01.25-02.01.12
One Of Us
It’s a big election coming up on Tue 3/6, probably the biggest for our region since the decision to overhaul our County system and turn out the old 3-Commissioner arrangement. This time the big race is for County Prosecutor, the one area least affected by County reform. Five unique candidates are running, and they have agreed to answer CoolCleveland’s questions between now and election day. Their first round of responses are below. But that’s not all. This week, we urge you to join Near West Theatre as they pause from their life-changing theatre experience to celebrate with their biggest party of the year. And Isaac Mell talks with Shaker Heights resident Jim Karlovec about Stephen Auerbach’s cycle race film, Bicycle Dreams, playing this week at the Big Dog Theatre. Greg Cielec preps you for a totally cool February, and local dogs need your help. And, yet, there’s more… –Thomas Mulready
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It isn’t hard to “Consider Yourself One of Us” when it comes to Near West Theatre. For more than 30 years, Near West Theatre (NWT) has been bringing new people onto the stage, whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes. This Sat 1/28 from 6 – 9:30PM, the theatre is hosting their annual benefit… Read more from Julie Cajigas here
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SPONSORED: The eBay Auction is Live! The United Way of Greater Cleveland 11th Annual Auction on eBay is live! Bid on items such as United Airlines tickets, travel excursions, local gift certificates, Club seats to Cleveland Indians 2012 home game, tickets to The Addams Family, Keyboard Conversations, Cirque du Soleil “Dralion,” Great Scenes from Great Operas, and much more. Auction ends Sun 1/29. Proceeds benefit United Way of Greater Cleveland. eBay.com/unitedway
Candidates RespondCounty Prosecutor Candidates Answer Our Questions
This is a big election, and it comes at an important time. County reform is a little over a year old, and many changes have been instituted by newly elected County Executive Ed FitzGerald and the new County Council. But the reform process that has transformed Cuyahoga County didn’t affect the Prosecutor’s Office, until this election.
On Tuesday, March 6, Cuyahoga County voters will choose between five candidates for the position of Cuyahoga County Prosecutor: Subodh Chandra, Stephanie Hall, James McDonnell, Tim McGinty and Robert Triozzi. For this week, we asked each of them the same set of questions:
On a scale of one to ten, please rate the current prosecutor’s office. Then, in 350 words, please tell our readers what you would do differently.
All five of the candidates have responded to our invitation to answer some questions in the weeks leading up to the election. Click below to read their responses to the first set of questions:
* Subodh Chandra
* Stephanie Hall
* James J. McDonnell
* Tim McGinty
* Robert Triozzi
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RTA Seeks Transit Advocates Wanna do more than just ride the RTA? Want to participate in the success of the organization? RTA currently seeks Transit Advocates for its Citizen’s Advisory Board (CAB). First you must apply.
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SPONSORED: Help Yourself to Discount Cavaliers Tickets and Help United Way Pack The Q! Buy tickets to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the 2011 NBA Champions Dallas Mavericks, Sat 2/4, and through this promotion the Cavs will donate $5 for every ticket sold to United Way of Greater Cleveland. Get your tix here.
With the Southern Californian shore as their start, Race Across America (RAAM) cyclists push themselves to the edge — of the country, and of their physical and psychological capabilities.
Leapfrogging teammates of two, four or eight must finish in nine days; solo racers must finish in twelve. There are no days off or time-outs. The winning relay team will make it across America in about seven days… Read more from Isaac Mell here
SPONSORED: JazzFest Tix Available! Don’t miss the 33rd annual Tri-C JazzFest, April 19-29, featuring “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin, best-selling artist Diana Krall, saxophonist David Sanborn with Joey DeFrancesco, Trombone Shorty, NEA Jazz Master Jack DeJohnette and Grammy-winning bassist/vocalist Esperanza Spalding. Tickets are on sale now! For details visit TriCPresents.com.
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SPONSORED: It’s time again for Groundhog Fun Day at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History! Join us Sat 1/28 at 11AM for hands-on activities, live animal programs and lots of fun facts about groundhogs. Family friendly fun for everyone, free with Museum admission! CMNH.org
It doesn’t take much to save a life. All you need is some crash space & a bit of compassion and you can literally save a dog’s life.
Cleveland Animal Control has several dogs, including eight of the 27 rescued from the East Side fighting ring (like the two pictured at left), that need homes (temporary or permanent) — right now. And, the Kennel is in dire need of fosters… Read more from Sarah Valek here
Kids Dance Party! Shake off that energy! Dance on Sun 1/29! The party includes special guest DJs, a puppet show from Picklefight Puppets, healthy snacks, an eclectic mix of tunes & a cool recycled craft.
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WED 1/25
Community meeting to review plans for Cle’s Downtown Lakefront. Is lakefront access in our future (finally)? Find out the details at this community mtg on Wed 1/25.
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THU 1/26
Road to the Red Carpet STYLE Night Get your own celebrity treatment w/ a wine and cheese reception & comp valet at this fashion show @ Saks on Thu 1/26. Plot your perfect outfit to wear to Road to the Red Carpet.
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FRI 1/27
Revenge of the Raffle A raffle extravaganza on Fri 1/27 to benefit Eddie Willie, who was recently diagnosed w/ cancer. All proceeds go straight to Ed. Keelhaul will play in the cage. Don’t miss out.
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SAT 1/28
Standing Rock Int’l Short Film Fest @ Kent Stage. View experimental, educational & artsy short films from around the globe on Sat 1/28. All genres will be represented here: animation, comedy, documentaries, music videos & silent films w/ live music accompaniment.
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SPONSORED: The Cleveland Orchestra is in Miami for the first week of its annual residency in the warm state. And WCLV 104.9 will be there to bring the Sat 1/28, to you live at 8PM. Franz Welser-Moest conducts the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 with Yafim Branfman as soloist, Shepherd’s “Wanderlust” and the Shostakovich Symphony No. 6. Full details on WCLV’s classical music programming at WCLV.com.
SUN 1/29
Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show No run-of-the-mill products allowed. Instead there’s jewelry made of reused American coins, flower vases fabricated from recycled light bulbs, upcycled goods & more. Portion of the proceeds go to Stewart’s Caring Place.
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MON 1/30
Panduhmonium Open Mic @ MoCa Get outta the house on Mon 1/30 & relax to laid-back, low-key acoustic jams @ MoCa in Cle’s Edgewater neighborhood. Poetry, fancy cakes & coffee. Panduh open mics are also held Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ Trios and Euclid Tavern.
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TUE 1/31
Pets Gone Wild! Tim Harrison, L. Patricia Simmons & Steve H. Taylor discuss the trade in exotic animals, a multi-billion dollar industry, & shed lights on Ohio’s exotic animal laws (and lack thereof). This panel discussion @ the City Club happens on Tue 1/31.
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WED 2/1
Euclid Beach Park 101 Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about storied Euclid Beach Park, a naturalist fills your head w/ hidden history, knowledge & experiences. Learn more on Wed 2/1.
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The Greater Cleveland Aquarium Makes a Splash in the Flats
The long-awaited Greater Cleveland Aquarium is now OPEN for your sea-life viewing pleasure. Watch this video as Cool Cleveland correspondent Carol Drummond tours the brand-new Aquarium, which features a touch pool, shark and ray tank, and exhibits from the Amazon, Everglades and Key West.
Then, watch as Carol interviews Tami Brown, general manager of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium, who explains what makes FirstEnergy Powerhouse a unique venue for an aquarium and what visitors can expect to discover during their visit the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Watch the interview w/ Tami here.
There is a lot of great music over the next month at the smaller concert venues splattered across Northern Ohio. No matter what your genre, there is something for everyone.
Nighttown at the top of Cedar Hill has several jazz legends playing next week. Also check out the Hot Club of Detroit [pictured] for some Valentine magic… Read more from Greg Cielec here
The news that Cleveland City Council is considering legislation that prohibits numbskull dog owners from chaining pets outside 24/7 is very welcomed… if long overdue.
There’s a special place in Hell for those who take “man’s best friend” and turns them into vicious, snarling and dangerous threats to the community. Makes me kinda sorry horsewhipping was outlawed…
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I don’t get around much these days. But I have had recent occasion to ride by Progressive Field at night. I saw it all brightly lit up.
I didn’t think the Indians were in town. I don’t even believe Spring Training has started yet. Has it?
Then I remembered. Oh, yeah… Read more from Roldo Bartimole here
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REVIEW: Forget Winter! Visit Ten Chimneys @ Cleveland Play House 1/18/12 by Laura Kennelly
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Can You Be a Huge Success in Cleveland? Or Do You Have to Go Somewhere Else, First? It’s a great article and it reminds me of something that I learned when I came to school here (from out of state). It was that this region had, at one time, the most patents per capita of any place in the world…
Read the comment from Matt here
There is also a pattern, at least when it comes to our larger not-for-profit organizations, to hire people from outside of Cleveland. I’m sure the candidates are well suited to the jobs, but if you look at the largest 25 not-for-profit and cultural organizations in town you will see a pattern of Cleveland not bringing up Clevelanders…
Read the comment from dave desimone here
Great article! Most creative folk I know have left here not so much for acclaim, but rather for a more engaged, vibrant, connected artistic community. Cle is filled with fantastic, creative people, but in my opinion, this area lacks connectivity, forward thinking, and a consistent solid support system for the arts…
Read the comment from shelly here
There are successful people in Cleveland, but Cleveland’s reputation needs some major work. Think about it, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is here, so Cleveland was successful enough to host this world renowned entity. But where do they stage the induction ceremonies and why is that?…
Read the comment from Tracy Morrow here
MANSFIELD: War, Willie Horton, and the Race for County Prosecutor Let’s face it. Sowell’s serial killings could not have happened in the suburbs because they have functioning police departments. In Cleveland, if you call the cops, they simply don’t show up….
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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) Can You Be a Huge Success in Cleveland? Or Do You Have to Go Somewhere Else, First?
2) CareerTOOLBOX: 10 Ideas to Help Advance Your Career in 2012
3) Cleveland-based Paycloud launches the Groupon killer
4) Party like it’s 1969
5) Pretentious Tremont Artists
Our writers are one of us. It wouldn’t be Cool Cleveland without them: Roldo Bartimole, Julie Cajigas, Greg Cielec, Carol Drummond, Mansfield Frazier, Laura Kennelly, Isaac Mell, Sarah Valek and Laurie Wanninger. 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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