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Wanted: Share your favorite family recipesto Win a Weekend Getaway!
3 Prizes awardedin each food category. Grand Prize is a Weekend for 2 at the Fabulous Food Show , I-X Centerin Cleveland. (See P. 14)
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Let’s Plan for the HolidaysOh, the list making, the shopping, the deco-
rating, the gift wrapping, the party giving, theprogram practicing...
So much to do before the holidays are upon us.How will we ever get it all done? But then, I ask thatevery year and as the days rush by me, somehow allthat matters does get finished. Someone posted on myFacebook wall recently that “there are those who learnfrom the mistakes of others...And then there are thosewho ARE the others. I am one of the latter.
I would like to share a wee bit of advice from a bigmistake I tend to make every year around this time. Inall the hustle and bustle of chaotic activity, don’t forgetto schedule a little down time. Relax. Plan an enjoyableouting that YOU enjoy.
This issue is filled with ideas and shows, cookingexcursions and more places to go, things to do, or peo-ple to see. Enjoy a holiday concert or play. Start plan-ning now while you enjoy the magazine; then it’s timeto get to work on finding your favorite recipe to submitfor our Seasons Eatings contest.
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, there are moreprizes from our sponsoring advertisers than everbefore. First, second, and third place winners in eachfood category will receive gift certificates for productsor services, such as concerts or play tickets, area restau-rant meals, Christmas lights display admissions, andgrocery certificates.
The winner of the grand prize recipe will receive aWeekend Getaway for two to the Fabulous Food Showin Cleveland. See pages 14-15 for more details about theshow. The recipe will also be featured in the Decemberissue of The Weekender. To enter, please type or printlegibly on plain paper, and fax to 419-687-0002, email [email protected], submit on facebook, orfill out the form on our website at www.theweekender-magazine.com
Instead of a magazine format, Seasons Eatings will bean actual recipe book with a spiral binding for easieruse and a heavier cardstock cover. Want extra recipebooks for gifts? You can order by sending a check ormoney order for $6 each (plus $2 shipping) in C/O TheWeekender, 71 Plymouth Street, Plymouth, Ohio 44865.All proceeds will be donated to area food banks forneedy families and Toy Time in Mansfield. Watch ourfacebook page for updates. Until next time, HappyThanksgiving
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MANSFIELD -The Taste OfHome Cooking School isreturning to the RenaissanceTheatre Tuesday, Nov. 8th. Thedoors will open at 5:30pm toview the Exhibitor Area andthe show will begin at 7pm.
Tickets are $11 each and arenow on sale at all MechanicsBank Locations in Mansfield,Ontario, Madison andLexington.
Don't miss an exciting nightwith goody bags, door prizesand lots of fun! The show willfeature local vendor booths forattendees to browse prior toshow. Learn helpful tips andtechniques to add to theupcoming holiday season ofcooking and baking.
The main Fall Cooking demonstration will featureChef Michael Barna. At a Taste of Home CookingSchool show, you'll experience a 2-hour demonstra-tion of exciting recipes. Our Culinary Specialists willshow step-by-step instructions on how to create sat-isfying and flavorful dishes. Additionally, everyonewill receive a gift bag and one of our quality Tasteof Home cookbooks. You'll also have the opportuni-ty to register for door prizes, including the recipescreated on stage that night!
Meet Taste of Home Culinary Specialist MichaelBarna! Michael conducts Cooking School showsthroughout the country, focusing primarily on theConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, NewHampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermontareas. “I love being on stage, entertaining and shar-ing my love of cooking,” says Michael. “It’s all
about bringing the family back to thedinner table!”
Michael currently resides inWynnewood, PA with his wife andtheir two cocker spaniels. Michaelearned an Associate of Occupation-alStudies degree from the CulinaryInstitute of America (CIA) in HydePark, NY. His background includesfacilitating private and online cook-ing classes, conducting televisioncommercials, and competing innational recipe contests. After gradu-ating the CIA, Michael headed toAtlantic City where he helped openthree gourmet casino restaurants.Michael later became the ExecutiveChef for a major national gourmetspecialty food shop. When not“wowing” attendees at Cooking
School shows, Michael loves drumming, motocross,watching classic vintage movies, and enjoying greatfood.
Up Close and Personal with Michael:If we were to open your refrigerator at home,
what would we find? You would find tons of freshfruit, great cheeses, olives, great condiments, anddessert wine.
What is your favorite book? Hands down, ThePro Chef.
Do you have any special holiday traditions? Everyholiday I like making special foods from scratch likemy family did many years ago. I especially enjoypreparing gefilte fish and making a Sadar platefrom scratch with horseradish and parsley.
What was your favorite food growing up? Italianfood and Captain Crunch.
When did you start cooking? Age 9
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And Dinner With The Stars...All About Dance Productions is hosting an event filled with dinner and dancing called Dancing with the
Stars on Friday, November 11 at 6 p.m. It will take place at Sawmill Creek's Salmon Run Restaurant & Barand will consist of ballroom performances by professional dancers and instructors at 6:00 p.m., dinnerwith the stars at 7:00 p.m. and ending with a complimentary ballroom lesson, music and social dancing at9:00 p.m. The only cost is to eat dinner, appetizers or drinks in the restaurant.
Sawmill would like anyone attending for din-ner to RSVP at 419-433-3800. There will bedancers from all levels performing in ballroomcostumes, from beginning students to moreadvanced students. This will show people whatthey are capable of learning at any level.
Where: Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek DriveHuron, OH 44839419-433-3800
Things to Do:
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MANSFIELD - The Ohio StateUniversity – Mansfield, in collab-oration with The RenaissanceTheatre, present Big River: TheAdventures of Huckleberry Finnwith two performances on Friday,Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12.Show time is 8pm.
Based on the beloved classicnovel by Mark Twain, Big Riverfollows Huck, Tom Sawyer, theWidow Douglas, the Duke andthe Dauphin, and the runawayslave, Jim as they go from oneadventure to another along themighty Mississippi River. Thewinner of seven Tony Awards,including Best Musical, the scorewas written by country-westernlegend Roger Miller, who also
penned the classic “King of theRoad”.
Directed by Columbus StateCommunity College professorFrank Barnhart, Big River featuresa local cast from all over the northcentral Ohio area, including KyleMiller as Huck, Franklin Grace asJim, Ben Lowery as Pap Finn, CatMadden as Widow Douglas, MattCrum as the Duke, Leah Gesourasas Miss Watson, Matt Mayer asTom Sawyer and a talentedensemble that includes PaulOswalt, Cory Hunt, Ken Barnett,Cory Long, Amanda McCarther,Jessica Miller, Rychele White, ErinSanderson, Derek Savick,Christopher Bribiesca, EmilySweet, Hannah Bloir, and JessSmith. The nine-piece orchestrais lead by musical director HelenMarie Hecker. Samantha Stathamwill serve as production stagemanager and set design is byRichard Keith. Big River is pro-duced by special arrangementwith R & H Theatricals.
Big River is a hilarious, sus-penseful and heartwarming cele-
bration of pure Americana with ajubilant score that’s inspired byCajun, gospel, country, blues andfolk music. It’s a treat for theentire family!
Tickets are $9 and $12 and areon sale at the Renaissance Boxoffice Tuesday – Friday, 10am –5pm, by calling 419-522-2726 andonline all the time at MansfieldTickets.com. All regular ticketingfees apply.
The Renaissance is support-ed by our season partners:Alta Florist & Greenhouse,Budweiser – MansfieldDistributing, China Club,Coca-Cola – MansfieldDistribution Center, DRMProductions, Heart of OhioMagazine, Holiday Inn &Suites, Johnny’s Mattress &Furniture Superstore, Jones’Potato Chips, Lind OutdoorAdvertising, mocoopinz.com,News Journal Media, OhioArts Council, SummitTherapy, Sun Graphics,Tridico Sign Company, TheWeekender Magazine,WMFD-TV, Willis, Osmond &Beilstein LLP, WMAN,My100.1, The Fox, Y105,WNCO-FM & WNCO-AM.
THE RENAISSANCE & OSU-MANS-FIELD ARE CO-PRODUCE THETONY AWARD WINNING MUSICAL.
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MARION - The Ohio State Universityat Marion Five Nights on Campus per-forming arts series welcomes TheRolling Hams to Morrill HallAuditorium, Thursday, November 10,7:30 p.m.
The Rolling Hams is a popular blues,funk, and classic rock band that hastaken Ohio by storm. They describetheir music style as “Baby Boomer Rock,” whichincludes music from the 60s through and includingcurrent material. From amazingly diverse back-grounds, band members bring together a wide vari-ety of experiences, having played and toured withgroups ranging from local bands like Boogie Hill,Chronic Mojo, and Breaking Point to national actslike Jimi Hendrix, Three Dog Night, and DiamondRio. Influenced by such outstanding performers asBruce Springsteen, B.B. King, Z.Z. Top, Led Zeppelin,Eric Clapton, Santana, Pink Floyd, and Billy Joel, theRolling Hams are a delight for popular music loversof all ages.
The mission of Five Nights on Campus is to pro-
vide exceptional and diverse culturaland educational opportunities and toencourage the community to be a partof campus life. The series, which beganin autumn 1995, offers an outstandingblend of talented local, national, andinternational performers.
Five Nights on Campus is made pos-sible through the generous support of
the following community-minded businesses:ArcelorMittal Marion; ClearChannel Radio; TheHerald, Inc.; Frontier Communications; MarionGeneral Hospital; Marion Technical College; MorralCompanies, LLC; Sims Bros. Inc.; The Marion Star;The Ohio State Bank; Whirlpool Corporation, MarionDivision; and Wyandot, Inc.
Advance tickets are now available by calling 740-725-6341 or at the door the evening of the event.Tickets are $10 general admission, $9 seniors, $8Marion campus faculty & staff, and $4 for students.
For detailed information on upcoming Five Nightson Campus performances, visit www.osumarion.osu.edu/5-nights or call 740-725-6340.
People to See: The Rolling Hams
ASHLAND – Women inDialogue, a program of AshlandTheological Seminary, is bringingRuth Graham to the AshlandUniversity campus for a publicevent on Nov. 10.
Ruth Graham, the daughter ofthe Rev. Billy Graham, will speakon “Fear Not Tomorrow – God isAlready There” at the 7 p.m. eventin Hugo Young Theatre. She willshare honestly about her experi-ences facing infidelity, divorceand parenting challenges, includ-ing unplanned pregnancies,bulimia and drugs.
Tickets for the event are $15each and can be ordered throughthe Ashland University Box Office at419.289.5125 or online athttp://seminary.ashland.edu/events. Doorswill open at 6 p.m. for this open seatingevent and those attending will receive a giftbag upon admission.
“Bringing in Ruth Graham as the kick-offspeaker for this year was an easy choice,largely because of her experiences,” saidDawn West, director of development andalumni relations for the seminary. “Mostpeople have faced or know someone whohas faced at least one of the challenges thatMs. Graham has encountered. Her story canprovide encouragement to a huge array ofpeople.”
West noted that Ashland Theological
Seminary has a longstanding commitmentto the valuable leadership of women inevery aspect of life, and “Women inDialogue” is a presentation series devel-oped to address the unique needs and inter-ests of women.
“While Women in Dialogue is a programdesigned for women, Graham’s messagewill be applicable to men, as well,” Westsaid. “Ticket prices for this presentationhave been kept intentionally low to makethe program accessible to everyone.Individuals and groups with the means areencouraged to purchase tickets for gifts toorganizations with individuals unable topurchase tickets themselves.”
For more information, call 419-289-5007 orvisit online at www.ashland.edu.
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People To See:
Ruth Graham
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Are you a smallbusiness ownerlooking to grow
your business?Interested in financingthrough the SmallB u s i n e s sAdministration? Newtax incentives to helpyou invest? Resources tohelp increase yourexport sales?
If you answered “yes” to any ofthe above questions, please joinSenator Brown’s office at one ofthe small business seminars com-ing to your area.
Senator Brown’s OfficeAnnounces there will be a SmallBusiness Seminar in ShelbyMonday, Nov. 7. Registration
begins at 9:30 a.m. at NorthCentral State College James W.Kehoe Center for AdvancedLearning, 175 Mansfield Ave. Thetwo - hour event will then begin at
10 a.m. Small businesses looking to
learn more about federal resourcesavailable to them can join mem-bers of Senator Brown’s staff, theSmall Business Administration(SBA), the Internal RevenueService (IRS), U.S. Department ofCommerce and the U.S.Department of Agriculture(USDA) at the seminar:
Topics will include:•Important new tax incentives
for your small business•Loan programs with the Small
Business Administration•Energy incentives for business-
es•What the health law means for
your business•How to increase your export
salesPlease RSVP by Calling 216- 522-
7272 or [email protected]
Senator Sharrod Brown
Things to do: Build your businessThings to do: Build your business
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The Cleveland Orchestra and Choruses join forcesfor nine concerts of traditional Christmas favoritesduring The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2011 HolidayFestival, December 2-23.
The seasonal programs will include “The TwelveDays of Christmas,” the Hallelujah Chorus fromHandel’s Messiah, and “Sleigh Ride” among otherfavorites, plus sing-alongs and a very special guest.In addition to the traditional series of ChristmasConcerts by the Orchestra and Choruses, theHoliday Festival will include a wide variety ofother offerings:
A Family Concert titled “Scenes fromTchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker” featuring JoffreyAcademy Trainees performing with the Orchestra(December 2);
Singer-songwriter Randy Newman performingwith the Orchestra (Dec. 3 - Not a holiday theme);
Cleveland’s own Burning River Brass (December15); and The Colors of Christmas, featuring vocal-ists Peabo Bryson, Jennifer Holliday, Lea Salonga,and Ben Vereen performing with the Orchestra(December 20 and 21).
Also included in the Festival are three PNCHoliday Musical Rainbow programs for familieswith children ages three and up – “Christmas BrassQuintet,” “A Celebration of Kwanzaa,” and “Musicof Chanukah,” featuring members of the Orchestraand guests. Donna Willingham will be the gueststoryteller for the “Celebration of Kwanzaa” pro-
gram. There will be one PNC Holiday MusicalRainbow on the Road performance of the “Music ofChanukah” program, presented at Ganon GilPreschool of The Temple–Tifereth Israel onDecember 16. For details, see the calendar that fol-lows this release.
Families can arrive early for the 3 p.m. ChristmasConcerts on December 11, 17, 18, and 23 to haveLunch with Santa in Severance Restaurant from 12noon until 3 p.m. New this year, families can arriveearly for the 7 p.m. Family Concert on December 2to have Dinner with Santa in Severance Restaurantfrom 5 to 7 p.m. Call 216-231-7373 or visit cleve-landorchestra.com for reservations.
Severance Restaurant is open for each of theHoliday Festival concerts listed in the calendar thatfollows this release. Reservations may be made atclevelandorchestra.com or OpenTable.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra’s holiday concerts sea-son begins with the placement of a lighted wreathon the front of Severance Hall on Monday,November 28, at 11 a.m. Media interested in cover-ing the event are asked to contact Media RelationsManager Jennifer Schlosser at 216-231-7518 [email protected] in advance inorder to arrange for their visit.
Single tickets for all holiday events are now onsale. For more Information visit online atwww.clevelandorchestra or call 216-231-11111 or tollfree at 800-686-1141.
Things to Do:
Listen to the
Soundsof the
Season
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TIFFIN - Enjoy thesimple things,including a touch ofthe holidays withthis famous pianiston Saturday, Nov.19 at 7:30 p.m.
Jim will perform inconcert, “An Evening ofRomance with JimBrickman “ at 7:30 p.m.Ticket prices range from$30 to $60.
Jim has revolution-ized the sound of solopiano with his pop styleinstrumentals and starstudded vocal collabo-rations including LadyAntebellum, MartinaMcBride, KennyLoggins, Michael W.Smith, Carly Simon,Herb Alpert, CollinRaye, Michael Bolton,Donny Osmond, andOlivia Newton-John.His concerts create amusical celebration foraudiences seeking anescape from the hecticdemands of every daylife! In this very specialconcert, Jim will takefans on a musical jour-ney playing the hits like"Valentine," “The Gift,” "Love ofMy Life," “Simple Things,”“Peace” and more, plus some hol-iday favorites! Enjoy an eveningof dazzling solo piano, vibrantvocals plus warmth and humorthat has people returning yearafter year!
Jim Brickman (born November20, 1961) is an American compos-er and pianist. Brickman isknown for his solo piano compo-
sitions, which are classified asnew age music. Born and raisedin Cleveland, Ohio, Brickmanenrolled in the ClevelandInstitute of Music taking coursesin composition and performance,while taking business classes atCase Western Reserve University.His music career started when hewas nineteen, when Jim Hensonhired him to write tunes forSesame Street. He was also hired
to write commercial jingles whilein college.
For ticket information contactThe Ritz Theatre Box Office at419.448.8544 orwww.ritztheatre.org
The Ohio Arts Council helpedfund this program or organiza-tion with state tax dollars toencourage economic growth, edu-cational excellence and culturalenrichment for all Ohioans.
People to See...Jim Brickmanat the Ritz!
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CLEVELAND - Death byChocolate is a Sweet Way to Go
at the Fabulous Food Show(Cleveland, OH) Let’s just see
how strong your willpower is.The 6th annual Fabulous
Food Show, presented by TimeWarner Cable November 11-13,2011, at the I-X Center
will be hosting a tantalizingschedule of events themedaround all things chocolate.
The Sweet Street stage willshowcase Anne Thornton, a
Cleveland native and host ofFood Network’s Dessert First
with Anne Thornton. Attendeeswill get great new recipes just intime for the holiday season, asAnne “demystifies and simplifiesthe world of pastry and
dessert.” On the same stage,chocolatier Ann Blackwell willdemonstrate how to make an
edible holiday wreath, andCatherine Pastron of Catherine’sChocolates in Avon will
feature holiday fudge pops,
among other dreamy chocolatecreations. The best part?
Watching won’t add any calo-ries! The Market Place will show-case a number of delectablechocolate vendors both local and
national. From chocolate pizzasto bacon peanut butter cups,patrons will be able to conve-niently combine their chocolateand shopping indulgences.
The Grand Tasting Pavilion willbe offering more than just wineand spirits at this year’s event.
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Fantasy Candies will be hosting theChocolate Bar, a new feature that willhave six chocolate themed tables,including one with wine andchocolate pairings. Joel Fink,the owner, admits “It’s goingto be quite a setup.” Fromheart healthy dark chocolateto simply fun to eat, theChocolate Bar will feature adiverse grouping of high qual-ity chocolates. In addition to apresence in the Grand TastingPavilion, the company will have twobooths to accommodate the crowds.
Fabulous Food Show Tickets are now on Sale.Ticket prices are One-day Admission ticket: $25
online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com or $30.00onsite November 11-13, 2011 at the I-X Center.
2-day and 3-day TICKETS with Specially ReservedSeating:
2-Day Admission ticket (advance sale) $45.00
3-Day Admission ticket (advance sale) $65.00Convenience fee on all tickets exceptgroup tickets and tickets purchased on
site. Each ticket includes admissionto exhibits and seating to see one
of your favorite celebrity chefs,and also allows patrons to seeother celebrity chefs on the dayof the visit -- on a firstcome,
first-served basis. See websitefor standby and ticket upgrade
procedures.Event Hours: Friday, Nov. 11 —
10 AM - 7 PMSaturday, Nov. 12 — 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, Nov. 13 — 10 AM - 6 PMThe Fabulous Food Show is held at the I-X Center
at One I-X Center Drive in Cleveland, Ohio onRoute 237, adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Itis easily accessible from I-480, I-71 and the OhioTurnpike. For more information call 216.265.COOKor visit online at www.fabulousfoodshow.com
A great place to stay during your Cleveland Weekend Getaway.
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Things to Do: Host a perfect Holiday BuffetBy Carla Jordan
The countdown to theholidays is on, bringingwith it the challenge ofhow to serve a large gath-ering fast and easy. Fearnot! There's a simplesolution.
Forego the traditional,full-service, sit-downmeal and opt instead fora buffet-style serving.Follow these three stepsand yours will be a gath-ering remembered withfondness by both yourguests and you.
1. Divide and Conquer:No more waiting in linesas Uncle Fred peruses thespread so slowly otherguests nearly faint fromhunger! "Set up multiplefood stations. This ideawill save your sanity," says Chef Jeff Gillis,www.CelebratingHome.com. "A few days beforeyour gathering, clear most items off your kitchencountertops, table, island and dining room buffetand move contents to the laundry room or garage.Convert each area into a serving station where foodswill be grouped by category. Label each area with asticky note so that when the big day arrives, the sta-tions can quickly assembled."
At each serving station, stack plates so diners need-n't traipse off to the table for one. Pre-fill glasses withice and beverages for quick pick-up. Remember, it'shard to carry more than a plate and glass so presetthe table with napkins and flatware.
2. Control the Crowd: "Don't think twice aboutplacing tables in multiple rooms," adds Chef Gillis."That's better than crowding everyone together orasking guests to balance plates on laps while sittingon your sofa." To seat people quickly (and without afuss), use place cards.
3. Keep It Simple: Flowers in avase are so last year. Instead,style up the buffet with an eye-catching "Gratitude Tree," asculptural bronze metal table-top tree festooned with rib-boned tree tags. Guests writewhat they're thankful for ontags and after dinner's done,take turns reading. This is aunique way to remind guestsabout the true meaning of theday and, because the treearrives ready for display, it's areal timesaver.
Remember -- every minutesaved adds up to extra time youcan spending enjoying the daywith your guests. HL11C634
For more ideas, visit online atwww.CelebratingHome.com
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CLEVELAND –The Music Settlementensemble-in-resi-dence, the AlmedaTrio, will presentworks by PaulFerguson, PaulSchoenfield, andAstor Piazzola at afree concert onSunday, Nov. 13, at 2p.m. in the GlickRecital Hall. Thisperformance marksthe culmination of the Trio’s tour throughoutnortheast Ohio, Indiana, Connecticut, Georgia,Alabama and New York.
Prior to the performance, Trio members IdaMercer and Cara Tweed, along with several mem-bers of The Music Settlement's Jazz faculty, will begiving an improvisation workshop. The workshopwill involve current string students of all ages fromThe Music Settlement’s program and will take placefrom 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Glick Recital Hall.
“We are thrilled to present the music that will befeatured on our first studio CD at this concert atThe Music Settlement,” says Robert Cassidy, pianistand Almeda Trio member.
Taking its name from the early 20th-century socialactivist and founder of The Music School Settle-ment, Almeda Adams, the Almeda Trio assists TheMusic Settlement in continually refreshing itsdiverse offerings by creating imaginative andimpactful programs.
Trio members — Robert Cassidy, piano, CaraTweed, violin and Ida Mercer, cello — are dedicatedto performance, education and community out-reach. The group has performed on the concertseries at Cleveland State University, on the Concertsin the Sky series at the Cleveland Clinic, and hasperformed educational outreach programs inCleveland area middle schools and high schools.The Trio will present their second-annual concertseries at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Shafran Planeterium,Dec. 17-22.
About Robert Robert received his
Bachelor’s and Master’sdegrees in PianoPerformance from theManhattan School ofMusic, where he studiedwith SolomonMikowsky, ConstanceKeene, and MarcSilverman. Dr. Cassidyholds a Doctor of Artsdegree in Piano
Chamber Music and Accompanying/ PianoPerformance from Ball State University, where he stud-ied with Robert Palmer. Dr. Cassidy is on the piano fac-ulty at Cleveland State University and The MusicSettlement.
About Cara - Cara is a graduate of the ClevelandInstitute of Music, where her teachers included PaulKantor, David Updegraff and David Cerone. Cara is theprincipal second violinist of the Opera Cleve-landOrchestra and has been a member of Red {an orchestra},City Music Cleveland and The Blossom FestivalOrchestra. She has performed as a soloist with theCleveland Philharmonic, Marion Philhar-monic, theCleveland State University Orchestra, the SuburbanSymphony and the Cleveland Orchestra. Cara is on fac-ulty at both the Aurora School of Music and The MusicSettlement.
About Ida - Ida Mercer is a member of the cello facul-ty, and Chairman of the String Department, at TheMusic Settlement. In addition, she is a cello instructor atthe Cleveland Institute of Music/Case Western ReserveUniversity. In 2002, the Ohio String Teacher's Assoc.named her "Studio Teacher of the Year" for Ohio. Dr.Mercer taught cello and music theory from 1980 to 1982at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She holds aBachelor of Music from the University of Illinois, aMasters of Music from the Yale University School ofMusic and her Doctorate of Music from the ClevelandInstitute of usic/Case Western Reserve University.
For more information on the Almeda Trio pleasevisit their website at www.almedatrio.com. or callcall (216) 421-5806 or www.themusicsettlement.org.
People to See: The Almeda Trio
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PRINT EXHIBITIONNow Thru Dec. 9./ASHLAND - The Coburn Art
Gallery at Ashland University will host a printmak-ing exhibition featuring works by AshlandUniversity alumni printmakers and artists from theBluegrass Printmakers’ Co-op of Lexington, Ky. TheAlumni Print Exhibition will highlight some of thefiner moments in Ashland University printmakingfrom 1999 to 2011. The Bluegrass Printmakers’Cooperative (BPC) is a print studio where printmak-ers work and create a dialogue about prints and art.The Coburn Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. week-days and noon-4 p.m. on Saturday /Sunday. Formore information call 419.289.5652 or visit us onFacebook.
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Nov. 4-6, 11-12/BELLEVUE - Bellevue Society forthe Arts presents The Best Little Whorehouse inTexas on Fridays and Saturdays, November 4, 5, 11and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 6 at 230p.m. at 205 Maple Street, Bellevue.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based on thetrue story of a legendary Texas brothel known as theChicken Ranch, which operated from the 1840s to1973. Girls come from all over to work at the ranchand make a little extra cash. However, a crusadingdo-gooder Houston radio commentator and his con-servative audience expose the Chicken Ranch, forc-ing it to shut its doors forever. Located at: 205 MapleSt., Bellevue.
THE WHO SHOWNov. 5/TIFFIN - 7:30 p.m. at The Ritz Theatre. Ticket prices are $5 - $25 From "My Generation" to
"Pinball Wizard" or "Won't Get Fooled Again," TheWho Show has been thrilling audiences with theunmistakable live sounds of The Who for more thana decade. Voted VH1's "Most Believable 1970s EraWho Tribute," band members were also hailed bythe Los Angeles Times to be "in a class by them-selves". The Who Show, "takes the extra step to cap-ture the magic, energy and essence of The Who" -San Diego Union-Tribune. For ticket information
contact TheRitz TheatreBox Officeat419.448.8544or www.ritztheatre.org
CRAFT SHOWNov. 6/MANSFIELD - The 14th Annual Christmas
Craft Show will be held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 4p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds. There willbe a variety of food and crafts to enjoy and the eventwill take place at the Richland County Fairgrounds.
For booth registration or more information call 419-589-2034.
THE CRUCIBLENov. 11-13/TIFFIN - 7;30 p.m. at The Ritz Theatre
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Guild (RTTG), a group of young performers fromarea high schools dedicated to exploring theatrebeyond the high school musical, will present one ofthe most revolutionary works in theatre history.Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play is a taut,gripping drama revealing a community whichignites with accusations of witchcraft and mass hys-teria. Set in the small town of Salem, Massachusettsin 1692, the story explores the struggle of one manand his conscience against bigotry and public perse-cution. Tickets are $10, students $5. Call 419-448-8544or visit www.ritztheatre.org
QUILT -MAKING CLASSNov. 15/SHILOH - At Country Fabrics. This is a
NEW CLASS featuring the pattern GLACIER STAR.A beautiful paper pieced quilt will be done in fivedifferent classes. Designed by Judy Niemeyer.Taught by Sue Wilson. Help available picking outfabrics by appointment. Call 419-896-3785 for moreinformation.
FESTIVAL OF TREESNov. 18/SANDUSKY - "Holiday Sparkle at the
State" will feature "Stately Snowmen" beginning at6:30 p.m. $30 per person or Table for Eight (8) $210.The snowmen were painted by local artists andsponsored by area businesses. Gift wrapped "mys-tery boxes" will be available for holiday gifts. Theevening finale is a live auction. Each of the "StatelySnowmen," decorated trees, wreaths, and specialtyholiday items will be for sale. Enjoy taste temptingappetizers, a gourmet meal and delightful mini-desserts. Full Cash Bar with Specialty Martinis. Formore information, visit www.sanduskystate.com
ART SATURDAYSNov. 19/ASHLAND - From 10 a.m. to noon, a pro-
gram titled “Adventures in Bookmaking” that willallow students to learn the basics of bookbindingand mixed media transfer techniques. The cost is $10per student and enrollment is limited to 15 students.This session will be held in Center for the Arts, Room346. For more information or to register your childfor classes, call 419.289.5190.
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTNOV. 28/MARION - Ohio State Marion’s
University Chorus presents “How Can I Keep fromSinging” at 7:30 p.m., in Morrill Hall Auditorium.
Featuring choral music from several time periodsand cultures. Selections will include “Kua RongoMai Koe,” a song of welcome from the Maori tribe ofNew Zealand, “Break Forth, O Beauteous HeavenlyLight” from The Christmas Oratorio by J.S. Bach, anda setting of the Quaker hymn “How Can I KeepFrom Singing” by contemporary American compos-er Gwyneth Walker. For more information [email protected] for more information.
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Crafters Wanted
Sat., Nov. 6, 20119 a.m - 4 p.m
Christmas Craft Show
Food available
14th Annual
For booth registrations,Call 419-589-2034
At the Richland County Fairgrounds750 N. Home Rd Mansfield, Ohio
Crafts Galore!
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ASHLAND - The 2011-2012 Ashland UniversitySpectrum Series opens with boogie-woogie pianistMichael Kaeshammer on Friday, Nov. 11, at 7:30p.m. in Hugo Young Theatre.
Michael Kaeshammer has been called Canada'striple-threat combo of piano virtuosity, vocal abilityand charisma. This potent combination has earnedthe Toronto based artist international critical acclaimand a loyal and growing fan base.
In addition to his evening performance,Kaeshammer will lead a master class with theAshland University Jazz Orchestra which is alsoopen to the public. The master class will be held onFriday, Nov. 11, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in theElizabeth Pastor Recital Hall.
Single tickets for the Kaeshammer concert are $15for adults; $12 for senior citizens, students, AshlandUniversity faculty and staff; more are availableplease call 419.289.5125, noon to 6:00 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, or online (additional fees apply) atwww.ashland.edu/tickets.
For more information about the Spectrum Series'performances and master classes, visit www.ash-land.edu/spectrum or contact Tricia Applegate,coordinator of performing arts publicity and events,at 419.289.5950 or [email protected].
For samples of Michael Kaeshammer's workincluding videos, pictures, touring, and to streamsome of Michael's new album KAESHAMMER, visitwww.kaeshammer.com.
Pianist Michael Kaeshammer
Pianist Michael Kaeshammer
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