Ohio Chautauqua comes to New Richmond June 26-30
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21,2018
Media Contact:
Sarah Gleason, Clermont County CVB
513-732-3600
sg@visitclermontohio.com
Ohio Chautauqua comes to New Richmond June 26-30
The five-day cultural event is free to the public
NEW RICHMOND, Oh. — New Richmond has been selected once again as one of the four communities in the state to host Ohio Chautauqua 2018. The five-day, free event runs from June 26-30 and combines living history performances, music, education and participation in a one-of-a-kind cultural event for the entire community.
“The combination of history, music and education, make the Ohio Chautauqua living history performances truly unique,” said Jeff Blom, President of the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Visitors to Clermont County and local residents will truly enjoy these shows! And with five days of performances, there are several opportunities to catch one or more.”
Presented by the Ohio Humanities, Ohio Chautauqua has free performances beginning at 7:30 daily in the large tent located at the Village Bandstand and Susanna Park at 116 Susanna. Live local music will start at 6:30 p.m.
Daytime activities are also set, featuring performances for adult audiences and hands-on workshops for youth in the library.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual tour and will celebrate the “Modern Legends” Erma Bombeck, Cesar Chavez, Betty Friedan, Benjamin O. Davis Jr., and Roberts Francis Kennedy. The program showcases these historical figures from the mid-twentieth century.
“Ohio Chautauqua is a great opportunity to show off our beautiful historic river town,” said New Richmond’s Administrator, Greg Roberts. “Ohio Humanities, the producers of Ohio Chautauqua, recognize that there is world-wide interest from heritage tourists in places like New Richmond. Chautauqua is just one way of celebrating our historic heritage and sharing it with the world.”
Chautauqua assemblies started back in 1874, and quickly expanded throughout rural America bringing speakers, teachers, musicians and entertainers to communities.
Ohio Humanities established Ohio Chautauqua in 1999 as part of its mission to help individuals and communities explore, share, and be inspired by history and culture. The tour now travels to four different towns in Ohio each summer.
See below for full schedule of activities and performances:
Tuesday, June 26:
Susan Marie Frontczak as Erma Bombeck
Music by The Trio (Robin & Joani Lacy)
Wednesday, June 27:
Fred Blanco as Cesar Chavez
Music by Steve Free
Thursday, June 28:
Dr. Sally Ann Drucker as Betty Friedan
Music by Raison D’Etre
Friday, June 29:
Dr. J. Holmes Armstead as Benjamin O. Davis Jr.
Music by Ryan Wilson
Saturday, June 30:
Jeremy Meier as Robert F. Kennedy
Music by Micheall Reed
Daytime Programs for Adults
Clermont County Public Library
103 River Valley Blvd
New Richmond, OH 45157
Tuesday, June 26:
11:00 a.m.
America Emerges as a World Power 1940 -1970 with Dr. J. Holmes Armstead (Benjamin O. Davis Jr.)
4:00 p.m.
Zoot Suit Riots with Fred Blanco (Cesar Chavez)
Wednesday, June 27:
4:00 p.m.
Women in Advertising Media with Dr. Sally Ann Drucker (Betty Friedan)
Thursday, June 28:
4:00 p.m.
Hooked on Humor with Susan Marie Frontczak (Erma Bombeck)
Friday, June 29:
4:00 p.m.
Kennedy Men: Father and Sons with Jeremy Meier (Robert F. Kennedy)
Family Day
VFW Hall
111 George St
New Richmond, OH 45157
Saturday, June 30:
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
To Make Gentle the Life of This World: Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy
with Jeremy Meier (Robert F. Kennedy)
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
The Airplane, Flying the 20th Century
with Jim Armstead (Benjamin O. Davis Jr.)
11:30 a.m. – Noon
Feminism Then and Now
with Sally Ann Drucker (Betty Friedan)
12:15 -12:45 p.m.
Character Development for Chautauqua
with Fred Blanco (Cesar Chavez)
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Legendary Children’s Stories from the mid-20th Century
with Susan Marie Frontczak (Erma Bombeck)
About the Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Whether planning a trip, navigating a city or the county, or attending a sporting event or other activity, the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau is your most reliable source for visitor and travel information. Clermont County is a vibrant and growing region known for its beauty, historic attractions, and exceptional outdoor recreational activities. We welcome you to explore Clermont County and what it has to offer. To learn more, visit our website at www.visitclermontohio.com.
