Mar Jun Mugwumping and Modest Proposals The Fine Arts

Mar. 28 - Jun. 11 Mugwumping and Modest Proposals, The Fine Arts Association’s presents an exhibit exploring the art of political satire. Fine Arts Association - Main Gallery, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, 440-951-7500, www.fineartsassociation.org Mar. 29 Jerome Bel: The Show Must Go On, One of the leading young dance innovators in Europe, French choreographer Jerome Bel brings his international hit to the Wexner Center. Tue. 8 p.m. Thurber Theatre at Drake Union, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org Mar. 30 Cantus with the Miami University Men’s Glee Club, The group will perform a new work with Miami’s Men’s Glee Club, commissioned by the Performing Arts Series and Beth Swailes. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Miami University Hall Auditorium, Miami University, Oxford, 513529-3200, www.tickets.muohio.edu Mar. 31 - Apr. 3 Geauga County Maple Festival, Thurs. noon - 10 p.m., Fri. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., 440-286-3007, www.maplefestival.com/home.html April Apr. 1 - 17 Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Written by actor Steve Martin, this comedy revolves around an imaginary meeting in 1904 between a passionate and unknown Pablo Picasso and a fiery, and equally unproven, Albert Einstein. G.B. Community Theatre, Ashtabula Arts Center, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula, 440-964-3396, www.artscenternews.com Apr. 1 - 3 Peter Pan, This lavish re-telling of the classic J.M. Barrie tale of the boy who refused to grow up continues to charm and captivate children and their families. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-621-5282, www.cincinnatiballet.com Apr. 1 - 2 Weird, Wild, & Wonderful, Enjoy a weird, wild and wonderful show with mime, music, story telling, audience participation, buckets of sound effects and about 6 gigabytes of computer animation. UC Clermont Calico Theater, 4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, 513-732-5281, www.ucclermont.edu Apr. 1 - 16 Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tragedy tells of Macbeth, spurred on by his ambitious wife and three prophesying witches, and his bloody rise to power. Aronoff Center - Fifth Third Bank Theater, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-621-2787, www.cincinnatiovation.com Apr. 1 - May 8 Student Aviation Art Competition & Exhibition, Young artists from schools throughout Montgomery, Greene, Miami and Clark counties will have their art on display. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, 937-255-3286, www.wpafb.af.mil/museum Apr. 1 Mark O’Connor’s Four Seasons with the Toledo Symphony, Mark O’Connor comes to the Peristyle with violinist and conductor Scott Yoo for Vivaldi’s celebration of renewal The Four Seasons, plus his own American Season. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com Apr. 2 - May 8 Steve Martin’s The Underpants, Comedian and playwright Steve Martin’s sidesplitting adaptation of this classic German comedy was a hit off-Broadway. It all begins with a mild-mannered housewife who becomes an instant celebrity when her unruly pantaloons accidentally fall down as she watches a parade. Playhouse in the Park, Shelterhouse www.DiscoverOhio.com Theatre, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, 513421-3888, www.cincyplay.com Apr. 2 The Youth Orchestra Concert, Features high school-age musicians who have auditioned for a spot in this prestigious orchestra. Sun. 3 p.m. Lima Veteran’s Memorial Civic & Convention Center, 7 E. Town Square, Lima, 419222-5701, www.limasymphony.com Apr. 2 - 16 The Chosen, Based on Chaim Potok’s best-selling novel, this play explores the unlikely friendship between two teenage boys growing up worlds apart in 1944 Brooklyn. Roth/Resler Theater, Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center, 1125 College Ave., Columbus, 614-559-6248, www.columbusjcc.org Apr. 2 Cows Don’t Fly and Other Known Tales, Audiences will meet a cow named Gertrude who refuses to stop flying, a self-determined goose with a very special heart’s desire and a pig named George who simply wants to try everything, from playing music to driving. Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthal Plaza, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, 513-421-3888, www.cincyplay.com Apr. 2 Fiddler on the Roof, Never has any other musical so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience as Fiddler on the Roof. Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, 419-522-2726, www.rparts.org Apr. 2 Firehouse Jazz Series- Byron Stripling and the Columbus Jazz All-Stars, CJO Artistic Director and trumpeter will be performing with the local jazz greats. The King Arts Complex, 867 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus, 614-294-5200, www.columbusjazzorchestra.com Apr. 2 Greg Osby Quartet, Osby leads his own outstanding bands through brilliant originals and inspired recontextualized jazz classics. Admission - call or check website. Sat. 7:30 p.m. Wexner Center, Black Box on Mershon Stage, 1871 N. High St., Columbus, 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org Apr. 2 Lancaster Community Concerts Reciprocal Concert, Enjoy the opera verde Europe, La Boheme with subtitles in English. Secrest Municipal Auditorium, 334 Shinnick St., N. Fourth St., Zanesville, 740-654-1251, www.greenapple.com/~lcca Apr. 3 Gil Shaham, Since his celebrated London Symphony Orchestra debut in 1989 on 24 hours notice, violinist Gil Shaham has risen to the top of his profession. Sun. 7 p.m. Southern Theatre - CAPA, 21 E. Main St., Columbus, 614431-3600, www.capa.com Apr. 3 - May 5 Holocaust Awareness Weeks: America and the Holocaust, America and the Holocaust is a rich series of lectures, films, youth programs and theatrical experiences held across the Greater Cincinnati area exploring the complex social and political factors that shaped America’s response to the Holocaust. 3101 Clifton Ave., Cincinnati, 513-221-1875, www.holocaustandhumanity.org Apr. 3 The Creation, The Creation, Haydn’s beloved masterwork, illuminating words of Genesis, the Psalms and Milton’s Paradise Lost, is performed in the English version of Haydn’s first published edition from 1800. CCM - Corbett Auditorium, University of Cincinnati Corry Blvd., Cincinnati, 513-556-4183, www.vaecincinnati.org Apr. 4 - 28 Ohio Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition, The juried exhibition consists of more than 35 watermedia paintings selected from the fall annual conference. Appalachian Gateway Center, SSCC-South Campus, 12681 US Rte. 62, Sardinia, www.appalachiangateway.org Apr. 5 - 17 Little Shop of Horrors, This musical comedy masterpiece about a loser, the girl he loves, and the man-eating plant that is about to change their lives forever. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-241-7469, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com Apr. 5 - 17 CANstruction, Spring marks the return of the popular annual display of quirky and humorous entrants to the national designand-build competition that benefits the FreeStore FoodBank. Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-977-4165, www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston Apr. 5 Emio Greco/PC: Rimasto Orfano, Amsterdam-based dancer/choreographer Emio Greco and his dramaturgical partner, Pieter C. Scholten, have created a bold new work for five dancers. Tue. 8 p.m. Thurber Theatre at Drake Union, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org Apr. 7 - 17 Pentecost, An ancient fresco is discovered behind a wall in an abandoned church discoverohio calendar of events spring/summer 2005 11 discoverohio events in Eastern Europe. As a global group of historians, politicians and clergy come to view the work, what unfolds is a fascinating tale that examines different cultures with passion, humor and intrigue. Miami University - Gates-Abegglen Theatre, Center for Performing Arts, Miami University, Oxford, 513-529-3200, www.muohio.edu/theatre Apr. 7 - 10 Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall Matthias Bamert and Mary Kay Fink, piccolo, Enjoy an evening of selections by Prokofiev, Broughton and Sibelius. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, www.clevelandorchestra.com Apr. 8 Cleveland Pops Orchestra: Rich Ridenour “I Love a Piano,” Ridenour joins Carl Topilow and the Cleveland Pops in an evening of musical madness and pianistic perfection. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216231-1111, www.clevelandpops.com Apr. 8 Firebird, This Russian fairy tale, set to Stravinsky’s powerful score, offers an impassioned story of love and hate, evil and goodness. Playhouse Square Center, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 800-766-6048, www.ohiodancetheatre.org Key: central northeast northwest southeast southwest pronounceable name. The Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, www.beckcenter.org Apr. 8 - 9 Encore! 2005, Enjoy the ForestAires women’s chorus spring show, with six highschool student soloists who have been studying voice. Proceeds from the show will fund vocal scholarships for high-school students in 20052006. Anderson High School, Forest Rd. near the Beechmont intersection, Anderson, 513-474-1711, Apr. 9 East Fork River Sweep, Join Clermont County in a clean up of East Fork of the Little Miami River. You may canoe or walk the shoreline. East Fork State Park Beach Area, 2505 Williamsburg-Bantam Rd., Bantam, 513-734-4323, www.visitclermontohio.com Apr. 9 The Trees of Life: Family Stories to Nurture Our Children, Everyone desires the joy, love and heartfelt dialogue of a deeply caring family. LuAnn Adams shares the true stories and folktales of people who laugh, cry, fight and earn second chances at creating enriching relationships within their communities. Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthal Plaza, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, 513-421-3888, www.cincyplay.com Apr. 9 - 17 Toledo Opera Presents Faust (Charles Gounod), Aged philosopher Faust sells his soul to Mephistopheles in return for his renewed youth, vitality and the caresses of young women. Sun. 2:30 p.m. Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior, Toledo, 419-255-7464, www.toledoopera.org Apr. 9 - 17 Madcap Productions Presents: Monkey See, Monkey Do, When monkeys escape from the zoo, a team of expert animal trackers go out searching for them. As each monkey is found, the hunters relate amazing and funny animal stories from world literature. Too bad for the trackers the monkeys do not want to stay put. Sat. 11:30 a.m. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, 513-721-2787, www.madcappuppets.com Apr. 9 - May 1 Zoo Blooms, Enjoy a celebration of Spring, and all that Spring brings at one of only two botanical gardens in Ohio accredited by the American Association of Museums. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Cincinnati, 800-944-4776, 513-475-6124, www.cincinnatizoo.org Walters College - Muntz Hall Theatre, 9555 Plainfield Rd., Blue Ash, 513-745-5705, www.rwc.uc.edu Apr. 10 The Light Touch, The Sundays in the Huntington Series concludes with piano duets by Faure and Debussy, soprano soloist Jerry Casey, chamber music by Peter Schickele, and the Columbus Cellos. Huntington Recital Hall, 2199 E. Main St., Capital University, Columbus, 614-4700098, www.womeninmusiccolumbus.com Apr. 13 Midori - In Recital, By her early teens, Midori had left audiences around the globe standing and cheering. Midori returns to the Peristyle to perform in recital. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St, Toledo, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com Apr. 14 - 17 Cinderella, Pumpkins, mice and magic abound in this quintessential fairy tale set to Alexander Glazunov’s wonderful score. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Columbus, 614-229-4848, www.balletmet.org Apr. 14 - 23 The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, Spend the night in jail with author Henry David Thoreau when he is arrested for failing to pay poll taxes. As a pacifist he refuses to finance the Mexican War. Written in 1969, Thoreau was a protest of the American involvement in the Vietnam War. Thurs. - Sat. 7:30 p.m. - midnight, Ashland University: Hugo Young Theatre, 331 College Ave., Ashland, 419-289-5125, www.ashland.edu Apr. 14 Apollo’s Fire: The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, Enjoy Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other Baroque favorites. Thurs. 8 p.m. Mees Hall at Capital University (Bexley), 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-861-4569, www.capital.edu/earlymusic Apr. 14 - 16 Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall Mozart Cycle with Mitsuko Uchida, Enjoy an evening of selections by Mozart, with conductor Mitsuko Uchida. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, www.clevelandorchestra.com Apr. 14 Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, This riveting ensemble from Pakistan continues a direct family line of Sufi devotional music (qawwali) that stretches back five centuries. Mon. 8 p.m. - midnight, Mershon Auditorium, 1871 N. High St., Columbus, 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org Apr. 14 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks, NBA Basketball Action Admission - call or check website. Gund Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 216-420-2287, www.gundarena.com Apr. 15 Explorer Lecture: Hummingbirds: Jewels in the Sky, Join hummingbird authorities Robert and Esther Tyrrell as they share more than 100 stunning high-speed color images of nature’s smallest birds. Fri. 7:30 p.m. The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr., University Circle, Cleveland, 216-2311177, www.cmnh.org Apr. 15 - 29 Roads of America, See paintings and medical sculptures by Cincinnati artist, Wolfgang Ritschel. UC Clermont Art Gallery, 140 www.DiscoverOhio.com Zoo Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Apr. 8 Yunjie Chen, pianist (Springfield Arts Council Rising Star Series), Enjoy the incredible talent of Mr. Chen who began piano at age four, and attended the Shanghai Conservatory of Music at the age of ten. Fri. 7:30 p.m. Bolthouse Center for Music Recital Hall, 251 N. Main St., Cedarville University, Cedarville, 866-324-2712, www.springfieldartscouncil.org Apr. 8 - May 1 Polish Joke, Polish Joke tells the saga of young Jasiu, a Polish-American child who has been warned by his Uncle Roman that not only are Polish jokes true, but in order to escape his destiny, he must find another nationality to adopt and acquire a more easily Apr. 9 Enchanted Evening, Enjoy a spring night with the Akron Symphony as it performs the works of Schoenberg, Debussy and Brahms. Guest artist Ann Schein on piano. E.J. Thomas Hall, The University of Akron campus, Akron, 330972-7570, akronsymphony.org Apr. 9 Steel Magnolias, Stop by Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” congregate for much more than a wash and set. Clark State Performing Arts Center - Kuss Auditorium, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, 937-328-3874, www.clarkstate.edu/pac Apr. 9 Roger Jerome: Alice & Company, Children can join in during Alice’s journey through the looking glass into Wonderland. Raymond 12 discoverohio calendar of events spring/summer 2005 Snyder Building, 4200 Clermont College Dr., Batavia, 513-732-5281, www.ucclermont.edu Apr. 15 - 17 Madame Butterfly, The lives of the reprehensible cad Pinkerton and the beautiful young geisha Cio-Cio-San intertwine with the passionate yearning of young love. State Theatre Playhouse Square Center, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, www.clevelandopera.org Apr. 15 - May 1 Moon Over Buffalo, This is a backstage farce that will leave you laughing to the end. Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena, 614-470-4809, www.curtainplayers.com Apr. 16 Voices of Light: The Passion of St. Joan of Arc, Voices of Light, Richard Einhorn’s haunting accompaniment to the silent film, The Passion of St. Joan of Arc, will be performed live on stage with the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, chorus and soloists as the film is viewed uninterrupted over the orchestra. Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, 419-5222726, www.rparts.org Apr. 16 Splendor in the Brass, Winner of the 2004 Young Artist Competition, Ashley Hall, performs with the Lima Symphony Orchestra, as they present music that showcases the brass instruments. Lima Veteran’s Memorial Civic & Convention Center, 7 E. Town Square, Lima, 419-222-5701, www.limasymphony.com Apr. 16 A Tribute to Ella and Satchmo, Louis Armstrong gave jazz its swing. Ella Fitzgerald was perhaps its greatest voice. The blazing trumpet of Byron Stripling pays tribute to Satchmo, while Patti Austin brings her sultry voice to the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Hear them together as they remember two of the greatest from the golden age of Jazz. Sat. 8 p.m. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, 419246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com Apr. 16 Families Create! CANstrution!, CANstruction is a national community service project of the design and construction industry to benefit community food banks. See how local architects and engineers compete to design and build fantastic giant-sized structures made entirely of canned foods. Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513-684-4524, www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston Apr. 16 The Sixteen with Harry Christophers, One of the jewels in the musical crown of Britain, The Sixteen, makes a return visit to the cathedral in Cincinnati for their second cathedral concert featuring English choral music by Thomas Tallis, Sir Michael Tippit and Sir John Tavener. Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains, 325 W. Eighth St., Cincinnati, stpeterinchainscathedral.org Apr. 16 Animal Crackers, The Columbus Women’s Orchestra presents its Annual Education Concert. Featured works will include Ferde Grofe’s On the Trail and Rodeo by Aaron Copland. Mees Hall, Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-470-0098, www.womeninmusiccolumbus.com Apr. 17 Lancaster Community Concerts Reciprocal Concert, Hear 4th Avenue, a 4 man a cappella vocal band, perform a variety of music. Sun. 3 p.m. Scottish Rite Auditorium, 941 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, 740-654-1251, www.greenapple.com/~lcca www.DiscoverOhio.com discoverohio calendar of events spring/summer 2005 13 discoverohio events Apr. 17 The Happy Prince, This visual treat is an uplifting parable offering lyrical insight into the universal need for self-sacrifice. Clark State Performing Arts Center - Kuss Auditorium, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, 937-328-3874, www.clarkstate.edu/pac Apr. 18 Ira Glass, As host and producer of the documentary public radio program, “This American Life,” Ira Glass focuses on the details of life that often go unobserved. Mon. 8 p.m. Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square Center, 1511 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, www.playhousesquare.com Apr. 19 - May 15 Balto: The Dog that Saved Nome Alaska, In 1925, the mining town of Nome, Alaska, stricken by a diphtheria epidemic, was saved by 20 dog teams who delivered serum over 674 miles of treacherous terrain, hurricaneforce winds and minus-50-degree temperatures. The dog that led the last 53-mile run was Balto, who became an overnight media sensation. An inspirational true story of adventure, courage and compassion. The Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-795-7000, www.clevelandplayhouse.com Apr. 19 - May 15 Bad Dates, Bad Dates is a witty comedy about a single mother’s treacherous navigation of the dating world after an extended absence. The Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-795-7000, www.clevelandplayhouse.com Key: central northeast northwest southeast southwest Apr. 19 Savion Glover’s Improvography 2005, Following his Broadway success with Bring In da Noise, Bring In da Funk, Savion Glover returns with a new show featuring his signature tap pyrotechnics. Tue. 8 p.m. Mershon Auditorium, N. High St. at 15th Ave, Columbus, 614-292-3535, www.wexarts.org Apr. 20 - 21 Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller, The huge band and outstanding light show are as exciting as the music! For more than 25 years, Grammy Award-winning Chip Davis and American Gramaphone Records have been innovators in music and entertainment. Wed. - Thurs. 8 p.m. Renaissance Theatre, 138 Park Ave. W, Mansfield, 419-522-2726, www.rparts.org Apr. 20 - 24 Cincinnati Flower Show, Highlights include a lecture series, floral exhibits, a Gardener’s Market and Plant Market, the International Pavilion, Cincinnati Pavilion and the Grand Marquee, with more than 30 landscaped gardens. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, 513-872-5194, www.cincyflowershow.com Apr. 20 - 24 The Columbus Jazz Orchestra presents The Art of the Big Band, Performing, composing and arranging are an art form and all three are showcased in this special tribute to the contemporary big band. Wed. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-294-5200, www.columbusjazzorchestra.com Apr. 22 - 24 Dracula, The SCPA Dance Ensemble performs an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire thriller. School for Creative and Performing Arts, 1310 Sycamore St., Cincinnati, 513-363-8100, www.scpa.org/boxoffice Apr. 22 - 24 James and the Giant Peach, Young imaginations will soar as James tumbles into one hair-raising adventure after another! Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore St., Cincinnati, 513562-4949, www.thechildrenstheatre.com Apr. 22 - 23 CB Swings, The Canton Ballet’s 40th birthday celebration highlights a brand new big-band ballet by award-winning choreographer in residence Angelo Lemmo. The performance features the John Trapani Band. Fri. - Sat. 8 p.m. Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N, Canton, 330455-7220, cantonballet.com Apr. 22 - 23 Toledo Symphony Concert Inaugurating Newly Refurbished Peristyle Organ, Aaron David Miller joins conductor Chelsea Tipton, II, in Poulenc’s dramatic Concerto for Organ and Strings and in the majestic conclusion to Saint-Sans’ Organ Symphony. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419-246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com Apr. 22 - Jun. 12 Ideas into Objects: Reinterpreting the Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, This large group exhibition features an exciting array of local and regional artists who reinterpret a selection from the legendary notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci. Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 514-977-4165, www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston Apr. 22 - May 1 School House Rock!, Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this fabulous show based on the Emmy Award-winning Saturday cartoon! The Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-521-2540, www.beckcenter.org Apr. 23 Cincinnati High School Invitational Rowing Regatta, High School teams meet to race rowing sculls. East Fork State Park, William Harsha Lake, 3294 Elklick Rd., Bethel, 513-7344323, www.visitclermontohio.com Apr. 23 Russian National Ballet Theatre Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, Don’t miss the great classical ballet, Swan Lake, performed by the Russian National Ballet Theatre. Miami University - Millett Hall, Miami University, Oxford, 513-5293200, www.tickets.muohio.edu Apr. 23 - 24 Passport to the World: Asian Culture Fest, Experience the diversity of cultures and sample the music, dance, arts and crafts, and traditional folklore of Asia during this weekend of celebration. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, 513-2877000, www.cincymuseum.org Apr. 23 Toledo Symphony Family Concert Organ Inaugural, Take a sonic tour of hundreds of pipes as The Peristyle inaugurates its refurbished pipe organ. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo, 419246-8000, www.toledosymphony.com Apr. 23 Greek Guitarist Pavlo, Sultry, steamy, sexy Pavlo is a composer, a musician, a guitarist and a recording artist with a style that combines the influences of Flamenco, Latin, Classical and Mediterranean guitar with the Greek Bouzouki. Sat. 6:30 p.m. Springfield Arts Council at Courtyard by Marriott, 100 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, 866-324-2712, www.springfieldartscouncil.org Apr. 26 - May 27 Crowns, Crowns is a joyous celebration of black women and their church hats: wide-brimmed, pillbox, fussy, furry and feathery alike. Adapted from the best-selling book of the same title. Playhouse in the Park, Marx Theatre, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, 513-421-3888, www.cincyplay.com Apr. 26 - May 1 29th Annual Quilt Fair and Workshops, More than 400 beautiful quilts hang full length for this spectacular Quilt Show in spacious Founders Hall. Quilting demonstrations, hands-on activities and plenty of shopping opportunities. Tue. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sauder Village, 22611 St. Rte. 2, Archbold, 800-590-9755, 419-446-2541. www.saudervillage.org Apr. 28 - 30 Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall Pierre Boulez, conductor, Enjoy an evening of selections by Webern, Boulez and Stravinsky. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-231-1111, www.clevelandorchestra.com Apr. 28 Gallery Talk: Kip Eagen, Independent curator Kip Eagen gives an informal talk about his current exhibition and answers viewers’ questions. Thurs. 7 a.m. Weston Art Gallery, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, 513977-4165, www.cincinnatiarts.org/weston Farm Babies, Cincinnati Nature Center, Long Branch Farm and Trails Apr. 19 Brentano String Quartet, Since its inception in 1992, the quartet has won numerous major awards, including the Cleveland Quartet Award, the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Martin E. Segal Award. CCM - Robert J. Werner Recital Hall, University of Cincinnati, Corry Blvd., Cincinnati, 513-363-8100, www.cincychamber.org Apr. 19 Lancaster Community Concerts Reciprocal Concert, Come hear the Burning River Brass. Tue. 7:30 p.m. Alliance High School Auditorium, 400 Glamorgan St., Alliance, 740-6541251, www.greenapple.com/~lcca 14 discoverohio calendar of events spring/summer 2005 www.DiscoverOhio.com Apr. 28 Lancaster Community Concerts Reciprocal Concert, Hear Franc D’Ambrosio, vocalist from Phantom of the Opera. Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Memorial Theatre, 110 E. High St., Mt. Vernon, 740-654-1251, www.greenapple.com/~lcca Apr. 29 - May 1 Grassy Run Heritage Rendezvous, Fri. 7 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sat. Noon 11:30 p.m., Sun. Noon - 11 p.m. Grassy Run, Williamsburg Community Park, Williamsburg, 800-796-4282, 513-734-1119. www.visitclermontohio.com Apr. 29 Savion Glover’s Improvography, Savion Glover returns with a new show featuring his signature tap pyrotechnics. Fri. 7:30 p.m. Palace Theatre - Playhouse Square Center, 1615 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-6000, www.playhousesquare.com Apr. 29 The Early Interval, Enjoy music of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. Fri. 8 p.m. Mees Hall, Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., Columbus, 614-861-4569, www.capital.edu/earlymusic Apr. 30 - May 8 Adena’s Annual Heirloom Plant Sale, Browse a wonderful selection of heirloom and modern plants available for sale and grown on the site. Proceeds will go toward maintaining the historic gardens and greenhouse. Sat. 1 p.m. Ohio Historical Society, Adena Rd., Chillicothe, 740-772-1509. Apr. 30 - May 1 Oh Those Victorians: Life, Leisure and Diversions, Step back into one of the most dynamic times in American history, a time when the effects of sweeping change went hand-in-hand with unabashed romance and sentimentality. Sat. - Sun. Noon - 5 p.m. Ohio Historical Society, I-71 & 17th Ave., Columbus, 800-686-6124, 614-297-2300, www.ohiohistory.org/calendar Apr. 30 - May 1 Farm Babies, Meet the newest members of our family. Visit our newborn farm animals, take a wagon ride and enjoy fun and games. Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cincinnati Nature Center, Long Branch Farm and Trails 6926 Gaynor Rd., Goshen, 800-796-4282, 513-831-1711, www.cincynature.org Apr. 30 - May 1 Ashville Viking Festival, See a 40 ft. replica Viking Longship and enjoy a variety of entertainment, including music, dance and swordplay. Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ashville Village Park, 200 Walnut St., Ashville, 740983-9390, www.ashvillevikingfest.com Apr. 30 - May 6 Coshocton Dogwood Festival, The festival features the annual Canal Quilters Quilt Show and Family Arts Days. In addition, local musical, drama and visual arts talent will be performing in various locations. Pomerene Center & Towne Centre, Main St., Coshocton, 800-338-4724, Apr. 30 Bacchus Fest, Enjoy four barrel tastings at Laurello’s and Lakehouse Inn Winery. Sat. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Laurello Vineyards & Lakehouse Inn Winery, 4573 Rte. 307 E., 5653 Lake Rd., Geneva, 440-466-8668. www.thelakehouseinn.com www.DiscoverOhio.com discoverohio calendar of events spring/summer 2005 15