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Big Ideas
There’s no shortage. Never has been. But maybe nowadays, we’re more open to considering the big ideas to move our region forward. Even faster than it’s already moving.Belt Out and Hot Dog U, organized by some of Cleveland’s coolest people, including CC columnist Richie Piiparinen, plan to lay down the gauntlet along with the good ideas. Here’s hoping you pick up one or both.
The Ubermensch is a concept so Cleveland that it’s a wonder it has taken till now for a local exhibition to explore the concept more fully. Four local bands are playing a benefit for the Grog’s John Neely, Megan Zurkey debuts her new release at Mahall’s, and we’ve got our eye on the High School Rock Off, for obvious reasons.
Other big ideas this week include opening roller derby to younger girls, finding inner peace in Akron, talking the talk with your kids at CMNH, career help from the iCleveland career showcase, locals playing a house concert, a fresh, local food market, and new scripts at CPT’s Dark Room series.
Another priceless Cool Cleveland t-shirt is awarded for going mobile with CC, and our #Hashtag Contest throws our spotlight wherever you think it should be. Now there’s a big idea. –Thomas Mulready
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This winter, get collegiate without all those student loans.
Belt, Cle’s online literary arts magazine, is serving up two new events to stave off that winter malaise — Hot Dog University and Belt Out. Both are offered at the ever-popular Happy Dog, are free of charge and will leave you thinking and, hopefully, inspired…
More from Sarah Valek here
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SPONSORED: What do you do when you’ve mastered classical piano repertoire at an early age, receiving critical acclaim for performances with world renowned orchestras? You improvise! Pianist Gabriela Montero brings her brilliant and nuanced classical interpretations AND MORE to the Mixon Hall stage 1/23/14. For tickets, call 216-795-3211 or visit CIM.edu.
No pants? In public? In Cleveland? In January?
That’s right — it’s time once again for the annual No Pants Subway Ride. Clevelanders will join tens of thousands of people in over 60 cities around the around for what has become an annual international tradition.
What started as a secret prank has become a public celebration of absurdity and silliness…
More from Josh Usmani here
United Way of Greater Cleveland introduces a comprehensive plan to tackle our community’s most pressing problems.
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It’s no secret that Superman was created right here in Cleveland. However, the idea of the “Ubermensch” or “over man” was the brainchild of Friedrich Nietzsche in 1883.
While there is no clear consensus on a specific definition, over a dozen local artists will explore the concept this weekend at Doubting Thomas gallery in Tremont…
More from Josh Usmani here
Young German violinist Julia Fischer isn’t just a pretty face. That’s not how the Cleveland Orchestra chooses its guest artists. Although she’s only 30, she’s released 11 CDs and is expert at playing Brahms, whose music stars at Severance Hall this weekend, with Fischer soloing in his Violin Concerto. Thu 1/9-Sun 1/12.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
It’s the #CoolCleveland Hashtag Contest! Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @CoolCleveland and tell us what’s happening! Use #CoolCleveland and you’re automatically entered into the weekly Hashtag Contest. We select winners on Friday so start tweeting!
What are you looking forward to? On Monday through Friday tweet or instagram the event that you are most excited to attend this week using #CoolCleveland and you might see it on our website.
Roller Derby isn’t just for women; it’s for girls too. Girls age 10-17 are invited to try out for the Cleveland Junior Roller Derby Rockstars on Sun 1/12. Lace up.
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Karen Klucar downloaded the Cool Cleveland app here, and this week we selected her as the tenth winner of our new Cool Cleveland T-shirt. And she’s thrilled:
“Thanks for the Cool Cleveland T-shirt! Will definitely be sporting it in and out of the city.”
Get the app here and win the T-shirt that can’t be bought, just earned. See all of the past T-shirt winners here.
Sandwich: The Potato Bacon Bomb Thick sliced golden fried potato planks, cheesy roasted garlic mashed potatoes, crisp hickory bacon, creamy sour cream & scallion sauce, sharp cheddar
Bread Pudding: Maple Bacon Pecan Decedent maple and candied pecan bread pudding baked with a maple and candied bacon glaze and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and maple bourbon frosting.
Beer: Bell’s Winter White A classic wheat ale brewed with American wheat and a proprietary blend of Hefe and classic Belgian-style yeasts.
Drink: Old Man Winter Fresh mint leaves, ginger juice and cane sugar combined with Sailor Jerry Run, Creme de Menthe and ginger ale. MeltBarAndGrilled.com
WED 1/8
Recent grad looking for a job? Head to the iCleveland Winter Edition Career Showcase @ CSU. Obtain a professional head shot, lunch w/ biz professionals & get a behind-the-scenes tour of PlayhouseSquare.
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THU 1/9
Speciesism: The Movie makes its Cle premiere tonight @ the Cedar Lee. Go for door prizes, raffles & to catch an eye-opening documentary that will forever change the way you look at animals.
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FRI 1/10
Oy vey! Cleveland Play House presents Yentl, a touching story about a young Jewish woman disguising herself as a man. It’s a modern love story chock full of wit that “will win your heart.”
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SAT 1/11
How about a hit of familiar, well-loved music to chase away the winter doldrums? Akron Symphony has just the thing when it plays a perennial favorite, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, featuring Canadian violinist Olivier Brault.
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SUN 1/12
Fresh, local food is still available. Go get you some @ the next Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market, held inside Cretan Center the 2nd Sun of the month. Food, handmade goods, beauty products & more await your purchase.
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MON 1/13
Living High is the topic of the next Science Cafe Cleveland. Join the discussion @ Market Garden Brewery as Cynthia Beall, prof at CWRU, discusses her life studying ppl living at extremely high altitudes.
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TUE 1/14
Meet the Ghosts of Rhodes Mansion. County archivist Judy Cetina will tell you all about these spirits believed to reside in the Mansion during this special program @ Bay Village Library.
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WED 1/15
Learn How to Talk “The Talk” @ CMNH. Preview Nature’s Mating Games: Beyond the Birds & the Bees while learning tips on having “the talk” w/ your kids. Aside from the education, this event also includes appetizers, music & wine tasting.
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Not for nothing was the stretch of Scovill Avenue (renamed Community College Avenue in the mid-’60s due in large part to its notorious reputation) where I was raised was called The Dirty Thirties.
Back in the day it was the heart — and just as importantly, the soul — of the old Central neighborhood…
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Eureka! I’ve found it. I’ve come up with a cure for one of the most dreaded, noxious syndromes to ever plague the nationwide black community…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
Go on an adventure! If you’re looking for something fun to do in Cleveland, use our CoolCleveland Neighborhoods Tab on your mobile device to discover new and interesting neighborhoods. Learn how here.
It’s so easy. Simply, click on the neighborhoods tab in your CoolCleveland mobile device and away you go. Find fun restaurants, vintage clothing shops, art studios and so much more. Even if you don’t see your favorite stuff, we can always add it to the list by using the Suggestions Tab.
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Have you ever seen a bigger con game than the corporate/political/media gang want to play on Cuyahoga County voters?
The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) really wants to pull a major fast one this time…
Read this story and others from Roldo Bartimole here
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ROLDO: Firefighters, Police, EMS — Who Is Stealing Your Pay Raises & Pensions? Excellent article; sad finances.
Mark
Thank you Roldo. I asked you for these figures six odd weeks ago, and you delivered like a champ…
Snarky
Keep pounding on this Roldo! People need to see it and hear it over and over before the sin tax extension vote, an initiative that common sense says needs to go down in flames with resounding ‘no’ numbers….
Allen Freeman
I work for the city. I belong to AFSCME local 100. I don’t expect our union to do anything other than raise the dues members pay. It is the lamest union I have ever heard of. they go into negotiations asking members what they want to lose…
Cindy Meyers
Ring in 2014 with Opening Week @ CMA CMA has so much to offer…For FREE!
Daniel Conway
CMA is one of the many good things about living in Cleveland and I say this as a born and bred Londoner…
Jean Sommer
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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) DURSTIN: 2014 Predictions for the Browns, Kucinich, the Skywalk & More
2) MANSFIELD: The “Quacker” Gift That Keeps on Giving
3) ROLDO: Firefighters, Police, EMS — Who Is Stealing Your Pay Raises & Pensions?
4) 25 Years, 25 Artists At William Busta Gallery
5) Lakewood Named One of 10 Most Exciting Small Cities in US
Big thanks to Roldo Bartimole, Marty Bielat, Mansfield Frazier, Anastasia Pantsios, Josh Usmani & Sarah Valek. 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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