Arts...out of town

Arts...Out of Town makes its debut this week after months of absence. Now that school's settling in, why not get away from it?

Next week, Case Western Reserve University hosts renowned author Lawrence Levine, Professor of History at George Mason University. Levine will deliver a keynote address on the state of American campuses for the third annual Humanities Week celebration. The event takes place Thursday, September 16 in Thwing Center on the CWRU campus. For more information, call (216) 368-4440 or (800) 368-CWRU.

Also at Case Western Reserve University next week, witness Belle and her Beast simultaneously in German, Spanish, French and Japanese with English narration. CWRU's Department of Modern Languages and literature presents Beauty and the Beast in skit form at 7:30 p.m. in Humanities Hall. For more information, please call (216) 368-4440 or (800) 368-CWRU.

More action at Case Western Reserve University: check out "Land Views," an exhibit of panoramic photographs by David Stichweh and mixed-media collages by Leslie Miller, assistant director of our own Allen Memorial Art Museum. Both exhibits, dealing with landscape as the subject of artowk, open this afternoon at 5 p.m. and are free to the public. For more information, call (216) 368-2679.

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Cleveland Museum of Art, take part in an all-day drawing workshop led by Sun-Hee Choi. Fees are $20 for CMA members, $40 for non-members, including materials and parking. For more information, call (216) 421-7340.

Sunday at the Cleveland Museum of Art, a chalk workshop is being taught from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Part of a two-week sequence, participants will learn how to make chalk using an old world recipe. Fees are $15, including materials. For more information, call (216) 421-7340 x483.

Israeli film The Milky Way shows at the Cleveland Museum of Art this Sunday, September 12, at 2 p.m. Dealing with issues of life under military rule in 1964 Galilee, the film is a Cleveland premiere. Admission is $4 CMA members, $6 non-members. For more information, call (216) 421-7340.

An adult water color studio class is scheduled for Wednesday September 15 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Instructor Jesse Rhinehart leads a pricey but extensive workshop through fine art. The $135 course runs 9:30 a.m. to noon; interested participants must register today. For more information, call (216) 421-7340.

Connies, take notice! On September 15 at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Speaking in Strings, directed by Paoloa di Florio, shows at 7 p.m. Starring Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, the film tells the tale of a gifted musician who earns the reputation of "bad girl of violin." The film is $4 for CMA members, $6 for non-members. For more information, call (216) 421-7340.

Why not spend your whole Wednesday at the Cleveland Museum of Art? At 7 p.m., curator of classical art Michael Bennet gives an AIA lecture entitled Greeks in the East. Lectures are free with museum admission. For more information, call (216) 421-7340.

Tonight at Peabody's, it's a death-rock bill o' fun: check out Cryptkicker, Cold Hand of Christ and Gatlin, starting at 9 p.m. Tickets are $7. For more information, call (216) 241-2451.

The Samples, Chris Dicronen and more visit Peabody's next Monday, September 13 for a 9 p.m. show. Tickets are $8 advance, $10 at the door. For more information, call (216) 241-7340.

Remember Moxy Fruvous? They're playing tonight at the Odeon for a small fee. Check 'em out at 9 p.m. For more information, call Ticketmaster at (216) 241-5555.

Next Thursday, September 16, the Euclid Tavern hosts Sup Pop starlings the Murder City Devils with Super Crash and Burn. For more information, call Ticketmaster at (216) 241-5555.

The most exciting show tonight could be Cakelike, with Oberlin's own Scenes From The Next opening the show at the Grog Shop. Make the trek to Coventry Road; it'll be worth your while to support your local Obies. For more information, call (216) 321-5588.

Next week at the Grog Shop, don't miss Chicago genius math rock band, June of 44, playing Thursday, September 16. For more information, call (216) 321-5588.

Old-time rock legends The Moody Blues play the Blossom Music Center next Thurday, September 16 at 8 p.m. Hurry, before tickets sell out! For more information, call Ticketmaster at (216) 241-5555.

Arts...Out of Town was compiled by Lauren Viera. If you've got an artsy out-of-town event in mind for next Friday's Out of Town, give a ring at x8123, and if you're lucky, Lauren will give you a big kiss.