Salem theater to present ‘Evita’

Salem theater to present ‘Evita’

SALEM — Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will present the musical “Evita” for three weekends, beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.

A winner of seven Tony Awards, “Evita” focuses on Eva Peron, the charismatic wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron. The score is by Andrew Lloyd Webber

The cast includes Sarah Durham, Chris Flak and Rob Dumovic. Director is John Simsic.

Performances will also be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25; and 2 p.m. oct. 19 and 26. Call the box office at (330) 332-9688

State wants to hear from arts community

The Ohio Arts Council is visiting cities statewide to find out what Ohioans value about the arts, creativity and their communities.

“The Ohio Arts Council would like to hear from Ohio’s citizens in order to improve the way we serve Ohio,” said OAC Executive Director Julie Henahan. “The listening tour provides an outlet for Ohioans to tell us how they think the arts and creativity can be a bigger part of their community.”

A small group of OAC staffers will lead three meetings in each town to discuss the arts, creativity and aspirations for the residents’ communities.

The tour visits Youngstown Oct. 16. Meetings will be at 8 a.m. for elected officials and members of the business community; 4 p.m. for artists, arts administrators and arts educators; and 7 p.m. for the public. All meetings will be at DeYor Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Federal St., and will last 90 minutes. To register for the meetings, go to oac.state.oh.us.

Rock band selected for Midwest showcase

YOUNGSTOWN — Rick Miclea, 22, of Youngstown is finding success as the bass guitarist in the Wheeling-Steubenville based metal-rock band Karen Page. The band has been selected as one of six finalists in the Midwest showcase of the Independent Music World Series. It will play Oct. 16 at the Elbo Room in Chicago. More than 2,000 bands entered the contest. Twelve judges from record labels, music companies, producers and media will be on hand to select a Midwest winner. The grand prize winner will receive an awards package worth $50,000. Karen Page will perform a 20-minute set of its original music. The IMWS was started in 1995 to showcase the best independent music artists in the country.

Film points out voting irregularities in Ohio

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Documentary Channel will air “How Ohio Pulled It Off,” a documentary that offers evidence of possible election fraud, at 8 p.m. Monday.

Featuring interviews with Ohio residents and election and public officials such as U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Gov. Ted Strickland, Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell and state Sen. Ray Miller, “How Ohio Pulled It Off” presents evidence of irregularities during the 2004 presidential election, and highlights the potential for future problems.

The film was made by Charla Barker, Matthew Kraus and Mariana Quiroga.

Open house at center

GIRARD — London House Center for Fine Arts, 202 S. State St., will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. There will be activities for children, including a Halloween story time at 2 p.m., and make-and-take crafts. Information will be available for upcoming art classes. Call Jan at (330) 502-1770.

Seminar at coin club

GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Greenville Coin Club will have an open house at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Italian Home Club, 69 S. Race St. A seminar will take place on President Theodore Roosevelt and sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to redesign the 20-dollar gold piece. The 1933 coin is considered a masterpiece and is one of the most valuable coins in the world.

For more information, go to myspace.com/greenvillecoinclub.