Author speaks about life as an unwanted daughter
Author Sarita Skagnes will speak about her award-winning memoir "Just a
Daughter" Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Grounds for Thoughts, 174 S. Main St.,
Bowling Green.
The book relates the tragic situation she faced as an unwanted daughter in a
traditional Indian family. She as moved from family to family as a virtual
slave, and sexually abused by a cousin and her father.
She finally found liberation after marrying her Norwegian husband.
Skagnes’ book was a best seller in Norway.
Country rising star Young set to perform at Stroh
Rising country star Chris Young is bringing his Liquid Neon Tour to the Stroh Center
at Bowling Green State University Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Joining him on the tour are Thomas Rhett and Joanna Smith.
In 2006 Young won the television program Nashville Star, a singing competition which
aired on the USA Network. After winning, he was signed to RCA Records Nashville,
releasing his self-titled debut album that year. He scored with the singles
"Drinkin’ Me Lonely" and "You’re Gonna Love Me," Subsequent
hits include "Voices," "Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress
Song)," "The Man I Want to Be," Tomorrow" and
"You".
Tickets are $25 for general admission to the floor, with reserved tickets from $19.75
to $25 available at www.LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster locations, the Stroh
box office or at (800) 745-3000.
Music film series continues
The free Other Musics film series continues with a double feature Tuesday at 7 p.m.
at Grounds for Thought, 174 S. Main St., Bowling Green.
"The Alchemists of Sound," a 2003 film by Roger Pomphrey and "The
Delian Mode," a 2009 film by Kara Blake, will be screened.
Harvest Moon Gala raises funds for arts council
GRAND RAPIDS – The Grand Rapids Arts Council will hold its Harvest Moon Gala October
28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Nazareth Hall.
The annual fundraising event includes a fall dinner, a silent auction, and
entertainment by Random Acts, The Musical Murder Mystery Company. They will be
presenting 1939 Radio Murder, an interactive cabaret murder mystery with a feel
for the era including a sing-along
The silent auction will feature original art by local artists and items and services
donated by businesses and supporters of the arts. Presentation of the Grand
Rapids Volunteer of the Year will also be held during this event.
Random Acts is the most unique interactive musical murder mystery troupe in the
country.
Tickets are $25 per person or $175 for a table of eight. For reservations contact
(419) 832-2787 or [email protected].
Diocesan choir, orchestra to perform in cathedral
TOLEDO – The Toledo Diocesan Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Paul Monachino, will
perform Sunday at 3 p.m. in Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral,
2535 Collingwood Blvd.
On the program will be Antonio Vivaldi’s Magnificat and George Frideric Handel’s
Organ Concerto in G minor.
PRIZM opens show with poetry reading
MAUMEE – " PRIZM Perspectives" Art and Literature display by members of the
local non-profit for the arts, will open Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a poetry
reading and reception at the Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Road.
The exhibit, which continues through Nov. 15 features work by PRIZM members including
work created as part of PRIZM’s 2012 Creative Challenge, in which artists and
authors illustrated the term "Best Day Ever."
Jazz pianist Claude Black celebrates 80th birthday
TOLEDO – A celebration of the 80th birthday of jazz pianist Claude Black will be held
as part of Jazz on the Maumee Oct. 24 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grand Plaza Hotel’s
Aqua Lounge, 444 N Summit St.
Admission is $15 and $10 for members of the Art Tatum Jazz Society.
Toledo Museum exhibits portrait painter’s art
TOLEDO – The Toledo Museum of Art is showcasing works by Leslie Adams, the first
recipient of the Solo Exhibition Award of the 93rd Toledo Area Artists
Exhibition in 2011.
"Leslie Adams: Drawn from Life," opens Friday in Gallery 18, features a new
body of approximately 20 works that incorporate Old Master painting compositions
and drawing techniques with a contemporary portrayal of memory and
autobiography.
The exhibit continues through Jan. 13.
"While Adams is known for her commissioned work with politicians and prominent
citizens, we wanted to focus on a different side of her," said Amy Gilman,
associate director of the Museum, exhibition organizer and curator of
contemporary art. "This show premieres an almost entirely new body of work
– one that highlights her charcoal drawings and focuses on Adams’ biography and
memories of people and places who have influenced her work."
As a young girl Adams attended art classes at the museum. Some of her work conveys
memories of TMA – including the Cloister and museum classrooms – and its
collection.
A graduate of the University of Toledo, work by Adams is included in numerous public
and private collections and has been exhibited internationally. She is an active
member of the Portrait Society of America.
Cirque Chinois comes to Valentine Theatre
TOLEDO – The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China, performs Cirque
Chinois, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. in the Valentine Theatre.
Founded in 1953, this circus is one of the longest running and most distinguished
circus troupes in China.
The National Circus of the People’s Republic of China is especially acclaimed in
China because of the unique acts in their program such as Great Teeterboard,
Grand Flying Trapeze, Group Contortion, Straw Hats Juggling, Girls’ Balance With
Bowls and many other outstanding acts. Many of the artists in the troupe have
won international awards including Ms. Li Liping, the first Golden Clown winner
from China at the renowned Monte Carlo International Circus Festival and Madame
Xia Juhua, the "Chinese Ulanowa" of the Circus World and Chairwoman of
the International Chinese Circus Society since the early 1980s.
Tickets are $39 to $50. Call (419) 242-2787.
