Reel Opinions presents ‘Encore! The Valentine Theatre Story’
PERRYSBURG — On Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., WGTE and Way Public Library present "Encore! The Valentine
Theatre Story."
The program explores the history of this cultural gem and the crucial role it plays in the Toledo
performing arts scene and the history of downtown. Join in for this Toledo Stories episode and
discussion afterward.
This program is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
‘Stanley Ka Dabba’ screened
PERRYSBURG — Way Public Library continues its Reel Art International and Art Film Series on Jan. 19 at 7
p.m. with "Stanley Ka Dabba."
"Stanley Ka Dabba" is a 2011 comedic drama set in Mumbai, India. Khadoos Verma, a school
teacher and compulsive eater, forces children to share their food with him. Stanley, a student who never
brings a dabba (a tiffin style tiered lunchbox) to school, is fortunate to have a friend like Aman, who
generously shares his own lunch.
But the greedy teacher’s lust for food makes him resent Stanley’s lack of the same, and he forbids him
from entering school again until he brings his own dabba. This touching tale of friendship, innocence,
privilege, kindness, and villainy will take audiences back to their own school days. Adults only/96 min.
Admission is free.
Hear music of Irving Berlin
PERRYSBURG — "The Song is Ended (but the Melody Lingers on): An Afternoon with the Vocal Music of
Irving Berlin" is the third offering of the 2017-18 season of St. Tim’s Discovers, the classical
music series sponsored by St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Using a concert format similar to the
well-received 2016 concert St. Tim’s Friends Sing Broadway, several local musicians are presenting
standards specifically from the Irving Berlin songbook.
The show is Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. in the St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church sanctuary, 871 E. Boundary St.
Vocal soloists will include soprano Cheryl Babb, who has been featured with many area ensembles including
the Canterbury Singers, USA; soprano Ann Corrigan recently retired from Bowling Green State University
and the current St. Tim’s choir director; BGSU faculty member Ryan Ebright (baritone) and Sara Ebright,
soprano; tenor Father Jeff Bunke, the rector of St. Timothy’s and accompanist Michael Gartz, a staff
member at both BGSU and St. Timothy’s. Special guest artist for this event is Gabe Hunyor, a sophomore
at St. John’s High School and an active member of the Perrysburg Musical Theater.
Ensemble pieces will include a medley from the musical "Let’s Dance," "I Love a
Piano" and seasonably appropriate selections from "White Christmas." Individual numbers
in the program include "Blue Skies, "Let’s Have Another Cup of Coffee" and "I’ve Got
My Love to Keep Me Warm." The audience will have an opportunity to participate in a sing-a-long to
"God Bless America."
St. Tim’s Discovers is dedicated to bringing classical music to communities throughout Northwest Ohio.
The performance is free and open to the public; doors open to the public at 2:30 p.m. St. Timothy’s is
fully accessible with plenty of convenient parking. Information on the series is available at
www.saint-timothy.net.
