08.29-09.05.12
Rising Stars
If you wold have told us a few years ago that Cleveland’s emerging chefs would be world famous, or that Ohio’s unemployment rate would be 1% better than the national average, or that we’d have $11 billion of new development in the region, or that we threw Jimmy Dimora in jail and took a magic eraser to our entire county government, well, even with our eternal optimism, it would have been hard to believe.But it’s real, and we have our rising stars to thank. Akron’s Shivering Timbers premieres their new release, green builders huddle in the Treehouse, there’s a Greek Fest in Kamm’s Corners, and Emerging Chefs host a midnight brunch under the stars. Catch them on the rise. –Thomas Mulready
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There is something especially intriguing about our city nowadays and this so-called “Rust Belt Chic” everyone’s been talking about.
Local writers Anne Trubek and Richey Piiparinen decided to take hold of this “rust belt revival” narrative and allow Clevelanders the chance to define what’s happening in our city.
To, as Trubek says, “…tell it our (Cleveland’s) way, from the inside-out, instead of having others describe us to ourselves…”
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SPONSORED: Got Green? Party of the Year? On Fri 9/7, culinary superstar Steve Schimoler of Crop Bistro & Bar serves it up at the Lakewood Community Services Center community garden featuring two raffles: 2 RT tix & a 4 day stay at Tulum Riveria Maya in Mexico, or a private 7 course dinner for 2 at Crop. Info: here. Tickets: here.
Rising Star Coffee Roasters is a unique little coffee shop located on the edge of Ohio City. You may mistake the outside of the building for a fire station, but believe me, they brew one heck of a cup of joe.
With local ingredients, and coffee from around the world, Rising Star Coffee’s coffee has to be one of the best around. Take an extra couple steps and head on over to where they brew all their coffee by the cup.
Barista John Johnson froths over with his passion, roasting and brewing the best cup of coffee in town. Up next: public cuppings and tasting flights. Check out the video here.
SPONSORED: Public Square is turning into Pancake Square! Don’t forget United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Campaign Kickoff and Pancake Flip on Thu 8/30 on Public Square from 7-10AM. Pancakes, sausages and orange juice are only $5, complimentary coffee on-site, plus $5 Bakers Square gift cards FREE for the first 3,000 breakfasts! Announcement of 2012 Campaign Goal at 8AM. More info: 216-436-2121 or mbattle@unitedwaycleveland.org.
Cleveland Clinic interns are transforming health care while the country debates the politics. Interns in the Cleveland Clinic Office of Civic Education Initiatives engaged in hands-on programs this summer to provide research, assist & test innovations in modern health care.
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SPONSORED: Got Green? Dig Where You Live Join the coolest gathering in town on Fri 9/7, when culinary superstar Steve Schimoler of Crop Bistro & Bar serves up a Fall harvest menu at the Lakewood Community Services Center community garden in Lakewood. Kristine Jackson & KJ Blues will rock the tent with special guests Cream of the Crop, featuring Schimoler and his kitchen musicians. Get more info here. Get your tickets here.
Tri-C Alum Jean Spitalsky enjoys an Alumni & Friends Association event at a Cleveland Indians game, and talks about how she kicked her career up a notch at Tri-C.
“I decided to improve my job skills… I can’t say enough about the teachers. They really help you.”
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Blue Moon Campfire Once in a blue moon… Yes, Fri 8/31 is your chance to witness a blue moon while night hiking & roasting marshmallows over a campfire.
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Legendary music impresario Steve Popovich of Cleveland International Records passed away last year before anyone had a chance to document his role, his perspectives and his stories. Beachland Ballroom owner Cindy Barber and other Cleveland music scene veterans don’t want that to happen again. Plus, there’s work to be done to help the region’s popular music community network and develop as a career base and center for live music.
“Cleveland Rocks” author Ian Hunter has been invited to kick it all off on Wed 9/26 with an interview at the Rock Hall at 7PM and a VIP reception at Crop Bistro and Bar.
WED 8/29
Still going strong: Walnut Wednesdays. Hit up some food trucks this Wed 8/29. Do it soon before summer’s over & the snow starts falling. (Just kidding.)
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THU 8/30
Pancakes on Public Square Local celebrities will be flippin’ flapjacks on Thu 8/30. Stop by, have a plate & help out United Way Cleveland. More than 3,000 breakfasts will be served.
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FRI 8/31
Shivering Timbers album release show @ Musica on Fri 8/31. Yes, the odd folk blues duo is back w/ new music for your listening pleasure.
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SAT 9/1
Hot Latin Dance Party Are you down for a night of dancing? TropicalCleveland hosts some of the hottest parties & the one on Sat 9/1 is no exception. Salsa lessons offered onsite!
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SPONSORED: Two boffo Cleveland Orchestra concerts this weekend on WCLV 104.9. On Sat 9/1 at 8PM, it’s the acclaimed concert performance of Richard Strauss’ Salome, in which a central character loses his head. And on Sun 9/2 at 4PM, Marin Alsop’s debut with the Orchestra features Saint-Saens’s Organ Symphony with Joela Jones at the keyboard of the Norton Memorial Organ. WCLV.com
SUN 9/2
Akron Hip Hop Showcase Show some love for hip hop on Sun 9/2. The legendary De La Soul will perform, along with lesser-knowns & newcomers @ Akron Civic Theatre. Feel the beat.
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MON 9/3
Get cultural this Labor Day. Ohio’s Celtic & International Fall Fest runs from Fri 8/31 – Mon 9/3. Music, food & plenty of activities for the kiddos. Plus, shows from all parts of the globe.
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TUE 9/4
Calling all green builders… Whether you’re a tree hugger, engineer or real estate broker, you’re welcome to Networking Night at the Treehouse on Tue 9/4. Discuss green building & help a good cause.
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WED 9/5
Wanna help our beaches? Become an Urban Beach Ambassador & help keep Cle’s beaches in shape. Meet @ Edgewater Park on Wed 9/5 to learn about the program.
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Back in 1998 when I was editor of the Cleveland Tab alternative newspaper, we conducted endorsement meetings with the area’s political candidates.
Running against U.S. Representative Dennis Kucinich that year was Republican Joe Slovenec, an anti-abortion zealot affiliated with Randall Terry’s radical Operation Rescue group…
Read more from Larry Durstin here
A good friend called last week to lament the fact Tony Farmer, the 18-year-old former Garfield Heights High School basketball star (he was also ranked as one of the top 100 high school hoopsters in the nation), was sent to prison for three years for an array of crimes related to him eventually going caveman on a young woman who supposedly was trying to break up with him…
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I’ve been career coaching clients for many years and there’s a major difference between most male and female job and grad school candidates.
At first I thought it was a random occurrence, but, after hundreds of interactions and tremendous success stories, I noticed a pattern: the men would set a goal and, with laser focus, achieve it, quickly.
The women? Far more hesitation and, dare I say it, lack of confidence in their approach…
Read more from Alex Sukhoy here
I took a walk in downtown Cleveland after an absence of more than two years.
For all the talk I’ve been hearing about the resurgence of downtown the walk was more than disappointing…
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MANSFIELD: Turning a Losing Hand Into a Winning One will be there — hope it works out — been waiting 4 a place on the eastside…
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The Detroit-Superior Bridge Needs You I have always wanted to see this part of the bridge! Opening it to the public would be awesome!…
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This could be such a neat addition to downtown…
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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) The Detroit-Superior Bridge Needs You
2) CPL’s BookBox: Shop the Market. Pick up books.
3) MANSFIELD: Turning a Losing Hand Into a Winning One
4) Lakewood Neighborhood Bottle hits the shelves
5) REVIEW: A Wonderful Experience at Blossom
We’re all stars here. Mad props to: Roldo Bartimole, Martin Bielat, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Alex Sukhoy 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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