Verb Ballets presents an evening entitled Verb Ballets Celebrates Cleveland Composers, performing to new music written by three Cleveland composers: Backlash by Eric Ericziolek, Eight Easy Pieces for Piano by Jonathan Sheffer, musical director of Red {an orchestra} and two world premiere pieces by Klaus Roy, formerly with the Cleveland Orchestra. The music will be performed live.

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Closing Reception and Curators Remarks for Two Exhibitions at the Cleveland Artists Foundation Apr 29- May 27:

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FIRST FRIDAY of this and every month from 6-9 pm, take advantage of extended hours and enjoy a collection of Cleveland's finest art galleries, chic fashion boutiques, art studios, yoga, and more, all under one roof.

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Since its beginnings in 1969, the Hessler Street Fair has become a music and arts tradition in Cleveland. This joyous festival of arts, handmade crafts, music, dance, poetry, theater, performance and food is held on University Circle's Hessler Street, Cleveland's first historic landmark district.

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Parade the Circle at Wade oval will feature international and national guest artists along with dozens of Northeast Ohio artists and community groups. Activities include entertainment and food.

for detail, maps and direction: www.universitycircle.org

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A gallery talk and opening reception for an exhibition at the Cleveland State Art Gallery, Into View: Celebrating 15 years of Window to Sculpture. An exhibition of current works by alumni of the The Sculpture Center's window To Sculpture program, which was created by David E. Davis, late sculptor and founder of The Sculpture Center, to nuture the careers of emerging Ohio sculptors.

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The Coit Road Farmers Market
15000 Woodworth (between E. 152nd and Coit)
East Cleveland, Ohio 44112
(216) 249-5455
Map at www.coitmarket.org

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There are only a few days left to see All Digital, one the most visually interesting and intellectually challenging exhibitions at MOCA Cleveland in recent memory. The show closes Sunday May 7th. If you were there for the opening make sure you make a second visit to experience CyberLounge and the ArtCasts. What are ArtCasts? They are digital recordings (think Podcasts) of interviews with the artists who participated in All Digital. They can be heard via your iPod, or, if you don't have an iPod, MOCA will loan you one in exchange for your id and a credit card.

Viktor Schreckengost showed enormous talent while a student at The Cleveland Institute of Art (then the Cleveland School of Art). His figure drawing and design renderings from the 1920s are stunning examples of his sensitive approach to form. Viktor never forgot the power of observation; he perfected it in the industrial design products that followed his post-college years.

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Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30, 2006, the Tri-C JazzFest took the spectacular stage at the East Cleveland Public Library, custom built for jazz by world-class library leader Greg Reese, for two major FREE concerts that drew full house crowds to a community few know and so most don't appreciate. After this weekend, many more people understand East Cleveland is the coolest city in NEO.

Exhibit Dates: May 5th - June 1st

Works by Arabella Proffer

@ Art in the Village 5700 Gallery located at 5700 Broadway Cleveland, OH 44127 (free parking in back)

Opening reception Friday, May 5th 5:30pm - 8pm

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New this year for JazzFest is the Debut Series.  The series is dedicated to presenting up-and-coming musicians who are quickly garnering national acclaim and are expected to be headlines in the near future.  Festival attendees get a preview of these talented musicians first... for free, in the spectacular new Greg L. Reese Performance Arts Center at the East Cleveland Public Library, which was recently renovated to a smart design by favorite Cleveland architect Richard Fleishmann... check this out...

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The Tri-C JazzFest is one of NEO's great assets - 2006 is the 26th annual JazzFest - if you haven't supported this in the past (and soaked in the great jazz), now is time... see links below for more info:

When I heard Rebirth Brass Band was planning a second line jazz parade in Cleveland, to raise awareness of the Tri-C Jazz Fest, I was thrilled - not only is Rebirth awesome, but living in NOLA gave me a real appreciation for the energy such an event can create. I certainly expected Cleveland music fans, and promoters of a more enlightened community, would turn out in droves to support this great band, this free parade, and a good time. Well, 100s of fans and lucky by-standers lucked out, and the rest of the region missed out - but here are some shots in appreciation to Rebirth Brass Band and the organizers of the Tri-C Jazz Fest - I hope more people make their way to the other events scheduled in the coming days.

The totally awesome Rebirth Brass Band will second line from Public Square to the Tri-C Jazz Fest - check this out... it will blow you away...

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Ohio City Home Tour: Don't miss out on a Cleveland spring tradition. Make plans to join us as we celebrate the 2006 edition of Weekend in Ohio City -- your "passport" to Cleveland's historic west side neighborhood.

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Evening in Ohio City: Progressive food and wine tasting in six fantastic Ohio City homes featuring dishes from award-winning restaurants. Don't miss out on a Cleveland spring tradition. Make plans to join us as we celebrate the 2006 edition of Weekend in Ohio City -- your "passport" to Cleveland's historic west side neighborhood.

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The South Wing Gallery of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Cleveland Heights presents "Views/Vistas" an exhibition of works by four artists: Paul Yanko (painting), Doris Sugerman (pottery), Lenore Freeman (sculpture/works on paper) Gary Engle (photography/fiber) on view April 28 - July 23, 2006. Opening Reception Friday April 28th, 5-7 p.m.  ph. 216-932-5815          

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For so many reasons, University Circle and its institutions and the surrounding neighborhood are core to what I value in NEO, and I look forward to seeing all that continually expand in significance to me, the region and world. But, University Circle is a small geographic domain, which must be optimized for 21 organizational stakeholders, and their 1,000,000s of stakeholders, including everyone associated with Case, University Hospitals, the VA, CIA, Cleveland Museum(s), Institute of Music, Orchestra, etc., and all others in the community.

In visioning for a better region and future here, consider a broader interpretation of University Circle from the small cultural, healthcare and university center of Cleveland to the center of the entire University Community of NEO.

With the support of the Julius Fund for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
                 The Department of Art History & Art, Case Western Reserve University

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I received a postcard of the upcoming exhibition and reception for Cleveland Institute of Art students completing their B.F.A. thesis exhibitions. I always enjoy touring the facility and looking at the work of the talented students and professors there.

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"Coming Home" AAWR Annual Members Show
Exhibition runs 4/28/2006 - 6/2/2006
Artist gallery talks on 5/4 and 6/1/ at 6 pm

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Used books are the best, so don't miss the best used book sale in Cleveland!

60th Anniversary Case Book Sale 2006, sponsored by The Association for Continuiing Education

Saturday, June 3rd 10 am -12 noon Preview ($20 Fee), 12 noon - 6 pm Free admission Begins

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