Grass: A Nation's Battle for Life (1924/1925) -- landmark documentary with live music
Considered one of the earliest ethnographic documentaries, this silent film captures the seasonal migration of Persia's nomadic Bakhtiari tribe as they lead their herds to fresh pastures. The tribe must traverse snow-capped mountain passes and hazardous terrain, making it a harrowing journey for both the people and the animals. The film was the first collaboration between Merian C. Cooper and cameraman Ernest B. Schoedsack who went on to make King Kong (1933). Introduced by Evan A. Liberman, Associate Professor of Film, Television, Interactive Media at CSU. Original score performed live by Iranian santour player Mahtab Nadalian. Hosted by the Cleveland Silent Film Festival. 71 min.
A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt
Experience traditional food, drink, and seasonal items from open-air booths featuring local artists and crafters to delicious German-inspired food. Viva Bavaria brings this popular German holiday experience to you right here in Northeast Ohio.
Welcoming Week 2024
Welcoming Week brings together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity.
Free Hispanic Heritage Month Concert
Join us for a free community concert in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Building on the success of last year’s event, local Latin jazz legend Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta return to Severance Music Center with an expanded 22-member ensemble and special guests for this high-energy night of music and dancing. Severance Music Center will also welcome Mariachi Sirenas, an 11-member all-women mariachi group, as the opening act. The evening starts with pre-concert drinks and dancing in the Grand Foyer with DJ IAmYulissa at 6 p.m. Date night, family night, girls' night out - you'll be dancing in the aisles of Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center in University Circle. The concert is hosted by noted salsa historian, author, and film producer Eileen Torres.
IAN MAKSIN: AMOR RENATUS (Rebirth of Love)
Join renowned cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist Ian Maksin for another amazing musical journey in search of light, love, and empowerment. This album unveils a collection of original instrumental compositions for cello, powerfully augmented into virtual orchestra through the use of loop pedal, and further expanded by sound of diverse percussion instruments ranging from trance-inducing grooves of the West African djembe to deep, heart-beat-like sound of the Mongolian frame drum. Inspired by music of Vivaldi, Mozart, Piazzolla and fused with traditional music from Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, his new album “Amor Renatus” elevates you to a new realm outside the dimensions of time, place and identity, giving an opportunity to process deep, dark emotions, to ultimately rediscover peace and to find enlightenment and healing for the soul. Ian Maksin has created his own unique style by blending elements of different genres and traditional music from around the globe in a new way using his cello as the main unifying force. He uses the loop pedal and other electronic devices to augment the sound of the cello and turn it into a virtual orchestra. He sings pop and traditional songs from around the globe in more than 30 and writes his own originals in at least four. He has released several albums of original music for cello inspired by his world travels and collaborations with native musicians. Apart from performing the entire new album, in the second half of the concert Ian Maksin will perform other original instrumental compositions as well as traditional songs from Maksin's collection of over 200 songs in 31 languages. Portion of the ticket and merch sales from this tour will be directed to benefit humanitarian relief organizations in areas affected by war.
Sister Cities Flag Dedication
Join Global Cleveland and the Cleveland Public Library for the Sister Cities Flag Exhibit dedication ceremony. The exhibit celebrates Cleveland’s cultural and diplomatic connections with cities around the globe.
Kommuna Lux
Kommua Lux at the Beachland Ballroom Tuesday, July 30th Doors: 7:00PM | Show: 8:00PM All Ages Primarily Seated, GA
Juventus IV - International Folk Dance Festival
Over two hundred Lithuanian folk dancers representing five countries are participating in the 4th Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival in Cleveland on June 17, 2023 at the Berkman Hall Auditorium (previously Main Classroom Auditorium) of Cleveland State University. Juventus IV is sponsored by the Cleveland Lithuanian Folk Dance Group ”Švyturys”, “The Beacon”, now celebrating their 20th anniversary. Juventus IV will include groups from Sweden, Lithuania, Argentina, Canada, and the USA. Tickets start at $25 and are available at Juventus2023.eventbrite.com.
Tri-C Presents the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The Tri-C Classical Piano Series Is proud to present a special concert featuring the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine. Led by American Ukrainian conductor Theodor Kuchar. The concert will feature Steinway Artists Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Emanuela Friscioni, as well as guest conductor Carl Topilow.
Les Délices presents: Winds of Change
Les Délices presents creative and worldclass performances of chamber music. This October, Les Délices’ acclaimed concert Winds of Change leaps from the screen to the stage with virtuoso flutist Emi Ferguson. Join Les Délices for this all-instrumental program of riveting chamber works from the eve of the French and Haitian Revolutions. Inspired by philosophical ideals of liberty and equality and early abolitionist writing, we pair Classical Era works by Joseph Bologne Chevalier de St. Georges and Luigi Boccherini with Haitian composer Sydney Guillaume’s commission A Journey to Freedom. At this performance, Singers from Cleveland School for the Arts (Robert McCorvey, director), Cleveland State University (Brian Bailey, director), and University of Akron (Maria Bucoy-Calavan, director) will perform additional works by Guillaume. This program will be repeated on Friday, Oct. 21st in Akron and on Sunday, Oct. 23rd in Rocky River, Ohio.
