How It Works

09.16-09.23.09
How It Works

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At the risk of getting too cynical, there are times when you have to pull that younger person aside and explain exactly how things work. Hence this week’s installment of Sixth City, dealing with politics and corruption. And you’ll enjoy our Guest Comment, responding to last week’s Sixth City column on Cleveland’s waterfront. But while we solve all our region’s problems, let’s take some time this week to see how thing really get done around here. Listen to our video with Terry Schwarz as she talks about the upcoming Pop-Up City event on the Detroit-Superior bridge. Or all the cycling options we have on the North Coast. Or how cool it is to be rewarded for clicking on our links. We really are getting things done around here. Click below to participate. –Thomas Mulready

Pol Sci 405 – How the System Works
by Jeff Biasella

Oh where to begin with Jimmy Dimora. First off, can we (the general public) stop acting shocked or appalled when a politician is “allegedly” involved in corruption?

I mean let’s do the math. These guys spend millions of dollars campaigning for a job that they may or may not win. And for a job that normally pays in the high five figure to low six figure range.

So do we honestly think politicians aren’t getting kickbacks and are just happy to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars? These guys are smart people. They got their education on the city streets or in the law library. Either way the result is the same; they know a racket when they see one. They aren’t going to spend a million dollars unless they are getting two million back…

Read more from Jeff Biasella here

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You can still submit yr urban agriculture photos to the “Feeding Cle” Photo Contest [pictured]. Deadline has been extended to Mon 9/21. Details

HOT There’s big ideas for the lower level of the Detroit-Superior Bridge. Vote for your favorite concepts. The best ones will be featured at the Bridge Project on Fri 9/25 and Sat 9/26. http://www.BridgeProjectVote.com

Kids 18 and under who are touched by adoption or foster care are invited to submit designs by Thu 10/1 to be featured on Adoption Network of Greater Cle’s holiday cards. Contest Info

MSNBC correspondent to present “Breaking News” on Fri 10/2 at Lake Erie College. 8PM. No charge but tickets are req’d. Tickets

HOT Interested in county gov. reform? Hear more about reform proposals via a panel of reps on Thu 9/17 at 6:30PM. Register at 5:45PM @ CSU. Info

Historically black organizations invited to participate in exhibit at U. of Akron. Email lbrandoATuakron.edu for details and submission guidelines.

Lakewood decides Over 340 citizens packed Lakewood High School’s new gym [pictured] on 9/15 to discuss which elementary school to close in the 3rd phase of their 7-year school consolidation and rebuilding effort. 64 community facilitators from the Phase III Steering Committee led thoughtful, rational table discussions to form consensus on downsizing to 6 elementary schools (down from 10 in 2001) due to demographic trends. When the project is complete, all schools will have been rebuilt. Board Pres Ed Favre says, “No district has better, more modern, more technologically rich school buildings than Lakewood.” LakewoodCitySchools.org

Rare (and totally cute) red panda triplets recently born at Cle Metroparks Zoo. Aww!

An alternative to giving money to panhandlers is handing them a Street Card. The Card has just been updated, so print ’em out and pass ’em on. Copies

She’s A Jolly Good Fellow blogger and mixed media artist Angela Oster thanked Thomas Mulready at the Apple Store for his weekly Cool Cleveland e-blasts chock full of useful info. She read about the Creative Workforce Fellowships, applied, and won a $20K fellowship for her art. “I am forever grateful to Mr Mulready and the fantastic outreach that his emails provide to the community of Cleveland.” And we’re grateful for the opportunity to spread the good word. http://shesafellow.blogspot.com

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Port’s plans for E. 55th St. should be opposed, not encouraged
By Bill Gruber, Vice Chair of Dike 14 Nature Preserve Committee

I would like to comment on the editorials/articles by Jeff Biasella called VisionQuest? having to do with the Cleveland waterfront.

The Port’s plans for E. 55th St. should be opposed, not encouraged, by concerned Clevelanders. Besides, it is fundamentally wrong to destroy access for thousands of east side neighborhood residents to the lakefront in order to increase downtown access to the lakeshore for some public activity and much private development.

In addition, it is fundamentally wrong to destroy long-time state and city parkland along the lakeshore for those same downtown interests. We have several alternatives to the Port’s terrible plan to propose…

Read the Guest Comment by Bill Gruber here

SPONSORED: International Talk Like A Pirate Day Ahoy! Come celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day!” Crafts for the kids, pirate ale (also for the children), and music. Come dressed like a pirate, arrr! This e’ent is free and open t’all ages and will take place on Sat 9/19 in Cleveland Public Library’s Main Branch. http://www.CPL.org.

Children’s Parade @ Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Several hundred children will march down Ravenna’s Main St. on Thu 9/17 at 6:30PM to kick off the annual Balloon A-Fair [click on image at left for a slideshow]. Paint your kids’ faces, decorate their bikes and bring ’em down to be a part of the excitement. Festival runs all weekend with fireworks and rides, ending on Sun 9/20 with the launch of 25 hot air balloons at 5:30PM. Launch at Sunbeau Valley Farm, 3229 St. Rt. 59, Ravenna. http://www.RavennaBalloonAFair.com

HOT Gripped Canvas Show Young skaters: come on down to the Pop Shop on Sat 9/19! Bring your skateboard to ride in a skate session in front of the gallery from 12PM – 4PM. Then paint a skate deck with the legendary Derek Hess. Your creation will appear in the closing reception on Sat 9/26 from 6 – 9PM and be included in a silent auction to benefit Cle Clinic’s Children’s Hospital. Must register in advance to paint decks. Call 216-227-8440 to save yr spot. 17020 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 216-227-8440. http://PopShopGallery.com

Family Friendly Day @ Stan Hywet Interact with history at this educational reenactment event on Sat 9/19 from 11AM – 4PM. Friends and employees of the Seiberling Family House will be on hand to take you back to the ’20s. Tour the hall and gardens and hear about the women’s right to vote, see chefs make food in the kitchen and hear from other History First Hand characters. 714 N Portage Path, Akron. Details

International Talk Like a Pirate Day Avast ye mateys! Sat 9/19 is an international holiday–so celebrate it properly at the Cle Public Library. Hear sea shanties and pirate ballads from pirate duo the Rambling Sailors, check out pirate-themed books and do some activities. Don a jolly roger and yr best pointed hat and come prepared to talk pirate. 2PM. Louis Stokes Wing, Lower Level Lobby and Auditorium, 525 Superior Ave. http://www.CPL.org/?q=node/12212

Fall Family Campout Spend the night of Sat 9/19 on the beach! If you’ve ever wanted to sleep on the beach, now’s your chance. Enjoy nature shows, a night hike and general camp fun at Villa Angela. Just bring yr own tent and pre-register. Arrive at 6:30PM, leave by 9AM on Sun 9/20. http://ClevelandLakefront.org/NaturalistPrograms.html

She Pops-Up Everywhere
Terry Schwarz tackles Bridge Project

Terry Schwarz was inspired to build pop-up events lasting only a few hours when she attended a conference in Berlin. Since receiving a Civic Innovation Lab grant, she has created Pop-Up City events all around NEO: a roller skating rink in the Leff Electric Building, a Leap Night fest on the East Bank of the Flats, a Pop-Up Dog Park on the Steelyard Commons Towpath Trail. She works with her students at the Kent State Design Collective and collaborates with small and large groups to showcase under-appreciated public spaces.

Next, Schwarz is working with IngenuityFest to bring life to the lower trolley level of the Detroit-Superior bridge on Fri 9/25 & Sat 9/26, utilizing built prototypes to exhibit potential uses of this monumental bridge, using rapid prototyping as a living charette for artists, activists and citizens. The only question is, where will she pop-up next? http://www.cudc.kent.edu/popup/events.html

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GREEN Local auto parts store and wrecking yard installs wind turbine to generate nearly 100 percent of their electrical needs. http://www.PearlWind.com

GREEN HOT What do you think about the proposed 3C Passenger Rail Service? Take ODOT’s survey and let ’em know [click image at left for short video]. Public mtg Wed 9/16 at Holiday Inn Cle. 4 – 7PM. Survey Meeting Info

RTA breaks ground on state-of-the-art downtown bus hub at E. 21st and E.22nd Streets. More

Got any ideas what to do with the multitude of vacant storefronts? Submit yr thoughts, plans and half-baked schemes by Wed 9/30 to Post: All You Can Eat for serious consideration. http://PostArchitectureJournal.wordpress.com/all-you-can-eat

Small Business Planning & Strategy at Hanna Bldg on Thu 9/17 12 – 1:30PM w/ John Hogan. RSVP ascovil@civicinnovationlab.org.

Maximizing Opportunities for Growth: How Nonprofits Can Access Gov. Funds at Lakeland CC on Thu 9/17 9 – 11AM. Register

HOT YWCA Leadership Forum for Equity & Inclusion focusing on racial inclusion for regional success [pictured] at Wolstein Conference Pavilion on Mon 9/21 from 1:30 – 5PM. Register

GREEN Sustainable Business Strategies: 1st Steps Workshop at E4S Connection & Learning Cntr on Tue 9/22, 9 – 11AM. Register

GREEN Emerald Awards: 2009 Champions of Sustainability at Westlake’s LaCentre Conference Facility on Tue 9/22 at 6PM. Tickets

Innovation in Business Conference on Wed 9/23 honors Rising Stars, Visionaries & Master Innovators. Register

GREEN Measuring Your Org’s Carbon Footprint at InterContinental Hotel on Wed 9/23 and Thu 9/24. Register

HOT Networking In The Middle VII on Wed 9/23 at 5:30PM at Akron-Canton Airport, for YPs from across the region. Register

YP of Akron Bonfire & Hayride at Botzum Farms on Thu 9/24 from 6 – 9PM. Info

Arc Legacy Luncheon at InterContinental Hotel on Wed 9/30 at 12PM. Register

COSE Arts Social Networking Event at Kokoon Gallery on Wed 9/30, 6 – 8PM. Info

North Coast Cycling

First came the bicycles, then the cyclists, then the bike routes, then the events. It’s fall cycling season on the North Coast and it’s time to roll!

For those of us who love the feel of riding into the curves and becoming one with the bike, this is the time of year when we take advantage of the mild weather to embrace our favorite mode of transportation before we got our first car keys. You know what they say–you never forget how to ride a bike. Remember how that feels…?

Read North Coast Cycling from Claudia Taller here

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A Celebration of the Life and Career of Phyllis Sloane Besides being a founding member of the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve–an archival facility dedicated to Ohio artists–Phyllis Sloane was an extremely versatile artist who worked with many mediums. Plus, she was a pioneering artist of her time. See her works [pictured] at an exhibition opening on Wed 9/16 from 10AM – 4PM and running ’til Sat 9/26. Hours vary. Artist Archives of the Western Reserve, 1834 E. 123rd St. http://www.ArtistsArchives.org

SPONSORED: On Thu 9/17 at 8PM, WCLV 104.9 FM will present a special program “In Celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kipur,” a special hour from the Jewish Culture Society for the High Holy Days. The host is the legendary Cleveland radio personality Norman Wain. Next Wed 9/23 at 8PM, the 21st season of WCLV’s CIM Live broadcasts begins with a concert by the CIM Orchestra conducted by Carl Topilow. Meredith Clark is the harp soloist in Ginastera’s Harp Concerto. Full details on all of WCLV’s classical music programming are available at http://www.WCLV.com.

HOT From Rust Belt to Artist Belt II Cle has one of the largest concentration of artists in the country. So why are we keeping this a secret? Discuss how we can become a nationally-recognized creative hub on Thu 9/17 and Fri 9/18. See how other post-industrial cities are doing it and plan how we can do better. Plus, tour Detroit-Shoreway arts institutions to see artist-based community development first-hand. Both days begin at 9AM. Gordon Square Arts District in the Detroit-Shoreway ‘hood. Register

Virtue, Vice, and Contraband: A History of Contraception in America See 200 years of contraceptive development. Witness human ignorance (female ovulation, for instance, wasn’t even discovered until the 1930s), bizarre inventions and religious dogma surrounding the human desire to control fertility. Exhibit launches on Thu 9/17 with lecture from noted sex historian Lefkowitz Horowitz. Dittrick Medical History Cntr at CWRU. Talk at 6PM in Powell Room of Allen Medical Library, 11000 Euclid Ave. http://www.Case.edu/affil/skuyhistcontraception/index.html

Midwest Birding Symposium If you know the difference between a Purple Finch and a House Finch, you may want to check out the Midwest’s premier birding symposium on Thu 9/17 through Sun 9/20. Catch lectures from birding experts, see avian-inspired art and check out some of Ohio’s best birding spots in charming Lakeside, near the Lake Erie Islands. There’s even a young birders club on Sat 9/19. Register

GREEN Urban Agriculture Panel discussion with area experts and citizen pioneers on local food, sustainable agriculture and government exploring rainwater harvesting, backyard hens, soil building and permaculture advancing sustainable agriculture in an inner ring suburb, hosted by LEAF Lakewood Earth and Food Community on Thu 9/17 7-8:30PM at Lkwd Public Library Aud. http://www.LeafCommunity.org

DJ George Mahood @ Blue Arrow Records UK’s “Big Daddy” George Mahood is known as the grand poobah of Concourse Records. Formerly, he was the editor of mags Big Daddy and Grand Slam that were in the middle of covering the funk and soul 45 explosion. Catch him deejaying on Thu 9/17 at 7PM. 16001 Waterloo Rd. http://www.BlueArrowRecords.com

The Last Step Attend the closing reception of “The Next Step” to view paintings [pictured], drawings and video installation from 3 intriguing Cle artists– Mark Witten, Matt Wolosz and Seth Robinson–on Fri 9/18 from 6 – 11PM. At 9PM, rock out with Kent’s Beaten Awake. Legation, A Gallery, 1300 D W. 78th St. http://MySpace.com/legation

Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine See the Midwest premiere of this off-Broadway Obie award-winning hit that’s described as a “comeuppance tale with a comic twist.” Performances start on Fri 9/18 at 8PM and run ’til Sun 10/11 at Karamu House, Cle’s multicultural theatre. 2355 E. 89th St. Call 216-795-7077 for tickets. http://www.KaramuHouse.org

The Guy Mendilow Band is known for breaking down musical boundaries. The multicultural quartet, led by its Israeli namesake, blends traditional and modern sounds, using street beats, blues, woodwinds, strings, jaw harps and berimbaus. The band performs in English, Hebrew, Arabic, Ladino and Portugese. Check ’em out on Fri 9/18 at 8PM in the Cuy. Valley Nat’l Park Happy Days Lodge, 500 W. Streetsboro Rd., Peninsula. Info

Finn in the Underworld Dubbed as a “perverse psychological thriller,” Finn in the Underworld is a contemporary gothic tale about real–and imagined–family secrets. The play fits perfectly within Convergence-Continuum’s mission to expand imaginations and push boundaries. Area premiere on Fri 9/18 at 8PM. Through Sat 10/17. Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd. http://www.Convergence-Continuum.org

HOT GroundWorks DanceTheater @ The Icehouse Celebrate the 10th anniversary of “not so obvious entertainment” at the Icehouse with a weekend of performances starting on Fri 9/18 at 8PM. Explore dance as sound and sound as dance with the world premiere of “Valence.” Signature pieces will be performed, too. Also runs Sat 9/18 at 8PM and Sun 9/19 at 2PM. See review below in Instant Karma. The Northside Ice/Coal Factory Complex (The Icehouse), 129 N. Summit St., Akron. Call 216-691-3180 ext. 2 for tickets and info. http://www.NotSoObvious.com

HOT Old School Sinema Charity Zombie Walk Become one of the undead on Sat 9/19 for a blood-thirsty stroll down Detroit Rd., followed by a zombie party and bands afterward. Register at 12PM. Walk at 3PM. Show up earlier for makeup. Must bring 2 canned food items for Harvest for Hunger. The Five O’Clock Lounge, 11904 Detroit Rd., Lakewood. MySpace.com

GREEN Our Food in Your Future Hear the benefits of sustainable vs. industrial production on Sat 9/19 from 9AM – 3PM. Keynote speaker Kathleen Harris will talk about a local food production system she set up in NY with hopes of starting a similar program in Cle. Plus hear from local food advocates and farmers. Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid Ave. Call OSU Extension Service at 216-429-8211 to register.

Ohio City Blues Fest Get an earful of the blues while basking in the beauty of Whiskey Island’s Wendy Park on Sat 9/19 from 2 – 11PM. See 6 local and imported blues acts, partake in food and beer and join in the volleyball competition. Details

Rooftop Rendezvous Climb up to the roof and party with Arts in Stark on Sat 9/19. Raise funds for this awesome arts org while enjoying a Louisiana shrimp boil dinner, drinks, dessert and live zydeco music–all from atop a parking deck. 6 – 10PM. The Cultural Center for the Arts, 1001 Market Ave. North, Canton. Info

Fiddler on the Roof Kick off the Beck Center’s 2009 – 2010 season with a classic American musical. If you don’t know the gist of this play (and even if you do), you better catch the opening performance on Sat 9/19 at 8PM. Runs ’til Sun 10/18. It’s family-friendly, so bring your whole clan. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. http://www.BeckCenter.org/theater/index.html

Western Reserve Writers Conference Hone your prose and gain professional writing tips, insights and ideas at the 26th anniversary of the Western Reserve Writers Conference on Sat 9/19 from 8:30AM – 4PM. Hear from writer/blogger Erin O’Brien, mystery maven Les Roberts and former Cool Cleveland editor Peter Chakerian. Lakeland CC. 7700 Clocktower Dr., Kirtland. Register

HOT Collinwood Unveiled Take a super cool home tour with Arts Collinwood [pictured] on Sun 9/20. Hop on the shuttle and take a peek inside 5 North Collinwood homes, plus one artist home/work space. Each home features different local artists showing their work, tunes from live bands, food and refreshments. End the night with dessert and a lakefront sunset. 5 – 9PM. Tickets

Sphinx Chamber Orchestra Called “virtuosic,” “dynamic” and “soulful” by the New York Times, the Sphinx Chamber Orchestra is made up of the best-of-the-best players from the Sphinx Organization, a group spotlighting talented young black and Latino musicians. Be wowed when the orchestra is joined by the Harlem String Quartet for a performance of stunning classical music on Sun 9/20 at 3PM. Finney Chapel @ Oberlin College, 90 N. Professor St., Oberlin. Tickets

Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration & Music Festival Make like the pioneers on Sun 9/20 and enjoy a day of Dutch oven cooking, butter churning, toe-tapping music, old-time storytelling and contra dancing. Relive Ohio’s frontier days with an array of activities set up along the connecting trail between Rocky River Nature Center and Frostville Museum. Bluegrass and acoustic bands provide music throughout the day. 11AM – 5:30PM. Rocky River Reservation, North Olmsted. Info

Style Mutt 2nd Anniversary Extravaganza Pack up your pooch and head over to Style Mutt for fancy dog treats, drinks and contests on Sun 9/20 from 3 – 6PM. It’s all about going local–support a local business, check out a local author (Kristen Hampshire will be there with her dog-inspired book) and benefit a local animal charity. 19512 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River. http://www.StyleMutt.com

HOT Collider: Interactivity and New Media What is New Media? And what are its implications? Explore the collisions between human and machine, art and technology, and thought and process with this multimedia exhibit opening on Mon 9/21 at 4PM. Scratch at the surface of New Media and come out with a new understanding (or a slew of new questions). The Emily Davis Gallery @ Myers School of Art, The University of Akron, 150 E. Exchange St., Akron. http://www.ColliderExhibitSeries.com

Angela Hewitt @ Cle Chamber Music Society Hailed as the “pre-eminent Bach pianist of our time” by the Guardian, Angela Hewitt comes to Cle on Tue 9/22 to play a hot selection of classical pieces starting at 8PM. Fairmount Temple Auditorium, 23727 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood. http://www.ClevelandChamberMusic.org/20090922-hewitt.php

2009 Innovation in Business Conference Hear how healthy ideas + healthy people + healthy companies = healthy communities at this premiere networking event on Wed 9/23. Networking at 5PM. Panel discussion at 6:30PM. LaCentre Conference & Banquet Facility, 25777 Detroit Rd., Westlake. Register

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Hissssss – “Snake Alert, Snake Alert”

The 2009 political season is now in full swing, and, similar to ants showing up uninvited at a picnic, political reptiles of every ilk, stripe and coloration are currently slithering about in the grass spreading their venomous brand of realpolitik.

The first critter, the deadly “Forked-Tongue Sidewinder” has all of Ohio as its habitat – it can be found in all 88 counties. It can readily be identified by the distinctive green markings on it head that resemble dollar signs, and the high-pitched sound it emits… “Jobz, jobz, jobz…”

Read more from Mansfield Frazier here

Quick reviews of recent events
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M.U.S.i.C. Recital of French and Spanish Composers 9/12
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

GroundWorks Dancetheatre @ The Icehouse 9/13
Read the review by Roy Berko here

Pick Yourself Up: Songs For Hard Times @ Nighttown 9/13
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Jackson Scores Unimpressive Victory
Plus, An Unnecessary Road Project, and more…

For Mayor Frank Jackson a deep economic recession and an abysmally apathetic public made for a winning combination.

Getting more than 70 percent of the vote is quite impressive – until you look at the vote total. Then it is depressing.

Clevelanders apparently didn’t care much to vote for anyone for Mayor.

Mayor Jackson’s victory was even less impressive when you consider that some hot Council races drew some excitement among voters. The vote could have been even much lower without these contests.

Can you blame the public for being apathetic? I’d say NO…!

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We heart Cool Cleveland I love Cool Cleveland and open it every week for news and views about Northeast Ohio. I was amused by the Click for Cash article in the 09.09.09 edition and thought: “I’d like an iPhone. I’ll click on every sponsored link and maybe I’ll win one.” And my plan worked until the first link…
Read the letter from Sandy Smith here

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

1) VisionQuest, Phase 3 Our ongoing meditation on our city’s future. CoolCleveland.com

2) What’s cool at Severance Hall this season? Fridays@7, with drinks, music & a 75-minute concert. ClevelandOrchestra.com

3) Should We Have Cancelled Labor Day? Mansfield wonders what happened to the Labor movement. CoolCleveland.com

4) Get cash for your recyclables at a new drive-thru recycling spot in N. Olmsted. SierraClub.com

5) Exceptional Theatre, Delightful Escape! Explore your ultimate entertainment package. BeckCenter.com.

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