The Art of Richard Duarte Brown & CAPACITY

If I Could Plant A Dream...
The Art of Richard Duarte Brown & CAPACITY, CAPA's Youth Arts Program
Through February 28

Opening Reception: Sunday, February 19, 4 -7 pm
Performance by Is Said 5:30 pm

at The William H. Thomas Gallery
1270 Bryden Rd.
Columbus, OH 43205

Click on www.capacity.org or call 614 372 1822 for more info

My Bad!

In the earlier blog entry "Steve Ben Israel performs with Baba and Yaho" I mispelled a name! I should have written "Yako" instead of Yaho. My appologies to Yako. If you look at the image of the postcard - that appears 2 entries below - you can see why I might have made such an error. -charlie

Remebering Dr. Bop, a Columbus legend of the early Rock 'n Roll days!

Arnett Howard, a well known Columbus musician and band leader, has long had a passion for collecting memorabilia and stories relating to the Black music experience in town. In honor of Black History Month, he sent us this little piece of (almost) forgotten radio history. Legendary DJ Dr. Bop introduced thousands of local teens, me included, to the joys of rock music in the late 50s. Thanks Arnett.


People, Among my first memories as a child growing up in West Columbus in the mid-1950s, was listening to WCOL-AM 1230 late at night on our family's Westinghouse transistor radio. From nine at night until the wee hours, WCOL-AM featured Doctor Bop and his introductory patter went, "This is Doctor Bop on the scene with a stack of shellac and my record machine. A little country boy from across the track, so down with it, baby, that I'll never go back." Doctor Bop's real name was Hoyt Locke and his family ran Bop Record Shop in 1956. When hot new rhythm and blues records came out, he would call the radio station and bug the disc jockeys to get with the musical program. In time, he talked his way onto the air and stayed on WCOL-AM for several years. Doctor Bop was the person who introduced the high energy music of Elvis, Little Richard and Chuck Berry to Columbus teenagers. The accompanying photo, taken by Kojo Kamau, shows the good doctor at a local dance. The band in the background is led by legendary jazz saxophonist Ronnie Kirk, also known as Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Bop eventually migrated to a Milwaukee radio station and he died there in 1984. But he was the announcer who brought rock and roll to Columbus audiences in the 1950s.
The sound file is about five minutes. Feedback is good. A

Steve Ben Israel performs with Baba and Yaho

On a trip to New York city a few years ago with my friend Stan (who was a past contributor to innerart and is a partner in Monkeys Retreat), he invited me to an all-night diner in the lower East side where I was introduced to a most interesting, eloquent character, who regaled us for hours over refilled coffee cups. Steve Ben Israel, an actor and general comentator on the human condition, had been involved with the legendary Living Theatre and has performed world-wide. He may also be remembered as an occasional guest comentator on NPR radio.
Stan showed me the postcard he received last week. Steve now performs along with his rapper son Baba and friend Yaho and you can catch their act, Continuity, if you are in New York, or plan to visit any time soon.
For more interesting details, check out openthoughtmusic.com and makor.org

CONCERT PREVIEW - COLUMBUS JAZZ ORCHESTRA PRESENTS BIRD & DIZ

This email release was contributed by Christin McCabe with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra

CONCERT PREVIEW -
By David Rickert
During Prohibition, Kansas City was the wildest place in America . “If you want to see sin, forget about Paris ,” said a reporter for the Omaha Herald, “go to Kansas City .” Boss Pendergast, the head of the city, had ties to organized crime and created a town filled with brothels, bars, and gambling dens the likes of which haven’t been seen since. Of course, all these joints created plenty of work for musicians, who came from all over the country to take advantage of the liberal atmosphere. Count Basie, Lester Young, and Ben Wesbter all developed their chops here, and it was in this city that Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie first crossed paths. There won’t be any brothels or gambling dens when the Columbus Jazz Orchestra performs Bird & Diz, but there will be plenty of hot big band jazz in the spirit of the two greats. Both Parker and Gillespie got their start in big bands: Parker with Jay McShann’s Orchestra and Gillespie with Cab Calloway’s outfit, but both soon yearned to push boundaries past the swing music they were currently playing. Once they got to New York , the rest, as they say, was history. But Gillespie still itched to perform with a big band, and after he and Parker parted ways, he introduced Afro-Cuban music with his orchestra in the forties. For the rest of his career, Gillespie frequently returned to the big band music he loved. For Bird & Diz the CJO will feature plenty of tunes from the Gillespie songbook, like the classics “Con Alma,” “Salt Peanuts,” and “Woody ‘n’You.” There will also be the usual well-known standards, all delivered in the terrific CJO style. Joining the CJO this time around will be Jeff Clayton, saxophonist and brother of frequent CJO collaborator John Clayton, and trumpeter Claudio Roditi. Both will be on hand to help recreate the spirited music of the Gillespie/Parker era. Also on stage will be the incredible pianist/singer Dena DeRose. We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening of great big band jazz.

Melinda Kay Rosenberg shows at OSU Faculty Club Gallery

Melinda Kay Rosenberg
Tangled Paths

January 5, 2005 through February 24, 2006

More info? Contact:
Marion Fisher, Art Coordinator
614 888 3856

Tulum watercolors by Eric Marlow

Last month, Eric Marlow and Gail Larned went to Tulum, Mexico for a well-deserved week-long vacation. While most folks want to bore you with their vacation slides, Eric brought back some of his wonderful watercolors. Enjoy!
Visit their website and see examples of Eric's jewelry and Gail's fiber sculpture. Click on larnedmarlow.com

Ohio Art League: Displaced

DISPLACED
February 4 - 25, 2006
Boryana Rusenova
curated by Andrew Ina
Ohio Art League Gallery
954 N. High St.
www.oal.org

Jazz Arts Group presents Bird & Diz

February 15 19
at the Southern Theatre

Bird & Diz starring Jeff Clayton, Claudio Roditi & Dena DeRose with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra
More info? check out http://www.jazzartsgroup.org/

Columbus Women’s Chorus and Howling at the Moon

The Columbus Women’s Chorus and Howling at the Moon will blend the unique talents of both groups for an unforgettable concert of music and monologues that promises to be humorous, touching and entertaining. The concert will be presented on March 4th at 7:30 and 5th at 3:00 at the Bowen Theater, OSU.

Howling at the Moon is a company of eight women over 60 who write and perform their lives. They bring a variety of cultures, artistic backgrounds and viewpoints to what it means to grow older. Their stories range from funny to deeply personal to inspirational. Dr. Joy Reilly, who is internationally known for her pioneering work in senior theatre, leads Howling at the Moon. They have performed at the 2004 Senior Theatre of America Festival in Las Vegas, Columbus Cultural Arts Center and the Port Clinton Arts Festival.

The Columbus Women’s Chorus is celebrating their eighteenth season of choral performance. The Columbus Women’s Chorus is led by artistic director, Dr. Patricia O’Toole. Dr. O’Toole has been recognized for making music more inclusive. The 75 voices of the Columbus Women’s Chorus offer audiences a choral experience that far exceeds the traditional vocal experience. Their Repertoire is diverse and inspiring as it celebrates ordinary women doing extraordinary things.

“We are truly excited about this collaboration,” said O’Toole. “The combinations of diverse and inspiring repertoire, along with the unique voices and style of the members of Howling at the Moon, will engage our audiences in a very intimate experience,” O’Toole added.

Tickets are available for $10 and can be purchased on-line at www.cwchorus.org.

ACME latest schedule info

from: Melesa Klosek 614.299.0296 mel@acmeartco.org

February 2006 at Acme Art Company
More details of the following performances may be obtained on the website at www.acmeartco.org or email office@acmeartco.org or dial at 614.299.0296.

TUES, 2/21 (10 PM): Black Tuesday featuring Drum –n– Bass DJ’s $3 suggested donation at door
WED, 2/22 (9 PM): POOMA!
FRI, 2/24 (9 PM): Cuong Vu (NYC) An Icebox Music Show $12 adults/$7 students
SAT, 2/25 (8 PM): A benefit for Acme Art/Metal In Your Ass Series with: CC Manded, Soul Split, Theft of Heart, and Humanincineration All Ages Welcome: $5 over 21/$7 under 21
SUN, 2/26 (8 PM—11 PM): New Works of Rocco DiPietro featuring Russell Link, Rebecca Henkel, Larry Marotta, Derek Zoladz, David Reed, Justin Isom, Hannah Corbin, Gerard Cox, and Jay Smith. All Ages Welcome: $5 over 21/$7 under 21
*Please note that POOMA’s schedule has changed and booked for the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays only (March: 3/8 and 3/22).
Acme Art Company is currently booking rehearsal space for performers
and musicians at its’ space.

CUONG FU at ACME Art Co.

CUONG VU TO APPEAR LIVE IN COLUMBUS
In support of his latest album, ‘It's Mostly Residual,’ Icebox Music Series proudly presents CUONG VU on Friday, FEBRUARY 24th at Acme Art Company. The trio will consist of CUONG VU (trumpet), Ted Poor (drums) and Stomu Takeishi (bass). Doors at: 8:30 PM and First Set at: 9:00 PM

For more information on CUONG VU, interview and promo requests, please contact Gerard Cox: 614.397.6185, email: gerardcox76@yahoo.com.

Thurber House presents a special reading with Gourmet editor Ruth Reichl

From: Emily Swartzlander
614.464.1032 x. 11

eswartzlander@thurberhouse.org

Columbus, Ohio — Thurber House will present a special reading with Gourmet editor and award-winning food critic Ruth Reichl at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., April 5 at the Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St.

Reichl is considered by critics and audiences alike to be one of the world’s preeminent writers about food. She will read from her best-selling memoir, Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, which chronicles her six-year tenure as the food critic for The New York Times and offers a genuine, and often funny, commentary on the epicurean world. “Reading Ruth Reichl on food is almost as good as eating it,” said The Washington Post about the book. Reichl is the winner of three James Beard Awards and is the author of six previous books, including the memoirs Tender at the Bone and Comfort Me with Apples. She lives in New York.

A book signing will follow the reading. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance and at the door. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 614-464-1032 or go to www.thurberhouse.org.

Indie short film festival

This release arrived on february 9, 2006

“Ohio Filmmakers put their shorts on display with 3rd LOOK AT MY SHORTS FILM
FESTIVAL”

Columbus, OH, February 9th, 2006 – The 3rd semi annual LOOK AT MY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL will be held on February 26th, 2006 from 4:PM to 8:PM at the
Screens movie theatre at the Continent in Columbus. Over 20 short movies exclusively from moviemakers all over Ohio will be played on the big screen for free to the public. Previous editions of LOOK AT MY SHORTS have played to capacity crowds at the Arena Grand and Studio 35.

“The movement of independent film in Ohio is at an all time high”, says Peter John Ross, Producer/Director with Sonnyboo Productions, and co-director of the festival. “This year, we have professional commercial directors contributing short films and beginners. The range of film will be broad this year.”

This year’s festival is the biggest and longest one so far. There are more filmmakers and more films submitted than ever before. This is in direct correlation to the number of projects finished and completed in the past several months by Ohio moviemakers.

C. Alec Rossel, festival organizer said "After the success of last year’s event this was a no-brainer, that was only the second time this event had ever been held in Columbus and we packed the venue with over three hundred and fifty people. We’re going to do it again this year but bigger and better, with a bigger theater at The Screens at The Continent, more movies
and with more support from local media and businesses. We want to continue to put the spotlight on up and coming filmmakers from the Midwest. We’ve got some real talent out here and we can’t wait to show it off again on the big screen. We’re doing our best to swivel Hollywood’s head our direction."

Digital technology has enabled anyone to create a movie. A home PC can edit digital video and add titles and music in seconds. The new era of the Information Age has arrived. Being creative with visual arts, combined with the latest software and hardware open doors to creativity for anyone with the craving.

For your everyday independent filmmaker and aspiring actor, the opportunity to have your movie shown on the big screen is rare. Hollywood movies and the $1 million+ dollar “independent” films usually dominate the silver screens across the country, but thanks to digital projection & the support of independently owned theatre screens, the lowly $1,000 and below budgeted filmmaker (also known as microcinema) can now compete for screen time.
Offering the movies for free is a way to entice the $9 per ticket moviegoer into trying something new in locally made entertainment.

For more information about the LOOK AT MY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, you can
visit the site http://lookatmyshorts.sonnyboo.com