Amid busy, vibrant abstract canvases and
panels, the stark simplicity of a paperboard sculpture captures extra
attention at Phyllis Weston Gallery’s Color NOW!, on display through Sept. 1.
Power of Music Celebrated in ‘Music of Change’
1 Comment · Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Music of Change: Hymns, Blues & Rock at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center ultimately succeeds in providing a fascinating journey
through the roles black music have played in America’s history,
eloquently showing how African-American music has been celebration,
protest, spiritual uplift, a means of communication and information
sharing … sometimes all at once.
Where The Vintage Things Are
Emily Buddendeck’s retail shop/exhibition space is itself a quirky work of art
0 Comments · Wednesday, July 18, 2012
NVISION, Emily Buddendeck's quirky venture at
4577 Hamilton Ave. in Northside, has grown steadily during its
four-and-a-half years of existence. “I opened on Leap Day of Leap year, Feb.
29, 2008. The day seemed appropriate because the shop was even more of a
leap during a recession, but it really merged the various things I had
been doing, career-wise,” she says.
Bringing The Outdoors In
1 Comment · Tuesday, June 26, 2012
In a space dedicated to interiors, the
expansive second floor of Bromwell’s downtown, Celene Hawkins brings
together several of the city’s most accomplished artists with works “in
which nature is found, observed and re-made in elegant and subtle ways,” for Flora and Fauna.
So, the outside comes into these high-ceilinged, fireplace-studded
display rooms to mutual benefit.
King Records Museum Would Draw Tourists
0 Comments · Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Cincinnati’s King Records has an
important enough history to merit a museum, especially since the
original building is still standing at 1540 Brewster Ave. in Evanston.
While it would take a lot of work to restore that site, it’s essential
to save it. The most active supporters of a King Museum want a location
in Evanston’s business district as an economic development tool.
Ninth Annual Cincy Fringe Sets Records
Freaky fixture in local arts scene brings creativity, community
2 Comments · Monday, June 11, 2012
The most successful
Cincinnati Fringe Festival since the annual event’s launch in 2004
wrapped up on June 9, boasting a nearly 9 percent increase in overall
attendance compared to 2011, from 7,177 to 7,728. More than 230 artists
performed, and the number of sold-out performances, 24, set a new
record.
The Way We Were: Cincinnati’s Historic Art
0 Comments · Wednesday, June 6, 2012
When the Cincinnati History Museum delves
into its attic, or “storage,” as museums are more likely to call their
collection of out-of-sight possessions, it has at hand treasures from
some of the best attics in the city, among other sources.
by Jac Kern
03.02.2012
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Your Weekend To Do List: 3/2-3/4
Bockfest is upon us! The annual celebration of Cincinnati's beer brewing history kicks off tonight with the Bockfest Parade, stepping off at 6 p.m. Organizers are keeping an eye on the weather, so check back with their site and Facebook page just in case. Even if the weather gets real ugly, just stop by one of the dozen participating venues where admission is free and beer is a-flowin'. Tons of special events coincide with the fest: Tonight, Park + Vine hosts its second annual veenie roast tonight (veggie hot dogs on delicious Mayday pretzel buns), Japps will feature a dance party tonight and Saturday, a Craft Menagerie takes over Arnold's Saturday and Washington Platform has a Bockfest Brunch Sunday, to name a few. And remember, you're not just getting your drink on, you're supporting Cincinnati history!Covington's Carnegie Center presents its sixth annual Art of Food show, opening tonight. As you might've guessed, this art exhibit is centered around all things edible. The reception features beautiful culinary creations (that you can actually eat) by everyone from BonBonnerie to La Poste, Queen City Cookies to Taste of Belgium. Admission is a little steep ($60 at the door for non-members), but you'll leave with your left brain and stomach both very satisfied. Admission after the reception is free. Get details here.It's always exciting when a new exhibit comes to the Contemporary Arts Center, and their opening parties are always a blast. Saturday the CAC welcomes two new art shows: I surrender, dear, Dasha Shishkin's first solo museum exhibit and Spectacle: The Music Video, curated by creative collective Flux. Read more about the artists here and check out our preview of Spectacle here. Music videos as art. Super cool.The opening reception kicks off at 8 p.m. In addition to checking out the artwork, electronic musician/wizard Dan Deacon will perform 8-9 p.m. If you haven't heard of him, here's a preview:Following the original performance is a DJ set 'til 11 p.m. The party is free and there will be a cash bar. Get more info here.If you didn't score tickets to tonight's sold out Black Keys show, there are plenty of other music options. Eli's BBQ on Riverside Drive hosts Downtown Country Band tonight at 10 p.m. Tickets are $12. And really, any concert that also features barbecue is probably a sure bet. The Harlequins hosts an album release show Saturday at Mayday in Northside. Peep our interview with the crew. There are tons of other live music shows this weekend. Find them all on our music blog.This not enough for you? There are tons of other happenings this weekend. Arts? We got 'em. Theater? You bet. Foul-mouthed, inxtoicated comedians? Of course. Just check out our To Do page for all your fun-having needs.
Motion and Emotion
Artists Mark Patsfall and Brian Stuparyk mess with elements of perception
0 Comments · Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The cardboard 3-D glasses supplied for
Brian Stuparyk’s work will make the comparison clearer. Put them on and feel
like a kid, knowing that this art show is fun and different. A visit
feels like an afternoon at the movies. Though
there are just three small rooms to see, remember that the artists’
themes are perception and time. It’s possible to get lost awhile.
The Paper Chase
Sara Pearce’s career in papers continues, but with some new twists
1 Comment · Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sara Pearce had the world — many worlds — at her fingertips, but her fingers couldn’t feel. The former Enquirer arts reporter
had volunteered for a buyout from the paper in September 2008 and wanted
to become an artist herself. She’d finally create collages from the
antique world maps, fashion magazines and other papers she’d collected
for decades.
