Larned-Marlow in Mexico

My good friends and neighbors, Eric Marlow and Gail Larned just returned from a (waaaay too short!) vacation in Tulum, Mexico. Eric, who is better known as a jeweler and metal sculptor, happens to also be a wonderful water colorist. Whereas most peolpe go on vacation with a camera to record photos of their favorite views, Eric prefers to take his easel and watercolors. I always look forward to seeing his images. He paints accurate impressions of his subjects and captures the mood and feeling as well. As a result, his "vacation pics" are always so rich. He brought back about one dozen images, just enough for a possible calendar. Can't wait to see that!
Gail, a talented fiber artist, and Eric live in Olde Towne East in a renovated old house and make their art in a neat garage/studio that Eric built in their yard. Be sure and visit Eric and Gail's website.

JAZZ at Columbus Music Hall - January 06 Calendar

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...

Monday, January 9, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra featuring visiting tenor saxohonist, Loren Shoneberg, executive director of the Jazz Museum of Harlem, author, former music director for Bobby Short, and a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear the REAL DEAL at Columbus Music Hall!
Tuesday, January 17, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Monday, January 16, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 17, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Wednesday, January 18, 8:00, $10, $5 students, Gabriel Alegria Future Music Tour 2006.
An evening of Afro-Peruvian Jazz Music. The sounds of black coastal Peru are the foundations for Gabriel's music. The powerful rhythmic elements found in Afro-Peruvian music energize jazz in a compelling way. The "fusion" of these two art forms occurs most naturally resulting in music unlike any other jazz inflicted sound in the world. The 6 piece ensemble from Peru includes trumpet, saxophone, guitar, bass, percussion & zapateo dancing and drums.
Monday, January 23, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 24, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30
Wednesday, January 25, 7:00, $5, Teen Jazz with Thomas Worthington H.S. Jazz Band
Thursday, January 26, 8:00, $7, $5 students, Chad Eby, Jim Powell, Bobby Floyd, Cedric Easton
Sunday, January 29, Capital University jazz Orchestra
Monday, January 30, 7:30, $6, Vaughn Wiester Famous Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, January 31, 8:30, $7, Yumbambé Latin Salsa, dance lesson at 7:30

Coming Saturday late mornings in February, March & April - PBJ & Jazz for kids and families!

Bellydance Superstars Coming to Columbus on March 12

This came as an email message forwarded by my friend and faulous drummer Barbara "Wahru" Cleveland:

Ohio and Midwest Bellydancers and Bellydance Fans:
The Bellydance Superstars are coming to Columbus on March 12.
Do NOT miss this beautiful, awe-inspiring dance experience.
Go to: www.bellydancesuperstars.com or call 800-594-TIXX to purchase your tickets today!

Columbus performers include: Jillina, Sonia, Sharon, Adore, Bozenka, Stevie, Colleen, Jayna, Georgianne, Zoe Jakes, Kami Liddle, Moria Chappell, and Petite Jamilla!

In conjunction with the BDSS' Columbus performance, there will also be an "Ohio All-Star Bellydance Showcase" dance event on Saturday evening, March 11, featuring past BDSS star Rania. The concert highlights the incredible talents of Ohio artists including: Anaya Gypsy, Chandara Gamal, Deniz, Habeeba's Danse Oriental Troupe, Jenn, Kira, Laylia, Leanna, Mariah, Nataj, Niran Al-Ubaidi, Raqs Jahanni, Sacred Shimmy, and more to be announced!

Rania will lead a workshop in Columbus on Saturday March 11 - teaching Egyptian choreography, veil choreography, and dance combinations. Then, on Sunday March 12, SONIA AND ISSAM of the BDSS will teach a drum workshop in the afternoon.

Registration and more info? Send email to: habeebascolumbus@yahoo.com.

Tony Ellis performs a benefit for Animal Rescue New Orleans at Absolute Asylum (ARNO) in Circleville

The Absolute Asylum
(Behind Absolute Dance Sport)
122 N. Court Street
Downtown Circleville, Ohio

Presents a benefit for animal rescue efforts for victims of Katrina featuring live acoustic music by acclaimed banjo/fiddle player Tony Ellis, accompanied by his wife Louise Adkins and various special musical guests. Tony has performed at venues throughout the world, and recently appeared with actor/comedian/banjo player Steve Martin on the David Letterman show.

This benefit will be held the next two Sunday afternoons, January 8 & 15
From 2:00-5:00 pm (music starts at 2:30 pm)
Free Admission, but donations for ARNO (Animal Rescue New Orleans) appreciated

The Absolute Asylum will offer gourmet coffees, teas, juices, fresh Italian and other pastries, and the New York Times. Entrance is through the front door of Absolute Dance Sport, or the alley entrance by JR Hooks Café.

The Absolute Asylum will be open every Sunday in January and February from 2:00-5:00 pm, and offers seating at their handcrafted bar, comfy couches, or at tables set café-style.

Louise Adkins, who is involved with the animal rescue effort, will show pictures and answer questions about the relief effort. For more information about this worthy cause, email Louise at braeburn@bright.net, or visit www.bestfriends.org on the web.

For information about the Absolute Asylum, call (740) 474-7304, or visit the Absolute Dance Sport website at www.absolutedancesport.com.

Playwriting Workshop

Here's a note that was sent by Katherine Burkman - Women at Play

Dear Friend of WOMEN AT PLAY,
The group are offering a playwriting workshop on Feb. 5, ACTWRITE, at 2990 Shadywood Rd. from 10 a.m to 1 p.m, cost $25 or $20 for students/seniors. The workshop will be led by Katherine Burkman, Artistic Director, and other women at play members. Process drama and acting exercises will be used to stimulate playwriting. No acting experience needed and all is non-threatening! Limited to 15 participants.
Call (614) 451-9906 for reservation.
Happy new year.

Julian Barnes kicks off Evening with Authors at Thurber House

This came from Thurber House
Columbus, Ohio - Best-selling author Julian Barnes will read from his latest novel at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 25 at the Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 Franklin Ave., as part of the Thurber House Evenings with Authors season.

As one of England's most celebrated authors, Barnes is known for his striking prose and groundbreaking style. He is the author of several novels, including Flaubert's Parrot and The History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters, and has received numerous awards, including two Man Booker Prize nominations. Barnes will read from his latest novel, Arthur & George, which The New York Observer calls,"his most engrossing novel ever." In Arthur & George, a pair of unlikely friends show us that what we believe, what we know, and what we can prove are not always the same.

A book signing will follow the reading. Tickets are $15 purchased ahead, $18 at the door, with discounts for students and seniors. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 614-464-1032 or go to www.thurberhouse.org.

Thurber House is a literary center and museum located in the former home of author and New Yorker humorist James Thurber. We offer fall and winter readings series with nationally known authors, outdoor summer picnics with Ohio-connected authors, writing classes for children, and special literary events year-round. In addition, we award the annual Thurber Prize for American Humor, the nation's highest honor for the art of humor writing.

Happy New Year!

My good friend Becky Ogden runs the Columbus Music Hall, a quaint live music venture in an old, renovated historic fire house. When she asked Lynn and I to help out with a special New Years Eve event, we agreed. Sounded better than staying home with pizza and TV!
What a delightful, fun evening this turned out to be! The Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra, led by Todd Stoll, provided 4 hours of solid, big band jazz, complete with a boy and girl crooner. Featured guest, Wes "Warm Daddy" Anderson, soared and dazzled us with beautiful solos. Several other Local Jazz luminaries dropped in for impromptu jamming, including the very hip Vaugh Wiester on trombone and Terry Waldo, the world's most knowledgeable ragtime adept. Champagne flowed, goodies were served, everyone toasted in the new year. At 1 am, tables were cleared and breakfast was served to any musician getting off their gig. Many came.
Becky is well recognized for her dedicaion to teaching love of music, especially jazz, to numerous kids in the area. She has turned the Columbus Music Hall into a jazz club and hopes all jazz lovers will come and enjoy live jazz music at its best!

Thanks for a swell time, Becky.

Below are some pictures taken on New Years Eve:Terry Waldo rags a tune

Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra student on sax
Wes "Warm Daddy" blows us all away!
Tod Stoll, CYJO leader
Becky runs the Music Hall
Lynn
Mizz Mindy sings jazz
Slap dat bass!
Lynn with painting of Gene Walker

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.