It’s time to flip the switch. From carols across the centuries to a Metal holiday food drive, it’s all happening this week if you know where to look. Nutcrackers are everywhere. Circlefest and its Lantern Procession will delight the entire family.
Artist enclaves from Tower Press to Lakewood’s Screw Factory are unwrapping their shiny gift ideas for your consideration, while the Day Glo art show moves to Waterloo. Mike Polk releases a new comedy CD this week at the Agora in Midtown, and already he hates it. Steve Presser is back on Clifton with a pop-up in his old space, bringing a few bright friends with him.
Shining like stars are Cleveland women like Faye Hargate at CPT, and Liz Huff at Brothers, while Alison Garrigan’s Talespinner makes magic with music & dance, puppets & masks at their space in Gordon Square. CoolCleveland featured photographer Elisa Vietri (that’s her work at left every week) visits with us from her Moonstruck gallery in Little Italy. Lakewood lights up and Olmsted Falls premieres a brand new holiday chestnut. The Rock Solid Summit posits Cleveland as a hub for the music business, creativity and tourism. This kind of stuff lights me right up. —Thomas Mulready