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KNOW YELLOW SPRINGS. $55–$65/yr., ysnews.com/subscribe GUIDE TO YELLOW SPR INGS | 2021– 2022 31 experience that cannot be replicated at the multiplexes. The Little Ar t takes pride in its mix of independent and mainstream of ferings, with commercial favori tes not being prioritized over impor- tant, low-budget indie movies and documentaries. The Little Ar t is among the most rec- ognizable and beloved land- marks in Yellow Springs, and the iconic house lights, the classic marquee and the one- of-a-kind concession treats all represent an experience that is more personal than in large, for-profit venues. The Little Art is also known for its special programs that encourage local filmmakers, organizations and community members to utilize the theater in numerous ways, includ- ing bringing documentaries that champion their cause. The Little Art also hosts com- munity events, including a New Year’s Eve celebration; a Homecoming Series that brings successful Yel low Springs natives back home to talk about their careers; and collaborations with other local nonprofits. The theater is avail- able for people to rent for their own special events as well. For more information or to become a Friend of the Little Ar t or a Business Par tner, email littlear tof fice@gmail. com, call 937 767 7671 or visit www.littleart.com . The Little Art closed in 2020 due to COVID precautions. The theater reopened in the fall of 2021. Check the the- ater’s web page or the Yellow Springs News for information regarding showtimes. Shakespeare Reading Group C : Deborah McGee, 937‑823‑8073 E : mcklappich@sbcglobal.net Ever y Sunday, a number of villagers gathered to revel in the English language at its richest, as written by The Bard. The group sat at a table in a circle, and each person would read the next charac- ter’s lines — at one round you might be Othello, and at the next, Iago. Occasionally the group stopped to discuss or debate. Meetings would last one-and-a-half hours, but once in a while, the magic of a play would hold the group for two hours. Several members attended for many years, but the group often had people dropping in just for the day. Sometimes the group read well-known plays like “Hamlet,” or would pick a less familiar play, like “Peri- cles.” Meetings were held at Friends Care Community in the Assisted Living meeting room. Shakespeare Reading Group meetings were sus- pended until the threat of the coronavirus pandemic passes and Fr iends Care Community reopens to the public. For more information, contact Deborah McGee, or watch for announcements in the Yellow Springs News’ calendar. Weavers’ Guild C : Diana Nelson, P.O. Box 825, 937‑767‑9487 W: www.wgmv.org The Weavers’ Guild of the Miami Valley was organized in 1949 to promote interest in handweaving and spin- ning. The Guild is a nonprofit educat ional organi zat ion that promotes handweav- ing, hand-spinning and the textile arts. The Guild of fers education programs in fiber techniques and processes and encourages ar t i s t i c awareness through topical lectures, discussions, exhib- its, workshops and demon- strations. For information on meeting times and locations, check the website, or contact Diana Nelson. World House Choir C : Catherine Roma, 513‑560‑9082 E : worldhousechoir@gmail.com W: www.worldhousechoir.org ; www.facebook.com/ worldhousechoir The mission statement of the World House Choir is to per form music that moti- vates and inspires communi- ties toward justice, diversity, inclusion and equality as its people strive for peace and bui ld a web of mutual i ty. The World House Choir is a diverse, mixed-voice com- muni ty choir, whose rep- er toire is drawn from the music of peace and justice struggles worldwide, includ- ing global folk music, spiri- tuals, gospel, traditional and classical musics. Rehearsals are held most Monday eve- nings at 7 p.m., outside, and locations are TBA because of adhering to CDC/COVID r e commenda t i ons . Cu r - rent rehearsal locations are the tennis cour ts behind Mi l l s Lawn El emen t a r y School and Agraria, both in Yel low Springs. For more informat ion, emai l world- housechoir@gmail.com. Yellow Springs Arts Council C : 111 Corry St.; mailing address: P.O. Box 459, 937‑679‑9722 E : ysartscouncil@gmail.com W: www.ysartscouncil.org The Yellow Springs Ar ts Council suppor ts local ar ts infrastructure through pro- gram opportunities, publicity, education, advocacy and coor- dinated par tnerships across the community. Each year, the YSAC supports over 200 local creative workers. The organi- zation began in the 1950s as the Yellow Springs Arts Asso- ciation. In 1972, it incorpo- rated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and adopted the full name, Yellow Springs Arts Council. In 2008, the YSAC launched the YSAC Community Gallery and Multi-Arts Center. YSAC ARTS & RECREATION Continued on page 32 213 Xenia ave. (upstairs) www.360degreetraining.com melissa@360degreetraining.com Melissa Heston, Certified personal trainer 937-901-0344 ˚ private training ˚ small Group training ˚ pilates ™ & trX ˚ 21-day accountability Groups ˚ nutrition support FOL LOW us On FacebOOk! Find us every saturday 8 a.m.–NooN at the yellow springs Farmers market