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Those interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across Amer- The Stocker Arts Center also presents “Terrance Simien &
WELLINGTON CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 ica or sponsoring a wreath for Huntington Cemetery or Ev- The Zydeco Experience,” with special guest Marcella Simien.
ergreen Cemetery, are invited to visit www.wreathsacrossa- Experience Christmas on the Bayou with father and daugh-
Birthdays of the month merica.org/OH0348 to learn more. National Wreaths Across ter, Terrance and Marcella Simien, along with the marvelously
America Day is a free community event open to all people.
skilled Zydeco Experience band live on one stage at 7 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 14, at Lorain County Community Col-
Herrick Memorial Library lege’s Hoke Theatre.
True to a real-life French Quarter holiday, audiences will
Herrick Memorial Library is located at 101 Willard Memo- enjoy the lively tunes of Mardi Gras and the mystical vibes
rial Square, in Wellington. Phone: (440) 647-2120 Fax: (440) of Creole music. Songs curated for this unique show include:
647-2103 Contact: Janet Hollingsworth, email: hollinja@her- “Baby Please Come Home,” U2 style, “Bells Will be Ringing,”
rickliboh.org. inspired by Stevie Wonder, “Go Tell it On the Mountain,” with
Read to Putter - Thursdays, through December, from 3:15- a twist and more joyful zydeco music that will leave those in
4:45 p.m. Putter is waiting to listen to your children read to the audience smiling and moving to the rhythm! Putting a bow
him. This is a fantastic way to help your child develop good on the astonishing lead vocals and gorgeous harmonies of the
reading skills. Sign your child up for a 15-minute session by family, the Zydeco Experience has an authentic New Orleans
calling the Library at (440) 647-2120. horn section and includes three Berklee College of Music grad-
Open Technology Help - 2nd Wednesday of each month, uates! Leave the winter jacket at home, forget about the snow
from 1:30-3 p.m. Need help using your computer or tech de- and join Terrance, Marcella and company for a sizzling Cajun
vice? On the second Wednesday of each month beginning with celebration straight out of Louisiana!
November, the Herrick Memorial Library staff will hold open For nearly 40 years, two-time GRAMMY award winning
Wellington’s Westwood Elementary School students Emma Died- Terrance Simien, an 8th generation Louisiana Creole, has been
rick, Lucas Young and Connor Joviak enjoy cupcakes to celebrate technology hours. Drop in for assistance using your computer, performing exhilarating, dynamic, joyous Zydeco music which
their November birthdays. tablet or smart phone. If you need immediate help, call the li- celebrates the heritage of Louisiana Creole music. Simien leads
Each month, the Wellington Village Schools celebrate the brary with your specific questions or to make an appointment the Zydeco Experience band, and together they have performed
for one-on-one assistance.
birthdays of students and staff born that month. A birthday card over 10,000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 coun-
is mailed to each person and each person receives a cupcake. tries during their eventful career. They have been musically
On November 28, we celebrated all the November birthdays at Stocker Arts Center events featured in films from “The Lucky One” to Disney’s “The Prin-
Westwood Elementary School. cess and the Frog.” Terrance Simien creates a hypnotic blend
Stocker Arts Center presents “The Musical Theater Project’s
Local cemeteries become location A Christmas Cabaret” as part of the 2022-2023 Studio Sessions of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American
Zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the
for Wreaths Across America Day Series. groove. https://www.terrancesimien.com/
Marcella Simien, Terrance’s daughter, was practically born
Back with their ever-popular holiday treat, The Musical
Theater Project will spread good cheer with classic American onstage and grew up immersed in sound and performance. She
The National non-profit, Wreaths Across America (WAA), favorites in Stocker Arts Center’s intimate Cirigliano Studio holds a degree from Memphis College of Art, which is what
announced that Huntington Township Cemeteries in Welling- Theatre, on the campus of Lorain County Community College. originally brought her to Memphis. She has forged her own
ton will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor & The performances will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 9, and pathways in the local, national and international music scenes,
Teach, as an official location for 2022. This is the first year that 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. following her heart as an artist while wielding the torch of a
the cemetery will participate in this national program. From beloved Yuletide standards such as “Winter Won- Creole dynasty. Confident, composed and courageous, Marcel-
Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of derland,” “Let It Snow” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little la is a bona fide artist in her own right, and a force of nature as
thanks that has grown into a national movement of dedicated Christmas,” to forgotten gems like Irving Berlin’s 106-year- she performs together with her father and The Zydeco Expe-
volunteers and communities coming together to not only re- old salute to Santa Claus that only The Musical Theater Proj- rience for this special evening of phenomenal music! https://
member the nation’s fallen and honor their service, but to teach ect could dig up, every generation will be singing along with marcellasimien.com/
the next generation about the sacrifices made for us to live free- this joyous, warm celebration! Get in the spirit of the season as Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors 65+, $14 for
ly. vocalists Natalie Green and Joe Monaghan, along with accom- LCCC staff & faculty and $10 for students, children 18 and
This year, there will be more than 3,100 participating lo- panist Nancy Maier, perform tributes to Rudolph, Frosty and under and active-duty military.
cations placing veterans’ wreaths on National Wreaths Across that mean one, Mr. Grinch. With Founding Artistic Director To buy tickets, go to www.stockerartscenter.com or call or
America Day, Saturday, December 17, with more than two mil- Bill Rudman providing engaging and insightful commentary visit the Stocker Box Office at (440) 366-4040 between 10 a.m.
lion volunteers coming together. interspersed throughout, audiences will love this “Sleigh-ride” and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and 90 minutes before cur-
The goal for Huntington Township Cemeteries is to raise jingling all the way to “White Christmas!” tain time. The box office is located in the lobby of the Stocker
enough funds to place 161 sponsored veterans’ wreaths on the Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for LCCC staff & faculty and Arts Center on the campus of Lorain County Community Col-
headstones of all the local heroes laid to rest there, to ensure $10 for students, children 18 and under and active-duty mili- lege, 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035. Parking on the
that the individuals who served to protect the freedoms of our tary. Subscriptions are also available for the series. campus is free. Follow Stocker Arts Center on Facebook and @
country never be forgotten and to bring the community together StockerArts on Twitter and Instagram.
in patriotic commemoration.

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