The 2010 Summer Rhythm Retreat will be a series of fun and interactive workshops featuring Jim Donovan, founding member of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root, as well as other drum teachers and facilitators.  Workshops are organized and taught in a fashion to meet each drummer at his or her level of experience, including people who have no previous drumming experience.  This Common Ground event will also give participants an opportunity for a "personal retreat" through some conscious living activities and experiences.  Common Ground is committed to support each participant in their personal growth and to help each individual realize their potential.  Come have fun playing drums and learn about yourself in the process! Drums are provided and beginners are warmly welcomed.

Facilitator Jim Donovan is an award-winning teacher, performer and past founding member and driving force behind the multi-platinum band Rusted Root (1990-2005). He was named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. He has built a series of educational drumming workshop programs that he teaches across the US and Europe at universities, festivals, schools, corporations and specialty venues. Jim is a full-time instructor of music at St. Francis University in Loretto, PA, the current director of the Saint Francis University World Drumming Ensemble, and the director of the Common Ground annual Summer Rhythm Drumming Retreat.

Fee:  $35
July 16, 2010,  Friday - 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Fee:  $75
July 17, 2010,  Saturday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (FREE CONCERT TO FOLLOW SATURDAY EVENT)  We anticipate a full house for this outside concert.  As a result, parking at Common Ground may be very limited.  We strongly encourage you to carpool to help ensure your spot at the concert. 

log onto www.commongroundcenter.org or call 440-965-5551
 
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TrueNorth Cultural Arts present's Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon July 16 through August 1.  Show times are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.metroparks.cc or by calling (440) 949-5200.

Brighton Beach Memoirs was written in 1983 and is seen as a semi autobiography of Simon’s childhood.  Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in 1937, the main character is fifteen year old Eugene.  He deals with his family including his older brother, his parents and his mom’s sister and her two daughters.  The play follows the struggling family for a few days and as Eugene’s father says, “If you didn’t have a problem, you wouldn’t live in this house.”   Two family members face heart disease, one has asthma, and two temporarily lose their jobs that are needed to keep the family afloat.  Enjoy this play as Simon has combined the comic and seriousness of family life. 

The Morning Journal is a proud sponsor of the TrueNorth Cultural Arts Theatre season.

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TrueNorth Cultural Arts present's Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon July 16 through August 1.  Show times are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.metroparks.cc or by calling (440) 949-5200.

Brighton Beach Memoirs was written in 1983 and is seen as a semi autobiography of Simon’s childhood.  Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in 1937, the main character is fifteen year old Eugene.  He deals with his family including his older brother, his parents and his mom’s sister and her two daughters.  The play follows the struggling family for a few days and as Eugene’s father says, “If you didn’t have a problem, you wouldn’t live in this house.”   Two family members face heart disease, one has asthma, and two temporarily lose their jobs that are needed to keep the family afloat.  Enjoy this play as Simon has combined the comic and seriousness of family life. 

The Morning Journal is a proud sponsor of the TrueNorth Cultural Arts Theatre season.

» Event Details

TrueNorth Cultural Arts present's Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon July 16 through August 1.  Show times are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.metroparks.cc or by calling (440) 949-5200.

Brighton Beach Memoirs was written in 1983 and is seen as a semi autobiography of Simon’s childhood.  Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in 1937, the main character is fifteen year old Eugene.  He deals with his family including his older brother, his parents and his mom’s sister and her two daughters.  The play follows the struggling family for a few days and as Eugene’s father says, “If you didn’t have a problem, you wouldn’t live in this house.”   Two family members face heart disease, one has asthma, and two temporarily lose their jobs that are needed to keep the family afloat.  Enjoy this play as Simon has combined the comic and seriousness of family life. 

The Morning Journal is a proud sponsor of the TrueNorth Cultural Arts Theatre season.

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