Sunday Thoughts

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art, arts, band, basketball, blog, Lebron, memior, music, NBA

As I sit here on a Sunday afternoon, I realized I have a confession to make…

Remember all of our formative years, in that scary place we all came to know and love, grade school, everyone was always so cliquey, and we tended to fall right where we belonged. The Jocks were with the jocks, the band kids much the same, and the artsy kids tended to hang out in tiny groups where Monet was more important than Madonna, But I always existed in a sort of limbo.

An art fanatic, who’s one true passion was basketball.

Although I never played past eighth grade, the thrill of the court left a lasting impression on my life. I was the one who idolized people such as Lebron James (pre-jersey burning) but still kept in touch with his creative bearing. With this divide, I had become eclectic being that strives to find this happy medium.

Basketball truly has taught me valuable lessons on how to treat other people, and the lust of competitions sweet trophy-laden honor, to help me become the person I am today.

If watching basketball is a crime, count me as acquitted.

So as i sit here on a Sunday evening, watching the playoffs, i ask you this; what is your guilty pleasure?

One Final Push….

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anouncements, arts, choir, cleveland, drama, event, fundraiser, marching band, orchestra, theater

It’s not secret we’re a big fan of Notre Dame College, specifically it’s Performing Arts, here(not saying any personal information) but let us make one final spiel for this weeks fundraiser because we’re very excited:

The Notre Dame College Department of Performing Arts is hosting its third annual dinner and raffle fundraiser from 6-11 p.m. on Friday, April 25th.

The event, held at Normandy Catering Center, 30310 Palisades Parkway in Wickliffe, Ohio, will include a premium basket raffle, a gift card tree, sideboard games, and many other giveaways. Multiple opportunities at great cash and prizes will be raffled throughout the night.

Tickets are $40 and include entrance to the event, dinner, desert and full open bar. All of the money raised from the event will go directly to students of the Performing Arts programs.

In addition, 100 exclusive pre-sale raffle tickets for a new 60-inch LED Smart television are available before the event.

“Music and arts programs are necessary in forming a well-rounded individual, and creating a truly special and unique collegiate experience,” said William Neater, Ed.D, Director of Performing Arts at Notre Dame. “This fundraiser is a great way to support an up-and-coming arts program in our local community.”

We could not agree more with the importance of music in the lives of students, especially in Cleveland. With programs being cut nationwide, we must take a stand, as we have in the past for our local arts programs. The building of a college performing arts program is a step towards creating cultural centers the artists of the 216 can gather at.

Tickets can be purchased and donation/sponsorship information can be obtained by contacting Bill Neater at 216-373-6399 or bneater@ndc.edu. Information can also be found on the Raffle Dinner website at http://www.notredamecollege.edu/PerformingArtsDinner. Payments accepted in form of cash, check or credit card.

#216artists – Judy Snook-Kean

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arts, cleveland, community, feature, glass, glassworks, local

The latest in out #216artists series is not exactly from the 216, but 440 counts as well! Judy Snook-Kean makes artwork out of recyclable glass, making a reusable piece that is functional in ways never intended by its original manufacturer.

As one may see it as trash, Judy sees is beauty and potential, a true rebirth of ideas and objects.

Check out more of Judy’s work on her website or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Bottledecoranddesign?fref=ts

Supporting local artists is one way to help build a better Cleveland, and that’s something we can all stand behind. We are all #216artists

#postmodernmonday: Herr Nilsson

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#postmodernmonday, arts, cartoon characters, Herr Nilsson, street art, Street Artist Herr Nelson

Street Artist Herr Nelson creates beautifully stenciled artwork on city walls of you favorite childhood cartoon characters, but with a twist. He allows his characters to procure various violent weapons, in a juxtaposition of childhood insouciance and adult disorder. This creates an interesting association between two separate ideals within one image.

 

 For more information on Herr Nilsson and his artwork visit http://www.complex.com/art-design/2014/03/herr-nilsson-art

 

#216artists?

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216, artist, arts, cleveland, culture, drama, fashion, music

The216Artist is now accepting submissions for it’s #216artists series. This series will profile a new creative mind from Cleveland. Arts, music, fashion, drama, all apply, just send submissions to the216artist@gmail.com.

 

Or let us know in the comments below who you think should be our first #216artists.

Let the games begin!!

-c

A New Adventure

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arts, cleveland, cleveland arts, life, museum

Sometimes, a little push towards something new and exciting is all you need to discover a new passion. Last week, I took my roommate to the Cleveland Museum of Art for the first time. Arts were never really his forte, but since moving in, I have made attempts to change this. I told him to grab his camera and I would meet him down there after our classes, unwillingly he obliged.

As he arrives, still in disbelief that I was able to talk him into this, I approach with a friendly “are you ready?” We walk into the museums newest, and most upfront, exhibit Gallery One, and right then I witnessed a transformation firsthand. My roommates eyes puckered up, and immediately interested commented, “Ok, I think I could get used to this.” We examine the first few galleries, walking slowly, talking, and really absorbing as much of this atmosphere as possible, until we finally reach the new atrium.

As we enter the 39,000 square foot glass room, all of a sudden I see a change on his face. After the long, cold winter, this beautiful room, exhuming the spring smell of plants and new life, hits both of us with a rush we have not felt since the summer. The smells of plant life fill our noses with a passion for nostalgic times that we have missed in the winter. My roommate turns to me and comments at the vast space and how it is somewhere he would love to spend inflective times of solitude, a space made for life. This was the turning point.

With this new sensation within us, we explore the rest of the museum’s galleries, from contemporary to medieval, impressionism to ancient Egypt, and we spent the next few hours absorbing as much of the art work as we could, and we may or may not have taken a few #museumselfies.

With the intentions of helping a friend, I took a step to introduce someone to a passion of mine, but it ended up we both shared new experiences, and learned a lot. I attend museum and it’s events on a regular basis, but never with the perceptive eye of this day, the eye of helping a friend develop a new passion. He asked me to go back this weekend, just to experience this again, and I think my actions have instilled a new sense of creativity and aesthetic in a person who never thought of the arts as something drawing a desire within him.

Cleveland Arts listings for March 14-20: The Northern Ohio Art Dealers Association’s “ARTExpo”

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arts, cleveland, dance, music, poetry

Starting today, and running through March 20, “ARTExpo,” the annual city-wide festival of the Northern Ohio Art Dealers Association, is running at locations all across the city. With opportunities in the arts, music, dance, poetry, and more, these events are a great way to spend the spring weekend in your area.

For full listings of local events through Wednesday visit here!

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Notre Dame College Performing Arts: Indoor Friends and Family Showcase

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arts, cleveland, Color Guard, Drumline, MEPA, music, NDC, Notre Dame, WGI

The Notre Dame College and Northeast Ohio communities will have their one and only chance to see a full performance of the Department of Performing Art’s Indoor Percussion Ensemble(NDIPE) and Color Guard (NDCIG) at 7:00 p.m. March 28 in the campus Keller Center.

The Annual Notre Dame College Department of Performing Arts Indoor Ensembles Friends and Family Show will feature the 2013 NDIPE show titled “23” and the NDCICG show “End of the Ride.”

The performance is free and open to the public as well as students, faculty and staff, although a suggested donation of at least one scratch-off lottery ticket is gladly accepted.

For more information on the event visit https://www.facebook.com/NDCPerformingArts

Cleveland Artist Kid Cudi Drops Surprise Album “Satelite Flight”

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arts, cleveland, cleveland artists, cleveland music, good music, kanye west, kid cudi, music, rap

Earlier this week, Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi released his surprise new album “Satelite Flight.” The album acts as a buffer for his next new album which will complete the artist’s “Man On The Moon” trilogy.

This album really shows Cudi’s artistic versitalities with sounds encompases many various sounds and musical landscapes.

It is a must-hear for any fan of Cudi’s music, or modern music as a genre, and we always love supporting our Cleveland artists.

For more information on the album visit DatNewCudi or follow The 216 Artist on Facebook and Twitter

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

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arts, cleveland, cleveland arts, fine arts, music, theater

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

Cleveland is an undercover cultural hub. We have world class art facilities and orchestras, but in recent years our theatre programs have been growing at an exponential rate. In the past few years we have consistently hosted many newly “Off-Broadway” productions formerly only available to larger metropolitan areas. One of the more prolific works being South Park writer’s musical masterpiece “The Book Of Mormon,” which had its Off-Broadway run at the Palace Theatre this past summer.

Attached is an article of some of the few smaller-middle sized theatres where you can experience our city’s young actors, who you may see making their own waves in the world in the next few years.