Submitted by Sudhir Kade on Sat, 07/12/2008 - 18:44.
Back in January of 2007 I first proposed the application of innovative, sustainably powered aquaponics in tandem with organic farming to uplift underprivileged communities and resolve urban blight. East Cleveland, where we have worked for years now, to facilitate positive change, remains a tremendous opportunity for Urban aquaponics integration, especially given the extraordinary connections falling into place recently toward the Star Neighborhood Vision. A two-year quest to secure financially viable and socially redeeming use for the old Hough Bakeries building has finally manifested, through trial and tribulation, with the likely emergence of multiple schools at the Star Village, as it is now called, on Lakeview in East Cleveland. REALNEO and Star Neighborhood Development founder Norm Roulet deserves kudos for perservering through political turbulence and facilitating the key connections to make this work.
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Sat, 07/05/2008 - 11:39.
I was thrilled to receive news today that one of my favorite NEO artists, Pamela Dodds, a REALNEO artist of the Day, has been awarded a $25,000 Individual Support Grant from the Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation. The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation was established by American artist Adolph Gottlieb (1903-1974) and his wife Esther. The foundation provides large grants to ‘serious, fully-committed artists,' ‘regardless of their level of commercial success.' This year the foundation received 482 applications from which twelve artists were selected to receive awards. I'm proud to say Evelyn and I have one of Pamela's inspiring and impressive linoleum cut prints in our collection... "Drift", above... perhaps it is time for more area collectors to seek out her work... website here!
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 09:06.
When people wonder what is the value of a local daily newspaper, I must point to the story of Shaw High School Band, which was invited to China to perform but could not afford to do that. The Plain Dealer article "Bang a Drum, Proudly", by Connie Schulz, raised enough attention and funding to get them there, from where they just returned in triumph (nicely covered in the PD here, today)... a $500,000 whirlwind phenomenon all occurring in less than 6 months!
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 13:03.
I love art, and much in the Cleveland Museum's collection, and the old and newish CMA, but I am not convinced the current reengineering of the museum is economically positive for the region, and I am very displeased with their new slogan "art is back" as shallow and disrespectful to the real NEO arts community, which has never left. The museum needs to better explore its identity and role here, as so many arts organizations, our population and economy transition, and the CMA takes a proportionately larger share of the arts funding pie. If CMA is spending $100s millions constructing new edifices for old mold and cobwebs, I will be very disappointed. I'm waiting to see Rub put his shine on anything, other than proclaiming art is back in a place it never left. What do you think... did art leave?
The Gallery: Studio of 5 Rings will exhibit original abstract oil paintings from Elyria artist, Don Cox. The show will open Friday August 1, 2008, and it will run through Saturday September 6, 2008. The show will have an opening reception Friday 8/1/08 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Don cox will be on hand to answer questions at the opening reception.
Submitted by Evelyn Kiefer on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 11:34.
06/21/2008 - 13:00
06/21/2008 - 16:30
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This Saturday celebrate the first day of Summer with two great arts and shopping events on the Westside, both within walking distance of each other: Gray's Auctioneers June Emporium Auction and the Clifton Arts and Music Fest. The Clifton Arts and Music Fest is from 10am - 6pm, located on Clifton Boulevard between W. 112th & W. 117th Streets, walk Clifton Boulevard early, see some great art and then walk or drive up to Detroit Avenue and cool off in Gray's Auctioneer's air conditioned gallery.
From my zoo buddy Kyle Primous, who also worked Cain Park with my sister (artists!), when we were young (oh so long ago):
THIS AIN'T YOUR GRANDMAMMA'S WIZ!!!
The preview is this Thursday, June 19th at 8:00. Tickets for the preview are only $10. Tickets for opening weekend (June 20-22) are only $13 for the entire weekend (compared to $22 for the rest of the show)
The show runs Thursdays through Sundays at 8:00pm from June 19th through July 6th. There is a replacement show on July 2nd instead of a show on July 4th, but all that is explained at the web site:
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 23:00.
Two people reported to be HEK and MAK were reportedly arrested, May 30th, 2008. Jeff Buster and I have had a great interest in the work known all around NEO as HEK, and we both seem to wonder if there is really anyone to "arrest" as HEK, for HEK, as HEK seems the identity of many... the voice of many... and is today's Art of the Day.
Submitted by TimFerris on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 07:20.
06/22/2008 - 13:00
06/22/2008 - 17:00
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This year’s Brooklyn Centre Riverside Cemetery Tour returns for another afternoon of history and entertainment. Two popular characters from last year’s tour--Avery Hopwood and William Astrup--will appear for a return engagement. Martin Ruetenik, John M. Ackley, Anna Coffinberry, Claud Foster, and James Curtiss will join the cast of characters.
Come join us for an afternoon filled with the history of our neighborhood and our city. Find out--
who was known as “the King of Celery”
which one was the model for the Moses Cleaveland statue that stands in public square
what does that dove on Aunt Sophie’s grave really mean
how one of them through tragedy made our lives safer today
how an inventor born in Brooklyn Centre gave us our YMCA and Deaconess Hospital
and where will the vintage car be located?
The Old Brooklyn Historical Society will share an array of vintage photos. They could use your help with identification of people, places, and things. Friends of Big Creek will show the progression of our neighborhood through the years with a map display. The Metroparks Zoo will be on hand selling ZooDoo for all of you gardeners. A local genealogist will answer questions on how to get started with your “pedigree tree”
Continuous walking tours will be conducted throughout the afternoon until 4:15 p.m. Refreshments and musical entertainment will be a part of the experience. The book “Reflections from Brooklyn Centre” will be on sale.
Bo Diddley died yesterday. We should all appreciate people before they die, but his was a great life and I can say that I appreciated his life lesson. He came to perform at Miami University, while I was in college there and I worked on the student program board, so I saw a bit of the off-stage persona, as well as the on-stage persona.
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 15:37.
Dress of Chiefs of the Village of Atonkwa near Elmina, Ghana - Nana Kodwo Eduakwa V and Nana Kra Kwamina II - at a reception at the Ashe Cultural Center in Cleveland
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