“Storyteller: The Photographs of Duane Michals” Continues at CMOA; Club Cafe Hosts Acousticafe (CPs Mon., 2/23/15)

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All images of Duane Michals’ photos are courtesy of the artist and DC Moore Gallery.

1) Chilly days are made for enjoying indoor art, and the hottest show in town—indeed, one of the hottest in the country—is Storyteller: The Photographs of Duane Michals at the Carnegie Museum of Art. MIchals is a living legend if not a household name. Born in McKeesport, he rocked the New York art world (and gained a global following) with very unusual photos that “tell stories.” Some are in sequences, like panels of a comic strip, and some have storytelling captions. Subjects range from the cosmic to the erotic to the laugh-out-loud absurd—as does Michals himself. Allow time to watch Duaneland, the 64-minute film screened continuously within the show. Through March 2. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland.

Michals’ “Sting Looking Like a Young Danny Kaye,” 1980 …

2) Check out new and established talent at one of the city’s best open stage nights, Club Cafe’s AcoustiCafe. The host of tonight’s supportive and friendly event is Guy Russo. No cover. 7 p.m. 56 – 58 S. 12th St., South Side.

3) The Balcony Big Band, with a special guest, is hitting only high notes in a Monday night performance at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. 7 p.m. No cover. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

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