The Argentine Tango Enter into one of the most sensuous dances in the world. No other dance possesses the tango's unmistakable flow, or the varied interpretations of the dance and its influence. Experience how the pros do it, with seasoned dancers who have been on the dance floor in cities across the US, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. They'll guide you with lessons every Wednesday, including this Wed 2/23 from 7:30-9PM. Registration is required; call 440-748-2204. Algeria, 8778 Gatewood Dr. in North Ridgeville. http://www.TangoCleveland.com
Bach Family Affair British-Australian baroque violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch joins Apollo's Fire to perform a reconstruction of JS Bach's lost Violin Concerto in D minor. In addition to this brilliant and fiery concerto, the program will highlight the music of two of Bach's more rebellious sons. Hear Apollo's Fire (Cleveland Baroque Orchestra) beginning Thu 2/24 at 7:30PM Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 West Market St. in Fairlawn, and Fri 2/25 at 8PM, St Paul's Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd. in Cleveland Hts. On Sat 2/26 at 8PM, find it at Congregation Shaarey Tikvah, 26811 Fairmount Blvd in Beachwood. Call 320-0012 and visit http://www.ApollosFire.org
Clunky Assemblages and Caustic Paintings at the Paradise Gallery will prove to be a worthwhile experience. Artist Dana Depew exhibits a wide variety of sculpture and paintings on various, unconventional forms of media such as burlap and Amish quilts. The artwork will open to the public Fri 2/25 until Sat 3/26. The Paradise Gallery’s location is 2199 Lee Rd. Hours of operation vary. Call 554-5548. http://www.ParadiseGallery.net
Transfigured Night is a white-hot, intense and superb sampling of Juilliard graduates, committed to seeking out lost musical pieces and commissioning new works for larger string ensemble. They've elicited audience's pleasure and critical praise for their technical virtuosity and youthful elan in chamber music. They'll be in Cleveland performing Verlarte Nacht by Arnold Schoenberg and more on Sat 2/26 at 7:30PM. Call 421-7350. Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. in University Circle. http:///www.ClevelandArt.org
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