2017 Calendar of Events
Week 1: June 17 – 23
All 8:15 pm programs are held in Hoover Auditorium,
unless otherwise noted. An up-to-date list of religious,
educational, cultural and recreational events may be found
at www.lakesideohio.com/calendar.
SAT 4/29
Spring Cleanup Day
SUN 5/14
Mother’s Day Brunch
FRI 5/19 –
SAT 5/20
Lakeside UMC
Rummage Sale
Always ABBA – An ABBA Tribute
FRI 5/26 8:15 pm The Drowsy Lads
FRI 5/26 – MON 5/29 Heritage Society Recycle Sale
SAT 5/27 8:15 pm Always ABBA – An ABBA Tribute
97th Annual Lutheran Chautauqua Week
M. Lewis, Marbury E. Anderson Chair in Biblical
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
John Steinbeck: American Author Robert DeMott, PhD, Kennedy
Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Ohio University, leads a study of Pulitzer
Prize-winning author, John Steinbeck.
“A Peace of My Mind” John Noltner, author and photographer, lectures on
his multimedia project (on display in Hoover Auditorium), which explores the
meaning of peace, one story at a time.
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Understanding Music in Context Ross Feller, PhD, Assistant Professor
of Music at Kenyon College, explores the changing definition of music over
the past 60 years.
Health & Wellness Wellness experts, including Sarah Torok-Gerard, PhD,
CHC, Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of
Mount Union, present lectures on health coaching and wellness.
SAT 6/17
SAT 6/24 8:15 pm Lou
Jack Hanna
SAT 6/17 – SAT 6/24
SUN 5/28
SUN 6/18 7 pm Jack Hanna
SUN 6/4 10:30 am Hoover Worship
SUN 6/4– WED 6/7 West Ohio Conference, UMC
FRI 6/9 – SUN 6/11 East Ohio Youth Annual Conference, UMC
SUN 6/11 10 am Hoover Worship
SUN 6/11 – THU 6/15 East Ohio Conference, UMC
MON 6/19 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night
TUE 6/20 Norma Faris Ohio Pre-Teen
MON 6/26
Week 6: July 22 – 28
MON 7/3 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night
TUE 7/4 10 am 4th of July Children’s Bike Parade
TUE 6/27 – SAT 7/22
FRI 6/23 Lakeside Blessing of the Fleet
WED 6/28 8:15 pm Fred Garbo’s
Inflatable Theater Company
8:15 pm The Tartan Terrors North America’s premiere Celtic event
August Cup Sailing Race
8:15 pm OSU
Alumni Band
SUN 7/23
6 pm Family Night in the Park: Shady Drive
MON 7/24 Norma Faris Ohio Pre-Teen Singles – Shuffleboard
7:30 pm Chip Richter & the Munks Join Chip and his band as
they record a live video for their upcoming DVD
MON 7/24 – FRI 7/28
MON 7/24 – FRI 8/18
Lakeside Photography Show
TUE 7/25
Follow The Front Porch blog at blog.lakesideohio.com.
WED 7/26 Norma Faris Ohio
Junior Singles – Shuffleboard
8:15 pm Ciarán Sheehan
“Broadway & Beyond”
This Phantom of the Opera star’s
beautiful tenor voice warms the
heart and touches the soul
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. David Felten,
Tour of Homes
8:15 pm The Doo Wah Riders
High-energy country music with a
Cajun twist
THU 7/27 – SAT 7/29
Lakeside Craft & Art Show
Ciarán
Sheehan
FRI 7/28 7:30 am Prayer Breakfast with Jerry Lucas
8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Opening Night &
Reception
FRI 6/30
FRI 7/7
THU 6/29
Methodist Church of South Africa, General Secretary,
World Methodist Council, Johannesburg, South Africa
— supported by the Gretchen A. Curtis Endowment
Co-Founder of “Living the Questions” DVD Series,
Pastor, The Fountains United Methodist Church,
Fountain Hills, AZ
August Family Doubles – Tennis
8:15 pm Six Appeal Award-winning a cappella group will take the
audience on a musical journey spanning decades
Cirque Zuma Zuma
FRI 7/14 – SUN 7/16
Plein Air Art Festival
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. James
Winkler, Ohio Valley District Superintendent,
SAT 8/12
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Art of the World: An Insider’s View M.J. Albacete, retired Executive
Director of the Canton Museum of Art, leads participants on a journey
through King Tut’s tomb, the Parthenon, the Sistine Chapel and the Statue
of Liberty.
Documentary Film Festival This theme recognizes films with content
celebrating mind, body and spirit. A time for discussion will be held at the
conclusion of each film.
SAT 8/19
8:15 pm The
Drifters Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame
legends whose hits
include “Under the
Boardwalk,” “Some
Kind of Wonderful”
and “This Magic
Moment”
SUN 8/13
6 pm Family Night in
the Park: Sarah Goslee
Reed Trio
MON 8/14 8:15 pm
Hoover Movie Night
Michael W. Smith
“State of Lakeside” Address
8:15 pm Kenzie Walker Talented
young singer shares her inspirational
life story through music
THU 7/20 –
SAT 7/22 National
FRI 7/21 Team &
Individual Triathlons
8:15 pm Home Free
Country a cappella
group and Season 4
Champions of NBC’s
“The Sing-Off”
Week 11: August 26 – September 4
Note: SUN 8/27 – MON 9/4 Limited programming & reduced Chautauqua Pass
Sunday Hoover Worship 8/27:
The Rev. Karen B. Graham, Pastor,
New Concord United Methodist Church,
New Concord, OH
Sunday Hoover Worship 9/3:
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, West Ohio
Conference of The United Methodist Church,
Columbus, OH
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Lakeside University Lakeside experts and favorite speakers from
the past offer lectures and workshops on their areas of expertise.
SAT 8/26 Lakeside Antique Show
8:15 pm Mike Albert &
the Big “E” Band
SUN 8/27 6 pm Family Night
in the Park: Guys with Guitars
The Drifters
SAT 8/19 – SUN 8/20 Northwestern Ohio Gladiolus Show
SUN 8/20 6 pm Family Night in the Park: Reggie Harris
SUN 8/20 – WED 8/23
MON 8/28 – FRI 9/1
7 pm Concerts in the Park –
Steele Memorial Bandstand
FRI 9/1 – MON 9/4
Heritage Society Recycle Sale
TUE 8/15 8:15 pm
8:15 pm Daniel Martin – Magic & Comedy
Lakeside Symphony
Orchestra Concert with
Violinist Michael Ferri
THU 8/10 Lakeside Singles – Shuffleboard
WED 8/16 8:15 pm BlackWire
MON 8/21 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night
TUE 8/22
FRI 8/11
THU 8/17
WED 8/23
8:15 pm Jessica Baldwin World-class vocalist
melds chamber pop with soul and jazz arranged in a playful
and reflective style
Summer
Celebration
12-4 pm
Entertainment at
the Pavilion
& Central Park
FRI 8/18 8:15 pm Lakeside
THU 8/24 8:15 pm “Canal Stories” with Hey Mavis &
Leandra Drumm Songs and artwork from a new album and
book based on stories about the Ohio & Erie Canal
MON 9/4
Labor Day
8:15 pm Dave Bennett “Roots of Pop: Swing to Rock”
8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert “Classics of
the American Songbook” with the Michael Shirtz Quartet
“A Night of Rock & Romance”
Lakeside Draw Doubles – Shuffleboard
8:15 pm Rosie & the Riveters Uplifting
folk music with a 1940s vintage flair
Symphony Orchestra Concert with Pianist Nada
Home Free
Doubles – Shuffleboard
East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist
Church, Wintersville, OH
Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members Retreat, UMC
8:15 pm The String Doctors A new kind of country swing
FRI 8/25 8:15 pm Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
American roots music in the Southern Creole tradition
Mike Albert
& the Big
“E” Band
SAT 9/2 7:30 pm Riders in the Sky America’s favorite
cowboys perform songs and comedic skits
9:30 pm Fireworks
SUN 9/3
Riders in
the Sky
11 am-6 pm
Danbury Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. Spaghetti Dinner
& Movie (7 pm)
FRI 9/8 – SAT 9/9 Lakeside Quilt Retreat
WED 9/20 – FRI 9/22
Lakeside Photography Workshop with David FitzSimmons
FRI 8/4 – FRI 8/11
Light Up Lakeside
THU 7/20 Youth Triathlon
TUE 8/8 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert
WED 8/9 Lakeside Symphony Candlelight Showcase
Robert L. Cronquist,
Lakeside Symphony Orchestra
Music Director & Conductor
Farm to Table Fundraiser Dinner
8:15 pm Maureen McGovern
“Looking for the Light”
World-renowned artist performs
songs of inspiration and faith,
including “You Raise Me Up”
and her signature song
“The Morning After”
National Junior Singles – Shuffleboard
8:15 pm Aaron Radatz – Magic &
Illusion
8:15 pm Cirque Zuma Zuma
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Faith Fowler,
SAT 7/29
Crossroads, Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life”
8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night
WED 7/19
WED 7/12 Garden Tour
Pastor, Cass Community United Methodist Church,
Detroit, MI
8:15 pm Michael W. Smith
Grammy and Dove
Award-winning artist
known for hits “Above
All,” “Open the Eyes of
My Heart” and “Place in
this World”
Run & One-Mile Fun Run
3 pm Family Program in the Park: Back to the Wild
TUE 7/18 8:15 pm Steve Hartman “My Favorite Stories”
Engaging presentation with Emmy Award-winning
“CBS News” contributor
Newcomer with Pianist Gary
Walters Introspective songwriter
who celebrates the ordinary, yet
sacred, moments in life
Week 10: August 19 – 25
SAT 8/5
WAR
Lary Faris National Singles – Shuffleboard
Ohio State Doubles – Shuffleboard
Volunteer Recognition Picnic
8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra
with Pointe of Departure Ballet
— supported by the Iva M. Clark Endowment
SAT 8/5 – SUN 8/6 Lakeside Sailing Regatta
SUN 8/6 Lakeside Summerfest
SUN 8/6 – WED 8/9 Generosity & Stewardship Conference
MON 8/7 7:30 pm The Rev. Dr. Clayton Smith “At the
MON 7/17 – WED 7/19
TUE 7/11 8:15 pm Carrie
Week 9: August 12 – 18
SAT 7/15 8:15 pm
Jefferson Starship
1970s classic rock at its
best, with hits including
“We Built this City,”
“Miracles” and
“Count on Me”
8:15 pm Jinjoo Cho & ENCORE Chamber Music
Silent Movie Night with Organist
Clark Wilson
FRI 7/14
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Russia Today Featured speakers, Michael Grossman, PhD, Associate
Professor of Political Science & International Studies at the University of
Mount Union, and Richard Arnold, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political
Science at Muskingum University, explore Russian politics and culture.
MON 7/17
MON 7/10 8:15 pm Hoover
8:15 pm Denver & the
Rodney Marsalis
Mile High Orchestra
Philadelphia Big Brass
“More Today than
Yesterday” Chart-topping hits of the 1960s and 1970s arranged
in a sophisticated big band sound
America, Director, OMG Center for Theological
Conversations, Sioux Falls, SD
12-4 pm Lakeside
Wooden Boat Show &
Jefferson Starship
Plein Air Art Festival
12-4 pm Concert at
the Pavilion: Wally & The Beavs
MON 7/10 – WED 7/12 Bill Slyh
Any Doubles – Shuffleboard
Ohio State Amateur Doubles –
Shuffleboard
8:15 pm “Croce: Two Generations
of American Music” A.J. Croce
shares the legendary music of his
father, while weaving in his own
work and the songs that influenced
them both
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Anna
Madsen, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in
SUN 7/16
THU 7/13 – SAT 7/15
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
World War I In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry
into World War I, presenters including Lora Vogt, Curator of Education at
the National World War I Museum & Memorial in Kansas City, Mo., examine
many facets of this conflict.
SUN 7/30 5k Raccoon
Chubby Checker
8:15 pm Glenn Miller Orchestra
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Seeking Peace in a Multi-Faith World A special combined Faith for
Living Hour and morning lecture features discussions on interfaith topics
by Preacher of the Week, Bishop Ivan Abrahams. The afternoon ‘Peace with
Justice’ theme examines the processes and challenges refugees face when
fleeing their homeland and resettling in a new culture.
Mouse Island Sailing Race
8:15 pm WAR Iconic
1970s band whose timeless
message is heard in their
hits “Why Can’t We be
Friends?,” “The Cisco
Kid,” “Spill the Wine”
and more
SAT 7/8 8:15 pm Chubby Checker
American pop culture icon known
for “The Twist,” “Let’s Twist Again,”
“Limbo Rock” and “Pony Time”
THU 7/13
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Medical Questions & Decisions Medical experts speak on the connection
between spirituality and physical health, biomedical ethics, coping with
serious chronic illness and end-of-life decisions.
Natural Gardens for the 21st Century In collaboration with The Friends
of the Ohio Governor’s Residence and Heritage Garden, Lakeside welcomes the
return of award-winning garden designer, Amanda Patton.
FRI 8/4
THU 7/27 Lakeside Women’s Club
8:15 pm Redhead
Express
8:15 pm Rodney Marsalis
Philadelphia Big Brass
Engaging blend of classical,
big band, swing and New
Orleans jazz
Preacher of the Week: Bishop Ivan Abrahams,
THU 8/3 Sweetheart Doubles – Shuffleboard
Michael
Harrison
WED 7/5 8:15 pm Eric Buss Innovative comedy and magic
THU 7/6 Williams Family Doubles – Tennis
Week 8: August 5 – 11
“Beethoven’s Wig” Family-friendly concert featuring the “greatest
hits” of classical music with a twist
8:15 pm Michael Harrison –
Ventriloquist
10:15 am 4th of July Parade
12:30-8:30 pm Entertainment at the Pavilion & Central Park
9:45 pm Fireworks
8:15 pm Cleveland
Pops Orchestra
“From Broadway
to Hollywood”
MON 7/31 8:15 pm Hoover Movie Night
TUE 8/1 8:15 pm Mark Nizer – Juggler
WED 8/2 8:15 pm Lakeside Symphony Orchestra Concert
All Lakeside Tennis Tournament
6 pm Family Night in the Park: Central Ohio Brass Band
Lakeside Art Show
Redhead Express
Brown, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School
of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
— supported by the Rev. Ruth C. Shannon Endowment
SAT 7/22
Lou Gramm
Legendary 1960s band performs “Woman, Woman,” “Young
Girl,” “Lady Willpower” and other hits
TUE 6/27 8:15 pm Christian Howes
Award-winning jazz violinist leads
band in original arrangements of blues,
Americana, classical and pop standards
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Teresa L. Fry
—supported by the Vearl Smith Memorial Endowment for Historic Preservation
SAT 7/1 8:15 pm Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
WED 6/21 8:15 pm The Great Kaplan
Week 7: July 29 – August 4
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
The Chautauqua Prize Phil Klay, author of Redeployment, a Chautauqua
Literary & Scientific Circle selection and Chautauqua Prize recipient,
discusses his journey as a writer, as well as moral questions about war, on
which his book is based.
Sports & Faith Terry Pluto, author and columnist for The Plain Dealer,
shares his thoughts on sports and faith topics.
Vearl Smith Memorial Historic Preservation Workshop
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
SUN 7/2
8:15 pm Cadence Award-winning a cappella group that blends
complex harmonies with intricate arrangements and is just plain fun
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Changing Sources of Energy Experts focus on the current status and
future possibilities of gas, oil, electric, wind power, solar power and fuel
cells as energy sources.
Lake Erie & the Great Lakes Researchers and concerned constituents
examine the importance and health of Lake Erie and the Great Lakes.
in the Park: Chardon Polka Band
7:30 pm Concert in the Park:
Steven Courtney
THU 6/22 Norma Faris Ohio Junior Doubles – Shuffleboard
Co-Pastor, Fairfields Friends (Quaker) Meeting,
Prolific Author, PBS Talk Show Host & Emmy
Award-Winner, Camby, IN
— supported by the Hottenroth Family
SUN 7/9 6 pm Family Night
Doubles – Shuffleboard
8:15 pm John Noltner “A Peace of My Mind”
Virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor and
physical comedian
Preacher of the Week: Dr. Philip Gulley,
Breakfast at Wimbledon – Tennis
SUN 6/25
7 pm Chautauqua Choral
Festival “Voice of Freedom:
The American Spiritual”
Week 5: July 15 – 21
SAT 7/8 – SUN 7/9
Chautauqua Choral Festival
The Tartan Terrors
The Grass Roots
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
Responding to Adversity Rosemarie Rossetti, PhD, shares lessons
learned about living with conviction after a tragic accident left her paralyzed
from the waist down and discusses her nationally-acclaimed home with
features promoting accessibility, safety and greater independence.
The Human Face Freelance writer Mark Roth uncovers mysteries of the
human face, based on his award-winning series as a science writer for
the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
SAT 6/24 – SUN 6/25
“Into the Wild – Live”
MON 5/29 10:30 am Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Founder of Cedar Ridge Community Church,
Washington, DC, noted in TIME as one of the “25 Most
Influential Evangelicals in America,” Marco Island, FL
— supported by the Knobel Family Endowment
Gramm “The Juke Box Hero”
Gramm’s unique vocals have
placed FOREIGNER™ among
Billboard’s Greatest Artists of
All Time with Top 40 hits
“I Want to Know What Love
Is,” “Cold as Ice” and more
Chautauqua Season Opening
Military Appreciation Day
2-8 pm Lakeside
Collector Car Show
8:15 pm Brass Transit All the
greatest hits of the band Chicago
“A Peace of My Mind”
Multimedia Art Exhibit
Preacher of the Week: Dr. Brian McLaren,
Worship, Preaching & Arts, United Methodist Clergy,
Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, NJ
Preaching, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN
Week 4: July 8 – 14
Week 3: July 1 – 7
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Heather
Murray Elkins, Frederick W. Hannon Professor of
Preacher of the Week: The Rev. Dr. Karoline
SAT 5/27 – SUN 5/28 Lakeside Plant Sale
8:30 am Dockside Worship
10:30 am Hoover Worship – U.S. Senate
Chaplain Dr. Barry C. Black, Retired,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Baltimore, MD
– supported by Bob & Becky Brymer
8:15 pm The Grass Roots 1960s
classic rock band with hits “Midnight
Confessions,” “Sooner or Later” and
“Two Divided by Love”
Week 2: June 24 – 30
Maureen McGovern
To book a family reunion, wedding, retreat or business
meeting at Lakeside, visit www.lakesideohio.com/groups.
Rosie & the Riveters
To learn about other Chautauqua communities in North America,
visit www.chautauquatrail.com.
Subscribe to our e-newsletter at www.lakesideohio.com/news.
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
SAT 9/23 Lakeside Family Music Festival
SAT 10/14 Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival
SAT 12/2 Lakeside Christmas Program
Avery’s Café & Catering
Lakeside Chautauqua Realty
Barnes Nursery
Otterbein North Shore
Bassett’s Market
Starcher Enterprises
Corso’s Flower & Garden Center Street Sotheby’s International Realty
Cramer & Associates
Wesleyan Senior Living
KeyBank Trustee of the Walter
Zimmerman Remodeling &
Terhune Charitable Fund
Construction
LAKESIDE IS GRATEFUL TO HAVE SUPPORT FROM THE
FOLLOWING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS:
To learn more about supporting Lakeside Chautauqua,
visit www.lakesideohio.com/giving or call (419) 798-5396.
We are truly thankful for your generosity.
C. Kirk Rhein, Jr.
Center for the Living
Arts Classes
Special Education
Workshops
Orchestra Hall
Movies
Miniature Golf Sailing & Kayaking
Historic Tram Tours
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR A NOMINAL CHARGE
Parks & Picnic Areas
Children’s Splash Park
Grindley Aquatic
& Wellness Campus
The Memorial Garden at
Chautauqua Park
Family Concerts in the Park
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lakesideohio,
Twitter at @lakesideoh and Instagram at @lakesideohio.
Visit www.lakesideohio.com for an updated listing of events,
as well as shopping and dining opportunities.
www.lakesideohio.com
Note: No motorcycles or trailers are permitted within the Lakeside gates.
Season Auto (by May 31)........................................................$165
Season Auto (on/after June 1).................................................$185
Season Golf Cart.....................................................................$160
*Note: All parking based on availability.
Shuttle Service
Wellness & Fitness Classes
Outdoor Wellness Park
Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile
& Nature/Walking Trail
Sand Volleyball Court
Pickleball Court
Tennis Courts & Lessons
Heritage Hall Museum
& Archives
Basketball Court
Kids Setting Sail
Shuffleboard Courts
& Lessons
Daily Auto – Inside Gates*.......................................................$11
Daily Auto – South Gate Parking Lot*.................................$5.50
Daily Auto – Danbury School Parking Lot*.........................$1.50
Auto Pass (May 26-29 & June 17 – September 4)
*Note: Coupon Books may be purchased by Season Chautauqua Pass holders
only. Each coupon may be exchanged for one Daily Chautauqua Pass (regular or
reduced rate). Seven coupons may be exchanged for a Weekly Chautauqua Pass.
Other conditions may apply.
Adult (on/after June 1)......$745
Adult (by May 31).......... $710
Teen (ages 13-18).....................................................................$410
Adult Coupon Book (10 coupons)*.........................................$175
Teen Coupon Book (10 coupons)*...........................................$120
Season Chautauqua Pass
Church, Faith for Living Hour, Movie, Shopping/Dining and Laundry Passes
are available. Other conditions and Auto Pass may apply. For details, visit
www.lakesideohio.com/passes or call (419) 798-4461.
3-Hour (not valid at Hoover, Auto Pass not included)...........$7.50
Kids Music
& Nature Programs
Lakeside Symphony
Orchestra Concerts
Children, Youth & Teen
Ministry Programs
Chautauqua Lecture Series
Swimming Lessons
Sunday Worship
Services
Supervised Playground
Adult.............$159.25Teen (ages 13-18)......................$105
Organized Recreational
Activities & Games
Partial Day Chautauqua Pass
*Note: A Weekly Chautauqua Pass expires at 7 pm on the last day.
Weekly Chautauqua Pass* (June 17 – August 26)
*Note: A Reduced Rate Daily Chautauqua Pass is valid from the time it is
purchased until 7 pm the following day.
Adult...............$14.75Teen (ages 13-18).....................$9.25
(May 26-29 & August 27 – September 4)
Share Lakeside with a friend.
Historic Walking Tours
& Lectures
Vespers by the Lake
Faith for Living Hour
Special Community Events
Lakeside Chautauqua
236 Walnut Ave.
Lakeside, OH 43440
(419) 798-4461 (866) 952-5374
www.lakesideohio.com
There are countless ways to make a difference.
We invite you to support Lakeside by giving a financial
gift, volunteering your time, sharing the experience with
a friend, planning a legacy gift for the future or joining
the Endowment for Life Initiative.
Lakeside Chautauqua is a nonprofit organization
that relies on the generosity of families, friends,
volunteers and its dedicated staff. Our Chautauqua
programming and upkeep of the facilities and grounds
are made possible through the philanthropic support
of generous Lakesiders like you.
SUPPORT THE LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA EXPERIENCE TODAY
Generosity
Hoover Auditorium
Live Entertainment
During the 11-week summer season, Chautauqua Passes
provide admission to the grounds and the following activities:
What you receive for the price
of your Chautauqua Pass
Reduced Rate Daily Chautauqua Pass*
*Note: A Saturday Chautauqua Pass for an adult is $26.50 if purchased on that
day. If purchased any other day for Saturday, or if part of a multi-day purchase
which includes Saturday, the price is the Daily Chautauqua Pass rate of $22.75
per adult. A Saturday Chautauqua Pass is valid from the time it is purchased
until 7 pm the following day.
Adult...............$26.50Teen (ages 13-18)........................$15
Saturday Chautauqua Pass* (June 17 – August 26)
*Note: A Daily Chautauqua Pass is valid from the time it is purchased until
7 pm the following day.
Adult...............$22.75Teen (ages 13-18)........................$15
Daily Chautauqua Pass* (June 17 – August 26)
Admission Fees
KIDS 12 & UNDER AND GUESTS 90 & OLDER ARE ALWAYS FREE
Lakeside Chautauqua is located on the Marblehead
Peninsula, halfway between Toledo and Cleveland.
It’s easily accessible from the east or west via
Interstate 80-90, Route 2 and Route 163. Many
attractions and historical sites are located within a
short driving distance of Lakeside. For detailed
directions, visit www.lakesideohio.com/visit/maps.
Calendar of Events 2017
Directions to Lakeside
With plans to open by mid-summer 2017, this facility will include
space for wellness classes, as well as a community swimming pool
with lap lanes, a kids area and water slide.
Participate in weekday lectures on a variety of enlightening
topics. Themes are listed inside this calendar. View the list of
topics and speakers at www.lakesideohio.com/education.
the body...
Nurturing the mind...
CHAUTAUQUA LECTURE SERIES
GRINDLEY AQUATIC & WELLNESS CAMPUS
CHILDREN’S SPLASH PARK
FOREIGN AFFAIRS FORUM
A children’s pool (age 3 & under) and splash pad (ages 3-12)
are located along the waterfront.
Join in weekly discussions
of current, international
events, emphasizing
U.S. foreign policy.
SWIMMING
Lifeguards are on duty at the dock, Splash Park and
Grindley Aquatic & Wellness Campus daily, with free weekday
swimming lessons for all ages.
GARDENING PROGRAMS
Welcome to Lakeside Chautauqua
Explore a variety of
gardening topics with
Lakeside’s Master Gardener.
Many families are searching for a vacation destination
to rest, renew and reconnect. For more than 140 years,
Lakeside Chautauqua has welcomed all ages to take
part in a Chautauqua experience dedicated to
nurturing mind, body and spirit.
There’s no place quite like Lakeside. It’s a historic
community on Lake Erie that offers cultural, intellectual,
spiritual and physical learning opportunities in the
summer. Quaint shopping, unique restaurants and a
variety of accommodations complete the experience.
You can also retreat to Lakeside during the peaceful
months of fall, winter and spring.
It’s our mission to enrich the quality of life for all people,
to foster traditional Christian values and to nurture
relationships through opportunities for renewal and
growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and
physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.
DISCOVER LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA
Lakeside is a unique experience for each person.
We invite you to experience our Chautauqua community
in your own way; reconnect with family, grow spiritually,
expand intellectually, unleash your creativity or
challenge yourself physically.
The opportunities are endless. You’ll soon realize why
Lakeside has remained an annual tradition for generations.
For more information about Lakeside Chautauqua, visit
www.lakesideohio.com.
Stay connected with Lakeside year-round by following
blog.lakesideohio.com.
SAILING & BOATING
AUTHOR EVENTS
Authors visit Lakeside as guest speakers to discuss their
inspirations, answer questions and sign books.
SYMPHONY PRE-CONCERT TALKS
Enjoy informative lectures before attending select
Lakeside Symphony Orchestra concerts.
C. KIRK RHEIN, JR. CENTER FOR THE LIVING ARTS
Classes in the entire spectrum of the arts are offered to all ages.
Visit www.lakesideohio.com/arts to browse the course catalog
and register for classes. Online registration opens every
Thursday before the week’s classes begin. Meet instructors
and view class samples during the Sunday open house.
LAKESIDE HERB STUDY
Learn about growing and using herbs for culinary, medicinal
and decorative purposes on Wednesday.
LAKESIDE HERITAGE SOCIETY MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
The Lakeside Heritage Society presents lectures on Sunday and a
Historic Chautauqua Movement seminar on Wednesday. Visit the
free Heritage Hall Museum and Archives throughout the summer.
LAKESIDE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SOCIETY
Participate in youth and adult programs related to the environment
and nature, including tree walks, bird walks, seminars and field trips.
The Lakeside Sailing Center offers week-long lessons for
beginners. Sunfish sailboat, stand up paddleboard and kayak
rentals are available.
FITNESS & YOGA
Accommodations
...and the spirit
HOTEL LAKESIDE
SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATIONS
8:30 am – Dockside Worship on the East Pavilion Deck
9 am – Lakeside United Methodist Church Worship
10:30 am – Hoover Community Worship
(Children’s Church offered in Bradley Temple)
8:30 pm – Sunset Vespers by the Lake on the West Pavilion Deck
FOUNTAIN INN
Kids, Teens & Families
VESPERS BY THE LAKE
Vespers by the Lake offers an end of the day worship experience
on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The Preacher of the Week
provides the message on Tuesday, while Thursday features a
reflection on Proverbs and the Eucharist is celebrated.
Sunday offers a contemporary worship at sunset.
THE MEMORIAL GARDEN AT CHAUTAUQUA PARK
FARMERS’ MARKET
WEDNESDAY FAMILY PICNICS
Join the fun Wednesday evening in Perry Park.
GOD SQUAD
TENNIS
Courts at the Williams Tennis Campus and Perry Park are open
daily. Free lessons are offered for ages 4-18, including the
USTA ‘10 & Under’ QuickStart play format. Weekly hitting
clinics and round robins are open to adults.
Sessions include songs and crafts for kids ages 4-6 and
7-9 on Tuesday-Thursday mornings.
MIDDLE GRADE MADNESS
Youth ages 10-14 enjoy fellowship, fun and activity-based
learning on Monday-Thursday mornings.
TEEN MINISTRIES
A weekly discussion group for young adults to connect.
Lakeside’s 18-hole course is open daily to play for $3.50/game.
COLLEGE STATION
MINIATURE GOLF
Lakeside’s teen center, known as ‘The Underground,’ hosts several
activities throughout the summer.
The courts are open daily, with free lessons on Tuesday.
SHUFFLEBOARD
Celebrating more than 140 years, Hotel Lakeside features
antique furnishings and a beautiful wrap-around porch.
During the summer, enjoy a memorable lakefront dining
experience at the Hotel Lakeside Dining Room.
The hotel is open seasonally from Memorial Day through
Labor Day, as well as for weekends and special events
through October 8. To reserve a room, visit
www.lakesideohio.com/accommodations or call
(419) 798-4461, ext. 230.
A Church Pass may be obtained, free-of-charge, between 7:30-10:30 am
Sunday, valid until 3 pm. The pass includes admittance for guests and auto.
PREACHER OF THE WEEK
In addition to presenting the
sermon at the Hoover Community
Worship Service, each preacher
leads Faith for Living Hour on
Monday-Thursday, as well as
Vespers by the Lake and a Lunch
with the Preacher on Tuesday.
WHERE IN THE WORLD (AGES 5-9)
Children explore world
geography and culture on
Monday morning.
A Faith for Living Hour Pass may be
obtained, free-of-charge, between
8:30-9:15 am Monday-Thursday,
valid until 1:30 pm. The pass includes
admittance for guests and auto.
Fitness and yoga
classes are held
throughout the
summer. The LifeTrail
Outdoor Wellness
Park features
10 exercise and
stretching stations
located in southeast
Lakeside. A two-mile
nature/walking trail
wraps around
Lakeside and Ohio’s
Most Beautiful Mile.
Located in the southeast corner of Lakeside, this secluded
area serves as a place where guests can reflect and connect
spiritually, loved ones can be remembered, special occasions can
be celebrated and the beauty of nature can be embraced.
Local produce, herbs,
fresh-cut flowers,
coffee beans, jams
and homemade treats
are available for
purchase every
Tuesday and Friday.
LAKESIDE WOMEN’S CLUB
All are welcome to attend Monday book discussions, Tuesday
speaker programs, Friday book reviews and more.
HISTORIC TOURS
Historic Tram Tours are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday,
and Historic Walking Tours are offered on Wednesday and Friday.
LAKESIDE CHAUTAUQUA LITERARY & SCIENTIFIC CIRCLE
Read selections from Chautauqua Institution’s book list in
advance, and participate in summer roundtable discussions.
ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS
(ALL AGES)
Monday evening Stargazing
and Thursday afternoon
Solar Astronomy offered.
ORGANIZED GAMES (AGES 7-12)
Activities held Monday-Friday
in Central Park.
LAKESIDE GIRLS’ CLUB
(AGES 5-14)
Events for girls held on select
Thursday mornings at the
Lakeside Women’s Club.
YOUTH POND BOAT BUILDING
(AGES 4-12)
Children create their own
pond boats.
C. KIRK RHEIN, JR. CENTER FOR
THE LIVING ARTS
A wide variety of arts classes
offered to all ages.
KIDS SETTING SAIL (AGES 5-10)
Free Sunfish sailing adventures
on Sunday afternoon.
FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS
Weekly nature programs
presented by experts.
THE FINE PRINT BOOKSTORE
PROGRAMS
Special events and children’s
book character visits
(ages 3-7), a summer reading
program (ages 8-12)
and Family Game Night
for everyone.
YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAMS
Fun with Music (ages 4-7)
and Ring & Sing (age 8+)
meet Tuesday-Friday
mornings to teach about
music theory, performance
and instruments.
‘THE UNDERGROUND’ (AGES 13-18)
Open daily, the teen
center hosts weekly
activities in the summer.
STORY TIMES
Programs offered Monday
(age 5 & under) and Saturday
(ages 4-10) mornings.
BICYCLE RODEO & SAFETY
PROGRAM (AGES 4-12)
Weekly program about
children’s bicycle safety.
SUPERVISED PLAYGROUND
(AGES 4-7)
Grindley Playground at
Central Park provides
supervised play
Monday-Saturday.
WOODEN BOAT CRUISES (AGE 4+)
Take a sunset cruise aboard
a wooden boat, or book a
private charter on
Amazing Grace, Lakeside’s
1937 Richardson boat.
This year-round facility, built in the late 1970s, is located
one block from Lake Erie in the downtown business district.
It’s open nightly from May 15 to October 15. From October
16 to May 14, call the reservations line to ask about nightly
availability or to book a special event. To reserve a room,
visit www.lakesideohio.com/accommodations or
call (419) 798-4461, ext. 230.
LAKESIDE COTTAGE RENTALS
There are two cottage rental companies in Lakeside that offer
weekly summer rentals, Lakeside Chautauqua Realty and
Street Sotheby’s International Realty. To view available cottage
rentals, visit www.lakesideohio.com/accommodations. Call
Lakeside Chautauqua Realty at (419) 798-4461, ext. 334 or
348 or Street Sotheby’s International Realty at (877) 798-1123.
CAMPGROUND
Open seasonally from May 15 to October 15, the campground
offers full RV hookups, as well as tent camping sites. To reserve
space at the campground, call (419) 798-4461, ext. 230.
GROUP EVENTS
Groups of all sizes are welcome
year-round at Lakeside. Whether
walking down the aisle, planning
a family reunion or gathering for
a conference, retreat or summer
camp, Lakeside offers multiple
venues for events. To reserve a
group meeting space or to
plan a wedding, contact
[email protected] or
call (419) 798-4461, ext. 279.
BED & BREAKFASTS/GUEST HOUSES
Several bed & breakfasts and guest houses are available
at Lakeside. For a full listing, visit
www.lakesideohio.com/accommodations.
To provide a safe, healthy and aesthetically pleasing
environment, Lakeside is a tobacco-free community.