AP 3.26.14
The Cleveland Chamber Symphony has been championing contemporary music for 34 years. Now it's staging its first NeoSonicFest, nine days' worth of events that focus on newer music and bringing a new slant to older music. Jazz/classical sax player Howie Smith (pictured) is one of the artists who will perform. Fri 3/28-Sun 4/6.* Raspberries guitarist Wally Bryson rocks the Winchester. Fri 3/28.
* Von Dohnanyi returns to conduct Schumann at Severance Hall. Thu 3/27, Fri 3/28, Sun 3/30.
* John Carroll radio station WJCU 88.7 FM hosts open house. Sat 3/29-Sun 3/30.
* Crazy Marvin Braxton talks about his 50 years of playing the blues. Sat 3/29.
* Chamberfest sponsors an evening of free music night at the Wine Spot. Fri 3/28.