“Dipping into paint and watching what happens, feeling that thrill of pure creative excitement, is what the life of a painter is all about,” said Molinsky. The artist says she is celebrating 25 years of “dancing and painting” at her easel. You can see that easel if you go upstairs and have a peek at the artist’s studio on the second floor.
The resulting artwork fills spaces throughout the building — in the living room and piano room, on the stairway, in the upstairs hall.
You’ll get a real sense of the kinds of vivid paintings Molinsky creates by checking out www.molinskypaintings.com
The show is open from 2-5 p.m. on weekends in November. You can also see it by appointment, (937) 409-0467.
Victoria plans online auction
Items ranging from a Mexican vacation to diamond jewelry will be among those featured at the Victoria Theatre Association’s upcoming Victoria’s Spotlight Specials Online Auction.
The annual event kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 17, and runs through midnight Dec. 2.
The goal is to raise $35,000 for the Victoria’s education and engagement programs, which reach over 30,000 students in the Miami Valley each year.
Interested patrons may visit the “Bid for Good” tab on the web site: www.victoriatheatre.com/support.
Art Institute seeks volunteers
With all of the new programs and projects taking place at the Dayton Art Institute these days, it’s no surprise that the museum is putting out a call for volunteers.
The museum is looking for people of all ages to provide a wide range of services — from greeting visitors at the front Service Desk in the lobby to taking tickets for exhibits and exhibitions. Volunteers can usher for programs in the auditorium or sell items in the gift shop.
Individuals are welcome to sign up, and the museum would also welcome corporate groups that might be interested. Time commitments can range from a one-time event or program to a regular shift.
Those interested are asked to contact Monica Walker at (937) 512-0151 to schedule a volunteer orientation session. For more information about volunteer opportunities, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/volunteer.
Next Mid Day Cafe will feature ballet
Mark your calendar for the third Mid-Day Arts Cafe lunch slated for Tuesday, Nov. 20.
This lunch, held in the Mathile Theatre located in the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, will pay tribute to the Dayton Ballet’s 75th Anniversary Season.
The highlight of the afternoon will be a performance by Dayton Ballet Dancers Marcia Hetrick and Annalise Woeller, who will portray the famous founders of Dayton Ballet — Josephine and Hermene Schwarz — in a piece choreographed by artistic director Karen Russo Burke.
Burke will be on hand for a question-and-answer session to discuss “Two Sisters,” Dayton Ballet’s 75th Anniversary celebration events and the remainder of the 2012-2013 season.
Tickets are $12 each and include a box lunch provided by Citilites Restaurant & Bar. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The program starts promptly at noon and will end by 1 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Order online at www.ticketcenterestage.com or call Ticket Center Stage at (937) 228-3630.
Childrens’ Performing Arts of Miamisburg plans fundraiser
An interactive mystery theater presented by the Childrens’ Performing Arts of Miamisburg (CPAM) is slated for 2 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday evening.
“The Director,” an original murder mystery, will be presented at the Baum Opera House, 15 S. First St., Miamisburg. Miamisburg.The annual fall fundraiser includes a full brunch/beverage on Sunday or a full dinner/beverage on Monday catered by Bullwinkles.
Ticket price is $19 pre-sale and $22 at the door with $10 of the ticket price tax deductible. For tickets or more information, call (937) 867 0353.
The Sing Off’s Delilah to appear at Fairmont
Tickets are going quickly for a concert that will feature Delilah, the all-female A Cappella group from Los Angeles that competed on the third season of NBC’s “The Sing Off.” The event is slated for 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. A Saturday concert is already sold out.
Sponsored by the Kettering Fairmont High School Choir Boosters, the afternoon is part of the school’s Fifth Annual A Cappella Festival.
The concert will be held in the Fairmont Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 3301 Shroyer Road, Kettering. Reserved seating tickets are $15 for students and $25 for adults and can be ordered at www.ketteringmusic.org and clicking the green “Tickets” button at the bottom of the page or by calling the high school box office at (937) 499-2647. Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Delilah features Fairmont High school graduate Kendall Young, who performed on the second season of “The Sing Off” while a member of Fairmont High School’s Eleventh Hour. Of Delilah’s eight members, six were contestants on previous seasons of “The Sing Off.”
The November concert will also feature Fairmont’s own award-winning and crowd favorite A Cappella groups Fusion and Eleventh Hour.
Playreadings planned
Two sessions of New Play Readings will be taking place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18.
The plays will be read by local actors from across the region at the Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, 116 N. Jefferson St., downtown Dayton. The venue is the educational facility of The Human Race Theatre Company.
There’s free admission to the events that are being hosted by The Ohio Playwrights Circle. Feedback sessions will allow audiences to share their reactions with the writers.
For information, see ohioplaywrightscircle@gmail.com.
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