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

“Out of the Attic,” on display now through Nov.1. A.A.C staff will be putting on display objects created for various past theatre and dance productions.

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

“Michael Wheeler Art Exhibit,” is now on display at the C.C.C.A. Michael Wheeler has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics and a Masters of Fine Art in Metal-Smithing from Edinboro University. He is also completing his Masters of Fine Art in Painting with a minor in metal and wood from the same university.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark presents, Swifty’s Farm, “Nation’s Largest Indoor Balloon Art Sculpture Exhibit,” open now through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 8800 Chardon Road in Kirtland. The exhibit, a life-size farm-themed walk-through display is made up of more than 20,000 balloons by Master Balloon Artists and takes five days (220 man-hours). Admission is $6 adult, $5 seniors 60+, $4 youth 2-11 and children under 2 are free. For more information call (440) 256-2122 or (800) 366-FARM or visit lakemetroparks.com.

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

Ashtabula Arts Center will present “Forbidden Broadway.” Auditions will be held Nov. 7 from 1-3 p.m. and Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m. 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

“Pre-School Programs,” Thursdays, Oct. 8, 15, 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for children 3 to 5 years old, accompanied by a parent/guardian. Ther will be outdoor exploration hikes, hands on activities and discussions on healthy foods and activities. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Jamestown Marina, Pymatuning State Park, 2660 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, Pa. Register by by contacting Park Office at (724) 932-3142. For more information visit www.state.pa.us.

Quilted Apron Craft Program, for adults, a two-part class, 11 a.m. Oct. 17 and 24, at the Ashtabula County District Library. Cost is $3. For list of materials call (440) 997-9341.

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 rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at the First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Ave., Ashtabula.

“Good Life,” a mixed voice chorus invites all interested singers to join. Call Angela (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, Oct. 24 and 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

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. “60 Inch Slick” plays tonight and tomorrow, “City Billy’s” on Oct. 16 and 17, “Kerosene” on Oct 23 and 24, “Next of Kin” on Oct. 30 and 31 with Halloween costume party both nights. 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

Grammy Award nominee John Ford Coley, singer/guitarist will perform Saturday, at 8 p.m., a one-man acoustic show on stage at Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, Pa. For tickets call: (814) 489-3110. Also at the Struthers Theatre will be “Tribute to Peggy Lee” by Peggy Alee, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m., with swinging jazz standards of the 40s-80s in the style of Peggy Lee.

DANCE

DANCECleveland, 13110 Shaker Square, Suite 106, Cleveland, presents “Doug Elkins and Friends,” Nov. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare; “Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company,” Jan. 30, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSqure; “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).

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, 17, 18, 19, and 20. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. “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 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

Halloween Kids Day Out, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., for grades 1-6, at the Ashtabula Arts Center. Cost is $30 per child. Register at (440) 964-3396.

Horticultural Walking Tours, Lake View Cemetery, Sat. Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, 12316 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Also Sunday Oct. 18 from 5-7 p.m., “Full Moon and Searching for Four-Legged Friends (Red Fox and Deer). Each tours costs $6 per person. Make reservations at (216) 421-2665 ext. 3035.

Indian Museum’s 29th Anniversary, Oct. 17 and 18 from 1-4 p.m., in downtown Willoughby. Special programs each day: “Reading the Mayan Huipil” and “Mayan Backstrap Weaving,” plus demonstrations and participation in an indoor “dig.” Children of all ages can listen to stories and play and Indian game. Call (440) 951-3813.

25th Annual Grape Harvest Dance, Oct. 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Lake Metroparks-Painesville Township Community Hall, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville-on-the-Lake. Listen to the band “Roy Gelonese & the Hungarians” and watch “The Hungarian Scouts of Clevelad, Ohio” perform a dance. There will be door prizes and Hungarian foods. Tickets available at door: adults $6.50, seniors $5.50, teens $3.50 and children 12 and under are free. Call (440) 352-3048 or 357-5203 for more information.

Stage Fright, Oct. 24, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., for ages 21+. The evening will include 50/50 raffle, costume contest, prizes, refreshments, and beer/wine cash bar. Listen to three rotating bands: “Bar Trek,” “Blues Project,” and “The King Pins.” Tickets limited. Call (440) 964-3298.

Halloween Party for kids, at both the Ashtabula County District and Geneva Libraries on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Costumes, ghost stories, games and more. Call (440) 997-9341 for ACDL and (440) 466-4521 for Geneva information.

John Katchuba, author of “Ghost Hunting Ohio” will be at the Geneva Library Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Call (440) 466-4521.

Hudson Corn Maze, 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 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 tonight, Oct. 23, Nov. 11, and Dec. 7 at 3:30 p.m., at 335 W. 44th St., Ashtabula. The Geneva Library will be showing teen movies Oct. 13, Nov. 24 and 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.

Coming up: “Hannah and Her Sisters” tonight at 7:30 p.m., tomorrow at 5:15 p.m.; “The Beaches of Agnes” tonight at 9:40 p.m., tomorrow at 7:20 p.m., and Sunday at 4 p.m.; “Hell Drivers” tomorrow at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m.; “The Windmill Movie” tomorrow at 7:10 p.m.; “A City of Sadness” (new 35mm color print) Sunday at 8:40 p.m.; “Betty Blue: The Director’s Cut” Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 16 at 8:45 p.m.

MUSEUMS

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, 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. “Amelia Earhart Exibit” now through Nov. 21. Call (216) 623-1113 or visit (www.IWASM.org).

THEATER

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

G.B. Commuity Theatre presents “Night of January 16th,” Oct. 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 6:30 p.m. Cost is $16 plus the price of the theater ticket.

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: 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.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts presents “Heaven Can Wait” Oct. 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24. This comedy will tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh at the end. Also “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 6, starring Michael Breeze, a one man show. www.conneautartscenter.org

Bus Trips to Cleveland Playhouse Square, to see “Wicked,” Sunday, Nov. 29, or to see “Chicago,” Suday, 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, for “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” by Neil Simon. This hilarious retrospect looks back at the golden age of television when comedy-variety show was king. (rated adult) Oct. 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 4, 11 and 18 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 adults, $20 seniors/students. Three different season subscription packages available. Coming up: “If You Take a Mouse to School” (rated G), Nov. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 7 and 8 at 2 p.m.; “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” (rated G) Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11, and 18 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 28, 19, 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.