Lake County Sentinel
Blue Lunch Plays Live at Bainbridge Swing Dance
(Chagrin Falls, OH) —Bainbridge Swing Dance with live music by Blue Lunch at 8-pm, on Saturday, 1 August 2026, at the Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road; Chagrin Falls, OH 44023).
Blue Lunch is a nine-piece band with a three-piece horn section. It is unique in its use of multiple vocalists and harmony vocals. Producing an eclectic mix of swing, blues, soul, jazz, and New Orleans style rhythm and blues. Their combination of outstanding musicianship, showmanship, and humor, has kept dance floors filled and audiences entertained.
For over 40 years, Blue Lunch has been playing at festivals, clubs, private events, and a variety of outdoor venues throughout the upper midwest. They have regularly entertained swing dancers in Northeast Ohio, Pittsburgh, Columbus, and elsewhere.
"Saxophone Shootout, Live at Nighttown", one of eight albums produced by Blue Lunch, placed in the top five Best Self-Produced CDs in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Learn more about Blue Lunch at http://www.bluelunch.com.
A different live band performs at the Bainbridge Swing Dance the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023). Doors open at 6:30pm. A beginner-friendly East Coast Swing lesson is at 7pm. Followed by live music and Swing Dancing from 8-10:30pm. The night continues with Electro Swing, song requests and line dancing 10:30-11pm. No partner or prior experience is needed for this family-friendly event.
Schedule
6:30pm Doors Open
7:00pm Swing Dance Lesson
8-10:30pm Live Music and Swing Dance
10:30-11pm Electro Swing, Song Requests and Line Dancing
Admission (cash or personal check, we do not yet accept credit cards):
$10 per child (12 years and under)
$20 per person (13+ years)
$50 per family (up to 2 parents and minor children in same household)
For additional information, visit www.WillCraigDance.com.
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Project Hope for the Homeless to host Jog with a Frog 5K and 1 Mile Walk
(PAINESVILLE TOWNSHIP) – Project Hope for the Homeless is pleased to announce the Jog with a Frog 5K and a 1 Mile Walk presented by AQUA DOC Lake and Pond Management will be held Saturday August 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the shelter located at 25 Freedom Road in Painesville Township.
The Jog with a Frog 5K and 1-Mile Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that raises awareness and supports Project Hope for the Homeless. After the race, participants can enjoy free hot dogs, breakfast items available for purchase from The Bus Stop Rolling Kitchen Food Truck and tours of the shelter. The first 150 participants who register by Aug. 15 are guaranteed an event T-shirt.
“Thank you to AQUA DOC Lake & Pond Management, Dr. “Al G”, their frog mascot who runs with us, and to all of our sponsors! This event brings joy to both those participating and to our guests who receive the benefits of shelter, care and guidance that it provides.” - Judy Burr, Executive Director Project Hope for the Homeless is the only emergency shelter in Lake County and is a 50-bed facility that provides shelter and services for nearly 500 people per year from all of its programs.
Proceeds from the Jog with a Frog event directly help Project Hope for the Homeless serve its guests. Guests receive emergency shelter, a hot dinner, light breakfast, packed lunches and weekly one-on-one meetings with a trained professional staff member who helps guests set goals and gives them referrals for more comprehensive treatment and care.
In 2025, nearly 80% of guests served during an average 31-day stay transitioned to a healthy friend or family, permanent housing or entered -a treatment facility.
Being part of the community and the Jog with a Frog event is important to AQUA DOC Lake and Pond Management, the Jog with a Frog 5K and 1 Mile Walk event’s presenting sponsor.
Online registration and race chip timing for the 5K will be conducted by Stasny Road Racing. Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Painesville/JogwithaFrog5K. The 1-mile walk will be an untimed event.
Cost for the 5K is $25, and $20 for the 1-mile walk through Aug. 15. Prices for both events increase by $5 after that date. In-person registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at the shelter with runners and walkers toeing the line at 8:30 a.m.
For more information about Project Hope for the Homeless, visit http://www.projecthopeforthehomeless.org.
Dr. Zoot Plays Live at Bainbridge Swing Dance
Chagrin Falls, OH —Bainbridge Swing Dance with live music by Dr. Zoot at 8-pm, on Saturday, 5th of September 2026, at the Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road; Chagrin Falls, OH 44023).
Dr. Zoot performs in theaters, clubs, dance halls and festivals. Since the band formed in early 1998 their popularity has been growing rapidly nationally and internationally. Their original tunes have been featured on many major CD compilations and have been placed in several TV and film scores. Dr. Zoot's distinctive sound maintains a contemporary feel while reaching back across the years to link with the greats who have come before them. For more information and sound bites visit http://www.drzoot.com/.
A different live band performs at the Bainbridge Swing Dance the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023). Doors open at 6:30pm. A beginner-friendly East Coast Swing lesson is at 7pm. Followed by live music and Swing Dancing from 8-10:30pm. The night continues with Electro Swing, song requests and line dancing 10:30-11pm. No partner or prior experience is needed for this family-friendly event.
Schedule
6:30pm Doors Open
7:00pm Swing Dance Lesson
8-10:30pm Live Music and Swing Dance
10:30-11pm Electro Swing, Song Requests and Line Dancing
Admission (cash or personal check, we do not yet accept credit cards):
$10 per child (12 years and under)
$20 per person (13+ years)
$50 per family (up to 2 parents and minor children in same household)
For additional information, visit www.WillCraigDance.com.