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In this week’s issue:
* Win a video iPod by inviting a friend to join Cool Cleveland
* Access:Cleveland Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc.
* Cool Cleveland Comment Cleveland’s Gay Pride by Jim Tamburro
* Cool Cleveland Preview CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest 2006
* Signs of Life on Planet Cleveland David Budin relates his recent trip to LA
* Cool Cleveland Sounds The Blue Rider by Frank Ian
* RoldoLINK Roldo speculates about the future of LeBron James
* Cool Cleveland Reads Ohio Wine Country Excursions by Patricia Latimer
* CC podcast click here, CC Blog click here

It continues to amaze anyone who pays attention: the one square mile that is University Circle simply blows away virtually every other world-class city for culture, creativity, health care, education and economic impact. Watch the video interview with new UCI Prez Chris Ronayne and see why he’s so charged up about Cleveland’s other Downtown, and their WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays series, kicking off tonight.

Wow is about all we can say about Cleveland’s philanthropic generosity, scoring 2nd place in the nation. And the same goes for the line-up for this week, everything from the 2nd Daniel Thompsonathon to the 2nd CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest to the first Ladies Who Launch soiree to the eternal Summer Solstice Wine Tasting. The Ingenuity Festival is a mere 4 weeks away, and the critical November election looms. Cool Cleveland will be there with you every step of the way, just as amazed as you are. –Thomas Mulready

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Access:Cleveland
Chris Ronayne
University Circle Inc. President
Movies Behind the Scenes

Wow! Hot on the heels of last weekend’s sublime Parade The Circle, the country’s most cultural single square mile known as University Circle begins to strut its stuff for the summer. Chris Ronayne serves as President of University Circle, Inc., a member organization created as a land bank and now charged with security, marketing and, increasingly, development of the neighborhood that loosely connects 40 world-class health care, academic and cultural organizations, including Case Western Reserve University, The Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Orchestra’s Severance Hall, the Institutes of Art & Music, the Botanical Garden, the Natural History Museum, and University Hospitals, many of which have recently or are in the midst of spending tens of millions to renovate. Tonight, Wed 6/14, UCI kicks off WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays, their weekly no-charge lunchtime and after-work concert series, with Robert Ocasio’s Latin Jazz Project on the newly rebuilt Wade Oval from 5-7:30PM, featuring food vendors, discounts, and extended hours at Circle museums. Cool Cleveland’s Thomas Mulready caught up with the newly-installed Chris Ronayne, who recently served as the city’s Planning Director and Mayor Jane Campbell’s Chief of Staff, in front of the Frank Gehry-designed Peter B. Lewis Building, home of Case’s Weatherhead School of Management, and discussed the collaborative and political dance of elephantine institutions, his own political aspirations, and how to create that “neighborhood feel” that continues to elude University Circle.

MOVIE UCI President Chris Ronayne (PC) (Mac)

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How UnNatural! It’s the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s UnNatural Affair on Fri 6/23, chock full of music, food and libations. Join us from 6-10PM for an evening of chic South Beach style excitement that includes Miami’s hottest nightlife, a special “South Beach” martini and fabulous appetizers. Heat up the evening with dance grooves by Dj Go and Impure until 10PM. The observatory will be open for viewing the summer sky. Tickets are $20, Nature League members $15. Call the box office at 216-231-1177 to make your reservation or contact www.cmnh.org.
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Cool Cleveland Comment
Cleveland’s Gay Pride
by Jim Tamburro

Each generation hears about the struggles of the generations that preceded it. For example, my father always told me how spoiled my generation was. He would preface his stories with, “Back in my day. . .” – which is, I admit, how I preface my stories today.

But back in my day, in June 1986, I attended my first Gay Pride celebration. I was 21 years old and scared to death. I took the bus to Columbus, Ohio, alone, and marched with 3,000 gays, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders (LGBT) and their supporters. Along the way, fundamentalists waved their bibles and prayed for us. The march ended on the state capitol steps, where we were greeted by the Diana Ross song “I’m Coming Out.” The day was a celebration in an era in which we were watching our friends die of AIDS and while there was talk that we would be put into internment camps to stop the spread of the disease.

The following year, in October 1987, I attended the March on Washington for Gay and Lesbian Rights. I and a couple of friends joined 250,000 LGBTs and their supporters. At the Washington Mall, I climbed on a park bench and to this day I can still remember the overwhelming feeling of empowerment I felt. I was no longer alone. I was in a sea of people who, in their own way, were just like me. I only wish I could have had that crowd around me each time I was harassed for my sexuality while I was growing up…
Read the Comment from Jim Tamburro here

NewsLinks

• Whither Strickland? Not only did he neglect to show up for a key conference with higher ed trustees (see editorial here), Democratic gubanatorial candidate Ted Strickland’s curiously low profile has allowed his opponent to steal thunder in virtually every daily news cycle. The MSM unintentionally colludes with the Republican’s seriously wacked-out proposals (the ill-fated Tax Expenditure Limitation bill? Sell the Ohio Turnpike?), by broadcasting his name, photos, news clips and standard boilerplate at every opportunity, while the word “Strickland” is rarely mentioned. At least Dem running mate, Cleveland’s Lee Fisher, has stepped into the spotlight to cross swords over their opponents’ dual role as Secretary of State overseeing Ohio’s elections, while being a statewide candidate and exhibiting behaviour so outrageous that even the New York Times editorialized about it here, calling Ohio elections “corrupt.” Notice we haven’t even mentioned his name?
• Cleveland #2 in philanthropy We knew you were generous, Cleveland, but to be tops in the nation, behind only San Diego? Now that’s something to be proud of. Ranked by Charity Navigator, the survey of the top 30 cities noted that Cleveland spent less on fundraising and more on programs than other cities, Cleveland’s charities continue to have more assets than charities in any other city, they focus on education, the arts and those in need, and Cleveland’s charity executives are well-paid. See Charity Navigator here.
• Black Press buys A.B. Journal Promising “good community journalism” but admitting that he was unaware of the Journal’s legacy as newspaper legend John S. Knight’s first paper, new owner David Black of British Columbia, Canada, who paid $165 million and outbid the PD’s owners Advance Publications of New York, promised no immediate changes and no layoffs for the 720 F/T & P/T employees. “I just wasn’t up to speed on all of that,” he demurred. At least he was speedy with his checkbook, saving the region from a potential expanded monopoly, higher ad rates, and homogenized content. See Editor and Publisher here.
• Go to Ingenuity at no charge This is your opportunity to be a part of the action. Ingenuity has volunteer positions available ranging from selling tickets, to working behind the scenes as a crew member, to being the all-around multi-talented utility player on the Ingenuity team. Volunteering for as little as three hours will get you a comp ticket to the festival and a festival t-shirt. Sign up now at http://www.IngenuityCleveland.com.

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NewsLinks

• Lakewood’s award winning process Not only did Lakewood manage to create a community process for rebuilding and closing some of their schools, which could have been contentious, now they’ve won a statewide Pyramid award for it. How did they do it? Get as many people as possible on their committees deciding what to do with the schools, communicate opportunities for the community to be involved, identify and respond to concerns, identify and build support for the best options. Lakewood’s successful process is a model for any large public project. But will we learn from their success? See release here.
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• The Experience Economy comes to Cleveland Shaker Heights resident James Gilmore, co-author of “The Experience Economy,” “Markets of One” and “Mass Customization,” is bringing it home in October: a one-week intensive in Cleve with he and his partner Joe Pine for a max of 12 participants to get certified and learn about their “ideation tools” and techniques for creating and enhancing compelling experiences. If the $12K per person fee is too steep, you might consider attending their annual thinkAbout conference at Baltimore’s Camden Yards this September for $2450. http://www.StrategicHorizons.com .
• Think you have some ingenuity? Prove it! The Ingenuity Teen Video Contest is seeking submissions. The best videos will get shown at the Ingenuity Fest on Fri 7/14, and the “Best of Festival” winner will receive a year’s worth of comp movies from Cleveland Cinemas! Everyone who enters receives two comp tix to Ingenuity06. Deadline is Thu 6/22. Call Becky at 216-589-9444, or visit http://www.IngenuityCleveland.com.
• Cool Cleveland Podcast Cool things to do this week in Cleveland, at the click of a button. http://www.coolcleveland.com/files/audio/CoolCleveland06.16.06.mp3. Don’t forget, you can subscribe to this podcast by saving this link in your favorite program that catches podcasts.

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NewsLinks

• Creative Economy Summit Today marks the conclusion of the three-day event which took place in Philadelphia, PA. This global summit brought speakers from around the world to share lessons on how the creative industries can interact and converge to generate wealth and create businesses and jobs within their communities. Speakers included Christo and Jeanne-Claude – creators of The Gates in New York’s Central Park and John Howkins – leading independent television, film, media, and entertainment consultant with extensive international business experience, having worked in more than 30 countries for major media and entertainment organizations. Terrific idea. Maybe Cleveland can host the next one. Thoughts? Letters@CoolCleveland.com.
• Retail Design on a Dime The Cleveland Neighborhood Development Coalition is issuing a call for artists and designers to participate in an innovative partnership with local merchants. The program was created to show retailers that a small amount of money combined with a large amount of creativity will improve the visual impact of their stores. A stipend for selected artists and designers plus a materials budget will be provided. Email wendy@cndc2.org for details.
• Brand Cleveland RFP Has your marketing firm got an innovative concept for marketing Greater Cleveland to the rest of the country? Then The Greater Cleveland Marketing Alliance, Team NEO and the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland wants to hear from you. They’ve issued an APB for the best and brightest ideas for marketing our town and The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland and Team NEO are each seeking an agency for their respective marketing communications needs. The deadline for proposals is Fri 6/23 at 5PM; so get your game in gear. Get more info here then download the RFP here.

Emissions from the blogsphere Cindy Zawadzki shares commentary on the war from Parade the Circle. Linda Eisenstein explains why she started blogging. Jeremy Smith points out that Cleveland is off the map when it comes to technical online start-up job postings. Jack Ricchiuto post about leaders in Indiana leading biofuel innovations. Charles Burkett reviews John Osher’s OVA talk. Lev Gonick posts about the Summer Conference of the New Media Consortium. Check the Cool Cleveland weblog here, where Peter Chakerian praises fellow blogger Chris McVetta’s call for a Superman Returns movie premiere in Cleveland and gears himself up for the 2nd CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest. When you’re through, add your own comments, questions and attitude. Letters@CoolCleveland.com.

Cool Cleveland This Week
6.14-6.21

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HOT PICK CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest The Music Fest makes its return from Wed 6/14 to Sun 6/18 with a schedule that is sure to send music fans into cardi-rock arrest. The current line-up includes heavy-hitters like Matisyahu, Mushroomhead, The Aquabats, The Fray and Mindless Self-Indulgence. Check out the schedule here. Then be sure to attend concerts at some of Cleveland’s premier music venues and visit the Festival Village outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Check out Peter Chakerian’s Cool Cleveland Preview in this week’s issue.

HOT PICK Challenging the Big Guys You don’t have to be a technofreak to know that Mozilla’s Firefox is the coolest web browser out there. Meet the developer of this award-winning, virus-evading web tool and find out why he is considered one of Microsoft’s worst nemesis on Wed 6/14 – TODAY – at noon. Special extension for Cool Cleveland readers – register by 10AM! Blake Ross, the 20-year-old software developer, whose goal was to create “a simple, fast browser designed for people who don’t like or understand computers” will speak about his invention, and share what is next for Firefox. Call 621-0082. City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid, 2nd Floor. www.CityClub.org.

CC KIDS WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays There is something for everyone during this popular, family-friendly series in Cleveland’s cultural mecca. Meet a friend, or bring the kids, for an after work performance by Robert Ocasio’s Latin Project on Wed 6/14 at 5:30PM. See the entire list of 12 evening, and 4 lunchtime concerts that will feature music ranging from Jazz to Rock to Reggae at www.UniversityCircle.org. Concerts run now through Wed 8/30. Wade Oval, University Circle.

Listing Tip of the Week Go tell it on the mountain. You’ve got a great event coming up and you’ve put lots of hard work into it. How can you make sure that lots of cool, progressive people know about it? Tell them. By listing your event, with a description that will knock our socks off, in your friendly online e-newsletter, Yours Truly. (Did we mention we have 30,000 subscribers?) Send your cool events to us at Events@CoolCleveland.com. We’ll hold a spot open for you.

HOT PICK Second Annual Daniel Thompsonathon Spend an evening listening to some of the area’s finest poets during this Poetry & Pot Luck event on Wed 6/14. Pot Luck begins at 5:30PM and the poetry begins at 6:30PM. Participating poets include Maj Ragain, Wendy Shaffer, Barry Zucker, George Hrbek, Danyl Chambers, Ray McNiece, Grace Butcher, George Bilgere, Alice Cone and Terry Provost. The event takes place rain or shine at Horseshoe Lake Pavilion, Shaker Heights (on Park Drive east of Lee Road, between South Park Boulevard and North Park Boulevard.)

YP Strategic Planning Meeting In preparation for the Fri 7/21 CommUNITY Dialogue event with Mayor Frank Jackson and the young professionals community, there will be a strategic planning meeting today, Wed 6/14 at 6PM. The goal is to explore and discuss the ideas of young professionals in order to make the 7/21 event engaging and informative and strengthen collaboration and interaction among Cleveland’s vibrant and progressive young professional organizations. Email nancy@cleveland365.com for more info. Light refreshments will be served. Idea Center (Conference Room), 1375 Euclid Avenue, Playhouse Square.

Discovering Your Right Job With fourteen million types of jobs out there; how can anyone really know which one is right for them? Dr. Sunny Klein Lurie, Ph.D. has made helping people discover their perfect job her passion – whether you are just starting out in your career, or are in need of a career makeover. You can now become part of the pilot program for Lurie’s new Fast Focus Careers program beginning on Thu 6/15. Call 330-963-3664 for details on the program. You can participate in Dr. Lurie’s ongoing career survey here.

Indian Classical Music Don’t miss three days of delightful Indian classical music featuring Pandit Nayan Ghosh starting with the no-cost “Lecture/Demo – Art of Playing Tabla & Sitar” on Thu 6/15 at 4:30PM in Room D-001 (Lower Level), Music & Speech Building on Kent State University Campus. Then catch the Classical Sitar Concert on Sat 6/17 at 7:30PM at Tri-C Metro Campus, Main Theater (2900 Community College Drive). Finish the weekend out with a Tabla Solo by Pt. Ghosh, followed by Classical Sitar on Sun 6/18 at 6:30PM in Ludwig Recital Hall, Music & Speech Building, KSU Campus. Visit www.icmscleveland.org for more info.

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Join the Revolution! Be a part of the trend and move back to the city. Live just minutes from University Circle and Downtown at The Courtyards of Severance. Enjoy carefree maintenance-free living, tax abatement, five award-winning floor plans to suit any lifestyle (from first-floor owner’s bedroom suites to traditional three-story townhomes), and exquisite designer-quality finishes. Never drive far to restaurants, entertainment & shopping – or even work! On Mayfield Road between Warrensville Center and South Taylor Roads in Cleveland Heights, The Courtyards of Severance is open Saturday through Wednesday, 1PM – 5PM, and by appointment. Visit www.thecourtyardsofseverance.com for more information.
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Ladies Who Launch Live This is an innovative platform for female entrepreneurs, women in business and motivated women that combines information, community, style, fun and passion. The ultimate launching pad for your creative and entrepreneurial dreams. You’ll hear from inspiring women who are blazing entrepreneurial trails like Victoria Colligan and Beth Schoenfeldt, Founders of Ladies Who Launch; Connie Dieken, Founder of onPoint Communications and former television news anchorwoman; Kerri Breen, Founder of JumpStart Inc. and many more. Register here for the Thu 6/15 event that runs from 9AM – 6PM. Convivium 33 Gallery Josaphat Arts Hall, 1433 East 33rd Street.

White Space, Red Dot The Cleveland Design Within Reach Studio has teamed up with the Red Dot Project to kick off their Meet the Artist of the Month event. On Thu 6/15 from 5-9PM you’ll meet not one, but six artists: local artists Rita Montlack, Mark Howard, Laurel Herbold, Nancy Halbrooks, Justin Wisnieski and Thomas Roese. During this one-of-a-kind event all six artists will each create a painting to be auctioned off by auctioneer Jeff Bub. Enjoy wine from Flemings Steakhouse and appetizers. Making a $5 donation is suggested. Call 378-0996. Design Within Reach, 28849 Chagrin Boulevard, Woodmere.

Coventry Street Fairs Music, art and food will mark this eclectic Coventry neighborhood event on Thu 6/15 from 6-9PM. Participate in family art projects led by representatives from the Cleveland Museum of Art, get tasty fresh food that’s never seen a freezer offered by members of the Coventry Farmer’s Market, listen to music by happening local artists, including local sixties retro band, The Echoes, and meet and mingle with family and friends during this great event. Call 932-3322 with questions or visit http://www.CoventryVillage.org to learn more. Additional events are scheduled for Thu 7/20 and Thu 8/17. Lot 15, next to Heights Drycleaners.

Pharaoh’s Daughter Don’t miss this event which blends a psychedelic sensibility and Pan-Mediterranean sensuality, on Thu 6/15 at 8PM. Led by musician Basya Schechter, this unique musical experience gives ancient Jewish tunes West African makeovers on Indian and Arabic instruments. With abandoned spontaneity, the swirling Hasidic chants, Mizrachi and Sephardic folk-rock and spiritual compositions are filtered through percussion, flute, strings and electronica. Visit http://www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org to learn more. Maltz Museum, 2929 Richmond Road, Beachwood.

An Inconvenient Truth Attend the opening of Al Gore’s blockbuster film about climate change on Fri 6/16 at 7PM at the Cedar Lee Theatre (2163 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights) then join friends of GreenCityBlueLake and EcoCity Cleveland afterwards to discuss the film at the Heights Arts Gallery (2173 Lee Road) just a few steps from the theatre. www.ClevelandCinemas.com.

CC KIDS Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Get ready for a magic carpet ride with 38 energized kids during the Near West Theatre production of this classic story with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Bring your brood for some high-flying fun on Fri 6/16 & Sat 6/17 at 7:30PM and Sun 6/18 at 3PM. Call 961-6391 to reserve tickets. St. Patrick’s Club Building, 3606 Bridge Avenue, Ohio City.http://www.NearWestTheatre.org.

Festival of the Light Take the longest day of the year and mix in music, storytelling, faith and more for the pure heat and wild energy of the Summer Solstice Festival of Light! Kick off the weekend on Fri 6/16 at 7:30PM with this family friendly no-cost event. Call 861-7388 or check out http://www.pilgrimalive.org/the_abode.htm Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, 2592 West 14th Street.

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HOT PICK Night Hike w/Wine and Cheese Enjoy a leisurely hike along Holden’s woodland trails in search of owls, bats, frogs and more. After the hike, relax and enjoy a selection of wines with fresh fruit and cheese. The hike happens rain or shine, so wear sturdy shoes and clothes for this Fri 6/16 event at 8PM. Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. http://www.HoldenArb.org.

Icarus Grab your favorite shorts and slip on your deck shoes as convergence-continuum’s boundary-pushing season takes a trek to the beach with Edwin Sanchez’s Icarus. The show starts at 8PM whether you’re there on opening night Fri 6/16 or catch it any Thursday, Friday or Saturday through 7/15. For information and reservations call 687-0074 or visit http://www.convergence-continuum.org. Liminis, 2438 Scranton Rd.

WCLVnotes Today, Wed 6/14, WCLV 104.9 is at Signature at La Centre in Westlake for its annual Spring “Celebrate Life” Blood Drive, one in a string of Red Cross drives that WCLV presents that are the largest one-day blood drives in Ohio. If you don’t have an appointment, feel free to stop in at La Centre between 7AM and 7PM to donate. The WCLV Drives are considered the most elegant of such affairs – nice surroundings, soothing classical music, gourmet lunch boxes, a spin of the WCLV Prize Wheel and WCLV Goodie Bags with cool stuff. And a chance to meet WCLV personalities who will be broadcasting live throughout the day. For more info contact www.WCLV.com.

CC KIDS Space Memorabilia Show The memorabilia show, on Sat 6/17 from 10AM to 4PM, will highlight artifacts from NASA’s human and robotic programs, as well as space programs from around the world. As part of this year’s event, Dr. James Hansen will be presenting a lecture and signing of his book: First Man: The Authorized Biography of Neil A. Armstrong at 11AM and 2PM. NASA Glenn will also be offering tours of its Zero G Facility on the day of the event and there will be several hands-on kids’ activities. Register for comp tickets to Dr. Hansen’s presentations and the facility tour are available by calling 433-9653. http://glennevents.grc.nasa.gov. NASA Glenn Visitor Center, 21000 Brookpark Road.

Mosaic at Shaker Square Exhilarating entertainment representing the many ethnic traditions of Northeast Ohio hits not one, but two, stages between noon and 10PM on Sat 6/17. Enjoy the varied sounds and then catch some shade along with sizzling samplers from the Square’s fine eateries in themed tents outside the restaurants. For more information, visit http://www.thecoralcompany.com/new_shaker_square.html#events. Shaker Square.

Cogswell Hall Solstice Celebration Guests can feast on delicious picnic fare, enjoy live music, juggling, palm reading, take a chance on winning fabulous prizes, shop local artistry and support Cogswell Hall’s mission during their annual summer solstice event on Sat 6/17 from 4-7PM. A cash bar will be available. Call 961-1568 for info. Cogswell Hall, 7200 Franklin Boulevard, Detroit Shoreway Neighborhood.

Bouquets Spend a sumptuous evening in a summer garden sampling a savory variety of international wines and signature dishes from some superlative area restaurants including Beach Club Bistro, Don’s Lighthouse, Fazio’s and more. Attend the General Tasting on Sat 6/17 from 5-8PM, or come earlier for the Reserve Tasting. Call 440-946-4400 or visit http://www.HoldenArb.org for tickets. Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland.

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World Music. Ethnic Eats. Global Dances. Celebrate the ethnic traditions that make our region so great at the first annual Mosaic at Shaker Square, on Sat 6/17 from noon until 10PM. Co-sponsored by The Coral Company and The Plain Dealer, this festival will provide a world of fun and entertainment for the entire family that includes Japanese sword demonstrations, bag pipes, steel drums, karate for kids, Russian chorus, Italian dances, world crafts, Mariachi music, a fashion and hair show, and even belly dancing! Throughout the day, purchase bite-sized ethnic eats from the award-winning restaurants at Shaker Square while shopping at the sidewalk sale. Be serenaded by more live world music on each of the quadrants until 10PM. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.thecoralcompany.com.
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Passport Project Global Groove Enjoy world music, an Inner Peace Drum Circle, Hip Hop/Poetry, a new art exhibit and complimentary food by local vendors and more during this exciting event on Sat 6/17 from 7PM to Midnight. Visit http://www.PassportProject.org for a complete schedule of performers. Call 721-1055. Passport Project, 12801 Buckeye Road.

First Annual Ohio City Run & Crawl This truly unique event for runners on Sat 6/17 at 7PM is an evening 5K that will cover the streets of Cleveland’s historic Ohio City neighborhood. Afterwards, wind down with a pub and restaurant crawl featuring dozens of local establishments – many of which will be offering specials for participating runners. Live music will also be a part of the festivities at Market Square Park, directly across from the West Side Market at West 25th Street and Lorain Avenue. The race kicks off on Lorain at West 25th. Register for this event at www.HermesCleveland.com. Call 623-9933.

CC KIDS Father’s Day Walking Tour Dad still mourning the end of the NBA season? Take him for a Father’s Day Walking Tour that puts an interesting twist on the sports theme – but leave your autograph book at home, the sports legends you’ll be meeting are dearly departed though still very much a part of Cleveland’s history. Local author, Vicki Vigil will narrate the walk and share interesting facts about your favorite sports heroes during the Sun 6/18 walking tour at 2PM. Call 421-2665 x3035 to reserve your spot on the tour. Lake View Cemetery, 12316 Euclid Avenue. www.LakeViewCemetery.com.

The Lakewood Wing Cook-Off Check out this brand new event happening on Sun 6/18 from 3-7PM. There will be live music, volleyball and softball tournaments, a skate park exhibition, and food from eight local restaurants vying for the title of Best Wings in Lakewood. Wings will be specially priced at $3 for a basket of 10. Performers include Chris Allen, recently named best singer/songwriter in the Free Times. Learn more about the event in the Lakewood Observer here or contact the Lakewood Jaycees at lakewoodjaycees@netzero.com. Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood.

The Premiere of Cleveland Bares Celebrate Cleveland Pride weekend with Verb Ballets during this exciting not-your-typical-benefit event on Sun 6/18 from 3-7PM. See the premiere of Cleveland Bares, a Broadway-style burlesque show featuring Cleveland’s hottest dancers, sample tasty advertisers, sip delish, high-voltage beverages from the cash bar, and end up the evening with a sunset tea dance on a rooftop deck with a great view of the lake. Get tickets online on http://www.VerbBallets.org. Marine Towers West Rooftop Deck, 12540 Edgewater Drive, Lakewood.

Perpetual Motion Roadshow #34 Will the satire spewing puppets steal the show as artists and authors make a pit stop in Cleveland on Mon 6/19? Only those hip enough to be at Mac’s Backs will know! Hit the show at 6PM for the extra kick of a book signing by Alice Cone. Check out http://www.perpetualmotionroadshow.com/ for the whole story. Mac’s Backs – 1820 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights.

CC KIDS Hip Hop Camp ISH, the dynamic hip-hop company from Amsterdam – who knew? – returns to Playhouse Square Center to work with teens during a week-long day camp focusing on street dance, Hollywood-style martial arts, DJing and beat-boxing. No experience is necessary. Students will work with local artists and the ISH Company to build creative, social and performance skills. The camp, which begins on Tue 6/20, will culminate with an exhibition open to the public on Sun 6/25 at 6:30PM. Can’t get into the camp? No problem. Try one of the boot camps in July. Call 771-4444 x3338. Idea Center at Playhouse Square. www.PlayhouseSquare.org.

Sounds Around Town In the European tradition of celebrating the summer solstice with music, Shaker area restaurants will feature live music by local musicians throughout the day on Wed 6/21. Enjoy the sounds of Jim Carr, the eclectic guitar virtuoso specializing in Brazilian and Flamenco rhythms, at Boulevard Blue; Nan O’Malley at Cafe Limbo; Susan Weber and Monet’s Orbit at Dewey’s Coffee and Popcorn Shop and more. Visit http://www.ShakerArtsCouncil.org for more details on events planned for the longest day of the year. Shaker Heights, Various Locations.

Chasing Growth Opportunities Overseas Part one of this two-part series focusing on international business will feature a discussion of how Northeast Ohio can take advantage of emerging markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC), among others. Current local efforts to break into these markets will also be discussed during this Wed 6/21 event which begins at 7:30AM. Call 522-1383 or click here to purchase tickets. The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Avenue.

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Online Recruiting – The Impact of the Internet on Job Searching In the battle to attract top talent you gotta know how to use the latest weapons. Join the The Web Association on Wed 6/21 at 11:30 AM for the luncheon that will give you the recruiting edge with the cyber-crowd. Call 373-0078 for more details and register. Windows on the River (Bridgeview Room), Powerhouse at Nautica

Summer Solstice Wine Tasting Enjoy a sumptuous evening of good spirits featuring a silent auction, wine tasting, light food, and a special tasting surprise on Wed 6/21 at 6PM. The event is to benefit The Cleveland Chamber Symphony – Cleveland’s world renowned orchestra that “dares to explore”, performing predominantly new symphonic music. Purchase tickets for this exciting event at www.ClevelandChamberSymphony.org. Budapest Blonde – Martini & Wine Bar, 6901 Rockside Road, Independence.

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Cool Cleveland Preview
CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest 2006

Last year around this time, I put together a feature for Cool Cleveland called “A Festivus for the Rest of Us,” about the inaugural CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest. You might remember my celebratory rant—somewhere between beguiled teen fanboy, proud papa Clevelander and a hungry rock consumer trapped by menu indecision. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, I’m shameless: here it is.

The joint venture between the legendary College Music Journal and our very own Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum still has me intrigued. When I think back to discussions with CMJ publication founder Bobby Haber and Rock Hall exec Terry Stewart… well, I kept thinking, “What’s the catch?” They both talked about it becoming an annual event, without so much as a nervous tick, snicker or stutter. “There is more firepower on this bill than one music journalist could possibly aspire to attend,” I told them both last year. “It’s disconcerting to have so many choices.”

“Good,” Haber said with a smile. “Then we’ve done what we had hoped to do.”

Well, this year’s here. And the CMJ Rock Hall event has just as many spectacular choices just as it manages to budget-friendly. The only thing that stands between you and the five-day parade of marquee performers like Matisyahu, Ben Kweller, Alejandro Escovado, Aquabats, Chimaira and Mushroomhead and the others, is Ulysses S. Grant. That’s right. Five days for fifty bones. A Hamilton a day. If you haven’t acted, well, you had better get on it…
Read the preview by Peter Chakerian here

Signs of Life on Planet Cleveland
Where Can You Do More – Los Angeles or Cleveland?
by David Budin

I recently spent five days in Los Angeles. I always talk about how great Cleveland is, but I’ll admit it, I love LA. I’ve been there eight times in the past 30 years and during those visits I’ve spent the equivalent of six months there. LA has everything anyone could want, and lots of it. And coming from this part of the country, I think everything there looks so exotic – the plant life seems otherworldly; you can see mountains right in the city.

LA is huge. Here’s how LA County compares to Cuyahoga County: LA is 6,700 square miles; Cuyahoga county is 460 square miles. LA County’s topography goes from nine feet below sea level to 10,000 feet above; Cuyahoga’s goes from 770 above sea level to 570 above sea level. LA County has 75 miles of Pacific Ocean coastland; Cuyahoga County has 30 miles of Lake Erie shoreline. LA County has a population of 10,225,000 people; Cuyahoga County has 1,335,000.

People in Cleveland complain that there’s not much nightlife in Cleveland, but in LA there’s not much nightlife. Wait. What? LA? Yeah, it’s true. It’s just as difficult to find, say, a restaurant that’s open past 11:00 p.m. in LA as it is in Cleveland. Come to think of it, when you get right down to it, it’s harder in LA, because even if you know of one or call around and find one, it might be an hour’s drive away…
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Cool Cleveland Sounds
The Blue Rider
Frank Ian
Edgy Cat

Frank Ian was born in Cleveland and grew up listening to Dylan. He left these parts a long, long while ago for Middle America and found himself searching his soul and experience through folk, roots-rock and that “alt-country” sound when he returned. This is a collection of postcards from the edge, melodically delving into life’s lessons learned through the four seasons. It began as a three-song trilogy EP about an extremely trying summer filled with loss; the results really define Ian as The Blue Rider that he sings about throughout this full-length disc.

While working as a music teacher and gigging about, Ian released several recordings in the 1970’s and 80’s. By the time the 1990’s rolled around, Ian was raising a family and quietly writing songs at home. With The Blue Rider, Ian treads some familiar ground and odd vocal territory—somehow matching the “concept album” breadth with a voice befitting a country version of Roger Waters. (I know, I thought likewise… but just try it…).

What’s more, the sound often harkens back to a gnarled 80’s anti-pop sound. It’s hard to get a handle on, perhaps because the production value attempts to be lo-fi and shiny at the same time. All that said, the song structure found on the disc’s 12 tracks is solid. And I can’t help but think that these old Kodachromes would thrive in a live setting. There’s a lot of life lived in these songs, to be sure; when Ian sings about “My Old Home,” you get the feeling he’s talking about Cleveland. It might be a little too heady (or maybe even squirrelly). for some but Frank Ian’s return to the Northeast Ohio music scene is certainly fascinating.

From Cool Cleveland contributor Peter Chakerian peterATcoolcleveland.com

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RoldoLINK
LeBron and Ratner and Bye, Bye?
By Roldo Bartimole

Can we speculate into the future?

LeBron James, the Cavs phenomenon, can sign with a new team for the 2008 season.

A member of a prominent Cleveland Family will build a new arena scheduled in 2008.

The arena will be in Brooklyn.

No, not that Brooklyn.

Brooklyn as in New York.

Bruce Ratner wants huge subsides to build the arena in Brooklyn, N. Y. It will be part of a $2.5 billion office, retail and residential complex known as Atlantic Yards. He is Forest City Enterprises family member. A Brooklyn council member noted, “It’s a great day for rich developers and a sad day for working families,” with 1,000 residents to be displaced.

Bruce Ratner owns New Jersey Nets, an NBA team that plays in East Rutherford, N. J., but headed for the spot once desired by Walter O’Malley, then owner of the historic Brooklyn Dodgers who headed west to Los Angeles.

What happens if (when) LeBron is signed away from the Cavaliers and taken to New York, the sports center of the world…
Read RoldoLINK here

Cool Cleveland Reads
Ohio Wine Country Excursions
By Patricia Latimer
Ennis Books

When you think of American wines, two things are likely to come to mind. The first is California, for very obvious reasons. It was California, after all, that dethroned some of the very best French wines in 1976… and those decisions actually came from the French judges. (They judge wine better than figure skating, methinks). And in a rematch 30 years later, the New World wine star edged out France again.

The second? Being that you, dear readers, are from Cleveland in one way or another, Ohio is not exactly high on anyone’s list as it relates to being a “wine region.” Is it?

“I’d rather pound on some Two-Buck Chuck, Manischewitz or Boone’s Farm,” you say? Local author Patricia Latimer will respectfully discourage you, if you’ll give her a couple-hundred pages of your time…
Read the review by Peter Chakerian here

Enjoy an evening of fine spirits (including some Ohio wine) and a silent auction, with light food and a surprise wine tasting on Wed 6/21 at 6PM. The event—held at Budapest Blonde Martini & Wine Bar, 6901 Rockside Road, Independence—is to benefit The Cleveland Chamber Symphony.

Instant Karma
Quick reviews of recent events
Going out this weekend? Take along your PDA and your digital camera. Scratch out a few notes to send us with a picture of it for our Instant Karma real-world reviews of what’s really happening. We’d love to hear from you. Send your stuff to Events@CoolCleveland.com

Cleveland Learn to Row Day Review I’ll admit it. All my life I’ve been a woose, practically afraid of my own shadow. Yet the older I get – or shall we call it more mature? – I’ve been pushing the envelope more and more. Climbing waterfalls, starting a business, horseback riding in the ocean, swimming without goggles – scary stuff. So, it was only a matter of time before I faced my hydrophobic fears – and yes I love to swim (don’t ask) – and took a whack at rowing. Honestly, I only intended to sign my husband up, but somehow my online network group talked me into it. So, I woke up with a rock in my stomach, par for my course, and headed off to the Cuyahoga to try my hand at sweep-rowing – one oar per person. (Can you imagine the damage I could have done with two?)

Mark Silverstein and his crew were top-notch and lots of fun, to boot. He’s a great instructor and he and his crew stayed way past the morning cut off to be sure that everyone got to go out on the water. We actually got to go out twice – to accommodate the last two rowers left standing. There were, of course, lots of adventurous Cool Cleveland readers at the event and everyone had a blast. I am definitely a fan of this graceful, yet athletic sport and my husband and I are now thinking of joining the fall rowing league, if they’ll have us. Mark’s dog Scout greeted us when we returned from our “voyage” and even walked us to the car. We thought he was trying to go home with us, but on second thought, maybe it was his job to make sure that I never got near an oar again.

If you missed National Learn to Row Day, contact Mark and crew and www.ClevelandRows.org and ask to get on the mailing list. They will be doing another open, learn to row event in August.

From Cool Cleveland contributor Roxanne Ravenel roxanneATCoolCleveland.com

Griller @ The Bang & the Clatter 6/10
What: Eric Bogosian’s outrageous, violent farce about suburban angst at the Fourth of July Family Barbeque from Hell, ably performed by Akron’s knockabout bad boy company.
Reasons to go: The play is strong — spooky & funny & discomfiting. Director Sean Derry & his cast make Bogosian’s freaks and geeks into a dysfunctional family that is complex, familiar, appalling, & yet oddly sympathetic. Everybody’s good, but as “Uncle Tony”, the drunken ex-CIA guy who stalks the backyard like an unleashed Id, Jim Viront is spectacular. It’s worth the drive to Akron just to see him twitch, strip down to jockstrap in the backyard pool, and go ballistic. The naturalistic set, with lawn chairs among the audience seats, and close quarters add to the in-your-face intensity.
Caveat: The 1st act pace is a bit slow, but it’s compelling and entertaining while leaving you plenty to think about.
Bargain Alert: Even at full price ($15) it’s a bargain, but this company offers Pay As You Can at every performance for students & seniors. And for a company fundraiser they’re raffling off the set – new patio furniture and a monster-ass grill.
Details: Thru 7/9 @ Summit Arts Space, Akron. http://www.bnctheatre.com/
from Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein LindaATcoolcleveland.com

Babes in Arms @ Mercury Summer Stock 6/9
What: The original “Hey, kids, let’s put on a show” 30’s musical, a mix of classic Rodgers & Hart songs and more corn than Kansas in August.
Reasons to go: The score has great tunes, and blonde Kristin Netzband sings them beautifully, especially “My Funny Valentine”. Adrienne Warren & Ivor de Quincy do some sharp tap-dancing, and Dana Aber’s Baby Rose looks like Barbra Streisand playing Fanny Bryce playing Baby Snooks. If you want to know what musicals were like before the days of integrated book musicals (Rodgers & Hammerstein), this will show you the pros & cons.
Not so cool: There’s a whole lotta mugging going on, and the combo of high school auditorium, plinky out-of-tune piano, creaky vaudeville jokes, and interminable 2nd act “journey ballet” make it too often feel like a mediocre high school musical. Some of it’s probably an intentional goof, but it doesn’t hold up to MSS’s better efforts.
Backstory: Instead of its normal 3-show season, this is Mercury’s only full production this summer: AD Pierre-Jacques Brault is getting more out of town gigs.
Details: Mercury Summer Stock, Parma Little Theater, 6285 West 54th Street. Thru 6/24, 7:30 pm. 216-771-5862.
from Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein linda@coolcleveland.com

Cleveland Orchestra @ Severance Hall 6/8 “He laughs best who has the last laugh!” Indeed, everyone was laughing—audience, cast and orchestra—during and following the final tableau of a sparkling production of Verdi’s Falstaff on Thursday evening at Severance Hall. But then, the music itself laughs and chortles and giggles throughout this splendid ensemble effort.

Overcoming three cast changes within the last week (one of them just the day before the first night) the semi-staged opera proceeded as smoothly as clouds floating through the sky.

For this production, the orchestra was lowered and the singers moved to the rear of the stage on risers. The front portion of the elevator in front of the stage, generally used for moving pianos to the storage room, was raised about half-way while the rear portion was then raised slightly higher, providing three levels of seating for the orchestra. The podium was on the lowest portion, which still allowed Mr. Welser-Möst to see and be seen by all the performers…
Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Yr Turn
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On Roldo (See Yr Turn letters: “Please, please, please don’t get rid of Roldo. He’s been a courageous voice for thirty years and is frequently the ONLY one to tell it like it is.”) On Roldo, a new voice needs to be heard and it isn’t Roldo. Out with the old in with the new.
from Cool Cleveland reader John Zazik djspikezATyahoo.com

I know from the other letters to the editor this will fall on deaf ears. But in a web publication called Cool Cleveland you print this [from RoldoLINK Cleveland 25 Years Ago here] “I think it can add some to the understanding of what helped Cleveland be so backward” At one time I thought Cool Cleveland was the answer for the generations of residents who trash the city every chance they get. I now think that you have joined that sad chorus.
from Cool Cleveland reader Patrick Staunton staunton.patrickATtowerautomotive.com

On Ohio’s dead-last ranking in gay rights Is there a reason why every other newsletter has information on gay/lesbian issues spun in a left-leaning slant? I don’t think that the newsletter should focus on issues that are divisive, or take on left-leaning overtones. Rather, I think the newsletter should focus on issues that unite Clevelanders such as bettering the schools, making the city more business friendly, and promoting the ideas of regionalism in a way that make the quality of life better for all who live in the Greater Cleveland area. Even if the majority of readers do hold the views that you espouse, I would think (and hope) that your newsletter would like to cast as wide a net as possible. Those who are socially conservative in this area are just as passionate about making Cleveland a better place to live as their socially liberal friends. And contrary to what was said in a previous newsletter, it has not been proven that those regions which have expanded upon “gay rights” are the areas which are growing in& nbsp;economic growth and population. The areas of the country which are growing (Florida, Texas, Carolinas, some other sun-belt states) tend to be more conservative than the average state. All in all, I enjoy reading the newsletter each week. I just wish you would focus on issues that unite us. If we wanted partisan banter, we would tune in to Fox News or Air America.
from Cool Cleveland reader Nathan Szep szep.1ATosu.edu

On our propensity to tear down The “demolish, don’t renovate” mantra isn’t limited to the schools. It would seem to be the governing approach throughout the city, county, and state. For some totally unknown reason, officials consistently deem it a better idea to spend MORE money to demolish and rebuild structures than to undertake less expensive, totally viable renovations and rehabilitations. Other states, such as our neighbor, Pennsylvania, believe it’s an absolute good to preserve historic structures and architecture, or even to be economically prudent and fix what they already have. In Ohio, thanks to ODOT and other powerful entities, bridges and buildings are destroyed that could have been saved and rehabilitated, at much less cost to the taxpayers. The Fulton Road Bridge is one notable local example, as is the former Ameritrust Building. So it would seem that our history and architecture are disposable, and that the taxpayers are expected to pay the exorbitant price for unnecessary “new” structures. Meanwhile, contractors, developers, and their enablers are gloating all the way to the bank.
from Cool Cleveland reader Denise Donaldson zoonorthATnetzero.com

On Cleveland’s cool schools Growing up as a teen in the ’70s, I always thought that my generation invented the concept of “cool.” The 60’s had “groovy,” the ’50s had “keen and swell,” and the ’80s had “Rock on.” I am happy to see that cool things are not out of style and that Cleveland still has cool places. It used to be that cool places were those that stood the test of time like Squire’s Castle, the Franklin Castle, and White Castle. In recent history however, cool places have come to mean new places, new materials, and that “new” smell (fresh plaster and paint for those not in the know). What many Clevelanders don’t realize, or don’t appreciate is that school buildings that are fresh and new will never be cool, that is, they will never stand the test of time. Where historic buildings have been constructed with layers of brick, block, and stone, new schools are built as economically as possible and in 20-30 years, it will show. Historic schools cannot be replaced in time, materials, and craftmanship. More importantly, they cannot replace the nostalgia born in the communities and by the students that the schools have served for generations. Historic schools should not be viewed as dinosauric monuments incapable of the flexibility required to house new technologies and the needs of a changing community, but rather can provide the stability of an anchor for those in the neighborhood looking for just one thing that they can count on. These schools CAN be retrofit to supply Cleveland children with the technical education required by today’s academic standards while proving economic feasibility and merit. Let’s be cool and keep these schools!
from Cool Cleveland reader Carrie E. Edwards Carrie_E_EdwardsATprogressive.com

Thanks for the great coverage of Cleveland’s Historic Schools! As a prof at CSU that teaches Historic Preservation it is gratifying to see the public notice of our excellent schools, particularly such gems as John Hay High School. Thanks again.
from Cool Cleveland reader Dr. Virginia Benson bnsnmumAThotmail.com

On Cleveland’s red-light cameras When I lived in Phoenix I received a notice that my car was caught by a Red Light Camera which worried me because of my job as a courier. In Phoenix they send you a letter informing you that the Red Light Camera had identified your car, but you had to go to the corresponding Police Department (mine was Paradise Valley, AZ) to identify your car and to make sure you are the one in the picture. Well, I was very concerned and consulted with my bosses and was told that as long as I did NOT show up to the PD they could not prove I ever received such notice, so I ignored it and nothing ever happened. This was back in 1999. Since I haven’t been caught in Cleveland, nor do I know of anyone caught here, I’m not sure how they notify the owner of the vehicle. In my case, the car I drive is in my name AND my sister’s name, so I assume we would both get red light tickets even though I am the one driving the car. If you could explain how it works here I would appreciate it. Personally, I think red light cameras are just set up to create extra revenue without paying more for Police to do their jobs. This is only my opinion!
from Cool Cleveland reader Joanne M. Winfield akajomamaATgmail.com

On the first Cool Cleveland Mystery Tour (See photos here) The Mystery Tour was so great! Thank you for putting it together. I’ve been on your email list for a long time but haven’t gone to any events because the feeling I had was this was just about young people in Cleveland. I was very interested to see people of all ages and interests and backgrounds there, students, urban planners, couples, urbanites, suburbanites, a guy who just returned. from living in Thailand, younger people, middle aged people and old people like me and I hardly scratched the surface. I loved it!!!
from Cool Cleveland reader Sherry Jacobson sherryjATgolfplusinc.com

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Top 5
Here are the Top 5 from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.

1) Cool Cleveland Mystery Tour photos Check out what you missed.
www.CoolCleveland.com.

2) Cool Cleveland Interview Victoria Colligan of Ladies Who Launch
www.CoolCleveland.com.

3) Hi-tech bathhouse for Downtown eveloper Charles Fleck’s plans to convert an Art-Deco style Greyhound bus garage into a spa with 2 pools, a eucalyptus vapor room, a night club, hotel rooms and a rooftop sandpit.
www.Cleveland.com.

4) RoldoLINK Cleveland 25-Years Ago – 1981 To 2006.
www.CoolCleveland.com.

5) Planning for Walk and Roll A new project to draw visitors to the host of museums and cultural institutions in Rockefeller Park and University Circle.
http://www.WalkAndRollCleveland.com.

They’re called the Hard Corps for good reason They’re the committed core contributors that make Cool Cleveland well, cool. Thanks to Peter Chakerian, Roxanne Ravenel, TL Champion, George Nemeth, Roldo Baritmole, Kelly Ferjutz, Linda Eisenstein, David Budin 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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