AP 10.1.14
The Cleveland Orchestra opens its season with music director Franz Welser-Most on the podium, conducting Beethoven's 6th Symphony and a group of dances by Ravel. Before the concert he'll talk with orchestra executive director Gary Hanson about what else is in store in the 2014-2015 season. Sat 10/4 & Sun 10/5.* Four reggae bands play at CSU for Parma's All Faiths Food Pantry. Fri 10/3.
* Simeon Soul Charger celebrates homecoming from European tour at the Kent Stage. Sat 10/4.
* Metal band Affiance unveils new CD at the Agora. Fri 10/3.
* Contrapunctus sings the music of Henry Purcell. Sun 10/5.
* The Speedbumps showcase their nuanced folk rock at the Music Box. Fri 10/3.
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AP 10.1.14
You only had to go two months without the delicious handcrafted chocolates made by Cassandra Fear at Fear's Confections. She closed her Collinwood store at the end of July and just as she promised, she's opening her new Lakewood location this month. Come celebrate her grand opening, taste her new seasonal brownies, and help support the Domestic Violence and Child Advocacy Center. Sat 10/4. * Townhall in Ohio City is working on going all GMO-free. So National Non-GMO Month — October — is a big deal to them. Follow their Facebook page to find out what events they have in store. Wed 10/1-Fri 10/31.