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Piano Service
by David Spondike 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

David’s Fine Tuning & Piano Service ”Hear the difference.” Sticky Keys? Squeaky Pedal? Sour Notes? I can fix that. 330-801-0089 Book your appointment now online. It’s easy! CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE <https://gazellenetwork.com/scheduling/9QjtKp1bTgJKW2w3dGSzvmdz> Visit my website at http://davidsfinetuning.com <http://davidsfinetuning.com/> for a complete list of services, piano care tips, reviews, and more. Follow me on Twitter @DavidsFineTune or “Like” David’s Fine Tuning <https://facebook.com/davidsfintuning> on Facebook for more piano stories and piano related links. David Spondike, Ph.D. Piano Technicians Guild

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The Scottsboro Boys
by Julie Gilliland 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Bob Abelman of Cleveland Jewish News says of The Scottsboro Boys, "What makes this musical particularly powerful is that its rousing resurrection of high-kicking and toe-tapping minstrel numbers - which are expertly performed by the Baldwin Wallace University-trained Nick Drake, Charles Mayhew Miller, Gordia Hayes, Marcus Martin, Jahir Hipps, Anthony Harris, Elijah Dawson, Tavon Olds-Sample, Brinden Harvey, Javar Parker and Savannah Cooper - are done with dead eyes, frozen smiles and broken souls as the play progresses." Read more at https://bit.ly/38rTRVa The Scottsboro Boys Now through February 23, Mackey Theater Produced by Beck Center for the Arts in collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Music Theatre Program Nominated for 12 Tony Awards (r), The Scottsboro Boys is the ninth annual Baldwin Wallace University Music Theater <https://bwmt.bw.edu/> Program Collaboration. Regional Premiere. Based on the Scottsboro Boys' trial. Created by Kander & Ebb. Like Cabaret and Chicago this musical creates a dynamic social critique. FREE Pre-Show Talks will be held in the Main Gallery on Sunday Feb. 16th at 2:15 p.m. and 7:17 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 22nd. Tickets start at $10 Smart Seats(r), Group discounts for 4 or more, and student ticket discounts can all be found at: https://www.beckcenter.org/shows/the-scottsboro-boys This production contains adult content and language Creative Team * Music and Lyrics by John Kander & Fred Ebb * Book by David Thompson * Directed & Choreographed by Jon Martinez * Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman Presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) "'Scottsboro' contains what might be the most beautiful song they (Kander & Ebb) wrote - 'Go Back Home,' a mournful ballad of longing enough to bring to tears anyone who ever has been away and in trouble" - CHICAGO TRIBUNE Presented with the support of FGI Foundation, a supporting foundation of Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Francine M. Gordon, Trustee.

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Sweetheart Swing Dance Workshop - Learn to dance with your sweetie on Saturday, February 15th from 12-2 in North Olmsted
by Valerie Salstrom 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Would you and your life partner love to be able to confidently dance together? Want to impress your new sweetie with some suave dance moves? Does someone you love really want you to learn how to dance? Is a mother & son dance in your future? Father & daughter dance coming up on the calendar? Are you able to find someone willing to spend 2 hours with you on a Saturday afternoon? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this fun and low-stress swing dance workshop is for you. We would be thrilled to have you and your dance partner join us on Saturday, February 15th from 12-2 at the Arlene Cassara Dance Studio at 24325 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, Ohio Let's get you started learning the easiest form of partnered dancing - Jitterbug! Jitterbug is also known as East Coast Swing or just Swing. By the end of this two-hour workshop, you can expect to know the two basic footwork patterns and how to lead and follow a fun mix of spins and turns in open and closed positions. We will dance to a variety of music including big band swing, early rock & roll, jump blues, and R&B. The soundtrack for the day will be love-themed, with a few tongue-in-cheek tunes thrown in the mix for good measure and a good laugh. We will not rotate partners in this workshop but the instructor may occasionally dance with the attendees to demonstrate a move or concept. Registration and payment is accepted through Eventbrite. The total cost per person is $33.46 Register using this link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93790057587 Please be sure to follow Get Hep Swing on Facebook and Instagram to receive the latest details on where to social dance, where to take 5-week group classes, and when swing-danceable bands are playing and where. We have a vibrant swing dance scene in Northeast Ohio and we can't wait for you to be a part of it. Recommended attire is usually comfy and casual but since this is a Valentine-themed event feel free to dress up if that is what makes you happy. Please wear flat shoes with a clean sole that allow you to pivot and turn easily. Arlene Cassara Dance & Theater is located at 24325 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. This venue meets all ADA standards, has ample parking, a lightly sloped entry from the parking lot to the venue, wide doorways, dance floor on the main level, ample seating, ADA approved bathrooms, a changing area, and is a well ventilated, heated, and cooled dance space. Please call or email with any questions. 216-374-1927 or info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Valentine's Swing Dance in Lakewood with Hot Djang! and Get Hep Swing - Friday, February 14th
by Valerie Salstrom 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Join us for a Valentine's Day Swing Dance with Get Hep Swing and Hot Djang! Roses are red, violets are blue, everyone's welcome, especially you! Bring your sweetheart! Find a sweetheart! (just don't be a weirdo about it) Attend with your crew! Go solo! Everyone is welcome! Since this is our Valentine dance, expect lots of red and pink decor, a photo op area full of hearts, a fun mixer that you can choose to play, chocolate, and lots of other sweet treats. WHEN - Friday, February 14th WHERE - Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio. Parking is available in the lot behind the building, in the lot behind the shopping plaza, and on the street. There is an elevator in the back of the building. If you would like to use the elevator please enter through the door on the corner near the parking lot. The main entrance is through the double doors that face Detroit. Chairs without armrests are plentiful. DANCE LESSON - 8-9 Beginner-friendly Jitterbug lesson. Maybe we will teach some variations on the cuddle or the sweetheart. What do you think? Should we? Come solo or with a friend or friends but, you do not need to attend with a dance partner as we rotate partners during the lesson. The dance champs at Get Hep Swing make learning how to partner dance fun and easy. ENTERTAINMENT - Live music from 9-12 with Hot Djang! These Jazz Manouche specialists bring a little French Oh, La La! to this dance with their Django Rhinehardt style of swing. We will have a spectacular night filled with 3 hours of music that is perfect for dancing Lindy, Jitterbug (East Coast Swing), Balboa, Charleston, Shag and maybe even a little Latin and ballroom too. ATTIRE - Dress to impress in red, pink, black, or whatever your heart desires! Wear what makes you feel good! COST - This Valentine's Day Dance is $15* per person. You may pre-purchase tickets on Eventbrite or pay at the door. Eventbrite does charge a small fee to process the payment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/93849699979 WHO MAY ATTEND? - We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are. Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join, if you have an interest and an open mind, you are in. :) WHO WE ARE - We are the swing dance company Get Hep Swing. Get Hep Swing is lead by owner, founder, and multi-year national and international swing dance champion, Valerie Salstrom. We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American community in the ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has many opportunities for both partners to creatively express themselves and this creates an incredibly empowering and joyful experience. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us. Our goal is to make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at The Lithuanian Club. See www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, 5- week, group classes, private lessons, school programs, performances, and special topic workshops. For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info(a)gethepswing.com *The free dance passes may be used for any of the Get Hep Swing twice-monthly dances except for the following special events which are $15 - The Lakewood dances in February (Valentine's Day) and March (Fundraiser for the Cleveland Junior Jitterbugs' youth swing dance program), and the Euclid dances in April (our annual Swing Prom), October (Halloween), November (Friendsgiving) and December (Winter Swing Gala)

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Catherine of Aragon: One Day Only! Sunday Feb. 16 @ Clague Playhouse
by news＠clagueplayhouse.org 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Catherine of Aragon was Queen of England from June 1509 until May 1533 as the first wife of King Henry VIII; she was previously Princess of Wales as the wife of Henry’s elder brother, Arthur. The daughter of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, Catherine was three years old when she was betrothed to Arthur, Prince of Wales. They married in 1501, but Arthur died five months later. Catherine subsequently married Arthur’s younger brother, the recently ascended Henry VIII, in 1509.Catherine will be portrayed by Craig Schermer, a graduate of John Carroll University with a major in Russian Imperial History. He has studied the First Ladies and other women of historical significance most of his life and spent nearly ten years as the historian for the National First Ladies’ Library in Canton, Ohio.Mr. Schermer’s charming and informative portrayal of Catherine of Aragon will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. A reception with light refreshments will follow his hour-long presentation and give attendees an opportunity to meet Mr. Schermer and ask questions.Reserved seat tickets are $20 and can be purchased by phone, 440-331-0403, or in person at the Box Office Wednesday through Saturday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm or online at Clague Playhouse TicketsProceeds will be used toward operating costs of the 2019-2020 season. Get Outlook for Android

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CASTING CALL FOR SHORT FILM
by Madison Ledyard-King 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Casting Call Film: Detox Description: This is a short story about a young man struggling to let go of his past and how it affects him trying to move forward in life. Characters: David - (any ethnicity, male, 18+) A struggling college student who’s constant and firm grasp onto the past prevents him from moving forward in his life. Girl - (any ethnicity, female, 18+) A woman whose presence causes tension and leads to questionable intentions. Julie - (any ethnicity, female, 18+) A friend of David who tries to help and has his best interest in mind. Mom - (any ethnicity, female, 30+) A benevolent mother who struggles to connect with her son. Target shoot dates (Must be available on weekends): mid-late March (dates may vary) Target rehearsal dates: TBD Video auditions are accepted. Please email your headshot and resume to mledyard(a)kent.edu by Feb. 21st Meals, credit, and a copy of the film will be provided. Intended to submit into festivals. Not supported by the Screen Actors Guild. -- To Excellence! Madison A. Ledyard-King Kent State University Digital Media Production Major Theatre Performance Minor Pronouns: He/Him Phone: 1 (216) 256-3854 Email: mledyardking18(a)gmail.com Web: N/A --------------------------------------------- "Motivate Inspire Achieve!"

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Attention High School Students! Shining Star CLE is back for 2020!
by Renee Greller 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

After a phenomenal third season, Shining Star CLE is back! Love to sing? Want to win a college scholarship? Then participate in Shining Star CLE 2020- a Northeast Ohio* high school student solo-singing competition! It's easy and free to enter- upload your video audition to shiningstarcle.org between April 1 and July 1, 2020. ALL GENRES OF MUSIC ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Rock, Rap, R&B, Opera, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Punk, you name it! The Top 10 Finalists will perform on stage of the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square at The Finals Performance & Competition on Sunday, September 13, 2020. We are thrilled to announce that we have a new artistic director, Connor O'Brien<http://connorbogart.com/>. To learn more, visit shiningstarcle.org * 216.910.2652 * rgreller(a)montefiorecare.org<mailto:rgreller@montefiorecare.org>. *Must have a 2021-2024 graduation date, must be from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage or Summit Counties, home-schooled students included.

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Auditions for Proof at Twin Masks Performing Arts Center, March 8 and March 9
by Claudia Lillibridge 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Claudia Lillibridge <claudia(a)twinmasks.org> Mon, Aug 26, 2019, 10:16 AM to neohiopal Twin Masks Performing Arts Center (TMPAC), located at 9076 Church Street in Twinsburg, is proud to announce auditions for Proof, written by David Auburn. Directed by Alex Nine. Performance Dates are May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please use the following link to sign up for an audition slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5A62DA2FB6-auditions2 <https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084DA5A62DA2FB6-auditions2?fbclid=IwAR38…> THE STORY: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit? Character Breakdown (AGES ARE APPROXIMATE) Robert was a famous mathematician who has just died of a heart attack in his fifties. He is already dead when the play begins, but he appears in the first scene in Catherine's imagination and returns in two later scenes, which flash back to earlier years. Robert was a mathematical genius. When he was in his early twenties, he made major contributions to game theory, algebraic geometry, and nonlinear operator theory. While he was still in his twenties, Robert was afflicted by a serious mental illness, which dogged the remainder of his life. He became so incapacitated that his daughter Catherine had to stay at home to care for him. Robert had a deep affection for Catherine. Catherine is Robert's twenty-five-year-old daughter. A college dropout, she has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father's illness, and the signs of mental instability are already there. Claire is Catherine's twenty-nine-year-old efficient, practical, and successful sister. Unlike Catherine, she has inherited none of her father's erratic genius. Instead, she has made a career in New York as a currency analyst. Claire and Catherine have never gotten along well. Claire feels responsible for Catherine's welfare and wants her to move to New York, but Catherine resents what she sees as Claire's interference in her life. Hal is a twenty-eight-year-old mathematician who teaches at the University of Chicago. He also plays drums in a rock band made up of mathematicians. Hal is a former student of Robert's, whom he admires immensely, not only for the brilliance of his achievements in mathematics but because Robert helped him through a bad patch in his doctoral studies. Hal first met Catherine briefly four years earlier, and when he meets her again, he tries to make friends with her, and quickly becomes romantically involved with her. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. "When we think of the great American playwrights, we think of Arthur Miller and Eugene O'Neill and Lillian Hellman, in earlier generations; Wendy Wasserstein and Tony Kushner, Jon Robin Baitz and Donald Margulies today: They are always writing about big ideas and wrapping them in family squabbles that get us where we live. Welcome David Auburn to the club." —NY Magazine. "…combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theatre…[PROOF is a] smart and compassionate play of ideas." NY Daily News. "PROOF surprises us with its aliveness…Mr. Auburn takes pleasure in knowledge…At the same time, he is unshowily fresh and humane, and he has written a lovely play." —NY Observer. "[A] wonderfully funny…ambitiously constructed work…" —Variety. Proof is secured with rights granted by Dramatists Play Service, Inc. TMPAC is a registered 501c3 non profit entity and is a proud member of OCTA and AACT.

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IMMEDIATE SEARCH FOR TEENS/ADULTS
by Jayshon Austin 09 Feb '20

09 Feb '20

********* **IMMEDIATE** SEARCH FOR TEENS AND ADULTS *********** *ZION CHAPLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IS SEEKING TEENS/AUDULTS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION OF * *THE E BUNNY* *FIRST REHEARSAL: FEB 22nd * *PERFORMANCE: APR 12th * *Fred – The e-Bunny* *Margo – A friend from school* *Devin – Another friend from school: He and Fred are buddies from school * - - TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFO PLS EMAIL/CALL THE STAGEMANAGER JAYSHON AUSTIN AT 216-682-5046 or jayshonaustin0(a)gmail.com - -- Jayshon Austin!

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‘Golden Girls’ Show - Hanna Theatre
by JoAnn Hardony 09 Feb '20

09 Feb '20

2 tickets available ! Date: Friday, March 13th. 730pm Seats are in Row D, seats 309, 310. $49 each. (aisle seat & next. 4th row from stage) Please email me if interested: jhardony(a)gmail.com EVENT DESCRIPTION 'That Golden Girls Show!' is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments - with puppets! ( like Avenue Q) Devoted fans will fondly remember the four girls from Miami, and for the first-timers, this will be a joyful introduction to the brilliance of that television series. -- JoAnn K. Hardony jhardony(a)gmail.com 440-376-3203 (cell)

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