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Stocker Arts Center Presents LCCC Winter/Spring Film Series
by Allison Jack 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

Stocker Arts Center Presents LCCC Winter/Spring Film Series Stocker Arts Center presents the Winter/Spring Film Series on the Lorain County Community College campus. Films are featured on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. in the Hoke Theatre. The series includes: My Name is Khan Friday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. 2010 (PG-13) 145 min. India/English with some subtitles Director: Karan Johar Cast: ShahRukh Khan, Kajol, Sonya Jehan, Jimmy Sheirgill, Zarina Wahab ShahRukh Khan stars as Rizwan Khan, whose Asperger's syndrome goes undiagnosed until the death of his loving mother sends him off to San Francisco to live with his younger brother. Ultra-sensitive to noise, he may be petrified by the clanging of a cable car bell until he understands what it is, and his ability to express emotion may be muted, but it turns out that he's a surprisingly successful salesman for the Indian herbal beauty products company for which his brother is an executive. He feels compelled to tell the truth no matter what, and his candor in regard to what his line of cosmetics can and cannot do amusingly beguiles the beautiful Mandira, who owns and operates a busy beauty salon. Pretty soon, the shyly handsome Khan has won the heart of Mandira, a single mother with a small son and a bad marriage in her past. When a client who lives in a small town outside San Francisco offers to put up the money to open a salon in that community Mandira accepts, and soon the new family is living the suburban American dream - until Sept. 11. Mandira is a Hindu, Khan is a Muslim, and at this point the film evolves from the story of a man with Asperger's learning to live a successful, happy life to that of a man who embarks, in the wake of tragedy and violence, on an odyssey to declare to President Obama, "I am a Muslim and I am not a terrorist." You Can Count of Me Friday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. 2000 (R) 109 min. U.S. Director: Kenneth Lonergan Cast: Laura Linney, Mark Ruffalo, Matthew Broderick Two siblings, orphaned at an early age, have grown apart as adults. Sammy, the older of the two, has stayed in the small town of their childhood. A single mother, she works in the local bank and leads a steadfast moral life with her young son. Terry, her younger brother whom she helped raise, has become a self-destructive roamer with a taste for the wilder side of life. When Terry comes for a visit, his mere presence begins to crack the veneer of Sammy's well-ordered existence. Each is uneasy with the person the other one has become; the one tangible thing that keeps them together is the family home left to them by their parents. It also becomes the meeting place of their hearts and minds as they struggle to reconcile their conflicting lives with the love that binds them together. The Bélier Family (La Famille Bélier) Friday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. 2015 (Not Rated) 105 min. France/Subtitles Director: Eric Lartigau Cast: Louane Emera, François Damiêns, Karin Viard Eric Lartigau's fabulous, heart-felt comedy hit is about a young girl whose close bond to her hearing-impaired family is challenged by the discovery of an extraordinary talent for music. In the Bélier family, everyone is deaf, except dutiful sixteen-year-old Paula. She acts as an indispensable interpreter for her parents and younger brother, especially in the running of the family dairy farm. Though her salt-of-the earth father has decided to run for mayor - spurred on by her vivacious but over-involved mother - Paula's attentions are very much elsewhere. She's witnessed the handsome new boy at school sign up for the choir, and impulsively joined too. It's not long before her music teacher discovers her considerable talent; however, his encouragement only exacerbates the matter of Paula's independence. Emera, making her screen debut after being discovered on the French edition of The Voice, is a genuine revelation. She lends both sincerity and joy to this deeply moving film that has been a word-of-mouth phenomenon across Europe, achieving over 10 million admissions to date and becoming France's most popular film of 2015. Evelyn Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. 2002 (PG) 94 min. Ireland Director: Bruce Beresford Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Bates, Sophie Vavasseur, Julianne Margulies Pierce Brosnan plays Desmond Doyle, an alcoholic and a carpenter who has two sons and a daughter. When his wife abandons the family, the government social workers come around, size up the situation, and advise, "send in the nuns." The children are sent to orphanages, on the grounds, then sanctified in Irish law, that a father cannot raise children by himself. In this moving, ultimately uplifting drama, a father must fight the Church, the Irish courts, and tremendous odds in order to keep his family together. Based on a true story and set in 1950s Ireland, the film follows Desmond Doyle as he struggles to lovingly raise three young children alone. The Church and the Irish courts, however, determine and insist that the children instead be raised in an orphanage. Doyle defiantly vows to reunite his family at whatever the cost. Enlisting the help of friends, he attempts to do what, to that point, had never been attempted: challenge a law before the Irish Supreme Court. The devotion of this father will not be defied by any earthly power. Consequently, he alone effectively changes a horrible policy for all of Ireland and makes history in the process. Puzzle Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m. 2018 (R) 103 min. USA Director: Marc Turtletaub Cast: Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman "Puzzle" is a closely observed portrait of Agnes, who reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home, family or the tight-knit immigrant community in which she was raised by her widowed father. That begins to change in a quietly dramatic fashion when Agnes receives a jigsaw puzzle as a birthday gift and experiences the heady thrill of not only doing something she enjoys, but being very, very good at it. After years of concerning herself exclusively with the needs and wants of her husband and sons, Agnes has found something she wants to do. Stepping out of her domestic bubble to pursue her new hobby, she meets Robert, a wealthy reclusive inventor who immediately recognizes her talent and recruits her as his partner for an upcoming world jigsaw tournament. Each day she spends out in the world, puzzling and conversing with Robert, takes Agnes further along the road to a new understanding of herself and her strengths. With that understanding comes new insights and an assertiveness that finds herself speaking out on her own behalf and pushing back against the assumptions and routines that have until now defined her role in her family. A discussion session will follow the film. What They Had Friday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. 2018 (R) 101 min. USA Director: Elizabeth Chomko Cast: Hilary Swank, Michael Shannon, Blythe Danner, Robert Forster Ruth has been married for more than 50 years to Burt. They live in a condo in Chicago. Their happy life is changing almost daily as she moves into the later stages of Alzheimer's disease. Nick, her single son who cares deeply about his mother, believes it is time for the family to put her in a memory care facility. At his urging, his sister Bridget comes in from Los Angeles, accompanied by her daughter Emma, who has been kicked out of her college dorm for drinking; mother and daughter are not communicating well. Nor does Bridget really know her brother. He resents that she has her parents' power of attorney even though he has been doing the lion's share of caregiving for them. When Nick asks his father why he does not have the power to make decisions, Burt says that he is irresponsible and has only been able to land a job as a bartender. In fact, Nick owns a bar. The family all want the best for Ruth and must come to terms with what it means to let go of the woman, wife, mother, and grandmother they once knew. For Burt, it is all about commitment. He refuses to give up his role as primary caregiver Shoplifters Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m. 2018 (R) 121 min. Japan/subtitles Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda Cast: Lily Franky, Sakura Ando, Mayu Matsuoka Director Kore-eda's Cannes Palme d'Or winner for best film is a heartrending glimpse into an often invisible segment of Japanese society: those struggling to stay afloat in the face of crushing poverty. On the margins of Tokyo, a most unusual "family," a collection of societal castoffs united by their shared outsiderhood and fierce loyalty to one another, survives by petty stealing and grifting. When they welcome into their fold a young girl who's been abused by her parents, they risk exposing themselves to the authorities and upending their tenuous, below-the-radar existence. The director's latest masterful, richly observed human drama makes the quietly radical case that it is love, not blood, that defines a family. The film is destined to become an instant modern classic of heartwarming social realism. A discussion will follow the film. Cinema Paradiso Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. 1988 (R) 170 min. Italy/subtitles Director: Giuseppe Tornatore Cast: Marco Leonardi, Salvatore Cascio, Philippe Noiret, Antonella Attili "Cinema Paradiso" offers a nostalgic look at films and the effect they have on a young boy who grows up in and around the little village movie theater in this Italian comedy drama that is based on the life and times of screenwriter/director Giuseppe Tornatore. The story begins in the present as a Sicilian mother pines for her estranged son, Salvatore, who left many years ago and has since become a prominent Roman film director who has taken the advice of his mentor too literally. He finally returns to his home village to attend the funeral of the town's former film projectionist, Alfredo, and, in so doing, embarks upon a journey into his boyhood just after WWII when he became Alfredo's unofficial son. In the dark confines of the Cinema Paradiso, the boy and the other townsfolk try to escape from the grim realities of post-war Italy. The town censor is also there to insure nothing untoward appears onscreen, invariably demanding that all kissing scenes be edited out. One day, Salvatore saves Alfredo's life after a fire, and then becomes the new projectionist. A few years later, Salvatore falls in love with a beautiful girl who breaks his heart after he is inducted into the military. Thirty years later, Salvatore has come to say goodbye to his life-long friend who has left him a little gift in a film can. In 2002, over a decade after the film's original release, director Tornatore brought the original 170-minute director's cut to American screens for the first time. Tickets for films are $7 each. The Stocker Box Office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to ticketed events. Call (440) 366-4040 for tickets or for a season calendar. Tickets are also available online at www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com>. Click on "buy tickets." For more information about the Stocker Film Series, please visit www.stockerartscenter.com<http://www.stockerartscenter.com> or contact Robert Dudash at rdudash @lorainccc.edu or (440) 366-7420. Stocker Arts Center is located on the campus of Lorain County Community College at 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio. Parking on campus is free. Allison Jack Writer & Project Coordinator | Marketing & Communications Lorain County Community College (440) 366-7082

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FREE Digital Audio Recording Class
by Angelina Seemann 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

Area67 Recording Studio in Cuyahoga Falls is hosting a free class on Digital Audio Recording! This class will be covering different softwares to choose from, equipment needed to record, and much more! This is the perfect class for those interested in producing music, wanting to start a podcast, sing/songwriters, and those wanting to learn more about recoding! To sign up for this class, email area67music(a)gmail.com! When: February 23rd, 3-4:30 pm Where: Falls Music School, Cuyahoga Falls Host: Area67 Recording Studio, class lead by Mike Villegas Thanks, Angelina Seemann Music Program Director, Instructor Falls Music School

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Intro to Music Theory
by Angelina Seemann 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

Are you looking to learn basic music theory to help with your private lessons? Maybe you're wanting to learn more about music theory to further your education! January 26th, Falls Music School will be hosting Intro to Music Theory. This intro course will give the basics of music to beginners and intermediate musicians. Not only will it help with private lessons, but also those involved in band, choir, musical theatre, and much more! To register, please email office(a)fallsmusicschool.comwith your name and the best way to reach you! Admission: $5 for Falls Music School/Green Music School students. $10 for non-students. Where: Falls Music School - 2160 Front St Unit B, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 When: January 26th at 2:30 pm Instructor: Jeremey Poparad -- Thanks, Angelina Seemann Music Program Director, Instructor Falls Music School (330)-451-9555

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WEEKLY MASTER CLASSES IN HIP HOP, HEELS & ACROBATICS, $10 DROP IN
by OHIO DANCE CONNECTION 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

The Ohio Dance Connection is now offering Master Classes, Workshops, Performance Opportunities & Choreographer Showcases open to the community for adults only ages 17 years of age and older. All classes are taught by the professional dancers from Trutek Dance Co. as well as guest artists from New York, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh and other dance communities across the United States.Our mission is to connect busy adult dancers & give adults opportunities to continue dance training while working other careers, connect with other like minded dancers, challenge their training at a higher level, learn new skills for auditions, make new dance friends & connect with new dance performance opportunities. Come connect with us , try a class and join our dance family today. Master Classes run from January 3rd through August 15th Every Thursday Night Contemporary/Jazz/Hip Hop Fusion Class - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Learn new choreography and the new trend of fusing different styles together. Every Friday Acrobatics & Tricks - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hip Hop - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Heels - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Classes are only $10 drop in fee or buy a class card for 8 classes for only $50 Location: 1180 Jaycox Road Avon, Ohio 44011 CALL OR TEXT 440-503-2974 TO PRE-REGISTER TODAY.

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Improv Death Match!
by Sam Dee 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

*IMPROV DEATH MATCH 5:* *Dawn of the Planet of the Vapes* Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mahalls Twenty Lanes <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mahalls-Twenty-Lanes/1932862466765616?eid=AR…> 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Mahall's has enlisted the help of dark wizard Sam Dee (Share-apy <https://www.facebook.com/SHAREAPYSHOW/>, Mass Hysteria - Comedy Fest <https://www.facebook.com/masshysteriafest/>) to gather the most powerful improv troupes for one night, in one room & only ONE will SURVIVE! They fight for honor, your attention & their lives! Never before has such a vicious spectacle taken the stage of ANY building, ANYWHERE! COME & WITNESS THE CARNAGE! FEATURING: An open Improv Jam at the beginning of the show. Be part of the action & sign up when you arrive to play some games! PERFORMANCES BY: Hopscotch Pop-Cleveland! <https://www.facebook.com/events/383348842406612/> The Houde Rats <https://www.facebook.com/houderats/> & Hosted by Sam Dee Doors at 7:30 | Show is at 8pm | $5 cash or card | All Ages but with Adult Content | Food & Drinks | Free Parking | Blood Magic https://www.facebook.com/events/296745294194418/

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Still Time to Register | Adult Acting Classes at Cleveland Play House (Professional & Casual) Begin Next Week
by Ryan Lucas 11 Jan '19

11 Jan '19

ADULT PROFESSIONAL AND CASUAL COURSES Adult Professional Classes: For those already practicing their craft, Cleveland Play House artistic, education, and guest artists provide opportunities for professional theatre artists to sharpen their existing skills, while building a network of artists. Teachers include Laura Kepley, Robert Barry Fleming, and actors and directors from our mainstage season. The Actor's Gym This offering is geared toward working professional actors and provides an opportunity to "work-out" their acting skills for a nominal fee in a wide variety of disciplines, including monologue/audition work, scene study, voice and speech, and classical text. Class members participate in a series of masterclasses featuring an amazing variety of Cleveland's top artists, including members of CPH artistic and education departments and guest artists from our mainstage productions. Mondays / Jan 21-May 6 / 7-9pm 5-class card $75 / Full course $175 5- Class Card Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?_ga=2.13138359.14733032… Full Course Registration Link:https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?_ga=2.51018281.147… Adult Open Classes: Whether you are looking to hone your communication skills, audition for that community theatre role, or simply make theatre, our artistic and educational staff will engage and immerse adult learners in the love of theatre, while developing skills needed to enhance your vocal and physical abilities. Action! The Fundamentals of Screen Acting Acting for the stage and acting for the camera are two entirely different disciplines; this class will enable actors to establish a working understanding and appreciation of the TV/film medium. Actors will be filmed and provided with immediate feedback by the instructor throughout the class. They will also gain insights into the world of agents, self-marketing, and the professional opportunities for film actors in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family. Tuesdays / Jan 15-Apr 23 / 7-9pm / $275 Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?_ga=2.15955382.14733032… _______________________________________________ All classes take place at the CPH rehearsal halls and classrooms located in downtown Cleveland. The courses span ages three through adult and provide all levels theatre training. No prior experience is necessary. Discounts are available for multiple classes, same-household participants, current CPH Theatre Academy students, and CPH subscribers. Ryan Lucas Digital Communications Manager Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.400.7004 rlucas(a)clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:rlucas@clevelandplayhouse.com> <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>[cid:D4EF10AA-66B8-496D-8928-8AB226E4E3E0]<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/> WHAT'S ON STAGE? | View our season HERE<https://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/shows/2018/susan-hills-the-woman-in-black> !

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Latitudes Poetry Night in Akron
by Theresa Gottl Brightman 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

*Latitudes Poetry Night* *Featuring Brian Taylor* *Wednesday, January 16 @ 7pm* *Compass Coffee* *647 E. Market St, Akron, 44304* Latitudes is kicking off 2019 with a featured reading by Brian Taylor! Brian Taylor is a photographer and poet who has been reading at venues throughout Northeast Ohio for over twenty years. Don't forget to bring a piece to read during our open mic! Latitudes Poetry Night takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Compass Coffee in Akron. <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Come support our award-winning youth! Mary Poppins, Jr. at Olde Towne Hall Theatre!
by denawarmuth＠gmail.com 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Olde Towne Hall Theatre’s youth are going to a theatre competition in Atlanta!! Come support this award-winning group as they perform MARY POPPINS, JR. Showtime: Friday, January 11, 2019 at 7:30pm Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 7:30pm Olde Towne Hall Theatre 36119 Center Ridge Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 Donations will be accepted at the door. For other shows and audition information, visit our Facebook page, or www.oldetownehalltheatre.com.

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Acting Workshop this Sunday Cleveland Westside
by Amy Hanratty 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Acting & Vocal Workshop Sunday, January 13th 2019 Time 9:00am-12/Noon Group 1 - Ages 10-15 Group 2 – Ages 16 - 25 Improve your Acting & Vocal skills in the New Year! Learn to make smart & creative choices & develop additional skills that will help you achieve your performance goals. This workshop will be fun and interactive for all & you dont have to be a singer for the vocal session because its encompasses acting and voice-over lyric and songs. Acting w/ Marc Moritz (MFA, AEA) Actor /Director/ Acting Coach Vocal w/ Amy Hanratty (MA, BA) Vocal & Performance Coach Location: Above the Barre, 1450 W. Bagley Rd. Berea, OH 44017 LIMITED SPOTS!! SIGN UP at www.voice-variations.com Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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"Hands on a Hardbody" at Hudson Players is northeast Ohio premiere!
by Durbin, Mark H. 10 Jan '19

10 Jan '19

Tickets are on sale now at Hudson Players for the Northeast Ohio community theatre premiere of "Hands on a Hardbody" Featuring a tuneful country-rock score and soulful lyrics by Phish's Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green, and a story by Doug Wright, this awesome new musical was nominated for three Tony awards in 2013, including best musical score. (FYI - It was just announced that Phish will make an appearance this summer June 19th at Blossom Music Center!) Show dates are : Feb 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22 & 23 at the Barlow Community Center, 41 South Oviatt Street in Hudson Due to the expected high demand, patrons are urged their tickets today at www.hudsonplayers.com<http://www.hudsonplayers.com/?fbclid=IwAR223eSTcoHx2DdQR6P8zjALYIledH6-_NER…> or call the box office at 330-655-8522. The show is based on a real-life event chronicled in a 1997 documentary film of the same name. As the action unfolds we meet 10 down on their luck Texans who enter a contest to see who can keep their hands on a Nissan truck "hardbody" the longest. The last man or woman standing while touching the truck gets to keep it. From Jesus-loving Norma, injured and out-of-work J.D., to boastful former winner Benny and hopeful dreamer Kelli, each character has their own musical story to tell. Hilarious at times, yet poignant and hopeful, Hands on a Hardbody takes audiences for an amazing musical ride, with only one winner driving away with the American dream. As an added bonus, the Hudson Players production will feature one of the stars of the original Broadway version ...that's right...the actual "hardbody" truck that was on stage in NYC will be on stage in Hudson! The Broadway pickup is being picked up this weekend via a Hudson Players' roadtrip. The show is directed by Will C. Crosby, with musical direction by Bridget Jankowski and choreography by Mo Martin The cast of Hands on a Hardbody includes: Josh Larkin - Benny Perkins Mark H. Durbin - J. D. Drew Jessica DeFrange - Norma Valverde Brooke Lytton - Heather Stovall Korinne Carroll Courtwright - Kelli Mangrum Kyle Burnett - Greg Wilhote Shelly Palumbo - Janis Curtis Santino Palma - Jesus Pena Noah Meaux - Chris Alvaro Adam Clifford Harris - Ronald McCowan Sean Donovan - Mike Ferris Sharon Lloyd - Virginia Drew Jennifer Ranaudo Kubinski - Cindy Barnes Elliott Ingersoll - Don Curtis/Dr Stokes Jacob Schafer - Frank Nugent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information contained in this message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately, and delete the original message.

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