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This weekend, Cleveland Asian Festival - May 21-22, 11am - 7pm
by Johnny Wu via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

For complete schedule of vendors and performances, please visit www.clevelandasianfestival.org <http://www.clevelandasianfestival.org> The Cleveland Asian Festival (CAF) has become the fastest growing, and one of the most popular, Cleveland festivals over the last 7 years because of the diverse entertainment on two stages, community resources, AsiaTown Trolley Tours, kids and family activities, Health Pavilion and more. But let's face it. The wide variety of Asian foods in the Asian Food Court and the fun and informative vendors in the World Marketplace are always very popular. CAF co-founder Lisa Wong says, "We are excited to be featuring Korean popular culture with the K-Pop Cover Dance competition so this year we will have three Korean Food vendors: Miega Korean BBQ, Seoul Garden for Korean American Association of Greater Cleveland; and new this year is K-Food by Mary Israel Koh who is best known for her Gourmet marinade sauce to expedite Korean cooking which she plans on selling at their booth." Also new this year in the Asian Food court presented by Cleveland Public Power is Pho Thang Cafe, Banh Mi and Noodles Asian Bistro, SnowBros Shavery (a dessert truck specializing in a fun, unique and delicious dessert experience called shaved snow) and Umami Moto who will be debuting their new food truck with Korean Burritos and other Asian Fusion offerings after their cross country journey with Stouffer's. A number of returning food vendors include popular favorites Lotus Thai House, Ono Turo-Turo (Filipino food), Siam Cafe, Asia Food Co., Thai Thai (formally Asian Grille), Han's Chinese Barbecue and Grill, Indian Delight, Number One Pho, Sugar Cane juice by One Stop Drink Shop, Good Harvest Market Inc., Flavors of India, Koko Bakery and Otani Japanese Restaurant serving up sushi And Asian Services in Action will be offering a variety of Asian foods including the popular Japanese Onigiri. In addition to shaved snow desserts at SnowBros Shavery, you can find a variety of shaved iced desserts at Koko Bakery and halo, halo from Ono Turo Turo. Mason's Creamery will be featuring unique Asian flavors including a variety of vegan ice creams. If you're thirsty, there will be bubble tea (also known as boba milk tea), lassi, and a specialty shake up fruit drink from Real Fruit with their Kung Pow Mango to go around. You can also support the all-volunteer festival at the CAF Beverage Station for bottled water, soft drinks, and new this year, Kulong Vitamin Enriched Energy Drinks with sugar and sugar free options. Hungry yet? Dozens of interesting and important community organizations and resources will be featured both inside and out. The shopping in the World Marketplace will offer unique items such as the latest in new kimono fashion, and gently used vintage and antique kimono from Ohio Kimono. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy which was one of the goals of the volunteer founders of the Cleveland Asian Festival who created the event seven year ago. About the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival The Cleveland Asian Festival, an all-volunteer based organization, 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. A record crowd of 45,018 attended the 6th annual Cleveland Asian Festival in 2015. The 2016 Cleveland Asian festival will be held May 21 and 22, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St. Admission and parking are free. The Cleveland Asian Festival is made possible from these major supporting sponsors: JACK Cleveland Casino, Asia Plaza, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Cleveland Public Power, ImageLab Media, Cuyahoga Community College, InHealth Ohio Nonprofit Mutual Insurer, KeyBank, Nationwide HealthCare, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Third Federal Bank, University Hospitals and many others. Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Dynamic Multicultural Branding Event Producing with high ROI Video Production Branding www.mdifilm.com inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Co-Founder/Co-Chair Executive Committee Cleveland Asian Festival May 21-22, 2016 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org Producer One World Day - Celebrating 100 Years of Cleveland Cultural Gardens The event hosted by the Cultural Gardens for the Gardens August 28, 2016 http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org/ VP of Organization and Public Relations 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 - 88.7FM Sundays 7pm-8pm, reaching 9000 listeners monthly worldwide OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.clevelandindieclub.com www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub St. Clair Superior Development Board Member Cleveland Museum of Art's International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force AsiaTown Masterplan 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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Closed - Not your typical Improv Workshop - Friday May 20th
by Joe DePaul via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

This Workshop has been Closed Stay Tuned for July's Workshop with Special Guest from Los Angeles IMPROV IMPROV IMPROV with Leilani Barrett Not your typical Improv Workshop - Friday May 20th There are many Improv workshops out there but the May workshop with Leilani Barrett will set itself apart from all the others. Click the link below to see Leilani in action, once you watch this you will want to be here. https://www.facebook.com/ProModelandTalentMgmt/ Turn those auditions into assignments! This one is sure to fill up fast so click the link below to register or call 330-666-4125. http://pmtm.com/improv-workshop-with-leilani-barrett.php

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Composers and musicians
by Sarah Elizabeth Smith via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

I am looking for some original music for my project, Emily. Emily tells the story of a little girl born with a severe case of hydrocephalus. Sadly, Emily passed away on Sunday May 15th after 417 days of life. She overcame so many obstacles and inspired, changed lives. We are working diligently to put together to celebrate and tell her story; to challenge people to go into the darkness and pull out the light. This video will be available for distribution, but proceeds will be given to the family and Duke University who specialize in hydrocephalus research as well as (hopefully coming soon) Emily Quinn foundation, so we are asking for original works both instrumental and vocal to help complete the story. Specially, acoustic guitar and piano, but also need a slower orchestral style piece as well as upbeat and happy. The final scene we want to include a vocal piece. This will be the only featured vocals because Emily couldn't talk, but she loved music and we want to end on a good note. You will of course receive credit for your work as well as a copy of the finished product. Again, this film is not for personal profit. Please emails submissions to ses200687(a)yahoo.com Thanks to all! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

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Benefit Piano Recital on May 21st
by Lin Flor via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

Nationally renownedpianist Alexander Wassermanwill perform a Piano Recital Saturday May21st 7:00pm in the intimate Parma High School “LittleTheater” 6285 W 54th St inParma. Featuring: Carl Vine:Sonata No. 1 Rachmaninoff: two etudes; Liszt: Valee d'Obermann and selectionsby Chopin. Proceeds to benefit: Parma Symphony Orchestra General admission for each concert is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniorcitizens. Family passes of $20 are available for families of up to 2adults and their children. All tickets are available at the door. Equally dedicated to theeducation of emerging talent, Dr. Wasserman is the recently appointedArtist-in-Residence at Reinhardt University (GA). He also served as Professorof Piano at Youngstown State University (OH) shortly before his move toAtlanta. He has given masterclasses at University of St. Thomas (MN), WestmontCollege (CA), Cleveland Music School Settlement (OH), Youngstown StateUniversity (OH), Kennesaw State University (GA), and Reinhardt University (GA).Alexander Wasserman, anative of Los Angeles, began formal piano studies with Suzanne Julian. He wenton to receive degrees in Piano Performance from the University of SouthernCalifornia’s Thornton School of Music (BM), the Cleveland Institute of Music(MM), and the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University (GPD). Mostrecently, he completed the prestigious Doctor of Musical Arts program in PianoPerformance at the Cleveland Institute of Music. His primary teachers includeAntonio Pompa-Baldi, Yong-Hi Moon, Daniel Shapiro, and Antoinette Perry.Additional study with Paul Schenly and Sergei Babayan has also been of primaryinfluence.Dr. Wasserman currentlyresides in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Jessica Oudin, a member of the AtlantaSymphony viola section.The Parma SymphonyOrchestra is a self-supporting community orchestra in cooperation with theParma City Schools. For more information can be found on Facebook,web-site www.parmasymphony.org or calling Business ManagerJoe Germana 440-882-2012.

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AUDITIONS for Akron Community-Based Play
by Gum-Dip Theatre via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

AUDITIONS for *Into the Mold*, a Firestone Park Community-Based Play Looking for Akron community members, especially from FIRESTONE PARK, to audition. No experience necessary! All ages encouraged to come. Also looking for musical talent including playing instruments, singing, rapping, and dancing. Sat, May 21 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon, May 23 @ 6 – 8 p.m. Location: Firestone Park Community Center, 1480 Girard St, Akron, OH Play description: Sit in our live studio audience for a late-night variety show dedicated to Firestone Park. *Into the Mold *invites the audience to celebrate the Park’s history and to reflect on the present in a fast-paced “behind the scenes” comedy. Performance dates: Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th This performance is a part of the Firestone Park Centennial Celebration which includes the Citizens’ Council annual Parade and Festival. More info: gumdiptheatre.com/firestonepark

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Pas de Quatre, Alice in Wonderland and more this Saturday
by Cleveland City Dance via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

The City Ballet of Cleveland will be presenting its annual spring repertory concert at the Tri-C Eastern Campus on Saturday, May 21th at 7:00 p.m.� The diverse and entertaining program includes “Pas de Quatre,” two new world premieres by Mark Otloski and Sara Lawerence-Sucato, along with the new “Alice in Wonderland” based on the Lewis Carrol1 classic celebrating 150 years since it was written.� �� Presale tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students and seniors are available online at www.cityballetofcleveland.org� All tickets purchased the day of the show are $35 for Adults and $15 for seniors and students.� � � Cleveland City Dance, Home to City Ballet of Cleveland � � � 13108 Shaker Square Cleveland, OH 44120 www.clevelandcitydance.com / 216-295-2222

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2 wks until AUDITIONS for GOOD PEOPLE, by David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Fred Sternfeld - Aurora Theatre
by Fred Sternfeld via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

Here is the audition notice <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZlCij18GklBViwfDsLymP_hBC_9Cpj18X4Aoq5…> for GOOD PEOPLE, by David Lindsay-Abaire. -- Fred Sternfeld http://www.fredsternfeld.com 216-360-0718-home 216-496-6087-cell

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Last Weekend To See 13' at Beachwood Community Theater
by Jill Koslen-Freireich via NEohioPAL 20 May '16

20 May '16

Please support this exceptionally talented cast and come out to see these outstanding teens this Friday at 7:30 pm and this Saturday at 2 pm. A Review from Actress/Director Pamela Harwood "Junior High was the worst time of my life, I would never want to repeat that!" Have you ever said that? Well, the Beachwood Community Theatre is giving you the "0 P P, Opportunity" to eat your words and enjoy them too! This Friday night and Saturday afternoon is your last chance to see them perform "13", A Jason Robert Brown Smash, musical about the events leading up to Evan Goldman's thirteenth birthday and Bar Mitzvah. Needless to say, the journey is not a smooth one. Jill Koslen-Freireich has done an amazing job of channeling the energy and talent of a cast of 37 teens and pre-teens from several East Side communities. Musical Director, John Krol and his musicians lead the students through an exciting and challenging musical score, And Julie Schullo choreographed them to dance with contagious enthusiasm. The cast varies in their experience and performance maturity, but that is to be expected of young actors. By double casting all the roles, Jill has given each actor the chance to shine and the chance to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. Some understand well how to "play the song", some are strong dancers, and others have great comedic timing. But all of them have come together as a strong company and serve the show well. Much of the power of this show is written into the songs so you are well advised to listen carefully to the lyrics. Come and join Evan Goldman and his friends as they allow us the return to those turbulent times and remind us that no matter what our age, we all have a little more homework to do. Pamela Harwood office (216) 292-1970 fax (216) 292-1976 email mailto:Jill.Koslen-Freireich@beachwoodohio.com web http:// -----Original Message----- From: Pamela Deann Griffis Harwood [mailto:pamelaph310@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 8:16 AM To: Jill Koslen-Freireich Subject: Review Here it is. Feel free to change any of the factual information if I have not got it right. I placed quotation marks around things I am unsure of. "Junior High was the worst time of my life, I would never want to repeat that!" Have you ever said that? Well, the Beachwood Community Theatre is giving you the "0 P P, Opportunity" to eat your words and enjoy them too! This Friday night and Saturday afternoon is your last chance to see them perform "13", a Jason Robert Brown musical about the events leading up to Evan Goldman's thirteenth birthday and Bar Mitzvah. Needless to say, the journey is not a smooth one. Jill Koslen-Freireich has done an amazing job of channeling the energy and talent of a cast of (number of kids?) teens and pre-teens from several Eastside communities. Musical Director, John Krol and his (band, team, musicians?) lead the students through an exciting and challenging musical score, and Julia Schullo choreographed them to dance with contagious enthusiasm. The cast varies in their experience and performance maturity, but that is to be expected of young actors. By double casting all the roles, Jill has given each actor the chance to shine and the chance to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. Some understand well how to "play the song", some are strong dancers, and others have great comedic timing. But all of them have come together as a strong company and serve the show well. Much of the power of this show is written into the songs so you are well advised to listen carefully to the lyrics. Come and join Evan and his friends as they allow us the return to those turbulent times and remind us that no matter what our age, we all have a little more homework to do. Pamela Harwood Sent from my iPad Reply Reply all Forward

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Final TWO performances of JERUSALEM at ENSEMBLE!
by Ensemble Theatre via NEohioPAL 19 May '16

19 May '16

*FINAL TWO PERFORMANCES OF ENSEMBLE'S * *JERUSALEM* *by JEZ BUTTERWORTH directed by IAN WOLFGANG HINZ. * *Selections for Cleveland Plain Dealer Review. (Click Quoted Text to read entire review).* "Odd as it is, the work of English poet and mystic William Blake has inspired two of the funniest, most challenging plays to hit the boards in Cleveland in years...The first was a flawless production of "There Is a Happiness That Morning Is" at Cleveland Public Theatre in 2013, a cerebral comedy by Chicago playwright Mickle Maher that concerned the mea culpa of two Blake scholars following an open-air lovemaking session on the lawn of their bucolic East Coast campus. The second is "Jerusalem" by British playwright Jez Butterworth, playing its last weekend this Friday and Saturday at Ensemble Theatre." <http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2016/05/ensemble_theatres_jerusa…> "Hinz dives headlong into the fracas and emerges unscathed, delivering a creation bristling with mystery, manic joy and life." <http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2016/05/ensemble_theatres_jerusa…> "Johnny "Rooster" Byron, played by a mesmeric Mitch Rose.. Rose, his voice a deep rasp, his eyes often touched with a hint of madness, perfectly captures Rooster's irresistible charisma... <http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2016/05/ensemble_theatres_jerusa…> -*Andrea Simakis, Cleveland Plain Dealer* "Dear Celeste, I wanted to write to let you know how absolutely mesmerized I was by the production of JERUSALEM that I saw yesterday. It took my breath away. The acting was uniformly outstanding-each character was depicted with such charisma and intelligence, and the direction was SUPERB! PLEASE keep producing challenging, intriguing, magnificent plays like this one. Ensemble Theatre consistently offers the best theatre in Cleveland." *-Audience Member May 8th. * *Only TWO more shows before Rooster's Wood disappears. * *This Friday* at *8pm.* *Benefit Performance Saturday* at *5pm. * *Music Food and Drinks after the show and 2016-17 Season **Announcement! * For tickets call *216.321.2930 <216.321.2930>.* Email us at *tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org <tickets(a)ensemble-theatre.org>.* Click *HERE <https://ensemble-theatre.tixato.com/buy/jerusalem>* to purchase tickets online! *SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE ON MAY 21st!* Click *HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/benefit/>* for more information on our BENEFIT PERFORMANCE *Jerusalem Performance , Food, Prizes, Music from the Mike Petrone Band, and be the first to hear our AMAZING 16-17 Season! * *Support the Arts. Support Cleveland Heights. Support Ensemble. * *We look forward to seeing you in our audience!* -- *Information* info(a)ensemble-theatre.org 2843 Washington Blvd. Cleveland Hts., OH 441118 216-321-2930/216-202-0938 *www.ensembletheatrecle.org <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org>*

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Fahrenheit 451 at Geauga Lyric Theater this weekend
by Kelly Miloro via NEohioPAL 19 May '16

19 May '16

*7th Annual Teen Drama Project* *Geauga Lyric Theater Presents* *Fahrenheit 451* *by Ray Bradbury* *Directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen* *One Weekend Only!* *May 20,21 at 7:30pm* *May 22 at 2:00pm* *Adults $8, Students/Seniors/Children $6* *The Teen Drama Project was started to give young adults a chance to be in * *play productions that are elevated from the class or workshop level, * *characters they might not have a chance to play for many years, * *an opportunity to really show their abilities. * *Classical and social themes up the ante, and this year is no exception* *. * *What if books were illegal? Television was idolized?* * If firemen now burned houses where contraband books were found, * *instead of saving them? When Ray Bradbury wrote his novel, * *Fahrenheit 451, it seemed like a fantastical premise.* * Is it?* Check out the website for pictures of the amazing set and costumes. Buy a ticket! *http://www.geaugatheater.org/events/teen-drama-fahrenheit-451 <http://www.geaugatheater.org/events/teen-drama-fahrenheit-451>* -- Kelly Miloro GLTG Administrative Asst. 440-285-7701 officemgr(a)geaugatheater.org

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