http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ Find out what's happening at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio en-us Copyright 2006 Lakeland Community College 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 60 http://www.lakelandcc.edu/images/logo.gif http://www.lakelandcc.edu/ 139 64 http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1570 The 2012 International Film Series at Lakeland kicks off on January 27 with the theme "Life, Death and the Moments in Between: Relationships Across the Globe."

The screenings are free and open to the public and will run Fridays from January 27 through March 2 in room H-101 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the main campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.

The 7:30 p.m. screening will feature a guest speaker will elaborate on the country of origin for approximately 10 minutes before each film. Films are not rated and are intended for mature audiences only.

Featured films include:

India
January 27
"Bride and Prejudice" (2004)
This film is the Bollywood version of Jane Austen's classic romance "Pride and Prejudice."
The Indian village of Diaspora replaces Austin's England and Mrs. Bennett is now Mrs. Bakshi, searches for suitable husbands for her daughters. Her headstrong daughter, Lalita, meets an American hotel magnate, Will Darcy, but the two must struggle to overcome pride and prejudice to have a chance at a relationship. Guest speaker: Dr. Larry Neelham

France
February 3
"The Chorus" (2004)
Set in 1948 in a fortress of a school in France, professor Clement Mathieu sees an opportunity to bring some joy to the young students' lives by establishing a chorus. His decision angers the headmaster so he must proceed in secret but the power of music. His generosity changes his students forever. Guest speaker: Rachel Nedlik

Greece
February 10
"A Touch of Spice" (2003)
This is a story about a young Greek boy named Fanis growing up in Istanbul, and whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a touch of spice to give them flavor. Fanis grow up to become an excellent cook, but when he returns home after 35 successful years, he realizes that he forgot to put a little spice into his own life. Guest speaker: Dr. Kyriakos Nalmpantis

Iran
February 24
"Children of Heaven" (1999)
Set in modern day Iran, eight-year-old Ali loses his younger sister Zahra's only pair of recently mended shoes. They are too scared to tell their father and can't afford to buy another pair. When they find them on a girl who needs them just as much, it's up to Ali to find a way to get his sister a new pair of shoes. This is a film about the lower rungs of society, where what you wear on your feet says much about your status. Guest speaker: Professor Sevin Gallo

Mexico
March 2
"Nora's Will" (2010)
When Jose's ex-wife dies right before Passover, he is forced to stay with her body until she can be properly put to rest. He soon realizes he is part of Nora's plan to bring her family back together for one last Passover feast. This leads Jose to re-examine their relationship and rediscover their undying love for each other. Guest speaker: Professor April Mason

For more information, call 440-525-7508.

Lakeland is located on Route 306 just south of the I-90 exit.]]> http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1570 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1575 Stephen Sondheim's play "Anyone Can Whistle," runs February 3-19, at the Lakeland Community College Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students and available at the door or by calling 440-525-7134.

Lakeland's production of "Anyone Can Whistle" continues director Dr. Martin Friedman's examination of Stephen Sondheim's musicals, and follows the popular and critically lauded production of "Sweeney Todd" in 2009. The play features the designs of celebrated set and lighting designer Trad A Burns.

Performance dates are:
Fridays, Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays Feb. 5, 2 p.m.; Feb. 12, 2 p.m.; Feb. 19, 2 p.m.

About the Play
"Anyone Can Whistle" is a musical about political corruption and the very fine line between sanity and conformity. Mayoress, Cora Hoover Hooper (Aimee Collier) has led her town into bankruptcy. With the help of her merry band of corrupt city workers and politicians, she creates a miracle the hope of attracting paying tourists to her city.

The excitement of the planned influx of tourists is crushed when news of escaped inmates from the local asylum, called "The Cookie Jar," surfaces. The escapees mix in with the tourists and mayhem ensues. A doctor named Hapgood (Dan Folino, AEA) surfaces and claims to be able to tell the cookies' apart from the sane members of society. Nurse Fay Apple (Katherine DeBoer), who let her cookies' escape by accident, reappears as a consultant from Lourdes. Although the original book by Arthur Laurents was released in 1964, the story's main point of using talent, intuition and reasoning to analyze complex situations continues to resonate today.

For more information about the play, e-mail director Dr. Martin Friedman at martinfriedman98@yahoo.com. ]]> http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1575 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1577 Lakeland's Continuing Education Department is accepting registrations for "Management and Leadership Skill Development for Public Service Supervisors" slated to begin this semester.

The series of five workshops are scheduled for the week of March 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the main college campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio, 44094.

The fee is $495 and includes breakfast, lunch and all materials. To register, call 440-525-7116 and mention course number 12SLAW404.01.

"No management style is ideal for every situation," said course instructor Frank Leonbruno, a certified law enforcement executive and jail manager who teaches criminal law and criminology at Lakeland. "The goal of this course is to enable supervisors to be more effective in dealing with changing issues and challenges of the modern criminal justice organization."

Courses topics include: leadership assessment; leadership styles; challenges in a multi-generational environment; team development; problem solving; leading change; building an organizational ethic; and problem solving.

For more information, call Dr. William H. Beisel, director of Continuing Education at Lakeland, at 440-525-7171 or visit lakelandcc.edu/ce.]]> http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1577 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1574 The Lakeland Nonprofit and Public Service Center will host "Board Renewal and Revitalization: The Power of the Nominating Committee," on Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on the college's main campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland 44094, in the A Building, room 2100. The $55 fee includes materials and a buffet supper. To register, visit lakelandcc.edu/ce, or call 440-525-7116 and mention registration number 12SNPC127.01.

This workshop will focus on best practices for nonprofits in the areas of board structure, recruitment and development. The highly interactive session will be led by Sarah Spengler, MSOD, program director for organizational assessment at United Way of Greater Cleveland.

Attendees will learn how a new type of committee can help the organization renew and revitalize organizational leadership. They will also discover the powerful role this important committee can play in how well the board functions. For the greatest benefit, participants are encouraged to register in teams: teams of board members or teams comprised of both board and staff members.

About the Lakeland Nonprofit and Public Service Center
The Lakeland Nonprofit and Public Service Center provides customized consulting services and offers noncredit educational and professional development programs throughout the year for both individuals and organizations. The Center also provides opportunities for networking, dialogue and collaboration for those in the nonprofit and government sectors. For more information, visit lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit or call 440-525-7434.

Keyword: nonprofit]]> http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1574 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1572 Two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz fusion group Yellowjackets headline the 40th Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival. They are currently nominated for two more Grammy Awards in 2012: Best Jazz Instrumental Album and Best Instrumental Composition.

The festival will also feature bassist Dave Morgan along with an ensemble of top jazz artists on Friday, February 24 and the Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra with the Dave Banks Big Band on Sunday, February 25.

The event is also a highlight for the jazz education community in Northeast Ohio and features area middle school, high school and college jazz ensembles.

All performances are held in the Lakeland Performing Arts Center, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094. For tickets and information, call 440-525-7134 or e-mail artsatlakeland@lakelandcc.edu .

Lakeland's 40th Annual Jazz Festival event schedule:


Friday, February 24

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. High School Performances and Adjudication
Adjudicators include: Rich Shanklin, University of Akron; Dr. Kent Engelhart, Youngstown State University; Bob Ferrazza, Oberlin College; and Bill Ransom, Cleveland State University.

8 p.m. Concert: Dave Morgan and Friends "The Way of Sly Man"
Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 students
Renowned bass player, composer and music professor at Youngstown State University, Dave Morgan, presents his jazz composition, " The Way of Sly Man," which draws influences from music of the Middle East, India and Africa. The evening will also feature vocalist Shannon Eller, Morgan's arrangement of Frank Zappa's "Echidna's Arf (Of You)," and a fourteen piece ensemble with top jazz artists including: Howie Smith; Jack Schantz, Jamey Haddad; Chris Anderson; and more.

Saturday, February 25

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. High School Performances and Adjudication
Adjudicators include: Rich Shanklin, University of Akron; Dr. Kent Engelhart, Youngstown State University; Bob Ferrazza, Oberlin College; and Bill Ransom, Cleveland State University.

1:30-3:30 p.m. Lakeland College Invitational
Free and open to the public
Featuring jazz ensembles from Cleveland State University, Oberlin College, and the University of Akron.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Clinic with Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets will hold a free clinic to share knowledge and expertise of jazz with amateur and professional guitarists. Free and open to the public.

8 p.m. Headline Concert: YellowJackets
Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 students
Two-time, Grammy Award-winning jazz fusion group, Yellowjackets, take the stage in the Northeast Ohio for the first time in over many years. They are currently nominated for two more Grammys in 2012:
Best Jazz Instrumental Album and
Best Instrumental Composition.

For over three decades, the progressive jazz group has garnered critical acclaim for their originality and depth. The group's most recent CD, "Timeline," was released in 2011 on leading jazz label, Mack Avenue Records, and features Russell Ferrante on keyboards, Felix Pastorius on bass, Bob Mintzer on saxophone, and William Kennedy on drums.

Sunday, February 26
4 p.m. Big Band Matinee with
The Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra & The Dave Banks Big Band
Tickets are $10 per adult, $7 students
The Lakeland Civic Jazz Orchestra is under the direction of Dave Sterner and will feature "Adventure in Db, the Music of Count Basie." The Dave Banks Big Band will feature music from some of the best arrangers in the business as well as compositions and arrangements from our local associates and band.


About the Lakeland Jazz Festival
The Lakeland Jazz Festival was founded by retired Professor and Music Department Coordinator Charles M. Frank.

Lakeland's Jazz Festival has remained true to its original mission of instilling the excitement and magic of jazz education to the younger generation of musicians.

Over 25,000 middle and high school musicians from throughout the state have participated in the festival in celebration of this uniquely American art form, jazz. In addition, Lakeland promotes music education with its summer jazz camps every year.

The 40th Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival, a presentation of the Arts & Humanities Division, is sponsored annually by a generous grant from Lake National Bank.]]> http://www2.lakelandcc.edu/nora/events/iuser/news/newsmore.asp?ID=1572 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT