The Norbert A. Lange and Marion Cleaveland Lange - Trust of Sandusky Library
The Norbert A. and Marion Cleaveland Lange Trust of Sandusky Library was created by Dr. Lange in his Last Will and Testament. He died October 12, 1972. Mrs. Lange augmented the trust under the provisions of a Living Trust that she established on October 10, 1974, which was implemented at the time of her death, December 23, 1975.
In their own words as set forth in the Trust, the Library was to use the income from the Trust for "The promotion of cultural and educational enterprises in the City of Sandusky, Ohio, and the adjacent area within Erie County, Ohio. All such enterprises shall be open and free to, and for the cultural and educational benefit of the general public of said Erie County." The best evidence of the fact that this laudable objective has been fulfilled is the popularity of the many programs and activities presented under the auspices of the Trust during the past 25 years. The people of Sandusky and Erie County are now and will be eternally indebted to the Langes for their generosity and kindness.
Upcoming Lange Trust events:
FREDERICK DOUGLASS -- IN THE SHADOW OF SLAVERY
In commemoration of Douglass’ visit to speak in Sandusky in 1864
Sunday, January 29, at 3:00 p.m.
Sandusky State Theatre
Film and Broadway star Mel Johnson, Jr. (Total Recall, The Lion King, and others) will perform his one-man play Frederick Douglass -- In The Shadow of Slavery. Frederick Douglass ascended from the chains of a plantation slave to become advisor to eight presidents in the greatest success story in American history. This play is free to Erie County residents and tickets are not required. This play is funded by the Lange Trust of Sandusky Library.
ROMEO AND JULIET BALLET
Thursday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Sandusky State Theatre
The Sandusky Concert Association joins the Lange Trust to bring the most famous love story of all time. Romeo and Juliet will be presented by the internationally-renowned Moscow Festival Ballet. This outstanding company of 50 will stun you! The program also includes Chopin’s Les Sylphides.
For two free tickets, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your phone number (for the waiting list, if needed) to Sandusky Library, 114 West Adams Street, Sandusky, OH 44870. Erie County residents only, please. Ticket orders will be filled beginning February 27.
Recent Lange Trust events include:
The Aluminum Show
February 8, 2011
The 5 Browns
March 11, 2011
Civil War Voices by The Barter Theatre
October 24, 2011
The Gondoliers by Opera a la Carte
February 11, 2010
Lange Trust/State Theatre Film Series
October 2009 - June 2010
U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus
June 30, 2010
Firelands Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert
August 29, 2010
!Viva Mexico! by Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
November 6, 2010
The Montana Repertory Theatre's To Kill a Mockingbird
April 22, 2009
The Shaolin Warriors
November 5, 2009
Co-sponsor of Sherman Alexie at BGSU/Firelands
November 10, 2009
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - Vox Lumiere
November 7, 2008
Jazzkeepers with Good Vibes
February 5, 2008
The Tempest by The Acting Company
March 11, 2008
Underground Railroad Sculpture at Facer Park
Dedicated November 11, 2007
John Grogan Author Talk: Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
November 1, 2007
Sharing Myths: Contemporary Art from the First Peoples of the NW Coast
May 13 – 18, 2007
The Natalie McMaster Band
March 13, 2007
The 5 Browns – Reopening of State Theatre
September 12, 2006
The Jazzkeepers by Good Vibes
February 28, 2006
Yamato, The Drummers of Japan
November 12, 2005
U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus
June 27, 2005
Ohio Chautauqua - BGSU Firelands Campus
June 22-26, 2005
BJORN-AGAIN – The ABBA Experience
February 16, 2005
Mark Twain Tonight! Starring Hal Holbrook
April 27, 2004
Andrew Carnegie Re-enactor
January 11, 2004
Sweet Honey in the Rock
October 24, 2003
5th Graders’ Tour of La Amistad
September 2, 2003
The Singing Buckeyes
March 2, 2003
MOMIX
November 11, 2002
COPENHAGEN
April 14, 2002
Nicario Jimenez, Retablo Artist
February 24-28, 2002
Tartuffe – Theatre de la Jeune Lune
October 29, 2001
Ohio Chautauqua – BGSU Firelands Campus
June 27 - July 1, 2001
Diary of Anne Frank – Montana Repertory Company
March 30, 2001
AEROS, Romanian Gymnastics Co.
March 8, 2001
Sonos Handbell Ensemble
January 14, 2001
Les Tambours du Bronx
October 30, 2000
Mr. Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band
September 21, 2000
The Mystical Arts of Tibet, with Sand Mandala
March 26-30, 2000
Don Cossacks of Rostov
October 19, 1999
Clarence Darrow with Leslie Nielsen
September 27, 1999
United States Air Force Band
April 13, 1999
Tango Buenos Aires
March 10, 1999
Bayou to Bourbon Street
February 19, 1999
Vincent – with Jim Jarrett
October 29, 1998
KHENANY
April 28, 1998
Chanticleer
February 18, 1998
Winter Solstice
November 25, 1997
Nancy Wilson and Joe Williams
April 6, 1997
Mazowsze, Polish National Dance Ensemble
February 25, 1997
