The evening of November 14th is shaping up and going to be a blast. Most importantly is the All Things Cleveland show @ Asterisk Gallery. Already preparations for the show are having some funny speed bumps. You may have seen the Cleveland - logo in anticipation for this group show, well, from the gallery owner:
"for now please use the ' Cleveland's a Slum' logo or any of the images that I have attached for the press release if you forward the info. I received a cease and desist letter from The Greater Cleveland partnership/CLE+ lawyer on Monday, stating I must immediatley discontinue using the CLE- mark. I contacted a friend that happens to be a corporate copyright lawyer downtown and he is going to take care of it. There is a parody defense that I am protected under as well as other free speech issues. So please use the plum image for now until I have this resolved by mid-week."
Classic. Especially considering the first line in the press release:
"If you cannot laugh at yourself, you cannot laugh at all. Just think of the overwhelming cabbage smell of grandma’s house, the Big Chuck and Little John show on a black and white television with tinfoil on the antenna, etc. The work exhibited is produced solely by Cleveland artists to emit that bleak perspective of a Clevelander. This exhibition will be a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The object was to produce an exhibition that promotes a self deprecating view of Cleveland by Clevelanders. The work must represent or depict Cleveland in some way, shape, or form. Think more of a less positive Harvey Pekarian viewpoint, burnt perogies, , the continual grief and despair we feel each and every day, the adverse effect our sports teams have on our mental state, our bleak and depressing outlook on life, etc, etc, all the good things.
The opening reception will be complete with a live polka style performance covering all the great Cleveland inspired hits like – Bernie, Bernie, Cleveland Rocks, The Heart of Rock n Roll, etc. Sauerkraut and kielbasa will be available and will be slow cooked overnight to give the gallery that special sensory smell we are all accustomed to being from Cleveland. Opening Reception - Friday, Nov 14th., 6-10pm. Show runs through Dec. 6th"
If that wasn't enough, later in the evening after 10pm, head over to Now That's Class for the Pink Eye Magazine issue 2 release party and cheap-ass art sale. Located at 11213 Detroit Ave. bands playing will be Hot Cha Cha, Mystery of Two, Dimeras + Artist Flea Market! There will be quality art donated by incredible local artists. All work is available for under $20! It is $5 at the door. This is a fundraiser to help cover the magazine print costs, this is DIY baby.
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2 comments:
I read this and laughed out loud.
Seriously?
Oh, CLE+ people. Really, now.
it'll always be CLE- to me.
BTW thanks for the blogroll! I will link you up @ the new site...
www.hellomynameisart.com
we should talk art real soon!
~b
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