There’s no snow in the forecast, unless you’re planning to go to the theatre
By Sally Scherer
Based on the award-winning children’s books by Ezra Jack Keats, “The Snowy Day,’ cast includes, from left, Jason-Jamal Ligon as Dad, Tyrell Ruffin as Peter, Alexis Robinson as Mom
Sally Horowitz
Based on the books by Ezra Jack Keats, the Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W. Short St., presents, “The Snowy Day and other stories,” at 2 p.m., Nov. 4. This celebration of the seasons of life features musical numbers, shadow puppetry and characters from his award-winning children’s books. Other performances are 2 and 7 p.m., Nov. 10 and 2 p.m. Nov. 11. Best enjoyed by ages 4 and older. Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children 18 and younger. Visit Lctonstage.org or call 859-254-4546 x 247.
In this production of “The Comedy of Errors,” the show will be produced as Shakespeare’s company performed it – surrounded by audience members who share the same light with the actors, each of whom play multiple roles. Lauren Rogers Parker
Need a laugh?
The American Shakespeare Center on Tour brings Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors,” to Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts in Danville at 8 p.m. on Nov. 2. The fast-paced farse is filled with mistaken identities and slapstick humor. Tickets, starting at $27, are available at www.NortonCenter.com or by calling the box office at 1-877-448-7469.
Celebrating 60 years of singing
The Lexington Singers celebrate their 60th anniversary with the Brahm’s “Requiem” at 4 p.m., Nov. 4 at Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. The requiem, written composed between 1865 and 1868, features a chorus, soprano and baritone soloists and is fully sung in the German language. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for students (at the door with parent or student ID). Call 859-338-9888 or visit www.lexsing.org.
Basil Gogos produced dozens of covers for the horror magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland over more than 20 years. This is his 1969 portrait of Frankenstein’s monster as played by Boris Karloff. Provided
For the love of Frankenstein
The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 251 W. Second St., celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s most popular novel with ’“Carnegie Classics: Frankenstein” at 7 p.m. Saturday. AthensWest Theatre Company will perform, sculptor Bob Morgan will create art, Lexington Film League will have a cinematic surprise and goth rock will be played by David Austin. Come dressed as your favorite monster. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Call 859-254-4175 or visit carnegiecenterlex.org
Vieanne with rider Frances Land won the Amateur Jumper competition during the National Horse Show at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in 2013. Photo by Pablo Alcala | Staff Lexington Herald-Leader
Horses putting on a show
The National Horse Show is at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park through Sunday. The country’s top hunter horses and riders will compete in a variety of show jumping events starting at 7 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $5 Friday, $10 on Saturday and Sunday. Member of the military and children are free. Visit www.nhs.org for tickets and more information.
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