Fast Forward

Fast Forward

In this week’s issue:
* Cool Cleveland Fast Forward party on Fri 11/11, get $18.50 tix by midnight Thu 11/10 here
* A&Q w/G: Jay Yoo CC’s CIO interviews Cleveland’s digital lifestyle entrepreneur
* Cool Cleveland Sounds Radio Whales by Infinite Number of Sounds
* Cool Cleveland Preview of Martha Graham’s Panorama by Vic and Elsa
* Cool Cleveland Kids podcast click here, CC podcast click here, CC Blog click here

This week, quickly, we fast-forward into the future. For the lucky folks who will join us at the Cool Cleveland party on Fri 11/11 for Fast Forward at CIA, we’ll seriously be looking into the future of art, collaboration, bio-art and socializing. Most people aren’t happy to have a drink alone anymore. With that in mind, we structure our parties to show off Cleveland’s sweetest surroundings and most sublime actors. Join 5 bands and a slew of designers, architects, filmmakers and digital artists who like going really fast. Enjoy it all at an open bar. Get tix here. This weekend, Voices and Choices kicks off the largest community conversation ever in NEO—over 1000 are expected in Akron on Saturday—will we see you there? For those who like to complain about the state of Hollywood movies, and how much they reek, consider instead, checking out the Ohio Independent Film Festival all week, which will give you something to think about after the lights come on. Read the earth-shaking news about the Clinic and their non-non-profit status in the suburbs. Take your cynical friend out this weekend and, depending upon their predilection, blow their mind with the Horriblefest punk rock party at the Beachland, the JazzFest Picante Weekend at Tri-C, the Tremont Art Walk, or the Chocolate Extravaganza. I’ll be a judge at the Funky Diva Purse Auction to benefit the Rape Crisis Center, and I’ll probably stop by the Charles Herndon opening at the Galleria. It’s Cleveland Orchestra week on BBC Radio 3, the Poets’ and Writers’ League is hosting their Word Crafters Festival, and Case hosts NPR’s Ira Flato and Cleveland’s own physics rock star Lawrence Krauss in a no-cost, day-long conference on Einstein at Severance Hall. Check our CC Podcast here and our CC Kids Podcast here for audio clips of hot happenings, with or without the family. Our Chief Information Officer has a chat about blogging and clothing with area entrepreneur Jay Yoo in A&Q w/G, and Jay asks some provocative questions of you. And if you don’t think Clevelanders are engaged with making this a better place to live, take a look at all the letters sent to ODOT Project Manager Craig Hebebrand, who is in charge of Cleveland’s Innerbelt bridge project. Then read the responses in Yr Turn below on Cool Cleveland’s election endorsements. Not everyone is agreeing with everyone else. That’s because we are at a crossroads, and we need to figure out where our future lies. From the looks of things, we’re getting there pretty fast. –Thomas Mulready

Party @ Fast Forward 11/11

Fast Forward your Friday Night! Don’t miss the cultural shindig of the season on Fri 11/11 as Cool Cleveland celebrates at the speed of light with the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Fast Forward party. This event features five live bands, open bar, great food, and the vibe of Cleveland’s awesome artistic community. It all starts 5:30 – 7:30PM in the Institute’s Reinberger Gallery (11141 East Blvd.) with the radical, futuristic exhibition and docent tours of Dreaming of a More Better Future, which features the work of 47 artists, designers, illustrators, architects, film and video creators and digital artists. Enjoy beer (from Great Lakes Brewery), wine and delightful delectables from Elan Catering and Bridges Restaurant in the Student Lounge and Ohio Bell Auditorium while grooving to the latest in electronic dance music DJ-ed by Severiano Martinez of the Shinkoyo Arts Collective. You get a comp ticket to the wild presentation by Eduardo Kac, Professor and Chair of the Art/Technology Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago as he explains how his art broke all the rules. [Comp parking behind CIA – off Bellflower or East Blvd. – gates will be open.] Get discount tix by midnight Thu 11/10 here.

Plus, you’re guest-listed for admission into CMA’s late-nite Fast Forward party from 9PM ’til midnight held at the CIA Factory, three blocks away (comp shuttles available), parking is at Ford and Euclid. Immerse yourself in live music from five different bands including: Plasma for Guns, Infinite Number of Sounds, Travelogue, Jerk, To Be a High Powered Executive and Entirely for My Ear. Check out the food, libations and the burgeoning and hip student art scene with artwork, experiments, and ongoing performances around every corner. All included in your Cool Cleveland ticket! (Food and drink at the late-nite soiree is extra). One ridiculously low price for all this! Get your discount tix by midnight Thur 11/10 here: http://www.coolcleveland.com/tickets/111105

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Slice of Heaven Only two left! MillCreek, located in Slavic Village and adjacent to the Cleveland Metroparks, boasts an award-winning community of single-family homes on 58 exquisitely landscaped acres. MillCreek has only two properties left: one that starts at $164,500 with 1550 square feet, an open floor plan, 2 large bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, and a formal living and dining room. The other home starts at $177,400 with 1730 square feet, open floor plan, 2 large bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, eat-in kitchen, porch, stainless steel kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, finished bonus rooms, 15 year tax abatement and 1.5% below market interest rate. MillCreek is 20 minutes from downtown, Beachwood Place, Great Northern and has a clubhouse, pool and parks within the community. Models by appointment only. Contact (216) 513-7030 or www.ZarembaHomes.com.
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Election results For Cleveland Mayor, Frank Jackson defeats Jane Campbell by a decisive 55% to 45%. Statewide, Issue 1 for infrastructure & tech passes with 62%, while election reform Issues 2, 3, 4 & 5 fail. Locally, Issue 6 supporting Tri-C and Issue 7 supporting mental retardation pass easily. Check the awesome Cuyahoga County Board of Elections page with live election results for all the races here.

NEO’s largest-ever town meeting Join hundreds of regional citizens at University of Akron’s Rhodes Arena on Sat 11/12 from 9AM-4PM from for the largest Town Meeting ever held in the region, helping to draft a game plan to create more opportunites and better jobs in our region. This Voices & Choices meeting will feature simultaneous roundtable discussions of 10 to 12 participants – each will paint their vision of our regional future, share their views about our most important assets and come to an agreement about how to overcome our most daunting challenges. Learn more about this momentous meeting at www.VoicesChoices.org. Register here or call 800-929-2319. University of Akron’s Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll Street, Akron. Your thoughts on Voices & Choices? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

Clinic suburban offices are not non-profit and it could cost the Cleveland Clinic millions. A court ruled that there is “minimal, if any, charitable care at the Beachwood facility,” and the Clinic should pay $2.7 million in taxes. If the ruling holds, look to Independence, Solon, Westlake, and Willoughby to challenge the non-profit status of Clinic facilities in their cities. “I would hope they would just pay their taxes and call it a day,” says the treasurer of the Beachwood schools, who stands to take in $1.8 million. Don’t count on it. See story here. Do you have an opinion? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

Ohio industrial jobs from green power What does it take to get through to the naysayers in our region? According to a couple of recent reports by the Renewable Energy Policy Project, the development of wind power could mean 11,168 jobs (6000 in NEO), mostly in manufacturing. Biofuels could add 19,000 Ohio jobs in the next 4 years, and solar power could pump 1200 jobs into our state. Why then isn’t Ohio one of the 21 states with standards for converting to renewable power, if we are one of the states who will benefit the most with real manufacturing jobs? See story here. Wanna do something about it? Check out Entrepreneurs for Sustainability http://www.e4sustainability.org, and let us know your thoughts: Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

Suburban fire departments should consolidate We’ll see if the concept of regionalism has any legs in this particular region. A new Baldwin-Wallace study recommends that Berea, Brookpark, Middleburg Heights, Parma and Parma Heights, who now pay for 11 fire stations between them, should combine their fire and EMS into one system, potentially saving taxpayers substantial tax dollars. See story here. Your thoughts on combining safety forces as a first step towards regionalism? Letters@CoolCleveland.com

Cool Cleveland Kids If you haven’t tried it, go ahead. It’s easy: just click here and in a second you’ll be listening to 9-year-old Cool Cleveland Kids correspondent Max Mulready telling you his picks for family-friendly things to do this week. While you’re at it, check out the Cool Cleveland Podcast here and read Cool Cleveland without reading it. Cool Cleveland Kids Podcast here , and Cool Cleveland Podcast http://www.coolcleveland.com/files/audio/CoolCleveland11.11.05.mp3.

Independent Film Fest this week Northeast Ohio will be treated to a week of delicious indie films ranging from the profound to the obscure during the 2005 Independent Film Festival. The fest kicked off on Sun 11/6 and runs through Sun 11/13. Catch the Ohio premiere of Songs of Our Children. a documentary about integrating children with learning disabilities into classrooms with their non-disabled peers. Songs will be shown tonight Wed 11/9 at 9PM. Thu 11/10 is Ohio Day, featuring films written, directed, photographed by and starring Ohioans. Enjoy short and feature films including Fair Game (2 co-workers, former lovers, are forced to become temporary housemates); The Wild Guys (4 guys get lost in the wilderness and are forced to face deeply hidden fears in a way that will change their lives) and The Milk Can (a typical football rivalry between two small towns escalates into full-scale conventional war) on Fri 11/11, Sat 11/12 & Sun 11/13 from 12-8PM. Call 651-7315 or visit http://www.OhioFilms.com for info and schedule. Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Road.

Museum masterpieces on RTA posters Dynamic partnerships continue to blossom in our region. The latest partnership between Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will give birth to The Red Line Tour turning the RTA Red Line into the center of a unique art journey. There are 43 uniquely designed posters of pieces from CMA’s permanent collection on display at 7 RTA Rapid Stations along the RTA Red Line which runs from the Airport to the Windemere Rapid Station.

RTA calls for poets The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and The Poets’ & Writers’ League of Greater Cleveland (PWLGC) are looking for writers to display their poetry on buses for their Moving Minds: Verse and Vision Project. Both new and dated work will be considered for the projects. Interested in seeing your work displayed on hundreds of RTA buses all over town? Click here to learn more about the submission guidelines. Entries must be mailed to RTA Bus Card Project, c/o Poets’ & Writers’ League, 12200 Fairhill Road, Townhouse #3A, Cleveland, OH 44120 and received no later than Tue 11/15. Call 421-0403 or email pwlgc@yahoo.com with questions.

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It’s Back! Shaker Square’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Pyrotechnic Display is Sat 11/19 at 6PM. Entertainment includes the Hathaway Brown a cappella singing group, the “Bravuras,” Elizabeth Mis, teenage saxophonist extraordinaire, and the Singing Angels. After a notable entrance to Shaker Square, Santa and his elves will surprise you with a special gift and begin a fabulous pyrotechnic display that lights the 55’ tree and the entire Square with the help of a child whose name Santa picks that night. After the ceremony, Santa will visit with children to listen to their Christmas wishes. Parents who would like to register their child to help Santa light the square can register them with any Shaker Square merchant until Sat 11/19 at 12PM. For more information, visit www.thecoralcompany.com
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CJO Bop Stop Series opens with Clevelander Joe Lovano The tenor saxophonist, local hero and international jazz legend makes a huge splash on Cleveland’s jazz scene in this Cleveland Jazz Orchestra/Cleveland Bop Stop event on Fri 11/11 at 8PM and on Sat 11/12. Audiences will be treated to the world-premiere of The Surprise of Being, a jazz suite arranged by CJO’s own Dave Morgan in an incredibly intimate and visually stunning performance space—The Cleveland Bop Stop, located at 2920 Detroit Avenue. True jazz fans should not miss this opportunity to see this Grammy-award-winning musical genius at work, up close and personal. Learn more about Joe Lovano here and order your tickets for the show at http://www.ClevelandJazz.org. Call 961-9339 for info. www.ClevelandBopStop.com.

Holden events, tours, designs Rediscover a long-standing regional gem. Holden Arboretum will be offering a variety of exciting events and informative classes during the months of November and December. The Holiday Idea House running Fri 11/11 through 12/28 will showcase the work of some of the area’s best designers in the Lantern Court. See how they’ve decorated the country estate and get some ideas for decorating your own home for the season. Take advantage of scheduled courses and get help Designing the Landscape; create your own Holiday Notecard Watercolors or Nature Inspired Jewelry; treat the family to Stories in the Garden or learn about Survival on the Mountain. Visit http://www.HoldenArb.org for a complete schedule and tickets.

Warehouse District lofts for GLBT seniors A Place For Us Development, Inc., a non-profit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender organization, whose mission is to provide a planned community with a variety of services for multigenerational gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender individuals inclusive of others who support such diversity has collaborated with Marous Development to make their efforts a reality. The proposed site for the condos with a 15-year tax abatement is the Warehouse District on West 9th Street between the 250 unit National Terminal Building to the north and the newly renovated 340 unit Bingham Building to the South. Call 440-227-8556 to learn more.

Relieving disaster with words Area writer (and blogger) Jill Miller Zimon’s work appears in Stories of Strength alongside other notable authors: Jenna Glatzer, author of acclaimed Celine Dion biography For Keeps, award-winning science fiction novelist Orson Scott Card, an essay by famed actor Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, Stand By Me), and a short story from Christian romance (?) author Robin Lee Hatcher. Her essay, A Real, Super, Human, is about the strength parents derive from their children, even though convention would suggest that it’s usually the opposite. The work was organized thru AbsoluteWrite.com and 100 percent of the proceeds from the book will be donated to disaster relief charities, including the Red Cross, Americares, and the Salvation Army. http://www.StoriesOfStrength.com.

Emissions from the blogsphere This week, the blogosphere is emitting post on ethics. Jill Miller Zimon’s opinion here. Henry Gomez notes his post has caused quite a ruckus. Chas Rich takes on Crain’s Jeff Stacklin. Jeff Hess pulls out the SPJ’s and the PRSA’s codes. Check the Cool Cleveland weblog here, where Peter Chakerian touches on community theater and youthful artistry in CLE, Red’s Mahlers, the World Series of Wine, Anderson Cooper and that East 9th protest. He also ponders the possible Scene/Free Times merger and if so-called alt-weeklies (owned by multimedia conglomerates) even matter anymore. When you’re done scoping things out, add your own comments, questions and attitude. Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

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Breathtaking Scenic Riverfront Parkway Manchester Place is a one-of-a-kind, mixed-use residence with 48 new homes that include luxurious lofts and spacious penthouses, along with street-level retail space, right in the center of town. The central location is advantageous and convenient … in moments, homeowners can walk to the many shops and restaurants along the riverfront mall area or to the new Natatorium Community Recreation Center. A 15-minute car trip can take you to Kent, Fairlawn, downtown Akron, or further destinations by means of the adjacent State Route 8 to the Ohio Turnpike, I-271, I-77, and I-76. Manchester Place is sure to become a landmark in metropolitan-style, as an urban neighborhood development in Summit County. Model open daily 1-5:30PM or by appointment. Closed Friday. Contact (330) 920-9760 or visit www.Zarermbahomes.com.
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Cool Cleveland This Week
11.09-11.16

Send your cool events to: Events@CoolCleveland.com

El Choco, Colombia: A Struggle for Cultural and Environmental Survival is a telling, no-cost public exhibit running now through Sun 12/18. Cleveland photographer and writer Steve Cagan has captured luscious photos of the tropical rain forests and river cultures of the Afro-Columbian and indigenous people of El Choco, Colombia. His exhibit illustrates the tale of a people folding under the pressure of civil war violence and the ensuing deforestation through lumbering, mining and industrial farming. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri from 9AM-5PM. Case’s Mandel School Gallery, 11235 Bellflower.

The Family Line is a full length drama written by Cuyahoga County Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones and directed by Desmond “Storm E” Jones of Live at the Apollo Amateur Night fame. The story follows a cast of intertwining characters as they struggle to realize their dreams. The show opens on Wed 11/9 at 7:30PM and runs through Sun 11/20. Learn more about the play and check showtimes here. Karamu’s Jelliffe Theatre, 2355 East 89th Street.

Stitching Together a Business Delve into the innovative ideas and business basics that have turned a tech head into a textile sensation. Hear the story of how Koyono’s founder, Jay Yoo, became the darling of fashion mavens from the streets of Cleveland to the Hollywood hills as COSE presents Business Unusual: Stitching Together a Business on Thu 11/10 from 8AM to 9:30AM. Make sure you read A&Q w/G below. Register here or call 592-2222. Marriott Cleveland East, 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights.

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Be a Funky Diva Sixty artists have designed and created fabulous masterpieces out of a hip handbag template for the Funky Diva Art Show and Auction benefiting the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center, Sat 11/12 from 7-11PM at Artefino Gallery, 1900 Superior Avenue. Even if you don’t carry a purse, you’ll want to experience these amazing creations from the whimsical to high fashion. Celebrity judges will award artists creating the best purses in a variety of categories including Bling Bling, Flower Power, Most Retro, and Most Rock N’ Roll! Cool Cleveland readers are offered a 2 for 1 discount: two tickets for $50! For tickets at this price call 216-619-6194, x107 or e-mail lisam@clevelandrcc.org. Don’t forget to mention the CC discount! Visit www.ClevelandRapeCrisis.org for more information.
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Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates one of the leading new product invention and development groups in the US will share their insight over breakfast on Thu 11/10 at 8AM; registration begins at 7:30AM. The company has produced dynamic results for a variety of oranizations including Little Tikes, Black & Decker, Playtex, Sherwin-Williams and many, many more. Their innovative designs and inventions have also spun off several additional companies. Learn more and register for this eye-opening event by visiting http://www.ccatlanderhaven.com or call 440-449-0700. Corporate Club at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive, Mayfield Heights.

Unseen The artwork of Cleveland Heights native, Jake Beckman, attempts to address our culture’s increasing disconnection from the origin of systems that deliver the goods and commodities which we have come to rely on while reestablishing the connection of the inhabitant with the inhabited and the consumer with the producer. Attend the open house for Beckman’s work on Thu 11/10 from 5-9PM which will be on display in the Cleveland Public Art storefront window. Call 621-5330 for more info. Cleveland Public Art Office, 1951 West 26th Street.

Is there an extra zing in your step on Wednesdays? If it’s because Cool Cleveland makes your day (or, dare we say “week”) then consider passing it on to a friend or family member. They could probably use a bit of a zing mid-week too.

Forget about me, let’s talk about Y.O.U. Party with a purpose on Thur 11/10 at 5:30PM at this Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) event at Pickwick and Frolic’s Martini Bar. Network with business leaders and other eminent citizens while supporting a non-profit organization that enables thousands of Cleveland teens to reach graduation with the skills and experience vital to future success. RSVP to Kim Fields at 566-5445 ext. 231 or email kimfields@youthopportunities.org. For more info check out http://www.YouthOpportunities.org. Pickwick & Frolic Martini Bar, 2035 East 4th Street.

Instrumental Evening for the Earth Score one for yourself and the environment during a festive evening that will include a candle-lit performance by members of the Cleveland Orchestra, an assortment of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, tantalizing desserts, coffee, wine and micro-brewed beer, hosted by NewsChannel Five’s Angie Lau and WCLV’s Bill O’Connell. Guests at the Thu 11/10 6PM black-tie optional event can bid on an exciting and unusual array of auction items including an authentic eco-vacation in the Virgin Islands and a variety of other eco-friendly products. Visit www.EarthDayCoalition.org or call 281-6468, x221 for tickets. Proceeds fund environmental education programs of the Earth Day Coalition. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue.

Dark Room Afraid your creative genius will never see the light of day? Then step into the Cleveland Public Theatre’s Dark Room, an “open mic” for new short performance work on Thu 11/10 at 8PM and every second Thursday of the month. Whether you’re a playwright, poet, performer, musician, or a spectator with an eye and ear for exciting new work, the Dark Room is the place to be. Just arrive at 7:30PM, sign up to perform a 10-minute piece and bring enough copies for any cast members, plus a stage manager, to be recruited from the audience. Old Parish Hall, 6203 Detroit Avenue.

High Octane Ligeti Oberlin hosts an exclusive sneak peek at the Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble’s (CME) performance featuring the risk–taking, high octane violinist Jennifer Koh on Thur 11/10 at 8PM. Watch the ensemble rev up in preparation for their Manhattan concert at New York’s Miller Theatre on Sat 11/12. Drawing exclusively from the works of legendary musical pioneer, György Ligeti, the CME is joined by the Oberlin Percussion Group, mezzo-soprano Lorraine Manz, and trumpeter Peter Evans. For more information about concerts and recitals at Oberlin, call the 24-hour Concert Hotline: 440-775-6933. Warner Concert Hall, 77 West College Street, Oberlin.

Horriblefest is a completely sick Punk extravaganza that will put more than 25 bands on stage at two venues over three days. The event kicks off on Thu 11/10 at 9PM with The Black Lips, out of ATL, headlining. The event continues on Fri 11/11 and Sat 11/12. Hear some of the hottest punk bands from the US and Canada including King Khan, Trailer Park Tornadoes, The Butchers, The Jabbers, the Catholic Boys and more. Check out the Thu & Sat lineup at http://www.BeachlandBallroom.com. Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road.

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Sizzling Hot JazzFest Picante Weekend – Nov. 11-12 An all-star line up and lots of partying and dancing!!! NEA Jazz Master Paquito D’Rivera kicks off the festivities Fri 11/11 at 8PM at the Tri-C Metro Campus Auditiorium. At 10PM, cha-cha over to Moda Nightclub for the Hot! Hot! Hot! After-Concert Salsa Party. Sat 11/12 spend the afternoon in dance workshops at Viva Dance as you loosen up for the Salsa Dance Party at Grays Armory with Bio Ritmo-Salsa Machine at 8PM. Keep your dancing shoes on as Larry Harlow’s Latin Legends with Alfredo De Le Fey and Yomo Toro round out this five alarm weekend with picante style Afro-Cuban dance music at Grays Armory, starting at 10PM. Cool Cleveland subscribers receive $4 off per ticket and NO service charges. Call 216-987-4400 by noon Thur 11/10 to receive this discounted rate or for regular ticket purchases contact www.Tickets.com or 1-800-766-6048. For more on the Tri-C season line-up, go to www.TriCPresents.com.
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CC KIDS Tremont ArtWalk This month’s ArtWalk, on Fri 11/11 celebrating the endless variety of local talent and cool galleries in the Tremont community, will feature painter and printmaker Pamela Dodds and Tremont Independent Films, both located at 2592 West 14th Street. Check out the group show Exile at Asterisk* Gallery located at 2393 Professor Avenue showcasing the works of Damon Reaves, Colin Toke, Anna Giangrande and others. Also stop by the Inside-Outside Gallery for their Mai Hamed show and by raw & co to see the work of Sarah Sutton. Call 522-0006 for details or visit http://www.TremontArtWalk.org.

The Coming of the King Movement and music unite to engage the senses in this third annual adaptation of The Coming of the King. The tradition of dance excellence continues this year with performances beginning on Fri 11/11. The epic portrayal of the momentous events leading to the birth of Jesus features endearingly timeless portrayals from Cleveland School of the Arts students and alumnus, alongside Cleveland Public School students in a lively and energetic production. This event is a holiday season must-see. Call 432-3772 or visit http://www.FolukeCulturalArts.com/ for show times and tickets. Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus Main Stage Theatre, 2900 Community College Avenue.

Fifth of July Think you’ve got bitter and disillusioned friends? You simply must meet the pill popping heiress with rock star designs and the other colorfully bitter characters in Fifth of July, Lanford Wilson’s reunion tale mired in the misery of lost hopes and dreams. The Cleveland State Dramatic Arts Program transforms the angst into art for six shows over two weekends – Fri 11/11 to Sun 11/13 and Fri 11/18 to Sun 11/20. Call 687-2109. The Factory Theatre, 1833 East 23rd Street.

Annual Awards Luncheon You are invited to enter a Margaritaville state of mind as Jimmy Buffet and the Singing for Change foundation accepts the third annual Rev. Richard E. Sering Award from the International Partners in Mission (IPM) at the IPM Annual Awards Luncheon Fri 11/11 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM. The luncheon theme is Tsunami Disaster 10 Months Out: Achievements and Challenges in Southeast India and will recognize efforts in 52 projects in 25 countries. More information at http://www.ipm-connections.org. Call 932-4082 for tickets. Windows on the River, Powerhouse, 2000 Sycamore Street.

Wide Right will take the stage to perform songs ranging from infectious power pop to full-bodied rock all tied together by the strong, warm vocals and smart-ass delivery of Leah Archibald. The group’s songs resonate with everyone with topics ranging from smug elementary school guidance counselors to the poignant reflection of a bewildered partner in the aftermath of a marital argument. See their full-blown angst take shape during a Fri 11/11 performance. The concert, which also features The Fleshtones and the Rainy Day Saints, kicks off at 8PM. Order your tix here. Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road. http://www.WideRightMusic.com.

CC KIDS Listen to the Cleveland Orchestra on BBC The electrifying sounds of Cleveland’s esteemed orchestra will fill the international airwaves during BBC’s Cleveland Orchestra Week which kicked off on Sat 11/5 and runs through Fri 11/11. The series includes a variety of the Cleveland Orchestra’s distinguished musical projects from the past three seasons including opera-in-concert performances of Don Carlo and Elektra; works from the Orchestra’s central repertoire, including symphonies by Beethoven, Haydn and more and a rare performance of Britten’s War Requieum. The program will also include interviews with Music Director Franz Welser-Möst and Cleveland Orchestra musicians. You can listen online here. Peruse the remaining schedule at www.ClevelandOrchestra.com.

WCLVnotes Tonight at 9PM, WCLV 104.9 FM presents “Chapel, Court and Countryside” with Beverly Simmons – the fourth of 12 programs featuring the music and artists presented by Case’s early music concert series. For a complete change of pace, try Bill Rudman’s “Footlight Parade,” Sat 11/12 at 6PM. This week’s show is called “Dirty Rotten Rascals” and features immortal scoundrels from the musical theater including Capt. Spaulding (Groucho Marx), Harold Hill, Max Bialystock and lots more. Complete details on all of WCLV’s programming are available at www.WCLV.com. WCLV is a Cool Cleveland Partner.

Word Crafters Literary Festival Join this regional celebration of the written word geared toward adults and children by downloading your Literary Passport here and participating in events all over town. The festival encompasses more than 30 venues and a variety of events around town, (see the entire list here) and will spotlight our rich creative writing community from New York Times best-selling authors to the poet next door. The festival runs from Sat 11/12 to Sun 11/20 and includes events ranging from workshops and interactive seminars to story-telling sessions for kids. Call the Poets’ & Writers’ League of Greater Cleveland at 421-0403 with questions.

Voices and Choices The Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) encourages you to raise your voice and take a stand for regional economic development in what may become the largest town hall meeting in the history of Northeast Ohio. The Voices and Choices town meeting on Sat 11/12 from 9AM and 4PM is your opportunity to join thousands of forward thinking citizens in developing a cohesive vision of the future in regional economic development. Get involved by calling 749-8225 and visiting http://www.VoicesChoices.org/ University of Akron’s Rhodes Arena, 373 Carroll Street, Akron.

The Writing for Money Conference on Sat 11/12 from 9AM-6PM is designed to help writers turn their passion into a lucrative career by addressing the oft ignored “business” aspect of this highly creative endeavor. This information packed conference will dispel many common myths about the writing life while providing realistic goals on ways writers can increase their coffers while maintaining their artistic integrity, regardless of their chosen genre. Hear experienced, successful authors and network with other local artists during this event. Visit www.pwlgc.com for more info. Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue.

CC KIDS The Firebird pairs the Enchantment Theatre Company’s unique blend of masked actors, sophisticated puppetry and magic with the gripping and exciting music of Igor Stravinsky as performed by the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra. The Firebird takes its inspiration from a captivating Russian folktale about a young prince who happens upon an evil wizard and a beautiful imprisoned princess during his journey in pursuit of a mysterious and magical firebird. The Sat 11/12 concerts at 11AM & 1:30PM feature a host of pre-concert activities just for kids. Call 231-1111 or visit www.ClevelandOrchestra.com for tickets. Severance Hall.

Gallery M Holiday Show Trendsetters take notice! Gallery M’s Holiday reception is the place to find unique works by metalworking artisans for your gift needs. Drop in on Sat 11/12 between 11AM and 5PM to sample hors d’oeuvres and gluhwein, a hot mulled German holiday wine and Gallery M tradition, and to connect with artists who will share their stunningly tasteful handcrafted pieces in metal works and jewelry, beaded works and other wearable art perfect for discerning friends and relatives. Call 773-8277 for more information. T.A.P. Studios and Gallery M, 1667 East 40th Street.

Northside Sightings III Diane Dickens is back, along with the irrepressible Donutheads for her third solo art show at Northside Club. This exciting exhibition kicks off with a reception on Sat 11/12 from 5PM till 8PM. The Northside’s Loud Food and Spicy Music are the perfect complement to the thought-provoking and insightful collection of paintings and Donutheads by Diane Dickens which provide an uncomprimisingly fun and fresh reminder to Keep An Open Mind. The exhibition runs through 02/28/06. For more information call 330-434-7625. Get Directions at www.NorthsideClub.com. The Northside Club, 111 North Main Street, Akron.

Chocolate Extravaganza Cleveland Chocoholics Rejoice! Join the jubilation in a casual evening of flowing chocolate fountains and chocolate laden food stations! The Sat 11/12 5-7PM event will not only satisfy your chocolate craving to the last decadent ounce, but your participation will ensure that the Health Care for All Ohioans Act reaches the ballot box. Champagne, coffee, iced tea and decaf are among the beverages available as guests vie for prizes during this chocolate lover’s fantasy. For further info call 736-4766, email spanhealthcare@aol.com or visit http://www.spanohio.org. The City Club Building, 850 Euclid Avenue.

CC KIDS Underground Railroad Experience Experience the danger and triumph felt by slaves escaping via the Underground Railroad on Sat 11/12 beginning at 5:30PM. Learn more about this important part of American History during a 1.5-mile lantern hike then board the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad for your return journey. Hikes depart every 30 minutes with the last hike taking off at 7:30PM. Call 800-468-4070 for info, pricing and registration. Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, Cuyahoga Falls. www.DayInTheValley.com.

Arts Alive! And the award goes to…Arts Alive! Akron’s own version of the Academy Awards on Sat 11/12 starting at 6PM. Enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Akron Area Arts Alliance awards at a benefit gala as winners are named in 13 categories of visual and performing arts. The thrill of the annual awards is heightened with the bestowment of two lifetime achievement awards during the festivities which include a cocktail hour, dinner, grand dessert and the Out of the Box silent auction. To receive an invitation, contact the Akron Area Arts Alliance at 330-376-8480 or http://www.AkronAreaArts.org/. Radisson Hotel, 20 West Mill Street, Akron.

Funky Diva Purse Auction Snag your own one-of-kind, artistic masterpiece during this extremely funky new benefit on Sat 11/12. More than 60 artists have created custom-made handbags and will compete in a variety of categories including Funkiest, Girl Power!, Bling Bling!, Most Romantic, Northcoast, Most Retro, Flower Power, Black Tie, Most Rock n Roll, and Mother Nature. The night kicks off with a Diva VIP pre-party at 6PM followed by the main event at 7PM. Hobnob with Cool Cleveland’s own Thomas Mulready (one of the event’s celebrity judges) while enjoying an evening of fashion, art, delicious foods and exciting entertainment. Call 619-6194, ext. 107. Artefino Gallery, Tower Press Building, 1900 Superior Avenue.

George C. Roush II View the artist’s latest exhibit of abstract paintings during the Sat 11/12 opening reception from 6-9PM at the Millworks Gallery located at 106 North Main Street in Akron. http://www.northsideclub.com/millworksgallery.htm. Call 330-701-9705 for gallery hours.

Macedonian Dance Party Experience the vibrant culture of Macedonia, located in the heart of the Balkans where Europe meets the Middle East, during this exciting cultural offering. Sample freshly grilled cevapcici and homemade zelnik accompanied by a cornucopia of refreshing beverages of varying potencies. Enjoy the sounds of swirling clarinet melodies soaring over powerful accordion cascades as Turli Tava performs live led by clarinetist, Walt “Vlado” Mahovlich and accordionist Sasho Dukovski. Take part in an “oro” (circle dance) or two on Sat 11/12 from 7PM to midnight. Doors open at 6PM. Call 440-943-6237 for info. AMPOL Club, 4737 Pearl Road.

Natural History of Cheese Reap the scrumptious results of more than 4,000 years of the art and science of cheese making during a cocktail reception featuring Sammy’s resident Fromage Aficionado on Sat 11/12 at 7PM – Midnight. Guests will then enjoy a seven-course dinner of tantalizing creations paired with the perfect glass of wine—all while being serenaded by the soothing sounds of classical music performed by Cleveland Institute of Music students. Call 231-1177 for ticket info. Cleveland Museum of Natural History, University Circle. www.cmnh.org.

Seoul Performing Arts Company Korea’s distinguished, kaleidoscopic dance ensemble is making its Ohio debut on Sat 11/12 at 7:30PM. Renowned for their superb singing, choreography, gorgeous costumes, refined staging and a sense of joy and humor, the 16 member company will perform an entrancing program of folk dances and exciting new interpretations of ancient court and shamanic dances including the vivid Puch’ aech’um (fan dance) and the masked Ch’ oyongmu (dance of the five directions). Get tickets for this exciting and colorful event at www.ClevelandArt.org. Cleveland Masonic Auditorium.

Roué and iPod raffle As if you needed an excuse to get rowdy and punk’d with Cleveland’s own Roué, the incendiary band is raffling off an iPod nano at their next high decibel gig on Sat 11/12 at 9PM. Of course, no plain jane iPod nano would be worthy of these heroes of hardcore – it comes fully loaded with the entire Exit Stencil catalog including the yet to be released Home and Garden and tracks from the New Lou Reeds. Road pals Cinemechanica, ari.ari. and Bullet Teeth are set to crash the stage action – so call 939-9099 for more information. Beachland Tavern, 15711 Waterloo Road. http://www.roue.org. http://www.BeachlandBallroom.com/.

Interfaith Concert Premieres New Work A collaboration between Jewish and Catholic communities of Northeast Ohio and several area schools presents the premiere of a new chamber work by composer, Michael Cohen. Based on the Diary of Anne Frank, I Remember will be performed by Cleveland’s award-winning new chamber collaborative panorámicos, and will feature soprano Sandra Simon on Sun 11/13 at 2PM. Call 556-4618 for tickets. Student discounts available and there is no charge for children under 12. Historic St. Peter’s Church at East 17th and Superior.

Resolving Eminent Domain The issue of eminent domain has taken center stage in Ohio and other states as companies like Progressive Insurance in Mayfield Heights have sought privately owned property for their own private projects, judged to be in the interest of the “public good.” The recent Supreme Court decision has added urgency to the eminent domain discussion. Gene Krebs, state director of Greater Ohio Campaign, will discuss this important issue on Mon 11/14 at noon. Read here for a refresher. Call 621-0082 or visit www.CityClub.org to register for the event. City Club, 850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor.

CC KIDS E=MC Circled Case joins universities around the world to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the “miracle year” 1905 in which Albert Einstein wrote five seminal papers that have changed our thinking of space and time and the Universe. Join Ira Flato, host of NPR’s Talk of The Nation: Science Friday on Mon 11/14 from 12:30-6:15PM as he hosts the conference Einstein’s Legacy-Science, Technology & Culture through the 21st Century featuring internationally known thinkers and nobel laureates, including Walter Isaacson, Dr. Lawrence Krauss, Harold Varmus, and Frank Wilczek. Learn more and register for this no cost event here. Severance Hall.

Crème de la Femme Fundraiser Sizzling hot holiday fun begins on Mon 11/14 at 6PM, when Cleveland’s sauciest female chefs kick off the Women’s Community Foundation second annual Crème de la Femme Fundraiser in savory style. This evening of delight not only provides a preview the latest trends in holiday entertainment and the finest sampling of delectable concoctions created by the talented female chefs from the city’s hottest eateries, but also features entertainment dished up by Northcoast Men’s Chorus Coastliners and showcases a fabulous gift collection offered through silent auction. Tickets at www.WCFCleveland.org or call 622-0920. Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Ave.

Greening Your Home for Winter With more chilly Northeast Ohio nights ahead of us and predictions of heating bills going up 48% this winter, the importance of conserving our resources has never been more obvious. HomeMender president Jim LaRue will teach even the environmentally-unconscious how to make their homes greener, healthier and more efficient — all while using the least expensive means possible. Call 961-8850 or email meghan@clevelandgbc.org to reserve your spot at this event for this Mon 11/14 session from 7-9PM. Cleveland Environmental Center, 3500 Lorain Avenue. http://www.ClevelandGBC.org.

Carol Adams owner of Dimensional Works of Art and the director of The Fiber C.A.F.E. at the Peninsula Art Academy will share her perspectives of her artistic journey on Mon 11/14 at 7PM. Take a peek at some of her fascinating work at www.CarolAdams.net. Get directions to the event here. Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron.

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All Good Marketing is Direct Tired of walking back and forth in front of your business with a sandwich board? Then try new and improved, more direct methods of marketing. Marketing experts Dan Foust of the Cleveland Indians, Carl Albright of InfoCision, and Rob MacKay of the Step2 Company will teach attendees to identify buyers, determine what they want and tailor a customized, relevant message that will get their attention and their business. Call 592-2222 or click here to register for the Tue 11/15 power breakfast panel at 8AM. Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Road.

CFA Meeting at IX Center The Convention Facilities Authority is holding a meeting on Tue 11/15 at 6PM that will feature a presentation by the IX Center on the rich history of their facility and its core market. There will also be a discussion on the criteria and process of selecting a site for a viable convention facility during this meeting, open to the public. IX Center. www.ConventionCleveland.com.

Dialogues of the Carmelites The social and political turmoil in the waning days of the French Revolution set the stage for the operatic adaptation of Dialogues of the Carmelites beginning on Wed 11/16 at 8PM. The transcendent qualities of fear, faith and courage permeate the Oberlin Conservatory Opera Theatre production of Francis Poulenc’s tragic opera. A riveting romp into timeless psychological truths is sung in French with English supertitles. Performances at 8PM on Wed 11/16, Thu 11/17 and Fri 11/18 and 2PM on Sun 11/20. Call 440-775-8169 or visit http://www.oberlin.edu/operathe/ for more info. Hall Auditorium, 67 N. Main St. on Rte. 58, between the Oberlin Inn and the Allen Art Museum, Oberlin.

Arts and the Community: What are the Benefits? An Economic, Social and Cultural Perspective based on the recent RAND Corporation study will explores the idea that the measurable and instrumental benefits of the arts. opics like economic growth and student learning are becoming overplayed, suggesting a shift to refocus policy on the demand for the arts and emphasizing the intrinsic benefits rewarded by exposure to the arts may be necessary. This important public forum on Wed 11/16 at 8PM will address the value of community arts and how the arts should be promoted. Read the report here. Baldwin-Wallace College, Strosacker College Union, Sandstone Room 3, 120 E. Grand Street, Berea.

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A&Q w/G: Jay Yoo
Cool Cleveland’s CIO gets some answers, has more questions

On Thu 11/10, people attending COSE’s Business Unusual: Stitching Together a Business will get a rare chance to hear what’s going on with KOYONO founder Jay Yoo. Rare, because he’s in the midst of travelling around the country raising the next round of funding he needs to grow his apparel business while at the same time developing innovative clothing products. As a preview of what you might hear (or miss if you’re not going), Cool Cleveland’s George Nemeth was able to get some answers from Jay about before he started asking questions.

George Nemeth: “What’s the KOYONO expericence?”

Jay Yoo: “Minimalism and entrepreneurs go together. Keep it to a minimum if you’re going on a 2 day business trip. Not looking like a coporate dork. But not looking like you’ve done an all-nighter. But you’ve got to be thinking of a digital lifestyle. Not more pockets. Focusing on what’s important. Sport coats as PDA pocket is boring. The other half of design is function.”

GN: “How has Apple aesthetic affected your designs?”

JY: “Both brands are about the music. MTV, VH1. One of my heroes in life is Jimi Hendrix. If you hear his music even today, it impacts you. Any industry leader is like that. I don’t necessarily like the brand, but I love the story of Michael Dell…”
Read A&Q w/G: Jay Yoo here

Cool Cleveland Sounds
Radio Whales
Infinite Number of Sounds
Infinite Number of Sounds Rec. Co.

The first time I heard Infinite Number of Sounds, I was fairly intrigued. When I finally saw them at Ingenuity a couple months ago, I was hooked. Having always had a jones for a trifecta of art-geek-rock ethos, dreamy electronic edginess and imaginative multimedia visions, I was immediately transported to a time where all of these elements powered arena rock shows of the progressive geek-rawk era.

Dig into my collection, you’ll find Genesis, Rush and Floyd alongside Porcupine Tree, Opeth and Tool and sprinkled in between Groove Armada, Zero 7, Maggie Estep and Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music. Somewhere in that mix, you’ll find Infinite Number of Sounds’ second full-length CD Radio Whales as well…
Read the review by Peter Chakerian here

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Cool Cleveland Preview
Panorama
At Mather Dance Center on the campus of CWRU. 8PM on 11/11 – 12 and 11/17 – 19. 2:30PM on 11/13. Reservations 216-368-6262. http://dance.case.edu.
Every fall we keep an eye out for the dance faculty concert at Case Western Reserve University. This year’s edition features not only faculty works but also a rarely seen work by Martha Graham for large ensemble, Panorama (1935).

Director of Dance Karen Potter provided background on Panorama at an informal preview showing on 10/15/05. It seems that Graham choreographed Panorama during one of her many summer residencies at Bennington College. She had 6 weeks to create the hour-long work for an original cast of 35. Composer Norman Lloyd, an accompanist for dance classes at Bennington that summer, provided a score. The eminent artist Alexander Calder provided a mobile as a set piece and frequent Graham collaborator Arch Lauterer provided additional set pieces. In their 1992 reconstruction of this dance the Martha Graham Dance Company’s set was inspired by the original, which the Case Dance Program found they couldn’t afford.

Panorama was not performed again after 1935 and was considered a lost work until relatively recently, when a fragment of black and white film was discovered. This along with other notes and scores allowed the Graham Company to develop the 10-minute reconstruction which was first shown at New York’s City Center Theatre in October of 1992…
Read the Cool Cleveland Preview here

Instant Karma
Quick reviews of recent events
Going out this weekend? Take along your PDA and your digital camera. Scratch out a few notes to send us with a picture of it for our Instant Karma real-world reviews of what’s really happening. We’d love to hear from you. Send your stuff to Events@CoolCleveland.com

Apollo’s Fire @ St. Paul’s Church 11/4 Now, if only Jeannette Sorrell of Apollo’s Fire could be persuaded to plan another musical ‘bonfire’ for, say, March—we would probably all be ready for a warming trend about that time. She certainly did the trick for the first week of November! Who’d have thought that outdoor temperatures would hover near the 70°F mark at that time of the year?

But then, musical temperatures in St. Paul’s Church in Cleveland Heights were even warmer on Friday evening, when a group of brilliant musicians presided over the imaginary Mediterranean Nights ‘bonfire’. It was a treat that will not soon be forgotten. In fact, it could be repeated quite often without losing any of its charms…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Red {an orchestra} @ Masonic Auditorium 11/5 Alma Mahler was 21 when she met the 40-year-old Gustav Mahler. She had already composed a piano sonata and 15 songs, but when he asked her to give up her music to become his wife, she complied. As we get to hear more of her music, we realize the magnitude of her love as well as her considerable talent.

Red {an orchestra} led by Artistic Director and Conductor Jonathan Sheffer, provided an introduction to the music of Alma Mahler in the opening concert of Red’s fourth season Saturday evening at Masonic Auditorium. Mr. Sheffer devises intriguing programs around a central theme with a sometimes oblique tangent in another direction. In the early 20th century in Vienna, Arnold Schoenberg created chamber versions of large pieces, usually performed by his students. Thus, we have ‘salon’ reductions of Strauss waltzes along with smaller versions of works by Debussy and Mahler, among others…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Bebe Miller @ the Ohio Theater 11/5 I thoroughly enjoyed watching Landing/Place performed by the Bebe Miller Company. An observer of life and the human condition, Bebe weaves fluid stories of writhing motion that are pure and electric. Awesome to watch, audience members can’t help but be pulled in by the happiness, challenges, and dysfunction of the relationships she depicts. Landing/Place focused on the home, wherever it is located, in syncopation with the family – whoever it consists of. Swept up in the stuff that comes in from the outside and the relationship battles within, the family is forced to deal with daily issues that tear them down – perhaps forever. The challenge is finding peace, comfort, love and security in the pieces that are left over. From Cool Cleveland contributor T. L. Champion tlATcoolcleveland.com

Bebe Miller @ the Ohio Theater 11/5 We went to see the Bebe Miller Company’s Landing/Place on Saturday night. We’d read up on the company for the preview piece we wrote for Cool Cleveland but that preparation resulted in a few expectations we might have been better without. Miller’s a genuinely deep artist but she perhaps told interviewers more than she should have about her thoughts and intentions for Landing/Place. Nonetheless, Landing/Place proved to be a rare and sterling example of the possibilities for positive interactions between dancers and video projections. Our quibbles cannot discount the considerable pleasures of the evening.

To briefly discuss one unfulfilled expectation, consider the question posed in a program note: “What does place have to do with who we are?” Interesting question, but having watched the dance we found no clue to an answer. In fact, this group of nomadic dancers—who spend a significant part of their life on tour and who are members of what Miller herself describes as a virtual dance company—are arguably less influenced by place than most people…
Read the review by Victor and Elsa here

Heinen’s/WVIZ World Series of Wine @ Terrace Club 11/5 Last summer my wife and I made a pilgrimage to wine country, California style. It was a little bit Francisco, Barry Bonds, Ghiradelli and Alcatraz… but so much more importantly Napa, Sonoma and Russian River Valley. It was a wonderful time—so much so that even this “Miles”-type (nee Sideways) actually fell in love with wine. As it turned out, wine is one of my many jobs (if you follow the CC blog, it would be “Job Numero Dos”) and I can’t say that I could ever get enough of it.

Whether you consider yourself a “wine snob” (perhaps like Miles) or you enjoy an occasional glass or two (three?), the Heinen’s/WVIZ World Series of Wine is arguably the best event Northeast Ohio has to offer as it relates to vino. At the second of three “Grand Tastings,” some 400 wines from around the world were featured. Over 100 featured wineries were on hand to provide perspectives and expertise on becoming a more informed wine consumer…
Read the review by Peter Chakerian here

Yr Turn
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On Cleveland’s signature bridge (See Cleveland needs a signature Innerbelt bridge here) Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: As a citizen of the City of Cleveland I urge you not to rush the planning phase for the rebuilding of the Innerbelt Bridge and to seriously consider alternative plans to your two bridge plan. The current Innerbelt Bridge is built over land (both in the flats and downtown) that has very good development potential, if the bridge was moved…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Naomi Sikes-Gilbert nsikesgilbertATyahoo.com here

To: Mr Craig Hedenbrand, ODOT Project Manager: I am very distressed to learn that ODOT is continuing to forge ahead with a plan to revamp Cleveland’s current Inner Belt bridge without thoroughly considering the proposal put forth by Paul Alsenas. Building bridges and ramps to the north of our current bridge makes absolutely no sense to those of us who live and work in downtown Cleveland, especially when there is unused land to the south. I hope ODOT takes more time to review this significant project before moving forward.
from Cool Cleveland reader Patricia Rossman Skrha pskrhaATcspohio.org

To: Mr Craig Hedenbrand, ODOT Project Manager: I’m writing to comment on the Innerbelt project. Please consider allowing more time before making a decision on the architectural firm to be chosen for the Interstate 90 bridge over the Cuyahoga River. This project will have a lasting impact to our city for decades and for that reason alone should not be rushed…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Rae Varga raevargaAToddpost.com here

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: I was born and raised in Cleveland before moving to Washington, DC. Next year my wife and I are taking the life changing step and moving back. The main reason for our move is to be part of the new Cleveland renaissance, something bigger than ourselves. We are just the beginning…
Read the letter Cool Cleveland reader Adam Brandon abrandonATjsa.org here

Dear Greg [Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager]: Cleveland Bridges; The Main Avenue, The Detroit and Superior, The Lorain and Carnegie… beautiful. West third, Eagle Avenue, Carter and Columbus roads….crafty . The New 700 Million Dollar ODOT bridge proposal….part of a comprehensive presentation of history rolled and passed before the spectator and impervious to disgrace…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Jeff Sefcek jsefcekAThotmail.com here

Dear Greg [Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager]: The new Inner belt Plan is one that will have an effect on this city and this region for a long time. That being said, we should take the time to create something that is beautiful and distinctive, not something that is ordinary and boring…you can get that anywhere. We have a chance to set Cleveland apart and make a mark by creating a beautiful Inner belt…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Jeffrey T. Parsons jparsonsATnoche.org here

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: Please do the right thing and open a design review for Cleveland’s inner-belt bridge. What a great opportunity to enhance the city’s image. And ODOT’s too. The bridges are a symbolic gateway to the city; celebrate them. Look at the difference the new bridges over 77 coming into the city make. Imagine the added impact to the skyline of the city when viewed from the lake or river. Lose the rust belt image and go for grace and technological beauty. It need not cost a fortune to find a simple elegant structure. Find a sponsor and put someones name on it if you must.
from Cool Cleveland reader Michael V. Palcisco michael.palciscoATcase.edu

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: I find it outrageous that the public meeting regarding the I-90 bridge project will not be held until after the design firm (and its proposal) have been locked in. The Cuyahoga County Mayors and Managers Association wants discussion of alternatives, as do the county commissioners and Mayor Campbell. ODOT stands alone in its refusal to consider other plans and second opinions…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Denise Donaldson zoonorthATnetzero.com here

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: Consider me a representative of the ever growing 20-something population. While I am certianly only one vioce, I do work with, and spend time with many college students, graduate students, and young professionals. As we graduate high school, attend college, and proudly graduate college, we are faced with a large decision: where do I move to get a job? The thoughts of many are to move away, to a larger city where the jobs may be different and the landscape more scenic…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Angela Barrett adawn101AThotmail.com here

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: ODOT should reconsider the plan to fast track the replacement of the current bridge without public input or further looking at Cuyahoga County’s design to move the bridge further south. The region could use a signature bridge that would also further development in the Gateway area. There is no reason to pick a design in the next ten days that will still be around for my grandchildren to see when another couple of months delay could greatly enhance the long term benefits of a superior design.
from Cool Cleveland reader Chris Wolf Chris.Wolf@cchswest.org

Dear Craig [Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager]: Please consider the input of the city of Cleveland residents before moving forward with plans for the new inner belt bridge. We will all be thankful if you would slow things down a bit.
from Cool Cleveland reader Glenn Harbold harbs97ATyahoo.com

Dear Mr. Hebebrand, ODOT Project Manager: Please perpetuate Cleveland’s claim as the City of Bridges when rebuilding our city’s inner-belt bridge. Our forefathers enabled this distinction with investments in Veteran Memorial Bridge (Detroit/Superior) and the Hope Memorial (Lorain/Carnegie). Why? I believe they did so for two reasons: hope and destiny…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Jim Kenny jkennyATroopco.com here

On Cool Cleveland endorsements (See Cool Cleveland Endorsements here) I think that asking Cleveland voters to judge mayoral candidates on body language is asinine and sexist. And who set up the camera angles to advantage for Frank Jackson and to disadvantage for Jane Campbell? I generally respect your work, but this week’s endorsement and staging really makes you look bad.
from Cool Cleveland reader Laura McShane lmcshane23ATearthlink.net here

I must tell you that your endorsement of Frank Jackson is unacceptable. In your interview with him – it clearly shows his incompetence – he wants to keep council the same size because we need to be us and because we are depressed – GIVE ME A BREAK — HE IS A LOSER!! Im not saying that Jane Campbell is the answer either. TO be honest I expect more from Cool Cleveland…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Jeff Derr Jeff_DerrATsteris.com here

I am disappointed that “believe in Cleveland” people would endorse Frnak Jackson. Although Campbell has not shown great leadership, she has the ability to talk specifics, has had experience and seems to understand the importance of downtown development. All I’ve heard from Jackson is general sound bites with no specifics on how to grow Cleveland…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Harriet Bauer hkbauerATyahoo.com here

I have to wholeheartedly agree with your endorsement of Jackson for Mayor. As a lifelong Clevelander, I believe it’s time for new leadership, and we don’t need a fiery public speaker or gladhander in office. We need men and women of ACTION, immediate action. Frank Jackson has a cool and, like you said, dispassionate demeanor, but don’t mistake that exterior for lack of intelligence. He’s running for Mayor because he feels disappointed with Campbell’s regime. I enjoy the Web page and alternative views.
from Cool Cleveland reader Marc Holan marklholanATyahoo.com

I see that you have joined the “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” in opposing the RON ballot initiatives. Sorry to hear that.
from Cool Cleveland reader Pat Blochowiak patrblATmac.com

Thomas Mulready’s recent editorial as to why we should vote for Frank Jackson provides reasons that are more about style than substance, and that rely more heavily on what “seems” to be true than on fact. To begin, Mulready writes, “And your choice of who to vote for will probably hinge on whose style you prefer, Mayor Campbell’s warm and fuzzy sympathizing, or Council President Jackson’s dispassionate manner.” I am offended by the assumption that most people will simply vote based on how we feel about the style of the candidates and not on our perception of their ability to lead the city…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Stephanie Klupinski sklupinskiATgmail.com here

I disagree with the thoughts of Legacy and Crocker regarding no Big Box…that’s simply not true. At one time Nordstrom and Saks were looking at Crocker. If you mean big box discount stores there are two Targets and two Wal-marts within 6 miles from Legacy. Steelyard Commons – what makes this development so sexy and attractive to retailers is the highway visibility, accessibility and population…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Reggie Clark rclarkATthekronegroup.com here

Today’s November 2 Plain Dealer has a front page news article and an ediorial page editorial, by the PD itself….both explaining that the November 1 City Club debate between Jackson and Campbell for Mayor showed that Campbell would be a better Mayor than Jackson. I heard the debate, so I can tell you it is true. Since Jackson is ahead of Campbell in the published polls of Cleveland voters, it looks like you are endorsing Jackson for no good reason, except that you expect him to be elected Mayor…that is not a good reason.
from Cool Cleveland reader Tom Burton ohiopatientsrightsATyahoo.com

In taking a stand against Issue 4 (which is designed to combat gerrymandering — the process of drawing electoral district boundaries in an unfair or unnatural way to give one political party an advantage) you state that “gerrymandering continues to be a problem.” Fair enough, almost everyone other than elected incumbents would agree…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Ian Hoffman hoffmaidATyahoo.com here

I have been a subscriber to your news letter for more than a year. I think its great that you are working so hard to promote the City and the Region however, I am astounded that you would endorse Frank Jackson as Mayor of our City. I own a business in the City and am considering leaving the area if Frank Jackson is elected Mayor…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader John Bausone jbausoneAThotmail.com here

I literally could not believe my eyes that anyone as seemingly well-informed as Cool Cleveland could buy the entirely lie-based campaign against the Reform Ohio Now issues Amendments 2-5. It’s small comfort that you didn’t buy the lie on Issue #2 (absentee voting) the least controversial and least important of the issues, the allegation is that it’ll cause extensive fraud…
Read the letter from Cool Cleveland reader Anastasia Pantsios AnastasjoyATaol.com here

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Top 5
Here are the Top 5 from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.

1) Mayoral Endorsements The long version.
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2) Ahoy Ohio! Ohio-made products for the Holidays.
http://www.AhoyOhio.com

3) Voters Guide Information to assist you on election day.
www.lwvcef.org

4) RoldoLINK Nobody’s buying the Believe in Cleveland campaign.
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5) Cleveland needs a PowerPoint presentation of a signature Innerbelt bridge.
www.CuyahogaCounty.us

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