Pretentious

01.11-01.18.12
Pretentious

We’ve got Yellowman at Weathervane, and don’t you luv me at Karamu, and Polka! The Movie at CMA, and Packy Malley’s Capricorn Party at House of Blues. And Bob Peck’s new show at William Rupnik Gallery is perfectly titled: “Let The Chips Fall.” Pretentious? We’re so not. But maybe we should be. –Thomas Mulready

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Spoon-fed conclusions be damned. In a nutshell, that’s the idea behind the William Rupnik Gallery’s latest exhibit “LET THE CHIPS FALL,” which appears Sat 1/14 through Sun 2/5 at the Euclid Avenue venue and features work by Bob Peck… Read more from John Benson here

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SPONSORED: “Breathtakingly, outrageously brilliant!” said the NY Times. Experience Spring Awakening at Beck Center, Fri 2/3 thru Sun 3/4. This Tony Award-winning rock musical adaptation of the controversial 19th century German play explores with passion and poignancy the turbulent journey from adolescence to adulthood. Mature Content: adult language/nudity. BeckCenter.org or 216.521.2540.

On a Friday night at the Literary Cafe, you’ll find the Pretentious Tremont Artists sketching and painting portraits in the backroom of the bar.

The group was founded seven years ago by Tim Herron and Brian Pierce as an elegant solution to a perpetual problem for artists: how to arrange for steady practice in a cost-efficient manner… Read more from Isaac Mell here

SPONSORED: From Concept to Construction, focuses on the acclaim and controversy surrounding the new Martin Luther King, Jr. monument in Washington D.C. Participate in this lively discussion taking place at Cleveland Public Library on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mon 1/16, at 1PM at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch, 1962 Stokes Blvd. CPL.org

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SPONSORED: Back to the ’60s at Somewhere In Time! Party like it’s 1969! VIPs will start with private cocktails and dinner in the library turned 1960s sit-in at 6PM, then party with everyone till midnight to the groovy sounds of the ’60s – dance lessons included! Dress in period fashion and win prizes, check out the reproduction of Janis Joplin’s psychedelic 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet after dropping your own car with the complimentary valet service. Missed the 1960s? Dig it on Sat 1/28 at Western Reserve Historical Society. WRHS.com.

SPONSORED: Trailblazing Founder of Black Liberation Theology To Appear in Berea A renowned theologian and tenacious voice for the oppressed will appear at Baldwin-Wallace College on Wed 1/18, at 8PM. The free talk by Dr. James Cone, best known for the groundbreaking Black Theology & Black Power, is part of Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series. BW.edu.

Politics is many things but one thing that it is not is rocket science. That’s why the above headline should not come as news to anyone.

And no, the upcoming 2012 electoral landslide is not simply due to the traveling vaudeville show billed as the Republican presidential primaries… Read more from Larry Durstin here

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SPONSORED: Clevelanders, you know snow happens, so why fight it! Cross Country skiing on groomed trails is available at Holden Arboretum as snow conditions permit. If skiing is not your thing gather your family and friends and learn to snowshoe. Snowshoe classes and hikes are available every weekend through the end of February. Visit HoldenArb.org for more information.

WED 1/11
Green Fire @ Shaker Lakes See a film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold and his environmental legacy on Wed 1/11. After the film join a discussion of living the land ethic in our diverse communities.

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THU 1/12
October in the Chair A theatrical journey w/ storytellers, shadows, monsters & adventures following the mental and physical journey a young boy travels after he runs away from a neglecting family. Part of the Big Box series @ CPT.

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FRI 1/13
Oddy TheaterLab is not your average theater. It’s free, odd & it’s taking place on Fri 1/13 & Fri 1/27. Witness a war of the sexes & a gibberish play that sounds like Shakespeare (and may include pirates!).

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SAT 1/14
Occupy Cleveland Fundraiser Support the protestors standing up for the 99 percent. The benefit on Sat 1/14 features performances by Morticia’s Chair, The Rick Ray Band, Dead Ahead, Charlie Mosbrook & more.

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SPONSORED: WCLV 104.9 is live at Severance Hall this Sat 1/14, at 8PM, for a concert by the Band and Franz. Included is the Brahms Violin Concerto with Lisa Batiashivili as soloist. Also on the program, Saariaho’s “Orion,” and Movements from “Ma Vlast” by Smetana. Full details on WCLV’s classical music programming at WCLV.com.

SUN 1/15
dont you luv me @ Karamu Teen dating can be downright frightening, the experience pockmarked w/ aggression & violence. dont you luv me @ Karamu examines these issues while encouraging teens to make better choices in relationships. Premieres Sun 1/15.

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MON 1/16
Celebrate Black History: Our Stories in Art @ Lakeland CC. New artwork from acclaimed artists paying homage to the late great Martin Luther King, Jr. Catch the show on MLK Day, Mon 1/16.

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TUE 1/17
Classical Revolution @ Happy Dog is an unpretentious classical music concert for the hot dog-eating masses. Classical Rev features the best up-and-coming classical musicians playing in a laid-back, bar setting on Tue 1/17. Severance this ain’t.

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WED 1/18
Matchmaking in the Meadow No, it’s not some dating event. It’s the Scientist Lecture series @ Holden Arb. On Wed 1/18 the topic is pollination — do pollinators do what is best for the plants? Learn that & other interesting factoids.

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JEERS: To the PD (and local TV stations) for passing on covering the Feb. 5 debate in the race for county prosecutor, but rushing out to cover a killing at the same venue hours later.

It’s hard to determine why assignment editors didn’t feel the debate (by candidates vying to win arguably the first or second most important elected position in the county) wasn’t worthy of attention…
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I was struck (infuriated) recently by an article on the business pages of the New York Times. It revealed that the State of New Jersey was providing the developers of a luxury hotel/casino in Atlantic City with some $260 million in tax breaks… Read more from Roldo Bartimole here

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The Nature Preserve At Dike 14 This is Brian Lynch, Vice President for Planning & Development with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. We’re delighted with the interest in the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve (CLNP), which the Port Authority plans to open on a regular basis during the first quarter of this year…
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ROLDO: Newspapers – The Way They Were or How I Remember Them Now that the Free Times has closed, there is no newspaper in Greater Cleveland exposing wrong doing by corrupt politicians and big business locally…
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MANSFIELD: Taking Off the Gloves in the Prosecutor’s Race Great article Frazier I love your work. The problem is the voters don’t know what is really going on in the courts. They vote on name recognition or not at all. Something in our system needs to change…
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