World's Largest Dinosaurs @CMNH

World's Largest Dinosaurs
Now through January 3rd
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History

For 140 million years, humongous plant-eating sauropod dinosaurs ruled the planet as the largest animals to walk on land in the Earth's history. Welcome these awesome giants to Cleveland, and discover how they ate, moved and interacted with their environment in The World's Largest Dinosaurs, organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with Coolture Marketing, Bogotá, Colombia.

Go beyond the bones and into the bodies of these titans to find out what scientists have discovered about the link between size and heart rate, respiration, metabolism and reproduction. Come ready to interact in huge and exciting ways with touchable teeth, skulls and vertebrae from these evolutionary marvels—and so much more!

Nuclear Fission, Satellite Gallery 6.5

With the power of Nuclear Fission, Satellite Gallery and a new crew of artstronauts will take off and cross paths with First Friday Waterloo Art Walk Friday June 5th, 6– 9PM.  Witness the energy and power that is contained within the art of Ron Copeland, James Jenkins, Ali Lukacsy, Loren Naji and Bob Peck, Anastasia Pantsios, and Bob Walls! 

Email or Visit our Facebook page for more.

June 05, 2015
442 E. 156th St.
Cleveland OH 44110
Times: 6–9PM
Admission: free

Little Italy Art Walk 6.5–6.7

Art by Tara Murphy Seibel

This year’s Little Italy Art Walk is shaping up as many galleries are hosting receptions for the event, with wine tastings all weekend. This year also features outdoor artist vendors. The event is free. Friday: Noon–9PM, Saturday: Noon–9PM, Sunday: Noon–6PM.

Here are some of the weekend goings on:

David Schwartz Photography Studio/Gallery – 2025 Random Rd. (Across from Tony Brush Park) Pull into the experience of Route 66 with David Schwartz Photography, Pics on Route 66 Wood Panel Collage Exhibit.  Live the experience through the lens of David’s journey down Route 66.  In addition David will also be displaying images Little Italy at Tara Seibel Gallery at 12201 Mayfield. davidschwartzphoto.com

DESAPRI DESIGN STUDIO – 12401 Mayfield Road. DeSapri Design Studio will have open studio during June Art Festivale. Come see our innovative, enamel wearable works of Art and other items. Friday 12 – 9pm, Saturday 12 – 5pm, Sunday 12 – 5 pm. facebook.com/desapri.designstudio

Designs in Wood – Street Vendor. My style of woodworking is called intarsia: pictorial wood inlay mosaics. Each composition is crafted from separate pieces. Those pieces are individually sanded, rounded, painted or stained, then inlaid to create the finished original design. Alternate direction of wood grains give each finished artwork its own unique character. intarsiabynick.com

Don Teramano – Street Vendor. Unique, Soft, and Storied Photos. donald-teramano.artistwebsites.com

FUEL COFFEE BAR – 12209 Mayfield Road. Fuel Coffee Bar will be featuring our new summer lattes during the Art Walk.  Try our Red Corvette, raspberry latte or our Camper, s’mores latte.   We will also be serving fresh Bubble Tea throughout the summer. Plus: Live Music Performances by Triumph of the Wild on Friday and Saturday afternoon. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-8pm. facebook.com/FuelCoffeeBar

Keller Art Glass –  2151 Murray Hill Rd. Spring is in blossom, and new series of “frit” vases are beginning to take bloom.  The colors are subtle and also fully radiant, and as a special joy, when turned upside down and drilled, they become a pendant lamp! kellerartglass.com/

Kelly Dawson – Street Vendor. Painted Furniture and 3D Sculpture – Unique furniture is the main target for the color. I like to make it “funiture.” I have recently began creating pieces out of found objects and unusable furniture. I use acrylic and latex paint on my pieces. Polymer clay, wire, plastic and glass beads are also be used to create my 3D sculptures. Bright, multi-colors and detailed designs are my trademarks even though I have been known to enjoy painting subtle colored and monochromatic pieces with just a small amount of pattern. 

Kelly Girl Creations – Street Vendor. Unique Glass plates and jewelry designs. zibbet.com/kellygirlcreations

Laura Sipari – Street Vendor. “Protection” Jewelry. facebook.com/pages/Protection-Jewelry

Little Italy Wines – 12408 Mayfield Rd. Wine tastings all weekend long!
Friday tasting from 5:00 till 9:00. With Fredo Marino from Wines LLC. $10.00 per person.Saturday tasting from 3:00 till 9:00. With Chris Kray from Esber. $10.00 per person. Sunday BEER tasting from 2:00 till 6:00. $6.00 per person. Free Sampling of cheeses and Orlando Crostini and Sartori Cheeses. Music of Gary Lee outside of the store at various times. 

Nancy Melkonian – Street Vendor. Acrylic paintings on canvas and digital art prints.

NIDO ITALIA – 12408 Mayfield Rd. You are invited to the annual Little Italy wines/Nido Italia TOGA Party event at Nido Italia restaurant on Sunday June 7th from 4:30 to 8PM. We intend to do about 30 to 40 wines, several beers and heavy appetizers. Poster is attached. Cost is $40 per person. You must wear a toga or you will pay $10.00 extra.  Tickets are available at Little Italy Wines. Call 216-231-9463 (wine)

NOCA GALLERY – Upstairs Murray Hill School House – 2026 Murray Hill Road, #209. Step inside the newly opened NOCA Gallery, a charming one-of-a-kind boutique chock full of artisan jewelry, art, pottery and tribal rugs. Contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern treasures. Art Walk trunk show featuring distinctive hand forged jewelry exclusive to NOCA Gallery by Mukenia, Loop, Hope Biba, Scrap & Smith, and more. NOCCA Hours During Art Walk 11- 9 Friday and Saturday, 12-5 Sunday. nocagallery.com

PENNELLO GALLERY – 12407 Mayfield Road. Pennello Gallery presents the work of award winning watercolor artist, E. JANE STODDARD. Jane recently  received the Frank T. Wright award of Excellence at The Philadelphia Watercolor Society 114th Anniversay Exhibition of Works On Paper and the Diane McGowon award of Excellence at the Mississippi Watercolor Society 29th Grand National Exhibition. Meet the artist on Saturday evening, June 6th from 6-9 PM. Live music and refreshments. www.pennellogallery.com 

Primo Vino – 12511 Mayfield Rd. Will be open for dining on Sunday for arts festival visitors.

STILL POINT GALLERY – 2026 Murray Hill Rd. Exhibit: Sue Kirchner, “Minding Her Own Bee’s Wax” Opening Reception: Friday, May 8, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Runs thru June 19. Normal Hours: Tuesday thru Sat. 11:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 8th Still Point Gallery will present Sue Kirchner’s Exhibit, “Minding Her Own Bee’s Wax”, a remarkable collection of encaustic paintings and monoprints created over the last two years and shown for the first time.  The exhibit showcases the ancient art of encaustics created by a contemporary artist superbly talented and versatile in a range of mediums. Among her many recognitions, Sue was the gold metal winner for best of show from the nationally prestigious Ohio Watercolor Society and a recipient of the coveted Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist’s Fellowship. www.stillpoint-gallery.com

Studio 9 Jewelry – Street Vendor. Jewelry with a simple, elegant, and timeless design.  Subtle forms with natural shapes and textures. Components like freshwater pearls or beach glass. studio9jewelry.com

Tara Seibel Art Gallery – 12201 Mayfield Road. Tara Seibel Art Gallery presents the art exhibit Viva Italia! Featuring new artist to the gallery David Schwartz of David Schwartz Photography, Little Italy’s own neighborhood photographer in residence on Random Road, David will be displaying a collection of his signature vivid and vibrant prints of Little Italy. Another Cleveland local artist wandering the neighborhood is Ralph Solonitz who will be showing Little Italy illustrated scenes in prints with special edition signed postcards and a collection of different Little Italy restaurant ephemera accompanied by sketches on napkins retained in frames as works of art. Tara Seibel will have Venice paintings, Little Italy sketches and illustrations. taraseibel.blogspot.com/

Tricia Kaman Studio/Gallery 2026 Murray Hill Road Suite 202. Join Tricia at the Artist’s Reception of “The Painted Robe” from 5-9pm on Friday. www.triciakaman.com

Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival 6.5–6.7

A Dobama tradition, the Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival celebrates its 37th year this season! Hundreds of plays are written and submitted by kids throughout Cuyahoga County, grades 1–12. Dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Bianchi, the festival is the nation's first event of its kind, encouraging kids to celebrate the fun and joy of live theatre! 

Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival performance days:

Friday, June 5: Opening Night Benefit 7:30PM, $25
Saturday June 6, 2:30PM and 7:30PM, FREE and open to public
Sunday, June 7 , 2:30PM, FREE and open to public

Rivera and Kahlo in Detroit at DIA through 7.12

Photo by Elizabeth Yurich

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo were an explosive couple. He carried a pistol. She carried a flask. He romanticized Detroit. She rejected it. But what they shared was a belief in communism, a thirst for tequila and a passion for each other. Discover how they left their mark on Detroit. And how Detroit left its mark on their art. Exclusively on view at the Detroit Institute of Arts, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Detroit brings together nearly 70 works of art that depict the evolution of these two extraordinary artists’ careers, including eight of Rivera’s epic preparatory drawings for the Detroit Industry murals and 23 pieces by Kahlo, whose work has never before been shown at the DIA. Photography is not permitted in the special exhibition galleries.

Over the Rhine in Benefit 6.26 8PM

Ohio-based band Over the Rhine, husband-and-wife team pianist/guitarist/bassist Linford Detweiler and vocalist/guitarist Karin Bergquist, comes to The Beachland Ballroom, with net proceeds to benefit the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, Re-Forest Our City Program.

Fri, Jun 26th 2015 | 8 PM (7 PM Door)
Beachland Ballroom
Over the Rhine
w/Pete McDonald

Closing: Pioneer Driven Mad Bruno Casiano 5.22

The Bruno Casiano Gallery will be hosting a Closing Reception for new work from four local artists: Dana Depew and Matthew Dibble, as well as Dean Shaffer and Barney Taxel.

Casiano's main gallery space hosts Depew and Dibble's Pioneer Driven Mad, showcasing Depew's latest installation work and Dibble's newest, large-scale paintings.

Pioneer Driven Mad Closing Reception
6 – 10PM, May 22nd
Bruno Casiano Gallery, 5304 Detroit Ave.
brunocasiano.com

Re-emergence @ AAWR 5.21, 5:30–8PM

John A. Sargent, Turn the Page, 2014

The AAWR (Artist’s Archives of the Western Reserve) is hosting 

a juried art show 

of some of its members. 

Re-emergence, the annual members' show, has its opening reception this Thursday, May 21 from 5:30–8PM.

Featured Artists include Judy Bennett, Ruth B. Bercaw, Cheryl Brickman, Shirley Aley Campbell, Ryn Clarke, Bonnie Dolin, Boni Suzanne Gelfand, Sharlene Pearl Green, Zackary Hoon,Tricia Kaman, Terry Klausman, Ursula Korneitchouk, James Leslie, Amy Lewandowski, Kathleen McKenna, Fabiana Olivier, Bill Pappas, Katina Pastis Radwanski, Hollis Richardson, George Roby, Robert Romeo, John Saile, John A. Sargent, Deborah Silver, Ala Celinska Siwkiewicz, Andrzej Siwkiewicz, Jean Sommer, Judy Takacs, Nancy Underhill, and Michael Weil.

Drawn & Quartered VII 5.15 @ HEDGE Gallery

Figure drawing as spectator sport? Four established figure and drawing groups will meet and draw against time and each other for the amusement of an engaged audience. Think World Wrestling Federation meets Art School meets Cabaret. Founded seven years ago by Deb Steytler and Juan Quirarte of The Murray Hill Life Drawing Group with the essential cooperation of Jason Tilk and Aaron Erb of Dr. Sketchy, George Kocar of the Northern Ohio Illustrators Society, Tim Herron of The Pretentious Tremont Artists and Dana Depew of Asterisk Gallery this year D&Q7 finds its home at Hilary Gent's HEDGE Gallery in the 78th Street Studios as part of May's Third Fridays.

Check out our Facebook events page and sign up for next week's event!

Photo Now Submissions 4.1–7.1

Text in the City by Rita Montlack

The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR) announces Photo Now (formerly the annual Western Reserve Open Photography Competition) to be held in the beautiful 3,000 sq. ft. Gallery East of Cuyahoga Community College’s, eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Rd, Highland Hills, OH 44122.

Submission Information: The AAWR invites all photographers who currently reside in the USA to submit images using any photographic process (silver gelatin, digital print, alternative process, etc.) Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Only two dimensional work is eligible for admission.

ALL ENTRIES must be submitted online via Smarter Entry.

Presentation: All accepted prints must be professionally framed, wired and ready for hanging (Neutral matting only, glass or acrylic where applicable, frames must be in decent condition).

Size limitation for work is 8’ high, no limitation in width, weight 50lb. The AAWR retains the right to refuse any work not presented in a professional manner.

Eligibility: The Call for Entries is open to both amateur and professional photographers.

Entry Fee: The entry fee is $30 for the first 3 images. Additional images may be submitted at $10 per image. There is no limit on additional images.

Sales: AAWR charges a 40% commission on any sales.

Insurance: The Insurance of accepted artwork is the sole responsibility of the artist

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: Tuesday September 8, 6:30 – 8PM.

Awards will be presented in five categories:

Best in Show: $400

Best Black and White: $200

Best Color: $200

People’s Choice: $200

The People’s Choice Award will be based on popular vote taken during the opening reception. Come and vote for your favorite photograph.

Submissions open: April 1, 2015

Submission deadline: July 1, 2015

Notification of acceptance: Artists will be notified of the acceptance of their work the week of August 4, 2014.

Annual Urban Bright Exhibition 5.9 1-3PM

You are cordially invited to join Art House as they celebrate the artistic accomplishments of students in and around the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and their resident artists at  the 13th Annual Urban Bright Exhibition. 

Urban Bright
May 9, 2015
1–3PM

Bring family, friends and neighbors! There will also be a free ice cream social and hands-on art project for Mother's Day with our friends from Brooklyn Centre Naturalists.

Olde Wrestling’s Speakeasy Spectacular! 5.8 8PM

El Carnicero presents Olde Wrestling’s Speakeasy Spectacular! Friday, May 8th 2015 at Mahall's 20 Lanes in Lakewood.

Huzzah!!! Olde Wrestling is making its RETURN to Mahall's for a night of rough n' tumble, elbow smashin', hip tossin', rip roarin, slam bang style of wrestling! We're taking Mahall’s back to roaring’ 20s and strongly encourage everyone to join in the fun and dress in vintage apparel. Bring the feather boas and flapper dress. Bring the boater hats and a pair of high waisted slacks!

You’ll witness the world champion of wrestling, luchadors, bare knuckle brawlers, strongmen, a lion tamer, and the long awaited debut of THE BEARDED LADY! As well as the dynamic vaudeville duo, Pinch and Squeal! Take heed! Make sure you aren’t informing ‘The Feds’ of our event.

Friday, May 8, 7PM
DOORS: 7PM, All Ages Show
TICKETS: $10 advance // $12 day of show
or at El Carnicero, 16918 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood

Mahall's
13200 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Show Map

PAND's Nukes @Night with Ramon 4.28, 7:30PM

Are you a fan of The Tonight Show? John Stewart? Samuel Barber? Are you contemplating the obliteration of life on this planet? Then you're probably a coastal, science loving, effete cultural elitist, AKA the target audience for Nukes @ Night with Ramon.

Smooth comedian, and peerless emcee, the inimitable Ramon Rivas and big brain, posh nuclear physicist Dr. William Fickinger discuss the possibility of nuclear annihilation of the human race. Musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra and students from Kent State University perform Samuel Barber, Paul Barsom and more.

April 28th, 7:30PM
Happy Dog Euclid Tavern
11625 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH

216.23.4245
clevelandpeaceaction@gmail.com

Presented by PAND: Performers and Artists for Nuclear Disarmament and Cleveland Peace Action Education Fund

Urban Sketchers at MOCA Cleveland 4.26, 2PM

Join Maureen Ryan and the Cleveland Urban Sketchers for their monthly sketch outing at MOCA Cleveland. The weather may be chilly but mild, so it is sketcher's choice to sketch outside or inside. If you do decide to sketch inside MOCA, please be prepared to pay the admission fee. Sketchers of all levels are more than welcomed to join this event. Be prepared with pencils for inside the museum as museums usually frown on ink and charcoal due to the possibilities of a mess or even worse, damage to artwork. There is ample paid parking in the surrounding university and museum parking structures as well as limited street parking. It is easily accessible by the Healthline and the rapid line. Meet at the exterior of the building at the rear entrance (not facing Mayfield Rd/Euclid Ave).

Sunday 2–4PM
MOCA
11400 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106

Majority Rising at Artists Archives ends 5.2

A reminder that Majority Rising at the Artists Archives, 1834 E. 123rd St., runs through Saturday, May 2nd. Curated by figurative painter Judy Takács, who is also featured, this show is a reflection of female artists of the Artists Archives who have used women as their primary subject matter over the course of their careers.

The artists in the show are: Judy Takács, Kathleen McKenna, Lee Heinen, Marsha Sweet, Shirley Aley Campbell, and Marilyn Szalay.

West Woods Landscape & Nature Show 4.25, 7–9PM

PLEASE JOIN Murray Hill Group artists Tricia Kaman, Jennifer Newyear, Nancy Dinger Aikins, Suzette Cohen, Mark Common, Sharlene Pearl Green, Vivian E. Haney, Adam Pate and Juan Quirarte for the opening of the West Woods Landscape and Nature Show this Saturday, April 25th, from 7–9PM. The show will hang through July 27th.

East siders can pretty much take South Woodland (Route 87) all the way out to the nature center in Russell Twp.

The West Woods
9465 Kinsman Road (Route 87)
Russell & Newbury Twps.
(Russell, OH 44072)

Free Show of Cowspiracy 4.22 6:30PM CH Library

Enjoy a Vegan Pizza  and Movie Night with a FREE Screening of Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30–8:30PM at the Cleveland Heights Library, 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights OH 44118.

In honor of Earth Day this year, Cleveland Animal Rights Alliance will be screening the groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary, COWSPIRACY: The Sustainability Secret. The film follows an intrepid filmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today—and investigates why the world's leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it. As eye-opening as Blackfish and as inspiring as An Inconvenient Truth, this shocking yet humorous documentary reveals the absolutely devastating environmental impact that animal agriculture has on our planet.

"Cowspiracy may be the most important film made to inspire saving the planet." ~ Louie Psihoyos, Oscar-Winning Director of "The Cove"

Complimentary vegan pizza served at this event.

Superior Donuts Opens at Dobama 4.24

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County...

When his donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago is vandalized, Arthur Przybyszewski, an uninspired ex-hippie, seems both hapless and indifferent. But when Franco Wicks, an African-American college student, enters the doors of Superior Donuts, both men are changed forever. This comedy-drama by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Letts explores the challenges of accepting the past, embracing the present, and facing the future through the redemptive power of friendship.

With Joel Hammer*, Robert Hunter, Brian Zoldessy*, John Busser, Amy Fritsche, Mary Jane Nottage, Lashawn Little, Dean Coutris, and Steve Vogel
*denotes member of Actors' Equity Association

Tickets are going fast! Call box office at 216.932.3396 or use this link.

Woman in Gold Opens 4.10

Woman In Gold opens Friday, April 10th at the Capitol Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre, and Chagrin Cinemas. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann, starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's famous painting 'The Lady in Gold'. She embarks upon a major battle which takes her  to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.

Art House's Mother's Day Workshop 4.25

NEW Mother's Day Workshop
Times: 1:30-3:30
Dates: Saturday, April 25 
Class fee: $50.00 per pair (class minimum: 5 students)
Ages: All Ages. Students under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Registration Deadline: Mon., April 20
Details: Work together to make ceramic art to celebrate your family. Wallhangings, outdoor art, and other decorative pieces can be explored. All artwork will be fired in the kiln to create long lasting memories. 

REGISTER HERE 

Sippin' in the Studio: Fused Glass 

Perfect as a mother-daughter class! Design colorful jewelry using shimmering glass. Your artwork will bekiln-fired onsite while you sip and socialize.  If you register before Mother's day we will send a card at your request.

Thursday, May 21
7-9 pm
$35.00 per person or $65.00 when you sign up as a pair!

REGISTER HERE