The Grand Opening Members of the Company D Show Choir open the students’ Ensembles Concert during the grand opening weekend at the Westlake Schools Performing Arts Center. The Saturday evening concert also included performances by Westlake High School’s String Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Read more about the grand opening weekend, billed as “A Celebration On Center Stage,” in the published edition of West Life. (Photo by Larry Bennet)

Levy allowed on May ballot
WESTLAKE — Even though the district's paperwork arrived late, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will put a school levy on the May ballot.

Officials preparing for RTA takeover
NORTH OLMSTED — The city has vigorously resisted RTA's attempts to swallow its independent municipal bus line. But officials are nonetheless preparing legislation authorizing a takeover.

New Barleycorn provides good diet of Irish, Celtic melodies
Charles Cassady previews The New Barleycorn. It's not a genetically-modified grain, but rather a local musical duo specializing in but not limited to Irish and Celtic melodies.