Cleveland Plus Events Calendar

Anthony B's rich vocals and audacious lyrics carry a depth and substance which is rare in the industry. Internationally, his fan-base has grown because he speaks about the universal concerns of suffering and salvation. "The greatest thing about reggae music is that it's about concepts and ideas," says the artiste, "you are speaking to people on issues they live and can relate to." Anthony B's latest hit singles include "Sleeping In the Rain", "Satisfaction"... Visit Website

ANNIE FULLARD, violin PETER SALAFF, violin CAITLIN LYNCH, viola, student artist MELISSA KRAUT, cello KATHRYN BROWN, piano PIAZZOLLA Four Seasons of Buenos Aires (Spring) FAURÉ Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15 SCHUMANN Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 *Seating passes required

Meet Jim Klug, executive producer and writer, for a special screening of his film, Connect, at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Meet other local fly fishing professionals from Northeast Ohio for light refreshments and a cash bar.  

A CPT favorite from the past, the 10-minute play series returns! The 2012 At-TEN-tion Span will be made up entirely of devised works created by local artists. The nine plays in At-TEN-tion Span will explore different themes of politics, love and personal struggle in innovative ways. And the next piece is only moments away! At-TEN-tion Span 2012 includes works by Cleveland's own Jeremy Paul, Chris Seibert, Pandora Robertson, Doug Snyder, Simone Barros, Darius Stubbs, Renee Schilling and Raymond B... Visit Website

The Berlioz Project: a multidisciplinary multimedia multi-venue Rock Opera Created by Deborah Magid with Verb Ballets In 1827, Romantic Era composer Hector Berlioz was at his wits' end. Disowned by his mother and disdained by the critics, he sought to finish his life with a drug overdose. The resultant experience inspired him to compose his masterwork, Symphonie Fantastique, Episode in the Life of an Artist, which began his long and successful career and inspired other artists and composers. Th... Visit Website

GroundWorks DanceTheater will perform the world premiere of a work by Israeli-born choreographer Ronen Koresh. The work is commissioned with support from Toby Devan Lewis through her contribution to the GroundWorks New Works Fund. Performances Feb. 3-4 at the Breen Center in Ohio City at 7:30 pm, and Feb. 24-25 at the Akron/Summit Co. Public Library in Akron at 7:30 pm. For tickets call 216-751-0088 or go to www.groundworksdance.org.

Looking for a night on the town, 1920s style? The Case Western Reserve University Swing Club is hosting three of the best swing bands in the country as part of their annual event: SparX (pronounced "sparks"). Glenn Crytzer and his Sycnopators from Seattle, Washington will be playing from 9 pm to midnight on February 3rd, the Boilermaker Jazz Band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will be playing from 9 pm to midnight on February 4th, and the Solomon Douglas Quartet will be playing into th... Visit Website

Summer and scandal take center stage as real-life theatrical legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne and friends Sydney Greenstreet and Uta Hagen rehearse Chekhov's masterpiece "The Seagull" at their idyllic Wisconsin retreat, Ten Chimneys. A hilarious and heart-warming backstage comedy.

The Texas Chainsaw Musical!, an original adult rock musical, is the coming of age story of a handsome serial killer, his overly affectionate Momma, the woman he loves, and the pantywaist runt that ruins everything. It is a comedy-horror play loosely based on the true story of Ed Gein, the inspiration behind Psycho, with over-the-top humor, buckets of blood, likable characters, and memorable music that rocks. See the Cleveland debut of this new musical that premiered in San Francisco to rave revi... Visit Website

The Cleveland Institute of Art is hosting "3 in 1: An Exhibition of Three Endeavors by the Printmaking Department" and will feature three sets of printmaking work. One-of-a-kind prints made from former Cleveland Indians shortstop Omar Vizquel, artist Curtis Mitchell and artist Greg Nanney will be on sale. These prints, along with work from CIA students, faculty, and staff, are on sale during the show. The third set of prints, Global Implications, is a portfolio of 28 limited edition ... Visit Website

Remember the Days of O'le. Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh! Afterwards, warm up by the fire with some fresh maple coffee and cookies made by Ma. Shop 'til you drop in our 1820's log cabin. A winter adventure you won't forget. Make a Memory this Winter here at Ma & Pa's!

The exhibit, featuring images by photographer Anastasia Pantsios, offers a snapshot into the world of some of the most influential women in rock and roll over the last four decades. When Anastasia Pantsios photographed her first concert - a free concert by Jefferson Airplane in Chicago's Grant Park in 1969 - women were a rarity in rock bands. At the same time, women were trying to elbow their way into the burgeoning ranks of rock photographers, led by Rolling Stone's Annie Leibovitz. In Clevela... Visit Website

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will open a groundbreaking and provocative new exhibit that will illustrate the important roles women have played in rock and roll, from its inception through today. Women Who Rock: Vision, Passion, Power will highlight the flashpoints, the firsts, the best, the celebrated -- and sometimes lesser-known women -- who moved rock and roll music and American culture forward. The interactive exhibition will spotlight more than 70 artists and fill two entire f... Visit Website

There's more to living in the snowbelt than slushy roads and cold toes. Discover the secrets of wildlife survival in winter climates at this interactive exhibit while the kids crawl through vole tunnels, slip down an atter slide, experience simulated downhill skiing and more. Closed December 25th, 26th & January 1st. For more information, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516.

Project Mah Jongg is the first exhibition of its kind-taking visitors on an exploration of the game's cultural meanings through sight, sound, text, and play. The game of mah jongg is explored in dynamic formats throughout the exhibition, including 20th-century popular objects and a visitor-activated soundscape that features clacking tiles, exclamations from games by Jewish-American and Chinese-American players, reminiscences, and vintage music. Large-scale graphics by Isaac Mizrahi, Maira Kalman... Visit Website

On the Home Front focuses on the daily life and experiences of the American civilian population during the Civil War and in the years immediately following. The pieces on exhibit, including women's and children's costumes, supplemented with related photographs, decorative arts and women's magazines are organized thematically. Far from being a simple trivial diversion during such a critical period, fashion provides a unique window into the lived experience of Americans during the Civil War. Despi... Visit Website