Cleveland POPS Orchestra Chorus, Announces Auditions The NEW J Show Announces Call Art Entries he Mandel JCC announces a call for encultural arts program to the community.” tries for its first J Show, a juried art show The curators for the juried show and sale and sale, featuring an eclectic mix of art- are Dr. Jennifer Finkel, curator, Cleveland Clinwork from established, emerging and amateur ic Art Program, Arts and Medicine Institute; artists. Artists who reside in Northeast Ohio are and Shawn Godwin, independent curator encouraged to submit artwork by August 3, and executive director/curator of the Davis 2015. Works selected will be displayed in the Sculpture Foundation. high-traffic Mandel JCC lobby from September The New J Show opening exhibit will be 17 through November 15, 2015. held on September 17 from 7–9 p.m., with Artists may submit up to four pieces prize awards presented at 7:30 p.m. Visit Manof original two-dimensional work. Media deljcc.org/jshow to download an application, acceptable for submission include works on or pick up an application at the Mandel JCC Cleveland POPS Orchestra Chorus with paper, paintings, photography, mixed media membership desk. For questions, contact Director William Zurkey will be holding and digital media. Work with 3 inches or more Julie Frayman at jfrayman@mandeljcc.org or auditions for new members for its upcoming of depth, or heavier than 25 pounds, will not 216.593.6216 or visit mandeljcc.org/jshow. 2015-2016 Twentieth Anniversary concert be accepted. Entry fees are: students $15, JCC season member $20 and general community $25. Auditions will be held one day only – Thursday, August 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in room Work may be priced to sell or marked NFS (not for sale). G-17 of the Music and Communications “The NEW J Show allows us to “The NEW J Show allows us to showcase Building, Cleveland State University, downshowcase talented artists who don’t talented artists who don’t often have a town campus. chance to display and sell their art to our The Cleveland POPS Orchestra Chorus is a often have a chance to display and membership organization that performs with community,” said Julie Frayman, The Mandel sell their art to our community,” Carl Topilow and the Cleveland POPS Orches- JCC Arts and Culture program associate. “We tra at numerous concerts and events through- are thrilled to host this show and continue our commitment to provide a robust, diverse out the Orchestra’s concert season. Most performances will take place at Severance Hall and Playhouse Square Center. The chorus will rehearse on most Monday evenings from September through May. Singers (ages 18 and up) wishing to audition must have previous choral experience and demonstrate good tone quality and sight-reading skills. Applicants will be asked to prepare a solo that best demonstrates their vocal skills. he Gathering Place is a caring community that supports, educates and empowers indiBring sheet music to the audition. No viduals and families touched by cancer through programs and services provided free of accompanist will be provided. charge. The programs and services offered provide education and information, support, Auditions are by appointment only. To and help manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis. The Gathering Place has two locations in schedule an appointment, please call GorBeachwood and a location in Westlake. Below is a listing of upcoming programs at The Gathdon Petitt at 216.765.7677 or email him at ering Place, located at 23300 Commerce Park, in Beachwood. All programs require advance glpetitt@clevelandpops.com registration by calling 216.595.9546. For more information, visit www.touchedbycancer.org. You must fill out an audition form, available at the following web address, and attach it to Cancer Survivorship Group your email. http://www.clevelandpops.com/ For individuals who have completed cancer treatment. wp-content/uploads/chorus-applicationThursdays, July 9 and August 13, 6:30 – 8 p.m. form15.pdf. Wednesdays, July 22 and August 26, 1:30 – 3 p.m. T Upcoming Programs at The Gathering Place T Auditions will be held one day only – Thursday, August 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. in room G-17 of the Music and Communications Building, Cleveland State University, downtown campus. Joy of Drumming Tap into the joy of summer and drumming outside in Norma’s Garden. No experience necessary. Drums provided. For individuals and families coping with a cancer diagnosis. Thursday, July 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Coping with Grief A six week group for those who have lost an adult loved one to cancer. Topics include understanding grief, normalizing emotions and feelings, communication with family and friends, and coping strategies. Wednesdays, July 22 – August 26, 1:30-3 p.m. 54 Beachwood Buzz n July 2015