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In this week’s issue:Like a barrage of options and ideas, CoolCleveland.com comes at you bearing links to keep you busy into Labor Day weekend and beyond. Besides the big time events outlined in The Waning Days of Summer, check our exclusive hand-picked listings for offbeat adventures: for the Blues, visit the secluded Mike’s Barn for Broadside of the Barn, or the star-studded Autism Benefit if you want the best Bluegrass, or maybe you’d rather see Hedwig’s transgendered glam rock, or the Samba sounds of the Brazilian Fest, or the Cle Peace Show on Labor Day as an alternative. We make tracks with Olympic champ Diana Munz, Roldo tracks the news, and Mansfield tracks down MJ’s real killer. If you’re like most of our readers (see Top 5), you’ll be reading the latest installment of Sixth City, this one firing a warning shot over the East Bank of the Flats. Hail, Cleveland! –Thomas Mulready
VisionQuest
Phase 2: East Bank of the Flats
My high school wrestling coach used to say, “The day I stop yelling at you is the day I stop caring about you.” With that in mind, come on Cleveland. Seriously, what was the strategy behind pumping millions of dollars into the revitalization of Warehouse District? Then not developing some of the city’s best property attached to the Warehouse District?Thankfully there’s now a project slated to overhaul the East Bank. It looks amazing. There’s ton of good stuff in this project essential to a Waterfront. There’s a riverside park, residences with balconies, roof gardens, and a hotel. Plus, a movie theater, entertainment complex, office buildings, and an underrated key aspect of transforming into a major city; a downtown market.
Problem is the new Flats East Bank is slated to open next summer but it doesn’t even look like construction has started. I’m also scared about some of the words that are being tossed around on the master plans.
Things like galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, European inspired hotel, Class A office buildings, and corporate headquarters are not comforting…
Read more of VisionQuest Phase 2, from the Sixth City series by Jeff Biasella here
SPONSORED: No charge for kids on the Lawn at Blossom! as you and your family enjoy Bugs Bunny on Broadway and Fireworks! Children ages 12 and under are no charge on the Lawn at Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival concerts. Two children per adult ticket purchase. Bring a picnic and enjoy some quality time with your family on the Lawn to the stunning sounds of the Blossom Festival Orchestra. Get Lawn Tix to sit on the Lawn, or in designed sections of the Pavilion- first come, first served. Get tix by phone: 216-231-1111, at Severance Hall, at Blossom, or online: http://www.ClevelandOrchestra.com
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The Buffalo News takes a one-tank trip to our neck of the woods. See what our Lake Erie neighbors write about Cle. Read
GREEN North Union Farmers Market goes academic. Visit the CSU Farmers Market starting on Thu 9/3 and running every Thu ’til 10/22. 10:30AM – 1:30PM. Info
Remembering his roots Tom Hanks [pictured] returns on Mon 10/12 to raise funds for Hanna restoration. Learn More
Looking for utterly original creative writing? Cle-based indie Artless Dodges Press’ first 2 publications now available. Read
Harvey Pekar brings his comics online via the Pekar Project. http://www.SmithMag.net/pekarproject
One big region In 2000, 25% of employed NEO residents worked in a different county than they lived. See graph
RTA cuts 12 free Community Circulators but keeps federal & county transportation funding. Lakewood Observer [pictured: Joan Hargate’s illustration of RTA stop]
Tesla Orchestra, fresh from Ingenuity Festival debut, is invited to perform in Croatia. View cool photos
New alternative newspaper edited by former Scene writer James Renner is launched because he is “bored” and “funemployed” and because the publisher Stosh Burgess “craves extreme risk at all time…” http://www.ClevelandIndependent.com
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HOT Bugs Bunny at Blossom Bring the family to experience Bugs Bunny on Broadway with the Cle Orchestra on the big screen outdoors at Blossom. You’ll hear all the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes favorites–from “What’s Opera, Doc?” to “The Rabbit of Seville.” Sat 9/5 and Sun 9/6 at 8:30PM and find out why families flock to this each season for 20 years. Blossom Music Center. Get tixCome Alive w/ Jazz Watch the wild world of animals collide with the smooth sounds of jazz on Tue 9/2 from 6 – 9PM. Local jazz band Intransit provides the grooves for a fun day at the zoo. Refreshments available for purchase. Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave. Info
The LEGO Experience Tour See how the LEGO world fits together at this hands-on and minds-on event on Thu 9/3 from 10AM – 3PM. Get in on the family building challenge to see if your fam can build the tallest towers in the shortest amount of time or add your piece to the LEGO Cityscape. Children’s Museum of Cle, 10730 Euclid Ave. Details
HOT HELP Autism Benefit Music Festival This Sun 9/6 from 12PM – 12AM do something cool that benefits the National Autism Association – NEO Chapter. Experience the immortal Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley and one of the top jam bands in the USA, Donna The Buffalo, as they rock Nelson Ledges Quarry Park [pictured], 12001 Rt. 282, Nelson Ledge Rd., Garretsville, along with an incomparable lineup of regional talent: Tim Easton, the JiMiller Band, The Jack Fords, Hillbilly Idol, plus swimming, hiking and kids activities. Info: http://www.autismnortheastohio.org. Score your tickets: http://www.nlqp.com
Familiar Faces Sun 9/6 is Family Drop-in Day at the Akron Art Museum. This month’s event focuses on the work or Chuck Close and the art of portraiture. Kids can take an interactive portrait tour then make their own art, Chuck Close-style. First, create portrait mash-ups from random images, then make fingerprint portraits of friends via instant snapshots. 12 – 4PM. No charge. Details
SPONSORED: Flip Out on Public Square! Don’t miss the United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign Kickoff and Pancake Flip on Thu 9/3 at Public Square, from 7 AM to 10 AM. Pancakes, sausages and orange juice are only $5, complimentary coffee on site, plus Bakers Square and Taste of Cleveland coupons for the first 2500 breakfasts! Fax us for delivery to your downtown office here, or call 216-436-2125 no later than noon on Wed 9/2. More info: 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org. Join us on Public Square and put your fingerprint on a better world!
A hot selection of tech and business news & events from around the region. Got business news? Send it to: EVENTS@CoolCleveland.com
GREEN E4S Start-Up Business Member Roundtable at E4S Connection & Learning Cntr on Wed 9/2 5 – 7PM. RSVP
Corporate Club at Landerhaven on Thu 9/3 11:30AM w/ Umberto P. Fedeli, CEO of the Fedeli Group. Register
Design Controls for the Medical Device Start-Up at Lerner Rsrch Institute, Rm NA1-138 on Thu 9/3 7:15 – 10:45AM. Register
CSVP First Friday at BioEnterprise on Thu 9/3 12 – 1:30PM w/ Reka Barabas from TiE Ohio. RSVP to eventsATcsvp.org.
GREEN Biomimicry Design: Spiders, Birds and Bees at Akron Global Business Accelerator on Wed 9/9 5:30 – 8:30PM. E4S Grtr Akron networking event [pictured]. Register
GREEN eco-SMART Manufacturing Sustainable Strategies breakfast @ Ritz-Carlton on Thu 9/10 from 7:30 – 9:30AM. Register
Fashion Group Intl. of Cle Entrep Ntwk Event Shaker Hts Country Club Thu 9/10 6:30PM [pictured]. julietleddy@roadrunner.com RegisterHOT YP Mad Hot Happy Hour at Market Cafe on Thu 9/10 from 5:30 – 7:30PM. Young Audiences of NEO. Register
30 For the Future awards at Akron Civic Theatre on Mon 9/14 from Greater Akron Chamber 5:30PM. Tickets
Building Your Brand on Facebook AAF Cle Luncheon at Windows on the River on Wed 9/16 11:30AM. Tickets
Small Business Planning & Strategy at Hanna Bldg on Thu 9/17 12 – 1:30PM w/ John Hogan. RSVP ascovilATcivicinnovationlab.org.
WSJ makes mention of VIN Hunter, an iPhone app designed by a Cle software developer that looks up and displays a car’s ID number and data. Read
Making Ohio proud 2 OSU grads develop Cornhole All-Stars iPhone app [click pic for video]. http://www.Jufti.com/cornholeallstarsGREEN Cuy. Falls man starts solar heating business to promote green energy, one solar panel installation at a time. http://www.SolarCentsNow.com
Cle-based Thunderstone’s search software listed as one of the 2009 Trend Setting Products by KMWorld. Info
Grist magazine likes RTA, calls it one of the best public transportation systems you never knew existed. Really?
CCC Corporate College receives kudos from USA Today business expert. (The shout-out is at the end of the article.) Read
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Olympic Gold to Mad Hot Ballroom
Chagrin Falls native Diana Munz
Diana Munz is always beaming, and for good reason. She’s won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in swimming at the Olympics in Sydney in 2000 and in Athens in 2004. But not before overcoming a car accident when she was a senior at Chagrin Falls High School in which she broke her back– 11 months before winning the Gold. Now she’s learning to ballroom dance at American Dance Exchange to help out Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio with their Mad Hot Happy Hour for young professionals at Market Cafe on Thu 9/10 at 5:30PM, and to dance a few steps at their Mad Hot Ballroom Gala at Marriott at Key Center on Sat 10/24, with cocktails at 6:30, and dinner at 7:30PM, along with other celebrity dancers such as WCPN’s Dan Moulthrop, Valarie McCall from Mayor Jackson’s office, and KeyBank Chief Administrative Officer Tom Stevens. http://www.YANEO.org
SPONSORED: It’s Labor Day Weekend at Blossom! Two nights of the popular Bugs Bunny on Broadway with the Blossom Festival Orchestra, cartoons on the big screen, and, of course, fireworks to top it off. Bring your picnic, and there’s still no charge for kids under 12 on the Lawn. Get tix by phone: 216-231-1111, at Severance Hall, at Blossom, or online: http://www.ClevelandOrchestra.com
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Future of Downtown Forum The Downtown Cle Alliance wants your feedback. Got any ideas on making Cle more safe, clean and accessible? Share them at the 3rd Future of Downtown forum on Wed 9/2 from 8:30 – 10AM. KA Architecture, 9th St. Design Studio, 1468 W. 9th. Call 216-736-7799 or email lkushnickATdcacleveland.net for more info.
GREEN Mixer on the Marsh Party in the prairie, anyone? Put on your classiest mucking boots for a progressive outdoor cocktail party on Thu 9/3. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and music in the Nature Center’s many habitats. 6 – 8PM. Call 216-321-5935 for reservations. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 S. Park Blvd. ShakerLakes.orgEMIT Student Film Festival You’ll be shocked. You’ll be delighted. But most of all, you’ll be amazed at the filmmaking talent being harvested in Cle. See a diverse array of video shorts made by Cle Institute of Art students on Thu 9/3 at 8PM [pictured]. Cinematheque, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/blog/?p=1336
SPONSORED: The BBC Proms is the world’s largest and best known classical music festival, And WCLV 104.9 FM is presenting a goodly sampling of the Festival beginning Thu 9/3 at 9PM, with the London Symphony performing Mahler’s Symphony No. 9. The broadcasts on WCLV continue through October 1st on Thursday nights at 9:00. On Sat 9/12 at 2PM, we’ll go live to London for the famous “Last Night of the Proms,” This is an exciting event, and when the audience joins in on Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory, you just might wish the Revolution hadn’t been so successful. Full details at http://www.WCLV.com.
Back to School w/ Dick and Jane Relive the simple days of Dick and Jane (“Oh, see. Oh see Jane. Funny, funny Jane”) and celebrate the fun of childhood nostalgia at Shoparooni’s newest exhibition, running thru Sun 9/27. Opening reception on Fri 9/4 from 7 – 11PM. Artwork, puppets and retro merch. 15813 Waterloo Rd. http://www.Shoparooni.com
HOT Hedwig and the Angry Inch Hedwig returns to Cle after an 8-year long hiatus! See the smash transgender, glam-rock musical as it was meant to be seen–in an actual rock club. Opens on Fri 9/4 at 8PM. Plays ’til Sat 10/3. Hi Fi Concert Club, 11729 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. http://www.HedwigCleveland.comSelf-Portraits: OddyFest #13 OddyFest is back for another round of comp shows. On Fri 9/4, the fest investigates artists investigating themselves. Music and readings. Interesting and quirky. 7:15PM. 1st and 3rd Fridays. Brody-Nelson Rm, Cle Heights Library–Lee Branch, 2334 Lee Rd. Details
Bingo with the Indians Catch the Ohio premiere of this Pulitzer nominated play about an acting troupe that robs a bingo parlor to fund productions. Expect plenty of dark comedy and provocative scenes from The Bang and The Clatter Theatre Co. Opening on Fri 9/4 at 8PM. Plays through Sun 10/4. Sometimes in the Silence space, 224 Eucild Ave. Tickets: 330-606-5317. http://www.BNCtheatre.com
Corks in the Concourse Hop over to the International Women’s Air & Space Museum for their pre-air show party and annual fundraiser on Fri 9/4 from 6 – 10PM. Ohio wines, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and a live raffle will be featured, along with a special appearance by Amelia Earhart (as performed by Women in History)! Burke Lakefront Airport, Rm 165, 1501 N. Marginal Rd. Tickets
Larchmere Summer Sidewalk Sale The 40+ shops on Larchmere Blvd. have something for everyone. Rare and used books, locally-made crafts, innovative hand-knits–you name it. And it’s all on sale on Sat 9/5 from 11AM – 5PM. Larchmere Blvd. between E. 122 and E. 130. http://www.Larchmere.com.
Salty Not Sweet Indie Craft Show If Made in the 216 and Bazaar Bizarre left a hole in your locally-made heart, Salty Not Sweet will fill the void. Over 30 crafters will have jewelry, baby goods, eco-friendly accessories and other indie-made goodness for sale [pictured]. Sat 9/5 from 12 – 8PM. Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Ave, Cuy. Falls. http://saltynotsweetcraft.wordpress.comHOT Veterans Memorial Bridge and Subway Walking Tour See a part of Cle that’s open only twice a year. No-admission walking tours of the historic lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge and its subway (the real thing–not the sandwich shop) depart on Sat 9/5 between 9AM – 3PM. Cuy Co. Engineer’s Bridge Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct. Call 216-348-3800 for info. [Get ready for the Bridge Project on 9/25 & 9/26, produced by Ingenuity Fest & Terry Schwartz here].
WRUW’s 28th Annual Studio-A-Rama Treat yourself to a comp 10-hour outdoor music fest in support of college radio on Sat 9/5. Legendary post-punk pioneers Mission of Burma headline this showcase of mostly local bands. Music starts at 2PM, ends at 12AM. Mather Memorial Courtyard, 11220 Bellflower Rd. WRUW.org
Icon If You Can Over 20 local artists make like Andy Warhol and fill the Pop Shop with portraits of celebrities, musicians and pop culture icons on Sat 9/5 from 6 – 9PM. After guessing who’s who, check out the after party at 9PM at Mullens next door. Exhibit through Sat 10/10. Pop Shop Gallery, 17020 Madison Ave., Lakewood. http://www.PopShopGallery.com
Brazilian Independence Day Fest Samba dancing lessons, an authentic Brazilian BBQ, face painting and a traditional Carnaval drum line performance are only a few of the offerings at the 2nd annual Brazilian Independence Day Fest [pictured] on Sun 9/6. Open to all ages and cultures. Celebration starts at 4PM. Cyrus Waterfront & Patio, 2000 Sycamore St. Call 216-280-0407 for info. http://TropicalCleveland.com
HOT The Broadside of the Barn See some of Cle’s greatest female jazz singers put on an intimate performance on Sun 9/6 at 8PM. Evelyn Wright, Barbara Knight and Luca Mundaca will “diva it up” in jazzy Broadway fashion and deck the Barn in swanky grooves at Mike’s Barn Musicians Clubhouse. Bring something for the grill and something to drink. Secret directions emailed upon ticket purchase. CoolCleveland.com highly recommends this unique venue and unforgettable experience. Mike’s Barn
GREEN Crank UP! University Park Bicycle Scavenger Hunt. Get out and celebrate Akron’s Bike Week 2009 with a good ol’ fashioned scavenger hunt on Sun 9/6 at 4:30PM. Grab a checklist and get to know Univ. Park while searching for the goods. Meet at Univ. Park Cycle Shop, 160 E. Exchange St. in Akron at 4PM for a safe biking orientation. Helmets and ID required. After-party with tricycle races at 6PM in Grace Park. http://www.AkronBikeInfo.org
2009 Cle Peace Show If zooming Blue Angels and Army recruitment tents aren’t your thing, find solace at the 8th Annual Peace Show on Mon 9/7 from 12 – 6PM. Fly a paper airplane while listening to blues guitarist Kristine Jackson and others sing for non-violence. Plus kids games, food and lemonade [click on picture at left to view slideshow]. Willard Park, E. 9th and Lakeside. PeaceActionCleveland.org
Emotional Detox Feeling sinister? Need relief from stress? Come experience deep relaxation and release stored negativity on Tue 9/8. Yoga and meditation instructor Linda Kirby will lead you through deep breathing, visualization, Kundalini and chi-gong exercises, followed by a “gong bath.” Socialize at 7PM, relax at 7:30PM. Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Heights. Info
GREEN Dr. Miles Coburn Environmental Symposium JCU professor Miles Coburn was an avid cyclist and environmental advocate who was killed in a bicycle accident in 2008. This symposium is in honor of his legacy and to raise awareness of the urgency of environmental activism and cycling safety. Learn about sustainability, climate change and other pressing issues. Symposium is Tue 9/8 – Fri 9/11. All events start at 4PM. No charge. Dolan Center for Science and Tech, 20700 N. Park Blvd., University Hts. Also register now for the Ride for Miles on Sat 9/12, a 15-mile bike ride in Dr. Coburn’s name. http://www.RideForMiles.org.
Art on Tap: Murder Mystery at the Museum What better way to bond than over a murder mystery? Art on Tap brings young professionals together to network and socialize over beer, food and live music amongst some of the world’s greatest masterpieces [click on picture at left for slideshow]. Hand out business cards and have fun finding suspicious characters and morbid situations on Wed 9/9 from 5:30 – 9PM. No charge. Cle Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. Info
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Who Killed Michael Jackson?
There’s a better than even chance that Dr. Conrad Murray may go to prison for the death of Michael Jackson. He was the physician in attendance at the time of death of the pop icon, and admitted injecting Jackson with the powerful anesthetic propofol in the hours before his death. But does that mean Murray is responsible for the superstar’s demise?
Somehow I doubt there will be a groundswell of public or prosecutorial sentiment to pin what is now being called a homicide on Murray… and for good reason…
Read more of Mansfield Frazier here
The Waning Days of Summer
We don’t need a calendar to know summer’s ending. The nights are cool. Goldenrod and Autumn Splendor are replacing the Cone Flowers, and the annuals planted in May are waning. School buses cross our paths on our way to work and everyone’s revved up about football. Labor Day means the closing of neighborhood pools and the last big backyard barbecues.
But Labor Day weekend in Cleveland means big time events…
Read Out & About by Claudia Taller here
This is What Passes As News Today
Plus, Dr. Spock and National Health Care
I’ve been stirring memories as I look through memorabilia as I near 50 years of news reporting. I came across two long interviews with Dr. Benjamin Spock from 1967.Much of it dealt with his anti-war activity. I asked him naturally about the opposition he encountered over his anti-Vietnam positions. But I also asked him, “Did you take much abuse over your Medicare stand?”
I don’t remember the nature of his position but his response reveals even today the bitterness in the fight for health care reform…
Read more from Roldo Bartimole here
Quick reviews of recent events
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Southside Johnny @ House of Blues 08.28.09
Read the review by Greg Cielec here
The Joffrey Ballet @ Blossom Festival 08.22.09
Read the review by Laura Kennelly here
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Thank you, Cool Cleveland I am so pumped after reading your VisionQuest Phase 1 article! I commend your direct and creative ideas and love your “its time” attitude. I’m in your shoes bigtime! I’m also a 24-yr old native Clevelander who believes in Cleveland with all I’ve got! I was born, raised and went to school here and I respect your visions and would LOVE to see them come to life.
My favorite line in your artice was: “This might be an inconvenience for some but the time has come to say, ‘Deal with it.'” People are so ready for this change, but its always been so easy to be…
Read the letter from Krystal Brandt here
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Most clicked
Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) VisionQuest, Phase 1 Thoughts on Edgewater Park to Burke Lakefront.2) Who Let The Vultures In? Woof, Woof Roldo exposes a vulture. CoolCleveland.com
3) Erotic Art Exhibition What is it with you people? ProvocativeArtShow.com
4) Olmsted Villages Surprisingly cool & convenient staycation. CoolCleveland.com
5) Cleveland? Stressed? Forbes has us on another brilliant list. Forbes.com.
We’ve been woodshedding and practicing and writing and scanning our feeds to bring you the coolest stuff in the region each week: Special Thanks to Roldo Bartimole, Jeff Biasella, Greg Cielec, Mansfield Frazier, Laura Kennelly, Douglas O’Bryon, Claudia Taller and Sarah Valek. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.
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