0 Comments · Wednesday, December 19, 2012
If you’re looking for cliché presents, head to your
nearest department store. If you and your favorite recipients are
looking for a memorable exhibit, head to the Weston Art Gallery for Straight from the Soul, a 25-year retrospective by the Atlanta artist.
Weston exhibit erases doubts over digital art
0 Comments · Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Digital World presents James Duesing and
three other artists whose work originates on a monitor via 3-D imaging
and other programs. Should this art be viewed as something less because
of its origins? I say no.
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When Shirley Temple sang about the “Good
Ship Lollipop,” she probably wasn’t envisioning a booze cruise of drag queens
(though, you know what they say about the crazy lives of child stars). Tonight,
CNKY Scene and BB Riverboats present Big Ship Lollipop, a sweet late-night
cruise for the local LGBTQ community and friends, complete with drag shows,
DJs, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Boarding begins at 10:30 p.m. and the boat
departs at 11:30, when Penny Tration of The Cabaret and her cast of lovely
ladies will perform on the first deck, while Adonis’ DJ Patrick B spins dance
music on the second floor. The top deck is a VIP area (sold out) with a bar and
killer view. Guests can also enjoy shopping from Pure Romance, a Flashbox photo
booth and raffles supporting CNKY Scene Film Festival and Cincinnati
Pride 2012. Tickets will be available tonight at the dock for $15, which
includes a cash bar and complimentary snacks. Find details here.
Smale
Riverfront Park, the new public space at The Banks, hosts its Phase I Grand
Opening tonight. The park is located on Mehring Way between Walnut Street and
Joe Nuxhall Way, and features an event lawn and stage, fountains, a bike trail,
visitor’s center, labrynth and more to come. Smale is sure to be a downtown hub for
locals and visitors alike. The opening event kicks off at 6:15, followed by a free concert, fireworks and kids activities.Go OTR is more than a 5K
Run/Walk — it’s a full event devoted to the historic neighborhood and all the
great people and businesses making it thrive. Saturday’s celebration kicks off
with the race at 10 a.m. and continues with a street festival through 5 p.m.
Vine Street will be closed to traffic, full of local vendors like Christian
Moerlein, A Tavola, Senate, Taste of Belgium and more local eateries. There
will also be live music from Wussy, Shiny & the Spoon, Cincy Brass and
others, a craft market by The City Flea and a fine art show. Online
registration for the 5K has closed, but runners and walkers can still sign up
at 1401 Vine St. until 7:30 p.m. tonight or between 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday.Further
proving the explosion of Cincinnati's core, the popular Asian Food Fest has
relocated from the suburbs to The Banks this year. Check out our interview with Bao
Nguyen, the festival's Marketing Director, for a preview of all there
is to taste and see this year. Expect deliciousness from 13 vendors, performances, and more. The Asian Food Fest takes over The Banks
Saturday and Sunday.
Mayday Northside presents its third annual
Brews, ‘Dos and Tattoos shindig Saturday. Don your hottest alt-Americana for an
evening of beers, burlesque and bustin’ moves. The crew will tap a bunch of
craft beers at 4 p.m., dance music commences at 8, followed by performances
from Ohio Knife and Cin City Burlqesue. Get the sizzling details here.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
brings DIY extraordinaire Kayte Terry to its Rookwood Pavilion location for a
craft-stravaganza Saturday. Terry hosts this special paper crafting event in
support of her new book Paper Made! 101 Exceptional Projects to Make Out of
Everyday Paper. Handmade culture has made a major comeback in recent years, and
with the popularity of DIY marketplace Etsy, crafting is cool again. Working with paper can be
expensive and somewhat wasteful, but Terry’s book is full of projects that
utilize old newspapers, magazines, maps, and other paper scraps that would
otherwise end up in the trash — and they look polished and professional. Join
Terry Saturday for tips and tricks on turning trash into Pinterest-approved
treasure.
Weston Gallery’s annual fundraiser is not your typical cheese-and-wine arts event. This year’s Exhibitionism II is a sexy underground dance party, complete with a lingerie fashion show by
Knickers of Hyde Park, dinner by the bite from the area’s top chefs,
tantalizing cocktails, body painting and more. It’s a don’t-miss event for all
you Cincy socialites and a great opportunity to support one of the city’s
finest art galleries. The party runs 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Weston, located
inside the Aronoff Center.
Women’s
Way of Ohio and Women Writing for a Change join Grailville for a day of
writing, music and spirituality Sunday. Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer will
lead a workshop from 1-4 p.m. in which women will share and reflect on personal
stories and explore creative expression. At 5:30 p.m., Grailville will serve
dinner and Newcomer
will perform a concert at 7 p.m. All are welcome to join in part or all of the
day’s activities, with prices ranging $20-$70. Go here
to register and find a full schedule.
Follow our music blog for all your concert needs and check
out our To Do page for art exhibits, theater shows, festivals and more fun
happening this weekend.
Three coinciding Weston Gallery exhibits take guests on a visual journey
0 Comments · Tuesday, April 17, 2012
If you are an orderly person, your first
stop on descending the stairs to see the current installations in the
Weston Art Gallery’s lower rooms will be the tiny viewing area just to
the right of the staircase. There, Clara Crockett’s “Theatre
Lilliputiens,” five brief films with a total running time of 20 minutes,
prepare us for the world of her small, meticulous drawings.
Missed connections personal ads inspire Sophie Blackall’s quirky paintings
1 Comment · Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Missed connections — anonymous personal ads posted on websites like Craigslist — are something of a generational phenomenon. Sure, people have always shared brief
moments with one another, later wishing they had said hello, given a
compliment, asked for a phone number.
The magic of Realism is on display at the Weston Art Gallery
0 Comments · Monday, April 4, 2011
In the Weston Art Gallery’s new group exhibition Narrative Figuration, on display now through June 5, curator Daniel Brown assembles five talented local artists whose chosen mode is representational, figurative work. All five artists have studied at the University of Cincinnati (DAAP). Their work focuses on genre scenes, with a renewed interest in beauty.
Downtown’s Weston gallery presents three strong, divergent exhibitions
0 Comments · Monday, January 31, 2011
Dennis Harrington, director of downtown’s Weston Art Gallery, looks for connections when he brings artists together for exhibition. This time, however, he did not find a common thread linking artists Diana Duncan Holmes, Elissa Morley and Todd Reynolds, whose work is now on display. So there’s no need to overexert yourself in search of a common theme. Enjoy each exhibit for its individual mastery.
Jarrett Hawkins creates a vocabulary of shapes and forms at Weston Art Gallery
0 Comments · Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Jarrett Hawkins' soaring sculptures almost stride through the street-level space at the Weston Art Gallery. His show includes works that exude strength and others that seem tethered rather than standing on their bases, as though they might rise on their own if not held back.
Cincinnati mourns the loss of a beloved artist
2 Comments · Monday, October 11, 2010
Brian Joiner, an esteemed local artist, passed away Oct. 8 after being diagnosed with liver cancer several months ago. He always tried something new in his work and as an African-American artist often addressed tough issues regarding race, politics and spirituality with irony and humor. For his ever-joyful presence, boundless energy and seemingly unlimited generosity, he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Area museums and galleries offer cornucopia of exhibitions this fall
0 Comments · Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Over the next few months area museums and galleries are presenting a variety of outside-the-box fare, including quilts, wedding dresses, motorcycles and even an installation made of trees. The Taft Museum, Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Country Club, Manifest Gallery, Carnegie Center, Weston Art Gallery, Carl Solway Gallery and Thunder-Sky Inc. are pulling out all the stops for patrons.