Film festival to show Almod ≥var’s ‘Volver’

November 2, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The Jake Erhardt International Film Series will show the Spanish film “Volver” at 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center at Westminster College. The event is free and open to the public.

“Volver” (2006), written and directed by Pedro Almod ≥var and starring Penelope Cruz, tells the story of a mother who returns to her home town after her death to fix situations she couldn’t resolve during her life.

“Volver” (“To Return”) won many awards, including best actress for Cruz at the Cannes Film Festival.

Western Reserve PBS plans digital open house

KENT — Western Reserve PBS (formerly PBS 45/49) will hold a free DTV open house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at its main office, 1750 Campus Center Drive. Attendees can get information about digital television, see demonstrations on converter box hook-ups, get help ordering converter box coupons, and ask questions about antenna.

Western Reserve PBS will convert digital broadcasting Nov. 21. The rest of the country will switch on Feb. 17.

For information about the DTV Open House, call (800) 554-4549 or go to WesternReservePBS.org. The station’s DTV Help Desk can be reached by phone at (877) DTV-4PBS — (877) 388-4727 — or online at WesternReservePBS.org/dtv4pbs.

‘Guys & Dolls’ show

NILES — A special performance of the musical “Guys & Dolls” will be presented by Trumbull New Theater at 3 p.m. Nov. 9 to benefit Learning Friends Preschool. The cost is $15, which includes refreshments. For tickets, call Loretta at (330) 240-4409.

Dana Flute Ensemble plans free concert

YOUNGSTOWN — The Dana Flute Ensemble, under the direction of Kathryn Thomas Umble, will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 in the Bliss Recital Hall.

The Youngstown State University ensemble performs works for the whole ensemble as well as smaller chamber music combinations.

Umble is assistant professor of flute at YSU. In addition to performing principal flute with the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, Umble holds the piccolo position with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and has performed principal flute with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.

Bliss Recital Hall is in YSU’s Bliss Hall, on Wick Avenue, across from the Butler Institute of American Art. Concert-goers can park for $5 in the Wick Avenue parking deck.

Jann Klose performance

YOUNGSTOWN — Singer-songwriter Jann Klose will play at Therese’s Great Nights, Peace House, 204 Broadway Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Tickets range from $20 to $30, depending on one’s membership with Peace Action Youngstown (paytown.org). Reservations requested. For information, call (330) 747-5404, e-mail therese@paytown.org or visit greatnites.com.

Artisans sought

EAST LIVERPOOL — Appalachian Cottage Industries is seeking vendors who offer handmade items for a Christmas gifts. The non-profit organization is sponsoring an artisans show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22 in the Slak Shak of Kent State University’s Main Building, 400 E. Fourth St.

As a service to local artisans, tables will be provided at no charge. Vendors are asked to limit items to one table. Thirty vendors will be accepted. For information about space for this event, vendors can call (330) 426-4693 or (330) 385-2453.