Akron Digital Media Citizen Journalism Training
Akron Digital Media has released the schedule of workshops. All workshops are held at the Akron-Summit County Main Library in downtown Akron. Learn how to report the things going on in your community. For more information visit www.theakronist.com.
Akron Symphony Orchestra: Attention Educators!
The Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) offers a unique professional development opportunity (for educators of children Preschool through Grade 2) designed to enhance the annual Concerts For Kids experience. In this four-session professional development module, participants will explore, through hands-on activities, small group work, and multi-media presentations, the benefits of symphonic musical experiences on brain development, learning, and socialization. This 10-hour module is approved for Step Up To Quality and Ohio Department of Education professional development credit. For more information visit www.akronsymphony.org or call the Akron Symphony Orchestra at 330-535-8131.
The Illusion Factor Announces Its Tour Season for 2011-2012
The Illusion Factory has announced its tour season for 2011-2012. Available October 2011 through June 2012 for grades 3 and older is Huck Finn’s Story. This adventure tale of excitement and suspense is delightfully sprinkled with homespun humor. Alive with colorful characters and sparkling dialogue, Huck, a clever, lovable boy, is baffled by the greed, hypocrisy and absurdity of society. His conscience troubles him about what is wrong, what is right during his long journey down the Mississippi, a journey in which he “grows up.”
Coming in January 2012 and available through June 2012 for preschool through 3rd grade is How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Mirrorman. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic and perfect for the annual holiday party entertainment. The Mirrorman is about a toy man that makes a beautiful doll that walks and talks. When his image comes into his shop through a mirror, excitement occurs. With help from the audience, a happy ending is reached.
For more information visit www.theillusionfactory.org or call The Illusion Factory at 330-836-1353.
Magical Theatre Announces 2011-2012 Touring Shows
Magical Theatre Company has announced its traveling shows that go to schools, libraries and more. On the list is Ferdinand the Bull, a children’s classic and heartwarming and funny tale about a mild-mannered bull who would rather smell the flowers than fight, Quoth the Raven, a re-telling of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s most mysterious and macabre works and back by popular demand, The Bully Show, a witty interactive assembly about bullying, performed as a game show with students as contestants. For more information on these tour performances visit www.magicaltheatre.org or call 330-848-3708.
Tuesday Musical Scholarship Program
Tuesday Musical Association’s scholarship program is widely recognized as one of the best in Northeastern Ohio. Since its inception in 1955, nearly 500 scholarships have been awarded with prizes ranging from $500 to $2,000.
Scholarships are awarded in the categories of Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Organ & Music Education. All scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than February 11, 2012. The scholarship competition for Piano, Strings, Voice, Woodwinds, Brass& Music Education will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at The University of Akron, Guzzetta Hall. The scholarship competition for Organ will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012
at the First Congregational Church of Akron, 292 E. Market Street, Akron, 44308. A Scholarship Recital featuring the top prizewinners, plus the Organ Scholarship prizewinner, will be held Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 2:00pm at the First Congregational Church of Akron. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to get an application visit www.tuesdaymusical.org or call Tuesday Musical Association at 330-761-3460.
