The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio

WEEKENDER / Entertainment

November 11, 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 Nov. 29.

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.

E. Janie Altrogge, featured artist, mid Nov. through Dec. This multi media exhibit includes a felted wool sculpture and represents an autobiographical reflection of the artist’s life as an adult. Come meet the artist and see her work on Nov. 15 from 2-4 p.m.

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” Nov. 30 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

Beaded Tin, adult craft program, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Ashtabula County District Library. Bring an assortment of beads and $3 for materials. Call (440) 997-9341.

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.

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.

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

2nd Comedy Night, Nov. 21st at 8 p.m. at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts. Back by popular demand and hosted by Michael Breeze and Ken Johnson, this return event has limited seating so make reservations. Bring beverages, snacks provided. Suggested donation of $12. Call (440) 593-5888.

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

“Christmas on Main Street,” presented by The Good Life Singers, Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ashtabula Arts Center. This mixed voice chorus will take you back to Ashtabula’s Main Street of the early 20th century with favorite holiday tunes such as “Carol in the Winter,” Home for the Holidays,” and much more. Tickets $9. Call (440) 964-3298.

“Acoustic Tapestry,” a Coffeehouse presentation at the Ashtabula Arts Center on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. featuring Dr. Martin Crombie, with guests Dan Herbst, harmonica; Kathy Lynch, harmony vocals; and Petr Wiese, piano. A variety of 60’s music through today. Light refreshments served. General admission: $10. Call (440) 964-3396.

61st Annual presentation of Handel’s “Messiah,” presented by the 170-member Messiah Chorus of Lake County, Nov. 29 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.

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.

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. “Next of Kin” on tonight and tomorrow, “Wyld Ryde” Nov. 20 and 21, “Sixty Inch Slick” on Nov. 25, “Tony Rio and Relentless” Nov. 27 and 28. 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 Dec. 3 (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. “Woodstock” happening tomorrow, “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 “Doug Elkins and Friends,” Nov. 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the Hanna Theatre at PlayhouseSquare. From barstools to box seats, tickets start at $15. Coming up: “Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company,” Jan. 30, 2010, at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare; “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.; 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

Harvest the Colors of Love, a harvest dinner at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Main and Buffalo Streets, Conneaut, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m., followed by a concert by Northearsterly Winds. Donations at the door, to benefit HALO.

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. Reservations are required and begin Nov. 22. Call 599-8744 or 599-1704. There are only 64 places. Cost is $15.

Fall Festival, Saturday, starting at 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church in Jefferson. There will be turkey raffles, as well as raffles of ham and fresh food baskets, cash drawings, children’s games, a bake sale and a craft booth. Refreshments will include cabbage rolls, sausage sandwiches, nachos and cheese, homemade pies and more. Everyone welcome.

The JAHS Model UN Team will be hosting the 19th annual UN/Urging Student Activism conference, tonight, 5 p.m. - to 10 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Jefferson High School. There will be many local schools attending including Jefferson, Geneva, Edgewood and Lakeside. Admission is free.

36th Annual Christmas Shoppe, Nov. 28 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

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.

Ladies Victorian Escape, Dec. 3, 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.

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!

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.

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 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.

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. “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. Community Theatre presents “Blithe Spirit,” a comedy about a seance that turns into a nightmare of hilarity. Nov. tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. TICKETS: $11-14. Advance tickets discounted. Call arts center. “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 “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, Nov. 29, 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) 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.

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).

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