CENTER STAGE
Dec. 10 to Jan. 9, “The New Century,” at Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights. For information, visit dobama.org or call 216.932.3396.
Through Dec. 18, “Annie,” at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Sunday performance at 2 p.m. Dec. 19. Tickets are $18, seniors and students $14. Visit CVLT.org or call 440.247.8955.
Through Dec. 19, “This Wonderful Life,” in the Drury Theatre at the Cleveland Play House. Tickets start at $46. Call 216.795.7000 ext. 4 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Through Dec. 19, “Annie,” at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby. For more information, call 440.951.7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Through Dec. 23, GLTF presents “A Christmas Carol,” at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets range in price from $28 to $60. Call 216.241.6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Through Jan. 2, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” at the Beck Center. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $17 for students and $10 for children 12 and under. Call 216.521.2540 ext. 10.
Jan. 7 to 30, “Backwards in High Heels” in the Bolton Theatre at the Cleveland Playhouse. Celebrate the life and times of Ginger Rogers. Tickets from $57 to $70, call 216.795.7000 ext. 4 or order online at clevelandplayhouse.com.
Jan. 29, “Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo” at the Ohio Theatre at 8 p.m. Presented by Dance Cleveland and Tri-C, call 216.241.6000 for tickets.
CONCERT NOTES
Dec. 10, Masters of Chinese Music: Facets of the Pipa with Yang Wei in Gartner Auditorium at Cleveland Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Visit clevelandart.org.
Dec. 12, Western Reserve Chorale presents Holiday Music for chorus and brass at Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland Heights, 7 p.m. Concert is free and a reception will follow the performance. Visit westernreservechorale.org.
Dec. 14 to 19, Apollo’s Fire presents “Handel’s Messiah” at several locations. Visit apollosfire.org.
Dec. 18, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra performs Christmas classics, “Jazz Up Your Holidays,” at the Hanna Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Call 216.241.6000.
Dec. 18, Akron’s TubaChristmas at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at noon and 2:30 p.m. General admission is $10, $8 seniors and UA faculty/staff and $5 for non-UA students. Visit UAEVENTS.com or call 330.972.7570.
Dec. 31, Cleveland POPS Orchestra New Year’s Eve concert and dance, 9 p.m. at Severance Hall. Concert followed by dancing to two bands, cash bars and a midnight balloon drop. Tickets are $30 to $104. Visit clevelandpops.com or call 216.765.7677.
Jan. 21, Perú Negro with Eva Ayllón, 7:30 p.m. in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets are $41 and $37, call 216.421.7353 or visit clevelandarts.org.
Jan. 21, CIM faculty recital at 8 p.m. in Kulas Hall. William Preucil, violin, Mark Kosower, Cello and Anita Pontremoli, piano.
Jan. 24, Rocky River Chamber Music Society presents Jason Vieaux, guitar at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church. Monday evening at 8 p.m., no admission charge.
Jan. 29, Chagrin Foundation for Arts & Culture presents “The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra” at 7:30 p.m. at the Federated Church Tickets are $28/preferred seating, $20/general seating and $5 for students. Call CVLT at 440.247.8955 or visit chagrinfoundation.org.
Jan. 29, Marvin Hamlisch leads the CIM Orchestra at Severance Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $45, call Severance Hall box office at 216.231.1111.
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Throughout Dec. University Circle Complex “Merry History.” The WRHS decks its halls throughout the Hay-McKinney Mansion, the Bingham-Hanna Mansion and the Crawford Auto Aviation Museum. One regular admission for everything. Call 216.721.5722 ext. 286 for details or visit wrhs.org.
The Chalet Toboggan Chutes in Cleveland Metroparks, open through March, (weather permitting). Tobogganing costs $8 for adults and $6 ages 11 and under. One-time ride tickets are available for $3. Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for special holiday hours or call 216.635.3200.
Dec. 17, Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents “Teeth, Toes and Tales of Mammals Extreme” at 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Darin Croft, paleontologist. Call 216.231.1177 to order tickets or visit cmnh.org/site/explorer.aspx.
Through Dec. 19, Winter Light 2010 Exhibit at The Log Cabin Gallery, Peninsula on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features 24 local artist and artisans in a variety of mediums. Call 330.657.2670 or visit thelogcabingallery.com.
Through Dec. 23, “Holiday Lantern Tours” at Hale Farm & Village, beginning at 6 p.m. Tours are an indoor and outdoor activity and guests are asked to dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Call 330.666.3711.
Through Dec. 24, “Christmas in Peninsula,” return to the Heart of the Holidays. Visit explorepeninsula.com for all events.
Dec. 25, Shabbat Spectacular at the Maltz Museum from 1 to 5 p.m. A special way for your family to have fun on Shabbat. Free with Museum admission.
Through Dec. 30, “Festival of Trees,” at the Cleveland Play House. More than 70 locally sponsored and professionally decorated holiday trees. Free and open to the public. A special Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 9 followed by a matinee performance of “This Wonderful Life.” Call 216.795.7000 ext. 4 to purchase tickets.
Through Dec. 30, Stan Hywet’s “Deck The Hall” from 5 to 8 p.m. “A Dickens of a Christmas.” Visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. For tickets, dates and times, visit stanhywet.org or call 330.315.3287.
Through Jan. 9, Great gifts at Peninsula Art Academy. Artwork selected from more than 40 artists for holiday gift giving. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Maltz Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Honor the spirit of Dr. King, Jr. at our annual free admission day. Visit MaltzJewishMuseum.org.
Through Jan. 21, Dinosaurs: How to Get Rid of Some Old Ones and Make Some New Ones, at 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Dr. John “Jack” Horner, paleontologist, call 216.231.1177 to order tickets or visit cmnh.org/site/explorer.aspx.
Through Feb. 1, “Pics on Route 66” on display at the Western Reserve Historical Society at University Circle. The exhibition documents the celebrated highway. Exhibit open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8.50 for adults, $7.50 seniors and $5 for students. WRHS member receive free admission. Call 216.721.5722 or visit wrhs.org.
Through April 17, “Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time” in Kahn Hall at Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Free with regular museum admission. Visit cmnh.org.
CENTER STAGE
Nov. 19 to Dec. 5, Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka,” at the Near West Theatre. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Star seats are $20, adult tickets are $8 and tickets for children under 12 are $6. Call 216.961.6391 or visit nearwesttheatre.org.
Nov. 19 to Dec. 18, “Annie,” at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. Sunday performances at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 and Dec. 19. Tickets are $18, seniors and students $14. Visit CVLT.org or call 440.247.8955.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 19, “This Wonderful Life,” in the Drury Theatre at the Cleveland Play House. Tickets start at $46. Call 216.795.7000 ext. 4 or visit clevelandplayhouse.com.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 19, “Annie,” at the Fine Arts Association. For more information, call 440.951.7500 or visit fineartsassociation.org.
Dec. 3 to 4, FLY: Five First Ladies of Dance, at Oberlin College, Hall Auditorium, 8 p.m. Call 440.775.8169 or visit dancecleveland.org.
Dec. 3 to Dec. 23, GLTF presents “A Christmas Carol,” at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets range in price from $28 to $60. Call 216.241.6000 or visit greatlakestheater.org.
Dec. 3 to Jan. 2, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,”, at the Beck Center. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors, $17 for students and $10 for children 12 and under. Call 216.521.2540 ext. 10.
Dec. 10 to Jan. 9, “The New Century,” at Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights. For information, visit dobama.org or call 216.932.3396.
CONCERT NOTES
Nov. 21, Verlezza Dance with pianist Laura Silverman and soprano Patricia LaNasa, Sunday, at 3 p.m. at E.J. Thomas Hall. General admission is $10, seniors and UA faculty/staff $8. Visit UAevents.com for more events.
Nov. 28, Cleveland POPS Orchestra, “Around the Word,” at Palace Theatre. Tickets range in price from $10 to $35. Call 216.241.6000 or visit clevelandpops.com.
Nov. 29, CIM Faculty recital, in Mixon Hall at 8 p.m. Stephen Rose, violin, Richard King, horn, Boson Mo, violin, guest artist, Josué Conzalez, cello, guest artist and PiJu Chiang, piano. Call 216.791.5000 or visit cim.edu.
Dec. 3, “Daughters of St. Paul Choir” at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist at 7:30 p.m. Concert is free and open to the public. No reservations or tickets required. A free-will offering will be taken.
Dec. 3, CIM Faculty recital in Mixon Hall at 8 p.m. Chamber Music Festival, Cavani String Quartet. Seating pass required. Call 216.791.5000 or visit cim.edu.
Dec. 3, “Fridays @ 7 series at Severance Hall.” Pinchas Steinberg leads The Cleveland Orchestra. Tickets start at $32. Call 216.231.1111.
Dec. 3 to 4, Carols for Quire from the Old & New Worlds at Trinity Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Visit QuireCleveland.org or call 216.223.8854.
Dec. 4 to 5, “There’s Something About Merry,” by the North Coast Men’s Chorus at the Hanna Theatre.
Dec. 8 to December 12, CityMusic Cleveland presents concerts. Visit citymusiccleveland.org for venues and times.
Dec. 10, Masters of Chinese Music: Facets of the Pipa with Yang Wei in Gartner Auditorium at Cleveland Museum of Art, 7:30 p.m. Tickets required. Visit clevelandart.org.
Dec. 12, Western Reserve Chorale presents Holiday Music for chorus and brass at Grace Lutheran Church, Cleveland Heights, 7 p.m. Concert is free and a reception will follow the performance. Visit westernreservechorale.org.
Dec. 14 to 19, Apollo’s Fire presents “Handel’s Messiah” at several locations. Visit apollosfire.org.
Dec. 18, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra performs Christmas classics, “Jazz Up Your Holidays,” at the Hanna Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Call 216.241.6000.
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Nov. 19 to 20, ARTscape sale at MOCA from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission on Friday is $5 and includes a reception — members admitted free. Saturday sale is free to all.
Nov. 19 to Dec. 19, Winter Light 2010 Exhibit at The Log Cabin Gallery, Peninsula on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features 24 local artist and artisans in a variety of mediums. Call 330.657.2670 or visit thelogcabingallery.com.
Nov. 20, Sip into the Holidays, 7 to 10 p.m. at Local Girl Gallery in Lakewood. Auction of hand decorated wine and cocktail glasses. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 day of event. Purchase online at artwoodohio.org.
Nov. 22 to Dec. 30, “Festival of Trees,” at the Cleveland Play House. More than 70 locally sponsored and professionally decorated holiday trees. Free and open to the public. A special Holiday Luncheon on Thursday, December 9 followed by a matinee performance of “This Wonderful Life.” Call 216.795.7000 ext. 4 to purchase tickets.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 31, WRHS opens Hay-McKinney Mansion for guided tours. Daily tours are available at 1 and 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays. Tours are free with paid general admission. Advance reservations are available by calling 216.721.5722. Or visit wrhs.org.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 23, “Holiday Lantern Tours” at Hale Farm & Village, beginning at 6 p.m. Tours are an indoor and outdoor activity and guests are asked to dress for the weather. Reservations are required. Call 330.666.3711.
Beginning Nov. 26, Stan Hywet’s “Deck The Hall” from 5 to 8 p.m. “A Dickens of a Christmas.” Visitors will enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas. For tickets, dates and times, visit stanhywet.org or call 330.315.3287.
Nov. 26 to Jan. 9, Great gifts at Peninsula Art Academy. Artwork selected from more than 40 artists for holiday gift giving. Open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nov. 26 to Dec. 24, “Christmas in Peninsula,” return to the Heart of the Holidays. Visit explorepeninsula.com for all events.
Dec. 1, 1st Night of Hanukkah Candle Lighting and Concert at the Maltz Museum. Enjoy an exhilarating musical experience with Rabbi Shawn Zevit celebrating the Festival of Light and Freedom. Candle lighting at 6:30 p.m. followed by 7 p.m. concert.
Dec. 5, Holiday Circlefest, from 1 to 5 p.m. at University Circle. For a complete event schedule, call 216.791.3900 or visit universitycircle.org.
Dec. 17, Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents “Teeth, Toes and Tales of Mammals Extreme” at 7:30 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Darin Croft, paleontologist. Call 216.231.1177 to order tickets or visit cmnh.org/site/explorer.aspx.
Through April 17, 2011, “Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time” in Kahn Hall at Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Free with regular museum admission. Visit cmnh.org.
