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IEmbracing the arts
KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN
Kevin@cjn.org
n challenging times, embracing the arts is a powerful way to foster emotional healing and resilience. The arts offer a crucial outlet for expression, helping individuals navigate complex emotions and find comfort. They unite communities, creating shared experiences and inspiring collective creativity. Art has the ability to ignite hope, encouraging a vision of a brighter future even in the face of adversity. As a mirror of society’s struggles, it sparks important conversations and deepens understanding. In Jewish tradition, the arts have long been a cornerstone of preserving cultural heritage, history and rituals. rough music, literature, visual arts and performance, the arts allow Jewish communities to celebrate, mourn, question and nd meaning. ey remain an essential part of the Jewish experience, enriching the connections that bind us together across generations.
partner with some of our area’s most proli c and inspiring institutions, all of which play an integral role in showcasing the vibrant arts community of Northeast Ohio. We hope this advertising special section inspires you to explore and engage with the many creative o erings that enrich our cultural landscape.
Kevin S. Adelstein is publisher and CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News and president of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company.
e Cleveland Jewish News is pleased to
In Jewish tradition, the arts have long been a cornerstone of preserving cultural heritage, history and rituals.
Solon’s Music in Motion Show Choir Invitational March 1
Solon High School’s Music in Motion show choir will host its annual Solon Show Choir Invitational from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. March 1 at the high school at 33600 Inwood Drive.
e event presents 21 choirs from Ohio, West Virginia and Indiana and will include ve middle school choirs, three single-gender choirs and 13 mixed-gender ensembles. As the host show choir, Music in Motion will not compete, but will perform its award-winning show, “Flight,” before the evening awards.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. Children sitting on an adult’s lap are free. Wristbands are available at the spectator entrance where cash, check or credit card are accepted. Wristbands can also be purchased at shorturl.at/klkvo.
Beachwood High School’s ‘Shrek The Musical’ March 7-9
The Beachwood High School’s Bison eater program will present “Shrek e Musical,” from March 7 to March 9 at the Beachwood High School auditorium at 25100 Fairmount Blvd. Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation lm, this Tony
Award-winning musical will follow Shrek, an unlikely hero who embarks on a lifechanging journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a spirited princess who resists her rescue, according to a news release.
Directed by Taylor Mortensen and Johnathan Luster, choreographed by Haley
Luster, and produced by Topher Helm, the production features 23 high school and middle school students.
e principal cast includes seniors Rachel Kantarovich, Michael Karas and DeShaun Williams, along with junior Vega Craig and freshman Eli Ward.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. March 7, 7 p.m. March 8 and 2 p.m. March 9. Tickets will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance at beachwoodschools.org/tickets.
Gates Mills Players to present ‘The Fox on the Fairway’
The Gates Mills Players will present Ken Ludwig’s “ e Fox on the Fairway,” directed by Chris Bizub, an actor and director of over 50 plays, at 7 p.m. March 14 and March 15, 2 p.m. March 16 and 7 p.m. March 21 and March 22 at the Gates Mills Community House at 1460 Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills.
e comedy tells the story of two rival country club golf teams facing o at a tournament. e style is described as “Caddyshack meets Mel Brooks,” Bizub, a director for more than 15 years, according to a news release.
e cast includes award-winning actor and director Michael Rogan, April Needham and Lesley Geldart. Needham and Geldart performed together in “ e Importance of Being Earnest,” the news release said. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $13 for seniors ages 62 and older, $10 for students in kindergarten through 12th grades and $10 each for groups of 10 or more.
For tickets, visit shorturl.at/aswqj.
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Area film producer to discuss ‘Disaster Is My Muse’ March 6
KEVIN CORVO
Afilm showcasing the life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning and graphic novelist Art Spiegelman is the latest film production of a Shaker Heights man and his life and work partner.
“Disaster Is My Muse” is a 98-minute film that explores the life and work of Spiegelman, 77, whose 1991 graphic novel, “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale,” won a Pulitzer Prize.
Filmmaker Philip Dolin, a Shaker Heights native, and his life and work partner, filmmaker Molly Bernstein, are codirectors of “Disaster Is My Muse.”
The film will make its Cleveland debut at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at Cinematheque inside the Cleveland Institute of Art at 11610 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood.
Dolin will sit in for a Q&A session after the screening. The film made its debut Feb. 21 in New York City and was also screened in Los Angeles in advance of its Cleveland screening.
Dolin and Bernstein met Spiegelman in 2015 while the couple was working on another film.
“Disaster Is My Muse” is the fourth film the couple has made together.
Its title is a quote found within the 2004 graphic novel Spiegelman wrote and illustrated, “In the Shadow of No Towers,” a recounting and a pictorial of the terrorist attacks of 9/11 in New York City, told through his interview of survivors and what he witnessed that day at a resident of New York City.
But Spiegelman is arguably best known for his graphic novel, “Maus.”
It depicts Spiegelman interviewing his father about the
Holocaust.
Spiegelman’s parents were interned at Auschwitz and their elder son died in the Holocaust before his parents escaped and fled to Sweden, where Spiegelman was born in 1948.
Spiegelman’s family moved to New York City when he was a young child and he grew up in the Queens borough of New York City.
Prior to writing and illustrating graphic novels, he cocreated “Garbage Pail Kids” and “Wacky Packages” in the 1960s and 1970s for Topps, best known as a sports card manufacturer.
Dolin and Bernstein’s film includes interviews of Bernstein as part of exploring his lifework.
“We met Art and started the project while working on ‘Deceptive Practice,’” a film about Ricky Jay and the art of magic, Bernstein said.
“(Jay) introduced us, (to Spiegelman)” she said.
Dolin and Bernstein first met each other at the film program at Columbia University in New York City and later became a couple.
After graduating from Columbia University, Dolin worked in New York City producing music videos in the hip-hop genre, including the female duo, Salt-N-Pepa, while Bernstein worked in New York City as an editing assistant and editor in other areas.
The couple has residences in New York City and in North Carolina.
Dolin’s family are congregants of Congregation Mishkan Or in Beachwood.
Dolin describes “Disaster Is My Muse” as a piece that shows the life and work of Spiegelman.
“He (as a child) became enamored of comic
books and that became his window into American culture. The film follows his growth as a person and as an artist, and shows how he ended up creating ‘Maus,’ an American masterpiece,” Dolin said.
After its screening in Cleveland, “Disaster Is My Muse,” PBS American Masters will broadcast it on April 15. General admission tickets are $12. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/Sg1mg.
Kevin Corvo is a freelance journalist.
Cleveland Arts Prize seeks to honor outstanding artists
The Cleveland Arts Prize, which celebrates Northeast Ohio’s talent, will begin to accept applications for 2025 Discipline Prizes and nominations for special prizes on March 1, according to a news release.
“For over six decades, the Cleveland Arts Prize has celebrated the remarkable talent that shapes Northeast Ohio’s cultural landscape,” Effie Nunes, Cleveland Arts Prize executive director, said in the release. “Esteemed designers, artists and visionaries like architect Peter van Dijk, optical artist Julian Stanczak, and Pulitzer Prizewinning author Toni Morrison have all been honored with this prestigious award. We encourage artists of all kinds to recognize their own achievements by applying for a Discipline Prize and invite the community to nominate those philanthropists and arts advocates who have made a lasting impact in the arts. This is an opportunity to elevate and celebrate the creativity and dedication that make our region so exceptional.”
Susan Braham Koletsky, 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize winner, said in the release, “The Cleveland Arts Prize is more than an award – it’s a powerful recognition that the creativity and dedication we pour into our work has meaning. To me, it was an amazing affirmation of the
value of art and its ability to inspire, engage and share Jewish art and culture with the community. “
Deadline to apply for the Discipline Prizes, which honor outstanding artists in the fields of design, literature, music, theater and dance, and visual arts, is April 26 and winners will be awarded $10,000, according to the release.
Members of the community can nominate candidates for one of the special prizes, including the Robert P. Bergman and the Martha Joseph Prize for Distinguished Service to the Arts, which recognize individuals and organizations making a significant impact on the arts in Northeast Ohio through advocacy, philanthropy and leadership, the release said.
Deadline for special prize nominations is June 1 and requires up to five letters of recommendation.
Separate juries will confer on Discipline Prizes and special prizes in July, winners will be announced in early August and winners will be honored at the annual Cleveland Arts Prize event in the fall, according to he release.
For more information or to apply or nominate, visit clevelandartsprize.org.
Art Spiegelman in a scene from the documentary “Disaster Is My Muse.” | Submitted photo
Susan Braham Koletsk wins the Cleveland Arts Robert P. Bergman Prize in 2023. | Photo / Rob Muller
Cleveland Women’s Orchestra to celebrate 90th anniversary
The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra, the longestperforming women’s orchestra in the nation, will present its 90th anniversary concert at Severance Music Center at 3:30 p.m. March 30, according to a news release.
Founded in 1935 by Hyman Schandler, a Cleveland Orchestra violinist, the ensemble made its debut at Severance Hall on Nov. 17, 1936, and has returned each spring for its anniversary celebration, the release stated. Schandler, who died in 1990, led the orchestra for 55 years – a record unmatched by any conductor, according to the release.
This year’s concert in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Concert Hall at 11001 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood will be conducted by music director Eric Benjamin and will open with a work by local composer Margaret Brouwer titled, “Path at Sunrise, Masses of Flowers,” the release stated. Originally commissioned for the orchestra’s 75th anniversary in 2010 through a “Meet the Composer” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, based in Washington, D.C., the piece reflects an appreciation for the beauty of flowers at sunrise, the release stated.
The event will feature three acclaimed local artists including Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler, playing the violin, Eleanor Pompa, playing the cello and Emanuela Friscioni, playing the piano, in a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C major, according to the release. This concerto stands out for several reasons including it is the only concerto
that Beethoven wrote for more than one soloist and its emotional breadth and technical challenges, making it a favorite among both performers and audiences alike, the release stated.
The release said the event will also include Austrian composer Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, known as the “Unfinished Symphony.” Composed in 1822, it is one of the composer’s most famous works.
The concert will close with the “Festive Overture” by Dmitri Shostakovich, a Soviet-Russian composer and pianist, which premiered in 1954 and remains popular in concert repertoires, according to the release. It is a single movement piece recognized for its vibrant energy and technical brilliance, the release stated.
With this milestone anniversary, the orchestra celebrates 90 years of public service arts programs, including its annual free “Gift-of-Music” concerts in retirement homes, nursing facilities such the former Menorah Park, now King David Nursing and Rehabilitation, and former Montefiore, now Daughters of Miriam Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Beachwood, as well as in schools and hospitals.
The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra also has a history of special event programs, including opera, ballet and, most notably, the Violins of Hope concert at Park Synagogue in 2015. This event, which was also broadcast on WCLV, commemorated the Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz and was
Cleveland Arts Prize Verge Fellowships announced
Cleveland Arts Prize recently announced five winners of the 2025 (On the) Verge Fellowship, which recognizes developing artists from the Cleveland area, across all disciplines, whose work demonstrates exceptional promise and innovation in their respective fields, according to a news release.
The 2025 Verge Fellowship winners are: Robin “Hyperius” Blake (music: composer, arranger, producer, performer), of Cleveland; Aja Joi Grant (visual arts: photography, printmaking, fiber arts); Crystal Miller (visual arts: mixed media arts); Zuggie Tate (literature: poetry); and Emanuel Wallace (visual arts: photography), the release said.
“We were truly amazed by the depth of talent and creativity in this year’s applicant pool, receiving 111 outstanding
submissions from artists across all disciplines,” Effie Nunes, executive director of Cleveland Arts Prize, said in the release. “The caliber of work exceeded our expectations, making the selection process for our jury both incredibly difficult and deeply inspiring.”
According to the release, each Verge Fellowship recipient will be awarded $2,000 and will have access to support from community partners by providing space, mentorship, professional development, exhibition venues or other resources, such as Assembly for the Arts, Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center, Karamu House, Praxis Fiber Workshop, Cleveland Print Room and The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.
“The Verge Fellowship is a vital investment in the future
especially meaningful, as the mother and aunt of one orchestra member had been imprisoned there and they both survived, the release stated.
Tickets for the concert start at $15 per person and are available at the Severance Hall box office, by calling 216-231-1111 or visiting bit.ly/41dXVFu.
of our arts community,” Aisia Jones, Verge Fellowship committee chair, said in the release. “By providing financial support, mentorship, and visibility to pre-emerging artists, we are helping to cultivate the next generation of creative voices in Northeast Ohio. This fellowship not only empowers artists to take their work to the next level but also enriches our cultural landscape by ensuring that dynamic perspectives have the opportunity to thrive.”
An awards ceremony, panel discussion and reception will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 25 at Karamu House at 2355 E. 89th St. in Cleveland.
To register for the limited, free event, visit shorturl.at/urqfh.
An original program from 1936.
The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra from 1938. | Submitted photos
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Maltz Performing Arts Center
Experience the magic of live performance at the Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve University. Nestled in the heart of University Circle, this stunning architectural gem offers an extraordinary cultural experience all season long.
With a dynamic lineup of events, the Maltz Performing Arts Center brings together the best in music, literature, and entertainment. From full-symphony orchestras and captivating author lecture series to world-renowned artists from diverse genres, every performance in this world class concert hall is an opportunity to explore and enjoy unforgettable moments.
Here’s what you can expect during a typical season: The Silver Hall Concert Series celebrates Cleveland’s vibrant music community with free performances by exceptional local talent. The Cinematic Symphony Orchestra, an 80-piece ensemble with choir, brings Hollywood’s iconic soundtracks to life with creatively themed concerts throughout the year. The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage presented by the Cuyahoga County Public Library hosts celebrity authors and literary giants, offering thought-provoking discussions and storytelling.
Music lovers can also enjoy performances by the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, showcasing the finest talent from Ohio and beyond. Keyboard Conversations presents classical piano masterpieces accompanied by lively commentary from the incomparable Jeffrey Siegel. The enchanting Candlelight Concerts offer a unique experience where a string quartet performs beloved songs by the glow from thousands of flickering candles.
As the home of the Cleveland Pride Band, and host of North Coast Men’s Chorus, the Maltz Performing Arts Center celebrates diversity and community through music, united by a shared passion: the love of music.
Join us at 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, and let the Maltz Performing Arts Center inspire you with performances that resonate long after the final note.
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Maltz Performing Arts Center Box Office 216-368-6062 mpacinfo@case.edu
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Clague Playhouse
Currently in its 97th season, Clague Playhouse is the oldest continuously operating community theater in Northeast Ohio. Our mission is to present quality entertainment, to provide an educational environment for all ages through the art of theater, and to serve community needs in providing cultural arts awareness. We accomplish all of this from an intimate, 93-seat theater in the heart of Westlake. Each season runs from September through June and features five productions, including a holiday-themed show and a musical. While you may catch a well-known show or familiar playwright, we also pride ourselves on featuring lesser-known titles, giving audiences the chance to enjoy a show they’ve never seen before. You’ll also see stories from all different kinds of genres: family-based dramas, slapstick comedies, murder mysteries, and more!
Our upcoming production is “ Half-Life of Marie Curie,” written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Anne McEvoy. The play focuses on one of history’s most famous scientists while reveling in the power of female friendship, with good doses of wit and wisdom. The production runs from March 21 through April 13, with performances on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Following this, our season will conclude with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” (directed by Fred Sternfeld), a funny, poignant and heartfelt musical about, well, a spelling bee. An eclectic cast of six midpubescents vie for the coveted title of county spelling champion, sharing their hopes, dreams and fears along the way.
Clague Playhouse loves being a part of the Northeast Ohio community and sharing a love of the theater with our patrons. We are located at 1371 Clague Road in Westlake, Ohio 44145, and you can find more information on our website, clagueplayhouse.org. We hope you visit us soon.
Clague Playhouse
1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 clagueplayhouse.org 440-331-0403
The Half-Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson | Directed by Anne McEvoy
March 21 – April 13, 2025
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM.
Talk-back discussions will be held after the show on Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 30th. Our cast includes Jess Antrobus as Marie Curie and Carrie Williams as Hertha Ayrton.
1371 Clague Road Westlake, OH 44145 clagueplayhouse.org 440-331-0403
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman, Additional Material by Jay Reiss, Music and Lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Directed by Fred Sternfeld, Music Direction by Ben Malkevitch, and Choreography by Jen Justice May 16 – June 8, 2025
Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 2PM.
Talk-back discussions will be held after the show on Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 25th. Our cast includes Brandon Alexander as Mitch Mahoney/Dan’s Dad/Olive’s Dad, Samuel Bartlett as Leaf Coneybear/Carl’s Dad, Alex Craig as William Barfee, Brooke Hamilton as Olive Ostrovsky, Reed Kruger as Chip Tolentino/Jesus, Lorna Jane Patterson as Logaine Schwartzandgrubeniere, Camila A. Piñero as Marcy Park, Leah Saltzer as Rona Lisa Peretti/Olive’s Mom, Cody Swanson as Douglas Panch, Adam James Cooper as Swing for Chip and Leaf, and Emily Sedmak as Swing for Olive, Marcy and Schwarzy.
Foluke Cultural Arts Center
The ARTS, One of the most valuable tools for building relationships and community”
Founded in 2002, Foluke Cultural Arts Center has been Cleveland’s cornerstone of artistic expression, education, and empowerment. With a strong focus on serving the central and surrounding neighborhoods, Foluke provides youth and families with access to high-quality arts education, fostering creativity, discipline, and self-confidence.
At Foluke, we believe that the arts have the power to transform lives. Our mission is to inspire and uplift individuals through culturally enriching programs that promote artistic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. We strive to create a safe and nurturing space where youth can explore their artistic potential while developing the skills necessary for success in life.
Our vision is to cultivate a thriving arts community where every child and family, regardless of socioeconomic background, has the opportunity to learn, create and grow. We aim to be a driving force for cultural appreciation, bridging generations and backgrounds through the universal language of the arts.
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Experience an evening bar concert or attend a lunchtime concert in the Ames Family Atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
each participant feels seen, heard, and empowered. Be a part of our journey. Your contributions create opportunities for young artists to discover their talents, for families to experience the joy of artistic expression, and for our community to thrive through creativity. By supporting Foluke Cultural Arts Center, you are investing in the future of arts education and the next generation of creative leaders.
Join us as we continue to build a legacy of artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, and community empowerment. Together, we create, inspire, and transform.
Foluke Cultural Arts Center @ Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104
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Through programs in dance, theater, music and visual/digital arts, we encourage youth to embrace their creativity while learning the discipline and dedication that will serve them beyond the stage or canvas. Our community-driven approach ensures that
FREE CONCERTS AROUND TOWN
Experience an evening bar concert or attend a lunchtime concert in the Ames Family Atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Cleveland Israel Arts Connection
REBECCA SATTIN
Cleveland Israel Arts Connection, a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, was created 15 years ago as a unique way to bring contemporary Israeli arts to Cleveland audiences. Under the vision and leadership of Roe Green and Erica Hartman-Horvitz, CIAC shares the best of Israeli fine arts through visual art, theater, literature, music, dance, and so much more. Since our inception, we are proud to have partnered with over 60 Cleveland organizations. Through these partnerships, CIAC has brought 180 Israeli artists, ensembles and companies to Cleveland.
The current 2025 season is well underway at the Roe Green Gallery located in the Jewish Federation of Cleveland with the exhibit “ART + ACTIVISM.” This stunning exhibition showcases the work of narrative street artist Dede Bandaid and street poet Nitzan Mintz. “ART + ACTIVISM” closes on Sunday, March 23 with a screening of “Torn,” a film by Nim Shapria, about the Israel-Palestinian Poster War on NYC streets, that features Dede and Nitzan. Following the film, Shapira will be interviewed in “CIAC Presents: Bearing Witness through Documentary Filmmaking.”
We look forward to the next exhibit in the Roe Green Gallery, “The Golden Age” featuring works by
artist Shlomo Katz and curated by Matthew Garson. Inspired by medieval icons and oriental miniatures, Katz developed an original technique of painting, by applying oil on top of gold leaf. This new exhibition will open on Sunday, April 6 and will include many opportunities to learn about the artist and the themes he explored.
From April 21 to April 30, CIAC is thrilled to welcome The Jerusalem Quartet presented by The Cleveland Chamber Music Society. The Jerusalem Quartet will perform the Complete Shostakovich Quartet Cycle, which is rarely heard in its entirety.
In times of joy and sorrow, art endures and brings profound meaning to both artist and viewer as a way to process the world around them. The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection invites you to explore with us the beautiful, insightful, and thoughtprovoking world of Israeli art.
Rebecca Sattin is director, development engagement, at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland in Beachwood.
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Piano Cleveland
PIANO CLEVELAND LIVE RETURNS
Pianos belong everywhere. That’s the philosophy behind the Piano Cleveland Live – the free concert series offered by local arts nonprofit, Piano Cleveland. Although their flagship program, the triennial Cleveland International Piano Competition, takes place in a concert hall, Piano Cleveland feels the instrument can have just as much of an impact when placed around town. Now entering its third year, the Piano Cleveland Live free concert series takes the piano out of the concert hall and places it in the atrium of the Cleveland Museum of Art for lunchtime programs as well as pubs around town for evening concerts.
The first performance in the 2025 series saw the return of CIM grad and Piano Cleveland Laureate, Arseniy Gusev, as he played a stirring repertoire off his forthcoming album, “Witraż,” at Forest City Brewery with violinist Shannon Lee. The audience response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Internationally-known pianists performing at these venues – what a double treat,” says longtime Piano Cleveland supporter and concert attendee Peta
Moskowitz. “It’s a delightful way to sit up close and enjoy a very personal musical experience.”
More performances are already lined up: In March, Piano Cleveland’s Artistic Director and 2007 CIPC medalist Yaron Kohlberg will perform with Danish cellist Toke Møldrup at the art museum for a lunchtime concert.
April will see the return of another CIPC alum, Zhu Wang as he performs at the art museum and the following night at Hofbräuhaus Cleveland, where he will be joined on stage by fellow musicians. Likewise, Mexican pianist Daniela Liebman will perform solo in the atrium of the art museum in May and then play a concert featuring Baldwin Wallace faculty the next night at Brew Dog Outpost.
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March 23
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April 21 – 30
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THE GOLDEN AGE
Shlomo Katz
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Lakewood Arts Festival
48TH Annual Lakewood Arts Festival
Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, 10 to 6 p.m.
It may be gray and dreary today, but we have some news to brighten your day. Applications for the 48th annual Lakewood Arts Festival are open.
Are you an artist who enjoys displaying and selling your work in a summer festival atmosphere?
The Lakewood Arts Festival is enjoying more than 48 years of community support and success and is one of the most visited and cost effective, ways to enhance your visibility as an artist.
For one breezy summer day, Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, becomes a creative oasis and brings artists of all disciplines together with 15,000 collectors and art lovers. The juried festival hosts over 170 regional and national artists displaying paintings, prints, photography, art glass, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and more.
The deadline to apply for this year’s festival are due no later than March 31, 2025. To apply, visit lakewoodartsfest.org.
Originally founded in 1978, festival proceeds fund local arts grants and scholarships. To support scholarship giving, or for festival information visit lakewoodartsfest.org.
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Euclid Symphony Orchestra
Experience the Magic of Live Orchestral Music with the Euclid Symphony Orchestra.
The Euclid Symphony Orchestra invites you to an unforgettable evening of music at our Young Artists Showcase Concert on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the historic Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid, Ohio. This year’s program features a special performance by our 2024-25 Young Artists Competition winner, Anthony Yang, 17, of Cleveland, as he takes center stage with Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35.
The Tom Baker Young Artists Competition held annually each fall, provides local young musicians the opportunity to showcase their talents. Open to instrumentalists and vocalists aged 18 and under, participants perform virtuosic, concerto-level works for a panel of judges. The winner receives a $500 cash prize and the honor of performing with the ESO at the spring concert. This season, Anthony Yang impressed judges with his technical mastery and artistic expression, earning him a spot as the featured soloist.
For over 60 years, the Euclid Symphony Orchestra has been a vital part of Northeast Ohio’s arts community. As a community-based, all-volunteer orchestra, ESO is dedicated to making orchestral music accessible while providing a platform for talented local musicians to grow and perform. Under the leadership of music director Jimmie Parker Sr., the ESO presents five high quality concerts each season for audiences of all ages, including classical masterworks, popular favorites and a gospel-infused Black History Celebration concert featuring the Euclid Symphony Chorus and Band each February.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience the beauty of live orchestral music. Tickets and more information are available at euclidsymphonyorchestra.com.
Come and support the arts in our community – join us for an afternoon of music, passion and inspiration.
Euclid Symphony Orchestra
Shore Cultural Centre
291 E. 222 St. Euclid, OH 44123
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BlueWater Chamber Orchestra
Currently celebrating its 15th anniversary season, BlueWater Chamber Orchestra is Northeast Ohio’s premier chamber ensemble. With its theme of “From Cleveland, For Cleveland,” BlueWater features worldclass professional musicians who live in Northeast Ohio presenting inspiring and exciting concerts for the communities of Cleveland and beyond.
Through captivating performances of the unique works scored for small orchestra, BlueWater gives intimate interpretations of romantic and modern compositions while showcasing the classical repertoire as originally presented by the composers. Critics have acknowledged BlueWater as “essential contributors to Cleveland’s classical-music scene” and acclaim “the brilliance and professionalism that has become a trademark of BlueWater’s performances.”
BlueWater is led by popular artistic director Daniel Meyer. A Cleveland native, Meyer is also artistic director of the Erie Philharmonic and Lakeside Symphony. Known for his innovative programming, engaging presence and keen musical intellect, Meyer immediately connects with audiences from school age to senior citizens. Under his leadership, and with its “pay what you wish” admission policy, the orchestra seeks to make classical music accessible to those who might not otherwise have an opportunity to hear live concerts.
This weekend, at the Church of the Covenant (next to Hillel in University Circle) on March 1, and at Lake Erie College in Painesville on March 2, BlueWater is thrilled to welcome Cleveland Orchestra clarinetists Afendi Yusuf and Amy Zoloto, performing Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück for Clarinet and Basset Horn. The concert also features music by Hindemith (one of many German composers Nazis denounced as “degenerate”) and Ginastera.
The season culminates in a collaboration with the Cleveland Chamber Choir on May 17 at Trinity Cathedral, with the Cleveland premiere of Margaret Bonds’ Credo, a setting of W. E. B. Du Bois’s famous prose poem promoting racial justice, equality, and global harmony. Mozart’s timeless “Great” Mass in c minor concludes the program.
BlueWater Chamber Orchestra
3631 Perkins Ave., Suite 4C North Cleveland, OH 44114
info@bluewaterorchestra.com bluewaterorchestra.com
Tapestry of Virtuosity and Folklore
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Church of the Covenant | University Circle
Hindemith: Five Pieces for String Orchestra
Mendelssohn: Konzertstück Nos. 1 & 2 for clarinet and basset horn
Afendi Yusuf, Clarinet
Amy Zoloto, Basset Horn
Ginastera: Variaciones Concertantes
I Believe! Knitted Voices of Justice and Faith
Katherine Jolly, Soloist
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Collaboration with Cleveland Chamber Choir
Trinity Cathedral | Downtown Cleveland
Bonds: Credo
Mozart: Mass in c minor
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve, in partnership with The Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, N.Y., is very proud to present for spring and summer 2025, “Common Currents,” a joint exhibition of work by visual artists from Northeast Ohio and Western New York that will be exhibited in Cleveland from April 10 to June 21, 2025, and in Buffalo from July 11, 2025 to Nov. 2, 2025.
Cleveland and Buffalo have much in common, and not just their addresses on Lake Erie. These two once-thriving industrial cities are both engaged in a 21st-century reboot with the visual arts playing a key role in this renewal. These commonalities, accentuated by their physical proximity, led Cleveland artis and AAWR board member, John A Sargent III, and Buffalo artist Gary Wolfe to sketch out the beginnings of this collaborative exhibition in 2020.
“We both recognized the need for artists to be seen outside of our respective cities” says John Sargent.
Jurors Grace Chin, executive director of the Sculpture Center in Cleveland and Kyle Butler, assistant professor of fine art at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, reviewed hundreds of entries and made multiple in-person studio visits with an eye towards assembling a roster of 23 artists whose work would comprise the final exhibition.
Themes of exploration, transformation, reinvention and the use and impact of technology infuse the collection, expressing through a variety of mediums the work of both cities to move out of their common Rust Belt pasts while also keeping mindful of how that past informs our perception and experience of the present.
In Cleveland, this exhibition opens to the public on Friday, April 11, and is supported by The David Davis art Foundation, The Galleries at Cleveland State University via an Ohio Arts Council(OAC) grant, Cuyahoga Arts and Cultureand the George Gund Foundation.
The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve 1834 E. 123rd St. Cleveland, OH 44106 216-721-9020 artistsarchives.org
book by JERRY BOCK , music by SHELDON HARNICK & lyrics by JOSEPH STEIN directed by MICHAEL BARAKIVA
Maltz Museum
Maltz Museum Exhibition That Explores How the Third Reich Used Modern Art as Propaganda to Indoctrinate Nazi Ideology Closing Soon
On view through April 20 at the Maltz Museum, “DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art,” explores how modern art was used as a tool to sway public opinion by the Nazi party. Featuring a collection of original artwork by world renowned artists who were labeled as “degenerate” by the regime. The exhibition includes works by worldrenowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, George Grosz and more.
In the early 20th century, radical new approaches to art flourished, but as Hitler came to power, that soon changed. Under the control of the Nazi regime, works of art across Europe were confiscated in the thousands. Some were destroyed. Some were sold to build the Nazi war machine. Others were used as propaganda, promoting the idea that certain perspectives and people were “degenerate” and “unworthy of life.”
“DEGENERATE!” showcases art from private and public collections, exploring movements, events, and outcomes of being branded “degenerate” to promote
Nazi ideology. Part history, part art show, the exhibition displays works by artists that the Nazis blamed for the moral decline of German culture and society. Nearly 100 pieces will be on display and footage of the 1937 Degenerate Art (Entartete Kunst) Exhibition in Munich organized by Joseph Goebbels will also be shown to the public.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit maltzmuseum.org.
Museum hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Museum is closed Mondays and for most major holidays
“DEGENERATE! Hitler’s War on Modern Art,”is an original exhibition created by and on loan from the Jewish Museum Milwaukee.
FINAL MONTHS, CLOSING
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Cleveland Play House
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et ready for an unforgettable journey to the heart of Anatevka as “Fiddler on the Roof” takes the stage at Cleveland Play House. This beloved musical, written by Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joseph Stein, is a timeless tale of tradition, family, and resilience in the face of change. The production runs at the Allen Theatre in the vibrant Playhouse Square district in downtown Cleveland from April 26 through May 18.
Set in the early 20th century, “Fiddler on the Roof” tells the story of Tevye, a poor milkman living in the small Jewish village of Anatevka. With his wife, Golde, and five daughters, Tevye grapples with the evolving world around him. As his daughters seek to marry for love rather than tradition, Tevye must navigate the clash between old customs and the winds of change, all while trying to keep his family together in a shifting world.
The show’s unforgettable songs, including “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” have made it a staple of the musical theater canon. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the strength of community resonate just as powerfully today as when the show first premiered on Broadway in 1964.
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Directed by Cleveland Play House artistic director Michael Barakiva, this production promises a fresh yet heartfelt take on the classic, highlighting the universal human experience of holding on to tradition while facing the inevitable forces of change.
Join Cleveland Play House for this extraordinary production – “Fiddler on the Roof” from April 26 to May 18 at the Allen Theatre.
Special offer: use promo code ROOF2 to receive $60 seats ANYWHERE in the house (20% off) when your purchase BEFORE April 1.
Tickets available at clevelandplayhouse.com or by calling 216-241-6000.
Cleveland Play House
1407 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-241-6000
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20 Explore how artwork was used as propaganda to sway public opinion by the Nazi party. The exhibition features nearly 100 famous works by world-renowned artists labeled as “degenerate” by the regime.
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Cleveland Institute of Art
CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART HIGHLIGHTS EMERGING ARTISTS
The Cleveland Institute of Art, a college of art and design, offers engaging public programming throughout the year, from gallery exhibitions to Cinematheque screenings and public continuing education classes for Northeast Ohioans.
Two current exhibitions showcase the prodigious and thoughtful creativity of the CIA community – particularly the College’s students.
•Love is Resistance: “Love Is Resistance” is an exhibition that centers love as a radical form of resistance and an expression of community support. Developed by CIA faculty and gallery staff in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Art, this exhibition features artwork by CIA students, alumni and faculty.
Those artists – working across disciplines and at different stages of their careers – connected their work to objects from CMA’s collection that engage with resistance and love from an art historical perspective. Through mining the lessons of art history and applying
present-day perspectives, they created artwork that responds to the present moment, creating transformative visions that resist systems of oppression rooted in hate, fear, division and injustice.
‘Love is Resistance” is on view through Sunday, April 6 at CMA’s Transformer Station at 1460 W. 29th St. in Cleveland. Learn more at clevelandart.org/transformer-station.
•2025 Student Independent Exhibition: Now in its 79th year, the Student Independent Exhibition is an honored tradition at CIA. The exhibition showcases work from all areas, from visual arts and craft to digital art and design. SIE is organized and mounted entirely by CIA students, who also select the jurors.
Visitors to SIE 79 will see work by students discovering and exploring their creative voices through their studies at CIA. The exhibition offers an outstanding opportunity to see what’s being made by Cleveland’s next generation of artists and designers.
SIE 79 is on view through April 6 in CIA’s Reinberger Gallery at 11610 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland. Learn more at cia.edu/reinberger-gallery.
Cleveland Institute of Art Reinberger Gallery College of Art + Design cia.edu/exhibitions 11610 Euclid Ave. 216-421-7407
Cleveland, OH 44106 reinbergergallery@cia.edu @cleinstituteart @reinbergergallery
LOVE IS RESISTANCE STUDENT INDEPENDENT EXHIBITION
Glidden House
L“I Do” to Glidden House
ocated in the heart of University Circle, Glidden House was built in 1910 and enjoys a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally the home of Frank and Mary Glidden, it was a part of Case Western Reserve University for a time before being restored and renovated and opened as a hotel. Abundant with historic charm and modern-day beauty, Glidden House stuns with its architecture and continues to impress with its amenities and features. Our AAA-rated Three Diamond boutique hotel invites guests to indulge in both its compelling history and contemporary luxury. Whether you’re here on business or simply want to visit nearby museums and cultural institutions, hospitals or the campus of Case Western Reserve University, our friendly and experienced staff are there to make your stay a memorable one. Looking for a romantic wedding venue? Glidden House is your answer to idyllic weddings, receptions, and events with 60 luxury guest rooms and suites, beautiful indoor venues and outdoor grounds that host up to 150 guests. Searching for an upscale meeting space for your next board meeting or business retreat? The meeting spaces at the Glidden House are ideal for a wide variety of gatherings. Call us today and we promise to create positive moments so memorable they become part of our guests’ personal histories.
Glidden House 1901 Ford Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-8900 Gliddenhouse.com
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The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning
The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning has been empowering youth across Northeast Ohio for over 70 years by integrating the arts into education. Serving students from preschool to 12th grade, CAL offers dynamic programs in dance, theater, music, and visual arts.
At CAL, we believe the arts unlock potential and inspire a brighter future, helping youth navigate challenges, pursue their dreams, and thrive in life.
The Center for Arts-Inspired Learning 10917 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 216-561-5005 arts-inspiredlearning.org
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These hands-on experiences not only teach artistic skills but also foster academic growth, creativity, and social-emotional development. CAL’s programs help youth build critical skills like problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, while enhancing their engagement and resilience. By blending arts education with core academics, CAL supports both personal and academic success.
CAL’s impact reaches beyond students, extending to educators and communities through professional development and advocacy. Through collaboration with over 75 professional teaching artists, CAL served 138,726 youth across Northeast Ohio during the 2023-24 school year, ensuring access to the transformative power of the arts for all.
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The Cleveland
TWomen’s Orchestra
he Cleveland Women’s Orchestra, the longestperforming women’s orchestra in the nation, will present its 90th Anniversary Concert at Severance Music Center on Sunday, March 30 at 3:30 p.m. Founded in 1935 by Hyman Schandler, a Cleveland Orchestra violinist, the ensemble made its debut at Severance Hall on November 17, 1936, and returns each spring for its anniversary celebration. Schandler, who passed away in 1990, led the orchestra for 55 years – a record unmatched by any conductor.
This year’s concert will be conducted by music director Eric Benjamin and will open with a work by local composer Margaret Brouwer titled “Path at Sunrise, Masses of Flowers.” Originally commissioned for the orchestra’s 75th anniversary in 2010 through a “Meet the Composer” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the piece reflects an appreciation for the beauty of flowers at sunrise. Brouwer is celebrated as a leading figure in contemporary American composition, praised for her richly lyrical and resonant music.
The program will feature three local artists –violinist Olga Dubossarskaya Kaler, cellist Eleanor Pompa, and pianist Emanuela Friscioni – in a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C major. This concerto is unique as the only work Beethoven composed for more than one soloist, and its emotional range and technical challenges delight both performers and audiences alike.
Schubert’s Symphony No. 8 in B minor, known as
the “Unfinished Symphony,” will also be performed. Composed in 1822 with only two completed movements, it remains immensely popular for its emotional depth and beautiful melodies. The program will conclude with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Festive Overture, a single-movement piece premiered in 1954 that is celebrated for its vibrant energy and technical brilliance.
After the performance, the audience is invited to meet the artists at an after-concert reception in the Grand Foyer. Tickets at Severance Hall 216-231-1111 or clevelandorchestra.com/2025.
The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra 90th Anniversary Season Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. 216-231-1111
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Olga Dubossarska Kaler, Violin Eleanor Pompa, Cello Emanuela Friscioni, Piano
The McGaffin Carillon
Fifty-one Dutch bells, 21,000 pounds of bronze and one performer.
In the heart of University Circle – Cleveland’s academic, cultural, and medical hub—stands a unique public music venue: The Alexander McGaffin Carillon Tower. Under the hands of a live performer, we present an eclectic mix of music, enriching the soundscape for the thousands who live, study, and work in the neighborhood. Weekly lunchtime concerts, as well as special evening and Sunday afternoon performances, draw audiences who picnic on the grass or simply enjoy the music while exploring the surrounding campus.We are one of only 185 cast-bell carillons in North America and one of just ten in Ohio.
Ten years ago, The Friends of the McGaffin Carillon was founded to expand programming and support the upkeep of this landmark music venue. Today, we present over 50 concerts annually. Thanks to the generosity of more than 200 donors, we are completing a multi-year, $663,000 renovation – the first since the instrument’s installation in 1968. While the bells remain silent until spring 2025, we invite you to visit our website, ucbells.org, to learn more about the renovation and sign up for updates on our
free public concerts and rededication plans.
Following the rededication, we will resume our weekly Friday lunchtime concerts and host local and guest artists for evening and Sunday afternoon performances. We are also launching a student guild to inspire the next generation of carillon performers.
We welcome music requests. Send yours to info@ ucbells.org.
George Leggiero, Executive Director 11205 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 216-535-4411 or gleggiero@ucbells.org
THE McGAFFIN CARILLON IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
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Valley Art Center
Valley Art Center is the hub of the visual arts in the Chagrin Valley, providing local communities with art classes, art exhibitions and art shopping for over 50 years. Each year, we offer over 400 classes, workshops and summer camps for students, from children to seniors, who range from beginner to seasoned professional.
Explore drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, metalwork, and more. Our Bowen & Patron Galleries host nine exhibits annually with curated, invitational, and juried shows. In June each year we host Art by the Falls, a fine art and contemporary craft outdoor festival drawing over 150 artists and over 25,000 visitors.
Our calls to entry draw local, regional, and national artists from the Cleveland area and beyond. The Valley Art/Shop and galleries host hundreds of unique original pieces of art for sale, from functional to flashy, at a wide variety of price points. Through arts outreach, we bring the joy of art to underserved communities including seniors, adults with disabilities, and underserved children.
Valley Art Center is committed to authentically and intentionally reflecting the rich diversity of
Northeast Ohio by doing the work of inclusivity through openness, broadened opportunities, continuous evaluation, and engaging supportive culture across all of its programming, activities, and actions. VAC promotes involvement and expanded access to arts opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, or professional level.
Valley Art Center 155 Bell St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 office@valleyartcenter.org
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McGAFFIN CARILLON IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
The Alexander McGaffin Carillon A Musical Voice in University Circle, Since 1968
George Leggiero, University Circle Carillonneur
• 21,000 Pounds of Bronze
• 51 Tuned Dutch Bells
• Live Performances
• Weekly Lunchtime Concerts
• Summer Concert Series
• Tours of the Bell Tower Pounds of Bronze Summer
THE FRIENDS OF THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON Keiran Cantilina, President • The Alexander McGaffin Memorial Tower 11205 Euclid Avenue • Cleveland, OH 44106-1717 216 535-4411 • www.ucbells.org
Western Reserve Historical Society
Founded in 1867, Western Reserve Historical Society is a regional American history organization with seven properties across Northeast Ohio.
Included in its collections are 39 historic structures – seven of which are on the National Register of Historic Places – over 100,000 objects in its museum collections, an expansive library of published and primary source materials, an autoaviation collection, costume and textile collection, and more. WRHS presents exhibitions, programs and experiences that tell the dynamic stories of the people of Northeast Ohio through art, documents and artifacts from a variety of collections. Through its Heritage Management Program, WRHS is also a resource for corporations and organizations.
Among the seven WRHS properties is the Cleveland History Center, located in University Circle. Serving as the headquarters for the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland History Center houses exhibits that tell the story of Northeast Ohio. Through the use of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s extensive collections, Cleveland History Center provides the public with a much-
needed sense of place in today’s mobile society. Each document and artifact tell a story that personally engages individuals, young and old to make these stories come alive.
Journey through Northeast Ohio history with our extensive collections and interactive exhibits. Ride on the restored Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel, walk through two historic mansions, experience the evolution of the automobile in Cleveland and the world in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum, and discover “why Cleveland” in Cleveland Starts Here, sponsored by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation.
Among the many temporary exhibits at the Cleveland History Center, two special exhibits are open through Aug. 31, 2025:
“History in Their Hands: Black Photographers in Cleveland, Ohio 1968-Present” – Since the 1960s, photographers have documented the optimism associated with expanding opportunities in the fine and performing arts, sports, and entertainment – and gains in civil, social, political and economic rights for some. At the same time, a rich body of visual evidence also documents frustration with programs
Dana Oldfather: De Novo
March 14th - April 18th
Opening reception March 14th 6 - 8pm
and policies that promised but failed to address persistent poverty, racism, housing shortages, segregation, unemployment, violence and human rights violations, among other issues. This inaugural exhibition for the new African American History Gallery includes the works of six photographers –Jimmy Gayle, Van Dillard, Charles Pinkney, Dr. Gina Gayle, Amanda D. King and Mychal Lilly.
“All Dolled Up: 200 Years of Dolls and Miniatures” – Peek into the secret (and tiny) world of dolls with charming toys and miniatures dating back to the 1830s. This exhibition includes dolls alongside life-sized fashion and historical images of children from the WRHS collection. Themes of play and childhood will spark memories for visitors, young and old. It is accompanied by a room for families to play and experience dolls hands-on.
Western Reserve Historical Society is a Smithsonian affiliate and is a member of the America 250-Ohio Commission commemorating the semiquincentennial of the United States in 2026.
The WRHS Cleveland History Center is located at 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106.
Museum hours are Thursdays noon to 8 p.m. and
Fridays to Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A full listing of exhibits and upcoming events is online at wrhs.org. Additional updates are posted on social media @clestartshere.
The WRHS Cleveland History Center 10825 East Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44106 216-721-5722
wrhs.org
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Abattoir Gallery
Abattoir Gallery is a space for contemporary art in the historic Hildebrandt Building, a former meat processing plant in the resurgent Clark-Fulton neighborhood. Exhibitions include work in all media by emerging, midcareer, and established artists.
The gallery works closely with collectors and consultants across the United States to build and enhance collections, and has placed work in several museum and prestigious corporate collections including the Cleveland Clinic Art Program, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Akron Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum and the Orange County Museum of Art, California. In addition to presenting a vibrant program of shows in Cleveland, Abattoir presents at premier art fairs in New York, Miami, Chicago and Mexico City.
Since opening the gallery in 2020, owner Lisa Kurzner has exhibited work by nationally recognized as well as emerging artists from Northeast Ohio. In addition to a program of showing younger artists, Kurzner has introduced major artists with Cleveland connections to new audiences in Northeast Ohio. In April, for example, John Miller, originally from Chagrin Falls, an internationally recognized conceptual artist, will be in town from New York for his solo show at the gallery. Abattoir also represents the estate of Audra Skuodas (1940 to 2019) of Oberlin, with a major museum retrospective soon to be publicly announced.
Kurzner completed her graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts (NYU) and has had a curatorial career working at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, the British Council (London and Brussels). After moving to Cleveland in 2008, Kurzner worked as a research curator in Photography at the Cleveland Museum of Art, where she curated an exhibition on 1970s photography. She was the curator for the first FRONT Triennial in 2018, developing dozens of artistic public projects throughout Northeast Ohio.
Lisa Kurzner
3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113
216-820-1260
lisa@abattoirgallery.com
Dana Oldfather: De Novo March 14th - April 18th Opening reception March 14th 6 - 8pm
Presents
LEGENDARY BLACK SINGERS— GREAT BROADWAY SONGS (VOLUME 2)
March 23 at Wiley Auditorium
No worries if you missed Volume 1! A salute to singers such as Ella, Nat, Lena, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Short, Johnny Hartman and many more immortals whose recordings of songs from stage and screen glowed. Hosted by LEON BIBB and featuring JOE HUNTER, EVELYN WRIGHT and NICOLE SUMLIN
Get Tickets: (216) 860-1518 x 701 MusicalTheaterProject.org
I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD
June 27, 28 and 29 at Dobama Theatre
This funny, touching and stirring 1978 musical was the first to deal with issues that were important to women then—and that are still meaningful now. Running 1,000 performances when first produced in New York, the show has been performed all over the world. And at TMTP, you’ll meet creators GRETCHEN CRYER and NANCY FORD, the first female writing team for our musical theater.
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Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts is a nonprofit, performing arts and arts education organization dedicated to inspiring and enriching the quality of life for Northeastern Ohioans. We combine professional theatrical productions with comprehensive curriculum-based arts education in creative arts therapies, dance, music, theater and visual arts, serving over 60,000 annually in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake, Medina, and Summit Counties. Crain’s Cleveland Business named Beck Center the 11th largest cultural attraction in Cuyahoga County. Beck Center for the Arts provides over 300 award-winning classes, programs, and lessons. Our comprehensive arts education spans topics such as creative arts therapies, dance, music, theater and visual arts.
Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Ave Lakewood, OH 44107 216-521-2540
Beckcenter.org
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The Musical Theater Project
The Musical Theater Project was formed 26 years ago by Bill Rudman, a nationally respected authority on the American musical who remains artistic and executive director to this day.
The Musical Theater Project is a unique “museum,” its doors open wide both locally and nationally. Our mission is to preserve and honor 20th-century American musical theater in songs, stories and social/cultural history. We guide participants in learning about and making personal connections with the art form’s past by producing local live concerts and school programs, an online discussion series, and national radio programs and a Grammy Award-winning record label.
By approaching the art with the highest degree of care, our goal is to bring people closer together in greater understanding of each other, and in joy, hope and love – these are meaningful and uplifting
hallmarks of the classic American musical. For more information, please give us a call at 216860-1518 or visit MusicalTheaterProject.org.
The Musical Theater Project 7123 Pearl Road, Suite 110 Middleburg Heights OH 44130 216-860-1518
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Spring 2025 NORTHEAST OHIO | arts | music | performance | entertainment
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Canvas spotlights Northeast Ohio’s strong and growing arts and entertainment community. In 2025, each issue of the magazine will again include a special calendar and listings section.
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