Area arts events (10-24-13)

Perrysburg Symphony presents Mostly MozartPERRYSBURG – The Perrysburg Symphony will present
Mostly Mozart, a concert featuring pianist Michael Boyd twice this weekend.The concert will be staged
Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Owens Community College Center for the Performing Arts, off Oregon Road in
Perrysburg Township, and Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Monroe Street United Methodist Church.Boyd, on the
University of Toledo faculty and a visiting professor at Eastman School of Music, will perform Mozart’s
piano concerto No. 21 in C Major.The orchestra, conducted by Robert Mirakian, will also perform Mozart’s
overture for "The Abduction from the Seraglio," Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 and a contemporary
composition "21" by David E. Farrell.Tickets are $12 , $10 for seniors and free for children.
Call 419-931-4100.Writer Michael Till shares photographic trip on Route 20PERRYSBURG – Writer Michael
Till will discuss his book "Along Ohio’s Historic Route 20" Sunday at 2 p.m. at Way Public
Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave.Designated a federal highway in 1926, U.S. 20 zigzags for 25 miles through
Wood County. One section of Till’s book includes historical photographs from Perrysburg and other nearby
towns.Till has collected more than 200 vintage postcards capturing views along the route.Perrysburg
event focuses on the sounds of patriotismPERRYSBURG- The Maumee Valley Defenders of Liberty and
Northwest Ohio Conservative Coalition are presenting "A Patriotic Musical Evening For Children And
Adults" at Way Public Library Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.The evening includes "The Star Spangled
Banner," an interactive presentation with audience participation by Vivienne Sommerfield and a
vocalist. The other presentation will be "Life In An 1800’s Log Cabin" by Cheryl Garlow, with
music provided by Sommerfield.Way Library to host Halloween screening of ‘House of Usher’PERRYSBURG –
Way Public Library will host a special Halloween screening of the 1960 film "The Fall of the House
of Usher" Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.The movie adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting story was directed by
Roger Corman and stars Vincent Price and Myrna Fahey. In 2005 the movie was added to the United States
National Film Registry.Costumes are optional, but encouraged. There will be popcorn, treats and Poe
trivia!This adults-only program is free.Toledo Symphony presents Spooktacular on SundayTOLEDO – The
Toledo Symphony Orchestra will present its Halloween Spooktacular Sunday starting with activities at 2
p.m. with the performance at 3 p.m. in The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St.Conducted by Jeffrey Pollock,
the orchestra’s program will include: "March of the Little Goblins" by Adam Glaser;
"Sorcerer’s Apprentice" by Paul Dukas; "Harry’s Wondrous World," "Cantina
Band" from Star Wars" and "Shark Theme" from "Jaws" by John Williams; and
"March to the Scaffold" by Hector Berlioz.Activities will include an instrument petting
zoo.Tickets are $25. Call 419-246-8000.Online:[email protected] Concert House
marks milestone with triple billTOLEDO – The Robinwood Concert House, 2564 Robinwood Ave., will mark its
fifth anniversary with a triple bill Sunday at 9 p.m.Performers will be:• Thollem’s Confluence is a solo
project of pianist Thollem McDonas that reflects his global travels.• Patrick Breiner will perform solo
saxophone works as his alter ego, Vartan Mamigonian. He sometimes achieves the effect of multiple
instruments by using his voice to create contrapuntal lines, or by the speed of his playing.• Rob
Lundberg will perform solo pieces for bass that draw on his work with photography as well as his
interest in global water use.Donations suggested.Online:http://toledobellows.wordpress.com/