TrueNorth at French Creek
4530 Colorado Avenue
Sheffield Village, OH
44054
Phone: 440.949.5200
Fax: 440.949.5068

Hours:
M - F, 10am - 8pm
Sat, 10am - 4pm
Sunday,
By appointment only

LORAIN COUNTY METRO PARKS AND TRUENORTH AT FRENCH CREEK PRESENT:

TRUENORTH SPRING CHOIR CONCERT
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AND SATURDAY, APRIL 4
7:30 P.M.

Cost: $10.00

Tickets available through any Chorale member, through the French Creek Nature Center Front Desk,
or click here to purchase online.

Come Hear the Voices of TrueNorth!

“I Hear America Singing”

Howard Hansen’s One Hundred Fiftieth Psalm
Randall Thompson’s Alleluia
Norman Dello Joio’s A Jubilant Song
Mack Wilberg’s Requiem, Let Peace Then Still the Strife

Featuring Soprano Soloist Janine Porter
Pianist James Clouser and Harpist Cecilia Ilg-McKay
And a special appearance by Boy-Soprano Matthew Edwards
Under the Direction of Rick Fortney

True North Cultural Arts Presents Arts Fest 2009

It Is Arts Fest Time Once Again!
TrueNorth Cultural Arts & The City of Avon Lake wish to invite you to join us again for this year's Arts Fest: Expressions of Nature. This year's event at Miller Road Park in Avon Lake, endorsed by KC Zuber, the Mayor of Avon Lake, is on Saturday, July 4th and concludes with the July 4th Fireworks Display choreographed to the TrueNorth Chorale & Symphony's annual Patriotic Concert. The all-day event features local artists, businesses, food vendors, musicians and family entertainment. With many returning sponsors from the 2008 Arts Fest, coupled with our strategic partnerships, media and sponsor backing, we are empowered to achieve great things for the arts. We consider ourselves fortunate to have the wealth of support and contributions from our communities, local businesses, organizations, artisans and volunteers. As we combine our efforts and reach for our goals, together we strengthen our community.

We hope you will consider participating with us this year as a sponsor, exhibitor, artist, food vendor or volunteer.

Click here to download and view this year's participant registration form and map of the location and floor plan. Entry deadline is May 1st, 2009.

Food vendors may also download the temporary food permit and food safety forms necessary for the event by clicking here. Note to food vendors: Please submit your entry application and food permit/food safety forms together to TrueNorth. We will submit them to the county directly.

Thank you for helping us to promote our culture through this celebration of the arts and nature.

Arts Fest Details:

• Miller Road Park Event
• Saturday, July 4th, 2009
• Miller Road Park, Avon Lake, Ohio
• Setup: 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
• Event Hours: 2:00pm - the end of the fireworks

For additional information, please contact TrueNorth at 440.949.5200, or by emailing Rick Fortney at rafortney@oh.rr.com. We look forward to your participation!

True North at French Creek 2009 Summer Theater Camps  
 
Pre-School  PlayHouse 1-Week Camp

June 15 – 19
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Tuition:  $110.00
Please pack a snack!
A time of Creativity and Fun! Theatre Games, Poetry, Storytelling, Movement, Face Painting (make-up), Crowns and Mask-Making (costuming) and Drawing (set design) 

For more information call 1-800-LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200.

2-Week Theatre Camp
June 22 – July 2
Ages 6 – 8
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Tuition:  $195.00
Please pack a snack!
Story Dramatization; Costume Making; Painting; Face-Painting; "Instant Illustrations"; Nursery Rhyme Charades; Games that teach Confidence, Critical Thinking; Group Playwriting Project
Show-and-Tell with Family and Friends … additional opportunity to perform on outdoor stage at TrueNorth’s ArtsFest on July 4th at Miller Road Park in Avon Lake.  Will make decision based on Children’s interest and families vacation schedule … to be determined.

For more information call 1-800-LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200.

3-Week Theatre Camp
July 6 – July 24
Ages 9 – 12
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon
Tuition:  $275.00
Please pack a snack!
Story Dramatization; Costume Making; Painting; Face-Painting; "Instant Illustrations"; Games that teach Confidence, Critical Thinking; Group Playwriting Project; further Character Development, Audition Coaching and Performance of Hansel and Gretel  (and all the details that go with putting on a production!)

For more information call 1-800-LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200.

4-Week Theatre Camp
June 15 – July 12
Ages 13 and up
Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuition:  $350.00
Please pack a snack!
Theatre Tech (including, Lights, Sound, Sets and Costumes); Acting; Singing; Dancing; Playwright workshop; Audition Technique Custom-Designed to meet the needs of each individual.  Collaboratively, students create a performance for the final day of class and evening performance.
Additional performance opportunities:  (not required)

• Saturday, June 20th … Lakeview Park
• Saturday, July 4th    … Miller Road Park

PERFORMANCE:  Friday July 10th  
For more information call 1-800-LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200.

5-Week Theatre Camp
July 13 – August 16
Ages 13 and up
Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tuition:  $395.00
Please pack a snack!
Theatre Tech (including, Lights, Sound, Sets and Costumes);
Acting; Singing; Dancing; Playwright workshop; Audition Technique, Improvisation
PERFORMANCES:  You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown 
Friday and Saturday evening, August 14th and 15th,
Sunday Matinee, August 16th   

For more information call 1-800-LCM-PARK or (440) 949-5200.

COMING SOON, MAY 1st – 17th: FREEDOM’S LIGHT: A STOP ALONG THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD!  

TrueNorth Cultural Arts announces auditions for Freedom’s Light: A Stop Along the Underground Railroad on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday February 22 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Auditions will take place at French Creek Nature Center located at 4530 Colorado Ave in Sheffield Village.  

Freedom’s Light: A Stop Along the Underground Railroad will take place on May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30pm and on May 3, 10, and 17 at 3pm. Rehearsals will take place throughout March and April. French Creek Nature Center is located at 4530 Colorado Ave in Sheffield Village, just 10 minutes from Crocker Park. Call (440) 949-5200 for more information.

March - June 2009 Event Listings

TrueNorth Cultural Arts is a non-profit, 501c3 organization registered in the State of Ohio.