Bob Raack Opening @BW Nov. 16th 5—8PM

Reception Friday November 16th, 5—8PM
Fawick Gallery
Kleist Center for Art & Drama
95 East Bagley Road, Berea OH 44017

Tiny Alice featured at John Bassette memorial concert

From George Woideck: 'Cleveland singer/songwriter and independent label pioneer John Bassette passed away just one year ago after a long illness. For years John was a fixture in local music circles and was most notably identified with Hessler Road in University Circle. Lake Erie College in Painesville Ohio is presenting the first annual John Bassette Memorial Folk Festival at Morley Music Hall on the Lake Erie campus this Wednesday November 14 at 8pm. The concert, featuring performers Alex Bevan and the Tiny Alice band from the 70's is free and open to the public. Both Alex and Tiny Alice will be performing music by John Bassette as well as other original and traditional tunes. As a member of Tiny Alice and a friend of John's I'm inviting you to join us for an evening of great live music.'

Kent State folk fest this and next weekends

Tickets are on sale for the Kent State Folk Festival, which will include more than a week of performances featuring Melanie, David Bromberg, Steve Forbert, Rosanne Cash (cancelled due to illness), Dr. John and others. Go to www.kentstatefolkfestival.org Call 330-677-5005, or go to www.kentstage.org. Some of the highlights include:

Thursday, Nov. 8: Melanie, with Steve Forbert, at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St.

Friday, Nov. 9: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks and a tribute to Folk Music History at the Kent Stage.

Saturday, Nov. 10: Rosanne Cash (CANCELLED) at the Kent State Ballroom, on the campus of Kent State University.

Sunday, Nov. 11: Mountain Heart and Tim O'Brien at the Kent Stage.

Saturday, Nov. 17: Free informal workshops noon to 5 p.m. in Kent State Student Center on campus; and David Bromberg and the Angel Band with Dr. John at the Kent State Ballroom.

Dance Du Soleil presents 'A Belly Dance Odyssey'

Dance Du Soleil presents 'A Belly Dance Odyssey'.

A Unique Glance Into the Art of the Dance.

November 9th @ 8pm Admission $7.

Mocha Maiden
17 Maiden Lane
Akron, Ohio 44308

Performances by Leyla Soleil and the Midnight Soleil Dance Company

For more information please visit www.leyladances.com.

Performances also by: Cassandra Al Warda and the Wind and Sand Dance Company, Angela Prato, April Ahzar, Mariah, Gypsy Soul, Kate White, Love 2 Dance, Lena and Kha, Kelly Belly, students of Dance du Soleil, Leyla, Babette and Midnight Soleil.

Open dancing between performances!

www.rosemarincil.com

Check out Rose Marincil's new web site at:

www.rosemarincil.com.

Some very strong images.

Juan

Order The Waiting Child Fund coffee and help a child

Here's an easy way to help the non-profit The Waiting Child Fund. Order some of their tasty coffee. The Waiting Child Fund House Blend is a carefully balanced mix of lightly roasted Guatemalan, Brazilian, and Colombian coffee beans. This is a medium-bodied coffee that is wonderfully rich in flavor with a hint of a chocolate finish. Their House Blend is a wonderful way to start your day.

Here is the direct link to the store: http://www.waitingchildfund.org/coffee

The Waiting Child Fund is a non-profit organization that was founded in April of 2005. Their mission is to promote the creation of partnerships and collaborations between agencies by raising community awareness and funds to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs.

Belly Dance Classes by April

April wanted me to let you know that these classes can be attended on a 'drop-in' basis if you wanted to give it a try...

Just a reminder that Beginning Belly Dance Classes are starting this Monday, September 17, 2007.

Where: Enchanted Grove 4122 Erie St. Willoughby, OH 44094

When: 6:30pm—7:30pm

Wear something comfortable and bring a hip scarf! For more information please visit my website at www.aprilazhar.com.

Hope to see you there.

April

Treat yourself to relaxation

Jeanine Trojan, one of our bellydancer friends, is now a licensed massage therapist. She is giving a half-price discount for your first appointment.* Call 440.317.0471.

Swedish Relaxation Massage
45min...$45
60 min...$60
Myofasial release techniques incorporated

Benefits include: Relaxed muscles and increased joint flexibilty; Improved posture; Reduced spasms and cramping; Enhanced immunity due to stimulation of lymph flow; Improved circulation; Relief from tension headaches; Recovery from strenuous exercise; Reduces stress, depression and anxiety.

*Appointments are available on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and some weeks on Friday evening or Saturday morning/afternoon.

Butane Variations @Wilberts 10.5

Butane Variations. Brooklyn alt-country six-piece. Soul ballads, road-weary escape anthems, garage stompers, and more. Mixed and mastered by Bryce Goggin [Pavement, Clem Snide] and Alan Douches [Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective]. RIYL: Wilco, The Band, the melodic side of Pavement early '70s era Neil Young, sung in a voice like Paul Simon.

This from Chris, cousin of Elizabeth Kenney:

Since I graduated with my Master's Degree I've been sure to go the true artist's route and choose to do something that will inevitably NEVER make me any money, play in a band. I'm sure my father is very proud...

Anyway, I'll get my act together some day, and better the world, but in the meantime, I've been geeking out in a basement on the Lower East Side of Manhattan with some of my closest musical friends, in a band called Butane Variations. What has come of it are 2 records, both of which we think are pretty cool. Our full-length record, self titled "Butane Variations", hit stores today, and since our PR company sucks, (or we just couldn't pay them enough) we have had to take up the slack and do some shameless self-promotion. Anyway, if you want to check it out, I have included the link for our record company, where you can buy the CD in hard copy. I also am including 2 tracks for you to check out, and if you are "New School" you can buy the record on itunes. Let me know what you think...

Chris

www.achordrecordings.com/Store.html

www.myspace.com/butanevariations

www.wilbertsmusic.com

Burning River Roller Girls Championship 9.22 6PM

If you've been wanting to check out the Burning River Roller Girls you only have a ONE more chance...

CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT - SEPTEMBER 22 - 6PM

Takes place at the Soccer Sportsplex in North Olmsted, 31515 Lorain Rd. (440) 979-9997

Use the link below to purchase tickets. Buy early, this will sell out...

http://www.burningriverrollergirls.com/shop_index.html

Balkan Beat Box coming back to Cleveland! 10.01 9pm

10/01 - Balkan Beat Box 9pm $12 Balkan Beat Box is steeped with an intense lifetime of research into their own non-Western roots as well as other cultures. A quasi-circus event, BBB performs with a core of 6 musicians, collaborating with artists from Bulgaria, Morocco, Spain, Israel, and Turkey who draw on a variety of styles from around the world. Every event keeps the audience guessing what the next surprise will be. BBB makes connections that politics often keep separate. Jewish, Gypsy, Arabic, and American are united by hip hop beats and dancehall toasts. BBB’s musical hitch-hiking continues as they mix things up with dub and electronics, juxtaposed with ancient Moroccan and Mediterranean melodies. The band’s uncategorizable sound gives equal weight to soulful acoustic timbres and digital rhythms creating a uniquely organic sound with electronic elements.

Here is the link to buy tix: http://www.grogshop.gs/tickets.html

Check out a fun concert video by Balkan Beat Box that can be found at their web site www.balkanbeatbox.com. This is much like the Grog Shop show I saw last Summer.

Juan

Tuesday, Sept. 18th Art House night @ Fat Cats in Tremont: EAT YOUR ART OUT

The Bees - Who Cares What The Question Is?

Hi all,
A GREAT video. Thought I'd share.
Juan

FREE Event at the MATTRESS FACTORY! 9.30

RADical Day
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
12:30pm - 5:30pm
Free Community Day at the Mattress Factory

For those NOT in the know the Mattress Factory is the only large-scale installation art gallery in the country. Located in Pittsburgh, it is now a complex that features nearby buildings showing student work. It also houses a couple of permanent pieces by 'light artist' James Turrell. [It was also the site of many free-wheeling Illustrators parties during my school daze...]

For more information visit www.mattress.org

2007 Sparx Gallery Hop

On Sat 9/15 and Sun 9/16 Cleveland's art community will be hopping as Sparx Gallery Hop, Ohio's largest art walk, celebrates its 5th anniversary. The gads of art events all across the city are connected by public trolley and that for more info on the Hop weekend—including locations and times—you can contact the Downtown Cleveland Alliance at 736-7799 or go to their official website www.cleveland.com/sparx.

Tremont ArtWalk & Arts and Cultural Fest

The Fri 9/14 edition of the ArtWalk joins up with the Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival and Sparx in the City for a weekend of arts celebration across the City of Cleveland.

James Messina March opens with new paintings at Asterisk* Gallery, which also features the Postcard Diaries—prints by Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo. Mostly Men and an exhibition of photos by Larry Coleman is on display at Studio 11, in Lemko Hall, along with The Language Foundry—"a temple of poetics not for sale." Ebb, new prints by Pamela Dodds opens at Brandt Gallery, and "Exposure Cleveland" is closing at Kelly Randall. And then there's all the great food and entertainment.

For more info and details visit www.tremontartwalk.org or call 522-0006.

9.14 Tremont Art Walk: Alane Sandoval @ Fat Cats

Tremont Art Walk
Friday, Sept. 9th
6—9pm
Paintings by Alane Sandoval

Fat Cats
2061 West 10th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.579.0200

Paintings on display during Art Walk and throughout the month of September.

Tremont Art Walk: Pamela Dodds Prints @Brandt Gallery

"Ebb"
Relief Prints by Pamela Dodds

Brandt Gallery
1028 Kenilworth Ave.
(Tremont)
Cleveland, OH

Opening Reception: Friday, September 14, 6-9 p.m.

Roots Acoustic Pickin’ Circle, Sunday 2PM

September’s “Roots Acoustic Pickin’ Circle” will be one week late due to the Labor Day holiday weekend. We’ll meet instead on Sunday, September 9th. Hope you can make it.

Rick.

Roots of American Music
3475 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216.321-9350

www.fairmountmusic.com

Here is a brief explanation of what they do: Roots of American Music is dedicated to ensuring that today's young people and our communities remain connected to the history and spirit of our country. Through preservation, performance and education through traditional music, we respect our nation's diverse heritage by building bridges of understanding between different generations, races and ethnic groups. Thanks, hope to see ya!

Rick Sockel
www.ohiocrossing.com

Sept. 8th CD release party: Crookneck Chandler & the Tibbee Bottom Boys

THIS Saturday, September 8th check out the CD release party for Crookneck Chandler & the Tibbee Bottom Boys (Americana music) featuring Hank Mallery, Rick Sockel and Mike Chipchack.

Winchester Tavern
12112 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-226-5681

9PM $5.00
opening will be: Twisted Creek (pop bluegrass)

www.gohank.com
www.myspace.com/crookneckchandler

Slap jazz band and an uninvited guest singer

The Slap jazz band was playing at Market square in front of the West Side Market in Cleveland when a total stranger walked up on stage and started singing with the band. 9/2/07. The stranger wasn’t all that bad of a singer...

http://literarycafe.net/blog/2007/09/03/slap-jazz-band-and-an-uninvited-guest-singer/

SLAP: Jazz/jam trio
www.slapjazz.com

Review: Americana Music Festival, 9.2.07

The Americana Music Festival held Sunday featured 'Smooth' Mike's new combo Martini Five-O, Magnolia's band Cleveland Country Band AND Jennifer Parker (billed as Zahira) belly-dancing. They helped to make it a diverse and strong line-up.

Check out the online gallery: www.juanquirarte.com/AmericanaFest07

In 2005, Clint Holley played a pivitol role in organizing Cleveland’s first Americana music festival. The event was a raging success and so he is pleased to announce that a celebration of twang is returning to the Lake Erie city in 2007. The Cleveland Americana Music Festival takes place at Cleveland’s Parish Hall (W. 62nd and Detroit Rd.) on Sunday, September 2nd and features live performances by local and regional Americana acts.

Schedule:
5—5:30pm: Bill Crompton (side stage)
5:40—6:25pm: Cleveland Country Band (Magnolia's band)
6:25—6:55pm: Martini Five-O (Smooth Mike's band)
7—7:45pm: Tabloid Twangers (main stage)
7:50—8:20pm: Ryann Anderson (side stage)
8:30pm—9pm: Miss Firecracker (main stage)
9:10—9:25pm Bellydancing (Jenn)
9:30—10:15pm: Hayshaker Jones (main stage)
10:15—10:30pm: Belly Dancing (Jenn)
10:30—11:15: The Silvertones (main stage)
11:30—12:30: California Speedbag (main stage)

Americana Music Festival
Parish Hall Cleveland
6205 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 • 216-939-9099

April Azhar, Middle Eastern Dance Artist

April Azhar will be teaching:

A new 8 week session is starting August 2, 2007

Beginning Belly Dance - Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
$64 for 8 week session or $10/walk-in

Pilates : Tone and Strengthen - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
$80 for 8 week session or $15 for walk-in

*Tuesday classes are held at One More Step Dance Studio 4431 Mayfield Road (2nd floor) South Euclid Ohio. (Above Hilcrest academy).

Starting September 17, 2007

Beginning Belly Dance - Mondays 6:30-7:30
$64 for 8 week session or $10 for walk-in

*Monday classes are held at Enchanted Grove 4122 Erie St. Willoughby, OH 440.942.0506

For more information or to register for classes, please visit www.AprilAzhar.com or contact April at the number below.

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
April

April Azhar
Middle Eastern Dance Artist
www.AprilAzhar.com
216-262-5702

Check out Samara's new website

Hello Friends-

This is an invitation to visit my new website featuring old & new Photography and Art from Samara...

www.flickr.com/photos/samarapeddle/

I would love any and all comments/suggestions...

And they are all for sale... so if you see something you like... just ask!

and check back often for new additions...

thanks.

peace & love-

samara

CONGRATS!! Ken and Susan 8.10.07

Ken Gross—former head of the Murray Hill Group's Akron Bureau (soon to be Darryl Nichols)—met Susan Mathias at one of the debaucheries Mark Common calls his Big Music parties. Lo, this short year and change later they are getting married! Best wishes, both of you, from your 'Art Homies'.

Juan

Car and Bike Cruise-in w/KB and the Riptides Sat Aug 11th

Car and Bike Cruise-in at Zeleznik's Tavern with KB and the Riptides Sat., Aug 11th. 4002 Jennings Road, Brooklyn OH. Surf, Blues, Twist.

Great Lakes Burning River Festival, Sat., August 11th

Saturday, August 11th, 1pm — 9:30pm: Great Lakes Burning River Festival. www.burningriverfest.org

Doug Wood will be performing at the Acoustic Stage @ 3pm.

For directions to Whiskey Island, go here: http://www.wendyparkfoundation.org

Roots Acoustic Pickin’ Circle Sunday August 5th at 2:00

It’s time for another “Roots Acoustic Pickin’ Circle”.

Last month’s circle was a lot of fun! We had some new faces in the crowd which was great!

The next pickin’ circle is this coming Sunday August 5th at 2:00pm.

Hope you can make it.

Rick

Roots of American Music
3475 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216.321-9350

www.fairmountmusic.com

Here is a brief explanation of what they do: Roots of American Music is dedicated to ensuring that today's young people and our communities remain connected to the history and spirit of our country. Through preservation, performance and education through traditional music, we respect our nation's diverse heritage by building bridges of understanding between different generations, races and ethnic groups. Thanks, hope to see ya!

Rick Sockel
www.ohiocrossing.com

Pin-Up Paradise! Friday, July 20, 9 pm—2 am

Come help support Tonya Yanok and her team, the Rolling Pin-Ups, of the Burning River Roller Girls league (www.burningriverrollergirls.com). Donations goes towards venue rental for practices, uniforms, supplies, etc. (They pay to play!) "Help some girls out and have a great time!"

OnlyUndiesClub.com presents:
Pin-Up Paradise!
Friday, July 20
9 p.m. — 2 a.m.
FREE event, but donations appreciated.
Proceeds to benefit the Rolling Pin-Ups team.

Edison's Pub
2373 Professor Street
Tremont, Ohio 44113

Costume contest for best Pin-Up costume! (Yes, drag is welcome!)
Winner chosen and announced at 12:30 a.m.

Rolling Pin-Up merch! Raffle prizes... tickets for raffle $5 each or 3 for $10.

Sponsored by Southside Cleaners and Edison's Pub

Postcard from France

Hi all, A video hello from Debbie and Alan Steytler of dinner preparations at Juliette's mom's country cottage: www.steytler.com/images/dinner_prep.MOV.

GOOD NEWS on the Nicolas and Juliette front as well. Looks like they can stay longer on their way back thru Cleveland the last week of August. SO, Save-the-Date: Saturday Sept. 1st will be a Murray Hill Group Workshop/Party. Friends are invited to join us for the party/bonfire about 6pm. Hope you all can give them a great send-off to sunny LA!

Juan

Ingenuity, Cleveland's Art and Technology Festival 7.19—7.22

The 2007 Ingenuity Festival of Art & Technology starts in earnest Thursday with "Samba for 1,000 Drums," an outdoor percussion performance and parade. Brazilian drummer Marcus Santos is the composer and conductor of a performance that will bring together professional percussionists with local drum lines. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with the gathering of drummers at the student pavilion at Cleveland State University, East 22nd Street and Euclid Avenue. A parade of performers will move west on Euclid toward Playhouse Square at 6:45 p.m. The festival continues with evening dance, drama, musical and art performances at venues throughout the neighborhood. Weekend hours: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday; and noon-10 p.m. Sunday. Playhouse Square, Euclid Avenue between East 14th and East 18th streets, Cleveland. One-day pass, $10; four-day pass, $25; all outdoor events free.

4th Annual TASTE OF TREMONT Sun. 7.22

Come down to the fourth annual Taste of Tremont. Professor Ave. is closed to car traffic and the street is lined with Tremont's finest restaurants, galleries and boutiques. Be sure to visit our friend Ricardo Sandoval at the Fat Cats booth. Also, enjoy the jazz 'musings' of SLAP. Fun for the whole family!

Cool music: Balkan Beat Box

Check out a fun concert video by Balkan Beat Box that can be found at their web site www.balkanbeatbox.com. This is much like the Grog Shop show I saw last Summer.

Juan

"Fuzzy" Mike showing @Cain Park Arts Fest 7.13—7.15

Come out to this year's Cain Park Arts Festival this weekend and stop to see "Fuzzy" Mike Pomerantz. He'll have his original oils and prints for sale. A group of us will be meeting about 1pm Saturday. Join us if you can, or go tonight or Sunday. Check out his web site, www.drippingcolors.com, for a preview of Mike's work.

Juan

COSE Arts @ Ingenuity, Cleveland's Art and Technology Festival 7.20

In the spirit of Ingenuity, Cleveland's Art and Technology Festival the COSE Arts Network is teaming up with NEOSA, COSE's Technology Network, to host an evening of stimulating networking, great entertainment and fun!

Join us for cocktails and appetizers on July 20, and celebrate the connection between the two worlds. Event admission includes a free pass to the evening's Ingenuity Festival events.

COSE Arts and Technology Happy Hour
Date: Friday, July 20
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Kennedy's at Playhouse Square
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members (includes Ingenuity admission)
Register online today here or call 216.592.2222

KB and Carmen performing tango 4th of July weekend

Friday July 6th, 7:00 pm til ? The Jay Rossi Project 2007 Network Fundraiser Party, $7 admission includes appetizers,
at The Clevelander Bar and Grill, downtown Cleveland.
Tango performances by KB and Carmen with guest Pat Tamburro on accordion,
plus several music acts and magicians.
(we are extending an invitation to the local tango community to patio/sidewalk tango with us just like in the streets Buenos Aires Argentina, so please come out and join us). There will be a camera crew there filming for the Jay Rossi Time Warner Cable TV show !

Pass this info on to other Milongueros and Milongueras you may know...

For more information, please go to:
www.kbandcarmentango.com
or phone 216.749.3878

Sat., June 30th—Play until Dark @ Wendy Park

Play until Dark @ Wendy Park: Get the Towpath to the Lake. Cleveland’s only Sport and Recreation festival benefiting Wendy Park Foundation initiatives including getting the Towpath to the Lake! Includes live music and children's festivities and features Wendy's Ride, (at 10am) a FREE ride that takes participants along the proposed path to connect the Towpath Trail from Downtown Cleveland to Lake Erie. Advance tickets for Play Until Dark available online for $5.00, at the gate price is $8.00. Kids under 10 free.

www.playuntildark.org

Hodge Open Studios Fri. and Sat. June 22 and 23

The Hodge Artists' Live/Work Studios

Open Studios and Open Forum: A Group Exhibition

Friday, June 22 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 23 1 to 6 p.m.

In conjunction with Artspace/Cleveland's Trolley Tour of Live/Work Space.

The 1905 Hodge Elementary School classrooms were converted into live/work units in the 1980s. The wide hallways now serve as gallery space in which the diverse, and ever-evolving group of resident artists present individual or collaborative exhibitions. Come explore a wonderful building, visit eight artist's studios and see the current group exhibition of guest artists. Plus, walk the Community Labyrinth created by artist Rafala Green.

Directions: The Hodge Artist Studios is located at 1075 E. 74th St. in the St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood. Entrance and parking in the back on East 76th. From St. Clair Ave. turn south on E. 76th St. Go one block. The Hodge School is the first right in the next block. Plenty of parking available!

Resident Artists: Kevin Busta makes welded steel sculpture. Recently he has been combining sculpture and painting to create unique installations. Pamela Dodds' large-scale representational paintings depict critical moments in relationships. They were exhibited recently at Asterisk Gallery in Tremont. Three paintings are also currently on view at Convivium 33- Josaphat Arts Hall. Well-known local ceramicist Andrea LeBlond is a member of Terra Vista Studios. Her larger, sculptural work will be on exhibit. SAFMOD Performance Ensemble creates a fusion of movement, enchanting audiences of all ages. The remarkable constructions of sculptor Charmaine Spencer, created from simple wood, rope and other utilitarian materials, has been exhibited at Spaces, Cleveland State University Gallery and Groop. Painter and draftsperson Lolita Wilson works in still life and abstraction.

Guest Artists: Bernadette Glorioso creates mystical abstract portraits. Jody Hawk's boxes of reconstructed photographed mementos evoke new perspectives on the familiar. Michel Ina collaborates with his clients to create unique custom furniture. "A chair is one of the most exciting things to design...," he says. Lorraine Johnson-Davis paints engaging genre scenes of family life. Michaelle Marschall's body print/paintings were recently on view at True Art in Collinwood.

Parade-the-Circle Online Gallery

Hopefully you made it to Parade the Circle June 9th. For those that went or those that wanted to go but couldn't make it; some of my best Parade the Circle pictures on an online gallery that can be found at: www.juanquirarte.com/parade

Doug Wood Upcoming (local) Schedule

DOUG WOOD UPCOMING (local) SCHEDULE:

Fri, June 8: The Galleria, Cleveland, OH
performing 11:30am-1:30pm @ the summer in the courtyard concerts

Fri, July 20: Ingenuity Festival, Cleveland, OH
tentatively performing @ Kennedy's 5:30-8:30, part of COSE networking event @ the festival

Sat, August 4: Open Air Market Square, Cleveland, OH
performing 10am-12:30pm @ the square across from West Side Market

Sat, August 11: Burning River Festival, Cleveland, OH
performing TBA @ the Acoustic Stage at the Festival

early Fall tour starts Aug 29th @ Nebraska/Colorado

Doug Wood
Progressive Acoustic Guitarist from
Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.dougwoodmusic.com
www.sonicbids.com/dougwood
www.myspace.com/dougwoodmusic
NEW DREAMCATCHER CD AVAILABLE AT http://www.cdbaby.com/dougwood3
DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES AT: http://www.itunes.com
BOOKINGS AT: http://www.mamcollective.com

The Burning River Roller Girls 2007 Bout Schedule

THE BURNING RIVER ROLLER GIRLS 2007 BOUT SCHEDULE

SUNDAY APRIL 22ND - 3PM SOLD OUT

SATURDAY MAY 19TH - 6PM SOLD OUT

SATURDAY JUNE 30TH - 6PM

SATURDAY JULY 28TH - 6PM

SATURDAY AUGUST 25 - 6PM

CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT - SEPTEMBER 22 - 6PM

All events will take place at the Soccer Sportsplex in North Olmsted, 31515 Lorain Rd. (440) 979-9997

Tickets went on sale 3.26 for their 1st bout on April 22nd and for Season Tickets. Please use the link below to purchase tickets.

http://www.burningriverrollergirls.com/shop_index.html

Buy early, they are hoping—and expecting—to sell out!

Call for Artists: University Park Art Fair at Grace Park

Be a part of the Second Annual University Park Art Fair at Grace Park!
Visit www.universityparkartfair.org for more information and to download the 2007 Artist Registration form.

WHAT: Presented by the University Park Development Corporation (UPDC), the University Park Art Fair at Grace Park is a one-day fine art and fine craft event to be held August 18, 2007 in the heart of the University Park district in downtown Akron. Expected to draw more than 100 artists and thousands of guests, the fair will feature ceramics, glass, wearable art, furniture, drawings & graphics, fiber, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, watercolor, wood art and more.

In addition, there will be a large-scale, community participation art project, entertainment and a food and beverage pavilion. Admission is free.

WHEN: University Park Art Fair at Grace Park
Saturday, August 18, 2007
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Grace Park
Perkins/SR 59 & Prospect Streets
Akron, Ohio 44304

ARTIST REGISTRATION: Registration is $75/artist and must be submitted by July 7th.
SPECIAL OFFER! EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION: Pay just $65 if you register before April 1, 2007 (payment must be received before 4/1/07).
SPECIAL OFFER! Students pay just $25 with valid university ID.
Checks, Visa and MasterCard accepted.
Call 330.972.7846, Email info@universityparkartfair.org or visit www.universityparkartfair.org for more information and to download the 2007 Artist Registration brochure and form.

ABOUT UPDC: The University Park Development Corporation (UPDC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the renewal and rebirth of the University Park neighborhood and serves the people who live, work and play in the area.

UPDC strives to strengthen the economic, civic and environmental capabilities the University Park district through residential development, rehabilitation of the area and renovation of existing housing stock.

The University Park Art Fair at Grace Park is sponsored by University Park Alliance, Summa Health System, the City of Akron, Boomerang, LLC, TRIAD Communications, and iMMiX Studio (as of 2/18/07).

Cleveland Int'l Film Festival 3.15—3.25

Here's my suggestions if you're looking to do a film festival movie. We're doing the 1:45pm showing of First Snow tomorrow, probably The Bothersome Man 9:45pm Friday and definately the Short Jury Awards 11:30am Sunday, the 25th.

Juan

Saturday, March 17th
1:45 Looking for Leonard LOOK17 p 46 or
1:45 First Snow FIRS17 p 39
9:45 Alexandra's Project ALEX17 p 28

Sunday, March 18th
7:30 World's Best Commercials COMM18 p 72 or
7:15 What Means Motley WHAT18 p 71

Friday, March 23th
9:45 The Bothersome Man BOTH23 p 33 or
9:45 World's Best Commercials COMM23 p 72

Sunday, March 25th
11:30 Short Jury Awards JURY25 p 78
4:45 Pre-feature Shorts Compilation PREF25 p 79

MorrisonDance @CPT 3.15—3.18

Our friend Sarah Morrison is celebrating 10 years of her dance company MorrisonDance throughout this weekend at Cleveland Public Theatre (Gordon Square Theatre, 6415 Detroit Rd.). Tix are $10—$18. Thurs—Sat. 8pm and Sun. 3pm. The Sunday matinee is the one I'm contemplating.

Box office: 216.631.2727
www.cptonline.org

Eat Your Art Out, Monday, March 19th

Present your flyer--email me and I'll send you one--to your Johnny Mango server and 20% of your sales will benefit Art House. I plan to go around 6pm. Hope to see you there.

Valid at 3120 Bridge Avenue
Ohio City
216.575.1919

www.jmango.com

Call for Artists: COSE and Guitar Mania 3.8.07

This from Abby Maier:

Hello everyone:

I am hoping you can assist us with an artistic challenge. COSE is a sponsor of the Guitar Mania project and we need your help and ideas.

We are looking for a unique guitar design that reflects the importance of small business to the local economy, and/or how business is key to the growth of this community. We are focused not only on Cleveland, but on the 8 county area of northeast Ohio, and would like a design that somehow celebrates the importance of business to our region. We would be thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase the talents of a local artist who can help us express this concept.

After the public display period, the guitar will be displayed in the lobby of the new COSE offices in the renovated Higbee’s
Building in Public Square. There is only a short window for submissions- designs are due by next Thursday, March 8th, and the artist will then have a month to complete the guitar. Designs will still be submitted to the Guitar Mania jury for final approval. Artists will be paid an honorarium. Please download the attached form [email Juan for PDF] to apply (ignore the past deadline) and submit your design electronically to amaier@gcpartnership.com

or mail to:

Abby Maier
COSE/GCP
50 Public Square, Suite 200
Cleveland, OH 44113

Please email me with any questions or clarification on the theme.
Thank you!
Abby

Waiting Child Fund Mardi Gras FUNraiser 07 2.24

Hi all, I'll be checking this out...and NOT just 'cause I designed the snazzy invite art!--with mask art assist from Larry. Should be a great time.--Juan



















Waiting Child Fund Mardi Gras FUNraiser 07:

Saturday, February 24, 2007
7pm—10pm
Studio You
2180 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights

10 Great Reasons to Come to the Mardi Gras FUNraiser in ‘07
1. Your $65 ticket gets you food, beverages, and entertainment
2. All proceeds benefit the Waiting Child Fund
3. Jugglers
4. The Zydico Kings performing live
5. An amazing silent auction filled with gift certificates, home remodeling services, art, vacations, and more
6. Palm reader
7. Hand-made jewlery - made to order
8. Message Therapist
9. Dancing to the sounds of DJ Diamond Lee
10. Your photo could end up in the invitation next year

http://www.waitingchildfund.org/events/mardiGras2007/mardiGras_07.htm

The Waiting Child Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was founded in April of 2005 to raise funds to facilitate the adoption of children with special needs. Money raised at the Mardi Gras FUNraiser will be used to continue the development of the organization and to help change the lives of waiting children.

Eliza Gilkyson opens for Richard Thompson in Kent 2.25

From Eliza Gilkyson's enewsletter:



Hi, Folks! Eliza is on tour with Richard Thompson and she's playing in your area! Hope you can make it!



Sun, 25 February -Kent, OH Kent Stage (330) 677-5005



Eliza Gilkyson, PO Box 2387, Austin, TX 78745

Create beautiful mosaics at Art House!

Need a cure for the winter blues?
Create beautiful mosaics at Art House!

Art House is offering a special winter discount!

Mosaics
Artist/Instructor: Alexis Thynne
Date: Tuesdays, February 27 – April 3
Cost: $100, supplies included in the price of the class
$90 for Individual Level Members and Above

Participants will learn the basics of creating a mosaic. You will be introduced to direct and indirect methods and will have the option of creating several smaller works of art or one larger piece. The projects may include, but are not limited to: mosaic trivets (hotplates for your kitchen) using ceramic tiles, stained glass mosaics which are translucent and can be hung in a window as sun catchers, mosaic stepping stones or animal sculptures for the garden using a variety of tesserae (tiles.)
By class end, winter will end and you will have beautiful mosaics for your home and spring garden!

Please register by February 23rd to take advantage of this winter discount!
You may register at www.arthouseinc.org or call 216-398-8556 ext. 2

Please only respond to this email if you would like to be removed from the email list. Thank you!

COSE Event: How to Price Your Work Thurs., 2.15

How to Price Your Work
(with Art House)

Date: February 15, 2007
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Art House

Program: Meet with other artists, representatives of galleries, and art consultants who can help you determine the value of your artwork. Participants will have the opportunity to sign up to speak with 3 different panelists throughout the evening in small groups.

Space is limited to the first 30 people who register.

Fee: Free for COSE and Art House SEAN members; $10 non-members

Art House SEAN members can register online at http://www.arthouseinc.org/secure/OnlineRegistration.shtml

Mardi Gras Tune-up III Friday

Thought I'd post the awesome menu that Ricardo Sandoval is planning for Friday's Art House Mardi Gras fundraiser. Remember, ONLY $25 gets you two drinks AND this great food. Please, if you can at all make this event I'd appreciate it and you'll have a great time.

Juan

Ricardo's menu:

Fried catfish Po Boy
Roasted eggplant Po Boy
creole pulled pork in puff pastry
dirty rice
chicken croquettes with spicy mint chutney
crispy artichoke hearts with creole lemon butter
crawfish stuffed mushrooms
couple more appetizers and sweets.

For tix contact Annie or Sheryl at:

Art House– Where Art Lives
3119 Denison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-8556

or order online at:

http://www.arthouseinc.org

CALL TO ARTISTS: Art Fur Animals

CALL TO ARTISTS

The 3rd Annual “Art Fur Animals” Benefitting the homeless animals at the Cleveland Kennel, a highly successful & well publicized fundraising event is about to go into it's third year, and we are looking for talented artists to paint ceramic dog sculptures to be auctioned off at the event.

We're also looking for any other animal-themed artwork, all mediums welcome. Join Hector Vega, Todd V, and other regionally acclaimed artists to support Friends of the Cleveland Kennel (http://www.friendsofclevelandkennel.com).

Art Submission Deadline: April 1, 2007.

Contact Sandy Smith w/ any questions and information on how you can contribute.

Email: slsmith819@hotmail.com
Phone: 216-375-0484

Strong Cabin II Feb. 9—11

An invite from Deb Steytler for Strong Cabin II February 9, 10, 11 Madison-Lake Metro Parks: "If you missed it in October, you can try again but let’s hope for some snow this February...we are going to hang out, play cards, walk in the woods, go to dinner at a winery, do some reading, tend a fire, eat pot luck, cook outside if it is above zero. A weekend in the country. It gets really dark out there. Cost? Well, if you are spending the night, kick in 20.00 per night. Bring snacks, but you CAN leave the premises and go into Madison for supplies. There are cute shops on the square and real grocery stores close by."

"If you want to come for a day or just one night, it is up to you. I will take possession Friday and we don’t have to leave until Monday morning if you want to stay that long. Let Deb know - first come first serve for the good beds. There are
two bedrooms with four beds (bunk) in each and two big futon sofas in the main living room. One small but clean lav, no shower. Kitchen too!"

deb.steytler@gmail.com
440-255-5854
Mapquest Lake Metro Parks-Strong Cabin, Madison, Ohio

We had a GREAT time in October. Highly recommended! Juan

Doug Wood, Best Guitarist?

From our good friend Doug Wood: "Hi Folks, I'm back from good ol' Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, where I battled freezing rain, snow and challenging road conditions on my southwest tour (part of me wishes all states could handle the bad weather like they do here in Cleveland). I came home to realize I've been nominated for BEST GUITARIST by the Cleveland Free Times, and hope you'll help me put in an effort to win."

Please cast your vote for Doug at:
http://www.freetimes.com/music_awards_07
(Although they ask for alot of info, the Free Times does not spam or distribute your information... they only collect the info to verify that the ballot box is not being stuffed)

Doug Wood
Progressive Acoustic Guitarist from Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.dougwoodmusic.com
http://www.sonicbids.com/dougwood
http://www.myspace.com/dougwoodmusic
NEW DREAMCATCHER CD AVAILABLE AT http://www.cdbaby.com/dougwood3c
DOWNLOAD FROM iTUNES AT: http://www.itunes.com
BOOKINGS AT: http://www.mamcollective.com

KB and the Riptides @ Guitar Mania 1.25 5-7pm

KB and the Riptides have been invited to perform for the opening of the Guitar Mania at the Galleria this Thursday Jan 25th. (E 9th and St. Clair) to benefit the United Way and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! They will perform between 5 and 7 p.m. and IT'S FREE !! Come down and vote for your favorite guitar designs from many great artists and cheer KB and the Riptides on!

COSE Event: Pros and Cons of Representation Sat., Jan. 27

Saturday Event: The Pros and Cons of Representation - A Discussion on Agents for Artists

Co-presented by the COSE Arts Network and Art House/SEAN

Have you ever considered using a professional’s help to market and distribute your creative work? The idea probably brings up lots of questions – what do representatives or agents do, what’s the difference between an agent, broker or consultant and how do I know if they can help my career? Join us as we answer some of these questions.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 27
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: The Galleria (in the former Limited space), 1301 E 9th St, Cleveland
Cost: $10 for COSE and Art House members; $20 for non-members
Registration: cose.org/events or www.arthouseinc.org/secure/OnlineRegistration.shtml

Please direct questions to Abby Maier at COSE, amaier@gcpartnership.com 216-592-2472 or Annie Schorgl at Art House, programs@arthouseinc.org , 216-398-8556.

Art House Mardi Gras Tune-up III 2.9.07 8pm-12am

ART HOUSE MARDI GRAS TUNE - UP III
Friday, February 9th:

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
WHERE: Lava Lounge in Tremont
WEAR: Costumes encouraged
WIN: 50/50 Raffle
COST: Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes food and two drink tickets.

Art House, Inc., is a nonprofit art center, founded in 1999, and located in historic Brooklyn Centre, between the Ohio City and Old Brooklyn neighborhoods of Cleveland, Ohio. The organization was founded by local artists and residents who are dedicated to the belief that the arts enrich lives and help create better communities. Our 3,000 square foot studio facility is housed in a 1948 domed Quonset building.

Beyond the Printed Page 07 1.19.07 5-9 PM

01/19/07 5-9 PM Opening Reception, Artefino Art Gallery Café, Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Reception tickets: $10 available at the door
Free parking on surface lot behind Tower Press

cleveland magazine | ohio magazine | inside business magazine
three magazines | three dimensions | one unique opportunity

Great Lakes Publishing, in conjunction with Artefino Art Gallery, presents the Great Lakes Publishing Gallery Show 2007: Beyond the Printed Page. Artist participants from Cleveland Magazine, Ohio Magazine, Inside Business Magazine and other Great Lakes Publishing magazines will display and perform original works of art, including illustration, photography and performance art.

featured artists:
Jessica Ball • Jim Baron • Nannette Bedway • Carolyn Bentley • Lesley Blake • Craig Brooks • Michael Callahan • Stacy Candow • Laura Chadwick • Ted Crow • Clare DeCapua • Billy Delfs • Jennifer Dugan • David Dvorak Jr. • Gloria Eastman • Rick Fatica • Thom Glick • Ken Gross • Larry Hamel-Lambert • James Hanford • Bob Iacco • Rachel Ide • Jamie Janos • Shishir Kapadia • Milan Kecman • Jennifer Kessen • Jesse Kramer • Stacy Mallardi-Stacjar • Jerry Mann • Amber Matheson • Rob McGarr • Eric Mull • Tiffany Myroniak • Megan Nadolski • Walter Novak • Scott Nowak • Karen Ollis • Rich Osborne • Gia Parker • Paula Pindroh • John Quinn • Renee Rall • Sheila Redifer • Matthew Roharik • Brad Ronevich • Megan Rossman • Greg Ruffing • Anthony Scaravilli • Geoff Schenkel • Randall Schieber • Tina Shaerban • Thom Sheridan • Gary Sluzewski • Jeff Suntala • Deanna Taus • Barney Taxel • Greg Terepka • Stephanie Terrell • Shawn Vazinski • Izabela Viktoria • Kelly Wiggins • Adam Witwer • Steve Zemanek

Retro Rock-a-Bowl 1.12 10pm

THE BEST OF NOIS II Opening January 13, 2007 6–9pm

Northern Ohio Illustrator’s Society and Gallery 324 present THE BEST OF NOIS II Opening reception January 13, 2007 6 – 9 pm

Gallery 324 at the Galleria at Erieview is hosting the Northern Ohio Illustrator’s Society members show: THE BEST OF NOIS II ON January 13, 2007 through February 3, 2007.

Show hours: 10 – 5 weekdays, 10 – 2 Saturday, and by appointment and by chance.

The show is curated by Cleveland artist George Kocar. The Gallery 324 is located at:

Gallery 324
1301 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44114

216.780.1522
marcus@designerglass.com

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, January 13th, 6 – 9 pm

Free parking will be available for the opening in an underground parking garage. The entrance to the garage is off Lakeside, between East 9th and East 12th streets. (See bottom of this page for directions to the Galleria.)

Exhibition continues through February 3, 2007

ABOUT THE SHOW

A collection of the most exciting and innovative illustrators in northern Ohio, the NOIS show always sparks interesting reactions. From the absurd to the sublime, these men and women are intent on grabbing your attention and presenting something vivid. With work by

Sylvia Albertelli/Masek
Ralph Bacon
Cathie Bleck
D. Brent Campbell
Celeste DeSapri
Jacqueline Freedman
Dan Frey
Robert Brandon Gossett
Lou Grasso
Ron Hill
Jamie Hills
Milan Kecman
George F. Kocar
Nancy Lick
Claudia Lynch
Paula Pindroh
Merrill Rainey
Chris Rall
Melyssa Rohrs and
Ralph Solonitz

Come take a look at the best work by the best illustrators and graphic artists around.

About the Gallery:

Founded in 2005, the mission of Gallery 324 is to showcase primarily Ohio artists. Located in the Galleria at Erieview on the first floor, near the Food Court, Gallery 324 is operated by Marcus Bales, a Cleveland glass artist whose poems have not appeared in Poetry Magazine or The New Yorker.