08.27-09.03.14
Movements
We’re rolling them out pretty regularly these days: food, arts, music, makers, social challenges, biking, mobile engagement, even belly dancing.Now we might be on the front end of a couple more movements: homeschooling, “Meatless Mondays,” social media. Alex Sheen hopes to start a new social movement with Because I Said I Would. CLE-based Content Marketing World is the largest event of its kind — and it’s something we’ve practiced at CC since day one.
Sometimes you have to move a bit to create a movement. Mary Bridget Davies grabbed a Tony nomination in NYC and is back in town at Mike’s Barn, wherever that is. Signals Midwest hits Now That’s Class, then strikes out for Europe. Matt Fish expands to universities. Max is off to college. Everyone is starting a movement around here. And we can’t stop smiling about it. –Thomas Mulready
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There’s something exotic and enigmatic about bellydancing.
For the majority of the public, the dance form seems sexual and foreign, something forbidden yet tantalizing and straight out of a black-and-white Peter Lorre B-movie from the ’40s.
Parma resident and professional bellydancer Farah Page is hoping to change perceptions with a weekend of dance performances and workshops aimed at opening minds…
More from John Benson here
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SPONSORED: The 2014 Ingenuity Fest is only a few weeks away! On September 26-28th, we’re returning to the lakefront in the warehouses North of First Energy Stadium and around NorthCoast Harbor, including programming inside both the Great Lake Science Center and the Rock Hall. More info here: http://www.IngenuityCleveland.com.
Back to school time? Not for all families. We talk to a few local families who, for their own reasons, choose to educate their kids at home. Though Cleveland is not a hotbed of homeschooling, the movement is growing & local institutions are responding…
More from Sarah Valek here
SPONSORED: Join Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for Steam in the Valley on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7 and 13-14. This event features the largest steam locomotive east of the Mississippi plus passengers have the rare opportunity to ride in authentic, open window passenger cars! One- and two-hour excursions with photo run-bys are offered. CVSR.com.
Wondering how to strengthen your community? A good start is to promote smart and affordable home ownership, especially for folks who otherwise might not be able to put down roots.
Be there on Thu 9/18 from 5-7:30PM at the awesome Transformer Station, 1460 W. 29th Street and celebrate the recent successes of Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland, learn about their HomeOwnership Center, the Land Trust and the Consumer Law Center, and see where they are planting their seeds for the future. NHSCleveland.org.
SPONSORED: The second annual Cleveland One World Festival returns to the meadows, fields, and forests of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Sat 9/13 & Sun 9/14 from 1PM to dusk. Celebrating Cleveland’s diverse community with its over 120 different ethnic groups, the spectacular event offers visitors a unique opportunity to sample a diverse panorama of cultures, costumes, music, dance, art, food, and sports. ClevelandOneWorldFestival.com.
With a laser-focused menu and a new quick-service concept for a quick lunch or dinner, MELT Bar and Grilled’s Matt Fish serves up his tasty grilled sandwiches at MELT University, his newest location on the campus of Case Western Reserve University in their brand new Tinkham Veale University Center.
Instead of the 20 sandwiches at their other locations, MELT U. will have 10 sandwiches in a grab-and-go format for Case students and University Circle residents and visitors.
What’s next? Matt is looking at opening more locations in Columbus, Cincinnati and in the Cleveland/Akron area, and possibly more MELT U. restaurants. Cool Cleveland checked in during his grand opening.
Cleveland State’s new Fall semester marks the university’s 50th anniversary. The Galleries at CSU are closing out the first week of classes by hosting two very special events.
Thu evening, The Galleries at Cleveland State opens its new exhibition, At Home in Africa: Design, Beauty and Pleasing Irregularity in Domestic Settings.
Fri evening, CSU’s gallery will host CAN Journal‘s Fall Issue Launch Party. This quarters issue is another example of why CAN is such a valuable resource to our region…
More from Josh Usmani here
The largest content marketing conference on the planet is headed to Cleveland. Learn why quality content is crucial for businesses. Mon 9/8 – Thu 9/11.
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Imagine something you use everyday, depend on, take for granted, and maybe only think about once every few months. Its the sprawling network of sewers not far below your feet. Weve got a chance for you to see where those sewers go at the NEORSD Open House Sat 9/27 @ 9:00am.
See what it takes to keep our Great Lake clean by touring the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center via Lolly the Trolley, getting your hands dirty with hands-on experiements, seeing science up-close with Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s Touch Tank and the Great Lakes Science Center’s Fab Lab, and even enjoying free ice cream for the kids. Tour space is limited, so RSVP today!
Diana Chittester came to Cleveland from Pennsylvania & hit the local music scene six years ago. Now she’s moving to Portland, Oregon. But it’s here that she established her musical career as one of the area’s most dynamic and nuanced singers, guitar players, and songwriters. She’s got a new CD she’ll debut at the Beachland called Find My Way Home, perhaps an indicator that she won’t forget us. Fri 8/29.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
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Cleveland has always loved its burgers and steaks. But recently, more of us have tried to eat a healthier, more varied diet. Cleveland City Council wants to encourage that. It passed a resolution this week urging people to celebrate “Meatless Monday” and praising those working to get us to eat our veggies.
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Bard High School Early College Cleveland students just started their new school year. The High School allows students in the 9th and 10th grades to take a college curriculum, and then allows students in the 11th and 12th grades to engage in college level course work, which can land them up to 60 college credits from Bard College.
Graduating students have the ability to earn an associates degree, in addition to a CMSD diploma, before they even get to college. Only three other schools in the country have partnered with an independent college, like Bard.
Bring the Kids to Blossom for their annual Family Funfest Concert Sat 8/30. The Orchestra will play songs from The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of Oz, Spider-Man, and 2013’s hit movie Frozen. Plus, other activities & fireworks.
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WED 8/27
Intent to Deceive: Delve into the dark, mysterious world of art’s most notorious con artists @ the Canton Art Museum. See if you can spot the forgeries.
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THU 8/28
Because I said I would. is a social movement/nonprofit focused on improving humanity with the value of a promise. Meet the man who started it all, Alex Sheen, who’ll speak on kindness & positive changes @ the Beck Ctr.
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FRI 8/29
Bike to Work & get free breakfast & coffee along the way. Ditch the traffic & join other cyclists for a fun ride to work w/ Bike Cleveland.
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SAT 8/30
Do good. Feel good. Head to the HOB for a community yoga class supporting a community garden — Ohio City’s Kentucky Gardens. Get zen, participate in the rapid raffle & hear live music afterwards.
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SUN 8/31
The Hungarian Scout Festival is a day filled w/ traditional Hungarian eats — stuffed cabbage, goulash & paprikash — vendors, music & activities for all ages. Plus, it’s a benefit for the nearly 300 Hungarian scouts in the area.
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MON 9/1
Smoke on the Water Fest is the place to be this Labor Day weekend. The music fest kicks off on Friday, but be sure to stop by Mon to fill your holiday with the laidback “island” music of the Joe Moorhead Band. Admission is free.
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TUE 9/2
Green Corps farmers markets are still in full swing. Buy fresh produce from active “learning farms” teaching youth about gardening & sustainability. Find them on Tuesdays at Buckeye Learning Farm & Lonnie Burten Farm Stand.
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WED 9/3
Sonny & the Sunsets have become a favorite over at Mahall’s in Lakewood, where they’ll be returning this week. The band has a goofy, almost amateurish aura about it, w/ a garage-pop sound & over-the-wall viewpoints.
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It’s this simple: Im fed up. Yes, Im seen by many to be, as one of my friends put it, “The Social Media King,” but let me tell you: the king is displeased. While Im not alone in this 21st century revolt, I think I might be the only one who is taking steps away from this social media giant for ethical reasons.
Some may be “too addicted to function,” where as I’m, “too disgusted to function.” Dont get me wrong. I love social media; I work for an online communications company for God’s sake…
More from Marty Bielat here
As much as I absolutely abhor violence of any kind, it just may be that the rioting and looting in Ferguson, MO, is serving the useful purpose of focusing world attention on the long-standing and seemingly intractable problem of excessive force against young black males by white police officers…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
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My Cleveland Wish List
How would the proposed bike midways affect transit service along major transit routes such as St. Clair Ave, Superior Ave, and Lorain Ave? Only having 1 lane for cars and buses on St. Clair would increase congestion and commute times considerably on the highly traveled transit route….
CTownPlan
Fuel for Thought
WISH best BUT NEED a FEW STANDARDIZED relatively affordable understandable units… I CAN appreciate TRYING to have different stuff, ideas BUT…
bob
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–Thomas Mulready
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