10.01-10.08.14
Waste Land
From Bitcoin Boulevard in Cleveland Heights to Cinema Wasteland in Strongsville, this region continues to surprise and delight. And always, Cool Cleveland’s been ahead of that curve.We’ve re-launched as the region’s premiere mobile destination, so log on to CoolCleveland.com from any desktop or device, Mac or PC, Android, iOS, Windows, Kindle, whatever you’ve got. Rockin’ the new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? It looks great at CoolCleveland.com. Same for any old computer, laptop or smartphone. Discover cool upcoming events, videos of cool people, thousands of Cool Neighborhood & ShopLOCAL listings, galleries, photo streams and smart content to make navigating NEO a breeze. Easy to remember, always on, and constantly updated. Mobile. Social. Local.
For a sample of what’s on the new site, look below. You know that Holden & CBG has integrated, now hear from the 2 leaders in their own words, only on CC. Hear our exclusive interviews with Ralphie May & Black 47, both coming to TKS. Fully engage with Young Professionals week with our preview. Ready for an LGBT party at Now That’s Class to play some real gay games? We’ve got the video. Take the kiddies to Goblins in the Garden, get a taste of LA (the state) at CVNP, join a Tech Town Hall, catch Contrapunctus singing Purcell, wax poetic at Indigo Perfumery, dip into Honeybucket at CMA, Walk All Over Waterloo, taste Slavic Village. Don’t waste a minute. –Thomas Mulready
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One of the difficulties involved in the adoption of Bitcoin as currency is explaining it to people. It’s a digital payment system whose “crypto-currency” exists only in the virtual world.
The new film The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin might make things clearer — or maybe not.
You don’t have to go far to hear how the film addresses that provocative question. Its having its world premier this week in New York, Los Angeles — and Cleveland Heights…
More from Anastasia Pantsios here
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SPONSORED: St. Cecilia’s Mass at Old Stone Church on Sun 10/12 at 10am. The Old Stone Choir, soloists and chamber orchestra will perform Charles Gounods St. Cecilias Mass. St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music, and has become a symbol of the conviction that good music is an integral part of the liturgy. OldStoneChurch.org.
Youve heard that Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Botanical Garden are becoming one integrated organization.
Now hear from Clem Hamilton, the President and CEO of the combined organization, and Natalie Ronayne, the Executive Vice President, in their own words. “Our organizations are perfectly integrated, educational programs, research programs, horticulture, all together and more impactful than ever before,” according to Clem Hamilton.
Most of the changes will be transparent to the public. The big winner will be members of each organization, who will now become members of both. The combined group will be stronger financially, more regional geographically, better able to meet their individual missions, and more sustainable in the long run. Natalie Ronayne says, “We now have more for our members to love. They can enjoy the benefits of both fabulous locations, year round.”
SPONSORED: Romeo & Juliet Two families at war. Two youths in love. Experience the passion and rebellion of Shakespeares masterpiece on stage at Baldwin Wallace University. Directed by Adam Heffernan. October 8-11 and 15-18 at 7:30PM; October 12 at 2PM. Tickets and info at www.BW.edu.
If you’re looking for some help on your taxes this year, then look no farther than the friendly Neighborhood Housing Services. Last year alone NHS saved close to a half million dollars in tax money through aiding around 1,000 Clevelanders, for free!
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with NHS Representative, Nickie Pulley, to discuss the VITA tax prep program and their workshop coming up on Sat 10/11 @ 10:00am. Pulley also reminded us that the organization is still looking for volunteers, and how all applicants must attend an IRS certified training seminar in order to participate.
Amble through halls permeated with primal fears and infested with primordial revulsions where the walls seem to drip gore and your nightmares are palpable.
In its 14th year, Cinema Wasteland is a biannual B-movie and memorabilia exposition with more than 60 hours of macabre motion pictures and mayhem sprawled across a three-day weekend.
Eulogizing the ghoulish, the festival is an assault on decency where evil lurks around every corner as terror snarls its blood-drenched teeth, complete with a wedding…
More from Hollie Gibbs here
SPONSORED: GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Justin Roberts leads a powerhouse family concert at Music Box Supper Club, the citys newest performance venue. Bring the family to hear who The New York Times calls “the Judy Blume of kiddie rock,” on Sun 10/5 at 3PM. Details.
The Fall colors are starting to turn as Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad president Craig Tallman gives Cool Cleveland a sneak peek inside the Vista Dome Car with its fabulous 360-degree views.
Whether youre thirsty for Ales on the Rails or The Grape Escape, or with the kids for The Polar Express, are looking for a little history with rides on shipwrecks and train wrecks & ghosts, or if you just want to ride or hike the Towpath Trail and use Bike Aboard!, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has an excursion for you, all year round. CVSR.com
For nearly a decade, Engage! Cleveland — through various incarnations — has boasted a simple mission statement with serious ramifications for Northeast Ohio: to attract, engage and retain young professionals in the Cleveland community.
Now the non-profit is upping the ante with its inaugural Cleveland Young Professionals Week, which takes place Mon 10/6 – Thu 10/11 around the region…
More from John Benson here
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One of Comedy’s greatest legends, Ralphie May, is coming to The Kent Stage on Fri 10/03 @ 7:00pm to perform the stand up of a lifetime. Well known for being the runner up in 2003’s Last Comic Standing, this funny guy will have you bustin’ your gut all night long.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat got to interview Ralphie before he even made his trip down to Kent. Ralphie has always been one for pushing the tough topics, and from what it sounds like from his interview, Friday will be no exception. Get ready for some fun, and see the best act of his tour.
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Check out one of the wildest parties to light up Cleveland this season: In Training. This dance/DJ series is a monthly LGBT focused party that features both local and international DJ’s at Now That’s Class. If their rockin’ kickoff debut, that happened last weekend, speaks for the rest of the series, In Training is certainly not a party to be missed.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with the team, Aaron Vilk, Brian Bohan and Shane James to learn more. From what we heard, the parties will also serve as perfect opportunities to express yourself in your own skin. Attend Mon 10/20 @ 10:00pm.
SPONSORED: More Surprises at The Kent Stage Last Comic Standing’s Ralphie May on Fri 10/3; Homecoming show by Simeon Soul Charger on Sat 10/4; Black 47 Farewell Tour on Tue 10/7; An Evening With Bruce Hornsby on Fri 10/17 and The Jayhawks on Fri 10/31. Even more at TheKentStage.com.
The Cleveland Orchestra opens its season with music director Franz Welser-Most on the podium, conducting Beethoven’s 6th Symphony and a group of dances by Ravel. Before the concert he’ll talk with orchestra executive director Gary Hanson about what else is in store in the 2014-2015 season. Sat 10/4 & Sun 10/5.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
School has certainly started, not only for the students, but also for parents. Open houses that took place two weeks ago saw a rise in participation of 26% percent at PreK-8 school open houses, and nine percent for the high school level. Thanks to the Cleveland Plan, all CMSD parents and caregivers are required to have face-to-face contact with their childrens schools by Mon 12/15.
Additionally, 1,198 participants found that more than three-fourths thought their childrens PreK-8 school had a welcoming feel. Parents and caregivers will visit again at parent-teacher conferences held on Tue 10/21.
Wagons & Mazes & Scarecrows, Oh My! Bring the kids to Goblins in the Garden @ Holden Arboretum Sat 10/4 – Sun 10/5 for trick-or-treating, stalk mazes, entertainment & other festivities in a scenic environment.
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Sandwich: The Rocktobenator Fresh Made Bratwurst Patty, Sauerkraut Potato Pancakes, Whole Grain Mustard and Horseradish Sauce, Sharp Cheddar. Beer New Belgium Pumpkick. Whats that bite of tartness doing in a pumpkin beer? Adding the unexpected kick of cranberry juice to brighten this traditionally spiced seasonal ale.
New Sunday Brunch Menu and Drink List Every Sunday from 11AM-4PM. New Brunch Sandwich The Huevos Rancheros Melt. Columbus Hiring Fair on Mon 10/6 & Tue 10/7, 9AM-6PM. Details. MeltBarAndGrilled.
You only had to go two months without the delicious handcrafted chocolates made by Cassandra Fear at Fear’s Confections. She closed her Collinwood store at the end of July and just as she promised, she’s opening her new Lakewood location this month. Come celebrate her grand opening, taste her new seasonal brownies, and help support the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center. Sat 10/4.
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WED 10/1
What’s the role of technology in Northeast Ohio’s economy? Join the Tech Town Hall discussion & hear more on this issue of vital importance.
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THU 10/2
Taste of Slavic Village is all about the food. Get a ticket & try food from neighborhood restaurants reflecting the diversity of Slavic Village — from BBQ to pierogies. There will also be beer & live polka music.
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FRI 10/3
The hilarious Bill Squire aims to crack up the 9 during his stint on the Accidental Comedy Fest. He’ll host a show called An Evening with Matt Braugne. Expect laughs.
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SAT 10/4
Free local music show celebrates end of Waterloo streetscape. Rootsy folk-rock ensemble Maura Rogers & the Bellows kick things off in the ballroom at 8, followed by the dense, spacey Midnight Passenger at 9:30 and soulful rockers Welshly Arms (pictured) & others.
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SUN 10/5
British baroque composer Henry Purcell, who lived in the second half of the 17th century, was know among other things for his thrilling vocal music, both sacred and secular. He’s a great fit for Cle’s professional vocal ensemble Contrapunctus, which launches its second season w/ “The Remarkable Mr. Henry Purcell.”
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MON 10/6
Cleveland Jazz Orchestra presents last Jazz Discovery concerts of the season. This Mon hear “Rhythm & Blues… and Soul, Plus JazzOoh Girl Performs” for free @ PlayhouseSquare’s US Bank Plaza.
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TUE 10/7
After a quarter of a century making rabble-rousing, thought-provoking music that weds rock and roll to Irish music, Black 47 is calling it a day. Listen to Cool Clevelands exclusive interview with leader Larry Kirwan here & catch their farewell tour @ the Kent Stage.
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WED 10/8
Motown The Musical comes to PlayhouseSquare for a 2-week run. Just come to enjoy the music. And a cast of energetic kids filling the roles of such stars as Diana Ross & the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and the Jackson 5.
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Earlier this month the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled, in a 3-0 decision, that Yelp has the right to manipulate reviews on its site in order to favor paid advertisers.
While the company has adamantly stated that they do not condone manipulating reviews, there is of course, now, no law stopping them…
More from Marty Bielat here
Think for a moment where the state of Ohio was politically two years ago this month.
It was, arguably, the center of the political universe with tens of millions of dollars spent on campaign ads and a swarming media — local, national and international — converging on the Buckeye state in staggering numbers…
More from Larry Durstin here
Last week I did a bit of venting by writing about folks who — unsolicited I might add — offer to do pro bono work for our non-profit, but end up not doing jack-shit.
The column was written to ward off individuals who have no intention of following through with their sincere-sounding offers…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
A dozen years ago my family had little knowledge of ALS or as it’s more commonly known, Lou Gehrig’s disease.
However this soon changed…
More from Christopher Whipple here
Quick previews & reviews of recent events
Submit your own preview, review or commentary to Events@CoolCleveland.com
PHOTOSTREAM: Cassette Day on Waterloo by Anastasia Pantsios
PHOTOSTREAM: First Annual NEOCycle Festival by Anastasia Pantsios
PHOTO REVIEW: Ferran Adria and Kirk Mangus @ MOCA Cleveland by Thomas Mulready
REVIEW: The Odd Yet Well-Produced Merry Wives of Windsor @ PlayhouseSquare by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Loki & Lucy is Viking Fun @ Talespinner Children’s Theatre by Sarah Valek
REVIEW: Lakeland Civic Theatre presents depressing, well staged August: Osage County by Roy Berko
REVIEW: The Pillowman – A chilling look at life and death @ convergence continuum by Roy Berko
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MANSFIELD: I’ll Get Back to You
I understand completely. I am part of an all-volunteer homeowner’s association and after a meeting everyone is all fired-up and ready to jump in and help…
Bill Rucki
I understand what you are saying Mansfield. I have encountered the same enthusiasm and fallen for the “I just want to give back” speech myself. I reversed the exchange I give them my business card and say call me or email me when you are ready to talk some more….
Gloria Ferris
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Most clicked
Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) CLE MAKERS: Introducing the Tool for Everyday People @ChaOhaDesign
2) Explore Values, Voice & Vision @TEDxUrsuline
3) MANSFIELD: Ill Get Back to You
4) Ingenuity Fest Rings In 10 Years of Innovation
5) PHOTOSTREAM: 78th Street Studios Third Friday Artwalk
Nothing’s wasted on our writers. Cheers to John Benson, Roy Berko, Marty Bielat, Larry Durstin, Samantha Fletcher, Mansfield Frazier, Hollie Gibbs, Laura Kennelly, Anastasia Pantsios, Sarah Valek, Elisa Vietri & Christopher Whipple. 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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