Landscape Exhibit at Upper Arlington Concourse Gallery

Landscape, January 9-25
The Concourse Gallery Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Commission, in partnership with the Sharon Weiss Gallery, is delighted to present the works of eight artists painting the landscape.

The genre of landscape painting came into its own in the 17th and 18th century through the painters of the Barbizon School in France and continues today through the contemporary artists of Landscape. Each artist of Landscape paints nature in a diverse range of styles and methods, including the plein aire tradition, a French phrase meaning “painting under the open sky”. The painters of Landscape are Rick Akers, Debra Dawson, Rachel Stern, Michael Hoza, Stacy Leeman, Edwin Shuttleworth III, Malcolm Baroway, and Betsy Arvidson. Uniquely reflecting the landscape of nature, the artist’s deep appreciation for the Ohio scenery and beyond is seen in every brushstroke and wash of color.

All painters of Landscape are represented by Sharon Weiss Gallery located in the Short North. Sharon Weiss owns the Sharon Weiss Gallery, formerly Antiques and Art on Poplar, which is located at 20 E. Lincoln Rd in the Short North. For 11 years, her gallery has exhibited 26 local artists who exhibit regularly, including one-person shows. Her collection includes a majority of Columbus area artist’s as well as surrounding area, ranges from Folk Art to Contemporary to Vintage Paintings.

Join us for Artspeak, a concourse conversation on art with artists whose work is featured in the exhibit Wednesday January 18 from 12-1 p.m. Get to know the artists and their creative process. Landscape will be on display from January 9-25. Don’t miss the opening reception January 9 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Special thanks to mary’s catering for their artful catering for the reception. The Concourse Gallery is located in the Municipal Services Center 3600 Tremont Rd. Concourse Gallery hours are M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. admission is free.

More info?
Emily Cable, Arts Coordinator
Cultural Arts Division, City of Upper Arlington
3600 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221
614-583-5311 ecable@uaoh.net
http://www.ua-ohio.net/

Photographer DR Goff visits hometown

Legendary Columbus "photographer of the stars"in the 80s and 90s, and now residing in New mexico, Gentelman/rancher DR Goff came to town to visit with old friends. Lynn and I held a little get-together in his honor and Mark Berger took these photos:

DR and I listen to photographer Mike Haughton retell an old tale

Phil Saloman rapt for DR's account

DR and Candy Watkins

The guys

DR's got my attention!

Peggy Barry tells Candy about it

Lynn, me, Michael Houghton, DR, Janet in the breakfast room.
We had a swell and mellow time.

See a splendid lay-out of some of DR Goff photographs that appeared in Ragazine, a pretty cool ezine published by our old friend Michael Foldes, another Columbus expatriate now living in upstate NY.

ACME Art Co. hosts chili cook-off at January 7 hop

Release submitted for ACME Art Company by Melesa Klosek 614.595.0340 mel@acmeartco.org

ACME ART COMPANY hosts a chili cook-off and concert during GALLERY HOP on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at its new space in the Short North! Entertainment begins at 8 PM featuring local favorites THE SPIKEDRIVERS, HAPPY CHICHESTER and GREENHORN – Acme Art’s House Sound will be spin between sets.
The cook-off tasting begins at 6 PM. Ballots must be entered by 8 PM. $7 chili tasting/ballot and music- $5 music only! Kids FREE! Chili Winter Night will benefit Acme Art Company.
More details and chili cook-off rules may be obtained on the website: www.acmeartco.org or email at office@ acmeartco.org or dial at 614.299.0296

Performances for January.
WED, 1/4 (9 PM): POOMA: Jason Branscum (Trombone), Derek DiCenzo (Guitar), Rob Smeets (Guitar), Steve Purcell (Drums) ∞ AVANT JAZZ
WED, 1/11 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
THURS,1/12 (9 PM): Yukijurishi featuring Tatsuya Nakatani on vocals (NYC) ∞ NU BOSSA NOVA (www.iceboxshows.com) SUN, 1/15 (9 PM): Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone (NYC) ∞ AVANT JAZZ (www.iceboxshows.com)
TUES, 1/17 (9 PM): The Receiver, Boatzz (Cincinnati), YourHighnessElectric (Louisville), The Slide Machine ∞ EXPERIMENTAL
WED, 1/18 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
WED, 1/25 (9 PM): POOMA ∞ AVANT JAZZ
FRI, 1/27 (9 PM): Mystic Syntax, To End All Things ∞ METAL
SUN, 1/29 (9 PM): Mazinga Phaser II (Dallas) ∞ EXPERIMENTAL

Acme Art Company is currently booking rehearsal space for performers and musicians at its space. Acme Art Company is seeking installation artists/filmmakers/spoken word/poets/workshops/ lectures to create environments in its 9000 square feet space. Office Hours: Monday – Saturday from 6 PM – 9 PM *Courtland Avenue is located one street east of High Street off of 5th Avenue

Columbus Jewish Film Festival, March 11 - 16

Here's another postcard that arrived here:
Get set for this second annual event, Saturday , March 11 through Thursday, March 16. The postcard promises: "gripping cinema, dynamic speakers, unforgettable parties and a few special surprises"

Info available at: www.cjfilmfest.org
or contact the

Leo Yassenoff Jewish Center

Five Day Festival Program

Thursday March 10 – Home Theater Series These intimate screenings will be held in home theaters throughout Columbus, where each host will select a film and accompanying program of his or her choice.

Friday March 11 – All-Day Seminar Series The educational symposium brings together national filmmakers and scholars to discuss a special theme from this year’s Festival.

Saturday March 12 – Cinema Spectacular This screening is the CJFF’s premiere event, featuring 3 films from around the world, DJs, hors d’ouvres, drinks and an opening party you won’t forget.

Sunday March 13 – Stand Out Films from Other Festivals This day long event will feature favorite films from Jewish Film Festival across the country.

Monday March 14 – International Films Closing event, highlighting Jewish fillms from around the world.

The Columbus Jewish Film Festival is committed to enriching the cultural arts community across Columbus. Each day’s program will feature multiple screenings at prestigious venues throughout the city including the Arena Grand and Drexel Theaters, CCAD’s Canzani Center and the Columbus Museum of Art.

Three Penny Opera January 13, 14, 15, 2005

I received a postcard from Opera Columbus about their productiion of:

The Threepenny Opera

Composer: Kurt Weill
Librettist: Bertolt Brecht (after John Gay)

Based on an original concept produced by Vancouver Opera, staged by Morris Panych

Approximate Running Time: 3 hours
Sung in English with English Supertitles
(CONTENT ADVISORY: CONTAINS NUDITY AND ADULT LANGUAGE)

Mershon Auditorium

• Friday, January 13, 2006, 7:30pm
• Saturday, January 14, 2006, 7:30pm
• Sunday, January 15, 2006, 2:00pm

Buy Tickets Now
To purchase single tickets, call the Opera Columbus Box Office at 614.469.8100 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Jazz at Columbus Music Hall

•Every Monday, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra,
7:30, $6 including the Monday between Christmas and
New Year's!

•Every Tuesday, Yumbambé, 8:30, $7, including the
Tuesday between Christmas and New Year's!

•Thursday, Dec. 22, 8:30pm $8, Chris Howes and Brett
Allen collaborative
"Chris Howes and friends featuring the music of Bret
Allen"
A rare appearance in town by violinist Howes, this
performance celebrates a longtime musical friendship
and collaboration surrounding the original music of
Cols. native/guitarist Brett Allen. Also featuring new
music by Howes and arrangements by pianist, Erik
Augis. A "Columbus collaboration", featuring lyrical,
provocative, listenable modern jazz drawn from the
strains of Columbus and NYC sounds
will update as we get players into place-

• Friday, Dec. 23, 8:00pm Red Hot Holiday Stomp with the
Todd Stoll Septet featuring Hal Milia, Chad Eby, & Kai
Watkins and including the music of the Wynton Marsalis
Crescent City Holiday Album.

• Monday , December 26, FJO

• Tuesday, December 27, Yum

• Wednesday, December 28, 8pm, Larry Cook Trio with
special "home for the holidays" college guests.

• Friday, December 30, 8pm, Jon Eshelman at the B3
organ - Jon is back from New Jersey for the holidays!

• Saturday, December 31, 9pm New Year's Eve with Wes
"Warm Daddy" Anderson and CYJO members. $25( includes
complimentary drink, champagne at midnight and light
snacks), students, $15

2006

• The Famous Jazz Orchestra and Yumbambé continue their
9 year run at the Columbus Music Hall.

• The Larry Cook Trio and college combo guests with jam
session continues in 2006 on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month beginning January 11 at 7:30 pm. $5, $3
students.


• Teen Jazz begins it's 5th year one Wednesday a month
featuring Matt Ellis' Thomas Worthington High School
Jazz Ensemble with high school ensemble guests and
local professional musicians. The dates are: January
25, February 22, March 29 and April 19.

Check the calendar for local musicians performing
Thursdays through Saturdays.

Special Events for 2006

• January 18, 8pm Gabriel Alegria's "4future music" tour
2006
Gabriel Alegria was born in Lima, Peru and today is
one of the most important contemporary figures of the
Jazz Music scene in Latin America. After receiving his
Master's degree in jazz music in New York City, Mr.
Alegria combined his personal approach to the trumpet
with a passionate interest in the music of the coast
of Peru and started working on a uniquely
Afro-Peruvian jazz music concept. His visit to
Columbus Music Hall is combined with a clinic for high
school jazz ensembles at 3;30 on January 18.

• April 8, Capital University Jazz Week guest,
guitarist, Fred Hamilton.

• April 13, tenor saxophonist, Greg Abate

Info? Check out the Columbus Music Hall website

Gertrude Stein Gertrude Stein Gertrude Stein

by Marty Martin, performed as a staged reading bt Katherine Burkman, Directed by Jane Cottrell Sunday, February 12, 2pm Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center 1125 College Avenue

In this imaginary monologue, set on the eve of Gertrude Stein's eviction from the famous studio at 27 rue de Fleures, where Stein and her companion Alice B. Toklas, entertained the major modern artists and writers of the "20s and '30s, the artists she nurtured come alive, often in Stein's own words. Meet Hemingway, Picasso, Matisse, Duncan, and Dali. Leran about Stein's cubist style of writing, which broke boundaries for all writers. making her a pioneering woman in her time! Originally perfromed by Pat Carroll, who commissioned the play, GERTRUDE STEIN GERTRUDE STEIN GERTRUDE STEIN won the 1980 Outer Critics Circle Award as the outstanding production of a play off-Broadway.

"Katherine Burkman disappears into a character whose largeness of spirit and courage come through... in the end this portrait of a woman is as cubist as Stein and Picasso would have liked."

--Jeanne Colleran, Professor, Department of English at John Carroll University

Tickets: $15 or $10 for students/seniors/members of JCC. Call 614 457 6580 for tickets/info.

Ohio Art League Gallery: Food Fantasies

Ohio Art League Gallery presents:
Food Fantasies
January 7 - 28, 2006
opening reception: Jan.7, 6 - 9 pm
Curated by Kristin Nortz

Wynter Whiteside
c.k.vindaloo
Lauren Lipinski Eisen
Charles Herndon

954 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
614 299 8225 www.oal.org oal@rrcol.com

Century Plant blooms at Franklin Park Conservatory

I picked this bit up from the Olde Towne East egroup. Tom House received this and sent it to me.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A once-in-a-lifetime event is about to happen at Franklin Park Conservatory. The Century Plant, also known as Agave americana, is predicted to bloom this month or next in the Desert biome of the Franklin Park Conservatory. The name, Century Plant, derives from the fact that it is known for blooming only once in its lifetime, with a life span of up to 60 years.

When the Century Plant blooms, the giant asparagus-like blooming stalk is so large and grows so fast-up to 8 to 12 inches a week-that it saps all the resources of the plant, which then dies shortly after, leaving a tall wooden seed stalk.

The Century Plant doesn't really take a century to bloom, but it does take approximately 15 years in warm regions and as much as 60 years in colder climates. What exactly triggers the plant to start growing its flower stalk is still a myth to horticulturists.

The last time a Century Plant bloomed at Franklin Park Conservatory was in 1986. The flower stalk grew so tall that Conservatory staff had to remove the glass windows in the Showhouse roof so the Century Plant could continue its upward growth. A flower stalk can measure up to 40 feet high and bears incredibly fragrant large yellow-green flowers, which can be up to four feet wide.

The plant stems from a spreading basal rosette, which can expand up to 12 feet wide. The rosette has large gray-green leaves that can get up to six feet long, each with a spiny margin and a heavy spike at the tip.

The Century Plant is an agave originally from Mexico's arid highlands, but can be cultivated worldwide. It was an important plant to indigenous people, used for medicines, fiber, needles, and food.

For more info, visit: www.fpconservatory.org.
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43203
614.645.TREE or 800.214.PARK

Note: I found some good pictures of the plant, including the one above here on the official Big Bend National Park website.

Pictures at an exhibition

Mark Berger's photographs at a recent opening reception for Colori Photographs 05, on exhibit at Monkeys Retreat in the Short North. Of special note, entertainment (and very swell entertainment, I might add) was provided by the "Ukelele Man" (see his blog ukeleleman.net)

Here are the pics:

JAZZ at COLUMBUS MUSIC HALL

www.columbusmusichall.com
734 Oak Street 464-0044
One block southeast of Broad & I-71

...an intimate jazz venue featuring local, regional,
and national musicians...

TONIGHT! BRASILEIRA with Kelly Crum Delavaris, 9:00pm
$7

Every Monday, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra,
7:30, $6 including the Monday between Christmas and
New Year's!

Every Tuesday, Yumbambé, 8:30, $7, including the
Tuesday between Christmas and New Year's!

Thursday, Dec. 22, 8:30pm $8, Chris Howes and Brett
Allen collaborative
"Chris Howes and friends featuring the music of Bret
Allen"
A rare appearance in town by violinist Howes, this
performance celebrates a longtime musical friendship
and collaboration surrounding the original music of
Cols. native/guitarist Brett Allen. Also featuring new
music by Howes and arrangements by pianist, Erik
Augis. A "Columbus collaboration", featuring lyrical,
provocative, listenable modern jazz drawn from the
strains of Columbus and NYC sounds
will update as we get players into place-

Friday, Dec. 23, 8:00pm Red Hot Holiday Stomp with the
Todd Stoll Septet featuring Hal Milia, Chad Eby, & Kai
Watkins and including the music of the Wynton Marsalis
Crescent City Holiday Album.

Monday , December 26, FJO

Tuesday, December 27, Yum

Wednesday, December 28, 8pm, Larry Cook Trio with
special "home for the holidays" college guests.

Friday, December 30, 8pm, Jon Eshelman at the B3
organ - Jon is back from New Jersey for the holidays!

Saturday, December 31, 9pm New Year's Eve with Wes
"Warm Daddy" Anderson and CYJO members. $25( includes
complimentary drink, champagne at midnight and light
snacks), students, $15

2006

The Famous Jazz Orchestra and Yumbambé continue their
9 year run at the Columbus Music Hall.

The Larry Cook Trio and college combo guests with jam
session continues in 2006 on the 2nd Wednesday of the
month beginning January 11 at 7:30 pm. $5, $3
students.


Teen Jazz begins it's 5th year one Wednesday a month
featuring Matt Ellis' Thomas Worthington High School
Jazz Ensemble with high school ensemble guests and
local professional musicians. The dates are: January
25, February 22, March 29 and April 19.

Check the calendar for local musicians performing
Thursdays through Saturdays.

Special Events for 2006

January 18, 8pm Gabriel Alegria's "4future music" tour
2006
Gabriel Alegria was born in Lima, Peru and today is
one of the most important contemporary figures of the
Jazz Music scene in Latin America. After receiving his
Master's degree in jazz music in New York City, Mr.
Alegria combined his personal approach to the trumpet
with a passionate interest in the music of the coast
of Peru and started working on a uniquely
Afro-Peruvian jazz music concept. His visit to
Columbus Music Hall is combined with a clinic for high
school jazz ensembles at 3;30 on January 18.

April 8, Capital University Jazz Week guest,
guitarist, Fred Hamilton.

April 13, tenor saxophonist, Greg Abate

Reception for Colori 05 photo exhibit

Ro-z Mendelson, at Monkeys Retreat, sent the following release:

For the month of December, Monkeys Retreat will be hosting a display of photographs of Via Colori 2005
street chalk art created by local artists. Although the chalk has washed away the images remain. The display will feature photographs by:
Mark Berger
Charlie Einhorn
Larry Hamill
Ro-z Mendelson
Frank Neumann
Allen Zak

On Sat. December 17th from 6 - 10 pm Monkeys Retreat
will host a party for the exhibit. Ukelele Man will be
performing and there might be some surprise guests.

Photographs will be on display the entire month of
December.

Monkeys Retreat is located at 1202 North High St, just
south of 5th Ave. The store will be open til 10PM.

Hope to see you there
The Monkeys

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