Cool Cleveland This Week 3/10-3/17
The Cleveland Waterfront Coalition meeting and public forum open to the public with discussions on "The plans and visions for the Lakefront and riverfront" by officials from the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. David Beach, director, Eco City? Cleveland will present a summary of the BLUE Project and Levin College will present a summary of its Waterways Forum Series Wed 3/10 at 5:30PM-8PM. Levin College of Urban Affairs Atrium, 1717 Euclid Ave. 556-4483.
Freekbass From Cincinnati, OH Freekbass has collaborated with funk legend Bootsy Collins on different projects, the most recent being Freekbass' The Air Is Fresher Underground. According to Bootsy "Freekbass is the new spiritual warrior for the Funk," find out why Thu 3/12 at 9PM with Flo White & the Cash Explosion opening. Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Hts Blvd in Cleveland Hts. 321-5588 http://www.freekbass.com
Salvador Dali: Master of Surrealism the largest collection of Dali artwork made available to the public will be exhibited exclusively at Contessa Gallery, hosting a world-class exhibit of Salvador Dali's works from the Pierre Argillet collection with over 100 original paintings, watercolors, etchings and Aubusson tapestries created mostly in the 1930s through the 1960s. One of the most important artists of the 20th century, Dali developed a lifelong friendship with the late Pierre Argillet, renowned French art and book publisher and the pair collaborated on 200 of Dali's finest engravings. On Fri 3/12 see the opening reception 5-9PM and hear Christine Argillet's a free public lecture at 7:30PM. 24667 Cedar Rd in Lyndhurst. Call 382-7800 or visit http://www.contessagallery.com
Shine Tour with Max Graham throwing down a tripped mix of chunky house and lovely melodies extended-mix style, and double your pleasure with Deviant's deep progressive house; he's also also founder of HeadRush Music. Then wind your way to the Backroom, the scene for trance/house/breaks for more techno than you can handle Sat Mar 13 from 9:30PM-8AM (for all you hardcore ravers, the bar re-opens at 5:30AM). Metropolis, 2325 Elm St http://www.trunightlife.com
Finely Low: Applied Arts Workshop Series a new installation constructing environments intended to blur boundaries and assumptive inclinations toward hierarchies between high art and low art via craft workshops. Positioned in a gallery setting for 'fine artists', Newsense Enterprises endeavors to debunk associations of decorative genres categorized as lowbrow and ineffectual. Exhibition kicks off Sat 3/13 and workshops begin Sun 3/13 at noon with others running thru 4/14; experience Rags to Stitches and learn other useful projects to develop new skills. The viewing public is welcome to stop by during these times to experience the performative aspect of this interactive installation. Heights Arts Collaborative, 2163 Lee Rd in Cleveland Hts. For info 371-3457 and sign up online to register for the series at http:// www.newsenseonline.com.
23 degrees & Rising See this exhibittion at brand new art gallery Paradise in Cleveland Heights, drop in to meet owner Rick Silverman and check out the Glass Bubble Project from Ohio City, potterist Sandy Miller, controversial works by Alicia Ross, our buddy Colin Toke from Nimbis and others Sat 3/13. Call 554-5548. At 2199 Lee Rd in Cleveland Hts.
Irreversible Gaspar Noe's adventurous, vilified and electrifying film of a French couple who take a shattering emotional journey--ending in violence and murder. It's one of the darkest, disturbing movies, not for the squeamish! Sun 3/14 at 8:45PM. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque11141 East Blvd. 421-7450 visit http://www.cia.edu/cinematheque
Peter Bogdanovich is the director of such highly acclaimed films as The Last Picture Show, What's Up Doc?, Paper Moon, and The Cat's Meow. His controversial "off screen" life is as colorful as many of his films. A scholar of the movies, Bogdanovich has written a dozen books about film, including studies of Orson Welles and John Ford, and Who the Devil Made It, a collection of interviews with 16 legendary directors. The Cleveland Public Library will present Mr. Bogdanovich, at An Afternoon for Writers and Readers on Sun 3/14 at 2PM. The free program will take place at the Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, E. 6th St and Superior Ave. For info call 623-2869. http://www.cpl.org
Community of Minds Come out to see people that you need to meet, enjoy draft beer and free hors d'oeuvres while getting in on the inside track for the latest in the region's technology research. Our region enjoys a rich, varied and vibrant technology scene, and momentum is clearly building. While many of us think first of IT, there is more to our tech community than bits and bytes. Guest speaker Eric Cottington, Case Western's Associate Vice President for Research discusses current research activities at the University, including life sciences, nanotechnology and other research accomplishments. You'll also hear about Case's upcoming Research Show Case?; a major event highlighting technology research achievements in our area Tue 3/16 from 5:30-7:30PM. Reservations required; register at http://www.communityofminds.com/LogIn.asp?NextPage=registration.asp?EventID=82 1890 At The Arcade, located in the Hyatt Regency Cleveland At The Arcade, 420 Superior Ave.
CrainTech's MegaBite Breakfast "Early-Stage Capital in Northeast Ohio" discussion will explore the growing sources of early stage capital, the types of opportunities that appeal to early stage investors, and how the region will benefit by making even more capital available Thu 3/18 from 7:30AM-9:45AM. Panelists are: Lynn-Ann Gries, chief investment officer of Jump Start? Inc, Jamie Ireland, managing director of Early Stage Partners. Carl Grassi, partner with Mc Donald? Hopkins, will moderate the panel discussion. The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor. Register at 522-1383 or visit http://www.crainscleveland.com/events/calendar.cms
Inlet Dance Theatre has amassed an eclectic repertoire of original works alongside collaborative pieces from nationally recognized choreographers. Their newest program of seven works are: "B’roke" – a gathering of uplifting life moments inspired musically by Vivaldi scores and visually by the postmodern baroque paintings of Frank Stella; “imPAIRed” – originating from an Inlet residency working with the visually impaired at the Cleveland Sight Center where dancers are rendered sightless via blindfolds; “Dante’s First Night” – an abstract tragedy birthed from emotions and questions raised by the events of September 11, 2001 beginning 3/19 thru 3/21 at 8PM. Cleveland Public Theatre’s Gordon Square Theatre, 6415 Detroit Rd. For tickets 631-2727 or http://www.cptonline.org
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