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 is in full swing and the holidays will soon be upon us! We know events and parties abound during the season. Before your schedule fills up, we wanted to share some fun and festive events throughout Medina County in November and early December. Pencil these in to ensure you don’t miss out!

November Events

Medina Community Band
Veterans Day Concert – “Celebrating the Patriots”
Wed., Nov. 13, 7 pm
St. Francis Xavier Church, 606 E. Washington Street, Medina
Program includes March of the Resistance (from Star Wars: The Force Awakens); Bernstein’s Allegretto from Symphony No. 7; Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree With Anyone Else But Me; Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan); Eagle Squadron March; Shenandoah, Captain America; and The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Find out more.

Medina County District Library
Author Talk: Rust Belt Burlesque by Erin O’Brien
Wed., Nov. 13, 7 pm, Highland Library Community Room

Erin O’Brien, co-author of Rust Belt Burlesque, will share tidbits from Northeast Ohio's burlesque scene past and present. She'll also reveal how the indomitable Bella Sin, a Mexican immigrant, spearheaded the local comeback of this bawdy performance art. The lively presentation will include vintage photos, co-author Bob Perkoski's dazzling images of modern burlies and a Q&A with the authors. Book signing to follow.
Register here.

Medina Chorus
Medina Candlelight Walk Performances
Sat., Nov. 23, Medina’s Public Square
Performances at 1 pm, 1:45 pm and 2:30 pm
Find out more

Medina County District Library (MCDL)
Read Local: Author Fair
Medina Library- Nov. 23, 1-4 pm
Medina Community Room A-B

Discover new titles from local indie authors who meet with readers and autograph copies of their latest works. Activities available for children during this Candlelight Walk Weekend event. Learn more.

November Arts & Crafts at MCDL

Cookies and Canvas
Medina Library - Wed., Nov. 13, 6:30-7:30 pm
Explore Sharpie and rubbing alcohol art, an extremely flexible and impressionistic medium. Grades 6-12. Register here.

8-Bit Keychain Art
Highland Library- Wed., Nov. 20, 3-4 pm
Use Perler beads to make an animal, emoji, character, or anything creative! Grades 3-5. Register here.

November Arts & Crafts at Wadsworth Library

Leaf Art
Wadsworth - Thurs., Nov. 7, 4 pm
Use watercolors or markers and scribble all over a plain piece of white paper. Cut it out in the shape of leaves and make a tree. Event details.

Charles Schulz – Art for Homeschool Families
Wadsworth - Wed., Nov. 20, 2-3 pm
Learn about the life of Peanuts creator, Charles Schulz, learn some cartooning techniques, and create your own cartoons. Event details.

Medina Show Biz Co.
A Christmas Story: The Musical
Dec. 6, 7, 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. Order tickets 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. 

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 Events

December Arts & Crafts at MCDL

Please Note: Signups for these events begin November 15.

Mr. Rogers Puppet Day
Brunswick Library - Mon., Dec. 2, All Day
It’s a beautiful day in the library to create puppets. Stop by anytime to make your own. Event details.

Cork Succulent Planters
Buckeye Library - Tues., Dec. 3, 6-7:30 pm
Drop in to create a cute succulent planter to brighten up the wintry days. Adults only. Registration information.

Paper Circuit Greeting Cards
Lodi Library - Tues., Dec. 3, 6-7 pm
Use copper tape, LED lights and some imagination to create a personalized greeting card to share this holiday season. Grades 4-12. Register here.

Ornament Painting
Medina Library - Thurs., Dec. 5, 6:30-7:30 pm
Come hear the legend of the gingerbread man and make an ornament to take home. Grades K-3. Registration information.

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.

Deck the Halls Flower Arranging
Seville Flower & Gift, 4 East Main St., Seville
Thurs., Dec. 12 – Register via Seville Library.
Two sessions available: 6-7 pm or 7-8 pm
Make a fresh floral arrangement for the holidays. Bring sharp scissors. $30 supply fee. Adults & teens.

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 only. Event details.

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.

Arts Opportunities

Medina Community Band Scholarship Opportunity:
High School Senior Solo Competition

Attention all high school seniors! Medina Community Band’s senior solo competition is open to any high school senior instrumentalist attending one of Medina County’s public, private high schools or home school. A cash scholarship prize of $500 will be awarded to the winner. Applicants must be enrolled as members of their school’s performing ensemble when applying and must continue their participation during the 2019-2020 academic year. Homeschoolers must be sponsored by their private teacher. Applications are due by Tues., Dec. 31, 2019. Learn more, submit application here.

Audition Opportunity: Wind in the Willows
Sat., Dec. 7, 2-6 pm
Sun., Dec. 8, 6-10 pm
Audition for the cast of this riotous comedy based on the popular Kenneth Grahame book. Production dates scheduled for March 6-15, 2020.
For requirements and to sign-up, click here.

Thank you for your continued support!

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