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By Sandy Mitchell, About.com

(Courtesy of the Ohio Dept of Travel and Tourism)

August is the month of summer concerts, festivals, and fun. Learn all about the interesting things to do. Below is a list (in date order) of exhibits, concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more.

If you have an event you'd like to add, please send me the information at cleveland.guide@about.com. Have an enjoyable month!

Through August 3, 2008
West Side Story
What: See this classic musical performed.
Where: Huntington Playhouse, Bay Village
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 3, 2008
Medina County Fair
What: See the animals, rides, arts & crafts exhibits, food, entertainment, and more.
Where: US 42 and Smith Rd., Medina
Time: Varies
Cost: $2 - $5

Through August 3, 2008
World Golf Championship - Bridgestone Invitational
What: See Tiger and all of the other golf greats compete.
Where: Firestone Country Club, 462 E. Warner Rd., Akron
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through August 6, 2008
"Oklahoma!"
What: See the Ohio Light Opera perform this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Where: College of Wooster's Freelander Theatre, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: 8pm
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 7, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "The Yeoman of the Guard"
What: See this classic Gilbert & Sullivan operetta.
Where: College of Wooster's Freelander Theatre, 329 E. University Street, Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 8, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "The Czarevitch"
What: See Lehar's operetta performed.
Where: Freedlander Theatre, College of Wooster, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $15 - $41

Through August 9, 2008
Ohio Light Opera: "Marinka"
What: See the company perform this work by Kalman.
Where: Freelander Hall, College of Wooster, 329 E. University St., Wooster
Time: Varies
Cost: $41 - $15

Through August 10, 2008
Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace
What: Enjoy Medieval-style entertainment, costumes, food rides, parades, and more.
Where: 3033 Ohio 534, seven miles south of I-90, Rock Creek
Time: 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $17.95, children $5.95

Through August 17, 2008
"Altar Boyz"
What: See the critically-acclaimed musical spoof about a Christian boy band.
Where: Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood
Time: 8pm
Cost: $10 - $28

Through September 7, 2008
"Einstein"
What: Learn more about the man and his theories through interactive exhibits, manuscripts, and more.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 7, 2008
Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica
What: See one of the largest collections of art, documents, and other historically significant objects from the Vatican to tour North America.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 21, 2008
"Liverpool Life"
What: See this collection of photographs by Mike McCartney (Paul's brother), detailing the Liverpool music scene in the 1960s.
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 28, 2008
Baseball Rocks
What: Explore the relationship between baseball and rock music.
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through September 28, 2008
Frogs, Hogs, and Dogs
What: See exotic creatures from Puerto Rico, Australia, Panama, and other the world.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free with zoo admission.

Through October 31, 2008
Great Garden Adventure at Stan Hywet
What: See more than 100 flowers and other whimsical creations made from recycled "junk," scattered throughout the Stan Hywet grounds. It's fun for kids and adults, alike.
Where: Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron
Time: Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 6pm (last admission is at 430pm)
Cost: Varies

Through November 30, 2008
Short and Sweet: Two Centuries of American Childhood
What: Explore two centuries of children's clothes, toys, furniture, and art in this unique exhibit about growing up in Northeast Ohio.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: Varies

August 1, 2008
Old Village Market
What: Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, kids activities, and more
Where: James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave., Mentor
Time: 4pm - 8pmp
Cost: free

August 1, 2008
Magnolia Block Party
What: Get to know the people and buildings of this lovely University Circle street at their annual block party.
Where: Magnolia Drive, University Circle
Time: 3pm - 7pm
Cost: free

August 1, 2008
Twilight at the Zoo
What: Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a variety of live music, and the animals.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 7pm - midnight
Cost: from $65 (21 and over only); call 216 661-6500x4421 for tickets and information.

August 1 - 2, 2008
Vintage Ohio
What: Enjoy Ohio food and wine, live music, arts and crafts, fireworks, and kids activities
Where: Lake Farmpark, Kirtland
Time: 1pm - 10pm
Cost: $18 in advance; $22 at the gate; children over 3 are $3

August 1 - 3, 2008
Twinsburg Twins Days Festival
What: You don't have to be a twin to enjoy the music, food, live entertainment, crafts, rides, and fun at this festival.
Where: Glen Chamberlin Park, Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg
Time: Saturday, 9am - 1030pm; Sunday, 10am - 7pm
Cost: Adults $3

August 2, 2008
Summer Wonderland
What: Enjoy music, food, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and children's activities at this family summer festival.
Where: Bedford Commons, Broadway between Columbus and Franklin, Bedford
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: free

August 2 - 3, 2008
Nature Arts Festival
What: Enjoy a variety of arts & crafts.
Where: West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Rd., Russell/Newbury Township
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

August 3, 2008
Neil Diamond
What: Hear the legendary singer/songwriter perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena
Time: TBA
Cost: Varies

August 3, 2008
Chardon Square Arts Festival
What: Enjoy food, fun, and a juried art show.
Where: Chardon Square, Ohio 44 and US 6, Chardon
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: free

August 4 - 10, 2008
Cuyahoga County Fair
What: Enjoy animals, live music, food, a parade, rides, children's activities, and lots more.
Where: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, Berea
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $5.95, Seniors and children $4.95

A reasonable effort is made to make sure all event information is accurate, but times and events are subject to change.

(Updated 7-8-08)

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