On Dec. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m., musician Nicky Bucur will lead the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) in songs of the season…
Merrily We Sing Along
On Dec. 16 from 6:30-8 p.m., musician Nicky Bucur will lead the Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) in songs of the season at Heinen’s Cafe, 402 Center St. in Chardon. Host for the evening will be Chesterland-based playwright Joanne Durante. The entertaining program is free and open to the general public; no reservations are necessary.
Bucur is a Geauga County resident who, as a freelance musician and hospice volunteer, has been bringing joyful music to area families and organizations for more than two decades. Other local musicians, singers, artists and writers are invited to share their own songs, paintings and stories in celebration of the holiday season, which will be interspersed with popular holiday sing-along tunes led by Bucur.
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.
Spend the Holidays with Annie
Daddy Warbucks may be able to offer to buy Annie everything she wants in Geauga Lyric Theater’s production of “Annie Warbucks,” but the most important things can’t be bought. In this family holiday show, Annie learns the true meaning of family.
The cast, composed of seasoned veterans, brand new actors and those returning to an interest they held in high school, tell the story in song and dance with great enthusiasm.
Running through Dec. 21, Friday and Saturday performances are at 8 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for children, $13 for students and seniors, and $18 for adults.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.geaugatheater.org or call the box office at 440-286-2255.
The historic Geauga Theater is located at 101 Water St. in Chardon. Special thanks go to marquee sponsor Chardon Smile Center.
Summer Instructors Needed
Applications for lead instructors/directors for 2015 Summer Workshops at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild are currently being accepted through Dec. 20, with positions to be filled by late January. GLTG offers programs for youth of all ages, including juniors, ages 4-7; elementary drama, ages 6-12; elementary musical, ages 6-12; tween drama, ages 11-14; and teen musical workshop, ages 13-18.
Workshops will begin in June on a staggered basis and run through mid-August, four days a week, three hours a day, ending in three public performances.
GLTG is seeking instructors with experience working with youth to develop age appropriate theatrical skills with an emphasis on education and personal growth as students work cooperatively to produce a quality show for family, friends and the community.
Applications and details about the position expectations can be found on www.geaugatheater.org or by calling the GLTG business office at 440-285-7701 during business hours or by emailing education@geaugatheater.org.
Geauga Lyric Theater Guild is also seeking an education coordinator with a theater background for a part-time year-round position. For more information about the education program, visit geaugatheater.org.
Interested applicants may submit a letter of intent and resume to the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild, Attn: Executive Director, P.O. Box 834, Chardon, OH 44024 or email operations@geaugatheater.org. Deadline for submission is Dec. 19.
Art from the Heart
Rescue Village will hold its fifth annual Art from the Heart holiday art show featuring nationally recognized local artists in a pop-up shop located at La Place, 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood. The open house-style event takes place Dec. 12 from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 12-5 p.m.
The event will feature an art sale, artists raffle, adoptable animals, wine/mimosas and more. In addition, guests will enjoy live music by Texas Plant on Saturday at 7 p.m. and by David and Valerie Mayfield on Sunday at 2 p.m. Holiday photos will take place on Dec. 13 from 12-3 p.m. and kids can enjoy crafts and holiday gift shopping Dec. 13 from 12-5 p.m.
The free event is open to the public, with portions of the sales benefitting the homeless animals at Rescue Village.
For information, call Anna Marie Velazquez, marketing and events coordinator, at marketing@geaugahumane.org.
