AP 10.29.14
Don Dixon & Marti Jones met back in the mid ’80s when he produced a record by her former band. The Canton songstress and Carolina producer settled in her hometown and have crafted their scintillating pop music from there ever since. When they perform together, as they will at the Music Box, they exude high spirits, humor and love of music. Sat 11/1.* Apollo's Fire brushes up Monteverdi Vespers for a road trip. Fri 10/31-Sun 11/2, Fri Nov 7.
* CSU radio station WCSB throws punk-rock Halloween party at CPT. Sat 11/1.
* Opera per Tutti presents brand-new vampire opera, Clarimonde. Fri 10/31 & Sat 11/1.
* Local jazz singer Maria Jacobs celebrates new CD at Nighttown. Sun 11/2.
* Local garage rockers New Salem Witch Hunters play Beachland Tavern. Fri 10/31.
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AP 10.29.14
Cleveland Independents has been promoting locally owned northeast Ohio restaurants for a decade through promotions like Cleveland Restaurant. During that two-week event, many of its 80-plus member dining establishments will serve a three-course meal for a flat price of $33. It's the perfect opportunity to get out to that restaurant you've been meaning to try. Mon 11/3. * There's no better place to learn all about herbs, pick up some herbal products, and snag a few pots of your own to scent your home all winter than the Western Reserve Herb Society's annual herb fair at the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Sat 10/11.
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Cleveland Independents has been promoting locally owned northeast Ohio restaurants for a decade through promotions like Cleveland Restaurant. During that two-week event, many of its 80-plus member dining establishments will serve a three-course meal for a flat price of $33. It's the perfect opportunity to get out to that restaurant you've been meaning to try. Mon 11/3. * The profusion of fresh local produce is tapering off and many farmers markets have ended for the season. But many of your favorite markets have moved indoors where they'll continue to sell locally made specialty products like breads, pastries, smoked meats, almond milk, spices, pierogies, salsas, vinegars and other artisan food items, maybe even some greens, as more growers are extending the season with hoop houses and greenhouses. You'll probably find someone to order an organic Thanksgiving turkey from too.