Friday, February 24, 2012

Dave Alvin @ The Beachland Ballroom 3.7

I'm heartbroken that I will not be in town Wednesday March 7th when Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones visit the Beachland Ballroom (8PM, $20.) Guitarist and singer-songwriter Dave Alvin made his name in the early ‘80s as a member of Los Angeles band the Blasters. The Blasters stood out due to their love of the kind of rock n’ roll heard on AM radios and jukeboxes of '50s Americana. After four albums, the Blasters split up, with Dave Alvin loaning his guitar skills to bands like X and The Gun Club, groups who put their own muddy and sometimes bloody fingerprints on the traditions of country, soul, and rockabilly. Alvin’s had a long, storied and influential music career as he's turned his music skills to storytelling, writing songs in the California storytelling tradition.

“He’s old and battered and records unfashionable blues and hillbilly songs for a small label, but Dave Alvin is as good a lyricist as any these days. That’s evident on his new album, ‘Eleven Eleven,’ where his sharp-eyed stories of the past are steeled by a hard-rocking rhythm section and his electric guitar.”—Washington Post.
Detroit retro rockers Michael Hurtt & the Haunted Hearts open.

CMNH's Mythic Creatures 3.3—7.1

Cleveland Museum of Natural History's (CMNH) "Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids" runs from March 3rd to July 1st. The exhibit traces the natural and cultural roots of some of the world's most enduring creatures. This amazing exhibition includes eye-popping models, paintings and textile. Strange and wonderful creatures include: Creatures of the Water (the kraken, mermaids and sea monsters), Creatures of the Land (griffins, unicorns and ape men), Creatures of the Air (the phoenix, sphinx and pegasus) and Dragons.

Visit their web site to learn more.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Tango Callejero @ La Strada 2.24 9PM–12:30AM

Friday, February 24th, ¡La Peña Mundial! presents Tango Callejero, a unique tango dance party, 9PM–12:30AM. La Strada, 2050 E. 4th Street, next to Lola's. This is a FREE event. Come and enjoy La Strada's old world street atmosphere and their incredible Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Have dinner before the dance or during. KB of KB and Carmen Tango is the DJ for the evening. Anyone who has been to a 5th Friday Milonga or Tango Novo knows KB's top notch selection of tango. Valet parking is available next to the entrance to La Strada and several other parking options are nearby.

Friday, February 17, 2012

CMA's Rembrandt in America Opens 2.19

Rembrandt in America opens at the Cleveland Museum of Art this Sunday, Feb. 19th. The largest collection of the Dutch master's paintings assembled in America in a century, it is a comprehensive history of the painter's reception and interpretation in the States. It features one of Rembrandt's earliest finished works, 'The Operation (Touch),' dating to 1624, and represents a more colorful time in the artist's career, before chiaroscuro. One of the Amsterdam's most sought-after portrait painters, included are a number of important portraits from his early career and three of his most celebrated, painstakingly detailed self-portraits (one from 1659 is pictured.) 

Tickets for the exhibition are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $7 for children five and older. The exhibition will run through May 28th. 11150 East Blvd. in University Circle. Visit clevelandart.org for more information. 

Ohio City's Brite Winter Festival 2.18

As part of the third Brite Winter Festival more than three dozen artists will perform at places like the Garage Bar, Great Lakes Brewing Company, and Touch Supper Club. The centerpiece is the Brite Winter Outdoor Stage at West 26th Street and Bridge Avenue, which will feature performances by Tom Evanchuck, Lighthouse and the Whaler, Bethesda, and others. There's also art installations, games, food specials, and more going on. A full schedule can be found at britewintercleveland.com.

Market Avenue Wine Bar will feature singer-songwriters, Touch will spotlight hip-hop, Joy Machines Bike Shop will include punk bands and Great Lakes Brewing will feature Americana.

Third Fridays @78th Street Studios 2.17

Today is another Third Friday at the 78th Street Studios, from 5–9PM.  As always all three floors will be open with a variety of gallery shows, performances, and vendors to entertain all interests. Our friend Eileen Dorsey will be hosting 'Winter Light' a show welcoming the cold months in her studio, suite 105, on the first floor. Here's a sample of her work.


The 78th Street Studios, Cleveland's largest art marketplace is housed in the former American Greetings Creative Studios building between W 78th and W 80th Streets.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

'Leonardo Live' Movie Event 2.16

Beginning February 16, 2012, art lovers around the world will be able to experience LEONARDO LIVE, a satellite-delivered HD presentation of the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan, captured at the U.K. National Gallery.

LEONARDO LIVE offers an unprecedented opportunity for audiences worldwide to experience these da Vinci works. The historic exhibition is sold out in London and, due to the fragility of the paintings, the exhibition cannot tour. After limited screenings in the UK in November 2011, an expanded presentation of LEONARDO LIVE featuring bonus content will be available at movie theaters around the world, in limited screenings only.

LEONARDO LIVE
Thursday, February 16th

and varying dates internationally
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Friday, February 10, 2012

Tricia Kaman Portrait Painting Workshop 2.18

Tricia Kaman, regional and internationally awarded fine artist, will be the instructor Saturday, February 18th, 2012 for the “Capturing Unique Qualities of the Individual” portrait painting workshop.

This workshop will focus on traditional practices in oil and pastel painting including composition and color. Some previous drawing and painting experience recommended. Tricia will be giving demonstrations and critiques as needed.

10AM to 12:30PM and 1:30PM to 4PM.

One Day Workshop: $80.00
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Register with Valley Art Center: 440.247.7507

BayArts' Small Good Things 2.10—3.3

I've seen Erin Schechtman's work and it's amazing. Well worth the trek out to the beautiful Huntington park location!

Ceramicist Sue Kirchgessner and painter Erin Schechtman spent a year developing artwork that reminds them of summer. Erin created realistic figurative paintings in oil paint and encaustic (beeswax) and floral mixed media pieces that have glowing, gilded accents. Sue made functional ceramic lanterns and beautiful tableware covered in elaborate nature vignettes. The resulting body of work is both playful and powerful.

Opening: Friday, Feb. 10th 2012 

7PM to 9PM
BayArts is located within Huntington park
28795 Lake Road • Bay Village
440.871.6543 • Bayarts.net

Small Good Things will be on display until March 3rd.
An artist talk will follow on Sunday, February 19th 2012 at 2PM.

TangoNovo Every 2nd Friday

TangoNovo, a nuevo tango experience! Now every 2nd Friday in 2012! Hosted by KB and Carmen and Umberto Amante. Dance to a variety of modern tango music (with some traditional favorites too) in a high energy, club style atmosphere with custom lighting. We'll also spin unique salsa, cumbia, cha-cha, and merengues with a Euro vibe. If you're interested in learning to tango, please come at 8PM. The first part of the lesson works on fundamentals, then you'll be introduced to more complex "nuevo" steps in the second half.

Friday, February 10, 2012
8–9PM: Tango Lesson with KB and Carmen
9PM–MID: Dancing
$10 per person, BYOB

All About Dancin'
2115 Freeman Ave.
Cleveland OH 44113
(Around the corner from the Velvet Tango Room)

Free Clinic's Rock and Reggae Festival 2.17

Time again for The Free Clinic's Rock and Reggae Festival! This year's event will be on Friday, February 17th, 2012 from 7PM until 2AM
Doors at 7PM, bands at 7:30PM.

In the Ballroom: Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band, The JiMiller Band, The TwistOffs, Big Ship.
In the Tavern: old boy, The Womack Family Band, Istvan Medgyesi.

TICKETS: $10 Pre-Sale at www.thefreeclinic.org ($15 at the door)

The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern
15711 Waterloo, Cleveland, OH 44110

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