Valley Arts Center Hosts GANG
Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.
The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) program will be held at the Valley Arts Center, 155 Bell St. in Chagrin Falls. Valley Art Center’s executive director Mary Ann Breisch will provide a guided tour of the Center’s 44th annual Juried Art Exhibit. In her role as gallery director, Breisch will share backstories about the art and artists featured in the show. The educational program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Valley Art Center’s Juried Exhibit had its formal opening on Nov. 6 and will remain open to the public through Dec. 23. For more information about the Center and the exhibit, visit www.valley-artcenter.org.
For more information about GANG, call Joanne Durante at 440-729-6481.
Holocaust Survivor’s Story Told
The original play, “The Star on My Heart,” written by Ohio writer and theater director Angela Miloro-Hansen, will premiere this month at Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid, and Geauga Lyric Theater Guild in Chardon. The play is based on the true story of Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher. Of the 15,000 children that were imprisoned in the Terezin concentration camp, Inge is one of the few that survived.
Two young actors have been cast to play Auerbacher at different times during her youth. Eighth-grader Casey plays teen Inge and sixth-grader Milena plays a younger Inge.
In addition to performances of the play, educational outreach is planned for Euclid and Geauga County region students. Casey was fortunate to have met the woman she will portray on stage.
Shore Cultural Centre was a recipient of an Ohio Arts Council grant towards a portion of expenses for this project.
In addition to performances of the play, Inge Auerbacher will give a presentation at 8 p.m. at Geauga Theater on Nov. 15, and at Shore Cultural Centre on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission for the talks is $10 or free with a ticket from the performance, with funds benefiting the project. Inge is the author of six books, including “I Am a Star,” of which she will be signing.
Tickets may be purchased directly through the venues.
Performances are Nov. 13 and 14 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, 101 Water St. in Chardon. Call 440-286-2255 or visit www.geaugatheater.org.
Performances are Nov. 21 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St. in Euclid. Call 216-289-8578.
Contact Chris Cipriani at 216-289-8578 for more information about the project or to learn about student performances for schools.
Youth Theatre Presents ‘Snow White’
Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 21-22, 2 p.m.
Fairmount Center for the Arts Youth Theatre Lab will present “Snow White” at The Mayfield Village Civic Center.
Snow White, played by Kaylee Tomsich of Bainbridge, runs away from her evil stepmother, the Queen, played by Kaitlyn Magalski of Chester Township, and finds herself taking care of eight comical dwarfs, played by Madysen Treharne of Burton, Andra Usis of Chester, Jordyn Ladd of Auburn, Ella Stec of Chagrin Falls, Charlotte Jons of Munson, Maria Insana of Auburn, Addison Altmann of Bainbridge and Ellie Calder of South Russell. The cast of 23 also includes Sarah Hill of Chagrin Falls as the sarcastic mirror, and Theo Jons of Munson as the handsome Prince.
The production is directed by Patti Susman, with musical direction by Joan Bendix and choreography by Merlynne Hancock. Tickets are $8. For more information and tickets, call Fairmount Center at 440-338-3171.
Chagrin Falls Nutcracker Tea
Nov. 21, 4:30 p.m.
Fairmount Center for the Arts presents The Chagrin Falls Nutcracker Tea at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Center, 400 E. Washington St. in Chagrin Falls.
The show will feature performances by Fairmount Dance Theater, Fairmount Spanish Dancers, Kinderdancers and Verb Ballets. A complimentary tea with the performers will be held after the show.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $11 for students and seniors and $6 for children ages of 3-12. Children under 3 are free.
Call the Fairmount Center for the Arts at 440-338-3171 for information.
WomenSafe Theater Party
Nov. 29, 2 p.m.
The matinee performance of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater is a benefit hosted by Friends of WomenSafe. The lobby will open at 1 p.m. for a gift certificate raffle. Complimentary refreshments will be served during intermission.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. The theater party is made possible through the generosity of Junction Auto Sales. Call 440-285-3741 for more information or to reserve seats. Or visit www.fows.info.