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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'>Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant: Feast of Miracles at Cleveland Public Theatre</span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#990033'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'>More Seats Added to the sold out run!</span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#990033'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The word is out about this hilarious production and we've added 14 seats for the remaining 8 performances! Get your tickets today before they are gone!</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Christine Howey on <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://raveandpan.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rave and Pan</a></span></em> says "...it's wonderful. Energizing. Hillarious. Filling. Maybe Brilliant. ... Here’s a guarantee: You have never experienced anything like it. Unless, of course, your mom is a top chef and certifiably insane."</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tickets can be purchased online at <a href="http://www.cptonline.org/" target="_blank">www.cptonline.org</a> or by phone (216) 631-2727 ext. 500. Due to demand, we've added special box office hours for Tuesday, December 7th; 1pm - 5pm.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Hailed as "dinner theatre of the absurd" by The New York Times, this unique theatrical-culinary event mixes the ingredients of fine food, wine, and ensemble theatre together in a loving send-up of avant-garde pomposity.<br><br>It's the holidays at Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant and nerves are frayed, old conflicts arise and secrets are revealed. Miss Goodi Two Shoes, the baton-twirling ex-beauty queen is pregnant (!!!) and the company is in disarray. General Manager Sue James does her best to crack the whip and keep everyone in line, but it's not working. Dr. Smith, a practioner of questionable repute; Mrs. Robinson, a washed-up rocker guy; and a host of other colorful characters serve up an incredible meal and an unforgettable holiday experience. You'll never guess what happens next in this over-the-top theatrical feast!<br><br></span><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'>This hilarious musical performance includes crazy cabaret, improv comedy, and a five course meal with wine! Come and experience this fun, eclectic evening and uniquely theatrical event!</span></strong><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://cptonline.org/theater-show.php?id=138" target="_blank">Click here for more information and tickets!</a></span></strong><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Menu</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br>(with local produce subject to availability)<br><br>Roasted chestnuts and mushroom tartine<br>Curried butternut squash soup<br>Herbed apple and fennel salad<br>Maple-glazed ham with cranberry compote*<br>Crunchy brown-buttered radishes<br>Sage-roasted sweet potatoes<br>Drunken chocolate bundt cake</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>*Vegetarian option available - call the CPT Box Office to reserve. 216-631-2727</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'>Tickets Still Available for Benefit Night for the Gordon Square Arts District </span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:green'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>at </span></strong><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant</span></em></span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Special Tickets are available for <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant</span></em> for <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thursday, December 9</span></strong> and can be purchased from the Gordon Square Arts District.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The Arts District is hosting a Benefit Event for $75 a person. <br>The event includes:</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A Sneak Peak at the XYZ Tavern</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, the district’s newest restaurant, slated to formally open in January 2011. Cocktails and appetizers will be served at XYZ, next to CPT, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A seat at Conni’s Avant Garde Restaurant</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> at CPT beginning at 6:30pm,</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>$35 of your purchase is tax-deductible</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> and benefits the efforts of the Gordon Square Arts District.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>To buy your ticket this Special Event to benefit the Arts District call <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Maria Asher at 216-961-4242, extension 222 </span></strong>or email at <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:masher@gordonsquare.org">masher@gordonsquare.org</a></span></strong>.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#17365D'>Beth Wood<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Associate Artistic Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Cleveland Public Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>6415 Detroit Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>Cleveland, OH 44102<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>216-631-2727 ext. 206<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'>216-631-2575 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#244061'><a href="mailto:bwood@cptonline.org">bwood@cptonline.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#244061'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>