Studio Stu performs in upstate NY

Yo, my friends, so it's the first Friday of the year and you don't know what to do? Look no further...I will be solo at my favorite Sake Bar, Neko Sushi & Sake in Wappingers Falls. (a bit far, but, who cares, right?)

Yes, this Friday I will be kicking back the tunes (and the sake) and eating the best sushi, hibachi, teriake, sashimi, and other Japanese delights, including, did I mention, 30 kinds of premium sake....makes you wanna swoon. (makes me wanna croon)

So, will I see you Friday, hmmm? I hope so...the first gig of the year, and I'm dyin' to belt out some tunes...bring your lover or meet a new one...sake, jazz and sushi, what a combo...can't wait to see ya,

All ways, sTuDIo.
www.studiostu.biz

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 6:30-9:30
STUDIO STU EVOCATIVE JAZZ, EXOTIC LOUNGE
NEKO SUSHI & SAKE BAR
1817 RTE 9 WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY
845.298.9869

Milo Renewal and Survival?

Note: This message arrived today, 1/2/07. I have read in the last few weeks about the demise of Milo art center, a grand experiment that involved turning an old elementary school into a viable artist's center, providing work and residence space, at an affordable price. The idea was, and still is, great, but support was lacking and it never took off. It did provide some pretty good art experiences. I saw theatre and dance perfomances there, and knew and admired a number of visual artists working out of Milo.

It seems that lots of others think it is worth saving the dream. Current and former residents and art patrons are mouting a monumental effort to save Milo. (see below). If you agree that it should be saved and reborn, come to the event and help out!

charlie

Milo Renewal
Rebirth and Progress for the Milo Dream
January 3, 2007
6P-12A

An Exhibition of Arts and Music by Milo Residents and Associates past and present.
The Milo Arts Building
617 East Third Avenue
Columbus 43201
for more information, call 614.294.0450

Arnett Remembers the Godfather of Soul

Arnett Howard sent us this personal memory of the legendary James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, who died on this past Christmas day. Included in the photograph are the late Hank Marr and Bill Moss who I also knew and admired.
charlie

"My People,

Happy holiday and we celebrate the life of Mister Dynamite, James Brown (JB). As a teen, growing up in music in the early 1960s, he was everything to me.

My Plain City neighborhood kids and I were blessed because we had an uncle, Bill Chapman aka Happy Chappy, who was a radio announcer on WVKO-AM & FM. When James came to Columbus, and he came often, Chappy would be one of the promoters rubbing shoulders with James and after keeping us waiting for ever, Chappy would bring his boys into the dressing room for a peek and handshake with the star.

Without a doubt, my greatest memory of JB was from the summer of 1967 when he performed at the Ohio State Fair Grandstand, doing four shows in two marathon days. My Dad and I watched the first show together and he left me in the grandstand that evening because he trusted me to take care of myself. I witnessed the late show, found my way to my cousin Pinky's apartment and went back the next afternoon for two more shows.

My entry in to professional music was that summer also, with the Vadicans Band of London, Ohio. I played my way on stage at the Arena Lounge on East Main Street to Cold Sweat, JB's hit during that summer.

I greeted James and his wife at Port Columbus Airport in 1983 and in 1986, I was on the way to the Newport Music Hall when I spotted JB's motorcoach in the alley behind the theater. It was the tour season that was promoting Living In America. I walked up the rear steps and asked the first person I saw if Maceo Parker, JB's great alto saxophonist, was on the tour. Within seconds I was pointed up stairs that led into the band's dressing room.

That evening I had a front row seat at the Newport courtesy of the James Brown Band.

JB has become an ancestor and one who has left us tears of joy. He was Black, proud and he said it LOUD. Long live the King.

With love,

A"

Photo caption: Hank Marr, James Brown, Bill Moss, unknown, Columbus, Ohio. 1966.

Paul Henri Bourgignon Anniversary Exhibit at The Ohio State University Faculty Club

Sometime in the mid 80's, I spent a memorable afternoon with Paul and Erika Bourgignon, when I was writing art stories for Columbus Alive! (or maybe even it's predecessor Downtown Alive!) We looked at paintings, then sat down for wonderful conversation. Both had international reputations, he as a well-known artist; she made major contributions as an archeologist and was later a professor in that field at The Ohio State University for 40 years. Paul had experienced the turmoil of war in Belgium and both had traveled extensively all over the world. He talked about his passion for art and told of many adventures and situations he'd experienced. He painted every day of his adult life. It was the only time I ever saw him and he died shortly thereafter.
charlie

PAUL-HENRI BOURGUIGNON: A CENTENNIAL VISIT

January 5 through February 23, 2007

The late artist Paul-Henri Bourguignon (1906-1988) has gained a great following. His paintings and drawings have been widely exhibited and praised. Now as the centennial of his birth approaches, Dr. Erika Bourguignon, wife of the artist, will present the works of her late husband at the Ohio State University Faculty Club in an exhibit entitled “Paul-Henri Bourguignon: A Centennial Visit.” Dr. Erika Bourguignon has personally selected the artwork for this exhibition, creating a rare opportunity to view work never before exhibited or not shown in 20 years. An Opening Reception in honor of this important exhibition will be held at The Ohio State University Faculty Club, 181 South Oval Drive, in Columbus, on Friday, January 12, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Interested persons are asked to call the club at 614-292-2262.

Paul-Henri Bourguignon was an artist, a novelist, a journalist, an art collector and an avid observer of the human condition. Born in Belgium in 1906, Paul Bourguignon traveled widely in the countries of the Mediterranean and lived in both Haiti and Peru. The strong impact of his restless drive to search the world for experiences and human understanding can be found in his work as an artist and in his novel, The Greener Grass. His painting styles during his lifetime included impressionist, modernist and abstract. Viewers have described his work as “timeless, passionate and visionary.” Jacqueline Hall, Art Critic for The Columbus Dispatch, reviewed his paintings in 1989 stating: “When Bourguignon concentrates on faces, the pathos of the human condition stands out.” In 2001 she further wrote: “His paintings keep charming the viewer, even after they have been seen several times.” Gallery V represented Paul Bourguignon’s work for more than ten years. For more information about the artist, visit www.PaulBourguignon.com.

Professor Emerita Erika Bourguignon was a member of the faculty at The Ohio State University for more than forty years. An internationally recognized scholar in the field of anthropology, she is known for her fieldwork with the Chippewa Indians and in Haiti. Prof. Bourguignon served as Chair of the Department of Anthropology at The Ohio State University from 1971 to 1976. Among her publications are Psychological Anthropology: An Introduction to Human Nature, Cross-Cultural Study of Dissociational States (funded by The National Institute of Mental Health 1963-68) and Possession. Professor Bourguignon’s many honors include The Ohio State University Distinguished Research Scholar of 1986 and an honorary doctorate from Queens College, New York in 2000. Erika Bourguignon retired from the university in 1990.

Erika Bourguignon created and sponsored the “The Erika and Paul Bourguignon Lectures in Art and Anthropology” at the university, a series of lectures presenting speakers selected for their knowledge of the relationship between art and anthropology. “Cave Art: Consciousness and the Origins of Art” was the most recent . In the 1950s the Bourguignons also created a series on WOSU radio called “Man and His Music.” The format was developed to examine ancient and primitive music, looking for its influences as Western music developed. In further support of the university, Prof. Bourguignon has made extensive donations to the library of The Ohio State University from the couples’ collection of photographs and books.

Mechanicsville Covered Bridge photos by Mark Berger

Check out these new images of the Mechanicsville covered bridge. Mark Berger has photographed all known covered bridges in Ohio. If you should know of one he has missed, please notify us and we'll see that Mark adds it to his collection.

To see more Images of Ohio covered bridges, please visit: Ohio's Covered Bridges in the current issue of InnerArts.

To learn more about Berger and see other images, or to contact him for prints (or commissions), please visit his website: focusfoto.com

Chi Kung Workshops at Monkeys Retreat

MONKEYS RETREAT & THE COLUMBUS MUSIC HALL in
conjunction with THREE TREASURES HEALTH CENTER
presents a series of Qigong (Chi Kung) Workshops with
Frances Lea Gander.

Qigong (Chi Kung) is the science of cultivating the body's internal energy. It is a meditational movement. By itself, or in conjunction with Tai Chi, it can help develope energy, promote health and aid in self-defense. It can be used to prevent illness and achieve mental and spiritual peace. The classes will all include introductory information on Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as teaching a Qigong form.

The Instructor is Frances Lea Gander, L.Ac., M.F.A., Dipl.Ac. (NCCAOM). She is Director and Head Instructor of Three Treasures Health Center in Athens, Ohio (http:/home.frognet.net~threetreasures).

Three Treasures Health Center offers the Chinese medicine based services of acupuncture, herbalism, taiji (tai chi). and qigong. Frances Gander is registered to practice acupuncture in Ohio and Maryland, and is nationally board certified. She comes with 12 years of experience in acupuncture and herbalism and nearly 30 years of experience in the Chinese internal arts (taiji and qigong).

This will be her first time teaching in Columbus.

The workshops will be held on two different dates in two different locations. On Saturday November 11th & 25th, there will be workshops from 10AM - Noon at Monkeys Retreat 1202 N.High St., Columbus, Ohio 43201 (614-262-9511) and from 2PM - 4PM at The Columbus Music Hall 734 Oak St., 1 block SE of Broad & I-71 (614-464-0044).

On each of the dates, the cost of the workshop is $15 for each session or $25 for 2 classes.

Saturday November 11th 10AM - Noon at Monkeys Retreat 1202 N.High St. (614-262-9511) 2PM - 4PM at The Columbus Music Hall 734 Oak St., 1 block SE of Broad & I-71 (614-464-0044).

Saturday November 25th 10AM - Noon at Monkeys Retreat 1202 N.High St. (614-262-9511) 2PM - 4PM at The Columbus Music Hall 734 Oak St., 1 block SE of Broad & I-71 (614-464-0044).

Columbus Women's Chorus in concert

Babette Gorman (left in photo) sent this:

Hi Charlie:

The Columbus Women's Chorus concert is coming right up. We'll be singing a mix of folk, classical, and satirical songs, and I have a couple of fun "bits" this time. Afterwards, we'll have a reception and a silent auction featuring goods and services donated by chorus members and other generous individuals. The proceeds will benefit the chorus, helping us to pay for, among other things, sheet music and salaries for our artistic director and accompanist, because ticket sales alone cannot support the work we do.

3:00 PM, Sunday, November 19, 2006 (the day after the Michigan game), at the Unitarian Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road in Clintonville. There is plenty of free parking.

You can buy your tickets at the door or online:

www.cwchorus.org

Hope to see you there!

Remembering Ed Bradley

Arnett Howard shares this personal recollection. Thanks.
charlie
"Peeps,

One of our national heros passed today, broadcaster and jazzman Ed Bradley.

Pat Connors and I were hanging in my favorite New Orleans bar, Donna's, our first night in town for the 2005 Jazz and Heritage Fest. Ed strolled in during the second set with two, young tenderonies.

They sat at the bar and we all caught two sets with the Danza Quartet, Evan Christopher and Tom McDermot. Of course, since Brothers always speak, we exchaged, "Hey, Blood! Whas' Up?"

I've seen Ed in the Chateau LeMoyne, a charming hotel in the French Quarter and I've seen him onstage playing tamborine with Jimmy Buffet.

The New Orlean Jazz Fest is the world's greatest celebration of life. Hundred of thousands of us make it a priority; that is what Ed and I have in common. Work is fame and fortune; jazz is life.

When I play the Saint's tomorrow with my elementary school kids, I will tell them about him and we'll celebrate his life because ED BRADLEY LIVED!

Here are links to the New York Times story and Jazz At Lincoln Center, a weekly NPR series that Bradley hosted.

Bright moments,

A"

BoMA GALLERY welcomes Magnum photographer Dennis Stock for its inaugural Artists Reception

BoMa Gallery
opens Saturday November 11, 7-9pm
583 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614 233-3000




The Bar of Modern Art Gallery is the entire new complex known as BoMA, a new, hip, exciting, artsy and generally cool nightclub/restaurant/bar across the street from the Columbus Museum of Art. The opening runs from 7 to 9 pm and the community is invited. Chad Tooker, gallery director and curator, recently gave us a tour - see pics.

Dozens of artists, local and international, have works on exhibit throughout the building that once was a major Baptist church and has now been renovated and preserved with painstaking care to history and detail.

Dennis Stock is a current featured photographer well known for images of the late actor James Dean, many of them have become legendary icons. All other participating artists, including Stock plan to attend the opening and meet and greet all visitors. Expect to run into or meet: Drew Ernst, Walter King, Pamela Theodotou, Michael Garcia, Bradley Strout, Steven Fisher, Dawson Kellogg, Jacob Stout, Anthony Gelpi, Chris Mohler, Eric Schickel, Molly Burke, Rebecca Bailen & Curtis Elliot Studios, and John Loechler.

David "Fathead" Newman and the Tony Monaco at King Arts Center Trio

Fathead & Fatback!
with David "Fathead" Newman and the Tony Monaco Trio
November 11, 2006 / 8 PM / King Arts Complex Theatre

Jazz on the Avenue presents a night of gritty soul, straight-ahead jazz and fiery blues with soul jazz legend David "Fathead" Newman and the explosive Tony Monaco Trio. Newman rose to fame as star saxophonist in the Ray Charles Band while Tony Monaco's fierce playing on the Hammond B3 organ has put him on a meteoric rise into the national jazz scene.

Purchase tickets General admission $25, Students $10 (at door only)

For more information on this concert and others, visit www.jazzartsgroup.org

"Swing State Ohio the Movie" premiers on Sunday, November 5, at Drexel Gateway

Set during the final 30 days of the 2004 Presidential elections, Swing State Ohio explores the varied factors that account for the outcome of the 2004 Presidential Elections.

My friend Don Ruben, who volunteered services as an attorney observing the fairness of that election, and was interviewed for the film, sent the following invitation to a premiere of the documentary:

"Charlie- Please go to web site: www.swingstatethemovie.com . this documentatry will be coming to Columbus this Sunday, Nov. 5th at 3:30 at Drexel Gateway. There will be a panel discussion with Herb Asher, one of the filmmakers, and myself as a volunteer lawyer for Election Protection.

I am interviewed some in the movie and there are scenes of short north and the Tavern. A fellow EP lawyer saw the premier in DC and said it is really interesting and insightful . I won't say how he characterized me and leave that up to some non DC folks."

View clips: http://www.swingstatethemovie.com/viewclips.html

Gallery Hop Calendar November 2006

DO THE GALLERY HOP!
Saturday, November 4, 2006

If Columbus is the heart of Ohio, the Short North is the pulse that keeps that heart skipping to a joyous beat. Fine art. Fine Food. Great Shopping. Great Entertainment. The Short North is bursting with energy and excitement... the SoHo of the midwest. Whether you're merely putting your toe in the pool at one of the scores of galleries and shops along High Street, or diving in head first for a full night of Gallery Hopping, you're in for an experience like none other. Welcome to the vibrant world of the Short North Arts District.

Emack & Bolio's
945 N High St
614-291-5372
Art from Global Gallery is now on exhibit. All art is for sale. Exhibit changes quarterly.
ebicecream.com


Greek Orthodox Cathedral
555 N. High St., Columbus, 43215 B34
614-224-9020
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, on the corner of Goodale & High, will be open for visitation during the Gallery Hop. Feel free to stop by and tour the Byzantine-styled Cathedral with its pristine marble and beautiful mosaic iconography. Tour hosts will be on duty to answer your questions and offer private tours.
greekcathedral.com

Kathryn Gallery
642 N. High Street
614-222-6801
Italian artist Ferdinando Quintavalla's photorealism still-life paintings and Spanish Roman Frances landscapes will be featured at Kathrn Gallery during the month of November. We invite you to visit the gallery to see these accomplished artist works in addition to many other European and American artists paintings and sculpture.
kathryngallery.com

Lindsay Gallery
986 N High St
614-291-1973
Featuring nationally known artists - Popeye Reeds stone carvings, Smoky Brown paintings, Elijah Pearce, Robin Bell, Perry Davis, Andreas Nottebohm, other Ohio artists, and more.
lindsaygallery.com

Mac Worthington
749 N High St., Columbus 43215
614-294-7790 & 740-363-3110

Marcia Evans Art Consulting & Gallery
8 East Lincoln Street
614-298-8847
The "Fall Show" will feature two Art Professors: John Donnelly, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, "Recent Paintings" and Shawn Morin, Bowling Green State University, "Stone & Bronze Sculpture" The exhibit continues through November 30th. Gallery Holiday Art Gifts featured for December. Hours: Tues.- Sat. 11 to 5 and by Appt. Holiday Sunday hours 12 to 5 Call 614-298-8847 e-mail mevans@meartconsulting.com
www.meartconsulting.com

Norka Futon
780 N. High St.
614-424-9949
November exhibit: OUR BIGGEST SHOW THIS YEAR!!
Internationally known artist Jamie Kirkell presents 'Orchids and Iris' paintings on silk. In addition to commissioned works around the globe, Jamie has held exhibits across the U.S., teaches classes near his native home in northern Ohio and holds workshops across the country. WWW.KIRKELLSILKSTUDIOS.COM
Jamie's November show at NORKA will be on display from Nov 1 thru Nov 28.
Musical guest for November 4 Gallery Hop will be Columbus musician Myke Rock.
norkafuton.com

North Market
59 Spruce Street
614-463-9664
Columbus Altermative High School Harvest Art exhibit. Eclectic drawings, paintings and mixed media work by CAHS International Baccalaureate students. Showing through November.
northmarket.com

Palnik Studios
14 East Lincoln Street Earth
614-298-8496
The original cartoon art of Paul Palnik from 1978 to the present.
1800cartoon.com

pm gallery
726 N High St
614-299-0860
Bill Campbell - The Collector's Series: hand thrown crystalline glazed porcelain vases and bowls. Through November 30th
pmgallery.com

Posh Pets Boutique
743 N High Street
614-299-pets (7387)
Art work by Annora Spence and Mike Smith provided by Art and Home. Gallery Hop hours 11 AM-10PM.
poshpetsboutique.com

Sherrie Gallerie
694 North High Steet Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-221-8580
Leigh Taylor Mickelson
"Passages"
Ceramic Sculpture
October 7th- November 25th, 2006
Jewelry by Sharon Meyer.
sherriegallerie.com

Studios on High Gallery
686 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
614-461-6487
Studios On High Gallery, 686 N. High Street, 461-6487
Studios on High Gallery, as part of their 20th Year Anniversary celebration, will highlight six of our local area artists and their work: Debbie Jackson, polymer clay jewelry; Helen Neumann, watercolor paintings; Phil Kimball, digital photo collages; Scott Conover and Lisa Horkin (Horkover Glass), glass; and Rhonda Bartoe Tucker, colored pencil drawings. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 12 - 6 p.m. and Sun 1-6 p.m. 614.461.6487 www.studiosonhigh.com
studiosonhigh.com

Take 2 Apparel
30 Warren St J2
614-299-9820
Lights, camera, action! Revisit your favorite TV and film productions of decades past while shopping for today's hottest fashions in our upscale secondhand boutique.
- Your Favorite Pop Cutlure Icons in Color and Black & White Framed Prints.
take2apparel.com

Wells Landing & Gary's Gallery
636 North High Street
614 224-4252
November 2 Gallery Hop:
Wine Tasting provided by Kate Howe of “The Traveling Vineyard” (www.myttv.com/Kate9654)
Gary's Gallery featuring Glass art of Ken Beckett and Representational Realism of Steven Riggs (www.rigsart.homestead.com) 11/1 through 11/30
www.wellslanding.com

PARKING OPTIONS

FREE PARKING is available at:
• Fireproof Records Center @ E. 2nd Ave.
• Public lot next to Magnolia Thunderpussy @ E. 4th Ave.
PAID PARKING is available at:
• Greater Columbus Convention Center
• City lot next to White Castle @ E. 2nd Ave.
• Public lot next to Union Station 630 N. High (meters)
• City lot across from R J Snappers @ Lincoln St. (meters)
• Lot behind Axis Nightclub @ 775 N. High
• Parking garage next to the North Market on Vine Street

John Angelo, Executive Director
Short North Business Association
614-228-8050
120 W. Goodale Street • Columbus • Ohio 43215
www.shortnorth.org

Alabaster rock band performs FREE at Monkeys Retreat

MONKEYS RETREAT
1202 N. High St. (just south of 5th ave.)
presents Free acoustic performance
by Seattle/Chicago based rock band
"Alabaster"
Monday, October 30, 5:00 PM

Originally from Chicago, Alabaster is a female-fronted rock band. Their sound is reminiscent of Evanescence mixed with Taking Back Sunday. This past summer, the band appeared on the Warped Tour and was featured at the Seattle Pride Weekend festivities.

This special 20 minute acoustic set will give friends and fans a special opportunity to see the band up close in the intimate setting of Monkeys Retreat. First-time visitors will also want to browse and check out the interesting, eclectic and unusual array of books, magazines, comics, provocative literature and imagery, and other unique goodies on display in the store.

Curious about about the band and/or the store? Please drop by and meet some friendly folks!

More info on the band and their music at:
www.ilovealabaster.com
www.sonicbids.com/alabaster
www.myspace.com/alabaster
or
MONKEYS RETREAT
614 294 9511

Angsto The Clown says his piece!

Angsto the Clown was a controversial character who offerred maniacal rants and raves on public access chanel 21 about ten years ago (remember when we used to have FREE access public TV in Columbus? Why don't we have it now?). He now resides in LA, CA where he drives the famous, near famous and wannabe famous around in his hired limo. He also, on occasion, sends us musings/rants about what really bothers him. We don't always agree with him, but here is his latest:

"Ever check to see what port scan attempts are being made on your computer? Most folks don't even realize what a firewall does or if its actually operating and just blithely surf and send email. Most port attempts are just internet babble, advertisements being sent out and such. Some however are a bit more sinister. Take a recent scan that came from halhoupro1.halliburton.com, [64.154.26.250:9415] Now what is HALLIBURTON doing scanning my computer? Trying to update me on their stock options, none of which I hold? Dutifully telling me about their proud service to us in Iraq? [see their press statements link below] Or perhaps scanning the public to see who is badmouthing them or who has embarrassing information about Halliburton and subsidiaries on their computers. Its an easy hack to see EVERYTHING on someone's computer once you're past a flimsy firewall. Its just as easy to plant nasty trojan horses and viruses as well. Forgive me for being suspicious about a wonderful corporation like Halliburton, who's CEO made over a half billion dollars in salary last year alone, [one of Cheney's hunting buddies] and who are raking in BILLIONS in corporate profit after being a small, failed company in near bankruptcy before Cheney joined them and the Iraq invasion took place.

Another twisted port probe has been coming in droves to my firewall from the good Bishop and priests at baron.davenportdiocese.org, [63.74.149.12:13226 among other source DNS]. Harmless internet traffic? Until I went to the Diocese website and looked deeper it would seem so, hmm? There on the home page is the Bishop announcing his resignation above links that eventually take you to the Diocese declaring bankruptcy and their new sexual activity policies concerning raping children [in softer terms of course]. Yet another branch of my former Church [ a proud non-believer now due in large part to this kind of sinister evil] getting caught raping children and then protecting not the children but the RAPIST PRIESTS. They are no doubt declaring bankruptcy to protect their money and not their flock from the deluge of lawsuits that are sweeping the Church. Capitalize church and it refers to the corporate monster and not the expensive, grand buildings they use for ritual sacrifice to fleece the flock. Blood drinking and cannibalism you know.

Paranoia on my part or just curiosity and a bit of research that opens up all kinds of frightening and sinister doors? We are a doomed species, as I've said before. Forgive me my pessimism."

Howard Luken aka Angsto the Clown