02.04-02.11.15
Winter Fun
Indoors or out, this is the week for fun in the 216.Join the first (annual?) Hingetown Hygge on W. 29th. Or, head indoors for cool shows at Zygote, 5th Street Arcades, Happy Day Lodge, the Barking Spider, Trinity Cathedral, the Music Box, CMA, Nighttown, the Akron Civic and Akron’s Blu Jazz (happy 70th Ernie!).
Have fun at $5 Fridays at Nature’s Bin, where CoolCleveland will be helping with fun samples, wine pairing, and giveaways. Get internet famous at MOCA for their opening, and yes, CoolCleveland will be there, too. Having as much fun as one can have in February. –Thomas Mulready
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Give old man winter a big hug when you attend the Hingetown Hygge (Hyu-gah) taking place on Sun 2/8 @ 5 – 8pm at the corner of W. 29th St & Church Ave. The Hygge, a Danish word for a cozy winter feeling, will feature a huge community campfire, art at the Transformer Station, smores, music, drinks and tons of family fun.
Even better, the event will be taking place every Sunday in February! CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat met up with Hingetown representatives Graham Veysey and Marika Shioiri-Clark to get the details. The cold never bothered us anyway!
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SPONSORED: Only @ Oberlin It’s cold out there! So, warm your heart with Dessa Rose, a musical about overcoming boundaries of race and gender in pre-Civil War America. Oberlin College Theater, Thurs-Sun, 2/5-2/8. The blockbuster month continues with Oberlin’s Artist Recital Series. Majestic pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs Beethoven, Schubert, and Scriabin. Tue 2/10 at 8 PM.
Best of Melt Month! 4 amazing fan favorite sandwich specials from our past that are just too crazy (and delicious) to offer all year long! 2/1-7: The Hungry Hungarian Paprikash Melt. 2/8-14: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Melt. 2/15-21: The Prime Time Prime Rib Melt. 2/22-28: The 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon Melt. Veggies: Asian Bok Choy & Jerked Sweet Potatoes. Beer: Ommegang Rare Vos . Drink: Love Elixir. Bread Pudding: Cinnabomb! Bread Pudding.
Melt Partners with Cleveland Indians, part of the new Right Field District, offering fans a new gateway with dramatic views, access to players & family-friendly activities. MeltBarGrilled.com
For 19 years Zygote Press has triumphantly represented the printmaking scene in Cleveland, hosting hundreds of artists since its inception.
Through the years, Zygote has amassed a deep collection of prints, which are being taken out of drawers & into a database. View some of these works & more in their archival show opening Fri 2/6…
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SPONSORED: Looking to extend your Valentine’s Day? First take a trip on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad sampling IPAs from around the country on Ales on Rails on February 7th and then sample classic wines and pairings on the Grape Escape on Valentine’s Day – February 14th. CVSR
If you had a magic wand that could cause the General Assembly to pass a bill, the Governor to sign it, and a 5-2 majority on the Ohio Supreme Court to uphold it, what would you wish? In this edition of High On Ohio, The Center for Community Solutions asks Ohioans from around the state what they would wish for if they had such a wand; their answers might surprise and shock you. If YOU had a magic wand, what would be YOUR wish? Click If I had a magic wand, and tell us.
Hear the Reasons People are Flocking to CLE & why the arts are so important to tourism Wed 2/11.
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SPONSORED: Faith & Life Lectures Two of the most remarkable 20th century spiritual masters — Thomas Merton and Thomas Berry — come together in an intensive conversation animated by Dr. Kathleen Deignan, CND, as Baldwin Wallace University presents the 2015 Faith and Life Lecture Series. Three free presentations on the theme Merton and Berry: Pathfinders to an Ecological Age take place February 11-12: BW.edu
If you haven’t been to $5 Dollar Fridays at Nature’s Bin yet, then you haven’t lived! Head on over to Lakewood’s favorite health-conscious grocery store every first Friday of the month for a wine and food pairings tour, for only $5 dollars.
In celebration of American Heart Month, the theme for their event on Fri 2/6 @ 5 – 8pm is “Heart-Healthy Foods & Wines.” If that isn’t enough incentive, CoolCleveland and Nature’s Bin will be on site giving away a basket full of vegan goodies! Come by, try some wines, eat some grub, and enter to win!
MOCA Cleveland is back, and ready to knock your socks off in 2015. Have a blast, and attend their upcoming Winter/Spring Exhibition Opening Party happening Fri 2/6 @ 7:00pm – 11:30pm. The museum will be showcasing their new exhibitions: The Visitors by Ragnar Kjartansson and Wild Permutations by Jessica Eaton.
In addition to the must-see art, there will also be talks with artist Jessica Eaton, MOCA Associate Curator, and music by DJ Funk Shway. Plus, CoolCleveland will be shooting fun testimonials live from 7 – 9pm, if you’re cool and looking to become internet famous.
SPONSORED: Cleveland Public Library continues its tradition of offering African American History Month programs system wide to commemorate the rich history that helped shape this country. Juan Williams, former host of NPR’s Talk of the Nation, and Washington Post political columnist, starts the month of programming with his visit to Main Library on Sat 2/7 at 2PM. CPL.org.
When you’ve got 5-time Grammy winner Tommy LiPuma producing your album, you tend to think big. He’s reached the pinnacle of success with artists like Barbara Streisand, Diana Krall, George Benson and Paul McCartney.
So trumpeter Dominick Farinacci called in the best in the business to help cut his album in studio at the Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland.
CoolCleveland’s Thomas Mulready was granted exclusive access inside the control room with LiPuma & Farinacci and they revealed their techniques for choosing material, working up arrangements and recording some of the best musicians to pick up an instrument. Farinacci’s eclectic new album will feature songs by Tom Waits, Gnarls Barkley, Cream, and more.
SPONSORED: Enjoy Live Music at The Kent Stage Glass Harp and Beth Hart are already SOLD OUT. Don’t miss out on local faves Hard Day’s Night then legends like Al Stewart, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tim Reynolds & TR3, The David Bromberg Quintet and Jesse Cook, plus major talents like The Wailers with Carlos Jones, Peter Yarrow, Justin Townes Earle, The Robert Cray Band, Leon Russell, Carbon Leaf, Donna The Buffalo, Madeleine Peyroux, Joan Armatrading, and Dailey & Vincent, all at the acoustically superior Kent Stage in 2015. Get your tickets now for TheKentStage.com.
The city of Cleveland’s decision to go after small clubs for back admissions taxes — among the highest in the country — had the potential to destroy the local music scene. Luckily, a level-headed city council voted to lower the rate and the city worked out a deal with clubs like the Beachland Ballroom that let them stay in business. But the Beachland incurred what for them is an enormous legal bill, so some of their lawyer friends are hosting “Raising the Bar,” an evening of lawyer/musicians playing to raise money to help pay off the debts. Sat 2/7.
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Homebuyer Education Orientation Take the first steps towards achieving your dream of home ownership. Our classes will show you how to afford your dream home, keep your dream home, and avoid losing your dream home. Begin that journey by seeking the knowledge that will aid you in your quest for homeownership. Before setting off to find the perfect house, know that the certified, professional counselors from Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland are available to help you. See more here.
Next class is Mon 2/09, conveniently held at the NHS of Greater Cleveland HomeOwnership Center at 5700 Broadway Avenue. Get more details here.
Travel around the world discovering the coolest animals on the plant in It’s a Wild World Animal Show, a show combining music, animals & audience participation into one theatrical performance Sun 2/8.
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Valentine’s Day and chocolate are a natural marriage. Fear’s Confections, newly located in Lakewood since last fall, is hosting Fall in Love at Fear’s so you can see all her holiday specials and get your shopping done before you realize at the last minute you forgot to get your sweetie anything and you have to rush to Walgreen’s. Plus Cleveland burlesque queen Bella Sin will be there, and she’s full of good advice about how to make your honey happy. Fri 2/6.
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Watch as CMSD graduate, Jayrone Elliot, inspires students at his old high school: Glenville High. Elliott, who now plays as a linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, spoke to students and told them to stay in school, go to class, stay out of trouble, make a plan and work that plan.
The speech really hit home for the students because, like some in the audience, Elliot struggled throughout high school. “I didn’t realize how important school was then,” said Elliot, who stayed after the speech to take photos, shake hands, and interact with the students.
WED 2/4
Have a story? Keep Talking, a monthly storytelling show at Happy Dog, needs YOU! Funny, compelling, tragic, traumatizing, meaningful, or just absolutely insane? They’ll all work. This month’s theme is “I Forgot.” Come & share or just sit back & listen.
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THU 2/5
Celebrate reggae legend Bob Marley’s 70th b-day w/ a lineup of reggae music, Marley movies, reggae-themed vendors & Jamaican food @ the Grog Shop.
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FRI 2/6
It’s Women’s Weekend @ Ray’s MTB. Ladies, get your BMX or mountain bikes out & meet up for an inspirational, no-barriers gathering of female cyclists. Weekend includes group rides, clinics & giveaways.
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SAT 2/7
Love is all you need… but art never hurts, either. Find plenty of art & other handmade goodies at Cleveland Bazaar’s Valentine Market. Shop smart, shop local for your sweetie and/or yourself.
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SUN 2/8
Octogenarian singer Doris Long does brunch @ Vosh Nightclub for the Beck Center.
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MON 2/9
Miss Representation uncovers a glaring reality that we live with every day but fail to see — how women are portrayed in the media. See the film & hear from a panel discussion on improving women’s images in the media.
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TUE 2/10
Charlie Mosbrook, who has been a mover & shaker in the local folk scene for 25 years. Join him as he debuts his new album A Long Time Gone @ the Barking Spider in what will be a tremendous showcase of local acoustic talent.
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WED 2/11
Jackie Warren is in the top echelon of area jazz pianists. As a result of her versatility, she’s always popping up in a variety of contexts. This week, she’ll be at Trinity Cathedral as part of its weekly Brownbag concert series.
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Peter Lawson Jones is a man with strong presence. With his family or in front of a classroom, over a meal or at a cultural event, his magnetic personality and deep curiosity draw people in, quickly.
On the heels of a career-altering audition to New York City, Peter took the time to break his big news with me and to discuss his professional path. And how in our youth-obsessed world, how we design and live our third acts can lead to deep happiness and inner satisfaction…
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A shibboleth commonly voiced by members of certain faith communities is to “hate the sin, but love the sinner.” Similarly, we can hate police brutality but still love the police…
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Five Guys Named Moe is All Fun @ Cleveland Play House by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Five Guys Named Moe – Story Light, Musically Big @ Cleveland Play House by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Ensemble Theater’s Thurgood is a Perfect Black History Month Treat by Roy Berko
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Crafty Mart Hosts a Mini Market Pop Up Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
It’s gonna be fun! See you on feb 7 to meet the artists and find cool gifts for valentines day and everyday!!…
Carolyn Birchenall
SHOCKWAVES Will Mesmerize You @ Transformer Station
The Bidwells and Transformer Station represent a long-needed breakthrough in the imaginations of art lovers — the meaningful recognition of the immense talent in Cleveland’s contemporary art scene. And no one more exemplifies that talent, talent that can hold its own anywhere in the world, than Kasumi, who has transformed sound, moving pictures, and the gestural essence of communication into works of a sort there’s not yet even a name for. “Cinematic Assemblage” might be the right term, but until you’ve seen it you can’t imagine what it is…
Peter Friedman
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A group hug for our writers: Roy Berko, Marty Bielat, Mansfield Frazier, Laura Kennelly, Anastasia Pantsios, Alex Sukhoy, Sarah Valek, Elisa Vietri & Avery Ware. 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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