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CSU
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SPONSORED: Desperately Seeking Leaders FACT: There is a managerial and leadership gap in the public sector. And You can make the difference in the community. How? Earn a Nationally Ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Cleveland State’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs. The MPA prepares leaders and managers for careers in federal, state, county and local governments, nonprofit and public service organizations, community development corporations, health and human service organizations and criminal justice agencies, to name a few. The Levin College’s MPA curriculum gives students new skills to improve their employment prospects, enhance their professionalism, or make a career change. The accredited MPA Program accommodates part-time, mid-career students, as well as full-time students. Courses are offered primarily during the evenings, and some are online. For more information www.urban.csuohio.edu/academics/mpa.shtml.
CPL
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SPONSORED: Latino-style Music, Dancing and Storytelling The Cleveland Public Library announces its programs celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Main Library and various branch locations Thu 9/13 – Wed 10/31. The programs have no admission fee and are open to the public. The kickoff event on Fri 9/14 from 6PM – 9PM at the Carnegie West Branch, 1900 Fulton Road will include live music, dancing, and storytelling. Other celebration events include a book display, Hispanic music, crafts workshops, Latin dancing demonstrations, and a film festival at no charge. This month-long celebration honors our Nation's Hispanic heritage with the traditions, ancestry, and unique experiences of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central and South America, and the Caribbean. For more information, contact www.cpl.org or (216) 623-2800.
CMNH
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SPONSORED: Like Dancing on Air If you've never seen Verb Ballets, here's your chance! Their performances often sell out, so get your tix now for "Nature Moves 3," the latest installment in an ever-popular ongoing series. See two world premiere dances and performances of Heinz Poll's "Duet" and crowd-pleasing "Bolero." Come to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History Fri 9/28 and Sat 9/29 at 8PM and see why crowds keep coming back for more. Verb Ballets is Cleveland's national repertory dance company, returning for two public performances in the Museum's intimate Murch Auditorium. Reserved seating, free parking and tix are $25 per person, with performance and reception on Saturday $40. Additional charge ($5) for tickets purchased day of. Contact (216) 231-1177 or 800-317-9155, ext. 3279, or www.cmnh.org.
CBG
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SPONSORED: Flower Power Come to Cleveland Botanical Garden's hot new event, “Iron Floral Arranger” - its first-ever amateur flower arranging competition inspired by the popular "Iron Chef" TV show and featuring local celebrities like Jimmy Malone, Kenny Crumpton, Dee Perry, Donny Iris, Hector Vega and Sergio Ambramof. Weed out your fav on Fri 9/28 from 6-9PM at Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Boulevard. Grand Master: Don Vanderbrook, Cleveland's legendary floral designer. Partake in a Tuscan Wine Tasting throughout the evening and a raffle to win a week at Villa Zingale, a 450-acre wine and olive oil producing estate set in the Tuscan countryside, 20 minutes outside of Florence. Price: $45/Member and Nonmember/$55. Make paid reservations now by calling (216) 707-2846. Visit www.cbgarden.org for more info.
Holden
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SPONSORED: Get Away from the Stress of Everyday Life with a relaxing trip (only 30 minutes from Clev) to an extraordinary garden vista that will rejuvenate your soul (and entertain the kids). Visit Holden Arboretum, quite possibly the most beautiful 3,500 acres you’ll ever witness! The kids will dig the Holden Express: A Garden Railroad, now through 9/23. Don't miss it - only 12 days left! Marvel at beautiful, enchanted gardens set in an outdoor wonderland with 2,000 feet of winding track. Holden Express will be open from 10AM to 5PM (and until 9PM Wednesdays) daily through Sun 9/23 and has no-cost admission for members; Nonmembers: $6 adults, $3 children ages 6-12 and $2 children ages 2-5. Seniors: no-cost admission each Tuesday. Holden Arboretum is located at 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland. For more info contact www.holdenarb.org.
Carousel
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SPONSORED: Lookin' for a “Freewheeling Romp” with a good laugh, good food and a great show? Try "Pump Boys & Dinettes" playing at the Carousel now through Sat 10/27. This concert-style Broadway musical has all 8 actor/musicians on stage playing instruments from bass guitar, to electric guitar, to an old washboard. Dinner plus this phenomenal production - all for under $55.00! Purchase tickets online at www.carouseldinnertheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 800.362.4100!
CMA - In Kids
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SPONSORED: Bring out Your Inner "Picasso!" Join us at the CMA Chalk Festival on Sat 9/15 11AM – 4PM and Sun 9/16 Noon to 5PM. Individuals, families, schools and neighborhood groups are all invited to participate! Enjoy chalk artists and entertainment, at no charge, that includes Blues de Ville (Sat) and Panic Steel Ensemble and Hue People (Sun). Create your own chalk pictures. Small square and 12-color box of chalk, $8 each; large square and 24-color box of chalk, $16 each. Children under 15 must be accompanied by supervising adults. Sign up when you arrive. Groups are encouraged to pre-register by calling 216–707–2483 by Wed 9/12. The Chalk Festival is sponsored by CMA Community Arts Partner Medical Mutual of Ohio. It is a featured event on the Sparx Gallery Hop, a Downtown Cleveland Alliance program. For more info go to www.clevelandart.org/educef/chalk/html/.
CIM -
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SPONSORED: New Sites, New Sounds, New Season Be inspired by a new generation of classical musicians this year at the Cleveland Institute of Music. With talented young students and a distinguished faculty of internationally renown musicians. CIM is an exceptional local resource. Be there as our concert season kicks off at Severance Hall on Wed 9/19; call 216-231-1111 to reserve tickets for this performance that has no admission fee (open to the public). Enjoy hundreds of CIM events this year including Orchestra concerts, Operas and faculty recitals (including performances by members of The Cleveland Orchestra.) In addition to the concert series there are hundreds of student recitals held each year. Visit our website www.cim.edu for the most up to date concert information or call 216.791.5000 for a 2007-08 Concert Guide.
WCLV
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SPONSORED: WCLVnotes The Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur take place from Sat 9/15 - Sat 9/22. Also Thu 9/13 at 9PM, WCLV 104.9FM will present a special broadcast "In Celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kipper." With narration by long-time Cleveland radio personality and executive Norman Wain (WIXY 1260), the program explores the roots and rituals of these sacred Jewish observances. Next Wed 9/19 at 8PM WCLV presents the first of this season’s CIM Live broadcasts with Carl Toplow conducting the CIM Orchestra at Severance Hall. Chaoyin Cai will be the soloist in Rachmaninoff’s very romantic Piano Concerto No. 2. Also on the program, Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra. Full details on all of WCLV’s programs at www.wclv.com.