The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio

November 25, 2009

CALENDAR


ART

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440-964-3396. Gallery open 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. www.ashartscenter.org

“Collections of Ohio and Michigan,” paintings by Brant Gebhart on display now through Sunday.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartcenter.org

E. Janie Altrogge, featured artist, now through Dec. This multi media exhibit includes a felted wool sculpture and represents an autobiographical reflection of the artist’s life as an adult.

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. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.erieartmuseum.org.

Blue Moon Gallery, 245 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls.

Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. 440-953-7327. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

Lake Metroparks, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

Lake County East End YMCA, 730 N. Lake St., Madison; 440-428-5125.

Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville. 440-639-7856. Gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Lake Farm Park, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

McDonough Museum of Art, across from the Butler Institute of Art, on Wick Avenue, Youngstown. Hours are by appointment Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sunday. Parking is $3.

The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. 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. 440-428-5913.

Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123 St., Cleveland. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Trumbull Art Gallery, 720 Mahoning Ave., Warren. 330-395-4876. Open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free.

Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown. 330-742-3285. Tuesdays by appointment; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. www.valleyartcenter.org.

Wildwood Cultural Center, 7645 Little Mountain Road, Mentor. 440-947-5735.

AUDITIONS

“The Diary of Anne Frank” Sunday and Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Readings from script. Please bring your list of conflicts. For more information contact director Steve Rhodes at rhodes8228@roadrunner.com.

“You Can’t Take It With You” Jan. 3, 2010, from 1-3 p.m. and Jan. 4 and 5, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. Readings from script. Please bring your list of conflicts. For more information contact director Clay Nielsen at hilltopr@mac.com.

CLASSES

Shoe Box Christmas, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Ash. Co. Dist. Library. Bring a shoe box with personal care items for men to donate to the Samaritan House. Enjoy Christmas music and eggnog while wrapping these boxes to be delivered. Call (440) 997-9341.

Christmas Cards, teens can make their own cards at the Ashtabula Library, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Free.

Variety of holiday workshops, starting preschool ages through adult, offered at the Ashtabula Arts Center through Dec. 19. Holiday cooking classes, snowflake quilting, winter nature crafts, gingerbread house making, and much more. Call (440) 964-3396 for more information.

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440-964-3396. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Classes offered for all types of dance, including ballet, and for music, voice, theater, visual arts and cooking.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Classes are available in painting, basket making, creative writing, theater, woodcarving, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, ballroom, painting, yoga, kick-fit and various exercises. E-mail kilpi1025@suite224.net or contact CCCA through its Web site (www.conneautartscenter.org).

Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, is a nonprofit organization operating the School of Fine Arts with classes in music, art, dance and drama. FAA also offers a full season of theater performances, recitals, art exhibits and cultural activities. Funding is received in part from the United Way and the Ohio Arts Council. For more information, contact Wanda Wareham (440 951-7500, ext. 104). www.fineartsassociation.org

CLASSICAL

Ashtabula County Choral Music Society, for experienced singers over 17, rehearsals are 7-9 p.m., Children’s Choir, for grades 5-6, rehearses from 4-5 p.m., and Youth Choir for experienced singers in grades 7-12, rehearse from 5-6:30 p.m. All choirs rehearse Mondays at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula. Fee is $25-30 per season. Visit www.accms.org or call (440) 224-2681.

Ashtabula Orchestra’s Christmas concert is Dec. 12 at Lakeside High School Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m., directed by George Doviak, featuring singers from various local groups, excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and other holiday favorites.

The Good Life, a non-profit organization which began in 1976 and in made up of volunteers who love to sing and share their talents, is looking for individuals to join. They perform Christmas and spring concerts at the Ashtabula Arts Center and other organizations throughout the county. Anyone interested in auditioning or sponsoring should call Angela Ackley at (440) 998-1883.

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, East Ninth Street and Superior Avenue, 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 otherwise 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’s Western Theater, 11000 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Parma. 216-556-1800.

The Singers Club, Waetjen Auditorium, East 21st Street and Euclid Avenue, 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 Street, Greenville, Pa. 724-588-8870.

Greenville Symphony Orchestra. 724-475-3885. Tickets are $10 for 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 Drive, Painesville. 440-350-1663.

Erie Philharmonic, 1006 State St., Erie. 814-455-1375.

Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown; Bliss Recital Hall, open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 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 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

Kent State-Ashtabula, 3325 W. 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. 216-556-0590.

Cleveland Youth Orchestra, Cleveland. 216-987-2543.

Geauga Theater on the Square, Route 6 and Route 44, Chardon. 440-338-3171.

Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, in the Corning Theater. 440-951-7500. Free concerts.

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland. 216-421-7340.

Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, Pa. 814-459-5477. www.erieartmuseum.org.

Mentor Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. 440-951-7500.

COMEDY

Chili Con Comedy Improv Troupe, performing Jan. 30, 2010, May 8, 2010 at 8 p.m. on the Studio Stage at the Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Audiences will laugh and be amazed at the wit and humor of these young actors as the incorporated suggestions and change into live performance. You will never see the same show twice! Visit www.fineartsassociation.org or call (440) 951-7500.

Bogey’s Comedy Club, Friday and Saturday, located at 28060 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills, three-quarters of a mile off I-90 at the Bishop Road west exit. Bogey’s is open Tuesday through Saturday; Tuesdays 8 p.m. feature “The Bonk Show,” Wednesdays beginning at 8 p.m. the “Pro/Am Night,” and weekly Stand-Up Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays, and 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Each show has a headliner, a featured act and an emcee. Tues: 8 p.m. – “The Bonk Show” –$5. Wed: 8 p.m. – Pro/ Am Night – $5. Shows will feature an emcee, feature act and a headliner. Tickets: Thurs: 8 p.m. – $8; Fri. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $12; Saturday 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. www.bogeyscomedyclub.com

CONCERTS

Bluegrass Jamboree, tomorrow from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Hambden Grange Hall (corner of Routes 6 and 608, 4 miles east of Chardon). Featuring: “Vertical Limit,” “Red Dust Mountain Boys” and “Mountain Harmony.” For more information: (330) 898-3559.

61st Annual presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by the 170-member Messiah Chorus of Lake County, Sunday at 3 p.m. in Morley Music Hall at Lake Erie College. Admission is free with donations accepted. For more information call: Don Densmore at (440) 259-3218.

The Sweetback Sisters, plays Dec. 4 , at the Happy Days Lodge in Cuyahoga National Park, 500 W. Streetsboro Road (Route 303) in Peninsula. Their repetoire uses country, honky-tonk, and swing sounds to recreate country music from before they were born. Advance sales: (330) 657-2909 ext. 119.

Spotlight Singers, a children’s choir, presents their annual Holiday Concert, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Ashtabula Arts Center. Admission is free.

Snow Biz, North Coast Men’s Chorus, Dec. 12 (3 and 8 p.m.) and Dec. 13 (3 p.m.), ath the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, 2067 E. 14th St., Cleveland. Advance tickets: $10-40. Door sales: $15-45. Go to www.ncmchorus.org or call for tickets 1-866-546-1353.

Community Advent Concert, Dec. 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the New Leaf United Methodist Church, 283 Buffalo St., Conneaut. Join in the singing of familiar Christmas carols featuring local groups such as: Good Shepherd Lutheran choir, New Apostolic choir, Hiawatha choir, New Leaf choir, Ashtabula County Choral Music Society, Final Cut quartet, Four Friends quartet, and the New Leaf Men’s Ensemble.

House of Blues, Cleveland venue, for complete concert listings and ticket availability call 216-523-BLUE. www.hob.com. Free membership by logging on to www.hob.com/membership.

Jewels Dance Hall, located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg. “Tony Rio and Relentless” tonight and tomorrow, “Dashboard Jesus” Dec. 4 and 5, “Calibur (with guest star Melanie Mae)” Dec. 11 and 12, “Next of Kin” Dec. 18 and 19, “Sixty Inch Slick” Dec. 26, and “Wyld Ryde” Dec. 31. For more information go to www.jewelsdancehallonline.com or call (440) 275-5332.

The Palms, located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Bands play at 9:30 p.m. 814-382-3625. myspace.com/ theofficialpalmsnightclub

An Elizabethan Yuletide Feaste, an evening of fine music, cuisine and theater will be Thursday (dress rehearsal with reduced menu-seating at 6:15 p.m.), Dec. 4 & 5 (seating 6:15 p.m.), Dec. 6 (seating 1:30 p.m.) at the Lodge, 5600 Broadway, Geneva-on-the-Lake. ACCMS Chorale and Youth Choir will perform in collaboration with the Madison Chorale and Consort, Renaissance Dance Ensemble and the Madison Brass Quintet. Partake in a four course meal hosted by the Queen and her Court. Tickets are $20 for Dec. 3 , $45 for Dec. 4-6. Ask about full table discounts and the Lodge Yultide Weekend Package. Reservations required: (440) 415-1597.

16th Annual Ashtabula Orchestra Christmas Concert, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m., at Lakeside High School Performing Arts Center. A festive Christmas event for the whole family featuring the Ashtabula Orchestra, Ashtabula Choral Music Society, Lakeside High School Concert Choir and Lake County Messiah Chorus performing popular carols plus excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students, with ages 6 and under free. A catered dinner will be held beforehand at 7 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria for $8. Make reservations at (440) 994-2211.

Denny Carleton & Friends, Coffeehouse Series at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. “The Great Duos” April 10, 2010 and “Denny’s Classic Coffeehouse” June 26, 2010. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and are free.

“Cabin Fever Concert,” Jan. 31, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Corning Auditorium, as a part of the Kaleidoscope Concert Series at the Willoughby Fine Arts Center. This is a family friendly concert performed by students and faculty. Free Admission.

DANCE

DANCECleveland, 13110 Shaker Square, Suite 106, Cleveland, presents “Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company,” Jan. 30, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. Coming up: “Aspen Santa Fe Ballet,” Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare; and “Pilobolus Dance Theater,” May 8, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the Palace Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. For tickets call (216) 991-9000 or online at (dancecleveland.org).

GroundWorks, a Cleveland-based company that presents groundbreaking work in contemporary dance that embraces risk and imagination, explores the humand experience and enlivens the community. Upcoming performances: Jan. 22-23, 2010, at the new Breen Center for the Performing Arts at St. Ignatius; Feb. 20, 2010, at Philomethian Hall, Chagrin Falls; March 13, 2010, at Windows on the River, The Flats; April 22-25, 2010, for FusionFest 2010. For more information: www.groundworksdance.org or (216) 691-3180.

Lake Metroparks presents ballroom dancing, second and fourth Saturdays, 7:30 to 10 :30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $6 per person, 18 years and over, concessions available. 440-354-3885.

Lake Metroparks presents country dancing, every second and fourth Fridays of the month, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., at the Painesville Township Park Community Center. $8 per person, 18-years and over. Concessions available. 440-354-3885.

Ashtabula Arts Center, presents “The Nutcracker” Dec. 4, 5 (sold out), 6, 11, 12, 13 (sold out), 17, 18, 19, and 20. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Special backstage tours available for $2 per person following matinee performances on Dec. 12, 13 and 19. Have your questions ready and bring a camera!

“Sugar Plum Luncheon” on Sat. Dec. 12 at noon. Luncheon tickets are $10 adults/ $7 children (plus receive $1 off the following 2 p.m. show tickets). Reservations with prepayment required. Call (440) 964-3396.

PlayhouseSquare, presents the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in “Nutcracker,” Dec. 10-13, for five performances at the Allen Theatre. Tickets start at $10. Groups of 16+ may get a discount. Visit playhousesquare.org or call (216) 664-6050.

EVENTS

First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main and Buffalo Streets, Conneaut, hosts a gathering of friends for the Wassail Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m., with country style dinner feast to follow. Entertainment by Carolers and their Dancing Friends of the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. Reservations are required and begin Nov. 22. Call 599-8744 or 599-1704. There are only 64 places. Cost is $15.

36th Annual Christmas Shoppe, tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saybrook Elementary School, proceeds benefit the Hospice of Western Reserve Ashtabula County. Baskets, candles, rag dolls, jewelry, ornaments, painted slate, stained glass, wood furniture, wreaths and so much more! www.hospicewr.org

Ladies Victorian Escape, Thursday, dinner at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Mugs Restaurant, Route 46, Jefferson. Museum tour at 7:30 to 9 p.m., $15, call for tickets at 440-576-9588 or 440-563-3008. Door prizes and music.

46th Annual Theater Arts Ball, Dec. 4, at Martini’s at the Harbor Golf Club, cocktails starting at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 8 p.m. followed by dancing to “The Four Kings” until midnight. Black tie optional. Tickets: from $250 Grand Patron to $150 Couple (or $100 for one not attending, but still listed as a patron) R.S.V.P. by Nov. 16 to Baerbel Baginski at (440) 275-5951.

Willie Wonka Theater Party, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater. Sweet Treats contest for children, Chinese auction for adults, “Willie Wonka” performance, and complementary refreshments served. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for children (10 and under) benefitting the Friends of WomenSafe. Call: (440) 285-3741.

Stories with Santa, 6 p.m. at the Geneva Library (Dec. 14) and the Ash. Co. Dist. Library (Dec. 15). Call (440) 466-4521 (Geneva) or (440) 997-9341 (Ash) for more information.

Holiday Bingo, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Geneva Library. The chips are M&M;’s and the letters are familiar holiday words. Fun for the whole family and is free!

Lights on the Lake, a holiday light display at Lake Shore Park, Friday through Sunday evenings, opening Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s.

“Christmas Kid’s Day Out” Dec. 22 from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. at the Ashtabula Arts Center. Children will spend their extra vacation energy making Christmas decorations, gifts and goodies. You may even see a certain someone in a red suit! Tickets are $30 per child ($27 members). Prepayment required. Limited space. Call (440) 964-3396.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,00 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron. CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational and natural activities in one setting. Schedule of programs and activities for the months of October and November is available. Visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or www.dayinthevalley.com/ or call (800) 445-9667.

MOVIES

Movies for teens, will be shown at the Ashtabula County District Library Dec. 19 at 1 p.m., plus Anime films shown Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m., at 335 W. 44th St., Ashtabula. The Geneva Library will be showing teen movies Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m., at 860 Sherman St., Geneva. Call (440) 997-9341 for ACDL and (440) 466-4521 for Geneva information.

Cinématheque, the Cleveland Institute of Art, is located in the Gund Building at the corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road, University Circle, Cleveland. Admission is $8, members is $6. Check online for the latest offerings. www.cia.edu/cinematheque.

MUSEUMS

21st Christmas Extravaganza Victorian Perambulator Museum, now through Jan. 5, 2010, Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 26 E. Cedar St., Jefferson; or by appointment, 440-576-9588. Admission: adults $5, and children $4.

The Finnish American Cultural Center, open by appointment, 1330 W. Eighth and Joseph, 440-964-5790 or 440-998-2061. www.faha-ashtabula.org.

Indian Museum, the Lake County Chapter of the Archaeological Society of Ohio, 25 Public Square, Technical Center-Building B, Willoughby. Call (440) 951-3813.

Lake View Cemetery, founded in 1869 and known as “Cleveland’s Outdoor Museum and Arboretum,” offers year-round special tours and Speaker’s Bureau events, at 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. For more information call (216) 421-2665.

International Women’s Air & Space Museum, 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland. Call (216) 623-1113 or visit (www.IWASM.org).

THEATER

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Season Subscriptions discounts available. Call (440) 964-3396.

G.B. Community Theatre presents “Forbidden Broadway” Jan.15-30, 2010. Upcoming: “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Feb. 12-27, 2010; “You Can’t Take It With You,” March 19-28, 2010.

Dinner Before the Show for “Forbidden Broadway,” Jan. 23, 2010; “The Diary of Anne Frank,” Feb. 20, 2010; “You Can’t Take It With You,” March 20, 2010. Reservations must be made by noon on the Wednesday prior to the dinner event. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of the theater ticket.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts presents “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., starring Michael Breeze, a one man show. Refreshments served. Donation of $8 per person. Reservations appreciated. Call (440) 593-5888. Also coming up Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 3 p.m. is a Youth Theater class production of “A Modern Christmas Carol” by D.M. Bocaz-Larson. Grades 3 and up will present this updated, youthful version of a classic Christmas story. Door donations of $8 adults, $6 seniors and $5 kids.

Bus Trips to Cleveland Playhouse Square, to see “Wicked,” Sunday, or to see “Chicago,” Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010. Call the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts for information at 440-593-5888.

Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Order tickets by phone (440) 951-7500 or online at (www.fineartsassociation.org). Three different season subscription packages available. Coming up: “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” (rated G) tonight, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at 7:30 p.m.; tomorrow and Sunday, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20 at 2 p.m.; “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” (rated G), Feb. 26, March 5 and 12, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 27, 28, March 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2010 at 2 p.m.; “14th Annual One Act Festival” (rated adult), April 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and May 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.; “Grease” (rated PG), June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., June 6, 13, and 20, 2010, at 2 p.m.

Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare, subscriptions are available by calling 216-830-7221 or online (www.PlayhouseSquare.org). The seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $85 to $480 per person. The complete seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series includes: “Chicago,” Jan. 12-24, 2010; “In The Heights,” Feb. 9-21, 2010; “Xanadu,” March 2-14, 2010; “Aug.: Osage County,” April 13-25, 2010; “Grease,” May 11-23, 2010; “Fiddler On The Roof,” June 15-27, 2010.

Geauga Lyric Theater, 101 Water St., Historic Chardon Square, presents “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 4-20; “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Jan. 22-31, 2010; “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” March 5-28, 2010; “Hay Fever” May 7-23, 2010. Visit www.geaugatheater.org or call (440) 286-2255.

Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison. Coming next summer 2010: “On Golden Pond,” ”Frost/Nixon,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “The Light in the Piazza,” and “My Way-A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra.” Visit (www.rabbitrunonline.org).