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face="Times New Roman">TRUENORTH OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER
20<SUP>TH</SUP>.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Live artistic demonstrations
and musical performances from </SPAN></B><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
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Minute="30"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">6:30pm
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width=287 align=left v:shapes="_x0000_s1028"><st1:place><st1:City><B>Sheffield
Village</B></st1:City><B>, </B><st1:State><B>Ohio</B></st1:State></st1:place><B>
(</B><st1:date Month="10" Day="11" Year="2007"><B>October 11<SUP>th</SUP>,
2007</B></st1:date><B>) – </B>What is creativity? What makes and artist tick?
What is the process an artist employs when creating a custom piece? The answers
to this and many more are found on Saturday, October 20<SUP>th</SUP> from
<st1:time Hour="18" Minute="30">6:30pm – 10:30pm</st1:time>, when TrueNorth
opens its doors and invites the public to witness behind-the-scenes workings
that make up the creative arts group. The event, taking place at TrueNorth at
French Creek in <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Sheffield</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>Village</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, promises to entertain,
enlighten and empower all in attendance through examples and select live
demonstrations in music, theatre, visual arts, dance and literature. The evening
performances and demonstrations are wrapped within the gallery walls at French
Creek, where TrueNorth and local community artists’ works are showcased in the
current gallery show theme Water & Color. All artwork is for sale and can be
purchased until the show closes on November 17<SUP>th</SUP>.</FONT></P>
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size=3>“We experienced such a positive response from both the community and our
resident artists during our first opening weekend in early September, that we
decided to incorporate the live demonstrations and select musical performances
into each and every open house,” explains Rick Fortney, Executive Director for
TrueNorth. “Our artists and musicians will create unique works throughout the
evening,” he adds. TrueNorth plans to conduct an open house, musical or
theatrical performance on the third Saturday of every month.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>TrueNorth is planning a powerhouse lineup of live artistic demonstrations
and musical performances for the evening of October 20<SUP>th</SUP>. Molly
Simon, Chris Ellicott, Sue Kauffman, Kathy Rogers, Anna Baker, Renata Schmidt –
Zahuranec, and Lindsay Kauffman will be among the artists working throughout the
evening. </FONT></P>
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size=3>Molly Simon brings strength and hope to existing and recovering cancer
patients through visual and literary art forms with her watercolor paintings and
renowned book titled “Colors of Hope, A First Year’s Journey with Breast
Cancer”, which illustrates her journey and struggle through her own encounter
with breast cancer. Molly will be holding a book signing in addition to
showcasing her creative works at the Open House.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Chris Ellicott, one of TrueNorth’s many cherished instructors, will fill
the quiet evening air with gentle sounds of classical guitar. Chris is founder
and member of the 13-year old clarinet and guitar duo, Saturday in the Park.
Chris draws his creativity from his wealth of experiences in teaching,
performing and collaborating. He is on the Board of the Greater Cleveland
Classical Guitar Society and member of the National Guitar Foundation of
America. </FONT></P>
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width=287 align=left v:shapes="_x0000_s1029">Live artistic demonstrations will
be performed by many of TrueNorth’s resident artists. Each will create
one-of-a-kind artworks, and each artist will be available to talk with visitors
and to answer any questions. “Our art is known for its quality, variety and
affordability,” states Susan Schauer, Gallery Manager for TrueNorth at French
Creek. “Our stunning gallery collection offers unique gift ideas for the
upcoming holiday season. If you seek a custom piece, we can match the right
artist for the commission,” Schauer adds.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>TrueNorth is proud to showcase such a host of decorated artists, writers,
performers and musicians. Join us at TrueNorth at French Creek, as we bask in
the fun and celebrate everything creative.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Contact TrueNorth with questions, or visit </FONT><A
href="http://www.tncarts.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#800080
size=3>www.TNCArts.org</FONT></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> for more
information.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Visit TrueNorth at French Creek:</FONT></P>
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</SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address>4530 Colorado
Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street></FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN><st1:place><st1:City>Sheffield Village</st1:City>,
<st1:State>Ohio</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode>44054</st1:PostalCode></st1:place></FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN>P: 440.949.5200</FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN>Gallery Hours: <SPAN
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</SPAN>Monday – Friday, <st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10am – 8pm</st1:time>
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</SPAN>Saturday, <st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10am –
4pm</st1:time></FONT></FONT></P>
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size=3>Visit TrueNorth at Saddle Inn:</FONT></P>
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</SPAN><st1:Street><st1:address>33491 Lake
Road</st1:address></st1:Street></FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN><st1:place><st1:City>Avon Lake</st1:City>,
<st1:State>Ohio</st1:State></st1:place> 44012</FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN>P: 440.933.7771</FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN>Gallery Hours: <SPAN
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</SPAN>Monday – Thursday, <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">12pm – 4pm</st1:time>
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</SPAN>Friday, <st1:time Hour="12" Minute="0">12pm –
6pm</st1:time></FONT></FONT></P>
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</SPAN>Saturday, <st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10am –
4pm</st1:time></FONT></FONT></P>
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<H1 style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">About TrueNorth Cultural
Arts<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></U></B></H1>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">TrueNorth is a multidisciplinary arts organization
committed to building and strengthening individuals and the community through
performing arts, visual arts and humanities. The vision is twofold: First, to
educate, equip and empower individuals so that they may embrace and succeed in
the creative arts; and second, to envision and encourage a community where arts
and art appreciation flourish.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">TrueNorth Cultural Arts
headquarters is located at </SPAN><st1:address><st1:Street><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">4530 Colorado
Avenue</SPAN></st1:Street><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">, </SPAN><st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Sheffield
Village</SPAN></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">, </SPAN><st1:State><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Ohio</SPAN></st1:State></st1:address><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">, in the
</SPAN><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">French</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Creek</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Nature</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Center</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">. Gallery Hours are Monday
thru Friday, </SPAN><st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">10am –
8pm</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">
and Saturday from </SPAN><st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">10:00am –
4:00pm</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">. For more information call
440-949-5200 or visit the TrueNorth Website at <A
href="http://www.tncarts.org/"><FONT
color=#800080>www.TNCArts.org</FONT></A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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