From furry walls to billowing fabric eyes, the landscape of Irrational Objects: Backwards into the Future envelops its viewers in the surreal. A “fruit basket” is a baby doll. A “housewarming gift” shifts from soft to sharp. The Venus de Milo floats, suspended, over waves of sand. Born of No Exit New Music Ensemble’s yearlong exploration of Surrealism, Irrational Objects […]
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For over twenty years, Heights Arts—a nonprofit nestled in the heart of Cleveland Heights—has presented the region with programming in visual art, poetry, and music that reflects the vibrancy of the community it calls home. Alongside the opening of its 22nd annual Holiday Store, Heights Arts presents its entire music season of eleven concerts through August 2024. The 2024 music […]
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A spell of the surreal has settled over Cleveland. Cast by No Exit New Music Ensemble and fostered by many partners, including Heights Arts, Year of Surreality is an attempt to unlock the power of freewheeling creativity. “One of the things that is appealing about dedicating No Exit’s entire season to surrealism is that surrealism is not a particular style […]
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