There’s a thaw coming. But only after this deep freeze.
Meanwhile, we count our blessings and we count the days. On a good day, we’re lucky to see the sun flashing off the frozen ice. And we celebrate together as Oberlin presents five black composers, the Rock Hall screens the film Mr. SOUL!, DANCECleveland presents Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, Kink Contemporary shows the work of queer artists, and local leaders share justice initiatives at a City Club forum.Speaking of justice, the queen of them all, the Notorious RBG, is honored in a major new exhibition at the Maltz. Fizz is the theme of the final week of the Akron Art Museum’s Midnight Blues. You can enter the TwiBrite Zone with Brite Winter and experience homecoming.
Voter turnout in the recent election was the highest in 120 years, and (news flash!) it turns out voters wanted a change. But with one party receiving only 52% of the vote in Ohio while claiming 75% of the congressional seats, the redistricting happening next year, along with a new law, means we have a chance to make our elections more representative. Check out the ridiculously gerrymandered Ohio congressional map below, and stay in touch with the group All On The Line Ohio to keep the pressure on our legislators. It may not be flashy, but just like the last election, it works. –Thomas Mulready
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, dubbed “The Notorious RBG” (a play on rapper Notorious B.I.G.), became a cultural icon as well as an influential civil rights advocate and liberal lion of the U.S. Supreme Court. When she died in September, it was a political earthquake. Now the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is opening an exhibit that reflects on her life and legacy as a person, a lawyer and a judge. Read More
Ohio has among the most lopsided congressional districts in the country, with Republicans getting 52% of the vote and 75% of the seats. But with a redistricting measure passed in 2018, we’ve got a shot at fairer districts for 2022, with new maps being drawn later this year. Stay in touch with the organization All On The Line Ohio to stay informed and learn how to pressure legislators to do the right thing. Read More
Set sail for deliciousness with Melt Bar and Grilled’s new Seafood Spectacular Menu, with seafood and meatless options jam-packed with the trademark Melt deliciousness!The Seafood Spectacular Menu will be offered every day starting Wed 2/17 through Sat 4/3, and features some of our most requested fan favorites from the past along with some awesome new favorites! Check out the entire Seafood Spectacular Menu on their site: MeltBarAndGrilled.com.
With virtually no live music last year, Riverdog Barn’s meadow concerts all sold out despite the reliance on local acts since no one was on the road. Riverdog is going to be back in the meadow this year, but it’s just announced a lengthy list of national touring acts it’s going to present. Read More
Remember that adorable pair of baby tigers we showed you two weeks ago that were born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Christmas? The Zoo is now hosting a contest to choose their names. Also they shared video of the cubs! Read More
SUN 2/21 Sunday Sounds Rising young pianist Aaron Diehl is trained in both classical & jazz and influenced by a wide range of precursors. As part of Tri-C’s free piano series, he’ll play music by Willian Grant Still, Fats Waller, Mary Lou William and more.
