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We know what it’s like to live for those moments — to see the look in their eyes when their world suddenly gets bigger. This year, spend spring break discovering new worlds together in Columbus. Show them the wonders of nature at the Franklin Park Conservatory Botanical Gardens, go back in time and spend the afternoon in awe of the full-size cast dinosaurs at the COSI Dinosaur Gallery, and watch the transformation unfold as they dive deeper — connecting eye-to-eye with a polar bear at The Columbus Zoo. Plan your quality springtime adventure at ExperienceColumbus.com/liveforward.

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68 Spring Road Trips Explore 50 places to visit this season, from retro spots in Cincinnati to nature getaways in northwest Ohio.

84 Pizza Perfect ROAD TRIPS: LAURA WATILO BLAKE; PIZZA: BRIAN KAISER; POSTER: WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Learn the stories behind three distinctive Ohio pizza styles (and find out where you can try them).

92 Rock On The Moondog Coronation Ball is considered the world’s first rock concert. It was also nearly over before it began.

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68 33 Datebook COSI hosts an exhibition dedicated to Marvel heroes, and artist Jim Steranko’s works come to Youngstown.

160 Milestones On April 28, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train arrived in Cleveland.

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Columbus’ Lifestyle Cafe brings a plant-based approach to the classics, and we visit Sonder Brewing in Mason.

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Rabbit + Rain crafts fun earrings, and Ohio’s Ulysses S. Grant historic sites prepare for a milestone.

The highway patrol cracks down on distracted driving, and an Ohio organ-donation recipient shares his story.

113 Amish Country 133 Toledo LONG WEEKENDS: 145 West Virginia

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Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad

ride the rails with cuyahoga valley scenic railroad. Steam in the Valley is an annual tradition at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and returns this May. There’s nothing quite like experiencing Nickel Plate Road Steam Locomotive No. 765 as it runs through the Cuyahoga Valley. Whether you are a seasoned railfan or first-time rider, you will be in for a memorable trip.

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visit the akron zoo! The Akron Zoo is your zoo! Visit with more than 1,000 amazing animals from all over the world, such as lions, Komodo dragons, white-cheeked gibbons, red pandas, jaguars, flamingos and more! Ride the Conservation Carousel, feed the goats or attend a special event. Your Akron Zoo has something for everyone to enjoy. Visit your zoo today!

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experience living history. Hale Farm & Village

Nestled in the Cuyahoga Valley, our immersive interpretation brings historic traditions to life across the 90 acres of Hale Farm & Village. Enjoy the natural beauty of our living history museum by exploring 32 historic structures, craft & trade demonstrations, heritage breeds, and gardens. Just 10 miles from Akron and 25 miles from Cleveland, join in the fun during our public season starting in June, and experience signature events, seasonal programs, and workshops year round.

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Medina County boasts a wealth of fascinating attractions, unique festivals and outstanding world class dining for you to ‘Step Up’ to. Here’s a sampling of what to expect this spring/summer ... Festivals Scenic, Diverse Parks Shopping – Antique, Outlets & More Challenging Golf Courses Farmers Markets Castle Noel Scene 75 High Voltage Indoor Karting Arts Week & Art in the Park Buckin’ Ohio Wadsworth Blue Tip Festival Brunswick Summer Celebration Concerts on the Square Medina Fest Valley City Frog Jump & More!

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REACQUAINT yourself with the Rev. John Rankin and his home high upon the hill overlooking the Ohio River that was refuge to escaping slaves. REACQUAINT yourself with Ulysses S. Grant and his Boyhood Home that influenced him during the Civil War and then as the 18th President of the United States. On January 1, 1822, Rev. Rankin arrived in Ripley with his family to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad and help more than 2,000 slaves to freedom. On the 22nd of April 1822, Hiram Ulysses Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, and the following year moved to Georgetown, Ohio, where he spent his formative years. Eliza Harris, the escaping slave character in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” was one of the freedom seekers that came through the Rankin House. General Ulysses Grant, the commander of the Union Army in the Civil War, accepted the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to end the Civil War in 1865. In 1869 he became the 18th President of the United States.

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he season of snow can be fun, but as the days inch longer and the weeks roll by each February, my thoughts always turn to the idea of hitting the road. I look to the calendar for the best weekends and consider the places across the state I’d like to explore. Ohio has both a long history and a varied geography, which makes for a wide range of travel options. We have the caves and waterfalls of the Hocking Hills and the islands of Lake Erie, great cities with rich culture and welcoming small towns that offer a taste of the friendliness and community pride that make Ohio a great place to call home. Wherever we travel in the state, we’re always looking for great experiences to share with our readers, and the more we look, the more we find. Our cover story features 50 ideas to inspire your travels this spring. We based five road trips around a particular geographic location, with suggestions for where to stop at each. We also assembled five road-trip checklists of destinations organized around a certain topic, so you can work your way through each list as you make your way through the various regions of our state. (Turn to page 68 to start that journey.) But those are just some of the travel ideas packed into this issue. We also offer a guide to Amish Country destinations across six Ohio counties, tasty food experiences in Columbus and places to bike, hike and climb in neighboring West Virginia. Plus, we delve into the origins of three distinctly Ohio pizza styles. Although they may not be as well known as styles born in Chicago or New York, they have deep ties to our state. We share where you can find each, making for a unique and fun way to explore this corner of Ohio’s food heritage. So, are you ready to make your own spring travel plans? We’re here to help.

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hen Stephanie Sanders-Jacob was pregnant with her daughter in 2018, she started making nursery decor, sparking her love for creating. She recognized there was a market for the pieces she had been working on, so she opened a shop on Etsy before later transitioning to making jewelry and accessories. The Sandusky resident loves making necklaces and pins, but the core of her business is earrings. When starting each of her colorful creations, she designs on her iPad or makes digital renderings on her computer. Some illustrations are purely her own, and others are sourced or sketched from art in the public domain — namely old images from literature. To achieve the hyper-intricate style of her pieces, she uses a 3D printer or a laser cutter, then paints or coats them with resin to make the finishing touches, depending on the design. “My daughter was growing up, so my interests were moving away from the nursery,” says Sanders-Jacob. “I just kind of found myself in that arena. It’s been so much fun. You can do a lot with earrings.” As someone who enjoys the confidence boost accessories can bring to an outfit, Sanders-Jacob makes that a reality for customers while staying true to subjects that spark her interests. Her earrings are inspired by many of her own passions: animals and nature, spooky and esoteric subjects, space and science, and old novels. Some of her favorites include Mothership (detailed silver flying saucers on a clear celestial backing), Nevermore Raven (matte black birds on a pendant featuring twisted branches) and Dreamscape. The latter — a celestial scene on clear acrylic dangling from a galaxy-patterned, shimmery stud — serves as a statement piece while being understated enough to tie in with almost any outfit. “Something clicked in me,” Sanders-Jacob says of Dreamscape. “And I was like, I have to make things that just speak to me. I just have to kick it up a notch. And those are the first earrings I designed that I’m really proud of.” — Kelly Powell

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Perfect Picnics Ohio Wineries To Bring Your Picnic To This Spring By Jennifer Coon The best way to spend a spring day in Ohio is to have a picnic. Warm weather, friends, food and wine have all the makings for a well-spent day, and these Ohio wineries want to elevate your picnic. Sand Hollow Winery in Heath sits on the water and is the perfect place to relax with friends. Enjoy live music, painting events and tastings, and try their signature Italian flatbread pizza. Sip on their crisp chardonnay or order the Nino's Select 6 for a little taste of everything. With a large lawn area, Harmony Hill Vineyards & Estate Winery in Bethel offers a perfect outdoor paradise for your picnic. Be sure to take a stroll on the walking trails and see the flower gardens nearby after enjoying a glass of Ovation, a semi-sweet white which pairs well with turkey, or Woodwind, a white ideal for pairing with chicken.

with ambient lighting and beautiful trees surrounding the area that transports you to a serene, magical place. South River Vineyard encourages visitors to bring their own food for a picnic, but they also offer a bread and cheese plate with their wines. Try their malbec or their blush ice wine, which is perfect for drizzling over vanilla ice cream. Filia Cellars in Wadsworth is a family-owned winery that uses the best locally sourced fruit for their white, rose and fruit wines. To accompany your picnic, they also offer cheese, meats, crackers and chocolate assortments to match their wines. Best of all, Filia Cellars is dog friendly, so your four-legged friend can enjoy the fun while you savor the Towpath Rose’s strawberry notes or the “house favorite” zinfandel.

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The small white cottage where President Ulysses S. Grant was born sits midway up a hill overlooking the Ohio River in Point Pleasant. Built in 1817, the cottage represents the humble beginnings of a man who would play an enormous role in binding together a splintered country and setting the stage for defining its identity as both a nation and a world power. President Ulysses “Grant was raised in an abolitionist household,” says Greg RobS. Grant was born erts, a historian and member of Historic New Richmond, which in Point Pleasant manages the property locally. “His experiences growing up in Ohio on April 27, 1822. as an antislavery supporter in an area where it was a highly unpopuVisit his birthplace lar belief shaped his values early on.” home and other Tours of the cottage feature artifacts such as Grant’s campaign southwest Ohio buttons, his wallet, gloves, military shoulder insignia, and the Bible locations that he was presented with when he was sworn in as president. shaped his life. The U.S. Grant Boyhood Home and Schoolhouse are located about 25 miles east in Georgetown. The two-story home has been restored to what it would have looked like in 1839, the year Grant left to attend the U.S. Military Academy. It features original pieces such as Grant’s baby bassinet, chairs from the Grant family and a gift shop and museum space where visitors can view artifacts such as the binoculars that he used during the Civil War. An animatronic representation of Grant as a 15-year-old tells stories of his life through the common objects set before him: an apple, a book, a leather wallet. In the back of the home rests a one-and-a-half-ton slab of limestone that Grant hauled from the nearby river at the age of 12, outsmarting the group of men hired to do it and who said it couldn’t be done. A third of a mile to the south on Water Street is the schoolhouse Grant attended while living in Georgetown. Built in 1829, the brick building is open to tours where visitors can explore the faithful re-creation of the one-room classroom as it was when Grant attended, including an original bench that was used during the time he was there. “Grant was an extraordinary person who thought outside of the box,” says Nancy Purdy, curator of the Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home and Schoolhouse. “In our contemporary times, we are again beginning to realize how fundamentally important he was to the history of our country.” — Alicia Adams For more information, visit ohiohistory.org or usgrantboyhoodhome.org. Events are scheduled to mark Grant’s birth. To learn more, visit discoverclermont.com/grantevents. 26

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uring the 19th century, girls were expected to learn rudimentary skills needed at a time when many families could not afford store-bought clothing. Needle, thread and cloth were at the heart of any project, but home seamstresses found ways to add a bit of polish to a sewing room through items such as figural pincushions and sewing boxes. Among Ohio’s contributions to those accoutrements were sewing caddies made by David Mills Pease, who settled north of Akron in 1840, following a move from the Connecticut River valley, where his family worked with wood. By the 1860s, he was making a variety of lidded kitchen containers, most having a squat form that stood on a pedestal or short foot. Adapted from traditional Peaseware, the sewing caddies often had metal spikes to hold spools of thread. The lidded vessels also offered storage space for items such as thimbles and scissors. The caddies were the type of utilitarian objects that helped refine a 19th-century sewing room. Today, they are treasured by collectors across the country. — Richard “Jeff” Jeffers

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Inspiring Change Oberlin College and Conservatory president Carmen Twillie Ambar used her quest to get fit as a way to connect with students.

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hat started out as a personal fitness journey for Oberlin College and Conservatory president Carmen Twillie Ambar has turned into a rallying cry for students to get fit, support one another and cheer her on. Oberlin College and Conservatory president Walking across campus one might see Carmen Twillie Ambar has been a force for students wearing “My president is stronger change since she took office in 2017. than your president” T-shirts — a nod to Ambar’s quest to get back into shape and the fun YeoFit fitness boot camps she hosts for Oberlin students. “A few short years ago, I was 90 pounds heavier,” says Ambar. “I think it’s this pride point for our students. They see me out there working out and giving my best and trying to overcome in the gym. It’s just a fun way for them to express it.” While she can deadlift 225 pounds, Ambar has also been doing some heavy lifting on campus since becoming president in 2017. In 2020, she launched the Presidential Initiative on Racial Equity and Diversity, a 21-person commission that seeks to address issues of violence, police-community relationships and racial injustices. We talked with Ambar about bonding with students, being a force for change and what advice she has for future leaders. — Kim Schneider Why is fitness a great way to connect with your students? A: I think from the beginning it was about a holistic approach to my own life. But the life of college students includes all these academic classes, and for conservatory students, all of this practice that you have to do. I want to make sure that students are thinking about their whole selves, and fitness and wellness are a part of that. It was another way to connect with all types of students no matter what their major is.

What is one piece of advice you would give to female leaders or someone who is aspiring to be a leader one day? A: One of the things that I think is misunderstood about leadership is that people think it’s all natural and none of it’s learned. But there are things you can learn. And that’s good, because if you can learn it and do it, then you can achieve it. For more information, visit oberlin.edu. 28

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DATEBOOK In Bloom April 1–30, Cincinnati

wave of color crashes across the grounds of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden each April as a multitude of spring flowers begin to bloom. The monthlong Zoo Blooms event, which is included with regular admission, features over 100,000 tulips as well as more than 1 million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and more. Varieties of red and yellow tulips appear first, followed by the main bloom in a spectrum of different colors. 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati 44520, 513/281-4700, cincinnatizoo.org

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Character Study: Artist Jim Steranko has depicted many heroes, from Captain America to The Shadow. An exhibition of his works opens March 13 in Youngstown.

Calendar of Events: Your spring plans start here. Check out our guide to exhibitions, shows and other happenings scheduled between now and the end of April. M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 2 2

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Cynthia Erivo and the Cincinnati Pops March 29: Cincinnati From the Broadway stage to Music Hall, experience the powerful and soul-stirring vocals of Cynthia Erivo. The Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer joins conductor John Morris Russell and the Cincinnati Pops. cincinnati symphony.org

music

Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea April 24: Athens

exhibit

Marvel: Universe

of Super Heroes

Through May 30: Columbus, cosi.org

n one section of “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes,” wardrobe pieces worn by Vision and Wanda in the 2021 Disney+ series “Wandavision” are juxtaposed with the cover of Vision’s first comic book appearance in Avengers #57 in 1968. These moments of connection are plentiful throughout the exhibition, which is on display at COSI in Columbus through May 30. It provides fans the chance to see iconic pieces from some of their favorite superhero films while also learning about their favorite characters’ roots through seeing the original art boards for Marvel comic books. Three scholars of comics — university professors Benjamin Saunders, Matthew J. Smith and Randy Duncan — curated the exhibition, which features more than 300 artifacts, from original art to authentic costumes and props from films and series featuring Marvel characters. Saunders, the exhibition’s chief curator and a professor at the University of Oregon, says the goal was to have a balance between the comic pages and the on-screen artifacts. Costumes and props on display include pieces from films featuring Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange and others. “In every room, I wanted a sense of ‘Here is what

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you might have seen in a movie scene, but here is a key drawing from 1966,’ ” he says. Private collectors loaned much of the original artwork featured in the exhibition. It is an element Saunders is proud of and one that he says he believes sets this exhibition apart from ones that have previously been assembled. “There have been other Marvel-related museum experiences before,” he explains, “but no one has gone to the trouble or effort to track down original art like we have.” When finding the artwork, exhibition curators had to determine what survived, who owned it and then find out if they were willing to lend it. While planning the exhibition, Saunders says he kept wanting to return people to the idea of works on paper. “I love the fact that the incredibly powerful reach of this fantasy material starts with an individual working with a pencil,” he says. “I think that is miraculous and fantastical all by itself.” — Charity Ervin

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Living Legacies: Art of the African American South Through May 1: Toledo Explore 24 works by African American artists from the southern United States. Pieces range from large-scale assemblages and mixed-media sculptures to paintings, textiles and works on paper. Among the represented artists are several generations of women quilt-makers, including Estelle Witherspoon, one of the founders of the Freedom Quilting Bee. The exhibition presents works acquired in the last two years from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation and celebrates the featured artists’ contributions to a broader understanding of 20th-century American art. toledomuseum.org

MARVEL: SANDRO VANINI; LIVING LEGACIES: RON LEE/THE SILVER FACTORY; ERIVO: AJ WALTZ

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Jim Steranko’s painting for 1978’s Unseen Shadows

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Artist Jim Steranko has depicted many heroes during his career, from Captain America to The Shadow. An exhibition of his works opens this month at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown.

By Vince Guerrieri

ARTWORK COURTESY OF THE BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART

im Steranko’s work has a cinematic quality — as does his life. He grew up poor in Pennsylvania coal country, but his various careers have taken him to dizzying heights. As a musician, he was friends with Bill Haley and the Comets, but he is best known as a legendary artist for Marvel Comics as it rose in prominence during the art form’s Silver Age and after. He worked on Captain America and helped develop the identity of Nick Fury, who evolved from a hard-bitten World War II commando to the head of the super-spy network S.H.I.E.L.D. Today, Steranko is still surprised at the ubiquity and popularity of Marvel comics, TV shows and movies. “I don’t think anyone — not even Stan Lee or Jack Kirby — could have predicted how massive the franchise could have become,” he says. Steranko will have his first major solo, all-paintings exhibition March 13 through May 29 at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown. (A meet-the-artist event is scheduled for April 9.) “Steranko and the American Hero” will feature more than 60 of his works. In addition to Marvel characters, he’ll show his interpretation of Sherlock Holmes (“I know he’s English,” Steranko concedes. “We adopted him.”), The Shadow (he made covers for the reissue of some of the original pulp paperbacks in the 1970s) and others. “I wanted to show a range,” he says. “From Western book covers to science fiction a million years in the future.”

Many of the fictional characters Steranko painted over the years were, at one point or another, in the movies, and a conversation with him is peppered with how he’s met many of the actors who brought them to life at one time or another. He bought Johnny Weissmuller a drink and convinced him to do the Tarzan yell in a bar in Arizona. He met Clayton Moore, who portrayed The Lone Ranger in the 1950s; Kirk Allyn, the first actor to play Superman; and 1960s Batman Adam West. “You know how there are some movies where everything works together, and it’s like magic?” Steranko says. “That’s what I try to do in my painting. These characters have all had cinematic lives, and I try to capture that essence.” 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502, 330/743-1107, butlerart.com

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State Regions Because dates, times and locations are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm all details before traveling. For a more complete listing of events, visit ohiomagazine. com/events.

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MARCH Central

Festivals MAR 3–6

Arnold Sports Festival

The Arnold Sports Festival returns to Columbus with 22,000 athletes from 80 countries competing in more than 80 events. Don’t miss the Arnold Classic, the Arnold Strongman Classic, Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships and the Arnold Expo, which features entertainment and more than 1,000 booths with the latest in sports equipment, apparel and nutrition. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, arnoldsportsfestival. com. Visit website for times and prices.

Museums + Exhibits THRU APR 8

Quilt National ’21: The Best of Contemporary Quilts

including photos. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster, 740/681-1423. decartsohio.org. Wed.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat.– Sun. 1–4 p.m. Free. THRU MAY 30

SPOKE: The Visual Poetry and Environmental Art of Olga Ziemska

Explore work by Olga Ziemska, a visual poetry artist creating environmental artworks influenced by language. Her pieces represent the connection between poetry, language, nature and art and the human experience. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614/715-8000. fpconservatory.org. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Visit website for prices. MAR 4–26

Bryn Du Art Show

The Bryn Du Art Show is a national, juried exhibition held at the historic Bryn Du Mansion. Experience a variety of 2D and 3D visual artworks for viewing and sale. Visit bryndu.com for full event details. Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd., Granville, 740/587-7053. bryndu.com. Tues.–Wed. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Thur. 4–8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–4 p.m. Free.

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MAR 29–APR 3

Pretty Woman: The Musical

With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and book by Garry Marshall and J.F. Lawton, “Pretty Woman” packs a powerhouse punch. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, 614/469-0939. capa.com. Visit website for times and prices.

Other Events MAR 20

Easton’s First Day of Spring Pop-Up Flower Bar

Music + Theater MAR 4–6

Carpe Diem String Quartet: Nothing Shines as Bright

Stop by the gallery during open hours to see “Quilt National ’21,” produced and circulated by the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio. Image Credit: Donalee Kennedy, “Reaching Out 8” (detail). Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery, 77 S. High St. Columbus, 614/644-9624. riffegallery. org. Wed.–Fri. noon–5 p.m. Free.

Enjoy the sounds of Carpe Diem String Quartet’s Nothing Shines as Bright series, which visits Columbus’ First Community Church, Worthington United Methodist Church and First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus during March. Various venues, Columbus, 614/205-8160. carpediemstringquartet.com. Visit website for times. Adults $35, seniors $30, children $10. MAR 26

Go For Baroque! Bach, Vivaldi & Telemann in Concert

THRU APR 24

Hindsight: The Art of Looking Back

Stop and smell the roses at Easton. Brought to you by Petals that Inspire, this pop-up bouquet bar lifts your spirits with fresh bouquets in three price ranges. Station Building at Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, 614/416-7000. eastontowncenter.com. Noon– 3 p.m. Free to attend, no purchase required.

Northeast Festivals MAR 1–31

Ice Wine Festival

Ohio folk artists of the 1800s and 1900s, known as the memory painters, captured the simplicity of the earlier days in rural Ohio in unassuming lines and bold color palettes. This exhibition also includes three-dimensional “memory objects,”

This concert, performed by the Central Ohio Symphony ensemble and inspired by the musical experimentation and innovation of the baroque period, delights music aficionados young and old. Marion Palace Theatre’s May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 740/3832101. marionpalace.org. 2:30 p.m. Adults $15, students $5.

Visit six wineries in the Grand River Valley — Debonné Vineyards, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, Laurello Vineyards, Cask 307, South River Vineyards and Red Eagle Distillery — for ice wine samples paired with appetizers. Various venues, Madison, 440/298-9838. grandrivercellars.com. Noon–5 p.m. $7 per person at each stop. MAR 12–20

Maple Sugar Days

On two weekends, dive into the sweet side of history and see how maple sap processing

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has evolved through the 19th century. Outdoor demonstrations include tree tapping and a pioneer-style sugar camp as well as draft horse and historic trades demonstrations. Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Rd., Bath, 330/666-3711. wrhs.org. Visit website for times and prices.

enjoy Wong’s large-scale works throughout the Bud and Susie Rogers Garden. The artworks also serve as inspiration for Family Day events and self-guided scavenger hunts. Bud and Susie Rogers Garden, Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, 330/376-9185. akronartmuseum.org. Visit website for times. Free.

MAR 30–APR 9

Cleveland International Film Festival

Experience an award-winning, northeast Ohio favorite as the international film festival takes place for the first time in Cleveland’s Playhouse Square: its new forever home. Playhouse Square, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216/6233456. clevelandfilm.org. Visit website for schedule, times and prices.

Museums + Exhibits ONGOING

Cleveland Starts Here

Discover how a small wilderness town on the shore of Lake Erie became an industrial giant, the home of immigrants, a world-class center for arts, culture and education, and a world-renowned innovator in medicine and health care. This is a permanent exhibit, though artifacts on display may change as the exhibit is updated. Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216/721-5722. wrhs.org. Visit website for times and prices. THRU MAR 27

More is More: Visual Richness in Contemporary Art

Detail-oriented art lovers can look no further than this rewarding observational exhibition prioritizing patterning, surfaces and details, as well as unexpected twists on historical techniques and styles. Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron, 330/376-9186. akronartmuseum.org. Visit website for times. Adults $12, seniors $10, students $8, children free.

THRU JUN 26

Currents and Constellations: Black Art in Focus

Explore art from the museum’s permanent collection in conversation with a vanguard of emerging and mid-career Black artists. Intimate in scale, yet broad in scope, this exhibition illuminates singular works created by Black artists working in the United States to broaden visitors’ sense of Black artistic production. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, 216/421-7350. clevelandart.org. Visit website for times. Free.

Music + Theater MAR 5–27

Antigone

See an epic tragedy performed from a new perspective: a dystopian near-future, war-torn nation. As the struggle for peace and unity heightens, so do the stakes in this timeless tale. Outcalt Theatre, 1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216/400-7000. clevelandplayhouse.com. Visit website for times. $25–$75.

The Sound of Music: In Concert with Mansfield Symphony

POP!

THRU MAY 15

The 10,000 Things

An outdoor exhibition by Cleveland artist Jordan Wong, “The 10,000 Things” interweaves inspirations from traditional Chinese painting, Japanese manga and anime, video games and comic books with graphic design, iconographies and Wong’s philosophical musings. The work is metaphorical as much as it is referential, containing themes of perseverance, triumph, belonging and growth. Visitors are invited to 40

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MAR 5–6

McKinley Stamp Club 91st Annual Stamp Show

Experience 18 stamp dealers buying and selling stamps, covers and postcards, and enjoy exhibits dedicated to the hobby. St. George Serbian Orthodox Social Hall, 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, 330/832-5992. mksc.webs.com. Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. MAR 18–20

132nd Garfield Perry March Party

Experience Ohio’s largest stamp and postal history show from one of the oldest stamp clubs in the country. The event consists of approximately 60 dealers and 190 frames of exhibits on display. Best Western Plus, 15741 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, 440/657-0592. garfieldperry.org. 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. Free. MAR 27

Gervasi Spirits Experience

MAR 19

THRU APR 3

Beginning in the 1950s, the pop art movement challenged the tradition of fine art by incorporating imagery from popular culture, such as advertising, movies, comic books and everyday mass-produced objects. Op art, short for optical art, emerged in the 1960s and used geometric forms to create optical effects. Op art creates optical illusions, giving the impression of movement, swelling or warping, ranging in intensity from subtle to disorienting. This exhibition features American pop and op art pulled from museum’s collection and from lenders. Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Ave. N., Canton, 330/453-7666. cantonart.org. Visit website for times and prices.

6 p.m., and music starts at 7 p.m. Sonnets, 117 College St., Wadsworth, 330/336-5557. sonnetscoffee.com. 7 p.m. Free.

Performed live in concert with the Mansfield Symphony and featured vocalists, enjoy the Rodgers & Hammerstein show that became the world's most beloved musical. Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, 419/522-2726. rentickets.org. 8 p.m. $15–$45. MAR 20

Clint Black

Clint Black surged to superstardom from the beginning of his career, reaching No. 1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, “Killin’ Time.” He has sold over 20 million records, won a Grammy and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, 330/253-2488. akroncivic.com. 8 p.m. $40–$113.

Other Events ONGOING

Open Mic Nights at Sonnets

Whether you go to participate or lend your ears, enjoy open mic night every Wednesday at Sonnets coffee and whiskey bar. Sign up begins at

Celebrate spring and experience a Gervasi Spirits pairing event. Enjoy three delightful cocktail demonstrations and tastings paired with savory bites in Gervasi Vineyard’s Villa Grande. Seating is in classroom-style rows and you will be next to other groups. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330/497-1000. gervasivineyard. com. 2–3 p.m. $39 per ticket.

Northwest Festivals MAR 5

Glass City Wine Festival

With 17 participating wineries, 10 unique gift vendors and two food vendors, this annual event celebrates the comforts of life. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 419/255-3300. glasscitywinefestival.com. Noon. Visit website for prices.

Museums + Exhibits ONGOING

National Museum of the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are not only the most important natural resource in the world, but they also represent thousands of years of history. The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the awe-inspiring stories of our Great Lakes through breathtaking photography, more than 300 incredible artifacts, a number of powerful audiovisual displays and 40 hands-on interactive exhibits including the 617-foot iron ore freighter

Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the historic Museum Tug Ohio. National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., Toledo, 419/214-5000. nmgl.org. Visit website for times and prices.

Southeast Festivals MAR 18–19

THRU MAR 27

Chameleon Effects: Glass (Un)Defined

This exhibition brings together historical and contemporary works from the museum’s collection to explore the spectrum of technical and formal possibilities of glass. Looking at the relationship between glass, precious stones, metalwork, ceramics, photography and performance, “Chameleon Effects” demonstrates the history of glass’ interaction with other materials, while challenging traditional art historical categories of separate media and defined materials. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419/255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices. THRU MAY 15

Living Legacies: Art of the African American South

View this landmark exhibition presenting the Toledo Museum of Art’s recent acquisitions of major works by Black artists from the southern United States. The exhibition, made up of 24 works, presents a combination of mixed media sculptures, large-scale assemblages, textiles and more. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419/255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Visit website for times. Free.

Music + Theater MAR 6

Family Concert: Outer Space Symphony

Travel to a new planet for the day with this intergalactic collaboration between the Lima Symphony Orchestra and the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. The event celebrates Neil Armstrong — Wapakoneta’s hometown hero — and teaches families about the outer reaches of our solar system through art. Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 7 Town Sq., Lima, 419/222-5701. limasymphony.com. 3 p.m. $10. MAR 16

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Delight in huge projection photos and original film footage showcasing Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s dynamic friendship and humble beginning. A live band accompanies the display, playing the duo’s hits such as “Mrs. Robinson” and “Cecilia.” Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 419/381-8851. americantheatreguild.com/toledo. 7:30 p.m. Visit website for prices.

Other Events ONGOING

Sandusky County Historic Barn Mural Trail

Take a drive through Sandusky County to enjoy the Historic Barn Mural Driving Trail, featuring murals painted by Scott Hagen, the “Barn Artist.” Driving maps are available at the visitors bureau or online. Various locations throughout the county, 712 North St., Fremont, 419/332-4470. sanduskycounty.org. Available year-round. Free. 42

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29th Annual River City Blues Festival

Sit back and jam at this blues-filled weekend, opening with “High Schools that Rock,” and including more soulful favorites like Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials and Vanessa Collier. The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta, 740/373-5522. bjfm.org/ blues-festival. Visit website for times and prices.

Museums + Exhibits ONGOING

Ohio River Museum

Explore the story of the Ohio River and step aboard the W.P. Snyder Jr., the nation’s last intact steam-powered, stern-wheeled towboat. The museum consists of multiple exhibit buildings, including one chronicling the origins and natural history of the Ohio River. Another features the history of the steamboat on the Ohio River system. Ohio River Museum, 601 Front St., Marietta, 800/860-0145. campusmartiusmuseum. org/river. Visit website for times and prices. ONGOING

Southern Ohio Museum

With thousands of treasures that offer insight into the history of our state, the Southern Ohio Museum has shared both ancient and contemporary regional art with visitors since 1979, from permanent collections such as “Art of the Ancients” to traveling exhibitions focusing on modern-day artists with roots here. Guests can gain a deeper understanding of southern Ohio’s Hopewell and Adena cultures by browsing 10,000 artifacts from the historic eras. Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth, 740/354-5629. somacc.com. Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sat. 1–5 p.m. Voluntary donation $2, students and children 12 and under $1.

MAR 4

Pennyroyal Opera House Show

See Don Rigsby, Flashback, Rick Tincher and Jessica Anderson perform. The Pennyroyal Opera House is a bluegrass venue located in Fairview. Bluegrass shows were started here in late summer of 1995, and the venue continues to present top acts from the United States and Canada on select Friday evenings. Pennyroyal Opera House, 139 Fair Ave., Quaker City, 740/827-0957. pennyroyalbluegrass.com. Kitchen opens 5 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. $15. MAR 5

Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

This group is known for its bluegrass radio hits and highly energetic performances over the span of 15 years. See a legendary live show featuring songs from its latest all-gospel album, “Somewhere Beyond the Blue.” Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, 740/7531924. stuartsoperahouse.org. 7–10 p.m. Reserved $23 advanced, $28 at door. Box seats $28 advanced, $33 at door. MAR 18–26

ABC Players presents Sister Act

A feel-good musical comedy following the hit 1992 film, “Sister Act” deserves a whole lot of praise. See the convent come to life on stage as disco diva Deloris Van Cartier uses her talents to breathe new life into the church. Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, 740/7531924. stuartsoperahouse.org. Visit website for times. Adults $12, children free. MAR 19

Raleigh Ringers

Under the direction of David Harris, the Raleigh Ringers has become an internationally acclaimed handbell concert choir. The group is often featured on PBS broadcasts and is the country’s premier professional handbell ensemble. Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick St., Zanesville, 740/588-0871. zanesvilleconcertassociation.org. 7:30 p.m. Adults $55, children free, season $65.

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MAR 31

This exhibition of work by award-winning photographers Lynn Johnson and Patricia Lanza addresses Vincent van Gogh’s profound influence on contemporary perceptions of the world. Simultaneously contemplating and reaffirming Van Gogh’s resounding posthumous influence over art and culture of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, Johnson and Lanza offer insight into the artist’s uniquely sensitive lived experience of place and light. Kennedy Museum of Art, 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, 740/593-1304. ohio.edu/ museum. Visit website for times. Free.

Join the Blue Men in a joyful experience featuring original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity. Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, 47 E. Union St., Athens, 740/5931780. ohio.edu/performing-arts. 7:30 p.m. $35.

The Van Gogh Effect

Blue Man Group

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Belmont County Explore More GeoTour

Music + Theater ONGOING

Live Music at Hocking Hills Winery

Visit Hocking Hills Winery for an evening of live music, wine and relaxing on Fridays and Saturdays. Bring your own food, call for a pizza delivery or just enjoy the music. Hocking Hills Winery, 30402 Freeman Ranch Rd., Logan, 740/385-7117. hockinghillswinery.com. Fri.– Sat. 6–9 p.m. Free.

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friendly, beautiful Belmont County. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS coordinates. Various venues in Belmont County, 67800 Mall Ring Rd. #485, St. Clairsville. Available all day. Free. MAR 12

Maple Tapping Festival

Join Lancaster Parks and Recreation for a magnificent display of maple tapping, including a history display at the log cabin, demonstrations in the sugar shack, a nature center and maple syrup and kettle corn treats. Alley Park, 2805 Old Logan Rd., Lancaster, 740/687-6651. explorehockinghills.com. 8 a.m.–noon. Free, $5 for breakfast. MAR 12–13

Maple Sugaring in the Hills

Savor the taste of the season while experts boil down local maple sap. Discover the unique processes used throughout history to make the tasty treat. Guests are welcome to take a guided informational hike along Old Man’s Cave’s upper trail and purchase local syrup and candies. Naturalist Cabin, 19852 St. Rte. 664 S., Logan, 740/385-6841. explorehockinghills.com. Noon–4 p.m. Free. MAR 19

Flashback Dance

Relive your youth and dance the night away as DJ Jon Clark spins the vinyl to hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Hwy., Cambridge, 740/439-2238. facebook.com/downtowncambridgeohio. 7 p.m. $25. MAR 24

Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike

See the spring carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls that make up the Hocking Hills. As a group, explore the several species of wildflowers found in Ash Cave’s gorge. Ash Cave parking lot, 27291 St. Rte. 56, South Bloomingville, 740/385-6841. explorehockinghills.com. Visit website for times. Free.

Southwest Museums + Exhibits THRU MAY 1

In a New Light: Treasures from the Taft Explore a broad range of eras, cultures and art forms. European decorative arts and Chinese porcelains dazzle the eye with intricate designs. American furniture features a stately elegance. European portraits and landscape paintings show off the mastery of great artists. Through select works, the exhibition reveals centuriesold social concerns such as the distribution of wealth, environmental destruction, and gender and racial inequality. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Cincinnati, 513/241-0343. taftmuseum. org. Visit website for times and prices. THRU MAY 15

Working Together: The Photographers of the Kamoinge Workshop

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ing African American photographers’ collective founded in New York City in 1963. As the Civil Rights era and the Black arts movement developed, Kamoinge members met to share work, engage in conversation about their artistic goals and create exhibition spaces and publication platforms for Black photographers. This exhibition focuses on the workshop’s formative decades in the 1960s and 1970s. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park. Dr., Cincinnati, 513/721-2787. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Visit website for times and prices.

Music + Theater MAR 15–27

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

See this electrifying new Broadway hit musical following The Temptations’ fantastic journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The story of brotherhood, loyalty, family and betrayal shines to the beat of the group’s treasured hits. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513/621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org. Visit website for times and prices.

THRU JUN 15

Radical Imagination

MAR 18–20

Enjoy this interactive exhibition that highlights artists’ imaginations taking them to new depths to portray the kind of world they want to live in. The exhibition highlights artwork from the permanent collection, showcasing colorful images from Nan Hass Feldman and a large-scale painting by Angelo Ippolito. Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, 937/3254673. springfieldart.net. Visit website for times. Adults $5, members and students free.

Respect: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

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MAR 4

Queens of the Heartland

Since the 1800s, Ohio was at the heart of social change led by Black women. Not only was it the first free state established from the Northwest Territory, but it was also home to some of the earliest universities for African Americans and women. Ohio drew Black women from across the country who found there wasn’t space for them in their chosen professions, in education or society at large, and so they built them here. “Queens of the Heartland” features 30 of these pioneering women and tells their stories through panel text as well as three-dimensional objects. National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, 1350 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce, 937/376-4944. ohiohistory.org/naamcc. Visit website for times and prices. THRU SEPT 30

African Americans Fighting for a Double Victory

Explore the many ways African Americans served our country in the military and on the homefront during World War II through this exhibit of World War II materials. Discover the art of Charles Alston, commissioned by the Office of War Information to promote the war effort among African Americans, explore stories of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Ball Express, the Triple Nickels and Wilberforce-area veterans, and get a look at the impact World War II veterans had on the advances in civil rights that followed the war. National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center, 1350 Brush Row Rd., Wilberforce. ohiohistory.org/naamcc. Visit website for times and prices. MAR 26–MAY 15

Accessible Expressions Ohio 2022

The second year of this program brings an adjudicated, diverse, statewide exhibition of artwork by Ohio artists with disabilities. The 2D and 3D works cover a wide array of subject matter. Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Rd., Springfield, 937/325-4673. springfieldart.net. Visit website for times and prices.

The Pops and conductor John Morris Russell join to pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to legendary artist Aretha Franklin in this high-energy performance. Celebrate the life and music of the queen of soul. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513/6212787. cincinnatisymphony.org. Visit website for times. $25–$115.

Other Events First Person Program Series: Belle Boyd

Listen to the stories of Belle Boyd, portrayed by She Dunn, as Boyd reminisces on her time as a messenger and spy during the Civil War. Enjoy dessert during the program. See Queen Victoria portrayed by Amy Liebert on March 18. Special pricing becomes available attending three or more programs in the series. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, 513/563-9484. heritagevillagecincinnati.org. 7 p.m. Nonmembers $20, members $14. MAR 11

Theodore Roosevelt: Reflections on the Office of the Presidency

Josef Otmar portrays Theodore Roosevelt, as he recalls adventures of his life as president. Enjoy dessert while listening to the program. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, 513/563-9484. heritagevillagecincinnati.org. 7 p.m. Nonmembers $20, members $14. MAR 19

Escape the Village

Take on a challenge from these two escaperoom adventures. In “Morgan’s Raiders of the Lost Art,” solve an art heist based on Gen. John Hunt Morgan and his men’s historic raid in July 1863. Follow the clues to discover where the priceless art is stashed. “Leaving the Station” takes place inside the Chester Park Train Station. This escape room adventure is based on the first train robbery in the United States which took place in North Bend, Ohio, on May 5, 1865. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, 513/563-9484. heritagevillage cincinnati.org. Three time slots per room at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. $25. MAR 23

Period Dinner

Join the Heritage Village Museum for a period dinner and sample 19th-century cuisine. Education director Steve Preston prepares the meal and gives guests background into the history of

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each dish. Call to reserve your seat. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, 513/563-9484. heritagevillagecincinnati.org. 6–8 p.m. $35. MAR 25

Mary Logan: Out of the Shadow

Llisten to the stories of Mary Logan, a devoted wife and force to be reckoned with in Washington, portrayed by Jessica Michna. Enjoy dessert while watching the program. Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Rd., Sharonville, 513/563-9484. heritagevillagecincinnati.org. 7 p.m. Nonmembers $20, members $17.

APRIL Central

light as BalletMet performs new choreography by Edwaard Lang, set to Prokofiev’s beautiful score. The magical and enduring folktale is sure to come to life in this world premiere adaptation. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, 614/469-0939. balletmet.org. Visit website for times and prices. APR 10

New Albany Symphony presents Messiah

Listen to the sweeping sounds of Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the New Albany Symphony Chorus under the direction of conductor Luis Biava. McCoy Center, 100 W. Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany, 614/245-4701. mccoycenter.com. 3 p.m. $18–$26. APR 23

Tony Danza: Standards & Stories

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Clue

Based on Hasbro’s beloved game, “Clue” starts on a dark and stormy night and leads six mysterious guests through the classic board with familiar findings like the lead pipe in the library. Expect a good laugh and infinite guesses until the final twist is revealed. Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathevane Ln., Akron, 330/836-2626. weathervaneplayhouse.com. Visit website for times and prices. APR 27

Concerts at Happy Days Lodge: Lauren Eylise

Tune in to Lauren Eylise’s soulful, singer-songwriter sound at this intimate concert in the heart of Ohio’s only national park. Her new song “Bad Choices” is a gritty and introspective jam. Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro St., Peninsula. conservancyforcvnp.org. 6 p.m. $20–$25.

APR 14–16

Columbus Winter Beerfest

Columbus’ largest craft beer festival returns with more than 400 craft beers and cocktails as well as food from local restaurants and food trucks. Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, columbusbeerfest.com. Visit website for times and prices.

Music + Theater APR 1–2

Clue on Stage

APR 27

Motown with a Twist

Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele numbers, Danza performs his hit cabaret show, accompanied by his talented four-piece band. Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 740/383-2101. marionpalace.org. 7:30 p.m. $32–$54.

Be enchanted by a dazzling night in the Motor City with a performance that will make the audience twist and shout. Featuring professionals from “Dancing With the Stars” with finalists from “American Idol,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent,” enjoy songs by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5 and more. E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron, 330/253-2488. uakron.edu/ ej. 7:30 p.m. $28–$68.

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Enjoy time-honored hit singles by fiery and memorable Nashville icon Trace Adkins. With 11 million albums sold, the respected songwriter has always made deep connections with fans through his personal and autobiographical albums. Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark, 740/345-5483. midlandtheatre.org. 8 p.m. $50–$95.

Hear some of Tchaikovsky’s most beloved songs with “Romeo and Juliet Overture — Fantasia after Shakespeare,” “Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra” and more. Mandel Concert Hall, 1101 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216/231-7000. clevelandorchestra.com. Visit website for times. $21–$91.

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Based on the classic film and popular board game, “Clue on Stage” is a comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. Directed by Emily Yaksic and featuring a cast of local talent. Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 740/383-2101. marionpalace.org. 7:30 p.m. $22. APR 8–10

Carpe Diem String Quartet: Joining Hands

Enjoy the sounds of Carpe Diem String Quartet's Joining Hands series with guest pianist Diego Caetano. The shows take place at multiple venues, including Columbus’ First Community Church, Worthington United Methodist Church and First Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbus during April. Various venues, Columbus, 614/205-8160. carpediemstringquartet.com. Visit website for times. Adults $35, seniors $30, children $10. APR 8–10

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Annual Chocolate Walk

Stroll through beautiful downtown Lancaster while enjoying a wide range of chocolate treats at more than 30 locations. Downtown, Lancaster, 740/277-6607. explorehockinghills. com. Visit website for times. Members $15, nonmembers $20.

Northeast Music + Theater APR 1–MAY 1

Meteor Shower by Steve Martin

Written by Steve Martin, this wild and crazy play pulls back the curtain on two married couples and the extreme transformation they experience when the sky is the limit. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216/521-

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Wizard of Oz presented by Ballet Theatre of Ohio

Watch the classic story of Dorothy, the Wicked Witch of the West and a beloved trio of friends. The classic tale is retold in a new way sure to be “en pointe.” Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, 800/745-3000. akroncivic.com. Visit website for times and prices.

Other Events APR 9–10

Strongsville Spring AvantGarde Art & Craft Show

This large show features artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at a beautiful venue. This event also offers a full concessions stand. A portion of proceeds benefits local nonprofit the Cleveland Kids Book Bank. Strongsville Ehrnfelt Recreation Center, 18100 Royalton Rd., Strongsville, avantgardeshows.com. Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $3, children under 12 free.

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ages. Visit website for schedule, sites and reservations. Multiple locations in Ashland and Richland counties. mohicanwildlifeweekend.com. Visit website for times. Prices vary.

APR 16

Chocolate Wine Pairing

APR 30

The Great Outdoorsman Show

APR 28

Skeggs Lecture Series presents Bill Nye

Who doesn’t love chocolate and wine? Join Gervasi Vineyard as the culinary team prepares rich chocolate desserts paired with their award-winning wines. Seating is in classroom-style rows, you will be next to other groups. Gervasi Vineyard, 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330/497-1000. gervasivineyard.com. 2–3 p.m. $34 per ticket.

Get clued in as Bill Nye the Science Guy delivers an entertaining presentation that explains bits and pieces about how our world works. Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 5th Ave., Youngstown, 330/259-0555. stambaughauditorium.com. 7 p.m. Visit website for prices. APR 29

Tasting Event

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Pursue your passion for the great outdoors. Gear up for a day of hunting, firearms and fishing instruction. Plus, receive skill-building tips from leading industry experts. Visit hartvillemarketplace.com/events to learn more. Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market, 1289 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330/877-9860. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. General admission free.

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Mohican Wildlife Weekend

Music + Theater APR 9

Enjoy a weekend of natural wonder under the stars, with adventures and workshops for all

This sampling and candy-making event offers the opportunity to taste over 50 varieties of Coblentz chocolate, participate in three different candy-making activities and take your creations home. Tickets required. Coblentz Chocolate Co., 4917 Walnut St., Walnut Creek, 800/338-9341. coblentzchocolates.com. Tasting event 6–9 p.m. Visit website for prices.

Bernadette Peters with the Toledo Symphony

Golden Globe and Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters dazzles audiences and critics with her performances on stage and television, in concert, and on recordings. She joins the Toledo Symphony with songs from Broadway and beyond, delivered in her unique style. Toledo

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Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419/246-8000. toledosymphony.com. 8 p.m. Visit website for prices. APR 20

Chris Stapleton: All American Road Show

Country/folk artist Chris Stapleton performs hits such as “Tennessee Whiskey” and “A Simple Song,” with special guests Margo Price and Yola. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo, 419/255-3300. huntongtoncentertoledo. com. 7 p.m. $49.75–$99.75.

Other Events APR 9

Findlay Home & Garden Show

Meet with designers, remodelers and area professionals as they answer questions and assist with your home improvement queries. Kitchens, bathrooms, sunrooms, additions and more are on display at this informative gathering. The Cube, 3430 N. Main St., Findlay, 419/424-7176. findlayhomeandgardenshow. com. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. $6. APR 23

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Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Awardwinning singer, songwriter and social activist, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world. Bolton has also made several comedic appearances in television series. Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 St. Rte. 118 S., Van Wert, 419/238-6722. vanwertlive.com. 7:30 p.m. Visit website for prices. APR 29

The Texas Tenors

Since catapulting into our hearts on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, The Texas Tenors has continued to be one of the most successful musical groups from the show, releasing four chart-topping albums, two PBS specials, multiple singles and even a children’s song. Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St., Findlay, 419/423-2787. mcpa.org. 7:30 p.m. $31–$57.

Chocolate & Wine Walk

Wine, dine and explore at this sweet event with abundant prizes and delicious offerings. The price of one ticket includes an event bag, wrist band and map of merchants offering wine and chocolate samples. This year’s theme is Derby Days — so wear creative hats. Downtown Vermilion, 440/967-4477. vermilionohio.com. Noon. $20.

Southeast Music + Theater APR 1

Pennyroyal Opera House Show

See Junior Sisk and 3 Rivers Band perform. The Pennyroyal Opera House is a bluegrass venue that continues to present top acts from the United States and Canada on select Friday evenings. Pennyroyal Opera House, 139 Fair

Ave., Quaker City, 740/827-0957. pennyroyal bluegrass.com. Kitchen opens 5 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. $15. APR 9

Mutts Gone Nuts

Canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance that’s leaving audiences howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in an actionpacked comedy dog spectacular. Peoples Bank Theatre, 222 Putnam St., Marietta, 740/5931780. peoplesbanktheatre.com. 3 & 7 p.m. Adults $20, military and seniors $15. APR 24

Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea

For nearly 40 years, “Mountain Stage” has been the home of live music on public radio. Each two-hour episode of “Mountain Stage” can be heard every week on more than 280 stations across the country and via NPR Music around the world. Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, 47 E. Union St., Athens, 740/593-1780. ohio.edu/performing-arts. 7 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18, students $15. APR 30

Sierra Ferrell

A spellbinding vocal talent and time-bending artist, Sierra Ferrell is a small-town singer with a vagabond spirit. Featuring special guest Oyo, Ferrell’s concert promises to transcend genres. Peoples Bank Theatre, 224 Putnam St., Marietta, 740/371-5152. peoplesbanktheatre.com. 8 p.m. $22–$79.

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Downtown Zanesville First Fridays: Let's Get Hoppin’

Head to downtown Zanesville for family fun, live music, an art walk, a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, arts and crafts, store specials, hands-on activities and a beer garden. 334 Shinnick Ave. and throughout downtown Zanesville, 740/455-8282. visitzanesville.com. 5–9 p.m. Free. APR 1–7

Athens International Film and Video Festival

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Founded in 1974 and known globally as a festival that supports cinema from underground and marginalized populations, Athens International embraces experimental, narrative, short-form, feature-length and documentary films from every corner of the globe. Multiple locations, Athens, 740/593-1330. athensfilmfest.org. Visit website for times. Start time before 5 p.m.: Adults $5.00, seniors and children $5. Start time at or after 5 p.m.: Adults $6.50, seniors and children $5.50, students free. All-You-Can-Watch Festival Pass $50.

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Friends of the Parks Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Race

Erika Hess, Curator Featured Artists: Jordan Buschur Glen Cebulash Calcagno Cullen Eli Gfell Dana Lynn Harper Ashely Jude Jonas

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This half marathon benefits area parks and showcases Coshocton's beautiful Lake Park Complex. Race on paved trails as well as along city streets through some of Coshocton's historic neighborhoods. Coshocton Lake Park Recreational Complex, 23253 St. Rte. 83, Coshocton, 740/622-4877. visitcoshocton.com. 8 a.m. $35–$55.

The First Hour Flies By.

We were the first settlement in a new frontier over 225 years ago and our early pioneer spirit can still be felt throughout our community. Navigate our rivers, explore our shops, taste our cuisine and immerse yourself in our rich culture and history.

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Southwest Music + Theater APR 7–10

Family Series: Snow White

Enjoy the Cincinnati Ballet’s dazzling regional premiere. Just over one hour in length, this narrated, fun, fully-staged ballet features Cincinnati Ballet’s Second Company — CB2 dancers. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513/621-2787. cballet.org. Visit website for times and prices. APR 8–10

The Great Gatsby

This exquisitely crafted tale of 1920s America tells the story of Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic is brought to life by the wonderful dancers of Dayton Ballet. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, 937/228-3630. daytonlive.org. Fri.–Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. $18–$86. APR 20–MAY 1

Disney’s Frozen

“Frozen” joins Disney’s lineup of smash-hit musicals with an all-new production created for the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features the songs you love from the original film, plus an expanded score with new musical numbers. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513/621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org. Visit website for times and prices. APR 29–MAY 1

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Join the Cincinnati Pops and a host of guest artists from some of the past decade’s most memorable performances to celebrate 10 years of conductor John Morris Russell. Enjoy iconic movie themes, pop, classics, Broadway and jazz, plus a new commissioned work from Grammy Award-winning composer Eric Whitacre. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, 513/381-3300. cincinnatisymphony.org. Fri.– Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $25–$105.

Other Events APR 30

U.S. Grant 200th Birthday Celebration

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Celebrate Ulysses S. Grant’s life at the general and president’s family home and the school he attended as a child. Visit the website or the U.S. Grant Homestead Association Facebook page for a complete schedule of events. U.S. Grant Homestead, 219 E. Grant Ave., Georgetown, 877/373-8177. usgrantboyhoodhome.org. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. All events are free except touring the homestead. Adults $5, children $3.

FARM & TABLE Vegan Venture Chef Shanna Dean’s Lifestyle Cafe in Columbus serves up tasty plant-based takes on chicken and waffles, fish sandwiches and other classics.

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Local Flavor: These three food and drink events across the Buckeye State usher in the arrival of spring, from a celebration of ice wine to a maple syrup driving tour.

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ifestyle Cafe’s quaint corner restaurant in Columbus’ historic Olde Town East is dominated by an open kitchen with two counters and a collection of four tables that fill the brick-walled space. It’s the creation of Shanna “Chef Bae” Dean, who serves a 100-percent-vegan menu of classics like chicken and waffles, fish sandwiches, BLTs, grilled cheese and avocado toast — all skillfully adapted to plant-based versions. Dean worked as a personal chef and caterer before opening her cafe in January 2020, and she was initially hesitant to get back into the restaurant business. “I was catering to specific needs like vegan or organic,” she says. “A friend of mine was doing a detox, and I made some things for her. She had traveled a lot, and I’ve traveled a lot and loved trying out vegan and vegetarian options. She said, ‘You make some of the best vegan food. If you do a restaurant, I’m in.’ ” Dean went to culinary school to apply her skill to crafting good-tasting vegan fare. “It was a long journey for me when I started cleaning up my diet,” she says. “I had so many unsavory experiences with vegan food. I went to culinary school to learn what I could do to take cleaner, better ingredients and make the food delicious.” She opened Lifestyle Cafe just in time for the pandemic to set in, but because her restaurant is small, Dean was able to adjust 56

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and survive, emerging as a solid operation in a growing neighborhood. Dean says her chicken and waffles is Lifestyle Cafe’s signature dish. She combines gluten-free flour with spelt flour, cinnamon and coconut sugar brulee to create a wonderfully crispy base. Diners have the option of topping Dean’s waffles with mushroom chicken or a soy-based chicken substitute that successfully replicates the flavor and texture of dark-meat and white-meat chicken. “A lot of people like our taco toast,” Dean adds. “It’s like an open-faced taco. It features our house-made taco meat — we call it sloppy mix — plus pico de gallo, avocado cream. That’s one of our bestsellers.” — Nicholas Dekker 891 Oak St., Columbus 43205, 614/3346686, thelifestyle.cafe

2022 Ice Wine Festival March 1–31 Ohio’s Grand River Valley region is known for its ice wines, which can be enjoyed during the 19th annual Ice Wine Festival. Six wineries and one distillery offer samples and an accompanying appetizer ($7 per person at each stop) in celebration of the final frozen grape harvest of the year. Visit Sunday through Friday for a quieter experience, or make the trip on Saturday to enjoy vendors and special events in a festival environment. visitashtabulacounty.com/events Ohio Maple Madness Driving Trail | March 5–6 and 12–13 More than 50 maple syrup producers are part of this year’s trail. The annual driving tour provides an opportunity to learn about our state’s maple syrup industry while sampling a flavor of rural life. Food stands, farm animals and nature walks are among the attractions at the various locations. Some stops invite attendees to try their hand at collecting sap and learn how it becomes the stuff that ends up on the breakfast table. ohiomaple.org Chocolate Walk | April 28 Take part in an event that spotlights the specials, products and services of 20 local businesses, old and new, during the city of Defiance’s 12th annual Chocolate Walk. Stop in to learn about each spot and enjoy chocolates along the way. Tickets go on sale in March and proceeds from the event support city beautification projects such as floral decorations and upgrading outdoor seating areas. visitdefianceohio.com/chocolatewalk

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Sonder Brewing This Mason brewery’s founders created a space all beer lovers can enjoy, offering a wide range of styles — from traditional to trendy — and a communal atmosphere.

efore opening Sonder Brewing in Mason in October 2018, its founders were searching for a name that would capture the spirit of their brewery. They stumbled upon the obscure English word “sonder,” a noun that refers to the realization that every random passerby is living a life as vivid and real as your own. For a brewery centered around community and creativity, they felt it was a perfect description. “Sonder means every person has a story,” says co-founder Justin Neff. “And each of our beers has a story. We use the phrase ‘Uniquely Crafted’ to describe our beer. There’s science and art behind beer, and it’s uniquely crafted just like each human is.” With that in mind, Sonder makes everything from classic lagers brewed traditionally, to new wave IPAs with the latest trendy COURTESY OF SONDER BREWING

hops, to barrel-aged dessert beers that taste like tiramisu or cinnamon rolls. Co-founder and chief operating officer Chase Legler earned his brewing stripes at Wisconsin’s legendary New Glarus Brewing and oversees a brewing team that balances creativity with quality and tradition. The brewery’s bestseller is You Betcha New England IPA, bursting with tropical fruit notes from the hops. Surprisingly, the brewery’s second-most-popular brand is Voss Kölsch, a classic, easy-drinking German style. While Sonder’s more exotic beers earn the brewery buzz, its traditional styles earn respect, and the brewery is proud of its traditional takes on styles like hefeweizen and schwarzbier. Sonder Brewing’s spacious taproom has picnic tables and other seating options, as well as rentable spaces for groups. BrewRiver Kitchen provides excellent from-scratch food options. Just outside, the Sonder beer garden covers a 5,000-square-foot patch of turf with tables and ample room for relaxation and play. In the winter, the brewery covers this area in a large, heated tent. “We wanted Sonder to be a place mom and dad would bring their kids during the day and then come back later for date night without the kids,” says Neff. “It feels like you get a little bit of everything here.” — David Nilsen

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etween 2016 and 2021, 66,181 Ohio crashes were related to distracted driving and 212 people lost their lives, according to statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Troopers also issued 20,174 citations related to distracted driving during that time. “Until we get distracted driving to be as culturally unacceptable as impaired driving is today, we have work to do,” says Sgt. Ray Santiago of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. — Kristen Hampshire Defining Distraction. Distracted driving can be visual (averting your eyes from the road), manual (removing your hands from the wheel) or cognitive (taking your mind off the task at hand). “Texting includes all three,” Santiago says. “When you stop doing these three things in concert while driving, it’s dangerous.” Distractions can also include reaching for something or handing snacks to kids in the backseat. Seconds Count. Santiago says sending or receiving texts takes your eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds — the equivalent of driving the length of a football field if you’re going 55 mph. “Folks think they are doing the right thing by putting their phones on speaker,” he says, “but they are still holding it, and it defeats the purpose of the hands-free function.”

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A Lifesaving Decision Following a successful heart transplant, Ohioan Kenneth Smith shares his personal story about the importance of organ donation.

arva Smith remembers looking into her husband Kenneth’s eyes after he survived cardiac arrest on the surgery table, following an ablation procedure to correct his heart rhythm. “I grabbed his hands and said, ‘You’re not going anywhere,’” Marva recalls. “They brought him back, but they told us he would not make it through the night.” It was 2017, and Kenneth had been struggling with progressive heart problems, beginning with a persistent cough in 2002 and advancing to congestive heart failure treated with medicines. By that point, he already had undergone a mitral valve repair to help restore heart function. Marva, who previously had worked at Ohio-based Lifebanc — a nonprofit organ, eye and tissue recovery organization — saw a fight in Kenneth’s gaze. “It was like he was begging me to do something,” she recalls. Kenneth experienced a turnaround, and his vitals began to improve. He stayed in the hospital for several weeks, eventually returning to his Cleveland home with more medicines. But he quickly deteriorated, with fluid building up in his lungs and his heart capacity dropping to 15%. 60

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After visiting with cardiac specialists at Cleveland’s MetroHealth and then Cleveland Clinic, Kenneth was given two options: a left ventricular assist device pump used for patients with end-stage heart failure, or a test to see if he was a candidate for a heart transplant. Kenneth chose the latter and underwent screenings before his case was presented to a board that determines eligibility. “It’s an arduous process,” he says, recalling the moment in 2020 when the news was delivered by a team of a dozen doctors and nurses. The decision was unanimous. Kenneth qualified. Some patients wait months in the hospital for an organ. Kenneth waited less than two weeks, and on Sept. 13, 2020, he received a heart transplant. “I immediately felt so much better,” he says. “I was a little sore, but I could breathe again. Within a couple of months, I started working in the yard again.” Lifebanc CEO Gordon Bowen says the pandemic has put a strain on organ donation, but the organization is still achieving results. In 2021, Lifebanc received 501 organs from 182 donors and 926 tissue donors. “We still want to emphasize the need for individuals to become organ donors,” Bowen says. “In Ohio alone, there are nearly 3,000 individuals currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant and just over 106,000 nationally.” Kenneth continues rehabilitation therapy to maintain his heart health, and he and Marva are organ-donation advocates, volunteering with Lifebanc to share their story. “I always believed in being a donor,” Kenneth says, “and the more I learned about it, I found out that eight people can be saved from one donor — and that’s a beautiful thing.” — KH

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History Lesson

VALLEY GEM STERNWHEELER: Enjoy an afternoon afloat by booking a trip on the Valley Gem, a modern sternwheeler that recalls the romantic heyday of riverboat travel. James and Peggy Sands began offering trips up down the Ohio and Muskingum rivers in 1989, and their operation remains a family business today. Whether you prefer a 90-minute narrated sightseeing tour, a themed dinner cruise or a longer excursion that lasts all day, no visit to this river town is complete without spending some time on the water. 601 Front St., Marietta 45750, 740/373-7862, valleygemsternwheeler.com CAMPUS MARTIUS MUSEUM: Located on the site of the stockade that the Ohio Company built for protection between 1788 and 1791, this museum tells the story of those who lived here through a variety of interesting artifacts and exhibits. Don’t miss the guided tours of the Rufus Putnam House, which still stands within the walls of the museum, to get a true glimpse of what life was like along the Ohio frontier. The original Ohio Company Land Office is also located on the museum’s grounds. 601 Second St., Marietta 45750, 740/3733750, mariettamuseums.org 70

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LAFAYETTE HOTEL: In 1892, the four-story Bellevue Hotel rose along Front Street near the banks of the Ohio River, boasting such luxuries as 55 steam-heated rooms, call buttons and hot (or cold) baths. A fire destroyed the place in 1916, but a local businessman rebuilt and reopened the property two years later as the Lafayette Hotel (named in honor of an 1825 visit to Marietta by France’s Marquis de Lafayette). The classic hotel retains a historic feel in its 77 guest rooms, while offering an on-site restaurant and modern amenities that travelers expect. 101 Front St., Marietta 45750, 740/371-7035, lafayettehotel.com

Take a trip into the past in Marietta, the first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory. The end of the American Revolutionary War brought opportunity west of the Ohio River. In 1788, a band of men known as the Ohio Company traveled to the frontier to set up a land office. They called the place Marietta in honor of French queen Marie-Antoinette, whose nation provided help in the battle for independence. Today, this river town’s long and rich history makes for a great day of exploring.

THE LEVEE HOUSE BISTRO: There is just one riverfront structure original to Marietta still standing, and you’ll find it along Ohio Street. Previously serving as a dry goods store, hotel, tavern and restaurant, the property — built sometime around 1826 — is today known as The Levee House Bistro. Reserve a table in the dining room or enjoy a meal on the small patio that offers a view of the Ohio River. Lunch offerings span sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads and salads, while the dinner menu features entrees such as crab cakes and pork chops. 127 Ohio St., Marietta 45750, 740/371-7035, leveehousebistro.com

Military Tributes

These museums and memorials across Ohio honor those who gave of themselves to protect the United States of America.

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton: This sprawling museum pre-

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MOUND CEMETERY: Marietta’s founders dedicated this cemetery in 1801 to protect the Great Mound (or Conus), a 30-foot-high earthwork that Native Americans built more than 2,000 years ago. Today, the Great Mound is surrounded by graves that help tell the city’s story. Gen. Rufus Putnam, the leader of the Ohio Company, is buried here, along with three dozen other veterans of the American Revolutionary War. (It is believed more officers of that war are interred here than any other cemetery in the country.) Located at the intersection of Scammel and Fifth streets, Marietta 45750

Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Monument, Cleveland:

serves and shares the history of the U.S. Air Force in four hangars that house aircraft spanning from flight’s earliest years to present day. See the famous World War II B-17 F Memphis Belle and the plane that served as Air Force One for President John F. Kennedy and others who held our nation’s top office. 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB 45433, 937/255-3286, nationalmuseum.af.mil

The 125-foot-tall Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument lists the names of Cuyahoga County’s 9,000 Civil War veterans in its Memorial Room. Four relief sculptures trace the war’s progression. One depicts Abraham Lincoln unshackling an enslaved man and offering him a gun to fight. Another shows Ohio’s famous Civil War generals and war-time governors. 3 Public Square, Cleveland 44114, 216/621-3710, soldiersandsailors.com

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artifacts, this destination pays tribute to our men and women in uniform. Exhibits offer insight into the shared military experience and tell the stories of veterans in their own words. A memorial grove and an upstairs space with multicolored windows inspired by the colors of military service ribbons offer places for reflection. 300 W. Broad St., Columbus 43215, 888/987-6866, nationalvmm.org

1813, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry led the United States to one of the most pivotal victories in the War of 1812 near South Bass Island. Today, the Battle of Lake Erie and the lasting peace between the U.S., Great Britain and Canada ever since is remembered with a 352-foot Doric column at this National Park Service site. 93 Delaware Ave., Put-in-Bay 43456, 419/285-2184, nps.gov/pevi

Motts Military Museum, Groveport: Warren Motts started with collecting Civil War artifacts, a passion that in 1987 prompted him to begin accepting donations for a military museum located at his home. In 1999, he moved the museum to a former garden center and constructed a second wing in 2006. Today, it tells the stories of the military from the colonial era to present day. 5075 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport 43125, 614/836-1500, mottsmilitarymuseum.org M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 2 2

Classic Cincy

From food to baseball to amusement park thrills, these Cincinnati spots offer fun ways to revisit the past.

AMERICAN SIGN MUSEUM: A former clothing factory now hosts a colorful collection that encompasses nearly 100 years of signs. See a 3,800-pound, single-arch McDonald’s sign featuring the 1960s character “Speedee” and highlighting 15-cent hamburgers. Then, visit the museum’s glowing “Main Street” room depicting a downtown of years past, when many businesses had electric or neon signs. An afternoon spent here offers a trip through advertising history, as the oldest treasures on display date back to before 1880. Visitors can choose to do a self-guided tour or reserve a private group tour. 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati 45225, 513/541-6366, americansignmuseum.org 72

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FINDLAY MARKET: Ohio’s oldest public market is a fixture of Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. The market was originally built as an open-sided pavilion in 1852, and its iron frame construction still visible today hearkens that earlier era. (The market was enclosed soon after the turn of the 20th century and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.) The more than 65 vendors that operate here every day except Monday are a mix of legacy merchants and food entrepreneurs. Renovations made in the early 2000s added a farmers market pavilion. 1801 Race St., Cincinnati 45202, 513/6654839, findlaymarket.org

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Roadside Finds

These curiosities provide a glimpse into local heritage, Ohio history and sheer creativity. They also make for some great social media moments.

World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock, Sugarcreek: This timekeeper stood behind the Alpine Alpa restaurant in Wilmot for years before it was refurbished and installed in Ohio’s “Little Switzerland” in 2011. Stretching 24 feet long and standing 23 1/2 high, the clock comes to life every 30 minutes with a mechanized polka band and dancers taking the stage. Operates April through November (weather permitting); 100 N. Broadway St., Sugarcreek 44681, visitsugarcreek.com

REDS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM: Those who remember the glory days of Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine” can relive those times at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum near Great American Ball Park. World Series trophies, jerseys, autographed baseballs and other artifacts from throughout the ballclub’s long history are displayed across the 16,000-square-foot space. Dozens of hall-of-fame plaques honor the players, managers and broadcasters who have been integral parts of the team’s history. 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati 45202, 513/765-7923, mlb.com/reds/hall-of-fame 74

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KINGS ISLAND: In 1972, Kings Island opened just north of the city, welcoming visitors to ascend the amusement park’s onethird scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. (Among those early visitors was “The Brady Bunch,” which filmed an episode here.) Revisiting the classics at this ever-evolving park also means taking on The Beast, a wooden roller coaster that opened in 1979, and driving one of Kings Mills Antique Autos, an original ride (known then as Les Taxis) that disappeared in 2004 before returning in 2019. 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason 45040, 513/754-5700, visitkingsisland.com

Mushroom House, Cincinnati: With its cedar-shingle-covered exterior, cone-shaped addition and flowing orange metal staircase, architect Terry Brown’s Mushroom House shows what happens when whimsy meets careful planning. The structure, which started as a bungalow housing Brown’s studio, was created with help from metal workers, glass artists and architecture students from the University of Cincinnati. 3331 Erie Ave., Cincinnati 45208

Big Muskie’s Bucket, McConnelsville: Going to work in 1969, the $25 million Big Muskie was the largest dragline ever built. Standing 240 feet tall, the enormous machine moved more than 483 million cubic yards of earth during its operating years to harvest coal for American Electric Power. Today, the gargantuan bucket of the digging machine rests at Miner’s Memorial Park in McConnelsville. 4798 St. Rte. 78, McConnelsville 43756

Hartman Rock Garden, Springfield: Self-taught artist Ben Hartman constructed an elaborate folk art installation behind his home between 1932 and 1944. Borrowing inspiration from books, radio shows and films of the time, he used concrete, metal, glass, pieces of wood and stone to construct his art. Today, Friends of the Hartman Rock Garden preserve this unique American masterpiece. 1905 Russell Ave., Springfield 45506, hartmanrocks.org Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees), Dublin: Artist Malcom Cochran’s lines of 6-foot-tall concrete ears of corn — 109 in all — reflect the history of the land on which they stand. The property now known as Sam and Eulalia Frantz Park was once the site of the couple’s farm, where they worked with The Ohio State University to hybridize corn. 4995 Rings Rd., Dublin 43017, dublinarts.org

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UNION TERMINAL: An art deco icon, Cincinnati’s historic train station opened in 1933, accommodating 17,000 passengers a day. Today, Union Terminal draws daily travelers as the Cincinnati Museum Center, which houses the Cincinnati History Museum, the Children’s Museum and the Museum of Natural History & Science. (A restoration of the landmark building was completed between 2016 and 2018.) With stunning Winold Reiss mosaics in its main rotunda, the awe-inspiring spot exudes history. Visit the art nouveau-style Rookwood Tea Room turned ice cream parlor, which serves up a local classic in the form of Graeter’s ice cream. 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati 45203, cincymuseum.org

Natural Getaway

Explore northwest Ohio to find a wealth of biodiversity where the water meets the land.

Birds flock to Magee Marsh each spring, as do those who love to watch them. But the wildlife area is just the start of the natural beauty along northwest Ohio’s Lake Erie shoreline. Oak Openings Preserve Metropark protects many of our state’s rare and endangered plant species and contains a variety of ecosystems, while Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve is home to our state’s only natural population of the bright yellow wildflower.

OAK OPENINGS PRESERVE METROPARK: With its diverse ecosystem, Oak Openings is home to a third of all the rare and endangered species in Ohio. Visitors can see sand dunes with prickly pear cacti just yards away from wetlands with blooming orchids. Covering 5,000 acres, Oak Openings is Toledo’s largest metropark. It includes a campground and nearly 100 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding. Travelers with reservations can spend the night in Cannaley Treehouse Village. This spring, Heavy Beer Co. is opening a nanobrewery and coffee shop there. 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton 43558, 419/407-9701, metroparkstoledo.com 76

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MAGEE MARSH WILDLIFE AREA: This is considered one of the world’s best birding spots, especially during migration season when you’ll find waterfowl, warblers and other birds passing through. Eagles actively nest here and are regularly spotted, too. Hiking trails include the visitor-favorite boardwalk, which winds through marshes and along Lake Erie. Beavers, endangered Blanding’s turtles and foxes are a few of the animals seen there. The beach also offers a picturesque place for a walk. Stop at the Sportsman’s Migratory Bird Center to learn more about the land and wildlife here. 13229 W. St. Rte. 2, Oak Harbor 43449, ohidnr.gov/mageemarsh

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OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Next door to Magee Marsh, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is known for incredible birding. On various weekends, the refuge’s wildlife drive is open free of charge for visitors to cruise the dikes through the marshes in search of birds and other animals. (Otters are one of the newer residents spotted here from time to time.) Ten miles of walking trails take hikers through woods and marshes and along Lake Erie. The temporarily closed visitor center shares the story of the refuge and its wildlife. Opportunities for fishing are also available. 1400 W. St. Rte. 2, Oak Harbor 43449, 419/898-0014, fws.gov/refuge/ottawa

LAKESIDE DAISY STATE NATURE PRESERVE: This nature preserve is one of the only places in North America where the endangered Lakeside Daisy grows and the only natural population of the bright yellow wildflower in Ohio. The daisies pop up from the limestone bedrock by the thousands and give a sunny look that contrasts the rocky ground. (The preserve was once stone quarry land.) Visitors can walk among the daisies when they bloom from early to midMay and hike the preserve’s unusual landscape throughout the rest of the year. Parking is along the road next to the park’s entrance. 309 Alexander Pike, Marblehead 43440, ohiodnr.gov

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MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK: Located on the Lake Erie shore just east of Toledo, Maumee Bay State Park makes a for a great day trip, weekend or vacation with its sandy beach, campground, lodge, restaurant and golf course. The park includes trails that wind through the woods and along the lake, as well as a boardwalk through a marsh that is a favorite for birders. A large hill offers scenic views of Lake Erie, while the nature center is home to education animals, including snakes and owls, and has a wildlife observation window. 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon 43616, 419/836-7758, ohiodnr.gov

Winning Brews

Ohio breweries took home awards at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival. Visit four spots that won gold and another whose coffee beer has medaled three years running.

Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, Akron: This brewery’s Pentuple won gold in the Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale, and it’s a bruiser of a beer at 15.1% ABV. The name plays on the Belgian abbey ale name sequence of Single, Dubbel, Tripel, and Quadrupel, which escalate in strength. Hoppin’ Frog specializes in strong beers, so check out B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal Imperial Stout as well. 1680 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron 44306, 330/352-4578, hoppinfrog.com JAFB Wooster Brewery, Wooster: Despite being an easy-drinking beer, hefeweizen is not an easy style to brew. The simpler the flavor, the harder it likely was to achieve, and founder Paul Fryman confirms this was a technically challenging beer to get right. It went through several versions before perfection and now has the gold medal to show for it. The brewery’s Wayne County Cream Ale is another excellent patio beer. 120 Beall Ave., Wooster 44691, 330/601-1827, jafbbeer.com

Brink Brewing Co., Cincinnati: The gold-medal-winning honey brown ale Father G’s Bees takes its name from the pastor of St. Clare Parish, who raises bees in addition to his other duties. The beer is brewed using honey he collects, which layers over a complex but drinkable malt foundation. This isn’t the only beer worth buzzing about at Brink. The Hold the Reins Mild has won multiple medals. 5905 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati 45224, 513/882-3334, brinkbrewing.com Third Eye Brewing Co., Sharonville: Co-founder and brewer Kelly Montgomery won his fourth straight Great American Beer Festival gold medal in the Sweet Stout category for Higher Purpose. Despite Kelly’s talent for stouts, Third Eye is perhaps best known for IPAs, so check out Nirvana or Bust Double Dry Hopped NEIPA or any of the brewery’s range of hazy, hoppy delights. 11276 Chester Rd., Sharonville 45246, 514/771-2739, thirdeyebrewingco.com

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, Columbus: The bestselling beer at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing isn’t an IPA or a crushable lager, it’s a coffee beer. Daybreak coffee cream ale broke the mold for what coffee beer should look and taste like when it debuted half a decade ago, and it’s won multiple Great American Beer Festival medals. Coffee not your thing? Try their classic Pack IPA. 215 N. Fourth St., Columbus 43215, 614/429-3936, wolfsridgebrewing.com M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 2 2

American Icons

Ohioans changed the world. Here is where you can revisit history and learn more about some of our most notable names.

Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Wapakoneta: This tribute to native son Neil Armstrong rises along I-75 like a futuristic moon base. The museum highlights Ohio’s role in aeronautics, but its focus is the first man to walk on the moon. Artifacts include the plane Armstrong learned to fly in as a teen, his Gemini 8 capsule and an Apollo 11 training spacesuit. 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta 45895, 419/733-8811, armstrongmuseum.org

Artistic Expression

The National Annie Oakley Center, Greenville: Annie Oakley

John & Annie Glenn Home, New Concord: John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, was born in Cambridge, and his family moved to New Concord in 1923. Today, the home where he lived tells the story of Glenn and his wife, Annie, who also grew up in New Concord. Displays include artifacts from Glenn’s time in the military, space program and politics. 72 W. Main St., New Concord 43762, 740/825-3305, johnglennhome.org Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum, Milan: The man who brought the world the first commercially successful lightbulb, the phonograph and scores of other inventions got his start in the Erie County town of Milan. Today, the house he was born in reflects the time when his family lived there, and a home next door houses a small museum with some of Edison’s famous inventions. 9 Edison Dr., Milan 44846, 419/499-2135, tomedison.org Wright Brothers National Museum, Dayton: Located at Carillon Historical Park, this museum displays more Orville and Wilbur Wright artifacts than anywhere else. The highlight is the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world’s first practical airplane. It is displayed in Wright Hall, which was built for the purpose.1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton 45409, 937/293-2841, daytonhistory.org

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Explore visual art, vintage finds, makers and more throughout the city of Akron’s downtown. Akron was built on tire production, but there is a lot of arts muscle covering the city’s industrial skeleton. The place that gave us Goodyear (the company is still headquartered here) also brought us rock ’n’ roll legends Devo and The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde as well as the platinum-selling bluesy rock duo The Black Keys. Creativity runs deep here, and you can sample it at these spots throughout downtown.

AKRON ART MUSEUM: The city’s art museum moved into downtown’s 1899 post office building in the early 1980s. A 2007 expansion tripled the museum’s size and remade the institution with a signature look and modern feel, thanks to a design by renowned Viennese architecture firm Coop Himmelblau. Inside, art lovers can browse a diverse collection that is focused on pieces from the 1850s to the present day. Special exhibitions are hosted throughout the year, and a garden added in 2016 offers a space for the public and art to meet. 1 S. High St., Akron 44308, 330/3769186, akronartmuseum.org

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became famous for her sharpshooting talents as she shattered expectations of what a woman of her era could do. Today, the Greenville native’s legacy is preserved at the Garst Museum, which also has Oakley artifacts on display, including a collection of her guns and a traveling trunk with her name stenciled on the side. 205 N. Broadway St., Greenville 45331, 937/548-5250, garstmuseum.org

THE LOCKVIEW: The former home of the Lime Spider concert club now houses a restaurant known for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, adorably served with a side of Goldfish crackers. Our favorites among the 15 artful options include The Number Eight (goat cheese, roasted red peppers and spinach on Tuscan herb bread) and The Number Six (cheddar cheese, grilled apples and applewood smoked bacon on country butter-top bread). If you want full-on comfort food, The Number Twelve stacks roasted garlic mashed potatoes and American cheese between Texas toast with a side of gravy. 207 S. Main St., Akron 44308, 330/252-5128, thelockview.com

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NORTHSIDE MARKETPLACE: This space inside the Northside Lofts building supports startup businesses and grassroots artisans by providing them a place to sell their wares. Items for sale when we visited ranged from fun pillows and cute crocheted animals to one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces to artisanal food items such as honey and cookies. Pick up a fun, Akron-centric T-shirt at Rubber City Clothing (on weekends they’ll put their designs on the shirt color and size of your choice as you wait) and then grab a seat for a bite in the lounge. 21 Furnace St., Akron 44308, 234/542-6627, northsidemarketplace.com

THE BOMB SHELTER: Just look for the huge letters sprouting from the roof and the black-and-yellow fallout shelter symbol painted on the garage door. Since 2011, this retro superstore has preserved and sold vintage and antique finds in a beautifully arranged space. From the array of early TVs flanked by era-appropriate living room furniture to a bivouac of army surplus items and footlockers to wonderfully old-school kitchen decor, searching is as fun as discovering here. Plus, an adjoining micro museum celebrates the Akron music scene of the mid-1970s to mid-1980s. 923 Bank St., Akron 44305, 330/2580088, thebombshelterstore.com

SUMMIT ARTSPACE: Housed in the building the Akron Beacon Journal first called home and located a couple blocks east of the Akron Art Museum, this exhibition and studio space operates as a nonprofit that supports local artists by connecting them with resources to support their work. In addition to artist workspaces and offices for creative organizations, Summit Artspace also hosts multiple free exhibitions each season. Plan a visit during one of the city’s Akron Artwalk events or stop in during the building’s public visiting hours on Fridays and Saturdays. 140 E. Market St., Akron 44308, 330/376-8480, summitartspace.org M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 2 2

Landmark Eats

From a 24-hour doughnut shop to authentic German fare, these Columbus favorites have been around for years. Our capital city is full of excellent culinary fare and inventive chefs who are changing how we eat. But sometimes you just want the classics, and these neighborhood spots have become part of the fabric of life in Columbus. Each place offers a sense of history, tradition and food that makes you instantly understand why they’ve been around for years. THE THURMAN CAFE: Founded in 1942, this family-owned spot is known for burgers — 12-ounce ones in fact — and served a variety of ways. The Thurman Burger is topped with ham, sauteed onions and mushrooms, mozzarella and American cheeses, lettuce, tomato, pickles, banana peppers and mayonnaise. If you’re feeling especially adventurous (and hungry), The Thurmanator — a huge burger inspired by athletes in town attending Arnold Schwarzenegger’s annual Arnold Sports Festival — features two 12-ounce patties and the same toppings but then adds cheddar cheese and bacon to the mix. Calling it “epic” seems like an understatement. 183 Thurman Ave., Columbus 43206, 614/443-1570, thethurmancafe.com 80

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SCHMIDT’S: This Columbus favorite has roots stretching back to the Schmidt family’s meat-packing business that was founded in 1886. They opened their restaurant in the city’s German Village neighborhood in 1967, and ever since it has been drawing diners who seek out its authentic fare and delicious cream puffs. The restaurant is known for its signature Bahama Mama (available as a sandwich or platter) and German classics ranging from bratwurst to schnitzel. Even as Schmidt’s has evolved to keep up with the times, the local landmark’s focus on high-quality fare is always apparent. 240 E. Kossuth St., Columbus 43206, 614/4446808, schmidthaus.com

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TOMMY’S DINER: A fixture of the city’s Franklinton neighborhood since 1989, this breakfast and lunch spot along West Broad Street draws loyal customers in with its quality food and reasonable prices. The menu spans traditional diner fare, home-cooked specialties and innovative cuisine that shows up in the daily specials. Breakfast is served all day with diners choosing from among 10 omelets and 16 combos. Lunch features a large lineup of sandwiches, gyros, burgers, soups and salads, along with hearty entrees like homemade meatloaf, pork chops and roast beef. 914 W. Broad St., Columbus 43222, 614/224-2422, tommysdiner.com BUCKEYE DONUTS: “Open Always, Closed Never” is the enduring motto of this 24/7 doughnut shop along North High Street that has been a fixture for Ohio State University students since 1969. Owned by the same family since it opened, Buckeye Donuts is known for its fresh coffee, gyros, breakfast foods and, of course, doughnuts that are available any time you’re in the mood for one. The doughnuts are made fresh daily and twice a day on weekends to keep up with demand from locals drawn to the lights that never turn off. 1998 N. High St., Columbus 43201, 614/291-3923, buckeyedonuts.net

Stage Legends

These storied performance spaces have been restored over the years in order to ready them for new generations of audiences.

Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati: This Victorian Gothic-style music hall was built in 1878, and an extensive $143 million renovation completed in 2017 revived the elegant concert space. Today, the landmark venue is home to resident companies such as the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera and May Festival Chorus. 1241 Elm St., Cincinnati 45202, 513/621-2787, cincinnatiarts.org

The Woodward Opera House, Mount Vernon: Built in 1851, this opera house hosted a range of performances and lectures during its heyday, including a talk by President William McKinley. But by the 1920s, the venue was well past its peak and ultimately shuttered. In 1994, locals launched an effort to restore the opera house — a $22.5 million project that was completed in 2016. 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon 43050, 740/263-6737, thewoodward.org Peoples Bank Theatre, Marietta: Opened in 1919, this theater was a showplace of its time, with a stage big enough for Broadway plays and outstanding acoustics. In 1989, a local businessman purchased the aging theater to save it. Following a 15-year fundraising effort, the venue’s $7.5 million revitalization was completed in 2016. 224 Putnam St., Marietta 45750, 740/371-5152, peoplesbanktheatre.com GRANDVIEW CAFE: Founded in 1925, Grandview Cafe has long been a neighborhood staple, but a 2015 overhaul brought garage windows, more TV screens, a second floor now open to patrons and an expanded heated patio. The long history still comes through though, from the original ironrailed staircase and the antique chandelier to the wood floors and framed pictures that tell this landmark’s tale. It’s a place where the locals gather for a bite and a drink, thanks to a lineup of classic eats on a menu that spans appetizers like wings and fried pickles to sandwiches and wraps to pizzas and fish and chips. 1455 W. Third Ave., Columbus 43212, 614/725-1077 grandviewcafe.com

Valentine Theatre, Toledo: This theater opened on Christmas night 1895 with a play based on Rip Van Winkle. Over the years, it went through changes and ultimately became a movie house. The theater nearly met the wrecking ball in the 1970s, but a 20-year, $28 million effort saved it. It reopened in 1999 and now hosts performances by touring acts and local resident companies alike. 410 Adams St., Toledo 43604, 419/242-2787, valentinetheatre.com Southern Theatre, Columbus: This venue opened in 1896 with electric lights rather than gas. Another modern choice was the concentric arches that naturally amplified voices from the stage. The theater closed in 1976 but reopened in 1998 following a $10 million renovation. It is now home to the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Opera Columbus, Chamber Music Columbus and the Jazz Arts Group. 21 E. Main St., Columbus 43215, 614/469-0939, capa.com

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A thin, crispy crust and a party cut are hallmarks of the pizza style that gained popularity in our capital city.

The Buckeye State’s distinctive pizza

styles may not be as well known as the ones hailing

from New York or

Chicago, but these three have long

histories. Here is where you can try them.

Massey’s Pizza

assey’s Pizza refers to Columbus as the “pizza capital of the world” when it comes to the number of shops per capita, and we can certainly vouch for this pizza-maker’s role in pioneering and promoting a particular kind of pie throughout our capital city. Columbus-style pizza has a circular thin crust with a bottom dusting of cornmeal and toppings that meet the edges. It is also served with a party cut — that’s a round pizza cut into rectangular strips instead of wedges. Massey’s Pizza has set the standard for the style since the 1950s. Jim and Dan Massucci worked for Columbus pizza pioneer Romeo Siri, eventually launching Massey’s Pizza and opening several stores across central Ohio. Guido Casa perfected the dough recipe that is still used. Current owners Dave and Jim Pallone expanded the menu, but the signature Columbus-style pie is still the favorite. Pizzas are cooked directly on a revolving-shelf oven at a sizzling 525 degrees. The distinctive cornmeal bottom serves a few purposes: It adds taste and texture, keeps the pizza from burning and gives it some slideability when rotated in the oven. As chief marketing officer for Massey’s Pizza, Richard Folk can have his pick of pies, but he is a purist at heart. “My family loves trying different things,” Folk explains. “But we come back to the large pepperoni. It’s our flagship.” Pepperoni slices are meticulously placed by hand on each pie, with a slight overlap, over a mix of provolone and mozzarella cheeses. “There will always be 155 pieces of pepperoni on a large Massey’s pizza,” Folk says. “Our pepperoni is made

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Brier Hill Style

by Ezzo Sausage Company, here in Columbus. It’s a custom recipe just for us.” As the pizza cooks, the little discs of pepperoni curl upward, cupping droplets of flavorful grease as their edges lightly char. It’s addicting and crave-worthy. If you move away, Massey’s will ship four partially baked pizzas, frozen and packed in dry ice, to most U.S. states including Alaska and Hawaii. — Lisa Sands Massey’s Pizza has 15 locations throughout central Ohio and one location on Pawley’s Island, South Carolina. For more information, visit masseyspizza.com.

Other places to find Columbus Style pizza: Rubino’s Pizza • Bexley This red-and-white-checkered pizza spot delightfully hangs on to another era and is still cash only. 2643 E. Main St., Bexley 43209, 614/235-1700, rubinosofbexley.com

Tommy’s Pizza • Various Locations Try the loaded All-The-Way pizza at this spot that has locations near The Ohio State University campus as well as in Upper Arlington and Dublin. tommyspizza.com

Terita’s Pizza • Columbus Pizza Connoisseurs of Columbus named this family-run spot Central Ohio’s Pizza of the Year in 2018 and 2019. 3905 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 44324, 614/475-2100, teritas.com 86

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St. Anthony of Padua

t. Anthony of Padua in Youngstown’s Brier Hill neighborhood had been serving its signature style of pizza for decades before the pandemic forced it to put its weekly Friday sale on hold. When the church brought back the sale on Saturdays in 2020, Ernie DiRenzo — a retiree who manages the volunteers who work the fundraiser — was concerned customers might not return. It turns out he had nothing to worry about. “The first week, we sold out in a couple hours,” he recalls. “The second week, it was an hour. The third week, it was half an hour.” St. Anthony of Padua’s Brier Hill style of pizzas — comparable to Philadelphia’s tomato pie — is deceptively simple: red sauce topped with red and green peppers and Romano cheese. DiRenzo says they’ll add hot peppers or sausage upon request, but that’s about it. The style of pizza has its roots in the Youngstown working-class neighborhood named for former Ohio Gov. David Tod’s estate, built on a hill festooned with brier plants. The area drew scores of immigrants, first the Welsh who mined the coal seam, and eventually the first Italians in Youngstown. Soon coke and blast furnaces — many operated by the Tod family’s companies — sprung up throughout Youngstown. And in Italian neighborhoods, communal brick ovens were built, stoked by the men before leaving for work

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This Catholic church in Youngstown has been selling its take on the region’s working-class-inspired pizza style as a fundraiser since the 1950s.

at the mills. The women would bake bread, and any scraps of dough too small for bread would become pizza, adorned with whatever could be found in a working-class Italian home — basically cheese, peppers and tomato sauce. “It was a result of their creativity,” DiRenzo says. “I’m 72 years old and I grew up eating it. Who knows how long my mother was making it before I was born.” St. Anthony of Padua began making the pizzas as a church fundraiser during the 1950s. During the 1970s, the parish priest, the Rev. John DeMarinis, made a marketing contribution to the fundraiser and started calling the style Brier Hill pizza. The name stuck, and even today, you can walk into any pizza place in the area, ask for Brier Hill pizza, and they’ll know what you want. — Vince Guerrieri St. Anthony of Padua in Youngstown offers pick-up pizza sales. Pre-orders start Wednesday; call 330/360-7663. Pick up is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. 1155 Turin St., Youngstown 44510

Other places to find Brier Hill Style pizza: Avalon Downtown Youngstown Brier Hill pizza is a staple at this Italian spot. Pick it up hot and ready or take and bake. 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown 44503, 330/740-0000, avalondowntown.com

Wedgewood Pizza Various Locations No less an authority than Food Network recognized Wedgewood Pizza for its Brier Hill style. Locations in Austintown, Boardman and Howland; wedgewoodpizza.com

MVR • Youngstown Take in the bocce-league action and eat Brier Hill pizza at this classic spot. 410 N. Walnut St., Youngstown 44505, 330/7467067, youngstownmvr.com

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Ohio Valley Style Steubenville is the epicenter of this hot-cold pizza style and where the DiCarlo family perfected its approach.

DiCarlo’s Pizza

f you know, you know. Those who grew up in the southeast quadrant of the state are raving fans of Ohio Valley-style pizza, a variety that originated in Steubenville with the DiCarlo family. DiCarlo’s Pizza began as an offshoot of the family’s bakery, known for its Italian bread. Primo DiCarlo introduced a pizza

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that was like the ones he enjoyed in Italy during World War II. In 1945, he and his brother, Galdo, opened the first licensed pizza shop in the state of Ohio. The rectangular, square-cut pie offers an unusual hot-cold taste sensation in every bite. It has its share of skeptics — those who simply can’t imagine a pizza garnished with unmelted cheese and cold toppings. “When it is prepared properly, you take one bite and you’re hooked. I’ve been eating it my whole life, and I am never sick of it,” says Anna DiCarlo, who today runs DiCarlo’s Pizza with several family members. It’s surprisingly simple yet difficult to perfect. The company’s signature Italian bread dough is stretched into rectangle sheet pans and coated with a naturally sweet, lightly seasoned tomato sauce and baked, unadorned, at a high temperature. Right out of the oven the base is cut into squares and topped with a generous mound of freshly grated aged provolone and

Other places to find Ohio Valley Style pizza: Ray’s Pizza • Wintersville Locals know and love this no-frills spot, located in a village just west of Steubenville. 754 Main St., Wintersville 43953, 740/264-9235

Ohio Valley Pizza Co. Medina Dave and Amy Byers opened their shop in 2020, after they couldn’t find their favorite pizza style locally. 426 S. Court St., Medina 44256, 330/952-2627, ohiovalleypizza.com

Iggy’s Pizza & Pasta Toronto This spot along the Ohio River is known for its traditional Ohio Valley-style square slices. 1332 Franklin Ave., Toronto 43964, 740/537-4847, iggyspizza.com

uncooked pepperoni, or other items if desired. The cheese melts just enough. The bread stays crisp. Mouth and mind are, momentarily, confused. “If you hear a crunch, it is done right,” DiCarlo says. She recommends ordering the basic cheese and pepperoni and maybe adding a side of a few banana peppers or house-made fried chili oil. DiCarlo offers an important piece of advice to those unfamiliar with the style. “It’s meant to be eaten quickly. It’s instant gratification,” she says. “It’s sometimes referred to as parking-lot pizza.” Back in the day, when her dad and uncle were making pizzas, it was called “poor man’s cheesecake.” It was an affordable luxury. It still is. Two squares with pepperoni cost less than most coffee shop drinks. Another upside: You’ll never burn the roof of your mouth on the first bite. — Lisa Sands

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Rock On March 21, 1952, thousands of people crowded into the Cleveland Arena for what is now considered the world’s first rock ’n’ roll concert. The Moondog Coronation Ball was expected to go on for hours. Instead, the show was shut down before the end of the first band’s set. Story by Vince Guerrieri Illustration by Jeff Suntala

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s night fell on Friday, March 21, 1952, a large crowd gathered in anticipation outside the Cleveland Arena, spilling out onto Euclid Avenue. It was hours before the event that local disc jockey Alan Freed had been touting on the radio for weeks, and those gathered were getting more unruly by the second. Teenagers and young adults jostled for position for a chance to get inside the arena and out on the dance floor. There had been no advance notice of the event in any of the city’s three newspapers, except for a small item in The Plain Dealer. The musical acts to perform at the dance — a lineup that included Varetta Dillard, The Dominoes and Paul Williams — weren’t even widely known at the time. But somewhere along the way, Freed’s imaginatively titled Moondog Coronation Ball had tapped into something that even he couldn’t contain. The man formerly known as Albert Freed had first become interested in radio a little more than a decade earlier, while attending Ohio State University in the early 1940s. Once he saw the radio station on campus, “that was it,” he later recalled in a 1957 interview with Pageant Magazine, after he had become one of the most famous disc jockeys in America. “I was gone.” After growing up in Salem, Ohio, Freed started out working for WKST, a radio station across the state line in New Castle, Pennsylvania, where he did a little bit of everything. From there, he went to WKBN in Youngstown, where he did news and sports. He stayed in Youngstown for a couple years before ending up at WAKR in Akron, which afforded him his first opportunity as a disc jockey. “One night, as I finished the 11:10 sports broadcast I got a very quick call saying the disc jockey for the 11:15 show had not shown up,” he recalled in a 1958 interview. “So, I did the show. The next day the sponsor called me up and said he liked the show. The owner of the station did too, so he fired the other guy and gave me the job.” From Akron, Freed ended up in Cleveland, but not on the radio at first. He ended up on WXEL-TV, hosting an afternoon movie. After his noncompete clause expired in 1951, he went back to radio on WJW (now WKNR-AM). While in Cleveland, he met Leo Mintz, owner of the city’s legendary Record Rendezvous store on Prospect Avenue downtown. Mintz was doing brisk business selling records by Black rhythm-and-blues acts. He was selling them to white kids, too. He knew there was a market and struck a partnership. Mintz would advise Freed on popular records, and Freed would play them. One of the records Freed played was Louis Hardin’s “Moondog Symphony,” and he started talking to the imaginary Moondog on the air. Switchboards to the radio station lit up, and Freed started referring to himself as the “King of the Moondoggers,” and his show became known as “The Moondog Show.”

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It caught on, too, enough so that Mintz and Freed wanted to stage a public event featuring the music they referred to as rock ’n’ roll. (The term had been in use before Freed’s birth, sometimes as a euphemism for sex, but he popularized it to describe the music.) Plans were being made for the Moondog Coronation Ball, a spectacle that, although short-lived, would go down in history as the first rock ’n’ roll concert.

osters promoting the Moondog Coronation Ball said it would go from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. — coinciding with Freed’s radio show. In fact, the event was scheduled to be broadcast live on WJW. Five musical acts were listed on posters for the show, but “many others!” were also promised. In a 2012 BBC interview, Jimmy Sutphin, whose father Al built the Cleveland Arena 15 years earlier for hockey, recalled being across the street. “The crowds were screaming, ‘let us in’, and banging on the doors,” he said. “It was chaos.” Finally, at 9:30 p.m., the throng broke through the arena doors. Ushers were utterly unequipped. “You had the

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same ticket-takers at the door that you had for the hockey games,” Freed’s brother David recalled years later for The Plain Dealer. “These were older gents in black Homburg hats, union people who moved slowly. They never handled a crowd like this.” Reinforcements were called in — another 30 police officers and 40 firefighters. Newspapers the next day estimated the crowd anywhere from 20,000 to 25,000, roughly double the arena’s capacity. “It’s a wonder no one was killed,” Valena Minor Williams recalled during a National Public Radio story coinciding with the event’s 50th anniversary. She had covered the Moondog Coronation Ball for Cleveland’s Call and Post newspaper. Peter Hastings was there with Cleveland’s Hastings, Willinger and Associates Advertising Art. He’d set up in the balcony to take photos. “It was frightening,” he recalled. “I took the picture, then we got out of there as fast as we could.” “It was madness,” said Bill Lemmon, who was executive vice president at WJW at the time. “I saw knives flashing.”

Signs and curtains were ripped down. People jumped onto the stage. The first act of the night, Paul Williams & His Hucklebuckers, couldn’t even finish its set. The Cleveland police shut down the bar at the arena at 10:30 p.m. Freed came out and pleaded for calm. Ultimately, the live broadcast ended too. At 11:15 p.m. the Cleveland Fire Department ordered the ball stopped. The chastened crowd left. There were five arrests for drunkenness and one for fighting. “When the dance was stopped, I went off and cried,” Freed said on the radio the next day. “I’m not ashamed to admit it. Yes, I cried. I was sick at heart for what had happened.”

Downtown’s Cleveland Arena (above left) was built to host hockey games. The poster for the Moondog Coronation Ball promised a four-hour show (above).

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Alan Freed moved on to New York City radio following his time at Cleveland’s WJW.

his brother David said in a Plain Dealer interview in 1985. In death, Freed became almost as nomadic as his radio career. He was cremated, and his remains were initially taken to Ferncliff Cemetery, in Westchester County, New York, which is the final resting place of other notables, including John Lennon and Cab Calloway. In 1986, Freed was a charter inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2002, Freed’s urn was brought back to Cleveland by his family and ultimately entombed at the Rock Hall before it moved again in 2014. His final resting place — like those of many Clevelanders who made their mark on the world — is Lake View Cemetery, less than 4 miles down Euclid Avenue from the former site of the Cleveland Arena. Family, fans and musicians came to lay him to rest. Jimmy Clanton, who’d co-starred with Freed in “Go, Johnny, Go!” sang “Just a Dream,” and Steven Van Zandt — a musician, actor and himself a disc jockey — emceed the event. A black graphite memorial with a rounded top marks Freed’s grave. It bears an etched image of the disc jockey on one side above an epitaph that offers perspective on his role in the rise of rock ’n’ roll music. The other side, the one that visitors often see first as they walk toward it, is etched to look like a jukebox.

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he event’s promoters maintained that the ball had not been oversold. Mintz said 8,600 tickets were sold in advance — well below the arena’s capacity of 9,700. In his radio address the next day, Freed said a mob of 10,000 gathered outside, “7,000 of them without tickets.” Years later, it was revealed that a second night had been organized and tickets printed and sold — but the tickets all had the March 21 date on them, accounting for the overflow crowd. Freed’s reputation suffered no real damage following the Moondog Coronation Ball. If anything, it burnished his image. After all, rock ’n’ roll was by its nature rebellious. Charges were considered, but never filed, and the ball was a financial success. “Everybody had such a grand time breaking into the Arena that they didn’t ask for money back,” Freed said in a 1958 interview. Instead of dances, Freed began organizing concerts (unlike the ball, they had reserved seating) both at the Cleveland Arena and Cleveland Public Hall. He maintained his frenetic pace on the radio as well, even broadcasting while convalescing from a severe car wreck while driving back to his home in Shaker Heights in 1953. Eventually, New York City, which had previously rejected him for having a Midwestern accent that was too grating, came calling. Freed was offered $75,000 (equivalent to almost 10 times that today) to come to WINS in New York in 1954. Soon he had become a media empire unto himself. In addition to his work on the radio, he continued to appear at rock shows up and down the East Coast and make appearances on radio and television. He was earning hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. In 1958, he resigned from WINS following police involvement at another of his rock concerts, this time in Boston. Undaunted, he went to WABC, also in New York. But eventually, it all started to fall apart. Following Congressional hearings into the rigging of TV prime-time game shows, the Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight turned its attention to payola, the practice of gifts and money being given to disc jockeys to influence what records got played. Freed refused to sign an affidavit that said he hadn’t taken payola — because he had. (For years, he was listed as co-writer of Chuck Berry’s “Maybellene” and “Sincerely” by The Moonglows — a common practice to influence disc jockeys.) He was indicted and ultimately pleaded guilty. He was fined $300 and given a suspended prison sentence, but he was ruined. Soon the IRS came around, charging him with income tax evasion. Freed died in California in 1965 at the age of 43 and was virtually destitute by that time. The official cause of death was internal bleeding related to cirrhosis of the liver. He hadn’t really taken care of himself, but after he was banished from radio he drank even more. “[Alan Freed] died of a broken heart because they took his microphone away,”

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Get a flavor of our capital city’s food and drink scene with the help of these destinations and tours that offer a sampling of what’s cooking.

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Spanning two levels and a rooftop bar, Budd Dairy Food Hall (above) features cuisine by 10 chefs on the first floor as well as centralized seating areas (below).

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In 2021, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants brought to life the long-dormant Budd Dairy building, a beautiful structure that’s a centerpiece of Columbus’ growing Italian Village neighborhood. Almost right away, the Budd Dairy Food Hall was named one of the “10 Best New Food Halls in the Country” by Fodor’s Travel. Spanning two levels and a rooftop bar, the hall features cuisine by 10 chefs on the first floor and offers centralized seating areas. “We have something for everyone,” says Jeremy Hughes, the food hall’s general manager. “Tacos, fried chicken, lobster rolls, pizza, poke, wings, American classics …” Highlights of the food lineup include modern Filipino street fare at Boni, Mexican cuisine from Tacos Rudos, pizza at Borgata and fried catfish and gumbo at Modern Southern Table. Two incubator spaces help local businesses test new recipes and grow their followings: Hatch features savory meals, while Sugar focuses on dessert vendors. The expansive food hall offers multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas for connecting with fellow diners. “Our cozy Budd’s lounge, spacious main hall with its giant video wall, our second floor Simon’s Bar and game room, and our lively heated and enclosed rooftop patio all provide a great place to enjoy time with friends and family,” Hughes adds. 1086 N. Fourth St., Columbus 43201, 614/505-2630, budddairyfoodhall.com

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The North Market is a mainstay of Columbus’ food scene, the place where residents and visitors have gone to discover the flavors of the city for nearly 150 years. Founded in 1876, North Market Downtown is a vibrant public market that houses a diverse mix of independent merchants, farmers and makers. The original downtown location and North Market Bridge Park, which opened in the Columbus suburb of Dublin in late 2020, fulfill the organization’s mission of highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of the local food scene by promoting great businesses.

“At both markets, guests can eat, drink, shop and enjoy the best of what’s local, fresh and authentic,” says Rick Harrison Wolfe, executive director and CEO of the market.

The downtown location is home to more than 30 vendors. Visitors can stroll the market hall to pick up coffee, snacks and hot meals (even groceries like quality meats, cheeses, produce, bread, wine and flowers) before finding a seat upstairs. Diners can take their taste buds on a world tour, whether they want ramen or pizza, Somali stew or Nepali dumplings, burgers and barbecue or vegan soul food. The market has also been the launching point for several notable businesses. ( Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams first opened there in 2002.) The Bridge Park market hall in Dublin features a similar mix of local businesses, serving up eats ranging from

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sushi to tacos to chicken shawarma. Downtown: 59 Spruce St., Columbus 43215, 614/463-9664; Dublin: 6750 Longshore St., Dublin 43017, 614/683-8800; northmarket.org

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Launched in 2010, Columbus Food Adventures introduces travelers and locals alike to culinary and historical delights throughout the city. The family-run company offers roughly a dozen tours — some on foot and some by van — with both seasonal and year-round itineraries that explore everything from taco trucks to desserts to international eats. Walking tours are loaded with history as participants get to know signature Columbus neighborhoods and suburbs like the Short North Arts District, Franklinton, Grandview, Dublin and Worthington. The German Village and Brewery District tours are loaded with stories, as guests walk the brick-lined streets of the city’s best preserved historic neighborhoods. Knowledgeable guides introduce tour-takers to local restaurants, where they often get to meet the owners and learn their stories while sampling signature food and drinks. “Many tour guests reflect on how unique an opportunity it is for them to experience so many good restaurants in such a short period of time,” says Columbus Food Adventures co-owner Bethia Woolf. “Local guests often remark on how they never would have known about the restaurants on the tour. One of the most satisfying things for us as food tour operators is when we run tours

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The Trolley District emerged out of a collection of historic structures that were once the hub of Columbus’ streetcar operations. The buildings will include a full restaurant and beer garden from Columbus Brewing Co. as well as the East Market, set to open in spring 2022 with 16 local vendors. It features a variety of tastes, from Mediterranean delights at Taste of Greece and Moroccan Food to New Orleans eats at Creole 2 Geaux to breakfast at Winston’s Coffee & Waffles. The first business, which opened in December 2021, was The Railhouse bar, followed by the downstairs speakeasy Switch with its collection of unique bourbons. Visitors can order a drink and stroll the market or pick up a meal. Public seating lines the second-floor mezzanine, and a large patio

The Trolley District’s East Market is a fresh entrant to the Columbus food scene. It is set to open with 16 local vendors in spring 2022.

wraps around the building. The East Market’s operations and leasing director Aubrey Stevens says local merchant The Butcher & Grocer rounds out the market by offering a butcher shop, fishmonger, cheese counter, deli, green grocer and bottle shop.

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“Our vendors are all small, local businesses,” Stevens says. “A lot of them have been regulars at farmers markets around the city, and this is their first big step into a storefront.” 212 Kelton Ave., Columbus 43205, eastmarketcolumbus.com

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Eat, shop and get away from the hustle and bustle by visiting these six picturesque Ohio counties that offer a taste of rural living. By Lisa Galek

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onsidered the heart of our state’s Amish Country, Holmes County is home to the second-largest Amish population in the United States, making it a popular destination for travelers hoping to learn more about a simpler way of life. “It’s very tranquil and peaceful,” says Ruth Schlabach, owner of Sheiyah Market in Berlin. “People feel like they can slow down in Holmes County.” A favorite place to stay in the area is The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast in Millersburg. This historic barn turned resort is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet weekend away from it all. For breakfast, guests feast on a four-course, chef-prepared meal made each morning with locally sourced foods and some Amish-inspired recipes. Accommodations range from a standard room to a luxurious king suite with a fireplace and Jacuzzi. For owners Gene and Michelle Rowland, who took over in 2017, The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast is more than a place to sleep — it’s an experience. They can help visitors plan excursions into Amish Country or just stay indoors and enjoy some quiet time at the inn. “Our guests come here to get away from a lot of the noise that’s going on right now in the world,” says Gene Rowland. “They get re-

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freshed and renewed.” A 10-minute drive away, Sheiyah Market in Berlin is a must-shop location for visitors to Holmes County. The space was originally a working dairy barn but was converted into a smaller shop in 1988. Today, it is a 55,000-square-foot shopping complex featuring four unique stores. Sheiyah Style Boutique offers clothing and accessories. The Village Gift Barn features transitional home decor, while Country Gatherings focuses on primitive and farmhouse home decor. Finally, The Gardens carries houseplants and everything you need to decorate outdoors. Travelers can also grab a cappuccino or smoothie at the new Buggy Brew Coffee Co. The sprawling campus offers beautiful outdoor spaces with scenic views, quaint walking paths and family-friendly play areas. Despite its size, Sheiyah is known for its outstanding customer service. “Our designers will work with you,” says Schlabach. “They’ll help you decorate your mantel […] or put together an outfit for a special event.” Another 10 minutes of travel east on state Route 39 brings you to Der Dutchman in Walnut Creek. The same Mennonite family

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From stylish furniture to fun farm animals, here are some other great Holmes County spots. Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center Visit to learn about the faith, lifestyle and culture of the area’s Amish and Mennonite communities. Docent-led tours happen every 30 minutes. 5798 County Rd. 77, Millersburg 44654, 330/893-3192, behalt.com

The Barn Inn Bed and Breakfast 6838 County Rd. 203, Millersburg 44654 330/674-7600, thebarninn.com Sheiyah Market 4755 St. Rte. 39, Berlin 44610 330/893-2648, sheiyahmarket.com Der Dutchman Various locations, dhgroup.com

has owned this chain of seven restaurants since 1969. The Walnut Creek location is the original flagship restaurant, and it seats over 400 guests. Diners can expect genuine Amish kitchen cooking in a homey, rural setting with lots of natural light streaming in through the windows. “There’s this wonderful view of the valley to the north,” says Vicki VanNatta, public relations coordinator at Der Dutchman. “Many people come, and they want to sit by the windows to see that beautiful view.” As far as food, the broasted chicken is a home-cooked favorite because it’s breaded and pressure-fried to give it a tender, crispy taste. Pies, cookies and cake rolls are bakery bestsellers, too. Der Dutchman also has locations in Berlin and Sugarcreek.

Hershberger’s Farm and Bakery It is a bakery, produce store and market, too, but the fun (and adorable) farm animal petting area shouldn’t be missed. 5452 St. Rte. 557, Millersburg 44654, 330/674-6096, hershbergersfarmandbakery.com Holmes County Open Air Art Museum Walk the Inn at Honey Run’s 1-5.-mile nature trail that showcases art installations that are nestled within the natural environment. 6920 County Rd. 203, Millersburg 44654, 330/674-0011, innathoneyrun.com Homestead Furniture Visit the Hershberger family’s beautiful showroom and work with designers to create a stylish piece for your home. 8233 St. Rte. 241, Mount Hope 44660, 866/674-4902, homesteadfurnitureonline.com

Tuscarawas County Bordering Holmes County on the east, Tuscarawas County and its town of Sugarcreek draws travelers who are interested in visiting the “Little Switzerland of Ohio.” Settled by Amish families as well as Swiss and German immigrants, cheesemaking was a way of life here, giving the town its distinctive Alpine-style appearance and nickname. Broad Run Cheesehouse just outside Sugarcreek has long been known OHIO STAR THEATER for its cheese and remains a family-owned and -operated business. Visitors can also stop by the adjacent Han’s Place, named in honor of cheese house founder Hans Schindler. The winemaking facility, tasting room and cafe offers a large outdoor patio and boardwalks that climb the hillside to seating areas. Just 2 miles west, travelers will find Der Dutchman’s Dutch Valley campus. The destination provides the opportunity to eat, shop, relax and be entertained. In addition to Dutch Valley Restaurant, Dutch Valley Market and Dutch Valley Gifts, the site is also home to the Carlisle Inn Sugarcreek and the Ohio Star Theater. The theater offers a lineup of family-friendly stage productions and musical acts throughout the year. Broad Run Cheesehouse: 6011 Old Route 39 NW, Dover 44622, 330/343-4108, broadruncheese.com; Dutch Valley: 1343 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek 44681, dhgroup.com; For information about other destinations in Tuscarawas County, visit traveltusc.com. 118

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Boyd & Wurthmann Restaurant What began as a small grocery store in the 1930s now houses a home-style restaurant. Be sure to order a slice of pie. 4819 E. Main St., Berlin 44610, 330/893-4000, boydandwurthmann.com

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skills like soap- or candle-making. Lehman’s also offers products for folks who want to depend less on electricity or live off the grid. If you’re visiting on a weekend, sign up online in advance for classes on do-it-yourself topics that include cheesemaking and beekeeping. If you’re planning to explore the whole complex, expect to spend several hours browsing the store’s extensive offerings. Across the street from Lehman’s, enjoy a peaceful getaway at The Storybook Inn of Kidron. This 1900s farmhouse was fully updated and renovated to open for overnight stays in March 2021. The rooms are themed and decorated to reflect favorite stories from childhood, such as The Chronicles of Narnia, Anne of Green Gables and Alice in Wonderland. The space is perfect for large family reunions, family vacations or anniversary getaways. Visitors rent the entire inn, which sleeps up to 10 people and has a keyless entry. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a rain shower. The full kitchen has everything you need to prepare a meal during your stay.

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ust north of Holmes County, travelers cross into Wayne County, where they can enjoy the sights of rolling hills, picturesque farms and one-of-a-kind locations that make the area a draw for tourists. When traveling through Ohio’s Amish communities on the weekends, do keep in mind that most businesses are closed on Sundays. “They want to give their employees time to go to church,” says Glenda Lehman Ervin, director of marketing for Lehman’s. “That’s just something that’s important in this area.” Ervin’s farther, Jay Lehman, founded Lehman’s in the community of Kidron in 1955. Today, it is a sprawling 40,000-square-foot market that feels like 10 stores in one. Lehman’s, which started as a small business serving locals, is dedicated to preserving tools and techniques of the past and now focuses on a wide range of nonelectric items, ranging from gardening supplies to gas-powered refrigerators. “What we want to do is help customers take the next step on their journey to a simpler life,” says Ervin. Customers include those who want to be more self-reliant by learning new

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From jams and jellies to pies and cakes, here are a few other great Wayne County spots. J.M Smucker Co. Store & Cafe Step inside the white wooden barn and browse a variety of Smucker’s fruit spreads, peanut butter, kitchen accessories, apparel and gift baskets. 333 Wadsworth Rd., Orrville 44667, 330/684-1500, jmsmucker.com Troyer’s Home Pantry Dating back to the early 1960s, this bakery and coffee shop makes tasty pies, rolls, cakes, cookies and breads. Wooster and Apple Creek locations; troyershomepantry.com Marshallville Packing Co. Choose from a line of old-world sausages and meats, including fresh locally raised beef, pork and chicken, at this family spot founded in 1960. 50 E. Market St., Marshallville 44645, 330/855-2871, marshallville-meats.com

Geauga County With the fourth-largest Amish population in the nation, Geauga County is home to great food destinations. If you’re already visiting nearby Trumbull County (read more on page 129), add these stops to your itinerary since they’re just a five-minute drive down the road. Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield serves traditional comfort foods at reasonable prices. The place is known for its fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Take home some fresh-baked bread, pies or desserts from the bakery. Or browse the gift shop to find a fun souvenir. Less than 3 miles down the road at Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op, shoppers can browse a variety of cheeses at this charming shop and factory in one. Milk is processed into locally made cheeses like Monterey Jack, colby or mild cheddar. The store also stocks cheese, meats, crackers, nuts, jellies and jams. Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen: 14743 N. State St., Middlefield 44062, 440/632-1939, maryyodersamishkitchen.com; Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op: 16942 Kinsman Rd., Middlefield 44062, 440/632-5567; For information about other destinations in Geauga County, visit destinationgeauga.com.

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“We usually provide a loaf of bread that I get from a local bakery down the road,” says Toni Studer, co-owner of The Storybook Inn of Kidron. “Just to give guests a little touch of Amish Country.” Visitors can also relax on the large front porch, which has Amish-made seating and a beautiful view of the road to watch buggies roll past. Drive 10 minutes north on Kidron Road to U.S. Route 30 and you’ll find the Dutch Kitchen in Dalton. The new owners renovated the original 1858 Victorian-era restaurant, giving the interior a modern farmhouse-style makeover. With the updates, visitors will find an expanded buffet with double the space for hot soups and fresh salad bar options. The restaurant still offers all your favorite comfort foods in a family-friendly setting. “We’ve got home-cooked type foods,” says Delight Howells, director and owner at Dutch Kitchen. “It’s something people crave but don’t really make so much anymore at home.”

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ocated on the northeastern edge of Ohio, Trumbull County’s rural areas include the small pre-Civil War town of Mesopotamia, located near the Geauga County border. The area is home to some folks from the Middlefield community, the world’s fourth-largest Amish settlement. “It’s a historic village,” says Patty Krejca, owner of Between Two Rivers Trading Co. in Mesopotamia. “There’s a lot of different landmarks and a cemetery with some unusual tombstones.” Visitors to Between Two Rivers Trading Co. shouldn’t expect a traditional consignment shop when they walk inside. Instead, the eclectic store features work by over 50 local artisans and craftspeople. The business opened in 2014 with just eight artists displaying their work. Today, customers can shop for interesting items

like restored stained glass lamps, soaps and candles made by local artisans or live-edge wood furniture. “We have unique items. Most of it is one of a kind,” says Krejca. “Because we’re all working artists, if somebody wants something in a different color — in jewelry or beads or stained glass — we can make it for them.” Pets are welcome to come inside, too. Ask to see Tom Tom, the store cat, when you stop in to visit. Nearby at End of the Commons General Store, travelers can enjoy a pleasant trip down memory lane. “We’re the oldest continuously operating general store in Ohio,” says Peter Schaden, owner of End of the Commons. “The general store was built in 1840 and has never closed.” M A R C H /A P R I L 2 0 2 2

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Years ago, locals would come to the store to pick up everything from food to mail. (You could even order a casket.) Today, the top shelves of this 12,000-square-foot shop are filled with nostalgic memorabilia and antiques — 90% of which were sold in the store at one time or another. Customers are drawn to the sentimental feel at End of the Commons General Store, from the creaky wooden floors to the selection of old-time penny candies and glass soda pop bottles. Another bestseller is the handmade fry pies stuffed with fruity fillings and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. Want to learn more about Amish daily life while you’re in the area? Consider booking a trip with Ridgeview Tours. The operation provides cultural tours for groups of 25 people or more. Go on a guided excursion to experience an Amish wedding dinner or a real buggy ride. “The number one specialty Between Two Rivers I have is teaching people about Trading Co. Amish culture,” says Sharon Grover, 4367 St. Rte. 87, owner of Ridgeview Tours. “People Mesopotamia 44439 really appreciate learning about a 330/885-0005 culture that’s actually in the United States, maybe an hour drive from End of the Commons their house.” General Store Grover has been leading tours 8719 St. Rte. 534, more than two decades. She says Mesopotamia 44439 visitors are most interested in the 440/693-4295 ways Amish communities live endofthecommons.com without electricity and Amish schooling, which typically goes up Ridgeview Tours to eighth grade. Ridgeview is also 5488 Kinsman Rd., a working, 101-acre farm, but it is Mesopotamia 44062 only open to the public for limited 440/221-1441 hours during the strawberry season ridgeviewtours.com in June.

Adams County Near the southwest border of Ohio, Adams County is home to the Wheat Ridge Amish community. When Amish families first settled in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio in the 1970s, they opened several stores that would eventually become must-visit local attractions. Miller’s Bakery, Furniture and Bulk Foods in West Union features three large buildings where travelers can browse for a little bit of everything. Miller’s furniture store covers 34,000 square feet and offers traditional Amish-built furniture, from solid oak and cherry tables and chairs to quilt racks and bread boxes. The bakery features treats such as fruit pies, fresh breads and turnovers. Customers can shop for favorites like deli sandwiches and Amish steel-cut oats in the bulk foods area. Just 15 minutes away is Yoder’s Furniture, Bakery and Bulk Foods (formerly known as Keim Family Market and Deli) in Seaman. While this market is a bit smaller than Miller’s, it has a little bit of everything. It’s a great place to enjoy a deli sandwich or some fresh baked goods. In addition, Yoder’s offers an excellent selection of outdoor furniture, including Adirondack chairs, wooden sheds and play sets. Miller’s Bakery, Furniture and Bulk Foods: 960 Wheat Ridge Rd., West Union 45693, 937/544-8524; Yoder’s Furniture, Bakery and Bulk Foods: 2621 Burnt Cabin Rd., Seaman 45679, 937/386-9995; For information about other destinations in Adams County, visit adamscountytravel.org.

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rom works of art to mobile phones to vials used in developing vaccines, glass touches nearly every part of life. To celebrate the contributions of this material and the people who innovate with it, the United Nations has declared 2022 the International Year of Glass. Arguably, no place knows the material better than Toledo, the Glass City. It is where businesses made groundbreaking advances in glass manufacturing and technology, and artists launched the studio glass art movement. In 2022, the city of Toledo has planned a year of celebration surrounding its continued role as a leader in glass. “Glass improves daily life,” says Kyle Sword, manager of business development at the NSG Group, a glass-manufacturing company in Toledo. “I think that people take for granted that they use our products hundreds of times a day. This is a great opportunity to make people aware of who we are and what we do and bring some positive light to our industry.” Toledo’s glass dominance started with Libbey Glass, which moved from Massachusetts to Toledo in 1888 because of the area’s abundance of natural gas and high-quality sand as well as its access to lake and railroad shipping outlets. Today, Libbey and other companies in the region make glass for the restaurant, auto, and technology industries as well as others. The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion and several glass studios continue the city’s proud tradition of creativity in the glass art world.

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Explore The Toledo Museum of Art is where the studio glass art movement began. In 1962, local artists were exploring glass as an artistic medium and began offering workshops at the museum with the director’s support, says Diane Wright, the museum’s senior curator of glass and contemporary craft. “That series of workshops is considered one of the watershed moments for that movement,” she says. “More than 50 years later, there are hundreds and hundreds of academic programs across the world. Toledo definitely has a very key role in that because of those 1962 workshops.” The museum and its Glass Pavilion are a blend of Toledo’s glass artistry and industry. Libbey Glass, whose owners brought the company to the city of Toledo in 1888, helped to start the museum, and the company continues to help fund the institution today to keep admission free for visitors, Wright says. “You can be immersed, whether it’s watching a demonstration, seeing the collection and being in the pavilion 136

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that is also glass and made here by [Toledo glass company] Pilkington,” Wright says. The Toledo Museum of Art’s glass collection spans about 8,000 artifacts and is one of three major glass collections in the United States, she says. The works range from ancient to contemporary times. The Glass Pavilion’s Glass Study Room is Toledo Museum of Art glass studio manager Alan Iwamura’s favorite exhibit in the pavilion. The room showcases works of glass — both functional and sculptural pieces — from countries around the world. “You really get to see the origins of the material from a making perspective all the way through what has become more fine art,” says Iwamura, who is also one of the museum’s resident artists. Other popular pieces on display within the pavilion include a life-size glass dress, Tiffany windows and a large

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An artist and Toledo Museum of Art glass studio manager Alan Iwamura (standing); pieces on display in the Glass Pavilion

“You’ve got this rich, rich history in all these glass businesses, and you’ve got this rich cultural history that continues to develop,” says Marc Folk, president and chief executive officer of the Toledo Arts Commission. “We’re perfectly positioned to lift up Ohio on an international stage this year.”

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glass sculpture by American artist Dale Chihuly. What really sets the Glass Pavilion and museum apart is its on-site glass studio, which is where Iwamura and other resident artists create their work. Visitors to the Glass Pavilion can see them practicing their craft, which adds to the experience. “I personally find working among all these artworks in this building to be inspiring every day,” Iwamura says. “A lot of times, artists will reference their favorite works from the collection while they’re working and how that might have influenced decisions they might have made during their process.”

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and memorials. “We still have a human touch,” he says. “I think that’s what is part of the key to our success. In this fast-paced world, it slows down a little when you walk in.” Copper Moon has classes for ages 4 and older, and participants use glass chips to make creations with a mosaic look. The Toledo Museum of Art also offers glass classes and sells a variety of art created by glass artists in its on-site gift shop. For those looking for drinkware and bakeware, the Libbey Glass Factory Outlet in downtown Toledo offers glass made by the renowned company that is a staple of the hospitality industry. (When you eat at a restaurant, there’s a good chance you’re drinking from a Libbey glass.) The

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Toledo and the surrounding area have plenty of places where you can bring home a piece of the region’s famous artistry, whether functional or decorative. Several studios, including Gathered Glass and the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion in Toledo and Firenation and Copper Moon, both in the Toledo suburb of Holland, also offer hands-on glass classes where visitors make their own piece of art. Gathered Glass’ gallery offers handmade sets of martini and scotch glasses, decorative wall plates, unique wine decanters and more, says co-owner Adam Goldberg. It also takes custom orders. “A lot of times people will come in and say, ‘I really like that pitcher, but I really want it in purple,’ ” he says. “I kind of describe us as a limited-production factory that functions as a custom shop.” At the studio’s workshops, customers can learn to make creations, such as a flower or a stemless wine glass. Classes sell out quickly and give people an appreciation for the artistry of the glass field, Goldberg says. Firenation, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2022, also offers hand-blown and sculpted glass and custom creations, as well as glass classes. Owner and artist Matt Paskiet’s series of spiderweb, confetti and seascapes in paperweights, vessels and sculptures are very popular. The studio also does custom orders

Glass pieces hang from the ceiling at Gathered Glass (above); glass artwork by Firenation owner and artist Matt Paskiet (left)

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TOLEDO outlet offers everything from fine wine and water glasses to cocktail shaker sets to specialty drink sets to cake stands. “You see folks in there really just exploring a bit,” says Jim Burmeister, the company’s senior vice president and chief operating officer. “It’s more than getting a basic cylinder for water. It’s more about choosing what kind of fun thing do I want to have for my friends and I.”

Celebrate City Metropark, which will be unveiled later this year. The organizations also are working on a Glass City Art Walk, which will use Toledo’s waterfront to create a 6-mile urban trail system that includes public art, Folk says. The NSG Group, Libbey and other Toledo glass companies are planning events such as open houses, public tours and a lecture series. Many of the International Year of Glass plans will be announced later this spring or summer. The Toledo Museum of Art has a variety of programs and classes planned, including exhibits and programs with guest artists. “What’s so special about Toledo that’s embodied in the International Year of Glass is this really intentional and willful spirit of collaboration,” Folk says. “That is one of the places where our future innovations are going to come from.” Sea glass on display at the North American Sea Glass Festival (above); Visitors discuss a work of glass art at Momentum Festival.

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The city of Toledo as well as organizations and glass businesses around the region are working together to plan celebrations throughout 2022 that bring awareness to the city’s history with glass and create inspiring art, events and festivals. The 16th annual North American Sea Glass Festival will offer sessions on Great Lakes history and the art of beach glass May 21 and 22 at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center in Oregon, just east of Toledo. The annual Momentum Festival, Sept. 15 through 17 in downtown Toledo, will include a glass art competition, a series of concerts and a celebration of public art with new or temporary public art displays at Promenade Park and surrounding areas, Folk says. The Toledo Arts Commission is working with Toledo Metroparks on a new public art installation at the Glass

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HIKING Harpers Ferry is a popular destination for history buffs and hikers alike. The park has 22 miles of trails that satisfy all skill levels and stretch beyond West Virginia to touch parts of Virginia and Maryland. The Maryland Heights Trail offers the option of a 4.5-mile or 6.5-mile hike. (The 4.5-mile round trip offers the quickest route to the Maryland Heights Overlook, but you can add another 2 miles with the Stone Fort Loop Trail.) The trail is moderate to strenuous (based on the route you choose) and overlooks the town of Harpers Ferry, offering spectacular views of the quaint rural landscape as well as the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, which meet alongside the Blue Ridge Mountains. History is ingrained in the Harpers Ferry area. The Murphy-Chambers Farm Trail (1 to 3 miles round trip based on the route you take) travels through sprawling 146

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fields and shaded ravines, passing by Civil War cannons and earthworks from the Battle of Harpers Ferry. “Harpers Ferry isn’t just any one thing,” says Leah Taber, public affairs specialist for Harpers Ferry National Park. “We are a place that saw a range of historical events and we are located where a lot of geological features come together, which makes this area especially unique.” 171 Shoreline Dr., Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425, 304/535-6029, nps.gov/hafe

Coopers Rock State Forest Coopers Rock State Forest, located about 12 miles from Morgantown, offers a great day-hiking destination for adventurers of all ages and skills levels. With more than 20 hiking trails that cover a total of more than 50 miles, the Coopers Rock and Ravens Rock areas of the state offer a natural getaway not far from

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BIKING West Virginia University. The Overlook Trail is by far the easiest trek. A few hundred feet in, hikers find the iconic Coopers Rock Overlook that offers an incredible view of the rolling hills of Cheat Canyon and the shimmering Cheat River below. Those who wish to spend a little more time in the forest should seek out the Rhododendron Trail. About a mile long, it offers a quiet escape from the busyness of Coopers Rock State Forest’s famous overlook “It’s a little off the beaten path,” says Coopers Rock State Forest office manager Jonas M. McClenahan. “You won’t see as many people, and it takes you through some really cool rhododendron spots. Especially in early July to mid-July since that is when the rhododendron is in full bloom.” 61 County Line Dr., Bruceton Mills, West Virginia 26525, 304/594-1561, wvstateparks.com 148

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The city of Wheeling has made a point of converting old railroad beds for modern recreational use. Formally a route traveled by the B&O Railroad, Wheeling’s Heritage Trail spans 16.5 miles and is paved for easier riding. Much of the trail features views of the city while also offering access to the Ohio River. Many of the views show reminders of the industrial boom that shaped the city and provide a historical background for the leisurely ride. Along the way, signs point out key moments in Wheeling’s history. Although the trail is a favorite of travelers, it’s also widely used by locals looking for an easy getaway into nature from the city. “Plenty of people use the rail trail. It’s a big asset to the community,” says Andrew Hollis, owner of Wheelcraft Bicycles in Wheeling. “It’s all asphalt, which is pretty unique. You can rollerblade, walk or bike on it.” To learn more about the Wheeling Heritage Trail, visit wheelingwv.gov.

Highland Scenic Highway Located in Pocahontas County, the Highland Scenic Highway runs 43 miles through Monongahela National Forest and serves as a gateway to biking adventure. The route offers amazing views of West Virginia’s incredible natural scenery. Mountain bikers head to this area of West Virginia to ride the popular Gauley Mountain Trail. Just more than 5 miles round trip, this epic ride has great downhill and

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climb experiences. Views through the valley look down over Tea Creek and the Williams River, and the trail benefits from the welcome shade of spruce trees. For beginners, biking the Cranberry Backcountry is a nice and gentle ride with a variety of branching trails. “The Highland Scenic Highway is the gateway to so many of our trails and as you climb in elevation, the forest changes as well,” says Matthew Edwards, South Zone recreation manager for Monongahela National Forest. “Spruce forests are beginning to retreat so this area is really unique.” For more information about the Highland

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Allegheny Highlands Trail The Allegheny Highlands Trail runs 31 miles with a trailhead in Elkin that follows the original route of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway. A portion of the trail slightly ascends for 15 miles as bikers pass through the Pheasant and Polecat Knob mountains. Along the way there are plenty of opportunities for bikers to snap photos of mountain scenery, rural landscapes and charming small towns, where you can stop off and learn a little about the history of the Mountain State. Wildlife is frequently spotted along the Allegheny Highlands Trail and the Cheat and Black Fork rivers can be seen at times depending where one is along the route. The ride is also accessible to riders of different skill levels, according to Joey Riddle, owner of Joey’s Bike Shop in Elkins. “I take the trail almost every day. It’s an easy ride,” he says. “There’s a ton of wildlife you can see — a lot of deer, squirrels, chipmunks.” To learn more about the Allegheny Highlands Trail, visit wvrailtrails.org. For more information about Joey’s Bike Shop, visit joeysbikeshop.com.

Monongahela National Forest offers a gateway to biking adventure (above). The Allegheny Highlands Trail runs 31 miles (below).

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America’s newest national park is one of West Virginia’s greatest treasures. Located near Fayetteville, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was granted national park status in 2021. The area is home to hiking, biking, white water rafting, Bridge Day (an annual festival that allows the daring to BASE jump and rappel from the New River Gorge Bridge) and, of course, rock climbing. A multitude of local outfitters run climbing trips throughout the area for those who are new to the sport. Bridge Buttress is an easily accessible, high-usage area that is perfect for novice climbers, according to Eray Haynie, manager of adventure operations at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia. “ ‘Easily Flakey’ is one of the best climbs at Bridge Buttress,” he says. “It has some of the best bridge views. You get a view of the entire gorge and it’s great during sunset hours. People often underestimate the size and height of the bridge, so it’s an impressive experience.” To learn more about New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, visit nps.gov/neri. For more information about ACE Adventure Resort, visit aceraft.com.

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he funeral train carrying the body of President Abraham Lincoln arrived in Cleveland on April 28, 1865. It was one stop along a route that stretched 1,654 miles through 180 cities and seven states as the slain leader’s remains made their final journey from Washington, D.C., to his hometown of Springfield, Illinois. There was a memorial service and a public viewing of the late president’s body on Cleveland’s Public Square. The April 29, 1865, edition of The Cleveland Leader newspaper offered a detailed report of the day, from morning into night. The sounds of the city’s church bells filled the air, with the booming of cannon fire joining in as the funeral procession made its way along Superior Avenue toward Public Square. The mood was quiet and respectful. 160

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After the casket was placed on the catafalque, an embalmer removed the lid to make sure the president’s body was presentable to the public. “A brilliant cross of verbenas, roses, geraniums, fuchsias and all intertwined with geranium leaves was placed at the foot of the coffin and relieved some of the somberness of its surroundings,” according to the newspaper account. The report added that the city had likely never seen such a varied crowd drawn together for a common purpose. “There were no social lines, no boundaries between condition, separating those who in solemn pageant moved past the coffin that held the mortal parts of Abraham Lincoln.” The lid to the casket was closed at 10 p.m. and a night procession began. The hearse, drawn by four white horses, followed the Guard of Honor back to the train station. The funeral train would soon be heading toward Columbus. “Thus ended at the dismal solemn hour of midnight, the grandest funeral pageant in the history of Cleveland,” the newspaper account concluded, “our citizens testifying by the honors paid the ashes of the illustrious dead, their devotion to the principles and aims, and their deep love and reverence for the character of Abraham Lincoln.” — Nathan Havenner

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