Salem Theatre holds an essay contest

Salem Theatre holdsan essay contest
SALEM -- Salem Community Theatre is holding an essay contest. Participants must write on "Why I Love Salem Community Theatre" or "What the Salem Community Theatre Means to Me."
The winner will receive a family pass that is good for five seasons (a $675 value) as well as other prizes. The contest is open to every one and entries will be judged in two categories: youth (through age 14) and adult (age 15 and up). For additional information, call the SCT office at (330) 332-9688.
Documentary-makersfilm in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN -- A crew from NextFilm Productions of Toronto, Canada, was in Youngstown last week to film segments for a documentary on psychics that will air later this year on the Arts & amp; Entertainment Network, according to a press release from Richard Ouzounian of the Western Reserve Film Commission.
Filming also is continuing in the areaon the film "My Soul to Take," according to Ouzounian. It should be wrapped up by the end of the month.
The movie "Horrors of War" premiered this weekend in Columbus. Portions of the film were shot in the Mahoning Valley.
The film commision is currently in discussion with Warner Bros. and Fox about bringing two major feature films to the Valley, according to Ouzounian, and filming of many independent features here this year are also in the works.
Westminster instructorgets symphony position
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Kathleen Schott, woodwind instructor at Westminster College, recently earned the first flute chair in the West Virginia Symphony.
Schott, a Pittsburgh-area native, was one of 60 applicants for the position, which included acting principal chair Mary Ann Nelson. Auditions are blind. The flutists play one at a time behind a screen.
Schott is also the principal flutist for the Youngstown Symphony, a position she's held for the past four years. She has agreed to work out scheduling conflicts in West Virginia's favor because this position not only offers an increased salary, but also tours more frequently than the Youngstown.
At Westminster, Schott teaches woodwind pedagogy, woodwind masterclass and instrumental lab methods. She also plays with the Faculty Woodwind Quintet and coaches the Westminster Flute Choir. She also teaches about 25 private students near her home in Harmony, Pa., and plays many church concerts.
Schott, who has been with Westminster since 2003, earned her undergraduate degree from Carnegie Mellon University and her master's from Rice University.
Sleepovers at the zoo
AKRON -- For the adventurous type, the Akron Zoo is now hosting sleepovers for children ages 5-12.
Kids and adults will get to sleep in the zoo's new Komodo Kingdom with the world's largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon. The program will center around nocturnal life and includes a night hike, games, movie, snacks and breakfast.
The following morning visitors will get the chance to interact with zoo keepers and learn more about feeding and taking care of zoo animals.
The cost for an Akron Zoo member adult is $25 and children are $18. Non-member prices are $35 for adults and $29 for children. For more information call (330) 375-2550, ext. 7224 or e-mail info@akronzoo.org. Interested parties can also register online at www.akronzoo.org.
Art classes at TAG
WARREN -- Trumbull Art Gallery has scheduled art classes from Feb. 1 to April 1, with something for everyone from ages 5 through adult.
Among the offerings are puppets, pottery, painting and impressionism. Registrations are now under way. Check the schedule of classes online at www.trumbullartgallery.com, or call (330) 395-4876 for more information.