Arts & Entertainment

December 12, 2019 by Staff Report

Curtain 440 Holds Auditions

Dec. 13, 5-8 p.m.

Dec. 14, 6:30-9 p.m.

Curtain 440 is holding auditions for its 2020 youth season opener production of “Seussical, Jr.” at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. Auditions are open to youth ages 7-18.

Show dates are weekends Jan. 24 through Feb. 2. Rehearsals will take place primarily in Chardon, with performances in Burton.

For information, visit www.curtain440.com.

Fairmount Speaker Series

Dec. 15, 3 p.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “The Art of Architecture.” Steven Litt, art and architecture critic for the Plain Dealer. will provide insight on some of the major architecture and urban planning issues facing Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

The series is designed for adults, but is family-friendly. Refreshments are provided. RSVP by calling 440-338-3171 or via email at info@fairmountcenter.org.

Visit www.fairmountcenter.org for more information.

Holiday Jam With The GANG

Dec. 17, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) will be presenting its annual holiday caroling concert with Geauga County musician Nicky Bucur and his friends at the Heinen’s Café, 402 Center St. in Chardon. They will be hosting area musicians in a pre-holiday jam session with songs of the season.

Musicians of all ages are welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun. Participants are also encouraged to bring along holiday memorabilia or stories to share.

The free event is open to the general public; no reservations are necessary. For more information, call Nicky Bucur at 216-240-1501.

Words And Wine

Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Words and Wine, a poetry reading series, meets at the Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave. in Painesville. Featured poet is John Burroughs, Ohio Beat Poet Laureate 2019-2021. Open mic will precede his reading. The free event is open to the public.

For more information, call Margie DeLong at 440-579-5990.