Natural Resources / Nov. 6th - Dec. 5th, 2009

We are super duper excited for the coming opening of "Natural Resources", an absolutely amazing group show featuring wooden DIY toys created by Mike Burnett & Bigshot Toyworks, and customized by over 40 artists!

The Shoparooni Annex will be the launch-pad for this amazing traveling show and the opening will also be the retail launch of the "Average Joe Schmoe" DIY wooden figures designed by Cleveland artist Mike Burnett and produced by Bigshot Toyworks.

Come check out some absolutely incredible custom figures by Lola, Chris Ryniak & Amanda Spayd, Mark Nagata, Sean Mahan, Ryan Bubnis, Brian Morris, Mark Frauenfelder, Le Merde, 64 Colors, Julie West, Martin Ontiveros, Mark Murphy, MAD, Jeremiah Ketner, Ken Keirns, and many many more!

The opening party will be Friday, November 6th starting at 7 PM. Some artists will be in attendance.

Come celebrate in a big way with Shoparooni!

We can hardly believe it's been two years already!

The two year mark is a big milestone and I'm thrilled to have made it, I'd love nothing more than to celebrate tremendously with you all!

Sigh... it seems like just yesterday we were laying floor and having a paint fight while listening to "Walking on Sunshine" and wondering if any of our shipments would arrive on time. Oh, that was yesterday, but we did it two years ago too.

Pumpkin Carving, Artisans cupcakes, music, entertainment, art and Plenty o' hooch!!!

Plus loads of excitement!!!!

Who says indie retail is dead? Come celebrate in a big way with Shoparooni!

We'll have tables and tools set up for carving and we'll also have some small pumpkins on hand but feel free to bring your own. We had a ton of good ones last year and I can't wait to see what you lovelies come up with!

We're busting out some fabulous snacks and goodies (I will be cooking for this one folks!) and making up a batch of our super duper special cider!

Johnny Yanok in CLE

Back to school with Dick and Jane.

Childhood nostalgia all grown up.

Opening night Friday, September 4th from 7-11pm

Dick and Jane were the main characters in popular early reading books written by William S. Gray. Gray used these characters to teach children to read from the 1930s -1970s in the US.

The main characters, Dick and Jane, were a little boy and girl. Supporting characters included Baby (or Sally), Mother, Father, Spot the dog, Puff the cat, and Tim the teddy bear.

The books relied on whole language theories (or "look and say") and repetition, using phrases like, "Oh, see. Oh, see Jane. Funny, funny Jane.”

Related merchandise in today’s popular culture, such as shirts and magnets, have also gained wide popularity, particularly among people who had never been exposed to the original series but were familiar with catch phrases like "See Spot run!"

This primary theme of this exhibition is “Dick and Jane.” However, it’s not exclusively these characters, but the fun and whimsy they represent.

Artwork and fun back to school stuff.
Artists include:
Zach Berman
Marlee Brown
Ron Copeland
Kaile Green
Mark Hughes
E.R. Kray
Superindustriallove

Vintage & Back to school merchandise courtesy of
Star Pop: The Vintage & Modern Shop / Troy Schwartz

Plus a fabulous Puppet Show by Picklefight Puppets!!

We would like to thank our sponsor Pabst Blue Ribbon.



After-party @ The Waterloo Cafe.

The exhibition runs Friday, September 4 - Sunday, September 27.
The exhibition is on view during store hours:
Monday - Closed
Tues, Wed, Thurs - 2 pm - 10 pm
Friday - 2 pm - 11 pm
Saturday - 12 pm - 11 pm
Sunday - 12 pm - 6 pm

THROWN - Friday July 31

Thrown! Curated By: Steve Brown

July 31 - August 29

Opening reception July 31, 7-10pm

"Thrown" is an exhibit of yo-yo related artwork, created entirely by yo-yo players!

Ink drawings, paintings, airbrush, silkscreen, customized yo-yos, and plenty more from a motley assemblage of yo-yo players young and old will take over the Shoparooni Annex.

Yo-Yos are a creative endeavour that is generally abandoned with youth. Through this assemblage of works from adults and young adults who never stopped playing, we hope to present the art of yo-yo play as seen through the eyes of the people who never gave it up. Also, there will be beer.

Participating artists include: Seth Peterson (IA), Mark McBride (CA), John Higby (MA), Krisgoat (OR), Steve Brown (OH), Sonny Patrick (CA), Drew Tetz (MO), Jensen, Kimmitt (Canada), Doc Pop (CA), Paul Escolar (CA), Eric Carlson (WV), Mark Hayward (PA)

For those who cannot attend, all works will be available online after the opening at http://www.shoparooni.com/store!

Due to scheduling conflicts, Saxton Moore and Ashkahn Shahparnia will not be showing in the exhibit as previously stated. Our apologies.

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Thursday July, 16!

Come see us at the Coventry Street Fair! We'll be out there rain or shine along with loads of other artists, performers, and tasty snack makers so be sure to scoot your way over to Coventry.

Shoe Explosion!

Every single pair of shoes has been marked down to AT LEAST half-price, there are limited sizes available and we won't be getting any more so hurry up and get yourself something sassy.

Straight From the Crate - ONLINE!!!

Once again, NYC transplant and general Cleveland do-gooder Keith Corcoran brings together 33 1/3 of the hottest artists on record with his latest curatorial endeavor STRAIGHT FROM THE CRATE.

Using old vinyl records originally destined for the trash as their canvas, the participating artists have created a diverse collection of traditional and contemporary art.

Presented with help from our friends at Music Saves and Blue Arrow Records.

This is a cash and carry show so make sure and get out for the opening if you want to see all the goodies. If you snooze you lose!

Online Now!

New Stuff From FRED!

Garden Salad - Bamboo salad servers that look like gardening tools. So cute it makes you want to giggle. Perfect housewarming gift or b-day present for mom.

Food Face - This ceramic plate allows for infinite possibilities in food art. Not quite as much fun as that whole spoon as catapault trick, but pretty friggen close.

ABC Cookies - For those who like to bake but want to retain their punk rock persona, this trio of cookie cutters have heads and limbs missing. You know what that means... ZOMBIE GINGERBREAD MEN!!!

Monkeys Key Covers - Keep track of which key goes to which door or turn your keyring into a putppet theater! Either way, these are a must have.

Coming Soon From Kidrobot

Fortune Pork Plush Mini Series

Brighter, bouncier and more twisted than ever, TADO’s Fortune Pork Plush Series 2 is ready to fizz up your world with 14 new characters and 1 really rare chase. Blind-boxed & 3-inches tall, which mini plush will fate deliver to you July 16?

Artist: TADO is Mike and Katie, a UK-based double act whose darkly adorable characters have taken the design and vinyl worlds by storm. From their tiny studio in Sheffield, the pair work day and night creating characters and artwork for clients and happy folk worldwide.

Upcoming Events!!

Save the date...here's a quick list of stuff that you won't want to miss!

July 23 - Marlee's Birthday!!
July 25 - Straight From the Crate Closing Party
July 31 - Aug. 30 - Thrown: The Art Of Yo-Yos in The Annex
Sept 4 - 27 - Back to School with Dick & Jane in The Annex
Oct 10 - SHOPAROONI TURNS TWO AND WANTS SOME CUPCAKES NOOOOOOOOOW!!! Oh, and some other spooky kooky halloween stuff on Waterloo. More details soon.

Don’t forget! We have our weekly Sunday Yo-Yo Club from 1-3pm. Join us!

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Thanks to all you Munny lovers!

First off, we would like to extend a belated thanks to everyone who participated in our second Annual Easter Munny contest. We got a lot of fabulous entries this year. So thank you all who made Munnys for the contest and who came to the opening. We sure had fun!

Secondly, we wanted to thank everyone who made the Mini Mobile Party such a success. We got 30 mobiles from Kidrobot and they all got painted up wonderfully!

SuperLimited ClubArooni!!

This is your last chance to get signed up in time for the next release from the SuperLimited ClubArooni, a t-shirt subscription club from Shoparooni and Superelectric Press! Get in at the very beginning of a truly limited edition club, go subscribe! You can get men's or women's tees, hoodies, or prints...click here for all the info!

PAINT SOMETHING on MAY 30

Come down to Waterloo THIS SATURDAY to help the Waterloo Walls Project install their very first mural as well as decorate the street with awesome vinyl decals from SHALGO and plant wildflowers donated by the Holden Arboretum.

Don't worry if you have no idea how to paint or plant, we'll have experts on hand who'll be more than happy to show you what's up. Just bring your own bad self. We'll be in the street from 12-4pm and hope to see you there! Sign in is at Arts Collinwood or Shoparooni.

Golly Gee, there’s lot’s to see!!

O-so sweet cards from OplusD! Each fabulous card is $3.95!

New sexy knee socks from Sock it to me! Only $7.95 a pair

New Stuff From BLUE Q!

Freakin magical unicorn gum! $1.25 a pack, magic and love included!
Delightfully Dick... And Jane! This sweet tote is $9.95 and made from 100% recycled materials. Don't forget to check out our other recycled shoppers and pouches.
Dreaming of Cock? How about 5 big ones! This salmonella-free magnet set is only $10.99!
Oh... and for all of you who were waiting anxiously, QUINCE IS BACK!

New from Kidrobot: Alphabet! Keychain
Designed by Underground DJ and graphic designer Mike Davis' Alphabet zipper pull keychains offer a new way of learning. Each keychain is only $4.95. Collect the whole alphabet!


Coming Thursday, June 4th, from Kidrobot:

PRIDE Labbit 5-Pack
Coming out together June 4, each of the 5 mini Labbits in Frank Kozik’s Pride Pack sport sick ‘staches and are 1.5-inches long. Sold in a windowed box designed by the artist and retails for $16.95.

Pure Trance Mini Series
Manga maven Junko Mizuno brings 14 demented characters from her hit graphic novel, Pure Trance, to vinyl June 4. Blind-boxed and 3-inches tall, each figure in this series suffers from disturbing & sweet side effects due to the life-sustaining pills they’re addicted to— especially the 2 chases...Retails for $9.95 each and includes an insert with a character bio & headshot.

Upcoming Events!!

Save the date...here's a quick list of stuff that you won't want to miss!

Mural Installation Day!

Saturday, May 30/ 12-4pm
Come to watch / Stay to volunteer.
Volunteer to help the artists paint or join in on other street activities to help beautify the street.
-The Mural location is located @ 15813 Waterloo Road
http://www.waterloowalls.com/

Unveiling Gala & Arts Collinwood Member’s Show Opening

Friday, June 5 / 6-10pm / $25
Begin your evening @ Arts Collinwood to be the first to see their Annual Member’s Show. Grab a drink and nosh on fabulous food from area Collinwood restaurants. Then take a stroll down Waterloo. Enjoy fun art related activities at a variety of Waterloo businesses. And last, but not least! See the unveiling of the first mural part of the Waterloo Walls Project.
-Arts Collinwood is located @ 15605 Waterloo Road
http://artscollinwood.org/

June 12 - June 27 - This is Cleveland Photo Show at Low Life

June 26 - July 26 - Straight from The Crate - Art on Vinyl in The Annex

June 27th - Waterloo Arts Fest

July 25th - Burning River Roller Girls Finals (with Steve as the half-time show!)

July 31 - Aug. 30 - Thrown: The Art Of Yo-Yos in The Annex

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See you soon!!

Marlee - Heather - Jenette
The Shoparooni World Champion Cat Wrangling Team