Monthly Archives: October 2022
October 2022
October 4, 2022 – Vivian Ripley – My Life In Music
Vivian Ripley, Musician, Piano Instructor and Adjudicator
Known mostly for her long and successful art career, Vivian Ripley is also an accomplished musician and instructor. She will tell you about some important decisions, inspiring musicians, notable performances, uplifting repertoire, and challenging/ rewarding students. She will also perform on stage.
When:
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022 • 1:00-3:00p
Where:
- Graves Piano and Organ Company, Recital Hall
5798 Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
November 8, 2022 – Dan Gray – Setting the Stage
Dan Gray, retired OSU Professor in Theatre Scenic Design, will present at our November meeting.
“Every play, ballet or opera takes places somewhere. I work in collaboration with the director and a team of designers to figure out what that somewhere looks like. This presentation will be a glimpse into that process.”
Biography:
Dan Gray was the Resident Scenic Designer at The Ohio State University Department of Theatre for 26 years. He recently retired from his academic position, but continues an active, professional, freelance career.
Dan has designed over 200 productions across the US including work with Capitol Rep (Albany, NY), The Vermont Ensemble Theatre, The George Street Playhouse (New Brunswick, NJ), The Barter Theatre (Abingdon, VA) and The Delaware Theatre Co. (Wilmington, DE). Locally he has designed for Players Theatre Columbus, CATCO, The Human Race Theatre (Dayton) Red Herring, BalletMet, The Dayton Ballet, Opera Columbus, Columbus Light Opera, ProMusica, Otterbein, Limited Brands/Structure and the Columbus Zoo!
When:
- Tuesday, November 8, 2022 • 6:30-8:00pm
Where:
- Whetstone Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library
3909 N. High St., Columbus, OH 4321 - Meeting Room – to the right of the entrance doors
- Free parking in adjacent lot



