Next Gallery Hop - Saturday, August 4

Short North Columbus, Ohio - With over 20 years of tradition, the Short North is renowned for its monthly "Gallery Hop." The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip to celebrate art, see the launch of new exhibits, and partake in an evening of sights, sounds, good food, shopping, and fun.

Though many shops are open earlier, the Gallery Hop officially starts at 4PM and runs to 10PM with restaurants and bars staying open considerably later.

The painting by Michelle Wiliams is on exhibit at the Kathryn Gallery in the Short North. To learn more about this artist, and to see a more complete Galley Hop Schedule of Current Exhibits, click on: "Gallery Hop."

First Friday Flicks at the Free Press, "Bush’s Brain-A documentary about Karl Rove"

You're invited to the FREE First Friday Flicks
at the Free Press

Friday, August 3, 2007
Showing: "Bush’s Brain-A documentary about Karl Rove"

6:30 doors open, 7pm film begins. Light refreshments.

BUSH'S BRAIN chronicles the life and work of Karl Rove, currently the
Senior Advisor to President Bush. When the filmmakers began shooting
BUSH'S BRAIN, Karl Rove was unknown to most of us. He was the most
powerful man America had never heard of. He was the "Wizard of Oz"
behind the curtain of the Bush Presidency.
Discussion will follow film showing.

Location: Free Press office, 1000 E. Main St., in Columbus Compact
building, parking lot in rear, overflow in Salvation Army parking lot
next door.
Phone: 253-2571, 224-1082
Email: truth@freepress.org

Marc Berger Covers Ohio's historic Covered Bridges

Photographer Marc Berger has photographed all the known existing historical covered bridges in Ohio.
These wonderful structures once dotted the State's landscape.

Although many have disappeared or are no longer in use, surprisingly, several new covered bridges have been built in some counties. They actually make sense, even today, because the cover offers protection from the elements and adds longevity and the wooden parts are easy and less expensive to repair. Marc has followed their progress, searched for lost bridges in remote locations, and now has the most extensive collection of existing coverd bridges in Ohio.

See more covered bridge? Visit his website:

Einhorn Sisters Spotted

Columbus -- Paparazzi have recently glimpsed at the sisters, Cordi (2-year, 10 month-old), Mira (2 month-old), cavorting at the hippest, chic spots around Columbus.

Surrounded by body-guards, aides, sycophants and throngs of adoring admirers, the girls display amazing presence of mind by acting totally natural and happy.

These few rare images displayed below, are available thanks to the intrepid photography by grandpa C.

More images? See a recent slide show, click on link. To advance slide show, 7 images in total, click on any thumbnail or scroll up and down.


(this blog makes it easy to show-off my granddaughters to any and all my relatives and friends, anywhere in the world- as well as to anyone else who happens upon these pages and may happen to admire a grandparent' s pride!- charlie)

CJO plays Jazz at The Columbus Zoo

Satchmo, Fats & The Duke
July 20 - 8pm
with Mark Flugge

Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington brought oceans of joy and happiness to the world. Join us as we celebrate the swaggering Fats Waller, the sophisticated Ellington and the smile of Louis Armstrong with an evening of their familiar hits that will jazz up your summer! Get your tickets at jazzartsgroup.org or call 614.294.5200. Tickets also available July 20 at the main entrance of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

21st World Congress on Dance Research, Athens Greece, September 5 -9, 2007

21st World Congress on Dance Research

"Dancers without frontiers"

Athens, Greece, 5-9 September 2007

This is the largest gathering of dance specialists world-wide, the best opportunity to showcase one's work to a wide audience of practitioners, dance teachers, choreographers, researchers, journalists and organizers.

Last year, 700 specialists from 65 countries took part.

All forms of dance are represented. Strictly non-profit. Not to be confused with festivals, workshops, competitions or open conferences.

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Municipality of Athens and the National UNESCO Commission.

The congress is organized by the Dora Stratou Dance Theater and the Greek Section IOFA, in collaboration with the International Dance Council CID. Its theme is in accordance with the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions adopted by the UNESCO General Conference.

The program includes:

- Presentation and discussion of original research reports (papers)

- Classes, lecture-demonstrations, video projections

- Performances by dance companies, duos or solos

- Exhibitions and sale of books, records, pictures, costumes, accessories etc.

- Visits to places of special interest, such as dance schools, museums, sites etc.

- Evenings where members can discuss in a relaxed setting.

While intended primarily for professionals, it is at the same time a trade fair and a participatory event, facilitating contacts with colleagues, informal discussions and individual initiative.

Submitting a presentation (research report, lecture-demonstration, class, performance, exhibition, projection) is optional. For each presentation a text must be sent before 30 July 2007.

Absentee delegates can register also; their presentations will appear in the printed program and will be included in the proceedings.

To apply for a visa and/or financial assistance, registered participants receive an official certificate of registration signed by the President of CID. Please make arrangements as early as possible.

Congress Secretariat: Dora Stratou Dance Theater, Scholiou 8, Plaka, GR-10558 Athens, Greece; tel. (30)210.324.6188, fax (30)210.324.6921

www.cid-unesco.org;
president@cid-unesco.org
www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr/

PHILIP von RAABE: “PRINTS at Ohio State University Faculty Club

Summit 39" x 27" 2000

PHILIP von RAABE

“PRINTS”
August 29 through October 26, 2007

EXHIBITIONS IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC


COLUMBUS, OH: Nationally known printmaker, Philip von Raabe, will exhibit his mixed-media monoprints in a solo exhibition at The Ohio State University Faculty Club, August 29 through October 26, 2007.

The Faculty Club, 181 South Oval Drive, will host a reception in honor of Philip von Raabe on Friday evening, September 21 from 6:00 to 8:00PM.

Interested persons should call the club at 614-292-2262.

See more works by the artist at his website: Philip von Raabe

Valerie Brown's PhotoWebsite

Valerie Brown grew up and lived in Columbus years ago when she studied photography. She has since become proficient and excellent creator of images. Check out her website as well as
this articled featured in Ragazine, a webzine published by my old friend Michael Foldes

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival Announced

The 41 year-old Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival


Labor Day Monday September 3, 2007
showcasing 200 fine art and fine craft artists, music and dance

Presented by the City of Upper Arlington's Cultural Arts Division,
in Northam Park, 2070 Northam Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn more about the Festival, visit the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival Web section, at www.ua-ohio.net, or call 583-5310.

New Art Show:

July 21 through August 12, "Earthly Delights"

Opening Party: Saturday, July 21, from 6 PM till 10 PM



The Arts Upstairs Gallery, 60 Main St., Phoenicia, NY



845-688-2142
Gallery hours, Friday-3 to 6 PM; Saturday 10AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM

Come celebrate Art in the Heart of the Catskill Park
Pot luck


contact person: Alan Fliegel

email: info@artsupstairs.com website: www.artsuptstairs.com

FrrePress Salon #2 this weekend!

This weekend is the Second Saturday Salon at the Free Press office -
July 14 at 6:30pm at 1000 E. Main St.

There will be a presentation about "Women Against Beauty Deception"

Hope to see you there!

More info about the FreePress

Cordi's Photo in Columbus Monthly

Yep! That's our Cordi pounding on a drum and having herself a ball, at a Peanut Butter and Jazz event at the Columbus Music Hall, last year. She was then about 18 months old (almost 3 now)


This image of Cordelia Einhorn (OK, so she IS my granddaughter… so what? I can't brag about her? Just look at that face! Have you ever seen anyone cuter?) appears in the current issue of Columbus Monthly along with an article about the Peanut Butter and Jazz series of concerts for children presented regularly at the Music Hall. Her name did not appear in the article, so we are revealing it here, in response to the avalanche of Monthly readers intrigued by who that exuberantly attractive little girl may be.


Becky Ogden, owner and director of the Columbus Music Hall, does a terrific job of making it fun for kids to learn jazz, usually 3 to 4 times yearly. The best and most dedicated jazz musicians in the area are invited to present the art form to children of all ages. Everyone gets a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a cookie and a glass of OJ. What a treat to tummies and ears! What Fun!


Please visit the Music Hall website (see link above) for a complete schedule of events and more info about concerts and appearances.

Charlie's Comfest 07 Slides

Here are some images included in my slide show of pics from Comfest 07. Note, there are 2 parts.

Comfest07Gallery1 and Comfest07Gallery2

If you wait until each gallery loads entirely, (and they are pretty large so please be patient) the automatic slide show kicks in and the images will rotate by themselves. You can also select one or more specific images from the strip of thumbnails that runs below the slide show. Enjoy it an d feel free to comment or ask questions and share these imsages. Feedback is always a good thing. Thanks,

charlie