Around Garrettsville: Curtains up Theatre will celebrate 20 years with 'Phantom of the Opera'

The Garrettsville Curtains up Theatre is preparing for its 20-year anniversary. In celebration of this great accomplishment, they are celebrating with “The Phantom of the Opera” (non-musical version). The production is written by Gene Traylor, with permission from Dramatic Publishing.

This production is sponsored by Ryser Insurance; Jeff Rinearson Health Insurance; Kelly Zander, Realtor, Middlefield; Carter Lumber; and Sarchione Chevrolet - Paul McEwuen. Show times/dates are 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 23 and 24, and 1 p.m. Jan. 18. Tickets will be available at the door – adults $10, seniors and children $8. Ticket prices are the same as 2006.

Your cast from “The Phantom of the Opera” (non musical):

• Bethany Mason as Christine

• Roy Harvey as Andre

• Kendall McCoy as Nanette

• Kadin Chin as the Phantom

• Autumn Richards as a Dancer

• Emma Scherick as a Dancer

• Troy Smith as Monsieur Poligny

• Ken Pierson as Richard

• Sydney Ligotti as Monsieur Mercier

• Alexis Phillips as a Dancer & Doctor

• Carolyn Young as Sophie

• Jayden Bartlet as Alphonse & Favart

• Shawn Cisney as Inspector Bournot

Garrettsville makes its debut in a children’s book called “Cambree’s Adventure on the Mysterious Path.” Cambree’s Adventure books are available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Nook, Kindle and 50 other platforms. Author Jacquelyn Loreta-Rinearson turned their summer RV trips into adventures for her dog, Cambree. Each book will take on a new adventure in a new location. Geography is brought into a learning environment via the map on the back cover showing the location of Cambree’s adventure. Watch for the book signing (yes, Cambree will be there, too). The book signing has moved to a larger location – the YMCA at 8233 Park Ave. in Garrettsville. Follow Cambree on her own Facebook page called Cambree’s Adventures.

Preparations are underway for the Sip n Shop on Main event that is scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 p.m. July 25 on Main Street in Garrettsville. Watch for more information; to register as a crafter/artist, contact Jackie at rinearson05@frontier.com. Wineries should contact Sherri Collins at sherricollins57@gmail.com.

The Eagles Club is having its $1 wing nights again from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and tacos are back from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Taco nights are for members only, but wing nights are open to the public. For information on becoming a member, contact the Fraternal Order of Eagles at foeaux2705@gmx.com.

St. Ambrose Church is no longer hosting bingo.

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