10/29/08

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LEC
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SPONSORED: Lake Erie College Theatre Presents: "One Acts by Beckett." Four famous short plays by Samuel Beckett will be featured: Catastrophe; Come and Go; What, Where; and Breath. Catastrophe is considered Beckett's most political play, while Come and Go is a re-imaging of the three witches from Macbeth. What Where features mysterious robed figures who interrogate one another in a series of scenes and Breath is considered the shortest play in the English language. Directed by Assistant Professor of Theater, Jerry Jaffe, the performances will take place Thu 11/13 - Sat 11/15 and Thu 11/20 - Sat 11/22. All shows start at 8PM, except for the 11/22 production which begins at 2PM, and takes place in the Fine Arts Building. All tickets $5. Information: 440.375.7450.

CSU
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SPONSORED: Entrepreneurial Spirit! The Nance College of Business at Cleveland State has been a leader in entrepreneurship education for over 35 years. Some of Northeast Ohio's most successful entrepreneurs are graduates of The Nance College, such as Monte Ahuja, who, as founder and Chairman of Transtar Industries, Inc., has grown the business to be the world's leading distributor of OE quality transmission parts for the motor vehicle repair industry, and Ellis Yan, who's compact fluorescent light bulbs have made Technical Consumer Products the world's leading innovator in energy-efficient lighting. Cleveland State University's academic departments work together to engage students in programs, classes and activities that strengthen the skills needed for global entrepreneurial success. Learn more about our highly effective, globally focused entrepreneurship education at www.csuohio.edu/business.

CMNH
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SPONSORED: Let's Talk About Race A series of Town Hall Meetings has been scheduled to further discuss the contemporary experience of race and racism in the United States and our local community. Each Town Hall Meeting is free, however, registration is required. Event dates: "Let's Talk About Race" - Wed 11/5; "Race and the Law" - Tue 11/11; "Race Where Do We Go From Here?" - Wed 1/19. All start with a 6PM reception with 7PM conversation. Info: www.cmnh.org/site/AtTheMuseum/OnExhibit/Race/TownHall.aspx.

CMNH
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SPONSORED: The Cranberry Goes Seven Rounds Did you know that the cranberry is one of only three commercially grown fruits native to North America? Better yet, did you know that the Cleveland Museum of Natural History will make a big deal out of it on Sat 11/8 at 6:30PM (reception) and 8PM (dinner)? Check out the History of Food Series featuring a seven-course meal dedicated to the celebration of this little red fruit. Info www.cmnh.org/site/ClassesandPrograms/SpecialEvents/NaturalHistoryOfFood.aspx.

CIM
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SPONSORED: Right about Now, we could all use a good comedy. The Cleveland Institute of Music has just the ticket! November 12-15, join director David Bamberger, the CIM Orchestra and students from the CIM Opera Theater in a fully staged production of Beatrice et Benedict. In his last great work, Berlioz created a wonderful comedy inspired by Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. This production finds us in 1960 at an American University with action surrounding the "big game!" It's all sun, fun and young love! Tickets are on sale by calling 216-791-5000 or purchase online here. Mention you saw it in Cool Cleveland or enter "COOL" in the promo-box when ordering online for a $2 discount. Click here for a complete CIM concert schedule.