By Denver Collins
Legendary singer/songwriter/actor Kris Kristofferson will be playing at the Kent Stage on Wednesday, June 9th. Kristofferson’s long history includes rubbing shoulders with some of country and folk music’s biggest stars, such as Willie Nelson and ex-wife Rita Coolidge. He also dated Janis Joplin, writing one of her most well-known ballads “Me and Bobby [...]
You can almost smell the exotic tanning oil and feel the French Riviera breeze on your neck. Scrolling through La Mer Collections’ watches’ website is like the best part of a Hemingway novel—foreign and dangerous, thoughtful yet very Rive Gauche. It’s time for fall fashion shopping sprees, kill two birds with La Mer time pieces [...]
By Shawn Brogan
I have always been intrigued by Scotland’s legend of the Loch Ness Monster. I like the idea that there might yet be some fantastical beast out there that can strike awe and fear into the hearts of man. The disappointing part of it is that it only seems to be a larger [...]
PREVIEW – METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER
by David Pilcher
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is the PSP sequel to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (Released November 2004 for the PS2 – 9.2 out of 10 based on 91 reviews – obviously an incredible game). This sequel features the return of Big Boss [...]
By Rick Benedum
To many, the name Damian Hess may not mean that much. But, if you were to ask one of the untold scores of geeks, dweebs, dorks and techies out there: “Who is Damian Hess?” they would likely respond with: “Umm…MC Frontalot: the father of nerdcore hip-hop!”
While he may not have been the first to [...]
Grant-Lee Phillips
Little Moon
Though his name might not ring any bells, Grant-Lee Phillips has been releasing critically acclaimed music for over two decades, both as a solo artist and with the 90’s alt-rockers Grant-Lee Buffalo. Little Moon, Phillips’ sixth solo album, finds the singer songwriter delicately crafting the kind of angelic alt-country gems that would make [...]
While LeBron still waits in limbo on his new contract, Cleveland may still have a reason to smile. The Suede Brothers have created a homestyle flavor of music on their new album, The Night, an incredible 10 track explosion of ground-shaking bass and alluring vocals, best described as Rustbelt Rock. It’s hard as steel with [...]
By Mark C. Horn
Their list of accomplishments reads like no other musical group over the past half century:
Six-time Grammy Award winners, 23 recorded albums of which eight became double platinum, eight number one R&B singles, 90 million records sold, performances on five continents and for two US presidents, performances at Nobel Peace Prize and Olympic [...]
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 31 - 2010Comments Off
Mosh for Babies
(Louisville, OH) The second annual Mosh for Babies is once again taking place at the Carriage House Night Club, 9033 Columbus Rd. NW, Louisville; on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. Founders Myk and Carlee Fritch are excited to being some of the areas best local talent together to help raise money for the Northeast Ohio area March of Dimes and their March for Babies in Akron on Saturday May 8 at the Lock 3 Park in downtown Akron. “This is very exciting for us to give back to the March of Dimes in a way that gives everyone involved a little something in return,” says Myk.
The Mosh for Babies is a fundraising event for the March of Dimes in the name of Abriella Laine Fritch. Abriella Laine Fritch was an extreme pre term baby born at 25 weeks. At birth she was just under 12 inches long and a mere one pound thirteen ounces, and required assistance breathing, eating, and developing. Throughout her 111-day stay at the Aultman Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Abriella underwent more medical procedures then most families see in a lifetime
The lifesaving therapies and techniques used to give Abriella a fair shot at a healthy and happy life were developed in part by agencies and institutions that receive funding from the March of Dimes. And who is the March of Dimes? They are the leading nonprofit organization advocating pregnancy and baby health. Their mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies’ lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birth weight.
Donating their time and talent at this year’s Mosh for Babies are: Rome in Ruins, Padded Room, SubDuction, Gold Plated Hollowpoint, Burial at Sea, Lost Chapter, and Gingerspitzz. The cover at the door is set at $5.00 and there will be raffles and door prizes including a guitar donated by Guitar Center, piercing and tattoo gift certificates and many more. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes in the name of Abriella Laine Fritch. Those wishing to donate may also donate online at: www.marchforbabies.org/abbielaine
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 31 - 20104 COMMENTS
Record Store Day T-shirt from Buzzbin Magazine
Free T-shirts for Northeast Ohio to celebrate Record Store Day on April 17 courtesy of Buzzbin Magazine
Akron, OH (March 29, 2010) – What’s better than a free t-shirt? Buzzbin Magazine, the alternative press of Akron/Canton, will be giving out FREE t-shirts on Saturday, April 17, in celebration of National Record Store Day. Area record stores from Canton to Cleveland will be the outlets for these free t-shirts.
Buzzbin Editor Michael Nasvadi had this to say, “Record stores are some of the most important retail locations we have left. Celebrating April 17 is essentially a way to celebrate our local economy. This needs to be supported by everyone.”
Three different shirt designs will be available and are designed by the same people who put together Buzzbin. Participating stores include Square Records (Akron), Checkered Records (Canton), The Vinyl Underground (Kent), Sound Chasers (Akron), Music Saves (Cleveland) and My Mind’s Eye (Lakewood).
Now in it’s third year of publishing, Buzzbin has become the “What To Do” magazine of Akron/Canton. Focused on arts and entertainment in Northeast Ohio, Buzzbin Magazine, has grown to become the largest alternative press of Akron/Canton.
For more information, contact Buzzbin Magazine Editor
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 30 - 2010Comments Off
By D. Beall
Sarah Killen, touched by a Conan
TWIT CULTURE: JOBLESS CONAN O’BRIEN CREATES CELEBRITY OUT OF THIN AIR
The news in early March confirmed to an already annoyed populace that the favor of the Fame Gods is indeed arbitrary.
Conan “King Midas” O’Brien reached down from his astral throne and began to “follow” someone on social media website Twitter, prompting national newspapers and TV news shows to go gaga over his new Twitter pal. “I’ve decided to follow someone at random. She likes peanut butter and gummy dinosaurs. Sarah Killen, your life is about to change.” Conan tweeted.
For Killen, a 19 year old girl from a small village in Michigan, things changed immediately. In a matter of weeks, she received gifts for her upcoming wedding, met Ludacris, and appeared on Good Morning America and MTV. Her followers on Twitter increased from roughly 3 to over 20,000. She was quick to divert attention from herself to a charity event she had decided to participate in, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, a 60 mile walk to increase breast cancer awareness. The charity has received thousands in donations from Killen’s followers.
It’s safe to say that all of this attention is ridiculous on more than a few levels and it raises questions on the nature of celebrity. Killen is only famous because of one mouse click and a couple of jokey tweets by O’ Brien. To what extent does the Twitter celeb (the “Tw*t”, as opposed to just “Twits” which would be normal Twitter users) make us examine our mindless relationship with our media? Are we, as a species, so truly lost that we mistake social communication or contribution for something under 160 characters?
I joined Twitter in order to contact Killen, who I think might have something to say about all of this. We talked over the phone for a short time, and I was surprised at how humble and just plain nice she is. She was soft spoken and quick to plug her favorite charity- my hopes for her to pause and hit a crack pipe faded.
I asked her what she’s up to and her voice became subdued. “Things have been dying down the last week. I don’t think there are going to be any more TV appearances.” I assured Killen that Conan would probably have her on his show when he gets back on, and she characteristically replied with a humble, “Well, that would be cool.”
I asked about the dark side of Killen’s newfound fame. “Someone told me I was lame. People have told me to go kill myself.” This struck me as a little cruel, considering the most controversial thing I have ever seen her tweet is “I want a pet moose”.
Regarding the media’s expectations of her spiritual emptiness Killen said, “People surprise me with their lack of faith in humanity. The good things don’t get attention in the media.”
I ask her a fairly loaded question on whether she thinks the whole thing is ridiculous- if she thinks it’s kind of insane that O’Brien can make someone famous just like that. “It’s kind of sad.” She said quietly.
I got off the phone, disappointed that Killen is not some huge f*ck-up. Conan is still out of a job, Killen’s fame is dwindling fast and I’m reevaluating my use of the word “tw*t”.
There may be hope yet. When Killen’s fame eventually flounders, she could provocatively tweet to once again leap into the spotlight. I see it now: one night, ten years from now, reflecting on the absence of free laptops and meetings with platinum-toothed rap stars, Killen, in a drunken stupor, tweets, “Bothering me today: the Jews.” Tactics like these will ensure her a place in our minds for years to come, a place somewhere between a band your sister’s husband hates and the color of your first balloon.
But this is not the Sarah Killen I talked to. The Sarah Killen I talked to will hopefully be famous in her own way, and not for bullshit like this.
I tweet my first follower the next day. His name is David Rankin, and he lives in Montreal. “David Rankin,” I type, “your life is about to change.” A few minutes later, he tweets, “It better.”
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 23 - 2010Comments Off
Cirque du Soleil Alegria
By Mark C. Horn
The critically-acclaimed Cirque du Soleil touring production of Alegría is coming to northeast Ohio next month for eight awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, performances.
Cleveland’s Wolstein Center will host the acrobatic, synchronized, death-defying and artistic magical performance of this one-of-a-kind touring institution, which has already been marveled at by more than 10 million people worldwide since the show debuted in 1994.
Alegria, which is Spanish for joy and jubilation, features an international cast of 55 performers and musicians from 15 countries and showcases breathtaking acrobatics. In other words, this is not just another circus.
The Cirque du Soleil pressroom describes Alegría as “a baroque and operatic style with flamboyant costumes, original music performed live and an elaborate set that serves to enhance the astonishing spectacle of athleticism and artistry. The result is an impressive mix of skill, strength and speed combined with elegant, almost ethereal performances.”
The two-plus-hour spectacle showcases breathtaking acrobatics including a dramatically sensuous Synchro Trapeze and the high-energy Aerial High Bars where daring aerialists fly to catchers swinging more than 40 feet above the stage. Two agile performers bring alive the Mongolian art of contortion and artists manipulating flaming knives around their bodies in the rhythmic and dangerous Fire-Knife Dance.
The vibrancy of youth is alive in the fast-paced Power Track, a brilliant display of synchronized choreography and tumbling on a trampoline system that is revealed under the stage floor. In Russian Bars, artists fly through the air with spectacular somersaults and mid-air twists, landing on four-inch wide bars perched on the sturdy shoulders of the catchers.
Alegría is a departure from the Cirque’s usual bright lights and circus atmosphere. The production uses more dramatic, dark lighting that personifies the struggles to find freedom. The stage set uses sharp angles to draw in the crowd and invoke a sense of oppressiveness.
The lively and emotional musical score moves between jazz, pop, tango and klezmer. The band replicates the sound of traveling minstrels by using acoustic instruments, including an accordion, as well as the old-time gravelly and genuine voice of the tough street. But in counterpoint the synthesizer arrangements also reflect the inevitability of change.
In 1994 and 1995 it spent several weeks at the top of the Billboard charts in the world music, and continues to sell, as do several other Cirque du Soleil recordings. The music of Alegría has proven extremely popular and the show’s soundtrack remains the best-selling Cirque du Soleil album to date
Alegria Costumes
The lavish costumes for the characters representing the Old Order–Fleur, the Old Birds and the Singers–are made from richly-colored fabrics which are painstakingly hand-detailed with lace, feathers and sequins. They evoke the flamboyant costumes worn by the aristocracy at Versailles and other European palaces of the period.
The costumes are of the New Order of gold-clad Bronx, Nymphs and Angels which reflect the same rich tones, with less decoration, but more luminous for these young creatures. The materials are lighter and emphasize the agile bodies of these characters.
Topped with a giant dome and decorated with stylistic columns and balustrades, the Alegría set is an imposing monument. The structure does not represent any specific building, but the dome shape is an architectural symbol of many universally-known and powerful institutions, such as churches and government buildings.
Spiral ramps on both sides of the stage lead downwards, symbolizing the unknown. The lighting is designed to reflect a nostalgic atmosphere, like that of a 17th century ballroom. The autumnal tones create the luminous obscurity of the show.
The Founder
Longtime accordionist, stilt-walker and fire-eater Guy Laliberté, who was born in Québec City in 1959 is the founder of Cirque du Soleil. He founded Quebec’s first internationally-renowned circus with the support of a small group of supporters and accomplices. A bold visionary, Guy Laliberté recognized and cultivated the talents of the street performers from the Fête foraine de Baie-Saint-Paul and created Cirque du Soleil in 1984.
Laliberté was the first to orchestrate the marriage of cultures and artistic and acrobatic disciplines that is the cornerstone of Cirque du Soleil.
Since 1984, he has guided the creative team through the creation of every show and contributed to elevating the circus arts to the level of the great artistic disciplines. Cirque du Soleil has become an international organization, as much in terms of its makeup as in the scope of its activities and influence.
Guy Laliberté now heads an organization with activities on five continents. In 2007, Guy Laliberté entered into a second lifetime commitment by creating the ONE DROP Foundation to fight poverty around the world by providing sustainable access to safe water. This new dream stems from the knowledge that the right to water is key to the survival of individuals and communities all over the world and from the values which have been at the heart of Cirque du Soleil since its inception: the belief that life gives back what you have given and even the smallest gesture will make a difference.
Cirque du Soleil Facts:
In 1984, 73 people worked for Cirque du Soleil. Today, the business has 5,000 employees worldwide, including more than 1,200 artists.
At the Montreal International Headquarters, are close to 2,000 employees.
More than 100 types of occupations can be found at Cirque du Soleil.
The average age of employees is 37.
The company’s employees and artists represent close to 50 nationalities and speak 25 different languages.
Close to 100 million spectators have seen a Cirque du Soleil show since 1984.
Close to 15 million people will see a Cirque du Soleil show in 2010.
Cirque du Soleil hasn’t received any grants from the public or private sectors since 1992.
Showtimes
April 7 and April 8 at 7:30 p.m.
April 9 and April 10 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
April 11 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ticket prices
$35 to $75 for adults, $28 to $60 for children, and $31.50 to $67.50 for military personnel.
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 18 - 2010Comments Off
Local labor leaders, community activists and at least one elected official will lead a rally and march for jobs on Saturday, March 27, 2010, starting at 12 noon at St. Paul AME church, 1250 S. Hawkins Ave. in Akron. They hope to garner support for a massive federal jobs program similar to the 1930s Works Progress Administration (WPA) which created 8.5 million public works jobs during the depression.
“The jobless crisis in Akron and other cities is worsening,” said John Fuller of the African American United Front and the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). “There are more than 20 million unemployed and underemployed people in the country today. What we have now is, at best, is a jobless recovery — an economy based on permanent high unemployment and low wages and a political and economic system that provides trillions of dollars for Wall Street and wars but too little for large numbers of workers and the poor who are facing joblessness, foreclosures, evictions, layoffs, low wages, hunger and homelessness. We need a modern-day WPA to employ Akron residents now. And we need to make sure federal dollars that come into Akron are spent hiring Akron residents and in meeting our greatest community needs.”
The group is calling for training and jobs for local residents to upgrade Akron sewers and infrastructure; jobs for reconstruction and revitalization of neighborhoods; jobs for youth; cuts in bailouts of banks and military spending to fund the jobs programs, direct public oversight of federal jobs funds coming to Akron, and more.
Following the rally, marchers will go north to Copley Road, then west to Nome Avenue onto Kerr Park. A brief rally will be held at the park after the march.
Speakers will include Michael Williams, Akron City Councilman at large; John Wagner, Executive-Secretary-Treasurer, Tri-County Regional AFL-CIO; Jack Hefner, President Local 2, United Steelworkers; John Fuller of the African American United Front and AFSC; Herman Oden of the Coalition for a Safe Community, Joe Mosyjowski of the AFSC, and activists Willie Smith and Eileen Matias.
The rally and march is sponsored by Citizens for Jobs NOW! For more information, contact 330-928-2301.
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 15 - 20101 COMMENT
ArtisAlive Starts in April!
A week after Good Friday and a few days before the IRS blitz, folks will be itching to kick up their heels, have some fun and hopefully buy that one-of-a-kind treasure. And, ArtsisAliveis the destination to deliver. This year, 85 artists will be displaying their wares, from the fantastic to the funky, on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10 at The Cultural Center for the Arts in downtown Canton (1001 Market Avenue North).
Vendors from four states will line the Great Court and the Canton Museum of Art with original jewelry, paintings, prints, glass, ceramic, wood, knitwear and things that we can’t even begin to define. The Friday, April 9th event (from 5 – 11 p.m.) is an all-out street party, themed around the Holiday Inn / Stuckey’s kitsch called “Greetings fromArtisAlive.” Vendors will be dressed as tourists, waitresses and goodness knows what else, as the evening sparks with fun, food, libations and a full throttle of music from area entertainers. Saturday’s show (from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) is more of the same – with admission from Friday (a reasonable $3) getting folks back in on Day 2.
Live Paint! – featuring Joseph Close, Joe Martino, Erin Mulligan, Steve Ehret and David McDowell is a new “draw” this year, as artists will create pieces on Friday night and Saturday and offer them for SILENT AUCTION, from 3-5 p.m. on April 10. Proceeds split between the artist and ArtsinStark.
Complete details for ArtisAlive, including the line-up of vendors and performers, is available on www.ArtisAlive.com.
ArtisAliveis hosted by ArtsinStark in cooperation with the Canton Museum of Art.
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 15 - 2010Comments Off
Green Beer!
No worries, your pals at Buzzbin have compiled a list of the greatest parties this year. Check out the list below to find on that will work for you. Buzzbin will be traveling around to various parties throughout the day so look for us!
Annabell’s- Akron: St. Patty’s Day metal party!
Arcadia Grille- Canton: Corned beef & cabbage. Fairmont Boys 8-11.
Arnie’s SRO- Akron: Huge party! 9pm- $1 Labatt Blue Light.
Barley House- Akron: Open at 6am. Kegs and eggs! Green beer.
Bud’s Corner- Lousiville: Corned beef & cabbage. Green drafts. $1 domestics.
Buffalo Wild Wings-Canton:, Massillon: Green drafts. Great wings!
Carriage House- Louisville: HOT bartender specials all day long.
Daily Double- Canton: Irish Car Bomb specials. Green drafts. Free food. DJ.
Demetri’s Grille- Massillon: Rueben specials. Corned beef. Killian specials.
Frank’s Place- Akron: Liz’s corned beef and cabbage. Drink specials. DJ Larry.
Geisen Haus- Canton: Corned beef & cabbage. Irish stew. Green drafts. DJ.
Iris- Canton: Corned beef & cabbage. Irish stew. Guinness/Jameson specials.
Johnny J’s- Akron: Open at 5:30am. Guinness girls! Open for 45 hours straight!
La Moore’s- Massillon: March 12th Kat the Midget!
Legends- Green: Irish dancers 7-8. Green drafts. Corned beef & cabbage.
Loby’s Bar and Grille- Canton: Corned beef and cabbage. Irish stew. Green drafts.
LUX- Akron: Open at 11am. Green beer. Live on air with 96.5 KISS FM!
Mixer’s Pub- Canton: Q92 6:30-7:30. Open bar w/VIP or Q92 cards. $1 green drafts.
Munson’s Home Plate- Canton: Green drafts. Corned beef & cabbage. DJ.
Northside Bar and Grille-Akron: Live music- UAkron Jazz Workshop at 9pm.
Panini’s Pub- Canton: Bagpipers. Green drafts. 2 DJs. 2 Dance floors.
Peabody’s- Cleveland: Traphouse Rave & beer specials.
Peter Shear’s- Canton: $16 all-u-can-eat corned beef, cabbage & potato.
Prestier Pub- Canton: Corned beef & cabbage Irish stew. Green can 16oz. Bud
Quaker Steak and Lube- Canton: Open at 6am. Q92’s Deluca in the Morning live.
Ray’s Place- Kent: Open at 11am. 31st annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Green beer. Irish beer. Irish whiskey. Irish food. Irish stew. Free party favors- leis & hats.
Ray’s Pub- Akron: Open at 7am. $1 beers all day.
Scotty’s- Canton: Killian & Guinness specials. DJ, beads and prizes.
Sophia’s- Massillon: Corned beef & Killian specials.
The Irish Pub- Massillon: Bagpipers. Corned beef & cabbage. Irish stew. Green drafts.
The Iron Saddle Saloon- Akron: Drink & food specials. PBR drafts!
The Lounge- Akron: Huge party. Drink specials.
The Tangier- Akron: Killian Girls. Bagpipers at 11 & 5. Full Irish menu.
The Tap House- Akron: Open at 7am. Free breakfast! 97.5 WONE stopping by.
The Tiki- Massillon: Leprechaun contest. Green drafts. Corned beef & cabbage.
Water St. Tavern- Kent: Open at 7am. Bagpipers. $6 breakfast. Corned beef specials.
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 12 - 2010Comments Off
Rubber City Roller Girls this Saturday
Welcome to the first ever Weekend Warrior web exclusive. So you are looking for a few fun things to do this weekend? Great, you made it to the right place! Remember you can always find daily events on www.buzzbinmagazine.com and don’t forget to become a fan of Buzzbin Magazine on facebook here.
This weekend Akron seems to be the hot spot to party. Check it out:
March 12th
Art & Ale at the Akron Art Museum 7 – 9 pm. Check out the facebook event page here.
Rubber City Rollergirls Vs. Killamazoo Derby Darlins at the John S. Knight Center in Akron with after party at the Barley House. Doors open at 5pm / Bout starts at 6pm. Buy tickets here or at the door. More info at http://www.rubbercityrollergirls.com.
Akron Musica hosts the Giggitys, Screaming Smoldering Butt Bitches, First Offense, Five and Dimers at 10pm. $7 at the door. Check out our exclusive interview with Ric Nimrod of the Giggitys here.
(Cleveland) Burning River Rollergirls BOUT 1: Saturday, March 13 – STUDENT ID NIGHT!
Game 1: Rolling Pin-Ups vs. Hard Knockers
Game 2: Cleveland Steamers vs. Hellbombers
HALFTIME SHOW: 216BeatRiders
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 10 - 2010Comments Off
Stark ARThology
Indigo Ink Press, a new nonprofit independent publisher in Canton, Ohio, has announced that it will launch with Stark ARThology, the first book dedicated exclusively to the work of talented and creative visual artists in Stark County, Ohio.
Local artists are invited to submit work for consideration in the book through April 30, 2010.
“We know that there are incredible artists in all corners of Stark County. Our hope is that through Stark ARThology we can introduce this work to our community, as well as reinforce the idea of buying art locally,” said Jessica Bennett, executive director for Indigo Ink Press.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Stark ARThology will be a coffee table style hardcover book that showcases artwork through stunning oversized visuals. The book will feature artists who work in all visual media – including painting, pen and ink, pencil, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber arts, mixed media and more.
The book will be sold through local galleries, studios, art venues, specialty retailers and online through the Indigo Ink website and Amazon.com. The book will also be made available for free to high school and Stark County District Libraries. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to ArtsinStark’s SmArts Program.
The book will be published this fall in time for the holiday gift-giving season and is made possible through a special project grant from ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council.
ARTIST BENEFITS
Artists selected for the book will receive two free copies and professional photography services for the selected piece(s), as well as a professional artist headshot photo. Stark ARThology will be celebrated at a launch party in November.
An advisory committee will select artists and pieces for the book. Artists must submit work by April 30 to be considered. Submissions are being accepted online and there are more details available on our website at indigoinkpress.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Bennett via email at editor@indigoinkpress.org, or call (330) 417-7715.
Posted by Buzzbin Staff On March - 10 - 2010Comments Off
Call for photographers
Beck Center for the Arts, in collaboration with Solon Center for the Arts, is proud to announce Focus 2010, a photography competition bringing communities together through art.
Amateur photographers (adults and students) are eligible to submit their competition entries no later than April 10, 2010. The competition is juried with cash awards in all categories—people/portraits, architecture/cityscape, nature/landscape, animals, botanicals, macro, and “Best in Show.” Applications are available on the Beck Center website at www.beckcenter.org.
An opening ceremony, which is open to the public, will be held 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23 at the Solon Community Center at 35000 Portz Parkway. The FOCUS 2010 photography exhibition will be on display May 4 through May 23, 2010, at the Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. For exhibition hours, call the Beck Center at 216.521.2540 ext. 10.
“This is our second year hosting the exhibition with our colleagues in Solon,” says Susan Gallagher, Beck Center associate director of Visual Arts. “The collaboration between these two exceptional arts organizations is key to the success of Focus 2010, a celebration of artistic talent in Northeast Ohio.”
Focus 2010 is presented by KeyBank with additional support from the Parks & Recreation departments of the cities of Aurora, Twinsburg, and Streetsboro. Programming at the Beck Center is provided by the generous support of Cox Communications, Ohio Arts Council, and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.
Beck Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers professional theater productions on two stages, arts education programming in dance, music, theater, visual arts, early childhood, and creative arts therapies for special needs students, and gallery exhibits featuring local and regional artists.
I'm the guy behind Buzzbin Magazine. Back in 2008 I put out my first issue of Buzzbin hoping to promote the local music scene in Akron/Canton. Since then we've grown to be the largest alternative press in the area. If you've met any of our crew then you know that we a bunch of hard workers with a passion to represent the community. Who says Akron/Canton/Cleveland is a miserable place to live? Not us. We have one of the best art scenes around, some of the hardest working musicians on the planet, and really great people to fill in everywhere else.
We put out a new issue on THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH covering the best art and entertainment found in northeast Ohio. We never miss a beat. Wonder why our mag is choked full of advertisers? Because we know what we're doing. We offer full scale marketing for each and every business that comes to us. We develop marketing campaigns from the ground up, or we'll take over where someone left off. We have the ability to tell everyone about you. And we're open for business.
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