Arts and Theater
Messiah Choir Returns To Benefit Food Pantries
April 2 and 9, 3 p.m.
The Good Tidings Benefit Choir will continue its legacy of raising spirits and funds for the Geauga Hunger Task Force by performing the Easter sections of GF Handel’s “Messiah” at Notre Dame Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson.
The choir is under the direction of Robert Boles and accompanied by Joy Leirer.
All attendees will be invited to join in the Hallelujah chorus.
The performances are free, but a goodwill offering will be taken.
Words and Wine
April 5, 6:30 p.m.
Grace Butcher will be the featured poet at Bistro 70, 70 N. St. Clair St. in Painesville. A retired English Professor at Kent State University, Grace has published several chapbooks of poems and will be reading from a manuscript recently discovered in her office.
Open mic for original poems will precede her reading.
For more information, call Margie DeLong at 440-579-5990.
Invitational Art Show
The Middlefield Historical Society invitational art shows, featuring student artwork, will be held in conjunction with co-sponsors The Middlefield Banking Company and Centerra Co-op at the lower level of the Century Inn, 14979 So. State Ave. in Middlefield.
The high school and middle school division will be held April 1-2 and 8-9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature work from students at Berkshire high and junior high schools, Cardinal high and middle schools (grades 7-12), Chardon high and middle schools and Newbury high and junior high schools.
The elementary school division, featuring work from Burton Elementary School, Ledgemont Elementary School, Jordak Elementary School, Cardinal Intermediate School, Cardinal Middle School grades five and six, all four Chardon elementary schools and Newbury Elementary School, will be held May 6-7 and 13-14.
All work will be judged by professional artists and/or art teachers. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded for outstanding artwork.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
WRJSL Red Stocking Revue
The Western Reserve Junior Service League (WRJSL), a leadership and service organization, will perform its 27th annual Red Stocking Revue, “The Most Excellent Entertainment Adventure,” on May 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the T.W. Harvey High School theatre in Painesville. The classic variety show is filled with dance numbers, singing, skits and other family-friendly entertainment.
WRJSL is seeking volunteer community talent to join in the fun, which benefits Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula causes. The public is invited to meet director Lisa-Marie French on April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Hellriegel’s Inn, 1840 Mentor Ave., Painesville. Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up to perform. For information about Meet the Director Night, contact Rena Ellwanger at 440-352-9151 or Pat Doyle at 440-255-5760.
We are looking for singers, actors, comedians, dancers and stage crew. Parts are available for all ages, including children. Auditions will be held at Harvey High School at 6:30 p.m. on April 11. For more information about being in the show, email Pam Martin: pamm@mailbag.net or Susan Fatica: susanfatica@yahoo.com.
