5 issues to do in NEO: Ohio photograph ‘road trip,’ St. Patrick’s Day enjoyable and extra

Tour Ohio via pictures

From the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse overlooking Lake Erie to Cincinnati’s iconic Union Terminal, take the scenic route via Ohio’s rolling hills and vibrant cities with photographers from across the state. “Picture This! A Road Trip through Ohio” opens Saturday at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. Mingle with members of the Western Reserve Photographic Society to speak about landmarks it’s possible you’ll know or have but to find from midday – 4 p.m. The exhibit runs via May 10.

Raptors of Northeast Ohio

Another nice asset of our state is its wildlife. Did you already know there are 19 species of raptors roaming the Northeast Ohio skies? That’s not even counting the one in curler coaster kind at Cedar Point. You may know them as owls, eagles, hawks and falcons, to call a couple of. Learn extra about these birds of prey from photographer Matthew Valencic of the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland. He’ll give a free presentation on the history of raptors in our area on the Dunham Tavern Museum on Euclid Avenue Sunday from 2-3 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick

Feeling fortunate? Then seize your inexperienced high hat (and let’s be trustworthy, most likely your winter coat) and comply with the rainbow to have fun St. Patrick’s Day in model. Catch Downtown Akron’s parade at noon Saturday adopted by an Irish afterparty on the Akron Hibernian Club. If kegs and eggs are extra your model, make your strategy to Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls from midday – 8 p.m. for the annual pub crawl. Festivities proceed Tuesday when Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 1 p.m. from the nook of Superior Avenue and East 18th Street Downtown.

Ol’ Blue Eyes

“The Summer Wind” arrives early because the Youngstown Symphony pays tribute to the person who did it “My Way” – Frank Sinatra. The orchestra welcomes acclaimed vocalist Tony DeSare to the stage. He mixes his new college aptitude with the old-fashioned class of one in all America’s favourite crooners. “Strangers in the Night” are positive to turn out to be mates as this 7:30 p.m. performance gets Stambaugh Auditorium Concert Hall swinging in Youngstown.

A life ‘In Transit’

Canton resident Joe Ostrowske runs a trucking firm by day, however exterior of the workplace he’s incessantly with a paintbrush in his hand. Ostrowske found a love for summary portray throughout the pandemic and rapidly turned recognized domestically for his vibrant, energetic works. His newest solo exhibition “In Transit” opens Saturday with a reception from 5-9 p.m. at Strauss Studios in Canton and stays on view via April 18.