Shaker Heights, OH
April 9, 2026
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce Heart of the Arts, a new
performance series. Through poetry, music, and dance this series brings creative
expression to venues across Shaker Heights.
On Friday, May 22, 2026 the Shaker Arts Council will present Von James
Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music. Enjoy powerful vocals and soulful music
from jazz and gospel to R &B, featuring vocalist Von James and the band, the Von
James Xperience. The performance will be held at the Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights OH 44122.
Advance tickets are $15 and at-the-door tickets are $20. Tickets include light
refreshments. The performance begins at 7:00pm followed by a Q & A and meet and
greet with the artists. For ticket reservations and more information visit
www.shakerartscouncil.org.
Von James is a Cleveland-based vocalist and actress known for her powerful blend
of jazz, gospel, and soul. She studied opera and jazz at Cleveland State University
and has performed with numerous bands and artists throughout Northeast Ohio and
beyond. Her career highlights include performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer and opening for
national recording artists including Kem, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Dave Hollister,
and Shirley Murdock. She has also performed at the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cain Park’s
Multi Music Jazz Festival, and the House of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Shaker Arts Council’s Heart of the Arts series is supported in part by the residents of
Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
April 9, 2026
The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce Heart of the Arts, a new
performance series. Through poetry, music, and dance this series brings creative
expression to venues across Shaker Heights.
On Friday, May 22, 2026 the Shaker Arts Council will present Von James
Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music. Enjoy powerful vocals and soulful music
from jazz and gospel to R &B, featuring vocalist Von James and the band, the Von
James Xperience. The performance will be held at the Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Cleveland, 21600 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights OH 44122.
Advance tickets are $15 and at-the-door tickets are $20. Tickets include light
refreshments. The performance begins at 7:00pm followed by a Q & A and meet and
greet with the artists. For ticket reservations and more information visit
www.shakerartscouncil.org.
Von James is a Cleveland-based vocalist and actress known for her powerful blend
of jazz, gospel, and soul. She studied opera and jazz at Cleveland State University
and has performed with numerous bands and artists throughout Northeast Ohio and
beyond. Her career highlights include performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer and opening for
national recording artists including Kem, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Dave Hollister,
and Shirley Murdock. She has also performed at the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cain Park’s
Multi Music Jazz Festival, and the House of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Shaker Arts Council’s Heart of the Arts series is supported in part by the residents of
Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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