As CoolCleveland marks our 20th anniversary, Ingenuity launches its 18th edition and is now known as Expo:Ingenuity. When James Levin and I (and a massively talented team) kicked off the inaugural event in 2005, we envisioned a fluid format and identity. It’s back at the Hamilton Collaborative for three full days of experimentation and surprises, with room to breathe. And the People’s Art Show is back at CSU, while the Pitties and Kitties fundraiser supports Tails From the City and Muttley Crue Rescue CLE to help pups and cats. All three events are highly recommended.And get a whiff of this. Gerrymandering in Ohio is among the worst in the country, so maybe tune in to the Zoom this week with local election experts, or join Mayor Bibb on another Zoom designed to increase voter turnout. Physicians For Choice discuss the threats to women & doctors in a post-Roe Ohio, while we continue with a VIDEO ENDORSEMENT of Nickie Antonio for State Senator, with an exclusive video interview, and our hearty endorsement.
And please read Anastasia Pantsios’ COMMENTARY on the critically important Ohio Supreme Court Justice race, where an historic slate of three women is running to take back the majority on the court, led by Jennifer Brunner running for Chief Justice, against the very judges who voted against fair districts and approved constitutionally banned gerrymandering. Think about it: up for grabs is Ohio Governor (think Nan Whaley), the open Ohio Senate seat (Tim Ryan is leading in most polls), and the three Supreme Court seats. We’re so close to bringing justice back to Ohio, you can almost smell it.
FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, in partnership with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, presents an astronomical workshop on Sat 09.24 from noon-1PM, inspired by artist Asad Raza’s public sculpture Orientation, installed on Wade Oval as part of FRONT’s 2022 Triennial.
Join Asad Raza and Cleveland Museum of Natural History astronomers Nick Anderson, Peter Hedman, and Destiny Thomas for a guided exploration of the sculpture, as well as interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and safe solar viewing (weather permitting). Read more.
The Ingenuity Festival — now renamed Expo: Ingenuity — was always intended to be about experimentation and change. But the pandemic put the event through a couple of years of “muddle through” changes: a virtual festival in 2020 and a one-day outdoor festival on the lake in 2021.
Now it’s back to a full three days at its home in the sprawling Hamilton Collaborative, where it can mount larger, more expansive and more experimental work, and once again, create an environment where there’s a surprise around every corner. Read more
Join in the celebration of Cleveland’s rich Hispanic culture. Honoring the contributions made in art, music, food and more as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th – October 15th.
Join Destination Cleveland as we share focus on area Latino-owned businesses, Hispanic community events, and 18 delicious Hispanic dining experiences in The Land. Read more.
Rhiannon Giddens, one of acoustic roots music’s brightest stars, will give her only performance in Ohio this year on the Oberlin Artist Recital Series. Hear her Grammy-winning duo, with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, perform music from their acclaimed album They’re Calling Me Home, and more in historic Finney Chapel in the heart of Oberlin.
SPECIAL MATINEE PERFORMANCE at 12 noon on Tue 10.04. Tickets and more info at oberlin.edu/artsguide.
Azman’s Meats of Euclid was crowned winner of the title “King of Kolbasa” at the Polka Hall of Fame’s Slovenian Sausage Festival, winning both the juried and people’s choice awards. The big prize: they get to be the sausage supplier for the annual Cleveland Thanksgiving Polka Weekend. Read more
Justin Glanville’s new ideastream podcast series Inside the Bricks looks at the impact of gentrification on Gordon Square, featuring interviews with residents, local leaders and national experts. Read more
Combine your passion for running, paddling and cycling in the 11th annual Ledges to Lake Adventure Race at Hinckley Reservation on Saturday, September 24. The course is perfect for both beginners and advanced racers. Learn more at ClevelandMetroparks.com.
Too many people don’t vote down the ballot where the judicial races are. That’s a problem, and in the case of the three state supreme court races on the ballot November 8, potentially lethal to democracy in Ohio.All three Republicans who voted against fair districts and approved constitutionally banned gerrymandering are up for reelection. All should be voted out and replaced with Democrats: current justice Jennifer Brunner, running for elevation to the Chief Justice chair, along with Marilyn Zayas and Terri Jamison. Read the COMMENTARY by Anastasia Pantsios here.
Nickie Antonio is known as a go-getter and tireless advocate for every-day people of all types, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity. As the first out lesbian in the legislature, she gets that there’s more that brings us together than divides us, and has sidestepped legislative attempts at division by focusing on issues such as education and health care. She served as the first chair of the Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus, supporting other women in office before deciding to step up and run herself.
CoolCleveland spoke with Nickie Antonio recently about her legislative victories, working across the aisle, and the importance of her upcoming re-election campaign in State Senate District 23. Read the full ENDORSEMENT here.
MON 9/26 Sweet Strings The youthful Boston-based Balourdet String Quartet kicks off the 2022-23 season of free concerts from the Rocky River Chamber Music Society.
TUE 9/27 Shop Local Every Tuesday through October 11, the Tremont Farmers Market pops up in Lincoln Park, where you can buy locally raised & produced products, prepared foods to eat on a park bench and items from local artisans.
WED 9/28 Lift Your Voice Learn a couple of pre-chosen tunes, then come down to the Music Box Supper Club for a Community Sing-along, fueled by music-themed cocktail specials.
