Compiled by

ELLEN KOLMAN

ART

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440-964-3396. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. www.ashartscenter.org

“From Shrimp to Sharks,” Under water photography of Tom Szabo, Today - Aug. 2, reception will be held July 10, 6 p.m., gallery is free and open to the public.

“Preschool Art Adventures” a cooperative exhibit with Head Start of Ashtabula County, Aug. 5 - 30. Reception at 6 p.m., Aug. 7.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Fireworks Art Exhibit 2008, Today - Aug. 3, Conneaut Community Center, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut.

440-593-5888, www.conneautartscenter.org

Fiber Art Exhibit, August 7 - September 4, Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Conneaut. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartcenter.org

Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie. 814-459-5477. The museum offers a variety of temporary exhibits as well as a permanent soft-sculpture collection. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.erieartmuseum. org.

Indian Museum, Technical Center, Building B, 25 Public Square, Willoughby. 440-951-3813. www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org.

Blue Moon Gallery, 245 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls.

Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. 440-953-7327. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lake Metroparks, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

Lake County East End YMCA, 730 N. Lake St., Madison; 440-428-5125.

Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville. 440-639-7856. Gallery hours Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Lake Farm Park, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

McDonough Museum of Art, across from the Butler Institute of America on Wick Avenue, Youngstown. Hours are Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Parking is $3.

The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. 440-951-7500.

Presque Isle Artists Association, 4516 Wood St., Erie. 814-866-9351.

Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison. 440-428-5913.

Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123 St., Cleveland. Gallery hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 720 Mahoning Ave., Warren. (330-395-4876. Open Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Free.

Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown. (330-742-3285. Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.valleyartcenter.org.

Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor. 440)947-5735.

CLASSES

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Classes are being offered for all types of dance, including ballet, music, voice, theater and visual arts are offered.

A "Resin Memory Bracelet Workshop" with instructor Kim O'Neill will be held for adults & teens on Wednesday, July 8 from 5 - 9 p.m. The fee for this workshop will be $60 plus a $20 materials fee. Preserve the past and learn to capture images in resin to honor someone you love or to commemorate a special event such as a wedding, birthday, vacation, or graduation. This memory bracelet is the perfect way to wear your heart near your sleeve, a constant reminder of people and events you treasure. Students will need to prepare images in advance for this class using a Xerox machine and color copier. This can be done at a number of local businesses. Ask for instructions when you register.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Classes are available in painting, basket making, woodcarving, tap, ballet, tribal belly dancing, yoga, kick-fit and various exercises. Call for special summer opportunities for children and adults. E-mail kilpi1025@suite224.net or contact CCCA through its Web site (www.conneautartscenter.org).

Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, is a nonprofit organization operating the School of Fine Arts with classes in music, art, dance and drama. FAA also offers a full season of theater performances, recitals, art exhibits and cultural activities. Funding is received in part from the United Way and the Ohio Arts Council. For more information, contact Wanda Wareham 440 951- 7500 x104). www.fineartsassociation.org

CLASSICAL

Ashtabula County Choral Music Society rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, Cleveland. 216-771-6666. All concerts are free.

Cleveland Institute of Music will hold concerts in Kulas Hall, 11021 East Blvd. 216)791-5000. All concerts are free unless otherwise noted. Seating passes for free concerts are distributed 30 minutes prior to the concert, in the lobby.

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra is holding concerts at the Cuyahoga Community College Western Theater, 11000 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Parma. 216-556-1800.

The Singers Club, Waetjen Auditorium, East 21st Street and Euclid Avenue, on Cleveland State University campus. 216-556-4405.

Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. 800-686-114.

Friends of Music at Holy Trinity, One Trinity Place, corner of Penn Avenue and Clinton Street, Greenville, Pa. (724-588-8870.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra. (724-475-3885. Tickets are $10 for students and children; $12, regular. (724-475-3885.

Blossom Music Center, 1145 Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. 216-231-1111.

Northeast Ohio Family Music Society, 2051 Kingsboro Drive, Painesville. 440-350-1663.

Erie Philharmonic, 1006 State St., Erie. 814-455-1375.

Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, Bliss Recital Hall, open Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Concerts are held in Bliss Recital Hall and are free and open to the public.

Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 440-953-7261. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kent State Ashtabula, 3325 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. 440-964-4248. All Kent State-Ashtabula concerts are free in the Kent State-Ashtabula Auditorium. Punch and cookie receptions follow each concert.

Cuyahoga Community College, 700 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. 216-987-2543.

Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville. 440-639-7856.

Kent/ Blossom, concerts held at Ludwig Recital Hall at Kent State University, Kent. (330-672-5436.

Monday Musical Club, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown. (330-743-2717. Concerts are held at Stambaugh Auditorium.

Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St., Erie. 814-454-2852.

Cleveland Choral Arts Association, 1024 E. 17th St., Cleveland. 216-556-0590.

Cleveland Youth Orchestra, Cleveland. 216-987-2543.

Geauga Theater on the Square, Route 6 and Route 44, Chardon. 440-338-3171.

Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, in the Corning Theater. 440-951-7500. Free concerts.

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 216-421-7340.

Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, Pa. 814-459-5477. www.erieartmuseum.org.

Mentor Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. 440-951-7500.

COMEDY

Keith Ruff, “one of Detroit’s finest comedians,” brings his motor city madness to Cleveland headlines Friday and Saturday at Bogey’s Comedy Club, located at 28060 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills, three-quarters of a mile off I-90 at the Bishop Road west exit. Bogey's is open Tuesday through Saturday, with Tuesdays 8 p.m. featuring “The Bonk Show,” Wednesdays (beginning at 8 p.m.) as “Pro/Am Night,” and our weekly Stand-Up Shows on Thursdays at 8 p.m., and then Fridays and Saturdays at 8 & 10: p.m. Each Show has a headliner, a featured act and a MC.

Tues: 8 p.m. – The Bonk Show –$5

Wed: 8 p.m. – Pro/Am Night – $5

Shows will feature an emcee, feature act and a headliner. Tickets: Thurs: 8 p.m. – $8; Fri. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $12; Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15.

July 9 – July 11: Todd Johnson; Grant Lyon

www. bogeyscomedyclub.com

CONCERTS

House of Blues, Cleveland venue, for complete concert listings and ticket availability call 216-523-BLUE. www.hob.com. Free membership by logging on to www.hob.com/membership.

Jewels Dance Hall entertainment schedule: Friday & Saturday, closed for holiday; July 10, Joey & Rory Concert, Sixty Inch Slick, and Laura Fedor; July 11, Sixty Inch Slick; July 17 & 18, Conestoga; July 24 & 25, Cedar Creek, July 31, Tony Rio & Relentless, Aug. 1, Wyld Ryde. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg. www. jewelsdancehallonline.com.

The Palms entertainment schedule: The Palms is located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Bands play at 9:30 p.m. 814-382-3625. myspace.com/theofficialpalmsnightclub

Summer Concert Series, June 28 - Aug. 8, Conneaut Community Center, Conneaut. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartscenter.org

People in the Park, Every Friday - Aug. 28, Andover Square, at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of many local bands. 440-293-5895, www.andoverohio.com

Brown Bag Concerts, On Wednesdays at noon at the North Park Gazebo in Downtown Ashtabula.

July 8, Northeasterly Winds; July 15, Cassie Kahr; July 22, “Remember When” Big Band; July 29, Dennis Ford; and Aug. 5, Alex VanAllen.

Thursdays at noon in the Village Park, East Jefferson St., Jefferson.

July 9, Northeasterly Winds; July 16, Cassie Kahr; July 23, Alex VanAllen; July 30, Dennis Ford; and Aug. 6, “Remember When” Big Band.

Concerts in Peleg Sweet Park, every Tuesday, July 7, Mahoning Button Box; July 14, Sherry Cornell; July 21, John Fisher and Carol; July 28, Blues Project; Aug. 4, Gloria DiFabio; Aug. 11, Picnic in park at 6 p.m. with “Elvis.” All concerts will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gazebo in front of the East Side Presbyterian Church, corner of Route 20 & State Road in Ashtabula Township. Bring your own lawn chair, in inclement weather, concerts will be inside the church.

The Ashtabula Orchestra, July 11, 7 p.m., at Walnut Beach, Ashtabula, part of Bands on the Beach.

Bob Dylan & His Band, John Mellencamp, and Willie Nelson, 5:30 p.m., July 11, at Classic Park in Eastlake, home of the Lake County Captains. TICKETS/INFO: $67.75, 800-745-3000.

Brad Paisley, Aug. 26, with special guests Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne. Blossom Music Center, Cleveland. Reserved Seat Tickets: $53, Lawn Tickets: $25, 4-Pack Lawn Tickets: $99.

www.livenation.com all Ticketmaster locations, and charge by phone 800-745-3000.

Terry Lee Goffee (Johnny Cash tribute artist), Aug. 29, 6 p.m., Conneaut Human Resources Center, Conneaut. Sponsored by “Singin’ in the Kitchen,” and benefits the Conneaut Food Pantry. TICKETS/INFO: $12 if purchased before June 15, $15 general admission. Call 440-593-5805.

Events

Lake Metroparks presents ballroom dancing, second and fourth Saturdays, 7:30 to 10 :30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $6 per person, 18 years and over, concessions available. 440-354-3885.

Lake Metroparks presents country dancing, every second and fourth Fridays of the month, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $8 per person, 18-years and over. Concessions available. 440-354-3885.

Lighthouse Cruisers/Classic Cars, Weekends - Sept. 2, Conneaut Township Park in Conneaut, 6 p.m. - 9 pm., 440-593-1202.

The Finnish American Cultural Center, OPEN for the summer, Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. Other times by appointment, 1330 W. Eighth and Joseph, 440-964-5790 or 440-964-5790. The Finnish Cultural Center is open now through summer months: www.faha-ashtabula.org.

Conneaut Historical Museum, Saturday - Sept. 7, 518 Mill St., Conneaut, 440-593-4896 or 440-599-6011,

www.conneauthistorical.org. Displays of memorabilia of Conneaut area businesses and events.

Complimentary Tours Ferrante Winery, Saturday - Sept. 7, Ferrante Winery & Restaurant, 5585 ST RT 307, Geneva. Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. tours. 440-466-VINO or www.ferrantewinery.com.

Trolley Tours at Lake View Cemetery, Sunday June 28 - Sunday Sept. 6, (except for Sun., July 5), 1 p.m., at James A. Garfield Monument, Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $7 per person. Reserve seating at 216-421-2665.

Outdoor Antique Market, Every Saturday and Sunday during June, July and August, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 4876 N. Ridge Road W., Saybrook Township, corner of Routes 20 & 45. Free set-up for anyone wanting to participate.

Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show, Saturday - Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Geneva-on-the-Lake Recreation Park. 800-862-9948 or www.visitgenevaonthelake.com

Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks, Today - Sunday, Conneaut Lakeview Park, Conneaut. 440-599-6747,

www.conneautchamber.com

Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club's 27th Annual Show, Friday - Saturday, Antique Engine Club Grounds, Wayne Township. 440-576-5418, www.ashtabulaantiqueclub.com

Independence Day Fireworks, Saturday, Geneva-on-the-Lake Resort Golf Course. 800-862-9948, www.visitgenevaonthelake.com

Fourth of July BBQ Specials, Saturday, Old Mill Winery, 403 S Broadway (Rt. 534) in Geneva. 440-466-5560,

www.theoldmillwinery.com

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, July 11 - Aug. 16, Saturday and Sunday only, The Great Lakes Medieval Faire Grounds, Route 534 S. Geneva. 888-633-4382 or 440-474-4280, www.medievalfaire.com

Flea Market, Saturday, Indian Creek Resort, Geneva-on-the-Lake. 440-466-8191, www.indiancreekresort.com

Ashtabula Area Fireworks, July 11, Walnut Beach Ashtabula Harbor. 440-994-9367,

kocjancic@roadrunner.com or aafrwrks@roadrunner.com

Railroad 25th Anniversary Steam Special, July 11 - 12, AC & J Scenic Train Rides, Jefferson Depot Platform, boarding site adjancent to 161 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. 440-576-6346, www.familytrainrides.com

Early America, July 11 - 12, Historic Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E Jefferson St., Jefferson. 440-576-0496,

www.jeffersondepotvillage.org

Italian Luau, July 11, Laurello's Vineyard, 4573 Route 307 E. in Geneva. 440-415-0661, www.laurellovineyards.com

Pymatuning Pioneer & Art Festival, July 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., July 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Pymatuning State Park, Route 322, west of Jamestown, Pa., $1 admission, parking is free. 724-927-9473.

Dock Fest, July 25, 9 a.m., at the Conneaut Public Dock. Featuring antique boats, classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. For more information call the Conneaut Port Authority at 440-593-1300.

Summer Jazz on the Vine Series, July 26, Debonne Vineyards, Madison. 440-466-3485, www.debonne.com

Conneaut Port Authority Classic Boat & Car Show, July 25, Conneaut Public Dock, Conneaut. 440-593-1300, www.conneautportauthority.com

Pet Day, July 25, Debonne Vineyards, Madison. 440-466-3485, www.debonne.com

Choir Camp, Session 2, Aug. 3-6, singers in grades 5 - 6. Camp will be 9 a.m. to noon at the First Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. The camp is sponsored by the Ashtabula County Choral Music Society. Registration fee is $75 if received before June 20, scholarships available. Camps will conclude with a free public concert. For more details call 440-224-2681.

9th Annual Classic Car Show, August 1, Noon - 4 p.m., Indian Creek Resort, Geneva-On-The-Lake. 440-466-8191, www.indiancreekresort.com

27th Annual Pymatuning Lake Festival, August 1-2, Pymatuning State Park Main Beach, Andover. 440-293-6566, www.andoverohio.com

Kid’s Magic on the Train, August 1-2, AC&J; Scenic Line, Jefferson. 440-576-6346, www.familytrainrides.com

Departure Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Vintage Ohio, August 7 - 8, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m., Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Kirtland. 800-227-6972, www.ohiowines.com

Hudson Corn Maze, August 10 - November 1, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily, 400 Creek Road, Pierpont. 440-577-1196.

Ashtabula County Fair, August 11-16, Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, Jefferson. 440-576-7626

Annual Yard Sale, August 14-15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 19th Century Historic Jefferson Depot Village 147 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson. 440-576-0496, www.jeffersondepotvillage.org

Grand Valley Festival, August 14-16, Orwell Grand Valley Chamber, Orwell. 440-437-5782, www.orwellgvchamber.org

Classic Car Show, August 15, Noon - 5 p.m., Debonne Vineyards, Madison. 440-466-3485, www.debonne.com

Wild West Weekend, August 15-16, AC&J; Scenic Line, Jefferson. 440-576-6346, 216-759-5772, www.familytrainrides.com Departure Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (5 p.m. on Sat.)

Jazz on the Vine Series, August 16, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Debonne Vineyards, Madison. 440-466-3485, www.debonne.com

Annual Fish Fry, August 17, 5 p.m., Saybrook Township Park RT 531, Saybrook. 440-998-2061, www.faha-ashtabula.org

Kid’s Grape Camp, August 20-21, (Thurs. 5:30 p.m., Fri 2 p.m.), The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake, Geneve-on-the-Lake. 866-826-9975, 440-466-7100, www.TheLodgeAtGeneva.com

20th Annual Bluegrass Festival, August 21-22, (Fri. 6 p.m. - midnight; Sat. Noon- Midnight), Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Grounds, Wayne. 330-876-0301

D-Day Reenactment in Conneaut, August 22, (3 p.m. Landing), Conneaut Township Park Rt 531, Conneaut. www.ddayohio.us, ww2cirveporter@yahoo.com

Canteen Breakfast- Part of D Day, August 22, 8 a.m. - Noon, Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Conneaut. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartcenter.org

Wine & Walleye Festival, August 22-23, Ashtabula River, Walnut Beach, Ashtabula City. www.wineandwalleye.com

1840’s Wedding Reenactment, August 22-23, Hubbard House Underground Railroad Musuem, Ashtabula. 440-964-8168, www.hubbardhousegrrmusuem.org

Celtic Feis 2009, August 29-30, Old Fireouse Winery, Geneva-on-the-Lake. 800-UNCORK.1 (800-862-6751), www.oldfirehousewinery.com, info@odlfirehousewinery.com

Jazz on the Vine Series, August 30, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Debonne Vineyards, Madison. 440-466-3485, www.debonne.com

MOVIES

Cinématheque, the Cleveland Institute of Art, is located in the Gund Building at the corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road, University Circle, Cleveland. Check online for the latest offerings. www.cia.edu/cinematheque.

THEATER

KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square:

Mary Poppins, July 17 through Aug. 9, State Theater.

Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online. www. playhousesquare.org. The eight-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $125 to $520 per seat, with special four-show packages starting at $75. In addition, Donor Circle seating is available. 216-348-5268. www.PlayhouseSquare.org/DonorCircle.

The Fabulous 50’s Dinner Theatre, Aug. 20 - Sept 11, (Thurs&Fri.; Doors 6 p.m., Dinner & Show 7:30 p.m.), The Landing Festival Market, Geneva-on-the-Lake. 440-466-8650, www.GenevaLanding.com, brook@genevalanding.com

Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula.

Reservations 440-964-3396.

"High School Musical" will be performed on

July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets $11 - $12.

"Beauty and the Beast" will be performed

on July 31, August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets $11 - $12.

Rabbit Run Barn Theater, 5648 Chapel Road, Madison.

Les Miserables School Edition, TONIGHT - July 11,

Broadway’s legendary musical specially performed by young actors.

She Loves Me, July 17 - Aug. 2,

George and Amalia, co-workers in a European parfumerie, are at constant odds with each other and take solace in their anonymous romantic pen pals little knowing they are writing to each other.

Educating Rita, Aug. 14 - 29,

Frank, a middle-aged English tutor, is disillusioned and drinks too much. Rita, a young hairdresser thirsting for knowledge, is forthright and headstrong. The two meet and forever change each other’s lives in this comedic fairy tale with a quizzical ending.

Presenting Mark Twain, Sept. 4 - 6,

Mark Twain lives again—in look, in voice, in gesture. Hear the man in his own words as he might have spoken them in one of his famous lectures.

For ticket information please contact the box office at 440-428-7092, or purchase online: rabbitrunonline.tix.com

Special group rate discounts are available please contact the office for information.

The complete seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series includes:

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, October 13 - 25; Chicago, Jan. 12 - 24, 2010; In The Heights, Feb. 9 - 21, 2010; Xanadu, March 2 - 14, 2010; August: Osage County, April 13 -25, 2010;

Grease, May 11 - 23, 2010; Fiddler On The Roof, June 15 - 27, 2010.

Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online at www.PlayhouseSquare.org, The seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $85 to $480 per seat.