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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/
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!
“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.
XeLa at Arts Collinwood Cafe, Saturday, November 26th at 8:30 pm, local singer/guitarist Xe La will perform in the Cafe at Arts Collinwood. Known for his solovox & guitar performances as well as his “artrock comix” visual art, he is a unique experience. This is a no-cover performance. For more information about XeLa visit www.luvmutha.com.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM ARTS COLLINWOOD!
Join the gang at Arts Collinwood this evening, Wednesday, November 23rdin the Cafe to show your thanks for the arts! Bert Dennis and the New Jazz Quartet will make your toes tap and Great Lakes Christmas Ale will bring a smile to your face! Celebrate all the Waterloo Arts District has to offer under one roof with a awesome Gallery show with paintings by Harris Johnson, full bar, food, coffee drinks and music! The Cafe will be open from 4pm-11pm.
No Exit is a unique, classical ensemble that performs challenging, experimental music. Join them at Arts Collinwood in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center for a free contemporary classical musical experience on Saturday, December 10th at 8pm.
This concert features World Premier Music by Alex Schrock, Josh Musikantow, Kevin Eppich, Nicholas Underhill performing duo Number 2 for Violin and Cello by Bohuslav Martinu.
Trillium Trio, a woodwinds group, will play at the Arts Collinwood Gallery as a part of the M4M, Music for Miles Chamber Music Concert Series. Â Join us for an afternoon of delightful music on Sunday, November 20th at 4pm. Â The Cafe will be open for drinks, coffee, soup, sandwiches and more! This is a no cover performance.
This Saturday, October 29th at 7pm, get  your Halloween spirit on with this smart, quirky independent film entitled “Zombie Dearest”.  This film is the second in a series of films being shown at Arts Collinwood in partnership with Independent Pictures.  The critics called it Creepy and Hilarious!  This film will be shown in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center and is free to the public.  Art School music classics will be played in the Cafe afterwards along with some seasonal food and drink specials!
Zombie Dearest is a romantic black comedy with its very own take on the modern zombie; a scary, quirky comedy that delivers cult horror in an award-winning indie film (Winner, Audience Favorite at The First Time Film Festival in Los Angeles). What Zombie Dearestlacks in blood, guts and gore, it more than makes up for with comic characters, outrageously funny situations and memorable dialogue, making it “Frightening and Hilarious” (Dan Goldberg, producer of The Hangover ), a fun diversion for everyone from the dedicated Zombie Walk aficionado to fans of Shaun of the Dead, Fido or Zombieland. If you like your humor with a pinch of current affair, watchZombie Dearest … very independent, very original… a cult classic in the offing.  Click here for more on this creeper www.zombiedearest.com.
On Wednesday, October 26th, Arts Collinwood will host a Beachland Ballroom concert featuring the music of Hamell on Trial in the Nan and Miles Kennedy Art Center.
Hamell on Trial is a one-man punk band bringing you (mostly) loud, fast music informed by politics, passion, energy and intelligence, played by a guy with a sharp tongue and a wicked sense of humor. 2011 launches Hamell into new territory, captivating audiences not only by his award-winning performances, but also a Kerouac-esque story of social commentary through years on the road. Ed’s live show contains no boundaries, bringing you more of his wildly genius infused rants while still being able to silence the crowd and break a heart or two. Visit www.beachlandballroom.com to purchase tickets. Doors open at 7:30pm, show begins at 8:30pm.
Chamber music comes to the Arts Collinwood Gallery and honors Arts Collinwood founder and friend, the late Miles Kennedy.  Miles and Nan Kennedy’s son, Simon and his wife Catharine are sponsoring this series.  The M4M Chamber Music Series begins on Sunday, October 16th at 4pm with a string performance by the International Composer Collective.  Visit this dynamic organization’s website at  www.intercompcollective.com for more information about the group led by composers, Tim Mauthe and Sam Cave.  The program will include the following pieces:
Breezes and Rogue Winds for Guitar Duo by Tim Mauthe
Robert Sharpe and Danny Rectenwald, guitars
7 minutes
Easter Music by Sam Cave
Satoko Hayami, piano
2 minutes
Three Movements for Solo Violin by Tim Mauthe
Anthony Bracewell, violin
18 minutes
INTERMISSION
The Dissection of the Angel’s Eye by Sam Cave
Ludek Wojtkowski, violin; Danny Rectenwald, guitar; Zack Zydek, bass
12 minutes
Toccata Kaléidoscopique by Calogero Panvino
Satoko Hayami, piano
9 minutes
Free Speeches by George Holloway
Michelle Abraham, violin; Tim Mauthe, viola; Schuyler Slack, cello;
Satoko Hayami, piano
7.5 minutes
