Starting April 14, the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts will be getting new “sidewalks,” says artistic director Tim Perrino. “But they’re not just sidewalks. It will be a strikingly designed entryway that utilizes pavers, stamped and dyed concrete and colors from the building incorporated into the look.

“This is the result of a Neighborhood Business District Improvement grant that is administered by the City of Cincinnati using Federal dollars.”

But first – Covedale 2007-2008 closer “Man of La Mancha” opens Thursday and continues through April 13. Cast includes (in alphabetical order): Joseph Jones (Cervantes/Don Quixote), Bob Brunner (Sancho Panza), Chris Wyllie (Governor/Innkeeper), Mark Helphinstine (Duke/Dr. Carrasco) and Michelle Wells (Aldonza).

 

Tickets are going fast, Covedale fans can call the box office at 513-241-6550 or order online at www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

 

Putting on his showboat captain’s hat, Perrino reports with the Ohio River back at a manageable level, work re-commences aboard Showboat Majestic, where there’s going to have to be some scurrying to get all the spiffing up (including risers beneath theater seats to relieve aching knees) for the summer season -- #85! -- opening in May with “Always, Patsy Cline.”