CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio - You can celebrate St. Patrick's Day and contribute to local live theater, to boot, 6 p.m. March 17 with an evening of Irish songs, sing-a-longs, stories, food and, of course, drinks. Entertainer Jake Boland, of Auburn Township, will spin a few yarns of Irish tales woven with historical facts and songs about the Emerald Isle at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre.
The evening begins 6 p.m. with Irish-themed appetizers and a beer and wine cash bar. Boland performs on stage at 7 p.m., and the bar will be open afterward along with a dessert and coffee bar. Boland, who has performed at other Northeast Ohio venues, is donating his talent to the theater as a fundraiser.
The ticket price is $25 per person. The theater, which has just completed a major renovation, is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls. Tax-deductible contributions can also be made to the theater. Contact cvlt.org or 440-247-8955.
Improv Group Is Ready to March on: Also, showing at the theater in March is the River Side Valley Players, with "RSVP Marches On," which will be on stage 8 p.m. March 10 and 11 at the Riverstreet Playhouse, 56 River St.
Led by Tracy Cubbal, the group of improvisational actors performs live, unscripted theater with prompting from the audience. Characters, plotlines and dialogue are developed on the spot for spontaneous fun. Tickets are $10. Due to the unpredictable nature of the performances, the show is recommended for adults.
Get Onboard with the Film Fest: The Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Fest concludes its midwinter showing of innovative films 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 with Off The Rails, an award winner from the fall's festival.
It is the story of Darius McColum, a charming man with Aspergers syndrome and an overwhelming love of trains, buses and subways. He landed in jail 32 times for impersonating New York City bus drivers and subway conductors and driving their routes. He is faced with overcoming his obsession or spending the rest of his life in prison. The film will be shown at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at chagrinfilmfest.org. Save the dates, the 2017 CFDFF will be held Oct. 4-8.
Presidential Scholar at Orange: Orange High School senior David Miron is a candidate in the U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Candidates for the program were selected from nearly 3.5 million students expected to graduate this year from U.S. high schools. Scholars are selected based upon academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, character and involvement in community and school activities. Semifinalists will be selected in early April, and, the U.S. Dept. of Education will announce the winners in May.
Brandon Dim Plays Ball at Baldwin Wallace: The Solon student is one of 22 athletes to be named to the university's baseball team spring. Head Coach Brian Harrison will play 13 returning lettermen from last year's team, which scored an overall record of 23-20, and advanced to the OAC Tournament Championship game.
This year's season opened Feb. 18 inIndianapolis, Ind. against Anderson University at Bishop Chatard High School.
Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 4,000 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in 75 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
Power of the Pen: A dozen Brady Middle School students in the seventh and eighth grades competed recently at the local level in the annual Power of the Pen district competitive writing tournament held at University School.
The seventh grade team included Margot Sanders, Emma Synder-Lovera, Kim Marcelino, Arwen Whiteman, Sophia Madden, and George Outcalt. Eighth graders included Krishna Sanaka, AJ Chardiet, Ryan Vincent, Ashayla Coward, Orly Wolf, and Will Van de Walle. Synder-Lovera took sixth place out of 97 writers. Among eighth graders, Vincent placed 12th, Wolf received 10th place, and Van de Walle earned the eighth position out of more than 100 other writers. Vincent also won a "Best of Round" award. Contact orangeschools.org.
Ash Wednesday Service: Celebrate the beginning of Lent 7:30 p.m. March 1 at The United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls. Holy communion and ashes will be available. Call 440-247-5848.
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