8.27-9.3.08
Americana
In this week’s issue:There’s nothing more American than the Cleveland Plus region, never more obvious than during an election season when we become inundated with politicians and their advertising. Such is the life of the largest region in the largest swing state. And there’s nothing more American than focusing on sustainability, which Cool Cleveland highlights with our new GREEN tags on news & events of interest to those taking the long view of life on earth. The Museum of Natural History likewise looks forward, and Mansfield looks back at the life of Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Read about the blogger meetup at Americano, the acquisition of a locally-based blogger portal by Technorati and a preview of the Americana Music Fest. You can’t get more American than that. –Thomas Mulready
Much More than Dinosaur Skeletons
CMNH Looks To Bright Future Says Outgoing Director Latimer
No disrespect to the dinosaurs, but there is a lot more going on at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History nowadays than just the exhibits of full-sized replica skeletons from 65 million years ago. For the past eight years, Bruce Latimer, Ph.D., has served as the executive director successfully leading the organization into the 21st century by re-examining its mission and creating an exciting new strategic plan. He first came to the museum 32 years ago as a graduate student in physical anthropology studying the evolution of human locomotion. With board members and staff committed to the new direction and future design of the museum, Dr. Latimer, 54 years old, recently said it was a good time to announce his retirement so he can devote his energy to research, writing, and teaching. “We have selected the Denver, Colorado, architecture firm, Fentress Architects, that will design plans for a major museum expansion and renovation project,” he explained. An exhibit design firm has already been chosen to create new, interactive educational displays. After museum board approval of the plans in October, a major capital campaign will begin…
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Technorati acquires NEO-based Blogcritics.org
Technorati, a leader in blog search technology announced the acquisition of Blogcritics.org — an online community of some 2,300 bloggers and authors, as well as full-service news and reviews source — yesterday, Tue 8/26. The award-winning web content outlet, created by Aurora-based Eric Olsen (pictured), offers hundreds of articles every week on everything from politics and entertainment, to sports, news, technology and gossip. The site also provides bloggers with “an entry point to publish their content to a much broader audience than their own blogs afford,” according to Technorati’s press release on the subject. The two online entities connected at the Blogworld Expo last year, with a business connection getting serious over the last few months. Olsen gave an exclusive interview to Cool Cleveland Managing Editor Peter Chakerian late yesterday, offering some insight on this late-breaking story…Read more from Peter Chakerian here
Positively Cleveland releases tourism impact numbers and we’ve got the report right here
Bloomberg reports Cleveland leading the rebound after the housing crisis. Click
A new report on the Medical Mart can be found by clicking here
Bridgestone/Firestone tech center to remain in Akron; new facility to be completed. Read
Ohio ranked 4th in biotech strength as detailed in a report found here
JumpStart launches a fund for minorities detailed in a piece found here
Start-ups can tighten up biz plans with the knowledge found here
Akron’s potential transfer of sewers is getting close scrutiny by the public and headed to a ballot. Click
Local commercial real estate is strong according to this recent report
Know a good leader? Are they involved in any way with Cleveland Bridge Builders? Maybe they should be
GREEN Did you know that the locally-owned Lube Stop chain has a well-thought-of sustainability program? Cool
NYT features JumpStart in feature piece that focuses on aims beyond profit. Click
GREEN Bike biz is picking up with gas prices as detailed in this piece
A Young Professionals’ Olympics in the middle of downtown? Click
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Clayton Smith has recently moved to the Cleveland Plus region, but he takes nothing for granted. After having lived in places like Dallas, Baltimore, Denver and Tennessee, he appreciates his easy 30 minute commute, versus the 75 minute commute he was used to. Now he and his wife live near Downtown in Ohio City, and enjoy going out to Playhouse Square, the 2nd largest theatre district outside of New York City. and what’s a night out on the town without a fine dining experience, something the Smiths enjoy in a number of neighborhoods: Tremont, Ohio City and Lakewood. Their favorite? Lolita, run by the reigning Iron Chef, Michael Symon. They also enjoy the Metroparks, and mountain biking on the Towpath Trail that runs along the canal from Cleveland down to Southern Ohio. Above everything, Clayton appreciates the friendly people in the Cleveland Plus region, and the way he was made to feel right at home. http://www.ClevelandPlusLiving.com
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The value of interns to entrepreneurs is the subject of latest NOCHE event Thu 8/28 at 8AM. Get the details here
How Secure is Your Business? This executive session on security breaches hits Fri 8/29 at 8:30AM at Corp College East. Click
30 for the Future award recipients are honored at Greater Akron CoC event Mon 9/8. Details here
I-Open Education: 2008 Leadership Retreat hits Punderson starting Wed 9/10. Info and registration here
BVU’s Role of the Board details roles of board and senior staff at NPOs feat. Dr. Linda Abraham-Silver of GLSC Fri 9/12 at 8AM Details
Exploring Entrepreneurship hits Corp Coll. East Tue 9/16 at 7PM. Details
Manf’g woes? Can’t find qualified workers? Hear from a panel of employers who have identified unique strategies to address workforce challenges. Wed 9/17 at 7:30AM, Corp. Coll East. Register
2008 Innovation in Business Conference features 4 key executives talking about global economy adaptation. Lt. Gov Lee Fisher guests at Thu 9/18 event. Register
Investing in weak economy is subject of n’working b’fast seminar at City Club starting at 7:30AM on Fri 9/19. Details here
2008 NanoMedicine Summit drops into Cle on Thu 9/25 and Fri 9/26. Learn more and register here
GREEN 3rd Ann NEO Energy Conf Learn energy cost-cutting/savings strategies, help save on bottom line and learn ESPs and MROs on Tue 9/30. Details
6th Ann Medical Innovation Summit This amazing three-day event starts Mon 11/10 and runs through midweek. Jim Tobin, Pres/ CEO of Boston Scientific headlines. Learn about it all here
HOT Economic Development in NEO Take advantage of this unique opportunity to hear from some of the area leaders on what’s happening in Northeast Ohio. This month’s Beachwood CoC Luncheon will be held on today, Wed 8/27, at 11:30 AM at Executive Caterers of Landerhaven. Speakers include Deb Janik of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Baiju Shaw of BioEnterprise, Claire Walker of COSE, and Chris Warren of the City of Cleveland. Details here.
HOT 20/30’s 2009 Business Plan Competition Launch Party hits Touch Supper Club tonight, Wed 8/27 at 6PM. Young professionals with the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club will come together and hash out strategies to hatch the perfect business plan. Networking, as always, is a part of the plan and it’s a great opportunity for newbies to reach out and learn more about the organization. Touch Supper Club, 2710 Lorain Ave. Oh, and don’t miss their upcoming breakfast club event… Learn more about both shindigs at http://www.cleveland2030.org.
SPONSORED: Healthcare Plus! Cleveland Plus has created a Healthcare Communicator’s Summit for anyone with communications and marketing responsibilities, working in any aspect of the healthcare sector within our region including: Hospitals & Medical Centers; Medical Device Manufacturers; Bio Science; Medical Research & Medical Education; Pharmaceuticals and Publishing. The summit is Fri 9/12 at the Holiday Inn Independence, 8AM 1:30PM. Contact 440-899-1112 or www.eventbrite.com/event/138083010.
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Hudson Players announce their new season of theatrical works here
What are the presidential candidates reading these days? Have a look here
Celebrate 20 years of Rocky Horror at the Cedar Lee. Details A Local Staple!
Perhaps a drinking age reduction in the works? Click
Cleveland foodies should be tuned in to this page early and often. Watch for local corn culinary happenings to be featured here shortly as well. Click
Audition for the Cle Philharmonic Orch Learn more by visiting this website
GREEN Cuyahoga Valley Nat’l Park schedule for the fall is up here
Cleveland as a “spiritual destination”? Worth reading this piece about it
ClevelandPoetics has a new blog and it’s really heating up fast! Click
A series of events at CWRU celebrates Darwin’s 200th birthday and looks to be very stimulating. Click
Top local chefs teaching cooking class at Cuyahoga Community College. Schedule
Save the date for a Jungle Jam to combat bone marrow disease and fund research. Click
GREEN Help OEC clean up dirty diesel exhaust from trucks and buses. Click
Packed on the pounds? Maybe you need a better way to take them off. Click
Smash the Red State/Blue State battles by focusing on shared values message of Purple America. Click
Alex Ennes and Gateway Church show us a pretty cool vision and location here
Lakewood flipping “doubles” homes and converting to single residences. Click
Just did Walk+Roll? Now it’s time for Akron Bike Week and you can find all the details for the fun Click and Click again
RACE: Are We So Different? This is going to be excellent. Click
Oscar winner Tom Hanks will serve as Honorary Chair of Great Lakes Theater Festival’s Re-Imagine a Classic campaign. Click.
R.I.P. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones Tributes have been filing in and puring out for the five-time U.S. House of Representatives icon. The chairwoman of the House Ethics Committee died Wed 8/20 at Huron Hospital in East Cleveland, after a severe brain hemorrhage/cerebral aneurysm. The Washington Post did a fine piece here and a must-hear tribute helmed by Dan Moulthrop, WCPN-FM 90.3, can be heard here. Mansfield B. Frazier’s commentary on the congresswoman is a part of this week’s CC editorial further down the newsletter.
Maurice Reedus has passed on as well. Best known as Robert Lockwood Jr’s longtime saxophonist, Reedus died Mon 8/18 in the Cleveland VA Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. Read more here.
Share your Vision of NEO and score a grand Thousands of visitors will converge on downtown to learn from the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) and its economic development partners in a unique, family-friendly community gathering called 10,000 Visions of Cleveland on Sat 9/6 at the Galleria at Erieview. The spotlight is on economic development, but you can economically develop yourself in the process: Enter for a chance to win $1,000 by registering for the event, submitting your “vision” of Cleveland online, and then attending the event. Learn more by visiting http://www.10000visionsofcleveland.com.
52 Weeks 52 Works is an annual desk calendar designed, produced, and distributed by Academy Graphic Communication highlighting the talent of Northeast Ohio (NEO) Artists. Deadline for submissions is Mon 9/15 Any artist living and working in NEO is eligible (nudity and explicit imagery are restricted). View the 08 calendar online and download the submission form at http://www.visitagc.com.
A Cleveland Plus winner could score airline tix!!! Got your attention? Cleveland Plus issued their “Be the Plus” Challenge last week. The best video or photo to win two Continental airline tickets. This online contest showcases residents favorite ways to “live + work + play” in the Cleveland Plus region; two (2) no-cost Continental Airlines tickets will be given away as the grand prize. To enter, participants must (1) download the designated “+” sign from http://www.clevelandplus.com/betheplus (which went live Sun 8/24) OR create their own imaginative “+” sign; (2) capture themselves or friends on camera with the plus as they enjoy a favorite event, happening or place in Northeast Ohio; and (3) upload the video or picture with a brief testimonial to http://www.clevelandplus.com/betheplus. Time to break out those cameras!
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SPONSORED: Breakfast on Public Square? Don’t miss the United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign Kickoff and Pancake Flip on Fri 9/12 at Public Square, from 7AM to 10AM. Civic leaders, local celebs and other volunteers will make delicious breakfasts, and this year’s campaign goal will be announced at 8AM. Pancakes, sausages and orange juice is only $5. Free coffee on site! Deliveries will be made to downtown locations (minimum order: five breakfasts; maximum: 20) by faxing a downloadable PDF form or calling 216-436-2125 no later than noon on Thu 9/11. For more information, contact Michelle Battle at 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org. For a downloadable form go to: www.uws.org/pancakeflip/flipfax.pdf.
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Gourmets in the Garden is winding down for the summer. Cleveland Botanical Garden’s megapopular cooking series draws foodies in from all over NEO and features local chefs offering samples of their work via cooking demos. Meet these culinary wizards and learn how to replicate what they do at home. With their focus on local ingredients, you can’t lose with this great program. Check it out the final two installments Wed 8/27 (featuring One Walnut) and Wed 9/3 (featuring Bon Appetit) from 6 – 9PM. Call 721-1600 or visit http://www.cbgarden.org for details.
Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector Plan The City of Brooklyn and project partners are seeking public input on the Big Creek Trail and Neighborhood Connector Plan. The study will develop preferred alignments for a 3-mile all-purpose trail expansion through the city that will seek to connect the Metroparks Zoo and Brookside Reservation to the Big Creek Reservation south of Brookpark Rd. It will examine connecting parks, neighborhoods, civic and commercial areas throughout the city while identifying opportunities for interpretive exhibits and ecological restoration. Attend the Public Meeting about it today Wed 8/27 at 6:30PM to learn more and offer input. Brooklyn City Hall, 7619 Memphis Ave. Brooklyn. http://friendsofbigcreek.org.
MixedMediaMe This Zygote Press print and mixed media installation offers ruminations on urban living by a handful of young artists from the Midwest including Melissa Agriesti, Christine Aprile, Janet Bruhn, Wes Friedrich and more. With gallery hours for the event running weekly, you don’t need to check it out Wed 8/27, but we think it’s a perfect place to get centered mid- week. Zygote Press, 1410 East 30th St. http://www.zygotepress.com.
CityProwl Maybe today’s the day you’ve decided to do some of Cleveland on foot? If you’ve ever felt like doing a walking tour of some of Cle’s greatest spots, learning about some of the stories behind the city and more, maybe today Wed 9/3 is the day you should download the podcasts from CityProwl to your MP3 player and strapped on the comfy shoes for a walk. If not today, then you should do it soon. Learn more http://www.cityprowl.com.
HOT Americana Music Fest 2008 This third annual event promises some of the region’s hottest roots-rock and alt-country talent and kicks off Thu 8/28 with a “Mix and Mingle Happy Hour” at Prosperity Social Club, followed by live music from Bobby Lanphier and the Bitter Disappointments. On Fri 8/29 there will be two gigs — one at Sachsenheim Hall with headliners Rambler 454, and a “Songwriter Showcase” at the Hi-Fi in Lakewood. The Americana Music Festival wraps up on Sun 8/31 with headliner Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern. There will be a BBQ in the parking lot, and the Beachlands two stages will feature twelve local/regional bands. Learn more at http://www.myspace.com/americanafest.
Root’s a’Risin w/ Pamela Parker The San Francisco sensations roll through town Thu 8/28 at 8PM with special guests Sultans of Bing at The Winchester in Lakewood. Chanteuse Pamela Parker is charismatic, leading the band through great grooves, gorgeous melodies, and excellent musicianship. Check them out online at http://www.myspace.com/rootsarisin. http://www.thewinchester.net.
Sparx in the City It’s the end of the road for these great summer d’town events. Check out a Warehouse District triple-bill of the Dave Sterner Trio, Mike McNamara and Tracy Marie & Guys Named Mike Thu 8/28 at 6:30PM. http://www.cleveland.com/sparx.
Col. Bruce Hampton The iconic Southern-Rock guru to the modern day jam band scene hits Wilbert’s for a rare small-hall appearance Thu 8/28 at 8PM. Col. Bruce and his new band The Quark Alliance will be stopping in on their way to be a part of the 2008 Detroit Jazz Festival. 812 Huron. http://www.wilbertsmusic.com.
HOT Works by KRK Ryden – a DEVO inspired exhibition KRK Ryden’s art is “a record of mongrel pop culture.” Informed by comic books, punk rock, and cartoons, Ryden’s world view is “strictly DEVO,” and inspired by the act. Often absurdist, Ryden’s been creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions for years. Check out his exhibition starting with an opening reception Fri 8/29 from 6 – 11PM at asterisk gallery, 2393 Professor Ave., Tremont. Exhibition runs through Wed 9/10. http://www.asteriskgallery.com. http://www.krkland.com. http://www.myspace.com/krkryden.
HOT Century Cycles Night Ride on the Towpath Trail Experience one of northern Ohios favorite bicycling trails with only bike lights and the moon to light your way. A guided 15-20 mile bicycle ride open to all skill levels on Fri 8/29 at 8PM. Helmet and bike light required, but no registration necessary. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Century Cycles, 1621 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. Add’l parking at the Lock 29 Trailhead north of the store. No cost. Call 800-201-7433 or visit http://www.centurycycles.com.
NASA 50th Anniversary Gala Ohio celebrates NASA’s 50th Anniversary and the aerospace community on Fri 8/29 at 6:30PM with a black tie celebration of NASA’s “golden jubilee” of inspiration, innovation and discovery. The event will pay tribute to Ohio’s astronauts — past and present — who have dedicated their lives to space exploration. Several Ohio astronauts are expected to attend. NASA’s Glenn Research Center will also be honored. Marriott Key Center, 127 Public Square. Details on the event can be found at http://www.nasa50thohiogala.org.
Stratospheerius brings an Electro-fiddle-trip-funk-prog-rock experience. They are the bastard child of Dave Matthews, Frank Zappa, Bela Fleck and Blues Traveler. Lead by electric violinist / vocalist / mandolinist (and Cleveland native) Joe Deninzon, the band has showcased their “psychojazz trip funk” throughout the US. Often referred to as the “Jimi Hendrix of the violin,” Joe has worked with artists ranging from Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) and Sheryl Crow, to Everclear, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Check ’em out at the Winchester in Lakewood Fri 8/29 at 8PM. Doug Pulizzi and bass monster Doug Johns and open. http://www.thewinchester.net.
Digital Safari The Cleveland State University Art Gallery will present Digital Safari: International “New Media” Exhibition starting Fri 8/29 and running through early October. The no-cost, open to the public exhibit features a gallery talk by co-curator Qian Li will take place Fri 8/29 at 4PM, followed by an opening reception from 5 – 8PM. Digital Safari is an exhibition of new media exploring the frontiers of technology in art. The show is curated by Qian Li, assistant professor of art at CSU and a native of Mainland China, and Robert Thurmer, Art Gallery director. Li is a new media artist in her own right whose work, SILENT MIX, was shown in 2006 at the CSU Art Gallery. http://www.csuohio.edu/artgallery.
HOT Talkies’ Final Curtain Call The venerable coffeehouse space on Market Ave. in Ohio City takes it’s “Final Curtain Call” this weekend after the space was sold to one of their equally cool neighbors. Celebrate Talkies with a weekend-long filmfest starting Fri 8/29 at 7:30PM with the excellent film The Story Of Stuff. Then plan to be back on Sat 8/30 to see A Map for Saturday at 2PM and 4PM and Michael Moore’s SiCKO at 6:30PM. Then, we’re told, “it’s a wrap.” All movies are held in Talkies screening room and are no-cost, open to the public. Talkies Film and Coffee Bar 2521 Market Ave., Ohio City. Call 696-3456 for more info. Learn about the films at http://www.storyofstuff.com, http://www.amapforsaturday.com and http://www.michaelmoore.com.
Taste of Cleveland An annual feat on local food purveyors hits Tower City Amphitheatre starting Fri 8/29 and runs through the weekend. The 13th annual Labor Day culinary event features over 30 restaurants, bistros, cafes and eateries, daily cooking demonstrations, the 5th annual Mayors’ Dessert Cup Challenge and live performances by Michael Stanley and The Resonators, Donnie Iris and The Cruisers, a reunited Squeeze (!!!), Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Los Lonely Boys and Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes. Click and Click Again.
HOT Public Transit: On a Roll… Joe Calabrese, CEO & general manager/secretary-treasurer of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA), will speak on the many challenges facing the public transit industry during this climate of increased ridership at noon on Fri 8/29 at the City Club of Cleveland. Calabrese has made many changes to RTA since his arrival in 2000. With a motto of “back to the basics,” he has led an aggressive bus replacement program, rail system renovation program, and increased emphasis on image, financial management and enhanced customer service. http://www.cityclub.org.
WMMS: A Cleveland Legend Turns 40 This new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum exhibit will be open to the public starting Fri 8/29. The radio station has earned a coveted place in the history of FM radio, playing a key role in breaking rock icons David Bowie, Roxy Music, Rush and Bruce Springsteen. The WMMS 40th Anniversary exhibit will open on August 29th on the third floor of the Rock Hall. A variety of artifacts will be featured, including the original icon radio station logo of the buzzard from David Helton, airchecks from the deejays, original photos, gold and platinum records, interoffice memos and listening station that document the impact of one of Americas most important radio stations. http://www.rockhall.com.
SPONSORED: Over Labor Day Weekend, WCLV will present a “One-Hit Wonders” Festival, featuring the one hit that keeps a number of composers’ names alive. For instance: Pachelbel’s Canon; Dukas’ Sorcerer’s Apprentice; Mouret’s First Suite (Masterpiece Theatre Theme); Orff’s Carmina Burana; Piston’s Incredible Flutist; Litolff’s Scherzo; Delibes’ Flower Duet -you get the idea. Complete details at http://www.WCLV.com.
HOT DEVOtional 2008: Snake Thru the Chaos Attention all spuds! With a name like this event sports, it can only be about one thing — that omnipotent anti-rock act DEVO. Organizers will be screening film footage of DEVO performing live on 11/14/1977 (a premiere screening) as well as a video-chat with the band. High-quality archival DEVO footage and connecting with the band is just hte beginning. Check out all of the latest scheduled happenings at the Beachland Ballroom Sat 8/30 by following along at Booji Boy’s Basement website at http://www.boojiboysbasement.com/devotional2008.html. http://www.beachlandballroom.com.
The first-ever “Neighborhoods of Shaker Square Home Tour” starts at Sergio’s SARAVA, located at 13225 Shaker Square. This home tour Sat 8/29 is sure to thrill, with proceeds to benefit the Shaker Square Area Development Corporation (SHAD). The Neighborhoods of Shaker Square Home Tour will feature the different types of housing, including single-family houses, multi-family homes, and condominiums. Details, schedule and tickets at http://www.shad.org.
Cats On Holiday at Mon Ami One of the more delightful outdoor venues at which to enjoy one of the area’s finest working bands, especially when Cool Cleveland’s Thomas Mulready sits in as he does this Sat 8/30 from 6-9PM at Mon Ami Restaurant & Historic Winery, 3845 Wine Cellar Road, Catawba Island, near Port Clinton. Playing originals from their acclaimed latest release Workin’ Man plus old favorites and crowd-pleasing Swamp Pop. Bring your own washboard. http://www.MonAmiWinery.com
Larchmere Sidewalk Sale It only happens twice a year: the grand sidewalk sale of Larchmere Boulevard, with sales and specials galore on Sat 8/30 from 11AM – 5PM. With over 40 independent merchants, there’s something for everyone, and a great sample of local businesses at work. Get 20% off all books at Loganberry Books! Come for the sales, stay for the ambiance. Start at Loganberry Books, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Heights and then wander around! http://www.loganberrybooks.com.
Air Show Deck Party on the Steamship William G. Mather Talk about a view! Labor Day Weekend is here and folks looking for a spectacular view of the Cleveland National Air Show can do so on the Mather as jets soar overhead. This supercool Deck Party hits Sat 8/30 and Sun 8/31 from 10AM – 5PM. For more info, contact the Great Lakes Science Center at 694-2000 or visit http://www.greatscience.com.
Something Dada gets their improvisational comedy groove on Sat 8/30 at 8PM and 10:30PM at the Tower Press Building. They’re known for high-energy, in-your-face humor and have been trucking along for years with that uncompromising firebrand style. If you need your funny bone checked, give the local guys and gals the chance. 1900 Superior Ave. http://www.somethingdada.com.
Blossom Night at the Movies Guest conductor George Daugherty will lead the Blossom Festival Orchestra in the world premiere of a new program titled Blossom Night at the Movies: Celebrating the 85th Anniversary of Warner Bros. at Blossom Music Center on Sat 8/30 and Sun 8/31 at 8:30PM. The Festival Orchestra will provide live accompaniment to iconic scenes from Warner Bros. flicks including Casablanca, 42nd Street, A Star is Born, Yankee Doodle Dandy and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. http://www.clevelandorchestra.com.
Corks on the Concourse The International Womens Air & Space Museum (IWASM) is hosting its third annual pre-Air Show party on Fri 8/29 This wine tasting event is held at the museum, which is located at Burke Lakefront Airport. All proceeds from the event will go directly to support IWASM. This year’s event features Ohio wines, United States Air Force Captain Jammie “Trix” Jamieson — the first female F-22 Raptor pilot — hors doeuvres, music Gene’s Jazz Hot, a jewelry sale, silent auction and live raffle. In addition, guests will enjoy a unique view of the air show planes in the airport’s grassy area overlooking the runway, which is opened up for the party. http://www.iwasm.org.
HOT Kocarlson at the Art Gallery The first ever combined showing of two area fine art talents, George F. Kocar and John W. Carlson is on display through mid-October at The Art Gallery, 4099 Erie St., Willoughby. These visuals are definitely worth checking out. Stick around the neighborhood and nosh at Ballatine, The Lure or grab a cup o’ joe at Arabica. We think this would make a fine, low-key Sat 8/30 evening. Call 440-946-8001 for times or visit http://www.artgallerywilloughby.com.
Burden of Evolution/Glass Audrey This dymanic double-bill at Wilbert’s Sat 8/30 features headliners BoE, a sharp little rock n’ soul combo from Cleveland that blends rock, blues, jazz, folk and soul into a fantastic package. Opening act Glass Audrey (also a local phenom) offers rootsy-pop rock as a duo. Should be a fun Saturday night… check out Wilbert’s menu while you’re there. Great kitchen. 812 Huron Ave. http://www.wilbertsmusic.com.
HOT The Broad Side of the Barn Those gals can belt ’em out, sho’ nuff. The 3rd Annual event that celebrates the local female blues contingent here in C-Town is not to be missed. Check out a gaggle of rootsy gals Sun 8/31 at 7PM. Featured artists in this year’s event include Becky Boyd, Ki Allen, Kristine Jackson, Luca Mundaca, Tracey Marie, Ms. Butterscotch and more! If you’ve never been to the Barn, this is a perfect intro to one of the area’s coolest music venues. http://www.mikesbarn.com/broadside.html.
Science Cafe on Beer at Great Lakes Brewing Co. Come to Science Cafe Cleveland and experience their lively, informal scientific discussions in an inviting atmosphere of food and drink. This month’s topic (in honor of GLBC’s 20th anniversary) is a good one, with mass appeal — All You Ever Wanted to Know About Beer. The event hits Tue 9/2 at 6:30PM and features Mark Hunger, Brewing and Quality Control, GLBC. The Tasting Room at Great Lakes Brewing Co. 2701 Carroll Ave. http://www.case.edu/affil/sigmaxi/Cafe2008-09.html.
Joe Eszterhas signs his book Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith on Wed 9/3 at 7PM at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Legacy Village. Needless to say, this is a little different for the one-time Clevelander who wrote the screenplays for Showgirls, Basic Instinct and other racy flicks. Crossbearer is a powerful, poignant and sometimes wryly humorous account of “a streetwise cynical man’s newfound faith” found in the most intimate and routine moments of life. He’s an interesting cat… worth checking out. http://www.josephbeth.com.
Skitzobill Skitzobill (nee Martin Malloy, Last Comic Standing) is a self-described “schizophrenic comedian” and he offers a “return to reality” with a no-cost (and gratis nosh) comedy show at the Ironwood Cafe Wed 9/3 at 8:30PM. Fellow entertainers Mr. Sunshine, Quinn Patterson and Michael Ivy round out the evening’s performances. The Ironwood, 688 Dover Center Rd., Westlake. http://www.ironwoodcafe.com.
SPONSORED: Do the Pros Run the Show? You betcha because its the Cleveland Institute of Arts esteemed 2008 Faculty Show. Showcased in the exhibition are new works by Sarah Kabot, Julie Langsam, Christian Wufflin, Kasumi, Dan Cuffaro, and the rest of the faculty. The show will open (to the public) with a no-cost reception on Fri 9/5 from 6 to 8PM in The Reinberger Galleries. Running through Sun 10/5, the exhibition will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10AM to 5PM and Fridays from 10AM to 9PM. Closed Sundays and Mondays. No charge to view the exhibit. CIA is located at 11141 East Boulevard. For information contact www.cia.edu or 216.421.7407.
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HOT The Healthy Lakes Healthy Lives Tour is organized by the Healing Our Waters® -Great Lakes Coalition, a group of over 100 fishing, boating, hunting, birding, conservation, and environmental organizations, as well as museums, zoos, and aquariums advocating together for urgently needed federal funding to repair aging sewage treatment systems, counteract invasive species, and clean up toxic hotspots around the Great Lakes. This summer the campaign hits Cleveland Wed 8/27 – Sat 8/30 and features the amazing 60′ trimaran, Earth Voyager – the fastest sailing vessel on the Great Lakes. Check out http://www.healthylakes.org/tour for details.
Baby Giraffe and a Senior Safari The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo just announced the birth of a female Masai giraffe, which weighed in at a healthy 140 pounds and standing 6 feet tall. She’ll be on exhibit daily in the Zoo’s African Savanna area starting today under the watchful eyes of her protective herdmates. With this week’s “Senior Safari” event Fri 8/29 (everyone 55 and older gets no-cost admission to the Zoo) maybe you can rope the grandparents into some quality time with the kiddos and check the baby giraffe out. The day is packed with activities that will make seniors feel like kids again… and of course the grandkids will love it, too. http://www.clemetzoo.com.
HOT Century Cycles Night Ride on the Towpath Trail Experience one of northern Ohios favorite bicycling trails with only bike lights and the moon to light your way. A guided 15-20 mile bicycle ride open to all skill levels on Fri 8/29 at 8PM. Helmet and bike light required, but no registration necessary. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Century Cycles, 1621 Main St. (Route 303), Peninsula. Add’l parking at the Lock 29 Trailhead north of the store. No cost. Call 800-201-7433 or visit http://www.centurycycles.com.
Raiders of the Lost Ark The first Indiana Jones adventure screens at Standing Rock Cultural Arts (257 N. Water St., Kent) on an outdoor movie “blimp” screen Fri 8/29 at 9PM. We weren’t crazy about the new Jones adventure, but this is a summer classic and the kids will love it. A “Downtown Innovative Community Event” (DICE). “Once again Dr. Jones, you see there is nothing you can possess which I cannot take away…” Call 330-673-4970 or visit http://www.standingrock.net for more info.
Polish Festival @ St. John’s & St. Rocco’s Fest on Fulton The former starts Fri 8/29 from 5 – 11PM and runs all weekend long at their anchor address at 906 College Ave. Enjoy scruptious Polish food, tasty bevvies, live ethnic music, dancing, beverages and more. Also check out the cool wares up for sale. For more info, call 781-9095. The latter is also an annual family treat. With carnival games, midway-like attractions and fair food — not to mention a hysterical “greaty pole climb” — this event sends the kids back to school with some fanfare. And the giggles. It starts Thu 8/28 and runs through the weekend. St. Rocco’s Parish, 3205 Fulton Rd. Call 961-8331 for times and details.
A Wizard of Oz {with Ahhhs!} Carousel Dinner Theatre’s The Wizard of Oz is the first production of its kind — a complete re-imagining of the classic using wildly imaginative scenery, and larger-than-life puppetry. Expect the unexpected with this truly inspired vision and unique creation when it launches Wed 8/27 and runs through early November. The original storybook version gets turned on its ear with a symbolic actor portraying the yellow brick road, forests and poppies portrayed by actors and a 15-foot-high gatekeeper puppet. Kids are gonna love the visuals — including the flying monkeys — created by Robin VanLear, Ian Petroni and Carousel’s artistic team. 1275 East Waterloo Rd., Akron. Schedule and details at http://www.carouseldinnertheatre.com.
HOT Miles for Smiles 2008 The Third annual Miles For Smiles 5K and family fun walk takes place this Mon 9/1 at 9AM. The race starts and finishes at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights and winds through the city’s beautiful historic district. The post race party is considered by many as one of the area’s best, complete with donuts from Amy Joy, music by Azica Records and a keg of beer donated by Nighttown’s renowned proprietor, Brendan Ring. So, don’t sleep in on your holiday… get outside and get the blood flowing to benefit Operation Smile & the Cleveland Heights Youth Scholarship Fund. Register at the event or online at http://www.hermescleveland.com.
Einstein This exhibition ends Tue 9/2 after a healthy summer run at the Great Lakes Science Center. The most comprehensive exhibition ever presented on the life and theories of one of the greatest scientists of all time is in its last stretch. This unprecedented exhibition brings together cutting-edge interactive exhibits that animate Albert Einstein’s most revolutionary theories; videos about Einsteins life, science, and legacy; and facsimiles of his manuscripts and personal letters. We strongly advise checking it out with the kids before it disappears — do it this weekend! http://www.glsc.org/einstein/einstein.php.
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones: No Better Champion
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The last time I had a chance to speak with Stephanie Tubbs Jones at any length occurred quite by accident. A meeting had been scheduled at an Eastside church to discuss universal healthcare, and Stephanie was the convener and principal speaker. I had another appointment in the area that finished up early, so I got to the church a half-hour before the scheduled start time.Going in through the rear door of the church I was walking past the open door of the kitchen and there was my Congresswoman, all alone, busily preparing food for the meeting. No kidding, here was arguably the most powerful woman in the region, one who had a pretty large staff that was always at the ready to do her bidding, and here she was, elbow deep in preparing food for the faithful that would soon fill the church.
She flashed that high-wattage smile of hers (some people with such large personas suck all of the air out of a room when they enter, Stephanie, on the other hand, breathed life into a room when she entered) and invited me into the kitchen and immediately put me to work assisting her…
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Great blogger meetup at Americano last Wednesday. We did a session like thinkrs & drinkrs with everyone tossing an anonymous question into a hat, then discussion each one. Had a chat with Chef V and finally got the right blog address for him. Check out his latest post: Got these beautiful fresh Californian figs, came up with nice daily special love combination goat cheese or blue cheese with nice ripe fruit. Going to serving tonight and the next couple days, Fresh fig, babe watercress and goat cheese fritters appetizer, dressed with my beet and red wine vinaigrette,(the one I’m using for salmon) should be a killer combo sweet, warm, crispy …
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Americana Music Festival 2008
It’s been dubbed a loose subset of American roots music, but “Americana” really is as classic a form of heartfelt American music as there is today. It honors 20th century musical genres originating here (including folk, country, roots rock, bluegrass and even rockabilly) and thrives in Nashville, Austin, Kansas City, and in the rural pockets and plains across the country. It’s also wildly successful right here in Cleveland, which, given the subject matter of the songwriting, should come as little surprise. Who better than “hearts-on-the-sleeve” musicians from Cleveland to perform this great, emotion-drenched jangle? That’s what we thought.Founded by Clint Holley – producer, singer-songwriter and guitarist for Hayshaker Jones – this third incarnation of the “Americanafest” features a spectacular, four-day lineup at local venues. Bobby Lanphier & The Bitter Disappointments offer a full-band performance at Prosperity Social Club in Tremont this Thu 8/28 at 6:30PM, but that’s only the beginning. On Fri 8/29 at 8PM, there will be two live gigs – one at the Sachsenheim on Denison Ave. with Rambler 454, and a Songwriter Showcase at the Hi-Fi in Lakewood. The festival wraps Sun 8/31 with headliner Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern in the Waterloo arts district in Collinwood. There will be a barbecue tailgate to nosh on and the Beachland’s two stages will offer twelve local and regional bands during the day.
What better way to wind down the summer, right? That’s what we thought, too. Details for all of the performers, locations and performance times can be found on the Americana Music Fest 2008 MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/americanafest.
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