MAY
5/1/2010 - 5/2/2010
"Murder on the Orient Express"
Fri & Sat: 8 pm, Sun: 2 pm
Genoa Civic Theatre, 509 1/2 Main St., Genoa
5/1/2010
Genius Day
1 - 5 pm
Maple Crest Farms, 7009 Maple Ave., Castalia
This is the 17th Annual Genius Day celebration. We will enjoy demonstrations, activities, vendors and free rides for "children of all ages". Come rain or shine!
419.684.9490
Admission: Free
5/1/2010
Historical Series Program
1 pm
Maritime Museum, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
Robin Burris, Island Historian, presents "History of North Bass Island."
419.624.0274
Admission: Free with admission to the museum
5/2/2010
Public Planetarium Shows
2 pm
Sidney Frohman Planetarium, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Featuring a series of programs for adults and children on special topics and current news in astronomy. Topics change about every six weeks.
419.621.2761
Admission: Free
5/8/2010
International Migratory Bird Day
8 am - 5 pm
Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 West SR 2, Oak Harbor
Whether urban, grassland, forest or wetland, there are many ways to learn about the habitats not only in our backyards but also about other habitats birds need to survive. Come out and enjoy the beautiful areas and birds. There will be various vendors setup, however, the birds are the big show, as it will be peak migration for the warblers. This event is perfect for the whole family.
419.898.0960
Admission: Free
5/9/2010 - 5/15/2010
Nest with the Birds
Various locations, Kelleys Island
Join us in welcoming migrating song birds to this wonderfully quiet, 2,800 acre island in the western basin of Lake Erie. This week-long nature program includes morning and afternoon guided bird walks at different locations each day and afternoon nature lectures. Check out our website for details and schedules.
419.746.2258
5/9/2010
Public Planetarium Shows
2 pm
Sidney Frohman Planetarium, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Featuring a series of programs for adults and children on special topics and current news in astronomy. Topics change about every six weeks.
419.621.2761
Admission: Free
5/14/2010
Hiromitsu Agatsuma Ensemble
7:30 pm
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
Hiromitsu Agatsuma has practiced the ancient Japanese art of Tsugaru-Shamisen since the age of six, going on to win the 1988 All-Japan Tsugaru-Shamisen Competition at the tender age of 14. Known through the world as simply Agatsuma, this original artist has long infused the traditional sound of the shamisen - a long-necked, three stringed, lute-like instrument with present day, international musical influences, including blues, rock, dance music, folk, flamenco and funk.
419.626.1950 or 877.626.1950
sanduskystate.com
Admission: $10/person
5/15/2010 - 5/16/2010
The Awesome 80s Prom
Sat: 7 pm, Sun: 2 pm
Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., Sandusky
The Awesome 80s Prom is a brand new blast-from-past party in the style of Tony 'n Tina's Wedding and The Donkey Show, set at Wanaget High's Senior Prom...in 1989!
419.626.1950 or 877.626.1950
sanduskystate.com
Admission: $42/person
5/16/2010
Public Planetarium Shows
2 pm
Sidney Frohman Planetarium, 2130 Hayes Ave., Sandusky
Featuring a series of programs for adults and children on special topics and current news in astronomy. Topics change about every six weeks.
419.621.2761
Admission: Free
5/21/2010 - 5/22/2010
May Days
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm, Sun: 12 - 4 pm
Maritime Museum, 125 Meigs St., Sandusky
Bring the family for an exciting nautical event along the shores of beautiful Lake Erie. Browse the items for sale at the nautical flea market, build a model paddleboat, enjoy Capt'n Willie's Silly Pirate Show and more!
419.624.0274
Admission: Free
5/22/2010
Kidsfest
Sandusky Bay Pavilion, Downtown Sandusky
Area safety agencies will be distributing information while the "Kids Fun Fest" offers an inflatable obstacle course, homerun derby, face painting, balloon art and more.
419.627.5986
