10.03-10.10.12
Pose
Ready for our closeup. Cleveland never fakes it. And no one in their right mind would call us posers. But if you look at it the right way, say through the lens of a camera or your iPhone, this place is so beautiful, it seems like it’s always posing. And looking great doing it.This week we welcome back the ballet pose to Cleveland. And a pair of yoga pose bike racks to Lakewood. And a real looker, MOCA’s new museum, to University Circle. And goblins to the gardens at Holden Arboretum. And pumpkins to Huntsburg. And writers to our libraries.
There’s an art walk in Little Italy, a 5K at Nature’s Bin, a parade at the West Side Market, and Steelyard chefs at St. Theodocious. And it’s all on our free mobile app. Hold the pose, Cleveland. We’ve got a few more shots to take. –Thomas Mulready
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Come with us as MOCA’s Chief Curator David Norr leads Cool Cleveland’s Thomas Mulready on an exclusive tour inside their incredible new museum in University Circle.
“It’s a dream come true for us,” Norr enthuses about their “proud & bold, peninsular corner,” anchoring the new Uptown neighborhood.
Follow along as we visit the beautiful atrium, the surprising Toby Devan Lewis Gallery, and the incredible fourth floor Main Gallery. Check out their events this weekend: Opening Night Party on Sat 10/6, and a free-to-the-public unveiling on Mon 10/8. MOCACleveland.org
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SPONSORED: Considering Dinner – Think Nature’s Bin! Locally owned, Nature’s Bin is your source for freshly prepared soups, salads and restaurant-quality entrees. Vegans and Vegetarians will find at least half of our unique and delicious dishes meet their needs. Stop by our market on Sloane Avenue in Lakewood and see what Fresh Thinking is all about. NaturesBin.com
There’s a new cultural organization starting up in town.
It’s called Ballet in Cleveland, and their goal is to provide the opportunity for top professional classical ballet companies across the country to include our fair city of Cleveland in their tour schedules.
Their mission is simple: to “revitalize the presence of classical ballet in Cleveland, Ohio…”
Read more from Mark Horning here
SPONSORED: The Holden Arboretum announces Goblins in the Garden, its annual family-friendly Halloween celebration. The event is from 10AM – 4PM on Sat 10/6 and Sun 10/7. Children are invited to trick-or-treat in a decorated garden setting. Other activities include wagon rides, scarecrow row, cornstalk maze, live entertainment and more. Visit HoldenArb.org for details.
Pink Lotus Bike Rack Sculptures now posing in Lakewood.
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SPONSORED: Hey stars and starlets, join us for a gala, Hollywood style! United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Young Leaders annual Fall Ball: Silver Screen Soiree, on Sat 10/6 at The Ritz-Carlton’s Silver Grille 8PM – 1AM. Enjoy a classic martini and star studded culinary creations, bid on fabulous silent auction items, then swagger on over to the dance floor and groove to Tricky Dick and the Cover-Ups. UnitedWayCleveland.org/FallBall.
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SPONSORED: Stay busy this October with 3 bestselling mystery authors in honor of Bouchercon, the world mystery convention on Sat 10/6. The fun continues with Hot in Cleveland’s Valerie Bertinelli on Thu 10/18, and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Skloot on Sat 10/20. Learn more about Cleveland Public Library’s Writers & Readers Series at CPL.org/writersandreaders.
Goblins in the Garden Bring your costumed kiddos for daytime trick-or-treating, wagon rides, a leaf trail, cornstalk maze, live music & free apples & cider — all amongst the fall splendor of Holden Arboretum.
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SPONSORED: All Folked Up in Kent Get folked with Punch Brothers on Mon 10/8; Martin Sexton on Sat 10/13; Clevelander David Wilcox & Susan Werner on Sun 10/14; Jonathan Edwards & Michael Martin Murphey on Wed 10/17. Details at TheKentStage.com.
The Cuyahoga County Public Library is passionate about bringing readers and writers together.
The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage program has been the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation’s signature fundraising event for the past five years…
Read more from Claudia Taller here
WED 10/3
Cleveland DebateWatch Party All eyes are on Ohio, so make some swing state friends at this debate party on Wed 10/3 hosted by the Cleveland Young Professionals.
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THU 10/4
An Evening w/ Michael Ruhlman Join this Cle native celebrity chef for conversation, chef-inspired tastings & beverages on Thu 10/4 to benefit the Lkwd Public Library Foundation. Yum.
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FRI 10/5
5 Broken Cameras @ CMA is a first-hand account of nonviolent resistance in a West Bank Village. The film 5 Broken Cameras is gripping, powerful & on view for 2 days @ CMA.
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SAT 10/6
Nature’s Bin 5K Get healthy & help a good cause. Run the whole 5K or sign up for the family-friendly 1-mile fun run/walk. Long sleeve t-shirts for racers, door prizes, free samples & a post-race continental breakfast.
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SPONSORED: WCLV 104.9B will begin operating as a noncommercial station on January 1, 2013. The audience will continue to enjoy familiar WCLV programming with familiar voices presenting the greatest music of the past five hundred years. WCLV is following commercial classical music radio stations in New York City, Boston, San Francisco and Seattle that have successfully converted to a noncommercial format. WCLV is part of ideastream, the public service organization that operates WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN. WCLV’s full program schedule at WCLV.com.
SUN 10/7
West Side Market Street Fest + Parade Happy 100th, WSM! Show your love for our Market on Sun 10/7. Parade at noon, plus food trucks, live music, vendors & community.
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MON 10/8
MOCA Free For All Day If you haven’t checked out MOCA’s new location at Fri’s VIP party or Sat’s member bash, go on Mon 10/8. Free admission, family-friendly activities & sweet new digs.
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TUE 10/9
Big Easy Express @ Capitol Theatre 3 bands, 6 cities, 1 train & thousands of miles of track… Watch the documentary of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Tennessee’s Old Crow Medicine Show & Mumford & Sons’ journey on a vintage train. Showing one night only — Tue 10/9!
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WED 10/10
The Ultimate Steelyard Chef will be decided on Wed 10/10 where chefs from Tremont restaurants compete, Iron Chef style, to win the coveted title.
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Cleveland’s patron saint Ian Hunter spent a few days in the Rock and Roll Capital helping to launch a new organization, Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future (wonder where they got that name?), dedicated to supporting and preserving Cleveland’s popular music culture. Hunter has received the key to the city of Cleveland more than once.
Those who knew him are still mourning the passing of music industry legend Steve Popovich, who worked with dozens of major acts and managed Ian Hunter and released his most successful album, You’re Never Alone With A Schizophrenic, featuring the massive hit and hometown anthem, “Cleveland Rocks.”
In this interview on 09/27/12 in the basement of the Beachland Ballroom, owned by Cindy Barber, the driving force behind the new non-profit effort, Cool Cleveland talks frankly with Hunter moments after performing for a sold-out crowd about the legacy of Popovich, today’s music industry, and his recently released and highly acclaimed album, When I’m President. Also check out the video interview with Hunter’s superstar drummer Steve Holley here.
The alarming statistic that deaths due to heroin overdoses are dramatically on the rise in Cuyahoga County — especially among young white folks — has panicked politicians, treatment specialists, civic leaders and law enforcement.
However, if the past is any indication, the panic will simply cause the creation of more failed solutions…
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here
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How wise are the smart guys who take the rest of us to the cleaners because we are sports fans — and maybe suckers, too?
It’s not so much a matter of cleverness as influence peddling…
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REVIEW: Antonio Brown for President – Verb Ballets @ Breen Ctr by Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas
Exclusive interview with Ian Hunter, in town to honor Steve Popovich, kick off Cleveland Rocks, and play a sold-out gig.
Exclusive interview with Steve Holley, Ian Hunter’s superstar drummer.
REVIEW: Lombardi @ The Cleveland Play House 9/19 by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Lombardi kicks a field goal @ Cleveland Play House by Roy Berko
REVIEW: XANADU – Beck makes bad script into funky fun by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Lakeland’s PROOF – Masterful script & production by Roy Berko
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ROLDO: School Levy – Even If It Passes – Really Doesn’t Matter Much I find this a very cynical view of Cleveland. Yes I am working to help pass the levy because I do believe that we can not continue on the same course with so many children failing. Mayor Frank Jackson has taken ownership of this issue to his credit…
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Love you Roldo, but Mary Anne is right. CLE has been fighting the same battles for generations. Telling the same stories about how nothing can change for generations…
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Ultimately I agree, Mary Anne, but it requires faith that the current leaders will spend the money wisely. That’s rarely been the case with this district…
Read the comment from Tom Burnett here
You are correct, Mr. find the worst in everything, that it starts at home. That is exactly what the good charter schools are doing and part of the Cleveland Schools reform is all about. Maybe you should speak with the wonderful teachers who are part of the TFA (Teach For America) Program to see what taking an interest in home life has done for the children of Cleveland…
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I haven’t followed the levy question but would probably vote against it if I lived in Cleveland. What does paying more money so the teachers’ union will support it have to do with efficiency or education?…
Read the comment from IndyCA35 here
Moving students about town to attempt to realize or improve upon a failed system is hardly the solution. It is criminal enough to send children out into the darkness of pre dawn streets to attend classes or take a bus to another part of town, when neighborhood schools should be a badge of pride , and arrival and dismissal times based more on the students needs than adult dreams…
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IF HAD all the right ‘conditions’ NOT sure what the kids CAN accomplish in the end… LOOK at the econ going into…
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MANSFIELD: The End of an Era? Perhaps. Great stuff Mansfield. I’m going to post this over on Democratic Underground…
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Mansfield – This is the best you have ever done. Keep it up…
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Very well done, Mansfield. But you know Dylan is going to sue you for using his song!…
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I learn alot about manfield everyday. Good stuff…
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Thanks for writing this very thought provoking article. Keep up the great work!…
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A 92% conviction rate is impressive — if you’re in a police state…
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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) MANSFIELD: The End of an Era? Perhaps.
2) The Battle For The Ultimate Steelyard Chef
3) 50 Greatest Photographs Of National Geographic [Photo by Nick Nichols]
4) ROLDO: School Levy – Even If It Passes – Really Doesn’t Matter Much
5) Bouchercon Mystery Conference Comes To Cleveland
We’re for real. Thanks to Roldo Bartimole, Roy Berko, Martin Bielat, Mansfield Frazier, Mark Horning, Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas, Laura Kennelly, Claudia Taller and Sarah Valek. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.
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