PositivelyCleveland RSS Feed http://www.columbusarts.com/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:24:45 +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=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=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=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=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=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=80172&type=e Looking for a night on the town, 1920s style? The Case Western Reserve University Swing Club is hosting three of the best swing bands in the country as part of their annual event: SparX (pronounced "sparks"). Glenn Crytzer and his Sycnopators from Seattle, Washington will be playing from 9 pm to midnight on February 3rd, the Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be playing from 9 pm to midnight on February 4th, and the Solomon Douglas Quartet will be playing into the wee hours of the morning. Tickets are available for $15 at the door, or $10 for students. More information is available at www.cwruswing.com/sparx.html or by emailing cwruswing@gmail.com. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79366&type=e The 2012 Great Big Home & Garden Expo Presented by Time Warner Cable will bring exhibitors, celebrities and special events to Northeast Ohio when it comes to Cleveland's I-X Center February 4-12. A classic TV show-themed Garden Showcase, cooking stage and appearances by home and garden celebrities are among the highlights that are sure to excite and surprise show attendees. When: Saturday, February 4 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, February 6-10 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $14 - Box Office (Adult Admission) $11 - Online at www.greatbighomeandgardenexpo.com, AAA or Home Depot locations (Adult Admission) $10 - Seniors 65+ with ID (Monday-Thursday only, tickets must be purchased at show box office) $9 - Group Tickets (Minimum 20) $5 - Children ages 6-12 years-old FREE - Children 5 and under (Single tickets valid for one day of show.) Website: www.greatbighomeandgardenexpo.com http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80031&type=e As you stroll through the aisles shopping for products and services, spend some time getting to know our exhibitors and talk to them about your projects. They not only offer great advice, but some of the best deals in years--and we encourage you to support these Northeast Ohio businesses. This year we have three stages with amazing schedules. Our main stage features daily presentations on hot, new products and educational seminars; the Petitti Gardening Stage seminars provide expert advice for your home gardening projects; and the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking Stage built by Pepperwood Signature Homes promises to deliver culinary ideas--and treats--to take home. Explore our 18 breathtaking showcase gardens themed to classic TV shows and tour our custom Idea Home built by Creative Construction Solutions and log home built by Timeless Timbers. Visit us on the web at www.greatbighomeandgarden.com for show hours and to receive a $3.00 discount by purchasing your ticket on-line courtesy of Fifth Third Bank. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79652&type=e You do not want to miss the last day of this monumental exhibition, Sunday Sampler and Al Bright's live painting performance. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79653&type=e Sunday Sampler http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=80088&type=e Do stories of love, danger, triumph, and despair pique your interest? Board the train to learn lessons for safe travel on the Underground Railroad. Botzum Station, 11:35 a.m. Rockside Station, 1:30 p.m. To register call 800-468-4070 or visit www.CVSR.com. http://cleveland.artsinohio.com/preview.php?id=79654&type=e For over four decades artist Al Bright has explored the realm of abstract expressionism. Creating many of his works before public audiences to live music singles him out as a leading post-modern master. Al Bright will paint alongside the Jesse Dandy Band during February's Sunday Sampler to begin the museum's 90th anniversary celebration. This event is FREE to the public.