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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Cultural Arts in the Park
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COURTESY HARRY MANX Harry Manx
Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a diverse selection of cultural activities all year. From art to concerts to dancing, your park is the destination for interesting and fun activities.
Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Concert Series
The Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Series is presented by the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA). The series is sponsored by Akron Community Foundation, Cable 9, Residence Inn by Marriott, Ohio Arts Council, and WKSU 89.7 FM.
Admission, unless otherwise note,is $15 adults, $10 CVNPA members, and $5 children ages 3 -12. General seating. Advance sales are available until 3 p.m. on Friday before the concert by calling (330) 657-2909 or visiting Park Place in Peninsula. You can create your own subscription series - enjoy three great concerts for one low price! no cash refunds, but tickets may be exchanged up to 10 days before the concert. Series prices: $40 adults, $25 CVNPA members, and $15 children ages 3 - 12. The concert on December 12 has a higher fee and is not part of the subscription series.
All Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Concerts are held at Happy Days Lodge and begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Photo by Robert Corwin The Guy Mendilow Band
Friday, September 18
Guy Mendilow Band
Led by Israeli composer/performer Guy Mendilow, this spirited quintet breaks down musical boundaries with an inventive blend of Israeli and Sephardi with Bahian street beats and blues. Featuring world-class musicians from Israel, Argentina, Japan, and the United States, the band performs in Hebrew, Arabic, Ladino, Portuguese, and English and skillfully fuses tradition with the contemporary sounds of Brazil, South Africa and Isreal. Alongside lush vocal harmonies, woodwinds, and strings, the Guy Mendilow Band creates intricate textures with berimbaus, percussion, jaw harps, and Mendilow’s awardwinning overtone singing.
COURTESY OF HARRY MANX Harry Manx
Friday, October 16
Harry Manx
"Mysticssippi" blues man Harry Manx has been called an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to. Manx is a prolific artist, releasing seven albums in a six-year span with no signs of stopping. His first album Dog My Cat captured the attention of new fans, musical peers and media with favorable reviews and awards, including Best Blues Album of the Year from the Canadian Independent Music Association. Each album that follows seems to imply the surface is barely being scratched and there is much more to come from this amazing musician.
COURTESY OF THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS The Infamous Stringdusters
Friday, October 23
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Infamous Stringdusters is a band of six musicians poised at the point where youthful energy is balanced with maturity, inspiration with discipline, and creativity with experience - exactly the sweet spot where the greats have made their most lasting marks. Schooled in bluegrass tradition yet able to stretch out in jam-band style improvisation, endowed with razor-sharp vocals, fiery instrumental abilities, and a rapidly growing repertoire of well-crafted original songs and tunes, The Infamous Stringdusters are the freshest addition to the bluegrass scene in years.
COURTESY OF PINE LEAF BOYS Pine Leaf Boys
Saturday, November 21
Pine Leaf Boys
Louisiana's finest, two-time Grammy-Nominated Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from the southwest Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. Being described as, "... the link that connects the young and the old generations," and, "the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time," the Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hall standards while making a priority to bring many of the more obscure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto.
COURTESY OF THE BELLEVILLE OUTFIT The Belleville Outfit
Friday, December 4
The Belleville Outfit
“Mix hot-saucy Texas honky-tonk, city-slicker indie pop, jam-grass mischief, cool jazz and big-band swing, and you’ve about half-described this hot Austin band..." says The Boston Globe when describing The Belleville Outfit . Their energetic, sassy sound comes from the combined inspiration of six young musicians with talent beyond their years. Band members include Rob Teter (guitar, vocals), Connor Forsyth (piano), Jonathan Konya (drums, vocals), Jeff Brown (bass, vocals), Marshall Hood (guitar, vocals), and Phoebe Hunt (violin, vocals).
COURTESY OF Téada Téada's Irish Christmas in America
Saturday, December 12
Téada’s Irish Christmas in America
Produced by Oisín Mac Diarmada of legendary Irish group, Téada, this show also features Téada’s Damien Stenson on flute, Seán McElwain on guitar and Tristan Rosenstock on Bodhrán. A photographic slide show with engaging narrative brings a rich historical context. Adding richness to the performance is the magic of special guests Gráinne Hambly on Irish harp, Tommy Martin on uilleann pipes, singer and accordion player Séamus Begley, and Sean-Nós dancer Brian Cunningham . Mingling ancient traditions with the contemporary artistry of some of Ireland's finest performers, this enchanting show brings the spirit of Christmas on a distinctively Irish journey throughout America. Admission: $23 adults, $ 18 CVNPA members, $10 children 3 - 12. Not available as part of a subscription series.
Heritage Concerts January through May will be posted as the information becomes available.
COURTESY OF STAR TRIBUNE Ed Caner
Cuyahoga Valley House Concert Series
Fridays, September 11, October 9, and November 20
Violinist/fiddler Ed Caner continues his stint as an Artist-in-Residence with more in this series of intimate house concerts. Each month Ed invites different guest musicians to perform with him. Admission: $6 general public, $5 CVNPA members. Hines Hill Conference Center, 8 p.m.
ARTWORK BY HARRIET ELSON
Art @ MD Garage
Art @ M.D. Garage is a series of free art exhibitions organized and coordinated by the Crooked River Gang, a volunteer group that promotes art in the Cuyahoga Valley. M.D. Garage, 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Most artwork is available for purchase.
- Historical Reflections
Weekends in September
- Exploring our Valley
Weekends in October (except 10-11 and 31)
Cuyahoga Valley Contra Dance
Thursdays, September 10 and 24, October 8 and 22, and November 12
Boston Township School House, 7 p.m. instruction, 8 - 10:30 p.m. dancing. Fee: $6.
Become part of a living tradition in Cuyahoga Valley—contra dancing. Caller Carol Kopp leads the dancers while the band HU$HMONEY plays lively jigs, reels, and tunes. Guest callers are featured during September and October, with regular caller Carol Kopp returning in November. Park Ranger Rebecca Jones presents a Contra Conversation on September 10.
Peninsula Jazz Festival
Sunday, October 11
Featuring New Orleans jazz musicians from around the region. Presented by the Peninsula Library and Historical Society. Free. Happy Days Lodge, 2-5 p.m.
Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society
As an activity of CVNPA in cooperation with the National Park Service, CVPS promotes CVNP through the photographic arts by providing educational opportunities such as workshops, presentations, photo walks, and an annual photo contest. For more information contact CVPS at info@cvps.org or CVNPA at (330) 657-2909.
Thursday, September 17
Linda Butler: Environmental Photography
Linda Butler, a master of black andwhite photography, will share some of her environmental images. Free. HappyDays Lodge, 7 - 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 25
Tony Sweet: Images of Nature
Renowned nature photographer Tony Sweet will present some of his recent work. Fee: $9, $6 CVPS members. Happy Days Lodge, 3 - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10
CVPS Photography Contest Awards
View the 2009 CVPS Photography Contest entries on display at the library. Contest award winners announced this evening. Free. Akron-Summit County Public Library, 7 p.m.
Locations
Akron-Summit County Public Library
27 Ridge Street, off Howard Street in downtown Akron
Boston Township School House - 1775 Main Street, northeast corner of SR 303 and Riverview Road, Peninsula
Happy Days Lodge - 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), 1 mile west of SR 8, Peninsula
Hines Hill Conference Center
1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula
M.D. Garage - adjacent to Boston Store Visitor Center, Peninsula
Park Place in Peninsula - 1593 Main Street (SR 303), Peninsula
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