Luck of the Irish Casino Night — Canton Regency Retirement Community
Tuesday, March 16, from 4-7 p.m. 4515 22nd St. NW, Canton. Irish music, green beer, refreshments, roulette, black jack tables and more game. RSVP by March 11. For more information, contact Michelle Ledford at 330-477-7664, ext. 128, or visit www.cantonregency.com.
34th Cleveland International Film Festival
March 18-28 Tower City Center, 230 West Huron Rd., Cleveland. Over 140 features and 170 short subjects from more than 60 countries will be shown. Films will run from 9 am to 10 pm daily, with midnight movies on Friday and Saturday evenings. Program guides are available throughout the region, including all Dollar Bank locations. For information about the films, tickets and directions, go to www.clevelandfilm.org.
Foxfield Preserve Nature Cemetery Information Session — The Wilderness Center
Saturday, March 20, at 2 p.m. 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot. The Wilderness Center presents a program about Foxfield Preserve, discussing natural burial, nature preserve cemetery management, site restoration and more. To learn more about Foxfield Preserve, visit www.foxfieldpreserve.org.
The Wizard of Oz — Canton Ballet
Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, at 2 p.m. Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N., Canton. Canton Ballet, under the artistic direction of Cassandra Crowley, presents a full-length storybook favorite created by choreographer in residence Angelo Lemmo. Reminisce with Dorothy, her beloved dog Toto and her Yellow Brick Road friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion as they dance their way to the fantastic Emerald City of Oz. Delightful family fare for children of all ages. Special ticket discount for groups of 20 or more. For more information, call Canton Ballet at 330-455-7220 or visit www.cantonballet.com.
Mahler and Zander — Akron Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 20, at 8 p.m. EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St., Akron. Join guest conductor Benjamin Zander from the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra as he guides the Akron Symphony through the powerful performance of Mahler’s 9th Symphony. For tickets or more information, call the Akron Symphony ticket office at 330-535-8131 or visit www.akronsymphony.org.
Mahler and Zander (Cleveland Encore Performance) — Akron Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Join guest conductor Benjamin Zander from the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra as he guides the Akron Symphony through the powerful performance of Mahler’s 9th Symphony. For tickets or more information, call 800-686-1141 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com.
Nutritional Trends for 2010 — Affinity Medical Center
Thursday, March 25, at 6 p.m. Massillon Recreation Center, 505 Erie St. N, Massillon. Join Linda VanTwisk, MS, RD, LD, dietician for Affinity Medical Center, as she provides information on nutrition and healthy eating. The program includes a cooking demonstration and food sampling. Reservations are requested for this free program. Please call 330-837-6887.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band — Akron Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 27, at 8 p.m. EJ Thomas Hall, The University of Akron, 198 Hill St. Akron. The Akron Symphony Orchestra present an electrifying performance of one of rock’s most influential albums. Teaming up with Classic Albums Live, the symphony will perform The Beatles’ entire “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album. For tickets or more information, call the Akron Symphony ticket office at 330-535-8131 or visit www.akronsymphony.org.
Plant the Seed to Read — Youngstown Area Children’s Book Fair
Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown. This day of fun brings together storytellers, illustrators and more. Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Curious George! The event is free. For more information, call Western Reserve Public Media at 1-800-554-4549.
An Evening With David Sedaris
Wednesday, April 21, at 8 p.m. EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill Street, Akron. With sardonic wit, NPR humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. Western Reserve PBS members receive a $5 discount on tickets. To get the discount, go to www.WesternReservePBS.org/sedaris and follow the link. At the ticket purchase site, choose Promotions and Special Offers and use the discount code “PBS.” You can also get the discount (use the PBS code) at the EJ Thomas Hall Box Office or by calling 330-972-7570.
Amazing Feats of Aging — Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Through May 2 1 Wade Oval Drive in University Circle. This interactive exhibit explores the science of aging with emphasis on healthy aging, how animals age and the aging brain. Visitors are invited to engage in a variety of hands-on activities in a colorful, carnival-themed atmosphere. The event incorporates activities a family can enjoy together, including watching their faces age up to 25 years at the Age Machine. For more information, call 800-317-9155 or visit cmnh.org.
