09.03-09.10.14
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We prefer the shadows, but these days we’re in the business of throwing the spotlight on all the cool stuff. Which means we haunt the corners, the edges, the boundaries, and zero in on the people, places and events that should be out in plain view but too often aren’t.Like taking TechPint and turning it into the Industry Digital Summit, which is exactly what Paul McAvinchey is doing this week. Or filmmaker Robert Banks, doing a Kickstarter to fund his latest (and last?) film, Paper Shadows, about artists making work in the Midwest. Watch Marty’s video interview. Or River Colors Studio’s new yarn club, featuring yarn based on the colors of Cleveland. That’s the way to think about our cool neighborhoods.
Pancakes for kids is the new way that United Way is kicking off their audacious campaign. Regional favorites from the Afghan Whigs to the Black Keys to Blackgrass Baptism are playing around this week. The Garlic Festival hits Shaker Square and Polar Express tix go on sale, so get ’em while you can. Mix at CMA goes cross-cultural, Great Lakes Brewing throws a block party, and Lakewood throws its second Wine & Craft Beer Festival. Got a mobile? Get ours. Then get back in the shadows. –Thomas Mulready
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When Paul McAvinchey arrived in Cleveland a few years ago to work in product development at a local start-up, the Ireland native wanted nothing more than to fit into the Northeast Ohio tech community.
This led to the creation of TechPint, which in a nutshell is nothing more than a way for creative folks to get together to talk about the industry while having a pint or two.
Now McAvinchey is upping the ante with the inaugural Industry Digital Summit…
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SPONSORED: Cleveland Public Library introduces the second of its Cleveland Landmark Series library cards just in time for Library Card Sign-Up Month. The card depicts important Cleveland landmarks created by freelance illustrator Julia Kuo. The new card is available at Main Library and all branches of Cleveland Public Library. http://cpl.org/CPL.ORG
He’s going all out for his last production! Cleveland based filmmaker Robert Banks is pulling out all of the stops with his “supposedly” last, and most recent project: Paper Shadows. The feature length film will be about the struggles artists face living in Midwestern towns, like Cleveland.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with Banks and discussed the film. Banks described how, along with shooting the film, he is actively teaching interns throughout the production process. The project still needs plenty of funding, which led Banks to create a Kickstarter Campaign so supporters can donate by Mon 9/15.
Wondering how to strengthen your community? A marvelous start is to support smart and affordable homeownership, especially for folks who otherwise might not be able to put down roots.
Be there on Thu 9/18 from 5:00pm-7:30pm at the totally awesome Transformer Station, 1460 W. 29th Street. A night filled with good food, good drinks and great friends – join NHS of Greater Cleveland to learn about their HomeOwnership Center, the Land Trust Program, and the Consumer Law Center. See where they are planting seeds for the future. Nhscleveland.org/harvest
Yarn is taking over. Lakewood’s own River Colors Studio introduces a Yarn Club featuring yarn based on the colors of Cleveland.
The inspiration is, according to River Colors’ Rachel Metz, “definitely a combination of the events, businesses, people and culture,” of the neighborhoods of Cleveland. “Each neighborhood has a personality and I’m trying to translate that into color…”
More from Sarah Valek here
Cleveland has always been known for its diversity, but The One World Festival takes it to a whole new level. Witness the magic of over 50 cultures combining in Clevelands Cultural Gardens at Rockefeller Park. With live performances, artists, music, magic and anything else you can imagine, this festival, on Sat 9/13 & Sun 9/14, wont be one to miss.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with the festivals organizer James Levin and discussed the project. James told us about the importance of the festival, and Marty divulged into how CoolCleveland will have their own section of the festival: The CoolCleveland Busker Place.
Visible Voice Books in Tremont is closing at the end of Sept. #bummed.
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SPONSORED: Celebrate Cleveland’s Cultural Gardens The 2nd Annual Cleveland One World Festival returns to the meadows, fields, and forests of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on Sat 9/13 & Sun 9/14 from 1PM to dusk. Celebrating Cleveland’s diverse community with its over 120 different ethnic groups, the spectacular event offers absolutely something for everyone! Free parking, free shuttles, and free admission both days. ClevelandOneWorldFestival.com.
Picture the flashing lights, then listen to the sounds of an extra life, bonus ball, and double points yep, it’s Pinball League! Retroland Toys in historic Downtown Willoughby is just one of the incredibly unique stores you can find along the strip. Join them every season as they launch their Pinball League on Terminator 2, Doctor Who, AC/DC, Star Trek, No Fear, and Champion Pub.
2014 CASK is coming to the Grand River Valley Winery District again on Sat 9/13! Its a continual red blend from the region started in 2010.
It’s Studio-A-Rama time again. The free all-day indie rock showcase, sponsored by WRUW 91.1 FM, is now in its 33rd year. It’s got a pair of headliners L.A.’s Bleached and Minneapolis’ Tacocat plus a strong group of local bands, including Blackgrass Baptism (pictured). Sat 9/6.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
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The United Way of Greater Cleveland kicked off its annual campaign last Thursday at CMSDs Franklin D. Roosevelt School, calling attention to a symbol of the organizations new investment priorities. United Way has traditionally launched its annual campaign by serving pancakes on Public Square, but instead a phalanx of flippers made flapjacks for students.
FDR is home to a full-fledged Boys and Girls Club. And the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cleveland serves as the lead agency at the school, helping to organize community wraparound services for students and families in an initiative underwritten by the District, United Way and donors.
Are you one of those adventurous people who will try anything? Get to the 6th annual Cleveland Garlic Festival at Shaker Square early because Mitchell’s garlic ice cream, made especially for the festival, sells out. You’ll find more kinds of garlic than you knew existed, plus food, music, kids’ activities, chef demos & more. Sat 9/6-Sun 9/7.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
Float on at the Great Lake Erie Boat Float. Learn effects of plastics on our water supply as you watch boats made from recyclable materials take the lake.
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SANDWICH: The Melt Clam Bake. Homemade clam & crab cakes, Ohio smoked pork sausage, rich clam gravy, white cheddar beer cheese spread with roasted redskin potatoes and old bay butter on the side – $14.00 Pescatarian version available.
BEER: Southern Tier Warlock. Warlock is an Imperial Stout brewed with fresh pumpkins that will reanimate your senses with the huge roasted malt character and spicy pumpkin pie aroma 8.6% avb – $7.50. DRINK: Ponche de Frutas. Taste the last bit of summer with Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver Tequila, fresh lime and ginger juice, house made mixed berry puree & ginger ale – $6.00.
WED 9/3
Jack Schantz Quartet takes hymns, spirituals & gospel music and transforms them into jazz pieces. Hear ’em at the Lockbottom Blues & Jazz Club in Akron.
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THU 9/4
Critically acclaimed experimental roots band Wilco are playing their first ever show in Akron at the Akron Civic Theatre which, with its ornate Moorish interior and starry ceiling with floating clouds, is a wonderful place to see any band.
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FRI 9/5
MIX at CMA goes cross-cultural this month. The Sept happy hour party will span not one, but two museums, delving into the history of yoga & the Silk Road.
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SAT 9/6
The Lakewood Wine & Craft Beer Festival brings in the good eats & drinks. You won’t find any Milwaukee’s Best here — just the finest local brew & wine, complemented by local food vendors, live music & Super Jenga.
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SUN 9/7
Ride for Miles & raise funds for environmental & bicycling education in a non-competitive way. Ride 15 miles & spread the word about bike safety while continuing Dr. Miles Coburn’s legacy of cycling advocacy.
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MON 9/8
Learn how to build a writing empire & turn your writing into a successful full time career at Author Marketing Live, a day-long conference extravaganza @ Renaissance Cleveland.
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TUE 9/9
Learn about alternative fuel technology at Earth Day Coalition’s annual Clean Cities Alt-Fuel Cruise-In at Whiskey Island & Wendy Park. Check out a Tesla Roadster, a propane Charger & more while enjoying live music, microbrews, food trucks & the sunset.
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WED 9/10
Legendary rockers X play first four albums in three nights @ the Music Box. They’e bringing additional musicians to help recreate the sound they got in the studio, and each night, they’ll be performing other X favorites to round out the shows.
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With the recent one-year suspension of the Browns’ Josh Gordon for a trace of marijuana in his system, the general reaction has been that the punishment may have been a bit unfair, but since Gordon was a repeat “offender,” he basically got what was coming to him…
More from Larry Durstin here
A few years back when I announced we were establishing Chateau Hough, a vineyard in our very own neighborhood, my good friend Councilman Mike Polensek chuckled and asked, “What are you going to make, Mansfield, Ripple or Mad Dog 20/20?”…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
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DURSTIN: Hypocritical NFL’s Drug Policy is a Joke
The only nonsense here is yours, Larry. He knew the rules, and he broke the rules. Your lefty carping that this is somehow about race is, well, just plain silly. Playing in the NFL is not a right, but a privilege. He lost his privileges for the year. And he has no one to blame but himself….
John Ettorre
MANSFIELD: Senseless Violence? #Ferguson
Are we going to go through this again? A young black man is killed by the police, and we have months of racial animosity and rioting caused by the tragedy. This happens multiple times every summer, but we never see at any solutions that will prevent future deaths…
John Oney
I hate to say this, I don’t disagree. Being a strong advocate for racial equality, I figured when I was in college that by the time I’d hit my 40s (now), I’d see more equitable treatment of all races. It hasn’t happened…
Doug Wood
SOME SURE took advantage and got a TV or whatever… OTHERS LITERALLY ALMOST died for Cause…
bob
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Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) Not Back to School: Homeschooling in Cleveland
2) Why Im Deleting My Facebook
3) MANSFIELD: Senseless Violence? #Ferguson
4) The Largest Content Marketing Event Ever is Coming to Cleveland @CMIContent
5) Learn How to Build a Writing Empire #AMLive14 @JimKukral
Out of the shadows. Our writers prefer to shine: John Benson, Marty Bielat, Larry Durstin, Samantha Fletcher, Mansfield Frazier, Anastasia Pantsios & 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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–Thomas Mulready
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