Arts & Entertainment
January 10, 2019 by Staff Report

Fairmount Center for the Arts is offering a free, family-friendly morning of arts fun that is open to all.

Arts Winter Warm Up Day

Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to noon

Fairmount Center for the Arts is offering a free, family-friendly morning of arts fun that is open to all.

Activities include mini-workshops exploring dance, yoga, music, theatre and creation stations to make art. Additionally, the Geauga West Public Library will be participating by providing storytelling sessions. Sweet treats and cocoa will also be provided at no charge.

The free community event provides an excellent opportunity to stop in and explore the arts. Information about Fairmount’s winter/spring program session, which begins Jan. 14, will also be available.

For more information or to register for classes, visit www.fairmountcenter.org, call 440-338-3171 or stop in at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township.

GANG Features Hiram Artist

Jan. 15, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) welcomes Hiram artist Xyl Lasersohn to its monthly educational program at the Heinen’s Café, 402 Center St. in Chardon. He will be presenting examples of his work, while discussing his technique and artistic journey.

Xyl describes himself as a post-impressionist abstract illusionist. He is primarily a painter, but also works in various other media.

The educational event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary.

For more information, call Nicky Bucur at 216-240-1501.

Fairmount Center Offers Speaker Series

Feb. 9, 10 a.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts will hold the first of its line up in its speaker series, “The Art of Dr. Seuss.” The free, community event will be held at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township.

Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman has presented her “Through the Eyes of the Artist” lecture series for several years now and will provide an insider’s view of the stories behind the art of Dr. Seuss.