Champions walk the course
Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Lee Trevino and a host of other legendary golfers stop in Akron this weekend to vie for the 2002 Senior PGA Tour Championship.
The competition (June 6-9) is the first for Nicklaus at Firestone since 1986 (see The Return of Jack Nicklaus for more).
Tickets for individual rounds start at $35. Firestone Country Club is located at 452 East Warner Road in Akron. Click to www.pga.com for more information.
Dean Martin Day
Ohio Gov. Bob Taft has declared June 7 "Dean Martin Day," and Steubenville has planned a host of weekend activities to mark the occasion.
On June 7 at 1 p.m., the governor will oversee a plaque dedication ceremony. At 6 p.m., a film festival begins at Jefferson Community College, and the celebration continues with a pizza party at Mario's in Weirton at 10 p.m.
Events are slated for the entire weekend, so for a full schedule and more information, click to www.deanmartinsteubenville.com.
It's only rock and roll
Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks are bringing their version of the circus to town June 9 at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Dwight Yoakam, Gary Allen, Chris Cagle and Trick Pony join the award-winning country rockers beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets range from $28 to $53. Click to www.brooks-dunn.com for more information.
Phish front man Trey Anastasio brings his act to the Tower City Amphitheater June 9 at 7:30 p.m., but he won't exactly be playing solo: Nine other performers back up Anastasio's melodic guitar riffs. Tickets for the show cost $32.50. Click to www.treyanastasio.com for more information.
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