If you’re like us, maybe you’re looking forward to experiencing some live music in person. Until that time comes, enjoy When The Lights Come On Again, by Ariel Karas & Brent Kirby and 18 of their closest friends, raising money for music venues hard hit by the pandemic. Or, like others, you can’t wait to imagine new possibilities with the upcoming show, Imagining Otherwise, at moCa or a satellite location in Glenville or Lakewood.With the pandemic subsiding, it’s possible you are holding your breath for yet another installment of the 48 Hour Virtual Music Fest, once again the last Saturday of the month. Or for the exciting new exhibition on the firebrand icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Notorious RBG, opening at the Maltz. Or possibly you’re anxious to start Building the 21st Century City, an online symposium about rethinking Cleveland’s future to “maximize its future prosperity with an emphasis on inclusivity.”
CoolCleveland correspondent Jordan Davis catches up with Ray McNiece, the reigning poet laureate of Cleveland Heights as he reflects on his travels, current projects and passing the torch to future poets of all ages.McNiece stands out as a poet, performer, educator, speaker, actor, musician, singer, writer and workshop leader. His new workshop on writing is accepting poets, and McNiece continues breaking ground with online events. Nothing can keep this force of nature down. View the VIDEO interview here.
moCa Cleveland is into trying new things. Its new show, Imagining Otherwise, invited four artists — two from Cleveland, one from New York and one from Pittsburgh — to explore different aspects of what it means to be Black. And it’s expanding its community reach by presenting the show at three locations: its own facility, and satellite locations in Lakewood and Glenville. Read More
Cleveland musicians Ariel Karas of Classical Revolution and the ubiquitous Brent Kirby rounded up another 18 musicians to record “When The Lights Come On Again,” a charity effort to benefit local independent music venues. Read More
How much cuteness can we stand? A THIRD baby tiger has arrived at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo from the Tulsa Zoo to join two born here at Christmas. Why? Because Tulsa’s lone cub needed companions to form a “social group.” Don’t we all. Read More
The Mt. Pleasant Heritage House Cultural Arts & Resource Center is a “discovery box” of artifacts from around the world, available for schools, libraries & other organizations in normal times. Right now they’re sharing it online. Read More
It’s been a while since we heard from local soul singer/pianist Lauren Lanzaretta. But she’s now released her first new album in six years. Titled Deliverance, it’s more intimate and stripped-down, reflecting the mood of the past year. Read More
MON 3/1 Exploring the Skies How do astronomy and meteorology mesh? Learn the facts and old wive’s tales at Geauga Park District’s virtual family-friendly forum “Weather or Not?”
Attempting to tamper with the outcome of an election is a felony in every state in the Union, and if Fani Willis seeks an indictment against the former President, it will be historic, the first time a former President has been charged with a crime. Nonetheless, in spite of the clear and convincing evidence of guilt heard on the phone call, Willis, a black female, will face a daunting challenge… Read More
