How do we do it?
How can anyone believe a shrinking midsize region like ours could support one of the most visited major art museums in the world (offering free admission, no less), inarguably the best orchestra anywhere (they would say “second to none,” but we know better), and the only Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in existence, not to mention an overflowing cornucopia of arts and culture as eclectic and diverse as anyplace you can name?
NEO-based virtuoso guitarist Neil Zaza has taken his talents to the world, and he returns this week with a dark holiday show. Believe your ears at the Uncommon Sound Project, No Exit New Music’s new season, the Harvest Polka Ball, and Thomas Fox’s Greyt Culture Golden Hour on a rooftop at sunset.
It beggars belief that Bike Cleveland will find Bigfoot in the CVNP, or that you’ll find better eats than at Farmer Jones’ Harvest Festival. Join this week’s Rock Hall induction fun, hear an artist talk at Hedge Gallery, raise money to help build a Peruvian cultural garden, discuss how musicians can maintain a musical career, pitch in to help musicians raise money for hurricane relief, and run through the ravines of Shaker Heights to support Edwin’s reentry efforts.
We believe in democracy. We have to elect some better judges to our boneless Ohio Supreme Court: Stewart, Donnelly, and Forbes will bring some balance to a state that’s become practically unhinged. Early voting is on, so it’s time to get out there and make your voice heard. Believe it or not.
–Thomas Mulready