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Happy Father’s Day!!Fire up the grill! It’s summer time!Schools are out; graduation is over and
Memorial Day is just that...only a memory. Nowit’s time to heat up the schedule with plans tohead for the beach, an outdoor theme park,favorite fishing hole or the local baseball field withsummer activities.
Ohio is known for it’s great county fairs, countryconcerts and festivals. And the staff at TheWeekender is gearing up for nonstop weekendactivities. This year, we have scheduled our fair-fes-tival preview issue a month earlier than usual inorder to include all the dates of the July calendar. Besure not to miss it. It’s coming your way July 1!
Meanwhile June isn’t boring by any means. ThePyrates are invading Put-in-Bay for “Revenge” duringthe Pyrate Fest IV. This is a family-fun event. See thedetails on page 10. While you’re in the area, anotherfamily-friendly destination is African Safari where youcan actually feed the animals. See pages 14-15. When itcomes to country music, this year’s concert at FortLoramie has quite a lineup. (see the back page.)
And of course, don’t forget to honor Dad on Father’sDay. As I look around and witness all the single-parentfamilies in the neighborhood, I remain unconvinced thatit was not originally meant to be. I continue to see a hol-lowness in the lives of children who are not blessed byliving with both parents.
Don’t get me wrong. There are many fathers who dotheir part in helping to raise their families. Even thedivorced parents who still take charge and step up to theplate with child support and visitation. It is just simplyno longer common to have both parents at home at nightto tuck the kids into bed and hear their prayers.
I was an adult before I realized just how much myown father had a part in raising me to be what I amtoday. His vacations were always centered around mymusic contests. He offered a weekly allowance, butalways “helped” me save by offering to take half to thebank. He never ever sent us to church... He took us andwe sat together as a family.
What memories do you have of your father? Whatinspiring affect did he have in your life? We’d like tohear from you. Share with us on facebook or email us.One lucky family will win tickets to African Safari forthe whole family!
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Remember Dad on Father’s Daythis year. (June 17) What quali-ties do you remember mostabout your Father? Like us on facebook and shareyour favorite memory aboutyour Dad and qualify for thismonth’s FREE weekend get-away for the whole family:Tickets to African Safari inPort Clinton.
Kathy Barnett, Senior Editor
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SANDUSKY - Commemorating the 150th anniver-sary of the Civil War and the opening of theJohnson’s Island Prisoner-of-War Depot in SanduskyBay, a Civil War encampment will take place at theOhio Veteran’s Home.
Event kick-off will be Friday, June 15 at 6:45 p.m. inthe Veteran's Hall Great Room. At 7 p.m. Dr. DavidBush, Professor of Anthropology and Director of theCenter for Historic and Military Archaeology atHeidelberg University, will talk about the preserva-tion, interpretation and research accomplished at theformer site of the Confederate Prisoner-of-War Depoton Johnson's Island.
During this three-day event, Civil War re-enactorswill camp overnight on the Ohio Veteran's Homegrounds. Visitors will be able to:
• See how the Civil War soldiers lived in camp, bythe 7th Ohio Cavalry and Taylor's Battery
• See musketry, drilling and marching demonstra-tions
• See artillery demonstrations•Hear Civil War period music, by the Heritage
Minstrels and the Gallery Singers• Hear addresses by Abraham Lincoln and Mary
Todd Lincoln (Portrayed by Gerald and MarilynPayn)
• Get guided tours of the Ohio Veteran's HomeMuseum and the Johnson's Island exhibit
• Hear about the present day archaeology work onJohnson's Island
• See authentic Civil War flag and uniforms• Learn about a woman's role during the war from
costumed interpretersAdmission is free, but donations will be accepted
for the Museum fund, Call 419-625-2454, ext 1447 ore-mail [email protected] for further informa-tion
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ST. MARYS – Two great festivals in west centralOhio in June offer fun for the whole family, great livemusic, and fantastic unusual FREE entertainment allin beautiful historical settings.
The 107th Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee is sched-uled for June 14th through the 17th. The activitiestake place at Ambassador Park and the adjacent FortSite Park with accessibility to the Fort block housebuildings and stockade, historical museum and logcabins. The Thursday evening “Jubilee Kickoff”activities on the 14th include FREE inflatable’s for thekids, rides, softball tournament, the Tug-of-War chal-lenge, music by Almost Brothers and “KidsOutdoor Movie Night” at the Van Trees ParkAmphitheater.
Events on Friday, Saturday & Sunday include piebaking and HOT wing eating contests. More funincludes the Red Cross Go Kart races, Kiddie TractorPull, car show , the Famous Fort Recovery RacingDucks, and the Jubilee Quarter Auction. TheJubilee’s free musical entertainment will includeGrove Hill & My Sister Sarah. The Fireman’s Paradebegins at 2pm on Sunday and is followed by a chick-en BBQ. The weekend includes rides, games lots ofgreat festival food, and TONS of fun!! So make yourway to the banks of the Wabash and enjoy the FortRecovery Harvest Jubilee. The complete events
schedule is available at fortrecovery.org/jubilee.htm. One week later, come join us for the 25th Annual
Maria Stein Country Fest June 22nd-24th 2012. Thisawesome small town Country Fest offers totallyFREE entertainment beginning with the featured actof Cavallo Equestrian Arts and the nationally knownCountry Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Additional fea-tures include Antique Tractor Pulls, Lawn MowerDemolition Derby, Mini-Indy race, Chainsaw woodcarving, Rides, Punt - Pass - Kick Competition,Volleyball, Bean Bag, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament,Diaper Derby, and a 5k Run.
The festival plays music for all ages throughout theweekend, and has plenty of food to satisfy every-one’s palate. With the area’s strong German heritageyou will find delicious brats, metts, sausages andcabbage rolls as well as the festival’s signature turtlesoup and fried chicken. Countryfest also offers apetting zoo, games, rides, and fun for all! This year’sCountryfest FREE live musical entertainment willinclude performances by Empty Tank, Free Rider,and Savannah Jack.
Have a great time in the country when you visit theMaria Stein Countryfest, on the grounds of the MariaStein Relic Shrine in west central Ohio. For a com-plete schedule of events you can check out mscoun-tryfest.com.
Festival Fun & Historic Settingsin West Central Ohio
Places to go:
Spend the day strolling through the streets indowntown Loudonville. Enjoy motorcycles, music,food and vendors throughout the day.
While you're in the area visit our stores and restau-rants. This is a FAMILY Event
2012 Thunder in Paradise Bike Show / Music &Food Fest
Saturday, June 16th - 11 am to 9 pmFood Vendors Open at 11:00 am Bike Show Starts at NoonBring your lawn chairs and blanket. While listening
to music you can also enjoy ribs and other food ven-dors in our beautiful Central Park! Music will start atNoon provided by Frank Medley and he will alsoplay between the bands. Bands performing that daywill be:
The Getaway Band - RockTightrope - Classic RockDave Stevens Band - Rock
Modern Superstar is the Headliner Band. They area modern rock band by t'daze standards featuringrecording artists Ryche Green and Jamie Fletcher
This event is sponsored by theLoudonville Mohican Chamber of Commerce131 West Main Street* Loudonville, OH 44842For more information please call 419-994-4789 email [email protected] orvisit www.loudonvillechamber.com
Things to Do:
Thunder in Paradise Bike Show
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CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Orchestra, underthe direction of Jahja Ling, will perform The Star-Spangled Spectacular brought to you by CuyahogaArts & Culture, its 23rd annual free community con-cert in downtown Cleveland, on Monday, July 2, onPublic Square. The concert and festival will be host-ed by WCPN ideastream’s Dee Perry.
Beginning at 9 p.m., The Cleveland Orchestra andJahja Ling will perform a program featuring popularAmerican favorites including Leonard Bernstein’sOverture to Candide, Samuel Ward’s America theBeautiful, and John Philip Sousa’s The Stars andStripes Forever. The concert culminates withTchaikovsky’s “1812” Overture and will be followedby a fireworks display, weather permitting.
Soprano JaniceChandler-Eteme willreturn to perform withThe ClevelandOrchestra, as soloist in“Summertime” fromGershwin’s Porgy andBess. The WashingtonPost has called her ren-dition of Bess a “knock-out performance.”
Jahja Ling joined theconducting staff of TheCleveland Orchestra in1984 and served as resident conductor from 1985 to2002 and as Blossom Festival Director for six seasons,from 2000 to 2005. Since 2005, he has continued toappear with the Orchestra each season, making acontinuous relationship with the Orchestra of 28years.
A pre-concert festival of musical entertainment will
begin at 5 p.m. with a diverse program of Cleveland-area performing arts organizations appearing in thehours leading up to the Orchestra’s concert. Newthis year will be a line-up of Cleveland’s gourmetfood trucks to provide a variety of cuisines to con-certgoers. The 9 p.m. concert will be broadcast liveon 90.3 WCPN and WCLV 1049 FM.
This community celebration is brought to you byCuyahoga Arts & Culture, whose mission is toinspire andstrengthenthe commu-nity byinvesting inarts and cul-ture.
The Star-S p a n g l e dSpectacularbrought toyou byC u y a h o g aArts &C u l t u r er e c e i v e saddi t iona ls u p p o r tfrom TheAvenue atTower City Center, Greater Cleveland RegionalTransit Authority, media partners WVIZ/PBS and90.3 WCPN ideastream, and logistical partners Cityof Cleveland and Downtown Cleveland Alliance.
Public Square Photo by Roger MastroianniJanice Chandler-Eteme Photo from Sprizzo Artists
Things to Do:
Celebrate with The StarSpangled Spectacular
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Whether you prefer being merely a spectator or wishto get in on the action, pirates from throughout the USwill invade Put-in-Bay for this annual Pyrate Fest.
Witness local infantry as they fire upon invadingpirates sailing toward the Island on June 22 for thepurpose of finding missing treasure. Throughout thisevent, contests, activities and demonstrations will aimtoward the education of those visiting to what life waslike in the 18th century. The following highlights vari-ous events. For more information, visit www.pyrate-fest.com
FRIDAYAt 4 p.m. a Pyrate Invasion of Put-in-Bay
Harbor – Local infantry will fire upon theinvading pyrates as they sail into the downtownharbor. Governor John Broward (The EnglishCoward) will declare Put-in-Bay is outlawingpyrates, and all will be banished from theisland. Pyrates will freely roam the island inand may take captives. Beware.
Captives will be taken to thepirates’ staging area in DeRiveraPark where the Pyrate King MadDog will raise his ratty Skull andCrossbones, and declare Pyrate Fest2012 at Put-in-Bay open.
SATURDAY 11 a.m. – Pyrate Village will open
in DeRivera Park. Here you will find the official 2012Pyrate Fest tee-shirt and flag for sale. Also inexpensivepyrate costumes, accessories and period pieces can bepurchased to complete a winning adult pyrate ensemblefor entry into the contest for a trip for two the CaymanIslands in November 2012, or one of two 5-day stays atPut-in-Bay in the fall of 2012. Register for the AdultPyrate Costume Contest here also.
The Pyrate Village is also home to the Market placewhere you’ll find Mary Diamond doing calligraphy andselling Black Widow Teas & Coffees, Shenanegan’sLeather Works, the Cayman Islands Visitor Bureau, andPut-in-Bay Pyrate Merchants selling their wares. Keepan eye out for Captain Jack Sparrow and his krew forphoto opportunities.
Pyrate re-enactors will give living history demonstra-tions throughout the day in DeRivera Park near thePyrate Village. Other events include period games,
weapon displays and canon firing demonstrations,entertainment by Faire Wynds Circus, cooking demon-strations and a costume contest. The grand prize for thecosume contest is a trip for two to the Cayman Islands2012 Pirate Fest in November. Prizes will also awardedfor first and second place.
Beginning at 1:30 p.m. a parade of Adult Pyrates,Kids, and Krew. Put-in-Bay Pyrates will head south onCatawba and then east on Delaware to the staging areain DeRivera Park where judging will take place. KidsParade and Costume Contest will be at 4 pm at the stag-ing area.
At 3 p.m. a skirmish between pyratesand the soldiers will take place defend-ing Put-in-Bay.
The Pyrate’s Ball at the BoathouseBar is 7 p.m. until midnight. Prizes willbe awarded for the best dressedwench, and Pyrate. Drink specials, andsouvenir cups will be available.Entertainment will be provided by RayFogg.
Take time to view the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. alongwith an eight-minute aerial display shot from Fox’sDock, adjacent to the Jet Express Dock downtown.
SUNDAYPyrate Village reopens in DeRivera Park at 11 a.m.
Pyrate re-enactors will give living history demonstra-tions throughout the day.
For the kids, a fun area will be set up in PyrateVillage offering games and activities, stickers, and tem-porary tattoos. At noon Captain Willie will give his KidsSafety Program in staging area in DeRivera Park. At 3p.m., Captain Jack and his krew will lead a TreasureHunt for Kids
MONDAY4:30 pm – Cardboard Boat Regatta Captains and ves-
sels arrive at DeRivera Par.6 pm – Regatta begins on the Bay View Public Boat
Ramp. Awards given for People’s Choice, 1st, 2nd, and3rd place, fastest sink, and Best Theme. Fastest Heat,and more. Best viewing is from Fox’s Dock and C Dock.
8 pm– Island inhabitants find out if the Pyrate Kingwas able to unearth his treasure before he lowers hisflag and fades away into the mist until Pyrate Fest V in2013.
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CLEVELAND - Robert Cassidy performs atNighttown jazz club and restaurant on Sunday,June 10 at 7 p.m., celebrating a new AlbanyRecords release, Robert Cassidy Plays Debussy,Mozart, and Noon. The recording, releasedMay 1, includes Debussy’s Préludes, Livre I;Mozart’s Fantasia in C Minor, K. 475; andDavid Noon’s Elegy Variations. Cassidy’sNighttown program includes the completerecording repertoire with an intermission.Before Cassidy takes the stage, cellist NickDiodore opens the program performing solorepertoire.
Robert Cassidy Plays Debussy, Mozart, andNoon.
Robert Cassidy’s major influences haveincluded the pianist of chamber music’s leg-endary Beaux Arts Trio Menahem Pressler, andcomposer and professor Dr. David Noon, a dis-tinguished member of the faculty of ManhattanSchool of Music for more than 30 years. Thesetowering musical mentors inspired Cassidy torecord some of his favorite classical and impression-ist works, as well as the premiere recording ofNoon’s Elegy Variations for Albany Records.
The miniature masterpieces that make up the firstbook of Debussy’s Préludes are included in celebra-tion of the upcoming 150th anniversary of
Debussy’s birth in August of 2012. Each ofthe twelve piano works vividly conveys a musicalimpression through Debussy’s ingenious use ofcolor and rhythm, melody and harmony.
The recording continues with Mozart’s dramaticand poignantly lyrical Fantasie in C Minor, K 475.Its contrasting sections create a profound and trans-formative musical journey.
Noon’s Elegy Variations were self-published in1989, in commemoration of a musician colleaguefrom the Manhattan School of Music who died pre-maturely. The moods of these variations alternatebetween light and dark, joyful and sorrowful.
This debut recording was masterfully producedby Grammy Award-winning producer and ShakerHeights resident Elaine Martone and engineered byCleveland State University audio engineer DavidYost, also a Grammy awardee.
Pianist Robert Cassidy has performed in solo andcollaborative recitals and with orchestras through-out the United States and Canada. He is a memberof the Almeda Trio (www.almedatrio.com) and reg-ularly performs chamber music with members ofThe Cleveland Orchestra. Dr. Cassidy hasappeared in such venues as New York City’sMerkin and Weill Halls, the Lyceum in Alexandria,VA, and the Banff Centre for the Arts in Alberta. Astrong advocate of contemporary music, he has pre-miered works by noted composers David Noon andKeith Fitch. An active and highly sought-afterteacher, Dr. Cassidy has held teaching positions atNew York University, the University ofIndianapolis, Marian College, and IndianaUniversity-Purdue University-Indianapolis, amongothers. He has been a member of the keyboard fac-ulty at Cleveland State University since 2008 and isalso a teacher at The Music Settlement. Dr. Cassidyholds degrees from the Manhattan School of Musicand Ball State University. For more information onRobert Cassidy please visit www.robertcassidypi-anist.com or contact [email protected].
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PORT CLINTON - What does a Giraffe have incommon with a Zebra? Both species have uniquepatterns on their coats and even though the patternsare different, the purpose is the same.
While both species stand out here at the WildlifePark, in the wild, the patterns of their coat serve toconceal or camouflage them from predators. No twoanimals have the exact coat pattern.
The Giraffe is the tallest of all Mammals. Usually aserene and gentle animal, the Giraffe is able to defenditself by dealing terrible blows with their front legs.Except in defense of its young, Giraffe do not attackother animals.
The Zebra may look like a horse with stripes, butunlike domesticated horses, the Zebra is not tame.Since they do not have the speed or stamina of thedomestic horse, they must be forever vigilant or theywill fall prey to their deadliest enemies, the Lionpride or the Hyena pack.
Besides the unique stripes acting as camouflage,many believe that they help the Zebra cope with thesevere heat in Africa; the black stripes absorbing theheat and the white stripes reflecting it!
While visiting African Safari Wildlife Park, look
carefully and see other animals that utilize their coatpatterns as camouflage.
Bring the family and enjoy the exciting drive-thruanimal preserve where guest can feed the animalsfrom their car! Take a leisurely stroll through thewalk-thru safari and see rare and beautiful animalsfrom around the globe.
African Safari Wildlife Park can be easily reached inapproximately 2 hours from the Detroit area via 1-75south to the Ohio turnpike east to exit 91 or Route 2,then east to the Port Clinton exit 124. FromCleveland, the Park can be reached via the Ohio turn-pike west to exit 110 and head north. Highway bill-boards help lead the way to African Safari WildlifePark. Don't Miss It!
African Safari Wildlife Park is open thru December2. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor DayWeekend (September 3). Rates during the SummerSchedule are: Adults $18.95 (7yrs+), Children $15.95(4-6 yrs) and Children 3 and younger are free.
Vist AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK at267 S. Lightner Road, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452Phone (419) 732-3606 l 1-800-521-2660 l Website: www.africansafariwildlifepark.com
Things
to Do:
Talk tothe Animals
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