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RELEASE—<i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">For Immediate Release 1/13/11<o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">UPSTAGE ARTISAN ALLEY CRAFT SHOW
FUNDRAISER COMING SOON<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Cupid is coming two days early to the
Waterloo Arts District!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>UpStage Artisan
Alley, a fresh, indie, pop-up boutique and craft show, opens its doors from
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Cleveland’s Slovenian
Workmen's Home (15335 Waterloo Rd.).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The event will serve as a fundraiser for
UpStage Players, a local, non-profit children’s theater company, as they
gear-up for their spring musical, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Seussical:
The Musical</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In addition to raising
funds for this accomplished organization, UpStage Artisan Alley’s mission is to
showcase the talents of Northeast Ohio artisans in an intimate, family-friendly
atmosphere, while allowing patrons to shop for themselves and their loved ones.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">UpStage Artisan Alley will feature a
variety of talented artisans from around Northeast Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Patrons can choose from handcrafted bath and
body products, hand-painted keepsakes and magnets, canvas art, jewelry,
crocheted items, last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts and more!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The event will also feature a rehearsal
from the UpStage Players, face painting, food and refreshments, raffles,
prizes…and an opportunity to socialize with the cast, crew and staff of UpStage
Players and local artisans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">UpStage Artisan Alley is more than just
a craft show.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>It is an event that will
incorporate theater arts and other artistic mediums in a harmonious forum of
support for one another.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The event’s
success will further demonstrate that the Waterloo Arts District is a unique
destination for all Northeast Ohioans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Upstage Players is a non-profit
professional children's theater group run by an all-volunteer staff in
Cleveland, Ohio.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The organization was
founded in 1995 with 30 children and a vision to create love and respect for
the arts.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>They have evolved into a
strong group that uses theater as a vehicle to teach leadership,
creativity and responsibility to nearly 100 children today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Although the UpStage family has grown
tremendously over the years, their no-cut policy remains unchanged.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The children of UpStage Players come from
varied backgrounds, yet share the same drive to optimize their potential.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>They hail from a variety of communities,
including: Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, Bratenahl, Euclid, Eastlake, Lakewood,
Mayfield, Mentor, Richmond Heights, Willoughby, Concord and Willowick.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In addition, the diverse cast/crew of UpStage
Players is headed by an unpaid staff and supported by an army of
volunteers dedicated to transforming everyday kids into accomplished artists.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Upstage Players provides many benefits
for their artists, including building self confidence, encouraging self-esteem,
providing social outlets, promoting responsibility and leadership and providing
a fun, safe haven.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>In addition to its
artistic value, UpStage Players brings communities together and gives kids
something to do.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The organization
produces numerous shows throughout the year, including a spring musical, an
improvisational troupe and the Upstage Underground summer show.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The UpStage Players spring musical <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Seussical: The Musical</i>, will take place
on April 15<sup>th</sup> and 16<sup>th</sup> at 7:30 p.m. and April 17<sup>th</sup>
at 2:30 p.m., also at the Slovenian Workmen’s Home.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Advanced tickets are $6 each and are reserved
seats.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Admission is $8 each if purchased
during the week prior to the show or at the door (these are general admission
seats).<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>To order or inquire about
advanced tickets, e-mail upstageplayers@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">For additional information about UpStage
Players, or to download a printable ticket order form or purchase tickets via
PayPal for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Seussical: The Musical</i>,
visit <a href="http://www.upstageplayers.com/">www.upstageplayers.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </div><p style="MARGIN:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE:20pt;">Edwin Pouncival Smith</span></b></p><div><br></div><div style="position:fixed"></div>
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