Sci fi author John Barnes meets, greets & signs
Internationally known science fiction and fantasy author John Barnes will be signing
books May 10 at 7 p.m. at Grounds for Thought, 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green.
Barnes grew up in Bowling Green and now lives and works in Colorado.
In reviewing his new book for young adults "Losers in Space," New York
Times reviewer Jonathan Liu wrote: "Barnes succeeds marvelously in
projecting the 2129 future of our media-saturated YouTube society."
The reviewer also praised for getting the physics behind his tale of teenagers headed
to Mars right, and ably incorporating the science into the tale.
Barnes also recently finished a political novel "Raise the Gipper" and with
"The Last President," the latest entry in his Daybreak series,
expected next year.
Opera staging ‘Turandot’
TOLEDO – The Toledo Opera will present Giacomo Puccini’s last opera,
"Turandot", May 11 at 8 p.m. at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle.
A cast of vocal artists, portraying the brave prince, Cal?†f, the apparently
heartless princess, Turandot, and other characters, both royal and not, will be
joined by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Stefan Sanderling and
the Toledo Opera Chorus and Children’s Chorus.
Marc Verzatt, who directed the opera’s 50th anniversary production of
"Candide," returns to Toledo to stage direct this production of
"Turandot."
In the opera, based on a Persian fairy tale set in ancient China, young men are
literally dying to marry a princess. Time and again, Turandot poses three
riddles to her suitors, sentencing them to death if they fail. When Cal?†f sees
the icy beauty, he too falls under her spell and risks his life to win her love.
The score includes the famous tenor aria "Nessun dorma."
Amy Louise Yekel, doctoral student at Arizona State University, plays the title role.
Adam Laurence Herskowitz, from the Metropolitan Opera, appears as Cal?†f.
Bass-baritone Stephen West will play Timur, Cal?†f’s father. Also in the cast
are Jennifer Cresswell and her husband, Brad Cresswell, radio program manager
for Toledo’s WGTE Public Media
Tickets are from $25 to $65. Call (419) 255-7464).
Online:
www.toledoopera.org
Owens art students honored
Student artists were recently honored for work included in the Juried Student Art
Exhibition at Owens Community College.
Among those honored were:
• Thomas Sumwalt, Perrysburg, third place in commercial art for his vector design
"Image Trace."
• Andrew Smith, Waterville, third place in photography for his silver gelatin artwork
"Self Portrait 1."
The show featured more than 80 pieces by 55 students.
Playshop stages ‘Seussical’
MAUMEE – The Waterville Playshop closes its 60th anniversary season this weekend with
"Seussical the Musical!" at the Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St.
The musical will be staged Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with 2:30 p.m. matinees
Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets at the door are $12, $10 for students and seniors and $5 for children 12 and
under.
Framed by the story of Horton the Elephant as he tries to save Who (the tiniest
planet in the sky) a number of Dr. Seuss characters are introduced including The
Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie LaBird and the Grinch.
Children’s choir offers audition prep workshop
WHITEHOUSE – The Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio will present a free audition prep
class on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Community of Christ Church, 6517 Finzel
Road.
This class is for children who will be in grades 3 and up next year and want to know
more about being involved in choir. Children will learn about the audition and
rehearsal process and about the group’s plans for next year.
Online:
ccofnwo.org.
Two photo exhibits open at Secor Metropark gallery
BERKEY – Two new exhibits open this weekend at the National Center for Nature
Photography at Secor Metropark, 10001 Central Ave.
The Ancient Ohio Landscape is a collection of new images by photographers Art Weber
and Tim Black revealing the Native American earthworks of prehistoric Ohio. An
opening reception will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., with a presentation at 2
p.m.
Ian Adams: A Photographer’s Guide To Ohio features the work of one of the state’s
most prolific and recognized landscape photographers. Images on exhibit are from
Adams’ latest book.
The exhibits are open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through July 29.
Southern comedy on tap
GENOA – The Texas comedy "Southern Hospitality" continues its run in the
Genoa Town Hall Opera House with shows Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday
at 2 p.m.
Tickets for the Genoa Civic Theatre production are $10 and $8 for seniors and
students. Call (419) 855-3103.
Online:
www.genoacivictheatre.org
