Dana L. Depew "Studies in Nepotism" - The Grand Finale 9.10—10.3

Let's support Dana Depew as he closes one chapter of his life, along with his Tremont gallery, Asterisk. Dana has been a great supporter of our Drawn & Quartered project and many of it's artists. He's also hosted a GREAT party every second Friday of every month for nine years as well as other select openings. Asterisk will be missed. Join us in wishing Dana well in whatever he chooses to do next. —Juan

'I regret to inform that this Sept exhibition will be the last show and Asterisk Gallery will close its doors for good. Asterisk has showcased monthly exhibitions of regional and emerging artists since 2001. Dana L. Depew will have an exhibit of recent sculptural work that will open on Sept 10 and there will be a final closing reception on Oct 8.'

Asterisk Gallery
2393 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH

FREE Tremont app for your iPhone, iPod and iPad

Here's a pretty cool idea. A FREE app for your iPhone, iPod and iPad for all things Tremont. Includes; Quick links to restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and more. Access discounts and deals for your favorite places. Browse complete listings for businesses in Tremont. Search on a specific date or see what is happening right now. Download Here.

Register now for Art House's Upcoming Classes

CLAY ON THE WHEEL [All Levels] with Gina DeSantis
Sooth your mind by throwing bowls or cups on the pottery wheel. If you are more advanced, try plates, lidded vessels or teapots. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction and to provide every student the opportunity to delve into their creative side. Become a part of one of the most popular programs at Art House!

Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, 6 weeks
Session I: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 & 18
Session II: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Class fee: $150. Class fee includes: 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firings.
Registration deadline: Session I Sept 10, Session II Oct 19

CLAY SCULPTURE with Mark Yasenchack
Clay is an incredibly versatile material, encompassing a rich history and a diverse range of applications. In this class, venture beyond the usual pinching, coiling and slab-building by learning new techniques with which to manipulate clay. Beginners will develop strong fundamentals; advanced students will unlock fresh creative possibilities.

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:00pm, 5 weeks
Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7 & 14

Class fee: $150
Class fee includes: 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, firings
Registration deadline: Sept 10

SILK PAINTING WORKSHOPS with Peggy Wertheim 
SESSION I: THE JOY OF SILKS & PAINTS
Discover, enjoy and create fine radiant art on silk. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! An incredible artform where no mistakes can be made. Students will delve into and learn resist application, color blending, salt techniques, color discharge and paint applications to create a silk hoop and a silk scarf/silk painting frame.
SESSION II: SILK PAINTING EXPLORATIONS
These workshops are for new and continuing students. Create silk scarves and/or silk paintings to frame. Design ideas, books and handout packets provided.

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30, 3 weeks
Session I: Sept 22, 29 & Oct 6
Session II: Oct 13, 20 & 27
Registration deadline: Session I: Sept 15, Session II: Oct 6
Class fee: $60, plus a $25 material fee payable to Peggy the first night of class

NEW FALL CLASSES.Visit our website often for a complete listing of fall classes. New listings coming soon! Art House will offer a variety of courses and workshops this fall including Printmaking & Watercolor, Enameling & Mixed Media Drawing.

Art House, Inc.
3119 Denison Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
www.arthouseinc.org

Arts Network Education Workshop

Please join the COSE Arts Network on Wednesday, September 22 for an evening of arts-business education and discussions at Art House, a community-based nonprofit arts organization located in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Local business leaders from Cavitch Legal Association will be on hand to discuss some business and contract basics that will help you with some of the day-to-day business activities of your arts career.

Following that, successful local artist Susie Frazier Mueller will lead a discussion about various distribution outlets for artists and creative professionals.

Come with your questions and your appetite—admission includes food and drinks!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 6—8PM
Art House
3119 Denison Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44109
$5 COSE Members, $10 Nonmembers
Register

Smooth Mike's Hootenanny, Saturday August 21st

THIS Saturday, August 21st is Terri & (Smooth) Mike's Hootenanny, always a major highlight of the summer. Starting 'bout 7PM a cash donation is encouraged. Hope to see you, Juan

78th Street Studios Experience THIRD FRIDAYS 8.20

78th Street Studios has their monthly building-wide art walk/open house this Friday night, August 20th 5—9PM. Includes a play reading, photo exhibit, gallery openings, working artist studio tours. On the edge of the Gordon Square Arts District. Details


1300 W. 78th St to 1305 W. 80th St
Cleveland OH 44102
(One block north of Lake Ave)

Free parking in lots North & South of building

Maps/Directions/Directory of Businesses

Wall Eye Gallery: Clear Signs 8.20 6-10PM

CLEAR SIGNS
Opening Reception Friday, August 20
6—10PM pm with refreshments
Additional Hours
Saturday, August 21, 12—6PM
Sunday, August 22, 12—5PM
and by appointment through September 10

Works by Jason Byers, Jeffry Chiplis, Jim Karpinski, William Schwartz, Ibojka Toth, Bill Radawec and Robert Thurmer. Organized by William Schwartz and Joe Ayala.

Clear Signs is the newest exhibition of the Gordon Arts District’s Wall Eye Gallery. Showcasing 7 innovative and provocative Cleveland artists—from neon sculpture to abstract painting to politically-charged, conceptual installations and prints—this show is sure to dazzle the eyes and mind. Organizer and participant William Schwartz gave the artists no criteria beyond the show’s title of "Clear Signs." Says Schwartz, "I'm very excited to be showing with a few of my favorite artists, at my favorite new art spot in town. I can't wait to see what everyone brings to the table." Please note: Some material may not be suitable for children.

Wall Eye Gallery

5304 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44102

Schlapentickle Family Burlesque and Revue 8.20

Coming to Cleveland Friday, August 20th the Schlapentickle Family presents theatrical cabaret-burlesque that’s over the top(less.) Mixing smart strip-tease, stinging comedy, the magic of sideshow, and live ragtime music, the Schlapentickle Family promises an evening that will make you swear your family’s normal. Featuring Dr. Sketchy's cutest musical comedy duo PINCH & SQUEAL (AKA Jason and Danielle) and Ohio Burlesque's weapons of mass distraction, BELLA SIN!

The cast includes the wildest acts straight from the East Coast’s most respected burlesque and sideshow houses, including the raunchy ragtime revivalist SABRINA CHAP, brain-boggling sideshow seduction by MISS PUSSYKATT, the devilish undulations of burlesque star PACO FISH, and hot new cherry-bomb burlesque siren MARLA MERINGUE!

August 20 · 9PM—11:30PM
The Beachland Ballroom
15711 Waterloo Rd.
Cleveland, OH

Cinematic Redux 8.7 6PM—8:30PM

Our friend Chad Kimes put this together. I was invited to participate, but wasn't able to. Please support this fun event!

Cinematic Redux is a collection of contemporary works by artists across the U.S. presenting their interpretation of posters for classic films. The wide array of styles shows your favorite movies, like you have never seen them before. Cinematic Redux will open Saturday, August 7th 2010 in (art)ificial Gallery. An adult after party will be held at Mullen’s (located next to the gallery) for all guests of the artists and gallery.

Saturday, August 7, 2010
6PM—8:30PM
The Pop Shop Gallery / (art)ificial Gallery
17020 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH

Lakewood Arts Fest Sat., August 7th 10AM—6PM

My dentist, Les Greenberg, will displaying his digital nature photos at the Lakewood Arts Fest this Saturday, August 7th. It's between Belle and Elmwood and his booth is #102. Stop by if you're checking out the festival.—Juan

Twilight at the Zoo 8.6 7PM—MID

Twilight at the Zoo
August 6, 2010
7PM to midnight

Cleveland's largest fundraiser and the summer's wildest party! Wind your way through the Zoo enjoying an assortment of complimentary food, beer, wine and soft drinks. Dance under the stars to the rhythms of 14 bands playing Motown, rock, salsa, swing, country and blues.

VIP Party, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy special VIP benefits including priority parking, open bar and specialty hors d'oeuvres, an intimate setting with exclusive entertainment, and an extra hour of festivities!

Ticket Information:
General Admission: $75
General Admission eTicket Block of 10 - $650
VIP eTicket - $150

Bands: 1988, Armstrong Bearcat Band, Disco Inferno, Jerry Bruno Orchestra, Joe Bell & the Swing Lizards, Otis and the Shoreway Saints, Outlaws I & I, Liverpool Lads, Robbing Mary, Robert Ocasio’s Latin Jazz Project, The Roadhouse Band, Run Avril Run, Shady Drive and The Madison Crawl

Must be 21 and over to attend. Proper ID required.

Midsummer Night's Tango Friday 7.30

Tango Night is tonight! Carmen promises to 'keep the lesson simple and fun. The girls will love it!' 2 for 1 for first timers -- that's $10 per couple. Bring your own wine (or beverage of choice.) Light refreshments provided.

Hosted by KB & Carmen at Cavana Ballroom, Midsummer Night's Tango takes place Friday July 30, 2010.

8 PM - Argentine Tango lesson - Basics
For all our friends, and friends of friends, who haven't had a chance to give it a try, this is your chance! We'll go over the basics, PLUS something a little snazzy for those who already tango.

9 PM - midnight - Milonga
Enjoy a night of Argentine Tango dancing and socializing at one of the best and most historic ballrooms in Cleveland! Bring a bottle of wine (or your beverage of choice) and have fun with friends, new and old.

Cavana Ballroom - 4189 Pearl Road, Cleveland OH 44109
$10.00 per person, Light refreshments provided, BYOB

For more info, Please contact KB & Carmen - 216.749.3878

MaineTrailFinder.com

Check it out! The featured trail, Angel Falls, at Maine Trail Finder is the trail that Ken Gross took me and my brother on our recent Fourth of July trip to Maine. Thanks, Ken and Susan, for a great time!—Juan
The company that Ken works for is responsible for the web site, by the way, and our hike is the one where Ken mapped out the coordinates.

Burning River Fest 7.24—7.25

Celebrate "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" at Burning River Fest 2010 July 24–25. Located at the Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island it features live music, fresh food from local eateries, eco-educational exhibits and an appearance by Great Lakes' Christmas Ale! Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation. 

Dr. Sketchy Cleveland presents Sabrina Chap 7.21 @7PM

Sabrina Chap's got classical piano skills, the ballad lyrics of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel. Her sets are a ragtime stompin' good time, full of laughs, heartbreaks, and just plain good songwriting.

Since moving to New York, she has performed at a variety of musical venues, such as Rockwood Music Hall, Bar 169, Vivaldi Café, Sidewalk Café and Bar 4. She has done a solo tour of England, Scotland and Germany, as well as completing a tour through Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium with Argentinian songwriter, Agustina Mancinelli. Currently, she’s performing in Berlin in anticipation of her debut album, “Oompa!” Note the special location for this Dr. Sketchy.

McCarthy's Downtown
1231 Main Avenue
Cleveland, OH

Wall Eye Gallery: Joe Ayala: MMIV-MMX 7.16 6-11PM

Joe Ayala: MMIV-MMX
Opening Reception this Friday, July 16
6—11PM with music & refreshments

Additional Hours
Saturday, July 17, 12—5PM
Sunday, July 18, 12—4PM
And by appointment through August 8

In his first solo exhibition in 5 years, Cleveland artist Joe Ayala has selected a diverse collection of his paintings, drawings and prints produced from 2004 to 2010. With no particular theme to his body of work, he continuously experiments with various styles and techniques through subjects of history, beauty, humor and death. With DJ Cornflake spinning music through the night, Joe has selected the right works and music to create a cool experience and a fun night for everyone.

Wall Eye Gallery

5304 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44102

Gallery Hours: Saturday, March 20, 12–6PM & Sunday, March 21, 12–5PM and by appointment.


Wall Eye Gallery: Joe Ayala: MMIV-MMX 7.16 6-11PM

Arts Network Roundtable schedule

Join the COSE Arts Network for our Arts Network Roundtable meetings the third Wednesday of each month at Gypsy Beans Coffee in the Gordon Square Arts District. Diane Helbig moderates these open-format discussions, as we tackle both day-to-day and strategic issues that face arts-based businesses and professionals.

Upcoming Arts Network Roundtables:
July 21 (Theme: Getting Paid)
August 18 (Theme: Time Management)
September 15 (Theme: Contracts)
Time: 12PM—1:30PM
Location: Gypsy Beans Coffee, 6425 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102
Cost: No fee for COSE members. Non-members please inquire via email to mcharboneau@cose.org.

Burning River Fest 7.24—7.25

Celebrate "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" at Burning River Fest 2010 July 24–25. Located at the Coast Guard Station on Whiskey Island it features live music, fresh food from local eateries, eco-educational exhibits and an appearance by Great Lakes' Christmas Ale! Proceeds benefit the Burning River Foundation. Online Presale Tickets (Day and Weekend) Now Thru July 17th!

Taste of Tremont Sunday, 7.18

Over the past seven years the Taste of Tremont has quickly become one of Cleveland’s “must attend” events of the summer. This year over 12,000 visitors, rain or shine, from all over the region plan on coming to this festival. Enjoy food, drink, entertainment, kids activities and live music and enjoy the day in true “Tremont Style.” While you're there stop and say 'hello' to Ricardo Sandoval and his Fat Cats/Lava Lounge crew. They are sure to have the BEST food available!

Taste of Tremont
Sunday, July 18, 2010
12—8PM
Professor Avenue
www.tasteoftremont.com 

April Azhar performances and classes

April Azhar performs this Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:30PM and 1:00AM at Kan Zaman on W.25th.

A heads up for August's show:
Soleil Carnival: Beyond the Rhythm
Friday, August 27, 2010 7–9PM
Downtown Akron Library
Tickets are $10 at the door. Parking is free AFTER 6pm in the library parking lot.

Soleil Carnival: Beyond the Rhythm features the premier dancers from the Cleveland/Akron area including, Leyla Soleil, Angela Prato, Cassandra Al Warda, April Azhar, Ameera, and more!

April teaches Pilates Classes Thursdays 10:30–11:30AM and 5:15–6:15PM and Saturdays 11AM–12PM at Lifetime Fitness, Beachwood, Ohio. Contact Lifetime Fitness to become a member

For more information please visit www.aprilazhar.com

Ingenuity Festival Speakeasy 2.0 7.23

Ingenuity will be hosting the one-night only Speakeasy 2.0 on Friday July 23rd in the West Side subway tunnels of the Detroit Superior Bridge. This fundraising event offers guests a unique opportunity to experience music, dancing, drinks, and food in the rarely seen catacomb spaces of the bridge that open out to spectacular views of downtown. Purchase tickets now for early savings!

Speakeasy 2.0 benefits IngenuityFest, Cleveland’s cutting edge festival of arts, music, and technology. The festival will be held in 2010 from September 24th to 26th also on the lower level of the Detroit Superior Bridge, but in an expanded space that will cross the river into the East Side. Admission to the festival is free for the first time this year.

Art House Family Open Studio [Off Site] 7.17

Enjoy spending time with your family as you make individual pieces or family art works. Each month has a theme and Art House provides the materials. This month's FREE family activity is off site as we partner with OBCDC for the All Access Event. Look for the kids activity area. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday July 17, 2010 from 2—4PM
Estabrook Recreation Center
4125 Fulton Rd Cleveland, OH 44144

2010-2011 CIM Concert Season

The Cleveland Institute of Music's Caroline Goulding, violin student of Joel Smirnoff, performed in The Cleveland Orchestra's Star Spangled Spectacular on Public Square, Thursday, July 1. "After a lively rendition of Bernstein's "Candide" Overture by the orchestra, the Grammy-nominated violinist and 17-year-old Clevelander made a dashing entrance with a rapturous account of Gershwin's aria "Summertime," said the Plain Dealer. Caroline appeared on Cleveland morning news stations with conductor, Tito Munoz, to promote the event.

2010-2011 CIM Concert Season
Next month, CIM will announce its 2010-11 Concert Season. If you aren't already on their mailing list and want to receive a complete guide to all of our performances, sign up by clicking here. 

Midsummer Night's Tango 7.30

Hosted by KB & Carmen at Cavana Ballroom, Midsummer Night's Tango takes place Friday July 30, 2010.

8 PM - Argentine Tango lesson - The Basics
For all our friends, and friends of friends, who haven't had a chance to give it a try, this is your chance! We'll go over the basics, PLUS something a little snazzy for those who already tango.

9 PM - midnight - Milonga
Enjoy a night of Argentine Tango dancing and socializing at one of the best and most historic ballrooms in Cleveland!
Bring a bottle of wine (or your beverage of choice) and have fun with friends, new and old.

Cavana Ballroom - 4189 Pearl Road, Cleveland OH 44109
$10.00 per person, Light refreshments provided, BYOB
Invitation to bring a dish to share.

For more info, Please contact KB & Carmen - 216.749.3878

Rachel Kibbe's Dress Me Up - Dress Me Down

Be sure to check out the 'Fashion, Music and Musings' of MHG alum Rachel Kibbe ( fashion designer. stylist. writer. ) at her blog Dress Me Up - Dress Me Down. Well worth a coffee break or two.

Pentagon Gallery show opening 7.3

8th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest! Sat., June 26th, 12PM—7PM

Come on down to Waterloo and see the street transformed for this one amazing day of the year: The 8th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest. presented by Arts Collinwood. Shop an amazing array of artist booths and our awesome Waterloo stores, enjoy fabulous treats on the street and in our established businesses, learn about our partners in the community, and see, make, and experience ART in many forms! The Fest is family friendly, too, so bring the kids! They get their very own area designed just for them!

Be sure to stick around AFTER the Fest at 7PM and head down to the Arts Collinwood Cafe for the Fest After Party! 

8th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
12PM – 7PM
Waterloo Road from E.156th Street to E.162nd Street

Breathe II exhibit opens 6.25, Artists Reception Saturday, 7.10

The Log Cabin Gallery in Peninsula, Ohio, will open the Breathe II exhibit beginning this Friday, June 25, and running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through August 1. 

Hours are 11AM – 5PM. A Meet the Artists reception is Saturday, July 10, 5 –7PM 

www.thelogcabingallery.com 

Diane Taninecz will be gallery sitting on Friday, July 2, and attending the artists reception. Stop by and say hello! 

28th Annual YWCA Women Artists show 6.19—7.23

The YWCA of Youngstown is pleased to present

28th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! art show

June 19—July 23, 2010
McDonough Museum of Art,
Youngstown State University
525 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 

Paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, fiber, ceramic, and metal works will be on display. The show offers local, regional, and national women artists the opportunity to gain recognition for their work.

www.ywca.org/youngstown

Heart Beat Drum Circle 7.11, 3PM – 9:30PM

In July one of the LARGEST drum circles that Northeast Ohio has ever seen or heard is happening at Edgewater Park in Cleveland.

Heart Beat Drum Circle
July 11, 2010
3PM – 9:30PM

Open to all! Featuring Baba Jubal's Inner Peace Drum Circle, Cindy Hill's Samba Joia!, The Cleveland Drum Circle and drummers and dancers from Akron, Youngstown, Columbus and other parts of the region.

Eco-Friendly exhibits about climate change, green, sustainable and organic products and services will also be on display. (Note: because this is a state park, our permit does NOT allow cash transactions.)

For more info, check out our website and Facebook page.

If you are interested in hosting a booth for the day and being a part of this community event as an Eco-Friendly exhibitor, please reply to atdeirdregarvey@hotmail.com or call 440.220.0125. There is no fee to participate as an exhibitor, but you must provide your own display.

Drummers and dancers, please rsvp on our facebook event page, so we have a good head count.

If you don't have your own drum, or have never drummed before, don't let that stop you. Box drums for the public  use will be available and One World Rhythms will be taught. Simply bring your presence (and a chair), open your heart to drum/dance as One. — Deirdre

Coventry Street Fair Thursday, 6.17 6PM

Stop by the Coventry Street Arts Fair, between Euclid Heights Blvd. (my street) and Mayfield this Thursday, June 17th beginning at 6PM. Entertainment includes reggae by Dubflex (6PM), Swamp boogie with Cats on Holiday (7:45PM) and a FREE screening of The Wizard of OZ (at Dusk.) Hands-on art projects courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art and art and dance with the Progressive Arts Alliance. More details at www.coventryvillage.org.

Parade The Circle This Saturday! 6.12

The 21st Annual Parade the Circle Celebration will take place this Saturday, June 12th. Meet us near the Crawford Auto Museum for the best sight lines.

Bring the family to University Circle to enjoy a FREE celebration of the creative spirit. Festivities begin at 11AM, parade at Noon (sharp) and entertainment, food and activities for the whole family in Circle Village until 4PM.

THIS FREE COMMUNITY ARTS PARADE is presented annually by the Cleveland Museum of Art. International and national guest artists join Greater Cleveland artists, families, schools and community groups in a spectacular display of bright costumes, giant puppets, stilt-dancers, handmade masks and colorful floats (ALL people-powered.). 

For more details, see the Parade the Circle. 

Tricia Kaman at Art by the Falls this weekend

Please visit Tricia Kaman at booth 109 during The 27th Annual Juried Fine Art & Contemporary Craft Festival. Featuring recent original paintings and giclee prints, Tricia will also be drawing pastel portraits and producing hand cut silhouettes on location. This show is sponsored by the Valley Art Center. Come enjoy the show.

Saturday, June 12th 10–7PM
Sunday, June 13th 11–5PM
Riverside Park in
Chagrin Falls, OH

Tricia Kaman Studio/Gallery
"Traditional Figurative Paintings"
2026 Murray Hill Rd. #202
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-559-6478
www.triciakaman.com

Tremont ArtWalk Friday 6.11

During this month's Tremont ArtWalk there will two GREAT group shows at Lucky's Cafe and Gateway Animal Clinic. These artists are supporting the Ohio Humane Farming petition along with two of Cleveland's biggest humane rock stars; Dr. Brian Forsgren and Chef Heather Haviland. Make sure to hit these two locations on the Artwalk...

Lucky’s Cafe, 777 Starweather / 216-622-7773, open 7 days a week

Lilly Handmade Chocolate,  761 Starkweather Avenue, 216.771.3333
Art Walk Open till 10pm
Featuring Craft Beer & Fine Wine pairings with handmade

Geode Gallery and Gifts,  755 Starkweather Avenue
Painter Pia De Girolamo and glass artist Caleb Mroczka.

Gateway Animal Clinic,  1502 Abby Rd. /216-771-4414, Slow Food Reps Fundraiser

Diamond Wheel,  2183 West 15th
Metal Sculpture by Alan Schafle

Brandt Gallery, 1028 Kenilworth
Minimal Painting by Edward Shalala

Prosperity Social Club — 1109 Starkweather Ave

Martini 5-0 Lounge/Surf/Exotica

10—12PM

Little Italy 'Venetian Carnival' Art Walk June 4,5,6

There will be an Open House during Art Walk hours at Tricia Kaman Studio/Gallery, 2026 Murray Hill Rd #202, Cleveland OH 

Featuring: Recent Original Paintings by Tricia Kaman, local Student Art Show, Venetian Masks by Fernando Cano, and Textiles by Kim Di Lalla

Tricia Kaman Studio/Gallery was instrumental in obtaining a Neighborhood Connections grant for Little Italy. The Venetian Carnival is a collaboration between local school students and teachers, local artists, and The Little Italy Merchants. Check out our web site and our video for more info.

The Tricia Kaman Studio has been the home of the Venetian Carnival Workshops over the past two months. These workshops helped prepare the neighborhood for this special weekend. Don’t miss the 2PM parade Saturday & Sunday!

Doug Wood Performing in Cleveland, Ohio

Doug Wood performs with Darren Frate and drummer Ivan George on a couple tunes, Saturday, May 29, 2010, 11AM – 1PM at the Open Air Market Square, corner of W.25th Street & Lorain Avenue (across form the West Side Market.)
Check out Doug's Music @ www.dougwoodmusic.com.

Wall Eye Gallery: Altruism 5.28 6-11PM

Wall Eye Gallery presents ALTRUISM: A group charity exhibition

Eight Cleveland artists will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the nonprofit organization of their choice, to be matched by a donation from Wall Eye Gallery.

May 28th 6–11pm
May 29th 6–11pm

Featuring:
Dan Corrigan / Village Reach
Emily A. Deeken / Autism Ohio
Ben Haehn / Surf Rider Foundation
Dan Miller / ChildHelp
Carmen Navis / Oceanic Preservation Society
Melissa Oberdoester / PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)
Elise Schiemann / Providence House
Anna Tararova / Prevent Child Abuse America
Wall Eye Gallery (Joe Ayala, Linda Ayala, Stephanie Ayala, Stephanie Lipscomb, Dante Rodriguez) / Art House

*There will be free food and drinks, plus a raffle with some awesome prizes, including:
* gift certificates to Arrabiata's
* gift certificates to La Barberia
* gift certificates to Master Pizza
* gift certificates to Prism art supplies
...and more!

Friday night; live music!

Wall Eye Gallery

5304 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44102

The Hessler Street Fair 5.22 & 5.23 11AM til Dusk

The Hessler Street Fair is an annual community arts and music festival, celebrating its 41st year on historic Hessler Street in Cleveland's University Circle. It is a family-friendly event, showcasing local artists, food, musicians and poets. The Fair is one of Cleveland's most successful, attracting upwards of 10,000 visitors each year.

Running from 11AM to dusk, Saturday and Sunday, May 22 and 23, it features a diverse mixture of musical styles and venues, and is a non-profit, volunteer-run weekend, focused on celebrating community, arts and culture.

The Hessler Street Fair is also the primary fund-raiser for the Hessler Neighborhood Association (HNA). The HNA, in turn, uses these funds to help preserve and maintain the Hessler Road neighborhood. The Hessler Street Fair promotes a spirit of togetherness and care-free fun in a home-grown atmosphere of family-friendly entertainment.

78th Street Studios Experience THIRD FRIDAYS 5.21

A quarterly event showcasing west-side Cleveland’s largest art center, home to world class art galleries, artist studios, and creative businesses
Friday, May 21st 5—9PM
Details

78th Street Studios is an eclectic mix of world class art galleries, studios & creative businesses anchoring the west end of the Gordon Square Arts District.

1300 W. 78th St to 1305 W. 80th St
Cleveland OH 44102
(One block north of Lake Ave)

Free parking in lots North & South of building

Maps/Directions/Directory of Businesses

Seeking art and writing submissions for MUSE

The LIT is excited to announce that MUSE, its quarterly literary journal, is going thematic! Art images and literary submissions relating to the themes of “Imprisonment” (June), “Drama” (September) and “Otherness” (December) are being sought. Send submissions to images4muse@the-lit.org or words4muse@the-lit.org. Be sure to include your contact information and indicate which issue or theme your work is being submitted for.

Complete submission guidelines can be found on The LIT’s website.

Last Call: First Biennial Lantern Awards 5.31

Last call to submit or nominate works for the First Biennial Lantern Awards! So named for the luminous effect great writing has on our souls and our selves, the Lantern Awards will be presented on September 11th at All LIT Up, an event celebrating literary achievement and excellence. The deadline is May 31, 2010.

Details and submission guidelines can be found here.

Burning River Roller Girls Semi-Finals

Join our friends Tonya, Lee and the rest of the grrls as The Burning River Roller Girls present 2010 Season: Bruising For A Good Time, Saturday, June 12, 2010.

Time: 5PM – 9PM
Location: Wolstein Center
Street: 2000 Prospect Avenue

Double-Header Semi-Finals!
Game 1: Cleveland Steamers vs. Rolling Pinups
Game 2: Hellbombers vs. Hard Knockers

Doors open at 5PM / Bout begins at 6PM

For more info call 216.687.9292 or visit www.csuohio.edu/wolsteincenter/ticketinfo/

Drawn & Quartered Another Success

Drawn & Quartered II was another success. The Murray Hill Group had a very good showing in both numbers and finish. We took second by 1 point! We'll get that Dr. Sketchy group next time... Check out this trés cool photo essay done by Alex Rivera.

There's even talk about making D&Q part of the next Ingenuity Fest. Now, THAT would be something. As always, 'mad props' to Deb Steytler, without whose tireless efforts D&Q would not exist.