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 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

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

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

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
November 20, 2014
 
Shaker Arts Council presents the HARD HAT BOUTIQUE for holiday shopping
 
Amid the orange barrels at the Van Aken District Construction Zone, Shaker Arts Council will present an opportunity to support local artists. If you are looking for a last minute gift or a one-of-a-kind present, visit the Hard Hat Boutique at 20301 Van Aken Boulevard at Van Aken Center in Shaker Heights. Artists and artisans will sell their original creations on Tuesday, December 16 from 1-7 pm, Friday, December 19 from 1-7 pm, and Saturday, December 20 from 12-6 pm. Selections will include fiber art, jewelry, ceramics, photography and hand-painted glass.
 
More than a dozen artists include: ceramists Ruth Anne Goldberg, Linna Lippke and Cheryl Weinstein; jewelers Marise Designs, Celeste Martin, Mimi Testen and Dash Dot Dash Studio; and photographer and former Shaker Heights Mayor Judy Rawson, whose work was recently shown at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.
 
Special thanks to presenting sponsor RMS Investment Corporation and to The Fresh Market,  Jeff Posner, Esq., and Sally Levine, AIA.

Shaker Heights, OH
December 30, 2014
 
 On Friday, January 30, 2015, the Shaker Arts Council 2014-15 Aha! (At Home with the Arts)  series presents Verb Ballets in an evening of versatile works that push the envelope of classical dance. The concert will be at Christ Episcopal Church, 3445 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with a brief wine reception followed by the performance at 7:45. $30 tickets are general admission only including light refreshments.  For ticket reservations and more information call 216-916-9360. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.shakerartscouncil.org or in person, subject to availability, the evening of the performance.
 
Under the direction of Dr. Margaret Carlson, Director, and Richard Dickinson, Associate Director, the program will feature Similar by Anthony Krutzkamp.  Formerly a principal dancer with the Cincinnati Ballet., Krutzkamp is now choreographer and  Co-Artistic Director for Kansas City Dance Festival. Verb Ballets revises this contemporary ballet described by The Plain Dealer as a work, “ in which highly refined steps and streamlined gestures based in classical ballet movements find a new application and great emotional depth.”
 
Returning to the stage is Dickinson’s ballet about loss and longing, Four Last Songs. This piece interprets the haunting melodies of Richard Strauss' last work and the writings of the poets, Hermann Hesse and Joseph von Eichendorff.  The program continues with Passing By choreographed by Antonio Brown, a dancer with Bill T. Jones
  Arnie Zane Dance Company.  This contemporary work intertwines patterns and bodies for a visually vivacious performance. The pulsating electronic music is entrancing as dancers dynamically move through puddles of light. The show will also feature two duets from Ohio Ballet founder, Heinz Poll. Each duet has been selected to highlight the dancers and showcase their technical abilities.

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