is no charge, but a $3 donation is suggested to help offset the cost. In the event of rain, the picnic will be cancelled.
Lakeside Puppet Show with Jeannie Rice "Around the World"
Friday, July 22
1:30 p.m. Bradley Temple
All are invited to attend the puppet show. The show will run 35-40 minutes, with a short Q&A afterwards. Next week's show will feature puppeteer Guy Thompson.
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Orchestra Hall Movie Theatre
Orchestra Hall enjoys the distinction of being the only movie theater on the Marblehead Peninsula, as well as in all of Ottawa County. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of Orchestra Hall, watching first-run flicks and classic favorites.
Orchestra Hall has been updated with Dolby Stereo Sound, a brand new movie screen, and the two original projectors have been rebuilt.
Admission:
Adult: $6
Child: $3 (under age 12)
Review the upcoming movie schedule. |
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C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., Center for the Living Arts
The C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., Center for the Living Arts holds an open house from 1-3 p.m. every Sunday during the season. This gives Lakesiders the opportunity to visit, meet the artists, check out the projects for the week and sign up for classes.
Review this week's class schedule.
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We Value Your Feedback
Please take a moment to complete the surveys to let us know your thoughts. We value your feedback on how we can improve your Chautauqua experience.
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Waterfront Dining at Hotel Lakeside Café
The Hotel Lakeside dining room and outdoor café are open, serving lunch from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. On Sunday, a brunch buffet is offered from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost for Sunday Brunch is $15.95 for adults, $6.95 for children ages 6-10 and children under age five are free. In the case of inclement weather, the outdoor café will be closed. |
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Save the Date
Chaplain of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.
10:30 a.m. Sunday Hoover Worship
9:15 a.m. Daily Chaplain's Hour
OSU Alumni Band
8:15 p.m., Saturday, July 23
Summer Stage's Production of "Godspell"
8:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26
8:15 p.m., Thursday, July 28
Lakeside Symphony Orchestra - Opening Night
8:15 p.m., Wednesday, July 27
Annual Craft & Art Show
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, July 28
9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, July 29
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 30
John Ford Coley Band
8:15 p.m., Friday, July 29
Lakeside Photography Show
Aug. 3-20
Lakeside Leadership Academy Closing Ceremony
6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 5
Starship starring Mickey Thomas
8:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6
Mike Albert & the Big "E" Band
8:15 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20
Barbershop Quartet Festival
8:15 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3
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Photo Contest
Throughout the summer, Lakeside will be accepting entries for a photo contest. The selected photo(s) will appear in the 2012 Calendar of Events brochure.
Share your Lakeside photos that capture the Chautauqua spirit and celebrate the unique beauty and character of the community. Images should represent family, traditions, children, religion, education, cultural arts (special events, programming), recreation, landscape, architecture and most importantly, people enjoying Lakeside.
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Chautauqua Scrapbook
Andrew and Allison Bell pose with
magician Mike Super. Photo submitted
by David Bell.
 As part of the Lakeside Junior Naturalist Program, the participants help to plant a Bald Cypress tree in Central Park. Photo
submitted by Bill Smith.
 Emily Donathan, Lakeside Leadership Academy Youth Education/Music intern,
leads a jam session in Bradley Temple.
Betsy Kennedy (pictured with husband
Earl Kennedy) receives the Outstanding Clubwoman Award at the Lakeside Federation of Women's Club
Convention.
 Lakesiders dance the Virginia Reel and Do-Si-Do to the music of Cottonwood String Jam Band at the Country Dance & Family Fun Night. All are invited to attend the next event on Monday, Aug. 1. |
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Welcome to Week 5 of the Season
There are many opportunities to nurture mind, body and spirit during the 138th Chautauqua summer season. Rhythm and blues legend Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers will perform at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at Hoover Auditorium.
The Rev. Grace Imathiu will serve as the Chaplain of the Week and deliver the message, "No Future Without Forgiveness," at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Hoover Worship Service. Daily educational seminars will discuss Environmental Stewardship, Perspectives on U.S. Electoral Politics and "When Christians Get it Wrong (Right)."
Hoover Auditorium nightly entertainment will include Katie Spotz "Rowing the Atlantic," Pushcart Players "Peter & the Wolf," Scioto Ridge Boys, The Water Coolers and Rhythmic Circus "Feet Don't Fail Me Now."
Finally, featured recreational events include the Team and Youth Triathlons, Tennis Mixer and Grill-Out and pre-registration for the Raccoon Run. |
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Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Open Plein Air Art Festival
 A collaborative effort blending the craftsmanship of the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society (LWBS) and the artistic expression of the Lakeside - Open Plein Air Art Festival will create one of Lakeside's most unique weekends of the Chautauqua season from July 15-17.
This three-day event begins on Friday, July 15, when plein air artists arrive to paint outdoor landscapes until Sunday. The term "en plein air" means painting "in the open air."
The festival will host more than 30 plein air artists from across the Midwest. Lakesiders are invited to watch them paint. Read more... |
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Rhein Center Herb Garden is Open to All Lakesiders
 A community herb garden has been planted in the C. Kirk Rhein, Jr., Center for the Living Arts' backyard, located on the corner of Walnut Avenue and Sixth Street.
"Each spring Lakeside has an Annual Plant Sale and the herbs in the garden were leftover from the sale," Lakeside gardener Vern Hartenburg said. "We had the idea to plant them at a convenient location and grow them for the community."
The Lakeside Grounds Department planted the herbs in early June and together, Hartenberg and Lakeside gardener Linda Bunker work to maintain the garden they envisioned. Read more... |
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Lakeside Women's Club Annual Tour of Homes
The Lakeside Women's Club (LWC) Tour of Homes will take place from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28. The tour will feature seven cottages and Green Gables -- the home of the LWC. A variety of architectural and furniture styles are included in the tour.
Tickets are $10 per person and a map will be available. There will be a special Cottage Tour gate pass available for $10 to guests. Free shuttle service will be available for those who have difficulty walking.
List of addresses for the Cottage Tour:
Randy & Becky Donithan - 303 W. Fifth St.*
Carl Coates - 542 Sycamore Ave.*
John & Kathy Cavileer - 548/550 Walnut Ave.*
Wes & Sue Kunze - 426 Jasmine Ave.*
Kurt & Deborah Geisheimer - 541 Laurel Ave.
Bill & Theresea Buoni - 237 Peach Ave.
Dave & Sandy Jackson - 802 E. Second St.
Green Gables - 161 Walnut Ave.
*Homes denoted with an asterisk indicate that the synopsis is included here. All other houses will be included in the next edition of the e-newsletter.
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Religious Life
Chaplain of the Week: The Rev. Grace Imathiu
 Lakeside's Chaplain of the Week preaches at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Hoover Auditorium, as well as each morning for Chaplain's Hour at 9:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday in Orchestra Hall, and at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday for Evening Praise at the Steele Memorial Bandstand.
For 2011, the format for the Friday Chaplain's Hour is an informal time of discussion with the Chaplain of the Week.
For July 17-22, Lakeside is pleased to host the Rev. Grace Imathiu, whose theme for the week is "The Journey of Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation."
Sunday's sermon is entitled, "No Future Without Forgiveness," (Genesis 45:1-15, Luke 6:27-31). Read more... |
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Educational Seminars
Week 5 - Environmental Stewardship, Perspectives on U.S. Electoral Politics & When Christians Get it Wrong (Right)"
Sponsored by Kendal at Oberlin & Kendal at Home
Monday, July 18
10:30 a.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
From Soils to Rivers to Lake Erie's Western Basin: Connecting the (Phosphorus) Dots
David Baker, PhD, National Center for Water Quality Research, Heidelberg University
1:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
Water Quantity in Lake Erie: The Great Lakes Compact & the St. Clair River
Sandy Bihn, Executive Director/Waterkeeper, Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Inc.
3:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
"When Christians Get it Wrong (Right)" DVD-based series (developed by the Rev. Adam Hamilton): When Christians are Unchristian; Christians, Science & Politics
Led by the Rev. Dr. Irwin Jennings, Lakeside Coordinator of Religious Life
Tuesday, July 19
10:30 a.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
The Asian Carp Threat to Lake Erie Fisheries
Roger Knight, Program Administrator, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
1:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
Saving Grand Lake from Environmental Disaster
Tim Lovett, President, Lake Improvement Association for Grand Lake, St. Mary's, Ohio
3:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
"When Christians Get it Wrong (Right)" DVD-based series (developed by the Rev. Adam Hamilton): When Speaking of Other Religions; When Bad Things Happen
Led by the Rev. Dr. Irwin Jennings
Wednesday, July 20
10:30 a.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
A Volatile Decade of American Electoral Politics
Paul A. Beck, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences, The Ohio State University
1:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
The 2010 Elections: What Happened & Why?
Paul A. Beck, PhD
3:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
"When Christians Get it Wrong (Right)" DVD-based series (developed by the Rev. Adam Hamilton): In Dealing with Homosexuality; When Christians Get it Right
Led by the Rev. Dr. Irwin Jennings
Thursday, July 21
10:30 a.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
Partisan Polarization in American Politics
Paul A. Beck, PhD
1:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room
Early Perspectives on the 2012 Elections
Paul A. Beck, PhD
Additional Week 5 Educational Opportunities
Sunday, July 17 2 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room Lakeside Heritage Society Lecture: Great Cavalry Raids on Port Clinton & Marblehead Roger Long, Northwest Ohio Historian, Port Clinton, Ohio
Monday, July 18 10 a.m. Cherry Park East Lakeside Walking Tour David Glick, Lakeside Historian 10:30 a.m. Pavilion East Deck Guided Tree Walk 3:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Aigler Room Lakeside Chautauqua Foundation Financial Planning + Generosity Seminar: "Going Green" Environmental Stewardship Angela Granata, CFP®
Tuesday, July 19 1:30 p.m. Lakeside Women's Club (161 Walnut Ave.) Lakeside Women's Club Program: Lakeside - Not Just Black & White Brenda Knipp, Huntington, IN 7 p.m. Fountain Inn Green Room 3 Peaks 3 Week Challenge Kelly Donithan, Lakesider
Wednesday, July 20 8:30 a.m. Train Station Herb Study: Herbal Bath Bags Jan Hilty, Lakeside Summer Resident 3:30 p.m. (Fountain Inn Aigler Room) LESS Environmental Seminar: Wind Turbines Linda S. Woods, Controller, North Coast Wind & Power, LLC, Port Clinton, Ohio
Friday, July 22 10:30 a.m. Fountain Inn Green Room Intergenerational Learning Seminar: LEGO® Creations for All Ages (& OSU Fans) Paul Janssen, President, Central Ohio Lego Train Club 1:30 p.m. Lakeside Women's Club (161 Walnut Ave.) Lakeside Women's Club Book Review: Go Green, Save Green: A Simple Guide to Saving Time, Money, and God's Green Earth by Nancy Sleeth Reviewed by Jay Althouse, Retired UMC Pastor 2:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Aigler Room Foreign Affairs Forum Jeff Dieterich, Moderator |
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Cultural Arts/Entertainment
All performances start at 8:15 p.m. in Hoover Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, July 16
The Righteous Brothers' Bill Medley
Born in Los Angeles and raised in Santa Ana, Calif., Bill Medley grew up surrounded by music. His mother played piano and sang, while his father led a big band.
Medley began his musical career in high school glee club and youth singing contests. After hearing the music of Ray Charles and Little Richard, Medley's dreams of making it in the music business took shape. After forming a group called The Paramours, Medley was introduced to Bobby Hatfield head of the Variations and from there, The Righteous Brothers were formed. Read more...
Sunday, July 17
12:30-3:30 p.m. Pavilion
Concert at the Pavilion: Wally & The Beavs  The Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Open Plein Air Art Festival will feature a special performance by Wally & The Beavs on Sunday afternoon.
Since 1992, Wally & The Beavs has been performing dance music and classic rock favorites across the U.S. singing songs by bands such as Steely Dan, Chicago, Joe Cocker and The Beatles. Read more...
Monday, July 18
Katie Spotz "Rowing the Atlantic"
 Katie Spotz, born in 1987 and originally from Mentor, Ohio, is an adventurer, world record holder and international fundraiser for clean water projects. Spotz will speak about her global humanitarian work and her endurance challenges during her Lakeside presentation.
In 2010, Spotz completed a solo trip in a 19' row boat across the Atlantic Ocean in 70 days, five hours and 22 minutes.
Her most recent endeavor began June 18, with friend Sam Williams. The two, along with a few other friends, biked from Oceanside, Calif., to Annapolis, Md. to raise funds for Blue Planet Network and FARM-Africa project. These organizations supply water to poor communities in northern Kenya. The trip took seven days and 16 hours to complete. Read more...
Tuesday, July 19
Pushcart Players "Peter & the Wolf"
 For more than 35 years, Pushcart Players has been performing as a touring ensemble with eight different productions.
With shows ranging from fairy tales to historical plays, the group has been nominated for an Emmy Award for its two prime-time specials on CBS, "This Time Friends" and "This Time Feelings."
Pushcart Players is comprised of professional theater artists hailing from Verona, N.J. The group is known for bringing different issues to life on stage. Pushcart Players' "Peter & the Wolf" tells the story of a Russian folktale. Read more...
Wednesday, July 20
Scioto Ridge Boys Gospel Quartet
 For the past 16 years, the Scioto Ridge Boys Gospel Quartet has been delivering the message of salvation through music.
Established in their home church of Scioto Ridge, the quartet has sung at the Ohio State Fair, the Indiana State Fair and Lancaster Campground.
The ensemble has also performed at several West Ohio United Methodist Conference programs for the Bishop, United Methodist Church Development Activities and the National Annual Conference Treasurers meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Read more...
Thursday, July 21
The Water Coolers  Presenting a unique blend of comedy, original songs and song parodies, The Water Coolers will showcase its talents at Lakeside.
While the comedy routine is based on conversations employees have around the water cooler at work, the performance is centered on everyday life. The troupe satirically celebrates life, work, kids, spouses, travel, technology and trying to balance it all.
Friday, July 22
Rhythmic Circus "Feet Don't Fail Me Now"
Rhythmic Circus is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Ohio Arts Council, General Mills Foundation and Land O' Lakes Foundation. Additional sponsor is the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project.
Rhythmic Circus has built a reputation of hard-hitting tap dance, humor and rhythmic music by performing on everything from sand to folding chairs.
Read more... |
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Recreation
Team and Youth Triathlons
The Team Triathlon will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, July 18, beginning at the dock. Gather friends to participate in this 20-mile event, including a one-mile swim, 15-mile bike ride around the Marblehead Peninsula and four-mile run through Lakeside. Race-day registrants must arrive at the dock by 7:30 a.m. The registration fee is $50 per team.
The Youth Triathlon (ages 9-16) will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, beginning at the dock. This unique event is held within the Lakeside gates and encourages young athletes to challenge themselves to swim, bike and run. Race-day registrants must arrive at the dock by 7:30 a.m. The registration fee is $25 per person.
Maps and registration forms for both triathlons are available at the Lakeside Association Office. For further questions, contact Grace Kelmer at programminglla@gmail.com.
Tennis Mixer and Grill-Out
The Tennis Mixer and Grill-Out will take place on Sunday, July 17 at the Williams Tennis Campus. Sign up at the Tennis Campus. The Tennis Mixer begins at 4:30 p.m. All levels are welcome. No partner is needed; players will be paired up. Cost is $5 per person. The Grill-Out starts at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a dish to share with others.
Pre-Register for the Raccoon Run On Sunday, July 24, more than 200 runners will take to the streets of Lakeside for the 31st Annual Raccoon Run. If registered by Monday, July 18, the registration fee is $5 without a T-shirt or $13 with a T-shirt. The registration fee after July 18 is $6 without a T-shirt or $16 with a T-shirt, if available.
Registration forms may be picked up and returned to the Lakeside Association Office. For further questions, contact Grace Kelmer at programminglla@gmail.com. |
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