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 and Saturday. www.ashartscenter.org
"Lake Shore Artists" May 2 - 28. An opening reception will be held TONIGHT from 6 - 8 p.m. Admission is free.
"Accessible Expressions Ohio" June 4 - 30, spotlighting the work of artists with disabilities. Admission is free.
Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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 to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.erieartmuseum. org.
Indian Museum, Technical Center, Building B, 25 Public Square, Willoughby. 440-951-3813. www.indianmuseumoflakecounty.org.
Blue Moon Gallery, 245 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls.
Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. 440-953-7327. Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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 Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 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. to 8 p.m., Thursday; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Parking is $3.
The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to 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. 440-428-5913.
Sculpture Center, 1834 E. 123 St., 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. Open Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Free.
Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown. (330-742-3285. Tuesday by appointment; Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 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. to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday. Classes are being offered for all types of dance, including ballet, music, voice, theater and visual arts are offered.
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, woodcarving, tap, ballet, tribal belly dancing, yoga, kick-fit and various exercises. Call for special summer opportunities for children and adults. E-mail kilpi1025@suite224.net or contact CCCA through its Web site (www.conneautartscenter.org).
Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Avenue 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 x104). www.fineartsassociation.org
CLASSICAL
Ashtabula County Choral Music Society rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.
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 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 Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 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 to Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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
Bill Scott and Jeff Leeson headlines Friday and Saturday at Bogey’s Comedy Club, Saturday and Sunday, 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, with Tuesdays 8 p.m. featuring “The Bonk Show,” Wednesdays (beginning at 8 p.m.) as “Pro/Am Night,” and our weekly Stand-Up Shows on Thursdays at 8 p.m., and then Fridays and Saturdays at 8 & 10: p.m. Each Show has a headliner, a featured act and a MC.
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
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 entertainment schedule: Friday, and Saturday, Sixty Inch Slick, May 15 & 16 Wyld Ryde, May 22 & 23 Outlaw, May 29 & 30 Next of Kin. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg. www. jewelsdancehallonline.com.
The Palms entertainment schedule: The Palms is located at Route 618, Conneaut Lake, Pa. Bands play at 9:30 p.m. 814-382-3625. myspace.com/theofficialpalmsnightclub
May Festival of Choirs, May 17, 4 p.m., at Lakeside High School, 6600 Sanborn Road, Saybrook Township. Admission is FREE, donations accepted. Choirs include: All-County Middle School Honor Choir, Town Choir, Cross-Country Shoreliners, Johnnycake Ridge Singers, Lakeside HS Women’s Ensemble, Madison Chorale, ACCMS Chorale & Youth.
Events
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.
Historic Kirtland Visitors Center presents “The Healing Power of Jesus Christ,” through May 15. Original sculptures by artist Angela Johnson, at 7800 Kirtland-Chardon Road. The exhibit and Visitors Center are open daily 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free. 440-256-9805.
Spring Gas-up Show, May 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club, Route 322, Wayne Township. Two day flea market and the Agricultural Heritage Museum will be open. $2 donation for admission. www.ashtabulaantiqueengineclub.com
Lighthouse Cruisers/Classic Cars, May 21 - Sept. 2, Conneaut Township Park in Conneaut, 6 p.m. - 9 pm., 440-593-1202.
Memorial Weekend "Kickin’ Off Summer," May 22 - 25, Old Mill Winery, 403 S Broadway (Rt. 534) in Geneva 440-466-5560, www.theoldmillwinery.com
People in the Park, May 22 - Aug. 28, Andover Square, Every Friday at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of many local bands. 440-293-5895,
www.andoverohio.com
Flea Market, May 23, Indian Creek Resort, Geneva-on-the-Lake, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your own table no set up charge. 440-466-8191, www.indiancreekresort.com
Conneaut Historical Museum, May 23 - Sept. 7, 518 Mill St., Conneaut, 440-593-4896 or 440-599-6011,
www.conneauthistorical.org. Displays of memorabilia of Conneaut area businesses and events.
Complimentary Tours Ferrante Winery, May 23 - Sept. 7, Ferrante Winery & Restaurant, 5585 ST RT 307, Geneva. Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. tours. 440-466-VINO or www.ferrantewinery.com.
Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show, May 23 - Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Geneva-on-the-Lake Recreation Park. 800-862-9948 or www.visitgenevaonthelake.com
American Red Cross Ashtabula Chapter Aquatic Schools, May 29 - June 1, Sheldon Calvary Camp, 4411 Lake Rd., Conneaut. 440-593-4381, www.calvarycamp.org
Red Cross certification classes for lifeguard, water safety instructor. Lifeguard instructor.
MOVIES
Cinématheque, the Cleveland Institute of Art, is located in the Gund Building at the corner of East Boulevard and Bellflower Road, University Circle, Cleveland. Check online for the latest offerings. www.cia.edu/cinematheque.
THEATER
Ballet Theater Ashtabula, 2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula presents "Random 8’s" OPENS TONIGHT, - SUNDAY May 15,
16, 17. Tickets $7 - $12. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Mother's Day Brunch is available SUNDAY. Reservations required. Call 440-964-3396 for information.
“The Odd Couple,” Fermale Version, OPENS TONIGHT & SATURDAY, May 15, 16, 22, 23, at 8 p.m., and May 10, 17, 24, at 2 p.m., at the Geauga Lyric Theater, on Chardon Square. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors/ students. 440-286-2255. www. geaugatheater.org.
Dream Home, May 15 - June 7, presented by the Dobama Theater, at Cleveland Playhouse, Brooks Theater, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: 216-932-3396 or dobama.org
KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square:
“I Love You Because,” tonight through May 17, at the 14th Street Theater; “An Evening With Patti Lupone and Mandy Patinkin,” May 5 through 17, at the Palace Theatre; Mary Poppins, July 17 through Aug. 9, State Theater.
Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online. 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. In addition, Donor Circle seating is available. 216-348-5268. www.PlayhouseSquare.org/DonorCircle.
Straw Hat Theater, 2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula.
"Man of La Mancha" will be performed on
June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets $11 - $12. Reservations 440-964-3396.
"High School Musical" will be performed on
July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets $11 - $12.
"Beauty and the Beast" will be performed
on July 31, August 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Tickets $11 - $12.
