[NEohioPAL] FW: BEEHIVE to MOTOWN with Miss Potter between Coming to Stocker

[Janet Barlow]

AT STOCKER ARTS CENTER
THIS IS THE WEEK OF LIVE EVENTS THAT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS! 
(plus a fabulous Renee Zellweger film thrown in for good measure!)
 
Friday, November 2, 2007 - 7:30pm
"BEEHIVE" the 60's Musical 

Celebrate an era of love and rock 'n roll with this fun-filled, high
voltage, fast-paced, light-hearted and nostalgic look back at the girl
groups and soloists of the 60's. "BEEHIVE" is a tribute to the girl
groups and soloists of the era, and features songs made popular by The
Chiffons, The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Leslie Gore,
Petula Clark and more. It takes you on a journey through the look, the
sounds and the feel of the times. You'll hear "The Name Game," "It's My
Party," "Me and Bobby McGee," "Downtown," "Judy's Turn to Cry," "To Sir
With Love," "One Fine Day," "You Don't Own Me," "R-E-S-P-E-C-T," "Where
The Boys Are," "The Beat Goes On," "Natural Woman," "I Hear a Symphony"
and more. With 8 wailing women, 1 hot band, 43 wigs, 40 costumes, 25
cans of hairspray a week and over 40 of the greatest 60's hits, you're
bound to leave the theatre humming the tunes and pulling out the 45's to
hear the songs again! Bring your own can of Aqua Net and come to enjoy
those great musical years.   http://www.offbroadwaybooking.com/
<http://www.offbroadwaybooking.com/>     Tickets: $34.00/Orchestra;
$27.00/Mezzanine


Stocker Arts Center invites you to come dressed in your favorite 60's
garb - and enter the "Best BEEHIVE Costume Contest" at 7:20pm that
evening, just before the show. There will be prizes, so don't miss out
on the fun!



Saturday, November 3, 2007 - 7:30pm
MISS POTTER
2006 (PG) 92 min. UK/USA 
Director: Chris Noonan 
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson


A literary phenomenon of the early 20th century, world-renowned
children's author Beatrix Potter became an iconic figure, swimming
quietly, but with great fortitude, against a tide at a time when most
young women of her class aimed only to make a good marriage. She created
a series of books (such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit) and characters that
are as beloved today as they were a hundred years ago, and since their
publication they have never been out of print. Beatrix Potter has
delighted generations of children with her books, but she kept her own
private life locked carefully away. Oscar-winning star Renée Zellweger
has now brought her secret story to the screen. When Miss Potter
published her debut book, she became a writing celebrity. It led to her
courtship and her first love with publisher Norman Warne. Their
relationship and his marriage proposal in July, 1905, were to change
Beatrix's life forever.

"Known in the US for her whimsical books, Potter was an ecological
champion in the UK. The film touches on this, but mostly it's a tender
take about yearning hearts and courageous idealism" - Bruce Westbrook,
HOUSTON CHRONICLE

"The story really grows on you and it's very sweet and it's beautiful to
look at." - Richard Roeper, EBERT & ROEPER

Film Admission:
Patrons, except LCCC students/faculty/staff with valid ID, must purchase
an annual membership in the LCCC Film Society for $3.00/each, which is
good for the entire season (September through April). The admission
price for each film is $5.00/ticket with your membership card.

For a more detailed description of the film, visit
http://www.lorainccc.edu/Stocker+Arts+Center/fss.htm



Monday, November 5, 2007 - 7:30pm
Ailey II


They're young. They're talented. And they dance with an energy which
seems inexhaustible. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the
spirit and energy of the country's best young dance talent with the
passion and creative vision of today's most outstanding emerging
choreographers. Alvin Ailey personally appointed former Ailey member,
Sylvia Waters, as the Artistic Director of Ailey II and she has served
in that capacity since the Company's inception in 1974. Under her
direction, Ailey II has invigorated the American dance scene by
emphasizing a balance of repertoire, technique and performance, while
offering unique opportunities for artists. It has become one of the most
popular and critically acclaimed dance companies in the United States.
In recent years, Ailey II's distinctive repertory has included works by
dance masters Alvin Ailey and Talley Beatty, Alvin Ailey American Dance
Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison, and such innovative
choreographers as Donald Byrd, Shapiro & Smith, Shen Wei, Avila/Weeks,
Lar Lubovitch, Kevin Wynn and Ulysses Dove. The New York Times says
"Ailey II can be counted on to deliver high-energy dancing made even
more electric by the push of youthful ambition." The Arizona Daily Sun
raves "...energetic and skillfully performed tour-de-force, and a
standing ovation from the captivated audience brought dancers to the
edge of the stage for repeated and well-deserved bows."
http://www.alvinailey.org/ <http://www.alvinailey.org/>    Tickets:
$15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and Under

Ailey II qualifies for our new "Take A Chance" program - which means
that ½ price tickets (off of the Adult ticket price) - will be available
at the Box Office 1-1/2 hours prior to curtain.


 


Wednesday, November 7, 2007 - 7:30pm
"Influences: Motown Greats" featuring Chinua Hawk and Chris Cauley

"Influences: Motown Greats" highlights classics and favorites from
artists like Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Marvin Gaye.  Chinua
Hawk and Chris Cauley will share Motown stories and talk about the
influence these seminal artists have had on their own work. 

Chinua Hawk is a world-class singer on a mission to bring real singing
back. His music will remind you of a time when music made you feel good
and you wanted to sing along. No flash and no glitter, just simply
acoustic music from the soul. He has performed with Celine Dion in front
of 30,000 people at Madison Square Garden, written songs with Wyclef
Jean and won the 2003 Heineken Music initiative/ASCAP Foundation R&B
songwriters Grant, along with his songwriting partner Kwame Viapree for
their song "I Remember You." Chinua's other accomplishments include
winning the Disc Makers Independent Music World Series 2004, beating out
over 1,000 bands with just a guitar player to accompany him. He was also
named the APCA Multi-Cultural Artist of the year both 2004 and 2005.
http://www.chinuahawk.com/ <http://www.chinuahawk.com/>  


Chris Cauley is a 23-year old singer/songwriter from Georgia. He began
writing music at the age of 16 and formed an acoustic trio, Broken
Poets. After they went their separate ways, Chris continued to pursue a
career in music. With a unique blend of rock and R&B in his voice, Chris
appeals to all genres of music and an audience of any age. In his first
year on the college circuit, he was the #1 music act of all 3 showcases
he was selected for and has gone on to be one of the most popular music
acts touring colleges, festivals and theatres nationwide. He was
selected APCA Coffeehouse Artist of the Year for 2006.
http://www.chriscauley.com/ <http://www.chriscauley.com/>     Tickets:
$15/Adults; $10/Children 12 and Under


"Influences..." qualifies for our new "Take A Chance" program - which
means that ½ price tickets (off of the Adult ticket price) - will be
available at the Box Office 1-1/2 hours prior to curtain!

 


For more information about the live events, please visit
http://www.lorainccc.edu/Stocker+Arts+Center/RandomActsSeries.htm
<http://www.lorainccc.edu/Stocker+Arts+Center/RandomActsSeries.htm>  


And while you're here seeing a show or film, don't forget to visit the
Beth K. Stocker Art Gallery to see: 
THE ART OF SETH CHWAST: A DIFFERENT KIND OF JOURNEY
now through Sunday, November 18, 2007. 
Diagnosed with autism as a very young child, Seth began painting at age
20.  His paintings are expressions of the world around him and the world
of his imagination.  He has been featured in The Plain Dealer and on the
"Today" show.  Presented by Stocker Arts Center with support from the
LCCC Foundation.  


Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 2:30pm and during
many of the Stocker Arts Center evening and weekend events.  Gallery
tours and additional hours by appointment.  Call 440-366-4140.  The
exhibitions and events in the Art Gallery are FREE and open to the
public.




Use this link to get to our website http://www.lorainccc.edu/Stocker and
read more about these and our other upcoming events, films and
exhibitions!


 

The Stocker Box Office is open Mondays through Fridays from 12:00 noon
to 6:00pm, and one-and-a-half hours before ticketed events.  You can
purchase tickets in person, by phone, by fax, or online.  By phone,
please call (800) 995-5222 ext. 4040 or (440) 366-4040, fax your order
to (440) 366-4761, or visit our website at www.lorainccc.edu/stocker and
click on the "Buy Stocker Event Tickets" icon.  

 

For more information or to request a season brochure, please call the
Stocker office at (800) 995-5222 ext. 4140 OR (440) 366-4140.  The
Stocker Arts Center is on the campus of Lorain County Community College,
1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio  44035.  


I look forward to welcoming you to Stocker Arts Center this season!!
Your home for live entertainment...close to everywhere...with FREE
PARKING!  Keep scrolling down for a list of some of the other upcoming
events this season.

Janet
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Janet Herman Barlow
Director, Stocker Arts Center
Lorain County Community College
1005 North Abbe Road 
Elyria, Ohio  44035
440.366.7105 or
1.800.995.5222 ext. 7105
440.366.4101 [fax]
jbarlow at lorainccc.edu   
www.lorainccc.edu/stocker   
 

 
Tickets for all events and Fall films are on sale!  
 
Other Upcoming Live Events:

George Winston (Saturday, November 17, 2007)
"THE LITTLEST LIGHT ON THE CHRISTMAS TREE" (Wednesday, December 12,
2007)
"A Christmas Cabaret" featuring Bill Rudman, Nancy Maier, Hannah Laird &
Jared Leal (Friday & Saturday, December 14 & 15, 2007)
"THE PRODUCERS" (Monday, January 28, 2008)
"ALMOST HEAVEN" (Sunday, February 3, 2008)
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience (Friday, February 8, 2008)
"The Look of Love: A Valentine Cabaret" featuring Helen Welch (Thursday
and Friday, February 14 & 15, 2008)
Pavlo and His Band (Saturday, March 1, 2008)
"THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL" (Sunday, March 2, 2008)
DanceBrazil (Tuesday, March 18, 2008)
"RING OF FIRE" (Tuesday, April 1, 2008) 
 
Other Upcoming Fall Films (watch for announcement of the 2008
Winter/Spring Films, coming soon!):
"Away From Her" (Friday, November 9, 2007)
"Waitress" (Friday, November 16, 2007)