09.17-09.24.14
Experts
We’ve had enough. For years, the experts have told us that our economy is in crumbling and our region is in decline. Big media repeated it, and pretty soon lots of people believed it. But experts don’t have imagination. They don’t have creativity. They can’t tell you about the future, only the past.So a whole new brand of artist-entrepreneur has sprung up in the vacuum, and they have a very different opinion of our potential. You may be one of them. James Levin and I were exactly this pair of artist-entrepreneur un-experts when we started Ingenuity 10 years ago. We’ll be smiling as we attend their 10th anniversary this weekend and look forward to the next ten explosive, glorious years.
Or maybe you dig experts such as biologists, naturalists, specialists, horticulturists, environmental scientists and permaculturists, like the kind you’ll find at BioBlitz at the George Jones Farm in Oberlin, or at GBG’s RIPE! Fest. Or our interview with Gigi Sohn of the FCC, an expert on net neutrality. Or maybe you’ll find your bliss at a mega-mixer. Sick of experts? Join up at NorTech’s UnConference with no agenda, no sessions, no topics. Just people who want to connect around innovation.
Go on a Viking adventure with the kids, do Family Open Studio Day at Art House, or be at Event in the Tent to support Cornucopia/Nature’s Bin. Or be at Akron’s Porch Rockr, TKS’s Rage at the Stage, or an old-time picking’ jam in Cleveland Hts. Maybe you can be your own expert. –Thomas Mulready
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If Seinfeld was the hit television show about nothing, NorTech’s Innovation UnConference is the, well, unconference conference.
Confused? Dont worry. Something that promises not to be confusing is the upcoming tech forum scheduled for Wed 9/24 featuring 34 businesses, research institutions & non-profits…
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SPONSORED: Enjoy the company of friends and the creative carnivore, vegetarian and vegan feast that comes out of Nature’s Bin’s kitchen, all while supporting Cornucopia’s job training programs for people with disabilities. Be Inspired at Event in the Tent on Fri 9/19 in a party tent on Sloane Avenue. Tickets & info online at www.EventInTheTent.org.
Cleveland’s Ingenuity Fest is back! For its tenth year in a row now, the innovative festival that combines art and technology will be taking place Fri 9/26 – Sun 9/28 on the North Coast Harbor, in between the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and The Great Lakes Science Center.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with the festival’s Director, Paula Grooms, and asked her a couple questions about the event. Paula described some returning performances like the Voix de Ville circus tent and the Tesla Orchestra, in addition to cluing us in on what new is happening.
On the surface a get-together of biologists, naturalists, specialists, horticulturists, environmental scientists and permaculturists doesn’t seem like it would be a lot of fun for the general public; however, the special event called BioBlitz is promising all that and more.
Hosted by the New Agrarian Center and Green Triangle, BioBlitz finds all of the aforementioned scientists & more converging Sun 9/21 @ George Jones Farm in Oberlin….
More from John Benson here
SPONSORED: Celebrate a decade of Whoa! Ingenuity celebrates 10 years of envelope-pushing, award-winning, entertaining & provocative performances exploring how the body and technology intersect. The 2014 Fest takes place Fri 9/26 to Sun 9/28 returning to Dock 32 just N. of Browns Stadium, and extends to the Great Lakes Science Center and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Get the scoop at IngenuityCleveland.com.
Net neutrality is in the headlines, with millions of comments being sent to the FCC over the past few weeks.
So it was excellent timing when OneCommunity awarded Gigi Sohn, the Special Counsel for External Affairs to the Chairman of the FCC their Broadband Hero Award for her lifetime commitment to universal access to the internet, airwaves and all communication channels.
Cool Cleveland caught up with Ms. Sohn at OneCommunitys annual meeting. If youd like to have your voice be heard on net neutrality, use this easy form on the FCCs site here.
In some states, a trip to a winery can be as dry as last years vintage.
But in Ashtabula Countys Wine Country, the music, food and fun flow as fast as the top-notch wines and local craft brews.
Mark Winchell of the Ashtabula CVB talks with Cool Cleveland about the quality of Ohios wines, the burgeoning culinary scene, and the musical entertainment happening throughout the season and throughout the region.
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture wants to retain artist grants, make them more “resident-focused.”
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SPONSORED: Biz Markie and DJ Swamp headline a double bill at 7PM on Fri 9/26 at the Mainstage Theatre on Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus, 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland. Come ready to dance. Emceed by Eric Wilson and MC Chill. Buy tickets here.
Ohio is often a political battleground and a bellwether for the nation. But why? Ohio is a vastly diverse state. More than 11 million people call it home. But what if Ohio was made up of only 100 residents representing the states current diversity? What would they look like? Where would they live and work? How much would they make? What would they believe?
Ohio 100, presented by Community Solutions, explores the demographic, economic, and geographic characteristics of 100 representative Ohioans to better understand the states diversity and complexity, and its role as an indicator of trends around the country.
The Cleveland Botanical Garden’s two-day RIPE! Fest has become an anticipated annual event. Local farmers, chefs, and specialty food producers are on hand, and it’s a great chance to see the gardens tinged with fall color. Sat 9/20-Sun 9/21.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
SPONSORED: Where Does Your Water Go? Find out at NEORSD’s Open House taking place Sat 9/27 @ 9:00am. See the work it takes to keep our Great Lake great by touring our nearby Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center in addition to hands-on experiments for the kids and so much more! – Click: here.
Where Does Your Water Go? Find out at NEORSD’s Open House starting at the Environmental & Maintenance Services Center. See the work it takes to keep our Great Lake great by touring our nearby Southerly Wastewater Treatment Center. There is so much more than meets the eye, and the kids will love it.
Ride the Lolly trolly, get your hands dirty with hands-on experiments, see science up-close with Greater Cleveland Aquarium’s Touch Tank and the Great Lakes Science Center’s Fab Lab, and even enjoying free ice cream for the kids. Tour space is limited, so RSVP today!
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CMSDs latest state report card does not give much to celebrate yet, but shows encouraging signs that aggressive reform initiatives are working. The Districts high school graduation rate has continued to rise and reached a record high 64.4 percent in 2012-13, an increase of 5.1 percentage points from the previous year.
Thats a 12.2 point gain since Eric Gordon was named chief executive officer three years ago. The report card shows scores on 24 tests spread across eight grades. Proficiency increased on 15 of those tests, climbing by as much as 5.8 points and staying steady on two.
The Cleveland Chamber Music Society opens its 65th season of presenting some of the world’s top chamber music performers with a concert by three more. Pianist Wu Han, cellist David Finckel, and violinist Philip Setzer will play Shostakovich and Mendelssohn at Plymouth Church. Tue 9/23.
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Go on a viking adventure w/ Loki & Lucy @ Talespinner Children’s Theatre. Lucy loves her life, but what will happen when a trickster magics it away from her? Starts Sat 9/20.
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Goblins in the Garden are back at Holden
Come out to the Holden Arboretum for Goblins in the Garden, Oct. 4 and 5 from 10 4pm. Kids in costume can trick-or-treat in the decorated gardens, explore the corn stalk maze, take wagon rides through the woods and enjoy food, entertainment, crafts and activities.
While you’re there you can hike the wooded trails and enjoy the start of Northeast Ohios beautiful autumn color. The cost is only $10 per car for members and $20 per car for non-members. Dogs on leashes are always welcome at the Arboretum. HoldenArb.org.
WED 9/17
More than halfway home, Sustainable Cleveland 2019 holds its 6th annual conference. The morning will be devoted to a cafe style “Discover & Dream” session, followed by afternoon breakout sessions.
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THU 9/18
Have a honeybee experience at Geauga County’s McCune Apiaries. Gene McCune will show guests how honey is collected. Then Agrarian Collective will demonstrate how to infuse the honey with herbs.
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FRI 9/19
Event in the Tent is a party/fundraiser celebrating the possibilities & successes of Cornucopia’s vocational training grads. Enjoy food catered by Nature’s Bin & local wine & beer. Help Cornucopia help people w/ disabilities.
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SAT 9/20
The dragon boats are back! Join the Cleveland Dragon Boat Association for a benefit race supporting The Gathering Place & to celebrate Cle’s Asian culture. Ready, set, row (or watch).
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SUN 9/21
Rise. Write. Release. Find your strength at Prose & Pose. Organized by She Speaks, this workshop combines a restorative yoga class w/ a personal writing session for women. Find support & empowerment.
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MON 9/22
Dusk on a crisp September evening is the perfect time for a hike. Join one along the lovely Ohio & Erie Canal.
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TUE 9/23
Network & enjoy the view with Work It Cleveland, who’ll host a networking party @ the Music Box. Eat, drink & meet people from all backgrounds & industries.
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WED 9/24
Wine Down Wednesdays offers networking opps over great food & drink. Park yourself in Kafeteria & meet some interesting new people.
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Most locals will agree that it has been a fabulous summer for everything Cleveland.
However, few could have sensed — until last week — that maybe one of the greatest blessings the city has received has to do with the absence of two former residents…
More from Larry Durstin here
In the previous CareerTOOLBOX: Music Edition, I shared the story of how Kiss Me Deadly, the local band to get signed by Cleveland’s Kingswood Records, came together, including how the decades of music training, playing and influence drove the three members to form the trio.
In part two of our interview we go deep and discuss what changed as well as what happens now. Because as anyone whos reached success knows, you never quite reach a destination, exhale and let it all come to you…
More from Alex Sukhoy here
Back in 1967 I myself was a victim of domestic violence. And, viewed through the lens of hindsight, I can tell you it was complicated — very complicated…
Trying to Turn Back the Clock in Richmond Heights
When Peter Lawson Jones addressed the supporters of embattled Richmond Heights Mayor Miesha Headen (who is facing a tough recall election on Tuesday, September 23) he stated that when President Obama took office he had a right to appoint his own team — which is exactly what the new mayor did when she took office….
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
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REVIEW: Looks Good at Forever Plaid @ Beck Center by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Martin Cespedes creates a delightful Forever Plaid at Beck by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Thought-provoking The Sunset Limited @ none too fragile by Roy Berko
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Who Says You Need a Car?
QUITE frankly considering WHAT OUR OWN local politicos and certain intersts were doing NO wonder folks fled OVER county line…
bob
I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the way things are going in the city-center of Cleveland. What with a major grocery story going up and building upon building converted into apartments or condos, this area is turning into a true car-less enclave. One of the repeated compliments I always heard from the thousands of participants of the highly successful Gay Games is how walkable everything is and how accessible mass transit is….
Evan
I recently challenged myself to live car-free in Cleveland for one year. That year passed in August and I have no intentions of returning to car ownership in the near future (or ever) or leaving Cleveland to continue life without a car. I expected days to be difficult and trying, but was pleasantly surprised at my seamless transition….
Citybird
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