Arte Latino: Reflections of Latino Art in Cleveland Looking for the commonality in Hispanic/Latino artists in Cleveland? Try Diversity. Visit the exhibit on view at the Artefino gallery and café and discover the wealth of Latino talent right here in our town. Everyone is welcome to the exciting opening reception on Fri 5/6 from 5-9PM; the event runs through Fri 5/13. Browse the unique selections and amplify your art collection; 20% of sales will benefit El Barrio, a local Latino social services program. Call 440-935-1787 for info. http://www.ArtefinoGallery.com
“Out of the Closet” It’s the art objects that are stepping out of the closet in this show. Artist, Anne T. Kmieck, inspired by a trip to Mexico, uses dresses to explore historical, social, religious, biological, and popular intellectual concepts about the female body. Each contemporary dress was given a different artistic treatment and carries a historical theme. See why her work has been displayed throughout Ohio, in Pittsburgh and in the Windy City. The show opens on Fri 5/6 from 6-9PM and runs through 7/17. Call 579-9745. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue www.MandPA.org
Through Students’ Eyes: City Schools and the Purposes They Serve Come to the opening reception of this exciting exhibit that puts cameras in the hands of Cleveland students, giving them an opportunity to share their view of their schools and what it means to their lives. Get your glimpse into their world on Sat 5/7 from 7-11PM. Gallery of Photographic Arts (GOPA), 2512 Church Avenue, Ohio City www.GOPAcleveland.com
Celebrating 12 Years of The Tremont ArtWalk Come out on Sat 5/7 at 8PM and celebrate the long running ArtWalk which highlights the rich artistic offerings of the Tremont area while experiencing an evening of music that is rhythmic, psychedelic and a little bit twisted, but definitely not predictable. This is a great opportunity for ArtWalk participants to converge and enjoy each other’s company while rocking to the sounds of The New Lou Reeds, New Planet Trampoline and 9 Volt Haunted House. Call 621-8044. Pat’s in the Flats, 2233 West Third. www.PatsInTheFlats.com http://www.NewPlanetTrampoline.com http://www.NewLouReeds.com
The Abode - Jazz and the Spirit in Tremont La Tortilla Feliz restaurant and Pilgrim Congregational UCC, West 14th Street fixtures, will co-sponsor an artistic and spiritual series – The Abode. Their collaboration will produce jazz, community, music, delectable Central American cuisine and a little spirituality every Sunday evening. Help kick off the inaugural event on Sun 5/8 at 7PM. Call 736-2181. La Tortilla Feliz, 2661 West 14th Street.
Sleepless Nights And you thought you had it hard. Twenty Visual Communication & Design students at Tri-C’s Western Campus have been living off of caffeine and M&M’s for weeks while prepping for this annual Portfolio Show. See what they’ve been up to and enjoy their “eye-opening” work on Tues 5/10 from 6:30-9:00PM. Call 987-5212. Tri-C's Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Parma. http://www.Awdsgn.com/sleepless
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