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Tonight! A night of sketch comedy produced by Michael Busch (UCB, Conan, Adam Ruins Everything)
by Michael Busch 03 May '19

03 May '19

SKETCH COMEDY SHOW TONIGHT AT THE THEATRE @PLAY! DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY MICHAEL BUSCH (UCB, CONAN, ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING) TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-sketch-comedy-with-happy-secrets-pl… Description These two groups have finished Michael Busch's Level 2 Sketch Class and put together two killer shows - come out to see them both Friday May 3rd 8pm at The Theatre @Play! Friday, May 3rd, 8pm The Theatre @PLAY 5900 Mayfield Rd Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Tickets $10 Online sales end 4pm Friday; after that you can pay at the door. Special Pre-sale half price discount if you buy two: use promo code '2For1' only available online! Happy Secrets Written by Joe Briggs, Tesh Ekman, Bob Slatt, Stacey Cassidy, and Walter Hemmelgarn Starring Joe Briggs, Tesh Ekman, Bob Slatt, Joe Lewis & Ali Max The Plush Cowards Written by Mark Nathan, Joe Briggs, Gregory James, and Mike Strenk Starring Mark Nathan, Joe Briggs, Gregory James, Mike Strenk, Comfort Dolo & Molly Leshner Michael Busch has new improv and sketch classes in May - more info here: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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Shaolin Monks from China at Cleveland Asian Festival
by Johnny Wu 03 May '19

03 May '19

For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Cleveland, OH – While the Cleveland Asian Festival is centered in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood (at 27th and Payne) the grass root, pioneer organizers have always strived to include national and even international performers and attractions. The 10th annual Cleveland Asian Festival will feature a special international group. Master Zhang Shijie, Headmaster of the Shaolin Huiguang Martial Arts Major Institute in Henan, China, will bring a team of 6 champion martial artists to teach and perform on Saturday May 18th at the Cleveland Asian Festival. Henan, China is home of the Shaolin Temple and Shaolin Gong Fu (Kung Fu). Believed to have been founded in the 5th century CE, the Shaolin Temple is the main temple of the Shaolin school of Buddhism to this day. The Shaolin Monastery and its Pagoda Forest were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the "Historic Monuments of Dengfeng." Master Zhang and his team are all National & International Champions and have performed all over the world. They are of the highest caliber of Martial Artists. They will be performing Traditional Shaolin Gong Fu showcasing various fighting routines, weaponry and martial athletic skills that have been passed down in the traditions of the famous Shaolin Temple for hundreds of years. Attendees will learn about Forms, Weapons and Shuai jiao, the ancient jacket wrestling wushu style of China. Johnny Wu, one of three CAF founders, is an inductee of two Martial Arts Hall of Fames. He says, “Having Master Zhang and his team of international champions at the Cleveland Asian Festival is a tremendous opportunity for attendees to see the best in the world right her in their own backyard – and for free.” After the festival’s performances, a special, one in the lifetime workshop, has been planned at 6pm right after. The workshop will be held at the Shaolin Kung Fu Institute Willoughby Hills, 28142 Chardon Rd, 44092. Tickets are $50 to participate the seminar or $5 for spectator just to watch. Cash at door only. No Check or Credit Card. For more info visit https://www.facebook.com/events/810340502661353/ About the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival The Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. The Cleveland Asian Festival is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people. The 10th annual Cleveland Asian Festival will be held May 18 and 19, 2019 from 11am to 7pm on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th S. Admission and parking are free. http://clevelandasianfestival.org Mayor sponsors include: Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Cleveland Public Power, City Council Ward 7, Metroparks Zoo, KeyBank, Lubrizol, Ohio Arts Council, Cuyahoga Community College, ImageLab Media, ThirdFederal, PNC, City of Cleveland Water Department Contact Johnny Wu, johnny(a)mdifilm.com 1419 East 40th Street Cleveland, OH 44103 Office: 216.539.4634 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 18-19, 2019 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer (2015-2019) 73rd Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day August 25, 2019, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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CSU partners with Cleveland Asian Festival in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month of May
by Johnny Wu 03 May '19

03 May '19

CSU partners with Cleveland Asian Festival For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary on May 18 and 19, 2019. The organizers of CAF chose May to hold the annual event because it is National Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. In recognition of this 10 year anniversary, the Levin College at Cleveland State University has partnered with the Cleveland Asian Festival and Asian Pacific American Advocates, OCA Greater Cleveland (OCA) to present AsiaTown and the Asian American Experience. Ohio is home to over 238,000 Asian-Americans with almost 67,000 living in the Cleveland Metropolitan area and over 39,000 in Cuyahoga County. When the first Chinese arrived in Cleveland in 1870, Chinatown formed, relocated twice, and eventually evolved to the present day AsiaTown. For many years, AsiaTown remained a hidden gem that unveiled itself more widely in recent years due in large part to the popularity of the Cleveland Asian Festival and the growing Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Starting with a full month Gallery Exhibit (May 1-31), “Faces of Chinatown”, an extensive photography exhibit capturing the evolution of the historic neighborhood, Cleveland’s Chinatown. The exhibit combines the works of award-winning artists including Steve Cagan, Luanne Bole-Becker and Bob Becker, and Katie (Major) Melnick. The gallery will be located at the Thomas F. Campbell exhibition Gallery located in the Roberta Steinbacher Atrium The AsiaTown & the Asian American Experience forum will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.in the Roberta Steinbacher Atrium of the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University 1717 Euclid Avenue. Regardless of where Asian Pacific Americans live, work, or play they have a connection with Cleveland's AsiaTown. The diverse group of panelists will talk about their own personal experiences, perspectives on AsiaTown, and the future of the APA community in Cleveland. Panelists include 2 of the 3 CAF founders: Johnny Wu and Lisa Wong as well as Grammy winner Angelin Chang, news anchor Chris Tanaka, Chinese newspaper publisher Anne Pu and Indian Community Civic leader Asim Datta. More details and a link to registration can be found at https://www.csuohio.edu/urban/forum/levin-college-forum-051619-asiatown-and… In conjunction with the Forum, The Levin College will offer a Brown Bag Film Series throughout the month of May (1, 8, 22 from 12pm - 1pm), facilitated by Kyle Znamenak, Research and Inclusion Specialist, Cleveland State University. The film series is co-sponsored by the Levin College Dean's Diversity Council. More information at https://www.csuohio.edu/urban/events/asiatown-and-asian-american-experience… About the 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival The Cleveland Asian Festival is an annual celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month in May in Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood. The Cleveland Asian Festival is a landmark undertaking to unite the community through collaboration and recognition of its culture, diversity, and people. The 2019 Cleveland Asian Festival will be held May 18 and 19, 2019 from 11am to 7pm on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th S. Admission and parking are free. http://clevelandasianfestival.org Major sponsors include: Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, Cleveland Public Power, City Council Ward 7, Metroparks Zoo, KeyBank, Lubrizol, Ohio Arts Council, Cuyahoga Community College, ImageLab Media, ThirdFederal, PNC, City of Cleveland Water Department Contact Johnny Wu, johnny(a)mdifilm.com 1419 East 40th Street Cleveland, OH 44103 Office: 216.539.4634 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org ### -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 18-19, 2019 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer (2015-2019) 73rd Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day August 25, 2019, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter “Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council

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Cast for Film Background - Extras
by B.R. Tatalovic, producer 03 May '19

03 May '19

Cleveland area: 2-3 Background Players (extra cast) needed this Saturday, May 4, for an interior scene. Show: “The Damned Thing” short film Hours: 9:30am to 12pm (needed 2-3 hours only) Location: public place in Parma, OH. Playing: an “audience” inside lecture auditorium (in chairs) Age, race, gender: any (adults) Compensation: volunteer gig / IMDb name-credit given Interested: send email with headshot, full name, and contact info before 6pm today (May 3). Email address: PRODUCER.A(a)gmail.com If picked, you will be notified this evening (May 3). NOTE - don't reply here, send an email only to the following address: Producer.A(a)gmail.com

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OPENING TONIGHT: The Turn of the Screw
by James Charpie 03 May '19

03 May '19

Based on the novella by Henry James ... *WHAT:* * The Turn of the Screw* *By: James L Seay* *DIRECTOR:* Michael A Lenzo *WHO (cast):* Featuring: *Caralyn Doerge* *Jessica Klein* With: *Ian Howard* *Brittany Bizub* *Brittni D Gibson* *Kristen Lyons* *Charles Lemon* *Matthew Klaben* *Samantha Cocco* *Terré A Snead* *Bob Masseria* *Morgan K Alexander* *Glendoria Burris* *WHERE:* *East Cleveland Theater* *14108 Euclid Avenue* *East Cleveland, Ohio, 44112* Directly across the street from the East Cleveland Library. There is a lighted and guarded parking lot behind the theater. Enjoy a meal before the show: *Only 1.6 miles from the Coventry area (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.7 miles from Little Italy (approx 7 min)* *Only 1.8 miles from University Circle (approx 8 min)* *Only 8.8 miles from Downtown (approx 18 min)* *WHEN:* * May 03 thru 19, 2019* Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 3pm NOTE: Free flower to all Mothers on May 12. *WHY:* An enjoyable evening out ... whether alone or with someone special. You deserve it. *HOW:* Tickets are available online at www.eastclevelandtheater.org (credit cards only), or at the theater box office (cash & credit cards). *QUESTIONS:* 216-851-8721 *We hope to see you there.* East Cleveland Theater www.eastclevelandtheater.org

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Finalists announced for 2019 high school Dazzle Awards
by Bob Abelman 02 May '19

02 May '19

Finalists announced for 2019 high school Dazzle Awards Bob Abelman Cleveland Jewish News, The News Herald, The Morning Journal Over the past few months, eligible high school musicals have been in competition for the fourth annual Playhouse Square Dazzle Awards, which honor the most talented high school performers and productions in Northeast Ohio. The goal of the awards program is to inspire excellence in high school musical theater and to recognize the importance of musical theater and arts education within the community. A panel of adjudicators attended one performance at each of the 30 participating schools, provided educational feedback, and determined Dazzle Awards nominees for 14 performance and student-centered production categories. Winners will be announced on May 18 at a gala awards ceremony modeled after the Tony Awards in the Connor Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square. The winner of the Best Actress and Best Actor awards will go on to represent Playhouse Square and Northeast Ohio at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as The Jimmy Awards, in New York City on June 24 at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway. This year’s finalists are listed at: www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/bob_abelman/

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Shrek the Musical runs May 3rd-May 12th at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild in Chardon!
by Geauga Lyric Theater Guild operations 02 May '19

02 May '19

Shrek the Musical continues the 1st 2 weekends in May at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild! May3rd-May12th Performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Additional Matinee on Saturday, May 4th at 2p Here's what the first weekend audience had to say: "The voices were outstanding! I loved the tap dancing, to be able to dance like that and then go back to singing is incredible." "Very talented cast! The costumes and set were wonderful!" "The show was entertaining and made you laugh the whole performance. Must see and talented cast!" Tickets at geaugatheater.org or 440.286.2255. Tickets $18 adults; $15 Seniors/Students; $10 Children under 12 -- Erika Hansen Executive Director 101 Water Street Chardon, OH 44024 440.285.7701 operations(a)geaugatheater.org geaugatheater.org

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Fwd: Class
by asia anderson 02 May '19

02 May '19

Come dance a fun and sassy heels routine with Asia Anderson! This is an ALL LEVELS heels class, so, heels are optional! Then, if you're feeling audacious, film with us! Register - bit.ly/AudaciousDance Monday - 05/13 - 8: 30PM Location: Ecole de Pole Cleveland 1278 W.9th Cleveland, OH ( In The Bingham) $12 Drop-IN

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New film "Bathtubs over Broadway" at the Cleveland Cinematheque
by John Ewing 02 May '19

02 May '19

This new documentary shows Saturday, May 11, at 9:20 pm & Sunday, May 12, at 6:30 pm, at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, Peter B. Lewis Theater, 11610 Euclid Ave. Admission $10; ages 25 & under $7. BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY USA, 2018, Dava Whisenant Longtime David Letterman writer Steve Young explores the hidden world of industrial musicals in this delightful new documentary. During the postwar era, some of America’s biggest corporations (GE, GM, Xerox, et al.) produced lavish, Broadway-style musicals that were seen only by company employees and their spouses at annual sales meetings and new product launches. Professionally cast and staged, these unique one-offs boasted original songs by luminaries like Fiddler on the Roof’s Sheldon Harnick and featured such showstoppers as “The Bathrooms Are Coming” and “Diesel Dazzle.” Steve Young excavates this buried realm via rare recordings and new interviews. Has a 100% critics and audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes! DCP. 87 min.

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Cleveland Dance Project Season 4 Showcase Saturday!
by Anna Cerveny 02 May '19

02 May '19

You're invited to join Cleveland Dance Project for our Season 4 Showcase, featuring 130 adult dancers and 19 new works by local choreographers, PLUS the debut of our new CDP Company! Featuring styles including jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, heels, modern, theater dance, acrobatics, swing dancing, and more! Saturday May 4, 2019 3pm & 7pm (show is approx. 90 minutes) Brecksville- Broadview Heights Middle School https://www.facebook.com/events/390039591745032/ General Admission Tickets are $10 at www.tututix.com/clevelanddanceproject until TONIGHT or $15 at the door. We look forward to entertaining you! Anna Cerveny Director Cleveland Dance Project clevelanddanceproject(a)gmail.com web <http://www.clevelanddanceproject.com> / facebook <http://www.facebook.com/clevelanddanceproject>/ instagram <https://www.instagram.com/clevelanddanceproject/?hl=en> / showcase <https://www.facebook.com/events/390039591745032/>

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