Arts & Theater

September 11, 2014 by Staff Report

GANG Features Digital Print Artist Hugh Thompson

On Sept. 16, the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) program will feature Hugh Thompson, whose medium is mathematically generated digital prints. Thompson will be demonstrating his process and discussing the philosophy behind his work.

The educational program, which is free and open to the general public, will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. at Heinen’s Cafe, 402 Center St. in Chardon. Host for the evening is photographer Frank Fendi. No reservations are necessary.

The Geauga Arts Network Group is an ad hoc group whose mission is to promote communication, collaboration, and cooperation across artistic disciplines for artists living and/or working in Geauga County. For more information, call Joanne Durante at 440-729-6481.

Fantasticks Opens at GLTG

The world’s longest running musical, performing off-Broadway for 42 years, opens the Geauga Lyric Theater’s 60th season on Sept. 12. Directed by J.E. Ballantyne and with music direction by John Krol, excitement is building among the cast and crew. Producer Mark Miloro thinks there is something for everyone in this production.

“The Fantasticks” is kind of a 1960s fairy tale. Star-crossed young lovers Luisa (Katie Malish) and Matt Hucklebee (Matt Gittens) struggle with parental interference and a host of strange happenings.

Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m.; Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. The show runs through Sept. 28.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and a special rate of $10 for children ages 12 and under.

It is not too late to get a season pass. Receive a free $10 concession card with every regular season pass purchased by Sept. 13.

Tickets or season passes can be purchased through www.geaugatheater.org or by calling the box office at 440-286-2255.

The historic Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon.

Call for Art Show Entries

Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2014 Burton Art Show to be held Oct. 7-12 at the Burton Public Library. Judges are Mark Tiefenbach in photography and Dale Harsh in all other media.

Artists 16 years and older that live, work or attend school in Geauga or Lake counties are invited to submit their work on Sept. 29 from 5-7:45 p.m. at the library located at 14588 W. Park St. in Burton. Fee is $5 per item entered for a maximum of three items per artist.

Entry forms are available at all public libraries in Geauga and Lake counties and also online at www.burtonlibrary.org.

For more information, call Paula Wagner at 440-834-4466.