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Hudson man to appear in movie at film festival

March 14, 2010

Hudson man to appear in movie at film festival by Tim Troglen Reporter Residents don't often equate a trailerpark with success. But one local man is hoping his March 19 "Trailerpark" stint helps launch him from Hudson to Hollywood. Stefan Kumor, 23, and... Read Story.

Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show

March 14, 2010

Akron Derbytown Chorus readies for its upcoming annual show by April Helms Special Products Editor Ray Stone said he first heard the Akron Derbytown Chorus -- or, actually, one of its quartets -- at Akron's First Night celebration. "I think it was at the... Read Story.

More than 2,000 attend Festival of Nations

March 14, 2010

More than 2,000 attend Festival of Nations Eight cultural groups performed songs and dances on the Akron Civic stage on March 6. Before the dance program, the estimated 2,000 guests could try an Irish step dance, sample cuisine from different nations... Read Story.

Streetsboro musician wins 'Random Acts of Music'

March 14, 2010

Streetsboro musician wins 'Random Acts of Music' by Bob Gaetjens The Gateway News Editor Desiree Boardwine does not plan to rest on her laurels after winning Time Warner Cable's "Random Acts of Music" songwriting contest. The contest was part of the... Read Story.

Pianist for Actors' Summit show injures hand

March 14, 2010

Pianist for Actors' Summit show injures hand Marcia Snavely, musical director and well known area pianist has been sidelined with a broken hand. Snavely is the musical director for the Irving Berlin musical "I Love a Piano" scheduled to open at... Read Story.

Movie may be filmed in Silver Lake

March 14, 2010

Movie may be filmed in Silver Lake by Phil Keren Cuyahoga Falls News-Press Editor Silver Lake -- Perhaps the village could be renamed Tinseltown this spring. Mayor Bernie Hovey said he thinks Silver Lake is "a great venue" to serve as one of the... Read Story.

Community Band teams with Stow Orchestra

March 14, 2010

Community Band teams with Stow Orchestra The Western Reserve Community Band, conducted by Ralph Meyer, will present its 13th annual Spring Concert in the Hudson Middle School auditorium at 3 p.m. March 21. Admission is free. The theme for this year's... Read Story.

HCTV - March 15-21

March 14, 2010

This week on Hudson Cable TV, award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay presents the development of his latest book "How We Work: Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body." Macaulay gave this keynote address at the Kent State Library's opening... Read Story.

Cleveland Orchestra performs benefit concert at Kent State

March 14, 2010

Cleveland Orchestra performs benefit concert at Kent State As part of the Kent State University Centennial Celebration, the Cleveland Orchestra, with conductor James Feddeck, returns to Kent State to perform a benefit concert March 19, at 8 p.m. The... Read Story.

Ghost stories, wrecks theme of train excursion

March 14, 2010

Ghost stories, wrecks theme of train excursion Do you savor eerie stories of sunken ships at the bottom of Lake Erie, wrecked trains that have met awful fates, and ghosts of Ohio? Join Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) staff and volunteers on March... Read Story.

A Children's Theatre presents spring musical

March 10, 2010

A Children's Theatre presents spring musical A Children's Theatre of Hudson will present its spring production, "Hooray for Hollywood," at Barlow Community Center March 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and March 14 at 2:30 p.m. The play is a comedy spoof on the... Read Story.

Violinist, Russian pianist featured in concert series

March 10, 2010

Violinist, Russian pianist featured in concert series Music from The Western Reserve will highlight violinist Chad Hoopes, 15, of Shaker Heights, at its March 14 concert at 5 p.m. in the Chapel on the campus of Western Reserve Academy. Pianist and... Read Story.

Band to perform music of Ireland

March 10, 2010

Band to perform music of Ireland The Akron Ceili Band will perform the traditional music of Ireland at the Hudson Library and Historical Society March 11 at 7 p.m. in the Flood Family Meeting Room. A Ceili (pronounced KAY-lee) is a "coming together" of... Read Story.

'Midwest Midnight' still resonates with fans

March 7, 2010

'Midwest Midnight' still resonates with fans by Mike Lesko Stow Sentry Associate Editor When Michael Stanley and the Resonators perform, spectators are guaranteed to hear one of Stanley's oldest -- and one of his most popular -- songs, "Midwest Midnight." ... Read Story.

Irving Berlin lauded in musical 'I Love a Piano'

March 7, 2010

Irving Berlin lauded in musical 'I Love a Piano' Actors' Summit, Hudson's professional theater, will next stage "I Love a Piano," a new musical featuring 62 songs by Irving Berlin. The show was conceived and written by Ray Roderick and Michael... Read Story.

Moliere's comic 'Doctor' in Stow Players' house

March 7, 2010

Moliere's comic 'Doctor' in Stow Players' house Stow Players will wrap up its season March 12 through 27 with Moliere's "The Doctor In Spite of Himself." Playing doctor takes on a whole new meaning in this scathing look at the medical profession.... Read Story.

Chorus present 'That Old Gang of Mine'

March 7, 2010

Chorus present 'That Old Gang of Mine' The Akron Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society -- also known as the Akron Derbytown Chorus -- is hosting its 63rd annual show, "That Old Gang of Mine," on March 19 and 20. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. The... Read Story.

Akron gallery looking for local artists with 'fresh' ideas

March 7, 2010

Akron gallery looking for local artists with 'fresh' ideas Summit Artspace Gallery is once again challenging area artists to flex their creative muscles in its annual juried exhibition called Fresh Art, which will be April 30 through June 5. Summa... Read Story.

Visual storytelling featured at exhibit

March 7, 2010

Visual storytelling featured at exhibit From March 13 through April 17, Summit Artspace Gallery will present Narratives, an exhibition of paintings with elements of storytelling, featuring three local artists of varying ages and styles. Featured... Read Story.

Chagrin arts series features New York-based trio Project

March 7, 2010

Chagrin arts series features New York-based trio Project Project, the New York City-based trio of Cleveland Institute of Music graduates, will perform a special concert on the Chagrin Arts 2010 Winter Series. The concert is March 14 at 4 p.m. at the... Read Story.

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