The Oxford Community Arts Center Hosts the Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Art Reach Presents: LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Oxford, Ohio– The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati ArtReach will perform the Legend of Sleepy Hallow at the Oxford Community Arts Center on October 30th - 6:30pm .  The event is free and welcome to families and children of all ages.

Washington Irving's autumnal masterpiece tells the story of new schoolmaster, Ichabod Crane, his sweetheart Katrina, and the devilishly handsome Brom Bones. Written by award-winning Ohio Playwright, Kathryn Schultz Miller, this clever adaptation, loaded with hearty audience participation, is more funny than scary and comes complete with a Headless Horseman!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is part of the Family Performance Series at the Oxford Community Arts Center and is supported by a generous grant through ArtsWave Presents.

The Family Performance Series is designed to bring families together to enjoy professional performances in a comfortable and safe in environment. Both children and parents will share laughs and be engaged in the performances.

After each performance families are encouraged to stick around for activities sponsored by the Oxford Early Childhood Center that will stretch your imagination and engage your creativity. Also, keep an eye out for the next performance of Rumplestiltskin presented by MadCap Puppets on November 16th at 7:00pm.  

The Oxford Community Arts Center is located at 10 S. College Avenue, in Oxford, Ohio. For additional information contact the offices at 513-524-8506, email info@oxarts.org, or visit their website at www.oxarts.org. Office hours are Monday – Friday 10am-6pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm.

 SECOND FRIDAY BRINGS FANTASTIC TERRORS 

 Alysia Fischer and Kate Currie have created all new work for their exhibition, Fantastic Terrors, which opens with a reception at the Oxford Community Arts Center on Second Friday, October  12^th at 6 pm.  This seasonal exhibit was inspired by the life and work of Edgar Allen Poe and the theme serves well as a juncture for Fischer and Currie’s two very different styles of work.  Fischer transforms discarded inner tubes into sculptural forms, while Currie combines woodworking and drawing into engaging kinetic objects.

In addition to “Fantastic Terrors”, an exhibition titled “Photo Unrealism” will also open on Second Friday.  This group show includes work by James Bear, Bryan Meyung, Tiffany Pacileo, Ben Feallock, Carol Burke, Nellie Bly Cogan, and others.  These amazing images are the product of the artist’s creativity and (sometimes) their ­­­computer skills.

At 8 pm the “Jericho Old Time Band” will take the stage in the ballroom.  Jericho, a group based in Oxford, Ohio, presents an eclectic mix of American roots music including lively old time fiddle tunes, different banjo styles and great harmony singing; members include Judy and Warren Waldron of Rabbit Hash String Band, Dale Farmer, Amy Clay, Susan Pepper, and Jonathan Bradshaw.  

The OCAC After School Arts program’s Fall Exhibit will also be on display.  The children participating in the program range in age from 6 to 14 years old and have created a number of pieces using different mediums.  They are eagerly looking forward to showing the community what they can do.  A reception for the children and their guests will begin at 6 pm in the North Parlor.

OCAC’s Second Fridays Art Evening is a celebration of the arts.   From 6 to 9 pm this free monthly event features live music, exhibits of visual art and a reception.  OCAC’s third floor studio artists host Open Studios, and the Art Shop Cooperative opens from 5:30 to 9 pm, giving guests the opportunity to view creative art space, as well as purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from the artists. Ballroom Dance, with Nancy Sturgeon and Janet Holmes offering gentle instruction, begins at 8 pm, with open dancing between 9 and 10pm.  (There is a small $5 fee but no sign-up is required.)

For more information contact the Arts Center at 10 S. College Ave, Oxford, 513-524-8506, info@oxarts.org or www.oxarts.org.