Arts Views is a monthly e-newsletter for Medina County Arts Council patrons and Medina County residents to promote and build community excellence through the arts.

Autumn brings a cool change of seasons, longer nights, and a host of fall events for you to enjoy! Here are a few highlights happening in October:

Medina Show Biz Co.

ORMACO

World Tour of Music Featuring Shashmaqam
Presented by ORMACO & Medina Co. District Library
Medina County District Library - Wed., Oct. 23, 7:00 pm (FREE)
Brunswick District Library - Thurs., Oct. 24, 7:00 pm (FREE)

Highland High School – Sat., Oct. 26, 8:00 pm. Tickets: $12 Order tickets here

Medina County District Library

Writers Live: Featuring James Renner

Thurs., Oct. 24, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Weymouth Country Club, Medina. Register here.

Arts & Crafts at the MCDL

Rug Hooking
Brunswick - Wed., Oct. 9, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Create a pumpkin-shaped mug mat using rug hooking. Supplies provided.

Wine & Canvas Night
Lodi - Fri., Oct. 11, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Adults ages 21 & up - Bring your own wine and snacks, and go home with an original painting by you! $15 supply fee due to presenter at event. Paintings are different for each session. Register here.

Encaustic Art
Highland - Sat., Oct. 12 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Learn the technique of mixing pigment and warm wax with artist Jeanne Fashempour.
$20 supply fee due to presenter at event. Register here.

Easy Crochet Basket
Brunswick - Mon., Oct. 21, 6:30 pm
Class for beginners to intermediates. Call for supply list. Register here.

Click here to check out our full list of Medina County Community Arts Events.

If you want to add your upcoming Medina County Arts events to our website, submit your request here.

Summer Reflections

Dining for the Arts

Supporters of Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) graciously opened their homes recently to offer great food and fun times to raise money for MCAC during the Dining for the Arts series.

Paul and Sue Becks treated a group to a delicious Northwest Salmon Feast on their patio overlooking the beautiful backyard and lake. The menu included Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon with Chives Crème Fraiche, Grilled Asparagus, Herb Roasted Potatoes and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Berries.

Bill and Jill Heck served a delicious BBQ meal before taking their group out for a sunset pontoon boat ride on Chippewa Lake. The dinner included Meat and Cheese Appetizer, Summer Salad, Grilled Salmon or Steak and Fruit with Ice Cream and Cookies.

Marsha Pappalardo and Jack Young hosted a group of ladies at the Sunday Fall Brunch. They enjoyed Mimosas, Frittata, Quiche, Raspberry Scones with Jam and Mascarpone.

Chris and Betsy Nespeca hosted a unique combination of dinner, art and live entertainment at their home in Lodi for 15 people. The evening started with cocktails and appetizers on their outdoor patio with after dinner drinks and dessert on the outside terrace. Each attendee had the opportunity to select an original design garden ornament made by the Nespecas to take home. The outside event included interactive art options and a live band playing in the barn. The lower barn had stone carving opportunities. The schoolhouse was set up to encourage a collaborative painting. The event turned out to be a lovely evening with perfect weather, delicious food and special entertainment.

Click here for more photos.

Spirit Walks

Walk into History: Spirits of the Past

For the 24th year, Medina County Show Biz Co., Medina County Historical Society and Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) collaborated to bring another successful ‘Walk into History: Spirits of the Past’ program to life. The event, held Sept. 5-8, attracted 600 attendees and included vibrant historical reenactments based on pioneers and events from Medina County’s rich past.

MCAC promoted the event, featuring actors stationed in locations on and nearby the Medina Square. Medina Show Biz auditioned and directed the actors, who read scripts written by Medina County Historical Society. Performances were conducted near the exact spots where the real-life events took place.

A special closing day program was also held at Miss Molly’s Tea Room, where audiences watched historical reenactments while enjoying a great meal.

For more information about the Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) and other arts activities happening in Medina County, visit our website here.

Thank you for your continued support!

Please forward this email to your friends, family and colleagues to share how important The Arts and the Medina County Arts Council are to you.