Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Parade the Circle: June 14, 2008

Parade the Circle 2006
Photo Credit: Charles Burkett

I've been going to this event for years. This celebration of arts, culture and a sense of whimsy brings out an eclectic mix of people.

Come see The Cleveland Museum of Art's award-winning Parade that integrates visual arts, dance, and music. More than 20 museums, churches, and organizations will sponsor fun, family-friendly activities at Circle Village, presented by UCI. Enjoy a parde through Univerity Circle, live entertainment from some of Cleveland's most talented music and dance groups and delicious treats from local vendors and restaurants.

Time:
06/14/08
Exhibits & Food: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parade begins at noon

Location
University Circle's Wade Oval
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Wade Oval, off East Boulevard

Cost:
Free

For More Information:
Including a map and detailed description, visit
http://www.clevelandart.org/educef/parade/html/index.html
Source: the Plain Dealer

Avon's Duct Tape Festival 6/13-6/15


Looking for an interesting photographic opportunity? Attend the Avon Duct Tape Festival. There's a parade on Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 am. It begins at Avon Village School and ends at Avon Middle School.

This information is from the Plain Dealer

What's the most creative thing you ever did with duct tape? Go to the Duct Tape Festival this weekend and get inspired. Pirates are the theme this year at Veteran's Memorial Park, 38975 Detroit Road, Avon, and that means you're likely to see buccaneers, galleons and parrots made of the sticky stuff.

In addition to the art, there will be games, rides and refreshments. Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 1-866-818-1116 or go to www.avonducttapefestival.com.

The Festival Hours are:
Friday, June 13: 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday, June 14: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Sunday, June 15: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thanks to Simplyjake in the Flickr group Photowalk Cleveland for bringing this to my attention.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Metroparks Seeks Photos for Emerald Necklace Photography Show

Photo Credit: jsmuscatello

Snap a photo of your favorite spot in the Cleveland Metroparks and submit the photo as a candidate for the Emerald Necklace Photography Show.


The exhibit is May and June 2009 at Cleveland Metroparks CanalWay Center and May, Jun and July 2009 at the Rock River Nature Center. Photos must be taken in the Cleveland Metroparks and may include landscapes, wildlife, wildflowers, people or historical structures. Photos must be taken in 2008.
Submit up to three 8-by-10 photos, color or black and white. Photographs may be submitted in person at the Outdoor Education Administration offices at Garfield Park Nature Center through January 31, 2009, or mailed to:

Emerald Necklace Photography Show
11350 Broadway

Garfield Heights, OH 44125


Do not email photos. Professional Photographers are not eligible. Call (216) 341-9225 extension 222 for additional information.


The information above was taken from the Plain Dealer print edition, 6/7/08 p. B2. I could find no reference to this contest on the internet. If any readers find additional information, please post a link to it in a comment.

Monday, June 2, 2008

June Digital Photo SIG Meeting: Advanced Amateur & Professional Lighting

Professional photographer Marc Golub of Marc Golub Photography and Digital Services Inc. will speak about lighting at the June 2008 Digital Photography Special Interest Group. He will cover topics in advanced amateur and professional lighting, including natural lighting, soft box lighting, and a tennis ball sized light you've never heard of that costs $40 and produces beautiful light. The interior above was photographed with this light.

This talk grew out of my admiration for Marc's control of lighting in his photographs. You can see his other examples of his work from his website and from his Flickr photostream.

Marc literally grew up in the photography business. He has been taking pictures since his father put a camera in his hands at the age of two. He shot for his high school yearbook and college newspaper before joining the family business — Laurel Camera Shops — upon graduating from college.

He left the family business in 1984 and went to work for Jerome Schmelzer & Associates, doing advertising and public relations account and creative work. Wanting "to do his own thing," Golub started his own photography company in 1988.

Marc specializes in editorial photography. Current editorial clients include Crain’s Cleveland Business, The Cleveland Jewish News, Shaker Life Magazine, Cleveland Magazine and Associated Press. He has also created imagery for USA Today, Newsweek and The Plain Dealer as well as a number of other corporations and nonprofit organizations.

A self-described computer guru, Marc uses seven computers — three laptops and four desktops in both Mac and Windows platforms.

When: Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Maple Heights Branch of the Cuyahoga County Library
5225 Library Lane
Maple Heights, Ohio 44137-1291
Off Libby Road between Broadway & Lee

Cost: Free and open to the public