2017 Holiday Gift Ideas

Staff Blogger: Alexandrea Stelzer, Director of Marketing


With Christmas just around the corner, are you still searching for the perfect present? Why not give the gift of Lakeside? Take a look at our list of Lakeside-inspired gift ideas…

Chautauqua Pass Certificates

Share the Chautauqua experience with friends and family this holiday season. For more information about purchasing a Season Pass or Daily Chautauqua Pass, contact Tyler Wilkie at (419) 798-4461, ext. 349 or [email protected]. To ensure delivery prior to Christmas, please order by Dec. 11.

Hotel Gift Certificates

Hotel Lakeside and Fountain Inn gift certificates are available for next year. Gift certificates are valid for one year from the date of purchase. For more information, contact Steve Koenig at (419) 798-4461, ext. 343 or [email protected]. To ensure delivery prior to Christmas, please order by Dec. 11.

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The Soundtrack of Central Park

Staff Blogger: Ellen Venema, Rhein Center Assistant Coordinator


On Nov. 28, 2017, Lakeside Chautauqua will partner with #GivingTuesday to raise funds towards revitalizing the Steele Memorial Bandstand/Gazebo. The Central Park Gazebo is a favorite feature along Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile, drawing Lakesiders and guests alike for performances, ceremonies, celebrations and more.

But what is it exactly that draws people in?

Spending time in Central Park, the biggest hub of Lakeside activity, is a rich sensory experience. A variety of activities create a unique soundtrack to the summer. If you’re having trouble imagining it, read these words and let your mind drift back to an evening concert by the Gazebo.

From your seat on the hard rubber swing, the perfect perch to take in the full spectrum of park activity, you scan the crowd as it swirls around you, your viewing angle shifting as you hurry to protect your hand from the sticky drips of a fast-melting ice cream cone.

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