This summer, you’re invited to participate in the ‘Step Up for Lakeside’ Challenge. If 200 or more Lakesiders begin or renew their Lakeside Fund support before Monday, Aug. 8, a generous group of Lakeside families have committed to give a combined $60,000 donation to the Lakeside Fund. Gifts of any size help unlock this Challenge gift. Your participation allows thousands of friends, families and guests to nurture mind, body and spirit, create cherished memories, and make lifelong friends at Lakeside. Read more.
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The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will serve as Preacher of the Week and lead the 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Community Worship Service on Sunday. Her sermon, “What the World Needs Now is Love,” is based on John 4:7-21. Lewis is Senior Pastor of Middle Collegiate Church in New York City. Ordained in the Presbyterian Church, she is the first African American and first woman to serve as a senior minister in the Collegiate Church, which was founded in New York City in 1628 and is the oldest continuous Protestant Church in North America. This week's preacher is supported by the Hottenroth Family.
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The Lakeside Heritage Society hosts guided Walking Tours of Central Lakeside every Wednesday. No reservations or fees are required to participate. Tours begin at Heritage Hall Museum, located on the corner of Maple Ave. and Third St.
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The Lakeside Women's Club Quilt Exposition features more than 200 quilts displayed from porches, the Campground, Steele Memorial Bandstand and Green Gables. There is no charge to attend the Quilt Expo, but a donation basket will be available at Green Gables.
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Live Entertainment & Music |
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Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will sing their most popular hits from the 1960s, including “I’m into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown You’ve got a Lovely Daughter,” “There’s a Kind of Hush” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” Noone, a multi-talented entertainer from Manchester, England, has been delighting sold-out audiences nearly all his life. The band sold more than 60 million recordings, with 14 singles and seven albums that went gold.
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Beth Magers entertains across generations, covering music from Fleetwood Mac and Miranda Lambert to Lucinda Williams and Elton John. Although her background in music is drumming-centric, she has fallen in love with the acoustic guitar and singing.
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A favorite Lakeside tradition in mid-July, Wally & The Beavs return to the Pavilion Jennings East Deck to provide entertainment during the Lakeside Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival. The band performs a variety of popular Motown and classic rock music.
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Jon and Julie Torrence, the creative force behind The Native Heart, will present a family concert for Lakesiders. The band’s soul-tinged brand of pop, folk, and Americana — all with a jazz influence — help to tell stories of life that are relatable as well as poetic.
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FLY Dance Company is pure fun, youthful energy, risk-taking movement, and clever choreography set to a mix of surprising musical selections. FLY’s performance style is called “theatrical hip hop” — “theatrical” because acting is an essential element of the style. The group has been spreading their infectious theatrical hip hop around the world since 1992. Read more.
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RSVP to Volunteer Appreciation Open House |
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Lakeside will recognize and celebrate the service and commitment of our volunteers at a Volunteer Appreciation Open House. All who have volunteered in Lakeside are welcome to attend. Volunteers help bring Lakeside's mission to life with every countless hour they generously give. Without their support, many events and programs would not be the successes they continue to be. Lakeside appreciates the time, talent and treasure each individual gives to make a significant impact on the community. Please RSVP for the Open House at lakesideohio.com/registration or call (419) 798-4461, ext. 246. We look forward to celebrating your hard work and success.
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Wooden Boat Show & Plein Air Art Festival |
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More than 50 plein air artists from across the Midwest will set up easels across the Lakeside community to paint outdoor landscapes and scenes. All are invited to watch the artists paint throughout the weekend. Paintings completed will be available for purchase during the Wet Paint Sale on Sunday.
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Executive Director of the Maritime Museum of Sandusky Molly Sampson will give a lecture detailing the history of boat building companies such as Lyman, Matthews, and Russell Boats (later Sandusky Boats) and how they progressed.
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Lakeside’s waterfront will transform into an outdoor showroom of classic wooden boats for the 19th Annual Lakeside Wooden Boat Show. More than 60 cruisers will line the dock and lawn of the Hotel Lakeside for an up-close and personal view of classic boats.
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While it might have gone unnoticed, radio celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the first recognized licensed radio ‘broadcast.’ Organizations delayed commemorating this event due to COVID until this year. This week’s lecture series follows the development and evolution of radio, from its conceptual stage to the present. Dr. Max Grubb is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication at Youngstown State University where he teaches courses in electronic media programming, media performance, media entrepreneurship, communications and media promotion and sales. View his lecture topics for this week.
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The Rhein Center, on the corner of Walnut Avenue and Sixth Street, offers an Open Studio every Saturday. All ages are invited to decorate a wooden or paper maché item with paint, markers or stickers. No class registration required.
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On select Monday evenings throughout the summer, Orchestra Hall features a classic movie at 7:30 p.m. at no cost. This week’s movie is Steven Spielberg's, “The Goonies.” (PG, 1h 54m)
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New this summer, Lakeside's Religious Life pillar offers a Roman Catholic Mass at the Train Station. Mass will be celebrated by Father James Peiffer. This half-hour Catholic liturgy includes music, scripture and a brief homily.
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In addition to our Neighborhood Gatherings this summer, you’re invited to join a series of community discussions from the front Porch of Hoover. Each week, Lakeside Chautauqua President & CEO Kip Greenhill and COO Charles Allen will lead a community talk about a specific topic. All are invited to attend, and there is no RSVP or pre-registration required. View Porch Talk topics.
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Take a tour backstage at Hoover and learn about the unique history of this venue and how we hope to preserve it for the next 90 years. To participate in the tour, meet in the lobby of Hoover Auditorium at 3 p.m. Wednesdays until August 10. Tours are approximately 30 minutes plus a Q&A session.
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Each week, connect with members of the Lakeside Chautauqua staff to learn about the many pillar programs and activities. Enjoy refreshments graciously provided by local merchants and meet new friends. Please note new time, day and location of event.
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As we approach Lakeside's 150th Anniversary, it’s imperative that we think intentionally about the future of Lakeside together as a community. Join us at a summer Neighborhood Gathering, held graciously in a number of Lakesiders’ homes or the Train Station. View available dates and RSVP.
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Register for an Upcoming Music Workshop |
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Through a series of sessions, led by Dr. Deforia Lane and Michael Shirtz, explore through music and creativity the work that helps people of all ages, careers and backgrounds examine their pathway to healing, hope and renewal. Learn the tools to help engage with your family, colleagues and co-workers, and most importantly, yourself. Click here to view the workshop schedule and to register.
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Your FAVORITE Traditions are Back! |
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Stop by our Farmers' Market, located near the Lakeside Schoolhouse, to shop for the best variety of seasonal produce, baked goods, cut flowers, honey and much more.
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Led by the Rev. Karen Graham, this service offers a vibrant style of worship using inspirational song and motivational words. Worship is recorded for viewing at home and posted as soon as it is available.
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Join worship leaders John and Bonnie Wilkie on the Pavilion West Deck for an evening of praise music, traditional hymns, moments of reflection and spiritual renewal against the backdrop of the sun setting on Lake Erie.
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Join the Preacher of the Week, Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, for a half-hour evening worship service overlooking Lake Erie. Vespers includes a brief homily (“For the Healing of the Nations”) following a time of singing and prayer.
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Share Your Lakeside Experience! |
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When people come together and share ideas, we end up making better decisions. Please join our 150 & Onward conversation this summer and provide your feedback through our digital survey. Stay tuned for additional details about Lakeside’s 150 & Onward.
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Did you stay at the Hotel Lakeside, Fountain Inn, Campground or a Lakeside Cottage Rental this summer? We strive to make Lakeside an enjoyable experience for all, and we'd love to hear about your experience. Click to take our Guest Experience survey.
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FUN for the Whole Family! |
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Lakesiders will be treated to a rare experience when professional Christian jazz musician Johnny Parker joins soloist Jacob D. Bates and Michael Shirtz for Sunday worship music leadership in Hoover Auditorium. Preceding the Chautauqua Community Worship Service, Parker and Shirtz will present a Music Workshop at 9 a.m. on the stage of Hoover. All singers are invited to attend, whether or not you have been part of Lakeside Chautauqua’s music program or choir groups in the past.
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Representatives from the Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory lead science, nature and Lake Erie programs with hands-on learning for all ages. This week, Jill Bartolotta will present on marine debris.
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Brought to you by The Fine Print Bookstore, gather Lakeside friends and family for Family Game Night on Walnut Plaza. Meet new people while learning a new game or playing one you already know. All ages are welcome.
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Join the leaders of God Squad, Middle Grade Madness, and the Teen Ministry programs as they cook hot dogs, sing songs, and participate in summer games at this weekly community tradition. Guests to the picnic are asked to contribute a freewill offering for their meal.
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Join us for the Lakeside Talent Show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21 in Hoover Auditorium. Lakesiders of all ages will present a wide variety of acts, including music, dance and gymnastics. Songwriter and performer Jon Torrence will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Enjoy other events with Torrence throughout the week, including a Songwriting Workshop and family concert with The Native Heart, a group shared with wife Julie.
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The Fine Print Bookstore welcomes Ohio author-illustrator Becky Gehrisch at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 to read her debut picture book, Escape to Play, alongside her puppet friend, Norman the Mouse. Escape to Play is a story about three mischievous dogs who slip out just before dawn to explore the farm. Using playful poetry and whimsical illustrations, this book is a reminder to all to have fun while exploring the world around you. As you read the story, keep an eye out for the special paintings hanging on the farmhouse walls.
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Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.) volunteers provide sailing opportunities for children every Sunday (weather permitting) at the waterfront during the summer at no cost. Those who participate are given Sunfish boat rides courtesy of veteran sailors.
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Led by Chip Richter in Bradley Temple, God Squad is a children’s ministry program featuring captivating live music, interactive lessons and a craft. Children under age 4 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Led by Lakesiders John and Bonnie Wilkie in Cherry Park, young participants will discover the relevance of God in their lives, enjoy music, meet new friends and participate in a variety of fun games and activities.
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Kids are invited to join children’s singer-songwriter Chip Richter for a special worship celebration on Sundays following the Chautauqua Community Worship Service's opening prayer. Follow Chip and the parade procession to Bradley Temple.
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Recreation & Wellness Classes |
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Players of all skill levels are invited to take part in the All-Lakeside Pickleball Tournament, offering both singles and doubles divisions. The tournament costs $10 per participant per event, maximum three events. All entries must be submitted and paid for by 11:45 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at lakesideohio.com/registration. Admission to Lakeside and parking are not included in the registration.
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Purchasing a Chautauqua Pass and Auto Pass includes admittance to the grounds, as well as access to entertainment in Hoover Auditorium, the Pool (on a first-come, first-served basis), Wellness Center, and a variety of religious, educational, cultural arts, and recreational opportunities. Learn more about the value of your Chautauqua Pass.
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