Every summer, Lakeside hosts more than 4,000 events, so it was important to find an interface that could hold our extensive schedule of events, but still be easy-to-use for guests.

After more than a year and a half of research, Lakeside has partnered with Mambo, a social engagement platform/app designed to make activities accessible and enhance social interaction within communities.

Mambo was named after the Latin dance because it involves the coordinated movements of leaders (event creators, like Lakeside) and followers (users, like you).

Because of its community focus, several college campuses, businesses, towns and other Chautauqua communities are using Mambo.

On the app, you can personalize your Lakeside experience, explore categories to try something new, organize your interests, follow your favorite events, and ultimately, meet new friends at Lakeside.

 

While some events appear on the website and are listed in the Lakesider newspaper, the app now offers the most comprehensive summer schedule and can even alert you of last-minute changes and important news.

 

Curious about what’s happening today in Lakeside? Looking for what time the pool opens? Interested in who’s performing in Hoover Auditorium tonight? Want to see business hours and restaurant menus? Find it all in only three clicks!

 

Furthermore, the app is for everyone, whether you’re visiting for a day, weekend, week or all summer long. In fact, it’s so easy to use, that your kids can download it (with parents' permission).

Everything on the app is like everything in Lakeside – family-friendly and safe for kids. There are even categories for children and teens to follow.

On the app, follow “Categories” that interests you – Arts & Entertainment, Education & Lectures, Tennis & Pickleball, and much more. Create a personalized “My Schedule” with your favorite events by clicking “Count Me In” or “Liking” the event. With app notifications turned on, you’ll also receive alerts for event changes and updates.

Over Memorial Day weekend, staff will be available to answer questions. 

This is Lakeside’s first year testing the Do the Mambo app. As always with a transition to new technology, there will be glitches and technical kinks to refine as we continue to upload events and develop the app. Please be patient and gracious with us as we sort through these issues and craft the app to be the best it can be for Lakesiders.

 

For more information, visit www.lakesideohio.com/app. For questions, visit www.lakesideohio.com/appquestions or email app@lakesideohio.com.