Boogie-woogie artist Live in the House in Pemberville
Matthew Ball, who is fast becoming Detroit’s premier boogie-woogie artists, will take the stage Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. for the next show in the Pemberville Opera House’s “Live in the House” series.

Ball got his start in jazz in 2001 after he attended a hometown boogie-woogie festival. He was so awestruck by the performances there that he left his career as an attorney to become a blues and boogie-woogie performing artist.

With a little help from Bob Seeley, from boogie's hall of fame, Ball joined the ranks of iconic blues masters in 2005 when headlining at the exclusive Arches Piano Stage in Cincinnati.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Beeker’s General Store, or by calling Carol at 419-287-4848 or e-mailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Visit www.pembervilleoperahouse.org for more about this or other upcoming events at the Opera House.

Evil Doings in Genoa
The Genoa Civic Theatre will kick off their opening production of the 28th season with the comic thriller, “Evil Doings at Queen Toots’ Tomb” Nov. 6-8 and Nov. 13-15 at the theatre, located at 509-1/2 Main St. in the Historic Genoa Town Hall. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

It’s off to Egypt in the 1920s to watch the collection of memorable characters, a wacky chase scene, tongue twister names and a surprise ending.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. Season tickets are also available for $24 for adults and $18 for seniors. Inquire about a family membership. Reservations may be made by calling 419-855-3103. Visit www.genoacivictheatre.org for more information.

OCT to stage “Fiddler”
Oregon Community Theatre will open the 2009-2010 season with the popular classic musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” Nov. 6-7 and Nov. 13-14 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium at Fassett Middle School, 3025 Starr Ave., Oregon.

With familiar songs such as “Matchmaker,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” and “Sunrise Sunset,” Fiddler is touching, warm, funny, and inspiring. The cast includes actors from throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.

“Fiddler” is directed by Kevin Wietrzykowski, assisted by Elizabeth Gibson and choreographed by Jennifer Knapp.

Reserved seats are $15 for adults and $12 for students/seniors, and are available at the door or in advance by calling 419-691-1398. More information is available at www.oregoncommunitytheatre.org

Meet Me at TMA
Meet Me at TMA, a monthly program hosted by the Toledo Museum of Art in cooperation with the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter, offers interactive tours of the museum’s collection of art tailored to individuals who are experiencing forgetfulness, mild confusion or difficulty finding the right words, along with their family members and caregivers.

The next program will be held Nov. 7 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The topic will be, “The Classic Court: Egypt, Greece and Rome.” The program provides an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided tours and discussion in the museum’s galleries. Specially trained Museum educators engage participants in dialogue.

The museum is located at 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Parking, admission to the museum and to the special program are free. Participants should meet at the visitor’s information desk just inside the Grove Place entrance to the main Museum building. The museum galleries are fully accessible and free wheelchairs are available at each entrance of the main museum building and at the Glass Pavilion.

Registration is requested. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register or obtain more information.

Local author plans book signing
Local author Jennifer Mauter will be signing copies of her children’s book, “Illumination Station: The Big Adventure,” Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Open Book store in Fremont.

The book tells the story of Wally Socketbottom and Sam Halide, two typical 10-year-old boys who get caught up in temptation and how they find their way back to God’s word.

Mauter’s future book signings include Dec. 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Collins and Parker Gifts on Woodville Road in Oregon and Dec. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Barnes and Noble at Westfield Mall.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available at bookstores nationwide and through online booksellers such as amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and target.com.

Art show will feature motorcycle theme
Signature Harley-Davidson in Perrysburg will host a motorcycle-themed art show Nov. 5 from 5-8 p.m.

Photography artists Doug Grosjean and Bill Heban will be displaying their award-winning photos and world-renowned airbrush artist Pamela Shanteau will display a selection of her work. In addition, Ace Products, a Harley-Davidson-themed home furnishings company, will have a display of artwork.

The event is free to the public. Anyone wishing to display his or her motorcycle-themed art is invited to contact Kris Everitt, general manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Resonant Soul releases new album
Local band, Resonant Soul has released a new album, “The Wasted Roaches EP,” which is available for download for $3.96 on iTunes.

This album includes two previously unreleased songs, a new recording of “Take” and the band’s rendition of “The House of the Rising Sun.” The recordings are not available on CD.

Follow Resonant Soul at www.myspace.com/resonantsoul or on their Facebook page.

Creative Noises Live
Area residents with a passion and enjoyment of music and theatre are encouraged to join in celebrating the culmination of an academic semester’s worth of Fine and Performing Arts education as Owens Community College presents its second annual “Creative Noises Live” Fall Artist Series, Nov. 2-18.

Coordinated and promoted by the College’s Music Business I class, the Fall Artist Series will showcase the accomplishments of Owens students in a number of performances ranging from vocal to theatre.

The schedule includes:
Nov. 2, 2 p.m.: String Ensemble and Owens Classical Guitar Ensemble.
Nov. 4, 2 p.m.: Woodwind Ensemble.
Nov. 9, 2 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble.
Nov. 10, 2 p.m.: Voices Concert and Percussion Ensemble.
Nov. 16, 2 p.m.: Songwriting Performance and Theatrical Readings.
Nov. 18, 2 p.m.: Choir Concert.

All performances are free and are held in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda. For more information about the “Creative Noises Live” Fall Artist Series, call 1-800-GO-OWENS, ext. 7081.

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