Archive for January, 2010

Severance Opens its doors

Severance opens its doors for a day of no-charge activities and performances on Mon 1/18 in honor of MLK. Hear music by Cle Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Chorus, Cle Metro Schools’ All-City Choir and Drumline and Opera Per Tutti. Plus, post your hopes and dreams on the “I Have a Dream Wall,” hear Hornapalooza and line dance in the Grand Foyer. 12-5:15PM @ Severance Hall. Schedule at http://ClevelandOrchestra.com.

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1/18: MLK @ CMA

MLK @ CMA MLK Day, Mon 1/18 is about championing Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of understanding and acceptance. In honor of this, the Cle Museum of Art offers a day of creative performances [pictured]. View the Spirit Tree, make art during Prayers of Hope, hear the sounds of the CMSD Jazz Trio and Motivation Through Excellence and more. 1-3:30PM @ 11150 East Blvd. Schedule

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1/22: An Evening with Ronnie Spector

An Evening w/ Ronnie Spector She’s influenced everyone from Joey Ramone and Bruce Springsteen to Amy Winehouse and the Reveonettes w/ her sexually-charged rock and roll persona. Hear the legend herself [pictured at left] being interviewed in front of a live audience in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Foster Theater on Thu 1/21 at 7PM. No charge–just email eduATrockhall.org or call 216-515-8426 to RSVP. Then catch Spector on Fri 1/22 at 7PM at the Beachland. Info

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Benefit for a Buddy

Sat 1/23 @ 8PM: Benefit for a Buddy is about a community coming together to help afriend in need. Jon Lash, longtime friend of Big Fun owner Steve Presser, is experiencing major complications from a surgery and will soon be without insurance. On Sat 1/23, hear the surf-style Del Rio Bandits [pictured] along w/ local faves Cats on Holiday–2 great bands in support of a great cause. All proceeds help Jon and his fam. 8PM @ Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd. http://BeachlandBallroom.com

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Mixon Hall Masters Series @ CIM

Tue 1/26 @ 8PM: Mixon Hall Masters Series

Two intense performers–cellist Alisa Weilerstein [pictured] and pianist Inon Barnatan–share the stage at Cle Institute of Music on Tue 1/26. At 27-years-old, Weilerstein is already a veteran of the classical music scene. She’s played w/ the Cle Orchestra and even performed at the White House. Barnatan is another virtuoso sure to light the stage up. 8PM @ CIM Mixon Hall, 11021 East Blvd. Tickets

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Just Yesterday

Fri 1/22 @ 8PM and Sat 1/23 @ 8PM: You like dance more than you think. GroundWorks DanceTheater presents the world premier of Just Yesterday, a performance by internationally-acclaimed choreographer–and Cle native–Dianne McIntyre. This emotional work finds resonance b/tw what’s remembered and forgotten from the past. Plus, Delayed and Polarity [pictured; photo by Dale Dong]. See it on Fri 1/22 and Sat 1/23 at 8PM. You may just like it. Breen Ctr for Performing Arts @ St. Ignatius, 2008 W. 30 St. Tickets

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Fragmentation: Seed, Spore and Polyp

Fri 1/22 @ 7PM: Fragmentation: Seed, Spore and Polyp Jonah Jacobs challenges your perception of found objects in his latest exhibition opening on Fri 1/22 at William Rupnik Gallery. Jacobs transforms ordinary consumable objects (scrap cardboard, frayed shoelaces, etc) into organic formations and habitats [pictured]. Join the reception from 7-10PM. Exhibition now through Sun 2/14 @ 1667 E. 40 St., Unit 1-A. http://WRGCleveland.com

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01.21.10: An Evening w/Ronnie Spector

An Evening w/ Ronnie Spector She’s influenced everyone from Joey Ramone and Bruce Springsteen to Amy Winehouse and the Reveonettes w/ her sexually-charged rock and roll persona. Hear the legend herself [pictured at left] being interviewed in front of a live audience in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Foster Theater on Thu 1/21 at 7PM. No charge–just email eduATrockhall.org or call 216-515-8426 to RSVP. Then catch Spector on Fri 1/22 at 7PM at the Beachland. Info

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Opera in HD

Opera in HD @ Cedar Lee See some of the most beautiful and cutting edge European opera productions from the comforts of the Cedar Lee Theatre. Verdi’s Falstaff, a dynamic comic opera [pictured], will be shown on Wed 1/20 at 7PM and Sun 1/24 at 2PM. Performed at Opera Royal De Wallonie in Liege, Belgium. See it at 2163 Lee Rd in Cle Hts. Read more at http://OperaInCinema.com/falstaff.htm and here.

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Off to Rehab

Off to Rehab Twelve Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits have been awarded. Read which buildings in Greater Cle will be rehabilitated.

Ohio.gov says:

The Historic Preservation Tax Credit awards are part of the Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan, which aims to create new jobs while laying the foundation for future economic prosperity. In the Job Stimulus Plan $120 million was set aside for Historic Preservation Tax Credits.  In October 2008, 46 applicants were approved for a total of $74 million in tax credits, leveraging $415 million in private funds. Approximately $23.7 million of the remaining $41.8 million in tax credits from the Ohio Bipartisan Job Stimulus Plan were awarded today and approximately $22.1 million will be awarded in Round Four, which begins on January 1, 2010.

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