PositivelyCleveland RSS Feed http://www.columbusarts.com/ Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:06:52 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=75630&type=e The exhibition "Sustainable Fashion: Exploring the Paradox" is a comprehensive look at sustainable practices in fashion. The multi-billion dollar fashion industry is in a powerful position to make significant changes to the social and physical environment that we all live in. The problems in creating clothing are overwhelming and systemic in all facets of production, retail, maintenance and then disposal, causing a crisis for environmental concerns. The designers featured in this exhibition are approaching these problems in their work; offering design solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and viable as a fashionable option to the status quo. Information will be provided about the environmental issues that the fashion industry is grappling with, as well as possible solutions for future designers to contemplate in their own work. The exhibition hopes to inform the general public and encourage everyone to re-think their clothing purchases for a more sustainably stylish future. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=75631&type=e "Beyond Fashion: Fiber and Fashion Art by Vincent Quevedo" are pieces from my past collections that are not an attempt to persuade viewers to accept my personal ideologies, but to recognize and distinguish the power of clothing relative to beauty, intrigue, intimacy and complexity. Although wearable, their intent includes a theatrical presence demanding a certain level of attention beyond that of ordinary clothing or art. This compilation also examines the potential of clothing as a sculptural entity dependent on visual cues in space. This is not to say these pieces have no meaning, indeed they do, but the literal or abstract presentation I leave for the viewer to define. These pieces are not conceptual in idealization but realized with the assuredness of my skillful eyes and hands. Each one is meant to have a story and/or provoke you to make one up. It is this story, limited only by your imagination, that gives importance to these pieces. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=76350&type=e Winter Dreams Saturday, January 28, 2012 - 8:00 pm Orchestra member Emily Cornelius will dazzle in the concert opener - Winter from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Originally written as a film score, Lieutenant Kijé is a refreshingly satirical piece featuring baritone Daniel Boye. Closing the program will be Tchaikovsky's earliest notable work - his Symphony No. 1 "Winter Dreams". http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=76352&type=e Student & Teacher Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 3:00 pm The glorious sounds of the Canton Symphony Chorus, University of Mount Union Concert Choir and Walsh University Chamber Singers will thrill you as they join the orchestra for a Sunday matinee performance of Haydn's inspiring Mass No. 12 in B-flat (Theresienmesse). Opening the concert will be Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 in C Major. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=76354&type=e Sound the Trumpets! Saturday, April 28, 2012 - 8:00 pm A thrilling concert that is not to be missed: the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps will join forces with our own brass section to perform Janácek's Sinfonietta, featuring 25 brass players. Next, Jongen's Sinfonia Concertante features Peter Richard Conte - the Grand Court Organist of the famous Wanamaker Organ in Philadelphia. The program will finish with Khatchaturian's Symphony No. 3, his hymn to victory. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=76355&type=e Saturday, March 31, 2012 - 8:00 pm A Romantic's Dream Two phenomenal soloists - former Concertmaster Nathan Olson is joined by award-winning cellist David Requiro, and the orchestra for Brahms' stunningly beautiful Concerto for violin and cello. The second half of the program will feature Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique - a revolutionary programmatic work inspired by Berlioz' breakup with a famous Shakespearian actress. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78093&type=e Fiber C.A.F.E. meets every forth (or fifth) Saturday. If you would like to share your current fiber project or technique, or are looking for some advise with what you are working on, please join us! http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78094&type=e BluesNite - Open Jam at PAA - meets every fourth Saturday from 7ish -11pm (or later!) Walk-ins welcome, no charge. An informal open jam for all levels of musicians interested in playing and learning the blues. Bring your equipment (electric and/or acoustic instruments: guitars, harps, bass, etc) and join in, or sit back, bring your own food and drink, or something to share it you like, browse the gallery exhibits and enjoy the music. In collaboration with local musicians Matt Lerner, Stewart Lenox, and their friends from www.openmicmusic.org http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78503&type=e On the Home Front focuses on the daily life and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War and in the years immediately following. The pieces on exhibit, including women's and children's costumes, supplemented with related photographs, decorative arts and women's magazines are organized thematically. Far from being a simple trivial diversion during such a critical period, fashion provides a unique window into the lived experience of Americans during the Civil War. Despite being far from the battlefields, women and children were deeply and immediately touched by the conflict. One of the highlights of the exhibit is the Keckley quilt, made by Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a former slave who served as Mary Todd Lincoln's dressmaker. The quilt is believed to have been made from scraps of Mrs. Lincoln's dresses. Also on exhibit are Civil War uniforms; cloaks and wraps including a paisley shawl; underwear including corsets and crinolines; 4 wedding dresses; numerous children's outfits; accessories such as bonnets and shoes; and examples of hair jewelry. The exhibition is drawn primarily from the Kent State University Museum's world class collection of historic fashion, and also includes loans from the Western Reserve Historical Society and the Kent State University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives. The exhibit will be accompanied by a full-color catalogue with close-up detailed images of many of the highlights of the show, available in the Museum Store. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78310&type=e Mindreading, Magic, and Hypnosis come to PlayhouseSquare when acclaimed mystery entertainer Joshua Seth presents his one man show "Beyond Belief: An Intimate Evening of Psychological Illusion". This award winning performer combines thought reading, magic, hypnosis, and some good old fashioned showmanship to create an atmosphere of mystery and laughter that will absolutely astonish you. Minds are read, predictions come true, and your imagination is challenged beyond belief. Experience for yourself the show American Entertainment Magazine calls "Amazingly Captivating". http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78100&type=e Glassblowing with Bob Pozarski -Glassblowing classes are not offered during the warmer months. Add your name to the glassblowing list for class updates! One-day paperweight and beginning glass blowing class, Saturdays, from 10am - 3pm, Sundays, from 12noon - 5pm. Dip molten glass from a furnace and shape it into a paperweight. Blow a bubble and shape it into a tumbler or small vase. Glass artist Bob Pozarski will walk you through the steps to beginning glassblowing. Check the website for additional dates, you must call the instructor to schedule before you sign-up online at 330-836-6758. Registration required a week in advance. Special dates may be arranged. (cancellation must be made 48 hours in advance). Bob marks one class per month "advanced" for those who have had at least two beginning classes. All classes; one day, 5 hours; limited to four students; $110 ($90 PAA members). registration form or 330-657-2248. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78399&type=e Featuring the FAA Improv Troupe http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=73306&type=e There's more to living in the snowbelt than slushy roads and cold toes. Discover the secrets of wildlife survival in winter climates at this interactive exhibit while the kids crawl through vole tunnels, slip down an atter slide, experience simulated downhill skiing and more. Closed December 25th, 26th & January 1st. For more information, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=73309&type=e Remember the Days of O'le. Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh! Afterwards, warm up by the fire with some fresh maple coffee and cookies made by Ma. Shop 'til you drop in our 1820's log cabin. A winter adventure you won't forget. Make a Memory this Winter here at Ma & Pa's! http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=51169&type=e Use January's cold to warm your pockets with savings during Polar Bear Days at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Whenever V107.3 predicts the high temperature for the day to be 32 degrees or below, it will be declared a "Polar Bear Day at the Zoo." That means Zoo visitors receive half-price admission on that day: $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for kids ages 2-11. Kids under 2 and Zoo members are always free. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78223&type=e Summer and scandal take center stage as real-life theatrical legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and friends Sydney Greenstreet and Uta Hagen rehearse Chekhov's masterpiece "The Seagull" at their idyllic Wisconsin retreat, Ten Chimneys. A hilarious and heart-warming backstage comedy. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=75289&type=e Winner! Best Musical Revival 2009 Tony Award®! The Public Theatre's new Tony-winning production of Hair is an electric celebration on stage! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. Hair features an extraordinary cast and unforgettable songs, including Aquarius," "Let the Sun Shine In," "Good Morning, Starshine" and "Easy To Be Hard." Its relevance is undeniable. Its energy is unbridled. Its truth is unwavering. It's Hair, and it's time. "Irresistible. The best version yet!"- Peter Marks, The Washington Post. "If this explosive production doesn't stir something in you, it may be time to check your pulse."- Variety. (Advisory: contains brief nudity and mature subject matter.) http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79950&type=e A CPT favorite from the past, the 10-minute play series returns! The 2012 At-TEN-tion Span will be made up entirely of devised works created by local artists. The nine plays in At-TEN-tion Span will explore different themes of politics, love and personal struggle in innovative ways. And the next piece is only moments away! At-TEN-tion Span 2012 includes works by Cleveland's own Jeremy Paul, Chris Seibert, Pandora Robertson, Doug Snyder, Simone Barros, Darius Stubbs, Renee Schilling and Raymond Bobgan For more information and tickets please visit www.cptonline.org or call the box office at (216) 631 2727 http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80245&type=e The Texas Chainsaw Musical!, an original adult rock musical, is the coming of age story of a handsome serial killer, his overly affectionate Momma, the woman he loves, and the pantywaist runt that ruins everything. It is a comedy-horror play loosely based on the true story of Ed Gein, the inspiration behind Psycho, with over-the-top humor, buckets of blood, likeable characters, and memorable music that rocks. See the Cleveland debut of this new musical that premiered in San Francisco to rave reviews! Thursdays-Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 7pm, through February 12 at the new Blank Canvas Theatre. Come early to get seats in the Splatter-Zone! $15 general admission. More information www.BlankCanvasTheatre.com http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79188&type=e Project Mah Jongg is the first exhibition of its kind-taking visitors on an exploration of the game's cultural meanings through sight, sound, text, and play. The game of mah jongg is explored in dynamic formats throughout the exhibition, including 20th-century popular objects and a visitor-activated soundscape that features clacking tiles, exclamations from games by Jewish-American and Chinese-American players, reminiscences, and vintage music. Large-scale graphics by Isaac Mizrahi, Maira Kalman, Bruce McCall, and Christoph Niemann illustrate mah jongg as an ongoing muse for contemporary artists. A game table at the core of the exhibition invites visitors to engage in the continuing tradition. The exhibition serves as historical treatment of the topic, a placeholder for memory, a generator of whimsy, and a stage set for the game's continuation. The environment conveys how mah jongg is much more than a game: it is a carrier of fantasy, identity, memory, and meaning. Project Mah Jongg is made possible through the generosity of the National Mah Jongg League. Additional support is provided by Sylvia Hassenfeld and 2wice Arts Foundation. Exhibit design by Abbott Miller, Pentagram. Local sponsors include BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Margaret Wong & Associates, and Pearl of the Orient. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80315&type=e Thursday, March 29, 2012 Doors open at 6:00PM Join us for Rock the CATWALK, a rockin' fashion show, showcasing next season's hottest fashions and artisan jewelry from local boutiques and designers. Couture to rock chic styles will adorn the runway while you enjoy food, drinks and conversation with people who share your passion for fashion and our community. Best of all - proceeds benefit the Greater Clevelanders in need through United Way. -Heavy hor d'oeuvres & cocktails -Silent auction -Complimentary valet parking -Tickets begin at $75 Visit unitedwaycleveland.org/RocktheCATWALK to order tickets and for more information! All proceeds benefit more than 200 health and human service programs funded through United Way of Greater Cleveland. Event co-chairs: Linda Kane & Geri Presti, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79893&type=e Week four of Cleveland Public Theatre's Big Box series continues with "The Negro Perkins" Written and Directed by Lisa L. Langford Set in 1898, this piece looks back on an often ignored time in African-American history during the small pox outbreak. "The Negro Perkins" follows three quarantined African-Americans who come face to face with what "freedom" really means. This new play seeks to reconsider historical events before they harden into an accepted narrative. AND "The Art of Social Graces" Choreographed by Jennifer Sandoval In a world of emails, texting, tweeting and Facebook, intimate personal interaction has diminished. We prefer to converse through technology, and common courtesy is in short supply. This choreographed work examines the evolution of proper etiquette. Two shows for the price of one! Tickets are $15 Adults $13 Students and Seniors on Friday and Saturday $10 Thursday For more information call the box office at (216) 631-2727 or visit http://www.cptonline.org http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80045&type=e West Side Catholic Center Saturday, January 28, 2012 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. 3135 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 A first come, first served free advice clinic for low-income individuals with civil legal issues will take place Saturday, January 28, from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the West Side Catholic Center, conducted by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland's Volunteer Lawyers Program. Please bring all relevant paperwork with you. Questions? Call 216-687-1900 or visit www.lasclev.org for updated clinic listing. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78520&type=e Groundhog Fun Day January 28, 2012 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Groundhog Fun Day Join us to learn all about groundhogs. Children can enjoy activities such as crawling through a tunnel to see their shadow, creating groundhog masks and face painting. Free with Museum Admission ($7-10) http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79647&type=e Akron Art Museum memebrs are invited to bring one non-member friend to the museum on Saturday, January 28 to receieve member benefits, including free gallery admission and a 10% discount in the Museum Store. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79648&type=e Children ages 6-12 join the museum's educators to explore artworks and ideas in the galleries and art-making in the classroom. Preregistration is required. $10 per member child, $15 per child for non-members. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79646&type=e The museum is pleased to host the Illusion Factory for a series of children's theater classes. Classes will take place on the following Saturdays in 2012: January 28, February 11, February 25 and March 10. Storybook Adventures Ages 5-7. 12:30-1:30 PM. Develop your imagination and learn basic acting skills while bringing a favorite storybook to life. Theatre Arts Experience Ages 8 & up. 1:30-2:30 PM. Explore the world of theatre and learn basic acting skills through making props, storytelling, and theatre games. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register visit http://www.theillusionfactory.org/theaterschool.html Call: 330-836-1353 or Email: barbaraballance@theillusionfactory.org http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80006&type=e Ski Preparation Whether you have waxable or non-waxable skis, there are certain preparation methods that can help protect your skis and allow for maximum performance. Join Park Ranger/Certified Ski Instructor Paul Motts and discover the important aspects of cross-country ski preparation, with a chance to prepare your own skis. Must have at least 6 inches of snow. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80295&type=e The days maybe getting longer now but it is still cold outside. Join Heather Quinones in learning how to wet felt a scarf. You will have the option of making a ladder scarf, cobweb scarf or a beautiful sturdy scarf. We will be using hand dyed merino fiber for our creations. All materials are included in the price. Please contact Heather if you have any questions (otigmia at gmail.com). You must pre-register and pre-pay for the class by January 20th, Anyone after January 20th must contact Heather to ensure there are enough materials for you to join in the fun. $75, or $65.00 for PAA Members. Registration Form http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79005&type=e The Keller brothers--John, Peter, and George have been touring the United States with their fabulous vocal performances. Come and hear them sing in the style of The Three Tenors, including show tunes, classical and pop music. Saturday, January 28, 2012 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Registration is required and begins on November 28th at 9 a.m. Call 216-447-0160. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79977&type=e A downtown cathedral will become a stage, a dance floor and a "Dickens street party" on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, when a local theater holds its unusual annual fundraiser. Near West Theatre's 2012 benefit, "Consider Yourself One of Us," will be from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. It will feature a high-energy, original performance by NWT cast members as well as food and drink, a DJ and dancing, a silent auction and raffle, and other surprises. A single ticket to the event at $85 (or 10 tickets at $800) buys access to a festive spread of food provided by Euro USA and prepared by Spice of Life, desserts by Gypsy Beans & Baking Co., plus beer, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are at 216-961-6391 weekdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., or online anytime at www.nearwesttheatre.org. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80240&type=e Chef Bradford Thompson's culinary education ranges from his childhood experiences blueberry picking and lobster trapping in Maine to working alongside prominent chefs at some of the finest dining establishments in the U.S. It's the latter that earned him recognition as one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs in 2004 and a James Beard Award in 2006. Chef Thompson hopes to take diners on a flavor adventure at January's Earth to Table Dinner at The Culinary Vegetable Institute with dishes like Beef Tartare and Sweetbreads Fricasse. The menu is true to the season, featuring winter vegetables grown at The Chef's Garden sustainable family farm; complementary flavors like apples, cider and red wine; and techniques like braising, roasting and baking to warm the palate and the body. Winter herbs are featured prominently in dishes like Rosemary-Salt Crust Baked Arctic Char with Shaved Fennel and Spiced Red Wine Glaze, Wild Thyme and Duck Fat Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, and Roasted Mushrooms with Winter Herbs and Candied Garlic. Chef Thompson aims to show that, even in the dead of winter, any meal is more delicious when accentuated with seasonal flavors of the farm. The full menu can be viewed at http://www.culinaryvegetableinstitute.com/cvi_cms/121.html. At A Glance What: Earth to Table Dinner with Chef Bradford Thompson When: Saturday, January 28 at 6:30 pm Where: The Culinary Vegetable Institute 12304 State Route 13, Milan Ohio 44846 How: Call 419-499-7500 for reservations $75 per guest plus tax and 20 % gratuity www.culinaryvegetableinstitute.com for more information. Upcoming Events February 11 - Chef Lanny Chin of Bon Appetit Management Company March 17 - Chef Jason Coperine of the Via Luna Oceanfront Italian Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79993&type=e Caractères de la Danse is a lively program dedicated to music for dancing - from its social roots in the ballroom to the idiosyncratic, highly expressive music written for the first prima ballerinas on the theater stage. Simultaneously signaling power and grace, refinement and discipline, the art of dancing held a singular status at the court of Louis XIV. As an essential element in the ballroom and on the theater stage, music for dancing is at the heart of French baroque style. Les Délices' program includes Rebel's "Characters of the Dance" (a fantasia choreographed for a single virtuoso dancer), solo suites for oboe and viol by Hotteterre and Herveloix de Caix, and the earthy, rollicking dances of Boismortier's Ballets de Village. Plus, the Muse of dance herself inspires Rebel's own trio, La Terpsichore. Baroque violinist Julie Andrijeski, gamba player Josh Lee, and harpsichordist Michael Sponseller join Les Délices' director and baroque oboist Debra Nagy. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80007&type=e The Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Series-, presented by the National Park Service and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, celebrates the cultural legacy of the Cuyahoga Valley. Nominated as 2011 Touring Artist of the Year by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala have come a long way in a short time. The duo is now poised to bring their fresh brand of acoustic pop music to the world. Drawing upon influences like the Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and Bob Dylan, Dala writes songs that are both catchy and insightful. Amanda's ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila's velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=78958&type=e Passionate, electrifying blues guitarist and vocalist Kelly Richey has been described as "Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman's body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out." In addition, she has been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Joe Bonamassa because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish. Touring nationally and internationally, Kelly has performed onstage with the legendary musicians Albert King and Lonnie Mack. Kelly will be performing at this show with her band featuring Jimmy V on bass and Dave Kemp on drums.