11.14-11.21.12
Thrive
Even as the leaves turn color and drop, those of us used to four glorious seasons understand that some things must die for the next generation to live. It’s part of the natural process, and instead of focusing on the dying, we’re focused on thriving.And so are Jen Margolis and her crew at the brand-new social venture [thrive]; so are Bad Racket with their 4X4 release party; so are Near West Theatre with their intergenerational, multicultural, multiracial blockbuster “Children of Eden”; same with Oldschool Sinema’s Zombie Prom, Cranksgiving Cleveland’s scavenger hunt, and Cellar Door CLE’s semi-regular musician showcase.
As usual, we offer commentary to keep us thriving: this week it’s post-election analysis and opinion on the proposed skywalk. They’re making visual & musical harmonic hues at MOCA & CIM, they’re auctioning off Zamboni rides at United Way, they’re celebrating at 87.7, and they’re making Alterations at Survival Kit Gallery. Surviving? We’re thriving. –Thomas Mulready
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C’mon, get happy. Not only is that the catchy song to ’70s television series The Partridge Family, but it’s now the rally cry for brand-new Cleveland-based social venture [thrive], which has scheduled a Lunch Beat event for noon Fri 11/16 at The Basement in the Market Garden Brewery.
Formed earlier this year, [thrive] has the unenviable task of trying to turn Northeast Ohio’s frown upside down…
Read more from John Benson here
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SPONSORED: SCORE BIG and help your community! United Way’s 10th Annual Sports Auction on WTAM is live thru 1PM Fri 11/16. Everything from a Kyrie Irving jersey, to a Carlos Santana baseball bat, Trent Richardson football, a trip to Super Bowl XLVII and a Zamboni ride during a Lake Erie Monsters game! UnitedWayCleveland.org/auction.
Those on the peripheral of the entertainment industry often think that Hollywood is a mysterious place where beautiful faces simply show up and get on TV.
While that may happen once or twice in a million, the truth is, the people who do succeed in such a competitive, fickle and ever-changing environment are those who stay focused, do what they must and work, really, really hard.
This past Friday night, after all the political noise settled down, Tri-C students, professors and administrators settled in for an evening of truth, wisdom and professional sobriety with award-winning writer and producer Erik Bork…
Read more from Alex Sukhoy here
SPONSORED: You Are Entitled to Events, Discounts & More! 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 and special discounts. Sign-up now: Tri-C.edu/alumni.
Petition to Save Tower City Want to see a skywalk jutting out of Tower City? Neither do we, or many others. Find out about the initiative taking a stand against the proposed skywalk.
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SPONSORED: Cleveland Clinic Paid Internships Now Available! Cleveland Clinic Office of Civic Education Initiatives is accepting applications for their 2013 summer paid internships: Summer Science Internship Program; Charles R. Drew Program; Health Horizons Internship Program; NEOREMA Internship Program; Young Business Leader Internship Program; & more. Work and learn alongside nationally renowned healthcare professionals. Due 4:30PM on Fri 1/4. ClevelandClinic.org/civiceducation
It will be a little bit Erin, a little bit Beth as WCSB DJs from Hot Trash and Drinking Electricity host a Monkees pre-party at the Five O’Clock Lounge on Fri 11/16 at 8 p.m.
Come feel the thrill that’s gonna be at the sold out Monkees show at Lakewood Civic Auditorium the next night. View our exclusive video here.
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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Children’s Festival & Artists’ Market Celebrate the wonder of ancient festivals that tap into the rhythm of the season @ Spring Garden Waldorf School on Sat 11/17. Puppets, art projects & music from Hey Mavis.
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“I feel like a celebrity!” says Sandra Mills at the recent Tri-C Alumni & Friends Association event at Hale Farm & Village. She recently graduated from Tri-C.
“I always enjoyed the classes, and the professors, and the people I met…” Sandra went back to school and ended up getting a new job before she even graduated.
Whether you’re a current student or a past student, youll enjoy the regular Alumni events at places like a Cleveland Indians game, Browns game, or a day at Hale Farm & Village. Tri-C.edu
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WED 11/14
United Way Sports Auction Want to ride on a Zamboni during a Lake Erie Monsters game? Or score tix to the Indians opener against the Yankees? Bid on all that & more now through Friday. Makes great gifts & helps United Way.
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THU 11/15
Harmonic Hues CIM is putting on a concert @ MOCA featuring not only new students, but also new unique ways of thinking about music.
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FRI 11/16
Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson @ William Busta Gallery Reykjavik native and Cleveland Institute of Art & Kent State graduate Jónsson creates some of the most fathomless work you will ever see. Her new monumental textiles on exhibition at Busta Fri 11/16 thru 12/29 are over 10 feet tall and twice that wide. Stand & sway.
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SAT 11/17
Never Been to Paris Comedian/native Clevelander Sean Fannery returns w/ a comedy show that’s “like watching a guy show his vacation photos, if he nearly killed himself 15 times during his vacation.” Live DVD recording show!
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SPONSORED: The Cleveland Orchestra is in Miami this week for concerts this weekend. And WCLV 104.9 will be there live on Saturday at 8PM. The Band and Franz will present the Symphony No. 3 by Mahler. Bernarda fink is the mezzo, joined by the University of Miami Women’s Chorus and the Miami Children’s Chorus. Full details on all of WCLV’s classical music programming at http://www.WCLV.com.
SUN 11/18
Found Footage Festival You’ll never believe the odd VHS tapes these two comedians salvage from local thrift stores. They present their findings in an uproarious show hitting the Beachland on Sun 11/18. Always a good time.
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MON 11/19
Telling Mansion: Soon to be abandoned? Cuyahoga County Public Library plans to move the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library out of its current location in the historic Telling Mansion. But what will happen to this gorgeous bldg? Find out how to keep the library there at a public mtg on Mon 11/19.
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TUE 11/20
Classical Revolution Eat hot dogs & listen to classical music played by Cle’s finest up-and-coming classical musicians @ Happy Dog.
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WED 11/21
Night-Before-Thanksgiving Dead Fest Unwind with the JiMiller Band’s annual tribute to the Grateful Dead… just in time for Thanksgiving. Be grateful to the fullest extent.
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Cleveland needs to grow a pair.
Truth is, we have an amazing city. Our cultural assets are one-of-a-kind; we have top-notch educational institutions, and an aesthetic appeal most cities outside of the Rust Belt can’t offer.
But many Clevelanders and city leaders still suffer from an inferiority complex that has plagued our region ever since suburban flight began in the 1950s…
Read more from Joe Baur here
Hilton Smith, the newly elected president of the Cleveland Chapter of the NAACP, referenced President Obama’s victory while making his first comments as head of that venerable organization.
And indeed, he could have his hands as full as the president since Greater Cleveland has as many civil rights issues and social problems as any other locale in the nation… probably more than most…
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here
Read other recent pieces by Mansfield Frazier here
Just in time for the holidays, the musical duo of Roubini & Blankfein has announced Broadway’s smash new musical tribute to Wall Street entitled “The Sound of Money!”
Yes, the Great White Way has found a way to honor the Great White Whale as they follow the misadventures of Maria value Trapp, as she navigates the complex world of credit default swaps, shadow derivatives, and high frequency trading…
Read more from Douglas O’Bryon here
Make no mistake, this was a seismic election and one that will be talked about for decades and decades.
No, it didn’t “change America” in the same manner that so many elections have claimed to do in the past. More significantly, it was the glorious manifestation of a Changed America from which there is no turning back…
Read more from Larry Durstin here
Are Ohio Republicans in a suicide mode?
The ability of the Republicans to design Congressional districts to benefit its candidates certainly helped them here and elsewhere to retain control of the U. S. Congress…
Read this story from Roldo Bartimole here
Read other recent pieces by Roldo Bartimole here
Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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PHOTOSTREAM: Jenna Fournier Exhibition & Performance at Cravings
PHOTOSTREAM: Go Media “On The Map” Video Screening
PHOTOSTREAM: Ohio Knitting Mills Pop-Up
PHOTOSTREAM: Mayor’s Ball at Beck Center
REVIEW: Powerful, enlightening THE WHIPPING MAN shines @ Cleveland Play House by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Weakly conceived pacifist script produced @ none too fragile by Roy Berko
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ROLDO: Joe Cimperman & the Lies Some Pols Tell Hey, Roldo…Post-election, I’ll be interested in reading your take on the success of the Cleveland Schools levy vs. the failure of the countywide ports levy…
Read the comment from John J. Polk here
Roldo, you are absolutely right about Joe Cimperman. In my dealings with Cimperman I have found him to be a self-serving liar who can’t be trusted to do the right thing…
Read the comment from David Eden here
Roldo, what the heck is the matter with you? If WalMart can sell the groceries for $25.00 less than Giant Eagle, why not let the people spend less on groceries? What’s wrong with telling them they can do this?…
Read the comment from IndyCA35 here
I will never forget approaching Cimperman at at public meeting, involving a large project in which I represented a principle. I asked him about what I considered to be some very deceitful statements from developers. He quickly told me “it was all smoke and mirrors” turned his back and walked away…
Read the comment from richard 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) Another School is Possible
2) MANSFIELD: Kept in the Dark… and Other Musings
3) ROLDO: Joe Cimperman & the Lies Some Pols Tell
4) PHOTOSTREAM: West Side Market 100th Anniversary Party
5) Foodies Unite for the Fabulous Food Show
Our writers help us thrive. Big ups to Roldo Bartimole, Joe Baur, John Benson, Roy Berko, Martin Bielat, Larry Durstin, Hollie Gibbs, Douglas O’Bryon, 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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