AP 8.6.14
The arrival of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland brings a busy week of activities, not all of them related to sports. Over 150 singers, for instance, will be spending their time at Old Stone Church downtown rehearsing for the Big Cleveland Sing, taking place at PlayhouseSquare in the middle of Gay Games week. Wed 8/13.* The Music Box Supper Club in the Flats launches with Bloody Mary brunches. Sun 8/10.
* Cleveland Orchestra members play classical bluegrass at Wade Oval Wednesdays. Wed 8/13.
* Rocker Dan Miraldi says goodbye to Cleveland with Mahall's show. Fri 8/8.
* Secret Soul Club presents Summer Garage & Soul Party at the Beachland. Fri 8/8.
* Akron rock legends Hammer Damage play two nights at Jilly's. Fri 8/8 & Sat 8/9.
* Soulful local bands will get you dancing at the Grog Shop. Fri 8/8.
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AP 8.6.14
Lots of Cleveland restaurants boast about their locally sourced, seasonal, sustainably raised and grown food. Some advertise their vegetarian and even vegan-friendly menus. But Ohio City's new Townhall wants to take it one step further: it's aiming to be 100% GMO-free, despite the challenges involved.* Ohio corn is in season. The Coit Road Farmers Market will be roasting and selling it to benefit the nonprofit market Sat 8/9.
* Learn why factory farming isn't the panacea it was once touted to be at a panel discussion at the Market Garden. Thu 8/7.
* Want to grow your own hops? The Ohio State Extension has a workshop that can get you started. Tue 8/12.