05.02-05.09.12
Rusty
We’ve always embraced our region’s rust belt heritage, while celebrating our diverse entrepreneurial economy. We throw the spotlight on culture (in the broadest sense) because it is generally under-reported by mainstream media and because it attracts and retains talent and investment. So certainly we’re going to encourage a Rust Belt Group Hug, and recognize the hard work that will bring a new Velodrome to Cleveland, and happily pass along links to IngenuityFest’s Bal Ingenieux and Cleveland Fashion Week’s Glam Jam and the grand opening of Simpler Times Gallery. We think Lean Dog’s Startup Mixer and holding over The Vibrator Play are all signs of a region hitting it’s stride. And what we don’t have we import, like the Slideluck Potshow or all the fabulous music previewed in our feature on Spring Sounds. Rusty? We think not. –Thomas Mulready
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“I was sitting in St. Louis’s great new downtown urban sculpture park, Citygarden, on a mercifully beautiful late spring day during my lunch hour,” recalls Rust Belt Group Hug creator Matthew Mourning, describing fellow office workers enjoying the surrounding food trucks and the sound of shrieking children as they run through spray fountains. “I wanted to hug Citygarden for what it gave to my city.”
And thus, Rust Belt Group Hug was born…
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SPONSORED: Did You Know: 85% of Tri-C Alums Work in NEO Cuyahoga Community College is actively engaged in the process of reconnecting with its alumni to build an active, ongoing network. Join the Alumni & Friends Association and enjoy the benefits of networking, mentoring, updated job search and resume resources. Plus, look for special alumni events throughout the year. Sign-up now, whether you live in Northeast Ohio or not! Tri-C.edu/alumni.
The Velodrome is Coming Fast Track Cycling signs purchase contract & ground lease to bring Olympic-style velodrome to Cle.
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SPONSORED: Crossroads at House of Blues Patio season has arrived! Dine outside on the patio at Crossroads at House of Blues and try our menu created by celebrity chef, Aaron Sanchez. Print this email for a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree. Dine at Crossroads at House of Blues: Where Food, Music, & Art Intersect. East 4th Street. Downtown Cleveland. Expires 5/31/12. More info here.
Great stuff all around… From blues legends at The Kent Stage and Wilbert’s to bluegrass at the Beachland, we have the concert picks to take you into summer. Rock, jazz, soul, what-have-you — it’s all coming to our city…
Read Greg Cielec’s concert picks here
SPONSORED: New Exhibit Opens at Holden Arboretum! Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat will be on view through Oct. 28. The exhibit examines fifteen different tree species in danger of vanishing from our landscape. Visitors will follow an easy, one-mile trail through Holden’s gardens to learn more. Visit HoldenArb.org to learn more.
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SPONSORED: Visit the Museum on Sat 5/5 from 10AM-3PM for the World Culture Festival, free with Museum admission. Learn about mythic creatures from around the globe, explore the exhibits, enjoy music and dance performances, make crafts and more! First 1,000 visitors receive a free Museum kite! CMNH.org
The 2012 International Children’s Festival features two days of culture via live theater, music & magic. Fri 5/4 & Sat 5/5 are packed with cool performances. Plan your weekend now.
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So, that was sweet. The Tri-C JazzFest pretty much stunned our writers. And, really, what do you expect other than top-notch sounds with a lineup of Aretha Franklin, Diana Krall and Trombone Shorty, who was described as the “next big thing” in music.
View our extensive coverage of the 2012 Tri-C JazzFest here featuring exclusive photos, video and reviews.
WED 5/2
In The Next Room, or the Vibrator Play has an extended run! But don’t wait — go see this critically-acclaimed comedy/drama on Wed 5/2 @ CPH.
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THU 5/3
Slideluck Potshow A potluck for the creative class. Much on homemade food while creatives show slides of their artwork & projects. Designers, innovators & even business types will love this feel-good party on Thu 5/3.
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FRI 5/4
Bal Ingenieux Performance art, music & you wearing a cool mask. The folks from Ingenuity are behind this event on Fri 5/4 so you know it’s gonna be super cool.
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SAT 5/5
GlamJam is a fusion of art, fashion, music & design on Sat 5/5 w/ a wearable art fashion show, musical performances, food trucks, video deconstructions & lotsa dance. Part of Cleveland Fashion Week 2012.
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SPONSORED: Artist-in-Residence with The Cleveland Orchestra Ton Koopman conducts J.C. Bach, Bocohrini and Mozart, this Sat 5/5, at 8PM, live on WCLV 104.9 FM. That afternoon, the last of this season’s live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera will feature Janachek’s “The Makropulos Case.” Full details on all of WCLV’s classical programming at WCLV.com.
SUN 5/6
Lakewood Spring Stroll & Fashion Show Hit up participating merchants on Detroit, enjoy brunch bites, grab a goodie bag & catch a fashion show. It’s all in a day’s worth of shopping local on Sun 5/6.
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MON 5/7
Open Mic Shakespeare Come recite some Shakespeare while sippin’ on wine @ Market Ave. Wine Bar on Mon 5/7. Go early & sign up to read a part of As You Like It.
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TUE 5/8
The Grandmothers of Invention @ the Beachland. These legendary members of Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention are set to play Roxy & Elsewhere album in its entirety on Tue 5/8. Plus other hits.
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WED 5/9
Building Cities for People, Not Cars Mark Gorton discusses the problems of a transportation system overly reliant on autos. Wed 5/9 @ the City Club. Anyone invite ODOT to this?
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Mythically speaking, the Cleveland Cavaliers have spent the last two years wandering in the basketball wilderness after suffering the agony of a soul-shredding separation from LeBron James. But things are about to change…
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This week I’m going to gaze into my crystal ball and do a bit of political prognosticating. With Democrats from around the state gleefully lining up like teenyboppers (do they even use that term anymore?) at a Justin Bieber concert to run against John Kasich, there’s going to be a ripple effect, allowing for a change in the local political landscape…
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Harvey Pekar’s Cleveland is a hodgepodge — one of Pekar’s lesser works.
The first half of the book reads like boilerplate from an old history book…
Read this review from Bert Stratton here
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Did everyone get the message of the top Page One Plain Dealer headline a week ago: ”Gilbert Tells State Commission That Casino’s Goal Is to Boost City”.
It’s accompanied by a smiling photo 🙂 of Dan Gilbert with the highlighted quote, “We wanted to make sure that jobs created, that other businesses are attracted to downtown.” How nice of him. How generous…
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Old Music, New Venue – Apollo’s Fire @ The Breen Center 4/26/12 by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Ensemble’s GRUESOME PLAYGROUND INJURIES Good, But Not All It Could Be by Roy Berko
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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Uncut Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies Live on The Kent Stage This is very much in the style they performed the song for the 20th Anniv. release THE TRINITY SESSIONS REVISITIED where they returned to the church and re-recorded the album with friends for both audio and DVD release. It’s a great piece with terrific friends of the band sitting in…
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ROLDO: Why Ordinary People Pay Most of the Taxes The seven buck guy pays 4 cents of Cleveland income taxes. The $2000 guy pays $40.00 of Cleveland income taxes. What are you complaining about?…
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VIDEO: The Man With the Golden Horn: Dominick Farinacci Dear Cool Cleveland… Thank You so much for the coverage on the Tri C Jazz Fest… this is such an important Cleveland Institution and the folks at Tri C put so much hard work into this Festival to make it a success!!! Keep the good vibes flowing…!!!!!…
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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) Slideluck Potshow A Multimedia Potluck for the Creative Class
2) Pop Up Rockwell Redefining What a Street Can Be
3) ROLDO: Why Ordinary People Pay Most of the Taxes
4) MANSFIELD: If You Don’t Succeed At First…
5) Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show 135+ vendors!
We’re Rust Belt believers. Thanks to Roldo Bartimole, Joe Baur, Roy Berko, Greg Cielec, Carol Drummond, Mansfield Frazier, Laura Kennelly, Bert Stratton, Sean Tuttle 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.
Not so rusty,
–Thomas Mulready
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