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. www.ashartscenter.org

“Elements of Nature,” by Lawrence Baker, on display until Sept. 29. Reception will be held Sept. 11 from 7-8:30pm.

“Out of the Attic,” on display Oct. 5-Nov.1.

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

Fiber Art Exhibit, until Sept. 4, Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Conneaut. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartcenter.org

Photography Exhibit, Sept. 4-Sept. 30, Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Conneaut. 440-593-5888, www.conneautartcenter.org Artist’s reception held today, Sept. 4, from 7-9pm.

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.

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 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

Lake Erie College theater department is performing “God” by Woody Allen Nov. 18-22 and is looking for individuals to help fill out the cast. Open auditions are Sept. 9 and 10 at 6 p.m. in the C.K. Rickle Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. Callbacks are Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. For information, contact Jerry Jaffe, assistant professor of theatre, at 375-7451.

Ashtabula Arts Center will present “Blithe Spirit” starting Oct. 30. Auditons Sept. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Show requires two adult men and five women. Readings will be from scripts. Auditons on first come, first serve basis.

Auditions for “Forbidden Broadway” will be held Nov. 7 from 1-3pm and Nov. 8 from 6-8pm. Bring a prepared reading of less than one minute and sheet music for a vocal selection of no longer than 90 seconds. Auditioners may be asked to read or sing something additional by the director. Wear comfortable clothing for a possible movement audition.

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, 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, woodcarving, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, painting, 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 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 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’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

Friday and Saturday at Bogey’s Comedy Club, 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

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. Texas Toast band plays today and Saturday, Next of Kin on Sept. 11 and 12, Santa Fe on Sept. 18 and 19 and Wyld Ryde, Sept. 25 and 26. www. jewelsdancehallonline.com.

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

DANCE

Ballroom Dancing, Sept. 13, Painesville Township Community Center, 1025 Hardy Road, dancing, from 4 to 9 p.m., professional dance demonstractions at 5 p.m., catered dinner at 5:30 p.m. Door prices. Reservations required by Aug. 31. Call 440-254-3479

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.

EVENTS

34th annual Antique Auto and Truck Show, antique engine grounds, Willaimsfield, Sept. 13 starting at 9 a.m.. Admission, $2. Children under 12 free. Best of show and engine club choiced. Flea market, car corral, gas card raffles, 50/50 raffle. More. Call 293-5232 or e-mail bentley1956@yahoo.com.

The Finnish American Cultural Center. Open for the summer, Fri., Sat. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m. Other times by appointment, 1330 W. Eighth and Joseph, 440-964-5790 or 440-998-2061. New this summer: a new Finnish costume on display and Finnish ear threads (earrings) in the sales area. www.faha-ashtabula.org.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Route 6, a mile east of Route 306, Kirkland, Village Peddler Festival Sept. 19 and 20. Live folk music, food, wagon rides, bakery, candy shops. Adults, 7, senior citizens $6, children 2-11, $4, under 2, free.

Conneaut Historical Museum. Through 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. Through Sept. 7, Ferrante Winery & Restaurant, 5585 State Route 307, Geneva. 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. tours on Saturday and Sunday. 440-466-VINO or www.ferrantewinery.com.

Trolley Tours at Lake View Cemetery, Sundays, 1 p.m., at James A. Garfield Monument, Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. $7 per person. Reserve seating at 216-421-2665.

Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show. Through Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Geneva-on-the-Lake Recreation Park. 800-862-9948 or www.visitgenevaonthelake.com

Hudson Corn Maze, Monday through Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, 400 Creek Road, Pierpont. 440-577-1196.

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 September, October and November is available. Visit www.nps.gov/cuva/ or www.dayinthevalley.com/ or call (800) 445-9667.

The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions, will be performing their unique equine ballet Sept. 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Tullio Arena in Erie, Pa. The Lipizzaner Stallion has galloped boldly out of the pages of over 425 years of history and are now a great experience to be enjoyed by the entire family. Tickets are $26.50 for Gold Circle seats; $22.50 and $19.50 regular adult; seniors/students are $20.50 and $17.50 each. Group rates are available. For more information call 1-814-452-4857 or online at www.lipizzaner.com and www.erieevents.com.

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.

Coming up: “Lake Tahoe” today at 7:30, Sunday at 8:50pm; “O’Horten” today at 9:20pm, Saturday at 7:25pm; “...And God Created Woman” Saturday at 5:30, Sunday at 4:30; “Anvil: The Story of Anvil” Saturday at 9:15 p.m., Sunday at 7pm; “Under Our Skin” Thursday at 6:30, Sept. 13 at 8:45 pm; “Know Your Mushrooms” Thursday at 8:35, Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm, Sept. 12 at 5:30.

THEATER

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Season Subscriptions discounts available. Call (440) 964-3298.

Ballet Theatre Ashtabula presents “Peter and the Wolf” followed by “Sunday in the Park,” Sept. 18 at 7:30; Sept. 19 and 20 at 2pm. TICKETS: $8-10. Advance tickets discounted. Call arts center.

G.B. Commuity Theatre presents “Night of January 16th,” Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16, 17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. TICKETS: $11-14. Advance tickets discounted. Call arts center.

Blithe Spirit,” Oct. 30- Nov. 14; “Forbidden Broadway,” Jan. 15-30, 2010; “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 “Night of January 16th,” Oct. 10; “Blithe Spirit,” Nov. 7; “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 6:30pm. Cost is $16 plus the price of the theater ticket.

The Fabulous ’50s Dinner Theatre, through Sept. 11, (Thurs. and Fri.; doors 6 p.m., dinner and show 7:30 p.m.), The Landing Festival Market, Geneva-on-the-Lake. 440-466-8650, www.GenevaLanding.com or e-mail brook@genevalanding.com

Rabbit Run Barn Theater, 5648 Chapel Road, Madison.

“Presenting Mark Twain,” Sept. 4-6, Mark Twain lives again—in look, in voice, in gesture. Hear the man in his own words as he might have spoken them in one of his famous lectures. For ticket information please contact the box office at 440-428-7092, or purchase online: rabbitrunonline.tix.com. Special group rate discounts are available please contact the office for information.

The complete seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series includes: Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” October 13-25; “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.

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.