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Get Hep Swing - Two DJed Swing dances at The Lithuanian Club this weekend! Dance classes before the DJs begin! Dance classes on Saturday & Sunday
by Valerie Salstrom 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Pop-up dance party with multi-genre dance champion & international DJ Dan Repsch from Montreal! 2 evening dances, 2 days of classes. What are people saying about Dan Repsch? Unflappable positivity, encouragement, friendly & open spirit with rigorous attention to detail, and specific, honest feedback! Sarah Regenspan Friday Night Dance - July 26th with Dan Repsch 8-9 Dan teaches an all-levels swing dance lesson at The Lithuanian Club, 877 E. 185th St., Cleveland, Ohio 44119 - If you are brand new to dancing or have been perfecting this art for years, Dan will keep you intrigued and inspired with this lesson. 9-12 Dan & his DJ crew spin from 9-12 - Wow! This is quite a treat to have an internationally renowned DJ spin for us in Cleveland. Dan will be joined by 8 (yes, 8!) co-DJs who are ready to impress you with their skills and selections. $12 per person/pay at the door with cash OR Included if you have purchased a weekend pass for BOTH Saturday and Sunday dance lessons. Send class payments via PayPal to info(a)GetHepSwing.com Saturday Day Classes 11-1 & 2-4 Dan teaches Blues & Slow Balboa for all levels with a focus on compare & contrast. Full day pricing only because the classes are progressive. - $80 for Saturday classes only. $90 for a weekend pass. For this weekend, Dan's descriptions are - (Slow) Blues This intensive-style class will be broken into two parts. First, we’ll work on several movements to help us refine our ability to dance slowly and also to understand the aesthetics that differentiate Blues from Balboa. In part two, we’ll incorporate into our repertoire some of the techniques and ideas more closely associated with Blues dance. (Slow) Balboa This second intensive style class will also be broken into two parts, mirroring the structure of the first. We’ll initially explore similar movements from the first intensive, but this time coming from a Balboa perspective to better understand the aesthetics specific to this dance. In the second part, we’ll add some of the vocabulary and techniques more closely associated with Balboa. Saturday Night Dance 8-9 Dan teaches an all-levels swing dance lesson 9-12 Dan & his DJ crew spin from 9-12 $12 (included w/ weekend pass) Sunday Day Classes 1-3 Dan teaches Slow Swing for all levels. $40 for Sunday class only, $90 for a weekend pass. (Slow) Swing Let’s set a groove for our slow dancing! We’ll look at the opportunities for rhythmic individual expression that lower tempos offer, and how both leads and follows can suggest those choices and listen to their partner. From there, we’ll see how both leads and follows can play with the idea of accelerations and decelerations within a dance. For more information see www.GetHepSwing.com Send class payments via PayPal to info(a)GetHepSwing.com

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Come Find Me: FREE staged reading of a new holiday musical at Theatre in the Circle
by Bill & Mark Corcoran 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

COME FIND ME a staged reading July 29, 2019 7:30 p.m. Judson Manor Ballroom FREE admission, reservations required (216)282-9424 or https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle <https://www.ticketpeak.com/res/theatreinthecircle> Ho-ho-hurry up and come enjoy this delightful and touching new musical, bound to become a holiday classic with theaters across the country. With a moving and lyrical musical score , this story for all ages takes you inside the mind of a little boy who sees his world though a lens of autism as his family tries to find its way through loss in the holiday season. There’s room for some North Pole silliness too as we meet some savvy elves intent in keeping Christmas and Santa Claus magical. Directed by Sarah May and musically directed by Bill Corcoran, the reading features an all-star cast of Trinidad Snider, Michael Snider, Jake Spencer, Trey Gilpin, Mason Stewart, Pat Miller, Neely Gevaart and Cameron Olin. Come Find Me is one of three new musicals selected for staged reading from Theatre in the Circle’s COCOON program. Winesday by Jenne Wason and Joseph Benoit was presented on a staged reading July 16 & 17; Blue Moon is the third show selected for a staged reading in 2019 and will be presented during the Fall, 2019. Blue Moon will be directed by Jacqi Loewy. For more info: (216)282-9424 Bill & Mark Corcoran theatreinthecircle(a)gmail.com <mailto:theatreinthecircle@gmail.com> 1890 E. 107th Street, Apt. 520 Cleveland Ohio 44106 216-282-9424 theatreinthecircle.com

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Musings of a Singing Mother on July 27th in Aurora
by Anna White 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

THIS SATURDAY AT THE AURORA SCHOOL OF MUSIC! Check out the preview article from clevelandclassical.com https://clevelandclassical.com/anna-white-katie-fowler-in-musings-of-a-sing… "Musings of a Singing Mother" A two woman classical cabaret featuring Anna E. White, soprano, and Katie Fowler, mezzo-soprano, telling the story of their lives as mothers and classical vocalists. Saturday, June 29th, 7:30pm Medina United Methodist Church Saturday, July 27th, 7:30pm Aurora School of Music Join Katie and Anna as they share their journey of singing with children and how it has changed and affected their lives. The show, although filled with classical art songs, arias, and duets, has an informal cabaret style feel (suitable for families) that includes anecdotes, props, and musings about their children. Katie and Anna share a timeless tale of motherhood with their unique perspective as classical artists; some of it hilarious, some moving, and all relatable. Including works by Schumann, Britten, Heggie, Mozart, Delibes, Whitacre, and Verdi. William Hamilton, piano Alex Glaubitz, cello (June 29th) Faith Rohde, cello (July 27th) Family friendly, free and open to the public Approximately 90 minutes

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Free Shakespeare's "The Tempest" Geauga County Area
by Nadia Wheeler 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Could you include this in the mailing list please? Thank you very much. The Thompson Square Community Theater invites you to experience Shakespeare's comedic tale of magic, romance and forgiveness over vengeance as performed by actors from around the Geauga County Area! Although Shakespeare can seem kind of intimidating, this version is light, funny and a great time for all! All performances are free of charge. On the 28th and 2nd donations can be accepted and will be used for future performances. The Dates are: Saturday, July 27 at 7 p.m. On the Thompson Town Square Refreshments by the Thompson Police Department (Address 6741 Madison Road, Thompson, OH 44086) Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m. The outdoor theater at Lake Erie College Royce Hall, Gillett St, Painesville, OH 44077 (In case of rain it will be at Thompson United Methodist Church,6758 Madison Road, Thompson Ohio, 44086) Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m. New Day Christian Church 6835 N Ridge Rd, Madison, OH 44057 (Indoor performance) Please bring lawn chairs or blankets to the performances.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Golden Globe actress/playwright Regina Taylor’s RESISTANCE at Borderlight Festival
by Charles Gilpin 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sharon Foxx pllecompany2.0(a)gmail.com 440-462-9814 BorderLight Festival of International Theatre features a ‘Powerful’ collaboration between Golden Globe actress/playwright Regina Taylor and acclaimed director Terrence Spivey Resistance directed by Powerful Long Ladder showcased during “Fringe Festival” CLEVELAND - From July 24-27, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, BorderLight Festival of International Theatre co-founded by Jeffrey Pence and Dale Heinen will present it’s 4-day late summer festival, one that features top-flight performers from abroad, world premiere collaborations between Cleveland-based theatre artists and international artists, and “Fringe Festival” that will draw performers from the region’s vibrant theatre community and across North America. With that, Golden Globe award-winning actress and playwright Regina Taylor has teamed up with award-winning director, former Karamu artistic director Terrence Spivey to present a play she wrote titled, “Resistance.” “She [Taylor] called me eight months ago to work with her,” says Spivey, founder of Powerful Long Ladder. Spivey is excited to be collaborating with a fellow Texas native. Taylor’s hit play “Crowns” ran at the Cleveland Play House as well as Karamu House during Spivey’s tenure. "Resistance," made up of six short works, is a series of plays tackling a range of topics from LGBTQ and gun rights to voting as well as the 13th amendment's tie to modern slavery and the prison system. This project is made possible through grant support from the Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF), a program of the Cleveland Foundation. “I want it to provoke conversation that’s necessary as we enter into this election year,” says Taylor, who will be in Cleveland for opening night. When asked why she reached out to Spivey, she said, “He’s a wonderful director.” She explained that she called to share some things she was working on and he mentioned the BorderLightFestival to her. This is the premiere of “Resistance.” Local talent performing in “Resistance,” includes Rodney Freeman, Rochelle Jones, Shannon Ashley Sharkey, Gisell Murillo, Sydney Marie, Stephen Hood and Dwayne Pue. Ashley Aquilla is Stage Manager and Andre Brown is on lights and sound. There will be four shows, from July 25 to July 27 in the Chapel of Old Stone Church. For show times and ticket information visit www.borderlightcle.org/resistance/ -30- ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT Regina Taylor is an actor, director and playwright. Playwriting credits include “Bread” (Edgerton Award. Water Tower Theater), “Crowns” (four Helen Hayes awards, including Best Director), "Oo-Bla-Dee," (Steinberg-ATCA award) and "Drowning Crow," (Broadway, MTC), “The Trinity River Plays” (Edgerton Foundation Award) and “stop.reset” (Signature Theater Residency Five). Taylor received the Denzel Washington Endowed Chair Fordham University at Lincoln Center. An Artistic Associate of Goodman Theatre, Taylor is its most produced playwright. Signature Theater residency five playwright. Taylor in her TV role as Lily Harper in "I'll Fly Away” received a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress, three NAACP Image Awards and two Emmy Award nominations. Her other television roles include “The Unit.” Taylor was the first African American lead in Masterpiece Theatre’s "Cora Unashamed," starred as Anita Hill in HBO’s “Strange Justice” and “A Good Day to Die” starring Sidney Poitier. She has co-starred in USA Networks’ Dig and guest starred in “Elementary” and “The Black List.” Next year, Taylor is featured in Netflix’ One Day and a Night starring Jeffrey Wright, Ashton Saunders and directed/written by Joe Robert Cole (writer: Black Panther) and guest stars on Red Line (Producer Ava DuVernay for CBS). Taylor’s film credits include “Saturday Church,” "The Negotiator," "Courage UnderFire," "Clockers," and "Lean on Me." Taylor was also the first Black woman to play Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" on Broadway. ABOUT POWERFUL LONG Founded by Terrence Spivey, former artistic director of Karamu House, Powerful Long Ladder’s mission is to honor the Black theatre classics while engaging in thought-provoking works by established and new voices. Since its launch in 2017, Powerful Long Ladder has produced and directed three shows: James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner,” “Lady Day at Emerson Bar and Grill” and most recently “Thiz Girlz Life” by Cleveland playwright Ernesta Jefferson in collaboration with Playwrights Local.

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The Box Office is Open for BINGO!
by Sparano, Jenniver 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

You can get your tickets now for BINGO! The Winning Musical By Michael Heitzman, Ilene Reid, and David Holcenberg This year's annual musical to benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland and CANAPI will be here before you know it...so don't delay, get your tickets today! There are only two performances - one in Cuyahoga County, one in Summit County - you'll want to plan ahead so that you don't miss this once-a-year chance to enjoy an evening of musical comedy mayhem in support of two agencies who work to fight the spread of AIDS and HIV here in Northeast Ohio. Whether you're a Bingo fantatic, or have not played the game since you were a kid, you'll enjoy this wacky tale of Bingo-loving dames...and just like a night at the Bingo parlor, it's more fun with a group of friends. So text your pals, get the gang together, and get your tickets! Our Monday, August 19, 2019 performance at Cassidy Theatre benefits ATFGC. Purchase tickets for August 19 from ATFGC by visiting https://connect.clickandpledge.com/Organization/aidstaskforce/campaign/Bing… or calling Rebecca Strong at 216-235-3417 Our August 26, 2019 performance at Weathervane Playhouse benefits CANAPI. Visit Weathervane's website at http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com/bingo-the-winning-musical-2019-06-26, or call 330-836-2626 to purchase tickets for August 26. Tickets to either production are $25. They're a theatrical bargain, and tax-deductible as well. "BINGO! The Winning Musical" is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC., a Concord Theatricals Company. We hope that you'll make special arrangements to join us for this year's benefit event! This communication may contain privileged and/or confidential information. It is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing or using any of this information. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and destroy the material in its entirety, whether electronic or hard copy. This communication may contain nonpublic personal information about consumers subject to the restrictions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. You may not directly or indirectly reuse or redisclose such information for any purpose other than to provide the services for which you are receiving the information. 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 If you prefer not to receive future e-mail offers for products or services from Key send an e-mail to mailto:DNERequests@key.com with 'No Promotional E-mails' in the SUBJECT line.

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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr and Into the Woods coming up for Curtain 440
by Kelly Miloro 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

*Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr* July 25 and 26 at 7:30pm, July 27 at 2:00pm Berkshire High School, 14510 N Cheshire St, Burton, OH Presented by Curtain 440 Summer Camp in cooperation with Berkshire Schools! Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen Music Director: Logan Katoch Choreographer: Janna Klein and Ava Brennan This beloved Disney classic about transformation and tolerance comes to life! The Beast must learn to love and be loved in return, and Belle shows up just in time. Beauty and the Beast Jr. has all the songs from the classic movie and several from the original Broadway production. Adults $8 Students $6 General Admission , tickets available at door and online at www.curtain440.com <https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.curtain440.com&sa=D&usd=2&usg…> *INTO THE WOODS* Director: Angela Miloro-Hansen Vocal Director: Trinidad Snider Conductor: Kim Gallagher Choreographer: Sarah Wyatt Performances: August 2-3, 9-11 - Fri & Sat: 7:30pm, Sun: 2pm Andrews Osborne Academy <https://maps.google.com/?cid=2205269136548862205> 38588 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094 TICKETS: $15 ADULT / $12 STUDENT www.curtain440.com/Tickets <https://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.curtain440.com%2FTickets&sa=D…> A Baker and his Wife wish to have a child, Cinderella wishes to attend the King's Festival, and Jack wishes his cow would just give milk. The Baker and his Wife learn that a Witch's curse is the reason they cannot have a child and the two set off on a journey to break the curse. But if everyone's wish is granted, can they live happy ever after? -- Kelly Miloro k <kellymiloro(a)gmail.com>elly(a)curtain440.com www.curtain440.com

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ADF in CLE Summer Dance Festival Kicks off This Sat. with BalletX & Free Classes!
by Sarah Hricko 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

*ADF in CLE Summer Dance Festival Kicks off This Sat. with BalletX & Free Classes!* *Presented by DANCECleveland * *July 23- August 10th* *Workshop: July 23-26 at Cleveland State University* · ADF Faculty-led workshop · 4 days of instruction from 9 am – 5 pm · Dance instruction in styles including modern with inspiration from the Merce Cunningham technique, African Dance inspired movement with Ronald K Brown, and hip hop with Otto Vazquez. · for dancers ages 13 and up. · Registration is still open. *July 27th- Community Dance Day: * · *14 FREE community dance classes start at 10 am, in Ideastream, Playhouse Square & on E. 14th St. * · *Registration in advanced is encouraged.* · *free local studio dance showcase in the Allen Theatre at 4:30 pm* · *headliner performance of BalletX in the Ohio Theatre at 7:30 pm* *10 am- 11:30 am: * *-*Ballet with pam Pribisco of former Cleveland Ballet -Jazz with Gregory King: Kent State -Contemporary- Bobby Wesner: Neos Dance Theater -Master Class with BalletX -Professional Development sessions for parents of dancers *12:15- 1:15pm: * -West African Dance: Talise Campbell, Djapo Cultural Arts Institute -Zumba -Professional development for dancers *1:30- 2:30 pm: * -Yoga by yoga strong studios -Social Dances of Today with Tony Fresh *3:00- 3:45 pm:* -Best of ballroom with La Danse Cleveland -Mega Barree with Logan Jackln of Pure Baree (on E. 14th street) -Liturgical Dance with Edna Duffy of Duffy Liturgical Dance *4:30-6 pm:* Local Studio Showcase in the Allen Theatre -10 local studios selected in range of dance styles -gives students the opportunity to perform in professional theatre -Free but ticketed *7:30 pm* *Ticketed performance of BalletX, in Ohio Theatre* Performing three pieces: 1.) *Steep Drop Euphoric*, choreographed by Nicolo Fonte; a balletic work with classical music and sounds from nature 2.) *Express, *Choreographed by Lil Buck, has hip hop movements, sneakers mixed with ballet and fun music. 3.) *The Last Glass,* contemporary choreography by Mathew Neenan, Music by Beirut, Indie rock, folk music, playful, light piece. *Who is BalletX?* - Philadelphia based ballet company highly regarded for versatile dancers and contemporary choreography. -Favorite of the Veil International Dance Festival. -Artistic Director is Christine Cox. (Was previously a dancer with Pennsylvania Ballet) *-DANCECleveland Last Presented the Company in Akron in 2013. * *AFTER THE BALLET X SHOW at 9 pm-* Silent Disco on US Bank Plaza. ____________________________________________________________________________ *Then In August, * *Malpaso Dance Company* Arrives from Cuba for a whole week on the ground. *Wednesday August 7th at 6pm. * *Lecture Performance event at The Cleveland Art Museum* Merce Cunningham Centennial Celebration- honoring what would have been Merce’s 100th Birthday. -*Lecture by Ken Tabachnick*, Executive Director of the Merce Cunningham Trust -and a performance of *Fielding Sixes *by *Malpaso Dance Company* in the Auditorium. -Malpaso is the first Cuban company to be given a Merce work *Sat. August 10th at 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm at Allen Theatre, Playhouse Square* *Malpaso Dance Company performs three pieces:* 1.) *Face The Torrent* Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh (Most known for her work on *So You Think You Can Dance*) Sonya started this work with Malpaso the last time they were here in Cleveland as part of a residency and now audiences get to see the finished product 2.) *Being (Ser)* Choreographed by company dancer Beatriz Garcia 3.) *Tabula Rasa*- Choreographed by Ohad Naharin, Israeli Choreographer and director of Batsheva Dance *For all performances, class registration and events, * *visit DANCECleveland.org or call DANCECleveland at 216-991-9000 for more info.* *Sarah Hricko* Marketing Director DANCECleveland 13110 Shaker Square, Suite 106 Cleveland, Ohio 44120 p. 216-991-9000 f. 216-991-9001 sarah(a)dancecleveland.org <sdurham(a)dancecleveland.org> *Subscription Packages On Sale Now for Our 2019-2020 Season of World-Class Dance*, featuring performances by BalletX, Malpaso, Parsons Dance, RUBBERBANDance Group, Cie Herve Koubi & Stephen Petronio Dance! Visit www.dancecleveland.org for more information. *Like DANCECleveland <http://www.facebook.com/pages/DANCECleveland/143084909898?ref=ts> on Facebook & follow us on Twitter! <https://twitter.com/DANCECleveland>*

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Mid Summer Comedy Classic hosted by Michael Busch with Bill Squire, Liz Blanc & More!
by Michael Busch 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

*Mid Summer Comedy Classic hosted by Michael Busch with Bill Squire, Liz Blanc & More!* Saturday, August 3rd 9pm Seating at 8:15pm Pickwick & Frolic Cabaret $20 Tickets: https://www.pickwickandfrolic.com/2019/07/mid-summer-comedy-classic-with-mi… We’re halfway through summer – come out to Pickwick Cabaret and celebrate with a lineup of Cleveland’s all-star standup, music, & sketch acts. Now presented in stunning, ice cold AC! Performances by: Bill Squire Liz Blanc John Armstrong Deena Nyer Mendlowitz Joe Briggs Erin McHugh Sam Dee Carolyn Chan Gregory James Michael Busch is a Cleveland native who has spent over 15 years as an actor/comedian in Los Angeles. In LA he is a regular performer at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre <https://ucbcomedy.com/user/5147>. His credits include sketches on Human Giant <https://youtu.be/GsgQ44_uFW4>, Key & Peele <https://youtu.be/LiwU5jPMnFw>, and Conan <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetar-Yp_XFsANHuzML-16oqcr>; he has also appeared on The Goldbergs, Adam Ruins Everything <https://youtu.be/mid1VvK9Xpg>, Glee <https://youtu.be/RCakbY1ZIus>, The Middle, Pretty Little Liars <https://vimeo.com/220263095>, The Ghost Whisperer, Community, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Arsenio Hall Show, Body of Proof, Hope & Randy <https://youtu.be/0rprFSG8cTY>, Franklin & Bash, Workaholics, Carpoolers, Miss March, and dozens of national commercials <https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcWQCkAetapZYVuFghpm0Bz_D-iP3nR_>. -- For class information please visit: https://www.themichaelbusch.com/classes

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EVENT | COLLECTED WORKS, Vol. 4 marks end of 2018/2019 Full Circle Storytelling Season
by Wandering Aesthetics 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

Wandering Aesthetics, The Akronist and Jilly's Music Room present… Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 4 Over the past year, Wandering Aesthetics has worked to produce nine Full Circle Storytelling events – each inspired by a prompt and an idea: everyone has a story. From these open mic events, nine storytellers were chosen to work with Wandering Aesthetics to shape their stories and present them at Full Circle Storytelling: Collected Works, Vol. 4. Special guest Performance Artist Sarah Yeager has been invited to share one of her stories and Comedian B.C. Wehman will guide the gathering, adding his unique energy as the evening’s emcee. Stories range from heart wrenching to hysterical – and everywhere in-between! The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. Date: Wednesday, July 24th Doors @ 7:00 PM • Performance @ 7:30 PM Location: Jilly’s Music Room (111 N Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308) For more information please call 330.612.3090 or email info(a)watheatre.com. THE STORYTELLERS: B.C. Wehman, (Fairlawn) ***Emcee*** Dray Evans (Akron) Gwyneddh Jones (Munroe Falls) Jesse Sickle (Highland Square) Andrea Gail Fahey (Akron) Greg Milo (West Akron) Kathleen D Gallagher (West Akron) Jamie Nyennoh Konmlan Keaton (Downtown Akron) Sarah Yeager (Kent) ***Special Guest***

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