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align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ballet Theatre Ashtabula
</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>will present an original production,
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>“Random 8’s,” </STRONG></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>on May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>at the Ashtabula Arts
Center</STRONG></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG>2928 West 13th Street,
Ashtabula, OH 44004.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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align=center><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></SPAN> </P>
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align=center><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT face=Arial><FONT
size=2><STRONG>Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></P>
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align=center><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><FONT face=Arial
size=2><STRONG>Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.</STRONG></FONT></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2><STRONG> </STRONG></P><FONT face=Arial
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center>We try very hard to keep our shows affordable for everyone!
On site parking is free and show tickets are </STRONG></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>$12 patron seating, $9 adults, $8
seniors and $7 students and children.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"></SPAN><STRONG>Tickets can be purchased by visiting
the Ashtabula Arts Center box office or by calling (440) 964-3396.
Walk-ins are also welcome.</STRONG></FONT></P>
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align=center><STRONG></STRONG> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><STRONG>A "Mother's Day brunch" is available on Sunday, May
10th at 12 p.m.</STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><STRONG>Adults $10/Children $7.</STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><STRONG>Those attending the brunch will receive a $1 discount off
their admission to the 2 p.m. show.</STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"
align=center><STRONG><U>Brunch reservations are required.</U> Call for
reservations or more information (440) 964-3396.</STRONG></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Directed by Shelagh Dubsky and Clover Robinson, the
dance concert featuring some of Northeast Ohio's most talented ballet dancers,
will bring together a series of images, styles and music to create an
interesting and moving experience.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Premieres this spring include the haunting music of
Vitamin String Quartet performing U2’s “Running to Stand Still” as a backdrop
for an emotional journey of six dancers separating and coming together again.
Another new work is set to the music of Philip Glass whose style is quite
recognizable owing to its seeming simplicity and hypnotically beautiful
themes.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Composed for Stephen
Daldry’s film “The Hours,” the music creates a dreamlike palette for dancers to
move with contemporary freedom.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>For sheer fun, “Mango Tango” showcases the company with a cool
Latin groove.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Inspired by the
passion of Tango and the flirtatious sound of the mandolin, a full cast brings
you a taste of exotic fun.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Other works on the program range from classical ballet as in
the popular “Diamonds,” a ballet choreographed to Karl Jenkin’s popular diamonds
commercial to “Hey Mama” a full company piece derived from African Rhythms and
movement with music by the Black Eyed Peas. Also premiering is a work titled
“Stage Six.”<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Based on an
educational philosophy of critical thinking developed by Benjamin
Bloom.</FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><FONT
face=Arial size=2>Come on out to the ballet this month and experience one of our
most breathtakingly beautiful shows of the year!</FONT></P>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Pamela Hammond<BR>Public Relations/Marketing
Coordinator<BR>Ashtabula Arts Center<BR>Phone/Fax: 440.964.3396<BR></FONT><A
href="mailto:aac@ashartscenter.org"><FONT face=Arial
size=2>aac@ashartscenter.org</FONT></A></DIV></BODY></HTML>