10.30-11.06.13
Slow
Speed is the new currency. At Cool Cleveland, we practice it everyday. We’re getting really good at iterating, turning things around quickly, making adjustments and doing it again.But we need to draw distinctions between our tech-driven lives and our human need to slow down. It means driving more carefully, and slowly, to maintain our humanity says Cool Cleveland commentator Joe Baur. And Mansfield Frazier would like to see justice served on Judge Angela Stokes, regardless of her last name.
Slow down long enough to enter our #Hashtag Contest and download our new mobile app and you might be our latest winner.
Then hurry up and take advantage of Cleveland’s beautiful weather and check out these cool happenings: a Performance Art Fashion Show at Mahall’s; SPACES’ Disco Dada Dreamscape benefit; Beethoven’s Mass in C Major at Severance; Newgrass trio Honeybucket debuting at Nighttown; some no-so-spooky stories for kiddies at CMA; Bob Peck at Rotten Meat; a Ghost Bus Tour at the Flat Iron; Dia de los Muertos at CPT; the edgy Venus In Fur at CPH; and Another Noisy Night at Now That’s Class. Just try to take it slow. –Thomas Mulready
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This Friday, local award-winning fashion designer Deanna Turcotte presents her debut collection of eco-conscious, retro looks — including evening and day wear — at Mahall’s.
“It’s not going to be the usual runway show that people are expecting,” says Turcotte. “It’s really more of a short narrated performance that showcases the collection…”
More from Josh Usmani here
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SPONSORED: Gather Around CAROUSEL Baldwin Wallace University will take you on ride to the raw roots of Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical, Carousel. A two-piano reduction exposes the raw beauty of the score and theatre-in-the-round staging focuses on the core story of Billy and Julie. Directed by Scott Plate, the musical will be performed Thu 11/14 through Sun 11/24. BW.edu.
The news of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Director David Franklin’s resignation shocked most of Cleveland’s art community, but as the news began to hit the internet and social media, those not surprised began to criticize the initial reporting of The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com’s Steven Litt.
So much so that The Plain Dealer has gone on the offensive to explain their role in the alleged, attempted whitewash/cover-up…
More from Josh Usmani here
SPONSORED: Do you ride the RTA trolleys? Now through Fri 11/15, drop some change (and dollar bills if you’d like!) into the fareboxes on the Downtown RTA Trolleys. While the service is always free with a smile, any money received on the trolleys will be given to United Way!
33,808 Americans lost their lives in traffic related fatalities in 2009 according to the U.S. Census. This only includes deaths within 30 days of the accident, and does not include survivors who are left with lifelong injuries.
Last Friday, Clevelanders saw an innocent child added to the seemingly ever-increasing tally of hit-skip victim…
More from Joe Baur here
There’s no waiting in the BW Theatre program. If an entering Freshman is willing, they can get involved right away with a hands-on experience on stage or backstage.
With Music Theatre, Opera, Vocal Performance and Dance major and minor courses of study, students study film, television and theatre and train to become literary managers, scenic artists, casting directors, and producers as well as the more high profile actors, singers, dancers and directors.
Disco Dada Dreamscape: The 35th Dimension is SPACES’ 35th annual benefit and art auction — a unique experience on Sat 11/2 that combines art, costumes and music.
Every year SPACES has a strange, fun theme and this year is no exception…
More from Josh Usmani here
Veterans, you are appreciated. Mark your calendars for a free train ride aboard CVSR on Mon 11/11.
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You’ve all heard Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. You probably haven’t heard another of his big choral works, the rarely performed Mass in C Major. The Cleveland Orchestra is taking it on this week with a cast of singers that includes the Severance Hall debut of soprano Luba Orgonasova [pictured]. Thu 10/31 & Sat 11/2.
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Hello Dolly @ CHUH 300+ Cleveland Hts student put on a show starting Wed 10/30. Thirty-three high school lead actors will comprise three separate casts. Each of these actors will perform in 1-2 performances.
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WED 10/30
String Virtuoso Mark O’Connor will perform w/ the O’Connor String Quartet — featuring three woman musicians w/ impressive resumes of classical credentials — as part of CIM’s Mixon Hall Master Series. Listen.
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THU 10/31
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is always playing @ Cedar Lee. But only once a year can you see it on Halloween. Dress up & get into it — just abide by the rules.
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FRI 11/1
Bob Peck flourishes @ Rotten Meat Gallery. Fresh off of a career-spanning retrospective on Waterloo, established local artist/good guy Bob Peck presents an all-new exhibition of his unique abstract paintings, Flourish.
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SAT 11/2
Dia De Los Muertos is about remembering/celebrating the dead. Join up @ Cleveland Public Theatre for lectures, music, dancing, traditional Hispanic food & the Parade of Skeletons & Skulls. Bring the kids.
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SUN 11/3
Music teacher Laura Webster disproves that inaccurate old saw that maintains “Those who can do; those who can’t teach.” She’ll be showing what she’s got at Nighttown, where she’ll be performing w/ jazz pianist Matt Skitzki & his trio.
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MON 11/4
Local jazz players meet up for a night of tunes @ laid-back Bottlehouse Brewery. Hear Hammond organist David Thomas’ trio, featuring trumpeter Kenny Davis.
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TUE 11/5
It’s Another Noisy Night @ Now That’s Class w/ Vaz (ex-Hammerhead), Cleveland’s Obnox and Murderedman. If you have some aggression you need to vent, this is the place to be.
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WED 11/6
Venus In Fur @ Cleveland Play House shows what pushing the limits can bring. The NYT calls it “seriously smart and very funny.” See for yourself.
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The “Stokes Affair” is beginning to take on truly Shakespearean proportions; the only question being… is it tragedy, or is it farce?
Two recently released videos showing Judge Angela Stokes in action on the bench aired by Channel 19’s Paul Orlousky gives the public its first opportunity to view what many courtroom observers have been alleging for years…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
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Earlier this month, the Disciplinary Council of the Ohio Supreme Court recommended that Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Angela Stokes be disciplined for “abusive treatment of nearly everyone who comes into her courtroom.”
More from Larry Durstin here
In case you haven’t really noticed there is an election for mayor of Cleveland.
The present mayor is Frank Jackson. A real shame. An “It Is What it Is” Mayor instead of a leader of what Cleveland should be…
Read this story and others from Roldo Bartimole here
Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Cut Flowers Showcases Incredible Talents @ Karamu House by Mansfield Frazier
REVIEW: Verb Ballets at Dobama – Fear of Pop by Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas
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Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s Inconsistent Message I found the video (which is EVERYWHERE) to be quite… nifty… and, as you say, representative of the selective awareness brought to us by DCA, GCP, and the other avatars of The Men Behind The Curtain… Local economy losing tens of thousands of jobs and residents?… But hey, we’ve got a new convention center and Whatever-The Hell-It-Is-We’re-Calling-The-Medical-Mart now… Poverty continues to deepen?… But we’ve got a casino…
Read the comment from John J. Polk 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) David Franklin Suddenly Leaves Cleveland Museum of Art
2) Black Cat Lost: A Kaleidoscopic View of Life, Death & Transcendence
3) Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s Inconsistent Message
4) MANSFIELD: Judge Angela Stokes Should Temporarily Step Off The Bench
5) VIDEO: Old Stone Church Pastor Rocks New Music Video
We love writers like these: Roldo Bartimole, Joe Baur, Martin Bielat, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Hollie Gibbs, Anastasia Pantsios, Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas, 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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–Thomas Mulready
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