BEACHWOOD'SGot Supports the Arts in Beachwood PEGGY GARR verywhere you look in Beachwood you find talented artists, writers, musicians, photographers, dancers, singers, sculptors and entertainers. Beachwood is a mecca for creative and artistic talent. Beachwood Buzz is proud to support this incredible pool of talent that helps define why Beachwood is known as one of America's most livable cities. E Talent! Richard (Ricardo) Long (center), lead singer and acoustic guitar player for Primitive Culture, performing at Shooters on May 30. Long has always been interested in music, began performing within the past year, and puts on a great show. Stan Koslen, artist and 46-year Beachwood resident (inset), has been involved in just about every aspect of art in his career. He photographed May Company portraits; created USO holiday cards, ad agency designs, Indians’ baseball cards and menus; and taught art. One of his favorite paintings, Kam Liao, 25-year “Happy Hooker,” designs pictured, is “The Lovely First Lady of Beachwood and Her Best Friend.” and creates complete baby outfits, including booties, scarves, hats and sweaters. Her exotic creations have been gifted to thousands of underprivileged children and charities in Northeast Ohio. Kam, a 56-year Beachwood resident, artist and architectural engineer, is pictured wearing one of her designer sweaters. Julie Rapoport, desk yogi at Cleveland Yoga, striking a pose during off hours. This is a variation of a forearm stand. Beginners, don’t be Katie Block, an exciting new intimidated! artist and 31-year Beachwood resident, creates primarily in pastels and watercolors. Her paintings depict nature, still life and portraits. To date, her main devotees have been her children and family, but more and more people are discovering this talented painter. PEPPER PIKE OFFICE www.garrhomes.com (216) 831-7342 • (216) 315-4663 peggygarr@howardhanna.com 35 YEARS OF SATISFIED BUYERS AND SELLERS. July 2014 n Beachwood Buzz 21