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Marge Adler is relied upon by colleagues across North America for her collaborative skills, keyboard mastery and eclectic approach. Known as a "treasure with at least three hands," Marge was co-composer with the late Tom Luckay and music director for If Chagrin Could Sing, a CD of original songs about Chagrin Falls. She has collaborated in concert with David Cangelosi of the Metropolitan Opera and with Phillip Boykin of renown on Broadway. There were days in which Marge would change hats on I-71, after serving as organist for a Cleveland Indians game, to become harpsichordist for the Bach Festival at Baldwin Wallace University.

Marge wrote and performed the musical score for the locally produced film, Exact Change, which was featured at the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival. Recently she served a residency as Guest Musical Director for St. Francis by the Lake Episcopal Church (Canyon Lake, TX), and as Guest Collaborative Artist for Cleveland Opera Theater's anniversary tribute to Leonard Bernstein.

Come join us as we hear Marnie Albers, curator of the dolls at the Chagrin Falls Historical Society, talk about nine marionettes that were made by a group of young mothers from Federated Church back in the 1950s!
We will learn how these Marionettes came to be, who made them, and how they were used. Also, how much work it was to clean them up. It’s a very interesting story you won’t want to miss!

We will have some finger sandwiches and pastries along with tea, of course.

After Marnie’s presentation, we will have a tour of the museum. You will see painter Max Barnard’s work in the Bo Burr Community Room where we will have our presentation. Max Barnard completed over 2,000 works over a nearly 30-year period, using mostly house paint! At the same time, we’ll be able to experience their featured exhibit, The Wars through Their Eyes: Chagrin Valley Veterans.

Cost: $15.

Call 440.247.6490 by May 22 to RSVP.

Severance Hall is a concert hall located in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland. Named after patrons John L. and his sister Elisabeth Severance Allen Prentiss. The hall has been the home of the Cleveland Orchestra since its opening on February 5, 1931.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the amazing décor and architecture. Check out the acoustics for yourself. We will have a tour guide take us through this wonderful building.

We will eat first at L’Albatros Brasserie bar in Cleveland. Lunch is on your own.

Cost: $8

RSVP to 440.247.6490 by April 10.

On December 4, 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley fatefully found themselves together in a Memphis recording studio. The historic rock ‘n’ roll jam session that resulted was electrifying.

Step back in time to experience this irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets and celebrations – which boasts powerhouse performances and an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B and country hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog” and more.

Cost: $28

RSVP to 440.247.6490 by May 8. (Max 30 people)

Cost: $28

RSVP to 440.247.6490 by May 8. (Max 30 people)