11/14/07

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Clev Orch
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SPONSORED: Special Ticket Price for Cool Cleveland Families! The Cleveland Orchestra and Magic Circle Mime Company serve up a blast for your family Sat 11/17 at 11AM! See what happens when musical worlds collide -- "aliens" have descended on the concert hall with their own ideas -- and inventions -- for influencing "Earth music." Hear The Flying Theme from "E.T.," "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin and more! Recommended for ages 7 and up. Fun, no-charge pre-concert activities begin at 10AM. Special ticket price for Cool Cleveland families: $5 per ticket. Use promo code 4323 to order online at www.clevelandorchestra.com or by phone at 216-231-1111.

Carousel
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SPONSORED: Now Snowing at Carousel: "White Christmas" – the highest-selling production in Carousel history! Buy tix now before they sell out – good seats are still available. Did you know that it snows throughout the theatre in this live production based on the movie musical? Feisty romance ignites when two couples scramble to save a nearly bankrupt New England ski lodge in this story of a song and dance team, Wallace and Davis, who, after WWII, head back to civilian life to become big stars. This show has it all: Broadway actors, gorgeous costumes, and large song-and-dance numbers including "Blue Skies," "Happy Holidays," "Snow" and, of course, "White Christmas." Now through 12/31. Dinner plus this phenomenal production - under $55! Purchase tickets at www.carouseldinnertheater.com or 800.362.4100!

Jumpstart
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SPONSORED: Got a Great Idea that Needs Funding? Join IdeaCrossing, an online community resource from JumpStart that’s focused on helping entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio and beyond find the business assistance and investment capital they need to launch new business ventures. Here is what Shawn Barrieau, co-founder and CEO of DimpleDough and IdeaCrossing entrepreneur, had to say, “We began getting contacted by interested investors within a few weeks of registering for IdeaCrossing, which ultimately resulted in funding from an Angel Investor outside our region. IdeaCrossing proved to be an extremely valuable resource to reach out to investors we would not have gained access to otherwise.” There’s no cost to register and create a profile – so there’s no risk. Find out what IdeaCrossing can do for you. Visit www.ideacrossing.org.

CPL
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SPONSORED: Absolutely True? Sherman Alexie, a native Indian, is a poet and storyteller who read novels like Steinbeck’s The Grape of Wrath at age five. He collaborated with a colleague to create the film called Smoke Signals, which won two awards at Sundance. His most recent work, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, has been nominated for The National Book Award. He will speak at the next Cleveland Public Library 2007-2008 Writers and Readers series on Sun 11/18 at 2PM. This event has no admission fee and is open to the public. Located in the Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, E. 6th Street and Superior Avenue. Visit www.cpl.org or call (216) 623-2800.

CMA - put in Kids
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SPONSORED: Bring the Whole Family! It's Modern Masters Family Day at CMA where you can be a master, too . . . at least for a day! This no charge, no-need-to-sign-up class (drop-ins welcome!) is Sun 12/9 from 1-4PM. Join us and learn about the art of the Modern Masters and create your own masterpieces in two studio workshops: "The Painter's Craft" and "Cut, Chalk, Collage." Enjoy a short family tour in the exhibition at 2PM. All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Come and make art with us! cma.org.

CPL
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SPONSORED: Children's Book Author at CPL Cleveland Public Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week, Thu 11/15 at 6:30PM. This event that has no-admission fee and is open to the public, will feature Ashley Bryan, acclaimed children’s author/illustrator. Bryan will preside and appear in a musical performance with his lyrical poetry, puppetry, and beautiful artwork for children, which has been celebrated for over 30 years. Bryan is an enthusiastic storyteller, renowned for making hand-made puppets, creating stained glass panels, and sharing the joy of story and song with children. Bryan has co-authored "All Night: a Child’s First Book of African-American Spirituals," featuring songs from Bryan’s collection. Book signing/reception will follow the program at the Main Library, Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium, E. 6th and Superior. Contact www.cpl.org, (216) 623-2822 or (216) 623-2884.

WCLV
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SPONSORED: WCLVnotes WCLV 104.9 and The Oberlin Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College are providing radio and Internet listeners with a ringside seat to the musical arts with a new radio program: "Oberlin Presents." Hosted by Fadel Fulkerson, the hour-long weekly broadcast begins on Sun 11/18 at 10AM and will feature many of the influential personalities who shape our artistic world. Fadel’s guest for the program premiere is legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. Horne, recently in Oberlin for her third residency as Distinguished Professor of Singing, found time to sit down with Fadel for a consideration of the challenges and joys of the bel canto repertory. Complete details on WCLV’s programming are available at www.wclv.com.