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Ohio Independent Film Festival & Wine Tasting Event at Arts Collinwood

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OHIO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE THURSDAY, MAY 17th thru SUNDAY, MAY 20th

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is currently programming its 19th year of presenting films submitted by independent filmmakers worldwide. The four day event includes works by filmmakers from the US, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Germany and Australia. Subject matter ranges from a backwoods road trip in From Hollywood to Dollywood to the cloning of Jesus in The Custom Mary and a documentary of the American prison system in The Great Incarcerator, part 1: The Dark Secret. Independent Pictures founder and current artistic director, Bernadette Gillota was, “amazed at the quality and range of films that were submitted to us this year.”

This year’s film festival will kick off with a wine tasting at the Arts Collinwood Café preceding Boom Varietal, a documentary detailing the history of Malbec wine production in Argentina. Currently, fifth in the word for wine production, Argentina, is the leader in producing “Malbec ” originally a French wine and now one of the most popular wines through the world.

The documentary submitted by Sky Pinnock of Rage Productions in Oregon discusses the history of wine production in Argentina, family vineyards and future development of the wine industry in Argentina. The movie features the breathtaking natural landscapes of South America and an original score.

This years film festival is running from May 17 through May 20 and will be presented at the Arts Collinwood, with the headlining film “For the Love of Music ” presented at The Beachland Ballroom on May 20th. For tickets and additional information on the film festival please go to www.ohiofims.com. The opening night will offer a short film program at 6pm for $10.;the wine tasting at 7pm for a separate fee of $10. and the BOOM VARIETAL for a $10. admission charge.

The Ohio Independent Film Festival is currently programming its 19th year of presenting films submitted by independent filmmakers worldwide. This years film festival is scheduled for May 17 through May 20 and will be presented at Arts Collinwood. For tickets and additional information on the film festival please go to www.ohiofims.com or ticketweb.com (search Ohio Independent Film Festival).

For film clips or still photos please contact.

Katherine Isenhart at katherineisenhart@gmail.com

Independent Pictures is sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Community Shares of Greater Cleveland, Audio Visual Rentals and is in partnership with Arts Collinwood.

Gallery Opening on May 11th-Dark Matter, works by Robert Thurmer

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Dark Matter, work by Robert Thurmer

On view at Arts Collinwood Gallery – Friday, May 11 – Sunday, June 4

Opening Reception – Friday, May 11, 6pm-10pm

Robert Thurmer, is an artist who lives and works in Cleveland. This artist has shown his thought-provoking work at numerous shows locally, nationally and internationally. His current works to be featured at Arts Collinwood examine how we recognize art objects.

“Specifically: what are the markers for ‘art object’ that are generally recognized without specialized privileged information. To explore these ideas, I started making these recent sculptures in an attempt to make my own ‘found’ art, what I like to call paraphrastic objects – stand-ins that refer to certain kinds of conventional art objects.” Robert Thurmer

Join Robert Thurmer and guests at the Gallery at Arts Collinwood to view sculptures at the opening reception on May 11th. The Café at Arts Collinwood will be open as well for dinner and drinks before, during and after the opening from 6pm-10pm.

Robert will speak at a Gallery Talk hosted by local artist, professor, writer and Arts Collinwood Gallery Committee member, Dan Tranberg on Thursday, May 17th at 7pm at Arts Collinwood.

Chelsea Jane Crowell at Arts Collinwood-a Beachland Ballroom Production

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Join Arts Collinwood on Saturday, March 31st at 7:30pm for a concert by Chelsea Crowell, a third generation songwriter, raised in both Nashville, TN and New York City just completed her second solo album Crystal City. She has been featured on NPR’s radio program, All Things Considered as well as a filmed live performance for a PBS documentary about southern roots music, featured on movie soundtracks and ever recording new material. She has Played to audiences of 7,000 as well as seven and Ms. Crowell seems to glide between the two worlds with ease. Crowell’s first solo record was named top ten of the year by the Nashville Scene, and though never fully promoted, gained nods from such publications as the L.A. Times and No Depression. Her ability to acclimate to any situation, yet silence a crowd with a nod of the head suggests she comes by her talents both by hard work and bloodlines. Introspective, heartfelt, humorous and humble, Crowell forges her own cross over sound. As she emerges from the daunting shadows of her family (father, Rodney Crowell, Mother; Rosanne Cash and Grandfather; Johnny Cash) and with the completion of the already acclaimed album Crystal City, she begins touring, starting in europe mid October. Her talent and her ability to acclimate suggest half nature (the familial DNA) and half nurture (growing up on tour busses) and certainly will serve her as she embarks on what inevitably is a successful, life long career. To purchase tickets visit ticketweb.com.

Hiring for Cafe Positions at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood

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To see job description please visit Employment Opportunities under the Cafe tab or click on http://artscollinwood.org/get-involved/employment/.

Chris Trapper-A Beachland Ballroom Production

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Join Arts Collinwood for an evening of music with Chris Trapper. This unique singer/songwriter will perform in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center on Friday, March 30th at 8pm (doors at 7:30pm). Come early to see the National Arts Program grand opening and get a bite to eat and your favorite craft beer. Tickets are available at www.ticketweb.com. For more about Chris Trapper, visit www.christrapper.com.

A “Mad” New Year’s Eve at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood

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Check out the neon light designed by Jeff Chiplis on display at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood. What a great addition to the “Mad Men” themed New Year’s Eve Party!

Show us just how dapper you can be this New Year’s Eve! This year we will party like it’s 1965!
Ladies, put on your finest 60′s vintage dress, slide on your evening gloves, and don’t forget your cigarette holder. Gents, suit jackets, skinny ties and Brylcreem are essential.
The fun starts at 7:30 pm. Enjoy the soothing, vinyl sounds of the 60′s; enter the best Madmen/Madwoman costume contest; partake in handmade vintage cocktails made by the marvelous mixological skills of Sasha and Eileen AND
enjoy a toast of Champagne at midnight!
Even if you can’t make it for the entire evening, swing by for a “pinky up” drink on your way out, or back in. This conga line will be rolling until 12:30am, 2012 !!

No cover, cash bar.

“My City” Locally-made film Premiere at Arts Collinwood on Wednesday, December 28th

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Don’t miss the premiere of ”My City” starring Corissa Bragg, local singer/songwriter/actress and bartender at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood. The film, which was partially filmed at Arts Collinwood, was written and directed by local filmaker, Kyle Retter and follows a young Cleveland musician, played by Bragg on her quest for fame in Cleveland. Arrive at 6pm for snacks and cocktails, then stay for the premiere which will start at 7pm. Entry is free, but please feel free to purchase food and cocktails from Arts Collinwood, a nonprofit that supports arts programs for the community.

Later…just down the street….Corissa will be performing her last Cleveland show before she leaves for India with a full band at the Beachland Tavern. She will be performing new songs and songs featured in ‘My City’. Show will start at 8pm and admission is $8.
Polina Kourakina and Carley Tanchon will also be performing. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4098375

Jazz it up at the Cafe on Christmas Eve Eve!

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Make some merry this evening, Friday, December 23rd at the Cafe at Arts Collinwood! Stop by for some holiday cheer and some cool jazz with the New Jazz Quartet!! Music begins at 8 pm. Partake in lots of holiday drink and food specials. Start the holiday weekend off right with a visit to the coolest neighborhood in town, the Waterloo Arts District in Collinwood. Vendors on the street will be selling their wares including records, fashion, vintage clothing, toys, Cleveland t-shirts and more…not to mention a street full of music and concerts at Arts Collinwood and the Beachland Ballroom. Merrymaking at its best!

Jazz and Film at Arts Collinwood on Friday, December 16th

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“The Pill”

After a one-night stand, Mindy informs Fred she’s not on the Pill. Now what? “The Pill” is directed by NYU Film School grad J.C. Khoury.

Jonathan W. Hickman, Daily Film Fix writes, “The Pill is the model of independent efficiency. There are no wasted parts. It’s the kind of film that should be on the IFC Spirit Award short list…”

This film shows at 7pm in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center and is a no-fee event!

Bert Dennis and the New Jazz Quartet perform in the Cafe at Arts Collinwood from 8pm-11pm this evening. Christmas Ale on tap and great bistro food is always available.

Final Shopping Day at Arts Collinwood Holiday Sale!

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The feedback has been phenomenal! The gallery is transformed into the neatest holiday gift shop ever! Shop local and get amazing, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family…and yourself! Arts Collinwood is open today, Sunday, December 11, from 11am-5pm. The jewelry, knitwear, pottery, paintings, photographs, collectible concert posters, honey, glassware, baby clothes, …..and much more are all exquisitely made and priced to sell! SHOP LOCAL today from 11am-5pm. http://artscollinwood.org/holiday-art-sale-call-for-artists/.