CALENDAR

Star Beacon

January 21, 2009 04:54 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
“Mortal Images: Kindred Souls,” by Mike Wheeler at the Ashtabula Arts Center.
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
Indian Museum, Technical Center, Building B, 25 Public Square, Willoughby. www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org or (440)951-3813.
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.
Professional New York Actor/Director to Hold Ashtabula Workshop
Interested in a professional acting career? The Ashtabula Arts Center is offering a special one-day workshop with professional New York actor/director James Stover on Saturday, from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. "Acting: Working in the Theater" will begin with a warm-up ensemble exercise and also include a Q&A session about working in professional theater. Participants can do a prepared monologue for the group and everyone will have a chance to do a cold reading and receive tips and feedback from Stover.
The workshop is open to all teens and adults, both beginners and veteran actors. Cost of the workshop is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required.
Spice up your cooking with our "Traditional Mexican Cooking" Class! with Nancy Bazyan at the Ashtabula Arts Center Tuesday, 7 - 9 p.m., Jan. 27, $30 class fee/ $27 member rate. Nancy Bazyan grew up in southern California learning to prepare her Mexican family‚s traditional recipes. Her menu will include appetizers, enchiladas, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, and flan. This will be a hands-on class. Bring your appetite! Dinner is included! Preregistration and prepayment are required.
Wintertime Acting and Music Classes Offered at Arts Center
Winter classes are also offered in dance and the visual arts. All classes will begin the week of January 12th. Registration is required for all classes and can be made by after January 5 by calling the Arts Center at (440) 964-3396. Financial aid is available. While membership isn't required to participate in any Arts Center event, Arts Center members will receive a 10% discount off of class fee.
First Steps in Music for ages 2 - 3, Mondays, 6-6:30 p.m. with Michelle Mather, $28 class fee. Session #1 begins Jan. 12.
Session #2 begins Feb. 16., Children explore sound making materials, singing and chanting, and movement to music. **Parental Participation Required **
Early Childhood Music for ages 4 - 5, Mondays 6:30 - 7p.m.
with Michelle Mather, $28 class fee,s ession #1 begins Jan. 12.
Session #2 begins Feb. 16. A rich mixture of folk and traditional rhymes, songs, singing games, and stories, as well as composed music and movement activities help children gain self confidence and develop imagination along with listening, singing and social skills.
Music Makers for ages 6 - 7, Mondays, 7 - 7:30 p.m., with Michelle Mather, $28 class fee. Session #1 begins Jan. 12.
Session #2 begins Feb. 16. Developing the singing voice and rhythmic sense are the main goals that are achieved through games, songs, movement, various percussion instruments, and
improvisational composition.
Keep it Real! For ages 13 through adults With Tom Jessup, Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. for ten weeks beginning January 17, $65 class fee/$58.50 member rate
As much a collaboration as it is instruction, "Keep it Real" will help the actor to find their way to make a character true to them, the essence of acting in the opinion of class leader Tom Jessup. Each student will participate in the discussions, games and research to help them achieve the stated goal of the class.
"So, is this your first time?"An acting workshop for adults with Tom Jessup, Sat., Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $10 workshop fee, $9 member rateThis is a workshop for adults who have never acted before, but who want to know what it's about and how to go about it. Class leader Tom Jessup will take the participants through show selection, the audition process, and the actual show itself and what he feels is expected of actors. Be prepared to have fun and leave your inhibitions at the door!
Physicality Or "Everything I Know I Learned from Cartoons..."For ages 13 through adults with Tom Jessup, Sat., Feb. 21st, 10:30 - 12:30 a.m.
$10 workshop fee/$9 member rate Based upon a lifelong love of cartoon characters and utilizing games, exercises and discussions, the goal of the workshop is to help participants discover how to better animate the choices they make in their theatrical roles. The work will at times be somewhat strenuous, so everyone should wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to move. Prior to class, participants are asked to choose a favorite cartoon character and be prepared to discuss their choice with the group.
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.
Woodcarving Classes are resuming on Thursday, January 8th from 7-9 p.m. at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. The class is open for beginners to advanced woodcarvers who are interested in the art of wood carving and wood burning. Instructed by Teresa Schultz and Carl Oxley, they offer years of experience and knowledge. If you need a winter hobby, or are looking to expand your knowledge and skills as a woodcarver, this class is for you. It is open to anyone teens to 90 years old. For beginners, no tools are needed to start. Call the Center to register and for fee information at 440-593-5888.
Creative Writing is gearing up for another four week session beginning Thursday, January 8th from 10 a.m. till noon at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. Instructor is Suzanne Byerley. Suzanne shares her knowledge of writing and editing in an informal class setting. If you always wanted to write poetry, a family history, or maybe a short story, let Suzanne encourage you and get you started. Call the Center today to register and for fee information at 440-593-5888, or e-mail us at: kilpi1025@suite224.net.
One Stroke Painting with instructor Janet Regelmann will resume classes on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009. Each week a new project is offered plus a technique class each month. Janet is a certified Donna Dewberry instructor. Call the Center for information on fees and projects offered in January.
Strength Class with Tessa White, 7- 8 p.m. Mondays, This class is designed to incorporate the techniques used in pilates to strengthen your core and elongate your muscles. A class designed for sculpting results and renewed inner strength. Cost is $7.50 per class and is an on going class for new students to start at anytime.
Take a Tap Class with Penny Armeni on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Class is geared to get you moving and put a smile on your face. Tap shoes are required. Cost is $6.50 per class.
Yoga with Instructor Paula Knepp, 10 a.m. Wednesday & Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Three opportunities to learn and experience the benefits of Yoga. Paula will take you through the gentle moves of this age-old form of exercise to achieve the positive benefits of Yoga. Cost is $11 per class or unlimited classes for $44per month. Center members 10% discount
Call 440-593-5888 and check out our web site 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 rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
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.
COMEDY
Bogey’s Comedy Club, located at 28060 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills, 3/4 of a mile off I-90 at the Bishop Rd. west exit. Bogey's is open Wed. - Sat., with Wed. (beginning at 8 p.m.) as “Open Mic Night”, and show times Thurs. at 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat. (shows will feature an MC, feature act and a headliner.
Tonight - Sun., Dave Goldstein, a favorite from “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,”
TICKETS/INFO: Thurs: 8 p.m., – $8, Fri. & Sat: 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m., Fri: $12 Sat: $15, www.bogeyscomedyclub.com
(28060 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills... 3/4 of a mile off I-90 at the Bishop Rd. west exit).
Coming Next Weekend:
Jan. 29 – Jan. 31: Tommy Savitt; Homer Shadowheart
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
Rodney Atkins, Feb. 6, 8 p.m., $29.50 - $42.
Jewels Dance Hall entertainment schedule: Fri. & Sat., Sixty Inch Slick; Jan. 30, Outlaw; Jan. 31, Dingtown. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg, www.jewelsdancehallonline.com
Bluegrass Jamboree, Sat., 7 - 11 p.m., featuring Vertical Limit, Saffle Bros., and Limited Edition, at the Hambden Grange Hall, corner of routes 6 and 608. Information call (330) 898-3559.
The Palms entertainment schedule: The Palms is located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa., Bands play at 9:30 p.m., for more information call: 814-382-3625 or myspace.com/theofficalpalmsnightclub.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, April 17, will perform one 7:30 p.m. show at the Palace Theatre. Tickets will be priced at $85, $65, $55, $40 & $10 Smart Seats (on sale at the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office; at 216-241-6000 or playhousesquare.org.)
Events
Lake Metroparks presents Ballroom Dancing, second and fourth Saturdays, 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, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $8 per person, 18-years & over, concessions available. Info: 440-354-3885.
Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, at the I-X Center, Cleveland. www.motorcycleshows.com or (800) 331-5706.
4th Annual ACMC Heart Health Tea, Enjoy a luncheon and fashion show at the Lodge at Geneva State Park on Sat., Feb. 7th. Doors open at 11 a.m., with the luncheon beginning at 11:45. The cost is $15 single or $25 for two women who register together. A “Wear Red” Fashion Show, presented in conjunction with the Ashtabula Towne Square, will be held during lunch. All women are encouraged to wear their favorite red piece of apparel.
When Elmo Grows Up, Feb. 19 - 22, at Playhouse Square’s State Theater, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $14 - $21, (216)771-8401 or www.playhousesquare.org
Wildwood Basketry Guild presents WinterWeave, Feb. 20 - 22, at the Wildwood Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor. (440) 974-5735, www.winterweave.com
MOVIES
Cinematheaque, The Cleveland Institute of Art, Nov. 6 - Dec. 11, in the Gund Building at the corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road, University Circle, Cleveland. www.cia.edu/cinematheque
Family Movie Night, TONIGHT, at 6 p.m. Join us for free movie night! Bring the whole family to the Henderson Memorial Public Library, Jefferson. All movies will be rated “G” or “PG.” Popcorn and soda provided free! Pizza will be available at $1 per slice to help cover costs. We’ll be giving a door prize each night too and what better prize than a copy of the movie being shown on DVD! Call the library to register, 576-3761.
THEATER
The Miracle Worker, OPENS TONIGHT, SAT. & SUN., 30, 31, Feb. 1, 6, and 7. G. B. Community Theatre, at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. (440)964-3396.
Menopause The Musical, ONE WEEK ONLY, Jan. 27 - Feb. 1, Allen Theater, Playhouse Square Center, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: Single tickets are $10 - $45, groups welcome, (216) 241-6000, www.playhousesquare.org
The Conneaut Community Center for the Arts is offering you an opportunity to see Menopause The Musical on Sat., Jan. 31st at the Playhouse Square Allen Theater. We have put together a bus trip from Conneaut for a 2 p.m. matinee performance. Bus will leave at 12:30 p.m. and includes dinner on the way home. Call all your girlfriends for a great girls day out. This is a must see production. Cost is $73.00 and reservations are due by Jan. 15th with half down. Call the Center at 440-593-5888 or e-mail us at kilpi1025@suite224.net. The Center accepts mastercard, visa and discover cards.
Romeo and Juliet, Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 6, 7, 13, 14, at 8 p.m., Feb. 1, 8, 15, at 2 p.m., at the Geauga Lyric Theater, on Chardon Square.
TICKETS/INFO: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students. (440)286-2255 or www.geaugatheater.org
Tuesdays with Morrie, Feb. 12, 13, 14, 15, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m., G. B. Community Theatre, at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th
St., Ashtabula. TICKETS: $8 - $10, (440) 964-3396. www.artscenternews.com.
Crazy for You, Feb. 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m., G. B. Community Theatre, at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th
St., Ashtabula. TICKETS: $8 - $10, (440) 964-3396. www.artscenternews.com.
Fiddler on the Roof, March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, April 3, 4, at 8 p.m., March 15, 22, 29, April 5, at 2 p.m., at the Geauga Lyric Theater, on Chardon Square.
TICKETS/INFO: $14 adults, $12 seniors/students. (440)286-2255 or www.geaugatheater.org
"Mr. Popper's Penguins" Youth Production, March 20, 21 and 22, at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th
St., Ashtabula. TICKETS: $8 - $10, (440) 964-3396. www.artscenternews.com.
An Evening of One Acts, March 27, 28, 29, April 3, 4, 5.
Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Sun. at 2 p.m., G. B. Community Theatre, at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 West 13th
St., Ashtabula. TICKETS: $8 - $10, (440) 964-3396. www.artscenternews.com.
The Odd Couple Female Version, May 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, at 8 p.m., May 10, 17, 24, at 2 p.m., at the Geauga Lyric Theater, on Chardon Square.
TICKETS/INFO: $12 adults, $10 seniors/students. (440)286-2255 or www.geaugatheater.org
KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square:
Frost/Nixon, Tonight, Sat. & Sun., at the Palace Theater; I Love You Because, Tonight - May 17, at the14th Street Theater; Spring Awakening, March 3-15, Palace Theater; An Evening With Patti Lupone & Mandy Patinkin, May 5 - 17, at the Palace Theater; Mary Poppins, July 17 – Aug. 9, State Theater.
Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online at www.PlayhouseSquare.org . The eight-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $125 to $520 per seat, with special four-show packages starting at $75. Additionally, Donor Circle seating is available, for information visit www.PlayhouseSquare.org/DonorCircle or call 216-348-5268.