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There is a time-honored trope in the movies of a group of plucky residents coming together to put on a show and save some community fixture. Sixty years ago, a variation on that idea played out in Beachwood. And we’re still benefiting from their efforts today.
The Beachwood Arts Council is in the midst of celebrating its diamond jubilee. For 60 years, the organization has been supporting the arts community in Beachwood and beyond. Artist and board member Carolyn Frankel says she believes there is a simple reason for the longevity of the BAC.
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BAYarts
WHAT: “Bonnie O. App: Shining a Light on Regenerative Agriculture”
WHEN: On view through Aug. 2
WHERE: Sally Otto Gallery (Playhouse), 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village
INFO: More info here.
Bonnie O. App analyzes the relationship between plants and the environment in her exhibit, “Shining a Light on Regenerative Agriculture.” Focusing on regenerative agriculture, App draws inspiration from nature in her cyanotype photograms and monoprints. She takes inspiration from “Kiss the Ground” and “Common Ground,” two documentaries that highlight possible solutions for climate change.
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Lakewood Arts Festival
WHAT: 48th annual Lakewood Arts Festival
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Aug. 2
WHERE: Detroit Avenue between Arthur and Belle Avenues
INFO: More info here.
Lakewood Arts Festival will bring local and national artists to the streets of the city, continuing its over 40-year-old tradition. Artists specializing in different mediums, such as ceramics, leather, painting, photography, fiber and more, will participate in the festival. In addition, the festival will also have live music and food for attendees to enjoy. Local nonprofits and community groups will also have tables spread throughout the festival.
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SHED Projects
WHAT: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
WHEN: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 2. On view through Sept. 13
WHERE: SHED Projects, 3731 Pearl Road, Cleveland
INFO: More info here.
SHED Projects will host an opening for Shabez Jamal’s solo exhibit, “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.,” Aug. 2. The interactive exhibit focuses on spiritual inquiry, turning SHED into a layered site of light and resistance. Born in St. Louis in 1992, Jamal explores the “temporal nature” of photographs and memory related to political, socio-economical and physical spaces.
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Loganberry Books
WHAT: “Author Alley”
WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 2-3
WHERE: Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights
INFO: More info here.
Loganberry Books will host its “Author Alley” event during the afternoons of Aug. 2 and 3. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss works from their favorite local authors with the authors themselves. Shopping opportunities will also be available to guests in the store’s “iconic alleyway.”
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The Music Settlement
WHAT: “Newcomer” album release tour
WHEN: 7 p.m. Aug. 7
WHERE: Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
INFO: More info here.
In partnership with The Music Settlement, Bop Stop will host Emma Hendrick following the release of her debut album, “Newcomer,” on Aug. 1. The event, held a week following the release, will share Hendrick’s “soulful collection of contemporary jazz” with attendees. Hendrick wrote “newcomer” during her time as a student in the Netherlands and Miami, and features her own vocals mixed with musical stylings of saxophonist Shane McCandless, bassist Gavin Gray, percussionist Greg Niemi, and pianist Ellie Pruneau.
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doubting thomas Gallery
WHAT: “Women 50 over / 50 under Portraits”
WHEN: Opening: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. This exhibition will be open most Saturdays or Sundays in the month of August 2025.
WHERE: doubting thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson Ave, Cleveland
INFO: More info here.
Women 50 over / 50 under portrait show of northeast Ohio female photographers were randomly paired together. The variation in ages among individuals was an important consideration. The photographers created portraits of one another. These pairs present diverse viewpoints in photography, encourage conversation, and allow collaboration. Over 46 images are included in this show. Participants are Collective members of the Rust Belt Photo Collective. Curators: Laura D’Alessandro and June Hund.
| | "Sonic Impact," Nicole Alvarez, 2025. Oil on cnc cut panel, 33 x 36 inches. Courtesy of Cleveland Institute of Art. | | |
Cleveland Institute of Art
WHAT: “Hidden All-Stars” exhibition
WHEN: On view through Aug. 10
WHERE: Baseball Heritage Museum, 6601 Lexington Ave., Cleveland
INFO: Tickets are $10. More info here.
Honoring the Cleveland Buckeyes, the city’s Negro League baseball team in the 1940s, “Hidden All-Stars” will feature 15 paintings depicting Cleveland Buckeyes players during important moments in baseball. A Lorain resident, Cleveland Institute of Art rising senior Nicole Alvarez brings moments from the baseball team to life with her “fantastical, other-worldly style,” creating vibrant images. The exhibition was organized through CIA’s Creativity Works program, supporting students’ professional development.
| | "Hustle ‘n’ Punch by Kaikai and Kiki," Takashi Murakami, 2009. Acrylic and platinum leaf on canvas mounted on aluminum frame, 3,000 x 6,080 millimeters. Courtesy of Cleveland Museum of Art. | | |
Cleveland Museum of Art
WHAT: “Takashi Murakami: Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow”
WHEN: On view through Sept. 7
WHERE: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland
INFO: More info here.
In the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Exhibition Hall and Gallery, contemporary artist Takashi Murakami’s “Stepping on the Tail of a Rainbow” exhibit features never-before-seen installations and exclusive works. Filled with colorful paintings and sculptures, the exhibit responds to complex consideration of Japanese history and contemporary culture, blending the two with fresh perspectives. It opens with a Yumedono in the Ames Family Atrium.
| | News from CanvasCLE.com and its partners | | Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil and Jim Hogan in the national tour of “Kimberly Akimbo.” Photo / Joan Marcus | | |
‘Kimberly Akimbo’ will have you laughing, crying
There are musicals that tap dance into your heart, and then there are those like “Kimberly Akimbo,” the final show of Playhouse Square’s 2024-25 season, that climb in wearing a hoodie, holding a tuba, and offering some hard truths. It is clear from the first awkward teenage silence to the last soaring note that this is not your typical coming-of-age story. Instead, it’s a delightfully weird, quietly devastating portrait of what it means to grow up, grow old, and try to live fully in the time you’ve got, even when this particular clock is ticking faster than most. Read more.
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Israeli-American pianist to perform at Piano Days @CLE
The 2025 edition of Piano Days @CLE will feature a Jewish artist known for her innovative and energetic performances. Natalie Tenenbaum’s “The Piano//Re-Imagined” is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.
Tenenbaum, an Israeli-American pianist and composer, recently spoke with the Cleveland Jewish News about her unique style, including one noteworthy aspect of her stage persona – her infectious smile. Read more.
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AS SEEN IN NORTHEAST OHIO
This week's public art feature is a mural by @abstractdissent. This mural is located on the side of the TRD Leather building, located at 6321 Detroit Avenue.
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