Get Up, Get Out & Go! - Series Kickoff Train Ride
- June 14, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Boston Mills Station
- Address: Boston Mills Ski Resort, Boston, OH 44264
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Get Up, Get Out & Go! (GGG) offers free outdoor recreational activities for kids ages 11 - 14 and their families to get out into their national park and Akron area Metro Parks. The series kicks off on Tuesday, June 14, with a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, starting at 6:30 p.m. Regular programs are Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 14 - July 14, 7 to 9 p.m., and include wilderness training, night hiking, cycling, and fishing. Locations vary.
Junior Ranger, Jr. - Come Hide With Me
- June 14, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Address: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
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Who plays hide and seek? Children 4 - 6 can learn which animals are well camouflaged and how it helps these animals to survive. Enjoy games, activities, and a short hike. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Program location given upon registration. Fee: $8 per child, $5 Conservancy members (unless otherwise noted). A parent or guardian is required to attend programs with participating children; no charge for adults. To register call 800-642-3297 ext. 100.
Lake Erie Crushers vs. Traverse City Beach Bums 7:05pm
- June 14, 2011
- Location: All Pro Freight Stadium
- Address: 2009 Baseball Blvd, Avon, OH 44011
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Promotions: Valentine's Day, Ladies Night, and 2-Fer Tuesdays.
Lake County Captains vs. Great Lakes
Class A Affiliate of The Cleveland Indians, located only 16 miles from Downtown Cleveland in Eastlake, Ohio.
Strawberry Season at Ridgeview Farm
- June 14, 2011 - June 25, 2011
- Location: Ridgeview Farm
- Address: 5488 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87), Mesopotamia, OH 44062
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Pick your own Strawberries, call ahead for start date & picking forecast. EXACT start date & end date are Weather Dependant. Mon-Sat 8:00Am until picked out. Great fun for the whole family!
Sunrise Farm's Pick Your Own Strawberries
- June 14, 2011 - June 28, 2011
- Location: Sunrise Farm
- Address: 13115 Kinsman Rd (Rt. 87), Burton, OH 44021
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Beginning approximately June 10th, our strawberry fields will be ripe and ready with fresh, juicy strawberries. You may pick your own or we have baskets of sweet berries inside the market. Children 5 and older are welcome to pick. We pick Monday through Saturday weather permitting. Strawberry season usually lasts about 3 weeks, so don't delay. Our gourmet shop is just starting with fresh produce and the gift shop is filled with fun summer home decor and outdoor tableware.
Take a Hike: PlayhouseSquare
- June 14, 2011 - September 13, 2011
- Location: State Theatre - PlayhouseSquare
- Address: 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
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The award-winning "Take a Hike!" program returns May 12 through September 18, 2011. Locals and visitors alike can experience Downtown Cleveland's rich history on four unique guided walking tours featuring talented actors and actresses portraying important, historic Clevelanders. The PlayhouseSquare Neighborhood Take a Hike tour is offered every Tuesday at 6 PM beginning in the State Theatre Lobby (1519 Euclid Avenue).
Amish Buggy Rides
- June 14, 2011 - October 01, 2011
- Location: Ma & Pa's Gift Shack
- Address: 15161 Main Market Rt 422, Burton, OH 44021
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Come experience the Geauga County countryside in a buggy! Through the woods and the fields and then on the backroad for a true Amish experience. Our buggy's are authentic and driven by their owners. Rides are 1/2 hour about three miles long. Rides are available Tuesday thru Saturday 11am-8pm. Rides are NOT available on Sundays, unless you would like to take the Carriage.
Open Mic Night
- June 14, 2011 - December 29, 2011
- Location: The Winchester Music Hall
- Address: 12112 Madison Ave, Cleveland, OH 44107
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Acoustic Open mic night is on the front Tavern Stage. It is mostly singer / songwriter types doing mixes of covers and originals but you never know what you are going to get. There are some amazing talents, a lot of great songwriters, and even some early beginners. Open Mic Night is always free. You simply sign up on the list when you get here, anytime after 8:00pm. You get three reasonable songs (not rock operas). It is acoustic guitars. You are welcome to bring a keyboard.
Full Moon Hike
- June 15, 2011
- Location: CVNP Oak Hill Trail Head
- Address: 3901 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Explore your national park by the light of a full moon! Listen to night sounds, look for night animals, and experience the darkness without a flashlight. 1.5 miles on the easy-to-moderate Oak Hill Trail. Oak Hill Trailhead, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Music in the Meadow - Carlos Jones & the PLUS Band
- June 15, 2011
- Location: Howe Meadow
- Address: 4040 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
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Grab a blanket and a picnic dinner and bring your family to hear FREE music in the national park! The celebrations begin with lawn games and a musical craft. The concert series is presented by CVNP and the Conservancy with promotional support by Audio-Technica. Alcohol prohibited. Donations to support this series will be accepted at each event. Howe Meadow, 5:30 p.m. family activities, 6:30 p.m. concert begins.
Visions of the Valley, At PAA thru June 25, 2011,
- June 15, 2011 - June 25, 2011
- Location: Peninsula Art Academy
- Address: 1600 West Mill Street, Peninsula, OH 44264
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A Multimedia show featuring works by 17 different artists. Join us for a Meet the artists Reception June 25, 2011 from 4-7pm with Elements opening of Turning Point: a Show of Wood. "This Valley, this beautiful valley, along the river called Cuyahoga has long been the home of dreamers, artists and other independent thinkers. Early settlers came here with little more than a few possessions and a dream.
Cleveland Botanical Garden's Gourmets in the Garden
Gourmets in the Garden Wednesdays, June 15 - August 31 6:00 pm Series Fee: $60/member; $120/non-member Session Fee: $5/member; $10/non-member The A-List of Cleveland chefs from the hottest restaurants will be on the Geis Terrace each week to teach you tips and tricks that will have your summer entertaining soaring to new heights. Samples included. June 15 Sergio Abramov: Sergio's in University Circle June 22 Steve Schimoler:
Countryside Farmers' Market at Highland Square
- June 15, 2011 - September 28, 2011
- Location: Highland Square Market
- Address: Intersection of Conger Ave. & West Market St., Akron, OH 44303
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New location! Come enjoy the local, seasonal bounty at the Countryside Conservancy's producers-only farmers' markets. Fresh produce, meat, cheese, artisan baked goods, preserves, and much more are available at these popular markets. Debit cards and Ohio Direction Cards accepted. For more information call 330-657-2538 or visit www.cvcountryside.org. 4 - 7 p.m.
Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society Members' Spotlight
- June 16, 2011
- Location: Happy Days Lodge
- Address: 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula, OH 44264
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Two accomplished CVPS members present their work: Bodgan "Don" Pieniak, "The Treasure of St. Stanislaus Church," and Les Greenberg, "Abstract Images From Ordinary Photographs." Free. Happy Days Lodge, 7 - 9 p.m. For more information contact CVPS at info@cvps.org or the Conservancy at 330-657-2909.
Take a Hike: Historic Warehouse District
- June 16, 2011 - September 15, 2011
- Location: Historic Warehouse District
- Address: Historic Warehouse District, Cleveland, OH 44113
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The award-winning "Take a Hike!" program returns May 12 through September 18, 2011. Locals and visitors alike can experience Downtown Cleveland's rich history on four unique guided walking tours featuring talented actors and actresses portraying important, historic Clevelanders. The Historic Warehouse District Take a Hike tour is offered every Thursday at 6 PM beginning at Constantino's Market (1278 West 9th Street).
SCULPTURE X: 6 SCULPTORS OF OHIO AND WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA OPENING NIGHT
- June 17, 2011
- Location: The Sculpture Center
- Address: 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Artists Involved: Kim Beck, Dee Briggs, Carmel Buckley, Daniel Burke, Sarah Kabot, and Charles Tucker Guest Curator: David Carrier Ph.D., Opening: Friday, June 17 5-8pm The Artists Talks: Begin 6:30pm On Exhibition: Through Saturday, August 20 Selected Artwork.
Taste of Middlefield
- June 17, 2011
- Location: Middlefield Fire Department
- Address: 14860 North State Ave., Middlefield, OH 44062
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2nd annual Taste of Middlefield on Friday, June 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Held on the Middlefield Fire Department grounds in Middlefield. Our tent covered Beer Garden is tended by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce members. Listen to some great music, have fun, relax after work and have some tasty food. Local restaurants will be here with with their best dishes. Our businesses will be set up with games, activities, raffles etc. Take a ride in a real Amish Buggy.
Hudson Home and Garden Tour, Art Show and Ice Cream Social
- June 17, 2011 - June 18, 2011
- Location: Hudson Village Green
- Address: Routes 91 & 303, Hudson, OH 44236
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The 64th annual Hudson Home and Garden Tour will showcase some of the city's most notable homes and gardens on June 17th and 18th. Open 10 AM to 5 PM, tickets are $20 in advance and $25 during the event. Advance tickets are available June 1-16 at The Learned Owl Book Shop and Acme Supermarket in Hudson. During the event tickets can be purchased at the ticket tent on Church Street in the Hudson Green. Visit www.husongardenclub.org for more information.
Canton Comic Opera Co. presents Civil War Sesquicentennial Silent Film Series
- June 17, 2011 - July 08, 2011
- Location: Cultural Center for the Arts
- Address: 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, 44702
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The Canton Comic Opera Company presents a special Civil War Sesquicentennial Film Series featuring two silent film comedies set during the Civil War with two of the silent screen's most beloved comedians. The series starts on Friday, June 17 with Hands Up! (1926) starring Raymond Griffith, and continues on Friday, July 8 with The General (1927) starring Buster Keaton.
Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden at Eton Chagrin Boulevard
For the first time, Ohioans will have unfettered access to the most famous characters created by Dr. Seuss as part of a national touring sculpture garden. The Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, Sam I Am from Green Eggs and Ham, Yertle the Turtle, Horton the Elephant, and The Lorax (Seuss's groundbreaking environmental book) are now immortalized in 4' to 6' bronze sculptures as a tribute to the literary and artistic legacy of Dr. Seuss, aka Theodor Seuss Geisel.
9th Annual Summer Solstice Wine, Art, and Blues Festival
- June 17, 2011 - June 19, 2011
- Location: Sarah's Vineyard
- Address: 1204 West Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 44223
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Festival features over 30 artists, eight Ohio wineries, and seven exciting blues bands. Fee: $8. Sarah's Vineyard, Friday, 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday noon - 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information call 330-929-8057 or visit
www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com.
Junior Ranger - Twilight Bat Flight
- June 17, 2011 - August 03, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Address: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, 44141
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Kids 7 - 12 can join a park ranger to eavesdrop on the ultrasonic calls of these fascinating fliers using special detectors as we take an evening hike to a longtime roost. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Program location given upon registration. Fee: $8 per child, $5 Conservancy members (unless otherwise noted). A parent or guardian is required to attend programs with participating children; no charge for adults. To register call 800-642-3297 ext. 100.
Bay Village "Country Festival"
This is one of the finest antique and craft shows in Northeast Ohio. Cited in Cahoon Memorial Park overlooking Lake Erie, this show features quality antique and craft dealers, food, entertainment, craft demonstrations, antique automobiles and more. The Rose Hill Museum and Ruben Osborn Learning Center, on the grounds, are open during the event.
Bird Watching - Displaying Songbirds
- June 18, 2011
- Location: CVNP Horseshoe Pond
- Address: 2075 Major Rd, Peninsula, OH 44141
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This is a great time to watch songbirds showing off their bright summer plumage. Hike the Tree Farm Trail with Park Volunteer Dwight Chasar as we search for nesting blue-winged warblers, golden-crowned kinglets, and red-breasted nuthatches. Horseshoe Pond, 7 - 10 a.m.
Boston Bicentennial and the Quilt Raffle
- June 18, 2011
- Location: Peninsula Art Academy
- Address: 1600 West Mill Street, Peninsula, OH 44264
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There will be craft booths, informational booths, food booths, dunk tank, children;s activities fire truck, antique cars, antique tractors and fire and police demonstrations at the Woodridge Intermediate School grounds on Bronson Avenue. And from 6;00 pm to midnight at the Boston Township Hall there will be more vendors, music dancing, a town hall placque dedication, quilt and quilt block raffle along with a beer truck, bonfire and fireworks!
CVSR Abraham Lincoln Campaign Train and Rally
- June 18, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Rockside Station
- Address: Independence Boarding Site, Independence, OH 44141
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Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's 1860 presidential campaign by riding aboard CVSR with Abraham Lincoln (performed by Gerry Payn) to Hale Farm & Village. Once there, join in the rousing political rally and enjoy a Civil War picnic. Spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the site's attractions before boarding the train for the return trip. Fee: $35 adults, $25 children ages 3 - 12 (includes train ride, admission, and picnic). Canal Visitor Center, 9:05 a.m.
Junior Ranger, Jr. - Amazing Animal Senses
- June 18, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Address: 15610 Vaughn Road, Brecksville, OH 44141
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Children 4 - 6 learn how to nose around like a coyote, listen with their deer ears, and put their tongue to the raccoon test while exploring the forest with their five senses. 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Program location given upon registration. Fee: $8 per child, $5 Conservancy members (unless otherwise noted). A parent or guardian is required to attend programs with participating children; no charge for adults. To register call 800-642-3297 ext. 100.
Train Day with Cleveland Metroparks
- June 18, 2011
- Location: Cleveland Metroparks - CanalWay Center
- Address: Whittlesey Way, Cuyahoga Heights, OH 44105
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On Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. come see the model trains that have captures many hearts of children and adults alike. Train lovers can enjoy viewing model train exhibits, exhibits with local train organizations, guided trestle hikes,live music, crafts, storytelling, train rides for kids ($1/ per child), and movies about trains. Plus there are refreshments for sale at the dining car, and more!
Workshop: Puzzle Quilts
Saturday 18 Workshop: Puzzle Quilts - Using Simple Quilt Patterns, 11 am - 5 pm Instructor Paula Nadelstern has distilled 20 years of complex quiltmaking into simple theories that explain her distinctive patchwork sensibility and define her way of thinking about fabric. This class is aimed at the quilter who wants to embrace the potential offered by a wide range of fabric choices rather than be overwhelmed by it. It will leave you seeing the possibilities of fabric design in a whole new way.
Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival
- June 18, 2011 - June 19, 2011
- Location: Hudson First & Main District
- Address: Library St & Village Way, Hudson, 44236
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Held in Hudson's First & Main Shopping District along Village Way, the second annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ Festival will feature fun for the entire family. Open Saturday 11 AM - 9 PM and Sunday Noon - 6 PM guests can sample ribs, chicken, and other amazing food from local vendors competing for the "People's Choice" award and enjoy domestic and craft beers. Enjoy blues bands, exhibitors, raffles and more, all to benefit the Hudson Athletic Booster Club.
Tunes Along the Trail - Boston Store Visitor Center
- June 18, 2011 - July 30, 2011
- Location: Boston Store Visitor Center
- Address: 1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Stop by with a blanket to hear outdoor music along the Towpath Trail. Styles range from ragtime and American Old Time to Celtic and country. Programs are 1 - 3 p.m. Cancelled during inclement weather.
Take a Hike: Historic Gateway Neighborhood
- June 18, 2011 - September 17, 2011
- Location: Historic Gateway Neighborhood
- Address: Historic Gateway Neighborhood, Cleveland, OH 44115
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The award-winning "Take a Hike!" program returns May 12 through September 18, 2011. Locals and visitors alike can experience Downtown Cleveland's rich history on four unique guided walking tours featuring talented actors and actresses portraying important, historic Clevelanders. The Historic Gateway Neighborhood Take a Hike tour is offered every Saturday at 10 AM beginning at the Arcade (401 Euclid Avenue).
Glass Fusing One-day Primer with Marianne Hite
- June 18, 2011 - December 17, 2011
- Location: Peninsula Art Academy
- Address: 1600 West Mill Street, Peninsula, 44264
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Glass fusing is the melting together of different pieces of glass. Saturdays, from 10am till 2:30pm Contact the instructor to select date. $75 or $70 for PAA Members, plus cost of materials used. Registration required. Learn the basics of glass fusing in a short one-day course to get your feet wet; make small dishes or tiles. We'll cover glass cutting, compatibility of glasses, and firing processes.
Beat the Heat Hike
- June 19, 2011
- Location: Boston Store Visitor Center
- Address: 1550 Boston Mills Road, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Enjoy hiking CVNP's more difficult trails, but not under the hot sun? Burn calories, not skin, during this fitness series as we hike with a park ranger in the early morning hours. 5.5 miles on the moderately difficult Towpath, Stanford, and Gorge trails. Boston Store Visitor Center, 8 - 10 a.m.
Books on Brass Boards Workshop Instructed by Fran Kovac
- June 19, 2011
- Location: The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation
- Address: 1754 East 47th Street, Cleveland, 44103
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Learn basic metalsmithing and bookbinding skills while you create a contemporary binding sewn on leather straps. In this workshop you will practice basic techniques by creating a small plaque (which can be later used to decorate a book). You will then prepare and decorate two 5" x 3" brass boards with paint, patinas, or applied elements, create a closure, rivet leather straps to boards and sew a multi-signature blank journal.
CVSR Father's Day Special
- June 19, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Boston Mills Station
- Address: Boston Mills Ski Resort, Boston, OH 44264
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Honor Dad on his special day by taking a vintage train ride through CVNP. Select any excursion on page 4 for one low price. Fee: $10. To register call 800-468-4070 or visit
www.cvsr.com.
Dinner in the Valley
- June 19, 2011
- Location: Happy Days Lodge
- Address: 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), Peninsula, OH 44264
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Bring your dad for a Father's Day hike at the Ledges and a picnic dinner of burgers, brats, and local beer with all the fixings. Happy Days Lodge, 4:30 p.m. hike; 6 p.m. dinner. For pricing and reservations, call 330-657-2909 ext. 129 or visit
www.conservancyforcvnp.org.
Little Legs Hike
- June 19, 2011
- Location: Frazee House
- Address: 7733 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125
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Join park rangers for an easy, less-than-one-mile discovery hike for ages 4 - 6. Frazee House, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Park Place Pop-in
- June 19, 2011
- Location: Park Place in Peninsula
- Address: 1593 Main St, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Drop by the store for crafts, stories, games, and conversation. Park Place in Peninsula, noon - 4 p.m.
Father's Day at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
A day of fantastic fatherly fun. Dads receive free Zoo admission.
Theatre Camp
- June 19, 2011 - June 24, 2011
- Location: Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center
- Address: 3675 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
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Camp runs Sunday, June 19 - Friday, June 24, is for those entering grades 4 - 10. Our faculty includes Conservancy staff, park rangers, and guest instructors. Camp is located at the Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center. Fee: $425 overnight, $325 days only. For more information call 800-642-3297 ext. 100 or visit
www.conservancyforcvnp.org.
Horses in the Valley
- June 19, 2011 - August 07, 2011
- Location: Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center
- Address: Bolanz Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
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Horses harnessed to the fronts of wagons, plows, or canal boats are pastoral images from Cuyahoga Valley's past. Of all the farm animals in the national park, the horse's role has changed most over the years. Today, on horseback is one of the many ways to explore the national park and to volunteer! Drop by to meet the horses and riders of the CVNP Trailblazer mounted patrol. Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center, 1 - 3 p.m.
Take a Hike: Canal Basin Park
- June 19, 2011 - September 18, 2011
- Location: Settler's Landing Station
- Address: Intersection of Old River Road and Huron, Cleveland, OH 44113
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The award-winning "Take a Hike!" program returns May 12 through September 18, 2011. Locals and visitors alike can experience Downtown Cleveland's rich history on four unique guided walking tours featuring talented actors and actresses portraying important, historic Clevelanders. The Canal Basin Park Take a Hike tour is offered every Sunday at 10 AM beginning at Settler's Landing RTA Station
Girls on Film: 40 Years of Women in Rock
The exhibit, featuring images by photographer Anastasia Pantsios, offers a snapshot into the world of some of the most influential women in rock and roll over the last four decades. When Anastasia Pantsios photographed her first concert - a free concert by Jefferson Airplane in Chicago's Grant Park in 1969 - women were a rarity in rock bands. At the same time, women were trying to elbow their way into the burgeoning ranks of rock photographers, led by Rolling Stone's Annie Leibovitz.
About the Right of Being Different: The Art of Diversity and Inclusion at Progressive
For the first time outside of their corporate offices, the Mayfield Village-headquartered insurance company is displaying About The Right of Being Different: The Art of Diversity and Inclusion at Progressive for an exclusive engagement at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. Presented by Baker & Hostetler LLP, this provocative exhibition of contemporary art explores themes of diversity and tolerance, asking tough questions about our personal viewpoints and prejudices.
Cleveland: A Personal Photographic Journey
Renowned Bratenahl photographer Jennie Jones brings her collection of Historic Cleveland Architecture to the Gallery at Old Stone. Jennie Jones is a Cleveland treasure, a true icon of vision, an artist not to miss. She is a widely-published photographer, locally and internationally, and highly lauded for her artistic documentary work of the city, its architecture and its ever-changing environment. This show comes just prior to the publication of her next book due to be released this fall.
Cuyahoga Challenge
Challenge yourself to hike, run, or walk your dog on the designated trails. Complete 10 trails by September 30 to receive a commemorative patch designed by local artist Chuck Ayers. Registration forms are available online, at park visitor centers, and at Park Place in Peninsula and Trail Mix stores. The form lists the designated trails and their difficulty ratings. Once you have completed the Challenge, take your form to Trail Mix for validation and to receive your 2011 patch.
