Concert in the Geauga Parks

Geauga Park District Foundation
presents

An Evening with Bill Staines
Thursday, February 7, 7 PM
The West Woods Nature Center
9465 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87), Newbury/Russell Twps.

Don’t miss renowned folk singer Bill Staines! Bill weaves a magical blend of wit and humor into his songs which range from traditional folk tunes to country ballads. His many appearances include A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, and The Good Evening Show. Bill has driven over 65,000 miles a year for forty years in order to bring his rich, mellow acoustic music to people across the land.

Local singer/guitarist and recording artist Steve Madewell opens the evening with his original music deeply inspired by nature.

Seating is limited! Donations taken at the door.

For more information on this great concert, call (440) 286–9516 or 800–536–4006 (toll free Geauga),
or visit Geauga Park District on the web at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

Right Brain Meets Left Brain, Jan. 9th 4—6pm

Creativity and practicality will collide at "The Intersection of Art and Technology," a panel discussion designed by COSE and the Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology to help you actualize your vision, enhance your process, and deepen your audiences' experience.

The panel will be moderated by David Moss, partner and co-founder of Boondock Walker, featuring Don Marinellie, the director of Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center; Bill Scheele, owner of Kokoon Arts/WGS Productions; and Lisa Lock, dancer/choreographer.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 9
Time: 4—6 p.m.
Place: The Idea Center at Playhouse Square’s Westfield Insurance Theater
Price: $5 members, $15 non-members

Limited space available. Reserve your spot HERE.

Roots Acoustic Pickin’ Circle, Sunday January 6th, 2PM

Thanks to everybody who came out to this months’ Pickin’ Circle! We had about 19 or 20 people. A new record! The next circle will be January 6th, 2008 at 2:00pm. This will begin the 3rd year of the Pickin” Circle!

Rick.

Roots of American Music
3475 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216.321-9350
www.rootsofamericanmusic.org
www.fairmountmusic.com

Here is a brief explanation of what they do: Roots of American Music is dedicated to ensuring that today's young people and our communities remain connected to the history and spirit of our country. Through preservation, performance and education through traditional music, we respect our nation's diverse heritage by building bridges of understanding between different generations, races and ethnic groups.

Martini Five-O opens Rockabilly Holiday @ Beachland tonite

Hi all, 'Smooth' Mike and his Martini Five-O combo open the Rockabilly Holiday at the Beachland Ballroom tonight, Friday Dec. 28th. Show starts at 9pm.






Mike's upcoming shows:

Martini Five-O (current, retro-lounge trio, Annual Rockabilly Holiday) Beachland Tavern FRI 12/28 $8

Capgun Cowboys (founding member, reunion, ‘probably play a few songs) Beachland Tavern SUN 12/30

MORE INFO:

The Beachland

Martini Five-O

Thursday Dec. 27th Crookneck Chandler on the radio

This coming Thursday December 27, Crookneck Chandler and the Tibbee Bottom Boys will be performing live on the radio from 10:00 pm — 11:00 pm. This is program is a weekly broadcast on WRUW 91.1 FM (Case Western Reserve University college radio station) called Live From Cleveland. If you wish you can listen on line at www.wruw.org. Just click the listen live icon.

You can buy their CD at cdbaby.com/cd/ccttbb.

KB's 7th Annual Holiday Christmas Benefit

The 7th Annual KB and the Riptides Holiday Extravaganza Concert will be held at the Legendary Peabody's Concert Club on Friday December 21, 2008 at 8 PM, with the Belly Dancing Bombshells and Patrick Coleman on Bag-Pipes. This will be a family friendly variety type show with comics, magicians, clowns, dancers and musicians of all styles. There will be lots of special guests including past and present students that KB has taught over the years. As with Cleveland's diversity many styles of music will be showcased. Tickets can be obtained by contacting KB directly.

There will be a charity raffle and among the many prizes will be a Stratocaster guitar given away. Donations will be accepted and all proceeds from the raffle will go to Art House and the Waiting Child Fund

This Annual Holiday Concert is always huge and always an all ages event! You will need tickets to attend this event and you can get them through KB directly [contact info below].

KB has produced a Holiday Christmas show annually for 7 years now; and it always gets great reviews from all who attend. KB has never charged admission for the holiday show, but you will need a free ticket to get in. KB states, “This show is not about making money for me, it's my celebration of a childhood dream that a little boy had so long ago, who followed through with his dream of becoming a guitarist and performing on a lighted stage.”

Please join KB, his band mates, family and friends on Friday December 21, 2007
at Peabody's Concert Club for the 7th annual KB and the Riptides Holiday Extravaganza!

DATE: Friday, December 21st, 2007
VENUE: Peabody’s Concert Club
LOCATION: 2083 E. 21 St Cleveland, OH 44115
SHOW TIME: Doors at 7:00 PM Show at 8:00 PM
TICKETS: FREE @ www.kbandtheriptides.com
VENUE PHONE: (216) 776-9999
MORE INFO: www.myspace.com/kbandtheriptides or www.kbandtheriptides.com

Reminder: Party's THIS Saturday!!

Hi all, Here's the OFFICIAL INVITE and reminder. Should be another great one. Remember, it's a potluck so bring something to share...

Juan

Black and Blue 2: Decked in the Hall

The Burning River Roller Girls Present:
Black and Blue 2: Decked in the Hall

Friday, December 14th
Doors at 7 p.m.
United Skates of America
30325 Palisades Pkwy
Wickliffe, OH 44092
440.944.5301

The four teams don't matter for this night – the league has been mixed up and divided into 2 teams to bring you a repeat of last year's sell-out event! Come check it out!

~~Exhibition bout – the battle for the Punch Bowl~~
~~Full Contact Musical Chairs – Featuring Burning River Roller Girls new recruits and guest skaters from other leagues.~~
~~Open Skate before and in between events!~~

All food donations and 10% of the proceeds to benefit the Greater Cleveland Foodbank

Admission: Buy in advance here or at the door for $7.

BRRG, LLC
www.burningriverrollergirls.com

Cool video: Mountain Wingsuit

Check out this cool video...
Mountain Wingsuit
http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=4262

Glumbert: Kinetic Sculpture

glumbert - Kinetic Sculpture

WinterFest and Lantern Parade this Sunday 12. 2

THIS Sunday is the WinterFest on the Circle. Museums will be FREE all day. This is a good time to visit the Botanical Gardens if you haven't been. The day culminates with the very cool Lantern Parade put on by the museum (kind of a Winter Parade-the-Circle). It goes on at DUSK and lasts for only a half hour or so. Well worth checking out.

Little Italy ArtWalk this weekend 11.30, 12.1 & 12.2

Hi all, it's time for Little Italy's Holiday ArtWalk this Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Stop by the Tricia Kaman studio in the Schoolhouse where we do our 'thang' and say 'hi' to Tricia. Many galleries on Murray Hill Road and Mayfield will be open. Be sure to stop at the Verne Gallery next to Valentino's, too. Great Japanese-inspired prints.

April Azhar performs at the new Kanzaman

April Azhar wants to 'invite you to the Grand Opening of the new Kanzaman!'

When: This Saturday, December 1, 2007, 10:30pm
Where: The new Kanzaman is located on the corner of W.25th and Franklin. 2 blocks from the West Side Market.

There will be performances from some of the finest dancers around Cleveland, live Arabic music, and a great new atmosphere for all to enjoy!

I hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
April

April Azhar
Middle Eastern Dance Artist
www.AprilAzhar.com
216-262-5702

Martini Five-O opens for Devil Doll Sat. 11.24

Hi all, 'Smooth' Mike and his Martini Five-O combo opens 'an evening of sin and salvation' at the Beachland Ballroom this Saturday night. Uncle Scratch and Devil Doll [look for her pic in today's Friday magazine] fill out the bill. Doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm. We have a group going. Hope to see you there!

Martini Five-O

The Beachland

Devil Doll
(the headliner)

Upcoming Sharlene Green shows

Gallery West at Cuyahoga Community College West is hosting their Faculty Art Show November 13—December 8, 2007. The Public Reception is Wed., November 28, 5-7pm. Gallery West is located on the 2nd floor of the Campus Library in the Student Services Bldg., 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma. (She has 3 new pieces in this show.) Gallery West phone: (216) 987-5322, www.tri-c.edu/gallerywest

Gallery East at Cuyahoga Community College East is hosting our Tri-Campus Faculty Art Exhibition from December 6-January 17, 2007. The Opening Reception is Thursday, December 6, 6-8:30pm. Gallery East is located in Rm. EEC-135 at the Eastern Campus, the Fine Arts building..corner of Richmond and Harvard Roads in Highland Hills. (Sharlene has 3 new pieces in this show.) Gallery East phone: (216) 987-2473

Featured artist: Fat Cats in Tremont for the December ArtWalk (2nd Friday in December, the 14th.) Fat Cats is nestled on the Northern end of W. 10th St...2061 W. 10th. (216) 579-0200... GREAT FOOD. (11 landscapes... 3 of them are brand new.)

Juan's Art Group Party: Sat., December 15th

If you're cool enough to be reading this blog, you're cool enough to be invited.

Juan

Art House's Holiday Sale this Saturday 11.17

Art House's Holiday Sale is this Saturday, November 17th, 11AM to 5PM. Event is FREE and open to the public.

FEATURING local artists in the following mediums: Ceramics • Jewelry • Glass • Prints • Photography • Textiles • Cloisonne Enameling • and More

Art House– Where Art Lives
3119 Denison Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-8556

http://www.arthouseinc.org

Bob Raack Opening @BW Nov. 16th 5—8PM

Reception Friday November 16th, 5—8PM
Fawick Gallery
Kleist Center for Art & Drama
95 East Bagley Road, Berea OH 44017

Tiny Alice featured at John Bassette memorial concert

From George Woideck: 'Cleveland singer/songwriter and independent label pioneer John Bassette passed away just one year ago after a long illness. For years John was a fixture in local music circles and was most notably identified with Hessler Road in University Circle. Lake Erie College in Painesville Ohio is presenting the first annual John Bassette Memorial Folk Festival at Morley Music Hall on the Lake Erie campus this Wednesday November 14 at 8pm. The concert, featuring performers Alex Bevan and the Tiny Alice band from the 70's is free and open to the public. Both Alex and Tiny Alice will be performing music by John Bassette as well as other original and traditional tunes. As a member of Tiny Alice and a friend of John's I'm inviting you to join us for an evening of great live music.'

Kent State folk fest this and next weekends

Tickets are on sale for the Kent State Folk Festival, which will include more than a week of performances featuring Melanie, David Bromberg, Steve Forbert, Rosanne Cash (cancelled due to illness), Dr. John and others. Go to www.kentstatefolkfestival.org Call 330-677-5005, or go to www.kentstage.org. Some of the highlights include:

Thursday, Nov. 8: Melanie, with Steve Forbert, at the Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St.

Friday, Nov. 9: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks and a tribute to Folk Music History at the Kent Stage.

Saturday, Nov. 10: Rosanne Cash (CANCELLED) at the Kent State Ballroom, on the campus of Kent State University.

Sunday, Nov. 11: Mountain Heart and Tim O'Brien at the Kent Stage.

Saturday, Nov. 17: Free informal workshops noon to 5 p.m. in Kent State Student Center on campus; and David Bromberg and the Angel Band with Dr. John at the Kent State Ballroom.