Charles Basham April 25, 10AM—4PM

Charles Basham teaches at Kent State University and holds workshops throughout the country. His beautiful landscapes, featured at Jerald Melberg Gallery in Charlotte, NC, focus on subtle changes in weather and atmosphere. Join Basham in an investigation of space, light, color, and pastel techniques for creating landscapes.

LANDSCAPE WITH A FRIEND: Save $50. Sign up for Charles Basham's workshop and a friend saves $50. Call today to register. Offer expires April 21, 2009.

Charles Basham
April 25, 10AM—4PM
Art House
3119 Denison Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109
216.398.8556
www.arthouseinc.org

Mark Common wins Director's Award in Art Auction

Mark Common won the Director's (of Akron Art Museum) Choice Award at the annual auction held at the Harris Stanton Gallery. Congrats Mark!


To view some of Mark's art, go to: HarrisStantonGallery.com.

Dr. Sketchy Thursday, April 2nd @GROG SHOP

It's that time again. A whole lotta' newy-ness going around.
New Model (Sarah) New location! New Night! New Dr. Sketchy!
Clear your Thursday for your appointment with the Dr.

Thanks!
Dr. Aaron

April 2nd (Thursday) at the
GROG SHOP (2785 Euclid Heights Blvd. in Cleveland Heights.) The event starts at 7:30PM and goes to around 11PM. Drawing starts at 8PM. Cost is only $10

drsketchycleveland.com has pictures, drawings and iTune's playlists from the events.

Normally a session consists of one or two models, a DJ, your host and three rounds of poses. A warm up round of one to two minute poses, a break, drinks, five and ten minute poses, a break, more drinks, and then as many long poses (15-20 minute) as they can fit in. There are also prizes and contests.

They do have a few rules:

Dry mediums only, as in ink, markers, crayons, pencils, graphite, pastels, etc. If we can clean up with a broom it is good. If you make arrangements with us ahead of time, me may be able to accommodate a very limited number/types of other mediums.
Be respectful. That means no pawing at the models and no asking them out. Hooting and hollering, however, is encouraged.
No photography at the events. Our models are posing for life drawing.
21 and up. This is a drinking event and held in a bar.
Most of all, have fun.

Update: Cleveland International Film Festival

We've seen three great films, At the Edge of the World, Apron Strings and I'm Gonna Explode, and planning on seeing Herb and Dorothy, White on Rice and The End. Touch base if interested in joining us.
Call 623-3456 or visit www.ClevelandFilm.org

Here are my suggestions for this weekend (* attending for sure).

FRIDAY, 3.27

Friday, March 27 at 7:15 pm - HERB27*
Herb and Dorothy, USA 91 minutes

Friday, March 27 at 9:45 pm - CUTL27
Cut Loose BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS 100 minutes

Friday, March 27 at 10:00 pm - CAPT27
Captive RUSSIA, BULGARIA 80 minutes


SATURDAY, 3.28

Saturday, March 28 at 2:15 pm - FOLD28
Between the Folds USA 55 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 4:35 pm - WHIT28*
White on Rice USA 90 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 6:50 pm - DEAL28
A Deal is a Deal UNITED KINGDOM 95 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 pm - SPAR28
Sparrow HONG KONG 87 minutes


SUNDAY, 3.29

Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 am - AUDS29
Independent Shorts Audience Awards USA 120 minutes
ON STANDBY

Nature Art Show at West Woods Nature Center 3.27

Deb Steytler, Sharlene Green, David Brunner, and Mark Common are featured in a nature show, opening this Friday at the West Woods Nature Center from 7PM—9PM.

West Woods Nature Center is part of the Geauga Park District, located on RT 87 2 miles east of Route 306. You have to go I-90 exit at 306, drive about 10 miles down the country rd to 87 and turn left.

Mark Common in Absolute Art Auction 3.27

Harris Stanton Gallery in Akron (near West Point Market) is having their annual art auction. Closing is this Friday. Entrance fee is $10, which includes a Vodka Tasting. Mark Common has a piece in the auction. If you get a chance, please stop by.

To view some of Mark's art, go to HarrisStantonGallery.com.

Bob Dylan and Religion @CWRU 3.25 4:30PM

Stephen Hazan Arnoff
"About Man and God and Law":
Bob Dylan and Religion
Wednesday, March 25, 2009; 4:30PM
Clark Hall, Rm. 309, 11130 Bellflower Road, Cleveland

As rock and roll's greatest poet and one of the most important artists in any medium over the past half century, Bob Dylan wrestles with religion at the heart of his work. From iconoclast to Zionist to fundamentalist and back, explore Dylan's encounter with God, the Bible, Israel, religious identity, faith, and morality. In a discussion illustrated by selected clips of music, video, and text, scholar of popular and Jewish culture Stephen Hazan Arnoff explains how Dylan's pursuit spiritual truth embodies a modern quest of many great artists and intellectuals to make sense of ancient traditions and folkways when religious institutions and practice fail them. A self-defined religious outlaw, learn how Dylan makes sense of his own creed: "To live outside the Law you must be honest."
www.case.edu/artsci/rosenthal/events.htm

Cleveland International Film Festival 3.19—2.29

For over 30 years, the Cleveland Film Society has sponsored this jewel of an event. With over 240 film selections to choose from over 10 days at Tower City Cinemas, you just can't go wrong. Soak up special lectures, panel discussions, and plan meals and other downtown excursions with your friends around this mind/eye-opening thrill ride. Starts Thu 3/19. Call 623-3456 or visit www.ClevelandFilm.org

Here are my suggestions (* attending for sure). Touch base if interested in joining us.

FRIDAY, 3.20

Friday, March 20 at 6:45 pm - EDGE20*
At the Edge of the World
ANTARCTICA, AUSTRALIA, USA
Running time: 92 minutes

Friday, March 20 at 7:30 pm - KISS20
Kisses
IRELAND, SWEDEN
Running time: 76 minutes

Friday, March 20 at 9:40 pm - BELL20
La Belle Personne
FRANCE
Running time: 97 minutes

Friday, March 20 at Midnight - DISA20
Saturday, March 21 at 4:45 pm - DISA21
The Disappeared
UNITED KINGDOM
Running time: 96 minutes


SATURDAY, 3.21

Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 pm - CIBE21
Ciao Bella
SWEDEN
Running time: 91 minutes

Saturday, March 21 at 9:40 pm - APRN21*
Apron Strings
NEW ZEALAND
Running time: 89 minutes


SUNDAY, 3.21

Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 pm - BELL22
La Belle Personne
FRANCE
Running time: 97 minutes


FRIDAY, 3.27

Friday, March 27 at 7:15 pm - HERB27*
Herb and Dorothy
USA
Running time: 91 minutes

Friday, March 27 at 9:45 pm - CUTL27
Cut Loose
Foreign Title: Los
BELGIUM, NETHERLANDS
Running time: 100 minutes

Friday, March 27 at 10:00 pm - CAPT27
Captive
Foreign Title: Plenny
RUSSIA, BULGARIA
Running time: 80 minutes


SATURDAY, 3.28

Saturday, March 28 at 2:15 pm - FOLD28
Between the Folds
USA
Running time: 55 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 4:35 pm - WHIT28
White on Rice
USA
Running time: 90 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 6:50 pm - DEAL28
A Deal is a Deal
UNITED KINGDOM
Running time: 95 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 7:15 pm - ARTC28
Art & Copy
USA
Running time: 89 minutes

Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 pm - SPAR28*
Sparrow
HONG KONG
Running time: 87 minutes


SUNDAY, 3.29

Sunday, March 29 at 11:30 am - AUDS29*
Independent Shorts Audience Awards
USA
Running time: 120 minutes

Kodo drummers at the Palace Theater Tues. 3.24

Kodo performs at the Palace Theater on Playhouse Square on Tuesday 3.24 at 7:30PM and it sounds cool. Innovations in metallurgy, African and Indonesian inspiration, and spartan communal living on a forgotten island gave birth to this artistic (and elemental) experience. North American audiences may not realize what goes into the sounds they'll hear when the premier Japanese taiko group performs here as a part of a rare 29-city North American tour. Critics call them "samurai percussionists" — you be the judge. www.kodo.or.jp
www.PlayhouseSquare.org

Pamela Dodds and Miles Budimer at Brandt Gallery 3.20 6—9PM

Just found out our friend Miles Budimer will be displaying work alongside
Pamela Dodds on Friday.

"Ways of Falling: Pastel Drawings." by Pamela Dodds

AND: "Seeing the City: Architectural Photographs." by Miles Budimer.

Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 2009. 6—10PM.

Brandt Gallery
1028 Kenilworth Ave
Tremont
216.621.1610
Hours: Fridays, March 20, April 10: 6—9PM and
Saturdays: Noon—6PM

Rock-n-Bowl w KB and the Riptides Friday 3.13 10PM

Tremont ArtWalk THIS Friday 3.13

Friday March 13th is another TREMONT ARTWALK. In its 17th year this neighborhood event, occuring the second Friday of every month, FREE and open to the public, showcases some of Northeast Ohio's finest artists' work.

Begins at 6PM. Ends with Martini 5-O at Prosperity night club.

For more information, to download a copy of openings and a map go to:
www.tremontartwalk.org

www.prosperitysocialclub.com/

Martini Five-O

Literary Cafe: Second Thursday Poetry 3.12

Second Thursday Poetry. St. Pat's is breaking Lent for Literary Poetry night. Featured readers: Mary Biddinger and Michael Glover
Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 9:30PM
Literary Cafe
1031 Literary Rd.
Cleveland, OH
www.literarycafe.net

"Ways of Falling" Pamela Dodds Drawings 3.20 6—9PM

Dear Friends, save the date for the opening reception! It will be great to see you there.

Best Wishes,
Pamela

"Ways of Falling"

Drawings by
Pamela Dodds

Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 2009. 6—9PM.

Brandt Gallery
1028 Kenilworth Ave
Tremont
216.621.1610
Hours: Saturdays Noon— 6PM

New band, Copperhead Slinger, debuts Sat. 3.7

NO, the KB and the Riptides are not breaking up, just expanding some musical talents... to form a red hot new country band called Copperhead Slinger.

The lineup includes:
KB (Guitar/Vocals/Harmonica) and Scott (Drums) from KB and the Riptides
Joe Urusko (Vocals/Bass) from the Atomic Punks/ Chromekickers
Matt Blue Burke (Vocals/ Acoustic guitar) from Red Star Rangers/ Tabloid Twangers
Magnolia Tetreault (Keyboards/Vocals) from Woodshed Mercy
and Erin Urusko (Fiddle/Violin/Mandolin) from Manheim Orchestra

Debut performance at :
Off Shore Bar and Grill
Saturday March 7th, from 9PM—11PM
130 Forest Dr. Eastlake, Ohio 440.942.9518

Here's their myspace link with some acoustic demos

Master Artist Studio Art Workshop 3.14

Join Eva Kwong March 14, 2009, 10AM—4PM in a one-day professional artist workshop. Eva Kwong is one of the most distinguished ceramic sculptors of our time. She teaches at Kent State University and has shown extensively including in the 1999 Ceramics Arts Millennium-End Invitational, Central Academy of Art and Design, Beijing, China and Cleveland's William Busta Gallery. Her awards include fellowships from the Ohio Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. During this daylong event, meet and interact with Kwong. Learn the secrets of her delicate, decorative methods and then use them to adorn your own work.
$135, $125 SEAN members

Art House 3119 Denison Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44109
216.398.8556
www.arthouseinc.org

Cleveland Public Art launches new web site

Cleveland Public Art celebrates 25 years, launches new web site and you can check it out here.

APPLY NOW! Arts Business and Innovation Awards

The COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards recognize the unique point of intersection between the art and business worlds. Applicants and nominees can include an artist, artists’ group or arts-based business achieving success by demonstrating sound business practices or a small business (non arts-based) that invests time and resources into creative partnerships benefiting the arts.

Three (3) finalists will be chosen for each of the following categories, with one (1) winner in each category.

The Individual Artist: an artist, or arts-based business of one, that has achieved career success using sound business practices and planning.

The Arts Business: an arts-based small business of two or more employees that has achieved career success using sound business practices and planning.

Young Arts Entrepreneur: a creative professional (recent arts program graduate, or early stage entrepreneur) that has taken steps toward establishing an arts business by creating an executive summary highlighting their mission statement, goals and objectives.

Arts and Culture Community Champion: a small business (non arts-based) that has invested time and resources into creative partnerships with the arts, for the benefit of both the art entities and their own company.

Both self applications and nominations are accepted. The COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards will take place on Thursday, April 23rd and all nominations and applications are due by Monday, March 2nd. For complete details and to access nomination and application forms, click here.

Last weekend for Free Art Supplies: ZeroLandfill Akron 2.28

Free Art Supplies distributed in Akron on Saturday Feb. 28th, Noon to 4PM.

Stop by to browse and collect quality art materials. Items available at no charge include fabrics, wallcovering books, carpet tiles, framing/matting supplies, three ring binders, and ceramic tiles. These materials are brand new and are suitable for graphic arts, performing arts, and creative arts programs.

Since 2006, over 150,000 pounds of materials bound for the waste stream have been donated by architects, interior designers, and manufacturers to ZeroLandfill project teams to be distributed to arts educators and artists. Akron now joins Boston, Cincinnati, and Cleveland as ZeroLandfill communities.

Join us as we rethink disposal practices and reclassify waste from a burden on society to an economic asset for our communities. RSVP is not required, please bring your own bags or boxes. Feel free to forward this information to friends and colleagues.

ZeroLandfill Akron is located at 30 N. High Street between West Market and Perkins downtown. Directions
ZeroLandfill
ZeroLandfill Videos
info@zerolandfill.net

Arts Network Symposium 2.26

Are you part of a nonprofit organization? or have clients that are? Then you're invited!

Don't miss this must attend day of educational workshops designed specifically for nonprofit organizations.

Scheduled presenters:
Steven Feldman, Case Western Reserve University
Ann Kent and Erika Haskell, Business Volunteers Unlimited
David M. Reape, CPA, Ciuni and Panichi Inc.
Janus Small, Janus Small Associates

Topics include:
Changes to IRS Form 990 and greater transparency required by IRS
Nonprofit Ethics
Board Cultivation and Diversity
Strategic Partnerships
Volunteer Management

Arts Network Symposium
Thursday, February 26
2—7:00 PM
Trinity Commons Art Gallery
2230 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
$15 for Members $25 for Nonmembers
Register HERE

Next Dr. Sketchy is Tuesday, Feb. 24th 8PM

It's that time again.
Clear your Tuesday for another Dr. Sketchy! on Feb. 24th at the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road). The event starts at 7:30PM and goes to around 11PM. Drawing starts at 8PM. Cost is only $10

drsketchycleveland.com has pictures, drawings and iTune's playlists from the events.

Normally a session consists of one or two models, a DJ, your host and three rounds of poses. A warm up round of one to two minute poses, a break, drinks, five and ten minute poses, a break, more drinks, and then as many long poses (15-20 minute) as they can fit in. There are also prizes and contests.

They do have a few rules:

Dry mediums only, as in ink, markers, crayons, pencils, graphite, pastels, etc. If we can clean up with a broom it is good. If you make arrangements with us ahead of time, me may be able to accommodate a very limited number/types of other mediums.
Be respectful. That means no pawing at the models and no asking them out. Hooting and hollering, however, is encouraged.
No photography at the events. Our models are posing for life drawing.
21 and up. This is a drinking event and held in a bar.
Most of all, have fun.

Lost State of Franklin w Lords of the Highway 2.21

Sat., Feb 21st, 2009 9:00 PM. Lost State of Franklin opens the Hillbilly Hoedown @ Sachsenheim Hall. 7001 Denison Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102. 216.651.0888
$7 Cover Charge.
ALSO: I'm with stupid (with) Lords of the Highway (and) Broken Circle Gospel Deluxe plus special guests Michael Bay & Sugar!

APPLY NOW! Arts Business and Innovation Awards

The COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards recognize the unique point of intersection between the art and business worlds. Applicants and nominees can include an artist, artists’ group or arts-based business achieving success by demonstrating sound business practices or a small business (non arts-based) that invests time and resources into creative partnerships benefiting the arts.

Three (3) finalists will be chosen for each of the following categories, with one (1) winner in each category.

The Individual Artist: an artist, or arts-based business of one, that has achieved career success using sound business practices and planning.

The Arts Business: an arts-based small business of two or more employees that has achieved career success using sound business practices and planning.

Young Arts Entrepreneur: a creative professional (recent arts program graduate, or early stage entrepreneur) that has taken steps toward establishing an arts business by creating an executive summary highlighting their mission statement, goals and objectives.

Arts and Culture Community Champion: a small business (non arts-based) that has invested time and resources into creative partnerships with the arts, for the benefit of both the art entities and their own company.

Both self applications and nominations are accepted. The COSE Arts Business and Innovation Awards will take place on Thursday, April 23rd and all nominations and applications are due by Monday, March 2nd. For complete details and to access nomination and application forms, click here.

Free Art Supplies: ZeroLandfill Akron 2.21 & 2.28

Free Art Supplies distributed in Akron on Saturday Feb. 21st and 28th, Noon to 4PM.

Stop by to browse and collect quality art materials. Items available at no charge include fabrics, wallcovering books, carpet tiles, framing/matting supplies, three ring binders, and ceramic tiles. These materials are brand new and are suitable for graphic arts, performing arts, and creative arts programs.

Since 2006, over 150,000 pounds of materials bound for the waste stream have been donated by architects, interior designers, and manufacturers to ZeroLandfill project teams to be distributed to arts educators and artists. Akron now joins Boston, Cincinnati, and Cleveland as ZeroLandfill communities.

Join us as we rethink disposal practices and reclassify waste from a burden on society to an economic asset for our communities. RSVP is not required, please bring your own bags or boxes. Feel free to forward this information to friends and colleagues.

ZeroLandfill Akron is located at 30 N. High Street between West Market and Perkins downtown. Directions
ZeroLandfill
ZeroLandfill Videos
info@zerolandfill.net

Cleveland Int'l Film Festival 3.19-3.29

31 DAYS UNTIL OPENING NIGHT! No assigned film dates yet, but check out the list so far: www.clevelandfilm.org

KB and Carmen's 5th year anniversary in Tango

This Valentines Day is KB and Carmen's 5th year Tango anniversary! Five years of tango have gone by since their very first tango lesson.

Their tango goings on...

This Saturday Feburary 14 at Cheek2Cheek
"Lady in Red" Valentines Day Milonga

Friday April 24 - Saturday 25
Fernanda Ghi and Guillermo Merlo

Friday, Feb. 27th, at the Akron Women's City Club. A welcome Milonga to introduce the new UA Tango Club. Tango performance. For more information go to www.dancerinyou.com

Friday May 29th Fifth Friday Milonga at Cavanna Ballroom!
For more info contact them at www.kbandcarmentango.com

Please check our website for other events that are on the calendar.
Thanks,
KB and Carmen: A Tango Romance
216.749.3878

Tremont Art Walk events 2.13

Hi all, if you're doing the Tremont Art Walk tonight stop by the late night drawing session at The Literary Cafe run by Tim Herron. It goes from about 9PM til midnight.

Then stop by The Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather, to see 'Smooth' Mike and his Martini Five-O retro-lounge trio. Show starts after 9PM.

www.literarycafe.net

www.prosperitysocialclub.com/

Martini Five-O

Kimono as Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota

An astonishingly beautiful exhibition has just opened in Canton, Kimono as Art: The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota (1917–2003). Kimono are treated as brilliantly textured canvases celebrating the exquisite beauty of nature. About 25 kimono placed side by side portray the changing seasons of autumn and winter in a Symphony of Light. The San Diego Times praised it as “the best exhibit of the year”.

$10 adults; $7 seniors and students; children under 12 free

For more information visit www.cantonart.org and www.kimonoexhibit.com

Gauguin is coming to Cleveland Art Museum

This from my friend Thon: Gauguin is coming to the Cleveland Museum of Art in the fall this year. The only museum in the states to have this show.

Call for Artists: 'Artist’s Attic Sale', Burton 2.21

Any art and/or art supplies can be put up for sale. Commission is 30% so price accordingly.

“Artist’s Attic Sale”
14595 Baird Street
Burton, Ohio 44021
(Red building behind the library)

Call for Artists: A Garden’s Way Art Studio & Gallery will host an “Artist’s Attic Sale”. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 10AM—4PM. Artists are welcome to participate in this event to clean out their “attic” of supplies and art. Any and all types of medium welcome.

Interested Artists are encouraged to contact Carlene at 440.834.8444 or misscarsgarden@me.com

At Beachland Ballroom: Art and music benefit for the Free Clinic 2.13, 8PM

The Associate Board of The Free Clinic of Greater Cleveland invites you to attend this unique event where, for a mere $7, you can take in four great bands (oldboy, Sparrows & Arrows, tastycakes, and bEARDO bANDiNi) in one of the coolest venues in town, The Beachland Ballroom, while helping support the operations of The Free Clinic. Additionally, we have partnered with the Waterloo 7 Studio and Gallery (across the street) whose owner, along with over 10 other artists, will donate art, sculpture, and hand-made jewelry for auction at the event. Nearby at the Waterloo 7 Gallery, more art will be on display, with 10% of sales going to the Free Clinic.

For more information, please visit Beachland Ballroom, Waterloo 7, or The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland.

We hope to see you there!

The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland
12201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland , Ohio 44106
www.thefreeclinic.org

Eat-Your-Art-Out at Felice 2.4

Show Your Love for Art House with Eat-Your-Art-Out at Felice. Join Art House at this terrific new restaurant in a beautifully restored Arts & Craft style house for a delicious night of fund raising. Eat well, celebrate, and support Art House for Valentine's. 20% of your evening’s receipts will be donated to Art House.

Felice
12502 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120
216.791.0918

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
4PM-10PM

For more information visit www.coolplacestoeat.com

COSE Arts Network Jazz Roundtable 2.1

Please join us at this month's Jazz Roundtable, where local musicians, students, educators, and fans alike meet to discuss the jazz music they love to create and listen to. Each meeting will be led by a moderator who will present topics, but ultimately the content will be driven by those in attendance. Topics that will carry over from last month's meeting include promotional strategies for jazz musicians, jazz education and establishing ad hoc groups to explore new venues for performances and concerts.

COSE Arts Network Jazz Roundtable
Sunday, February 1
2PM to 4PM
Visible Voice Books
1023 Kenilworth (in Tremont)
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
No fee
Register HERE

'One Family with Three Perspectives' Reception 2.10

Opening reception for "One Family with Three Perspectives" will be held on Tuesday February 10, 2009. Sharlene Green's drawings/paintings, her brother Stuart's photographs and father Moses Pearl's paintings are featured in this exhibition.

The reception is from 5:30-7PM in the Plain Dealer building, 1801 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Parking is available behind the building off 18th street. Please RSVP (to alshargreen@juno.com) via e-mail, if you're interested in attending, no later than February 5th with the number in your party. (The Plain Dealer needs to know this for the reception.)

Adam Pate featured in today's PD

Hey everyone, our good friend Adam Pate is featured in today's Plain Dealer [PDQ section]. Check out the Q & A session about his life as a sketch artist—he does most of his caricatures in less than a minute. Way to go, Adam! Here's an excerpt:

TEN MINUTES WITH . . . Adam Pate
Fastest draw in the East
Monday, January 26, 2009
Cleveland’s Adam Pate does all kinds of artwork: photography, computer graphics, painting, even commissioned “portraits” of people’s automobiles. What he’s known for, however, are his caricatures. They are funny, spot on and, best of all, drawn, start to finish, in 60 seconds or less. Forget that sprinter from Jamaica, Pate just might be the fastest man on the planet. Between appearances (he does more than a hundred a year), he recently chatted with PDQ’s John Campanelli.
Read more.

The Watson Twins play CWRU's The Spot 2.21

The Watson Twins (of 'Jenny Lewis and The Watson Twins Rabbit Fur Coat' fame) are playing The Spot on the Case Western Campus on Saturday, February 21st. Should be a great show. [NOTE: Looks like you have to be a Case student to get in. Maybe they'll play another venue as well. Will keep you posted.]

www.thewatsontwins.com

Electric violinist Tracy Silverman @ Nighttown Sunday, 1.25

Famed Windham Hill electric violinist Tracy Silverman comes to Cleveland's own Nighttown January 25th. Tracy has performed with a who's who of major performers, including producing and performing on Cleveland pianist Jim Brickman's CDs.

Live looping makes for a captivating one-of-a-kind show. Tracy will welcome to the stage local musicians Doug Wood (guitarist, Tracy will perform a couple tunes from Doug's Dreamcatcher CD) and Anne Cochran (singer, Tracy will perform a couple tunes from Anne's CDs).

"The Greatest living exponent of the electric violin," BBC RADIO

"Inspiring. Silverman is in a class of his own," LA TIMES

DETAILS:
Tracy Silverman @ Nighttown, Cleveland
(near the corner of Fairmont & Cedar Roads)
www.nighttowncleveland.com

Sunday, January 25, 2009
7PM Show
$10

For more info on Tracy, visit www.TracySilverman.com

Next Dr. Sketchy is Tuesday, Jan. 27th 8PM

It's that time again.
Clear your Tuesday for another Dr. Sketchy! on Jan 27th at the Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road). The event starts at 7:30PM and goes to around 11PM. Drawing starts at 8PM. Cost is only $10

drsketchycleveland.com has pictures, drawings and iTune's playlists from the event.

Normally a session consists of one or two models, a DJ, your host and three rounds of poses. A warm up round of one to two minute poses, a break, drinks, five and ten minute poses, a break, more drinks, and then as many long poses (15-20 minute) as they can fit in. There are also prizes and contests.

They do have a few rules:

Dry mediums only, as in ink, markers, crayons, pencils, graphite, pastels, etc. If we can clean up with a broom it is good. If you make arrangements with us ahead of time, me may be able to accommodate a very limited number/types of other mediums.
Be respectful. That means no pawing at the models and no asking them out. Hooting and hollering, however, is encouraged.
No photography at the events. Our models are posing for life drawing.
21 and up. This is a drinking event and held in a bar.
Most of all, have fun.

Self-Employed Artists' Network @ Art House

SEAN (Self-Employed Artists' Network) Programming: Upcoming one-day workshops:

One-Day Professional Artists Workshops
This winter/spring Art House is excited to offer 3 one-day professional artists workshops taught by prominent and influential North East Ohio artists. Learn valuable techniques and skills you can use to enhance and apply to your own work.

Guest Artist: Ruth Bercaw: Collage
February 28, 2009
10AM—4PM

Guest Artist: Eva Kwong: Ceramics
March 14, 2009
10AM—4PM

Guest Artist: Charles Basham: Pastels
April 25, 2009
10AM—4PM

In addition to these workshops, look for scheduled Profession Presentations for SEAN members that focus on select subjects.

For more information visit www.arthouseinc.org.

Art House: Jan/Feb Classes

Circus Time: Kid's Clay ages 9-12
Thursdays, January 22─February 12.
No experience necessary.
Elizabeth Emery 5:30PM─7PM
Make a circus in clay. Play with clay while learning the proper techniques for creating sculptures and usable pots. Decorate what you've made with stamps, paints, and glazes.
$75, materials included.
Elizabeth Emery holds a BA in Art History and both BFA & MFA in ceramics from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Her work looks at color, texture, and our day to day interactions with one another.

Wild Printing Class; Valentine's Day Cards: Printmaking ages 6-9
Saturdays, January 24─February 7 No printing experience necessary.
Claudio Orso 11AM─1PM.
In this exciting and wild class, create your own unique Valentine's Day cards for your family and friends.
Experiment with a variety of printing techniques; stencils, foam relief, glue-gun relief, plexiglass engraving, and 'chine colle'.
$70, supplies included
Claudio Orso-Giacone is an Italian artist and teacher who has lived all over the world. He now lives in Oberlin, Ohio. Claudio has received the Ohio Individual Fellowship, the Ohio Arts Council Dresden Exchange, and Nord Family Foundation Grant. His interests are extremely varied ranging from community parades, barbeque, pastry, film, and writing. His prints are marketed by Cannonball Press Brooklyn, NY.

Save-the-Date
Jewelry: Beads, Strings, and Wires
Thursdays, February 19 - March 12,
4 weeks 6:30PM-8:30PM No experience necessary.
Melissa Muir
$70, supplies for the first class are provided
Learn how to make earrings, necklaces, and bracelets using simple beading techniques. Accessorize your own wardrobe without spending lots of money. Beaded jewelry also makes great gifts.
Melissa Muir is a jewelry artist living and working in Norton Ohio. She has recently published jewelry making articles in the Art Jewelry Magazine and her works have been included in the book "1000 Jewelry Inspirations." Melissa currently teaches at her studio in Norton and various locations in the Rocky River and Uniontown areas. She has recently finished her studies in metalsmithing program at the University of Akron.

Hunter S. Thompson Motivational Posters

These are GREAT. A man who graciously documented the uncharted depths of the binge unlike any other in history, Hunter S. Thompson provided us with nuggets of wisdom and encouragement all along the way. So instead of merely sharing a list of favorite quotes from the author, this blogger placed them in their proper environment, the pervasive motivational poster. Check 'em out.

KB and Carmen: Tango in the New Year

Ring in the New Year with Tango, December 31 and January 1

New Years Eve
Akron's First Night
Come join us for tango and ringing in the new year. 9:00PM—11:30PM
Tango Lessons, Performances, Dancing to Music by DJ Donna V
John S. Knight Auditorium Main Floor 2
$10 admission (button) for 18 venues and over 100 performances

First Night Akron 2009; 18 venues Throughout Downtown Akron
Wednesday, December 31, 2008,
5 p.m.—midnight


New Years Day Jan. 1st 2009
Western Reserve will have their annual New Years Day Milonga
Chagrin Falls Town Hall
Presented by:
Western Reserve Argentine Tango Society
Chagrin Falls Township Hall
83 North Main Street Chagrin Falls, Ohio
6:30PM—1:00AM
$8.00 per person (out of towners traveling 50 plus miles deduct $2.00)
Attire: Holiday Festive
BYOB, bring holiday appetizer or something to share
Host: Rick Ramos
DJ: Donna Voller

See you there ,
KB and Carmen

Please check our website for other events that are on the calendar..
Thanks,
KB and Carmen: A Tango Romance
216.749.3878
www.kbandcarmentango.com
www.myspace.com/kbandcarmentango
www.youtube.com/kbandcarmentango

Patsy Cline New Year's show at Prosperity Social Club 12.31

Hi all, if you're a fan of Patsy Cline, Martini 5-O or affordable New Year's festivities you can do a whole lot worse than the Patsy Cline New Year's tribute show at Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather, in Tremont. Fun place, fun music, fun crowd.

Welcome the New Year with April Azhar

April Azhar sends this personal message:
I will be performing at a couple of restaurants on New Year's Eve. Please join me in welcoming the start of a brand new year in one, or both, of the fine establishments below. There will be live music, dancing, great food, and drinks. Enter into 2009 in style! I hope to see you there... and don't forget to let them know that I sent you so you can get a great seat!

When: Dec 31, 2008 11:15pm
Where: Antolia Cafe located on Lee Road in Cleveland Hts

When: Dec 31, 2008 12:30am
Where: Antalya Red Square located on Mayfield Road in Lyndhurst

For more information:
April Azhar
Middle Eastern Dance Artist
www.AprilAzhar.com
216-262-5702

Orange you great, Jerry and Diane!

Those of you that made it to our last session December 17th were treated to wonderful Florida oranges sent by our favorite alums, Jerry and Diane Glickman, now of Boyton Beach. Thanks Jerry and Diane, it's great to know you're thinking of us. We think of you often. You ARE missed!! We hope your holiday goes well.

For those wanting to send a personal note here's Jerry's contact info:

VisionQuest Studio
jgvisionquest@aol.com
Digital Media Arts College
jglickman@dmac.edu
www.glickman.myexpose.com

Cool Vid: Fleet Foxes 'White Winter Hymnal'

KB and the Riptides Christmas Benefit Show Sunday, Dec 21st

Time for KB and the Riptides' 8th annual all ages Christmas show at Peabody's Concert Club on Sunday Dec 21st (6-10 pm). Always a great time this year's show will be for the benefit of their dear friend—and Riptides Bassist—Dave Kasl who undergoes brain surgery in January.

Peabody's, 2045 East 21st Street, Cleveland OH 44115 (behind the Rascal House).
$6 at the door.
Doors open 4PM.
(email me for a Flyer for free admission)

www.peabodys.com

Martini Five-O @ Wonder Bar TONITE, Thursday 12.18, and this weekend

Up-coming Martini Five-O gigs including TONITE Thursday at Wonder Bar, AND at the Barking Spider this Friday.

Sister act, Hayshaker Jones, will be at Brother's Lounge this Saturday.

It's a busy musical week for Smooth Mike

Murray Hill Group Party Post Mortem

THANKS everyone for coming to my big Murray Hill Group Holiday Party on Saturday. SPECIAL THANKS to Ricardo Sandoval and Fat Cats for the empanadas and veggie pasta, but ALL of the food was tremendous. Sincere thanks to all that brought. Much fun was had by all. Here's proof.

Dr. Sketchy Tuesday Dec. 9th at the Beachland

The THIRD Cleveland Dr. Sketchy will be Tuesday, December 9th at The Beachland Ballroom. Doors open at 7:30. The drawing begins at 8PM. Entry fee is $10. Dr. Aaron says: 'Normally a session consists of one or two models, a DJ, your host and three rounds of poses. A warm up round of 1 and two minute poses, a break, some drinks, some 5 and 10 minute poses, a break, some more drinks, and then as many long poses (15-20 minute) as we can fit in. There are often acts and always prizes and contests.'

Things to Know: (from their site)
This is drawing only! No Paints or photography.
You must draw. No hanging out and acting all creepy.
We treat our models with respect. (Tipping of the model is encouraged.)
Dr. Sketchy

Diane Taninecz Studio at the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, Akron

Join Diane Taninecz at E. J. Thomas Hall in Akron for the 28th Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, December 5-7

Friday, December 5th, Noon - 7 pm
Saturday, December 6th, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, December 7th, 10 am - 4 pm

E. J. Thomas Hall is located 1 square block SE of Quaker Square at University Ave. & Hill Street in downtown Akron, Ohio. 330-972-7595

Free parking at the E.J. Thomas Hall parking deck, student parking on Hill St, and in the new parking deck off Hill St. between Buchtel Ave & S. Forge St.

General Admission $4.50, Senior Citizens (62) $4.00, Children 12 and under Free.

Murray Hill Group Holiday Party 12.13

Time again for the knock down, drag out bacchanal that is my Murray Hill Group Holiday Party. This year, Larry Zuzik will be performing a song-by-song recreation of one of his favorite Judy Garland shows. A MUST SEE!! Hope you can make it. Remember, it's a potluck so please bring something to share.

Juan

CircleFest and Winter Lights Lantern Festival 12.7

Celebrate the holiday season at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) as it presents the 15th annual Winter Lights Lantern Festival Fri 12.5 thru Sun 12.14. Inspired by centuries-old cross-cultural traditions of ceremonial lighting displays, this festival is the centerpiece of the museum's contribution to Holiday CircleFest — a day of seasonal music, gift shopping, workshops and refreshments hosted by the University Circle community. Many of the University Circle museums are FREE Sunday. The Lantern Festival procession begins at dusk. Details here.

Little Italy Art Walk this Fri 12.5—Sun 12.7

It's time for the December Little Italy Art Walk Friday 12.5 and Sat. 12.6 Noon til 9PM, Sun 12.7 Noon til 6PM. This is the one of the city's biggest shows of regional, local and international fine art and gifts. One of the best venues to find unique and memorable gifts! Valet parking and more details at www.littleitalyclevelandevents.com. Visit with Tricia on Friday and Sunday and with Deb and I on Saturday (I'll be manning the late shift).

Art House Annual Holiday Fine Art Sale 11.15

Art House Annual Holiday Fine Art Sale, Saturday, November 15, 2008. 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 3119 Denison Ave. Cleveland OH 44109 (1.5 blocks west of Pearl Rd near Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) www.arthouseinc.org

Handmade Jewelry • Textiles • Glass • Enamels • Ceramics • Paintings • Prints • Paper Crafts and more!

Shop for unique gifts and support local artists.
Purchase delicious baked goods-all proceeds go to support Art House programming and community activities.

Free and open to the public!
Free craft station and activities for children and families.

Featured artist: Carmen Alcorn, www.inspirejewelrydesigns.com

Sarah Jane Vowell, Main Library 11.16 2PM

Sarah Jane Vowell, acclaimed author of bestselling books, journalist, humorist, and commentator, will preside at Cleveland Public Library's Writers and Readers Series on Sun 11/16, 2PM. This event has no admission fee and is open to the public, Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, E. 6th and Superior. Seating first-come, first-served. Info: (216) 623-2955 and www.cpl.org.

Martini Five-O Fri 11/14 at Prosperity

Hi all, 'Smooth' Mike and his Martini Five-O retro-lounge trio continue as 'house band' for Prosperity Social Club, 1109 Starkweather, for the Tremont Art Walk. Show starts after 9pm. Stop by if you're doing the art walk.

Martini Five-O

COSE Arts Network: Sculpting Your Finances 11.13 4PM—6PM

As an artist, I'm sure you can think of many things more exciting than finances, taxes and money management. But, what's more important as a business owner?

COSE Arts Network is offering an educational event that will give you practical, easy to implement advice for your business. We'll accomplish a lot in these two hours. You can't afford to miss this event.

Presenters will discuss their area of expertise, and then attendees will have a chance to meet with them one-on-one or in small groups to discuss their own situations.

COSE Arts Network Education Event: Money Management Clinic - Sculpting Your Finances
When: Thursday, November 13
Time: 4PM-6PM
Where: IdeaCenter, Cleveland
Cost: $5 for members and $15 for nonmembers
Register

Presenters:
Sarit Zamir (Primerica Financial Services)
Mark Rabkin (Althans Insurance)
James Rownd (Kadish, Hinkel & Weibel, A Legal Professional Association)
Carrie Damico and Rachel Ruffing (Liberty Tax Service)

Among the topics of discussion:
Tax deductions for Schedule C and sole proprietors, common tax return red flags, keys to saving money as an artist or sole proprietor in the arts, debt management issues, credit issues, basics of retirement plans, rent vs. buy, basic insurance needs for individuals or business, and valuation of tools and instruments for artists and musicians.