CoolCleveland.com put together a terrific slideshow of IngenuityFest 2011′s first night. Set to the searing improv of Dixon’s Violin, this video/slideshow of Day One of IngenuityFest 2011 includes just some of the highlights of the coolest festival in the country: Life Currents, The Victory Project, Washed Out, Muamin Collective of Friends, The Revolution Brass Band, Zack Orr, Pecha Kucha, Tropidelic, Uzizi, Red Giant, Cats on Holiday, Ascent, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom, Trenchcoat Manifesto, Ray McNiece, Michael Palascak, Chucklfck Showcase, The Akronistrocrats, Midnight Magic, Nicky English, OldBoy, Peachcake and more… Not everyone made it into the slideshow (hey it’s hard to see everything!), but a good time was had by all.

Ingenuity’s Speakeasy 2.0 is coming up fast! The 9 PM to 1 AM party will feature drinks, dancing, and a lineup of some fantastic DJs. If you haven’t been to the bridge space you’re in for a treat. The cavernous, industrial space opens out onto an open air bridge span with fantastic views of the city. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. That includes two drink tickets! It’s a great deal for what’s going to be one of the most talked about parties of the year. 8:30-10pm = Misterbradleyp 10-11pm = Stout XTC 11-12am = Fuzz 12-1am = P-10

Don’t forget, this Friday is another artist tour of the bridge.  It’s a great way to get to know the space before you make a proposal. We will be conducting artist walkthroughs monthly. All will take place at 1:30PM. Artists can meet James Levin at the Engineers Service Garage on the Superior Viaduct, across from St Malachai Church. Tour Dates all at 1:30 PM: January 22 Feb 19 March 19 April 16 Our call to artist form is up as well.  If you need a hard copy, we’ll be posting a PDF download later this week. See you on the bridge!