This month, enjoy theater, film, music, art and more brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

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This month, enjoy theater, film, music, art and more, brought to you by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

This month, explore great arts and culture events in the community - from film to photography to concerts to theater productions and more. These are a sample of upcoming fun activities that are brought to you, in part, by grants from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. CAC's mission is to inspire and strengthen the community by investing in arts and culture. Learn more about CAC at www.cacgrants.org.

The Winter's Tale

Great Lakes Theater

Through November 4

$15-$70 adults / $13 students

Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland 44115

A royal family is ripped apart when King Leontes imprisons Queen Hermione on suspicions of infidelity and exiles his newborn daughter. But callous hearts are redeemed, and broken ones mended, when the king's abandoned orphan falls in love with a Bohemian prince. In a surprising Shakespearean twist, this beautiful and bittersweet tale transcends wrath and regret to achieve romance and renewal in a miraculously cathartic conclusion.

Esperanza's Young Artists

Beck Center for the Performing Arts

Through October 14

Free

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107

Beck Center hosts Esperanza's Young Artists, an art exhibit featuring the work of young Hispanic artists from the Cleveland area.

Old Time Music Jam

Roots of American Music

October 2, 16, and 30, 7-9 p.m.

Free

Coffee Phix, 4441 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid 44121

Roots of American Music holds an Old Time Music Jam on the first, third, and fifth Tuesday of each month to promote the appreciation and playing of traditional Appalachian string band acoustic music. Claw hammer banjo, old time fiddle, boom chuck guitar, mandolins, upright bass, etc., are welcome for this open event.

Chagrin Documentary Film Festival

October 3-7

$10 screening block pass / $25 day pass / $65 all festival pass

Various locations in Chagrin Falls

The third annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival brings compelling films from around the world to Chagrin Falls. The five-day festival includes daily events, filmmaker panel discussions and the opportunity to experience stories from around the world.

The Alloy Orchestra Accompanies The Overcoat and

Man With a Movie Camera

Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque

Thursday, October 4, at 7 p.m.

$15 adults / $12 members / $9 students

11141 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106

Boston's Alloy Orchestra returns to the Cinematheque to lend their distinctive mix of clarinet, accordion, electronics and junk metal percussion to two films, both Soviet silents in rare 35mm prints: The Overcoat (showing at 7 p.m.) and Man With a Movie Camera (showing at 8:45 p.m.).

The Kardiac Kid

Cleveland Public Theatre

October 4-20

$10-$25

6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 44102

Nationally recognized Cleveland playwright Eric Schmiedl shares his love of the Browns and his shared disgrace at the 1981 defeat after the fateful "Red Right 88" play. In The Kardiac Kid, a man confesses to causing the horrible disaster by not following all of his sacred rituals on that fateful game day. (Graphic by Sean Higgins.)

Percussion D'Drum

The Cleveland Orchestra

Friday, October 5, at 7 p.m.

$31-$119

Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106

Featuring works of varying colors, this Friday evening concert includes Ravel's poetic ballet music about two lovers destined for happiness. The program also includes a performance of Steward Copeland's Gamelan D'Drum, featuring percussion ensemble D'Drum. Stewart Copeland is known to many as the drummer and founder of The Police, but he has enjoyed a lengthy career as a composer of works for orchestra, opera, and ballet, as well as film scores.

The Little Dog Laughed

Beck Center for the Arts

October 5 - November 11

$18-$31

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107

This fast-paced farce examines the scandalous world of Hollywood celebrities. Mitchell Green is a hunky movie star who could hit it big if it weren't for one persistent problem. His hard-driving Hollywood agent can't seem to keep him in the closet. Will the leading man's career be derailed before it gets started? Recommended for audiences 17 years and older.

The Imaginary Invalid

Great Lakes Theater

October 5 - November 3

$15-$70 adults / $13 students

Hanna Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland 44115

The wealthy Argan is a housebound hypochondriac who fears he's contracted every disease imaginable. Unfortunately, a pack of quacks is more than happy to (mis)treat him. Can Argan find the cure for what ails him, and bankroll his medical bills by marrying his daughter to a doctor? The answer will leave you...in stitches. Infused with 60s pop culture and original music, this madcap makeover of Moli�re's comic classic is just what the doctor ordered!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Brecksville Theater On The Square

October 5-7 and 12-14

$14 adults / $12 seniors and students

Old Town Hall, 49 Public Square, Brecksville 44141

Brecksville Theater On The Square presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the musical adapted from the timeless Brothers Grimm fairy tale by Tim Kelly, with music and lyrics by Bill Franceour. The production features a cast of more than 30 people ages 8-18.

Ballroom Dancing

Jennings Center for Older Adults

Saturday, October 6, at 1:30 p.m.

Free; donations accepted

10204 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., 44125

Enjoy a performance of all the classic styles of ballroom dance. Watch elegance in motion as the dancers perform the fox trot, samba, waltz, tango, Vietnamese waltz, quick step, swing, cha cha, mamba and the jive.

Paper Moon: The Songs of Yip Harburg

The Musical Theater Project

Sunday, October 7, at 3 p.m.

$20

Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Main Stage Theatre, 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland 44115

Yip Harburg penned more than 500 songs for Broadway and Hollywood musicals over a half century, and his versatility is unmatched by any other major lyricists. This multi-media concert includes such Harburg classics as Over the Rainbow, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, Old Devil Moon, April in Paris and more.

A Woman of Courage and Compassion:

Rev. Dr. Joan Campbell

Shaker Historical Society

Sunday, October 7, at 4 p.m.

$5

16740 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights 44120

Rev. Dr. Joan Campbell, world-renowned for her social activism, talks about her personal friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the dangers faced by her family when she brought Dr. King to Shaker Heights, worked for social justice and campaigned for Carl Stokes' Cleveland mayoral election. Call (216) 921-1201 or email shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org for reservations.

MOCA: Free Public Day

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Monday, October 8, 1 to 6 p.m.

Free

11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106

On its first day open to the public, MOCA Cleveland invites the public to explore its new home in the Uptown neighborhood of University Circle. Enjoy family-friendly activities and light refreshments available for purchase. Free timed tickets must be reserved at www.MOCAcleveland.org in advance.

Inside Out and from the Ground Up

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Beginning October 8

$8 adults / $6 seniors / $5 students

11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106

MOCA Cleveland presents its inaugural exhibition, Inside Out and From the Ground Up, featuring an international roster of artists at all points in their careers and an in-depth look at how these artists engage with architecture and concepts of space.

Empowerment Through Art

Art Therapy Studio

Thursdays, October 11 - December 13

$101.25

12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland 44120

Relax, have fun and let art help you discover your inner wisdom. The class will explore painting, drawing, collage and clay in our creative, compassionate studio. Discover the artist within you - and the knowledge within you - and gain a greater sense of empowerment and confidence. Fee includes all supplies. Pre-registration required.

Family Campfire Night

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Friday, October 12, at 6:30 p.m.

$5 per person ($25 maximum per family)

2600 South Park Blvd., Cleveland 44120

October is a great time for a campfire with s'mores! Bring your family for a fun evening of hiking, campfire stories and songs for the kid in all of us. Bring camp chairs and marshmallow sticks. Rain or shine.

CJO Plugged In

Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

Friday, October 12, at 8 p.m.

$26

E. 14th St. Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, 2037 E. 14th St., Cleveland 44115

Sean Jones and a small ensemble of electric guitar, bass, keyboard and drums present an evening of electric jazz.

Bach's Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1, 2 and 5

Apollo's Fire

October 12-14

$21-$68

Various locations

Apollo's Fire opens the season with the largest and brassiest of Bach's glorious Brandenburg Concertos (Nos. 1 and 2), as well as the most bubbly (No. 5). From the daredevil trumpet solo, to boisterous horns and oboes, to a dizzying harpsichord solo, it's an evening of rampant virtuosity.

50th Annual Juried Exhibition

BAYarts

October 12 - November 2; Opening reception October 12, 7 to 9 p.m.

Free

28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village 44140

BAYarts presents its 50th Annual Juried Exhibition October 12 to November 2, judged by curator, educator and artist Susan Channing and Del Rey Loven, artist and professor at the University of Akron. Free opening reception on Friday, October 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Sullivan Family Gallery.

Mary Cassatt and the Feminine Ideal in the 19th Century in Paris

The Cleveland Museum of Art

October 13 - January 21

Free

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106

In this free exhibition, drawings and prints by Mary Cassatt will be shown alongside works by her contemporaries such as Morisot and Renoir to showcase the artists' varied interpretations of the feminine ideal in late 19th-century Paris.

(Photo: After the Bath, 1901. Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926). Pastel; 66 x 100 cm. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.379.)

Foreign Affairs Exhibition

Zygote Press

Saturday, October 13, 1 to 3 p.m. (Opening Reception)

Exhibition runs October 13-31

Free

1410 E. 30th St., Cleveland 44114

Exhibition of works by German artists Tina Wohlfarth and Heike Wadewitz, artists-in-residence at Zygote Press this fall through a German Exchange Program with Dresden, Germany.

Silk Painting

Art Therapy Studio

Tuesdays, October 16 - December 18

$150

Ursuline College, 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike 44124

Experiment with a whole new painting medium and surface! Learn about the rich history and traditions of silk painting and paint designs on stretched silk and scarves to make beautiful art for yourself or others. Fee includes all supplies. Pre-registration required.

Community Arts Forum

Roots of American Music

Wednesday, October 17, at 7 p.m.

Free

Phoenix Coffee, 2287 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 44118

Roots of American Music, a nonprofit music education organization, invites members of the community to join a discussion about ideas for future arts programming in our community.

50 Greatest Photos of National Geographic

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Through January 13

Included with museum admission:

$10 adults / $8 youths, college students, seniors / $7 children

1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland 44106

This exhibition showcases some of National Geographic's most compelling and celebrated photographs from its more-than-120-year history, and reveals the stories behind the photos and the photographers themselves.

Spooky Science Nights

Great Lakes Science Center

October 19, 20, 26, and 27, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

$12

601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland 44114

It's a frightfully fun BOO-bash for the entire family! Listen to eerie stories aboard the Steamship Mather, mix glow-in-the-dark concoctions, see exploding pumpkins and witness the Electric Madness show - one million volts of fun!

Almeda Trio Centennial Celebration Concert

The Music Settlement

Saturday, October 20, at 7 p.m.

$15

Harkness Chapel, 11200 Bellflower Rd., Cleveland 44106

Join the Music Settlement's ensemble-in-residence to celebrate the Music Settlement's Centennial with a concert including works by Amy Beach and Johannes Brahms, plus the world premiere of Tales Told by Sightless Eyes, composed by Music Settlement alumna Eden Raiz, and commissioned by the Music Settlement especially for this occasion.

The Spiritual, Jazz and Opera

Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble

October 20-21

$25

Ohio Theatre, PlayhouseSquare, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44115

Duffy Liturgical Dance Ensemble presents a weekend of inspiring African-American music and dance.

30th Anniversary Concert

Heights Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m.

Free (donations accepted)

Grace Lutheran Church, 13001 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights 44118

Heights Chamber Orchestra kicks off its 30th anniversary season with a commissioned piece composed by Shaker Heights composer Monica Houghton, entitled Fanfare. The program also includes Parry's Symphonic Variations, Svendsen's Norwegian Rhapsody No. 3, and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4, with violinist Emily Cornelius.

Holst's The Planets

Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday, October 21, at 3 p.m.

$12 adult / $8 senior / $6 student

Western Campus Theater, Cuyahoga Community College, 11000 West Pleasant Valley Rd., Parma 44130

The Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra performs Holst's The Planets in a multimedia collaboration with Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, conducted by Victor Liva. The program also includes Walton's Viola Concerto, with violist Joanna Patterson Zakany.

Classical Cabaret

Musical Upcoming Stars in the Classics

Sunday, October 21, at 4 p.m.

$25 general / $5 student

Orange Village Hall, 4600 Lander Rd., Orange Village 44022

Program includes sparkling chamber works by Schumann, de Falla, Faur�, Ravel and more.

Israeli Arts and Culture featuring Bezalel on Tour

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

October 23 - January 13

Included with museum admission:

$12 adults / $10 seniors and students / $5 children

2929 Richmond Rd., Beachwood 44122

Bezalel on Tour celebrates the 106th anniversary of Bezalel, Israel's oldest institute of higher education and a leading international academy of art, design and architecture. The exhibition includes the best of the contemporary works of graduates from the last five years from all of Bezalel's Academic Departments. A selection of art from students at the Cleveland Institute of art will also be exhibited, highlighting local talent.

The Misanthrope

Cleveland Play House

October 24 - November 3

$15 / $7.50 students

The Helen, PlayhouseSquare,

1407 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44115

Is honesty always the best policy? Alceste, a French aristocrat, is committed to telling the absolute truth, regardless of the repercussions. In love with the flighty young widow, Celimene, who epitomizes society's excesses, a comedic collision course of values is inevitable. Performed by the CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Graduate Ensemble.

A Bright New Boise

Dobama Theatre

October 25 - November 18

$10-$26

2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 44118

In the bleak, corporate break room of a craft store in Idaho, someone is summoning The Rapture. Will, a disgraced Evangelical who has fled his rural hometown, comes to the Hobby Lobby not only for employment, but also to rekindle a relationship with Alex, his brooding teenage son whom he gave up for adoption several years ago. He joins the ranks of the blue-vested employees, a comedic set of misfits struggling to find their way.

Dance Concert

GroundWorks DanceTheater

October 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.

$20-$25 adults / $10 students / CSU students free with valid student ID

Allen Theatre, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44115

This program features the world premiere of a new work by guest choreographer Doug Elkins, and "Lights Up" by Artistic Director David Shimotakahara, with jazz luminaries Howie Smith and Bill Ransom performing live. The repertoire also includes "Allow" by Artistic Associate Amy Miller, and Shimotakahara's "Circadian," set to original music by Music Director Gustavo Aguilar.

Inside Bridal Fashion

Western Reserve Historical Society

Saturday, October 27, at 1 p.m.

Included with admission:

$8.50 adults / $5 children

10825 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106

Join Patrice Catan, owner of Catan Fashions and creator of the destination bridal salon in greater Cleveland as she shares her experience with 20 years of bridal fashion.

Ames Family Atrium Opening Celebration

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Sunday, October 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free

11150 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106

The Ames Family Atrium, a grand open piazza at the core of the museum complex, will officially open on Sunday, October 28, with a community celebration. The museum will offer a variety of free activities, including special musical performances, family-friendly art-making and presentations by local cultural groups. (Photo courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art.)

ART Concert

Arts Renaissance Tremont

Free; donations accepted

Sunday, October 28, at 3 p.m.

Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2592 West 14th St., Cleveland 44113

Arts Renaissance Tremont presents Kisma Jordon, soprano, and the Cleveland School of the Arts Chorus in a performance including the music of Bachelet, Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Leslie Adams, John Carter and Moses Hogan.

An Afternoon with Sheldon Harnick

The Musical Theater Project

Sunday, October 28, at 3 p.m.

$30-$45 adults / $15 students

Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106

This concert brings to Cleveland the great lyricist Sheldon Harnick, whose Broadway musicals include Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Fiorello! The 87-year-old Harnick and Bill Rudman will take the stage to introduce and discuss Harnick songs chosen for the occasion by the lyricist, including Sunrise, Sunset and If I Were a Rich Man.

Monthly LGBT Grief Art Therapy Group

Hospice of the Western Reserve

Every last Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

$5 suggested donation for supplies

Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland 44119

Hospice of the Western Reserve holds an ongoing group for members of the LGBT community. Individuals who have lost a partner or other family member are welcome to explore a variety of art media and techniques.

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