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 and make a meaningful contribution to Lakeside. Your participation allows thousands of friends, families and guests to nurture mind, body and spirit. Read more.
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Join us for a memorable experience along Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile, known as ‘Music on the Lakefront.’ Meet or reconnect with Lakeside friends and enjoy a special evening concert with Michael and Pamela Shirtz. All are welcome to attend this ticketed event with a suggested donation of $25 or more per person. To reserve your spot, fill out the form, give your donation and provide the names of the attendees.
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Under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Daniel Meyer, the Lakeside Symphony Orchestra (LSO) closes its 59th summer residency in the Chautauqua community this week.
The LSO, established in 1963, is a celebrated tradition at Lakeside and a key component of our arts programming. More than 80 musicians from across the country are members of the symphony, many of whom have devoted years of service to Lakeside.
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The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra’s Tuesday evening concert features soloist Thomas Mesa. Mesa, a Cuban American cellist, has established himself as one of the most charismatic, innovative, and engaging performers of his generation.
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The Lakeside Symphony Orchestra’s closing concert features pianist Soyeon Kate Lee. She has been lauded by the New York Times as a pianist with “a huge, richly varied sound, a lively imagination and a firm sense of style.”
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Pre-Concert Lectures
Fountain Inn Aigler Room
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Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis as Preacher of the Week Aug. 7-11. She will lead the 10:30 a.m. Chautauqua Community Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 7 in Hoover Auditorium. Lewis' Sunday sermon is “In the Garden Alone,” and the scripture is John 20:11-18. This week’s service will be live streamed. Visit lakesideohio.com/streaming to watch on the day of the service. This week's preacher is supported by the Ruth C. Shannon Endowment.
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Performing more than 250 gigs a year, John Pickle has earned a reputation as an entertainer who engages his audiences. Pickle's variety of songs, high energy level, sense of humor and audience interaction make for a fun concert.
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‘The Learned Ladies,’ a satirical masterpiece and the last of Moliere’s great plays, sees young Henriette in love, but not with the gentleman her mother and sister want her to marry.
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Whirlybirds describe their sound as ‘modern swing and bop pop.’ Playing New Orleans style Dixieland and pre-WWII era jazz, the Whirlybirds add their own spin with a mix of modern elements of jazz, pop, soul and funk.
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The Christian Biography series, led by Dan Moulton, explores the lives and works of four people who share two things in common: a yearning to express their Christian faith in creative works of art and legacies that were almost forgotten in history.
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In 2019, several improvements were made to Bill Smith's Lakeside home to make it more sustainable. This presentation will discuss these additions and the performance of the solar PV with comparison to the pre-solar power consumption.
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The second and final Round Table Discussion of the summer is scheduled for Aug. 11. The book to read is titled, Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. The discussion leaders will be Lynne Hudson and Peggy Malone.
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Come learn and experience Frank and Brenda Baker’s “Green Cottage." This cottage tour will also provide the opportunity for a meet and greet with Sarah Susanka, architect and author, who will present at Hoover Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. No pre-registration or fee required.
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Join Sarah Susanka, acclaimed architect and author of The Not So Big House series, Home by Design and The Not So Big Life, for a special education presentation. Her “Not So Big” message has become a launch pad for a new dimension of understanding—not just about how we inhabit our homes, but also about how we inhabit our planet and even our day-to-day lives. As a cultural visionary with an incredible ability to understand the underlying structure of the American lifestyle, Susanka is providing the language and tools that are redefining how we live.
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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, historic Orchestra Hall features a classic movie at 7:30 p.m. at no cost. This week’s movie is "Back to the Future." (PG, 1h 56m)
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New this summer, Lakeside's Religious Life pillar offers a Roman Catholic Mass at the Train Station. Mass is 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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For the last time this season, take a tour backstage of Hoover Auditorium and learn about the unique history of this historic venue. To participate, meet in the lobby of Hoover at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The tour is 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 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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Listen to Peter Huston discuss how the United Nations ranks plastic pollution as the second most dangerous threat to the global environment, only behind climate change. Nearly half of the 300 million tons of plastics produced each year are only used a few short minutes before they are tossed away into our lakes, oceans and landfills to sit for hundreds of years. This week’s Environmental Sustainability programming is generously supported by the Dale and Tina Knobel Endowment.
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Join Justin Chiotti as he discusses lake sturgeon that were once common throughout the Laurentian Great Lakes. However, overfishing and habitat degradation extirpated lake sturgeon from many areas. The Maumee River once supported large runs of lake sturgeon. In an effort to delist this endangered species in Ohio and the Lake Erie basin, a plan was developed to assess feasibility of reintroducing lake sturgeon in the river.
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In Dr. Missy Stults' 10:30 a.m. lecture in Orchestra Hall, learn about the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan's goal to community-wide carbon neutrality by the year 2030. Her 3:30 p.m. presentation i s an interactive session exploring efforts underway in Ann Arbor to create the nation’s first fully decarbonized existing neighborhood.
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Plants and animals need dark skies. They rely on natural light cues for navigation, timing of major life events, and protection. Carrie Elvey's lecture teaches how you can help keep the skies dark for wildlife. Elvey is Senior Naturalist at the Wilderness Center (TWC). For over 50 years, the Wilderness Center has been providing science-based, entertaining, and educational programs for groups of all ages.
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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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This exhibit features entries taken by amateur photographers from Lakeside and the surrounding area. Photos may be viewed a half-hour prior to all Sunday Hoover Community Worship Services and all evening Hoover Auditorium shows and from 3-5 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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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. Please note change of time for the rest of the summer.
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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.
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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Join comedian Preacher Lawson for a night full of light-hearted jokes and laughter. Comedian Brian "B-Tidy" Tidwell will open the show. Lawson’s natural onstage charisma and comedy draws in fans of all ages. He started writing jokes when he was 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.”
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Learn about what an invasive species is, why it is important to study, and how a few species have had significant impacts on our local water ecosystems.
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Brought to you by The Fine Print Bookstore, gather Lakeside friends and family for Family Game Night. Meet new people while learning a new game or playing one you already know. All ages are welcome.
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Meet the leaders of God Squad, Middle Grade Madness, and the Teen Ministry programs in Perry Park as they cook hot dogs, sing songs and participate in summer games. Guests to the picnic are asked to contribute a freewill offering for their meal.
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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 6 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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The Lakeside Sailing Regatta will take place Aug. 6-7. Both novice and experienced sailors will gather to compete in four classes: Junior Sunfish, Senior Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. Registration will take place from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lakeside Sailing Center, immediately followed by a skipper’s meeting. View schedule of races and more Regatta events.
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The goal of the Women on Water (W.O.W.) Level 2 (Intermediate) class is to obtain experience and confidence on a sea-worthy sloop (18’ Typhoon) in open water. To take this class, students should already have the basic skills from Level I (Beginner), either through passing the Level 1 class, Level 1 Refresher Course: Crew to Skipper, or through commensurate sailing experience. Read more.
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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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