Debut

01.29-02.05.20

Call it a reboot. CoolCleveland v2.0.
Not to dwell on form over function. We thought it was time for a change. What do you think?Mixed-media in Cleveland. Getting Disconnected in Akron. Debuting a new EP in Lakewood. Talking human trafficking at an RTA Rapid Station. Earning the Microphone of Triumph in the Heights. Human Pretzels in Gordon Square. A fine fettle in Geneva. Banjos in Kent.Welcome to the new CoolCleveland. Everything has to start (or restart) somewhere.
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MEDIA moCa Opens Two Thought-Provoking Mixed-Media Shows

moCa Cleveland will be giving visitors a lot to mull over when it opens its next pair of shows, Temporary Spaces of Joy and Freedom, and Margaret Kilgallen: that’s where the beauty is, with a public reception. Fri 1/31

FILM Akron Soul Train Premieres Film by 2019 LGBTQ Artist-in-Residence

Akron Soul Train has sponsored a growing residency program that provides multidisciplinary artists with a stipend to create new work and engage the community. Check out Jonathan Chiarle’s short film, Disconnected. Thu 1/30

SOUNDS Mimi Arden Debut New EP

Michelle Gaw fronts the band Mimi Arden with bassist Joe Botta and drummer Lee Kolarik, who help flesh out her songwriting with full, punchy arrangements. Hear them debut their new EP. Sat 2/1

THIS WEEK

WED 1/29
Human Trafficking Speaker Program – at a Rapid Station “RTA operators have instant access to Transit Police dispatchers, who can be on the scene within minutes to provide assistance,” says RTA CEO/general manager India Birdsong. Learn more at the Stokes Windermere Rapid Station.* New opera debuts at Oberlin: The Wild Beast of the Bungalow
* Exploring the sonic limits with Cleveland’s Night Terrors
* Heard of the Iraqi maqam?
* The Music Settlement reveals Bernstein at The Maltz
* Arts & Culture Roundtable readies for 2020 Census

THU 1/30
Who Will Win The Microphone of Triumph? The last Thursday of every month features talkers and listeners at Story Club Cleveland at CLE Urban Winery vying for the prize. Theme tonight: “Brand New.”* Cleveland Orchestra brings Shadows, Seas & Sorcerers to life
* Flocco Torres at AAM: “You asking if I’m free and I said… Free as the limits and how far we can go, now go get ’em.”
* PBS’ Separated: Children at the Border screens at library
* Shane and Graham share Sondheim passion

FRI 1/31
Wizbang! is Back! And they usually sell out. What will it be? Jugglers? Hula hoopers? Magicians? Human pretzels? You never know!* More Beethoven in Tremont from Amici Quartet
* Cleveland Pops concert features all-Male Hip-Hop troupe from Texas
* Vagina Monologues performance benefits Summit/Medina Rape Crisis Center
* One weekend only: Magical Theatre Company mounts The Miracle Worker
* A deprogrammer, a cult leader and a daughter confront each other in None Too Fragile production
* Wearing Justice is fashion as protest at KSU
* You’ve seen the work of this self-taught mixed-media tattoo artist
* Fellahean, Shawn Slowburn & Just Hunter make noise at Doubting Thomas

SAT 2/1
Geneva Comes Alive for Winterfest If you’re not a resident, you probably don’t get to Geneva much in the wintertime. Make an exception if you’re looking for a fine fettle of family-friendly fun.* One-man show brings to life CLE legend, entrepreneur Winston Willis
* Enjoy nature and learn to write about it at Shaker Nature Center workshop
* Rock Off musicians display surprising sophistication in their influences
* Secondhand Mutts hosts Pancake Barkfeast benefit
* Abstract, linear, animated, documentary, narrative, music videos, comedy and more at International Shorts Festival in Kent

SUN 2/2
Stuff The Subaru My Best Friend’s Bowl organizes a “foodraiser” supporting their mission to provide temporary pet food to owners falling on hard times. Bring dry cat or dog food, but they’ll accept cash.* Family Program at Severance Hall introduces kids to Leonard Bernstein
* Noise Lunch shakes up sound at Now That’s Class

MON 2/3
Banjos To Kent Legendary “newgrass” master Bela Fleck collaborates with Abigail Washburn to push the boundaries from classical to jam to pop.

TUE 2/4

Contrasting Styles at Brews+Prose Poets John Freeman and Sarah Elaine Smith plus “a roaring fire, food, drinks, and some of the best writers reading anywhere.” Buy a book – get a free beer.

* Polish string quartet rocks international program spanning the centuries in Shaker Heights

WED 2/5

Experience an Early Mardi Gras DJ, dancing, trivia, contests, food & drink at the All Access Cafe. You can even make some noise on real instruments at Rock Hall Nights. City of Cleveland residents and members are always free.

* Cleveland polymath celebrates 20th Cleveland Tapes with Dozens 2

MANSFIELD

Tear Up My Number
The reason I recall this story is that recently I myself was told by someone to “tear up my number.” But I found it completely hilarious primarily because I’d never had Tony George’s phone number in the first place, and secondly, I would never have had a reason to ever call him even if I did… READ MORE