Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Upcoming Events (Feburary 13-March 22, 2014)


INLET Dance
February 13
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval Drive, Cleveland
Inlet world premieres a work based on the Museum's newest exhibit, Nature's Mating Games: Beyond the Birds and the Bees in a concert of nature inspired works!
Call 216-231-1177 or http://www.cmnh.org/product/SE023/InletDanceNatureDisplays.aspx

APOLLO’S FIRE
“SEPHARDIC JOURNEY—WANDERINGSS OF THE SPANISH JEWS”
February 20th (Fairlawn Lutheran Church), 21st (St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights), 22nd (The Temple-Tifereth Israel), 23 (Rocky River Presbyterian Church), and 24th, 2014 (The Temple-Tifereth Israel)
Cast out of Spain, Sephardic  Jews traveled the world in search of a place to call home, and in the process acquired a unique musical history.  This program will weave Sephardic folk music, and Monteverdi-like Hebrew choral work with the mystical prayers of Shabbat.
Go to www.apollosfire.org or 216-320-0012 for ticket information

CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA

“THE LEGACY OF MARVIN HAMLISCH: ONE SINGULAR SENSATION” February 21st at Severance Hall.
The program will feature Broadway legends Donna McKechnie, Jodi Benson and Doug LaBrecque.  The trio, along with Orchestra director Carl Topilow, will not only perform, but share their past experiences with the recently deceased Hamlisch.

VERB BALLETS
February 22nd
The Breen Center
2008 W. 30th Street, Cleveland
The program includes a world premiere ballet by William Anthony of Denmark choreographed to Bach music. Then, the choreography is repeated to African drumming led by Linda Thomas Jones.  Also on the docket is the world premiere of a work by Richard Dickinson set to a country western theme.  $28 and $23, student discount with ID.  Tickets:  1-888-71-Tickets

TRISHA BROWN DANCE COMPANY

March 8th—8 PM
PlayhouseSquare - Ohio Theatre
Last chance to see the legendary Trisha Brown Dance as the company embarks on its final year of touring and public performances.
Tickets: $20 - $70
  Tickets:  216-241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.org

THE MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECT

“FIDDLER ON THE ROOF: BEHIND THE MUSICAL”
March 9th (2 and 7 PM),Tri-C Eastern Campus, March 16th (2 PM), Stocker Arts Center-Lorain County Community College
The behind-the-scenes story of how the musical was created.
Tickets:  216-245-8687 or musicaltheaterproject.org (Tri-c productions); 440-366-4040 or stockerartscenter.com (LCCC production)

OHIO BALLET THEATER

March 22nd
Dancing with The Stars Gala
Oberlin Inn, Oberlin, Ohio
For information go to: http://ohiodancetheatre.org