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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN>UPSTAGE ARTISAN ALLEY CRAFT SHOW FUNDRAISER COMING SOON</SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Cupid is coming two days early to the Waterloo Arts District!<SPAN> </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.).</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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>Seussical: The Musical</I>.<SPAN> </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.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">UpStage Artisan Alley will feature a variety of talented artisans from around Northeast Ohio.<SPAN> </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!</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">UpStage Artisan Alley is more than just a craft show.<SPAN> </SPAN>It is an event that will incorporate theater arts and other artistic mediums in a harmonious forum of support for one another.<SPAN> </SPAN>The event’s success will further demonstrate that the Waterloo Arts District is a unique destination for all Northeast Ohioans.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Upstage Players is a non-profit professional children's theater group run by an all-volunteer staff in Cleveland, Ohio.<SPAN> </SPAN>The organization was founded in 1995 with 30 children and a vision to create love and respect for the arts.<SPAN> </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.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Although the UpStage family has grown tremendously over the years, their no-cut policy remains unchanged.<SPAN> </SPAN>The children of UpStage Players come from varied backgrounds, yet share the same drive to optimize their potential.<SPAN> </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> </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.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">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> </SPAN>In addition to its artistic value, UpStage Players brings communities together and gives kids something to do.<SPAN> </SPAN>The organization produces numerous shows throughout the year, including a spring musical, an improvisational troupe and the Upstage Underground summer show.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The UpStage Players spring musical <I>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> </SPAN>Advanced tickets are $6 each and are reserved seats.<SPAN> </SPAN>Admission is $8 each if purchased during the week prior to the show or at the door (these are general admission seats).<SPAN> </SPAN>To order or inquire about advanced tickets, e-mail upstageplayers@gmail.com.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For additional information about UpStage Players, or to download a printable ticket order form or purchase tickets via PayPal for <I>Seussical: The Musical</I>, visit <A href="http://www.upstageplayers.com/" target=_blank rel=nofollow>www.upstageplayers.com</A>.</SPAN></P> </DIV>
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