We were born ready
This town wakes up every day looking to make a move. Whether it’s Brian Kincaid, Mansfield Frazier’s protégé, graduating as the first African American in Ohio with the enology degree, and sitting down for a CoolCleveland interview. Or Richey Piiparinen’s new book (with illustrations by CoolCleveland columnist Liz Maugans) chronicling the challenges of Rust Belt cities like ours, while fighting his own battles. Or the constant fight that area artists are waging to receive equitable arts funding from those charged with distributing it. Our artist entrepreneurs are eager to solve problems, make art, and inspire a better world.
Rid-All Farm in the Kinsman “Forgotten Triangle” neighborhood is the much-deserved subject of a new film. The Morgan Conservatory hosts a pecha kucha talk about the hard work their own staff does day in and day out. A Groundhog Day cabaret in Ohio City features newly installed executive secretary of our area AFL-CIO, who happens to be a fantastic musician, raising money for the Local 4 Music Fund.
Or maybe it’s Glam Gore at the Grog, B-movies in Kent, the annual Orchid Society show and sale, three new shows with an environmental focus at moCa, or the 8th year of the Lake Erie Folk Fest, even a Valentine Bazaar perfect for your gifting; our creative sector never stops. I hope you are as ready as they are.