May 2015 - NEohioPAL - lists.neohiopal.org

KIDS SUMMER THEATRE CAMP IN OBERLIN
by Nina Fisher via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

The MAD* Factory summer camps are a fun and welcoming introduction to theatre! MAD* Camp ages 6-14 Monday June 15th through Friday July 3rd, 10AM-3:30PM $400 (scholarship info available upon request) Acting, singing, arts and crafts, friends, and performing on stage! Call 440-774-7062 to register ASAP! Mini MAD* Camp ages 4&5 Monday July 6 through Friday July 10th, 10AM-NOON $100 (scholarship info available upon request) Acting games and songs to encourage creativity, story time, & a fun craft project! Call 440-774-7062 to register ASAP! The MAD* Factory is located in Oberlin and these camps take place at Oberlin High School. Space is limited please call by June 4th! Nina Fisher Program Director

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Collinwood Club Guitars Perform East & West This Weekend
by Noel Schwenk via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Hello! My guitar group performs on the East Side Friday (Cleveland Heights) and "West" Side on Saturday evening (Brecksville). Both are excellent venues, and I encourage you to check out the videos even if you're busy this holiday weekend; good future reference for what each place offers. Kick off your holiday weekend this FRIDAY by treating yourself to an evening of guitar music, and great food at ROCKEFELLERS restaurant in CLEVELAND HEIGHTS. Come for just wine or coffee & dessert; or enjoy a fabulous full-course meal in gorgeous surroundings and with excellent acoustics! At the corner of Mayfield & Lee in Starbucks Plaza (3099 Mayfield); performance from 7:30 - 9:30. Check out the promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ5v4xWVw0s Check out my promo video for this SATURDAY'S gig at 750ML WINE BAR in BRECKSVILLE (8903 Brecksville Road); located just East of Rt.77 (1.3 miles) on Brecksville Road, featuring great wines, beers and under $12 menu with not only luxurious salads & flatbreads plus pub favorites as well! Live Guitar music from a trio backed by percussionist Chad Komocki. 6 - 8:30 pm. Watch it even if you're busy this weekend, for future plans! http://youtu.be/zi8PZ5NUgSk Best Regards, Noel Schwenk Collinwood Club Guitars

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R&J and Midsummer in Concert Next Saturday
by TrueNorth via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

TrueNorth Cultural Arts in partnership with Lorain County Metro Parks is proud to present... WORKS INSPIRED BY SHAKESPEARE Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture & Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream Hear Shakespeare's timeless text performed alongside the music the verses inspired! Featuring the TrueNorth Chamber Orchestra led by conductor Joshua Konow; the TrueNorth Women's Chorus; and actors Doug Kusak, Brian McNally, Michael "Randy" Muchowski & Kristy Miller. Saturday, May 30th at 7:30pm TICKETS Adult $16-$18 Youth $10 (440) 949-5200 ext 221 or visit TNCArts.org TrueNorth Cultural Arts is located within the French Creek Nature & Arts Center / 4530 Colorado Ave / Sheffield Village / 44054

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AUDITIONS: Cleveland Orchestra Youth and Children's Choruses, grades 5-12
by Harbaugh, Jill via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CHILDREN'S CHORUSES (grades 5-9) The Children's Choruses are open to students in grades 5-9. Auditions will be held on June 6 and 13. The Children's Chorus, formed in 1967, provides musical training in vocal production and choral performance skills. Performance highlights for the Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus (Ann Usher, director) will include Mahler's Symphony No. 3 and Christmas concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus at Severance Hall. The Children's Preparatory Chorus (Suzanne Walters, director) performs two concerts each season. Members are provided with initial choral experiences to which younger singers may not have been exposed. By developing musical skills and performing in public, the children acquire poise, increase self esteem, and establish a solid foundation in techniques. The Children's Choruses rehearse on Monday nights. Their season begins in September and runs through May. For the audition, the child will sing one verse of "America" (My country, 'tis of thee) with piano accompaniment in the key of his or her choice and one verse of "America the Beautiful" (Oh beautiful for spacious skies) without accompaniment in the key of D. Singing scales and rhythmic exercises may also be included in the audition, for which an accompanist is provided. Children's Choruses Audition Dates: Saturday, June 6, 10:30am-3:00pm, at University School Lower Campus in Shaker Heights Saturday, June 13, 2:00pm-5:00pm, at University School Lower Campus in Shaker Heights To schedule an audition, please visit http://www.clevelandorchestra.com/en/About/Auditions-and-Careers/Chorus-Aud… CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA YOUTH CHORUS (grades 9-12) Students in grades 9-12 and 8th grade boys with changed voices are welcome to audition for the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus (Lisa Wong, director) on May 23, 30, or June 14. Created in 1991, the Youth Chorus helps raise awareness of choral music-making in the schools of Northeastern Ohio and encourages students to continue their choral activities through college and into adulthood. The Youth Chorus regularly collaborates with outstanding musical ensembles, and their 2015-16 season will include concerts with The Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. The Youth Chorus rehearses on Sunday afternoons at Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. Its season runs from September to March. Audition requirements are to prepare a piece from the OMEA Solo & Ensemble list, or an equivalent classical solo piece; Broadway or "pop" tunes are not acceptable. In addition to the prepared piece, students will be asked to sight read and demonstrate their vocal range. An accompanist is provided at the audition. Youth Chorus Audition Dates: Saturday, May 23, 12:00pm-3:00pm, at Mentor High School Saturday, May 30, 10:00am-3:00pm, at Lakewood High school Sunday, June 14, 1:00pm-4:00pm, at Fairmount Temple in Beachwood To schedule an audition, please visit http://www.clevelandorchestra.com/en/About/Auditions-and-Careers/Chorus-Aud…

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AUDITIONS: Blossom Festival and Cleveland Orchestra Choruses
by Harbaugh, Jill via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Blossom Festival Chorus and Cleveland Orchestra Chorus auditions for the 2015-2016 season. THE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL CHORUS has established itself as a permanent and beloved annual part of the summer Blossom Music Festival and has sung in well over 100 concerts since its 1968 debut. This summer, the Blossom Festival Chorus will perform at the Festival's Opening Night (July 11) with Franz Welser-Möst conducting Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. Blossom Festival Chorus rehearsals begin June 22, on weekday evenings at Severance Hall and Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus is one of the few professionally trained, all-volunteer choruses sponsored by a major American orchestra. Coming from nearly 50 Northeast Ohio communities, members of the COC perform with the Orchestra in subscription and Christmas concerts at Severance Hall. Additionally, the Chorus has appeared with the Orchestra on tour (both domestic and abroad), on television, and in numerous recordings, four of which have won Grammy Awards. The COC season will begin in late August and end in May. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening, with occasional Sundays, and evening rehearsals on concert weeks. The coming season for the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus will include performances of Mahler's Symphony No. 3, Verdi's Sacred Pieces, Handel's Messiah, Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, Dvořák's Stabat Mater, and Christmas Concerts at Severance Hall with The Cleveland Orchestra. Cleveland Orchestra Chorus concerts and rehearsals typically take place at Severance Hall and Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. AUDITION DATES: Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, by appointment only, at Fairmount Temple in Beachwood. An accompanist will be provided. To schedule an audition, please visit http://www.clevelandorchestra.com/en/About/Auditions-and-Careers/Chorus-Aud… Audition Requirements: Prepare two pieces each approximately two minutes in length. One must be from the classical literature and in a foreign language. The second selection may be from classical or Broadway repertoire. Previous choral experience and sight reading skills are required. An accompanist will be provided. Music does not need to be memorized. Teachers! The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, in partnership with Baldwin Wallace University, provides opportunities for graduate credits for non-degree seeking students for participating chorus members. Case students may also receive course credit for participating in the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus. The Blossom Festival and Cleveland Orchestra Choruses are volunteer organizations. Chorus members are not compensated.

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**Costa Rica Retreat - Complete Class Schedule**
by Edward Niam via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

*Tai Chi Institute USA* *~The Movement of Life~* **Complete Class & Retreat Schedule** *~Yoga Tai Chi Fusion Retreat Costa Rica* Join us & our amazing guest teachers, Rosalia Lindo, Isabelle Vandevelde and Sifu Edward Niam, for an All Inclusive week in the peaceful & beautiful Pacific Coast of Playa Negra, Costa Rica as we bring forth real power and grace by combining the fluidity of Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, & Aerial Silks. The logical pairings of the adapted exercises, meditations, asanas and postures from these disciplines will be covered over your 7 day journey into this Yoga Tai Chi Fusion Retreat. A great compliment to your current training, Hatha yoga & Tai Chi offer health and longevity as primary goals. Both emphasize stretching, breath work and chi, called prana in yoga. Both seek to integrate the body, subtle energy, and mind. Both help calm your mind and deal with stress. The focus of this retreat is to create a mind-body connection and a state of Mindfulness – *“Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you...”* *Namaste* Register Today @ http://www.3rdeyeyogasurfadventures.com/ Click on Upcoming Retreats, Yoga Tai Chi Fusion 2015 Classes, Tai Chi *~The Movement of Life~* Monday: · Federated Church – *Seniors* Tai Chi, 10 am – Chagrin Falls Tuesday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 6:30 pm – South Euclid Wednesday · Kings Gym – Tai Chi, 9:30 am – Bedford Heights · Kings Gym - Tai Chi, 7:00 pm – Bedford Heights Thursday · All About Dance by Kristen – Tai Chi, 6:45 pm – Stow Saturday · Hillcrest Academy – Tai Chi, 10 am – South Euclid · Namaste Yoga Studio – Tai Chi, 12:30 pm – Northfield **Check “Class Schedule” on our website for details regarding every event** ~The Movement of Life~ is a unique program suitable for all ages blending the healing qualities of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Acupressure to fine tune and recharge your mental, physical and spiritual health. Physical benefits may include improved posture, balance and flexibility, added strength and endurance, an improved digestive system, increased muscle and bone density, normalized metabolism, weight loss and a stronger immune system. Favorable mental and spiritual results include relieving of tension and stress, releasing anxiety, creating a mind-body connection, enhancing focus and awareness, removing energy blocks, gaining a sense of calmness and well-being and lessening mood swings. ~The Movement of Life~ can also positively affect conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, Parkinson’s and diabetes. About our facilitator: Sifu Edward Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Pa Kua Chang, Shaolin Healing Touch and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been helping people utilize the secrets of alternative health and wellness therapies for more than 40 years. Please note that as a member of Tai Chi Institute USA there are 7 weekly classes at 5 locations that you are welcome to attend. Classes are held at Federated Church in Chagrin Falls, Hillcrest Academy in South Euclid, Kings Gym in Bedford Heights, All About Dance! By Kristen in Stow and Namaste Yoga Studio in Northfield. Details for each class can be found on the Calendar on the home page of our website. The fee structure for 2015 is as follows: 8 week session per person - $120.00, 8 week session per couple (spouse, partner, family member) - $200.00. To register call the Institute at 330.564.7558, email us at taichicleveland(a)gmail.com or visit our website and register and pay online using the secure PayPal link. Or Mail your check made payable to Edward Niam, 8440 E. Washington Street, Suite 106, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. Register early – class size is limited. www.taichicleveland.com *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, open your heart,still your mind and hear the music inside of you..."* *Tai Chi Yoga Fusion Costa Rica* http://www.3rdeyeyogasurfadventures.com *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam Master-TCM, SKF http://twitter.com/ <http://goog_682850697>edwardniam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8440 Washington Street Suite 106 Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com taichicleveland(a)gmail.com "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

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Register now for Wayne County PERFORMING and VISUAL ARTS CAMPS!
by Elana Kepner via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

*Summer Camp Registration* is open for young artists age 3-18 at Wayne Center for the Arts in Wooster! Pre-care, after-care and financial aid is available for all camps! *Week-long camps include* *Triple Threat Camp (Theatre)* *Crazy Cool Clay Camp (Pottery)* *Comic Book Illustrating* *Camp Olympus (Theatre/ Visual Arts) *for fans of Percy Jackson (THIS CAMP IS FILLING UP FAST!) *African Drumming * *Up, Up and Away (Theatre/ Visual Arts)* for Superheroes in training *High School Studio Art Immersion* *And so much more!* For more information or to register online go to http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=260 -- Elana Kepner Program & Education Assistant Theater Program Coordinator *Wayne Center for the Arts* 330.264.2787 x205 www.wayneartscenter.org ~~~~ Upcoming at Wayne Center for the Arts: *EXHIBITION: Scrap Heap Sculpture by Daniel Horne* May 9th - June 11th, Looney Gallery SUPER SATURDAYS! <http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=1860>JUNE 6th , 10-12:30Upriver Music & Interactive Arts Events SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! <http://wayneartscenter.org/?page_id=260> 1 week sessions June 8th -July 31st, ages 3-18 www.wayneartscenter.org

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Recording Studio summer camp for singers and musicians in Brecksville
by Bernie Van Tilburg via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Can your student entering 8th, 9th, or 10th grade in the fall sing or play an instrument? If so, he or she can spend a week in our studio recording and mixing their own song or a cover song. If he or she only sings, we will download a karaoke version of the song and record and mix just the vocals. We have professional microphones and industry standard Pro Tools software. Please read: Camper MUST be entering 8th, 9th, or 10th grade in the fall of 2015. Tuition: $205.00 6/15/2015-6/18/2015 Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Brecksville, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Go to http://goo.gl/dffNRB for more info and to register online. Bernie Van Tilburg Media Technology Instructor Adobe Certified Associate IC3 Certified Cuyahoga Valley Career Center 8001 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville Oh 44141 (440)746-8123 www.cvccmediatech.com

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ALBA Summer Dance 2015 Ages 2-Adult - Space is limited!
by Jen Desberg via NEohioPAL 21 May '15

21 May '15

Summer is around the corner! Classes are filling up fast - Act now to ensure your spot! Ana Lobé Ballet Academy (ALBA) has brought together an exciting, world-class faculty to help young dancers improve technique, expose students to different teachers and styles to enrich and expand their training, and develop well rounded dancers who are ready to take their dancing to the next level. Guest Artists will include: Marden Ramos, Nehemiah Spencer, Mark Komichak, as well as current faculty: Christina Yoder and Director Ana Lobé. No need to leave Northeast Ohio for an exceptional summer program – enjoy the benefits of superior, comprehensive training right here in Broadview Hts. ALBA is convenient to Cleveland, Akron, and surrounding communities. Classes for Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Adults will be held July 6-24. Classes for Intermediate and Advanced students will be held July 27-August 14. Camps for children ages 2-5 will be held weekly, July 6- 24 New this year will be Super Hero Camp for Boys, available all three weeks! Please visit: http://www.alballet.com/summer2015.html for more information, including specific camps, class schedules, and tuition. For placement information: 440-526-ALBA(2522) or lobe(a)ALBAllet.com

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NEEDED - USE BASS DRUMS FOR YOUTH DRUMLINE
by Betty Smith via NEohioPAL 20 May '15

20 May '15

EN-RICH-MENT, a not for profit program that provides free music lessons and instruments to underserved youth ages 5 - 18, is in need of used and reasonably priced bass drums (4) AND three (3) snares for our summer drumline. Please contact me. Thank you. 330-546-7724 Betty Smith Executive Director EN-RICH-MENT www.facebook.com/en.rich.ment.1 <http://www.facebook/en.rich.ment.1> If you put a musical instrument in a kids hand, he will not pick up a gun. El Sistema FINE ARTS SUMMER CAMP JUNE 9 - JULY 24 (TUE, WED, THUR) 10 AM - 3 PM CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 1525 SHORB AVENUE, NW, CANTON

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