Music

Open Rehearsal: “The Omni Quartet plays Beethoven”

Wednesday 5/28/25

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Heights Arts presents a rare opportunity for students and adults to glimpse the process of preparing a Close Encounters performance prior to several of the concerts. This one-of-a-kind experience is not only educational but provides a deeper understanding of how a performance is put together by some of the world's best musicians. The public can experience open rehearsals with a pay-what-you-can model to remain accessible to all. Winter Season Sponsors: No Exit Music Ensemble Special thanks to Cleveland Violins for underwriting this event Reservations are available up to 60 days in advance. Performers: The Omni Quartet, violin, Amy Lee, violin, Alicia Koelz, violin, Joanna Brief Q+A Session to Follow Rehearsal Please Note: The length of this event is dependent on the needs of the musicians. You may discreetly exit the event before it is complete if needed.

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Music

Close Encounters Concert 5 | The Omni Quartet plays Beethoven

Sunday 6/1/25

3:00pm - 5:00pm

You're invited to the final concert of Heights Arts' 18th season of Close Encounters! Experience an unforgettable evening with the Omni Quartet performing Beethoven. Join us for this captivating showcase of Beethoven's timeless compositions! Close Encounters is Heights Arts’ signature Sunday afternoon chamber music series, and the first concert in this season's series features performers pianist Christina Dahl and of The Cleveland Orchestra: Amy Lee, violin, Alicia Koelz, violin, Joanna Patterson Zakany, viola, and Tanya Ell, cello. These intimate Sunday afternoon concerts, curated by Cleveland Orchestra cellist Dane Johansen, are performed by some of the world's most renowned musicians. Held in unique venues and local residences, they offer a rare opportunity for audiences to experience chamber music as it was meant to be heard—up close and personal. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) String Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2 (1808) I. Allegro II. Molto adagio “Si tratta questo pezzo con molto di sentimento” III. Allegretto, Maggiore – Thème russe IV. Finale. Presto - intermission - String Quartet No. 12 in E-flat Major, Op. 127 (1825) I. Maestoso II. Adagio, ma non troppo e molto cantabile III. Scherzando vivace IV. Allegro Concert Hosts: Kathy and Dennis Barrie Concert Hosts: Kathy and Dennis Barrie

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Music

Close Encounters: Continuing Conversations

Sunday 6/1/25

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Join us for an exclusive post-concert gathering to celebrate the final Close Encounters concert of the season! Mingle with members of the Omni Quartet and past Close Encounters performers while enjoying delicious wine and heavy appetizers provided by Sophie La Gourmande. This event is part of Heights Arts' 25th-anniversary celebration, marking 18 extraordinary years of chamber music. Priority access will be given to season and final concert ticket holders, so don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with the artists and fellow music lovers!

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Opening

Visions in Monochrome Opening Reception

Friday 6/13/25

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Visions in Monochrome Presented in partnership with the Cleveland Photographic Society, one of North America’s oldest and most respected camera clubs, Visions in Monochrome showcases the power and poetry of black and white photography. Featuring 20 CPS-affiliated artists, the exhibition invites viewers to explore the emotional depth and formal beauty that emerges when color is stripped away—where light, shadow, texture, and tone take center stage. From classic pictorialism to modern interpretations, these images reflect a timeless tradition reimagined through contemporary eyes.

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Music

ARTbar: Hyperius Blake and the Sound Experiment

Thursday 7/3/25

7:00pm - 8:30pm

ARTbar creates an atmosphere like no other by mixing curated cocktails, music, art, and poetry in Heights Arts’ beautiful gallery on Lee Road. The space is transformed into a cocktail lounge setting where audience members gather to experience intimate performances in tandem with current exhibitions. Hyperius Blake and the Sound Experiment Known for their electrifying stage presence and chemistry, Hyperius Blake & the Sound Experiment bring their music to life in dynamic live performances. From intimate venues to grand stages, each show is an immersive and passionate experience, leaving audiences captivated by the energy and emotion conveyed through their music. They acknowledge genre while transcending it at the same time. Influenced by all the music of the Black Diaspora, they combine the sounds of jazz, disco/house, hip-hop, neo-soul and world music with finesse, creating something truly unique. ARTini Selections: Green Horn | Beerita* ********************* Tickets are available up to 60 days in advance.

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Literary

Ekphrastacy: "Visions in Monochrome" & Spotlight: Nicole Condo-Shih

Thursday 7/17/25

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Ekphrastacy: "Visions in Monochrome" & Spotlight: Nicole Condo-Shih Join our new Heights Poet Laureate, Michelle R. Smith, along with guest poets for an evening of poetry inspired by the "Visions in Monochrome and Spotlight: Nicole Condon- Shih exhibitions at Heights Art’s gallery. The poets will offer their unique interpretations and responses to these themes through live performances. Additionally, the exhibiting artists will also share insights into their work.

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