Press Releases

Announcing the dedication of the Art on the Utility Box Project

8/26/2016

An Art Project on a Utility Box at the corner of S. Woodland and Woodbury roads will be officially ‘revealed’ to the public as part of the Woodbury Clock Tower & Bell Public Dedication ceremony on Monday, August 29 at 9 am. The 'Art on the Utility Box' project is a first-time collaborative effort of the Shaker Arts Council, the SHHS PTO, the Shaker Heights High School Art Department, the City of Shaker Hts. Planning Department, and PTO volunteer/parent Susan Rotatori. The design is the work of 2016 graduate/SHHS art student Maisha Lewis under the guidance of Art Dept. Chair Karen DeMauro. As Lewis' Senior Project, her colorful artwork design whimsically illustrates a child playing through the seasons. This art box is the first of many SHAC and its future partners aspire to create throughout the city.
No RSVP necessary. We look forward to seeing you!

Shaker Arts Council presents SHAC Pops Up in Moreland: Artists, Makers, Libations & Shakers

8/26/2016

In support of the Moreland Rising Initiative, the Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) presents SHAC Pops Up in Moreland, a celebration of the arts featuring artists and makers, food and libations, and entertainment for all ages. The Pop-Ups will kick off October 8-9, 2016, and continue over the next two weekends. All Pop–Ups will be held at The Dealership, 3558 Lee Rd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120. Saturday events will be 11 am-7 pm and Sunday 12-5 pm. All events are free and open to the public.

The week of October 8-9, the activities begin a F.E.S.T: with Fun and games, Entertainment, Shopping and Tasting. The Shaker Arts Council will also officially launch its self-guided public art tour, specifically designed for mobile devices. The following weekend, October 15-16, the focus will be on Craft Art/Craft Beer. Come enjoy local crafts and culinary delights along with a curated selection of craft beers. October 22-23, the final Pop-Up, entitled Vintage Howl, will feature Halloween festivities: Tricks and treats! Arts and crafts! Amusements and vintage clothing!

For more information and a schedule of events visit www.shakerartscouncil.org

Shaker Arts Council presents Webster, Carr and Custy in Concert

6/6/2016

On Friday, July 29, 2016, the Shaker Arts Council 2016 Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series presents Webster, Carr and Custy in concert. The acoustic trio willbe joined by sax/flute player Tom Abersold. The program is entitled“In a Garden So Green: Timeless Love Songs, Past and Present.” The evening will feature music from the British Isles, the American songbook, The Beatles andJason Mraz. The performance will be held at a gracious Shaker Heights home. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax in the lush garden for a magical evening of summer music. Tickets are $30 and include light refreshments and a wine and beer reception. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with time to mingle with yourfellow attendees followed by the performance at 7:45 pm. Tents will be on sitein case of rain. Get your tickets soon since the last time Jim Carr performed at an Aha! it sold out quickly. For reservations and more information call 216.916.9360 or go online to www.shakerartscouncil.org to purchase tickets.

The acoustic trio, Webster, Carr and Custy, revel in fusing their individual music roots in jazz, celtic, folk, rock, and latin into a dynamic musical tapestry. Laura Webster, vocalist, has performed at jazz clubs in NYC and Cleveland, and is vocal arts director at Hathaway Brown School. Jim Carr, guitarist/vocalist, has performed at a wide range of venues throughout Cleveland and Boston, and is music director at Church of St. Dominic and guitar professor at John Carroll University. Nikki Custy, violin/vocals/djembe, honed her fiddle skills in the pubs of County Clare, Ireland, and is in demand as a master fiddler with numerous Celtic bands throughout the area. These seasoned performers have delighted audiences locally at concert venues including Nighttown and The Music Box Supper Club.

Shaker Arts Council Aha! series is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant.

Shaker Arts Council presents Ensemble Belvedere in Concert

3/21/2016

Shaker Heights, OH
March 21, 2016

On Friday, April 29, 2016, the Shaker Arts Council 2016 Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series presents Ensemble Belvedere in concert. The program is entitled A Tale of Two Cities: Music of 18th-‐century Dresden and Berlin. The evening will feature music created in the service of German royalty including trio and solo sonatas by Johann Sebastian and C.P.E Bach along with other baroque composers. Ensemble Belvedere encourages audience interaction and invites questions about the music and the instruments after each performance. The performance will be held at Heights Christian Church, 17300 Van Aken Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 . Tickets are $30 and include light refreshments and a wine reception. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with time to mingle with your fellow attendees followed by the performance at 7:45. For ticket reservations and more information call 216.916.9360. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Recently founded in 2013, Ensemble Belvedere presents concerts that celebrate the elegant chamber music of the Baroque, Rococo and early-‐Classical eras.
Featuring outstanding musicians from around the world who specialize in period performance, the group presents innovative thematic concerts throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond Performers include: artistic director and baroque flutist, Susan Shaw; baroque violinist, Karin Cuellar-‐Rendon; baroque cellist, Eva Lymenstull; and harpsichordist, Qin Ying Tan.

Shaker Arts Council Aha! series is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

Shaker Arts Council and Karamu presents The Bloodless Jungle World Premiere Staged Reading

1/26/2016

Shaker Heights, OH
January 26, 2016

On Sunday, March 12, 2016, the Shaker Arts Council and Karamu Performing Arts Theatre presents the world premiere staged reading of The Bloodless Jungle a workshop to benefit the Shaker Arts Council The Bloodless Jungle is a play written by Peter Lawson Jones and directed by Karamu Artistic Director, Terrence Spivey. The play centers around Ethan St. John, a rising star in the Democratic political world who is running for a critical seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the campaign a high school friend is accused of a crime. He is faced with a daunting choice: does he abandon an old friend and focus on winning the election, or does he jeopardize the campaign by supporting his friend. The play ultimately centers around the decision Ethan makes and its consequences.

The performance will be held at the Karamu House, 2355 E 89th St, Cleveland, OH 44106. Tickets are $35 and include light refreshments and a reception. There will be a cash bar. The afternoon begins at 2:00 pm with a talk back Q & A and reception following the performance . For ticket reservations and more information call 216.916.9360. Tickets can be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org or by calling Karamu at 216.795.7070. Save your ticket stub, after the show enjoy a %10 discount at Shaker Square restaurants. Shaker comes to Karamu.

Jones, a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity, has appeared in nearly twenty films as well as on network television. His drama, “The Family Line,” has been successfully produced at Karamu Performing Arts Theatre, In his capacity as a business consultant, he works in the areas of government relations, community engagement, event planning, fundraising and fatherhood programming. From February 2002, through December 2010, Jones served as a member of the Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners and for three of those years as its president. Jones previously served two and one-half terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. Jones was formerly the Vice Mayor and a Councilman in the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Jones has received over fifty awards and honors for his governmental, civic and political work.

Other actors participating in the project are Leon Bibb and Rhonda Khan. Leon Bibb is the vetran channel 5 anchor. Rhonda Khan is an actor from NYC and has been seen in various productions across the country including A Civil War Christmas, Virginia Monologs, For Colored Girls, and Big River.

Shaker Arts Council presents Rio Neon in Concert

12/28/2015

Shaker Heights, OH
December 28, 2015

On Friday, January 29, 2016, the Shaker Arts Council 2016 Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series presents Rio Neon in concert. Folk, swing, Celtic, jug band, gospel, old time string band an undercurrent of good old rock and roll, and a big heaping of Jazz - that is Rio Neon. Almost all the music has been rearranged and Rio-Neonized with an original spin. The performance will be held at Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44120. Tickets are $30 and include light refreshments and a wine reception. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with time to mingle with your fellow attendees, or browse the bookstore, followed by the performance at 7:45. For ticket reservations and more information call 216..916-.9360. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Rio Neon has played a unique blend of distinctly American music for 14 years. Rio Neon is Red Michel on guitars and vocals, Sally Kandel on ukulele, percussion and vocals, Roger Phillips on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Bob Smith on bass and vocals and Jim Kooser on percussion.

Shaker Arts Council Aha! series is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

Shaker Arts Council Receives Cuyahoga Arts and Culture Funding

12/18/2015

Shaker Heights, OH
December 18, 2015

For the 5th consecutive year, the Shaker Arts Council has received funding from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture for bringing outstanding entertainment to Shaker Heights and our Northeast Ohio neighbors. This year the project grant will fund a three concert Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series and the music portion of the Shaker Heights Arts and Music Festival in 2016. Thank you to CAC and the residents of Cuyahoga County.

For more information about these events visit shakerartscouncil.org or call 216.916.9360

Shaker Arts Council presents the HARD HAT BOUTIQUE for holiday shopping

11/9/2015

Shaker Heights, OH
November 9, 2015

Amid the orange barrels at the Van Aken District, Shaker Arts Council presents a pop-up opportunity to shop for the holidays while supporting local artists. If you are looking for a unique gift, plan to visit the 2nd annual juried Hard Hat Boutique in Shaker Heights. The boutique is located between Pearl of the Orient and the Fresh Market at 20125 Van Aken Boulevard in the Van Aken District. Artists and artisans will sell their original creations from 1-7 pm on Tuesday, December 8; Tuesday, December 15; and Friday December 18. Hours are 10 am-6 pm on Saturday, December 19 and 12-5pm. Sunday, December 20. Selections will include ceramics, fiber art, culinary delights, jewelry, mixed media, paper goods, and woodworking with gifts for every age and price range. This is the place to be for a fun shopping experience for the whole family.
For a complete list of vendors and more information about the Shaker Arts Council visit shakerartscouncil.org

Party Under the Stars with Brent Kirby Presented by the Shaker Arts Council

6/1/2015

Shaker Heights, OH
June 1, 2015

On Friday, July 24, 2015, the Shaker Arts Council 2014-15 Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series presents Brent Kirby. Enjoy an evening of eclectic contemporary music presented by one of Cleveland’s award-winning musicians. Kirby will be performing songs from his new album, Patience Worth, as well as songs he wrote for the Jack Fords and Hey Mavis bands. Bring a lawn chair and relax under the stars on the beautiful grounds of the Shaker Historical Society, 16740 S Park Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH 44120. For $30 tickets, you can enjoy light refreshments, beer, wine, and entertainment under the stars. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with time to mingle with your fellow attendees followed by the performance at 7:45. Indoor arrangements have been made in case of rain. For ticket reservations and more information call Shaker Arts Council at 216-916-9360. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org.

In 2013, Brent Kirby was voted “Best Singer” and also “Best Male Vocal” by the Cleveland Scene, and in 2012, he was voted “Best Musician”. When he isn’t performing solo or with his band, His Luck, he writes the tunes and fronts for the Jack Fords, leads the monthly revival of Gram Parsons with the band The New Soft Shoe, and plays drums for the talented Cleveland holiday band, the Ohio City Singers.

Shaker Arts Council Aha! series is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

The Shaker Arts Council presents Verditas Quartet

2/27/2015

Shaker Heights, OH
February 27, 2015

On Friday, May 1, 2015, the Shaker Arts Council 2014-‐15 Aha! (At Home with the Arts) series presents Verditas Quartet in concert. Guest artist Maximilian Dimoff, principal double bassist of the Cleveland Orchestra, will join the string quartet in an eclectic evening of chamber music and tangos. The performance held at a gracious Shaker Heights home will begin with of Antonin Dvorak's String Quintet No. 2. Reservations are required and seating is limited. Tickets are $30 and include light refreshments and a wine reception. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with time to mingle with your fellow attendees followed by the performance at 7:45. For ticket reservations and more information call 216-‐916-‐9360. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org.

Verditas Quartet members include Amber Dimoff, viola, founding member of both Red {an orchestra} and CityMusic and a member of the Akron Symphony, Akron Baroque, and the Grammy award winning Cleveland Chamber Orchestra; Jeffrey Zehngut, violin, and Yun-‐Ting Lee, violin, both members of the Cleveland Orchestra and Daniel Pereira, cello, previous co-‐ principal of Red {an orchestra}.

The varied backgrounds and musical interests of the members of Verditas Quartet add depth and inventiveness to their programs. The quartet brings a high level of artistry and attention to detail to every performance of the beloved chamber music repertoire.

Shaker Arts Council Aha! series is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture

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