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Ashtabula Arts Center

LXCL:The Ashtabula Arts Center is a non-profit multi-arts organization, offering year-round programming in theater, music, dance, and visual arts. Our programming includes classes and workshops, private instruction, staged productions, concerts, outreach, gallery exhibits and sales. We offer financial aid for our classes in the form of reduced tuition and Pay What You Can ticket pricing is available for most productions.We hope you’ll visit us, and be part of the art!

Join us for Dining for the Arts: Great Harvest Feast, a shared meal that helps keep theater, music, dance, and visual arts accessible to everyone in our community. Hosts: Robinlyn Vogel &amp; Kim Turner MENU: FIRST COURSE:Brie, Pecan, and Cranberry Crostini with a Honey DrizzleCorn ChowderAutumnal Greens Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette SECOND COURSE:Mushroom WellingtonRoasted Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic Confit and Creamy Horseradish SauceWhite Wine Braised LeeksFig and Ginger Glazed Butternut Squash THIRD COURSE:Maple Chantilly Cr&egrave;me Crepes with a Praline CrumbleVanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Poached Pears in Bourbon Caramel Sauce BEVERAGES:Mulled Apple Cider BarLoch Eun ToddiesGinger Pear Punch (non-alcoholic) *Weather permitting, we will dine alfresco and enjoy a relaxing evening by a crackling bonfire.

DINING FOR THE ARTS- GREAT HARVEST FEAST

Enjoy a meal at Crosswinds Grille and help creativity thrive close to home. Your participation in Dining for the Arts supports the Ashtabula Arts Center&rsquo;s year-round theater, music, dance, and visual arts programs. MENU:-New England Clam Chowder-Salad-Clams-Peel &amp; Eat Shrimp-Mussels-Chicken-Andouille Sausage-Sweet &amp; Red Potatoes-Sweet Corn-Muffins &amp; Rolls-Apple Dumplings with Ice Cream-Assorted wines to be paired with courses, beginning with sparkling wine and ending with port *This meal is generously donated by Karen Fagnilli. Thank you, Karen!

DINING FOR THE ARTS- CROSSWINDS GRILLE

Dining for the Arts: Pizza is Art brings our community together to support accessible theater, music, dance, and visual arts for all ages. Join us at Nights &amp; Weekends Pizzeria for a fantastic evening! MENU: Stuzzichino:Deviled Egg with PancettaWine Pairing: Jeio Prosecco, Italy Antipasti:RicottaRicotta with chili honeyWine Pairing: Pinot Grigio, Italy Pizza:MargheritaSan Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, pecorino RomanoWine Pairing: Chianti, Italy Bacon Balsamic:Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pecorino Romano, fresh mozzarella, bacon, red onion, balsamic glaze &amp; fresh basilWine Pairing: Laurello Meritage, Ohio Butternut Squash &amp; Sausage:Maple glazed roasted butternut squash, spicy Italian sausage, goat cheese, caramelized onion, fresh mozzarella &amp; sageWine Pairing: Laurello Meritage, Ohio Dessert:Pumpkin Mascarpone CheesecakeRich mascarpone vanilla cake with pumpkin &amp; spices, topped with a thick spiced cream layer on a buttery gingersnap crust. Garnished with whipped cream &amp; freshly grated nutmeg.Wine Pairing: M Cellers Port, Ohio

DINING FOR THE ARTS- PIZZA IS ART

Dine out and support accessible arts in our community at Ma Canfield&#39;s Cafe, hosted by Meeghan Humphrey and Mike Brenneman. Your meal helps the Ashtabula Arts Center offer classes, performances, and exhibits to people of all ages and abilities. Famously, Bonnie &amp; Clyde purchased their last meal of coffee, donuts, a BLT and a fried bologna sandwich at Ma Canfield&#39;s Caf&eacute; in Gibsland, Louisiana. They were ambushed before they could eat their meal. Bonnie &amp; Clyde got by on quick meals begged from farmers, purchased at diners, and sometimes cooked over a fire. This menu is composed entirely from Depression Era recipes and traditional Southern cooking. Enjoy this meal in the Arts Center Gallery and then head to Straw Hat Theatre for &quot;Bonnie &amp; Clyde.&quot; &nbsp;Show tickets are included in the price of the meal. BEVERAGES:Ginger beer, fresh lemonade spiked or non-alcoholic, beer, dandelion wine APPETIZERS:Mini bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches, mini fried bologna sandwiches, smoked deviled eggs SOUPS: Tomato bisque, garden soup SALADS:Harlequin salad of cabbage, peas, beets, onion, carrot with homemade French dressing, Tomato and cucumber salad BREADS:Corn pone, fresh biscuits with butter MAIN COURSE:Smoked barbeque chicken, Italian cauliflower, fried green tomatoes, potatoes with cheese DESSERTS: Eggless chocolate cake with fresh whipped cream, rhubarb tarts, mini donuts, vinegar pie (Please be aware &quot;Bonnie &amp; Clyde&quot; includes intense violence &amp; adult themes)

DINING FOR THE ARTS- DINNER AT MA CANFIELD'S CAFE

Celebrate our senior dancers as they share what they&rsquo;ve been working and creating in class. The Student Dance Showcase brings together families, friends, and neighbors to see students who have grown in skill, confidence, and creativity onstage. Your registration helps us keep dance education accessible to our whole community through scholarships and pay-what-you-can programs. Please complete the form below so we can plan a safe, welcoming performance for every dancer and guest.

Student Dance Showcase

DINING FOR THE ARTS &ndash; SMOKE &amp; SOUND brings our community together over good food, live music, and shared creativity.&nbsp;A live music barbecue picnic featuring wood-smoked classics and local summer harvest. Hosts: Kate Reedy, Bailey Seacrist &amp; Alex Asteinza MENU: FROM THE PIT:-Rackhouse Ribs-Pitmaster Chicken Thighs-Smoke-Pulled Pork FARM &amp; PICNIC SIDES: -Fire-Roasted Local Corn Salad-Heirloom Tomato &amp; Cucumber Salad-Burnt End Beans-Tangy Slaw-Cast-Iron Cornbread-Summer Garden Pasta Salad-Garlicky Potato Salad SAUCE BAR:-Kansas City Sweet Heat-Carolina Gold-Spicy Vinegar Pepper SWEET FINISH:-Banana Pudding Cups-Peach Cobbler-S&#39;mores Campfire Brownies DRINKS:-Sweet Tea-Lemonade (hard and soft versions)-Local Beer &amp; Wine-Soft Drinks

DINING FOR THE ARTS- SMOKE & SOUND

Join us for Dining for the Arts: Munching &amp; Mingling, a whimsical pre-show tasting party before seeing, &quot;The Wizard of Oz&quot; live in Straw Hat Theatre.&nbsp;Follow the yellow brick road to an evening of food &amp; fun!&nbsp; Hosts: Alex Asteinza, Bailey Seacrist, Gary Burlin &amp; Harold Bemis MENU: WITCHES&#39; COCKTAILS:-GOOD WITCH: A bright, sparkling, enchanting sip-BAD WITCH: A bold, wickedly delicious cocktail-KID&#39;S POTIONS: Magical themed punch options available KANSAS COMFORTS:-Farmhouse Mac &amp; Cheese Bites-Scarecrow Biscuits with Jam-Auntie Em&#39;s Pork Cornbread Bites FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD:-Traveler&#39;s Cheeses &amp; Charcuterie-Wizard&#39;s Dips &amp; Spreads-Crackers, Breads &amp; Accompaniments WELCOME TO EMERALD CITY:-Palace Sandwich Bites-Golden Savory Pastries-Royal Crostini SWEET TREATS OF MUNCHKIN LAND:-Lollipop Guild Pops-Tin Man Brownies-Ruby Truffles-Over the Rainbow Fruit-Glinda&#39;s Cookies TOTO&#39;S SPOT (For Our Youngest Guests):-Juice Boxes-Goldfish-Coloring Sheets

DINING FOR THE ARTS-MUNCHKING & MINGLING

DINING FOR THE ARTS at Biscotti&#39;s Restaurant brings our community together over a shared meal to support inclusive, year-round arts programs at the Ashtabula Arts Center. Your reservation helps keep theater, music, dance, and visual arts accessible to everyone. MENU: APPETIZERS:-Bruschetta Bread: Toasted Italian bread topped with chilled blend of diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Topped with Parmesan cheese.-Sausage Fondue: Rich cheese sauce blended with Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, hot peppers, and served with garlic bread strips for dipping. ENTREE (Choose Two):-Spaghetti: With two large meatballs-Spaghetti: Topped with sausage-stuffed hot peppers-Baked Penne: Penne pasta topped with red sauce, smothered in a blend of mozzarella &amp; provolone cheeses, broiled to a golden brown-Chicken Florentine Alfredo: Penne pasta coasted with homemade Alfredo sauce with chicken, red peppers, spinach, &amp; pancetta bacon-Shrimp Bowtie: Petite shrimp sauteed in butter &amp; garlic sauce with bowtie pasta topped with Romano cheese-Italian Combo: A sampling of 3 favorites: Chicken Parmesan, Fettucine Alfredo, &amp; Cheese Ravioli-Chicken Parmesan with a Choice of Side*-Chicken Picatta with Choice of Side- Served in a sauce of lemon, butter, capers, and white wine. SIDES:-Spaghetti-Pan-fried redskin potatoes-Garlic mashed potatoes-Vegetables DESSERT (Choose Two):-Tiramisu-Cheesecake-Cannoli BOTTLE of WINE (Choose One):-Debonne Riesling-Debonne Classic Red-Debonne Chardonnay *Call Biscotti&#39;s at (440) 593-6766 to arrange pickup or dine-in and menu choices. Complete this form to reserve your spot, confirm guests, and note any special needs.&nbsp;Your evening out directly supports classes, performances, and outreach that welcome all ages and abilities.

DINING FOR THE ARTS- BISCOTTI'S

A pottery-glazing party with music, demos, drinks, fire, appetizers, and s&#39;mores. Eat, create, and enjoy our newly refurbished back deck! Select, glaze, and fire your own pot onsite under the sky in this fun hands-on experience! Raku pots are heated rapidly in small outdoor kilns, then removed while red-hot and placed into containers with combustible materials such as sawdust or leaves, creating unique, unpredictable smoky patterns and colors. Pots are fired to ~1800 degrees F in under an hour, and you&#39;ll take home a vibrant, unique, finished piece. By joining this Earth &amp; Fire Pottery Party, you help the Ashtabula Arts Center keep creative experiences accessible to our whole community. Reserve your spot to create, connect, and take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art.

Earth & Fire Raku Pottery Party

Dine, sip, and support the arts at Laurello Winery&rsquo;s Food &amp; Wine Experience. Enjoy thoughtfully paired courses and wines while connecting with others who value creative expression in our community. *Generously donated by Larry &amp; Kim Laurello MENU: Begin with a sparkling wine toast &amp; Antipasto 1. Cask 2025: Red wine blend paired with eggplant caponata crostini2. Pinot Grigio: Insalata mixed greens, fennel, red onion, strawberries and shredded parmesan with homemade Italian dressing3. Meritage: Ricotta cavatelli, sausage and meatball4. Homemade chocolate pepper biscotti paired with Habanero Ice Wine.

DINING FOR THE ARTS- FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCE LAURELLO STYLE

Join us for this year&#39;s Dining for the Arts Launch Party! We are launching the 2026-2027 Dining for the Arts season with a &quot;Disco&quot; for the Arts cocktail party at the Arts Center! Here, you&#39;ll be able to view at the year&rsquo;s scheduled events, including complete menus, dine-to-donate opportunities, and exclusive experiences.&nbsp; Grab your best pair of platform shoes, bellbottoms, or your power suit, and let&#39;s Disco for the Arts! Dining for the Arts is an annual series of dinners, brunches, wine tastings, and more, celebrating creativity, community, and cuisine, hosted by supporters of the Ashtabula Arts Center from all over Ashtabula County. Hosts organize and hold events, guests make their reservations for those events through the Arts Center, and all proceeds support the Arts Center&rsquo;s programming. Dining for the Arts events are held throughout late spring, summer, and fall. Dining for the Arts also includes carry-out events from local restaurants and wineries. By attending one of our Dining for the Arts experiences, you support inclusive classes, performances, and outreach that truly inspires all. Reserve your spot, invite a friend, and help creativity thrive in Ashtabula.

Dining for the Arts

Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities Talent Show

🌟&nbsp;Join us! Be part of the art by donating to join our AAC Crew today!&nbsp;🌟&nbsp;At the Ashtabula Arts Center, we know that innovation in the arts starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission of creating a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates art, culture, and the unique creative spirit of every individual.&nbsp;By donating, not only do you become a part of the art, but a part of the AAC Crew!&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Center Stage: $5000 and up</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All benefits below, as well as 6 tickets to any theater or dance production.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Director&#39;s Circle: $1000-4,999</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All benefits below, as well as 4 tickets to any theater or dance production.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Encore: $500- $999</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All benefits below, as well as two tickets to any theater or dance production.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bravo: $250-$499</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All benefits below, as well as seasonal listing in newsletter, and in theater &amp; dance programs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cheers: $100-$249</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">All benefits below, as well as 10% discount on classes/workshops</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Applause: up to $99</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Annual listing in newsletter, annual report, and on website</li></ul>Thank you for supporting our mission.&nbsp;Together, we can build a special place where creativity thrives, arts are accessible, and diverse voices are celebrated.&nbsp;Sincerely,&nbsp;Lori StarlingExecutive DirectorAshtabula Arts Center

🌟 Join us! Be part of the art by donating to join our AAC Crew today! 🌟 At the Ashtabula Arts Center, we know that innovation in the arts starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission of creating a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates art, culture, and the unique creative spirit of every individual. By donating, not only do you become a part of the art, but a part of the AAC Crew! Center Stage: $5000 and upAll benefits below, as well as 6 tickets to any theater or dance production.Director's Circle: $1000-4,999All benefits below, as well as 4 tickets to any theater or dance production.Encore: $500- $999All benefits below, as well as two tickets to any theater or dance production.Bravo: $250-$499All benefits below, as well as seasonal listing in newsletter, and in theater & dance programs.Cheers: $100-$249All benefits below, as well as 10% discount on classes/workshopsApplause: up to $99Annual listing in newsletter, annual report, and on websiteThank you for supporting our mission. Together, we can build a special place where creativity thrives, arts are accessible, and diverse voices are celebrated. Sincerely, Lori StarlingExecutive DirectorAshtabula Arts Center

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Calling all comedians! The Ashtabula Arts Center is opening submissions for its annual Comedy Night 2027! Ten talented comedians will be selected to perform their 5-minute comedy bits for a chance to win! After an audience live-polling, one, lucky comedian will win the Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Award, including a cash prize of $1,000; the runner-up will receive a $500 cash prize and a high five; and the third prize winner will receive $250 and a solid handshake. If you are interested in joining the action, please complete this contest application, pay the $10 submission fee, and send your 5-minute comedy set video to director@ashtabulaartscenter.org for entry. The board of directors and staff of the AAC will be voting on their favorites, and the top ten will be selected to perform for the big prize on March 13, 2027! *DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: NOVEMBER 25, 2026, AT 11:59PM EST!

Calling all comedians! The Ashtabula Arts Center is opening submissions for its annual Comedy Night 2027!Ten talented comedians will be selected to perform their 5-minute comedy bits for a chance to win!After an audience live-polling, one, lucky comedian will win the Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Award, including a cash prize of $1,000; the runner-up will receive a $500 cash prize and a high five; and the third prize winner will receive $250 and a solid handshake.If you are interested in joining the action, please complete this contest application, pay the $10 submission fee, and send your 5-minute comedy set video to director@ashtabulaartscenter.org for entry. The board of directors and staff of the AAC will be voting on their favorites, and the top ten will be selected to perform for the big prize on March 13, 2027!*DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: NOVEMBER 25, 2026, AT 11:59PM EST!

AAC Comedy Contest Submission Form (2027)

Dining for the Arts: Rh&ocirc;ne to Anatolia is an evening of food, drinks, and conversation that supports the Ashtabula Arts Center&rsquo;s mission to keep the arts accessible to everyone. Join us at Briquettes Smokehouse for this amazing evening! MENU:1. Formed Pork Rillette: (sliced and fried), relish tray, and crostini2. Greek Plate: hummus, olives, roasted garlic, cucumber, bulgur wheat, Greek yogurt3. Chicken &amp; Shrimp tortellini: garlic, lemon, spinach, spices4. Turkish Style Baklava: honey, lemon, phyllo, pistachio, almond, cinnamon, clove *Each course will be paired with a wine

DINING FOR THE ARTS-RHÔNE to ANATOLIA

Join us for Dueling Pianos: An Evening with CLE Keys 🎹🎶 &mdash; a night of music, laughter, and song requests that put you in the spotlight. Two pianists face off, trading tunes and taking suggestions from the crowd. Your ticket, song requests, and food &amp; drink purchases during the event support the Ashtabula Arts Center&rsquo;s mission to create a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates art, culture, and the unique creative spirit of every individual.&nbsp; Reserve your spot and be part of the performance!

Dueling Pianos: An Evening with CLE Keys

Laugh with us at Comedy Night 2027 🎭😄 &mdash; The Ashtabula Arts Center is rolling in the laughs, as ten lucky comedians will be competing in its annual Comedy Night 2027 on March 13, 2027, at 7:00PM!&nbsp; The Laugh Out Loud Prize winner will take home $1,000 and the title; second prize will be awarded $500 and a high five; and the third prize winner will receive $250 and a solid handshake. What makes this show interactive and exciting for audiences is that they will be the ones choosing the winners through our live-polling system! That means YOU get to choose the winner! So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 13, 2027, and purchase your tickets online today here on Zeffy or by calling 440-964-3396.&nbsp; The doors, cash bar, and concessions open at&nbsp;6:30PM, with the curtain going up at 7:00PM. Tickets are just $15, with all proceeds going directly to our mission of creating a welcoming, inclusive community that celebrates art, culture, and the unique creative spirit of every individual. We are so grateful for our sponsor, James Mayer, for helping us make this event happen! Fully belly laughs are guaranteed! We need your help and your vote; grab your ticket to this interactive comedy show today before time runs out!&nbsp; See you at the show!

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