John Tesh SAT 8/13 8:15 pm Francesca Battistelli Grammy-nominated & Dove Award-winning Christian artist performs soul searching hits including “Write Your Story” & “Free to Be Me” SUN 8/14 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Herps Alive Interactive, live reptile & amphibian program MON 8/15 7:30 pm Dr. Christine D. Pohl “Living into Community: Cultivating Practices that Sustain Us” TUE 8/16 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert with Alex Udvary WED 8/17 8:15 pm TorQ Percussion Quartet THU 8/18 Lakeside Draw Doubles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm “My Father’s War” Lt. Herschel Ponder’s memoir about war, survival & grace, adapted for performance by his daughter & son-in-law FRI 8/19 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert with Violinist Jinjoo Cho Robert L. Cronquist, Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Music Director & Conductor SAT 7/9 8:15 pm John Tesh in Concert Award-winning television & radio host is joined onstage by his band to perform big band arrangements & classics SAT 7/9 – SUN 7/10 Breakfast at Wimbledon – Tennis SUN 7/10 6 pm Family Night in the Park: The SpYder Stompers & Sugar Pie MON 7/11 7:30 pm Chip Richter & the Munks MON 7/11 – WED 7/13 Bill Slyh Any Doubles – Shuffleboard TUE 7/12 8:15 pm Moment’s Notice Musical group, comprised of former U.S. Air Force band members, performs pop standards from the 1960s-1980s WED 7/13 ‘Lakeside in Bloom’ Garden Tour Ohio State Amateur Doubles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem “American Spiritual” Songs & tales that explore & revive the human spirit THU 7/14 8:15 pm Cirque Zuma Zuma African cirque-style show for audiences of all ages THU 7/14 – SAT 7/16 Ohio State Doubles – Shuffleboard FRI 7/15 8:15 pm Point of Grace Dove Award-winning, all-female Christian group known for hits “A Thousand Little Things,” “There is Nothing Greater Than Grace” & “How You Live” FRI 7/15 – SUN 7/17 Plein Air Art Festival CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES American Home Landscapes In collaboration with The Friends of the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden, horticulturist, author and garden historian, Denise Wiles Adams, PhD, will lecture on American garden history SAT 6/25 8:15 pm Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone ‘British Invasion’ recording star with top hits “There’s a Kind of Hush,” “I’m into Something Good” & “Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” SUN 6/26 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Adelee & Gentry MON 6/27 7:30 pm Country Dance with Cottonwood String Jam Band TUE 6/28 8:15 pm Lakeside Choral Festival “In God We Trust” Singers & choirs join in celebrating great hymns of faith & the music of America TUE 6/28 – SAT 7/23 60th Annual Lakeside Art Show WED 6/29 8:15 pm Tiempo Libre Three-time Grammy-nominated Latin band celebrated for its exhilarating mix of jazz harmonies, contemporary sonorities & seductive rhythms THU 6/30 8:15 pm The Magic of Bill Blagg FRI 7/1 8:15 pm Mike Farris “Sings the Soul of America” Includes music from Memphis to Motown SAT 7/16 8:15 pm Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals Rock & Roll Hall of Famer & 1960s rock legend, Felix Cavaliere, performs hits “Beautiful Morning,” “Groovin’” & “Good Lovin’” SUN 7/17 12-4 pm Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival 12-4 pm Concert at the Pavilion: Wally & The Beavs MON 7/18 Team & Individual Triathlons 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night MON 7/18 – WED 7/20 Lary Faris National Singles – Shuffleboard TUE 7/19 Youth Triathlon 8:15 pm Lynn Trefzger – Ventriloquist WED 7/20 Lary Faris National Junior Singles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm Helen Welch “The New American Songbook” Concert pays tribute to legendary songwriters who made their mark in the 1960s-1980s THU 7/21 “State of Lakeside” Address 8:15 pm The Jason Bishop Show – Magic & Illusion THU 7/21 – SAT 7/23 National Doubles – Shuffleboard FRI 7/22 8:15 pm Rhonda Vincent & The Rage Most award-winning band in bluegrass music history performs a ‘must see’ concert that reaches beyond the boundaries of bluegrass SAT 7/30 Mouse Island Sailing Race 8:15 pm Megan Hilty Stage & television star performs selections from the Broadway & American Songbooks SUN 7/31 5k Raccoon Run & One-Mile Fun Run 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Ottawa County Bluegrass MON 8/1 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night TUE 8/2 8:15 pm Alex Zerbe – The Zaniac Comedy Show WED 8/3 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Opening Night & Reception THU 8/4 Sweetheart Doubles – Shuffleboard August Family Doubles – Tennis 8:15 pm 6 Guitars Chase Padgett’s one-man show portrays six different characters, each telling their own story through music FRI 8/5 Farm to Table Fundraiser Dinner 8:15 pm Sons of Serendip Encore performance of the most talked about Hoover show of 2015 Week 8: August 6 – 12 Week 9: August 13 – 19 Week 7: July 30 – August 5 Week 6: July 23 – 29 Week 5: July 16 – 22 Week 4: July 9 – 15 Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr., Senior Fellow, Huntington Library, San Marino, CA — supported by Phil & Sally Lenhart Week 3: July 2 – 8 Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. James W. Moore, Minister in Residence, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX — supported by Bob & Becky Brymer Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Gary V. Simpson, Senior Pastor, Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Brooklyn, NY — supported by the Knobel Family Endowment Week 2: June 25 – July 1 Week 1: June 18 – 24 96 th Annual Lutheran Chautauqua Week Preacher of the Week: Bishop Mark Hanson, Presiding Bishop Emeritus, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minneapolis, MN 2016 Calendar of Events Note: SUN 8/28 – MON 9/5 Limited programming & reduced Chautauqua Pass All 8:15 pm programs are held in Hoover Auditorium, unless otherwise noted. An up-to-date list of religious, educational, cultural and recreational events may be found at www.lakesideohio.com/calendar. CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Water & the Environment: What’s Security Got to Do with It? Geoffrey D. Dabelko, PhD, Professor and Director of the Environmental Studies Program at the George V. Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University, will speak about his research on international environmental pathways to confidence building and peacemaking, with special emphasis on freshwater resource management Health & Wellness This theme will focus on mind, body and spirit from an educational perspective, including lectures by Jane P. Ehrman, MEd, Certified Health Education Specialist and owner of Images of Wellness, LLC SAT 4/30 Spring Cleanup Day SUN 5/8 Mother’s Day Brunch FRI 5/20 – SAT 5/21 Lakeside UMC Rummage Sale FRI 5/27 – MON 5/30 Heritage Society Recycle Sale FRI 5/27 7:30 pm Patriots Symphonic Band SAT 5/28 Family Discovery Program 7:30 pm The Motortown All-Stars Celebrating the magic & music of Motown SAT 5/28 – SUN 5/29 Lakeside Plant Sale SUN 5/29 8:30 am Dockside Worship 10:30 am Hoover Worship – The Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, Emeritus Director of Religious Life, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY 7:30 pm “The Chipper Experience! – Where Comedy & Magic Collide” MON 5/30 10:30 am Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Marblehead SUN 6/5 10:30 am Hoover Worship SUN 6/5– THU 6/9 West Ohio Conference, UMC FRI 6/10 – SUN 6/12 East Ohio Youth Annual Conference, UMC SUN 6/12 10 am Hoover Worship – Bob Myers, Youth & Education Director, Chagrin Falls United Methodist Church, Chagrin Falls, OH SUN 6/12 – THU 6/16 East Ohio Conference, UMC SAT 6/18 Chautauqua Season Opening 2 pm Lakeside Collector Car Show 8:15 pm Pavlo A powerful evening of Mediterranean- influenced music SUN 6/19 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Jeff German & the Blankety Blanks MON 6/20 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night TUE 6/21 Norma Faris Ohio Pre-Teen Doubles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm Cakewalkin’ Jass Band WED 6/22 8:15 pm Smirk! – Jugglers THU 6/23 Norma Faris Ohio Junior Doubles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm VoicePlay A cappella artists seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off” FRI 6/24 Lakeside Blessing of the Fleet 8:15 pm Mike Albert & the Big “E” Band The “Ultimate Tribute” to Elvis CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Democracy Today Paul Beck, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at The Ohio State University, will answer questions about the upcoming presidential election, voter turnout and partisan polarization both in the U.S. and in other democratic countries (note: no lectures on July 4) CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES World’s Fairs & Expositions Explore the history, culture and legacies of more than 160 years of world’s fairs and international expositions Reflections of a Major General Robert W. Smith III, retired U.S. Army Major General, will share insight into decisions made and lessons learned as a military leader and retired finance executive at Ford Motor Company CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Lake Erie Stewardship Lectures will focus on the current health of Lake Erie, as well as legislative developments and economic impacts related to the lake Faust: the Man & the Legend Stephen Wilkerson, MD, PhD, retired instructor in the Master of Liberal Arts program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, will explore the character of and psychology surrounding German legend, Johann Faust CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Seeking Peace in a Multi-Faith World A special combined morning education lecture and Faith for Living Hour will feature Preacher of the Week, the Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray (note: special morning lecture/Faith for Living Hour time: 10-11:30 am). Afternoon lecture theme will focus on Peace with Justice and include lectures by author Martha Moody on her work in teaching English to Arab-Israeli students in Israel through the Dayton-Deir al Assad Project, as well as a showing of the documentary “Searching for Augusta” with a lecture by the movie’s Emmy Award-winning director, Michael Edwards SAT 7/23 August Cup Sailing Race 8:15 pm Rhythmic Circus Back by popular demand, this hard-hitting tap show uses high- spirited humor & finger-snapping tunes to create an amazing theatrical event SUN 7/24 6 pm Family Night in the Park: John Flynn MON 7/25 Norma Faris Ohio Pre-Teen Singles – Shuffleboard 7:30 pm Dr. William Kelso “Jamestown, the Buried Truth about America’s Birthplace” MON 7/25 – FRI 7/29 All Lakeside Tennis Tournament MON 7/25 – FRI 8/19 Lakeside Photography Show TUE 7/26 8:15 pm Bradley Sowash Quintet WED 7/27 Norma Faris Ohio Junior Singles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm Playing By Air High energy family show with comedy, juggling & circus-style entertainment THU 7/28 Lakeside Women’s Club Tour of Homes 8:15 pm Jimmy Webb – The Glen Campbell Years Composer, songwriter & singer shares songs & stories of a friendship that created music for the generation THU 7/28 – SAT 7/30 Lakeside Craft & Art Show FRI 7/29 8:15 pm Next Generation Leahy With three generations of Leahy musicianship, Doug Leahy & his wife, Jennifer, along with their children, are keeping traditions alive through music, song & dance Week 10: August 20 – 26 Week 11: August 27 – September 5 CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES In Pursuit of Knowledge This theme will provide off-site educational experiences in collaboration with historical and cultural sites CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Lakeside University Lakeside experts and favorite speakers from the past will offer lectures and workshops on their area of expertise SAT 7/2 8:15 pm The Texas Tenors SUN 7/3 6 pm Family Night in the Park: The Magic of Michael Mage MON 7/4 10 am 4th of July Children’s Bike Parade 10:15 am 4th of July Parade 12:30-8:30 pm Entertainment at the Pavilion & Park 9:45 pm Fireworks TUE 7/5 8:15 pm Everything Fitz Fitzgerald family band featuring high-energy fiddling & percussive step dancing of Canada’s finest young musicians WED 7/6 8:15 pm Circo Comedia THU 7/7 Williams Family Doubles – Tennis 8:15 pm McGuffey Lane Ohio’s favorite country rock band of the 1970s FRI 7/8 8:15 pm Recycled Percussion Las Vegas headliners perform a unique style of junk rock Subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.lakesideohio.com/news. Follow The Front Porch blog at blog.lakesideohio.com. CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Cuba: Past, Present & Future… Historical, political and cultural aspects of this country, as well as opportunities for its future, will be presented by experts, including Ohio attorney and Cuban native, Joseph Mas. Hoover act, Tiempo Libre, will also present a special afternoon program CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES The United States: 150 Years Ago Lakeside Preacher of the Week, historian and biographer, the Rev. Dr. Ronald C. White, Jr., will speak about his newest book on the life of General Ulysses S. Grant as the combined morning education lecture and Faith for Living Hour (note special morning lecture/Faith for Living Hour time: 10-11:30 am). Afternoon lectures will focus on aspects of the nation’s reconstruction period Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone Mike Farris The Texas Tenors Recycled Percussion Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals SAT 8/6 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra with Pointe of Departure Ballet — supported by the Iva M. Clark Endowment SAT 8/6 – SUN 8/7 Lakeside Sailing Regatta SUN 8/7 Lakeside Heritage Day Music & outdoor activities for the whole family MON 8/8 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night TUE 8/9 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert WED 8/10 8:15 pm Page Turner Adventures “Mixed-Up Fairy Tale” A musical theatre adventure for all ages THU 8/11 Lakeside Singles – Shuffleboard 8:15 pm Peter Yarrow An evening of conversation & song with well-known artist & activist who sang as part of Peter, Paul & Mary & helped shaped the 1960s folk music movement FRI 8/12 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert with Pianist Nada Loufti Rhythmic Circus The Motortown All-Stars Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Peter Rollins, Founder, IKON – Faith Group, Belfast, Ireland & Greenwich, CT — supported by the Gretchen A. Curtis Endowment Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Michael Slaughter, Lead Pastor, Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, Ginghamsburg, OH Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray, President & Professor of Systematic Theology & Preaching, Ecumenical Theological Seminary, Detroit, MI — supported by the Tropf Family in Memory of Warren & Joan Tropf Preacher of the Week: Dr. Christine D. Pohl, Associate Provost & Professor of Christian Ethics & Church in Society, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY Jinjoo Cho TorQ Percussion Quartet To learn about other Chautauqua communities in North America, visit www.chautauquatrail.com. Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman, Director, WOMAN Preach!, Professor, Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Delaware, OH — supported by The Rev. Ruth C. Shannon Endowment Point of Grace CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES Jamestown, the Buried Truth about America’s Birthplace William Kelso, PhD, renowned historical archeologist and Director of Research & Interpretation at Historic Jamestown, will share the findings of his work in uncovering Fort James, the first permanent settlement in the New World, previously thought lost Preserving Our Heritage This theme will explore the work of preserving both structural and cultural heritage, with special emphasis on the challenges and successes in Ohio’s history —supported in part by the Vearl Smith Memorial Endowment for Historic Preservation Sons of Serendip Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Peggy Streif, Retired Clergy & District Superintendent, East Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church, Cleveland, OH Sunday Hoover Worship 8/28: The Rev. Dr. Valerie Stultz, Retired Clergy & District Superintendent, East Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church, Delaware, OH Sunday Hoover Worship 9/4: The Rev. Steven Court, Director of Connectional Ministries, East Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church, North Canton, OH SAT 8/20 Military Appreciation Day 8:15 pm The Inspiration of Broadway Concert featuring uplifting songs from popular American musicals starring Broadway star J. Mark McVey, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound SAT 8/20 – SUN 8/21 Northwestern Ohio Gladiolus Show SUN 8/21 6 pm Family Night in the Park: The Locals SUN 8/21 – WED 8/24 Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members Retreat, UMC MON 8/22 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night TUE 8/23 8:15 pm Lisa Biales Trio WED 8/24 8:15 pm Michael Sonata’s “Tribute to Sinatra” THU 8/25 8:15 pm The Special Consensus “Bluegrass with an attitude” FRI 8/26 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Closing Night Concert SAT 8/27 Lakeside Antique Show 8:15 pm River City Brass Band “Brasstacular” Concert features superb soloists & a powerful repertoire from classical to pops & jazz to marches SUN 8/28 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Ed Caner & Jim Tigue MON 8/29 – FRI 9/2 7 pm Concerts in the Park – Steele Memorial Bandstand FRI 9/2 – MON 9/5 Heritage Society Recycle Sale SAT 9/3 7:30 pm “1964” …The Tribute “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth” according to Rolling Stone Magazine 9:30 pm Fireworks SUN 9/4 12:30-6 pm Entertainment at the Pavilion & Central Park MON 9/5 Labor Day 11 am-6 pm Danbury Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Spaghetti Dinner & Movie (7 pm) FRI 9/9 – SAT 9/10 Quilt Retreat with Anita Shackelford TUE 9/20 – THU 9/22 Lakeside Photography Workshop SAT 9/24 Lakeside Family Music Festival SAT 10/8 Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival SAT 12/3 Lakeside Christmas Program The Inspiration of Broadway Rhonda Vincent & The Rage 1964 The Tribute Francesca Battistelli Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Pavlo Megan Hilty To book a family reunion, wedding, retreat or business meeting at Lakeside, visit www.lakesideohio.com/groups. William Kelso