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.

‘Tis the Season for your favorite Holiday Events & Activities! Don’t miss out on these festive happenings coming soon in Medina County:

Medina Show Biz Co.

A Christmas Story: The Musical
Dec. 8, 13, 14, 15
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
Haddad Theater

Medina County Administration Building,144 North Broadway Street, Medina
Admission: $15 Adults, $12 Seniors and Students. Tickets on sale at Buehler's starting Nov 25 and at the Door 1 hour before Showtime. Order tickets online here.

ORMACO

Home for the Holidays: Sentimental Melodies
Sun., Dec. 8 at 2 pm
Wadsworth Public Library

Vocalist Emily Aleta Dorland and pianist Duane Carlson will take you through a musical journey celebrating the most wonderful time of the year while honoring many cultures through the power of music. Concert is free but register here to ensure seating.

Medina Chorus

Winter 2019 Concert
Sun., Dec. 8 at 3 pm
Medina United Methodist Church
4747 Foote Road, Medina

Tickets: $10 available from Chorus members and at Buehler’s. Find out more.  

Wadsworth Community Choir & Band

An Afternoon of Holiday Music
Sun., Dec. 8 at 3 pm
Wadsworth CIS, O.J. Work Auditorium
151 Main Street, Wadsworth

Free Admission. After concert, get picture taken with Santa & Mrs. Claus.

Medina County Arts Foundation

Ninth Annual Dr. Ron Ricci Medina Holiday Pops Concert
Saturday, December 14, 2019, 7:30 pm
Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd, Medina
Tickets start at $20. Order online through ASO or by calling 330.535.8131.

Join the Akron Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as we welcome some special guests for an evening of traditional carols, inspiring songs and holiday cheer. There will even be a special visitor from the North Pole! Kick off the holiday season with MCAF's marquee event that has become a popular family tradition in Medina, with proceeds providing quality community arts programming.

Brass Band of the Western Reserve

A Celebration of Christmas
Saturday, December 21, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Tickets are $12-15. Order online through BBWR

The third concert of our Concert Series is A Celebration of Christmas. The Brass Band of the Western Reserve takes the stage with the Medina High School Concert Choir and Summit Bells.

December Activities

Adult Wine & Canvas Night
Medina Library - Fri., Dec. 6, 6-7:30 pm

Bring your own wine and snacks. Go home with an original painting. Supply fee $15. Cash or check made payable to Artists Uncorkd. Registration information.

Gingerbread House Contest
Lodi Library - Dec. 12-14

Drop off your gingerbread house on Dec. 12-14 for a chance to win a prize and local recognition! Voting begins Mon., Dec. 16. People's Choice winner announced on Fri., Dec. 20. Stop in for contest rules. Register here.

Magazine Tree
Lodi Library - Thurs., Dec. 12, 11 am-12 pm

Turn an old magazine into a beautiful table-top decoration. Adults and Teens welcome. Event details.

Holiday Tree Ornaments
Highland Library - Sat., Dec. 14, 11 am-12 pm

Get in the festive spirit! Make ornaments for your tree while enjoying cocoa and cookies. This event is intended for children in grades 3-6. Register here.

Click here to see a full list of Medina County Community Arts Events. If you want to add your upcoming events to our website, submit your request here.

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