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Kent State U. Art Bldg. AUD room 202.  Marc Lancet Thurs. June 27 at 6pm. Free. Mark’s out of print book-" Japanese wood-fired Ceramics " is available- $50 signed copy.

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Museum of Contemporary Art, 11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 216.421.8671, www.mocacleveland.org  “Realization is Better than Anticipation.”  Opening 7-10pm. Free evening celebrating art, music, performance and community. “Listen to the curators and artists discuss the works on view, make a new artwork in the Family Art Studio enjoy cocktails and live music featuring The Modern Electric on the plaza, and be delighted by surprise pop-up performances during the event.”  Nice, eh? Party starts at 7pm. Family art studio from 7 – 8:30pm. Live music at 8pm. Afterparty at ABC Tavern Uptown starting at 10pm.

Doubting Thomas Gallery, 856 Jefferson St., Tremont  “The Mix.”  Opening 6-10pm. A group show celebrating mixed media in all it's various forms. Deliberate designs, found objects, and creative collaborations all find their place among the walls.

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Convivium33 Gallery, 1433 East 33^rd Street, Cleveland, 216.881.7828 www.josaphatartshall.com  “CAN Journal Benefit Party.”  7pm. Local art magazine CAN Journal celebrates its one year anniversary with a benefit party titled “Y2CAN” at Convivium33 Gallery.  The night will feature food from local restaurants, drinks served by celebrity guest bartenders, a silent art auction featuring high-quality work by established local artists, jazz by the Chris Vance Quartet and more.  For those who may not be familiar with CAN Journal, allow me to offer a bit of context.  CAN stands for “Collective Arts Network.”  The magazine was created a year ago as the brain child of Liz Maugans, Bellamy Printz and the crew at Zygote Press.  

Waterloo Arts, 15605 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, 216.692.9500 artscollinwood.org  “Waterloo Arts Fest.”  Noon-7pm.

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Boston Mills Artsfest.  10-6pm Saturday and 10-5pm Sunday.  More info www.BostonMillsArtfest.com  Featuring NOC’s own Elaine Lamb!