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November 2009

 

 

 

 

IN THIS ISSUE 

Featured Arts Groups   

Human Race’s Man of La Mancha has Loft-y Goals 

TRI-ART Presents Members’ Fall Art Show 

DVAC’s Annual Holiday Sale Brings Great Shopping Back Downtown 

Arts Calendar 

Passport Performances 

 

  

 

FEATURED ARTS GROUPS 

 

HUMAN RACE’S MAN OF LA MANCHA HAS LOFT-Y GOALS

The Loft Theatre didn’t just create a dungeon for The Human Race Theatre’s production of Man of La Mancha, it has become a dungeon. David Centers’ design envelopes the theatre, to the point part of a wall has been knocked out to make room for a staircase.  But don’t worry – the audience still gets comfy chairs and doesn’t have to subsist on gruel.

Director Scott Stoney promises that despite the surroundings, there’s no audience participation. However, “We want them to feel part of the group as Cervantes tells his story to the prisoners.”

The Human Race is pulling out all the stops, as well as the wall, for the presentation of the famed musical based on the even more famous Cervantes novel. The cast of 18 is the largest in a decade in The Loft, and is headed by Human Race Executive Director Kevin Moore, in only his second appearance in the last dozen years (Big River was the other). Moore plays the imprisoned Cervantes, who then turns himself into Don Quixote, as he pursues The Impossible Dream.

The rest of the cast is a mixture of guest artists, including Melissa D’Amico, a local native who works out of New York, who will play Aldonza/Dulcinea; David Maxwell as Sancho Panza; Kristoffer Lowe as The Padre and David Tillestrand as The Innkeeper.

Local favorites in the group include Jamie Cordes, Renee Franck-Reed, Jake Lockwood, J.J. Tiemeyer, Aaron Vega, Mike Kennedy and Jerome Doerger.

The stunning music of La Mancha will be directed by Scot Woolley. He and the other musicians are hidden backstage, watching the show via video.

Man of La Mancha is now showing, with regular performances through November 15. Tickets are available via www.humanracetheatre.org or by calling Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630 or toll-free at (888) 228-3630.  Discounts are available for groups of ten or more by calling The Human Race at (937) 461-3823.

Above: Kevin Moore as Don Quixote & David C. Maxwell as Sancho Panza.  Photo by Scott J. Kimmins

 

 

 

 

 

Above: Watercolor by Fall Art Show chairperson Polly Brown.

TRI-ART PRESENTS MEMBERS’ FALL ART SHOW

TRI-ART members will be submitting their artwork to be judged and displayed at this month’s Fall Art Show.  The show will be held at the High Street Gallery and open to the public November 8, 14 and 15 from 1 – 4 p.m.  Admission is free.

Original artwork from TRI-ART members will be judged in the following categories: oil & acrylics; mixed media, collage & miscellaneous; transparent watercolor; drawing & pastel; and miniatures 11 ½ X 7 ½ inches or less not including the matting and framing. Works of art will be for sale and may be purchased by visiting the gallery.

Kelly Joslyn, a Sinclair Community College associate professor and Chair of the Sinclair Art Department, will be the show’s judge.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Humanities, a Master of Humanities Degree (M. Hum) in Art History/Philosophy from Wright State University and is currently working to complete a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) at the University of Dayton in the Educational Leadership-Higher Education Administration program.  Her artwork has been exhibited at many local galleries including the Dayton Visual Arts Center and the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery.

The TRI-ART Club is comprised of women members from the greater Dayton area.  Members may be artists or persons who have an active interest in art. Founded in 1953, the organization’s goal is to foster women artists in the Dayton area.  The TRI-ART Club meets six times a year at the Patterson Homestead. Anyone interested in joining may call Ginny Tuxhorn 937-429-0442.

 

 

DVAC’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE BRINGS GREAT SHOPPING BACK DOWNTOWN

The Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) will open its annual ARTtoBUY Holiday Gift Gallery in plenty of time to get a leg up on the gift-giving season. Whether you are looking for something shiny, funky, elegant, practical or jolly, you will find what you are looking for – and many items you never imagined – at DVAC.

The annual exhibition and sale of artist-made gifts begins at 5 p.m. on November 6, when the gallery will be open until 8 p.m. during First Friday. The shop will remain open through 8 p.m. on January 1, 2010.

Half the DVAC gallery will be filled with original art and fine craft, created by more than 75 artists, bringing together thousands of handmade items. Paintings and prints; clothing and accessories; ceramics and wood vessels; ornaments and cards will be available in a wide variety of styles at affordable prices. There will be a large selection of jewelry available, from Jen Eastridge’s earthy copper-and-sterling earrings to Guustie Alvarado’s sophisticated glass necklaces.

Art for the home is available, too. Former Daytonian John Britt is back with his unique ceramic vessels, and ever-popular glassblower extraordinaire, Thomas Chapman, will show his dramatic glass uplifts. Caroline Kelley’s fuzzy fiber vases will make you look twice.

The gallery features plenty of seasonal pieces, including greeting cards by Linda Phillips and polymer pendants by Chris Bohmer-Stewart. Glass ornaments by Susan Cannon, knitted goods by Celise McKee and felted snowmen by Sarah Miller are just a few of the sweet items that will light up the holidays.

Don’t miss this chance to buy exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces of art for your family and friends!  The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11a.m. – 6 p.m. and is located at 118 North Jefferson Street in downtown Dayton.  For more information on DVAC and the ARTtoBUY Holiday Gift Gallery, visit www.daytonvisualarts.org or call (937) 224-3822.

 

Photos to the right: Jewelry by Guustie Alvardo and holiday glass ornament by Susan Cannon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ARTS CALENDAR 

 November 2009

For more information on these events, visit our online arts calendar at www.daytonarts.org

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Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm, Candle Dipping, (937) 890-7360, Runs through December 20

 

Beavercreek Community Theatre, Dixie Swim Club, (937) 429-4737

 

Dayton Ballet, Tales from the Shadows, (937) 228-3630

 

Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors, The Arts of Peace Exhibit, (937) 227-3223

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Town Hall Theatre, Junie B. Jones &  A Little Monkey Business, (937) 433-8957

 

University of Dayton, University of Dayton Chorale/Choral Union: Haydn’s The Creation, (937) 229-3926

 

Wright State University, Reflections on Darwin, (937) 775-2978

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

 

 

Dayton Metro Chapter – Barbershop Harmony Society, Guest Nights, (937) 294-0192

 

Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre, I’ll Be Home Shopping for Christmas, (937) 461-3913, Runs through December 31

 

University of Dayton, Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit, (937) 229-5101, Runs through November 23

 

 

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

 

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Clarinet Milestone: World Premiere, (937) 228-3630

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

University of Dayton, Rhythm in Shoes: Banjo Dance, (937) 229-2545

 

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, On the Record: Lowell Liebermann, (937) 228-3630

 

Dayton Visual Arts Center, ARTtoBUY Holiday Gift Gallery, (937) 224-3822, Runs through January 1

 

Dayton Visual Arts Center, First Stop First Friday, (937) 224-3822

 

Dayton Visual Arts Center, Hollow: Pamela DeCocker, (937) 224-3822, Runs through December 17

 

Downtown Dayton Partnership, First Friday, (937) 224-1518

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Town Hall Theatre, Junie B. Jones &  A Little Monkey Business, (937) 433-8957

 

University of Dayton, Rhythm in Shoes: Banjo Dance, (937) 229-2545

 

Wright State University, Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, (937) 775-2500

 

Wright State University, WSU Opera Theatre Presents Opera Scenes, (937) 775-5544

Cityfolk, StepCrew, (937) 496-3863

 

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Clarinet Milestone: World Premiere, (937) 228-3630

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Springfield Symphony Orchestra, NightLights I, (937) 328-3874

 

Town Hall Theatre, Junie B. Jones &  A Little Monkey Business, (937) 433-8957

 

University of Dayton, Rhythm in Shoes: Banjo Dance, (937) 229-2545

 

We Care Arts, Holiday Art Festival, (937) 252-3937

 

Wright State University, Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, (937) 775-2500

 

Wright State University, WSU Opera Theatre Presents Opera Scenes, (937) 775-5544

 

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Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Town Hall Theatre, Junie B. Jones &  A Little Monkey Business, (937) 433-8957

 

TRI-ART Club, Members’ Fall Art Show, (937) 384-7196

 

University of Dayton, UD Symphonic Wind Ensemble, (937) 229-3936

 

Wright State University, WSU Chamber Players, (937) 775-2346

 

Wright State University, Cymbeline by William Shakespeare, (937) 775-2500

 

Wright State University, WSU Opera Theatre Presents Opera Scenes, (937) 775-5544

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

Dayton Metro Chapter – Barbershop Harmony Society, Guest Nights, (937) 294-0192

 

Rosewood Arts Centre, HWD 2009: A Regional Sculpture Competition, (937) 296-0294, Runs through December 11

 

 

University of Dayton, UD Senior Arts Exhibition, (937) 229-3261, Runs through December 9

 

Wright State University, WSU Symphony Orchestra, (937) 775-2346

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration, (937) 228-3630

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Cityfolk, World Rhythms Series: Son de Madera, (937) 496-3863

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Wright State University, WSU Concert & Symphonic Bands, (937) 775-2346

 

Dayton Playhouse, Corpus Christi, (937) 424-8477

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

 

University of Dayton, UD Dance Ensemble, (937) 229-2545

 

Wright State University, WSU Wind Symphony, (937) 775-2346

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm, Museum Shop Around, (937) 890-7360

 

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Music of ABBA with ARRIVAL, (927) 228-3630

 

Dayton Playhouse, Corpus Christi, (937) 424-8477

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

 

Springfield Arts Council, An Evening with Howie Mandel, (937) 328-3874

 

TRI-ART Club, Members’ Fall Art Show, (937) 384-7196

 

University of Dayton, UD Dance Ensemble, (937) 229-2545

 

Victoria Theatre Association, Shelly Garrett’s Beauty Shop, (937) 228-3630

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

 

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Dayton Playhouse, Corpus Christi, (937) 424-8477

 

Human Race Theatre Company, Man of La Mancha, (937) 228-3630

 

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

 

TRI-ART Club, Members’ Fall Art Show, (937) 384-7196

 

University of Dayton, UD Faculty Artist Series, (937) 229-3926

 

Wright State University, Holidays in the Heartland: An American Celebration, (937) 228-3630

 

Wright State University, The Pajama Game, (937) 775-2500

Dayton Metro Chapter – Barbershop Harmony Society, Guest Nights, (937) 294-0192

 

 

Cityfolk, Los Lobos, (937) 496-3863

 

 

 

 

Clark State Performing Arts Center, Collin Raye & Restless Heart, (937) 328-3874

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit, (937) 228-3630

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

University of Dayton, University of Dayton Orchestra, (937) 229-3936

 

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit, (937) 228-3630

Dayton Society of Painters & Sculptors, DSPS Small Works Show, (937) 254-4311, Runs through December 8

Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Nature Arts & Crafts Show, (937) 769-1902

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

University of Dayton, Opera Workshop Performance, (937) 229-3936

 

 

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Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Nature Arts & Crafts Show, (937) 769-1902

 

Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering Children’s Theatre, (937) 296-0293

 

Dayton Metro Chapter – Barbershop Harmony Society, Guest Nights, (937) 294-0192

 

University of Dayton, Christmas Creches, (937) 229-4214 or (937) 229-4221, Runs through January 15

 

University of Dayton, Darel Sparling: When Purple Meets All Other Colors, (937) 229-4214, Runs through January 1

 

Gallery St. John, December in Latin America, (937) 320-5405, Runs through January 3

 

 

 

Dayton Theatre Guild, Hallelujah Girls, (937) 278-5993

Downtown Dayton Partnership, Dayton Holiday Festival & Grande Illumination & Dayton’s Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights, (937) 224-1518

Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm, Holiday Arts Fair & Open House, (937) 890-7360

Dayton Theatre Guild, Hallelujah Girls, (937) 278-5993

Victoria Theatre Association, Annie, (937) 288-3630

 

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Dayton Theatre Guild, Hallelujah Girls, (937) 278-5993, Runs through December 13

 

Victoria Theatre Association, Annie, (937) 288-3630

Dayton Metro Chapter – Barbershop Harmony Society, Guest Nights, (937) 294-0192

 

 

 

 PASSPORT PERFORMANCES 

 

When traveling the world of arts and culture, don’t forget your PASSPORT!  Your Culture Works PASSPORT is good for the following November/December 2009 events.  Don’t own a PASSPORT?  Call Culture Works for more information, 937-222-2787.

  • Town Hall Theatre, Junie B Jones & A Little Monkey Business, Now through November 8 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Clarinet Milestone: World Premiere, November 5 & 7 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, On the Record, Lowell Liebermann, November 6 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Cityfolk, StepCrew, November 7 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Cityfolk, Son de Madera, November 12 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Playhouse, Corpus Christi, November 13-22 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit, November 20 & 21 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Bartók & Brahms: Inspired Brilliance, December 4 & 5 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Town Hall Theatre, Gepetto & Son, December 4-20 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Bach Society of Dayton, Sweet Sounds of the Holidays, December 6 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • The Human Race Theatre Company, A Christmas Carol, December 10-13 (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • Dayton Ballet, The Nutcracker, December 11 (7:30pm), December 12 (2:30pm), December 13 (4:30pm) & December 19 (7:30pm) (2-for-1 Tickets)
  • South Dayton Dance Theatre, Nutcracker Ballet, December 12 & 13 ($2 off adult tickets)
  • Musica!, Young at Heart Season Concert 2, December 19 & 20 (2-for-1Tickets)
  • Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, New Year’s Eve Viennese Homecoming, December 31 (2-for-1 Tickets)


Don’t forget that your PASSPORT is also good at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery ($2 off one child’s admission), SunWatch Indian Village/Archaeological Park ($1 off general adult admission), South Dayton Dance Theatre ($2 off Nutcracker Ballet tickets, 2-for-1 Spring Concert tickets), YS Kids Playhouse ($1 off ticket price), DATV (Free membership), Café Boulevard (10% off food bill – excludes alcohol), Dewey’s Pizza (10% discount on carry-out orders), My Pilates Studio (10% off pilates classes), Aullwood Audubon Center & Farm ($1 off children’s admission), and ZigZag Gallery (10% of purchase).  Restrictions and limitations apply.  Visit www.cultureworks.org for more information on restrictions. 

Two-for-One Tickets: Cityfolk, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dayton Opera, Dayton Playhouse, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, The Human Race Theatre Company (valid first week of a performance only), The Muse Machine, Town Hall Theatre, The Bach Society of Dayton, and Musica!.

Restrictions may apply – call Culture Works if you have questions.  PASSPORT discounts are subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

 

 
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