Lakewood Ohio Art Blog

Brian Henke Appears at Beck Center Cafe' Open Mic Night

via The Lakewood Observer by Gary Rice on 10/21/09

Brian Henke at the Beck Cafe'

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009 master acoustic guitarist Brian Henke appeared at an open-mic event at Lakewood's new Beck Center Cafe. Brian and I go way back to the days when he dragged around his guitar in an old sack, and played the guitar using his thumbnail for a pick! On his website, it tells that Brian was a winner of many acoustic and electric guitar awards, and that Brian's also been a finalist in the National Fingerstyle Contest in Winfield, Kansas. His successes also include being a finalist at the Guitarmageddon regional finals in Boston, as well as being in the New Age Reporters Top 10 for 2006.

random snap

via lakewood daily snap by noreply@blogger.com (minerva mouse) on 10/19/09

A random snap from the Rocky River Reservation, one of seventeen parks which make up Cleveland's "Emerald Necklace." The Reservation runs through eight different municipalities, including Lakewood. The park is a beautiful place to visit every season, but I think autumn may be my favorite time to take a wander through the park!

Beck Center Celebrates New Outdoor Public Art

via The Lakewood Observer by Fran Storch on 10/6/09

Rendering of the new outdoor mural by surrealist artist Natasha Turovsky.

See the unveiling of Lakewood's newest public art on Thursday, October 15, 2009, 5 p.m., at Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue. Mayor Edward FitzGerald will lead the celebration of the unveiling of the new outdoor mural by artist Natasha Turovsky and the dedication of the Red Stage Courtyard at the Beck Café. The Beck Café is a winner of the 2009 Beautiful Business Award from the Keep Lakewood Beautiful Committee. A reception and a special performance by pianist Vanessa Haynes will follow the ceremony in Daniels Lounge at the Beck Center. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 216.521.2540 x10. Born in Russia, Natasha Turovsky is a Montreal-based surrealist artist, professional musician, and filmmaker whose work has been acclaimed throughout the United States and Canada. Her works are in many private and corporate collections in the U.S., Canada, England, Spain, France, Russia, China, and Iran.

WootStock Art

via Jawbone Radio by jawboneradio@gmail.com (Len and Nora) on 10/5/09

WootStock Official Poster Art
Originally uploaded by jawboneradio.

A quick post here to talk about Wootstock happening Oct 19, 20 and 21st in SF and LA. My friends Paul and Storm are putting on the event with the help of Wil Wheaton, Mythbusters Adam Savage and a bunch of other cool guests. My involvement? Not much, really. Except I was able to design this totally awesome gig poster and T-Shirt for the event in the style of one of my favorite artists, R. Crumb. If you're anywhere near the area, definitely do make it to the second SF show or the LA show. Thanks to the aformentioned celebs for allowing me to share a bit in their coolness

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via lakewood daily snap by noreply@blogger.com (minerva mouse) on 10/4/09

Counter Culture The Culture - Currently in Lakewood Ohio!

Think tank house:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/goellnitz/3432173611/

Lakewood City Council Considers Legislation to Preserve St. James Church

via The Lakewood Observer by Margaret Brinich on 9/23/09

Preserving this church with its beautiful architecture is something all Lakewoodites should support.

Lakewood City Council took up two pieces of legislation at its recent Sept. 9 meeting to support St. James Church and preserve it and other historic structures. Councilmen Kevin Butler (Ward 1) and Tom Bullock (Ward 2) teamed up with Mayor Ed FitzGerald to introduce a resolution supporting the Friends of St. James Parish's appeals to keep the church open as well as an ordinance to expand the scope of Lakewood's historic preservation law to include public interior portions of historic properties. The Cleveland Catholic Diocese has announced plans to close the parish by next summer.

Art Takes many Forms

via The Lakewood Observer by Bonnie Fencl on 9/23/09

Death Valley

Earthy colors, are used in the natural state of this rattlesnake, the display has won awards when shown in competition. Come see it up close it will be at the Carabel Beauty Salon & Store from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on the second Sat of Oct. Come in costume for the first halloween party of the season. We will be giving away pumpkin product to all who dare to dress up. Tom Fencl is the artist/ taxidermist.