MUSIC ON THE PATIO CONCERT SERIES
| Dates: | The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of June - September (excluding the 4th Thursday in Sept.) |
| Times: | 6:30 - 8:00pm |
| Location: | Miller Nature Preserve, 2739 Center Rd., Avon, OH 44011 |
| Cost: | FREE! |
Why not join us for this increasingly popular event featuring great local musicians playing different genres of music? Bring a chair for a relaxing musical evening on the patio! Food and beverages available for purchase at the Orchid Café with food choices themed to the musical genre.
*Please Note: Arrive early and carpooling is strongly suggested. Concert will be held inside if raining.*
2019 Schedule:
| Date: | Band/Artist: | Genre: | Main Menu Item: |
| June 13 | Colin Dexter | Celebration of Elvis | BBQ Pork Sliders |
| June 27 | Original Waysiders | Folk, Bluegrass, doo-wop & more | Beef/Cheddar/Pretzel Roll |
| July 11 | Chardon Polka Band | Polka w/ a twist | Sausage, Kraut & Pierogies |
| July 25 | Gringo Stew | Americana w/ a Southwestern spice | BBQ/Chicken Fingers |
| August 8 | Logan Wells | Modern-day songs, Country & more | Italian Sausage |
| August 22 | Travelin' Johnsons | Acoustic/Classic Modern Rock duo | 1/3-Pound Burger & Jumbo Dog |
| September 12 | The Dirty Shirleys |
Folk, Jazz | Meatball Sub |
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
| Dates: | 2nd Sunday of the Month, July & September |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Location: | Lakeview Park, 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 |
| Cost: | FREE! |
As the sun goes down, the stars come out! Music Under the Stars is perfect for those warm summer nights on the shores of Lake Erie. Come and stake out a spot near the fountain at Lakeview Park at this FREE concert. What's better than live music on a Sunday night?
2019 Schedule:
- July 14: Oberlin Choristers
- September 8: Latin City Soul
PIONEER CRAFTSMAN EXPERIENCE
| Date: | Tuesday, September 17 |
| Time: | 9:30am - 1:30pm |
| Location: | Vermilion River Reservation, Mill Hollow, 51211 North Ridge Rd., Vermilion |
| Cost: | $5 per student |
This unique program allows students a chance to step back in time to the days of early pioneers! Groups will experience 8 different pioneer living history stations including gold panning, old-fashioned cooking, forging metals with a blacksmith, butter-making, historical tours of the Benjamin Bacon house, and more! Homeschool groups may pre-register online and pay ($5/student) by August 23. Other school groups please contact jwilson@metroparks.cc to pre-register. For more information call (440) 967-7310.
