Medina Art Buzz

Acoustic Wednesdays

2012-03-10T12:02:00.003-05:00

The Medina County Park District proudly presents an evening of acoustic music every Wednesday evening at the Susan Hambley Nature Center. Any musician interested in playing with a group of nice folks and having a good time is invited to join in. We welcome listeners too! Come out and enjoy family-friendly music in a relaxed atmosphere. Age 16 to adult, no registration required.

WHERE:

Susan Hambley Nature Center

1473 Parschen Blvd.

Brunswick, OH 44212

The nature center is located just east of Buehler's Plaza,

next to the Winking Lizard.

WHEN:

Every Wednesday Evening

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

FREE

Medina County Parks Website

The Wadsworth Community Band presents

2012-03-09T08:12:00.000-05:00

Our Annual Concert of

Chamber Music

As a compelling and dynamic means of artistic expression, chamber music has always inspired composers to create some of their finest works. Please join us as we perform for for listeners ranging from connoisseurs to chamber music newcomers of all ages.

WHO:

The Wadsworth Community Band

Gary L. Kleptach, Director

WHEN:

Sunday, March 11

4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Trinity United Church of Christ

215 High Street

Wadsworth, OH

FREE

The Art Gallery at the Highland Library presents

2012-03-08T09:13:00.000-05:00

the art of

Lawrence Churski

Medina artist Larry Churski is one of the midwest's most respected plein air painters...

click to read more

Lawrence Churski's Website

WHEN:

now through April 21

WHERE:

Highland Library

4160 Ridge Road

Medina, OH 44256

Medina County Park District

2012-03-04T14:35:00.000-05:00

Basket Weaving 101: Tulips

Celebrate spring's imminent return as you create a charming pouch basket with a tulip wire hanger handle. The basket measures 6x6" and is embellished with tulips formed from pink and green reeds. Stop by Wolf Creek to see an example. No experience necessary, all materials provided! Ages 14 to adult.

WHEN:

Saturday, March 17

9:30 a.m. to noon

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

Sharon Center, OH 44274

COST:

$12. fee per basket

REGISTER:

Betty Rettig 330-336-5951

register by March 9

Cuyahoga Community College

2012-03-02T09:25:00.000-05:00

Spring Break

Comedy Jam

Join us for a Spring Break Comedy Jam featuring Quinn Patterson, Horace Saunders, and Mike Head. All proceeds from this event benefit the Dr. Mike Tomaschyk Scholarship Fund.

WHEN:

Thursday, March 15

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Coppertop Restaurant

5740 Center Road

Valley City, OH 44280

TICKETS:

$20.00 each

purchase at Tri-C Brunswick University Center

or by calling

Adam Zambetti 216 987 5823

Don Gabriel 216 987 5439

Highland Middle School Musical

2012-03-01T14:29:00.001-05:00

Into the Woods Jr.

The Brothers Grimm "go Broadway" as Stephen Sondheim and Michael Lavine offer up a cockeyed story where fairytale characters - Cinderella and family, Little Red Riding hood and the Wolf, Jack and his beanstalk, Baker and wife, and the witch - meet and interact on their journeys through the woods.

WHEN:

Thursday, March 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 16 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 - 2:00 p.m. special fairytale character luncheon*

COST:

$8.00 - adults*

$5.00 - students*

*additional $5.00 will be charged for the Saturday luncheon,

which will be catered by Dominic's.

LOCATION INFORMATION

& TICKETS:

Barb Killeen 330-416-8006

The Medina County Park District

2012-03-01T08:49:00.000-05:00

Full Moon

Drum Circle

Discover how and why different earth-based people (Native American, Celtic) celebrate the Full Moon Cycle. Our musical sensitivity and listening skills will be nurtured with rhythm games, and we'll "Rock Out" with drum and other percussion instruments.

Ages 16 to adult.

WHEN:

Friday, March 9

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

Sharon Center, OH 44274

FREE

REGISTER:

by Thursday, March 8

330-722-9364

Cliffside Artists Collaborative

2012-03-01T07:19:00.001-05:00

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The Medina Performing Arts Center

2012-02-29T12:22:00.001-05:00

Medina Claggett Middle School's
production of

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Be sure to join us for a great show!

WHEN:

Friday, March 9 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 11 - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

Middle Stage

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$5.00 - adults

$3.00 - students

Tickets sold at the door

Brunswick Art Works presents

2012-02-29T08:39:00.008-05:00

Doll Maker and Collector

Michele Cotner

Michele Cotner became interested in doll making after attending a craft show Columbia, Missouri where she met a porcelain doll teacher. Michele was captivated, and from that time on has been making and collecting all different types of dolls.

For twenty years, she has made reproduction porcelain dolls and has learned cloth doll making. One of her favorite dolls is a 5-foot reproduction of Lady Grace dressed in her wedding dress. Michelle attends workshops, conventions, and belongs to doll organizations; Cleveland Doll Club, the United Federation of Dolls in Kansas City, and High on Dolls Cloth Doll Club. She is also collects dolls by Jan McLean, Patsy, Bluette, Tonner Fashion Dolls, Betsy McCall, Anne Estelle, Fancy Nancy, Eloise, Pinkalicous, and Ellowyne BJD dolls.

Michele has many creative interests including mixed media with paper, punch needle, mosaics, and sewing, and enjoys her passions for the fine and performing arts.

WHEN:

Wednesday, March 7

7:20 p.m.*

*Join us for a free "Show and Tell" at 7:20. This is an opportunity to share art projects that each of us is working on and to be inspired and receive feedback before the regular monthly meeting starting at 7:30.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

Brunswick, OH 44212

FREE

Medina High School Choral Music

2012-02-28T22:27:00.001-05:00

Winter Choir Concert

Come enjoy each of Medina High School's outstanding young choirs as they perform a variety of choral pieces, including historic masterworks and inspiring new compositions.

Also appearing, the Encore Entertainment Company will provide a full performance of their 2011/12 competition show.

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

Main Stage

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

Adults: $6.00 each

Students & Senior Citizens: $4.00 each

Advance Tickets available from the Box Office or by

calling 330-636-3400 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Medina Performing Arts Center

2012-02-28T09:35:00.001-05:00

A Violin Recital In Honor of

Elizabeth Webber

(click above to enlarge)

Julia Erhard

CLICK to read about the event

WHO:

Julia Erhard, Violin

Elizabeth Johnson, Piano

WHERE:

The Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

WHEN:

Friday, March 9

7:30 p.m.

ADMISSION:

Free, charitable donations appreciated.

Medina County Art League presents:

2012-02-21T21:09:00.003-05:00

A photographic journey with

Larry Kasperek

"A Dog's Decision" photo by Larry Kasperek, taken with an iPhone4

"When worlds Collide ~ Old-School Lessons"

Larry will share his photographic journey through the decades beginning as a 1960's hobbyist, his student years learning black & white, film and darkroom, and moving forward into the 21st century and digital photography.

Click: Larry Kasperek's blog

WHEN:

Monday, February 27

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

A. I. Root Candle Company - Meeting Room

623 West Liberty Street

Medina, OH 44256

Members, guests and newcomers welcome.

Medina County District Library's

2012-02-16T12:18:00.003-05:00

M A R C H

A r t s & C r a f t s E v e n t s

Below is just a sampling of a few of the March arts and craft events
at libraries around the county.

For a complete listing, please visit the MCDL's WEBSITE

B R U N S W I C K L I B R A R Y

3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 330-273-4150

Saturday, March 17

2:00 p.m.

Egg-stra Special Egg Dyeing

Bring four hard-boiled eggs to soak in natural dyes while we hear stories and craft a basket for your eggs.

Ages 3 and up with adult

Please register 330-273-4150

B U C K E Y E L I B R A R Y

6625 Wolff Road, Medina, OH 330-725-4415

Thursday, March 8

1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Artist for a Day

Learn about a famous artist and create your own masterpiece.

All ages.

Please register 330-725-4415

H I G H L A N D L I B R A R Y

4160 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 330-278-4271

Thursday, March 22

4:30 p.m.

Tie Dye

Bring something to tie dye.

Ages 11 to 18

Please register: 330-278-4271

M E D I N A L I B R A R Y

210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH 330-725-0588

Wednesday, March 28

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.p.m.

Teen Writer's Guild

Join this ongoing group for fiction writing tips, tricks and exercises. Learn more about writing fiction and share with other teen writers.

Grades 6 through 12

Please register: 330-725-0588

Medina County Show Biz Company presents

2012-02-14T06:51:00.006-05:00

(Click Poster to Enlarge)

From the composer/lyricist of Godspell and the co-director of Les Miserables comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Based freely on the Genesis stories of Adam, Eve, Noah, their children and their 'Father', Children of Eden offers a frank, heartfelt, tuneful, charming and often humorous look at
the pleasures and pains of parenting.

WHEN:
Friday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 18, 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 23, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:
DeLorre & Lily Jean Haddad Theater
Medina County Administration Building
114 N. Broadway
Medina, OH

TICKETS:
Adult: $14.00
Seniors: $11.00
Student (w/ ID): $11.00
Box office: 330-722-5776
WEBSITE

Medina County Show Biz Company

2012-02-13T18:30:00.003-05:00

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Medina Performing Arts Center presents

2012-02-13T08:37:00.000-05:00

High School/ Middle School

Winter Concert

WHEN:

Thursday, February 23

7 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

Main Stage

FREE

Kent State University

Flash in the Pan

Steel Drum Concert

WHEN:

Friday, February 24

7 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

Middle Stage

TICKETS:

$5.00 each

call box office 330-636-3400

Click for Upcoming Events

Art Exhibits in Medina County

2012-02-12T13:27:00.000-05:00

Brunswick Art Works

& FirstMerit Bank present

"Return from San Antonio" by Sharon Borror

the watercolors of

Sharon Borror

WHERE:

FIRSTMERIT BANK

3459 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

now through April

the Bookshelf Galleries
presents

The art of

Valorie Snell &

George Harth

WHERE:

THE BOOKSHELF, MEDINA

105 West Liberty

Medina

now through April

"Coaster Reflections" by Bill Beuther

The photography of

Bill Beuther

WHERE:

"Images of Chippewa Lake" at

THE BOOKSHELF, BRUNSWICK

831 Pearl Road

Brunswick

"World Views" at

THE BOOKSHELF, WADSWORTH

130 Main Street

Wadsworth, OH

exhibits run through April

The Medina County Art League presents:

Marita Bitans

David Fawcett

Mary Ann Peto

WHERE:

MARIE'S CAFE

117 Public Square

Medina, OH

now through April

Richard Doyle

Steve Kaczmarek

WHERE:

WESTERN RESERVE BANK

4015 Medina Road

Medina, OH

now through February

Medina County Arts Council

2012-02-11T09:13:00.002-05:00

Service to the Arts Awards

and Annual Dinner

Thursday, February 9

the Coppertop Restaurant in Valley City, OH.

Congratulations to this year's Awardees,

Jay Wardeska and Brunswick Art Works!

BRUNSWICK ART WORKS President Barbara Ortiz and Executive Director Rosemary Mihacevich receive the Organizational Award for Service to the Arts in Medina County from Medina County Commissioner Steven Hambley.

Brunswick Art Works, a diverse group of individuals with a passion for the visual and performing arts in all forms, strives to bring the beauty of art to all age groups in their community.

WEBSITE BLOG

The Individual Award for Service to the Arts in Medina County is presented to JAY WARDESKA by Sandy Robson.

Mr. Wardeska, a "Master Teacher" from the Ohio Department of Education, is the Director of Bands at Brunswick High School and Instrumental Music Teacher at the Brunswick City Schools. In addition to leading the groups to many awards, he established the Brunswick Community Band with over 100 musicians.

Brunswick's Mayor Gary Werner acknowledged the accomplishments of both awardees with proclamations from the City of Brunswick.

The evening's lively entertainment was provided by twenty accomplished students from Brunswick High School's Jazz Combo.

With support from FirstMerit Bank and Western Reserve Bank.

Photographs courtesy William Beuther Photography

Dances Tell Our Stories

2012-02-07T11:24:00.001-05:00

Verb Ballets

One of the wonderful things about dance is that it can be a different way to tell a story. There is exhilaration in seeing a group of dancers move in sync, connecting through their bodies. Theme and variation come alive in a leap, a hand gesture, a facial expression. And, as human beings, we love to pass stories to the next person; we deal in fiction and true-life tales every day.

Verb Ballets, Northeast Ohio's contemporary dance company, continues its season-long theme "Dances Tell Our Stories" with five exhilarating works that tell their tales.

Join Verb as the company weaves together the amazing journeys of heroes, tribes, rebels, choreographers, and dancers.

WHEN:

Saturday, February 11

7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:

the Medina Performing Arts Center

Main Stage

852 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$10. each

or $8. each for groups of 10 or more

PURCHASE TICKETS:

Call the Box Office 330-636-3400

Tickets may also be purchased at the door

The Medina County Art League presents

2012-02-05T14:00:00.000-05:00

the 8th Annual

AQUARIUS EXHIBITION

Come visit the Medina County Library's third floor art gallery during the month of February for the Medina County Art League's annual art exhibit "Aquarius". There are more than 120 pieces from 65 artists and this highly acclaimed show never disappoints!

2012 EXHIBITION AWARDS

Ron Beahn, Juror

BEST OF SHOW

Jeanne Carr

"Orange Poison Dart Frog"

FIRST PLACE

Bill Beuther

"Reflecting"

SECOND PLACE

Barbara Zimmerman

"The Rummage Sale"

THIRD PLACE:

Carlo Klingel

"Paul's Lane"

HONORABLE MENTION:

Scott Borror,"W10-25"

Sharon Borror, "Make a Wish"

Frank Geric, "Golden Morning"

Darlene Young, "Crab Apples"

AWARD OF MERIT

Jack Forster, "Anemone Maiden"

Richard Geackle, "Winston"

WHERE:

The Medina County Public Library

210 South Broadway

Third Floor

WHEN:

Through February 24

INFO:

MCAL Website

330-659-4301

Medina County Parks

2012-02-01T10:22:00.000-05:00

Beginning Guitar Class

with Bud Preston

Learn the step-by-step process one must take in order to play the guitar fluently in this five-week beginning guitar class. Bud will inspire and bring out the musician in you! Ages 16 and older.

CLASSES BEGIN:

Saturday, February 11

(for 5 weeks)

10 a.m.

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

Sharon Center, OH 44274

FEE:

$75. per person

CONTACT:

phone: 330-722-9364

INFO:

website

Brunswick Art Works presents:

2012-02-01T10:08:00.000-05:00

Dave Yeh

Balloon Bender

Dave will dazzle and delight as he twists his unique balloon sculptures during our free monthly meeting. He's entertained folks all over Ohio at street fairs, festivals and more ~ and he teaches his craft too!

WHEN:

Wednesday, February 1

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

FREE!

Fun for the whole family!

The University of Akron

2012-01-26T10:47:00.002-05:00

Medina County University Center

A R T C L A S S E S

Intro to Drawing

Learn practical drawing techniques while experimenting with a variety of drawing media. Materials not included.

WHEN:

Thursdays, February 2 - March 8

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

COST:

$119.

Intro to Painting

Learn basic painting techniques.

Materials not included.

WHEN:

Tuesdays, February 7 - March 13

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

COST:

$119.

Artists' Studio

Studio time for practicing artists of any media.

WHEN:

Thursdays - February 9 to March 15

7:15 to 9:15 p.m.

COST:

$149.

Life Drawing

Students will learn a variety of approaches to drawing the human figure.

Materials not included.

WHEN:

Mondays, February 6 - March 12

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

COST:

$139.

Intro to Watercolors

Learn basic watercolor techniques.

Materials not included.

WHEN:

Wednesdays, February 8 - March 14

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

COST:

$119.

Ceramics

Explore different techniques of hand-built pottery projects.

WHEN:

Wednesdays, March 21 - April 18

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

COST:

$119.

WEBSITE:

CLICK for more information

Ormaco presents

2012-01-20T16:28:00.000-05:00

the Medina County Arts Council presents:

2012-01-15T08:12:00.001-05:00

Our 29th Annual

Celebration of the Arts

in Medina County

Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate the artistic accomplishments of this year's Service to the Arts Award recipients
Jay Wardeska and Brunswick Art Works.

WHEN:

Thursday, February 9, 2012

6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Coppertop Restaurant

Valley City, OH

COST:

$26. per person

Reservations Required by February 2

For reservation form,
please contact us: medinaartbuzz@gmail.com

Medina County Schools

2012-01-10T08:06:00.000-05:00

"All-Star" Bands

Come and enjoy some of our areas top Junior High/ Middle School and High School band performers in concert. Students for the "All-Star" Bands are selected based upon their musical ability, interest, potential for growth, and the instrumentation of the ensembles.

Guest Conductors:

Junior High/ Middle School Band:

Michael Foster, Band Director at Copley High School

High School:

Dr. Laurie Lafferty, Professor, University of Akron

WHEN:

Tuesday, January 17

6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Highland High School

4150 Ridge Road

Medina, OH 44256

INFO:

Brenda Zacharias

330-723-6393, ext. 101

Medina County Park District

2012-01-08T09:18:00.000-05:00

Eighth Annual

Nature Photo Exhibit

Come and discover your parks through photographs and vote for your favorite photograph!

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

(just north of Sharon Center on rt. 94)

WHEN:

January 14 to February 17

Tuesday thru Saturday- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays- noon to 5 p.m.

FREE

Buckeye Community Theatre Audition

2012-01-05T13:13:00.000-05:00

Peter Pan

You need only come to one audition day and you'll be reading from the script. Please bring a list to the auditions with all your conflicts from January 14 through March 25

WHAT:

Youth production of Peter Pan.

Ages 6 to 18

Speaking and non-speaking roles

WHERE:

Buckeye Elementary School

Music Room Stage

3044 Columbia Road

Medina, OH 44256

WHEN:

Tuesday January 10 & Wednesday January 11

5:45 to 8 p.m.

callbacks: January 12, 5:45 p.m.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

March 24 and 25

MORE INFO:

Amanda Clements: email

Click for website

Cliffside Artist Collaborative presents:

2012-01-03T19:26:00.000-05:00

Robert Moyer

Portrait Workshop

WHERE:

Highland Library

4160 Ridge Road

Medina, OH

WHEN:

January 13 and 20

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

lunch provided

COST:

$55. per day

Class size limited

REGISTER:

Sara Kass

330-225-5364

Cathy Welner

Landscape & Floral Workshop

WHERE:

Highland Library

4160 Ridge Road

Medina, OH

WHEN:

February 23 & 24

9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

lunch provided

COST:

$55. per day

Class size limited

REGISTER:

Sara Kass

330-225-5364

Brunswick Art Works "Meet the Artist"

2012-01-02T19:20:00.000-05:00

Leslie Panfil

Please join Brunswick Art Works for our free monthly meeting and artist demonstration. This month we will meet Leslie Panfil, a portrait artist working primarily in colored pencils. She also enjoys drawing and painting birds and blooms. Leslie's other interests include freelance writing and teaching portraiture.

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 4

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

FREE

JOIN US for a piece of cake as we celebrate our 7th birthday!

Medina High School Choirs present:

2012-01-02T16:18:00.001-05:00

Quire Cleveland

a collaborative performance event

Quire Cleveland, a Northeast Ohio-based professional choir who perform a cappella choral repertoire from all eras, and has been hailed by critics for performances of "crystalline clarity and expressive urgency," will make its first appearance in Medina County to join a collaborative performance event featuring Medina High School choirs and local choirs, including the church choir from St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Church choir comprised of members from the Medina, Sharon Center and York congregations.

The Medina community is welcome to attend this one-time choral music festival of intergenerational choral music extravaganza.

WHO:

Quire Cleveland

Medina High School choirs

St. Paul's Episcopal Church choir

United Methodist Church choir

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 11

7:00 p.m.

doors open at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$5.00 general admission

Call box office: 330-636-3400 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Medina County District Library's

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J A N U A R Y

A r t s & C r a f t s E v e n t s

Below is just a sampling of January arts and craft events
at libraries around the county.

For a complete listing, please visit our WEBSITE

B R U N S W I C K L I B R A R Y

3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH 330-273-4150

Friday, January 13

11 a.m.

Pop-Up Magic

Get a peek at some amazing pop-up books and create your own

pop-up book or greeting card!

Ages 7 and up

Please register 330-273-4150

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Thursday, January 19

11 a.m.

Sunshine Music

Beginning music theory and keyboard with Mila Nicklow

Ages 4-5 with adult

Please register 330-273-4150

B U C K E Y E L I B R A R Y

6625 Wolff Road, Medina, OH 330-725-4415

Monday, January 16

Something Wintery

Make & Takes, all ages, while supplies last

H I G H L A N D L I B R A R Y

4160 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 330-278-4271

Monday, January 9

6:30 p.m.

Full Moon Drum Circle

MaryJo Okleeson will talk about the full moon cycles

OUTDOORS, all ages

*******

Thursday, January 19

11:30 a.m.

Finger Painting Fun

Wear old clothes

Ages 2 to 5

Please register: 330-278-4271

M E D I N A L I B R A R Y

210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH 330-725-0588

Tuesday, January 24

6:30 p.m.

Stage Combat Workshop

Learn how to do action scenes and sword fighting

on the stage with professional actors

from the Great Lakes Theater Company

Grades 6 through 12

Please register: 330-725-0588

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Tuesday, January 31

6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Teen writers Guild

Join our on-going writer's group for

creative tips on perfecting the writing craft.

Grades 6 through 12

Please register: 330-725-0588

L O D I L I B R A R Y

635 Wooster Street, Lodi, OH 330-948-1885

Wednesday, January 18

4:00 p.m.

Chinese New Year's Lion

Celebrate with stories and a lion craft.

Ages 4 and up

Please register: 330-948-1885

S E V I L L E L I B R A R Y

North Center Street, Seville, OH 330-769-2852

Tuesday, January 3

6:00 p.m.

Journal 2012

Make a journal to capture the highlights of the new year.

Ages 12 and up.

Please register: 330-769-2852

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Tuesday, January 17

6:00 p.m.

Snowflake Earrings

Make sparkly earrings with wires and beads.

Ages 10 and up.

Please register: 330-769-2852

Brunswick Art Works

2011-12-25T16:01:00.003-05:00

Bench Tile Contest

The public is invited to enter a contest to design hand painted tiles for 2 benches that will be installed at a Brunswick park.

There will be 2 age groups: 12 and under and 13 to 99.

Winning drawings will be painted onto tiles by the entrant and affixed to 1 of 2 benches that will become part of a “dino trail” at a Brunswick park. The drawings should reflect a prehistoric theme. Examples include flowers and plants, landscapes, fossils, animals, sunsets, people and of course dinosaurs. Historical accuracy is not important. Imagination and creativity are highly encouraged. A total of 143 drawings will be selected for tiles.

All drawings must be received by 5:00 PM,
on Friday January 6, 2012.

Entry forms are available at Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, and in the Calendar section at www.brunswickartworks.org and at brunswickartworks.blogspot.com

Entry forms must be accompanied by a check of either $3.00 per drawing, or $10.00 for up to 5 drawings by the same entrant.

Make checks payable to Brunswick Art Works, Inc. Entries may be mailed or delivered in person to Tile Contest, Attn: Barb Ortiz, Brunswick City Hall, 4095 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212.

This contest is sponsored by Brunswick Art Works through a grant from the Medina County Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation, and is in cooperation of the City of Brunswick.The benches were designed by Architectural Justice at 2462 Pearl Rd. Medina, who will construct and donate the benches.

Happy Holidays!

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Medina County Arts Foundation presents:

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CLICK HERE for website

Medina Chorus

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Christmas Carols

at the Medina County Home

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas Carols with the Medina Chorus. After the caroling, take a tour to see more than eleven Christmas trees in the home. We are definitely decked out for the holidays!

WHEN:

Monday, December 12

7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

WHERE:

The Medina County Home

6144 Wedgewood Road

Medina, OH 44256

INFO:

Christine Sullivan

330-723-9551

Brunswick Art Works presents:

2011-12-06T09:35:00.000-05:00

Meet the Artist

Jan Biddlecombe

Jan Biddlecombe was a professional cake decorator for over 25 years, preparing cakes for special occasions, and teaching cake decorating while raising her two sons and working full time for the City of Berea. Jan also served as secretary of the International Cake Exploration Society (ICES) for the state of Ohio and exhibited her cake decorating techniques for the Ohio State convention in Columbus.

In addition to cake decorating, Jan has volunteered as a floral designer for Southwest General Health Center's gift shop, and also arranged for the Cleveland Home and Flower Show at the IX Center. Additionally, she has enjoyed needlework, stained glass, knitting, crocheting, baking, gardening, scrapbooking, photography, and membership in the Red Hat Society.

WHEN:

Wednesday, December 7

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

Brunswick. OH 44212

FREE

INFO:

BAW blog

Harvest Presbyterian Church Guest Artist Series presents:

2011-12-05T07:55:00.000-05:00

Big Daddy Weave

Christmas Tour

Celebrate this Christmas Season with joy and rejoicing with

the award-winning music of Big Daddy Weave.

(Dove Awards: Best Christmas Album 2010)

With special guest Dara Maclean.

WHEN:

Saturday, December 10

7:00 p.m.

doors open at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

The Medina Performing Arts Center

Main Stage

851 Weymouth Rd.

Medina, OH

TICKETS:

$15.00 each (reserved, advance sale)

$20.00 each (day of concert)

PURCHASE TICKETS, LINKS & INFO:

WEB PAGE

The Wadsworth Community Band and The Wadsworth Community Choir present:

2011-12-03T06:53:00.000-05:00

HOLIDAY CONCERT

Come enjoy a holiday music presentation by the Wadsworth Community Band, under the direction of Gary L. Keptach, and the Wadsworth Community Choir, under the direction of Linda McNamara. Refreshments will be provided after the concert.

WHEN:

Sunday, December 4

4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

O. J. Work Auditorium

Central Middle School

151 Main Street

Wadsworth, OH

INFO:

WEBSITE

The Brunswick Community Band presents:

2011-12-01T11:53:00.000-05:00

A Holiday Concert

for the Community

Sleigh bells will ring as the Brunswick Community Band presents its annual Holiday concert on Sunday, December 18. This unique concert will feature the entire band in a full holiday concert of holiday music and will showcase a number of small groups from within the community band. The concert will feature marches and familiar carols, and will conclude with Leroy Anderson's ever popular "Sleigh Ride."
The band is made up of approximately 90 members from all walks of life, from high school band members to adults and senior citizens. The interaction of the generations is inspirational!

WHEN:

Sunday, December 18

2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

James J. Hayes Performing Arts Center

Brunswick High School

3581 Center Road

Brunswick, OH 44212

FREE

INFO:

Follow "Brunswick Community Band" on Facebook

the Medina Community Band presents:

2011-12-01T07:44:00.003-05:00

Annual Holiday Concert

The Medina Community Band, under the baton of Marcus Neiman and Curtis Amrein, will present their annual Holiday Concert December 11.
Featured soloists for the Medina Community Band will be Amy Thach-McArtor (flute) and Holly Troche (xylophone).
Special guest conductor will be Nathan Muehl.
Featured selections for the concert will include Hector Berlioz’s Overture to Beatrice and Benedict; Pavel Tschesnokoff’s Salvation is Created; Francis Poulenc Sonata for Flute; works by Leroy Anderson, A Christmas Festival, Bugler’s Holiday, and Sleigh Ride; Jan Van der Roost’s Puszta; Alfred Reed’s transcription of Greensleeves; Dmitri Kabalevsky’s Comedians Galop; and Samuel Morris’ The Kilties march.

WHEN:

Sunday, December 11

2:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina High School

Middle Stage Auditorium

777 East Union Street

Medina, OH 44256

FREE

INFO:

WEBSITE

Medina County District Library's

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D E C E M B E R

A r t s & C r a f t s E v e n t s

Below is just a sampling of December events.

For a complete listing, visit WEBSITE

B R U N S W I C K L I B R A R Y

3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH, 330.273.4150

Friday, December 9

3:30 p.m.

Steampunk Jewelry

Express your punk style by creating unique steampunk jewelry.

Ages 12 and up.

Please register 330-273-4150

***

Thursday, December 15

4:30 p.m.

Ugly Sweater Contest and Craft

Ages 12 and up.

Please register 330-273-4150

***

Monday, December 19

6:30 p.m.

Card Making

Create ten cards, adults.

$10.00 supply fee each session

Please register 330-273-4150

B U C K E Y E L I B R A R Y

6625 Wolff Road, Medina, OH, 330-725-4415

Thursday, December 8

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Book Wreath

Make good use of badly written or over-loved paperbacks

and create a beautiful gift!

$5.00 materials fee due at registration. Adults.

Please register: 330-725-4415

***

Wednesday, December 14

2:30 p.m.

Make your own ornament

Stop by after school and create something special

for the holidays. Ages 12 and up.

Please register: 330-725-4415

H I G H L A N D L I B R A R Y

4160 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 330.278.4271

Monday, December 12

4:30 p.m.

Make a Wish Pendant

Ages 11 and up. Tuck your wish into this sparkly pendant.

Please register 330-278-4271

***

Monday, December 19

1:00 p.m.

Gingerbread Houses

Ages 5 and up. Bring a bag of candy decorations to share.

Please register 330-278-4271

M E D I N A L I B R A R Y

210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH 330.725.0588

Thursday, December 8

6:30 p.m.

Quilled Snowflake Ornament

Learn the art of paper quilling while making this seasonal craft. Adults.

Please register 330-725-0588

***

Tuesday, December 20

6:30 p.m.

Stamping Fun

Ages 9 and up. Make crafty cards to give this holiday.

Please register 330-725-0588

L O D I L I B R A R Y

635 Wooster Street, Lodi, OH 330.948.1885

Thursday, December 15

4:00 p.m.

Handmade Paper Beads

Ages 9 and up. Make your own beads.

Please register 330-948-1885

S E V I L L E L I B R A R Y

North Center Street, Seville, OH 330.769.2852

Saturday, December 10

1:00 p.m.

Crafty Cards

Ages 8 and up. Recycle used cards into boxes and gift tags.

Please register 330-769-2852

***

Tuesday, December 13

6:00 p.m.

Get Carded!

Ages 12 and up. Use rubber stamps and glitter to

create eye catching cards.

Please register 330-769-2852

***

Thursday, December 15

6:00 p.m.

Holiday Flowers

Jane Dragunas will help you make a lovely centerpiece.

$20.00 fee is payable to Jane the night of the class.

Please bring sharp scissors.

Held at Seville Flower and Gift.

Please register 330-769-2852

Medina County Arts Foundation presents:

2011-11-27T10:20:00.001-05:00

Akron Symphony Orchestra

Medina Holiday Pops!

This exclusive Medina performance by the Akron Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Carl Topilow (Cleveland Pops). In this beloved concert The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Choir present traditional and contemporary holiday favorites.

Net proceeds from the concert will benefit Medina City Schools band, orchestra and choir boosters to help defray participation costs.

Anyone who buys a $25. ticket will be eligible to attend a pre-performance reception one hour before the 7:30 p.m. show and enjoy refreshments in a special VIP section.

WHEN:

Saturday, December 17

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

Medina High School

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$10., $15., and $25.

purchase through the Akron Symphony Orchestra box office 330-535-8131.

INFO:

Call 330-535-8131 or 330-635-1689 for information.

Highland Vocal Music

2011-11-27T10:20:00.000-05:00

Highland High School Holiday Choirs

Come hear the choirs of Highland High School and join in the community sing-along of Hallelujah Chorus. Our new platforms puchased in memory of HIghland student Victoria Jackson will hold 160 of the singers while risers will hold another 84 with stage space to spare for the rest! You'll hear Mixed Chorus, Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Added Attraction, Chorale, Chorale Alumni Choir (Soulful Celebration), and Highland Alumni Choir (O Holy Night).

WHEN:

Thursday, December 15

WHERE:

Highland High School

4150 Ridge Road

Medina, OH 44256

INFO:

Highland High School Choirs

EMAIL:

Chris Ilg

Medina High School Choral Music

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Holiday Choir Concert

The Medina High School Choral Music Deparment invites you to attend our 2011 Holiday Choir Concert. During this concert, each of MHS's outstanding young choirs will perform several traditional choral pieces, including various settings of carols and popular Holiday songs. A portion of the concert will be presented with only the light of candles. The concert is open to the public, and tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.

WHEN:

Tuesday, December 13

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$6.00 - Adults

$4.00 - Students

Advance tickets are available from the Medina Performing Arts Center Box Office in person or by calling 330-636-3400 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the week prior to the concert.

Brunswick Alumni Community Theatre presents:

2011-11-25T20:02:00.000-05:00

The Tollivers and the Calhouns have been feuding for 200 years, which makes things difficult for Emmy Lou Tolliver and Lee Roy Calhoun, who could be called the “Romeo and Juliet of the Hills.” The story of this age-old family feud even appears in the tabloid "Strange But True," which inspires a couple of near-bankrupt New York publishing houses to send agents to sign up the conflicting families for a book deal. Throw some Hollywood agents looking for a movie deal into the pot, and you’ve got a rip-snortin’ comedy! Whatever you do, don’t you dare say the word “hillbilly” to Paw or he’ll get his overalls in a bunch!

Written by Tim Kelly

A Youth Theatre production with a cast of over 40 people!!

WHEN:

Thursday, Dec. 1 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3 - 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick High School

Concord Room

TICKETS:

$8.00

WEBSITE:

Brunswick ACT

Medina Show Biz: AUDITIONS

2011-11-22T15:54:00.001-05:00

From Stephen Schwartz (“Godspell” and “Pippin”) and John Caird of “Les Misérables” comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Freely based on the story of Genesis, “Children Of Eden” is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message: that

"the hardest part of love... is letting go."

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
Directed by Andrew Knode

AUDITIONS:

Sunday, December 4, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Tuesday, December 6, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

St. Matthew Lutheran Church
400 N. Broadway, Medina, OH

PREPARATION:
One memorized musical theater song to show your vocal range
Bring your own sheet music. Pianist will be provided
Please bring a current headshot or up to date photo

NEEDED FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Kindergarten age through adult
Multi Generational and Multi Cultural
Seeking to cast families

PRINCIPAL ROLES
5 Men, 4 women, 2 boys age 8-12
Plus large ensemble with many featured roles

PERFORMANCES

March 16-17-18 & 23-24, 2012

DeLorre & Lily Jean Haddad Theater

Medina County Administration Building

144 N Broadway, Medina, OH

Rehearsal Begins January 30^th, 2012

MORE INFORMATION:

or to schedule an audition time:

email Dawn at childrenofeden@zoominternet.net

WEBSITE:

www.medinashowbiz.com

Medina Show Choir presents:

2011-11-20T09:14:00.005-05:00

The Medina Show Choir Festival

Come enjoy the musical offerings from high school choirs from Garfield Heights, North Royalton, Solon, Strongsville, Twinsburg and Medina.

WHEN:

Monday, November 21

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina High School

The Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$5.00 each

Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 330-636-3400

The Medina Art League presents:

2011-11-20T09:14:00.004-05:00

Katie Balas

An Artist's Life in Today's Economy

Katie will show her work and give a brief history of her marketing strategies, changing trends, stages and new directions in her work.

WHEN:

Monday, November 28

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Root Candles

Meeting Room

623 West Liberty Street

Medina, OH 22456

Members, guests and newcomers welcome!

Medina Show Biz presents:

2011-11-19T21:46:00.000-05:00

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's

Wild Christmas Binge

When a sassy ghost once again attempts to shake Scrooge from his holiday humbug, the whole family-friendly affair is deliciously derailed by Mrs. Crachit's drunken insistence on stepping out of her miserable, treacly role. Morals are subverted, starving yet plucky children sing carols, and somebody's goose is cooked!

The three ghosts magic is off, Scrooge keeps showing up at the wrong time, and Mrs. Cratchit, longing to escape from her 1840's existence, is planning on jumping off the London Bridge. This farcical send-up of the perennial Dickens Christmas classic, with a dash of Oliver Twist and It's a Wonderful Life, places Scrooge's tale of redemption and gentle grace squarely on its head.

WHEN:

Friday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

DeLorre & LilyJean Haddad Theater

Broadway Street Hall

Medina County Administration Building

144 North Broadway Street

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

Adults- $14.

Seniors (60+)- $11.

Students (through 12 with valid student ID) $11.

Groups of 20 or more- $10. per person

Tickets available from Buehler's, at the door and HERE

Box Office: 330-722-5776

Breaking Bread Food Drive

Sponsored by Armstrong Cable

Bring two canned goods and receive $1. discount!

The Medina County Arts Council presents

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M U S I C

D A N C I N G

C O M E D Y

TICKETS:

$14.00 adults

$7.00 children 12 & under

Tickets may be purchased at all Beuhler's Stores:

Brunswick, Medina and Wadsworth

Also at Miss Molly's Tea Room and

the Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau in Medina

CLICK FOR INFO

S P O T L I G H T S H O W C A S E

A Fun Fundraiser Sponsored by the Medina County Arts Council

Medina High School Drama Department presents

2011-11-12T19:47:00.000-05:00

Written by Michael Frayn, Noises Off is a play within a play. It is about an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors. The cast and crew are putting together a comedy titled "Nothing On" - a single set farce where doors are slammed and hijinks ensue.

Senior citizens are invited to attend the Dress Rehearsal for free
on Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00 p.m.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 17

Friday, November 18

WHERE:

Medina High School

Middle Stage Auditorium

TICKETS:

$5.00 each

purchase at the door

Art Exhibitions in Medina County

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"Hot Rod" by George Britnell

Brunswick Art Works

& First Merit Bank present

George Britnell

WHERE:

FIRST MERIT BANK

3459 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

now through January

"Dinghies" by Georgene Carlton

Medina County Art League

Member's Exhibit:

Georgene Carlton
Shannon Hockensmith

Denise Maribito

WHERE:

MARIE'S CAFE

117 Public Square

Medina, OH

now through January

ART LEAGUE MEMBER'S WORK
MAY ALSO BE SEEN AT:

WESTERN RESERVE BANK

4015 Medina Road

Medina, OH

now through December

MEDINA COUNTRY CLUB

5588 Wedgewood Road

Medina, OH

now through November

"Coaster Reflections" by Bill Beuther

The photography of

Bill Beuther

WHERE:

MEDINA GEM

23 Public Square

Medina, OH

now through November

THE BOOKSHELF

105 W. Liberty

Medina, OH

now through January

Medina County Park District presents

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Nature

A R T F E S T

Come enjoy the 10th Annual Nature Art Fest featuring unique items inspired by nature. From stone to paintings, you'll be able to purchase unique holiday gifts created by professional artists as you spend the day in one of Medina County's most beautiful parks.

Nature inspired art including: Paintings ~ Handmade Jewelry ~ Copper Work ~ Pottery ~ Hand Colored Children's Books ~ Carved Stones and more!

WHEN:

Saturday, November 12

10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, November 13

noon until 4 p.m.

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

Sharon Center, OH 44274

FREE Admission

Spotlight Showcase

2011-11-08T19:40:00.002-05:00

OUR 7TH ANNUAL

SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE

will again bring delightful performances by featured and experienced Medina County performing artists to Broadway Hall and the Haddad Stage. Over 40 performers, both soloists and small groups, will be featured.

There will be great variety in the performances, from a tap dance group

to a string quintet, to classic rock singers, to solo instrumentalists,

to an appearance of Kermit the Frog.

Included among the vocal and instrumental performers are Dan Polk, Dave Parsons, Donna Bica, Linda Ingram, Barry Frey, Carol Muhlbach, Barb Pijor, Lynne Herrle, Cynthia Ruhrkraut, Lisa Klatka, Monika Lennox, and Matt Chidsey.

Dance companies include students from the Medina Centre for Dance Art, the community group called “The Oasis Dance Troupe,” and “The Hot Flashes.”

WHEN:

Friday
November 18, 2011
8 p.m.

WHERE:

Delorre and Lily Jean Haddad Stage

at Broadway Hall

Medina County Administration Building

144 North Broadway

Medina, OH

WHO:

Over 40 performers

As an extra treat, the “Jazz Tan Laundry” will entertain

the audience with jazz as they are seated and
during the reception at the end of the show.

TICKETS:

$14.00 adults

$7.00 age 12 and under

Tickets available from all Medina County Beuhler's Stores in

Brunswick, Wadsworth and Medina,

and at Miss Molly's Tea Room in Medina.

Tickets will also be sold at the door as available.

the Medina Performing Arts Center presents:

2011-11-02T08:22:00.000-04:00

The Kent State University

Men's and Women's Choruses

The KSU Men's and Women's Choruses are two of the major choral ensembles in the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University. Membership includes students from across the KSU campus. The choruses regularly tour throughout Ohio and beyond and have appeared at conferences of the Ohio Music Education Association.

The program will feature the two choruses performing together as well as individually. Varied selections of both sacred and secular music will include works by Rene' Clausen, Johann Michael Haydn, Pavel Chesnokov, Peter Schickele, Donald Patriquin, and Keith Hampton.

Both choruses are conducted by Kerry Glann, associate professor of music at Kent State University, and Natalie Reitz, graduate assistant conductor.

Small student ensembles from the Medina High School Choral Department will also perform on the concert.

WHEN:

Tuesday, November 8

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:

The Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$3.00

purchased at the door

INFO:

Please call 330-636-3249

University of Akron ~ Medina County University Center

2011-11-02T08:01:00.001-04:00

Computer Graphics &

Photography Classes

C O M P U T E R G R A P H I C S :

Creating your first Web Page with Dreamweaver CS5

Learn how to create and publish websites.

Thursday, November 3

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$219.

Intermediate Web Page Design with Dreamweaver CS5

Build on the skills and concepts taught in Dreamweaver Level 1.

Thursday, November 10

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$219.

Illustrator CS5 - Level 1

Tuesday, November 15 - Deceber 13

6 to 9 p.m.

$239.

Flash CS5 - Level 1

Thursday, December 1 and 8

8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

$259.

P H O T O G R A P H Y :

From the Camera to Print

Learn all aspects of working with digital images from

the time your image was taken to the frame.

For a breakdown of topics covered, click: U of A class description

Mondays, November 7 - December 12
6 to 8 p.m.
$159.

I N F O R M A T I O N :

Call 330-721-2210 or click: Information to register or get more information.

Highland High School Fall Musical

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Highland High School and Highland Choir Boosters are proud to present the fall musical, “Bye Bye Birdie,” at 7 p.m. on November 17, 18, 19 at Highland High School.

Of special note, there will be a LIVE ELECTRIC GUITAR AUCTION during Friday night's performance (November 18). Community member Jeff Gillentine has custom-made four "Conrad Birdie" guitars to be used in the show and these will be auctioned off to raise funds for the Highland Choir Boosters.

WHEN:

Thursday, November 17

Friday, November 18

Saturday, November 19

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Highland Highschool

3880 Ridge Road

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$8.00 Adults

$5.00 Students

Children under 5 admitted free

INFO and Ticket Form:

Highland Schools

Barb Killeen 330-416-8006

Annual Veteran's Day Concert

2011-10-31T14:00:00.003-04:00

Join us for a concert program featuring patriotic music

and short speaking segments from local dignitaries as we

honor our local veterans and their families.

WHEN:

Monday, November 7

7:00 p.m.

WHO:

The Medina Community Band

Local dignitaries

WHERE:

St. Francis Xavier Church

606 East Washington Street

Medina, OH

FREE

Donations of nonperishable goods to benefit the Saint Vincent DePaul Society will be accepted.

Additional parking is available at 600 and 620 East Smith Road.

Medina County District Library's

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N O V E M B E R

Arts & Crafts Events

B R U N S W I C K L I B R A R Y

3649 Center Road, Brunswick, OH, 330.273.4150

Saturday, November 12

1:00 p.m.

Artistic Afternoon

Art projects for the whole family, all ages

Please register 330-273-4150

Tuesday, November 16

6:30 p.m.

Autumn Crafting

Create four scrapbook pages

$8.00 supply fee

Please register 330-273-4150

B U C K E Y E L I B R A R Y

6625 Wolff Road, Medina, OH, 330-725-4415

Wednesday, November 16

11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Open Craft Day

Stretch your imagination, use your creativity

and make something wonderful! All ages.

the week of November 28

Snowy Stuff

Stop by all week for Make 'n Takes

All ages while supplies last.

H I G H L A N D L I B R A R Y

4160 Ridge Road, Medina, OH 330.278.4271

Tuesday, November 8

4:30 p.m.

Duct Tape Crafts

Ages 11 and up. Make a necklace and a belt*.

*Bring an old belt.

Please register 330-278-4271

M E D I N A L I B R A R Y

210 South Broadway Street, Medina, OH 330.725.0588

Monday, November 7

Parachute Play

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Music and movement, ages 4-5

Please register 330-725-0588

Tuesday, November 8

6:30 p.m.

Teen Writer's Guild

Celebrate National Novel writing Month by joining our new

writing group for different workshops and

creative writing activities each season. Grades 6-12

Please register 330-725-0588

L O D I L I B R A R Y

635 Wooster Street, Lodi, OH 330.948.1885

Monday, November 7

5:00 p.m.

Cozy Cup Holder

Bring a friend or two and make your own

earth-friendly cup holder. Ages 11-18

Please register 330-948-1885

S E V I L L E L I B R A R Y

North Center Street, Seville, OH 330.769.2852

Tuesday, November 15

5:00 p.m.

Steampunk Earrings

Colorful paper, beads and found objects

evolve into cool jewelry. Ages 12 and up.

Please register 330-769-2852

Friday's at St. Paul's Concert Series

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The Baldwin-Wallace

Alumni Brass Collective

Join us for a truly memorable program of brass music!

WHEN:

Friday, November 4

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE:

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

317 East Liberty Street

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

$10.00 at the door

doors open at 6:30

Cloverleaf High School Drama presents:

2011-10-26T12:14:00.000-04:00

"You Can't Take It With You" has been entertaining audiences since 1936. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, this Pulitzer Prize winning comedy celebrates a family that is unique and talented in many unconventional ways. It is a timeless classic that will keep the audience laughing, and even connecting, with some of the awkward situations families have to deal with from time to time.

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.

Dress Rehearsal- Senior Citizens admitted free

Thursday, November 3, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 5,

2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Cloverleaf High School

8525 Friendship Road

Lodi, OH 44254

TICKETS:

at the door

$7.00 Adults

$5.00 Students

MORE INFO:

John Carmigiano, Director

email: John.Carmigiano@cloverleaflocal.com

Brunswick Art Works presents:

2011-10-26T11:26:00.002-04:00

Meet the Artist,

Kelley Lohr

Kelley Lohr, an accomplished Mixed Media Artist, who enjoys all types of arts and crafts, working with a vast combination of various mediums, teaching techniques, and promoting the benefits of making handmade items.
Kelley has been working within the scrapbook manufacturing industry for the last five years and scrapbook retail for the last 10 years, which have both exposed her to another perspective on her creations, however has had a lifetime of being nurtured to all kinds of arts and crafts, and different mediums.
Kelley enjoys all aspects of art, and pulls much of her work from nature and color, working with materials found and collected. Her nieces and nephew are also sources of inspiration—she loves being able to have craft time with them.

Kelley has a passion for teaching different classes and techniques and help to develop projects and classes for use in retail stores, kit clubs, and class retreats. She is a "go to" person among many friends, when seeking a supply, vintage find, or just a source of endless ideas.
One might say that Kelley’s creative mind never rests.

WHEN:

Wednesday, November 2

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

FREE

MORE INFO:

Brunswick Art Works

Creative Sculpting for Kids

2011-10-24T19:52:00.000-04:00

The Magic of

the Forest Floor

Students in this class will sculpt and paint a one of a kind relief using flour salt dough as the medium, inspired by the mixed hues and textures of the forest floor in the fall. No art experience is necessary and all materials will be provided. For kids ages 8 to 12.

WHERE:

Wolf Creek Environmental Center

6100 Ridge Road

Sharon Center, OH 44274

WHEN:

Saturday, November 5

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FEE:

$10. per child

Register by Friday, November 4

WHO:

The Medina County Park District

330-722-9364

Medina High School Choral Music

2011-10-16T14:31:00.001-04:00

Annual Fall

Choir Concert

"Life & Loss"

The Medina High School Choral Music Department will present pieces at this concert that bear the theme of "Life and Loss", including several stirring selections inspired by the ten-year anniversary

of the September 11 attacks.

A variety of musical styles and choral sounds will be explored, including modern classical choral pieces, pieces from other parts of the world, folk-song arrangements and spiritual arrangements.

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 18

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Medina Performing Arts Center

851 Weymouth Road

Medina, OH

TICKETS:

$8.00 for adults

$4.00 for students and seniors

available at the door

Medina Show Biz presents

2011-10-14T20:39:00.000-04:00

D R A C U L A

the vampire play in three acts

Just in time for Halloween!

Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge of an English sanitarium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness. Dr. Van Hesling, a specialist, believes that the girl is a victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking the blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. The play is intended for this who love thrills in the theater. Appropriate for ages grade 3 and up.

Patrons are urged to dress up!

WHEN:

Friday, October 21 - 7:30 p.m.

Opening Night! Reception After.

Saturday, October 22 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 23 - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, October 28 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 29 - 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Broadway Street Hall,

Delorre & Lily Jean Haddad Theater

(Medina County Administration Building)

144 N. Broadway Street

Medina, OH 44256

TICKETS:

Adults: $14.00

Seniors (60+) $11.00

Students (with valid ID) $11.00

Groups of 20 or more are $10.00 each

Tickets available at Buehler's, Ticketspigot.com and

through Medina Show Biz

High School Marching Band Competition

2011-10-11T19:54:00.001-04:00

29th Annual

Brunswick Sound Spectacular

The city of Brunswick will come alive when hundreds of talented young musicians from Medina and all across Ohio descend upon Brunswick High School's newly renovated Judy Kirsch Field for the 29th Annual Brunswick Sound Spectacular, an Ohio Music Education Association sanctioned marching band competition.

This exciting evening of music is for all ages and the community is welcome to attend. Bring your friends and family for an evening of outstanding music and exciting entertainment.

Delicious concessions will be available.

Proceeds from this event will help music students in the Brunswick City School District enjoy a more enriched educational experience.

WHEN:

Saturday, October 22

5:00 p.m.

gates open at 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick High School

Judy Kirsch Field

3581 Center Road

Brunswick, OH 44212

ADMISSION:

$6.00 Adults

$5.00 Students and Senior Citizens

INFO:

WEBSITE

Follow “Brunswick High School Bands (OH)” on Facebook or Twitter

The Plein Air Painters of the Western Reserve

2011-10-10T07:56:00.000-04:00

October Paint-out

in Medina County

Come join us for an afternoon of outdoor painting,

sketching and camaraderie.

Paint-outs are rain or shine.

WHERE:

Medina's Public Square

State Routes 3, 18, 42 & 57

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 19

noon to 3 p.m.

COST:

FREE

Bring your painting equipment

INFO:

PAPWR blog

National Arts and Humanities Month

2011-10-02T11:57:00.003-04:00

Everyday we celebrate the arts, but October is the month to commemorate the arts is a big way. It is National Arts and Humanities Month, a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America.

Local organizations have many arts activities planned not only for this month, but for the year to come.

As part of the celebration, consider the research reported by the national organization Americans for the Arts ~

Children who are involved in the arts are:

Four times more likely to be recognized for

academic achievement

Three times more likely to be elected to class office

within their schools

Four times more likely to participate in

a math or science fair

Three times more likely to win an award

for school attendance

We all benefit from the creative and

cultural value of the arts and humanities.

Join the Medina County Arts Council in honoring
the efforts of artists, historians, teachers and
all the cultural groups working to make
the arts and humanities a part of
everyone's life here in Medina County.

Save the Date!

2011-09-29T20:10:00.003-04:00

O U R 7 T H A N N U A L

SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE

will again bring delightful performances by featured and experienced Medina County performing artists to Broadway Hall and the Haddad Stage.

WHEN:

November 18, 2011

CLICK HERE for Patron Information

Brunswick Art Works Art Workshop

2011-09-23T17:54:00.001-04:00

Polmer Clay

Mokume Gane Bead Workshop

with Nancy Shaw

Come learn this version of the Japanese layered metal technique of Mokume Gane Bead using polymer clay. You'll make a beautiful piece of jewelry art with depth and shine even if you're new to polymer clay! Ages 16 and above.

WHEN:

Saturday, October 29

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick Recreation Center

3637 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

WHO:

Nancy Shaw

COST:

$30.00* plus supplies

CLICK for supply list

*$5.00 discount for members of Brunswick Art Works

TO REGISTER:

Contact Julie at 330-741-9362

the Medina County Art League presents:

2011-09-23T09:47:00.000-04:00

The Art of Nature

with Miles Reed

Come along and travel with us for adventures in the wildest places on our planet with local wildlife filmmaker, Miles Reed.

WHO:

The Medina County Art League

WHEN:

Monday, September 26

7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

A.I. Root Community Room

623 West Liberty Street

Medina, OH 44256

Medina Show Biz Auditions

2011-09-22T20:03:00.003-04:00

Mrs. Bob Cratchit's

WILD

Christmas Binge

AUDITIONS:

Sunday, September 25, 2:00 p.m.

Monday, September 26, 7:00 p.m.

SHOW PRODUCTION DATES:

December 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10.

WHERE:

St. Matthew Lutheran Church

400 North Broadway

Medina, OH

WHO:

ADULTS

Ages 20+ :

Seven Men and Five Women

One African American Female or Male with a strong voice

CHILDREN

Ages 10 - 18:

Three Boys and Three Girls

Prepare a song, a pianist will be provided

INFORMATION:

Tom Treichel: 330-225-4345

Brunswick Art Works Monthly Meeting:

2011-09-22T13:20:00.000-04:00

Framing Tips

for Everyone

Join us for our October meeting, an informative roundtable discussion on the "ins and outs" of picture framing. The discussion will be led by two Medina County artists, Sharon Borror and Barbara Johns, who will present tips on how to frame, mat and prepare artwork for exhibition. Also covered will be tips for matting and framing artwork for your home. This is a presentation you won’t want to miss!

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 5

7:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Brunswick City Hall

4095 Center Road

Brunswick, OH

FREE