Mystery Tour

Mystery Tour???

In this week’s issue:
* Cool Cleveland Mystery Tour on 6/1 at 5:30PM. Limited tix available here
* Cool Cleveland Sounds North of Hell by Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival
* Cool Cleveland Comment Signs of Life on Planet Cleveland by David Budin
* Cool Cleveland Preview Contemporary Youth Orchestra
* ‘Cool Cleveland Reads We’ll Always Have Cleveland by Les Roberts
* Cool Cleveland Kids podcast click here, CC podcast click here, CC Blog click here

What is your favorite Cleveland neighborhood? Where would you take relatives or out-of-towners to showcase the overlooked communities brimming with cool artists, new loft developments, cafes and clubs? At Cool Cleveland, we’re putting a twist on our legendary parties and instead inviting you to get on the bus and join us on a Cool Cleveland Mystery Tour to one of Cleveland’s most interesting neighborhoods. Trust us, you’ll learn something, have some fun, and meet some great Cool Cleveland people.

As spring keeps us waiting, the town swells with anticipation while the Cavs fight hard in the playoffs, the Museum of Art hosts a drive-in movie, Uncle Scratch releases another motherload, Hessler Street uncorks another vintage street fair, Whiskey Island opens its gates, and Christo wraps us in his art at Severance. What fun stuff will you do this week? It’s a mystery to us. –Thomas Mulready

The (first ever) Cool Cleveland
Mystery Tour
Leave the driving to us

Where will Cool Cleveland take you next? We’ll give you a couple of hints: you’ll see one of Cleveland’s hippest, underground neighborhoods, check out some sweet artist work/lofts, peek in on a top-notch hi-tech firm, behold a converted art gallery, and do some shopping at a surprising ethnic market. In which of Cleveland’s neighborhoods is authentic character feeding economic revival? Can you guess? Get your tix here.

Get on the bus provided by www.RockinCleveland.com, Northeast Ohio’s premier party bus service, and let our Cool Cleveland guides lead you on a guided tour through one of Cleveland’s coolest neighborhoods on Thu 6/1 from 5:30-7:30PM. Participants will be e-mailed the meetup location & map.

Limited space available. The Cool Cleveland Mystery Tour will sell out– reserve your seat now.
Get your tix here: https://CoolCleveland.net/tickets/tour060106/index.php

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Grand Opening! Bridge Square Phase III and Ellen Court Townhomes Don’t miss the Grand Opening Event for Bridge Square III and Ellen Court this Thur 5/18 from 5-8PM. Wine and appetizers will be served. Bridge Square III, located at W. 58th and Bridge (5805 Bridge), features 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5-2.5 baths, garage, energy efficient design, bonus room with patio, maple cabinets, 15 year tax abatement, and special financing. From $189,900. Ellen Court Townhomes, at Ellen and W. 58 (5816 Ellen) are three historic townhomes that have been completely rehabbed. The model has 1,200+ sq ft, bamboo floors, a walk-in glass shower, birch cabinets, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, exposed brick, energy efficient design and tax abatement. From the $140’s. For a complete list of properties and open houses, please visit www.progressiveurban.com.
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NewsLinks

• NASA Glenn wins $2 billion space project Well-paid Cleveland NASA scientists will help build the service module for the new Crew Exploration Vehicle, putting them back at the forefront of America’s space exploration and securing hundreds of new NEO jobs and economic impact. NASA Glenn Research Center Your thoughts? Letters@CoolCleveland.com
• Jackson spreads regionalism Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is working closely with suburban mayors, even outside Cuyahoga County, to trade management of water services for a no-poaching pledge for businesses that move. Kudos. So far, he’s gets everyone’s attention when he says, “I refuse to do business as usual.” See story here. Your thoughts on regionalism? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
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• Red light cameras go too far With the recent reports that the 30 cameras designed to nab red-light runners have only caught 556 running red lights (vs. 8714 by police) from December to April, but have instead tagged 26,008 drivers with speeding tickets ranging from $100-200 each, visitors to Cleveland might start staying away in droves. See story here. See also University Circle’s helpful map of camera location and links here. Half the people aren’t even paying their tickets. If this keeps up, everyone will be protecting themselves with this. Are you fed up yet? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• A mini Crocker Park in Shaker Hts? What can you expect when Robert Stark, the developer of Crocker Park proposes to build a 60-acre housing-shops-and-offices development at the corner of Warrensville Center and Van Aken? “We’re going to apply a lot of the principles of Crocker Park to it,” says Stark, meaning increased density, walkability, and leveraging the “personality” of Shaker Hts. See story here. How do you feel about this? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

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What’s Better Than This? Wake up every morning, don your robe and fuzzy slippers (optional), and walk through your gorgeous, 3-story townhome, minutes from University Circle and Tower City. The tough part is deciding what was better, the low homeowner’s fees or discounted interest rates 1.5% below market! Welcome to Woodhaven. Featuring 2-3 bedrooms, 2½-bath, with master suites, 2 car garages, second floor laundry rooms, separate living and family rooms, eat-in kitchens, formal dining rooms, private courtyards, ranging from $206,650 – $220,650, at 1901 – 2088 square feet. Woodhaven’s three-story Classic Coach Homes, starting at $234,000, are currently available with 1930+ square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, full basement and optional bonus room. Enjoy 100% 15-year tax abatement. Contact (216) 231-5353 or www.Woodhaven.com for more information. Zaremba: Building with more thought per square foot.
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NewsLinks

• A Perfect 10? We’d Like to Think So. Here at Cool Cleveland we’d like to congratulate all the winners (including ourselves) for COSE’s (Council of Smaller Enterprises) 2006 “Ten Under 10” award, recognizing small businesses (ten to be exact) for their best practices in innovation, growth/success, value to the community and the environment, diversity promotion, and customer service excellence. Click ’em and congratulate ’em: Contemporary Design Group, BlueBridge Networks, J. R. Potter & Ass., Labyrinth Management Group, Marketing Resources & Results, Ten Thousand Villages, The Littlest Heroes, Townsend Learning Centers, TWIST Creative. What other small businesses deserve recognition? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• Rockefeller Park rising Citizen Lois Moss’ idea for Walk & Roll through Rockefeller Park is inspiring: close down MLK Blvd from 11AM to 5PM on Sundays in August for biking & strolling. Meanwhile, Azerbaijani, Latvian, Serbian and African-American gardens are in the works. See story here. What do you think? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• Cool Cleveland Kids Looking for fun and cool things to do with your kids? Take a hint from 10-year-old Cool Cleveland correspondent Max Mulready. Hear his short podcast here even if you don’t have special software. If you’re a whiz kid, you can download it to your iPod or your computer and listen with your own kid. Check below to see the events tagged CC KIDS under Cool Cleveland This Week for our recommendations for a fantastic family week. http://www.coolcleveland.com/files/audio/CoolClevelandKids05.19.06.mp3. Adding this link to your program that catches podcasts, will keep you up-to-date on the latest audio.
• Right here, right now! The Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology:: July 13 -16, Downtown Cleveland is seeking volunteers to help in the areas of ticket sales, merchandise sales, beverage sales, VIP operations and general production assistance. If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the perfect opportunity for you! All volunteers receive complimentary tix, t-shirt and other goodies. But you’re not doing it for the swag, are you? Contact iTeam Coordinator Mike Shafarenko: 589-9444 or Mike@IngenuityCleveland.org.
• ClevelandCelticPodcast.com Wendy Donahue has her finger on the vibrant pulse of the Celtic community in Cleveland and beyond. Check out http://ClevelandCelticPodcast.com and let us know what you think of the site at Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• eTech Hatchery hatches That funny little glass building at Playhouse Square used to be CTIX, now it’s being used to incubate a new tech company every 6 months. The eTech Hatchery has selected as it’s first tenant Portfolio Magazine Online, which showcases ePortfolios for students. Details: 348-5273. Thoughts on the program? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

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NewsLinks

• Sparx announces summer schedule Sparx in the City is ready to set Downtown Cleveland ablaze during lunch time and happy hours with sizzling street performances of spectacular music, dance and performance art by a diverse group of talented local artists. Check out their new schedule here and don’t miss the Brain Gain/Sparx Kickoff, on Thu 6/1 at 5:30PM on East Fourth, including SAFMOD, 2% Milk, Hal Walker, 216 Beatriders, Bonk/Underhill, Rapljenovic/Schulz, Morrison Dance and Elevation Art.
• America (and the NYT) discovers Schrekengost Why is Viktor Schrekengost one of the most prolific designers that most people have never even heard of? His designs have touched the lives of generations of Americans – from his highly recognizable Jazz Bowl to the metal lawn chairs and pedal cars we grew up with. Meet one of Cleveland’s most endearing sons, as he considers being “discovered” on the eve of his 100th birthday in the New York Times article here then share your thoughts about this prolific Cleveland artist at Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• Albright-Knox Call for Artists Beyond/In Western New York 2007 is open to both established and emerging artists in Western New York, Northeastern Ohio, Southern Ontario, Northwestern Pennsylvania and Central New York. The deadline for submission is Thu 6/1. Artists working in all media — film, installation, multimedia, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and video — are encouraged to submit their work. Visit www.AlbrightKnox.org for submission guidelines.
• Cool Cleveland Podcast Cool things to do this week in Cleveland, at the click of a button. http://www.coolcleveland.com/files/audio/CoolCleveland05.19.06.mp3. Don’t forget, you can subscribe to this podcast by saving this link in your favorite program that catches podcasts.
• No one cares about gay marriage A new poll conducted last month by the Human Rights Campaign discovered that randomly called voters have bigger fish to fry than a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages, currently sponsored by several Republican legislators, including Ohio Senator, Mike DeWine. What were voters’ concerns? Health care they can actually afford, the war in Iraq, illegal immigration, ethics and lobbying laws, and passing a flag burning amendment. The amendment to ban same-sex marriage came in dead last. Read the article in Gay People’s Chronicle here.
• County superintendents fight No Child Left Behind Dr. David Estrop, Superintendent of Lakewood City School District, has been voicing concerns over the effects that No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation would have upon his community, even testifying before the House Education Committee presented to several civic, parent and governmental organizations, as well as the First Ring Superintendents. Cuyahoga County Superintendents agreed. See the press release here and find out what local school districts want Congress to do about it. What are your thoughts on NCLB? Send your comments to Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

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Looking for a Fling? Gardeners and garden lovers, how about Cleveland Botanical Garden’s “Spring Fling Weekend” Fri 5/19 – Sun 5/21? Enjoy the Spring Garden Fair featuring over 20 vendors with a wide range of exclusive and unique gardening items including plant material, garden accessories, statuary and botanical art. On Friday and Saturday, the Western Reserve Herb Society will host a terrific plant sale with programs to help your herb garden grow. And on Saturday and Sunday, the American Rhododendron Society will show you why they believe that nothing says “spring” like spectacular, colorful rhododendrons and azaleas. All of the “rhodies” and azaleas on display will be hardy plants for Northern Ohio gardens. Visit www.cbgarden.org for schedule. All events are free with regular Garden admission. Adults: $7.50; Children (3-12): $3; Members and Children under 3: Free. Events held rain or shine.
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Emissions from the blogsphere Mindy announces auditions for a show she’s working on that’s part of the Ingenuity Festival. Bill Callahan attempts to explain the courtship ritual that Ted Strickland is going through with urban leaders. Chris Varley posts that they are now accepting nominations for their Innovation Awards. Jill Miller Zimon calls the police on a car that didn’t stop for the school bus dropping off her kid. Bridget Ginley makes stuffed peppers. The bloggers meet to discuss Voices & Choices. Tomorrow, they meet at the Town Fryer @ 7PM. Check the Cool Cleveland weblog here, where Peter Chakerian talks about the “nightlife” in Phoenix v. Cleveland, Chicken v. Egg in the tech-sector and LeBron v. the World. When you’re done, add your own comments, questions and attitude. Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

Cool Cleveland Sounds
North of Hell
Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival
Rock N Roll Purgatory Records

Every rock critic can use a little confounding once in a while. Here I sit, mystified to the point of enlightenment. What can I say about Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival that would be more of a revelation than what they actually do themselves? I’m not much of a church-goer, but Brothers Ed and Ant have lured me to the pulpit with their megaphone and I’m not sure what to do. Just who do you call when the exorcists look and sound like these guys?

Scratch’s songbook is a knock-down, drag-out garage confessional that calls out Mephistopheles like a kid on a playground and encourages listeners to give ’em a good, swift “kick in the junk.” Scratch’s sound is minimalism at its best. Scratch’s shows are part of the ongoing tales in Cleveland rock mythology: a truckstop communion of sorts short one bass player (Sister Amber) who, according to lore, was kicked out because “her breasts were too distracting” on stage.

These lo-fi preachers of indie-garage rock spike their moonshining sound with punk, blues n’ rockabilly and envelop the songs with a dose old-school country sensibility and good ol’ boy humor. If Hank the Third and Reverend Horton Heat had bastard twins, this is what they’d sound like after a stint at the Corpus Christi orphanage. How else can you explain the gravity of tracks like “Sin City,” “Gates of Hell,” “Gimme Back My Bible” and (gulp!) “I Can’t Bang You on a Sunday.”

Exactly. There’s really nothing else that I can tell you. I’m floored. Seriously. Hot damn. All you rock and roll blasphemers have but one shot at redemption. Nothing less than experiencing this for yourself will do. Because after these crazy preacher men save Cleveland’s collective soul, we’re all headed south to do battle with that Big Red Guy With a Tail and Pitchfork. (No, not Blackwell… but if the shoe fits….) And you just won’t be ready without North of Hell showing you the way. Can I get a hallelujah?

Amen, brothers and sisters.

“If the shepherd brings the flock, we shall rock!” So says the Myspace page for Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival. They celebrate the release of North of Hell with special guests Unknown Hinson at the Beachland Ballroom this Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. And the first 50 people in the door receive a “special Uncle Scratch gift!” Visit Uncle Scratch at http://www.myspace.com/unclescratchsgospelreviva, or the Beachland Ballroom at http://www.beachlandballroom.com for more information.

From Cool Cleveland contributor Peter Chakerian peterATcoolcleveland.com

Wanna get reviewed? Send your band’s CD (less than 1 year old) to: Cool Cleveland, 14837 Detroit Avenue, #105, Lakewood, OH 44107

Hey Writers! Wanna write about Cleveland music? We’ve got a slew of recently-released CDs and DVDs by Cleveland-area musicians that could use your critical commentary for Cool Cleveland Sounds. If you’re interested, send us a note at Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

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Rock Halls Opens Bob Dylan Exhibit Few figures in the history of American popular music have reached the status of Bob Dylan, and the Rock Hall is paying tribute to him with an exhibit curated by the Experience Music Project. The exhibit, “Bob Dylan’s American Journey: 1956-66,” opens Sat 5/20 and features more than 150 artifacts, including Dylan’s 1949 Martin 00-19 guitar, typed and handwritten lyrics, rare concert posters and much more. At the center of the exhibit are four films exploring different facets of Dylan’s career. In addition, three viewing stations allow visitors to watch excerpts from the Dylan films as well as an interview with Dylan himself. Contact www.rockhall.com for more information.
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Cool Cleveland This Week
5.17-5.24

Send your cool events to: Events@CoolCleveland.com

Meet the Champions Join the Civic Innovation Lab on Thu 5/18 at 8AM for an opportunity to meet recently funded champions – Kate O’Neil (Exhibit: Cleveland); Keshia Johnson (Black Singles Network); and Daniel Carl (NEO Videogame Initiative). Visit http://www.CivicLab.org to learn more. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue.

The Club at Key Center Meet and Greet Visit with hundreds of Cleveland’s brightest professionals, exchange ideas, and establish connections on Thu 5/18 at 5:30PM. The dress code is relaxed and there will be beer, wine, soft drinks, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment provided by DJ Quest. Call 241-1272 for tickets. The Club at Key Center, 127 Public Square. http://www.TheClubAtKeyCenter.com.

Celebrate Cleveland Composers Verb Ballets will perform a program of dances set to works by Cleveland composers: Eric Ziolek, Jonathan Sheffer and Klaus G. Roy on Thu 5/18 and Fri 5/19 at 8PM. All dances are choreographed by Verb’s Artistic Director Hernando Cortez, including a world premiere set to music by Klaus G. Roy, formerly with The Cleveland Orchestra. Get tickets at www.ClevelandPlayhouse.com. Use code ‘FEST’ when ordering to receive $5 off on your ticket. Cleveland Playhouse, 8500 Euclid Avenue.

Tip of the Week Imagine getting an opportunity to drive tens of thousands of people to your website only to have them go to a competitor, or a site completely unrelated to you. Well, it can happen; especially if you supply the wrong URL. Yes it actually happens…every week…several times per week. We swear. So, before you send your listing, be sure to double check whether your website is a .com, .net, .us, .biz or some other extension so that we can direct traffic to you. Otherwise, all of your potential partygoers or seminar attendees might end up buying lederhosen or chickens instead. Keep those EVENTS coming at Events@CoolCleveland.com.

HOT PICK CMA Drive-In The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Memphis Drive-In are teaming up for an exciting and fright-filled night. It’s a good thing…really! Just pile up in your car, or SUV – no vans, RVs or railroad cars, please – and have a scary good time, on Thu 5/18 at 8:30PM, watching Targets, a largely forgotten, late-sixties thriller that is Peter Bogdanovich’s first film. The Memphis Drive-In, 10543 Memphis Avenue. www.ClevelandArt.org.

Spring Garden Fair The Fair will offer a wide range of exclusive and unique items, and shoppers will find specially selected out-of-town merchants and gardening goods that are not locally available. The range of items at the event, on Fri 5/19 and Sat 5/20 from 10AM to 5PM and on Sun 5/21 from 12-5PM, includes plant material, garden accessories, statuary and botanical art. Visit http://www.cbgarden.org to learn more. Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard.

Into View Celebrating 15 Years of Window to Sculpture is an exhibition of current works by more than 30 alumni of The Sculpture Center’s emerging sculptors program. Some of the featured artists include Thomas Bartel, Paula Blackman, Rene Culler, Dana Goodman, Bridget Lewis, Laila Voss and Gary Wahl. The event begins, on Fri 5/19 at 4PM, with a gallery talk, followed by an opening reception from 5-7PM. The exhibit runs through Fri 6/16. Call 687-2103 or visit www.SculptureCenter.org for more info. Cleveland State University Art Gallery, 2307 Chester Avenue.

Dana Oldfather exhibit The artist’s solo show, Florescence, features vibrant and engaging interior scenes created from fantasy which center predominately on female forms, and their body language and mannerisms. Don’t miss the opening reception Fri 5/19 from 6-9PM. The event is without cost and open to the public. The exhibition runs through Wed 6/14. Call 795-0971. e. gordon gallery, 2026 Murray Hill Road, Little Italy. http://www.egordongallery.com.

Broadway School Accordion Recital Pat Tamburro, l’Accordeoniste, is giving a no-cost recital of early 20th century music, including, Argentine Tangos, French Musettes, Vintage Swing, Ragtime and Blues, on Fri 5/19 at 7:30PM. Call 641-0630 for more info. Broadway School of Music & the Arts, Demmy Recital Hall (2nd Floor), 5415 Broadway Avenue.

Juma Gallery Grand Opening Celebrate the opening of this beautiful new space filled with handcrafted art by local & national artists, featuring new contemporary painting by Erica Weiss and Tricia Lazuka and a 20% introductory discount on all clothing by Monika Turtle and Cynthis Ashby. Check out the new space during the grand opening on Fri 5/19 from 6-9PM. Juma Gallery, 2026 Murray Hill Road. http://www.JumaGallery.com.

CC KIDS The Island of Stray Cats (A Series of CatAstrophes) Get Ready! Get Set! Here comes another lively and truly comical production by The New World Children’s Theatre. What happens when an Ohio family wins a prize giveaway contest that sends them on a trip to Hawaii? Who, or what, could possibly save them when the plane crashes into the ocean? Find out on Fri 5/19 and Sat 5/20 at 7:30PM or Sun 5/21 at 3PM. Call 330-673-4970 for info. Kent State University main campus, African Community Theatre, Oscar Ritchie Hall, Terrace Drive. http://www.StandingRock.net.

HOT PICK Final Days at The Pit The venue is closing and the building is for sale so this may very well be one of the last legendary shows there ever. Check http://www.Starloft.com for an updated list of bands performing in the all-ages show on Fri 5/19 at 9PM. The Pit, 4309 Lorain Road.

Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Revival , on the bill with The Unknown Hinson and The Thin Man, will be hosting a CD release party to celebrate the resurrection of their new CD North of Hell on Fri 5/19 at 9PM. The first 50 “Sinners” that walk through the door will receive a special Uncle Scratch gift. Scroll back up to read a review of Uncle Scratch’s Gospel Review CD. Get your tickets at http://www.BeachlandBallroom.com. Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road. http://www.UncleScratch.com.

WCLVnotes You can relive the 2005 Cleveland International Piano Competition on WCLV 104.9 FM, Saturday afternoons at 4PM. A 13-week retrospective of the competition highlights has been produced by WCLV for international broadcast (it’s being heard in Indonesia!), and this is the chance for Clevelanders to enjoy the series, which is hosted by WCLV’s Mark Satola. Author Toby Lewis will be the guest on “Arts on the Air” this Sun 5/21 at 3PM. Details on all of WCLV’s programming can be found in the WCLV Program Guide pages of WCLV’s web site – www.WCLV.com. WCLV is a Cool Cleveland partner.

Hessler Street Fair Mark your calendar for this annual rite of Spring on Sat 5/20 and Sun 5/21. This two-day celebration in the heart of University Circle will feature music, art, poetry and politics. Check out Mac’s book table for the usual street fair bargains. Political activist Harvey Wasserman, co-writer of How the GOP Stole America’s 2004 Election and is Rigging 2008 and Harvey Wasserman’s History of the United States, will speak at the Barking Spider Tavern at 6PM on Sat 5/20, during the fair. Hessler Road, University Circle. http://www.HesslerStreetFair.org.

HOT PICK River Day 2006 at Whiskey Island Come celebrate River Day 2006 at Whiskey Island, Sat 5/20 from 2-4PM, and show your support for the acquisition by the Cleveland Metroparks of this uniquely spectacular 60-acre waterfront property. The property includes the rough hewn, but newly polished 20-acre Wendy Park, the glittering 500 boat public access Whiskey Island Marina, and the sublimely inviting, indigo blue of the 30-acre adjacent submerged lands of Lake Erie that stretch out into the harbor from the only remaining natural shoreline in downtown Cleveland. Aah…smell that fresh air. Get out into the sunshine and enjoy the Emerald Necklace’s waterfront gem. Wendy Park, Whiskey Island. Get directions here.

Will Wonders Never Cease? CC’s advertisers are often one of the Top Five Most Clicked “features” each week. That means that with over 100 featured articles and ads for you to click through, you often choose our ads. How zany is that? To learn more about advertising with Cool Cleveland, click here.

Weekend in Ohio City Get ready for another unforgettable, all Ohio City weekend. Spend a lovely evening in the homes of friends on Sat 5/20 from 6-11PM, as part of the progressive food and wine tasting event that will travel to six fantabulous Ohio City homes throughout the evening. At each stop you’ll nosh on delectable cuisine from some of the area’s finest eateries. Come back on Sun 5/21 for a tour of eight more exciting Ohio City homes – each one as unique and eclectic as their owners. Call 781-3222 for tickets or visit www.OhioCity.com. Ohio City, of course!

Century of Design Get all jazzed up and swing into spring with a sumptuous gala affair to celebrate a life of exquisite artistry at the Cleveland Artists Foundation’s Gala Fundraiser on Sat 5/20 at 6PM. From food to entertainment to silent auctions and more, a birthday bash of mythic proportions will honor the inventive artistry of Viktor Schreckengost on his 100th birthday – guaranteeing a not to be missed event! Reservations can be made by calling 227-9507, or visit http://www.ClevelandArtists.org for more information. The Galleria at Erieview, 1301 East Ninth Street.

Rock the House Dance the night away with Nik and the Nice Guys as they lead you through a journey of Rock–n-Roll history and celebrate a rockin’ good cause, the Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland, on Sat 5/20 from 6:30-11:30PM. Tickets include cocktail reception, a delicious dinner, dancing, silent auction, and a few surprises. Call 229-5757 or visit http://www.rmhcleveland.org for tickets or info. Marriott East, 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights.

Daniel Hesidence 1 7 3 6 The Canton-native has been making quite a splash in the art world and his latest exhibit features ten knock-out paintings. Join this intriguing up-and-coming painter during the opening reception on Sat 5/20 from 6:30-9:30PM. The show runs through 7/28. Shaheen Modern and Contemporary Art, 740 West Superior Avenue, Suite 101. http://www.ShaheenGallery.com. http://www.DanielHesidence.com.

POP! Spend an evening of visual and atmospheric stimulation during this third in a series of multi-sensory events presented in various locations around the Cleveland area. {volume 3} will take place on Sat 5/20 from 8PM to 12AM. This mobile series features groundbreaking art dance, film, music and more, with a focus on local and regional talent. To learn more, click here or visit http://www.13hundred.com. 1300 Gallery, 1300 West 78th Street.

20goto10 CD Release Party Local synth band 20goto10.us, known for creating organic, emotive music using synthesizer-based instrumentation, will release its second album Elizabeth, Haunted by Ghosts on Sat 5/20 at 8PM. The show – an absolute steal at just 5 bucks – will also feature three local synth-based acts – Trillit; Amy Kasio and Travelogue. Get to the Lime Spider (207 South Main Street, Akron) and get synthed out.

HOT PICK Sustainable Neighborhoods, Sustainable Cities This forum will provide an opportunity for community development professionals, city planners, designers, developers, investors, elected officials and the public to brainstorm how best to build on the assets of Cleveland’s neighborhoods to create a more sustainable city. Matthew Carmona, Head of the Planning School at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London, is the keynote speaker for the Sat 5/20 event from 9AM to 12PM. Register for the event here. Cleveland State University Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Glickman-Miller Hall, Atrium, 1717 Euclid Avenue.

Cleveland Marathon Need an adrenaline boost? Lace up your kicks, break out your sleek runner’s gear and participate in this exciting event on Sun 5/21 at 7AM. Okay, so you’ll have to go to bed earlier than your great, great grandma on Saturday; but it’ll be worth it. Trust us. Participants MUST register in advance for this event on either Fri 5/19 from 11AM to 7PM or Sat 5/20 from 10AM to 6PM at Burke Lakefront Airport (1501 North Marginal Road). The race kicks off from St. Clair and East 13th Street. The Finish Line Celebration for runners will be held at the Galleria outdoor patio where Sons of Uncle Sam will serenade survivors, oops, runners. Then move on to the post-race party for runners, their families and friends at the House of Blues at 5PM. Learn more at http://www.ClevelandMarathon.com/.

The Artist as Quiltmaker Exhibition One of the longest-running venues for art quilts in the country, this exhibition will feature 49 exceptional artworks by some of the nation’s leading fiber artists. Attend the opening reception and a gallery talk on Sun 5/21 from 2-4PM. See the work of Ohio artists, Georgie Cline, Rebecca Cross, Susan Krueger, Nancy Nash, June O’Neil and more. The show runs through 7/29. Call 440-774-7158. Union Center for the Arts, 39 South Main Street, Oberlin. http://www.favagallery.org.

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Project Love Honors Teens The program is an innovative character education and leadership training resource that empowers teens and adults to promote kindness, caring and mutual respect at school, work and throughout their communities. Help Project Love honor ten inspirational teens who are making an incredible difference in Northeast Ohio by attending their annual Searching For Teen Leaders Awards Ceremony on Sun 5/21 at 2PM – a no-cost, family-friendly event. Call 593-0020, Ext. 107 for more info. Crocker Park, 25 Main Street, Westlake. (In front of Dick’s Sporting Goods).

Spring Tea Benefit is a party and fundraiser for Ohio Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, on Sun 5/21 from 3-6PM, featuring nationally respected alternative energy activist and author, Harvey Wasserman, and Sarah Willis, award-winning Cleveland fiction writer. Tasty refreshments will be provided compliments of Phoenix Coffee Company. Call 440-442-1818 for info. 14215 Larchmere Boulevard, Shaker Heights.

Todd Leech Benefit Todd is a Cleveland-born artist who has been dealing with Cystic Fibrosis his entire life. Todd’s current artwork addresses the themes of time, mortality and the disintegration of the human body due to the effects of Cystic Fibrosis – themes personal yet universal. The 32-year-old’s lung capacity has diminished to about 20% and he is currently on the waiting list for a double lung transplant. Join Todd’s friends on Sun 5/21 at 4PM to celebrate his life and work and help raise funds for his impending surgery. Call 272-7615 for tickets. Wagner’s Country Inn, 30855 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. http://www.toddleech.com/fund.htm.

Art Song Festival Hear world-renowned artists performing with talented student artists during this unique festival which focuses on the singer/pianist collaboration. The festival kicks off on Mon 5/22 at 8PM with a performance by soprano, Erica Strauss and pianist Jerome Tan. The festival continues through Sat 5/27 with a host of performers, including the Cavani String Quartet on Thu 5/25 at 8PM. Call 440-826-7664 or visit www.bw.edu for a schedule and ticket info. Baldwin-Wallace College, Kulas Musical Arts Building, 96 Front Street, Berea.

IABC Communicator of the Year Award The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Cleveland Chapter will award Mark Crowley, Senior VP and Director of Consumer and Small Business Communications and Brand Delivery for National City Bank with this year’s award. Our own Thomas Mulready, last year’s recipient, will be presenting the award to Crowley during a luncheon on Tue 5/23 from 11:30AM to 2PM. The event includes a silent auction and Rebecca Wilde (Q104) will emcee. Visit http://www.iabccleveland.com to register for the event. House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Avenue.

Women’s Nite Out Enjoy wine, conversation and tasty hors d’oeuvres, dinner with the girls, a performance of Night Bloomers by Cleveland playwright, Sarah Morton, a darkly comic look at fear, loss and hope in a post-September 11 world, then have dessert with Sarah Morton and cast on Tue 5/23 beginning at 5:30PM. Call 932-3396 or visit http://www.Dobama.org to purchase tickets. Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Avenue.

HOT PICK Christo and Jean-Claude Far more than mere “wrappers”, the internationally-acclaimed artists – famous for their large-scale, usually temporary, environmental modifications, including The Gates in Central Park – will give a thought-provoking lecture on Tues 5/23 at 7PM followed by a Q & A session and book-signing. Snag your tix at 231-1111 or online at www.cma.org. Severance Hall.

Gen X and Y in the workplace By the year 2010 nearly two-thirds of Ohio’s labor force will be in the 25-54 age group. The growth rate in Ohio’s labor force will surpass the growth rate of the working-age population as Boomers retire. Northeast Ohio employers must continually recruit young talent while effectively managing the four generations now working side-by-side in order to retain them. Join Bruce Tulgan, Founder of RainmakerThinking Inc., the experts on Gen X and Y in the workplace, for a breakfast discussion on how to leverage age diversity as a core strength on Wed 5/24 at 7:30AM. Download registration information here. Tri-C Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights. www.CorporateCollege.com.

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Opinion/Commentary
Cool Cleveland Comment
Signs of Life on Planet Cleveland
by David Budin

Spider-Man, Kitty Kitty Kitty, and the Mammals

Once, when I worked in the music business in New York, a guy came in to audition at the label for which I was producing records. After his audition, which showed some potential, he said, “Well, I know it’s just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.”

I said, “That’s true, but in order to be in the right place at the right time, you have to be someplace at all times.”

And that’s also how to get the most out of living in Cleveland. It’s big enough, and it’s small enough; so you have to take advantage of the opportunities it offers.

Part 1 – Uncrowded I was excited to read the promotional materials about the Spider-man Community Wrap Party that was being held on what was originally supposed to be the end of the last day of shooting street scenes for Spider-man 3, Sunday, April 30. The idea – which was a good one – was to invite all of Greater Cleveland to come and look at how the movie production company had transformed Euclid Avenue by filling in the empty storefronts with what looked like signs of life…
Read the comment by David Budin here

Cool Cleveland Preview
The Contemporary Youth Orchestra with Styx
by David Budin

If you’ve heard the radio ads for the Styx concert that’s kicking off the Blossom Music Center season on Thursday, May 25, you have, no doubt, gotten the impression that this is a Styx concert with something called the Contemporary Youth Orchestra backing them up. Or maybe you didn’t even hear the part about the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. Either way, you haven’t been getting the whole story.

In truth, this is a Contemporary Youth Orchestra concert and a Styx concert. It was CYO that invited Styx to play with them.

But it doesn’t really matter to either group if people come as Styx fans or a CYO fans, as long as people come to hear them. And it will be a big night for both groups. Styx has been backed up by an orchestra before, but the orchestra was there for color, to add sound to Styx’s songs.

CYO is composed of more that 100 of the top high-school-age musicians in the region. And the music they’ll be playing with Styx won’t be some schmaltzy strings, a few woodwind flourishes and occasional brass accents…
Read the preview by David Budin here

Cool Cleveland Reads
We’ll Always Have Cleveland by Les Roberts
Reviewed by Kelly Ferjutz

It’s called “A Memoir of a Novelist and a City” and indeed, it is. But it’s also much, much more than that, too. Actually, it’s really more of a love letter from the novelist to the city. An outsider when he first came here nearly twenty years ago, Les Roberts is now more of a Clevelander than many who were born and lived their entire lives here, in the lee of the crooked river and the shadow of the Terminal Tower.

Les was born in Chicago, and as a hopeful actor, spent time in New York City. From there, he moved to Los Angeles, where his writing career began. He wrote—and eventually produced—bunches of programs for television, the most famous one being “Hollywood Squares”. It was as a producer that he first came to Cleveland nineteen years ago. He liked the city and its inhabitants so much that he decided to make it his home. It was a good day for Cleveland when he did so.

Other than being too short, it’s a nearly perfect paean to a particular place and the people who made it that way, and continue to keep it so. It’s both a guided tour of Cleveland, and the wonderful, even unique places within or without its boundaries, as well as a basic introduction to the author, who seldom meets a stranger…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Instant Karma
Quick reviews of recent events
Going out this weekend? Take along your PDA and your digital camera. Scratch out a few notes to send us with a picture of it for our Instant Karma real-world reviews of what’s really happening. We’d love to hear from you. Send your stuff to Events@CoolCleveland.com

Astrid Hadad @ CPH FusionFest 5/13
What: A wackily transgressive cabaret performance by satiric Mexican comedienne/singer Astrid Hadad, who uses wild-and-crazy costumes and caricatured personae to examine social & political issues regarding the US, Mexico, and globalization.
Reasons to go: Using her wide-eyed, hip-shaking persona & wailing ranchera songs, Hadad creates intensely strange comic characters — she’s a raunchy cross between Bette Midler & Charo, with a witty take on border stereotypes reminiscent of performance artist Guillermo Gomez-Pena. Her images are striking — from a tequila-swilling woman whipping herself with her own hair to a pistol-packing Statue of Liberty with a flashlight searching the audience for illegal immigrants. She becomes a mariachi in leather bustier with a confetti-filled sombrero, a woman in a wedding dress with Zapatista ski-mask, and a young girl going to Catholic confession with balloons made of condoms. Some of her broken-English one-liners were priceless. The staid Bolton Theater will never be the same.
Caveats: With few translations of the Spanish lyrics, the audience likely missed some of the satire, and the cavernous Bolton stage lacked the intimacy of cabaret. But her energy filled the space.
Backstory: Cleveland Museum of Art performing arts director Massoud Saidpour’s VIVA!/Gala Around Town series has helped keep the Museum’s public profile alive during its construction-related closing. His selections this year, from Tibetan Buddhist monks creating a mandala in City Hall to Hadad’s controversial performance, have been diverse and challenging but always of the highest quality. Bravo.
Target audience: Those willing to walk on the wild side.
Details: Cleveland Museum of Art & Cleveland Play House, FusionFest, http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com
from Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein LindaATcoolcleveland.com

Eddie Money @ the House of Blues Cleveland 5/11 Every so often the House of Blues books an act that was popular either in Cleveland or nationally or both back in the good old 70’s or 80’s. Some of these acts have gone on to bigger things, many haven’t. All face the challenge of making material at least twenty years old sound fresh, performing songs with enthusiasm even after doing them thousands of times. The House of Blues shows in this genre over the last year or so have, for the most part, been enjoyable and given enthusiastic audiences what they wanted, shows by the Outlaws, Little Feat, and Tom Jones come to mind. Add a fine show by Eddie Money and his band last Thursday to the list.

The best thing he did was opening with “Two Tickets to Paradise,” his signature tune and the one that broke him nationally in the late 70’s. It got the audience in the right frame of mine, and also eliminated any drunks in the crowd requesting it over and over, which use to happen when he saved it for one of his encores. He strutted on stage with the aura of a lounge singer, tie and sport coat and swinging along like Bobby Darin. The audience joined in on the chorus, and the agenda for the evening was set…
Read the review by Greg Cielec here

Night Bloomers @ the Cleveland Playhouse 5/11

Nicholas Koesters does it again.

Sarah Morton dares to start slowly in the beginning of her story, but the bigger risk she pulls off in this world premiere play is to lead the audience to believe that this is Lilia’s story while letting us gradually catch on that it’s really Nathan’s.

Like the night-blooming plant he’s flying Nan Wray’s Lilia to watch, Nicholas Koesters’s Nathan is closed down almost completely. What has to align in his life is as extraordinary as the hundred-year timeframe and precise cycle of the moon it takes to open the flower. Part of Morton’s risk in this play is starting off with a character so closed down that he can barely talk. The rest of the risk is hoping an actor who can bring it off gets the role…
Read the review by Marcus Bales here

Cleveland Orchestra @ Severance Hall 5/11-14 Any type of live performance can be a voyage of discovery. Sometimes you go where you really didn’t want to go, and other times you’re transported beyond anything anticipated. There are so many things that can go wrong, it’s amazing how often everything goes right!

And then there are evenings such as Thursday evening at Severance Hall when the originally scheduled conductor was unable to appear, and a guest conductor had to be found with very little advance notice. A complication was that the original conductor was also the genius behind the transcription of a work for orchestra meant for recording purposes only. In 1987 or so, Telarc Records commissioned Lorin Maazel to put together an orchestral condensation of Richard Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelungen. After choosing twenty themes—or leitmotifs—Maazel put them together into one large collage, using only music as written by Wagner for the purpose, and then the piece was recorded by Mr. Maazel and the Berlin Philharmoniker in 1988…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Little Women @ Palace 5/9
What: The Broadway tour of the mediocre musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic, featuring Maureen McGovern as Marmee.
Reasons to go: With her enthralling, warm voice, McGovern spins gold out of her two ballads — she brings star quality to a secondary part. Stephen Patterson brings a quirky charm to Laurie, the boyish next-door neighbor who falls for Jo but settles for sister Amy. The show is Currier and Ives Christmas-card pretty, with period costumes and a lovely backdrop. And the final love song, “Small Umbrella in the Rain”, has a subtlety that most of the score lacks.
Caveats: The music is a derivative pastiche full of relentlessly grating uptempo numbers. The clumsy adaptation manages to make sensitive protagonist Jo into a shrill, strutting egomaniac, with Susan Spencer leaping about the furniture like Cathy Rigby’s “Peter Pan” — you expect her to warble “I’ve gotta crow.” If you love the book or one of the better movie adaptations, this alone may kill it for you.
Backstory: The show was originally commissioned by TheatreWorks/USA, a children’s theatre touring company, then eventually brought to Broadway, where it didn’t last long. Unlike many tours, this has most of the original artistic team intact.
Target audience: Intended to be family-friendly.
Details: Palace Theatre, Playhouse Square, Cleveland. (216)241-6000. Thru 5/21. http://www.playhousesquare.com
from Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein LindaATcoolcleveland.com

Itzhak Perlman in Recital @ Severance Hall 5/8 There are not too many certainties in life, but there is one event that would carry a 99.99% guarantee of satisfaction. Itzhak Perlman never fails to delight, always leaving his listeners in a happier mood then when they entered the concert hall before his recital or concert appearance. Regardless of the type of event, his sunny nature bathes the audience in a warm glow from beginning to end. There is seriousness, to be sure, as he never treats the music with less than great respect, but there are also numerous opportunities for his sense of humor and natural wit to shine, as well.

Mr. Perlman has appeared here, previously, in benefit performances sponsored by SRO Entertainment of Lakewood. On this occasion, the Community Care Network was the beneficiary of the funds generated by a sold-out house at Severance Hall. Mr. Perlman was ably assisted by the talented collaborative pianist Rohan De Silva…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

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On the Ohio Governor’s race (See Ohio goes anti-gay. Again here) It never ceases to amaze me how low the republican party will stoop in their atempt to remain in power in Ohio. Yes, I expect this year’s governor’s election to be one of the nastiest and dirtiest ones ever. Ken Blackwell is attempting to turn this state into a theocracy of “Christian” values based on the “Christian right” (which is neither Christian nor right). He has been lining up “Patriot Pastors” for his “Ohio Restoration Project” to “return this state to its moral roots”. This is dangerous politics and ignores the real problems facing this state. Since the republicans have been on control of Ohio, this state has been hemmoraging jobs and educated young people. This state has a “pay to play” culture in Columbus where those that contribute the most, get the most. We have been ruining the public schools while giving more than $350 million to David Brennan’s company, White Hat Management to run charter schools. David Brennan is a well connected contributor to the Ohio republican party and the charter schools run by his company consistently underperform the students in the public schools…
Read the letter by Lee Kamps here

On the talent brought out by Spiderman Have I seen any stories about the fantastic talent from the Cleveland area that contributed to the Spiderman 3 Movie. I’ve been away from Cleveland for 8 years and I can tell you it was a pleasure to work with some of the best talent around. Shame on you for not giving them their due. Youst to be local.
from Cool Cleveland reader Bill Van, Green River Studios http://www.greenriverstudios.com greenriverstudiosATalltel.net

On Dave Abbott’s speech (See Dave Aboott on Public Square here) Hey, I heard Dave Abbott’s speech in person and I thought it was outstanding in giving the big picture to our local town square, our fair city, and where it all fits in the global scheme of things. I didn’t hear ranting – I heard thought.
from Cool Cleveland reader Mimi Plevin-Foust mimiplevATmsn.com

On newspapers (See Newspaper circulation drops 2.5% in 6 months here) 3 reasons not to subscribe to a newspaper: 1, Quote from Cool Cleveland: “Progressive to add 1000 jobs Our daily paper buries this story on page C4. In Cool Cleveland, it’s one of the most clicked.” Are newspapers out of touch with readers’ priorities? 2. Recycling is arduous. There is a lot of weight and little content in most daily papers. (Though you can feel better about it if you are recyling a neighbor’s hand-me-down NYT’s ). 3. Too much “news” about what people say, not enough about what people do, and short memories about what they have done. (the prez, Ken Blackwell, etc). You are going to get a lot of mail on this one!
from Cool Cleveland reader Clurie Bennis cluriebennisATyahoo.com

On Cool Cleveland I’m an AEA [Actors Equity Association] stage manager. I also stage manage opera, which is why I am returning to Cleveland this weekend. [My home of] New Haven is very big on the arts and has been dubbed “the Cultural Center of Connecticut,” as it has a right to be. Every week you have recitals, movies, art showings, spoken word, book signings, theatre, nature walks, etc. Most of these are either free or for a nominal fee. There are quite a few museums in town; I’ve been to at least three (3) in the downtown area of New Haven itself. The thing is that there is always something to do in town that would make you a better person; always something to broaden your horizons. Having Yale University downtown certainly helps with that. I’m originally from Ohio and have a few friends in and around the Cleveland area, but I know little about what the town has to offer. In New Haven, I know what sites to visit and what papers to get – many of them free – but when I get to town here, it’s a different story. When I’m stage managing here [in Cleveland], which isn’t often enough, not only do I not know where to look to get the information, but I don’t have a whole lot of time to do so. The field of stage management is often very hectic and time-consuming. On a day off, by the time I have the information, it’s either too late to go to the selected event or I’m annoyed with not locating the information. What I like about the Cool Cleveland mailing is that everything is sent out right to you. You don’t have to look for a certain paper that may or may not be in the immediate area. All I have to do is open my e-mail and it’s all there in front of me. It’s very helpful. I know that Cleveland is Cleveland and New Haven is New Haven, but Cleveland’s got quite a bit to offer. When I was there last year, I noticed cocktail receptions, art openings, book signings – one by David Sedaris, of all people – independent films, lots of theatre and opera, etc. It’s all here in Cleveland; it’s just a matter of finding it. Cool Cleveland does the work for me.
from Cool Cleveland reader Matthew Sayre New Haven, CT mattysayreATmac.com

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Top 5
Here are the Top 5 from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.

1) Who Cares What You Think? Actually, the Greater Cleveland Marketing Alliance (GCMA) does. The ad for their survey was the most-clicked link.
http://www.insightexpress.com/s/GCMA100001.

2) Dave Abbott on Public Square He rants on sprawl, demographic changes, the loss of community, the price of oil, and bowling alone.
www.GreenCityBlueLake.org.

3) New 150-ft. wind turbine on Lake Erie Generating 7% of the Science Center’s electrical needs.
www.GreenCityBlueLake.org

4) Cool Cleveland Comment Peter R. Griesinger on Whiskey Island.
www.CoolCleveland.com.

5) Tuning In: It’s Melvis, not Elvis Daiv Whaley talks to Melanie Fioritto about the band she’s in among other things.
http://www.TheFlatCanCo.com.

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