02.25-03.04.15
Water Waves
Where would we be without it? Of course, the confluence of the Cuyahoga and Erie are the reason we’re here. The largest system of fresh water is why we’ll grow. But could we run out? That’s one of the provocative questions at this year’s Hope For The City series at Old Stone Church; view our video for more. Drink Local Drink Tap is Making Waves, and we preview it here. Drink in the beverages and good vibes as we all celebrate Kent composer Halim el-Dabh’s 4094th birthday at Standing Rock.We also tour Near West Theatre’s incredible new space in Detroit Shoreway, and introduce you to John Corlett, the new director of the Center for Community Solutions, via a video shot at Gypsy Beans in Gordon Square, just a few blocks from his home. We offer a heads up on Cleveland’s latest online radio station, stationed at 78th Street Studios, while remembering Cleveland’s African-American History, and giving a heads up to the Cleveland Young Women’s IoT Innovation Olympiad, helping them just a bit to swim against the current. We’re positively awash with music, from Roland Paolucci at Blu Jazz Akron, to the Westerlies at the Bop Stop to Jesse Cook at The Kent Stage to Bang On A Can All-Stars at Oberlin to Miss Tess & The Talkbacks at the Music Box.
Making waves and keeping an even keel is Mansfield Frazier, commenting on everything from Mayor Frank “Stonewall” Jackson to the Democratic Party. Let’s hope we can all keep our heads above the waves this week. –Thomas Mulready
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For the 7th year in a row, Old Stone Church, now in its 195th year on Cleveland’s Public Square, has hosted Hope For The City, a groundbreaking speaker series.
This year, Hope For The City focuses on the issue of water, with provocative themes like, Will Cleveland Completely Run Out of Drinking Water?, Green Infrastructure, and Making Waves From Cleveland to Uganda. Join CoolCleveland as we speak with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. R. Mark Giuliano after a recent service in this beautiful and important landmark.
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SPONSORED: Romance literally drives the main characters mad in the opera, La finta giardiniera, an early Mozart gem that tells the fantastical story of a noblewoman who disguises herself as a gardener to look for the man she loves. Directed by Benjamin Wayne Smith and featuring talented BW Conservatory vocalists and orchestra. Runs February 26-28 and March 1. BW.edu/tickets.
The Making Waves opening reception with photojournalist Laura Watilo Blake, and Drink Local. Drink Tap. Executive Director and Founder Erin Huber is Wed 2/25. The exhibition will feature images, plus a twenty minute documentary film from two consecutive trips to Uganda in 2011 and 2012…
More from Kendall Embrescia-Hridel here
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SPONSORED: Experience Inspirational Music from Iconic American Composers when the CIM Orchestra performs with Carl Topilow’s swinging clarinet on Glenn Miller standards, Vinson Cole singing Copland’s Old American Songs, Chad Hoopes performing Barber’s violin concerto. WMJI’s Mark Nolan makes an appearance at this CIM benefit, Sat 3/7 at Severance Hall. CIM.edu/wcbenefit
On Sat 2/28 at 2pm, the Cleveland Digital Public Library will showcase African American history month, highlighting several families and an organization that have close ties to Cleveland’s history.
The event is intended to be an informal introduction about local history, taking articles (books, photos, diaries, etc.) and presenting them through digital technology…
More from Kendall Embrescia-Hridel here
SPONSORED: The Kent Stage is Selling Out Many hot shows already SELLING OUT. Don’t miss Jesse Cook, plus major talents like The Wailers with Carlos Jones, Peter Yarrow, Justin Townes Earle, Irish favorites Altan, The Robert Cray Band, Asleep at the Wheel, Leon Russell, Carbon Leaf, Donna The Buffalo, Madeleine Peyroux, Joan Armatrading, and Dailey & Vincent, all at the acoustically superior Kent Stage in 2015. Get your tickets now for TheKentStage.com.
Broadcast radio has lost its luster everywhere thanks to mega-chains airing the same stuff everywhere — nothing personal, Cleveland. But a couple of the braintrust behind the old WMMS at its peak in the ’80s have just launched an Internet-only station called oWOW that aims to shine a spotlight on northeast Ohio.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
John Corlett, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Center for Community Solutions, has lived in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood for almost 25 years, so it was logical for CoolCleveland to meet with him at Gypsy Beans and Baking Company at West 65th & Detroit.
While the research and policy papers that CCS delivers are hugely useful to policy makers, politicians and community leaders, it’s a passion to help the underserved that drives Corlett.
He talks about the recent resurgence of our region and his own neighborhood, but also points out that the recovery has not touched everyone, and that there is much work to be done to ensure adequate behavioral and reproductive health care, HIV/AIDS resources, and vital services to those in need. CommunitySolutions.com
Into paleontology? Head to Dinosaur Grove – A Dinosaur Extravaganza at Miller Nature Preserve. Go on a scavenger hunt, take some dino photos & try your hand at a variety of activities through Sat 3/21.
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CMSD has recently partnered with the Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights-University Heights school districts to sponsor the Promises Kept Project (Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and Life.) The project consisted of the screening of the documentary “American Promise,” in addition to subsequent meetings with students and educators.
The project helped to evoke conversations on closing the African-American male achievement gap as well as practical strategies for parents. Guest speaker Hilary Beard, co-author of “Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life,” led a Q & A at Shaker Heights High School after the screening.
The Detroit Shoreway neighborhood is abuzz with excitement regarding the opening of the Near West Theatre’s first permanent home.
Whether you’re a lover of the arts/theater, or simply a nosey parker, the wait is over as the local cultural hub is about to open its doors to show off the $7.13 million venue…
More from John Benson here
WED 2/25
Think For Yourself? How does persuasion & political propaganda influence our opinions. Attend a lecture @ the Maltz Museum & find out by examining Nazi propaganda & contemporary examples of persuasion. Do we ever think for ourselves?
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THU 2/26
Spend a Thursday night drinking wine & being creative. Sign up for Canvas & Wine at the Peninsula Art Academy and join artist and local art teacher Brian Sutphin for an evening of creativity and socialization.
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FRI 2/27
Canadian guitarist Jesse Cook, with a background in both classical & jazz, is best known as an advocate for flamenco. He incorporates it, along with other forms of world music, into his playing. Hear him @ the Kent Stage.
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SAT 2/28
Throw it back to the ’20s for a “Rolling ’20’s” benefit @ Good Goat Gallery. Dress in era-appropriate garb & bid on art to support the newly renamed Burning River Roller Derby. All art is created by local artists & Derby members. Music, snacks & a roaring time.
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SUN 3/1
Sick of the cold? Don’t crack yet… Go out & enjoy events like the Ohio City Ice Carving Festival while you still can. Marvel at the University of Akron Ice Carving Club’s amazing ice sculptures @ Market Garden Brewery.
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MON 3/2
The Westerlies take an unusual approach to jazz. The young ensemble creatively rearranges music originally written for other instruments. They’ll be @ the Bop Stop.
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TUE 3/3
Orchids are everywhere in the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Get out of the cold into a tropical paradise… at least for a few hours. Bring your camera.
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WED 3/4
Roland Paolucci is another of those outstanding jazz musicians northeast Ohio is lucky enough to have around. He’ll be dropping by Blu Jazz Arkon as part of the club’s Wednesday evening showcases of the top jazz pianists in northeast Ohio. Have a cocktail & hear some great jazz.
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Issues surrounding police brutality have certainly captured the Zeitgeist, at least for the nonce in Cleveland, and proposed changes in regards to how our police department operates are being floated by a number of well meaning civil rights, legal and faith-based organizations…
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PHOTOSTREAM: #FatTuesday Swing Dance Party at @ Music Box with Ernie Krivda by Marty Bielat
PHOTOSTREAM: Punch Brothers Kick Off New Tour @ Oberlin College by Thomas Mulready
REVIEW: Dancing to the Music – Verb Ballets @ Breen by Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas
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The Arts Tax Comes Up for Renewal This Fall. Will the County Support Its Arts Scene?
If you want an arts tax try taxing soft drinks. It’s more inclusive. Going after the 20% of adults that smoke requires them to do the heavy lifting for arts funding. Voting for a minority to support the arts (in my opinion) was a cheap shot at punishing smokers. (I don’t smoke personally). To me it’s about being fair…
Pat Ballasch
PHOTOSTREAM: Al Stewart Charms The Kent Stage
Al Stewart is always charming and spell-binding in concert, and Dave Nachmanoff adds incredible texture to the live performances of his songs. It is almost (almost — but not quite, of course) like seeing a full band perform them…
Jerry
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Most clicked
Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) VIDEO: Brite Winter Festival Snowballs Into Ohio City
2) Cuyahoga Arts & Culture Creative Workforce Fellowships Reinstated for 2016
3) Get Set to Eat at Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week
4) DURSTIN: The Stage is Set for Frank Jackson’s Last Hurrah
5) MANSFIELD: The Great Recall Debate (or, the Big “If”)
A wave of gratitude for our contributors: John Benson, Marty Bielat, Kendall Embrescia-Hridel, Mansfield Frazier, Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas, Anastasia Pantsios, Sarah Valek, Elisa Vietri & Avery Ware. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.
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