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'Joseph' returns to Weathervane

November 22, 2012

'Joseph' returns to Weathervane Back by popular demand, 19 performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," are scheduled at Weathervane Playhouse for its 13th consecutive annual holiday run. "Joseph" will be on... Read Story.

Annual Kaleidoscope exhibit highlights local artists

November 22, 2012

Annual Kaleidoscope exhibit highlights local artists Kaleidoscope 2012 will open Nov. 16 at Summit Artspace in downtown Akron, and will continue until Dec. 31. There will be a Meet the Artists opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 16. Presented... Read Story.

Mischief, mayhem rule in Stow Players' 'Mrs. Markham'

November 22, 2012

Mischief, mayhem rule in Stow Players' 'Mrs. Markham' by April Helms Special Products Editor Illicit trysts, misunderstandings, misidentification and more make up the hilarious British farce "Move Over, Mrs. Markham," which opened at Stow Players Nov.... Read Story.

Comedy and romance combine in Coach House's 'Social Security'

November 22, 2012

Comedy and romance combine in Coach House's 'Social Security' Join Coach House Theatre this holiday season for the comedy "Social Security" by Andrew Bergman. Chic Manhattan couple Barbara and David Kahn (Dede Klein and Richard Worswick) have their... Read Story.

Entertainment briefs

November 22, 2012

Entertainment briefs Streetsboro dentist part of benefit concert n Dr. Martin Layman, a Streetsboro dentist, will play the French horn with the Suburban Symphony Nov. 18 in a benefit concert to help fund Alzheimer's Disease research. The concert takes... Read Story.

Hudson Players sets well-crafted 'Mousetrap'

November 22, 2012

Hudson Players sets well-crafted 'Mousetrap' by April Helms Special Products Editor Several guests at a new guest house find themselves stranded during a blizzard -- with a killer in their midst. That is the basic plot of "The Mousetrap," the... Read Story.

BTO's 'Nutcracker' turns 20 this year

November 22, 2012

BTO's 'Nutcracker' turns 20 this year by April Helms Special Products Editor Christine Me- neer's dance studio in Munroe Falls was a hive of activity Nov. 3 as the dancers and volunteers with Ballet Theatre of Ohio prepared for the company's 20th... Read Story.

Third TheatreFest returns to Weathervane

November 8, 2012

Third TheatreFest returns to Weathervane Weathervane Playhouse will bring back the third annual TheatreFest Aug. 16 through 18. Playwrights from around the country are invited to submit 10-minute plays, which will be read by a committee of volunteers. ... Read Story.

Entertainment briefs

November 8, 2012

Entertainment briefs Stan Hywet offers free admission to veterans Nov. 11 n Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is offering free admission to all veterans and military personnel who present their military ID and who visit on Veterans Day. Admission includes a... Read Story.

'Shooting Star' reflects on the past, present

November 8, 2012

'Shooting Star' reflects on the past, present by April Helms Special Products Editor Two college sweethearts reunite when they get stranded at the same airport during a terrible snowstorm in "Shooting Star," on stage at Weathervane Playhouse in the... Read Story.

'Father of the Bride' closes ANTIC'S season

November 8, 2012

'Father of the Bride' closes ANTIC'S season ANTIC, Inc. clos- es its 2012 season with the comedic farce "Father of the Bride." The show, which opens Nov. 9, follows Stanley Banks (Larry McWilliams) as his only daughter, Kay (Molly Ann), announces to... Read Story.

Miniature tree decorators needed for Kandy Kane XPress

November 8, 2012

Miniature tree decorators needed for Kandy Kane XPress Area business, organizations, individuals, and children are being asked to put on their Santa hats, donate their time, talents, and creativity to the Sixth Annual Kandy Kane Xpress Holiday... Read Story.

Newest project from musician mixes music, images

November 8, 2012

Newest project from musician mixes music, images by April Helms Special Products Editor Kent resident Ryan Kralik was working on editing his latest multimedia project, "Crazytown," when called for an interview. "This is an awfully, awfully big... Read Story.

Record Publishing Co. Bazaars 2012, November and December

November 8, 2012

Record Publishing Co. Bazaars 2012, November and December Akron Coventry Craft Fair When: Nov. 10 Where: Coventry High School, 3089 Manchester Road Cost: $2, includes free raffle ticket Contact: Kari Hicks, 330-697-4047 Features: Sponsored by the... Read Story.

ACT's 'Tavern' serves up sweet, touching show

November 8, 2012

ACT's 'Tavern' serves up sweet, touching show by April Helms Special Products Editor Audiences will be taken back to an era of Ed Sullivan, beehive hairdos and ruler-wielding nuns in Aurora Community Theatre's production of "Over the Tavern," which... Read Story.

'Mrs. Markham' opens Stow Players season

November 1, 2012

'Mrs. Markham' opens Stow Players season Stow Players opens its 60th season of continuous community theater with an audience favorite: the British sex farce "Move Over, Mrs. Markham," by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. The show opens Nov. 2 and runs... Read Story.

Cleveland Orchestra brass featured in upcoming Hudson concert

November 1, 2012

Cleveland Orchestra brass featured in upcoming Hudson concert Music from The Western Reserve's 30th Anniversary Season continues Nov. 4 with Richard King, principal horn with the Cleveland Orchestra, along with other members of the horn section from of... Read Story.

Ryan Humbert Band pays tribute to Roy Orbison

November 1, 2012

Ryan Humbert Band pays tribute to Roy Orbison Join The Akron Civic Theatre for "Only The Lonely: The Music of Roy Orbison" Nov. 16, 2012 at 8 p.m. This special one-night-only event will feature a 9-piece version of The Ryan Humbert Band (including a... Read Story.

Hudson Players springs 'Mousetrap' for season opener

November 1, 2012

Hudson Players springs 'Mousetrap' for season opener The longest running play in history, Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap", comes to Hudson. "The Mousetrap" kicks off the Hudson Players 68th season, which will be staged Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 at... Read Story.

From mysteries to memoirs: Many books by local authors available

November 1, 2012

From mysteries to memoirs: Many books by local authors available Compiled by April Helms The cooler weather means more indoor activities. If you are interested in a book while passing the time, many local scribes have new books out. Whiskey Island by... Read Story.

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