Arts and Theater

November 26, 2015 by Staff Report

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.

Geauga Hunger Task Force Benefit Planned

Dec. 5, 7 p.m. and Dec. 6, 3 p.m.

The Good Tidings Benefit Choir is once again going to perform its musical magic for the community at the Notre Dame Cathedral Educational Center Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson.

Celebrating its 26th year, the popular program raises money through goodwill offerings for the Geauga Hunger Task Force, which consists of seven emergency food pantries throughout the county.

The Good Tidings Choir will be performing many Christmas selections, including a portion of GF Handel’s “Messiah.” Also performing will be Pilgrim Brass on both days, The Madison Chorale on Saturday and Nada Clue barbershop quartet on Sunday.

All attending will be invited to sing the Hallelujah chorus at the closing of the program. Admission is free, but a goodwill offering will be collected. Reservations are not necessary.

Words and Wine

Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Roger Craik, associate professor of English at KSU Ashtabula, will be the featured poet at Your Vine or Mine, 154 Main St., Painesville. An English born author of three full-length poetry books, he has previously worked as a journalist, TV critic and chess columnist.

Words and Wine is a monthly poetry reading series. All who wish may share their original poems at open mic; one to three poems up to five minutes.

For more information, call Margie DeLong, 440-298-1397.

Hamlet Concert Series

Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Hamlet Concert Series presents The Western Reserve Chorale in concert under the direction of David Gilson in the Hamlet Atrium, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls. The renowned Cleveland chorus will perform high quality choral music of the holiday season and traditional favorites by Rutter, Gabrieli, Howells, Pinkham and more. The public is welcome.

Call Karen to reserve, 440-247-7715.