CALENDAR

Star Beacon

May 14, 2008 06:32 pm

— Compiled by ELLEN KOLMAN

ART
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440/964-3396. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday & Saturday. www.ashartscenter.org
Lake Shore Artists, in the Gallery from May 3 - 30.
Conneaut Community Center For The Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888 or www.conneautartscenter.org
Diocese of Cleveland, 1027 Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216/696-6519.
The Edge Art Gallery, 1844 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Gallery hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. or by appointment.
Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, 814/459-5477. The museum offers a variety of temporary exhibits as well as a permanent soft-sculpture collection. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. www.erieartmuseum.org
Gallery One, 7003 Center St., Mentor; 800/621-1141; www.galleryone.com. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays, noon-4 p.m.
Historic Kirtland Visitor’s Center, 7800 Kirtland-Chardon Road; 440/256-9805.
Indian Museum, west end of Lake Erie College Campus, Painesville; 440/352-1911. Opened Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Offering mini tours.
Blue Moon Gallery, 245 North Franklin St., Chagrin Falls; 708-0013.
Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 440/953-7327. Open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lake Metroparks, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 440-256-2122.
Lake County East End YMCA, 730 North Lake St., Madison; 428-5125.
Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville; 440/639-7856. Gallery hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon -5 p.m.
Lake Farm Park, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; (440)256-2122.
McDonough Museum of Art, across from the Butler Institute of America on Wick Avenue, Youngstown. Hours are Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, noon -4 p.m. Parking is $3.
The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Gallery hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parking is free. 440-951-7500.
Presque Isle Artists’ Association, 4516 Wood St., Erie; 814/866-9351.
Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison: 428-5913.
Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123 Street, Cleveland. Gallery hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Trumbull Art Gallery, 720 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330/395-4876. Opened Tuesday – Friday, noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free.
Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown; 330/742-3285. Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday noon - 4 p.m.
Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls; 247-7507. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.valleyartcenter.org.
Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor; (440)947-5735.
AUDITIONS
Chorale and KSU-A Chorus invites local singers of all ages (over 10) to join the “Of Stage and Screen,” cast and chorus schedule to present a comprehensive staged program of music of the theater including opera, operetta, ballet, Broadway and cinema. Soloists, ensembles, full choruses and combined choruses, (children and youth chorale), will perform a revue of some of the most loved and recognized music from Mozart to Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show will be presented on June 18 at KSUAC Auditorium.
Rehearsals for all three choirs are held in the KSU-A Auditorium, Main Bldg., 3300 W. Lake Road, Ashtabula. For more information call 440-224-2681 or visit www.ashtabula.kent.edu/Campus/ACCMS/index.cfm
CLASSES
Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440/964-3396. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday. Classes are being offered for all types of dance, including ballet, music, voice, theater and visual arts are offered. Plus call for info. about many workshops.
Call for special summer opportunities for children and adults.
Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., 440/593-5888. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Classes are available in painting, basket making, woodcarving, tap, ballet, Tribal Belly Dancing, Yoga, kick-fit and various exercise.
kilpi1025@suite224.net or contact us through our web site as you check out more fun activities: www.conneautartscenter.org.
Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue Willoughby, is a non-profit organization operating the School of Fine Arts with classes in the disciplines of music, art, dance and drama. Fine Arts also offers a full season of theater performances, recitals, art exhibits and cultural activities. Funding is received in part by the United Way and the Ohio Arts Council. For more information, contact Wanda Wareham, Director of Communications and Marketing at (440) 951-7500 x104 www.fineartsassociation.org
Playhouse Square Center, The Arts Education Department at Playhouse Square is offering four dance classes for adults this fall. Classes are held in the beautiful Gund Foundation Dance Studio in the Idea Center at Playhouse Square (1375 Euclid Ave.).
CLASSICAL
Ashtabula County Choral Music Society in partnership with Kent State-Ashtabula performs fine music throughout the year. Call 224-2681 for schedule.
The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, E. 9th St. and Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216/771-6666. All concerts are free.
Cleveland Institute of Music, will hold concerts in Kulas Hall, 11021 East Blvd. 216/791-5000. All concerts are free unless noted. Seating passes for free concerts are distributed 30 minutes prior to the concert, in the lobby.
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra, is holding concerts at the Cuyahoga Community College Western Theater, 11000 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma; 216/556-1800.
The Singers Club, Waetjan Auditorium, E. 21st and Euclid, on Cleveland State University Campus; 216/556-4405.
Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 800/686-114.
Friends of Music at Holy Trinity, One Trinity Place, corner of Penn Avenue and Clinton St., Greenville, Pa.; 724/588-8870. TICKETS/INFO:
Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 724-475-3885.
TICKETS/INFO: $10, students and children; $12, regular; 724/475-3885.
Blossom Music Center, 1145 Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls; 216/231-1111.
Northeast Ohio Family Music Society, 2051 Kingsboro Dr., Painesville; 350-1663.
Erie Philharmonic, 1006 State St., Erie; 814/455-1375.
Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown; Open Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday noon - 4 p.m. Concerts are held in Bliss Recital Hall and are free and open to the public.
Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 440/953-7261. Open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kent State Ashtabula, 3325 West 13th St., Ashtabula; 440/964-4248. All Kent State Ashtabula Concerts are free in the Kent State Ashtabula Auditorium. Punch and cookie receptions follow each concert.
Cuyahoga Community College, 700 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland; 216/987-2543.
Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville; 440/639-7856.
Kent/ Blossom, concerts held at Ludwig Recital Hall at Kent State University, Kent; 330/672-5436.
Monday Musical Club, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown; 330/743-2717. Concerts are held at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Erie Playhouse, 13 W. 10th St., Erie; 814/454-2852.
Cleveland Choral Arts Association, 1024 E. 17th St., Cleveland.
Cleveland Youth Orchestra, Cleveland; 216/987-2543.
Geauga Theater on the Square, Rt. 6 and 44, Chardon; 338-3171.
Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, in the Corning Theater; 440/951-7500. Free concerts.
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland; 216-421-7340.
Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, Pa.; 495-5477.
Mentor Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby; 440/951-7500.
CONCERTS
House of Blues, Cleveland venue, for complete concert listings and ticket availability call, (216)523-BLUE or www.hob.com, free membership by logging onto www.hob.com/membership
Jewels Dance Hall entertainment schedule: Fri. & Sat., Santa Fe; May 23 & 24, Tombstone; May 30 & 31, Next of Kin. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg, www.jewelsdancehallonline.com
The Palms entertainment schedule: Fri., Dick and Jane of The Intent, Sat., Kenny Cox Band; May 23, Side Effects; May 24, Earthquakers; May 25, Velveeta. The Palms is located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa., Bands play at 9:30 p.m., for more information call: 814-382-3625.
Kenny Chesney's Poets and Pirates Tour, May 24 at Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland. Country music star Kenny Chesney brings his 2008 tour to town with some special guests in tow--Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes and Sammy Hagar. Group party packages are on sale now for a limited time. Call 888.891.1999 for more info.
Summer Concert, June 6, at the Century Village Museum, Burton. FREE, Geauga County Historical Society, 440-834-1492 or www.geaugahistorical.org
Concerts in the Park, June 13, 20, 27, at Historic Chardon Square, various artists. FREE. 440-286-2630 or www.chardon.cc
Copper Kettle In Concert, July 12, Geauga Park District, 440-286-9516.
Events
Arms and Armor, Today - June 1, at Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. 888-262-0033 or www.clevelandart.org
Women Who Wine, May 28, 7 p.m., at Debonné Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison. The night is hosted by Kathy Davis from STAR 97.1 and allows everyone the opportunity to talk about topics that "he just would not understand". Make your reservations by E-mailing Kathy Davis at kathydavis@star97.com
In Celebration, Sat. - Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd; Kirtland.
(440) 256-1404, Admission: Free
Lake Metroparks turns 50 this year! Come and discover the history of your park system from its organization in 1958 to the present day in this timeline presentation featuring photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia. The 26 unique parks that make up Lake Metroparks are just the beginning of your recreational and educational adventures.
Lake Metroparks presents Ballroom Dancing, every Saturday night, 7:30 - 10 :30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $6 per person, 18-years & over, concessions available. Info: 440-354-3885.
Lake Metroparks presents Country Dancing, every second and fourth Fridays of the month, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $6 per person, 18-years & over, concessions available. Info: 440-354-3885.
Summer Holiday Dances, May 26, July 4, Sept. 1, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., at SNPJ Farm, Heath Road (off Route 6 ), Kirtland. INFO: 440-286-1786. Bring a lawn chair; catered food available.
It’s for the Birds, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, Today -May 25, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at 8668 Chardon Road, Kirtland. Information call 440-256-1404 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Israel: 60 Years, April - June, at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Beachwood. 216-593-0575 or www.maltzjewishmuseum.org
Cleveland Indians Baseball Opening Day & Season, April - Oct., Jacobs Field, Cleveland. 866-48-TRIBE or www.indians.com
HorseFest 2008, May 17 & 18, at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 440-256-2122 or www.lakemetroparks.com
NASA @ 50: Exploring for Answers, Powering Our Future:
Sat. & Sun., at Lewis Field in Cleveland.
May 31 - June 1, at Plum Brook Station in Sandusky.
Lift off and explore the Cleveland scenery and celebrate 50 years of inspiration, innovation and discovery at one of NASA's leading centers for air and space technology. Enjoy FREE open house tours and technology showcases featuring the latest state-of-the-art equipment used by NASA. Check out www.grc.nasa.gov
Cleveland Fine Art Expo, May 18 - 20, Cuyahoga Community College - Eastern Campus, 216-541-2787 or www.sankofafinartplus.org
Great American Rib Cook-Off, May 23 - 26, TWC Amphitheater, 440-247-2722 or www.livenation.com
Civil War Re-enactment, May 24 & 25, at the Century Village Museum, Burton. FREE, Geauga County Historical Society, 440-834-1492 or www.geaugahistorical.org
The Great Lakes Leonberger Club’s Spring Sprecialty Show, May 31, 10 a.m., at Chalet Debonne Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison. Come see the giant dog breed from Leonberg, Germany. INFO: 440-428-6566.
Murray Hill Art Walk, June 6 - 8, Little Italy, Cleveland. 216-229-5110 or www.murrayhillartwalk.com
Parade The Circle Celebration, June 7, Wade Oval, University Circle, 216-791-3900 or www.universitycircle.org
Working Dog Weekend, June 7 & 8, at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 440-256-2122 or www.lakemetroparks.com
2008 Business Expo & Taste of Ashtabula, June 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mt. Carmel Center, E. 21st. St., Ashtabula. Call to register at 440-998-6998.
Dairy Days, June 14 & 15, at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 440-256-2122 or www.lakemetroparks.com
LGBT Pride Parade & Festival, June 21, Downtown Cleveland. 216-371-0214, www.clevelandpride.org
Grand Prix of Cleveland, June 22- 24, Burke Lakefront Airport. 216-619-RACE or www.grandprixofcleveland.com
Walking with Dinosaurs, June 25 - 29, "Walking with Dinosaurs: The Live Experience" transports you millions of years back in time. Inspired by the BBC documentary, this massive show brings 15 actual-sized dinosaurs, including the T-Rex, Stegosaurus and Raptor, to life before your eyes at Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. Visit www.theqarena.com for details and ticket info.
Woolfest, June 28 & 29, at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 440-256-2122 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica,
the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard
May 31 - Sept. 7, at the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland. This is one of the largest collections of art, documents and other historically significant objects from the Vatican to tour North America, and Cleveland is one of only three U.S. cities to host this multi-sensory exhibition. Many of the 200 items on display, including papal rings and jewels, embroidered silk vestments and objects from the Papal Mass, have never before left the Vatican. For full details on the exhibit visit www.vaticansplendors.com or www.wrhs.org
Its for the Birds! Today - May 25, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-1404 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Prominence, Today - July, at the Western Reserve Historical Society - University Circle, Cleveland. 216-721-5722.
Short and Sweet: A History of American Childhood, Today - November, at the Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland.
Featuring a variety of costumes, toys, fine art, furniture and photos, this exhibit addresses America's evolving attitude toward children from 1740 - 1960. Call 216.721.5722 or go to www.wrhs.org for more information.
2008 Dew Tour, July 17 - 20 at North Coast Harbor,
The Dew Tour All Sports Pro Tour brings the Right Guard Open to Cleveland again this summer. The "extreme" sports extravaganza features several skate, BMX and FMX events. The Tour's website (www.ast.com).
Cleveland City Stars, Today - August
2007's "Rookie Franchise of the Year" just happens to be Cleveland's United Soccer League team. The Stars play throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. Check 'em out at clevelandcitystars.com
6th Annual Daylily Scape Event & Plant Sale, July 12 & 13, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-1404 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Antique Power Show, July 25 - 27, Geauga County Historical Society, 440-834-1492.
15th Annual Lighthouse Triathlon/Biathlon, July 27, 8 a.m. at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 301 Huntington Beach Dr., Fairport Harbor. 440-358-7275 or 800-669-9226 , www.lakemetroparks.com
Woodcarvers Show, July 27, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-1404 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Burton Street-A-Fair, July 28, Burton Chamber of Commerce, 800-526-5630.
Vintage Ohio, Aug. 1 & 2, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 800-227-6972 or www.ohiowines.org
Nature Arts Festival, Aug. 2 & 3, Geauga Park District, 440-286-9518.
Cars on the Commons, Aug. 2, End of the Commons General Store, Route 534, Mesopotamia Township, 440-693-4295.
Chardon Arts Festival, Aug. 3, Chardon Square Association, 440-285-2525.
Super Star Party, Aug. 9, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-358-7275 or www.lakemetroparks.com
Huntsburg Township Bicentennial Celebration, Aug. 15 & 16,
Huntsburg Bicentennial Committee, 440-636-5486.
International Festival, Aug. 16 & 17, Geauga County Historical Society, 440-834-1492.
Annual Tomato Tasting Contest, Aug. 23, Geauga Fresh Farmer’s Market, 440-220-0871.
Autumn and the Arts, Aug. 23 - Oct. 12, at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-1404 or www.lakemetroparks.com
The Great Geauga County Fair, Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, Burton, 440-834-1846.
MOVIES
Help! Behind the Scenes of the Beatles' Movie, Today - Sept. 1, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, 1 Key Plaza, Cleveland. 216-781-ROCK.
Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 E. Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland. INFO: (216)421-7000.
TICKETS/INFO: 216/421-7450. Each film is $8. www.cia.edu/cinematheque
The Cleveland Film Society presents Film (and other Arts) Feasts, For information and tickets call 216-623-FILM X10 or www.clevelandfilm.org
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild is excited to bring the biggest movies to Chardon Square.
Tickets are $4 per person for all showings. No reservations for movie nights are taken and all seats are first come, first serve.
Check www.geaugatheater.org or call 440-286-2255 for the most up to date information.
THEATER
The Geauga Lyric Theater Guild's presents Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park, Fri., Sat., & Sun., and May 16 - 18 located in Historic Chardon Square. Call for information on tickets at (440)285-7701 or www.geaugatheater.org.
Ballet Theater Ashtabula’s Spring Dance Concert, TONIGHT - SUN, ONLY, Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun., 2 p.m. at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Call the art center for reservations at 440-964-3396.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, a Tony Award-winning musical comedy, is coming to Cleveland’s Playhouse Square from Tonight - Sun. for 16 performances. Tickets are currently on sale at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office, 216.241.6000 or PlayhouseSquare.org. The show is part of the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.
Dobama Theater presents MIGRATION, TONIGHT - June 1, at Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. TICKETS: 216-932-3396 or www.dobama.org
The Conneaut Community Center for the Arts will present a comedy production “Foibles and Folly,” TONIGHT, at 7 p.m. under the direction of Tom Udell. It all takes place at “Distinctive Manor” an apartment building and home of several eccentric people who are set apart by their own “distinctive manner.” Theater only production are on Fri., door donation $10/$9; Sun., matinee on May 18th, at 2 p.m., door donation $8. Join us for a Dessert and Theater evening, Sat., May 17th at 6:30 p.m., $15/$13. Reservations are required for the Dessert/Theater please, by calling 440-593-5888. Call today for tickets!
Defending the Caveman, TONIGHT & SAT., at Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland. www.playhousesquare.org or 216-241-6000.
Jersey Boys, the sensational blockbuster featuring the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, makes its Cleveland premiere Playhouse Square for a five week engagement June 18–July 20, 2008. Tickets are available at the Playhouse Square ticket office, online at PlayhouseSquare.org or charge by phone at 216.241.6000. The show is presented by Playhouse Square as part of the KeyBank Broadway Series.
Disney’s High School Musical comes to the Corning Auditorium stage at The Fine Arts Association from June 6 - 29. Tickets for The Fine Arts Association’s production of Disney’s High School Musical are $20 for students and seniors and $22 for adults. Discounted rates are available for groups of sixteen or more.
Call Fine Arts at (440) 951-7500 or log on to www.fineartsassociation.org The Fine Arts Association is located at 38660 Euclid Avenue in Willoughby. The Corning Auditorium is barrier free. Safe, secure on-site parking is FREE.
“The Cat’s Meow” Dinner Theater, July 17 - Aug. 28, at The Landing Festival Market Place, 5481 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake. 440-466-8650 or www.genevalanding.com