Bridge the gaps. Between commerce and art. Between blues and gospel, dance and masquerade. Between parent and child, chain restaurants and poetry. Between Akron’s music scene and Cleveland’s Restaurant Week. Between your own ecosystem and environmental racism.
Don’t straddle the fence.
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Get your taste buds ready to explore the region and experience Cleveland Restaurant Week, coming your way March 9-21, when over 50 locally owned restaurants offer a prix fixe menu. CoolCleveland spoke with BJ Grieve of Tartine Bistro in Rocky River about CRW, plus discounts good all over town. SPONSORED
Inspired by Cleveland musician John Panza’s Panza Foundation, which offers small monetary grants to local indie bands to help boost their careers, Akron’s Chris Butler (Tin Huey, The Waitresses) has started the Akron Music Awards to do the same there. This year’s honorees, led by The Beyonderers, will perform at Musica to launch it. Even the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney has kicked in some money! Sat 3/7
DANCECleveland presents Stephen Petronio Dance
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Stephen Petronio is widely regarded as one of the leading dance-makers of his generation. New music, visual art, and fashion collide in his dances, producing powerfully modern landscapes for the senses. On Sat 3/14 at 7:30PM at Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square. Tickets 216-241-6000 or DANCECleveland.org. SPONSORED
Tri-C JazzFest’s big outdoor stage under the Playhouse Square chandelier hosts free local music during the event, June 26-27. It’s taking submissions from bands of all genres now through Sat 3/21.
Founder Alison Garrigan stepped down late last year after leading Talespinner Children’s Theatre for nine years. Now it’s announced a new artistic director and a new executive director. One is a long-time TCT staff member; the other comes from a kids’ theater in southern Ohio.
Fried Mozzarella wedges, Mac & Cheese bites, fried pickles, battered chicken tenders or fried Buffalo tofu with ranch, Basil marinara and southern herb remoulade for dipping VA. Ideal for sharing between 2-4 guests! SPONSORED
Environmental RacismCleveland has once again landed on a list all residents would prefer not to be on. The United Church of Christ recently released a report entitled “Breath to the People: Sacred Air and Toxic Pollution.” The report lists the 100 top super polluters in populated areas across the U.S…. READ MORE
A few weeks ago a reporter asked Joe Biden a question regarding which of the Democrats could win over tRump, and without missing a beat he replied, “Any of us.” READ MORE