The 2022 Chautauqua season is just around the corner, and our weekly e-newsletter highlights can help you plan for the whole summer. The month of August is jam-packed with Chautauqua experiences that ensure fun for all ages. To see what’s happening in Lakeside this August, read below and visit lakesideohio.com/calendar.
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NEW SHOW! Comedian Preacher Lawson |
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Comedian Preacher Lawson
7:30 p.m., August 6
Comedian Preacher Lawson is a naturally charismatic force onstage, and his comedy draws in fans of all ages. He started writing jokes at age 16 and decided to perform for the first time a year later on a bet with his mother. It was the best decision of his life. Lawson was a finalist on the 12th season of NBC's "America’s Got Talent" and placed fifth when he returned to "America's Got Talent: The Champions." He's currently hosting the new America's Got Talent Las Vegas Live show.
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We Are Messengers
7:30 p.m., August 13
Combining anthemic pop hooks with a message of faith, Christian rockers We Are Messengers will take the stage of Hoover Auditorium in August. The band identifies with the hurting, the outsider and the underdog, and offers songs like an olive branch to society’s marginalized. They have captivated audiences across the world with a live show that is as gritty and rowdy as it is tender and connective.
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Lakeside Sailing Regatta
August 6 & 7
The colorful 44th Annual Lakeside Sailing Regatta will take place on Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7 at the waterfront. Both novice and experienced sailors will gather to compete in four classes: Junior Sunfish, Senior Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. If you're not participating as a sailor, join the fun as a spectator and watch from the Dock on the morning of the event.
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Book a Last Chance Getaway in August |
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As the summer starts to wind down, book a last chance getaway to Lakeside for the week with family and friends. With a wide selection of cottage rentals in August, you can find a place to call home nestled near the pool or right in the heart of the business district, close to the shops and restaurants. Plan to spend a week relaxing on the front porch and take part in the endless Chautauqua experiences.
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Tom Batiuk
10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m., August 17
Tom Batiuk, the creator of your favorite comic strips, Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft, will join us in Lakeside as part of the Chautauqua Lecture Series’ "Comic Strips & Political Cartoons Week." Funky began as a laugh-a-day look at high school life and has matured into a series of real-life stories, highlighting sensitive social issues like alcoholism, cancer, teen suicide, guns in schools and teen pregnancy.
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Rev. Dr. Shively Smith
August 14-18
Rev. Dr. Shively Smith has emerged as a sought-after scholar, teacher, preacher and writer who is dedicated to the service of academic theological studies and ecumenical conversations across multiple arenas. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament at Boston University School of Theology. This week is
supported by the Gretchen A. Curtis Endowment.
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Family Packages Still Available |
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New this year, Lakeside is offering a Family Package to make your summer vacation planning easier and more affordable. Phone lines are open to book the Family Package until April 24; call 419-798-4461, ext. 230. Save more than $275 on your vacation on select dates in June and August. If phone lines are busy, leave a message and we’ll return your call, so you don’t miss out on this deal. See details.
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Mike Albert & The Big "E" Band
7:30 p.m., August 19
Albert is known world-wide for his respectful portrayal of Elvis with an “Ultimate Tribute” show. With songs such as “All Shook Up,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love” and “Blue Suede Shoes,” Albert has won seven major world Elvis contests for his impersonation of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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Lakeside Antique Show
9 a.m.-5 p.m., August 27
More than 85 dealers will display antiques in Wo-Ho-Mis Lodge, South Auditorium, Wesley Lodge and outdoors for the 61st Annual Lakeside Antique Show. Featured items include furniture, glassware, quilts, fine and costume jewelry, ladies’ accessories, kitchen supplies, sports memorabilia, books, postcards, area souvenirs, linens, vintage clothing, dolls, sterling and more.
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