ART & SOUL

(Suzanne Lambert)

Art & Soul

YWCA Women's Art Gallery

Opening Reception: Friday, June 20, 6-8 pm.
(show runs through September 8)

Two artists, Suzanne Lambert and Ann Zeff join forces to create an exhibit that exudes life, beauty, movement, and color.

Suzanne Lambert states that “My intention is to visually demonstrate the underlying movement within All Life through color, tone and composition. I want to infuse this energy in the audience and lift their souls.”

And Ann Zeff describes that she has "tried to use my creativity to express the beauty of life as it occurs in emotional and spatial relationships. My goal is to make a solid piece of stone come alive.”

This show and exciting open reception are not to be missed.

Fashion at the CAM

Creative Design Breaks Summer: Fashion

Cincinnati Art Museum

Wednesday, June 18, 5:30-8:30 pm

FREE

For their second and last installment of Creative Design Breaks Summer, the CAM has decided to entertain art and fashion enthusiasts alike. The owner of Suki, a local Hyde Park boutique will be hosting. The Museum Teen Advisory Board will also host a Fashion Challenge. There will also be music and cafe and bar specials and the museum galleries will be open.

Meet David Macaulay at Fitton

(from Cathedral, David Macaulay)

Presentation and Book Signing

Fitton Center for the Arts

Monday, June 16, 6-8 pm

Today the artist David Macaulay will be conducting an artist presentation and signing books at the Fitton Center for the Arts. Macaulay is famous both for his work as an author, illustrator, and expert of architecture and design. He originally hails from Lancashire, England and is an alumnus and faculty at the Rhode Island School of Design.

He has written a number children's fiction books about the construction and creation of certain historical architectural phenomena. This includes Cathedral, which explains the way ancient Gothic Cathedrals were erected using a fictitious Gothic Cathedral. He employs this similar techniques of explaining the way historical architectural structures were built in his books City, about a Roman city; and Aberwyvern Castle, about a Medieval castle. He has also written Pyramid, about Egyptian pyramids; Mill; about the New England mills; and Unbuilding, about the hypothetical dismantling of the Empire State Building to be re-erected in Asia. There is also the self-explanatory Mosque and Underground, a series of books which explains foundations, support structures, and underground water and sewer pipes are built.

His books are terribly interesting and it would be great to hear the process behind his genius creations as well as obtain a signed copy of one or more of his works. This would also, obviously, be a great event to bring children to. These books also offer a straightforward way for adults to understand the incredible way in which great works of architecture were constructed.

Rookwood at Treadway

(E.T. Hurley)

Rookwood Auction

Northern Kentucky Convention Center (One West Rivercenter Blvd., Covington)

Preview- Friday, June 6. 10 am- 9 pm.

Saturday, June 7- Session 1- 10 am. Lots 1201-1522

Sunday, June 8- Session 2- 12 pm. Lots 1523-1942

Online Catalog & Information: www.treadwaygallery.com

This Saturday and Sunday the nationally recognized Treadway Gallery will host an auction of Rookwood pottery at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The world famous creations of Rookwood pottery today can fetch upwards of $300,000 and are unique for their exceptional quality and exquisite decoration. Its history is rich and can be traced back to the late 1870s, when Maria Longworth aspired to create a place for women to go and decorate pottery. Her work was almost instantly recognized for its unique decorative quality and Rookwood became one of the first major businesses owned exclusively by a woman.

Rookwood became committed to developing innovative techniques and continued to create cutting-edge work. They were the first to use an atomizer, similar to an airbrush, to glaze their creations. They were also famous for their distinctive green and golden hues, which were made from combining clay found in the Ohio Valley.

Today, you can visit the old Rookwood Pottery in Mt. Adams. It currently houses the restaurant Porkopolis, but retains its original architecture. Diners, for example, can enjoy a meal inside one of the old kilns and black and white photos decorate many of the walls. In 2006, The Rookwood Company negotiated with Michigan collector Dr. Art Townley to purchase the trademarks and over 3,000 molds used in the original factory. The original techniques are, thus, largely kept under wraps.

Michael Feinstein Concert

Michael Feinstein Concert & Reception



Fitton Center for Creative Arts (101 S Monument Ave, Hamilton)



Friday, June 6, 8 pm.



Tickets $100-150.



Michael Feinstein is one of the "premier interpreters of American popular song." He performs at major concert halls, symphony orchestras, jazz clubs and, in this case, the Fitton Center. To learn more about him check out http://www.michaelfeinstein.com/. After his performance, he will attend the reception at the Carruthers Signature Ballroom. To reserve tickets call (513) 863-8873 X110.

MANIFEST Opening

(untitled, Lisa Wilson)

Magnitude 7

MANIFEST (2727 Woodburn Ave.)

Friday, June 6, 6-9 pm.

MANIFEST made its 4th annual call to artists and designers to submit works no larger than 7 in any dimension. The goal is to create works that evoke in the viewer the sense of one's own physicality. They create the opportunity for viewers to have a closer relationship with the work.

Kristin Stewart at V & V

Visionaries & Voices (800 Main St.)

Meet the Artist: Kristin Stewart

Thursday, June 5, 5-7 pm.

Kristin Stewart is a resident artist at the local Elgin Retro Furniture Store (810 Main St). In addition to providing fabulous retro furniture, this store features some cool modern art and classic stained glass. Check out their website at http://www.elginoffice.com/elginretro.htm.

Food and Fashion at the CAM

Creative Breaks Design Summer: FOOD

Wednesday, June 4. 5:30-8:30 pm.

Cincinnati Art Museum

FREE

The Terrace Cafe's (the cafe at the CAM) chef Bruce Muncy will cook up great food and the CAM will provide music, cafe, and bar specials. The rest of the museum will also be open for your viewing pleasure. Also be sure to keep in mind that this series will continue on Wednesday, June 18, with a "fashion" theme. The owner of Suki and the Art Museum's Teen Advisory Board will both be hosting and there will be a fashion challenge.

Karaoke at CAC

Walt's Karaoke Bar and Cafe

Contemporary Arts Center

Monday evenings through April 25, 6-8 pm

Admission free on Mondays, 5-9 pm

As part of its American Idyll exhibit, the CAC is offering a Karaoke night every Monday from now until April 24. "Artist-as-karaoke-jockey" Joel Armor "explores human behavior and social interaction through is pop culture phenomenon." In addition to performing your favorite Karaoke song, there will be a cash bar featuring "karaoke-inspired cocktails." Since admission is now free on Mondays from 5-9 pm, this is a a great new way to check out the museum.