- Ailey II at the Whitney Museum of American Art: Movement, Memory, and Meaning
By Unity Powell The Whitney Museum of American Art “Edges of Ailey” exhibit is showing in New York City until Feb. 9, and its impact ripples far beyond, reaching even back to Cleveland. For Clevelanders, the night held an extra special connection. One of Ailey II’s standout dancers calls Cleveland home. When I attended this… Read more: Ailey II at the Whitney Museum of American Art: Movement, Memory, and Meaning - Cleveland’s Core Four Arts Institutions Give Back to the Community
By Lisa O’Brien Editor’s note: The Cleveland Observer presents an exploration of how Cleveland’s core four arts institutions—the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra, Playhouse Square, and the Rock Hall of Fame —impact and engage with our community. In this on-going series, Lisa O’Brien takes a closer look at how these organizations give back… Read more: Cleveland’s Core Four Arts Institutions Give Back to the Community - Seven Guitars Strikes a Chord at Ohio State University
By Vince Robinson COLUMBUS, Ohio — August Wilson’s Seven Guitars recently concluded its run at Ohio State University’s Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, masterfully directed by Terrence Spivey. This production brought to life Wilson’s profound insights on Black life in America, blending themes of love, struggle, triumph, and tragedy. Seven Guitars, part of… Read more: Seven Guitars Strikes a Chord at Ohio State University - National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class in Cleveland
CLEVELAND (TCO) — The 13th annual National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Marriott Cleveland East in Warrensville Heights. The event honored 10 icons of the R&B genre and six additional artists who received Icon Awards in recognition of their contributions to Cleveland’s historic… Read more: National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame Inducts 2024 Class in Cleveland - Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Brings It Back To The Streets
After camping out at a soccer stadium last year, the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival returned to Liberty Avenue and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center to deliver an impressive array of music and related events over four days in September. Clevelanders played a prominent role in the festival on stage and behind the scenes.… Read more: Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Brings It Back To The Streets