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