08.19-08.26.15
Diptych
Good things come in pairs. Or, they should. Or, if you see something good, you should grab another one.78th Street Studios is blowing up since Derek Hess was one of its first pioneers, and now he’s back. Just like that. Take one thing and turn it into another. That’s the theory behind the Cleveland Furniture Bank’s upcycing workshop at Southland. That’s kinda the theory behind Cleveland these days.
Bring together bicycles and art, and you’ve got two events: a public talk and a ride showcasing public art in the Heights. Remember the Spring Seed Swap last April? Now reap what’s been sown at the R/S Summer Harvest Fest. Get ready to fuse fire & water at Lorain’s new FireFish festival. A vegan diet and protein? They go together like Cocktails and Canvas, which consists of – you guessed it – drinking and painting. Koreans Jinjoo Cho, violin, and HyunSoo Kim, piano, close out Holden’s summer concert series.
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Derek Hess is one of Cleveland’s most talented, hardworking & provocative artists — and his work was regularly featured at the 78th Street Studios when it was just on the cusp of being cool. Now he and manager Marty Geramita are opening a gallery/workspace there devoted to showcasing Hess’ now internationally known work to hometown art fans. It kicks off with a book signing at the next 78th Street Studios artwork. Fri 8/21.
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Some types of furniture, like those entertainment centers for bulky old TVs, are obsolete – but they may not be quite ready for the scrap heap. A workshop at the Cleveland Furniture Bank will show you how you can transform that thing sitting in the corner or your garage or basement into something you can use – and be proud of. Sat 8/22.
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Ohio City’s Room Service (R/S) boutique is all about local community and sharing creative gifts. That extends beyond the home and personal products they carry to their Summer Harvest Fest. After a successful Spring Seed Swap, R/S is inviting people to come to the store to share what they grew with their own seeds as well as stories and tips gleaned from their own gardening experiences. Sun 8/23.
SPONSORED: Cleveland Public Library and Cleveland Museum of Art are partnering to bring you artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley’s work is featured on Fox’s hit show Empire, and has firmly established his place as a painter of grandiose portraits of young, urban, largely African American male subjects. Engage with Wiley on Sat 8/29 at 2PM. CPL.org.
Cleveland Heights is one of the area’s most art-packed communities, with more artists per capita than virtually anyplace else in NE Ohio. So it’s no surprise there’s a lot of public art to see. It’s also an active community with lots of cyclists. So nonprofit Heights Arts has combined the two: there’ll be a talk at its gallery Thursday and a bike tour of outdoor art Saturday. Thu 8/20 & Sat 8/22.
Baldwin Wallace University’s Conservatory’s dream of going all Steinway has almost come to fruition. With 87 new Steinways already rushed into the conservatory in less than a year, BWU is now only one piano away from their goal. The prestige, which has only been merited to twelve other conservatories, will not only help improve the quality of students’ education, but it will also help boost enrollment.
Susan Van Vorst, the Conservatory’s Dean, met up with CoolCleveland to fill us in on their newly launched crowd funding campaign. Do your part, and help fund the BW Con’s last $5,000 dollars!
Northeast Ohioans love the arts. But they’re sure to REALLY love the new festival, FireFish, which debuts in downtown Lorain in September. The one-day event celebrates the arts and the region’s relationship to water through a series of performances and displays by local artists, taking place at rooftops, alleys and abandoned buildings. What’s really special is that some will incorporate spectacular displays of pyrotechnics. Sat 9/26.
Want to stretch your child’s cultural worldview at a very young age? That’s what the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Inspired Storytelling sessions for pre-schoolers are all about. Kids will get to do a hands-on craft to tie in with what they heard, and there’s coffee for the parents. Thu 8/20.
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Homebuyer Education Orientation Take the first steps towards achieving your dream of home ownership. Our classes will show you how to afford your dream home, keep your dream home, and avoid losing your dream home. Begin that journey by seeking the knowledge that will aid you in your quest for homeownership. Before setting off to find the perfect house, know that the certified, professional counselors from Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland are available to help you. See more here.
Next class is Mon 8/24, conveniently held at the NHS of Greater Cleveland HomeOwnership Center at 5700 Broadway Avenue. Get more details here.
One of the most annoying questions vegetarians and vegans get asked — constantly — is “How do you get enough protein?” Chicago-based nutritionist/dietician Taylor Wolfram (who got her undergrad degree from CWRU) will present a talk at the Cleveland Heights/University Heights Library where she’ll tell you about all the nutrients plants provide. And there will be vegan snacks! Fri 8/21.
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A limited number of specially priced tickets have been set aside for CoolCleveland readers for two of the hottest shows of the summer.
Billy Bob Thornton’s American roots-rock band the Boxmasters pump out acclaimed originals and eclectic covers by everyone from The Beatles to Mel Tillis to Mott The Hoople. Presented at the Kent Stage. Exclusive to CoolCleveland readers, get $10 OFF by using the code COOLBILLY.
Eric Burdon & The Animals got their name from their wild stage act, and hit #1 with “House of the Rising Sun,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood,” “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” “It’s My Life,” “See See Rider” and more. Presented at the Lorain Palace Theater with opener Edgar Winter. Exclusive to CoolCleveland readers, get $20 OFF by using the code COOLERIC.
Cleveland is lucky to be a classical music mecca, attracting gifted players like violinist Jinjoo Cho and pianist HyunSoo Kim from the far side of the world (both are Korean) to study at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Because of their ties here, we get to here them play often. They’ll be closing Holden Aborteum’s outdoor summer concert series, a beautiful setting for beautiful music. Tue 8/25.
* Cleveland metal bands Olathia & Wretch will bang heads in Brunswick at 42Eighty Concert Club Fri 8/21.
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Do You Pick Up After Your Dog?
Learn Why It’s Important
Nothing compares to a neighborhood walk in the late summer. Similarly, nothing compares to the frustration of a stroll being distracted by the sight or smell of pet waste on the tree lawn. Sorry, just being honest. The truth is, despite some dog owners’ insistence, that dog doo is not fertilizer.
Picking up after your pet is an act of common courtesy and even benefits water quality. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s PUP program has the resources and materials to encourage your pet-owning neighbors to act responsibly. Check them out, and walk your dog with your head held high.
WED 8/19
Artistic Inspiration can come from some unlikely places — like those cheesy paintings you find discarded at thrift stores. Artist Amy Mothersbaugh will show you how to use those as the basis for your own flights of fancy at a workshop at the Akron Center for Art, Performance & Music.
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THU 8/20
The Beat Uptown, the outdoor concert series on the plaza at MOCA, has booked series of must-hear bands. Next up is Akron soulsters the Admirables who kick up a storm of danceable instrumental music. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the museum is open until 9.
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FRI 8/21
Filmmaker Bob Ruggeri has enjoyed success, including screenings at Sundance and Cannes, while based right here in Cleveland. He’ll share how he was able to make things happen for himself at the August edition of Creative Mornings at Merwin’s Wharf.
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SAT 8/22
The Doan Brook Watershed Partnership offers Clevelanders a chance to enjoy the area’s natural resources at its annual Take to the Lake kayaking/picnicking event in the Lower Shaker Lake.
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SUN 8/23
Are you a dog lover? If so, head over to the West Park Station for Doggies on the Patio with singer/songwriter Robin Stone, also a dog lover. And yes, bring your dog! It’s to benefit dogs who don’t have a devoted human like you — yet.
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MON 8/24
Eric Burdon and Edgar Winter evoke very different classic rock memories. Burdon’s Animals brought a raunchy blues sound stateside in the wake of the British invasion while Winter’s free-ranging organ drove hits like “Frankenstein” and “Free Ride.” They’ll share the state at the Lorain Palace Theater..
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TUE 8/25
The Go Factory’s 1Way concerts feature avant-garde improvisational groups such as New York’s Dybbuk, this month’s headliner, who perform along with Cleveland experimental jazz group the Oblique Orchestra.
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WED 8/26
Drinking and painting is getting to be an increasingly popular combination of activities. Cleveland artist Bernadette Glorioso will lead Cocktails and Canvas at Parma’s Wall Street Tavern where you can imbibe while learning the secrets to painting a Cleveland landscape.
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THEATER REVIEW: Our Town at Blank Canvas Theatre by Roy Berko
MUSIC REVIEW: The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom by Roy Berko
THEATER REVIEW: Tear It Off at convergence-continuum by Roy Berko
PHOTOSTREAM: Dedication of Centennial Trail Link by Anastasia Pantsios
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