I have not been posting as much this last week as I would like. It has been a pretty busy week, and I am trying to donate as much time as I can to the Cleveland International Film Festival. I have never volunteered for these guys before, and I am glad that I finally have a little time to give them. We always attend a few films during the festival, and this year will be no exception. We are looking forward to the opening night movie-Light bulb. Other highlights for us are Antarctica (an Israeli gay love story-yes they do have gays in Israel!), Ask Not (a film about the don’t ask don’t tell policy of the military), Between the Folds (a beautiful art story about origami) and The Disappeared ( a UK thriller). One thing that we have discovered over the years is that there are too many great films to see, and that the one you go to on a whim may be your favorite of the year! I highly recommend that you check out at least a couple of films. Check out the film schedule, and be sure to read all about the festival by a writer that is much more talented than me-Clint O’Conner. If you are a passholder, stop by the hospitality suite and see me! I would love to meet you and I will be there quite a bit.
I had the opportunity to also stop by the University hospitals for the Red Dot Project members show. As a member, I was glad to see so much nice art by my colleagues in this space. The space is great with lots of natural light that shows off art in a fantastic venue. Parking can be tricky, but if you are in the area it is worth taking a few minutes and seeing some of the great art on display. Linger with a cup of Java Jive coffee (they are in the Bolwell building) and really take it in. The gallery is in the Humphrey building.
As for the office, things are moving along. The warming weather is good for the spirit and makes us anxious to get started. I am still working on the loan papers, but will be sending them off on Monday. We have a construction budget that we are confident with and hope to schedule design review soon.
some lovely trash
In the meantime, we hired a 10 yard dumpster and managed to fill it in less that 3 hours. I am still sick about all that garbage, but I won’t rehash that story. Just as a teaser, here are some of the images from the building that will be our offices:
Main floor
The art came pre installed
My future office is in the best shape of all.
Much of this mess is cleaned up. The rooms are filled with various piles of recycling, and salvaged materials. I still have to clean out the furniture in the basement and get the garbage ready for the next dumpster, but things are rolling along. I am hoping to get a little time in the space soon and start making a dent in what is next.
Tags: Cleveland arts, movies, New Office, trash
