[NEohioPAL] Educational Programming Series at TrueNorth for Of Mice and Men

[Brian McNally]

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to present an educational programming series sponsored by Murray Ridge Center surrounding TrueNorth's upcoming main stage production, Of Mice & Men. In addition to a gallery exhibition featuring art created by students from Murray Ridge School and adults who attend its Adult Day Program, Murray Ridge Center will be offering free lectures before the final two Friday performances of Of Mice & Men detailing their work supporting and assisting Lorain County citizens with developmental disabilities.

The gallery exhibition will be showcased in French Creek Nature & Arts Center's Pjijor Hall from February 7th to 23rd, and is free and open to the public 7-days a week, 10am-4:30pm; the exhibition can also be viewed immediately prior to all performances of Of Mice & Men.

The pre-show lectures will be presented by Murray Ridge Center's Director of Public Relations Jennifer Judkins and Director of Vocational Services Jeff Miller.  The 30-minute lectures begin at 6:45pm on Friday, February 14th & 21st in French Creek Nature & Arts Center's Pfijor Hall, and are free and open to the public.

Based on John Steinbeck's 1937 novel, Of Mice & Men is a tragic story of friendship, compassion and despair. Two migrant laborers - George and Lennie - move from town to town seeking ranch work during the Great Depression. George takes care of the child-like Lennie as the two pursue their dream of owning a place of their own, but Lennie's handicap creates problems, and soon George must make a choice that will change both their lives forever. Recipient of the 1938 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play.

TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054
(440) 949-5200 ext 221
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