The Geauga Art Network Group's (GANG) will be celebrating all things Celtic at its 16th annual Celtic Music Sing-Along in honor of St. Patrick's Day...
GANG Celtic Celebration
March 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
The Geauga Art Network Group’s (GANG) will be celebrating all things Celtic at its 16th annual Celtic Music Sing-Along in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Heinen’s Cafe at 402 Center St. in Chardon.
The GANG invites music lovers of all ages to join in the jam session as Chesterland-based minstrel Nicky Bucur is joined by surprise guests who will be performing a lively selection of Celtic tunes. The community is invited to bring along any nostalgic items reflecting on their Celtic heritage such as sheet music, poems and personal reminiscences.
Both professional and amateur musicians are invited to bring along their own instruments and join in the fun.
For more information, call Joanne Durante at 440‑729‑6481.
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.
Area High School Spring Musicals
Local high schools are offering spring musical productions. Tickets for the following productions may be purchased at the door or ahead of time by contacting each school. Information was provided by the Geauga Council for Arts and Culture.
Berkshire High School: “Cinderella,” April 28 and 29, 7 p.m. and April 30, 2 p.m. Directed by Jim Lester.
Cardinal High School: “Sound of Music,” March 17 and 18, 7:30 p.m. and March 19, 3 p.m. Directed by Josh Esenwine.
Chardon High School: “Les Miserables,” March 16-18, 7 p.m. and March 19, 2 p.m. Directed by Fritz Streiff.
Kenston High School: “Footloose,” March 24 and 25, 7 p.m. and March 26, 2 p.m. Directed by Steven Hoffman.
Ovations, an awards evening sponsored by Geauga Council for Arts and Culture to honor the work of the schools, will be held at 7 p.m. May 9 at Geauga Theater in Chardon.
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Nicky Bucur, with surprise guests at the 2016 Celtic sing-along, will be celebrating all things Celtic at the GANG’s 16th annual Celtic Music Sing-Along on March 21.
