The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce Heart of the Arts*,* a new performance series*. *Through poetry, music, and dance this series brings creative expression to venues across Shaker Heights. *Von James Xperience: An Evening of Soulful Music May 22, 2026 7:00 pm * *Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland 21600 Shaker Blvd Shaker Heights, OH 44122 <https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Unitarian+Universalist+Congregation+of+Cleveland,+21600+Shaker+Blvd,+Shaker+Heights,+OH+44122/@41.4799812,-81.5464901,15z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x8830fd6f8e2f7977:0x49ea9907391905df!2m2!1d-81.5274089!2d41.4773313?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D>* Enjoy powerful vocals and soulful music from jazz and gospel to R &B, featuring vocalist Von James and the band, the Von James Xperience. Q & A and meet and greet with the artists following the performance. Von James is a Cleveland-based vocalist and actress known for her powerful blend of jazz, gospel, and soul. She studied opera and jazz at Cleveland State University and has performed with numerous bands and artists throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond. Her career highlights include performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony under the musical direction of Paul Shaffer and opening for national recording artists including Kem, Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Dave Hollister, and Shirley Murdock. She has also performed at the Tri-C Jazz Festival, Cain Park’s Multi Music Jazz Festival, and the House of Blues Gospel Brunch. *Tickets*: Advance Tickets: $15 (available online through May 17th) At-the-Door Tickets: $20 Purchase Tickets Here:https://shorturl.at/erIgT *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council ** shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org>*