09.30-10.07.09
Balance

In this week's issue:
* Cleveland Confidential The Circle Game, Part 2 by John Stark Bellamy II
* InnovationLINK Medical Innovations Summit at Cle Clinic
* Straight Outta Mansfield The Obama Effect
* DanceLINKS A Force of Nature
* RoldoLINK Propoganda, Fake Crusading & The Pee Dee
* Cool Cleveland podcast & BFD blog & Facebook & Twitter

Finding our center. It's one of the most important things we discover as we learn about ourselves. Finding an energizing work-life balance is a life's work, and this week, CoolCleveland.com makes it a little easier: the Family Wellness Fair on Sun 10/4 may help bring you into alignment with your family. Or dig Weatherhead's session on mixing blood & business on Tue 10/6, or cool events you can attend together, such as Path of Peace about Cle's Cultural Gardens on Wed 10/7. Read John Stark Bellamy II's follow-up to his popular Circle Game memoir of Cle in the 1960's, and our preview of Cle Clinic's Medical Innovation Summit. Finding the right balance might just be a click or two away. --Thomas Mulready


The Circle Game: A Cleveland Memoir
Part 2

by John Stark Bellamy II

Having effectively neutralized the Coffeehouse as a gathering place for the drug-inclined, Cleveland Police turned their wrath on Stanley Heilbrun's Headquarters. It took them a little longer but the results were both more dramatic and decisive.

On April 20, 1967, Cleveland Police narcotics squad officers raided Heilbrun's home at 11312 Hessler Rd. Seizing marijuana and drug paraphernalia, they arrested Heilbrun and charged him with possession.

More ominously, he was also charged with two counts of providing drugs to a minor, a 16-year-old girl. Facing a possible 62-year prison stint, Stanley jumped bail in early January, 1968, just days before his scheduled trial before Judge John T. Patton.

He left behind a tendentious but oddly eloquent letter, which the Cleveland Press, to its credit, saw fit to publish. It read in part...:

Read The Circle Game: A Cleveland Memoir- Part 2 By John Stark Bellamy II here


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Tickets to the CVSR Polar Express [pictured] are now easier to get. Forget mail-in lotteries--now you can order tix online starting on Mon 10/5 at http://www.CVSR.com

Show CMSD students you believe in them. Arrive at a CMSD school 15 min. before school starts on Fri 10/2 and cheer 'em on for Hats Off Day. Info

Speaking of CMSD, the Cle Orchestra brings music into Cle Public Schools with launch of its Community Music Initiative. Cool

Finding housing for ex-offenders ain't easy, but it's gotta be done. CTO offers "Housing Formerly Incarcerated Persons" class on Fri 10/2, 9AM - 12:30PM. Register

GREEN Cle now has an official Chief of Sustainability to follow through with Sustainable Cle 2019 vision. Mayor appoints Andrew Watterson to fill new position. Click

Ohio gets a "C" for financial stability. Policy Matters says Ohio must improve debt standing and employment rate or face detention. Report Card

New Gallup poll discovers what factors emotionally bond people to their communities. Akron one of the cities studied. Click for Findings

Parma-S. Branch Library one of 40 libraries in US to host traveling space exhibit. “Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery" opens on Mon 10/5 through Sat 11/14. Cool

Lebron James' flick More Than a Game opens at area theaters on Fri 10/2 (or earlier if you scored advance screening tix). http://www.MoreThanAGameMovie.com


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SPONSORED: Neil Gaiman jumps out of the pages and on to the stage for Cleveland Public Library's Writers and Readers Series. Catch up on Neil's illustrious background by visiting http://WritersAndReaders.cpl.org before seeing him in person on Sun 10/4 at Cleveland Public Library Lake Shore Auditorium, located at 17133 Lake Shore Blvd.



Inlet Dance Theatre Family-Friendly Concert Bring the kids to an hour-long (and totally affordable) dance performance on Sat 10/3 at 7PM. See Inlet Dance Theatre's unique commitment of "using dance to further people" in action [pictured]. Church of the Savior, 2537 Lee Rd., Cle Heights. http://www.InletDance.org/index.html

Watercolor Monsters Learn how to bring your monster drawings to life with watercolors on Sat 10/3 from 9AM - 12PM. Art instructor Katie Cusack will teach you drawing tips and watercoloring techniques. Peninsula Art Academy, 1600 W. Mill St., Peninsula. Register

Ghost Train Get spooked on Sun 10/4 with a ride on a haunted train. You'll hear ghost stories (and possibly see ghosts) as you take a scenic ride through Cuy. Valley Nat'l Park. 10:40AM. Akron Northside Station, 27 Ridge St., Akron. Tickets at http://www.CVSR.com/events.aspx.

Family Fun Fest at the Farm is sure to make kids of all ages happy. This no charge fest offers classic cars, magic, story times, a naturalist, live entertainment and--yes!--kettlecorn. The fun happens on Sun 10/4 from 2 - 5PM at Greenwood Farm, 264 Richmond Rd., Richmond Hts. http://www.RichmondHeightsOhio.org/GreenwoodFarm.php

Family Wellness Fair Learn how to naturally relieve stress with programs for the entire fam on Sun 10/4. Take classes on releasing negative emotions with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and learn how to calm nerves through "settling." Kids will dig TKD Fusion, a blend of tae kwon do, energy psychology, musical yoga and art. 1 - 5PM. Insight Learning and Wellness Cntr & STAR Institute, Emery Place Ste. 100 & 112, 25901 Emery Rd., Warrensville Hts. http://www.InsightWellness.org/web

Henny Penny @ Akron Civic Theatre See the original folktale come to life in this family-friendly stage production on Sun 10/4 at 2PM. Call 330-253-2488 for tickets. 182 S. Main St., Akron. Info

SPONSORED: Just $99 for five killer concerts. Deep discounts funded by area corporations and foundations. They want people like you- new and young subscribers- to enjoy Cleveland Orchestra concerts. Great seats. Reserved seats. Order today by calling the Orchestra's Subscription Office at 216-231-1111 (M-F, 9 to 5) or email them at SevAcess@clevelandorchestra.com. Limited availability, so order your seats today!


Medical Innovations Summit

With the ardent health care debate headlining the news, physicians and researchers, pharmaceutical and medical device company executives, and venture capitalists, are coming together in Cleveland to discuss the role of innovation, the benefits to health care, and what the future holds...

Read about the Medical Innovations Summit by Susan Schaul here


A hot selection of tech and business news & events from around the region. Got business news? Send it to: EVENTS@CoolCleveland.com


Progressive named on "Best Place to Launch a Career" list by BusinessWeek. Insurance co. makes list for 4th year in a row. Info

GREEN Eaton Corp. makes Newsweek's list of America's 500 greenest companies for being pioneer of hybrid technology. Check the Ranking.

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos coming to Tri-C on Tue 10/13 from 11:30AM - 1:05PM. Info

Great Lakes Expo Center opens in Euclid, will be new home to Cle Home & Garden Show. http://GreatLakesExpoCenter.com

Akron/Canton real estate some of the most affordable in nation, says CNNMoney.com. Especially if you're looking for a 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2200-sq. ft. house. Price Comparison

WKSU's new program checks the pulse of health care in NEO. Vital Signs: Diagnosing Health Care in NEO examines Cle Clinic's payrolls, local health care alternatives and more. Details

Akron-based FMI Technologies develops system for studying Alzheimer's. Ultra-high resolution imaging technology can detect changes in the brain. http://www.FMImaging.com

CWRU awarded $4.9 mill grant for colon cancer research from National Institutes of Health. Details

Cle Foundation awards $14.8 mill in grants. See Recipients

SPONSORED: Bright sun, warm sand find your perfect state of relaxation in Florida. Enter Akron-Canton Airport's Florida is 4 Everyone contest and you may win a fabulous vacation package for two to Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers or Ft. Lauderdale! Enter at http://www.AkronCantonAirport.com. Don't forget nonstop service to Ft. Lauderdale and Ft. Myers aboard AirTran Airways begins Thu 11/5. Book your tickets now at http://www.AirTran.com. Good luck!


Public Policy and Nonprofits: Challenges & Opps for 2010 seminar at Penton Media Bldg on Wed 9/30, 9 - 11AM. Register

Capitol Theatre Gala Re-Opening becoming at once Cleveland's newest and oldest theatre, the old vaudeville house at W. 65th & Detroit has been restored and will be operated by Jonathan Foreman's Cleveland Cinemas, with 3 screens showing art & independent films. Gala festivities include ribbon cutting on Fri 10/2 at 9AM, complimentary family matinee at 10AM on Sat 10/3, Charlie Chaplin's The Kid from 1921 at noon on Sun 10/4, plus weekly specials. http://www.gordonsquare.org/capitol-gala

InventaPalooza: A Daylong Event of Education and Fun for Investors, Entrepreneurs and Families at Akron Main Library on Sat 10/3, 10AM - 5PM. Info

Apple Picking w/ Young Nonprofit Professionals Network at Patterson Fruit Farm on Sat 10/3 from 11AM - 1PM. Info

How to Safely and Successfully Mix Blood & Business at CWRU on Tue 10/6, 6:30 - 8PM. Register

Cascade Capital Corp Business Growth Awards at Hilton Akron/Fairlawn on Thu 10/8 at 5PM. Register

Online Marketing: Making It Work & Making It Legal seminar at Corp Plaza I on Thu 10/8, 8 - 9:30AM. Goldstein-Licata. Call 216-573-6000 or email wskATcompletecounsel.com to register.

JumpStart Annual Community Mtg at Akron's John S. Knight Cntr on Fri 10/9, 7:30AM. Register

Power Networking: How to Improve Your Verbal Networking Skills at Lake Metroparks Pine Ridge Club Wed 10/14, 11:30AM - 1:15PM. Register


Doonesberry's Garry Trudeau Coming to Cleveland

Sari Feldman sure knows how to pick 'em. The Cuyahoga County Public Library's awesome Writer's Center Stage series has brought some of the top authors to Cleveland, and this year's series kicks off with one of the most well-read authors of our time. Garry Trudeau is phenomenally popular, publishing his Doonesbury strip in over 1400 newspapers and selling over 7 million collections.

Besides winning the Pulitzer for Doonesbury, Trudeau has also written for Harper's, Rolling Stone and The Washington Post, and his famous comic strip has become an unconventional icon by straddling political satire, social commentary and the adult graphic novel. Watch the video of CCPL's Executive Director, then see Garry Trudeau live in person at the Ohio Theatre, ask him questions and get your book signed on Tue 10/6. Get more details at WritersCenterStage.org.


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Dan Reed @ The Winchester Join Dan Reed, of the aptly-named Dan Reed Network band, for a night of intimate acoustic songs on Wed 9/30 at 9PM. After opening for acts like Run DMC and David Bowie, Reed sought out Tibetan monks in India who invited him to stay in their monastery. His songs mirror his life journey to India and delve into spirituality. 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood. Tickets. http://www.DanReed.com


HOT Capitol Theatre Grand Re-Opening The wait is over! The Capital Theatre opens its doors for the first time in 25 years on Thu 10/1 with a private gala. Don't worry if you don't have tickets to this sold-out show--there's 10 days of opening festivities at this state-of-the-art, fully restored 3-screen theatre. Ribbon-cutting is on Fri 10/2 at 9AM. First free family matinee on Sat 10/3 at 10AM. 6516 Detroit Ave., Ste. 1.

http://GordonSquare.org/capitol-gala

Are We There Yet? Laugh at the spectacle of family life at this musical revue opening on Thu 10/1 at 8PM. This show covers everything from little league baseball and dating to dance recitals and car trips. Some performances cover real-life stories submitted by local families. Runs through Sun 10/18. Actors' Summit, 86 Owen Brown St., Hudson. Call 330-342-0800 for tickets. http://www.ActorsSummit.org/onstage.htm

HOT The Bike Rack 30 local artists submitted their public art ideas for the facade of downtown Cle's proposed bike station. See these artists and their visions [pictured] at a showing on Thu 10/1 at 5:30PM. See all entries and an installation by winning artists Scott Stibich and Mark A. Reigelman II. CPA, 1951 W. 26 St., Ste. 101. http://www.ClevelandPublicArt.org/events/the-bike-rack

Dizzy Art Barb Bonchek's drawings are full of intricate lines that'll make your head spin--in a good way. See her unbelievably detailed works at an exhibition opening on Thu 10/1 from 6 - 8PM. All work is drawn without any mechanical aids. Through Mon 11/2. Larchmere Books Annex Gallery, 13015 Larchmere Blvd., Shaker Hts. http://www.LoganberryBooks.com/gallery.html


The Pekar Project Live: From Web to Walls Harvey Parker shed a bit of his Luddite tendencies to create the Pekar Project, a webcomics series created in collaboration with SMITH Magazine and 4 illustrators [pictured]. Join Harvey and his artist friends on Fri 10/2 from 7 - 10PM to view original art from this series and listen to live jazz. Pennello Gallery, 12407 Mayfield Rd. Info

October Revolutions: OddyFest #14 October is about revolution. This month's set of plays examines 3 idealists who changed the world and themselves in ways that were, well, revolutionary. Hear live Russian songs, too. Runs on Fri 10/2 at 7:15PM. No charge. Brody-Nelson Rm of Cle Hts Library, 2345 Lee Rd. Info

Eartha L. Goodwin: A Woman Moves NEO native Eartha L. Goodwin's photographs and videos explore emotions and responses to space. Inspired by a cross-country trek and the tireless environmental advocacy of a late friend, Goodwin's works are evocative pieces steeped in layers of meaning. See it for yourself at a solo show opening on Fri 10/2 from 5 - 9PM. Wooltex Gallery in the historic Tower Press Bldg., 1900 Superior Ave. Preview her work at http://www.Flickr.com/photos/eartha

GREEN 2009 NEO Environmental Awards Ceremony See NEO's best green businesses, communities and educators get the props they deserve on Fri 10/2 at 7:30PM. Dr. Marcus Erikson is this year's guest speaker. He'll give a speech called "Plastic Debris: Lakes to Sea" about the environmental impacts of plastic. (Also check him out at the Great Lake Erie Boat Float on Sat 10/3--see listing below). Cle Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr. http://www.CleMetZoo.com/biodiversityalliance/awards.html

SPONSORED: WCLV is going live to Baldwin-Wallace College this Fri 10/2, at 8PM, for the "Iron Composer Competition." Five finalists show up in the morning at which time they are told the instrumentation for which they'll be writing as well as a "secret ingredient." They have six hours in which to write their compositions. The pieces are rehearsed and performed that night and judged "American Idol" style. WCLV's Mark Satola handles things on the stage, and WCLV's Jacqueline Gerber makes snarky remarks from the broadcast booth. Full details on all of WCLV's classical music programming at http://www.WCLV.com.


GREEN The Great Lake Erie Boat Float To draw attention to the problems with plastic, Dr. Marcus Eriksen constructed a raft made from over 15,000 plastic bottles and sailed it from Calif. to Hawaii. He'll sail his newest raft, the "Cola-hoga," on Lake Erie on Fri 10/2. Locals will launch their homemade rafts or Mini-Boat Float-illas [pictured]. 9AM. Lower Edgewater State Park Beach. http://LakeErieBoatFloat.org

GREEN Film Feasts: Children of the Corn Kick off the first Film Feast with a behind-the-scenes tour of North Union Farmers Market on Shaker Square on Sat 10/3 at 9AM. Market director Donita Anderson will lead the tour and introduce you to various vendors while teaching you the benefits of "from farm to plate" philosophy. Then head over to Sergio's SARAVA to chat about the environment over brunch. Films Feasts benefit the Cle International Film Festival. Details

HOT Field Recording in the Land of Smokestacks The ArcelorMittal Steel Yards [pictured, at top] are home to more than smoke, fire and, well... steel. This is a place of sonic diversity and musical mayhem. Don't believe us? Then check out this course on Sat 10/3 from 12 - 2PM where you'll parade through the yards and record some sonic stuff from Cle's post-post-industrial landscape. Part of SPACES Plum Academy. Register

Year of the Ox Gala Auction Those artsy oxen gracing the streets of the St. Clair-Superior 'hood will be auctioned at this eclectic event on Sat 10/3. From 6 - 10PM, enjoy a cocktail reception, Asian fusion style meal and live entertainment from Cle Chinese Music Ensemble and Urban Artz Inc. Proceeds benefit St. Clair-Superior youth programs. The Ballroom Park at Lane Villa, 10510 Park Lane in Univ. Circle. Tickets

GREEN Ohio Solar Tour Tour energy efficient and renewable energy-powered homes and buildings on Sat 10/3 and Sun 10/4. Choose from 4 guided tour tracts--NASA, East of Cle, Oberlin and Westerville--or create your own self-guided tour from the list of open sites. See how local homes and biz are going green at no charge to you. Details

A Taste of Cle's Rainbow Join the LGBT Community Cntr of Grtr Cle for a night of gender-bending performances on Sat 10/3 at Bounce's queer variety show. Proceeds go to the Metro Youth Outreach Program. 18+ only. 9PM. 2814 Detroit Ave. Details

GREEN A Toast to Cleveland Water Explore the historic Baldwin Water Works, the largest covered reservoir in the world, at this benefit for the Cle Restoration Society on Sat 10/3. Originally built in 1925, this landmark received a full-scale historic renovation from 2000 to 2004 and offers lovely lake views. Cocktails and entertainment offered. 5:30 - 10PM. 11216 Stokes Blvd. http://www.ClevelandRestoration.org/events.php


HOT Wise Up!! A mind-blowing cast of Cle literary stars will read their fave works accompanied with live jazz at this lit fest/fundraiser to benefit the Friends of the Cle Hts-Univ. Hts Public Library. See some of the hottest local writers/artists like Les Roberts, Derf and CoolCleveland.com's Mansfield Frazier and Carlo Wolff on Sun 10/4. Performances at 5PM and 7PM will each feature a different line-up of talent and performances from this astounding list of regional talent. Call 216-795-0550 for reservations. Nighttown, 12387 Cedar Rd., Cle Heights. http://tinyurl.com/wiseupnighttown or http://www.NighttownCleveland.com

Yo La Tengo @ Beachland The eclectic, indie, melodic Yo La Tengo has been going strong for over 20 years. See 'em live on Mon 10/5 at 8PM. Doors open at 7PM. Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd in beautiful N. Collinwood. http://www.GrogShop.gs/events.aspx


Puerto Plata: Music of the Dominican Republic At 85 years old, Puerto Plata [pictured] plays guitar and sings traditional Dominican soneros with gusto. Hear some sweet sones, boleros and merengues on Tue 10/6 at 7:30PM. Part of the VIVA! & Gala Around Town season. Cle Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval Dr. http://www.ClevelandArt.org/events/PuertoPlata.aspx

GIRLS ALOUD! Stiletto & Scribes Raise funds for the Women of the World Poetry Slam taking place in March 2010 in C-bus with a night of performances on Tue 10/6. Hear from Cle's own Free and other Midwestern poets, including T Miller. Plus, all-women open mic. Doors open at 9PM, show at 10PM. B-Side Liquor Lounge, 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cle Heights. http://www.BSideLiquorLounge.com


Path of Peace: Cle's Cultural Gardens Cle's landmark cultural gardens are more than pretty patches of land. They were created as a means of fostering worldwide peace amidst the aftermath of WWI. But today their story and purpose have changed. CSU prof Dr. Mark Tebeau will present the history of these gardens on Wed 10/7 at 7PM. Part of Cle: A Celebration of Cultures. Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, 2929 Richmond Rd., Beachwood. More events at http://www.MaltzMuseum.org.

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Season Ending

Maybe the Cleveland Indians will have a great game at season's end. We can hope.

Today's the last day we can go to Progressive Field and heartily yell "Charge" to cheer on the home team...

Read Season Ending by Claudia Taller here


Live, Love, Laugh & Be Happy
Gene's Jazz Hot

Live, Love, Laugh & Be Happy is always good advice. Although in this case, the living and the loving are sort of up to you, the "laugh and be happy part" will be provided by Gene's Jazz Hot's new CD. Big time.

The words are taken directly from track 12 - Red, Red Robin. It's a bouncy sort of wake-upper, even if you don't happen to like mornings all that much. Of course, mornings don't seem to have slowed down the robins all that much...

Read the review by Kelly Ferjutz here

Wanna get reviewed? Send your band's CD (less than 1 year old) to: Cool Cleveland, 14837 Detroit Avenue, #105, Lakewood, OH 44107



The Obama Effect

Oh, how I do love being right. I predicted to some of my political wonk friends that Obama's winning of the presidency would cause an increase (perhaps even of significant proportions) in the number of young people - especially young people of color and women - seeking careers in politics.

It seems as if my prediction turned out to be accurate: Sixty-two individuals, a record number, filed to run for a seat on Cleveland's City Council this year, and I'm hearing similar stories - admittedly anecdotal, no scientific study has been done that I'm aware of - from acquaintances that live in urban areas around the country...

Read more from Mansfield Frazier here


A Force of Nature

Before Paul Taylor became known as one of the world's leading choreographers he was a very different, very good dancer.

In preparation for Paul Taylor Dance Company's annual concert in Northeast Ohio, we lined up a phone interview with one of the company's senior dancers, Robert Kleinendorst, who spoke to us from City Center in NYC where he and the company were preparing for a performance.

Cool Cleveland: Tell us about the upcoming Cleveland concert.

Robert Kleinendorst: Well, first of all it's a really great program for seeing the entire gamut of Paul's work. "Brandenburgs" is very classical with lots of jumps and beautiful lines and partnering. "Changes" is set to the Mamas and the Papas and it's very audience accessible; it has fun social dancing -- the swim, the mashed potato, the frug and all that stuff is in there...

Read the preview of Paul Taylor Dance Company by Victor Lucas & Elsa Johnson here



Propoganda, Fake Crusading & The Pee Dee
Plus, It's A Deep Depression for Many, and more...

When the Pee Dee editorial board gets Dan Gilbert, Mayor Frank Jackson, Council President Marty Sweeney, Greater Cleveland Partnership boss Joe Roman and Squire-Sanders managing partner Fred Nance in one room you know the bullshit is knee high or higher....

Read more of Roldo Bartimole here



Quick reviews of recent events
Submit your own review or commentary to Events@CoolCleveland.com

More Than a Game, the LeBron James Film @ Akron Civic Theater, 8/20/09
Read the review by TL Champion here

Ten More Minutes From Cleveland @ Dobama Theatre 9/25/09
Read the review by Roy Berko here

Finn in the Underworld @ convergence-continuum 9/24/09
Read the review by Roy Berko here

Fiddler on the Roof @ Beck Center 9/26/09
Read the review by Roy Berko here


Cool Cleveland readers write

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We miss the snow in Cleveland Miss the fact that I had access to EVERYTHING in Cleveland. Great museums, sports, and call me crazy ... SNOW!! Lived in Chagrin Falls for 6 years and loved it - general Cleveland area for 12 years. Chagrin Falls is a world all it's own. Husband's job brought us to South Carolina, great place and all, but part of me still misses Ohio!
From Cool Cleveland reader Lori Brautigam Lori.BrautigamATgmail.com

Don't knock down a thriving community John Stark Bellamy II uncovers a history that provides us with insight into why Cleveland is Cleveland - dull, unimaginative and punitive leadership. I didn't see much of this 1996 Cleveland, having come here with a family in 1965. I knew sketchily about the police actions, brought about by a frightened Establishment with the cooperation of the news media establishment, meaning at that time the Press and Plain Dealer, where I worked.

The top Cleveland corporate and media leaders - in charge at CWRU - killed what could have been a thriving community when back in the 1960s they pushed away and sometimes crushed a youth culture that could have flowered into what the Establishment tries to create now with money - a livable, thriving, lively community. You don't do it with condos and false-fronted retail. If it doesn't come naturally, it won't come. Thankfully, they weren't able to destroy Little Italy.

But we are great here in thinking we can buy a city culture via developers. The highly subsidized Triangle building in University Circle is a perfect example of the failure. Now, they'll knock it down but not sure anything worthwhile will take its place.

Awaiting more from Bellamy. Thanks, John.
From Cool Cleveland contributor Roldo Bartimole

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Most clicked
Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week's issue, with one more chance for you to click.

1) The Circle Game, Part 1 The first installment of Cleveland Confidential by John Stark Bellamy II. Exclusive. CoolCleveland.com

2) The New York Times spends 36 hours in Cleveland. And believe it or not, they missed a lot travel.NewYorkTimes.com

3) Gordon Square lights up Watch the video about the new Streetscape & Capitol Theatre. GordonSquare.org

4) Cleveland's Best Kept Secret? CIM offers hundreds of concerts. Most of them don't cost a cent. CIM.edu

5) Iron Chef? No: Iron Composer! Five composers, one clue, one secret ingredient and six hours to compose five works. BW.edu.

Balance This Where would we be without the creativity and insight of our writers Roldo Bartimole, John Stark Bellamy II, Roy Berko, TL Champion, Mansfield Frazier, Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas, Susan Schaul. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.

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