02.08-02.15.12
Empowerment
Are we becoming more empowered as a city and a region? Listen to the inspiring State of the County speech by Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, just about a year after taking office. It should make anyone feel that we’re on the right track. And for Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a feature on “Love Is In The Air,” to benefit empowerment group Sister Girlfriends. Or check our listing of a carefully curated selection of V-Day happenings. And if college radio isn’t the last bastion of anti-establishment empowerment, we’re not sure what is: WJCU’s Radiothon kicks off this week. We admit all is not chocolate & roses: the media machine known as LeBron continues to tease the CLE, but our own Larry Durstin sets the record straight. Come out to one of a number of clubs for Defend Music Night hosted by the Cleveland Music Club Coalition to seek repeal of the onerous admissions tax on small clubs. Empowerment doesn’t come knocking, you gotta go out and get it. But at least CoolCleveland can help. Download our free mobile app for your iPhone or Android and feel the power. –Thomas Mulready
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A Cleveland Valentine’s Day Affair to RememberLocal Women’s Empowerment Org Hosts V-day Party with a Purpose
Valentine’s Day inspires different feelings for many people. This year, there’s an event in Cleveland to inspire singles and couples of all ages — not only will you dance the night away, you’ll also be supporting a Cleveland organization that empowers women at home and in other states, and helps them achieve their dreams: Sister Girlfriends.
Whether you’re single, part of a new couple or celebrating the love of a lifetime, make this Valentine’s Day special at Sister Girlfriends’ Love is in the Air Valentine’s Day Affair, Tue 2/14 from 7PM – midnight @ Gibbs in Severance Town Center… Read more from Julie Cajigas here
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SPONSORED: Salute to Joni Mitchell As a tribute to the artist Rolling Stone called “one of the greatest songwriters ever,” Cleveland’s finest vocalists and musicians, including Vicki Chew, Robin Stone and Evelyn Wright, perform selections from Joni Mitchell’s extensive music catalogue on Sat 3/10, courtesy of Tri-C Presents. For details visit TriCPresents.com.
County Exec Ed FitzGerald’s remarkable, inspirational State of the County speech. Download it now.
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SPONSORED: Crossroads at House of Blues Dine at Crossroads at House of Blues before or after the High School Rock Off Final Exam on Sat 2/11! Crossroads at House of Blues: Where Food, Music, & Art Intersect. Print this e-mail for 10% off your meal in the restaurant. HouseOfBlues.com
In many ways, college radio is the last bastion of anti-establishment media. Sure, the Internet is seemingly infinite and without boundaries, but for a second let’s forget about cyberspace and instead concentrate on the airwaves over Northeast Ohio.
Keeping the spirit of college radio alive for three decades is local legend Bill Peters, who once again is spearheading WJCU-FM 88.7’s Radiothon on Sat 2/11 and Fri 2/17… Read more from John Benson here
SPONSORED: Fast Fact: 87% of Alums Would Recommend Tri-C Cuyahoga Community College is actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with its alumni to build an active, ongoing network. Join the Alumni & Friends Association and enjoy the benefits of networking, mentoring, updated job search and resume resources. Plus, look for special alumni events throughout the year. It’s highly recommended! Sign-up now: Tri-C.edu/alumni.
Cool Cleveland Podcast Weekly roundup of cool events, in an easy-to-digest 3 minute audio format, for playback on your computer or iPod.
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Owl Moon Night Hike Fri 2/10 is shaping up to be one magical night. First, head into the woods on a guided night hike. Then come inside where a faerie will read the classic Owl Moon. Reap the good memories @ Shaker Lakes.
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Prosecutor Candidates Comment on Controversial ProceduresCandidates Answer Cool Cleveland’s Questions
Cool Cleveland has invited the five Cuyahoga County Prosecutor candidates to respond to questions in preparation for the all-important Democratic Primary on Tue 3/6. The winner of the primary will become the next prosecutor since the Cuyahoga County Republican Party has not offered a candidate.
Here are the five candidates and their answers to this week’s questions: Subodh Chandra, Stephanie Hall, James McDonnell, Tim McGinty and Robert Triozzi. For this week, we asked each of them the same set of questions:
Please use a maximum of 700 words total to answer the following three questions:
* What is your position on “open discovery”?
* What is your position on “stacking” indictments?
* What is your position on using “jailhouse snitches”?
Click below to read the prosecutor candidates’ responses to our second set of questions:
* Subodh Chandra
* Stephanie Hall
* James J. McDonnell
* Tim McGinty
* Robert Triozzi
WED 2/8
Say My Name: A film by Mamamess documents a group of unstoppable female lyricists who speak candidly about class, race & gender while pursuing careers in hip hop. Free screening Wed 2/8 with RSVP @ the Rock Hall.
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SPONSORED: WCLV 104.9’s annual Valentine’s Love Poem contest is nearing the deadline for entries… tomorrow night, 2/9, at midnight. Enter by email to love@wclv.com. Some nice prizes for the top ten winners, plus the glory of having your verse read on the air next Tuesday and Wednesday. And published on the WCLV website for all of the world to read and hear. Unlimber your iambic pentameters. And listen to WCLV at 104.9 with programming details at WCLV.com.
THU 2/9
why i had to dance A choreopoem premiere that “explores the connectivity of black dance from generation to generation & from region to region.” Written by Ntozake Shange & choreographed/directed by Dianne McIntyre. Shows kicks off @ Oberlin on Thu 2/9 & comes to Cle next week.
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FRI 2/10
Defend Music Night Join together to fight the 8 percent admission tax on local clubs! Venues across Cle will host bands playing the Cleveland Music Club Coalition on Fri 2/10. Join w/ others fighting to get small local clubs exempt from the tax.
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SAT 2/11
Let’s Talk About Love An assortment of local/regional visual & audio artists tackle a lil’ thing called LOVE in this new exhibition @ Kollective Gallery. A totally un-Hallmark V-Day-themed event on Sat 2/11!
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SUN 2/12
Valentine’s @ the Corning Mansion The ultimate (early) Valentine’s experience: Sit by the fire, sip on wine & listen to live classical music on Sun 2/12. Did we mention this all happens in a stunning historic mansion set on the lake?
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MON 2/13
Mah Jongg Tournament @ Maltz Test your skills at the Maltz Museum’s first public mah jongg tournament on Mon 2/13. New & experienced players welcome.
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TUE 2/14
Valentine’s Date Night @ Loganberry Forget all the crazy high expectations bestowed on you this V-Day. Stick to the basics. Loganberry Books’ annual date night event on Tue 2/14 features wine, chocolate, lit & music from guitar virtuoso Brian Henke. Romantic & relaxed.
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WED 2/15
Russian Garden Reception An evening of relaxation & beauty in support of the Russian Cultural Garden. Listen to beautiful music from Alexander Ghindin, renowned pianist coming to Cle on Wed 2/15 in support of the Russian Cultural Garden. Plus ballet, dessert & drinks.
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The Kelley’s Island Wine Company shows off its wine at Robby and Kirt Zettler’s Metropolitan Home Design. Robby Zettler is passionate about interior design, global antiquing and the intricacies of making wine to serve with great food at their winery.
Good home design and food and wine define a comfortable lifestyle, and Robby brings it all together at Metropolitan Home Design… Read more from Claudia Taller here
In the September 2010 issue of GQ magazine, which hit the newsstands about a month after his infamous “Decision,” LeBron James was asked if he would ever come back to Cleveland and play for the Cavs.
“That would be a great story,” the Chosen One responded before going on to pepper the rest of the interview with third person references… Read more from Larry Durstin here
A common lament of Black elected males hereabouts is they’re becoming an endangered species… over the years their numbers diminishing as they’re replaced by Black female officeholders.
The numbers differential certainly supports their whiny claim… and recent events in the race for county prosecutor perhaps explain why the male-to-female shift is taking place: Black female officeholders seem to have more integrity than their Black male counterparts…
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here
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It’s odd that as you get older the past keeps popping up to surprise you.
Recently, the Plain Dealer ran on its website a copy of a page one from back in 1967 that I had written when the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to Cleveland. It brought back memories…
Read this story from Roldo Bartimole here
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Serious young musicians realize their full potential at the Cleveland Institute of Music. The stage productions and concerts are anything but amateurish.
The talent of the students is astounding and inspiring, and your faith in institutions will be restored… Read more from Claudia Taller here
Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Indescribable Israelis – Pinto & Pollak @ Ohio Theatre by Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas
REVIEW: Ensemble’s LOWER NINTH gives a snapshot of New Orleans following Katrina by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Morrison play highlights Black History month at Karamu by Roy Berko
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MANSFIELD: A Matter of Probity, Integrity and Trust A couple more articles on this topic Mr. Frazier and you will have to join witness protection…
Read the comment from Bill here
Excellent piece Mansfield. It raises serious questions about Tim McGinty and his resolve to see justice as the proper standard for the office of prosecutor. Justice seems to be overlooked here too often with the major purpose to gain convictions…
Read the comment from Roldo Bartimole here
ROLDO: How the Rich Get Richer and Richer Roldo, Excellent work getting this information out, as always. Regarding the beneficiaries of publicly-funded projects like these… I’m curious… how do we find out who the actual bond underwriters were for the various bonds (Gateway, Medical Mart, etc.)?…
Read the comment from Mike C. here
I did a quick calculation recently that estimated just the original cost of Browns Stadium and the related interest would amount to about $50 per ticket sold so far. Average ticket price is about $55…
Read the comment from Ed W here
REVIEW: 1/21/12 Take a Tour of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium I used to work at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and am looking forward to experiencing Cleveland’s new addition. I’m hoping for more see more positive data compared to the reviews that I have read here…
Read the comment from M here
CareerTOOLBOX: 10 Ideas to Help Advance Your Career in 2012 Dear Alex: Mostly I read these lists and think what a load of garbage: these are spot on. Teach a class, send written thank you notes, learn a language, set goals. All good. Thanks…
Read the comment from Dave MaBean here
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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) CitizenGroove New Office Open House & Happy Hour
2) Take a video tour of the new Greater Cleveland Aquarium
3) A visual exploration of Cleveland’s Crooked River at SPACES
4) Seeking Artists To Collaborate on Project Gilgamesh
5) Wanted: Northeast Ohio Area Musicians
Power to the People Kudos to John Benson, Roy Berko, Julie Cajigas, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas, Laura Kennelly, Claudia Taller, Sarah Valek and Laurie Wanninger. 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.
Feel The Power,
–Thomas Mulready
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