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The Wildlife Art of Bob Hines

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont

419.332.2081

rbhayes.org

Feb 16, 2012 - Aug 14, 2012

Tues-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm

$7.50/adult, $6.50/senior, $3/child (6-12)

Ohio native Robert Hines (1912-1994) holds the distinction of being the only U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employee hired as a full-time artist. His official title was "National Wildlife Artist." Hines developed his love of nature growing up along the verdant banks of the Sandusky River in Fremont, Ohio. Despite almost no formal training, his artistic talent was recognized worldwide. Hines also was key in developing the federal Duck Stamp program and had one of his works accepted. This exclusive exhibit showcases his life and his work on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth. Closed on Mondays.

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SA&G 7th Annual Photography Contest

Schedel Arboretum & Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River S. Rd., Elmore

419.862.3182

schedel-gardens.org

Apr 1, 2012 - Sep 12, 2012

Open to any amateur photographers. Deadline for entry is September 12, 2012. All photography must be taken in SA&G between September 2011 & August 31, 2012. An open house reception for all entries will be held to unveil the winners. An exhibit in the Trellis Gallery will feature the top 25 awarded entries through October 31. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place, special merit (up to 5), and a Director's award. Entry form and guidelines available on our website.

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Birds of the Firelands

Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron

419.639.3097

eriemetroparks.org

Apr 4, 2012 - May 24, 2012

7-9 pm

Firelands Audubon Society offers an excellent eight week bird identification course. For fee information and to register, please contact Carol Andres.

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Pre-Conceived Objects

Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Ave. (SR 4), Sandusky

419.625.1188

sanduskyculturalcenter.org

Apr 15, 2012 - May 20, 2012

Sun-Fri 1-4 pm

The Sandusky Cultural Center provides educational and entertaining exhibits that stimulate an interest in the fine arts. They provide a focus for multicultural awareness and introduce complex issues and challenging concepts. The featured exhibit is Pre-Conceived Objects. The Gallery is closed on Saturdays, school holidays, vacations & "snow days", etc.

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"Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War" Exhibit

Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., Sandusky

419.625.3834

www.sandusky.lib.oh.us

Apr 28, 2012 - May 31, 2012

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May 2012

"Celebrating the Beauty and Splendor of the Lake Erie Shores and Islands" Watercolor Exhibit by Jim Siemer

Lake Erie Shores and Islands Welcome Center-West, 770 S.E. Catawba Rd. (SR 53), Port Clinton

614.313.6200

lakeerieart.com

May 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012

Free

In 1983, Jim Siemer's family built a cottage on Middle Bass Island where he was inspired by the beauty and splendor of the Lake Erie area to begin printing watercolors. He is honored to exhibit his work painted over the last 20 years to reveal to all that the Lake Erie region is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

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"Funny You Don't Look Like a Grandmother" (A Musical Revue)

Playmakers Civic Theatre, 604 W. Sixth St., Port Clinton

419.341.1843

pcplaymakers.org

May 10, 2012 - May 20, 2012

Thurs-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm

$12/person

A humorous, heartwarming revue that looks at modern grandmothers in a whole new light. These are the women who have thrown away the granny glasses, shapeless black dresses and Red Cross shoes and replaced them with cute little tennis tresses, skis and a condo in Florida. The show celebrates these changes with skits and songs about everything from what to name the grandmother to her availability as a baby sitter, her job, friends, activities, new interest in shopping, but most of all, her relationship to that incredible new baby and its parents. Whether you are a grandparent or a grandchild, every generation of your family will love this show!

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Math and Science Week

Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr. (off US 6), Sandusky

419.627.2350

cedarpoint.com

May 14, 2012 - May 18, 2012

Students (grades K-12) can learn about the science behind their favorite thrill rides as they make their way through the new Math and Science Zone on the Main Midway. Special money-saving offers are available for groups.

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Refuge Bus Tours

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 W. SR 2, Oak Harbor

419.898.0014

fws.gov/midwest/ottawa

May 15, 2012 - May 17, 2012

7-10 am

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is offering bus trips to various points of interest on both Ottawa and Cedar Point NWRs through the month of May. Seating is limited and you must make a reservation by calling the Visitor Center. Busses will leave from the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center parking lot at 7 am and trips will last about 3 hours. Refuge staff will be driving the bus and will gladly interpret refuge management and your wildlife experience during the tour.

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The Gilded Age of Haviland China Exhibit

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont

800.998.PRES

rbhayes.org

May 15, 2012 - Sep 16, 2012

Tues-Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm

$7.50/adult, $6.50/senior, $3/children (6-12)

In the early 19th century, Americans looked to Europe when purchasing china. When importer David Haviland no longer could satisfy his customers' tastes for embellished fine china, good-old American ingenuity came into play. Haviland built his own factory in Limoges, France, to turn out the finest china in the world with artistic flourishes to satisfy his U.S. customers. Numerous examples of some of the earliest pieces of Haviland China (1850-1890) are on display in this unique exhibit.

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