Join us for these upcoming EVEnts!

*Tuesday, March 31, 2026; 7:00 p.m.: Take A TOUR OF CLEVELAND RESTAURANTS IN 30 MINUTES -- MORE OR LESS! at the Avon Lake Public Library; 32649 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake, Ohio. Enjoy a trip through time at some of Cleveland's historic eateries. Based on the book LOST RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND you'll enjoy time traveling to favorite place of the past like the Silver Grille, New York Spaghetti House and other favorite eateries. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 440-933-8127.

*Tuesday, April 7, 2026: Residents of Pioneer Ridge will take a trip through the history of transportation with the storytelling program, MOVING RIGHT ALONG. From walking to taking a segway, from bicycles to airplanes -- it's a crazy trip!

*Wednesday, April 15, 2026; 6:00 p.m.: See TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY at the Norwell Public Library at 64 South St. in Norwell, MA. This special presentation is co-sponsored by the Southeastern Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club and the Friends of the Norwell Public Library. Find out about the first woman to solo thru-hike the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. Emma Gatewood was 67 years old in 1955, had raised 11 children and survived domestic abuse when she took off on her FIRST hike on the AT. She later went back and did it two more times! See the story of this historic hiker in this Emmy-nominated documentary. Pizza will be served prior to the film and a discussion will follow afterward. For more information, contact the library at 781-659-2015. Registration is required.

Take A TOUR OF CLEVELAND RESTAURANTS IN 30 MINUTES -- MORE OR LESS! Step back in time to the days when a trip downtown meant dressing up, riding the Rapid, and sharing a meal at one of Cleveland's beloved restaurants. Based on the book LOST RESTAURANTS OF DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND by Bette Lou Higgins, this storytelling program brings these cherished dining memories to life, recalling cafés, diners, and elegant establishments that once filled the heart of the city with enticing aromas and warm conversation. Enjoy a trip through time at some of Cleveland's historic eateries. You'll enjoy time travel to favorite place of the past like the Silver Grille, New York Spaghetti House and other favorite dining places.

TOUR DATES:
*Thursday, April 16, 2026; 7:00 p.m.: at the Heights Library -- Lee Rd. Branch; 2345 Lee Road in Cleveland Hts., Ohio. This presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (216) 932-3600.

*Friday, April 17, 2026; 1:00 p.m.: at The Campana Center for Ideation PC 101 of Lorain County Community College; 1005 N Abbe Rd; Elyria, Ohio. Registration fee is $16 (includes signed copy of the book, Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland). To register and for more information, visit class website or e-mail Jennifer. You can also call 440-366-4148.

*Tuesday, April 21, 2026: The B'nai Jerushum Congregation Sisterhood hear some stories about the people who built this country from the ground up when they host a presentation of UNDER CONSTRUCTION: AMAZING ARCHITECTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS.

*Thursday, May 7, 2026; 7:30 p.m.: Take a LIGHTNING FAST LOOK AT LORAIN COUNTY at the meeting of the Avon Historical Society at the Avon Olde Town Hall at the corner of Detroit and Stoney Ridge Rd. in Avon, Ohio. This storytelling program will take the group on a trip through time with fun facts, trivial tidbits and surprising stories. The presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Ralph at 440-695-8238 or by e-mail.

*Saturday, May 9, 2026; 11:00 a.m.: Celebrate America 250 and take a trip through US history through song with this storytelling program with PowerPoint. The Lorain Historical Society will present I HEAR AMERICA SINGING (Historical Moments Marked With Music) at 329 W. 10th Street in Lorain, OH. The program is open to the public. Tickets are $5.00/person and include museum admission. For more information, contact the society at 440-245-2563 or Email them at info@lorainhistory.org

*Friday, May 22, 2026; 6:00 p.m.: The Logan Theater, 88 East Main Street in Logan, Ohio will present VICTORIA WOODHULL: SHATTERING GLASS CEILINGS. Though she was it was illegal for her to vote and she was too young to even BE president of the United States, Victoria Woodhull ran for office in 1872 anyway. See her story in this documentary featuring Kate Luke as Victoria and narrated by Debra Rose. Tickets are $5.00/person. For more information, call the theater at (740) 385-3012 or e-mail them.

*Tuesday, June 23, 2026; 1:30 p.m.: Find out why YOU CAN'T PLAY BALL IN A SKIRT! at the Lakeside Women's Club, 161 Walnut St. in Lakeside, Ohio. Bette Lou Higgins will tell the story of Alta Weiss who played professional baseball on a MEN's team in the early 1900s and put herself through medical school with the proceeds. The program is free with paid admission to the Lakeside grounds. For more information contact the club at 614-296-4327 or e-mail them.

*Wednesday, July 15, 2026; 6:00 p.m.: Take a trip across the country at the Elyria West River Library; 1194 West River Road N. in Elyria, Ohio when they host a presentation of AROUND AMERICA -- 50 STATES IN 40 MINUTES (OR LESS!). You'll discover some interesting tidbits and personalities from each state in this storytelling program with PowerPoint. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 440-324-2270.

*Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 7:00 p.m.: Celebrate the country's 250th birthday when the Avon Lake Library at 32649 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake, Ohio presents YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG: STORIES OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT. This storytelling program spotlights patriotic people and places like entertainers like George Cohan and Bob Hope who were recognized for their American Spirit with Congressional Medals and Mary Katherine Goddard who came to the rescue when the Continental Congress needed someone to print their Declaration of Independence. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 440-933-8127.

Visit often to see what other performances are coming up. To receive notices of upcoming events, send us an e-mail with a request to be added to our e-mail list.

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For additional information arts and history related information and on other events in Northern Ohio, visit

• That Woman's Blog
• Vermilion Views
• The Oberlin Heritage Center
• The Lorain County Historical Society
• The Lorain Historical Society
  
• The Rocky River Historical Society

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