Bobbies' ArtMarch 19They might not be real bobbies, but The London Police-a British art collective-still command authority, in the art world at least.
The London Police, or TLP, is comprised of two British chaps, Chaz and Bob, who have become well-known around the world as "pivotal voices in the history of street art." And thanks to some aggressive courting by
The BLDG gallery, TLP have applied their brilliance to the areas of Cincinnati and Kentucky to create locally themed paintings and videography. Come check out
The London Police Ride Again at The BLDG in Covington, this Friday, at the opening reception beginning at 8:00 p.m. The exhibit consists of black and white canvases, screens featuring local influences and architecture, as well as, the TLP Cinema, an intimate movie-going experience highlighting short films by the duo. Chaz and Bob have masterminded works of art that scale 6 stories, and have been featured in some of the most famous galleries in the largest cities across the globe. The exhibit continues through April 30.
Everybody's TalkingMarch 19Using 20 PowerPoint images, with just 20 seconds to describe each,
Pecha Kucha returns to Cincinnati for its fifth installment. The event, which began in Tokyo in 2003, has spread to over 170 cities throughout the world. 300 attendees made it to the
first PK Cincinnati last winter and heard twelve presentations about various topics, from art and architecture to tattoos and graffiti. Largely geared toward visual art and design, the PK format also allows for presenters from the worlds of business and academia to join in on the fun. Friday's PK will offer ten diverse presenters on a variety of topics including photographing the mannequin form, perverting the logic of digital architecture, and a proposal for a community wide sidewalk art project. Friday's event is at the CAC downtown. Doors open at 6pm with a cash bar, with presentations starting at 7:45pm. An after party with DJ Seb starts at 9:15pm. Tickets are $8 for CAC members, $12 for non-members and are available at the door. To learn more, check out the Pecha Kucha
website.
B-boys & GirlsMarch 19 & 20How many of you have seen the "Evolution of Dance" YouTube video? Well if you have, then you've seen some of the most popular and fundamental breakdancing moves-the moonwalk, the worm, the robot etc.-if you haven't seen it though,
watch it immediately! So like how the "Evolution of Dance" shows us just how dance moves have evolved over the years, the olive Dance Theatre-guest artists of Cincinnati's
Contemporary Dance Theater- would like to show you just how breakdancing has also transformed. And to do this, they’ll honor the choreographic legacy of seminal Breakin’ innovator,
Ken Swift, with the American Masterpieces dance project,
Swift Solos: The Reconstruction of Ken Swift's 20th Century Breakin’' This Friday and Saturday oDT presents a collection of solo and ensemble performances that encompass Swift’s works, from battles in ciphers to the more structured concert stage performance. Known for their hip-hop greatness, oDT will pay homage to Swift's three decades of master choreography in this retrospective Breakin' performance. So if you'd like to see some toprocking, headspinning and 6-stepping that will blow your mind, catch either performance of
Swift Solos at the Aronoff Center's Jarson-Kaplan Theater-both shows begin at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets range from $27.00 - $22.00; $17.00 for seniors and students. And if you think you can bust a breakdancing move or two, the register for
Double Trouble-a battle/jam event taking place on Saturday from 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at College Hill Town Hall. Competitors will battle it out for prizes, bragging rights and best of all, receive a $5.00 discount to the Saturday performance of
Swift Solos. Registration is only $5.00 for
Double Trouble. And if you can't dance, no worries, come cheer on the battlers.
Leisurely StrollMarch 21Spring has sprung, and what better way to spend a sunny Sunday than with a leisurely walk around town. This Sunday join Slow Food Cincinnati, the Miami Group of the Sierra Club & other local foodies as they embark on a light stroll and dining adventure. Beginning at 11:00 a.m. at
Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, the
Sustainable Sunday venture will set out on a 3 to 5 mile stroll. There will be a brief pit stop at Coffee Emporium-chance to get a hot cup of Joe-before you proceed up the steps of Mt. Adams to
The Rookwood Bar and Restaurant for a relaxing lunch. After lunch you’ll continue on until coming full circle back at Park + Vine around 2:00 p.m. An RSVP for the walk is mandatory as the space is limited to 25 participants-to RSVP call 513-721-7275 or
[email protected] before March 20.
Sustainable Sunday is free to attend, just pay for your food and beverages as you go.
A Heads Up For Ballet & Beer Fans
Starting March 19Attention lovers of ballet, beer or both, registration for the Cincinnati Ballet's final installment of
Ballet & Beer for the season begins tthis Friday. This increasingly-popular event fills up quickly, so the sooner you reserve your seat for the April 29 event, the better. If you're not familiar with
Ballet & Beer, then continue reading. This free event at the Cincinnati Ballet Center allows you to watch
Cincinnati Ballet dancers rehearse for their upcoming show and enjoy an informal reception including hors d'oeuvres, a chance to mingle with the dancers and staff, opportunity to win tickets to an upcoming show and of course, enjoy beer. The April 29
Beer & Ballet will feature the ballet dancers' rehearsal of
The Sammy Project which opens May 7. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 5:15 p.m. with the reception immediately following at 6:15 p.m. There are several options for reserving your spot: calling the box office at 513.621.5282, completing the online form, or e-mailing the Cincinnati Ballet at
[email protected] (you will need to include your full name, the number in your party, and a phone number where you can be reached). Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see a live rehearsal and meet the people who make the ballet magic happen.