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2928 West 13th St. Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 phone: 440-964-3396 Search This Site: January/February: Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 Happy New Year!! It has been a whirlwind holiday season for all of us at the Ashtabula Arts Center, and I'm sure many of you have experienced the same. For the very first time, the AAC offered half price tickets to "The Nutcracker" at one performance if an audience member donated a non-perishable food item to the Safe Food Pantry. The response was wonderful! We would like to thank all of you who participated. We know each and every one of us has been affected by these tough times, and sharing with others even less fortunate is a way to reach out even further into our community. NOW'S the time to relax and enjoy some of those activities that will simply entertain you, open you up to a new experience and/or get you involved in meeting new people or sharing activities with old friends. The Arts Center has numerous classes and workshops beginning mid-January - please check them out in this issue. "The Miracle Worker" is our opening GB Community Theatre Production - it's a heart warming story of hope and love. In February, just in time for Valentine's Day celebrations, we will be producing the gallery show "Tuesdays With Morrie." This is not your classic love story, but a true story of admiration and devotion. I know it's very tempting to stay at home and cocoon during the dark, cold winter months, but I know I always feel more energetic and refreshed after participating in an activity which clears my mind of the everyday clutter, etc. Don't necessarily want to enroll in a weekly activity? - No problem, we always need volunteers to help out with many of our offerings. You can be an usher, work backstage, sell concessions, help with kids' school programs, and/or serve a dinner. There are numerous ways to get involved. Just let us know your interests, and we'll be glad to work with you. The Arts Center is extremely grateful to all of you who are involved in your many, many ways. We consider ourselves to be one big extended family. We hope all of you would like to join us. So this winter - please come join in the activity and warmth generated by the many happy individuals who make up our Arts Center family and our area community!