Summer started out sizzling last Saturday night at the Cleveland Museum of Art! The museum welcomed 5,000 people for its fifth annual Solstice party -- an evening of art, music, dancing, food, and drink. Visitors were greeted by volunteers in brightly colored balloon dresses, and others encased in balloon “cocoons.” Visitors and greeters all danced to the live music of the featured bands outdoors in front of the museum, or the music enthusiastically played by DJs in the new atrium.
The music echoed throughout the museum as people wandered through the galleries, including the new North Wing, which features art from the Americas, Japan, and Korea.
The outdoor music was accompanied by stunning visuals projected onto the front of museum, and the dazzling lights of electric hula hoop dancers. We especially enjoyed watching as the museum itself became the Gallery One Collection Wall!(See our three earlier blog posts about Gallery One: @ClevelandArt #GalleryOne Crash Party; CMA's New Interactive Gallery Opens, plus GCPCUG & CLE Drupal; Photos of Gallery One Opening!)
A fascinating visual presentation, “SlowDancing,” by David Michalek, was shown continuously in the museum’s magnificent new atrium. It consisted of videos of dancers moving in a sort of “ultra-slow motion” on three gigantic screens.
The summery weather, a beautiful moon, and plenty of food and beverages added to the good mood of the party-goers.
Here is the official promotional video from the museum for this year's Solstice Party.
Here are our photos and videos from the night.
Tweets & Re-Tweets
Here are our tweets and re-tweets for the Cleveland Museum of Art's Solstice Party. We recommend going to Twitter soon and viewing all the tweets with the #CMASolstice tag. It is a great way to get the flavor of an event.
Checking out weather for @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice http://t.co/97pwN5qY6n #HappyInCLE pic.twitter.com/GgqoxUfpZd
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 22, 2013
We've got our tickets for @ClevelandArt Cleveland Museum of Art #CMASolstice Summer Solstice. #HappyInCLE pic.twitter.com/f841l19QFn
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 22, 2013
We're gearing up for Solstice! Tag your updates and join the conversation #CMASolstice
— ClevelandArt (@ClevelandArt) June 22, 2013
Hot place to be in #Cleveland is at @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice. I'm #HappyInCLE to be here. http://t.co/97pwN5qY6n http://t.co/LQttjKLl44
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Balloon people dancing at @ClevelandArt Cleveland Museum of Art #CMASolstice Summer Solstice. https://t.co/s10P8XNxzT
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
I "think" the @ClevelandArt Cleveland Museum of Art #CMASolstice Summer Solstice is the place to be! #HappyInCLE pic.twitter.com/hy20JNOSfA
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
I love everything about this event. #cmasolstice @ The Cleveland Museum of Art http://t.co/eQ53953vwl
— Charlene Coughlin (@cacoughlin) June 23, 2013
Very cool @ClevelandArt projecting #GalleryOne Collection Wall on museum at #CMASolstice. Well done @janecalexander! pic.twitter.com/FBxiArWhOA
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Great! @ClevelandArt Cleveland Museum of Art #CMASolstice Summer Solstice. https://t.co/C3fHjZBEhG
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Check out the full moon with the hula hoop action at @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice. pic.twitter.com/AKZvRcLv0X
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
DJ action! @ClevelandArt Cleveland Museum of Art #CMASolstice Summer Solstice. http://t.co/ckjBM9bv6I... https://t.co/tanUwzeJlu
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Does your #art museum throw epic rangers? @ #cmasolstice https://t.co/oycE0ES066
— Dar Caldwell (@DarCaldwell) June 23, 2013
#cmasolstice http://t.co/NiHfM7wPnz
— Rock Hall (@rock_hall) June 23, 2013
Thx to @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice sponsors for #HappyInCLE night! @medmutual; @GLBC_Cleveland; @ThompsonHine pic.twitter.com/bIsygoffS0
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Thx to @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice sponsors for fantastic night in #CLE! @DixandEaton; @Dollar_Bank; Column & Stripe pic.twitter.com/MjEqS2m0J4
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Gr8 to talk to @steven_litt at @ClevelandArt's #CMASolstice. I've enjoyed his work @ThePlainDealer & @clevelanddotcom http://t.co/dw7Xwo7i2B
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) June 23, 2013
Cleveland Museum of Art's Solstice 06/22/13 https://t.co/BL9AIhhGQu #CMASolstice
— Jack Thatguy (@HseJackBlt) June 23, 2013
Great Solstice party @ClevelandArt Saturday! #CMASolstice pic.twitter.com/TGnT90H0DS
— Steven Litt (@steven_litt) June 23, 2013
Thanks @ClevelandArt for a great night out. #CMASolstice rocked! http://t.co/Zo4vpcoayU
— michelle toivonen (@MaestroMichelle) June 23, 2013
pic.twitter.com/ltmjFpygCk #CMASolstice @ClevelandArt Always wondered how to wear a "bubble dress" -- now I know! Look out Bubble Tea! ThanksCMA
— michelle toivonen (@MaestroMichelle) June 23, 2013
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Other's Solstice Party Articles/Blogs
Submitted by Stuart Smith on Sat, 06/29/2013 - 14:46
Stuart O. Smith, Jr., MNO
Blogging at: sosAssociates.com/Blog
Former Cleveland GiveCamp Steering Committee: ClevelandGiveCamp.org/about/#steering
Former Web SIG Cleveland Leader: WebSigCleveland.org
Since we started this blog, we like to always provide links to articles, photo galleries, YouTube videos, and blog posts of others who write about the events we attend. Here are the ones we know about -- please send us more!
Solstice event on Facebook
Red Baraat 06/22/13 Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH - Facebook Photo Gallery by Jack Thatguy @HseJackBlt
Concert Slideshow: Summer Solstice at Cleveland Museum of Art - Posted by Jeff Niesel @jniesel on Sun, Jun 23, 2013 in Cleveland Scene @Cleveland_Scene
Cleveland Museum of Art Celebrates Solstice with Style - Monday, June 24, 2013 posted by Jim Vickers @JimVickers in Cleveland Magazine @ClevelandMag
A Solstice Weekend - Posted June 24, 2013 on lifeinthecle by Charlene Coughlin @cacoughlin
If you know of more, please add to the comments below, or mention it to Stuart on Twitter at sos_jr. Thanks.