Or get out of the way
We need your leadership now more than ever. Our region needed Richey Piiparinen, rustbelt philosopher, and we will mourn his passing and celebrate his visions, as CoolCleveland columnist Liz Maugans writes. And our country is in debt to Jimmy Carter for his work, as witnessed by CoolCleveland contributor Jeffrey Bowen, who worked with Carter at Habitat For Humanity. Jamie Klimek of mirrors left his marks on the local music scene and beyond.
It’s our neighbors like Crazy Marvin, who will be missed, and Cats On Holiday, who continue their legacy with a cool flash drive compilation as they rock Forest City Brewing. Our own legendary Grog Shop celebrates with their annual free weekend of local music, and Vanity Crash welcomes special guests as they tell the fascinating backstory of Bowie in Cleveland.
Local hero Steve Presser pops up his outrageous Big Fun for just a couple more weeks. Bike Cleveland continues their advocacy with online forums. The Lustre Kings take a nod to Elvis at the Beachland. Our own world-class CMA explores Picasso’s African connection. First-call percussionist and bandleader Jamie Haddad brings the good stuff to BOP STOP. Leadership comes in all forms.
–Thomas Mulready