52nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition
2023-11-03 10:00 - 2023-12-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Valley Art Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Jurors:
McKenzie Beynon, Founder & Co-Owner, Kink Contemporary
Anastasia Pantsios, Photographer & Editor, CoolCleveland.com
Gina Washington, Art Instructor & Co-Founder, The Visit Arts Collective

Featuring a diverse array of 58 remarkable pieces, this year’s exhibition offers a vibrant spectrum of artistic expression. From classical tastes encompassing oil paintings and landscapes to avant-garde sculptures pushing the boundaries of creativity, there is something to captivate every art enthusiast. The 52nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Valley Art Center is a celebration of artistic diversity, a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary art. We invite all art enthusiasts to explore this fusion of visual and literary artistry.
Returning this year is the partnership with Heights Arts, culminating in the Ekphrastacy – Artists Talk + Poets Respond event scheduled for December 1 at 6pm. The current Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, Siaara Freeman, and a cadre of accomplished poets are guiding this creative exchange of visual and spoken word artistry.
Together, they will craft and recite poems directly inspired by the captivating artworks on display at the 52nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, weaving a harmonious tapestry of artistic expression. “Ekphrastacy at its core is an interactive art process,” says Siaara Freeman. “It is a chance for artists to become familiar with one another’s work alongside the opportunity to explore new mediums and methods of creation.” The tradition of the Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, conferred by Heights Arts, continues to thrive as the longest-running poet laureate program in the state. Ekphrastacy – Artists Talk + Poets Respond event, as well as the Opening Reception, are free to the public.

Elf, The Musical - Encore!
2023-12-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
In 2022, CVLT broke box office records by selling out the entire run of “Elf, the Musical” before the curtain had risen on opening night! Audiences raved, but many were disappointed at being unable to get a ticket. This year for Christmas, we’re giving you a gift: Buddy is back! CVLT presents this encore production with many of the cast returning, including John Kolar in the title role.
Adapted from one of the most beloved modern Christmas movies, “Elf the Musical” transforms the story (originally a vehicle for actor Will Farrell) into a theatrical holiday treat for the whole family. “Elf” features songs by the Tony Award nominated Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer) and a script by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The New York Times called it “splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment!” and Variety said “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids and plenty smart for adults!”
Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s production runs weekends from November 17 through December 17, with performances on Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays. Evening performances begin at 7:30 PM on Fridays Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15 as well as Saturdays Nov. 25, & Dec. 9. Matinees at 2 PM on Saturdays Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & 16, and Sundays Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, & 17. Tickets are $21 with a $4 discount for students, seniors, and military. Advance reservations and early arrival are highly recommended, as sellouts are anticipated once again!
NOVEMBER 26 – FRIENDS OF WOMENSAFE SPONSORED PERFORMANCE
Junction Auto Family is sponsoring the 11/26 performance as a fundraiser for Friends of WomenSafe. Free refreshments and cookies included. This performance’s free concessions provided by WomenSafe.

Friends Book Sale
2023-12-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Chagrin Falls Public Library, 100 East Orange Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
The Friends of the Chagrin Falls Branch Library book sale will be November 30-December 2. All the proceeds support the Chagrin Falls Branch Library programs and events.

Lowes: Pines & Pints
2023-12-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Lowe’s Greenhouse, 16540 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, 44023, United States
Thank you for supporting us through 2023! Please join us for some complimentary Great Lakes Brewing Company & Crooked Pecker beer. Shop local under the lights during our extended hours – a perfect time to grab your tree and find those perfect gifts.

Ekphrastacy: Artists Talk, Poets Respond
2023-12-01 18:00 | Valley Art Center, 155 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for a night of art and poetry in The Bowen Gallery, in partnership with Heights Arts! ❤ Featuring Poets: JUST C.O.S. (Calil Cage), Jeremy Jusek, Michelle R. Smith, and Siaara Freeman.
Together, they will craft and recite poems directly inspired by the captivating artworks on display at the 52nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition, weaving a harmonious tapestry of artistic expression.
“Ekphrastacy at its core is an interactive art process,” says Siaara Freeman. “It is a chance for artists to become familiar with one another’s work alongside the opportunity to explore new mediums and methods of creation.”
Refreshments to be served. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Chagrin Night Out
2023-12-01 18:30 - 22:30 | Reithoffer’s Art, Spirit and Entertainment, 17711 Ravenna Road, Auburn, OH, United States
Benefit for Chagrin Falls After Prom
Come for a fun filled Friday with lots of amazing shopping, silent auction, food trucks, all surrounded by the beautiful Cleveland Art and multiple raffles to stock your holiday bar!!!
More (all amazing) details to come

Greenville Inn: Ace Molar
2023-12-01 21:30 | Greenville Inn, 7125 Pine Street, Bainbridge, OH, 44022, United States

Steelhead 201s at CRO
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03 | Chagrin River Outfitters, 100 N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
November 4th • November 18th • December 2nd
Join your CRO guides for an informative and fun filled day on the water. Limited to 6 anglers, this day will focus on making you a more well rounded Steelhead angler. Improve your casting, learn to fish more effectively, learn how to properly hook and land a Steelhead, and more. Includes 5 hours on the water and lunch afterwards with a questions and answer session. Please call shop or stop in to register.
COST: $200 – Payment due at time of registration please.

Lowes: Santa's Reindeer
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Lowe’s Greenhouse, 16540 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, 44023, United States
Stop by Saturday, 12/2 from 11 am – 1 pm and get a photo with Santa’s reindeer (yes, they’re real) but sorry the red nosed one won’t be joining us as he’s busy at the North Pole.

Chagrin History Center Holiday Open House
2023-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Chagrin History Center, 87 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join the Chagrin History Center at our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2nd from 2-4pm.
Enjoy refreshments, a kids craft, holiday cheer, and music! This is a family friendly event. Guests will also be
able to tour our new exhibit in our rotating gallery is Exploring Early Chagrin: What Was Christmas Like Then?
which is on display through the end of January. We will have demonstrations of early arts and crafts, such as
weaving! Guests can make a purchase in the Museum Gift Shop, all purchases will get 10% off during the party.

CELEBRATING MARCIA SNAVELY: 30 YEARS AT FEDERATED CHURCH
2023-12-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Federated Church, 76 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
The Federated Church Performing Arts Series invites you to celebrate the incredible career of organist extraordinaire: Marcia Snavely and her 30 years of unmatched service at Federated Church!
This festive evening will feature the Chagrin Fall Studio Orchestra under the direction of Steve Eva along with the Federated Choir and other special guests! The program will conclude with the incomparable “Organ Symphony” No.3 by Saint-Saens featuring Marcia Snavely. Join us for a reception afterwards.

For more information contact, jkonow@fedchurch.org or call 440.247.6490 x 120.

Bainbridge Swing Dance
2023-12-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Chagrin Falls, OH, 44023, United States
Hosted by Will Craig
Attending the Bainbridge Swing Dance is participating in an exhilarating era. With youthful energy, spectators, experienced and non-experienced dancers move their feet to the best live bands in the business. Bands that specialize in swing dance tempos, sound, and style. It’s really a happening place. An absolute “must do”.
This public, family-friendly event is open to all ages and skill levels. No partner is required for the lesson or the dance. The Bainbridge Swing Dance has an exceptionally welcoming atmosphere. Proven in its two decades of dancing with many people attending. It’s one great time.​
Swing dance the night away. A different live band performs the first Saturday of every month at Family Life Center (16349 Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Chagrin Falls, OH 44023). The Swing Dance, with live band performance, begins at 9:00 p.m. Preceded by a one hour swing dance lesson at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30pm. No pre-registration required. Pay at the door with cash or check.
Admission (cash or check only, no credit cards)
$10 for child (12 years and under)
$15 for adults (13 years and over)
$40 per family (up to 2 parents and minor children in same household)
Admission includes the 8:00 p.m. lesson and 9:00 p.m. live band performance and dance. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Dance shoes are encouraged.

October 7 Bob Frank and Friends
November 4 Hepcat Revival
December 2 Blues DeVille
January 6 Rachel & the Beatnik Playboys
February 3 TBA
March 2 Dr. Zoot
April 6 Bob Frank and Friends

We work together to create a friendly and welcoming community of new and experienced dancers, showing kindness and consideration. We help each other feel safe and comfortable. We respect each others’ personal space and boundaries, even when it is different from our own. We believe in mutual communication and consent. We welcome all who share our commitment to uphold these principles. We also like feedback and smiles. Thanks for dancing with us.

Greenville Inn: Run Avril Run
2023-12-02 21:30 | Greenville Inn, 7125 Pine Street, Bainbridge, OH, 44022, United States

School of Cleveland Ballet Nutcracker Tea
2023-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Celebrate the magical holiday season at the School of Cleveland Ballet’s Nutcracker Tea at the beautiful Township Hall in downtown Chagrin Falls on Sunday, December 3! Join the School of Cleveland Ballet and the artists of Cleveland Ballet for a special Nutcracker Ballet Tea Party featuring food catered by Coppia Restaurant, tea and biscuits, a hot chocolate bar, and plenty of holiday sweets and treats.
Enjoy a delightful afternoon with characters from The Nutcracker, with plenty of photo opportunities. Meet Caroline, The Nutcracker Prince, Snowflakes, Flowers, The Sugar Plum Fairy, and maybe even a special surprise guest! The Sugar Plum Fairy will read the story of The Nutcracker in between holiday-themed crafts. Dancing Snowflakes will teach all young dancers in attendance some dance steps from Cleveland Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker.
As a bonus, every ticket purchase automatically enters you into a raffle for a chance to win two complimentary tickets to Cleveland Ballet’s spring production, Aurora: A Sleeping Beauty Story, with the lucky winner drawn at the conclusion of this event.
Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets before they’re gone! All proceeds from this event benefit the School of Cleveland Ballet and the School of Cleveland Ballet Scholarship Fund.

Lowes: The Grinch!
2023-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Lowe’s Greenhouse, 16540 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge, OH, 44023, United States
The grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the Village of Chagrin/Brainbridge-ville! WHO is ready to witness his shenanigans at our greenhouse?

Join us Sunday, December 3 from 12-2 pm!

Author Signing: Nancy Christie
2023-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Fireside Books, 29 North Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Nancy Christie, author of Mistletoe Magic, will sign books on December 3rd from 1-3 pm.
ABOUT THE BOOK: MISTLETOE MAGIC AND OTHER HOLIDAY TALES is about the wonder and excitement of the holiday season, as shown through the experiences of the characters in these eight stories.
Stories include:
Lucinda and the Christmas List – A young woman needs a dose of elf-magic to regain her Christmas spirit. (Originally published in Peripheral Visions and Other Stories)
The Snow Globe – An elderly woman, through a gift from her late husband, finds a way to fill her empty house and life. (Originally published in The Saturday Evening Post)
The Little Red Sock – Despite past disappointments, a little boy still believes that Santa will come.
Twelve Days Before Christmas – A harried mother of three learns that, despite a series of mishaps, the season is always better when shared with family. (Originally published in Bethlehem Writers Roundtable)
Christmas Present – A middle-aged woman is reminded that the best Christmas presents are those we give to others.
Charley Catches the Christmas Spirit – A seemingly straightforward case of credit card fraud leads to a surprising and heartwarming conclusion for the thief, the victim, and the team from Adams Investigation Service.
Holiday Reunion – A young woman realizes that even unexpected (and somewhat irritating) houseguests can make the holiday special.
Mistletoe Magic – The characters in these four interlinked vignettes find that a simple mistletoe decoration can lead to an outcome that is more than what was expected or hoped for.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ohio-based Nancy Christie is the award-winning author of two short story collections, Traveling Left of Center and Other Stories and Peripheral Visions and Other Stories (published by Unsolicited Press), and three non-fiction books: The Gifts of Change (Atria/Beyond Words) and Rut-Busting Book for Writers and Rut-Busting Book for Authors (both by Mill City Press). Her third short fiction collection, Mistletoe Magic and Other Holiday Tales, will be released by Unsolicited Press in 2023. Her debut novel, Reinventing Rita, will be released June 2023 by BookBaby. Her short stories have appeared in numerous literary publications including The Saturday Evening Post, Commuter Lit, Goat’s Milk Magazine, Ariel Chart, One Person’s Trash, Two Cities Review, Talking River, Edify Fiction, Toasted Cheese, Wanderings, The Chaffin Journal and Down in the Dirt, among others, with several earning contest placements. A member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA), Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA), and the Florida Writers Association (FWA), Christie is the host of the Living the Writing Life podcast and founder of the annual “Celebrate Short Fiction” Day. She also teaches writing workshops at conferences, libraries and schools. For more about Christie, visit her website (https: //www.nancychristie.com/) & follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Chagrin Yoga Workshop
2023-12-03 14:30 - 15:45 | Chagrin Yoga, 524 E Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
On Sunday, December 3, Alex Fox will be back for a happy hour event from 2:30 – 3:45 PM!

Bring in a new sense of life, confidence, and peace in this 75-minute workshop designed to help you relax and let go through the joys of a soothing playlist, breathwork, guided meditation, and hands-on Reiki.

Fireside Book Shop Holiday Sip & Shop
2023-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Fireside Books, 29 North Franklin Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Take the stress out of holiday shopping by joining our Sip & Shop event on Sunday, December 3rd at 6 pm. Join us after-hours at the book shop to wine, dine, and take advantage of special prices and deals! Merchandise discounts, gift bags, $10 shopping voucher, and raffle tickets for a prize basket all included with the price of admission. $10. Register on our website. There is a 40 participant maximum, so register early!

Hamlet Winter Concert Series: Western Reserve Chorale
2023-12-05 19:00 | Hamlet Atrium, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Holiday music and sing-a-long

Menorah at the Falls
2023-12-07 17:00 | Riverside Park, 78 Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022
Join us on Thursday, December 7th at 5:00 PM for the annual grand Chanukah celebration in the heart of Chagrin Falls.
THE 9-FOOT TALL MENORAH WILL BE LIT IN RIVERSIDE PARK ACCOMPANIED BY A SPECTACULAR LED LIGHT SHOW.
FOLLOWING THE LIGHTING, THE PARTY CONTINUES ACROSS THE STREET IN TOWNSHIP HALL, WITH FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Enjoy hot latkes, donuts and other refreshments, as well as children’s crafts, activities, a photobooth and Chanukah music.
Free and open to all. RSVPs help us prepare, walk-ins welcome.

Snowpal Movie Night- All Ages with Caregiver
2023-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Chagrin Falls Public Library, 100 East Orange Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Watch the classic movie Frosty the Snowman, drink hot chocolate, make a snowman craft, and meet a special snowpal!

Greenville Inn: Miles Road Band
2023-12-08 21:30 | Greenville Inn, 7125 Pine Street, Bainbridge, OH, 44022, United States

Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Chagrin Falls Middle School, 400 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Hosted by the Chagrin Falls High School Baseball team!
Come join the baseball team elves for all-you-can-eat pancakes, SANTA, and amazing games, crafts, and prizes!
2 Seatings
9 am & 11 am
Kids under 2 are free!
Get your photo with Santa and have a fun family morning, a yummy breakfast – and help the baseball team in the process!
Get your tickets on ticket spicket!!!
Online Ticket Sales Go To:
9 AM: https://tinyurl.com/Santa9am
11 AM: https://tinyurl.com/Santa11am

Deck The Falls 2023
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Triangle Park, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Give! Chagrin will be providing Santa in the Bandstand, a DJ and balloon animal maker in the triangle, along with cookies and hot chocolate provided by Give! at a table under a pop up tent.

Greenville Inn: Cocktail Johnny
2023-12-09 21:30 | Greenville Inn, 7125 Pine Street, Bainbridge, OH, 44022, United States
