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Events + Exhibits

From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life & Music of Bruce Springsteen Rock and Roll Hall of Fame & Museum Through Dec. 31, 2010

216. 781.ROCK. • www.rockhall.com

See the first major artifact-driven exhibit about Springsteen’s legendary career starting with a comprehensive look at his music, from such early bands as Child, the Castiles and Steel Mill through his work with the E Street Band and as a solo artist. Springsteen’s guitars, including the Fender Telecaster that is on the cover of Born to Run will be on display, as well as numerous handwritten lyric manuscripts, posters and handbills from all phases of his career. In addition, the exhibit will include Springsteen’s 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, which he purchased after the success of Born to Run, and his 2009 Kennedy Center Honor.

Fabulous Food Show I-X Center Nov. 12-14, 2010

216. 265.COOK • www.fabulousfoodshow.com

If you’re in love with the art of food and want to learn the latest cooking techniques from top notch chefs, collect new recipes, taste and- purchase fantastic food and wines, then don’t miss the Fabulous Food Show - - the Midwest’s premier culinary event of the year! See celebrity chefs Michael Symon, Giada DeLaurentiis, Guy Fieri and Alton Brown.

Katherine Hepburn. Dressed for Stage and Screen Kent State University Museum Oct. 2-Sept. 4, 2011
330. 672.3450 • www.kent.edu/museum

Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen showcases the film star’s personal collection of performance clothes that were given to the museum in 2008 by her estate. This original 11-month exhibit features costumes spanning Miss Hepburn’s career and is supported by a full calendar of regional events on Miss Hepburn’s influence on fashion, her life and artistry, stage and screen costume design and the impact of the entertainment industry on fashion.

Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics & Devotion in Medieval Europe Cleveland Museum of Art Oct. 17-Jan. 17, 2011
888. 262.0033 • www.clevelandart.org

Treasures of Heaven: Saints, Relics, and Devotion in Medieval Europe offers visitors a unique glimpse of the Middle Ages, a time when art mediated between heaven and earth and wondrous objects filled churches and monastic treasuries. This exhibition provides American audiences with an unparalleled opportunity to see about 100 extraordinary works of late antique, Byzantine, and Western medieval art, including precious metalwork objects, paintings, sculptures, and illuminated manuscripts, drawn from public and private collections as well as church treasuries across the United States and Europe. Several of these spectacular works have never been seen outside their home countries.

Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival Enshrinement Weekend Pro Football Hall of Fame • Canton, Ohio Aug. 6-7, 2011
330. 456.8207 • www.profootballhof.com

Since the National Football League was founded in Canton, Ohio in 1920, more than 20,000 players have played professional football. But 233 of them have earned a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Newly-elected football legends take center stage during the Enshrinement Ceremony, sharing their innermost emotions and career experiences through heartfelt and emotional acceptance speeches. It’s a moving and inspirational salute to the game’s all-time great players, coaches and contributors. Plus, there’s the Hall of Fame Game with a dynamic halftime show paying tribute to the history of the game and the newest Calls of Enshrinees.

Vintage Ohio Wine Festival @ Lake Metroparks Farmpark Aug. 5-6, 2011
800. 227.6972 • www.visitvintageohio.com

More than 20 Ohio wineries offer samples at this summer festival. After enjoying some food and wine pairings and samples, take in the arts and crafts, demonstrations and live music.



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