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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Sports Illustrated Photographer Speaking at Library Thursday

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Library on May 23.

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer with Sports Illustrated, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Public Library. Frakes is scheduled to speak 7 p.m. on May 23. The presentation at the library is free, but you must register in advance. Click here to register online. Frakes is based in Florida who has worked in all 50 states and in more than 125 countries for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. He has won the Newspaper Photographer of the Year award in the prestigious Pictures of the Year competition. He was a member of the Miami Herald staff that won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of Hurricane Andrew. Frakes has a new book called "Sports Photography – From Snapshots to Great Shots." Frakes also plans to …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Sports Illustrated Photographer To Speak At Twinsburg Library

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Library on May 23.

Bill Frakes, an award-winning photographer with Sports Illustrated, will give a presentation at the Twinsburg Public Library. Frakes is scheduled to speak 7 p.m. on May 23. The presentation at the library is free, but you must register in advance. Click here to register online. Frakes is based in Florida who has worked in all 50 states and in more than 125 countries for a wide variety of editorial and advertising clients. He has won the Newspaper Photographer of the Year award in the prestigious Pictures of the Year competition. He was a member of the Miami Herald staff that won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of Hurricane Andrew. Frakes has a new book called "Sports Photography – From Snapshots to Great Shots." Frakes also plans to …

Thursday, March 28, 2013

'What on eARTh?' Art Festival to Embrace Diversity

This is an interactive, free art festival celebrating and embracing diversity, disability awareness and self expression in ALL children.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Great Expectations Show Choir Places Third In California Invitational

The Los Alamitos Show Choir Invitational was the most competitive Show Choir Invitational in the country with five of the highest-ranked show choirs competing.

Congratulations to Randall Lanoue and Twinsburg High School's Great Expectations for winning 3rd Place and Best Costumes in the Los Alamitos Show Choir Invitational in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday.  Great Expectations, which has won numerous team and individual honors this season, was one of 57 show choirs including those from California, Illinois and Alabama to compete in the Invitational that began on Thursday.  The show choir's director, Randall Lanoue, said this was the most competitive Show Choir Invitational in the country with five of the highest-ranked show choirs competing.  "I am very proud of our students as GE is now recognized as one of the best show choirs in the country!" said Superintendent Kathi Powers. Congratulations…

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Celebrate the First Spring Weekend with These Local Events

There's opportunities to visit a new business, play chess, go to a potluck and rock out to some local tunes this weekend.

Looking for something to do this weekend in Twinsburg?  Even though it looks and feels like the dead of winter, it is in fact spring — at least, that's what Aol Weather reports.  But, since the weather isn't permitting for outdoor activities just yet, take a look through the Twinsburg Patch events calendar. Readers have added happenings around town to this section of the site. Have an event to promote? Add the event to the site — just click here.   Here's some weekend suggestions:

Friday, March 15, 2013

RBC Drama Club Presents 'Tongue Twisted' Tonight

Some young thespians with RBC's Drama Club will amaze you with their ability to untangle tongue twisters at an amazing clip.

RBC Drama Club presents "Tongue Twisted" tonight in the auditorium. The show displays these young thespians' will amaze you with their ability to untangle tongue twisters at an amazing clip while putting on a good show at the same time. To get a taste of the show, just watch the video clip above. The drama club visited the Twinsburg School Board recently and gave them a sneak-peek at the show. "Tongue Twisted" begins at 7 p.m. tonight and tickets can be purchased at the door. It's $2.50 for students and $5 for adults. The show is appropriate for all ages and will last a little over an hour so feel free to bring the kids.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Football Team Bursts Into 'Harlem Shake' During Workout

You've seen a lot of variations of the "Harlem Shake" over the last few weeks — and now Twinsburg's football team has its own version.

Is this version funny or a "Harlem Shake" fail? Have you watched the basketball team's version? 

Monday, March 11, 2013

Twinsburg Boys Basketball 'Harlem Shake' Video Posted on Twitter

You've seen a lot of variations of the "Harlem Shake" over the last few weeks — and now Twinsburg's basketball team has its own version.

@GBueller22 shared the video on Twitter March 2.  Is this version funny or a "Harlem Shake" fail? Click here to watch.     

Monday, February 18, 2013

Twinsburg's Great Expectations Show Choir Named Grand Champion Again

Great Expectations and the RBC Singers were each named Grand Champions at the Medina Show Choir Invitational.

Twinsburg's Great Expectations and the RBC Singers were each named Grand Champions at the Medina Show Choir Invitational this past weekend. Great Expectations, which has already won competitions this year, also won best costumes, best choreography and best show design. The RBC Singers also were named grand champions in the middle school division. Congratulations Tigers!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day! Listen To The Love Song Playlist

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! If you're viewing this on a mobile device, please switch to desktop to see the playlist.

Sniff, sniff... Yep, love is in the air. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Last week we asked you to send us your Valentine's Day love song dedications and promised we'd create a Spotify playlist for your listening pleasure.  Click here to see who dedicated the songs to their loved ones. To listen to the playlist above, click the "play" button in the widget. If you already have Spotify open, it will starting playing the playlist right away. If not, it will launch your Spotify application and you might have to click play again. You must be a Spotify user to listen to this playlist. We hope you have a great, romantic evening with your loved one!

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