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Favorite Poem Project
Sunday April 4
2:00 pm
Cleveland Heights - University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
Free
Presented by the CH-UH Library and HeightsArts
Become inspired at this local gathering as your
neighbors and community leaders share the poems they
love. The National Favorite Poem Project was begun by
Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky to celebrate and document
the ways that poetry can draw people together.
For more information call Carole Wallencheck at (216)
932-3600 x3
Check out the National Favorite Poem Project....
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Cyrus Chestnut in concert |
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Friday, April 2
Two shows: 7:30 pm & 10 pm
The Civic Auditorium
3130 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights
(216) 752-1927
Tickets $25.00 or $35.00 for VIP seating.
For ticket information contact Kenneth Murphy, House
of Jazz Entertainment at (216) 752-1927 or
jazzhausent@hotmail.com
VIP tickets include free admission to the after party,
sponsored by House of Jazz Entertainment. The after
party will take place at the E. E. P. Creative Arts
Complex located at 13240 Euclid Avenue.
Chestnut discovered the power of music at age six in
Baltimore's Mount Calvary Baptist church and
eventually earned a degree in jazz composition and
arranging from Boston's Berklee College of Music in
1985. Nowadays, he performs his arrangements of
spirituals, standards and classical pieces with the
country's top symphonies.
The guest artist will be Cleveland's own Kelly
Chapman. Kelly will be performing songs from her soon
to be released CD "Real". Shirley Cook and Company
will perform live at the after party with Greg Bandy on
drums, Eddie Baccus, Sr. on piano and Cecil Rucker on
vibes.
More about Cyrus Chestnut.... »
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Edible Books Contest |
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Saturday, April 3
1-4 pm
Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Boulevard, Shaker Heights
216-795-9800
Fifth International Edible Book Festival
Booklovers, bookbinders, cooks, and craftspeople of all
ages are invited to view the Edible Book entries, cast
their votes, and eat the edible books.
The exhibition opens to the public for viewing and
voting at 1:00 pm, awards presented at 3:00 pm and
eating commences at 3:15 pm. Tickets for
voting/eating participants will be $2, payable at the
door.
The Fifth International Edible Book Festival will occur
throughout the world on any day from April 1 to April
5. This is Cleveland's first participation in the event.
Popular votes will determine the Most Creative, Most
Bookish, and Most Delicious entries. Prizes will include
thematically chosen books from Loganberry Books.
Entries already include professional bookbinders, local
chefs, electricians, bookworms, and pre-teen
artists.
Books2Eat Website »
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Making art Classes for kids |
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April 12 May 22, 2004
Spring Class Offerings
For students grades 2 5
6 week session $72.00 (materials included)
216-932-6923
Taught by Laurie Garrett, Cleveland Heights artist and
art educator, these classes provide an opportunity for
students to experiment, to develop and value their own
individual means of expression, and to have fun! Class
size is limited to eight students.
Mondays, 4:15 5:30 p.m.
Mixed Media: We will explore a wide variety of
materials, and through the use of line, shape, color and
texture, make things both beautiful and functional.
Wednesdays, 4:15 5:30 p.m.
Drawing: This class is for students who are
proficient in drawing and wish to go further, exploring
more challenging subject matter and technique. Please
bring a sketchbook to the first class.
Thursdays, 4:15 5:30 pm.
Drawing: Emphasis is on developing drawing
skills through the quality of line and the building of
form, using a variety of materials. Please bring a
sketchbook to the first class.
Saturdays, 1:30 2:45 p.m.
Bookmaking: From pop-ups to sketchbooks,
we will learn the many means of expression to be found
in the handmade book.
Classes are now held at
Strong Bindery
in Loganberry Books
13015 Larchmere Blvd.
Shaker Heights
Loganberry Books.... »
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Spring Classes for Kids at Dobama Theatre |
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March 30-May 19
Dobama Theatre
1846 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights
(216) 932-6838 or jcasey@dobama.org.
I. WORLD ADVENTURE
Ages 6 to 9
A new country is explored each week
through theater, dance, music and
language! This is a very active, imaginative class that
also provides a
rich multicultural experience.
Time: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 30 to May 18
Cost: $85
Instructor: Robin Pease, a Equity actress and founder
of the
nationally-known Cleveland Heights-based Kulture Kids.
II. STAGE
COACHING
Ages 10 to 12
Movement, vocal and acting techniques are utilized in
scene work from
winning plays of the Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting
Festival. The
class
will culminate in the creation of original scenes.
Time: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
March 31 to May 19
Cost: $85
Instructor: Tyler Postma, a local Equity actress and
schoolteacher.
Dobama Theatre »
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Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute (AEI) 2004 |
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Wednesdays, April 21-May 12, 9 am - 1
pm
at COSE in the Terminal Tower
216-575-0331
The second season of the highly acclaimed professional
development program for visual, performing, literary,
media and design arts professionals
Presented by the Community Partnership for Arts &
Culture and COSE with the support of Dominion
Cost: $100 for the four-session course; includes AEI
workbook and refreshments.
Registration: Space is limited. Register by April 14th to
ensure your spot
To register, contact
Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (The
Partnership) at 216-575-0331 or email
cpac2001@aol.com.
Session One: Business Fundamentals for
Artists
· Becoming an "Artrepreneur"
· From the Trenches: Stories from Successful
Artist Entrepreneurs
· Selecting an Incorporation Model
· Identifying Useful Resources for Business
Planning
Session Two: Business Plan Basics
· Why Write a Business Plan?
· Components of a Good Business Plan -
"Getting Your Thoughts on Paper"
· Pricing your Art
· Advice from Expert Business Practitioners
· Business Plan Challenge Arts Winners
Thoughts
Session Three: Legal and Accounting Basics for
Artists
· Bookkeeping Basics
· What Artists Need to Know about Taxes
· Legal Basics
Session Four: Marketing Basics
· Introduction to Marketing
· Understanding your Consumers - "How to Put
a Face on Your Target Market"
· Branding/Image
· Working with the Media
AEI 2004 Faculty: Cindy Barber, Mary Brown, Kenneth
Cavanaugh, Loren Chylla, Pat Cirillo, Kathy DeLong,
Susie Frazier, Valeri Furst, William Joseph, Stacey
McKinley, Michael Norman, Howard Parr, Les Roberts,
Joan Saks, Tom Schorgl, Janus Small, Sara Stashower,
JoAnn Uhlik, Hector Vega, Megan Van Voorhis and Linda
Zolten Wood; (as of March 1; subject to change)
The Partnership..... »
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