AP 5.6.15


The Cleveland Orchestra is pulling out all the stops for its performances of Berlioz's The Damnation of Faust. One of the lesser known of the multiple operatic treatments of the Faust legend, the concerts will feature the orchestra, along with their chorus and children's chorus and world-class soloists singing the lead roles at Severance Hall. Thu 5/7, Sat 5/9, Sun 5/10.

* Welshly Arms celebrates first full-length record at the House of Blues. Sat 5/9.
* Blue Water Orchestra closes its season with Schubert & new works. Sat 5/9.
* Cleveland Opera Theater goes big with Tosca at the Masonic Auditorium. Fri 5/8 & Sun 5/10.
* Blues singer Becky Boyd is at the Music Box with her Groove Train. Fri 5/8.
* Five One Experimental Orchestra play music from their upcoming album at the Bop Stop. Fri 5/8.
* Hal Walker is a man of many instruments. They'll all be at Peninsula's G.A.R. Hall. Sat 5/9.

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AP 5.6.15


We'll bet most of you have no idea how to grow or cook rhubarb. Luckily, it's the Veggie of the Month at the Cleveland Metroparks Garfield Nature Center, and they'll hosting a workshop to show and tell you all about it. Sat 5/9.

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