Bela Dubby Bazaar (12/6)

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Put it on your Saturday "to-do" list... the 4th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar at the local watering hole...aka Bela Dubby! Shop for unique gifts this season at the art bazaar featuring handmade jewelry, ceramics, hand printed tshirts, cool purses & much more. While you're there enjoy a delicious Christmas Ale or creamy cappuccino. Shopping and a drink, sounds like a nice Saturday afternoon! 10am - 5pm

Interested in coming back in the evening? Bela Dubby will feature three local bands Pale Hollow (A blend of Americana and British Pop.), The Plastic Hearts (Glassy-air Rock.) and Apostrophe Catastrophe (Straight up rock music with a 90's influence.)

For more information visit www.myspace.com/beladubby

The Grand Arcade

I love the holidays. I love the twinkle and glitter of packages, ornaments, the white lights that line the street poles at night. I love history and architecture. I envision what it was like living in Cleveland when downtown was filled with the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. When women would put on their best winter coat and men wore hats to stroll through May Company or the many small boutiques that lined the inside of our downtown arcades.

If you want to take a step back in time and expericence one of our city's best architectural works, visit the Grand Arcade during the holidays. Built in 1890, the five-story glass-topped atrium runs between Superior and Euclid Avenues and features marble floors, intricate metal work railings, and unique shopping.

For the holiday season, the railings are wrapped with greenery and adorned with red velvet bows. From now until December 23, the atrium is filled with the sounds of live holiday music during lunchtime, from 11:30-1:30 on weekdays, pack your lunch and enjoy some holiday carols.

Crumble (12/6)

December 6 - December 20 (Opening Night: Saturday, December 6)

Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake) by Sheila Callaghan is a quirky comedy about an old house and Janice, a twelve year old girl whose Christmas wish list includes bleach, paraffin and other bomb-making materials. It's been a year since the untimely death of Janice's father, and to deal with it all, she holds spiteful conversations with her dolls and dreams of Justin Timberlake, while her mother fantasizes about Harrison Ford and relies on her superior baking skills to hold herself together. Throw in an apartment that starts to plot murder and you're left with a wild and crazy ride to redemption and healing.



For times & tickets visit www.cptonline.org

Thanksgiving fun!

Not cooking? Need something to do while you wait for the bird to cook? Better than talking to your in-laws! How about something to keep you busy during the commercials while watching the parade? Well, grab your big box of Crayolas and let the fun begin!

Enjoy a little color by numbers, Turkey style!



light gray = 1, dark gray = 2, black = 3, light brown = 4, dark brown = 5, blue-gray = 6, red = 7, green = 8, black and gray = 9, light blue = 10, pink = 11, yellow = 12

Where the "Wild Things" read (11/21)

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Meet the "Wild Things" at Barnes & Noble in Crocker Park, Westlake. Stay for the entire story hour, or just swing by for the first gingerbread latte of the holiday season and story time with Max.

Discover if Max has fun with the "Wild Things" before he drifts off to sleep. Don't be scared to come to story time in the children's department upstairs. 10:30-11:30am



For directions and additional information visit www.barnesandnoble.com

Tremont faves (11/14)

Friday, November 14th 2008

Don't miss the monthly Tremont Art Walk this evening. Visit Asterisk Gallery for the latest and greatest show-All Things Cleveland. The exhibition will be a nostalgic trip down Cleveland memory lane. Swing by the new cupcake boutique; A Cookie & A Cupcake and don't miss the sweet treats and new exhibit (works by Sarah Doughtery) at Lilly's Chocolates of Tremont.

For additional information on these local finds visit www.asteriskgallery.com, www.acookieandacupcake.com and www.lillytremont.com

Issue Release Party (11/14)

Friday, November 14th, 2008

Join Ian and Leigh as they release the second issue of Clevelands Art Magazine, Pink Eye! The evening is a fundraiser to help cover the prodution and printing print costs of this FREE Magazine.

The evening will feature bands like the Hot Cha Chas, Mystery of Two, Dimeras and Spacer Ace. Along with the music there will also be an artists flea market featuring quality art donated by incredible local artists. Time to start thinking of your holiday shopping list, get a start as I am sure there will be a few gems. All work is available for under $20!

$5 Door. 10pm-close at Now That's Class : 11213 Detroit Ave Cleveland, OH 44102 For more information visit www.pinkeyemag.com

Breakfast with Tiffany (11/11 & 13)

Tuesday and Thursday November 11th and 13th, 2008

Feeling like "calling in sick?" This event would be worthy of a sick call to your boss. Enjoy a plated breakfast and a ticket to CMA's fall exhibition, Artistic Luxury: Fabergé, Tiffany, Lalique. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, yogurt, scones, pastries, mimosas and other breakfast beverages.



Tickets are $8 for CMA members ($25 for non-members). Tickets are available by calling Katie Tricarichi at 216.707.6873. 10 to 11 am in the CMA cafe. For more infromation on the exhibit or directions visit www.clemusart.com

made in the 216 (11/7-8)

Friday, November 7th, 2008

By now most of you are probablly aware that THIS Friday (& Saturday) marks the second "Made in the 216" event presented by Room Service and the ever-so-creative; Danielle! If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend THIS is the event for you. Not only will there be shopping, but I bet you bump into a few friends you haven't seen in awhile, plus there will be a few yummy munchies on the scene too, don't miss it.



For two days only, Room Service will be showcasing 18 different Cleveland-based designers offering a wide range of items from menswear to women's jewelry & handbags to household and children's goods and more (think early holiday shopping). Along with many new designers participating in this 216 event, local favorites that Room Service carries year-round will be introducing new designs for the show as well.

For more information visit www.roomservicecleveland.com

Dia de Los muertos (11/1)

Saturday November 1st, 2008

Celebrate Cleveland's fourth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration, coordinated by Artistas Latinos Unidos (United Latino Artists) and spearheaded by artist Hector Castellanos.

The first day of the celebration includes a procession that's symbolic of spirits traveling home for the celebration. At 2:15 p.m., it heads west on Detroit Avenue to La Sagrada Familia Church, where parishioner Leticia Raigoza will have prepared an outdoor altar. The focus of the celebration is the altar dedicated to the deceased. There will be nine in the La Sa´grada Familia Church and parish hall designed by a flock of Cleveland artists, including Nina Hurin and Merlida Mercado.



Since no celebration is complete without food, Raoul and Roberto Rodriguez will be selling pan de muerto, decorated with little bones or skeletons made from dough, come hungry!

Festivities begin at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (West 70th St. & Detroit Ave.)

Some of the celebration highlights are as follows
2:15 pm.: Procession departs for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
3:30 pm : Joya de Mexico mariachi band.
5:15 pm : Day of the Dead history talk by Hector Castellanos.
6:45 pm : Mexclatina music group.

If it's a nice day, ride your bike along the procession route. Bring the entire family and swing by at Mi Pueblo Taqueria (12207 Lorain Ave) for dinner after. Yumm!

Rachel Getting Married

I have been wanting to see this film for some time now...and it's here!!!

"Rachel Getting Married" is a contemporary "drama with an aggressive sense of humor" about the return of an estranged daughter to the family home for her sister's wedding. Kym's (Anne Hathaway) reemergence throws a wrench into the family dynamics, forcing long-simmering tensions to surface in ways both hilarious and heartbreaking. "Rachel Getting Married" paints a colorful, nuanced family portrait.



See if you can squeeze in a late night showing this week at Cedar Lee (www.clevelandcinemas.com). For the official trailer visit www.sonyclassics.com/rachelgettingmarried/main.html

Art Night (10/28)

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

I read about this event last week and for some reason can't get it out of my head..a MUST share.

Ever taken an art class, ever wanted too? Enjoy the smell of new crayons, colored pencils and charcoal? Like to figure draw? Ever wanted to try? Like Halloween costumes, models and as an added bonus...a drink or two? Well have I got the perfect evening out for you!

Join CIA grads Jason Tilk and Aaron Erb as they present "sketch club for art monkeys" at Beachland Ballroom this Tuesday night. You don't have to be an art fan, just willing to have fun and try something different. The evening will consist of one or two models, a DJ/host and three rounds of poses. (A warm up round of 1 & 2 minute poses, a break, some drinks, some 5 & 10 minute poses, a break, some more drinks, and a few longer poses)



There are a few rules (but nothing like art school rules).
* Dry mediums only, as in ink, markers, crayons, pencils, graphite, pastels, etc. I bought watercolor pencils that I am excited to use!
* Be respectful. That means no pawing at the models and no asking them out.
* No photography at the events.
* 21 and up. This is event is held in a bar.
* Most of all, have fun.

I hope everyone can grab a friend or two and make it out to Beachland. If you need art supplies, I will bring plenty to share!

For more information on the evening of "art" visit www.drsketchycleveland.com

Holiday Art Sale (11/15)

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Along the same lines as the Artist Flea Market, this weekend the group over at Art House will hold their annual holiday fine art sale. Shop for unique holiday gifts while supporting your local artists. Delicious baked goods will also be on hand to nibble at while shopping. A craft station will provide activities for families, so bring the entire gang! All proceeds go to support Art House programming and community activities.



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

11 am-5pm Free and open to the public! For directions and more event details visit www.ArtHouseInc.org

Grady Models

I couldn't let this little news tidbit slip by....this just in...Grady Sizemore spotted in this months Men's Vogue Magazine!

Titled, "Center of Attention" writer Bryan Curtis along with NYC photographer Julian Dufort capture the very essence of this "player" in his hometown!



For the complete article on this athlete-celebrity visit www.mensvogue.com/magazine/articles/2008/10/grady-sizemore

Artists Respond (10/10)

Friday October 10th, 2008,

Artists create work in response to 8 years of the Bush administration. Counting Days features art as political dissent, largely absent from our current times of historical turmoil. 17 artists counter the apathy and engage in “anti-American activity” to show their true colors as real American Patriots – loyal to the notion of freedom and human rights - concepts our founding fathers died for. Exercising the freedom of speech is patriotic.



Artists include: Scott Bailes, Craig Bungo, Jason Byers, Melissa Daubert, Joe Filak, George Kocar, Julius Lyles, D. Anthony Mahone, Sally Matia, Loren Naji, Ed Raffel, Thaddeus Root, Debra Shepherd, Sign Guy, Steven B. Smith, Daiv Wailey and Beth Wolfe... Curated by Debra Shepherd and Dana Depew.

For directions and more info visit www.asteriskgallery.com

Art on Friday (10/10)

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Come to the West 11th Street pedestrian bridge for a one-night outdoor celebration, including:

> circle remains : David Jurca; Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
> Where RU? Here or There? : Patsy Kline Gallery U-Haul
> drops of light : Gauri Torgalkar Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
> street sofa : Alex Tapie & Wes Johansen

plus…

> Miss Melvis and the Buford Pusser Experience
> One Dollar Hat
> Stargazing, Congolese dances, music, storytellers and Capoeira



Food and drink from Gypsy Beans Café, Fresh produce from Hooper's Farm

The event is free and all are welcome. The West 11th Street bridge is two blocks south of Lincoln Park on West 11th Street (or) one block north of Clark Field on West 11th Street (parking at Clark Field) In the event of rain, Bridge Mix will be rescheduled for Saturday, October 11th from 6-11pm.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/popupcleveland

A Pop Up City production, sponsored by the Kent State University Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative with the support of the Civic Innovation Lab, Tremont West Development Corporation, and Progressive Urban Real Estate.

Le nozze di Figaro (10/4)

Saturday, Oct. 4th, 2008

Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) : Comedy, romance and melancholy intertwine in one very eventful day at the palace of Count Almaviva. Preparing for their wedding, servants Figaro and Susanna become caught up in the follies of others' amorous pursuits. The count desires Susanna, page Cherubino loves the countess, servant Marcellita wants to marry Figaro, and the countess just wants her husband's affections back. The instances of mistaken identity that follow nurture the witty farce of Le nozze di Figaro, but true emotions--and love--are never far behind. Sung in Italian with English subtitles projected abve the stage.



Take your special someone to this charming display of romance, rendezvous, innocence and intrigue! Plus it's Italian, what could be better launguage for love? :)

Showing at 8pm, State Theatre, Playhouse Square. For more information, including ticket purchasing visit www.operacleveland.org

Come to "Your Senses" (9/28)

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Nothing to do on a Sunday evening? Look no more! After an afternoon of Sunday football (Browns play Cincinnati @ 1:00pm) come down to Wooltex Gallery as Angrychick productions presents “An Evening of the Senses!"

Live bands stir up your eardrums, local artists amaze your eyes and Lilly Handmade Chocolates of tremont will tantalize your taste buds and have you sniffing out the chocolate goodness!! Lilly will be serving her newest concoction, Hotte Chocolate (available at this event ONLY-for the time being anyway!) Come experience bliss!

Tickets are $10 in advance and are currently available through the artists & performers. If you’d like tickets, swing by Lilly Handmade Chocolates (www.lillytremont.com) or track down one of these lovely people-Steven Carriker, Corissa Briggs, Rachel Shortt, Julie Stanley, Shawn Kranes, Krisztina Lazar or Henry F. Elliot V.

Doors open at 5:00pm. Music and Chocolate, this could be the best Sunday night ever! :) For directions to the gallery visit www.thewooltexgallery.com

Tremont Arts (9/20-21)

Saturday, September 20th-21st, 2008

This weekend marks the 10th Annual Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival in Lincoln Park. The festival is such a great end of summer event. Stop by on Saturday from 11-6 or Sunday from 12-5. There are over 120 participants this year, including, artists, community groups, fabulous food and entertainment. Sponsored by Target...you know it MUST be great. If it is a cool fall weekend afternoon, this would be a great festival to grab you bike and ride around at! :)

Chalk Festival (9/20-21)

Saturday & Sunday, September 20th & 21st, 2008

In 16th-century Italy, beggars, using chalk on the plazas outside cathedrals, copied paintings of the Madonna by Raphael and his contemporaries. With these street painters, called I Madonnari (painters of the Madonna), an artistic tradition was born. Today I Madonnari festivals are held annually in Europe, Africa, and the United States. Our festival brings this Renaissance tradition to Cleveland. Enjoy chalk artists and entertainment at no charge at the Cleveland Museum of Art.



Featured Chalk Artists are Story Lee Cadiz, Mark Jenks, George Kozmon, Wendy Mahon, Debra Sue Solecki, Rafael Valdivieso, Robin VanLear

You too can chalk your own pictures large square and 24-color box of chalk: $16 each, small square and 12-color box of chalk: $8 each Children under 15 must be accompanied by supervising adults.

For more information visit www.clemusart.com

Speaking Art (9/18)

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

Come Join the AIGA Cleveland and Pop Up City as the present an evening with Arthouse Denver's, Marty Gregg.

As an influential member of the Denver design community since 1983, ArtHouse brings its imaginative, practical brand of design to all their clients. The ArtHouse portfolio is best experienced as a trip through Denver and the West, from a world-renowned art museum, to your favorite coffee shop, to an aerospace visitors center. The higher goal, however, is to make cities a better place to eat, shop, work, and live. ArtHouse has worked with the Denver Art Museum, The Denver Parks and Recreation, and Vail Cascade Resort and Spa.

One of the presenting sponsors-Pop Up City; supports temporary events and installations that occupy vacant buildings and activate vacant land around the city. They are thrilled to help each of us discover the Near West Lofts located at 6710 Detroit Ave. Cleveland OH 44102.

This should be an inspiring collection of stories, experiences and ideas. Designers, artists or those of us interested in how we can shake up Cleveland's art presence, please attend. I can't wait to hear Mr. Gregg speak. See you there.

6-9pm. For more information visit www.aigacleveland.org

In Search of....

....A Midnight Kiss.

Wilson (Scoot McNairy), a twenty-nine-year old guy who has just had the worst year of his life, is new to Los Angeles, has no date, no concrete plans and every intention of locking the doors and forgetting the last year ever happened. That is until his best friend, Jacob (Brian McGuire), browbeats him into posting a personal ad on Craig’s List.

When Vivian (Sara Simmonds), a strong-willed woman hell bent on being with the right guy at the stroke of midnight responds, a chaotic, sometimes hilarious, sometimes touching journey through the black and white streets of L.A. begins. In the waning hours of the year, emotional vulnerability and bitterly honest humor seem to be waiting around every corner.

In Search of a Midnight Kiss is directed by award-winning comic filmmaker, Alex Holdridge, whose last film, SEXLESS, is the only movie to have won both the Jury and Audience Award for best feature film at the SXSW film festival (2003). The veteran art house producer, Anne Walker, (Before Sunrise, Dazed and Confused) is Executive Producer.



For movie trailers visit www.midnightkissmovie.com for local showtimes visit www.clevelandcinemas.com

MOCA Fall Kick Off (9/12)

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Come experience the sculpture work of artist Jorge Pardo. His work is bright, bold and playful, it is simply a joy to experience.

Along with the gallery exhibit opening, Jorge Pardo and Bonnie Clearwater will reflect upon Pardos' work. This talk will begin at 6pm. As the night temps drop, and the lecture comes to a close, DJ Neil Chastain will be mixing up the dance beat with a touch of live Conga drums. Super hot! So put your dancing shoes on and plan to drop a move or two. The evening will be topped off with stilt walkers and other fun surprises. Plus…MOCA Family Art Studio returns after a successful summer debut. The festivities will wrap at around 10pm



FREE and open to the public. For more information about the artists visit www.jorgepardosculpture.com for directions and more info about MOCA Cleveland visit www.mocacleveland.org

Labor & Industry (9/12)

Friday, September 12th, 2008

The Second Annual Labor and Industry Show Opens at the Asterisk Gallery this Friday. The show is supported by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Labor & Industry returns for Tremont's Art Walk and will showcase works of local artists based on the themes of Labor & Industry through a variety of mediums, photography, painting, sculpture and film.

For 2008, Ohio Canal Corridor looks to enhance "Labor & Industry" by expanding the offerings in a larger venue in Tremont - the Asterisk Gallery. The idea is to continue to associate the exhibit with Labor Day and use Tremont's current position as a destination Art District for promotion.

Contributors: PHOTOGRAPHY * Munroe Copper, Roger Mastroianni, Dan Morgan, Western Reserve Fire Museum, Lou Muenz, Pedro Dell, Cleveland Memories POLITICAL INDUSTRIAL POP ART * Derek Hess JEWELRY * Brandon Holschuh BOOK SIGNING * "Steel Remembered" by Chris Dawson INDUSTRIAL DESIGN * Tribute to Viktor Schreckengost FILM + VIDEO * Historic footage of industry in Cleveland CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE * Stephen Yusko represented by William Busta Gallery TRADITIONAL BLACKSMITHING DEMO * Larry Chiverton SCULPTURE * Sam Mazzolla CONTEMPORARY PAINTING * Anthony Van Rooy MIXED MEDIA / MARITIME ARTIFACTS * Dana Depew INDUSTRIAL BEATS * DJ Adrian Bertolone

For more information visit www.ohiocanal.org or www.asteriskgallery.com

Free Backstage Pass (9/06)

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Ever wanted to see where the magic happens? Where the lights come down on the house? Where the drama divas hang? Visit Playhouse Square for a free backstage tour!



Beginning at 10:00am, tours will depart every fifteen minutes from the State Theatre Lobby. Tours will last approximately 1.5 hours and will include a 12-minute video before the walking portion of the tour begins. Plan to dress casually and with comfy shoes for walking. This tour is NOT handicapped or stroller accessible as it encompasses many of the historic backstage staircases, hallways and teeny dressing rooms.

If you can’t make it on the 6th, the tours are being offered on October 4th and November 1st. For more information on this behind-the-scenes event, visit www,playhousesquare.org

Swing Night (8/29)

Friday, August 29th, 2008

This free, outdoor jazz concert will explode on the deck of the parking garage at The Cleveland Museum of Art. This Friday will feature swing tunes performed by the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra.



Cash bars and food stations offer beer, wine, and soft drinks; additional offerings include snack baskets, cheese boards, chips, salsa, and guacomole, and other appetizers. The Museum Café inside is open until 7:00 each evening with salads, soups and sandwiches. Tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can bring their own chairs, but no outside food or beverages permitted.

6 to 10 p.m. Concerts will be cancelled for rain; call 216-707-2665 day of concert for recorded information. www.clevelandart.org

Morning at the Market

What could be better than a morning spent exploring at the Westside Market? (www.westsidemarket.org) This past Saturday morning a friend of mine and I enjoyed breakfast at the Market Café before heading into the hustle and bustle of the market crowd. Mimosas and Eggs Benedict (with French fries!) was a delicious treat, but did you know the café also has a large wine menu and may be a nice place to catch happy hour some evening?



After breakfast we hit the cheese stand (Mackenzie Creamery, saffron goat cheese is out of this world), the market coffee bar, the bread stand and some of the various produce vendors (for fresh cherries!) Not only is the market a place to practice your “haggling” skills it is filled with some really great graphics. As a designer I find my eye drawn to the simple, unique and visually bold works of art, who knew watermelon cartons, strawberry crates and boxes filled with cabbage and apples could be works of art unto themselves. Check it out.



So next time you wakes up early on a Saturday morning and are looking to explore a food fantasy and a untapped art gallery, take a spin down to West 25th and Lorain Ave. It is a delight for the senses. :)

Green Patriot

On July 4th, more than sixty buses hit the streets of Cleveland encouraging “Green Patriotism” with posters designed by native designer Michael Bierut. The posters, which are visible on buses across the city, promote the use of mass transit and valorize buses as sound for the environment as well as for the vitality of Cleveland. Interior bus ads promote the development of green jobs in the manufacturing sector.

Bierut says, “Back in the 30s and 40s, folksinger Woody Guthrie had a slogan on his guitar: ‘This machine kills fascists.’ I was looking for a similar kind of statement to turn every bus ride into a blow for the environment.”



The project was organized in conjunction with The Canary Project: Landscapes of Climate Change, an exhibition on display through 10 August at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Canary is using the project to inaugurate a nationwide program with posters from a wide range of designers. Pentagram also developed the program’s emblem, a green silhouette of a Revolutionary War Minuteman. I think its darling!

Art & Hip Hop (8/23)

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

City Xpressions Street Art/Hip Hop Festival celebrates urban and street art in its dynamic and eclectic forms. Inspired by the miles of graffiti exhibited along Cleveland's public transit routes, the festival brings aerosol and other street artists out of invisibility by providing a public space for the creation of their beautiful, controversial artworks. In its seventh year, City Xpressions continues to evolve with the voices of the artists leading the way.

This annual grafitti/hip hop competion is still going strong and hosted by Cleveland Public Art. A full day of music is hosted by Q Nice and includes performances by: Forrest Getemgump, DJ Doc, Go-Live Grizzlies and more!



10am-7pm, Market Square Park (located across the street from the West Side Market), Sponsored by Scion www.clevelandpublicart.org

Wine & Ballet in Tremont (8/23)

This Saturday evening you will find me, with a picnic and a blanket nestled in Lincoln Park, the central hub of Tremont for the annual complimentary dance show by Verb Ballet (www.verbballets.org).

Verb Ballets' mission is to promote and develop interest in and appreciation for contemporary dance through performance, programs that promote learning and nurture wellness, audience and community dialogue and advocacy efforts to support the art form. Verb Ballets has a steadfast mission to promote and foster emerging talent, present excellence in contemporary choreographers, and revive and honor Modern Dance classics.

Actually, if I plan my day right, I may even be able to swing by the new wine bar at Visible Voice (www.visiblevoicebooks.com) prior to the show. This independent bookstore is inviting and relaxing and would be a great place to explore while in the neighborhood.

8:00pm. Bring the Family, your Friends... Enjoy the Magic of the Arts in Tremont's Lincoln Park!

Warehouse Festival (8/24)

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Enjoy your Sunday afternoon strolling around our lovely downtown historic warehouse district at the fourth annual street festival. Enjoy, fabulous local faire, open houses of dramatic lofts and condos, an art show and things to do with the kids are some of the happenings you’ll find. One of the areas local band faves called the Spazmatics (80’s pop cover band) will be playing on one of the three entertainment stages kicking off at 5:00pm. If you want to listen to less “Duran Duran” and more “Ella,” the Northcoast Jazz Collective will be performing in front of the Hoyt Block Building from 1-4pm. Sounds like a great way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon, don’t you think?

For more details on the festival events call 216.344.3937

WOW! (8/21)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Throughout this summer, the folks over at University Circle Inc. have planned, presented and perfected “Wade Oval Wednesday’s.” With only a few more Wednesday’s left in the series don’t miss out.

All of the museum are open late with special reduced missions, Check out Gourmets in the Garden at the Botanical Garden where area chefs present some menus ideas and yummy samples. Listen to Cats on Holiday a “swamp pop” band, performing rain or shine! Ride your bike to the circle and take advantage of the free bike corral, secure bike parking provide by Ohio Bike Co-op.

For additional times and information about the few remaining WOW events visit www.universitycircle.org

Block Party (8/01)

Friday, August 1st, 2008

University Circle and the Cleveland Music Settlement have teamed up to get all of the institutions, organizations and residents to open their doors and give the neighbors on our street, and their friends and family, a chance to learn a bit more about each other and the fantastic homes and buildings they occupy.

The Cleveland Music Settlement will provide music on their lawn throughout the day. Participants can get their "passports" punched at each venue for a raffle drawing. Winners will be drawn at 5:45 pm in front of The Settlement.

Here's your chance to visit grand Magnolia Drive homes and buildings and learn more about each business on our lovely and unique street! 3-6pm. For more information, visit www.universitycircle.org

Check it out!

Thanks and congratulations to Danielle Deboe; sassy proprietor of the dazzling store “Room Service” (www.roomservicecleveland.com) located in the Gordon Square Arts District. Danielle wrote an amazing City Guide to Cleveland that was published yesterday on the infamous Design Sponge Blog. Danielle, thanks for including iheartcleveland in your mix of all thing fun, fresh and fabulous in Cleveland! Your summary of every nook and cranny in the city is an amazing resource that everyone should have stuffed in their glove box or backpack for an afternoon adventure. Congratulations and thanks again!

To read the article visit www.designspongeonline.com/2008/07/cleveland-design-guide.html#more-10871

August Concerts!

Save the Dates.In doing some research for upcoming posts I came across numerous concerts in August that I wanted to make sure got on everyones calendars, including my own! Most of them are local bands, singer, songwriters but there are a few larger names too. Good times in our city of rock and roll!

8/01 : Return of Simple : Grog Shop : My favorite song is Saffron and boy can these guys jam. Amazing! (www.myspace.com/returnofsimple)

8/02 : Rachel Roberts : Lakewood Art Festival 12:30pm : She has a great voice! I have seen her twice before and would highly recommend her tunes for a relaxing Saturday afternoon. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=42735320

8/02 : Mifune : Brothers Lounge : This world-pop nine-piece blends the groovy, funk-tribal vibe of afrobeat with spacey, Stereolab-style ambient pop. (www.myspace.com/mifunesound)

8/03 : Joshua Radin (with Vanessa Carlton) : Beachland Ballroom : Josh is from Cleveland! (www.joshuaradin.com)

8/03 : Neil Diamond : The Q : 8:00pm : Tickets are a bit steep; $55 and up but who can resist "Sweet Caroline Bum Bum Bum?"

8/04 : Radiohead : Blossom Music Center : I have lawn seats, hope it doesn't rain!

8/08 : Metro Station | Boys Like Girls | Good Charlotte : Time Warner Amphitheatre : Feel like a Tween!—Or just rock-out like one

8/09 : Copperfoot : Crocker Park Chess Park, Westlake 6:30 - 9:30 PM : Rock , country blues, lounge songs, and folktales- all the way to the mountain top. Copperfoot plays spirited, powerful original music (and a few well chosen covers). (www.myspace.com/copperfoot)

8/09 : Jill Scott : Playhouse Square : She has an amazing set of pipes. I have been listening to her for some time, I love "Crown Royal on Ice." (www.myspace.com/whoisjillscott)

8/11 : Tokio Hotel : House of Blues Cleveland : A bit "harder" than I usually listen too...but a great band to add to your workout playlist. Monsoon is great...and so is the lead singers hair! (www.myspace.com/tokiohotel)

8/12 : Kate Kunstall : House of Blues Cleveland : Her CD is Eye to the Telescope is a great body of work. Not only is Black Horse & the Cherry Tree a hit, but I like Suddenly I See.

8/16 : Cameo | Sisqo | Peabo Bryson : Soul Food Festival—Voinovich Park : Good Music and fun food!

8/22 : Nine Inch Nails with special guest Does It Offend You, Yeah? : The Q : 7:00pm, should be a giant production, anyone going?

8/22 : HotChaCha : Matinee Cleveland : Favorite song...Heidi Was Never Good (http://www.myspace.com/hotchachahotchacha)

8/24 : Kate Voegele : House of Blues Cambridge Room : All the way from Bay Village. (www.myspace.com/katevoegele)

8/24 : Paramore with special guest Paper Route : Time Warner Amphitheatre : I saw Paper Route in Atlanta and they have a great sound...oh and I love riding my bike to Paramore!

8/27 : Miss Melvis and if you missed them before, Hot ChaCha will be playing again : Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 7-9pm FREE sponsored by Cleveland.com, The Plain Dealer and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum. Can't wait to see Melanie Rock out!

8/31 : Los Lonely Boys : Taste Of Cleveland : Groovy tunes for a perfect Sunday afternoon!

If I missed any MUST-SEE's let me know! Cheers for today.

Lakewood Art Festival (8/02)

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

The 31st Annual Lakewood Arts Festival will be held this weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Detroit Avenue from Elmwood to Belle Avenues.

For over thirty years, the Lakewood Art Festival has brought local and national artists to the streets of Lakewood, Ohio the first weekend in August. The Lakewood Downtown Arts Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that administers the show with the help of a team of hard-working volunteers and the cooperation of the city of Lakewood, Ohio. The festival supports itself with money raised by entry fees, donations from community merchants, sponsorship funds and t-shirt sales.

Every year a line-up of fine musical entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. This year Rachel Roberts from Akron will perform live at 12:30, she is a must-see! Be there.



Besides supporting the festival itself, money earned or donated goes towards a scholarship for a local high school graduate, a Lakewood resident, pursuing a degree in fine arts, and toward grants awarded local organizations presenting art programs for children and seniors in Lakewood.

For the map, listing of artists visit www.lakewoodartsfest.org

New Art.

On this blog, I mostly try and tell you of upcoming events and happenings around town but I can’t resist sharing my new little piece of art. I purchased this small beaute this past Friday at the opening of Claire Mojher’s work at Papercuts and Gluesticks in Rocky River. I took one look at “Lucy and Loubelle lurk behind the scenes” and knew I had to take “them” home. The gilded blue silver frame and little blue bow adds to the charm and whimsy of the piece. The exhibit will run through the end of August, stop in to see the entire collection (my piece is still there). Otherwise visit Claire's Etsy site for more examples of her work.



www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5036218 or to read more of her thoughts visit http://clairemojher.blogspot.com/

Claire Mojher in River (7/25)

Friday, July 25th, 2008

If you enjoy a good art opening than you won’t want to miss the lovely work of Claire Mojher this Friday evening at the charming gallery in Rocky River, Papercuts and Gluesticks .

Claire's work has soul, a look into the lives of her characters reveals mystery, intrigue, pain and a whimsical curiosity for life. Her use of color is both vibrant and dark. As a graduate of the Ringling School of Art and Design, Sarasota Florida, Claire has received numerous awards and accolades. I don’t know now she found Ohio, but we are excited to see her work. I will definitely be stopping by the gallery...pre-ingenuity events!



Opening reception with the artists from 7=9pm. Eat. Drink. And Buy Art!
For more of Ms. Mojhers work visit www.clairemojher.com for directions and more information on the gallery visit