08.28-09.04.13
Hi-Lites
We’re trying. We strive to bring the best, the finest, the highest of highlights each week. But it’s a challenge to fit everything in. I mean, just scroll down & look at it all. Like the two shows opening at CSU this weekend, not to be missed, and previewed here. Akron’s Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites releasing a hot & sweaty vinyl 45. Mike’s Broad Side of the Barn relocating. TCO does Pixar. Breakneck Gallery exhibiting Distorted Portraits.
And along with the high points, we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention some ways we can improve. Roldo warns us to heed the past and prepare to pay more to benefit wealthy sports team owners. While Mansfield revels in MLK’s dream of five decades ago he suggests a Plan B, while kicking off a shorter column, Mansfield Straight. And Richey Piiparinen thinks the Rust Belt can do better than textbook gentrification if we use new models of neighborhood investment.
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The Galleries at Cleveland State University kick off their 2013-2014 season with two shows opening this Friday.
Havana-born, Cleveland-based painter Augusto Bordelois presents his latest body of work in a solo exhibition in the North Gallery, Based on a True Story.
The South Gallery will feature Truppe Fledermaus and the Carnival at the End of the World — the latest series of surreal photographs and prints by the internationally-renowned collaborative team Kahn and Selesnick…
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B-W’s Vicky Bussert Works Miracles Did you hear: 100% of BW musical theatre seniors were signed by agents after their NYC showcase. Unreal.
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In a mere two years, Akron’s Wesley Bright & the Hi-Lites have taken northeast Ohio by storm. Everywhere they go, they get the party started with their hot and sweaty take on old-school soul. Now they’ve got their first record — a vinyl 45 — which they’ll debut at the Beachland. Fri 8/30.
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WED 8/28
Wine & A Movie sound quite nice, right? Experience both at this eastside showing of SOMM, about 4 men trying to become Sommeliers, w/ wine from the Wine Spot.
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THU 8/29
Sterle’s Country House has two beautiful new murals on its exterior. To celebrate, they’re having a reception for the local artist — Laurel Herbold.
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FRI 8/30
Soul Fiesta It’s a Secret Soul Party, fiesta style. Leave those MP3s at home & get down to 45s at the 5 O’Clock. Dance contests, DJs & hot tunes round out the party.
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SAT 8/31
March of the Gnomes Who doesn’t love gnomes? The artists appearing in Good Goat Gallery’s latest show are gnome fans. Just check out this show featuring all art gnome-related.
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SUN 9/1
Race for Recovery Recovery services are needed now more than ever. Help the cause & sign up for the Edna House 5K or 1-mile fun run @ Edgewater Park. Proceeds benefit the expansion of Edna House for Women.
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MON 9/2
It’s a Black Labor Day w/ black metal ban Abysmal Lord @ Now That’s Class. If you know anything about black metal, you know what they sound like: vocals coughed up over a dense clot of music w/ a racing, unbroken beat.
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TUE 9/3
Is EDM the new rock ‘n roll? Supposedly it is… or is it? Hear from Robert DeLong who’s been creating a buzz in the electronic music community in the past year & see for yourself.
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WED 9/4
Accordions! Polka Time! Put on your polka shoes again. The Beachland’s got another evening of dancing at its Octoberfest Accordion Extravaganza, featuring Johnny Koenig, a rising young polka star keeping the old eastern European music alive.
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This Saturday, Breakneck Gallery presents its latest themed, group exhibition — Distorted Portraits. The show puts a contemporary twist on one of the oldest (and at one time “higher”) forms of art.
Before the development of the open art market, commissioned portraits were one of the easiest and most common ways for an artist to make a living…
Read more from Josh Usmani here
Glorious weather blessed marchers in Washington, DC this past weekend as the 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington — which featured as its centerpiece Dr. Martin Luther King’s now famous “I Have a Dream” speech — was celebrated…
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You are going to hear a lot of lies. There will be mucho money poured into telling these lies. The Greater Cleveland Partnership — Cleveland’s corporate voice — will try to Rope-a-Dope us again.
Some truth is therefore necessary…
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PHOTOSTREAM: Lkwd Music Fest @ Mahall’s 08.24.13 by Sarah Valek
PHOTOSTREAM: One World Fest @ Cleveland Cultural Gardens 08.25.13 by Thomas Mulready
PHOTOSTREAM: Weapons of Mass Creation Fest 8.16-8.18.13 by Anastasia Pantsios
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The “Niggranazation” of White Americans Mansfield – I HATE your word, but totally agree with your article…
Read the comment from Les Roberts here
The use of the N word – however creatively couched, by whomever: black or white, intellectual or ignoramus – is offensive! furthermore, it reduces what could otherwise be read as poignant to pulp and propaganda….
Read the comment from Ingrid Moore here
So in short America is moving to a class society. Have’s and have-nots. That word was unnecessary but you needed people to click on your article…
Read the comment from Stephen Parker here
that adds up to what I’ve been saying for years-but I was told I’m a racist. the dumbing of america….
Read the comment from C.j. Kelley here
We are experiencing the removal of the last shreds of meat being systematically taken off the bones of ALL individuals… world wide…
Read the comment from Bill Wiltrack here
Same thing is happening in Canada… the term can be considered a bit harsh for the politically correct types but very apt for the situation….
Read the comment from Steve Engyel here
Mansfield’s description of the current reality for many people in America is right on the mark. Many people can relate to what he describes….
Read the comment from Ken Kovach 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) MANSFIELD: The “Niggranazation” of White Americans
2) Why is Sherrod Brown Moving into Zach Reed’s Ward?
3) Everything All at Once: Two For One @ MOCA
4) ROLDO: Way Out of Cleveland’s Political Stagnation?
5) MOVIE REVIEW: Is The Butler Too Painful?
Thx to Roldo Bartimole, Martin Bielat, Mansfield Frazier, Anastasia Pantsios, Richey Piiparinen, Josh Usmani and 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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