15th Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival 9.21–9.22

The 15th Annual Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival takes place this weekend, Saturday starting at 11AM through Sunday at 5PM. Vendors and artists in a great space, easy to get to, with food and entertainment. Always a great time!

Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
1050 Starkweather, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Ingenuity Festival 9.20–9.22 on Cleveland's Lakefront

The 2013 Ingenuity Festival from September 20th–22nd takes place at Docks 32 and 30 on the lakefront north of FirstEnergy (Browns) Stadium and the Great Lakes Science Center. The Festival is FREE and open to the public.

Hours are: Friday 5PM–1AM, Saturday Noon–1AM, and Sunday Noon–5PM. 

For more information on everything Ingenuity, visit www.ingenuitycleveland.com

515 Erieside Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114
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The Cleveland Salon at Ingenuity Fest 9.13–9.15

The Cleveland Salon started at Ingenuity Fest 2012 so that Clevelanders could have a space to discuss important and controversial subjects in a respectful, open manner. The demand was high enough that they continued once a month at Mahall's Twenty Lanes. One year and thirty-some Salons later, they're back at Ingenuity Fest again.

This year, they'll be in Building 32, transforming the upstairs office space into a big Salon with better sound insulation and possibly even air conditioners! Discussions will start at 6PM Friday and continue until 5PM Sunday. Full list of Thought Leaders and Topics at www.theclevelandsalon.com.

VOIXdeVILLE Opening Weekend; 9.20–9.22

Voix de Ville is Clevelands Cabaret, the imaginarium of vaudeville,musical extravaganza, theatrical mayhem and curiosities!!... In a tiny circus tent! Yes! A 60+ seat intimate, lush and amazing traveling theatre, ala music hall, that transports you to another world!

Vaudevillians Pinch and Squeal host a cast of eccentric professional entertainers, fantastic guests, international performers and all-around awesome weirdos.

Voice of the City or "Voix de Ville" opens as a featured exhibit and event at Clevelands Ingenuity Festival but DOESNT STOP THERE! Get ready for pop up variety show weekends whenever and wherever!!

All performances are hosted by Pinch and Squeal and may include MORE entertainment by surprise guests including: Abby the Spoon lady, Yo Yo Master Steve Brown, BangaRang Circus, Jez Mel, Comedians Adam RIchard, Bill Squire and more.

Drink And Draw Social Club Cleveland 9.19, 7–11PM

This Thursday, join the Rust Belt Monster Collective crew, and others, for another Drink and Draw Social Club. No models; just food, booze and inspiration... At the usual spot—2nd floor of The Lava Lounge in Tremont. 7–11ish.

Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Ave., Cleve., OH 44113
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Booker T. Cleveland Brother's Lounge 9.13, 6:30PM

Friday, September 13th The 16th Booker T. Cleveland Society for the Learned will be meeting at Brother's Lounge in Lakewood! As it will be Friday the 13th bring out your scary books!

Brothers Lounge
11609 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44102
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Tremont ArtWalk Friday, September 13th, 5–9PM

Dott von Schneider: Latitudes and Longitudes, Sept. 13th – Oct. 19th.

Cleveland mixed media artist, Dott von Schneider received her CEAP from the Ecole des Beaux-arts de Rouen in 1996. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in many publications. She writes, “Of late my work has been about manipulating non-traditional materials as commentary on the physical place I am at any given time. Latitudes and Longitudes is based on [a] two week transcontinental drive to study the living erosion of the United States.”

Brandt Gallery
1028 Kenilworth Ave

Cleveland, OH 44113
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Brews + Prose at MOCA 9.11, Noon

Today at MOCA—12PM, FREE and open to all—a collaborative event with the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and Brews + Prose this special presentation features Eugene Gloria, 2013 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award winner, and Kazim Ali, published author and associate professor of Creative Writing and Comparative Literature at Oberlin College. Gloria will read excerpts from his prize-winning book My Favorite Warlord, and Ali will read from his most recent book, SKY WARD. After their respective readings, the poets will share the stage to talk with one another and the audience.

MOCA
11400 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

Rotten Meat Gallery: Dante Rodriguez 9.6, 6–10PM

For the month of September Rotten Meat Gallery hosts 'Modern Painters', a solo exhibition by Dante Rodriguez. Artist Reception is Friday, September 6th from 6–10PM. 

"These works serve not only as a tribute to the creators of modern painting, but a homage to the liquid medium which gives form to our inner realities and our personal identities."
-Dante Rodriguez

Check out this CoolCleveland Review by fellow artist Josh Usmani.

Rotten Meat Gallery
1814 e 40th suite 4b

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CIA Alumni Exhibition 9.6 6PM

Loren Naji and Michael Kinsella curates this show that features work by CIA Alumni. Join us at the Loren Naji Studio Gallery for food, beer, wine, incredible art and a great party!

Loren Naji Studio Gallery
2138 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Paintings by Augusto Bordelois 8.30 5–8PM

'Based on a True Story' Paintings by Augusto Bordelois. Aug. 30th–Oct. 12th.

Opening Reception: Fri., August 30th,
5–8PM

Gallery Hours: Mon &Tue by appointment,
Wed &Thur 10AM–5PM, Fri 10AM–8PM,
Sat Noon to 8PM

The Galleries at Cleveland State University
1307 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115
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Please visit the website for parking information: www.csuohio.edu/artgallery

5th Friday Milonga, 8.30 8PM

Friday, August 30th is another 5th Friday Milonga hosted by KB and Carmen.
8–8:30PM: Tango Lesson with KB and Carmen
8:30–11:30PM: Dancing
$10 per person

BYOB -- Bring your own wine, water, etc.
Light refreshments provided.

All About Dancin' Studio

2115 Freeman Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
(Centrally located, just a couple blocks from the West Side Market)

KB and Carmen: A Tango Romance
http://www.kbandcarmentango.com

One World Fest 2013 Sunday, 8.25 12–9PM

One World, a festival of music, arts, food, education and culture on Sunday, August 25th, 2013 in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park, along MLK and East Blvd from Noon til 9PM. There will be several stages of entertainment, roaming buskers, games, food vendors, artisans and more. Our friends in Malphonia will be participating and 'hope to not start any international incidents'.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Rockefeller Park, Cleveland, OH 44108
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Murray Hill Group Workshop / Potluck 8.24 1PM, 6PM

THIS Saturday, August 24th we'll be having a Murray Hill Group Workshop and Potluck Party at Larry Zuzik's place, 1244 Homestead (between Mayfield and Monticello.) Same as Terry's workshop; drawing starting at 1PM, two models—one inside and one on the patio. Food and party at 6PM. 

PLEASE bring something to share and $10 for the model fees if drawing! Larry has a fire pit for later. Special guest models are: Grace Amber (from Oberlin) and Selena Felien (from Dr. Sketchy.) Non-artists and friends of the group are welcome to join us at 6PM for the party.

PechaKucha Night Cleveland Friday, 8.23 7PM

On Friday, August 23rd, 2013 PechaKucha Night Cleveland will be hosting its annual OUTDOOR event in Ohio City in the shadow of the West Side Market.

Nestled between the parking lots that serve the West Side Market, PechaKucha will be taking over West 24th Street as an all-star list of presenters – many of which are from Ohio City – take the stage to talk about their passion for their work. Partners and friends include the West Side Market, Ohio City Incorporated and Market Garden Brewery & Distillery who are helping to make this event possible; filling Ohio City with creative thoughts, discussions and camaraderie!

The "doors" and the bars will open at 7PM and presentations begin about 8:20PM. As always, PechaKucha Night is a FREE event, although donations are appreciated. Check out the Facebook page for an updated presenter list.

15th Booker T. Cleveland at the H.O.B Foundation Room 8.16, 6:30PM

Friday, August 16th The Booker T. Cleveland Society for the Learned  will be meeting downtown at the Foundation Room in the House of Blues at 6:30PM for this reunion! Please join us at this fantastic venue AND get a free 1 month membership to the Foundation Room as a bonus! [Note: This is a 21+ only venue!]

Foundation Room House of Blues

Cleveland, Ohio 91387

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Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 8.16–8.18

WMC Fest is the premier art, design, and music festival in the Midwest. Connecting dreamers, doers, makers, and mistakers since 2010. Guest Speaker's feature Valerie Mayen, Jon Contino, Ann Friedman, and Nick Disabato. Here’s a look at the WMC Fest schedule, keeping in mind this is subject to change.

Third Friday at 78th Street Studios 8.16 5—9PM

78th Street Studios is the largest fine arts complex in NE Ohio with over 40 retail galleries, studios, and other creative spaces all under one roof. Every Third Friday of the month the doors open to the public for a night of free, family, fun. Check out the Channel 3 story about 78th Street Studios.

78th Street Studios
1305 West 80th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102

Drink And Draw Social Club Cleveland 8.15, 7–11PM

This Thursday, you can help the Rust Belt Monster Collective start their 2nd year of the Drink and Draw Social Club. No models; just food, booze and inspiration... At their usual spot; 2nd floor of The Lava Lounge in Tremont. 7–11ish.

Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Ave., Cleve., OH 44113
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Rags Make Paper— An Inaugural Exhibition 8.9–9.14

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation is pleased to present: Rags Make Paper—An Inaugural Juried Exhibition from Aug. 9–Sept. 14th. This exhibition was open to artists within 75 miles of Cleveland.  

Juried by two local curators: Bruce Checefsky of the Reinberger Galleries and Robert Thurmer, Gallery Director for the CSU Art Galleries, this exhibition showcases over 75 regional artists and an impressive variety of over 100 works of art. Awards will be announced for Best of Show, Honorable Mention, and 3 Morgan Conservatory Paper Prizes at the opening reception August 9th. 

Opening reception parking is off the East 45th entrance (one-way running south between Payne & Commerce). RAGS MAKE PAPER will run from August 9th–Sept. 14th, 2013. Gallery hours at the Morgan Conservatory are Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-4pm and open to the public at our Main Entrance on East 47th Street (one-way running north from Commerce).

Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation
1754 East 47th Street
Cleveland, OH 44103
216.361.9255

Transformer Station Wed. Concerts: Novalima 7.31

City Stages is a new platform from which the Cleveland Museum of Art brings world-class musical artists to Cleveland in non-traditional settings. This ambitious vision is a substantial undertaking, meant to demonstrate how the Museum can be present in the life of Clevelanders, wherever they are. Every Wednesday evening celebrate community with free concerts (starting 7:30PM) and films on the lawn of the Transformer Station (sundown, approximately 9:15pm).

The CMA Ohio City Stages festival area, on 29th street from Detroit to Clinton Avenue, will be closed to traffic. FREE parking will be available in the marked parking lot at Lutheran Hospital on West 25th Street. Audience members are welcome to bring blankets and chairs for seating.

THIS WEEK from Peru, Novalima marries Afro-Peruvian rhythms with sophisticated funk and groove, making the “New Lima.” The high-energy performances of this seven-piece band set new standards in contemporary music from Latin America.

50/50 Show @78th Street Studios Fri., 8.2 7–10PM

ANOTHER great event Friday 7–10PM at 78th Street Studios; this time in the first floor smARTspace. The 50/50 Show is a one-night-only event that is part raffle, part art exhibition. Since all the work is priced equally (and affordably) viewers with just $50 worth of expendable income have their choice (potentially) of any of the 50 works. While there visit with Eileen Dorsey in Suite 105, as she hosts Aleksandra Vandenhove-Broniewska and her unique art along with her own work.—Juan

smARTspace
78th Street Studios

1300 W. 78th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Carol and John’s Superman 75th Celebration 7.27

Come in starting at noon Saturday and get your Carol and John’s Superman 75th in Cleveland Challenge Coin! You can get one for FREE by dressing up as Superman (or Supergirl!) or come in and make a donation of $25 to the Cleveland Courage Fund for the girls from Seymour Ave! We’ll also give you $25 dollars worth of raffle tickets to win pieces of artwork in our Superman art show! So you get double the value for your donation money! Come in and celebrate 75 years of Superman in Cleveland!

Superman Day will be an all day event on Saturday, July 27th from 10AM to 9PM. It will be comprised of an all day art show featuring Action Comics covers by some of Cleveland’s finest artists, an all ages kids event from noon till 2pm, and an Artists Reception from 7PM to 9PM!

Sarah Brayer at Morgan Paper Conservatory 7.28 2PM

Meet internationally known paper artist Sarah Brayer and see a demo of her unique luminescent paper art this Sunday, July 28th at 2PM at The Morgan Paper Conservatory, 1754 East 47th (just West of East 55th, between Commerce and Payne.)

14th Booker T. Cleveland: Anatolia Cafe 7.26, 6:30PM

The Booker T. Cleveland Society for the Learned is BACK and will be held at 6:30PM Friday, July 26th at Anatolia Cafe on Cedar Road. Help us rechristen this monthly convening of Cleveland's learned!

Anatolia Cafe
2270 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118
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Taste of Tremont 7.21 12–8PM

Over the past 10 years Taste of Tremont has become a showcase event for Tremont, celebrating the history and renaissance of the neighborhood. The 2013 event is scheduled for Sunday July 21, from Noon until 8PM.

Last year, over 20,000 visitors were welcomed to the neighborhood and it has become a regional draw. Over 50 restaurants, galleries, artists and other Tremont businesses participated; offering fine food, beer, wine and art along Professor Avenue, the commercial heart of the neighborhood.

Visit www.tasteoftremont.com for more information including parking and transportation, entertainment, times, vendors, etc.

Breakneck Gallery Mural Party 7.19, 6—10PM

Chad Kimes, aka the artist known as CHOD, is responsible for Breakneck Gallery’s impressive and colorful new mural, which measures 8×20 feet. Be sure to check out Chad's Mural Party this Friday from 6—10PM. He's; 'gonna have a ton of art work there. Prices are gonna be ranging from cheap to dirt cheap. Just a one day special pricing thingie for the event. Hope to see some of you there.' 

HOURS: Wednesday: 4–7PM, Thursday: 4–8PM, Friday and Saturday: 2–8PM. 
All other times by appointment, or luck.

Breakneck Gallery
17020 Madison Ave,
Lakewood Oh, 44107

Eileen Dorsey hosts Aleksandra Vandenhove 7.19

This month Eileen Dorsey hosts the work of artist Aleksandra Vandenhove. "Indulge your senses while looking at Vandenhove's work. Her unique technique uses vegetables and fruit as the base of her hand made papers. These produce productions detail delicate abstractions that emulate a line drawing rather than a potential snack" says Dorsey.

The Artist Reception is this Third Friday from 5-9PM inside Suite 105, 78th Street Studios.

78th Street Studios
1305 West 80th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102

Disassembled/Reassembled Closing 7.19, 6–10PM

Cleveland West Art League presents the beautiful and explosive works of Jeremy Brustein and Gadi Zamir; a vibrant collection of paintings and sculptures—deep with stories—detail and creativity disassembling various mediums and reassembling them into new masterpieces.

Closing Reception: Friday, July 19th, 6-10PM

Cleveland West Art League
1305 W. 80th Street First Floor Suite 110, Cleveland, OH 44102
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Tango Callejero, Friday 7.12, 8PM, Free Admittance

Tango Callejero, or 'Street Tango,' is a unique TANGO DANCE PARTY being held at La Strada on vibrant East 4th Street, downtown Cleveland. Come for dinner and dancing or feel free to watch Cleveland's fantastic tango community dance! FREE.