03.21-03.28.12
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It may seem that we’re encouraging you to sit in front of your computer, what with our videos this week of the Maltz’s new Project Mah Jongg & Holden Arboretum, and our live video from the Opening Night of the Film Fest on Thu 3/22 at 6:45PM here. But to the contrary, what we’d really love is for you to limit your screen time, and get out to some of these venues. Hopefully you’re inspired, as we are, by our preternaturally warm weather. You might be interested in the Dance Dance Party Party, Collinwood’s new creative home, or one of the recommended selections we’ve curated for your enjoyment this week. Use your screen time judiciously, and we’ll see you out and about. –Thomas Mulready
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Three simple rules: no booze, no boys and no judgments (legwarmers optional).
That’s the motto of Dance Dance Party Party (DDPP), where women of all ages and walks of life dress comfortably and get together to turn the lights down low and the music up loud, refrain from talking and judging, and let loose on the dance floor for an hour. Unlike a typical workout or dance class, DDPP has no instructors and no expectations, allowing the dancers to choose how much effort they want to put into it.
Sound interesting? They have a Spring Social coming up on Fri 3/30 from 7:30-9:30PM featuring the music of Madonna and Michael Jackson, and it’s the perfect opportunity for any woman to get acquainted with DDPP and bust a move. But, more on that later…
Check out this exclusive Cool Cleveland video where correspondent Brit Charek interviews DDPP den mother, Joanna Wilson.
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How a Humble Chinese Game Became So Darn Popular
The mysterious and entertaining game of Mah Jongg was brought to the US from China and was adopted by Jewish and other cultures during the post-World-War-I period when free time became an option.
Soon, thousands of affordable game sets were being imported, and changed the face of communities throughout the US. Listen to Judi Feniger, director of the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, as she explains how this game has changed our sense of community… Watch the video here.
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Get ready… for the 2012 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony on Sat 4/14. Presenters have just been announced. Check out the list here.
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A grassroots effort blossoming into a garden of creativity is what brand-new Branches Art Space hopes to bring to the Collinwood area.
The new 1,600-square-foot site is home to an artists’ alliance providing up to 24 artists working in shared studio, teaching, and retail gallery space… Read more from John Benson here
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The 36th Cleveland International Film Festival commences at Tower City on Thu 3/22 and runs through Sun 4/1. Viewers can partake in hundreds of films representing 60 countries, more than most people will ever visit in their lifetimes.
Watch our live video from the Opening Night of the Film Fest on Thu 3/22 at 6:45PM here.
Yes, the lines are long, the parking scarce and, sometimes, the seating limited. But all that tension is worth it… Read more from Alex Sukhoy here
Talespinner Children’s Theatre Open House Check out the new children’s theatre soon opening in Detroit-Shoreway. Find out about classes & their upcoming productions. A great addition to Cle!
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WED 3/21
Post-hardcore, genre defying show @ Now That’s Class takes place on Wed 3/21 with post-hardcore band Luther, the Brooklyn heavy weird sounds of Bezoar, plus others. Diverse sounds for your listening pleasure.
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THU 3/22
Get carried away The Cleveland International Film Fest kicks off today Thu 3/22. Get excited! Watch our live video from the Opening Night of the Film Fest on Thu 3/22 at 6:45PM here. Head downtown for films immersed in culture & politics.
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FRI 3/23
No Exit New Music Ensemble series celebrating jazz legend Eric Dolphy kicks off on Fri 3/23. Hear avant-garde concert music performed by a progressively artistic group.
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SAT 3/24
Vegan-Palooza! You don’t have to be vegan to have a good time @ Vegan-Palooza! Go for the insanely delicious cupcakes. Hear live music, meet new peeps & try out some vegan food on Sat 3/24.
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SUN 3/25
Strides of March 5K Race takes through the gorgeous countryside of the Holden Arboretum. Get those running shoes out on Sun 3/25 & help people w/ disabilities.
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MON 3/26
Delta Spirit & Waters @ the Beachland. Get it right — Delta Spirit doesn’t play “rootsy Americana” or “twangy folk” music. They’re adamantly modern rock & they’re here on Mon 3/26 to rock you, indie style, with Waters.
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TUE 3/27
Creative Continuum: CIA’s History Project 2012 It’s the Cleveland Institute of Art’s 130th anniversary. To celebrate, get schooled in history on Tue 3/27 with “CIA’s ‘Most Valuable Gift’: Twelve Designing Women from the School’s Early Years.”
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WED 3/28
Rock & Roll Night School Get schooled on the history of women in rock. The session on Wed 3/28 focuses on “Post Madonna Meltdown: Rock and Pop at the Turn of the Millennium.” What post-Madonna ladies shook up the rock world? Pink? Lada Gaga? Discuss.
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When former Cavaliers general manager Danny Ferry deserted the team’s sinking ship in June, 2010 — right before LeBron James’ preordained “Decision” — the job of sorting through the franchise’s rubble was left to his assistant, Chris Grant… Read more from Larry Durstin here
I’m a “union man” through and through… ever since, at age 24, I was elected shop steward of the 40-man (virtually all-White) Crain Avenue repair shops of the Illuminating Co. way back in 1967…
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We are in the middle of the best spring in years, and that means summer isn’t too far away. And one of the best things about summer here in Northern Ohio is seeing Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band play somewhere… Read the review from Greg Cielec here
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Is Mike White still pulling strings at Cleveland City Hall?
If you look at Mayor Frank Jackson’s war on Cleveland teachers the answer is YES. Oh, boy…
Read this story from Roldo Bartimole here
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: POOR LITTLE LULU – Theatre of the Absurd @ CPT by Roy Berko
REVIEW: CWRU/CPH MFA’s THE WINTER’S TALE Disappoints by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Mac Wellman’s THE HYACINTH MACAW Confounds @ con-con by Roy Berko
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ROLDO: Jackson – Time Running Out Best analysis of the DiMora fiasco is to be found in your final paragraphs…
Read the comment from snorky here
Outside of his key enablers (Sam Miller, Fed Nance, Dennis Lafferty… the usual suspects), Mike White owned and terrorized the local business community, not just with his zeal for public larceny and gift for political homicide, but for his unapologetic focus on getting his friends paid…
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A Naturalist’s View of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium I couldn’t agree more. My husband and I left the aquarium completely underwhelmed and sadly, embarrassed that this was the best that Cleveland had to offer…
Read the comment from Elizabeth Hollis here
This review is unfortunately, spot on. The aquarium designers did not give one thought to originality, design, aesthetics or even the fishes habitats…
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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) Cleveland Photo Scavenger Hunt Begins
2) Get Ready for TEDxCLE
3) Vivid Parts @ Survival Kit Gallery: New exhibition. Expanded space.
4) ROLDO: Jackson — Time Running Out
5) March Movie Madness!: CIFF is Upon Us
Face time, not screen time. Kudos to Roldo Bartimole, John Benson, Roy Berko, Brit Charek, Greg Cielec, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Alex Sukhoy 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.
Time to come out from behind the screen,
–Thomas Mulready
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