The Star Beacon; Ashtabula, Ohio

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June 8, 2007

June 8 WeekENDER Calendar

Compiled by ELLEN KOLMAN

ARBORETUMS

Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, is a living botanical museum in a natural setting filled with domestic and exotic plants. Nature walks, tours and classes are available. Sun., 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Fri. - Sat., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ADMISSION: $6 adults 13 and over, $3 Children 6 - 12, $2 Children 2 - 5, Under age 2 FREE and FREE Parking; (440) 946-4400 or www.holdenarb.org

ARTAshtabula 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 & Saturday. www.ashartscenter.org.

Kevin White, Today - June 29, an opening reception will be tonight, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Art Center Gallery.

Gallery hours are Mon. - Thurs., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123rd St., Cleveland; 216/721-9020. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday noon to 4 p.m.

Art Essence Gallery, 184 Main St., Painesville, 440/639-1993. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

Cleveland Beachwood Place, Cedar and Richmond Road, 216/464-9460. Open 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland, 8501 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. The museum is on the 2nd floor of the Cleveland Playhouse complex; 216/421-8671. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursdays open until 8 p.m.

ADMISSION: $4, adults; $3, students and seniors; members and children, free. Fridays are free.

Cleveland Institute of Art, 1114 East Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland, 216/421-7404. Open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; Friday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland, 216/421-7340, hosts a variety of photography and art exhibitions. Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Free.

Cleveland Print Club, 3813 Euclid Ave., Cleveland; 216/707-2242.

Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus.; 614/221-4848.

Conneaut Community Center For The Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., Conneaut. 440-593-5888 or www.conneautartscenter.org

Diocese of Cleveland, 1027 Superior Ave., Cleveland; 216/696-6519.

The Edge Art Gallery, 1844 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Gallery hours: Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Fri., 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. or by appointment.

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-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. www.erieartmuseum.org

The English Art Room, on the Avenue, at Tower City Center, Downtown Cleveland; 888/278-1969.

Gallery One, 7003 Center St., Mentor; 800/621-1141; www.galleryone.com. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sundays, noon-4 p.m.

Historic Kirtland Visitor's Center, 7800 Kirtland-Chardon Road; 440/256-9805.

Indian Museum, west end of Lake Erie College Campus, Painesville; 440/352-1911.

Opened Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Offering mini tours.

Blue Moon Gallery, 245 North Franklin St., Chagrin Falls; 708-0013.

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

Lake Metroparks, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland; 256-2123.

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

Lake Erie College, 391 W. Washington St., Painesville; 440/639-7856. Gallery hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon -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.- 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, noon -4 p.m. Parking is $3.

Mentor Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby. Gallery hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-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: 428-5913.

Sculpture Center, 1834 East 123 Street, 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. Opened Tuesday - Friday, noon-4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Free.

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

Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St., Chagrin Falls; 247-7507. Open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. -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.

AUDITIONS

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts is looking for people interested in singing and performing. The center would like to revive Kilpi Chorus under the direction of George Voytek. If interested call the center at (440) 593-5888.

Ashtabula County Choral Music Society in partnership with Kent State Ashtabula holds rehearsals Mondays in the KSU auditorium from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Experienced singers welcome. Call 224-2681.

CLASSES

Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula; 440/964-3396. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday. Classes are being offered for all types of dance, including ballet is offered.

* Fun Funky Fitness "Street Dance" Workout, Begins June 12, Tues. and or Thurs., 6 - 7 p.m. Call to reserve your spot. 440-964-3396.

* One Week Classes: Creative Printmaking, June 11 - 15, 9 - 10 a.m., for grades 6 - 8; Bead abead abead, June 11 - 15, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., for grades 6 - 8; Papercrafts, June 11 - 15, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., for grades 6 - 8; Nature Crafts, June 18 - 22, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., for ages 7 and up; Mixed Media for Kids, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., grades 1 - 6; Drawing in 3-D, July 9 - 13, 10 - 11 a.m.; Clothing Design Workshop for Kids, July 16 - 20, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Call for reservations, 440-964-3396.

Life Enrichment Center, 925 E. 26th St., Ashtabula, offers dance classes in ballroom, swing, waltz, cha cha, mambo and tango for fun, weddings, proms, night clubs available to ages 8-12, 13-17 and 18 and over. For more information call (440) 992-0022.

Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, 1025 Buffalo St., 440/593-5888. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Classes are available in painting, basket making, woodcarving, tap, ballet, Yoga, kick-fit and various exercise.

* Yoga with Paula Knepp is offered 10 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

* PM Workout with Sally Mucci is held 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

* Kick-Fit with Craig Clinton is conducted at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

* Woodcarving with Teresa Schultz, Don Smith and Carl Oxley are held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Class is open to students 16 years and older (younger students must have instructors' approval and be accompanied by a parent).

Craft and Antique Co-op, 1871 N. Ridge Road, Painesville, invites children to "Story-time," the first and third Thursday of every month, 10:30 a.m. Adults can browse or enjoy a cup of coffee at the cafe. For more information call 392-0581.

Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, located at the Geauga Theater on Historic Chardon Square. www.geaugatheater.org

Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison: 428-5913. Open Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., offers fine arts instruction in art, dance (ballet, jazz, modern), and drama as well as private and group music instruction for all ages. Suzuki violin, Kindermusik and homeschool band and art classes also offered.

CLASSICAL

Ashtabula County Choral Music Society in partnership with Kent State-Ashtabula performs fine music throughout the year. Call 224-2681 for schedule.

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, E. 9th St. and Superior Ave., 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 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 West Pleasant Valley Road, Parma; 216/556-1800.

The Singers Club, Waetjan Auditorium, E. 21st and Euclid, 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 St., Greenville, Pa.; 724/588-8870. TICKETS/INFO:

Greenville Symphony Orchestra, 724-475-3885.

TICKETS/INFO: $10, 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 Dr., Painesville; 350-1663.

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

Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown; Open Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday noon - 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 - Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Kent State Ashtabula, 3325 West 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.

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

Geauga Theater on the Square, Rt. 6 and 44, Chardon; 338-3171.

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

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

Erie Art Museum, 411 State St., Erie, Pa.; 495-5477.

Dana Symphony Orchestra, will perform concerts at the Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown; 330/742-3624.

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

COMEDY

Frank Caliendo, July 28, 8 p.m., at the Warner Theater in Erie, Pa., TICKETS/INFO: $32.50, 814-452-4857 or www.ticketmaster.com or frankcaliendo.com or outbackconcerts.com

CONCERTS

House of Blues, Cleveland venue, for complete concert listings and ticket availability call, (216)523-BLUE or www.hob.com, free membership by logging onto www.hob.com/membership

Stephen Stills, June 17, 7 p.m., $26 - $44.

Jami Ross, June 21, 9 p.m., $10 - $12.

Concerts in the Park, Historic Chardon Square, Today - Aug. (Fridays) Bring a lawn chair.

Tony Bennett, part of the 28th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, (Postponed until Oct. 19), 8 p.m., in the Allen Theater, Playhouse Square, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $50 - $85, 800-766-6048 or www.tricpresents.com

Jewels Dance Hall entertainment schedule: Tonight & Sat., Lawless; June 15, Broken Arrow; June 16, Buckshot; June 22 & 23, Next of Kin; June 29 & 30, Heartland. Jewels is located at 1770 Mill St., Austinburg, www.jewelsdancehallonline.com

Black Byrd, (music from the 60s) Sat., 8 - Midnight, at the Buck's Grill & Bar, Austinburg; Aug. 31, 8 - Midnight, at the Buck's Grill & Bar, Austinburg. Info: 440-964-3697.

The Contels,(Doo-Wop), June 23, 7:30 -11:30 p.m., at the F.O.E., 120 Depot St., Geneva. INFO: 814-756-5530.

Erie Heights Brass Ensemble, Sat., in the Frances Hall Amphitheater, Geauga Park District Big Creek Park. Concert is FREE. Info: 440-286-9516.

Northeast Ohio Polka Fest, Sat. & Sun., at the

Old Firehouse Winery, Geneva-On-The-Lake. INFO: 800-UNCORK-1.

Stringapalooza! June 14, 7 p.m., featuring Suzuki students of the Ashtabula Arts Center and special guests The Fine Arts Cadet Orchestra and The Fine Arts String Orchestra from Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, at The Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Admission is FREE. Call 440-964-3396 for information.

Raccoon County Music Festival, June 16, at the Century Village Museum of the Geauga County Historical Society, Burton. INFO: 440-834-1492.

Big Bands on the Beach, June 17, 4 - 6 p.m., Buzz Cronquist & The Pleasant Street Dixieland Band; July 7, 6 p.m., Ashtabula Area Orchestra; July 15, 4 - 6 p.m., The Dan Zola Big Band; Aug. 12, 4 - 6 p.m., Don Burns Big Band; Sept. 9, 4 - 6 p.m., Tony Esposito Big Band; all concerts located on Walnut Beach, Lake Avenue, Ashtabula. FREE and open to the public.

The Fray, June 18, 7 p.m., at the Time Warner Cable Amphitheater, Tower City, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $36 www.ticketmaster.com or www.thefray.net

Ashtabula's Orchestra Pops Concert, June 23, Lakeside High School Auditorium, Sanborn Road, Saybrook Township.

Summer Concert Series 2007, June 24 - Aug. 5, (Sundays), Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, on the Newcomb Performing Terrace, 1025 Buffalo Street, Conneaut. Concerts are FREE, bring a lawn chair. INFO: 440-593-5888.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, "Soul2Soul 2007" June 29, 8 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: theQarena.com or ticketmaster.com

Nickelback, July 10, 7 p.m., at Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. TICKETS/INFO: $26.50 - $60, www.ticketmaster.com or www.nickelback.com

The Police, "The Police Reunite after 23 years" July 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: theQarena.com or ticketmaster.com

Rascal Flatts, July 21, 8 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $67, www.ticketmaster.com

Ashtabula County Gospel Fest, July 21, North Park, Ashtabula.

Kelly Clarkson, Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $39.50 - $69.50, www.ticketmaster.com

Cleveland's Singing Angels, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Lakeside High School Auditorium, Sanborn Road, Saybrook Township. TICKETS: $15 adults, $12 Seniors, $10 Students, call 440-969-1562 for advanced tickets.

Beyonce, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $59.75 - $89.75, www.ticketmaster.com

Genesis, "Turn it on Again Tour," Sept. 29, 8 p.m., at the Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland. TICKETS/INFO: $57 - $202, www.ticketmaster.com

EVENTSNEMX Truck Night, running every Saturday from 1 p.m. to dusk, $15 for one truck and driver and for spectators and everyone else in truck - $5, live bands will be performing every Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m., for more information call (440) 293-4655 or visit www.nemx.webpointusa.com.

Diana, A Celebration, Today - Sun., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Wed., at the Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 E. Boulevard, Cleveland (Use MLK exit from I-90). TICKETS/INFO: $20 adults, $17 seniors, $10 children (ages 6 - 12), WRHS members, $15. Price does not include admission to the exhibits at the WRHS or parking fees. Special group rates apply. www.ticketmaster.com, 216-241-5555, groups 216-721-5722 X320. www.dianacelebration.com,althorp.com,wrhs.org

The Scandinavian Immigrant Experience, Today - June 30, at Watson-Cutrze Mansion, 356 W. 6th St., Erie, Pa. INFO: 814-454-1813 ext. 0

Masterpieces of European Painting from The Cleveland Museum of Art, Today - July 8, at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood.

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays, June 13 - Aug. 29, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, University Circle, Cleveland. www.cmnh.org

June 13, Wild Animal Wednesday; July 18, Family Fun Night; Aug. 22, Totally Cosmic WOW!

Animal Secrets: The Hidden Habitats and Secret Lives of Forest Animals, Sat. - Sept. 9, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, University Circle, Cleveland. www.cmnh.org

The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, July 7 & 8, Arabian Knights; July 14 & 15, Midsummer Knight's Dream...A Midieval Fantasy; July 21 & 22, Celtic Celebration; July 28 & 29, Pirate Invasion; Aug. 4 & 5, Roman Holiday...Toga! Aug. 11 & 12, Oktoberfest. Open 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., TICKETS/INFO: $17.95 adults, $5.95 children, look online at www.midievalfaire.com for advance ticket discounts and weekend passes. The Faire is located on Route 534 in Trumbull Township.

Hot Air Balloon Rally, Today & Sat., Debonne Vineyards, 7743 Doty Road, Madison. Tethering and nightglow on Fri., lift off Sat. 440-466-3485 or www.debonne.com

Girlfriends Getaway Series - - Fashion, Sat., The Lodge and Conference Center, Geneva-On-The-Lake. 800-801-9982 or www.thelodgeatgeneva.com

Working Dog Weekend, Sat. & Sun., at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

47th Annual Kirtland Kiwanis Strawberry Festival, June 13 - 17, at Lakeland Community College, Kirtland. FREE Admission & FREE Parking.

Winery Margarita Party, June 15, Grand River Cellars, 5750 Madison Road, Madison. 440-298-9838.

Wine & Steak Fry, June 16, Buccia Vineyard, 518 Gore Road, Conneaut. 440-593-5976.

Dairy Days, June 16 & 17, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

Soap Box Derby, June 16 & 17, Conneaut Broad Street Hill, Conneaut.

War of 1812 Reenactment, June 16 & 17, Shandy Hall 6333 S. Ridge Road W., Geneva.

Opening Weekend Family Train Rides, June 16 & 17, East Jefferson St. at Tracks, Jefferson. 440-576-6346 or www.familytrainrides.com

Strawberry Festival & Craft Bazaar, June 16 & 17, Jefferson Depot Village, 147 E. Jefferson St.

Jefferson. 440-576-0469.

Native American Indian Festival, June 16 & 17, Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Grounds Wayne Township.

Father's Day Special, June 17, Old Mill Winery, 403 S. Broadway, Geneva. 440-466-5560.

Father's Day Buffet, June 17, The Lodge and Conference Center, Geneva-On-The-Lake. 800-801-9982 or www.thelodgeatgeneva.com

2007 Summer Art Camp, Week #1 is June 18 - 22, Week #2 is June 25 - 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts, Conneaut. Register by June 8, 440-593-5888.

Multi-Arts Day Camp, Session #1 is June 18 - July 6, (no camp on July 4), Session #2 is July 9 - July 27, Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Sign up quickly, space is limited call: 440-964-3396.

Summer Solstice Celebration, June 21 & 22, Group Tour, progressive food & wine tasting Ohio Wine Tours. 440-576-4588.

Jefferson Days, June 22 - 24, West Jefferson St. Center of town, Jefferson.

Woolfest, June 23 & 24, Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-2122.

Snakes N Such, June 24, Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland. 440-256-1404.

Veteran's Appreciation Day, June 30, Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton.

Finn Fest USA 2007, July 26 - 28, at Kent State University Ashtabula Campus, West 9th St., Ashtabula. 440-964-9077 or www.finnfestusa2007.com

Buccaneer Festival, Sept. 8 & 9, Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Buccaneer Campsites, Route 307 West, Jefferson. Admission: Adults $4, Seniors/Children $3, ages 5 and under are FREE and FREE parking.

MOVIES

Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, 11141 E. Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland. INFO: (216)421-7000.

TICKETS/INFO: 216/421-7450. Each film is $8. www.cia.edu/cinematheque

The Cleveland Film Society presents Film (and other Arts) Feasts, For information and tickets call 216-623-FILM X10 or www.clevelandfilm.org

THEATERRabbit Run Theater 2007 Season:

2007 Summer Season - Rabbit Run Theater, 5648 Chapel Rd.

Box Office: 440-428-7092. Hours: Wed - Sun., 3 - 7 p.m. beginning May 23. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

"Forever Plaid," Tonight, Sat. & Sun., June 14 - 16. "Having Our Say, the Delany Sisters' First 100 years," June 22 - 24, 28 - 30. "SWING!" (Young Adult Production), July 5, 6, 7. "Little Women - the Broadway Musical," July 13 - 15, 19 - 22, 26 - 29. "Fallen Angels," Aug. 10 - 12, 17 - 19, 24 - 26.

The Straw Hat 2007 Season at the Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula. Call 440-964-3396 or www.artcenternews.com: "The Wizard of Oz," Opens Tonight, Sat. & Sun., June 15 - 17, 21 - 23; "The Fantasticks," June 29, 30 July 1, 5 - 7. "Side Show," July 13, - 15, 20, - 22, 26, - 28.



"Moby Dick! The Musical," Aug. 3, - 5, 10, - 12, 16, - 18. All shows begin at 8 p.m.

West Side Story, Tonight - June 30, at the Carousel Dinner Theater, 1275 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. 800-362-4100 or www.CarouselDinnerTheater.com

La Traviata, part of the 2007 Cleveland Opera Series, June 15, 17, 20, 23 and 24, at the Cleveland Playhouse. TICKETS/INFO: 216-241-6000 or www.clevelandopera.org

Footloose, (Teen Production),directed by Michael Breeze, July 26, 27 & 28 at 7 p.m., and July 29 at 2 p.m., at the Geauga Theatre on Historic Chardon Square, Chardon. 440-286-2255 or www.geaugatheater.org

"The Fairy Ring: An Enchanted Tale," Aug. 11, Frances Hall Amphitheater, Big Creek Park, Geauga Lyric Theater Guild performing. FREE, info call: 440-286-9516.

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