Even if you have just passing knowledge of this part of the world, and aren't particularly interested in religious art, the exhibit offers an impressive array of mosaics, portraits, textiles and other sacred pieces that explain the interwoven relationships among Christians and other religious people in North Africa, Turkey and adjoining regions. ...
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) has a new exhibit: Monet in Focus. Featuring five significant paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet, including three special loans from the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris and two from the CMA’s own collection, the exhibition explores how Monet immersed himself in capturing the momentary effects of light and atmosphere at various times of day and under different weather conditions. ...
It's almost here: the Cleveland International Film Festival. Why not spend a few hours (or days) diving into the creative, compelling and provocative offerings at this year's festival? The toughest part? How to chose among the 350+ offerings. ...
People are spending lots of money on celebrity autographs. The folks signing draw huge crowds and rake in big money; it’s become a sophisticated business. “Star Trek’s” William Shatner is still in high demand and still makes regular appearances. ...
This May, birders from across the country will return to Northwest Ohio, the Warbler Capital of the World, to celebrate The Biggest Week in American Birding. To welcome birding enthusiasts and families to the Marblehead Peninsula, Lakeside Chautauqua will host FREE birding lectures from May 6-11.
While you visit Lakeside, walk the nature trails and lakefront path for scenic views of Lake Erie, pack a picnic and enjoy the many parks and playground, shop and dine in the downtown business district, and explore nearby birding hotspots like the Marblehead Lighthouse, Meadowbrook Marsh and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area.
View the schedule of events below and plan your getaway to Lakeside! Discount lodging is available.
Schedule of Events
Warbler Warm-Up
with Matt Valencic & Kelly Stanek
7 p.m., May 6 | Orchestra Hall
Owls of Ohio with Jim Tomko
7 p.m., May 7 | Orchestra Hall
The Lake Erie Landscape & the Flight Behavior of Migratory Birds
with Verner P. Bingham
7 p.m., May 8 | Orchestra Hall
Birdwatching on the Lake Erie Shoreline
with Holly Merker
10:30 a.m., May 9 | Train Station
Ornitherapy: The Power of Birdwatching
with Holly Merker
7 p.m., May 9 | Orchestra Hall
Roger Tory Peterson – Legacy & Inspiration
with Arthur Pearson
7 p.m., May 10 | Orchestra Hall
Discounted Lodging
If you’re traveling to the shores of Lake Erie for The Biggest Week in American Birding or Lakeside’s birding lectures, take advantage of discounted hotel rooms at the Fountain Inn. From May 6-15, Lakeside is offering Economy, Basic and Standard Rooms starting at $119/night (+tax); plus, if you buy two nights, get the third night half off. To make a reservation, call (419) 798-4461, ext.
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival will take place April 3-13. More than 360 films will be part of this year’s robust lineup, and the Festival will welcome more than 300 guest filmmakers who will be on hand for in-person and virtual Q&As. ...
This spring’s courses cover a wide variety of topics including music appreciation, internet humor, World War I-era literature, election updates, science, religion, and film. Some course titles include “The New Royals of Windsor,” “Cosmology: From the Big Bang to Eternity?” and “Unknown Stories of America. ...
The 48th Cleveland International Film Festival announces a slew of exciting celebratory happenings surrounding this year’s 11-day in-person Festival, taking place April 3-13 at Playhouse Square. ...
