Arts and Theater
The 33rd annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga and Lake counties...
2016 Burton Art Show
Oct. 5-9
The 33rd annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga and Lake counties.
During show hours, there will be a scavenger hunt with prizes for the children. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite art piece for the Popular Choice Award. The free event that is open to the public
Gallery hours are Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m.
The library is located at 14588 W. Park St. in Burton. For information, call the library at 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
Hamlet Concert Series
Oct. 8, 6 p.m.
Hamlet Concert Series presents a piano performance by Randall Fusco, professor of Music at Hiram College, in the Hamlet Atrium, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls. Educational commentary will accompany the performance.
The program is free and open to the public. Call Karen to reserve, 440-247-7115.
Choir Practices Begin Oct. 9
The Good Tidings Benefit Choir is recruiting voices for the 27th annual free holiday concert for the Geauga Hunger Task Force.
Choir members should be high school age and above. High school students receive community service hours for their work. Bring a copy of Handel’s “Messiah” or purchase one through local music stores. Copies will be available at the practices for approximately $8.
Practices start Oct. 9 at the Sisters of Notre Dame Provincial Chapel, 13000 Auburn Road in Munson Township, and will be held from 2-4 p.m. each Sunday until the performances Dec. 3 and 4. Soloists are chosen from the choir members through auditions.
For information, email Susan Juhasz at srgcjuh@windstream.net.
GANG Features Local Photographer
Oct. 18, 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Geauga County based photographer Michael Finizia will share examples of his work with the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) at Heinen’s Cafe, 402 Center Street in Chardon. Host for the evening will be local photographer and long-time GANG member, Frank Fende.
The owner of Inside the Eye Photography, Finizia will be speaking about his fine art, architectural and commercial photography.
The educational program is free and open to the general public; no reservations are necessary.
For more information, call Joanne Durante, 440-729-6481.
Call To Entry For VAC Show
Oct. 20-22
The call to entry for the Valley Art Center’s 45th annual Juried Show is now open. Artists living within a 250 mile radius of Chagrin Falls are invited to submit artwork for consideration. Each artist is invited to submit up to two pieces in any art medium. Work that has been previously displayed at VAC is not eligible.
Work can be submitted Oct. 20 and 21 from 8-10 a.m. or 4-6 p.m. and Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For information and entry forms, visit www.valleyartcenter.org.
Work will be judged on quality, originality, concept, design and technique. Cash awards will be given.
The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is Nov. 4 from 6-8 p.m. The show will run through Dec. 14.
VAC is located at 155 Bell St. in Chagrin Falls.
Chorale Seeking Singers
The Madison Chorale, a cultural outreach of Rabbit Run Community Arts Association (RRCAA), has openings for two bass singers.
Under the direction of founder B. J. Green, The Madison Chorale performs varied styles of music including sacred, secular, folk, pop, madrigals and show tunes. The 20-member chorale is made up of singers from Lake, Ashtabula and Geauga counties.
Rehearsals are at RRCAA, 49 Park St., Madison, on Monday evenings. Concerts are performed in December and May in addition to other engagements throughout the year.
Singers interested in singing with the Chorale should possess basic note reading. To arrange a rehearsal visit or meeting with the director, call RRCAA at 440-428-5913.
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