Smiles, laughter and summer memories are right around the corner! In only 63 days, you and your family will be enjoying sunsets on the lake, exciting shows back in Hoover Auditorium, inspiring preachers and lecturers, splashes in the pool, family picnics in the park and so much more. 

As you start to plan your summer vacation to Lakeside, save the date for these enriching Chautauqua experiences. Stay tuned for upcoming e-newsletters as we continue to announce what we have planned for Memorial Day weekend and the rest of the season.  
NEW SHOW! Girl Named Tom
7:30 p.m., June 24
Following their breakout win on NBC's "The Voice," we're thrilled to welcome back Girl Named Tom to Lakeside. With distinct harmonies, Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty won over the hearts of America to become the only group to ever win "The Voice." Now touring the country and writing original music, these smalltown siblings are on their way to becoming the best-known harmony trio of their generation.
7:30 p.m., June 9
As part of our Chautauqua Lecture Series lineup, author and Post Laureate of Ohio Kari Gunter-Seymour makes her Lakeside debut. Her work is an examination of the long-lasting effects of stereotypes and false narratives surrounding her home soil in the Appalachians. More than merely comment, her poems dare to search for meaning. 
10:30 a.m., June 5
Lakeside is honored to welcome the return of Bishop Gregory V. Palmer to the pulpit in Hoover Auditorium to lead one of the first Community Worship Services of the season. Bishop Palmer serves as the Episcopal leader of the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church, a position he has held since 2012. 
June 21-24
Back by popular demand, tennis professionals JoAnne Russell and Steve Vaughan will lead another invigorating Tennis Clinic at the Williams Tennis Campus. Players of all ages and ability levels are invited to improve their skills while enjoying the camaraderie of other players at this popular clinic. Registration will be available on May 1. 
7:30 p.m. June 22
As a special treat for kids, Chip Richter will bring feel-good music, endearing storytelling and loads of fun to the Hoover stage with his band, The Munks. Chip has grown into a beloved part of the Chautauqua experience, touching the lives of thousands of young Lakesiders every summer through his leadership and timeless God Squad messages of love, laughter and song. 
Book Your Stay!
Waterfront views, rocking chairs, and summer fun await! Book your overnight stay at Hotel Lakeside or the Fountain Inn. With family rooms and suites, there are a wide variety of places to call home as you return to the lake. New this year, we’re offering a Family Package to make your summer vacation planning easier and more affordable. This limited-time package will be available to purchase between April 3-24. 
10:30 a.m. June 21 & 22
With March Madness in full swing, we’re excited to welcome Luke Witte, former Ohio State University and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player, this summer. On June 21, he will share highlights of his basketball career and call to ministry. On June 22, he will discuss the brawl between the OSU and Minnesota basketball teams in 1972, the most brutal fight in college sports history, including video footage.
12-5 p.m., June 18
This fun family event invites Lakesiders of all ages to get an up close and personal look at some of the most beautiful classic and vintage cars in the area. The afternoon will also feature live music on the Pavilion Deck with Jerry Popiel, singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Indie rock band Cat o' Nines. Have your own collector car or truck to display? Free onsite registration is available on the day of the show.
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