Music and Art at Trinity, specifically the BrownBag Concert Series, has been selected to receive an Inclusion Award. The awards are given annually by the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities to organizations and individuals in the community who have demonstrated significant efforts in including individuals with developmental disabilities in our community.

Karen Fifelski, adult activities services manager at Southwest Adult Activities Center in Cleveland, nominated the organization. Individuals from Southwest AAC have been attending the BrownBags on a regular basis.

“Some individuals who do not typically express clear or observable responses have shown clear indications of their attention to and enjoyment of the performances,” Fifelski said in her nomination form. “The individuals from our program are equal participants in enjoying the concerts along with the other members of the audience. Music is the common element that connects everyone who attends.”

A reception will be held for award recipients on Saturday, April 20 at Windows on the River.

More than 400 guests attended the Medieval Feast and helped raise money for Music and Art at Trinity. Whether they arrived in full medieval garb or something a bit more modern, all enjoyed an unforgettable evening of merriment and joviality. Browse the photo gallery and you may even catch a glimpse of the curious ceremony of the Boar’s Head!

KeyBank Foundation has awarded Music and Art at Trinity a generous grant over the next five years. In recognition of the long relationship between KeyBank and Trinity Cathedral, KeyBank Foundation will become a primary sponsor of the BrownBag Concert Series. The series, offered on Wednesdays at noon in the Cathedral, is free and open to the public. Concerts begin in October and run through May, with a short break in January. The spring 2013 season kicks off February 6.

“We are delighted to award this grant to honor the commitment of Trinity to the Greater Cleveland community,” said Foundation chair Margot Copeland. The Cathedral has served Cleveland for almost 200 years and is one of the oldest institutions in the city.

Music and Art at Trinity Cathedral is a multi-faceted community arts organization that produces the BrownBag Concert Series, the annual Medieval Feast and a variety of other arts-oriented programs.  Learn more at trinitycleveland.org/music-and-art.

“Music and Art at Trinity Cathedral is honored to receive this generous grant from KeyBank Foundation,” says Todd Wilson, Trinity’s director of music and worship. “The BrownBag Concerts, now in their 36th season, are the longest-running series of free concerts in the Cleveland area. They provide live music in many styles to a diverse audience ranging from grade-school children to senior citizens.”

Trinity Cathedral is a church for all comers, a center for arts and music, a gathering place for those devoted to Cleveland and its future, and a thriving urban community of faith. Trinity’s diverse congregation is committed to inspiring worship, thought-provoking education, dedicated service and determined advocacy. The Cathedral is led by the Very Rev. Tracey Lind, Dean.

KeyBank Foundation, through its civic programs, corporate contributions and volunteerism, supports organizations that foster economic self-sufficiency, principally in areas where KeyBank operates. It is a nonprofit charitable foundation, funded by KeyCorp. Founded in 1969 as Society Foundation, it became Key Foundation in 1996 and KeyBank Foundation in 2009. Its funding priorities are geared toward economic self-sufficiency for individuals and communities, and include the areas of financial education, workforce development and promoting inclusive environments for those of diverse backgrounds. More information can be found at https://www.key.com/about/community/key-foundation-philanthropy-banking.jsp.

The Visual Artists at Trinity will host its 4th Annual Arts Bazaar during both nights of the 2013 Medieval Feast. The Feasts take place Jan. 25 and 26 and begin each evening at 6 p.m. Twenty percent of the bazaar proceeds are donated to Music and Art’s BrownBag concert series.

The Arts Bazaar is open to the public both days from 2-5:45 p.m. and for Medieval Feast ticket holders only from 6-10:30 p.m.

Bazaar participants include:

Barbara Pitorak Bloom – Images in Bloom Hand Painted Silks, Beaded Jewelry, Soaps and Scrubs

The Mudd Sisters – Pottery and Clay Whistles

Faith McFluff – Upcycled Fashion and Creative Hula Hoops (Friday only)

Melanie Neal – Chocolate ’76

Linda Zolten Wood – Jewelry, Hand-Knit Scarves, Ornaments

Nancy Cintron – Good Goat Gallery – Upcycled Decor and Paintings

Mary Urbas – Silkscreened Baby Wear & T-Shirts

Michele Biondo – Upcycled Broken China Jewelry

Kole Robinson Brooks – Jewelry and Ceramics

Trinity’s annual Messiah Sing is Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 12:10 p.m. Bring family and friends to the only Messiah sing-along in Cleveland. Director of Music and Worship Todd Wilson conducts the Trinity Chamber Orchestra, soloists and YOU in the massed choir! Trinity’s Messiah Sing includes all the beloved choruses and solos of Part I (the Christmas portion) of Messiah, and concludes with the Hallelujah chorus. Experience the thrill of singing this great music as part of a massed chorus with orchestra. Click here to view the photo gallery from last year’s event.

On Tuesday, Nov. 13 Bill O’Connell, WCLV’s vice president for programming and afternoon host, invited Todd Wilson down to the station to chat about the Nov. 16 Mozart by Candlelight benefit concert. Listen to the interview here and learn more about WCLV at: wclv.com.

Photo credit: H. Hawk Khacerian

Creative Fusion is a multi-year initiative to bring accomplished artists from diverse cultures to Cleveland for extended periods of time. These artists will be embedded within existing cultural institutions to facilitate the exchange of ideas and experiences across sectors, populations, ideologies and modes of creative expression.

Hovanissian has shown an interest in music since she was young and has been performing on stage since the age of 9 as a soloist singer in Yerevan’s Municipal Park children’s Band. In 1994 she graduated from Yerevan State Medical University (diploma with honours) followed subsequently by post-graduated studies in the field of children’s dentistry. Hovanissian completed her musical studies in the vocal department of the Jazz Art College and the Yerevan State Conservatory. Read more about the artist here.

While in Cleveland, Hovanissian will participate occasionally with Sunday morning services, will perform at the Nov. 14 BrownBag concert and work with area students.

Anyone willing to welcome her with meals, house-warming items, etc. should contact Todd Wilson or Rob Bauer.

Artists Books, Altered Books and Assemblage Art Exhibit

Photo credit: Maura Kinsella-Page, Altered Book

Sunday, Oct. 14  3 p.m.

Suggested donation: $3
RSVP: zoltenwooddesign@aol.com

The gallery talk is hosted by the Visual Artists at Trinity. The exhibit – the Artists Books, Altered Books and Assemblage Art – at Lakeland Community College is curated by Mary Urbas, gallery director.

Location:
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094

The Trinity Chamber Singers will sing daily services at Wells Cathedral in England the week of July 16-22. The choir will sing evensong at 5:15 p.m. each day Monday through Saturday, and will sing three full services on Sunday, July 22 (Choral Eucharist, Matins and Evensong). The chance to sing daily services in this historic and beautiful English Cathedral is an honor and a very special musical opportunity for the Chamber Singers, says Todd Wilson, Trinity’s director of music and worship. “The group looks forward to representing Trinity Cathedral on the other side of ‘the pond’ as we visit our Anglican roots,” he adds.

Wilson will direct the Chamber Singers while Elizabeth Lenti, Trinity’s associate for music and worship, serves as organist. A highlight of the week is the July 19 evensong. Well-known English composer and conductor, Grayston Ives, will conduct while the group performs music he’s written. Learn more about Wells Cathedral at www.wellscathedral.org.uk.

By Todd Wilson

The Medieval Feasts on Jan. 20 and 21 were both wonderfully successful and enjoyable nights. The Cathedral nave was once again transformed into a raucous banqueting hall, with more than 300 costumed guests enjoying superb food and drink as we celebrated Geoffrey Chaucer’s birthday. Entertainment included skits, singing, jousting, juggling, fortune-telling and more. The evening finished with the ceremonial kissing of the boar’s head, accompanied by “special” music on the mighty Flentrop organ! A great time was had by all, in addition to raising funds for Music and Art at Trinity. Special thanks to master planners Sally Winter and Cathy Rezos, and to master chefs Steve Louzos, Jon Logan and Demetrious Rezos (along with many others who contributed in so many ways). Click here to see a Feast photo gallery.