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Locally Owned and Operated Est. 2000 FREE! Vol. 21 - Issue 5 • May 5 - June 9, 2021 Read online at www.northcoastvoice.com INSIDE: WINERIES • LIVE MUSIC • DINING • EVENTS & FUN! North Coast Voice OLD FIREHOUSE WINERY 5499 Lake Road East Geneva-on-the Lake, Ohio Open 7 days year round! SEE INSIDE BACK COVER FOR HOURS, MUSIC, & EVENTS Hand Crafted Award-Winning Wines www.oldfirehousewinery.com FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND 1520 Harpersfield Road Geneva • V EVENTS, SEE OUR AD ON PG. 7 440-466-1248 Hours: Sunday. Noon-5:00, Mon.-Tues. Geneva Exit off I-90, S. on SR534 • 2/10 mile Closed, Wed. Noon-6:00, Thurs. Noon- Live Music every weekend! 8:00, Fri.-Sat. Noon-9:00 6451 N. 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OHIO WINE COUNTRY WINERY GUIDE 2 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice - Katy Perry’s beach-ball inspired costume and our destruction of the natural world and, of “Left Shark” that ignited a pop culture phenom- course, how far we have yet to go. On May 19, enon after her 2015 performance. Senior Historian John Grabowski will look back NEWS & EVENTS 100 years and discuss the incredible impact - Joey Kramer’s drumhead from Aerosmith’s the “Roaring Twenties” had on Cleveland’s 2001 performance that marked the first time environment. and O’Connor, Celtic Rush, Westside Steve and ever in a Super Bowl Halftime Show that fans Live Music and Festivals more! For updates and schedule visit http:// stood on the field around the stage. While pollution did not begin in the 1920s, it certainly was accelerated by the growth during VReturn! riverfrontirishfest.org Plus, fans can get a behind the scenes look at that decade. An already polluted Cuyahoga the entire operation, from Lady Gaga and Black Summer concert series, music on the patios, FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING! River became even dirtier as steel mills along and most of our regional festivals are back! The Eyed Peas stage models to The Who’s lighting Then, on June 16th Plaid Sabbath will be per- its banks used its waters for cooling and as a majority of park concerts begin in June but the grid and stage plans and time lapses of produc- forming at Wildwood Cultural Center in Mentor, convenient sewer for unwanted by-products. wineries and other venues have resumed their tion set ups and tear downs over the years. OH, as part of their Summer Concert series. Automobile ownership increased and thousands entertainment which revives us all. Geneva on The show starts at 6:30 pm, and will be out- The Rock Hall is also featuring special rock and of cars spewing exhaust from leaded gasoline the Lake comes totally back to life on Mother’s doors. Wildwood Center is operated by the City football related items from its collection such added a new mixture to the smoke and fumes Day weekend! There are some new vendors of Mentor Parks and Recreation Dept., and is as Roger Daltrey of The Who’s football helmet from the mills and refineries. Internal combus- and venues, as well as most of the favorites, located at 7645 Little Mountain Rd. in Mentor. worn on the cover of the 1974 Who album, tion also contributed to the death of a marvelous so plan a visit, a weekend or a week. www. For more information about Wildwood Center, Odds & Sods, and Joe Walsh of the Eagles electric interurban system. Pollution was so bad visitgenevaonthelake.com go to https://cityofmentor.com/departments/ University of Texas football jersey worn on the that new stone buildings quickly turned dark The well-loved Great Lakes Medieval Faire is parks-recreation/facilities/wildwood-cultur- Eagles Long Run tour. from the dirt and pollutants in the atmosphere. scheduled to take place July 10th-August 15th al-center The Rock Hall is open daily. Advance tickets are Those who could, chose to escape the central (Saturdays and Sundays). Rain or shine! www. required at www.rockhall.com city to the growing suburbs – the “Heights” medievalfaire.com represented a good choice – well above the The Biggest Show on Turf: Virtual Program: The pollution of the city, and apart from those who Headlands BeachFest - the Ultimate Beach Par- 55 Years of Halftime Shows labored in its factories. But the homes in the ty! July 17th 11AM – 7PM Headlands Beach Environmental Legacy Heights and every other district in the region Fest celebrates the elements of wind, water and The exhibit is on display through September contributed clouds of coal smoke from the sand, creating an incredible event on Ohio’s of Cleveland’s Roaring 2021. furnaces that warmed them. longest beach. Live music, wonderful food, and 20+ art vendors line the paved walkway selling “The Super Bowl is always the most watched Twenties Join us on May 19 and find out why Cleveland not only “roared” one hundred years ago, but beach-themed items. Take in kite flying, games, television event of the year – and more fans Earth Day provides a good opportunity to think and watch three World Champion Sand Sculp- watch the Halftime Show than the game – a about how far we have come in dealing with Continued on Page 5 tors who will take to the beach in the Ohio’s massive cultural moment!” said Greg Harris, Master Sand Sculpting competition! President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “The modern halftime show has served as a Friday 4:00 - Midnight LAKE Rumor has it that The Geneva Grape Jamboree massive platform for these amazing artists, Saturday 1:00 - Midnight ERIE will return Sept 25th & 26th, 2021. Visit www. PERCH! including numerous Hall of Fame Inductees. Sunday 1:00 - 9:30pm grapejamboree.com in a month or so to Rock & roll and sports are intertwined, and we see updates on entertainment and other state are excited to celebrate this shared moment and approved, safe activities. Beach Bar & Grill! the legendary artists, creatives and crews who LAKE Best place to watch If you’re just looking for good food, a nice delivered these memorable performances.” the sunset on the Lake. patio, and a mellow atmosphere you can find ERIE With a worldwide audience that exceeds 100 WALLEYE! venues throughout these pages to suit that Book us for your Special Event! million people, the Super Bowl Halftime Show mood as well. We are all thankful to welcome is the most watched musical event in the world. the summer of 2021. Each halftime performance comes with a dif- OPENING COME DINE WITH US ON THE LAKE! ferent vision and approach. Whether it’s Bruce Friday, Saturday & Sunday Get your Irish on at the 2021 Springsteen’s dynamic performance with mini- MEMORIAL malist staging, Bruno Mars’ 1950’s-style R&B Dining is by reservation only after 5:00 pm. Riverfront Irish Festival revue, the Las Vegas-style showgirl spectacular WEEKEND! June 11 – 13 and with Plaid from Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, or Prince’s LIVE MUSIC ON OUR PATIO! Sabbath at the Mentor rain-soaked stage in the shape of his iconic trademark symbol – they all become distinctive Fri. 6/4 ........ Madewell Music..........................................7:30 concert series June 16th and historic events of our time. Sat. 6/5 ........ Ernest T....................................................... 7:30 Fans can relive decades of memorable Super Sun. 6/6........ Anitakeys & Friends ...................................2:00 Relish in a weekend of fun and music at the Bowl moments through performance outfits, Riverfront Irish Festival! instruments, and set pieces, including: Susan Hagan...............................................5:00 Fri. 6/11 ..... Jim Ales .......................................................7:30 The festival takes place at Falls River Square - Bono’s flag-lined jacket from U2’s 2002 mov- in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This family friendly ing performance that matched spectacle with Sat. 6/12 ..... Becky Boyd .................................................7:30 festival features two stages of music, the Irish intimacy with the band rising to the monumental Sun. 6/13 ..... Colin Dussault .............................................5:00 Market Place with traditional Irish and Ameri- challenge of consoling a still-grieving nation can fare, Irish Mass on Sunday, and Traditional five months after 9/11.
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