The Kent State University Museum presents Undress: Shaping Fashion and Private Life, which examines fashion and culture from the pieces that give shape to the style. The exhibition spans fashion periods from the 18th century to Spanx with examples of corsetry, nightwear and loungewear, including a collection of Katharine Hepburn's personal lingerie.

Sept. 28, 2012 through Sept. 1, 2013, The Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, (330) 672-3450

 Kent State University Fashion Museum: Fandemonium
Kent State University School of Fashion
At Kent State University Museum
Friday, November 16th - Sunday, October 6th

Fandemonium highlights approximately 50 different fans spanning three centuries. Fans are one of the earliest accessories because of the very practical purpose they serve, which is balanced by their equally decorative, ornate nature.

Nov. 16-Oct. 6, 2013, The Kent State University Museum, 515 Hilltop Drive, Kent, (330) 672-8398

 The Last Days of Pompeii: Decadence, Apocalypse, Resurrection
Cleveland Museum of Art
Sunday, February 24th - Sunday, July 7th

Pompeii and the other ancient cities were destroyed and paradoxically preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in ad79. This exhibition uniquely explores these sites as a modern obsession. Over the 300 years since their discovery in the early 1700s, the Vesuvian sites have inspired artists—from Piranesi, Ingres, and Alma-Tadema to Duchamp, Rothko, and Warhol. Find Mark Urycki's story on the exhibit at WKSU.org.

Now through July 7, Cleveland Museum of Art,
11150 East Boulevard, University Circle, 888-CMA-0033.

 Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Saturday, March 16th - Monday, September 2nd

Discover the evolution, biology and misconceptions of Megalodon, an enormous prehistoric shark that once cruised all the world's oceans. Related to the modern great white and mako sharks, Megalodon was a dominant marine predator for 15 million years before vanishing 2 million years ago.

March 16, Times Vary, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Drive University Circle, Cleveland, (216) 231-4600.

 Spree For All
Metro Parks Serving Summit County
At See Event Details
Wednesday, May 1st - Sunday, June 30th

Take this opportunity to explore Summit County trails in the metro parks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Complete five of the easy hikes before the end of June and earn a commemorative pin for 2013 (first year hikers also receive a hiking lanyard). Most trails offer options for mobility impaired. The 10th annual event includes 10 trails.

Now through June 30, see summitmetroparks.org for the complete list of qualifying trails, (330) 865-8065.

 'Unifying Art, Life and Love' by Joseph O'Sickey
Carnegie Museum of Art
At Canton Museum of Art
Thursday, May 2nd - Sunday, July 21st

Experience a world of vibrant color, where art joins life and love through the eyes of treasured Northeast Ohio artist Joseph O'Sickey. A major new retrospective exhibition, Unifying Art, Life and Love opens May 2 at the Canton Museum of Art (CMA) and will be on view through July 21.

May 2 - July 31, Canton Museum of Art, 1001 Market Avenue, North Canton, Please contact Max Barton, Marketing Director (330) 453-7666 ext. 102

 Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, May 7th - Sunday, September 1st

Discover the evolution, biology and misconceptions of Megalodon, an enormous prehistoric shark that once cruised all the world's oceans!

 Sharkabet! A Sea of Sharks from A to Z
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, May 7th - Sunday, September 1st

Sharkabet! presents an alphabet of living and extinct sharks in a series of colorful, whimsical, yet scientifically accurate drawings by Ray Troll.

 The 2013 Hike Holden Challenge
Holden Arboretum
Tuesday, May 7th - Saturday, November 30th

Hike 10 designated trails ranging from gentle walks through the garden to rugged adventures through the natural areas. You select the trails that are best suited to your ability and receive a Hike Holden pin when completed!

 Manning Up
Actors' Summit Theatre
Thursday, May 16th - Sunday, June 2nd

Two men are hunkered down in their basement man cave. Their wives are both expecting and fearing that they may be becoming too sensitive, they prepare for a seminar (manimar) by practicing their tales of manliness and rehearsing their primal screams as they discover that they’ve locked themselves into the basement. Lots of laughs and male bonding.

May 16 - June 2, Actors' Summit Theatre, Greystone Hall, 103 S High St, Akron, (330) 374-7568.

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