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Owens Community Band Begins Rehearsals January 31

Posted on January 10th, 2022

PERRYSBURG, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Community Band will begin rehearsals at 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 31 at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA), 7270 Biniker Drive, Perrysburg.

The band is open to community members and local band students through the College’s Work and Play program to register for the semester for a $25 participation fee. Anyone interested can register in person at 2:45 p.m. before the first rehearsal or at www.owens.edu/workandplay (search: band).

The band will meet for rehearsals from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday through May 25 and perform two Sunday concerts in the CFPA Theatre, dates TBA.

Repertoire consists of standard band literature, music from the Ohio Music Education Association required list, marches, show tunes and patriotic selections.

The band will be under the direction of Larry Clapper.

For additional information, contact Fine and Performing Arts department chair Jeremy Meier at jeremy_meier@owens.edu or (567) 661-7277.

TERHUNE GALLERY HOSTS EXHIBITION FEATURING BASQUIAT, CONTEMPORARIES

Posted on January 9th, 2019

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2019 – Contemporary Art Toledo and Owens Community College are thrilled to present “Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat,” Friday, Jan. 25 – Friday, March 22 in the Terhune Gallery at the Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts. This extraordinary exhibition focuses on the creative community Jean-Michel Basquiat helped galvanize in gritty, pre-AIDS, downtown New York—a time when decay and dissolution fueled a boom in creativity and where the definition of fame, success and power was not based on money, Instagram likes or self-promotion.

Zeitgeist complements and amplifies the film by Sara Driver, “BOOM FOR REAL: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat” that was released from Magnolia Pictures in May 2018. Driver teamed with culture critic Carlo McCormick and Mary-Ann Monforton, associate publisher of BOMB Magazine, along with the New York gallery Howl! Happening to curate the expansive exhibition that features works by Basquiat himself and more than 30 friends and contemporaries, including Nan Goldin, Kenny Scharf, Al Diaz and Lee Quiñones.

A public reception for the exhibition will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. followed by a public screening of the film “BOOM FOR REAL: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat.” Special guest for both the reception and the film will be curator Carlo McCormick.

Known today for his outsized role in the rise of Neo Expressionism and recent record-breaking auction sales, the late Jean-Michel Basquiat was first recognized for his graffiti work in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the emerging artistic circles there, the focus was not on creating content the established art market could readily digest and profit from, but on creating a community that stood in opposition – fostering unfiltered, uninhibited expression.

Basquiat’s work illuminated the contradictions of society – its opposing realities, inequalities, injustices – through a mix of disparate artistic traditions and unrefined, raw emotion fueled by the punk and hip-hop movements of the time. In only a few years, he went from supporting himself through panhandling and selling painted T-shirts and postcards while homeless, to being one of the most celebrated artists in New York, bringing the street level politics of what was an underground counter-culture collective with him into the spotlight.

Zeitgeist offers a unique opportunity to revisit the explosive, pre-fame period of Basquiat and his contemporaries. For these creators, to be a penniless published poet or a musician gigging at a local club was the height of success. In the rawness of the work, the focus on street art and graffiti, and the experimentation and cross-pollination of styles and disciplines, the era has become a flash point for younger generations seeking to learn about and understand the authenticity, closeness, and community expressed in the work of the artists in this truly unique exhibition.

Featured artists and friends in both the film and exhibition include Alexis Adler, Charlie Ahearn, Ted Barron, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Carrithers, Henry Chalfant, Brett De Palma, Al Diaz, Barbara Ess, Coleen Fitzgibbon, Fab 5 Freddy, Futura, Robert Goldman aka Bobby G. Godlis, Nan Goldin, Michael Holman, Becky Howland, Tessa Hughes-Freeland, Jim Jarmusch, Justen, Ladda, Ann Messner, Mary-Ann Monforton, James Nares, Glenn O’Brien, Franc Palaia, Lee Quiñones, Walter Robinson, Christy Rupp, Luc Sante, Kenny Scharf, Paul Tschinkel, Robin Winters and Bob Gruen.

For more information, please visit www.owens.edu/fpa/terhune or call Paula Baldoni, River House Arts, at (419) 494-6536.

OWENS PRESENTS YET-TO-BE WRITTEN, CAST AND REHEARSED PLAYS DURING 24-HOUR ‘THEATRE EXPRESS’ EVENT

Posted on September 26th, 2017

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2017 – Owens Community College students and faculty as well as community members will write, cast, rehearse and perform multiple plays in a 24-hour time period as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the tenth annual fall “Theatre Express” production, Sept. 29-30. The 24-hour theatre event will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 30, with participants premiering multiple plays in the Main Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

“Theatre goers are in for evening fun and enjoyment as they will have the opportunity to experience theatre of the unknown,” said Jeremy Meier, Owens associate professor of Fine and Performing Arts. “Each production will be written, cast, rehearsed and performed in the span of 24 hours, which is quite extraordinary.”

The 24-hour marathon begins Friday (Sept. 29) when Owens faculty members Eric Wallack, Shannon Smith, Bianca Marcia, Joy Parker and Carl Dietrich, along with local artists Erik Montgomery, John Toth and Owens alumnus Jordan Jarvis begin the arduous process of writing and staging multiple 10-minute plays. Owens Students and members of the community will act in these short plays, rehearsing them all day Sept. 30 and performing them that evening.

For additional information about the “Theatre Express” production, contact (567) 661-2798 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2798.

OWENS PRESENTS YET-TO-BE WRITTEN, CAST AND REHEARSED PLAYS DURING 24-HOUR ‘THEATRE EXPRESS’ EVENT

Posted on November 18th, 2015

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2015 – Owens Community College students and faculty as well as community members will write, cast, rehearse and perform multiple plays in a 24-hour time period as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the eighth annual fall “Theatre Express” production, Nov. 20-21. The 24-hour theatre event will conclude on Saturday, Nov. 21, with participants premiering multiple plays in the Main Stage Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

The 24-hour marathon begins Friday (Nov. 20) when Owens faculty members Eric Wallack, Shannon Smith, Joy Parker and Cindy Bosley, along with local artists Bianca Marcia and Erik Montgomery, and Owens alumnus Jordan Jarvis begin the arduous process of writing and staging multiple 10-minute plays based on photos of actors they are assigned. Owens Students and members of the community will act in these short plays, rehearsing them all day Nov. 21 and performing them that evening.

For additional information about the “Theatre Express” production, contact (567) 661-2798 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2798.

OWENS THEATRE PROGRAM AND THE VALENTINE THEATRE PARTNER FOR SCHOOLS HELPING SCHOOLS

Posted on November 17th, 2015

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Nov. 17, 2015 – Community members are cordially invited to support the second annual, Schools Helping Schools, a partnership with the Valentine Theatre’s education outreach program, by purchasing a patron ticket that includes a private dessert reception following Owens Theatre performance, Theatre Express.

The patron ticket will cover the cost of 10 students from a Toledo Public School to attend a Valentine School Day performance throughout the 2015-16 school year. Schools located in underserved areas will be the recipients of these tickets.

The Valentine Theatre’s education outreach program, Valentine School Days, provides professional theatre productions for children from pre-school through high school. The national tours are top-quality and incorporate the arts together with the Ohio Core Standards and provides for a learning opportunity that ties literature with the spoken-word.

Patron tickets are $30 each and holders are encouraged to attend the Saturday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Owens Theatre Program performance, Theatre Express, a production of six different plays that have been written, cast, rehearsed and performed in a 24-hour period before the private dessert reception, featuring the Owens Jazz Express immediately following.

Toledo Express will take place at Owens Community College’s Toledo-area Campus, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg.

To purchase patron tickets, please visit www.valentinetheatre.com or call 419-242-2787. Your total purchase is tax deductible.

OWENS WELCOMES NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR CELESTE NG

Posted on October 30th, 2015

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2015 – New York Times Bestselling Author, Celeste Ng, will appear at Owens Community College’s Toledo-area Campus and Findlay-area Campus to discuss her novel, Everything I Never Told You, a profoundly moving story of family, secrets and longing.

Organized by the College’s Literacy Committee, the Tuesday, Nov. 3 event on the Toledo-area Campus will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts and Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. in the Community Education and Wellness Center on the Findlay-area Campus.

Ng’s novel has graced numerous “Best of 2014” lists and earned top honors on Amazon as its Best Book of the Year.

In this literary thriller, Ng tells the story of a Chinese American family living in small-town Ohio in the 1970s whose middle child, Lydia, mysteriously disappears. As the family’s lives are uprooted, they are forced to confront long-held secrets that have been slowly pulling the family apart.

In her lectures, Ng deftly explores issues of cultural identity, gender relations, and the struggles faced by multicultural families

Ng grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Shaker Heights, Ohio, in a family of scientists. She attended Harvard University and earned a master of fine arts from the University of Michigan (now the Helen Zell Writers’ Program at the University of Michigan), where she won the Hopwood Award. Her fiction and essays have appeared in One Story, TriQuarterly, Bellevue Literary Review, the Kenyon Review Online, and elsewhere, and she is a recipient of the Pushcart Prize.

For more information, please contact Diane Routson at 567-661-7055 or diane_routson@owens.edu.

TRAVELING EXHIBITION TELLS OF LINCOLN’S STRUGGLE TO MEET THE CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGES OF THE CIVIL WAR

Posted on January 20th, 2015

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2015 – “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War,” a traveling exhibition opening at the Owens Community College Toledo-area Terhune Art Gallery on January 29 examines how President Lincoln used the Constitution to confront three intertwined crises of the Civil War—the secession of Southern states, slavery and wartime civil liberties.

Lincoln is widely acknowledged as one of America’s greatest presidents, but his historical reputation is contested. Was he a calculating politician willing to accommodate slavery, or a principled leader justly celebrated as the Great Emancipator? This exhibition provides no easy answers. Rather, it encourages visitors to form a nuanced view of Lincoln by engaging them with Lincoln’s struggle to reconcile his policy preferences with basic American ideals of liberty and equality. This exhibition develops a more complete understanding of Abraham Lincoln as president and the Civil War as the nation’s gravest constitutional crisis.

“We are delighted to have been selected as a site for this exhibition,” said Steven Culbertson, Ph.D., professor of Communications, Humanities and Languages. “Each section of the exhibit features information about a different aspect of Lincoln’s presidency and helps visitors understand why Lincoln’s struggle with the Constitution still matters today.”

The National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office organized the traveling exhibition, which was made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH): great ideas brought to life. The traveling exhibition is based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the National Constitution Center.

The traveling exhibition is composed of informative panels featuring photographic reproductions of original documents, including a draft of Lincoln’s first inaugural speech, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

For more information, please contact the Terhune Gallery at (567) 661-7081. “Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War” will be on display until March 4.

OWENS PRESENTS YET-TO-BE WRITTEN, CAST AND REHEARSED PLAYS DURING 24-HOUR ‘THEATRE EXPRESS’ EVENT

Posted on September 8th, 2014

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, Sept. 8, 2014 – Owens Community College students and faculty as well as community members will write, cast, rehearse and perform six different plays in a 24-hour time period as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the seventh annual fall “Theatre Express” production, Sept. 26-27. The 24-hour theatre event will conclude on Saturday, Sept. 27, with participants premiering their six masterful plays in the Studio Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Area residents are invited to attend the Saturday evening performance, as the “Theatre Express” production is free and open to the public. Owens is located on 30335 Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Attendees are encouraged to arrive around 7 p.m. due to limited seating in the Studio Theatre.

The 24-hour marathon begins Friday (Sept. 26) when each actor and actress arrives at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts wearing a unique costume put together from their own wardrobe. Attendees will also bring an item that reflects their character’s personality. Each performer’s photo will then be taken for playwright selection purposes.

Beginning that same evening, six local playwrights will begin the arduous process of writing and staging a play based on a yet-to-be-determined theme and topic involving the assigned 3-5 actors and actresses. Caffeinated beverages will be the drink of choice as writer’s frantically craft 10-minute plays throughout the evening hours.

For additional information about the “Theatre Express” production, contact (567) 661-2798 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2798.

Owens Community College to Host American Harp Society Day Ensemble Concert, June 20

Posted on June 10th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and enjoyment of music are invited to attend a unique ensemble performance featuring area harpists as Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the 16th annual American Harp Society Day Ensemble Concert on Thursday, June 20.

Presented by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and open to the public.

“The Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society is very excited to once again collaborate with Owens Community College and present a fun and dazzling performance for the surrounding communities,” said Denise Grupp-Verbon, Owens Adjunct Instructor of Fine and Performing Arts and Co-Founder of Harp Week. “This year’s concert will feature a dozen harpists of various ages and diverse backgrounds. Attendees will not be disappointed with the musical variety and stylistic flourishes of this year’s presentation.”

The concert is the culmination of Harp Week, which is four days (June 17-20) of ensemble rehearsals and practical application workshops sponsored in part by the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the American Harp Society and the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts. Harp Week is open to any harpist who has played for at least one year.

Harpists ranging from beginners to professionals will be strumming both familiar and original tunes throughout the evening concert.

The American Harp Society was founded in 1962 in response to the growing needs of harpists as performers, teachers and students. Its mission is to encourage and cultivate the enjoyment of the harp as a musical instrument, to support the composition of the music and to advance the quality of ability for performing harpists. The society has flourished since its founding and now consists of more than 3,000 members with chapters throughout the world.

The Northwest Ohio Chapter was established in the mid 1970s with the mission of preserving, promoting and presenting the harp and its music in the community. The chapter’s initiatives include promoting the study of the harp by providing scholarship opportunities and instruments and serving as a co-sponsor of Harp Week since its inception in 1998.

Individuals participating in Harp Week and the concert are Caili Bonar of Whitehouse, Emily Cihon of Maumee, Gabriella Crisp of Metamora, Ava Rose Fisher of Temperance, Mich., Hannah Kloster of Perrysburg, Kaitlynn McCamey of Perrysburg, Laurel Stankey of Lambertville, Mich., Grace Wipfli of Toledo, Denise Grupp-Verbon, of Toledo (Adjunct Instructor of Fine and Performing Arts, Co-Founder and Co-Director) and Nancy Lendrim of Sylvania (Co-Founder and Co-Director).

For more information about the concert, contact the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787.

Owens Community College is an accredited two-year, state-assisted institution of higher education that has served Northwest Ohio since 1965. With a commitment to providing small classes, personal attention and unmatched affordability, the College serves the diverse academic needs of credit and non-credit students on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses, as well as at the Arrowhead Park Learning Center in Maumee and the Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo. Owens offers associate degrees that transfer to baccalaureate degrees in the Arts and Sciences and over 130 technical program areas in Agriculture, Business, Health Sciences, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Skilled Trades, and Engineering and Transportation Technologies. Owens students also can earn the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a smooth transfer to any area four-year college or university. For more information, visit www.owens.edu.

Owens Community College Recognizes Students for Creative Excellence in Artistic Expression

Posted on May 22nd, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Ten Owens Community College students were recently honored for their creative excellence in art as the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery held its annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.

A jury composed of area artists and professionals selected the winning entries based on creative excellence. The Juried Student Art Exhibition was open to all students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses.

The show featured over 100 pieces of artwork in the categories of fine art, photography and commercial art. Over 30 students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses at Owens had artwork accepted for the show.

In the category of fine art, Ellen Koeberlein of Whitehouse was awarded first place for her monoprint artwork titled “Mask”. Yang Wang of Bowling Green received second place for his lithography titled “For the Queen” and Crystal Terry of Toledo took third place for her wood artwork titled “Lyrical Wave”.

Arthur Traxler of Toledo was awarded first place in the category of photography for his digital print titled “Jake with Rainbow”, while Juliet Foraker of Toledo took second place for her digital print “Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Good and Evil”. Tabithe Adams of Bowling Green garnered third place for her photogram artwork titled “Child Dream”.

In the category of commercial art, Chantel Schwarck of Perrysburg and Micha Childress of Northwood were both awarded first place for the vector designs titled “The Dead Boys Support Group” and “Training and Grooming”, respectively. Barbara Stengle of Toledo took second place for her page layout “Folded Portfolio” and Ben Snyder of Perrysburg received third place honors for his page layout “Scott Hansen Trading Cards”.

Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts to Host Third Annual High School Honors Band Day and Concert, May 6

Posted on April 24th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music are invited to Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts as over 60 of region’s finest high school musicians present a High School Honors Band Concert on Monday, May 6.

Presented in conjunction with the Department of Fine and Performing Arts’ third annual Owens High School Honors Band Day, the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and open to the public.

“Owens Community College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is proud to once again partner with area high schools and provide a day for students to showcase their impressive musical talents,” said Fred Dais, Owens Adjunct Instructor in Fine and Performing Arts and High School Honors Band Day and Concert Event Coordinator. “High School Honors Band Day is designed to allow Northwest Ohio’s young and aspiring musicians to come together, learn from each other and experience the joy of music in a fun environment.”

Musical selections presented by the group will include “American Salute”, “New York: 1927”, “Sabre and Spurs March”, “Dances Americanesque”, “Southwest Saga” and a tribute to the Broadway “Jersey Boys” production. Community members serving as conductors during the concert are Owens School of Health Sciences Dean Dr. Doug Mead and recently retired Southview High School Band Director Tim Hoffman.

High schools participating in Owens’ High School Honors Band Day are Anthony Wayne H.S., Eastwood H.S., Elmwood H.S., Emmanuel Christian School, Lake H.S., Maumee H.S., North Baltimore H.S., Rossford H.S., Southview H.S., Springfield H.S. and Whiteford H.S.

Throughout the daylong event, Owens High School Honors Band Day attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities in preparation for the High School Honors Band Concert, including seating auditions, full-band rehearsal and sectional-band rehearsal, among other music programming.

Owens’ Department of Fine and Performing Arts offers students the opportunity to pursue an associate degree in music performance/education in preparation for careers as aspiring music educators or performers. A music business technology certificate program is also available for those individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge within the areas of music business and studio music technology.

For more information about the concert, contact Owens’ Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Concert Band to Host Spring Pops Concert, April 28

Posted on April 17th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited listen to array of musical selections ranging from Broadway Show songs to patriotic-themed numbers as the Owens Community College Concert Band presents its annual Spring Pops Concert on Sunday, April 28.

The concert will begin 2:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Selections presented by the Owens Concert Band, which is comprised of Owens students and employees and community members, will include a medley of Broadway Show selections by Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as such music as “Broad Stripe and Bright Stars”, “Sea Song Fantasy”, “Songs of Old Kentucky” and a tribute to jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson titled “Maynard Madness”, among others.

For more information about the Spring Pops Concert, contact the College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Spring Student Art Exhibition, April 22 – May 3

Posted on April 15th, 2013

FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College students will have the opportunity to showcase their many artistic talents as the Findlay-area Campus serves as host to its annual Spring Student Art Exhibition titled “Our Best Yet” in the Library Gallery, April 22 – May 3.

In addition, Hardin Central Elementary School students who are members of the Hardin Central Art Club will have the opportunity to present their own artistic expressions alongside Owens students as part of a new partnership between the Owens Findlay-area Campus Library and Kenton City Schools.

The College will host a free community event, featuring both Owens and Hardin Central Art Club students, titled “An Evening of the Arts at Owens” on Tuesday, April 23. Artists will share insight about their artistic expressions during a reception, which will occur from 5-7 p.m. in the Findlay-area Campus Library. Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

“Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is excited to showcase the talents of so many amazing artists through the Spring Student Art Exhibition,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “The artistic expressions reflect their unique creative abilities and are inspiring. I encourage area residents to visit the Library Gallery and view their impressive work.”

The Spring Student Art Exhibition will feature work by student artists enrolled in the College’s “Foundations in 2D Design” course, which is taught by Owens Adjunct Instructor Krista Richey. In this course, students develop an understanding of basic studio art principles, critical skills and media manipulation, covering the topics of color theory and the use of two-dimensional space.

Students from the College’s “Black and White Photography I and II” courses, instructed by Melissa Partin-Harding, Owens Adjunct Instructor, will showcase their artistic work as part of the exhibit. The classes focus on photography both as a fine art and for commercial means. Students learn about the development of skills related to visual literacy, film exposure, making prints and preparing prints for exhibition, among many other areas.

Owens students whose work will be displayed are Magen Hutchison of Findlay, Sarah Marshall of Fostoria, Robert Pryor of Fostoria, Teontey Poole of Findlay, Alessandra Vgarte of Findlay, Paige Davis of Findlay, Rochelle Dillow of Fostoria, Jacob Duran of Carey, Ambre Martinez of Bowling Green, Hank Doster of Findlay, Jamye Galm of Findlay, Timoteo Honesto of Findlay and Courtney Markley of Findlay.

The Hardin Central Art Club was created three years ago by Owens Adjunct Instructor Rhonda Grubbs with the overall goal of providing an opportunity for students to express themselves and showcase their talents through art. The free art enrichment program offers experiential learning to over 150 students. During the last three years, students have created individual works of art, worked in small groups to create sculptures and worked together as a club to create a large outdoor installation. Students also have the opportunity to learn from professional artists during club meetings.

Hardin Central Elementary School students will be showcasing their paintings, drawings and other media as part of exhibition. Student artists are Alexis Grubbs, Riley Hershberger, Dylan Mouk, Aubrey Thrush, Keeley Meeks, Miranda Rowe, Kaycee Sherman, Mary Heilman, Roxy Jarrahian, Owen Styer, Keegan Wright, Abbey Anglemyer, Abigail Donegon, Lindsey Smith, Ethan Wirbell, Laci Freshour, Lucas Hites, Lexi Wetherill, Callie Wright, Asher Bridenstine, Virginia Brown, Grace Collins, Brenna Shirk, Lauren Bartlett, Bert Grubbs, Noah Ketcham, Mitch Jennings, Zachary Wedertz, Kylie Allmon, Kennedy Elsnau, Taylor Harshfield, Max Haushalter, Tara Jarrahian, Caleb MacKenzie, Tristan Meeks, Bailie Phillip, Katie Sturgeon and Trenton Yoder.

Hardin Central Art Club student artists displaying artwork also include Tyson Hopkins, Katelynn Preston, Aydan Roszman, Vern Woodruff, Alexis Barker, Connor Defibaugh, Brinley Hites, Natalie Horton, Kooper Johnston, Gavin Manns, Chloe Martindale, Landon Murphy, Parker Rarey, Christian Rogers, Syvanna Shepherd, Abigail Smith, Gabi Wetherill, Kira Ray, Ethan Yoder, Reese Levering, Gavin Payne, Ethan Rall, Clair Ketcham, Jalon Manns, Aiden MacKenzie, Alicia McKinley, Abigail Petty, Ben Sams, Sam Sturgeon, Kyle Thrush and Carla Woodruff.

Admission to the Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Library at (567) 429-3088 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3088.

Owens’ Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery Presents Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 9 – May 3

Posted on April 9th, 2013

Owens student Cameron McCleod’s ceramic artwork (left) titled “Moby” is among the many artistic expressions on display as part of the Juried Student Art Exhibition in the College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College students will have the unique opportunity to showcase their artistic talents as the Center for Fine and Performing Arts hosts the ninth annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, April 9 – May 3.

In addition, the College will host a free opening reception and award ceremony for the exhibit on Friday, April 12 from 6-8 p.m. in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.

“Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts is proud to once again feature the finest works of art produced by our students,” said Wynn Perry, Owens Coordinator of the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. “The artistic expressions are extremely individualized and reflect the unique creative ability of each student artist, which will certainly delight exhibit attendees.”

Owens students displaying artwork include Jonathon Ampiau of Toledo, Mike Budyka of Perrysburg, Drake Dollison of Holland, Jamie Fields of Toledo, Nate Hartman of Toledo, Chris Hatfield of Toledo, Ellen Koeberlein of Whitehouse, Cameron McCleod of Sylvania, Trisha Mysinger of Maumee, Nick Orolowski of Toledo, Richard Quinn of Toledo, Crystal Terry of Toledo, Paul Verdell of Perrysburg, Yang Wang of Bowling Green, Janelle Watkins of Holland, Morgan Hanthorn of Grand Rapids, Liz Buckland of Perrysburg, Hongra Li of Bowling Green, Timothy Haney of Toledo, Andrianne Jennings of Toledo, Katherine Lehnert of Toledo, Nicole Lowery of Toledo, Sam Munding of Maumee, Taylor Palicki of Maumee, Justin Parker of Toledo, Michael Pettengill of Oregon, Katrina Roberts of Toledo, Candace Robinson of Martin, Thomas Sumwalt of Perrysburg, Arthur Traxler of Toledo, Juliet Foraker of Toledo, Aaron Gonya of Arcadia, Matt Hamilton of Toledo, Kasey Krotzer of Gibsonburg, Levi Hutmacher of Toledo, Amy Houstin of Toledo, Natasha Kohl of Toledo, Kelli Miller of Toledo, Clayton Parento of Toledo, Damion Roundtree of Toledo, Adrianna Schwartz of Oregon, Kayla Schellhammer of Perrysburg, Andrew Smith of Waterville, Violet Stoycheva of Sylvania, Jessica Trane of Toledo, Lee Welch of Luckey, Jessica Wickard of Bowling Green, Veronica Wright of Perrysburg, Cathy Zeltner of Toledo, Linda Brown of Whitehouse, Katie Buzdor of Toledo, Brittney Duggan of Toledo, Sean Ferry of Temperance, Mich., Chantel Schwarck of Perrysburg, Barbara Stengle of Toledo, Micha Childress of Northwood, Ben Snyder of Perrysburg, Nathan Wehrmeister of Toledo, Chris Cleland of Perrysburg, Matthew Westrick of Ottawa, Jack Adamshick of Toledo, Manar Abdelrahman of Toledo, Sally Abdelrahman of Toledo, Tiffany Burns of Toledo, Kyle Csortos of Millbury, Isabelle Dickerson of Holland, Marissa Elliott of Toledo, Cherie Guthrie of Waterville, William Kersten of Toledo, Paul Kirian of Bowling Green, Jacquelyne Robinson of Toledo and Amber Snyder of Bowling Green.

Owens’ Juried Student Art Exhibition features over 100 pieces of artwork in the categories of fine art, photography and commercial art. Over 30 students enrolled within Fine and Performing Arts courses at Owens have had their artwork accepted for the show. Area artists and professionals served as the jury for the exhibit.

Admission to the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. For additional information about the exhibit, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721 or (567) 661-2721.

Owens Presents ‘Melodic Expressions’ Eighth Annual Spring Concert Series, April 7-28

Posted on April 3rd, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music are encouraged to join in celebrating the culmination of an academic year’s worth of Department of Fine and Performing Arts education as Owens Community College presents its eighth annual “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, April 7-28. The Spring Concert Series will showcase the accomplishments of Owens faculty and students in a number of performances ranging from vocal to instrumental.

All events will occur in the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township. The schedule of events is as follows:

Sunday, April 7
Owens Voices “Tribute to Mozart” Performance
Owens students will feature a wide variety of musical selections from the works of internationally-acclaimed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Jodi Jobuck.
(3 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)

Wednesday, April 17
Piano Recital by Owens Adjunct Instructor Dr. Lynda Dunn
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear an array of crowd-pleasing favorite music selections courtesy of pianist and Owens Adjunct Instructor Dr. Lynda Dunn.
(6 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)

Monday, April 22
Owens Voices Choir Concert
The College’s vocal students will honor the legacy of internationally-acclaimed composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as they perform a wide selection of music as part of a concert performance. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Jodi Jobuck.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Tuesday, April 23
Owens Jazz Ensemble Concert
Owens student performers will showcase their many talents through the art of improvisation that highlight many diverse styles of jazz. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Ben Wolkins.
(3 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Wednesday, April 24
Owens Three Sopranos, One Piano “Arias! Duets! Trios!” Performance
Rich and colorful vocal and piano sounds will fill the air at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts as Owens Adjunct Instructors Jennifer Krull, Jo-Anne Chryscochoos, Jodi Jobuck and Phil Clark showcase their talents through various music selections.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Thursday, April 25
Owens Pop Ensemble Concert
Owens student performers within the College’s pop ensemble class will showcase their musical skills during a performance that will highlight an array of genres, including country and rock, among others. The performance is directed by Owens Associate Professor Eric Wallack.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Sunday, April 28
Owens Concert Band Spring Concert
Attendees are in for an afternoon of masterful sounds courtesy of Owens’ concert band class. The concert will feature a wide range of musical selections to include patriotic music, Broadway show tunes and marches. The performance is directed by Owens Adjunct Instructor Fred Dais.
(2:30 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)

All the performances are free and open to the public. For more information about the “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, contact the College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery Welcomes ‘Fabulous Friends’ Illustrations Exhibit, April 1-17

Posted on March 28th, 2013

An illustration by Aliki Brandenberg from the book “Best Friends Together Again” is among the many children’s illustrations on display in the current Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery exhibition.

FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College welcomes the return of the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum to the Findlay-area Campus with original illustrations from children’s books featuring many facets of childhood or bearhood as the Library Gallery presents “Fabulous Friends: Illustrations from Children’s Books”, April 1-17.

The Owens Findlay-area Campus Library is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

“Owens Community College’s Findlay-area Campus is delighted to have the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum return to the Library Gallery,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “The Mazza Museum is committed to helping children develop an interest in reading and literacy, as well as in preserving original artwork from children’s literature. This exhibit showcases the work of some of the most well-known children’s illustrators of our time, which is sure to delight Gallery visitors of all ages.”

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum was founded in 1982 and is the world’s first and largest museum devoted to the art of children’s picture books. Since its inception, the museum has collected over 5,000 original pieces from children’s literature. The goal of the Mazza Museum is to promote literacy among children, as well as to collect, exhibit and preserve original artwork from children’s picture books.

Nineteen children’s book illustrations are featured in the “Fabulous Friends” exhibit to include “Best Friends Together Again” by author and illustrator Aliki Brandenberg, “Gentleman Bear” by author and illustrator William Pene duBois and “Best Friends” by author and illustrator Steven Kellogg, among others.

The Findlay-area Campus “Fabulous Friends” exhibit is designed to encourage children to take interest in literacy and libraries as the College recognizes National Library Week, April 14-20.

Admission to the Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Library at (567) 429-3088 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3088.

Owens Fine and Performing Arts Department and Students Present ‘Noises Off,’ April 12-14 and 19-21

Posted on March 27th, 2013

William Toth of Toledo (left) and Kenneth Taylor of Toledo rehearse a scene from Owens’ upcoming “Noises Off” theatre production.

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Hysterical comedy will fill the Center for Fine and Performing Arts’ Mainstage Theatre as Owens Community College presents the student production of “Noises Off,” April 12-14 and 19-21.

The first of several performances will occur at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12 in the College’s Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.

“Owens Community College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is excited to present such a fun and lighthearted theatrical production to Northwest Ohio theatergoers,” said Jeremy Meier, Owens Assistant Professor of Fine and Performing Arts. “Attendees are in for an evening of comedy and a few surprises, which will make for an unforgettable theatre experience.”

Written by Michael Frayn, “Noises Off” tells the comedic story of backstage and onstage antics involving a group of theatre performers attempting to present the production “Nothing On”. An unending number of theatrical blunders and hysterical personal adventures serve as the focal point to the chaotic production.

The cast of “Noises Off” is comprised of Owens students and community members and the theatrical production is directed by Jeremy Meier. The stage management team consists of Diane Schroeder of Sylvania and Andrew Oberski of Toledo.

Owens students and community members involved in the production as cast members include John Toth of Toledo, Jamie Ramlawi of Perrysburg, Amber Johnson of Toledo, Kenneth Taylor of Toledo, William Toth of Toledo, Amber Breault-Albain of Toledo, James MacFarlane of Toledo, Emily Pheils of Rossford and Matthew Johnston of Maumee.

“Noises Off” will be performed April 12-13 and 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances will also occur April 14 and 21 at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for the general public and $8 for Owens students and employees. All seats are general admission. To purchase tickets, visit www.owens.edu/arts or contact the College’s Box Office. For more information, call the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-2787 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2787.

Owens Community College Welcomes Internationally-Known Photographer Baron Wolman, March 21

Posted on March 14th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited to gain insight into the lives of some of the most well-known contemporary musicians of the 20th century as part of a free lecture presentation by internationally-recognized photographer Baron Wolman at Owens Community College on Thursday, March 21.

The lecture, which is taking place in conjunction with the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery presenting the exhibit “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” through March 28, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to the event is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

In 1967, Wolman was approached by Jann Wenner, the founder of “Rolling Stone”, to become the publication’s first chief photographer. The meeting led to Wolman witnessing and capturing the moments of arguably one the most important periods of change in popular music and culture through his camera, with the images serving as a focal point for the magazine. For three years at the publication, Wolman’s photographs were known for capturing the events and personalities as well as visualizing the music.

Over the years, Wolman’s artistic talents have been showcased in art galleries around the world. His most recent book “Every Picture Tells A Story – Baron Wolman, The Rolling Stone Years” highlights stories and photographs of some of the most significant artists and events of the period. Wolman’s professional background also includes sports photography, aerial photography, figure photography and portraits.

Over 30 photographs are on display in Owens’ current “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” exhibit. Featured musicians within the photographs include James Brown, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington, Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, George Harrison and Joan Baez, among others.

In addition to the photographs, music-specific artifacts and collectibles from the 1880s through the 1980s are showcased in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Items ranging from record albums and posters to period clothing and concert tickets provide attendees with a further look into the musical past. “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” is being presented in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council.

Admission to the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. For additional information about the exhibit or lecture, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2721 or (567) 661-2721.

Owens Reschedules ‘America’s Music’ Series Event for April 2

Posted on February 26th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The Owens Community College “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” event originally scheduled for Feb. 26 will now take place on Tuesday, April 2.

The educational program will begin at 7 p.m. in Perrysburg’s Way Public Library and focus on the genre of bluegrass and country music. A musical performance by the Hand Hewn String Band will kick off the event, which will be followed by the feature film “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music”. Bowling Green State University Department of Popular Culture faculty member Dr. Matthew Donahue will lead a lecture discussion at the film’s conclusion. All “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” programming presented by Owens is free and open to the public.

The remaining “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” events will occur at the following dates, times and locations:

(Rock ’n’ Roll)
Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre in Perrysburg Township
Film: “The History of Rock ’n’ Roll”
Musical Performance: MAD 45

(Mambo and Hip Hop)
Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre in Perrysburg Township
Film: “Latin Music USA” and “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale”
Musical Performance: Price of the Ticket

“America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” is designed to introduce genres of 20th century American popular music that are deeply connected to the history, culture and geography of the United States. The program features documentary screenings, musical performances and scholar-led discussions on such musical genres as blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and county, rock ’n’ roll, and mambo and hip hop.

For more information about the “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” series, contact the Center for Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7956 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7956.

Owens Concert Band to Host Winter Pops Benefit Concert, March 3

Posted on February 19th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents are invited to listen to an array of musical selections ranging from Broadway Show songs to patriotic-themed numbers and support the outreach efforts of Cherry Street Mission Ministries as the Owens Community College Concert Band presents a Winter Pops Benefit Concert on Sunday, March 3.

The concert will begin 1:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. The performance is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Owens and Cherry Street Mission Ministries will be accepting monetary donations as part of the event.

Musical selections presented by the Owens Concert Band, which is comprised of Owens students and employees and community members, will include “Dances Americanesque”, “Amparito Roca”, “William Tell Overature”, “Xylophonia” and “The Wizard of Oz Meets The Wiz”, among others.

Additionally, Owens Fine and Performing Arts Co-Interim Chair Michael Sander will be sharing his musical talents as part of a xylophone solo performance during the concert. Owens Fine and Performing Arts Co-Interim Chair Kevin Schroeder will also be featured during a joint artistic painting/musical selection titled “The Music of Disneyland”. Schroeder will showcase his artistic talents on stage by painting a Walt Disney-themed mural to the accompaniment of the Owens Concert Band.

Cherry Street Mission Ministries was founded in 1947 with the overall goal of providing help to those in need in the form of food and shelter. In addition to meeting people’s critical basic needs, the organization focuses on empowering people to break the bonds of homelessness and poverty and build new lives for themselves.

For more information about the Winter Pops Benefit Concert, contact the College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Findlay-area Campus Features Exhibit by Tinola Mayfield-Guerrero, Feb. 14 – March 21

Posted on February 8th, 2013

Artwork on display at the Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery as part of the “Nearly There” exhibition includes the mixed media titled “Still Waiting”.

FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery continues its art exhibition season with the works of regional artist Tinola Mayfield-Guerrero. The exhibit, titled “Nearly There”, will showcase Mayfield-Guerrero’s unique process of bringing together feminist theory, metaphysics and art through mixed media, Feb. 14 – March 21.

In addition to the exhibit, the College will also host a reception and gallery talk with Mayfield-Guerrero on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6-8 p.m. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Findlay-area Campus Library located on Bright Road in Findlay.

“Owens Community College is proud to showcase the work of an artist who stretches the viewer’s imagination and understanding of what art means,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “Tinola Mayfield-Guerrero’s use of fashion dolls against natural materials and vistas is jarring and thought-provoking and will leave exhibit attendees in a state of reflection about life in relation to love, birth, death, beauty, ugliness, horror, intimacy, loneliness, connection, substance and impermanence.”

Mayfield-Guerrero serves as an Instructor of Communications, Humanities and Languages at Owens. Her professional and community involvement includes previously holding board-level membership with the Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women in Toledo and serving as Adjunct Advisory Committee Chair at Monroe County Community College. Mayfield-Guerrero also has volunteered as an inner city tutor in English, math, history and social studies for the YMCA.

The Toledo resident’s artwork has appeared in venues throughout New York and Ohio, including as part of the Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women’s “No One You Know: An Art Show of Reunification” exhibition. Mayfield-Guerrero, also a poet, received a master’s degree in philosophy and sociology, as well as a bachelor’s degree in women’s and gender studies all from the University of Toledo.

Owens Community College to Host Spring Theatre Production Auditions, Jan. 28-29

Posted on January 17th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents interested in performing in the upcoming student production of the “Noises Off” are invited to open theatre auditions at Owens Community College, Jan. 28-29.

Auditions will take place Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 28 and 29, from 6-9 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre Room 111. Callback auditions will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.

Each individual is encouraged to prepare a one-minute comedic monologue as part of the audition or a monologue will be provided for them. The theatre production dates are April 12-14 and 19-21.

Written by Michael Frayn, “Noises Off” tells the comedic story of backstage and onstage antics involving a group of theatre performers attempting to present the production “Nothing On”. An unending number theatrical blunders and hysterical personal adventures serve as the focal point to the chaotic production.

Attendees are required to make an appointment prior to the audition dates. For more information, or to make an appointment, call (567) 661-2798 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2798.

Owens Community College Announces Prestigious ‘America’s Music’ Series, Jan. 15 – March 26

Posted on January 8th, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College has earned the distinction of being chosen as one of only 50 organizations nationwide by the American Library Association Public Programs Office and the Tribeca Film Institute, in consultation with Tribeca Flashpoint and the Society for American Music, to participate in the prestigious “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” program. The initiative is being made possible through a $125,000 nationwide funding grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support programming at the 50 participating organizations.

“Owens Community College is honored to be chosen as an ‘America’s Music’ participant,” said Wynn Perry, Owens Coordinator of the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. “Music and film have played very important roles in shaping our country’s heritage and culture and Owens Community College looks forward to engaging both the campus community and the surrounding communities as we share learning and experiences from a music and film perspective.”

The first in a series of six educational programs will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre and focus on the genre of blues and gospel music. A musical performance by The Good The Bad And The Blues will kick off the event, which will be followed by the feature films “Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues” and “Say Amen, Somebody”. Bowling Green State University Department of Popular Culture faculty member Dr. Matthew Donahue will lead a lecture discussion at the film’s conclusion. All “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” programming presented by Owens is free and open to the public.

The additional five “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” events will occur at the following dates, times and locations:

(Broadway)

Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Way Public Library in Perrysburg

Film: “Broadway: The American Musical”

Musical Performance: Jodi Jobuck, Lynda Dunn and Jo-Anne Chrysochoos

(Jazz)

Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre in Perrysburg Township

Film: Ken Burns’ “Jazz” and “International Sweethearts of Rhythm”

Musical Performance: Owens Jazz Ensemble

(Bluegrass and Country)

Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre in Perrysburg Township

Film: “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music”

Musical Performance: Hand Hand String Band

(Rock ’n’ Roll)

Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre in Perrysburg Township

Film: “The History of Rock ’n’ Roll”

Musical Performance: MAD 45

(Mambo and Hip Hop)

Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre in Perrysburg Township

Film: “Latin Music USA” and “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale”

Musical Performance: Price of the Ticket

Owens Findlay-area Campus Library Gallery Presents ‘A Painting a Day’ Art Exhibit, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7

Posted on January 7th, 2013

Owens Findlay-area Campus’ “A Painting a Day” exhibit will feature such work as the apple oil painting by Erika Clark.

FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College Findlay-area Campus continues its 2012-13 arts season with an exhibit highlighting an array of vibrant paintings that were created in the span of a day by local artists Erika Clark and Kristen Dukat, as well as by Owens employees, students and Child Care Center children, as the Library Gallery presents “A Painting a Day” in conjunction with the nationwide Daily Painters movement, Jan. 10 – Feb. 7.

In addition, the College will host a reception and gallery talk for Clark, Dukat, and Owens employees, students and Child Care Center children on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 6-8 p.m. The reception and lecture are free and open to the public and will take place in the Findlay-area Campus Library. Owens is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

“Owens Community College’s Findlay-area Campus is excited to showcase the art of painting by two extremely talented local artists, as well as artwork produced by Owens employees, students and Child Care Center children, in celebration of the Daily Painting movement,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “Creating art takes exercise, as well as imagination and training, and its enemies include overworking and over thinking. The idea of creating a painting a day does not allow artists to get bogged down in the fine details. Exhibit attendees will certainly be amazed by the various paintings, which were all created in the span of a day.”

Both Clark and Dukat are members of the Daily Painters of Northwest Ohio and are advocates of the Daily Painting movement, which has been gaining momentum around the globe since 2005. The two artists have garnered regional and national acclaim for their artwork and have been featured in numerous exhibitions throughout the region. Clark serves as the Studio Manager of Blanchard Valley Center’s Kan Du Studio, while Dukat paints professionally through the Daily Paintworks organization.

Approximately 30 six-inch oil paintings, highlighting such images as fruit, flowers and scenic landscapes, will be on display at the start of Owens’ “A Painting a Day” exhibit. Additional artwork is expected to adorn the exhibition walls as daily paintings are completed by the artists.

Owens Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery Presents ‘Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman’ Exhibit, Jan. 7 – March 28

Posted on January 3rd, 2013

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents will have the opportunity to become immersed into the lives of arguably some of the most notable contemporary musicians, as seen through the camera lens of internationally recognized photographer Baron Wolman, as Owens Community College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery opens the 2013 season with an exhibit titled “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman”, Jan. 7 – March 28.

In addition to the exhibit, Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts will serve as host to a lecture presentation by Baron Wolman on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre. The lecture will highlight his experiences with some of the most well-known contemporary musicians of the 20th century. The Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is located in Owens’ Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township.

“Owens Community College is excited to present such a unique exhibition that highlights the marriage between music and the visual arts and focuses on photography as a tool for recording history,” said Wynn Perry, Owens Coordinator of the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. “Baron Wolman is known worldwide for his amazing photography. His unique perspectives to journalistic photography, contemporary history and the creative process have merged to create some of the most iconic images of the 20th century.”

Over 30 photographs will be on display in Owens’ “Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” exhibit. Featured musicians within the photographs will include James Brown, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Duke Ellington, Jim Morrison, Neil Young, Tina Turner, Chuck Berry, George Harrison and Joan Baez, among others.

In addition to the photographs, music-specific artifacts and collectibles from the 1880s through the 1980s will be showcased in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Items ranging from record albums and posters to period clothing and concert tickets will provide attendees with a further look into the musical past.

“Rock On: Photographs by Baron Wolman” is being presented in part by a grant from the Ohio Humanities Council.

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Owens Community College Concert Band to Honor World War II Tuskegee Airman During Holiday Concert, Dec. 9

Posted on November 27th, 2012

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College will welcome the holiday season, as well as pay tribute to Northwest Ohio World War II Tuskegee Airman Col. Harold H. Brown of Catawba Island, as the Concert Band presents a Holiday and Tuskegee Airmen Tribute Concert on Sunday, Dec. 9.

“We are eternally grateful to the brave service men and women who have defended our country’s freedom and democracy for hundreds of years,” said Fred Dais, Owens Adjunct Instructor in Fine and Performing Arts and Concert Band Conductor. “It is truly an honor to celebrate them and their heroism.”

Musical selections presented by the Owens Concert Band, which is comprised of Owens students and employees and community members, will include “Stars and Stripes for Christmas”, “Harlem Nocturne”, “A Jazzy Christmas”, “March Grandioso”, “Of Honor and Valor”, “A Hanukkah Festival”, “Winterfest” and “Merry Christmas Everyone”, among others.

During the concert, Brown will be honored for his dedication and commitment to his country. During World War II, Brown served in the 332nd Fighter Group and completed 30 missions before being shot down and held as a POW in Germany. He returned home in 1945 and served more than 23 years in the U.S. Air Force.

The Tuskegee Airmen were an elite group of African-American fighter pilots in the 1940s and pioneers in equality and integration of the U.S. Armed Forces. The term “Tuskegee Airmen” refers to all who were involved in the U.S. Army Air Corps program to train African-Americans to fly and maintain combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen included pilots, navigators, bombardiers, maintenance and support staff, instructors and all personnel who kept the planes in the air.

For more information about Owens’ Holiday and Tuskegee Airmen Tribute Concert, contact the College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Findlay-area Campus to Host Fall Student Art Exhibit, Nov. 28 – Dec. 14

Posted on November 19th, 2012

FINDLAY, Ohio – Owens Community College students will have the opportunity to showcase their many artistic talents as the Findlay-area Campus serves as host to its annual Fall Student Art Exhibition titled “Our Best Yet” in the Library Gallery, Nov. 28 – De. 14.

Additionally, the College will host a free community event, featuring Owens students, titled “An Evening of the Arts at Owens” on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Owens student artists will share insight about their artistic expressions during a reception, which will occur from 5-7 p.m. in the Findlay-area Campus Library. Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road in Findlay.

“Owens’ Findlay-area Campus is excited to once again showcase the many talents of our students through the Fall Student Art Exhibition,” said Gail McCain, Owens Library Manager for the Findlay-area Campus. “The artistic expressions reflect their unique creative abilities and are inspiring. I encourage area residents to visit the Library Gallery and view their impressive work.”

The Fall Student Art Exhibition will feature work by student artists enrolled in the College’s “Foundations in 2D Design” course, which is instructed by Erika Clark. In this course, students develop an understanding of basic studio art principles, critical skills and media manipulation, covering the topics of color theory and the use of two-dimensional space.

Students from the College’s “Black and White Photography I” course instructed by Melissa Partin-Harding, Owens Adjunct Instructor, will showcase their artistic work as part of the exhibit. The class focuses on photography both as a fine art and for commercial means. Students learn about the development of skills related to visual literacy, film exposure, making prints and preparing prints for exhibition, among many other areas.

Additionally, the exhibit will highlight numerous pieces of artwork from photography to drawings created by student artists enrolled in the College’s “Fundamentals of Drawing” course, which is instructed by Rhonda Grubbs, Owens Adjunct Instructor. In this course, students obtain experiential learning within various areas, including the study of object drawing, form organization, value, perspective, proportion and texture.

Students whose work will be displayed are Kellie Neill of Mount Blanchard, Sam Troyer of Findlay, Timoteo Saldana Honesto of Findlay, Rochelle Dillow of Findlay, Michaella Smith of Fostoria, Brianna Planz of Ottawa, Shaun Coleman of Fostoria, Jessica Thompson of Bowling Green, Reynaldo Valdez of Findlay, Zach Stienman of Jerry City, Meagan Butler of Van Buren, Audrey Elgin of Bloomdale, Rebecca Lockhart of Findlay, Deziree Lamon of Findlay, Michael Lowd of Findlay, Bettye Crawford of Findlay, Hank Doster of Findlay, Courtney Markley of Findlay, Tori Western of Findlay, Alicia Bryant of Fostoria, Jerusha Crossgrove of Findlay, Blake Mandalis of Ada, Samuel Troyer of Findlay and Shelby Williams of Findlay.

Owens Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery to Host Annual Faculty Art Exhibition, Nov. 16 – Dec. 14

Posted on November 13th, 2012

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Community members will have the opportunity to view the diverse and vibrant work of some of Northwest Ohio’s finest artists as Owens Community College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts serves as host to the 10th annual Faculty Art Exhibition, Nov. 16 – Dec. 14. The exhibition will be on display in the College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.

To celebrate the opening of the faculty art exhibit, a free reception will occur on Friday, Nov. 16 from 6-8 p.m. in the College’s Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.

“The Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is honored to showcase some of the finest artistic work of Owens Community College’s faculty as part of the annual Faculty Art Exhibition,” said Wynn Perry, Owens Coordinator of the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. “Gallery attendees will truly enjoy the uniqueness and diversity of the exhibit as presented by award-winning graphic designers, photographers, painters, printmakers and sculptures.”

A wide range of visual media will be featured, including over 60 works of art in the areas of painting, ceramics, photography and mixed media.

The art showcase features artwork created by many notable and highly acclaimed Owens faculty members, including David Cantor of Toledo, Michelle Carlson-Junod of Toledo, Erika Clark of Findlay, Mania Dajnak of Perrysburg, Ruth Foote of Toledo, Tina Gionis of Toledo, Melissa Partin-Harding of McClure, Philip Hazard of Toledo, Barbara Johnson of Toledo, Lori King of Toledo, Nancy Light of Waterville, Larry Linkous of Rossford, Carey Marten of Toledo, Krista Richey of Bowling Green, Richardo Quinonez of Bowling Green, Mary Sabo of Maumee, Julie Schnell-Madden of Temperance, Mich., Kevin Schroeder of Toledo, John Walz of Waterville, Sally Welch of Perrysburg, Gary Wittenmyer of Bowling Green, Patricia Whittington of Holland and Jeremy Wadsworth of Clyde.

Owens Fine and Performing Arts Department Presents ‘Creative Noises Live’ Fifth Annual Fall Artist Series, Nov. 14 – Dec. 9

Posted on November 13th, 2012

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music, song, dance 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 fifth annual “Creative Noises Live” Fall Artist Series, Nov. 14 – Dec. 9.

Managed and promoted by the College’s music business portfolio class, the Fall Artist Series will feature the accomplishments of Owens students and faculty in a number of performances ranging from music to vocal.

All events will occur in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus. Owens is located in Perrysburg Township. The schedule of events is as follows:

Wednesday, November 14

Owens Voices Performance

The College’s vocal students will feature a wide variety of musical selections from the works of internationally acclaimed W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as well as a preview of the upcoming choir concert.

(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Harp Performance by Owens Adjunct Instructor Denise Grupp-Verbon

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear the rich colorful sound of the harp as part of a performance featuring Owens Adjunct Instructor Denise Grupp-Verbon. The performance will highlight original music as well as harp duet selections with harpist Judy Riley.

(6 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)

Monday, November 26

Owens Plugged in Percussion Performance

An ear-opening performance of electronic-influenced music using acoustic percussion instruments will be showcased at Owens. Selections will include processed acoustic sounds, electronic percussion controllers and performing with Reason-created tracks. The performance will demonstrate how to move studio software into a performance setting. Artists will include Owens Fine and Performing Arts Associate Professor Michael Sander and Cuyahoga Community College’s Rob Ticherich.

(1:30 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)

Friday, November 30

Owens Choir Concert

The College’s vocal students will feature a wide variety of musical selections from the works of internationally acclaimed W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as well as usher in the holiday season with several crowd-pleasing carols.

(7 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)

Tuesday, December 4

Owens Jazz Ensemble

Owens student performers will showcase their many talents through numerous crowd-pleasing musical favorites that highlight many diverse styles of jazz.

(3 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)

Thursday, December 6

Owens Pop Music Ensemble

Owens student performers within the College’s pop ensemble class will showcase their musicals skills during a performance that will highlight an array of genres ranging from classic to the contemporary.

(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Rotunda)

Friday, December 7

Owens Dance Performance

Owens students and faculty will showcase their dancing talents and choreography skills to accompanied music in various genres, including ballet and modern dance.

(7 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)

Sunday, December 9

Owens Concert Band Holiday and Tribute Concert

Attendees are in for an afternoon of masterful holiday sounds courtesy of Owens’ concert band class. The concert will feature a wide range of musical selections to usher in the holiday season as well as pay tribute to the Tuskegee Airman, including former Tuskegee Airman Harold Brown.

(2:30 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)

All the performances are free and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information about the “Creative Noises Live” Fall Artist Series, contact the College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.

Owens Fine and Performing Arts Department and Students Present ‘Short Farces by Anton Chekhov,’ Nov. 15-18

Posted on November 13th, 2012

Owens Student Production of 'Short Farces by Anton Chekhov'

Owens students (L to R) Sarah Wurzinger of Toledo, John Sweney of Perryburg and Silvester Rodriguez of Walbridge perform a scene from “The Festivities” which takes place during the production of “Short Farces by Anton Chekhov” at the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Normalcy and chaos in the form of short plays will converge in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts’ Mainstage Theatre as Owens Community College presents the student production of “Short Farces by Anton Chekhov,” Nov. 15-18.

The first of several performances will occur at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15 in the College’s Mainstage Theatre. Owens’ Toledo-area Campus is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township.

“Owens Community College’s Department for Fine and Performing Arts is excited to present such a unique theatrical production, which brings together several short plays filled with very different circumstances,” said Jeremy Meier, Owens Assistant Professor of Fine and Performing Arts. “Attendees of all ages will truly enjoy the characters as performed by the College’s students and community members and the many surprises that take place throughout the production.”

Written by Anton Chekhov, “Short Farces by Anton Chekhov” details several different short comedies that begin with a relatively normal situation and build into a chaotic adventure of unique circumstances. Among the short comedies in the production are “The Bear”, “The Festivities” and “The Proposal”.

The cast of “Short Farces by Anton Chekhov” is comprised of students from Owens and community members and the theatrical production is directed by Jeremy Meier and Dave Nelms. The stage management team consists of Owens students Diane Schroeder of Sylvania, Marisa Soto of Woodville and Mallory Myers of Whitehouse.

Students and community members involved in the production as cast members include Sarah Wurzinger of Toledo, John Sweney of Perrysburg, Silvester Rodriguez IV of Walbridge, Matthew Crawford of Sylvania, Melissa Shaffer of Bowling Green, Tim Grindle of Toledo, Rachel Ramlawi of Perrysburg, Esteban Vega of Toledo, Ashley Myatt of Walbridge, Devon Held of Pemberville and Jon Masters of Toledo.

“Short Farces by Anton Chekhov” will be performed Nov. 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee performance will also occur on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.