March Events Calendar

Cleveland is full of interesting things to do, even during the cold days of March. Below is a list (in date order) of concerts, book signings, wine tastings, and more. The list is updated daily.

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

Through March 2, 2008
Akron Home and Flower Show
What: See a variety of gardens, gardening supply vendors, celebrities, and cooking demonstrations.
Where: JS Knight Center, Akron
Time: Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm, Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Cost: Adults $7, 12 and under are free.

Through March 2, 2008
Greater Cleveland Auto Show
What: See all of the new models and concept cars.
Where: Cleveland I-X Center
Time:Varies
Cost: Varies

Through March 22, 2008
Joseph J. Filak, III: The Accumulated Blur
What: part of the Sculpture Center's Emerging Artist series.
Where: Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123rd Street, Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: free

Through March 23, 2008
Colder than Here
What: See this darkly funny play by Laura Wade, produced by Dobama Theater.
Where:Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 W. 14th St., Tremont
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through March 23, 2008
Doubt
What: See the Tony Award-winning play about truth, faith, and suspicion.
Where: Cleveland Playhouse, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through March 30, 2008
Help! - Behind the Scenes of the Beatles' Movie
What: See movie memorabilia, photos, music, and more from the clasic Beatles movie, "Help!".
Where: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through March 31, 2008
Wings+Wheels: Crawford Memories in Motion
What: See a variety of classic cars and planes from the Crawford collection.
Where:Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum, University Circle
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through April 26, 2008
The King and I
What: See the classic musical performed.
Where: Carousel Dinner Theater, Akron
Times Varies
Cost: Varies

Through April, 2008
WWII: Up Front and Personal
What: Explore this exhibit that traces the WWII experiences of 50 Clevelanders, with oral histories, artifacts, and photographs.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through April 20, 2008
Humans: A Field Guide
What: See exhibits from the Hamann-Todd osteological collection about the human body, now part of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Time: Varies
Cost: free with museum admission

Through April 27, 2008
Vibrancy of Tradition: Folk Art of Oaxaca
What: See a variety of pottery, figurines, textiles, and wood-carvings made for the Mexican "Day of the Dead" celebration.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through May 4, 2008
Chocolate: the Exhibit
What: Learn about the history of chocolate, how it's made, and fun chocolate facts.
Where: Great Lakes Science Center
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through May 11, 2008
Exhibition: Sam Taylor-Wood
What: See more than 40 works by this British photographer, in her first solo US exhibition.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Varies

Through June 1, 2008
Arms and Armor from Imperial Austria
What: See over 200 arms, armor, paintings, and drawings from Renaissance Austria.
Where: Cleveland Museum of Art
Time: Varies
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors and Students $10, Children $10; under 6 and members are free.

Through July, 2008
The Stokes Brothers: From the Projects to History
What: See this introspective on the lives of brothers Carl and Louis Stokes, one the first black mayor of Cleveland, the other Ohio's first black congressman.
Where: Western Reserve Historical Society
Time: Varies
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

March 1, 2008
Grand River Growers Ice Wine Fest
What:Enjoy a variety of wine and food parings at this progressive wine event.
Where: Chalet Debonne, Ferrante Winery, South River Vineyards, Harpersfield Winery, Lake and Ashtabula Counties
Time: noon - 5pm
Cost: $5 for each wine/food combination sample.

March 1, 2008
George Strait
What: See the popular country singer perform.
Where: Quicken Loans Arena
Time:730pm
Cost: $54.50 - 64.50

March 1, 2008
Zoo Volunteer Safari
What: Learn how you can join the corps of volunteers that keep the Zoo running smoothly. Opportunities range from greeting guests to leading kids crafts.
Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Time: 9am
Cost: free

March 1, 2008
CIM Opera Theater: "The Magic Flute"
What: See the CIM Opera Theater perform this Mozart classic opera.
Where: Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: Adults $15, Students and Seniors $10

March 1, 2008
"Music Beautiful Beyond Measure at Opera Circle"
What: Hear the Opera Circle perform music by Karol Dzymanowski, aided by the Cleveland Women's Orchestra and the Westshore Chorale.
Where: St. Stanislaus Shrine Church, 3649 E. 65th St., Cleveland
Time: 8pm
Cost: $15, students $5; call 216 441-2822 for tickets and further information.

March 1, 2008
Something Dada
What: See Cleveland's own improvisational company perform.
Where: Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior Ave., Cleveland
Time: 8pm, 1030pm
Cost: $10; call 216 696-4242 for tickets.

March 1, 2008
The Chieftains
What: Hear this popular Celtic band perform.
Where: Playhouse Square
Time: 730pm
Cost: Varies; call 216 241-6000 for tickets.

March 1 - 2, 2008
History of Maple Sugaring
What: Join in the fun at this annual Cleveland Metroparks event, featuring nature hikes, sap collecting demonstrations, history talks, and sweet treats.
Where: Maple Grove Picnic Area, Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks
Time: 11am - 430pm
Cost: free

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

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