Arts News: Paper Anniversary

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational
Foundation (1754 E. 47th St., 216.361.9255, morganconservatory.org) marks its
first anniversary — its paper anniversary — with a party
featuring the second edition of what it’s dubbed “The Snail Mail Paper
Trail.” Artists working at the studio have made sheets of paper, which
have been distributed — in some cases by the USPS “snail mail”
— to other artists who have created works, especially prints, on
them. Those works will be shown and sold at the party.

In its first year, the Morgan has grown from an idea with
enthusiastic supporters to a busy operation, with interns working on
projects, a full schedule of classes and gallery shows, and paper for
sale — both from existing stock and by custom order. Funds raised
by the Snail Mail Paper Trail silent auction will benefit Morgan and
its educational activities. The party is from 6-10 p.m. Saturday,
October 3. It’s free. RSVP to rsvp@morganconservatory.org or
call by calling Morgan.

Poetry Slam, Inc. has announced that Columbus will host the third
annual Women of the World Poetry Slam March 10-13 next year. The
slam is “a tournament created for women, facilitated by women, honoring
women,” says LaShaun Phoenix Moore, one of the event’s founding
organizers. The competition and other events will be held in and around
Columbus’ Short North neighborhood. For information, go to poetryslam.com.

Cesear’s Forum — a company with a record of producing
challenging plays — is taking a different tack this fall with
three cabaret concerts, collectively titled A Little Brit Different, by
singer Helen Welch, a British transplant to Northeast Ohio. Welch
performed on Broadway in Smokey Joe’s Café and with top
jazz acts in the U.K. before moving here. She’s worked with the
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and has appeared at Nighttown and the Bop
Stop. The shows will feature her trio: pianist Rock Wehrman, bassist
George Lee and drummer Roy King. Each evening will have a different
theme, beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 3, with Divas —
The Songs They Made Famous, followed by L’chaim — To Life: The
Best of Jewish Composers, Lyricists and Singers on October 10, and
Through a Film Glass Darkly — Songs of Love, Reflection and
Movies on October 17. They all take place at Kennedy’s Down Under
(1501 Euclid Ave., 216.241.6000, playhousesquare.org). Tickets are
$20, or $45 for a three-show package.