CALENDAR

July 02, 2008 06:16 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
50 years with Grant Williams, Today - July 29, open reception will be July 11, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in the Gallery.
Conneaut Community Center For The Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888 or www.conneautartscenter.org
The Conneaut Community Center for the Arts and UH Conneaut Medical Center are hosting an art exhibit “Fireworks Art Exhibit 2008”. This exhibit is open to any artist over 18 years old. The exhibit is open TODAY through August 1st. It is an exhibit of 2-dimensional work. The prospectus for this exhibit can be obtained by calling the center at 440-593-5888 or e-mail at: kilpi1025@suite224.net.
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.
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. Call for special summer opportunities for children and adults.
kilpi1025@suite224.net or contact us through our web site as you check out more fun activities: www.conneautartscenter.org.
Youth Theater series of classes beginning Thur., July 17th. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Noon until 2 p.m. for a total of 12 classes. A theater production will be held on Wed., Aug. 27th to complete the program. This Youth Theater class is open to children age 8 to 15 years old. Class fee is $35 for non-members and $31.50 center members. You must call the Center to register at 593-5888. This class is limited to the first 15 students.
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.).
Ballroom Blitz – July 12, Men and women who would like to give ballroom dancing a try, or quickly learn a few new steps, are invited to enroll in “Ballroom Blitz,” a one-day series of dance classes offered by the Arts Education Department at Playhouse Square on Saturday, July 12. Tanya Dimitrova of Viva dance will teach the basics of four styles of ballroom and Latin dancing – waltz, tango, swing and salsa. Individuals and couples are welcome; participants may sign up for each one-hour session independently or for all four sessions.
n 11 a.m. -noon – American Waltz
n Noon. -1 p.m. – American Tango
n 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. – East Coast Swing (Jitterbug)
n 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Salsa
The cost to enroll is $50 per person for the day or $15 per class. Information and registration is available online at www.PlayhouseSquare.org or by calling 216.241.6000.
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., Conestoga; Sat., Tombstone; July 11 & 12, Wyld Ryde; July 18 & 19, City Billy’s; July 25 & 26, Cedar Creek. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg, www.jewelsdancehallonline.com
2008 Bands on the Beach performances at Walnut Beach:
n Sat., 6 p.m., the Ashtabula Orchestra, followed by patriotic fireworks at 10 p.m.;
n July 27, 4-6 p.m., Don Burns Big Band, special guest master of ceremonies will Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton. Intermission: Ashtabula Police Department K-9 Unit; and
n Aug. 24, 4-6 p.m., Tony Esposito Big Band.
The Palms entertainment schedule: Tonight, SAGE a modern dance music band in excellant standing with the local party crowd; Sat., THE HERN BROTHERS, an awsome cover band that has brought dancing and top quality entertainment to the N.W. PA AND N.E .OHIO areas for 20 plus years. The Palms is located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa., Bands play at 9:30 p.m., for more information call: 814-382-3625.
Chicago, July 8, 8 p.m., at the Plain Dealer Pavilion, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $25 - $65, www.ticketmaster.com
Brown Bag Concert performances of the Ashtabula Series will be: Dennis Ford, pop, light rock on July 9; Bar-Trek, mixed bag on July 16; Dr. Martin Crombie, folk, blues, contemporary guitar and vocals on July 23; Bev Newbold, country, blue grass on July 30; and Bill Keener, folk, favorite
standards on Aug. 6.
The performances of the Jefferson Series will be: Alyx Lynham, pop music on July 10; Bar-Trek, mixed bag on July 17; Dennis Ford, pop, light rock on July 24; Bev Newbold, country, blue grass on July 31; and Ron Cramer, from the 50s to today on Aug. 7.
Copper Kettle In Concert, July 12, Geauga Park District, 440-286-9516.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, July 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater at Tower City, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $25 - $89.50, www.ticketmaster.com
The CCCA’s 2008 Summer Concert Series at the Newcomb Performing Terrace adjacent to Kilpi Hall, the art center’s home.
Each show begins at 7 p.m. (unless noted) and is free of charge. Refreshments will be available. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The lineup includes:
n Sun. — “Guys Without Ties”
n July 13 — Matt Carducci
n July 20 — “Contels” (doo-wop rock and roll)
n July 27 — “Loose Change” (country)
n Aug. 3 — “Kingpins”
n Aug. 10 — Bluegrass festival (1 to 7 p.m.), featuring three bands. A dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m.
Concerts in Peleg Sweet Park on East Prospect, Ashtabula Township at the gazebo. All concerts begin at 7 p.m., in inclement weather, Eastside Presbyterian Church, bring your own chair.
July 8, Gloria DiFabio; July 15, Jammin Button Box; July 22, John Fisher & Carol; July 29, Sherry Cornell; Aug. 5, Blues Project; Aug. 12, Elvis.
Jonathan Coulton, July 11, 7 p.m., at the Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: www.beachlandballroom.com or www.jonathancoulton.com
Events
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.
Hoppin' in the Harbor events for June/July
n Fri., July 4 - 5 to 7 p.m., Live Music
n Sat., July 5 11 a.m. - A Salute to Kent State University Ashtabula - More details to follow
n Sun., July 6 - Legos on Bridge Street, Bring your Lego displays, tables and chairs to Bridge Street to show your fine works. Call the Ashtabula Chamber to pre-register 440-998-6998.
International Women’s Air & Space Museum, tribute exhibit of Sally Ride, the first woman in space, Today - Aug. 15, at the museum located at 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland. Admission is free. Call 216-623-1111 or www.iwasm.org
Summer Holiday Dances, 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.
Cleveland Indians Baseball Opening Day & Season, April - Oct., Jacobs Field, Cleveland. 866-48-TRIBE or www.indians.com
Ashtabula Arts Center Multi-Arts Day Camp,
Session #2: July 7 - July 25
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$175 camp fee/$150 member rateNon-refundable $50 deposit is due two weeks prior to the start of camp.
Campers need to bring a packed lunch every day and a white t-shirt for decorating on the first day of camp.
Each day will include instruction in dance, music, art and theater--all as part of a rehearsal for the musical theater production “Rats!” Our free show will be performed for family and friends on the last day of camp! Space is limited and fills quickly! Register today! Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Call (440) 964-3396.
The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, NOW OPEN SAT. & SUN., July 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at The Great Lakes Medieval Faire grounds, Route 534, Trumbull Township. TICKETS/INFO: 888-633-4382 or 440-474-4280, www.medievalfaire.com
Theme Weekends 2008
n SAT. & SUN. — A Midsummer Knight's Dream:
n July 12 - 13 — A Medieval Fantasy: Fairies, Unicorns, and Men of Steel!
n July 19 - 20 — Pipes, Drums, and Shenanigans: Music, Ales, Kilts and Highland Games
n July 26 - 27 — Pirate Invasion: Pirates, Vikings, & Warlords! Oh My!
n Aug. 2 - 3 — Roman Holiday: Wine, Romans, and Togas, Togas, Togas!
n Aug. 9 - 10 — Barbarian Beer Blast: Ruckus and Beer
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, July 7, at 6:30 p.m., at the Jefferson Depot Village, Jefferson. Bring a dish to share and own table service.
2nd Annual Craft & Family Fun Festival, July 12, 9 a.m., cross country run; 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., crafts and family fun, at Shadyside Campground, Harmonsburg (Conneaut Lake area), Pa., benefits Conneaut Lake Area Historical Society. Information call 814-337-6377.
Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica,
the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard
Sat. - 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
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.
Chardon Square Associates Arts Festival, Aug. 3, on the Historic Square in Chardon.
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.
Sock Hop to benefit the Autistic Children’s Foundation of Northeast Ohio, Aug. 16, 6 - 9 p.m., at Saybrook Township Park, hosted by the Saybrook Classic Cruisers.
International Festival, Aug. 16 & 17, Geauga County Historical Society, 440-834-1492.
8th Annual Community Rib Burn-Off, Aug. 16, Noon - 7 p.m., at the “Barn Church,” Christ Covenant Church, 16406 E. High St., Middlefield. Live entertainment including Jungle Terry and a classic car show. Call 440-632-9782.
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
Rabbit Run’s 2008 Summer schedule: “Titanic, the Musical,” is a stirring account of the first and last days of this ship of dreams. “Titanic” opens July 11 and runs through July 27. “Sleuth,” Running from Aug. 8 through Aug. 24, Sleuth possesses a cunning and intricate plot full of skullduggery.
Rabbit Run Theater is operated by Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, and is located at 5648 W. Chapel Rd. Season and individual tickets may be purchased by calling 440-428-7092 or stopping at the theater’s box office, Monday through Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m.
AAC’s Straw Hat Theater’s summer line-up: TONIGHT - SUN., Little Mary Sunshine; July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, Alice In Wonderland; Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, Grease. All performances begin at 8 p.m., call the art center for reservations at 440-964-3396. The Ashtabula Arts Center is located at 2928 W. 13 th St., Ashtabula.
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 TONIGHT – July 20. 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.
“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