Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

Star "Light": A Space Odyssey Chagrin Light Orchestra

Performance Dates & Tickets

About the Concert

In honor of the late Arthur C. Clarke...

The Chagrin Light Orchestra (Chagrin Light) announces that it will honor Arthur C. Clarke, 20th century visionary, at its April 5 concert. Clarke, who died last Wednesday, was known for his work in scientific discovery and science fiction. Perhaps best known for penning 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clarke also set out the principles of satellite communication and his discovery—from which modern-day technologies were based, including: cell phones, global navigation systems, spacecraft and launch systems, and direct television—made a global impact on the lives of present and future generations.

Star Light: A Space Odyssey will be performed on Saturday, April 5, 2008, at 8 p.m, at the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre, and in Clarke’s honor. The concert will feature popular science fiction scores including: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back; E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial; a Star Trek medley; and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as well as classical works including Holst (The Planets) Mars and Strauss' Fanfare from Also Sprach Zarathustra, made famous in the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey.

“Chagrin Light is honored to dedicate its concert to Arthur Clarke, a great futurist and author. We hope to create a celebration of space and science fiction that is befitting of Clarke’s contributions to our society—and, hopefully, inspires future musicians, scientists, and authors,” notes Stephen Eva, Musical Director of Chagrin Light.

Adding to the festivities will be costumed “Trekkers” from the USS Challenger Chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers, an organization founded in Cleveland and committed to celebrating the Star Trek mythos and community service.

To ensure that children can learn about Clarke’s contributions to our society and enjoy in the live musical experience, Chagrin Light is offering youth/student concert tickets for $15. Adult tickets for the concert only are $25. A patron reception, beginning at 7 p.m., includes spirits and appetizers courtesy of Gamekeeper’s Taverne, signature cosmopolitan cocktails featured in the Star Trek franchise, and concert ticket, and is available for $50.

Tickets may be purchased through the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre by visiting www.cvlt.org; calling 440-247-8955; or stopping by the box office (40 River Street, Chagrin Falls), Monday through Saturday, from 1-6 p.m.

Other CLO Performances:
Landlubber's Delight: A Pirate's Life for Ye! (10/20/07)
Here We Go A Wassailing (12/23/07)
"Light" of My Life: An Evening of Romance (2/16/08)
Package Options are available! Contact our box office for details at 440-247-8955.

About the Orchestra

Chagrin Light Orchestra, founded in 2005 and now in its second season, is dedicated to the advancement of and appreciation for live music from the perspectives of both the performers and the audiences, while enriching and promoting the Chagrin Falls community. Chagrin Light's performers, 40+ strong, strive to re-enlighten audiences to the live musical experience by incorporating stories, interaction, and fun into their performances.