08.10-08.17.11
Buy Lo

And sell hi. That's the only way to get ahead, and that's probably good advice both in the market these days, as well as in your community. If you believe in this region, now would be a very good time to invest and buy local. We help you find the good local stuff this week with a feature on the Rowdy Craft Fair in Akron, a preview of OldBoy coming up at the Grog, and pointers to cool local events like the Mid West Reggae Fest, Akron's University Park Art Fair & Food Fest, Walk + Roll in Slavic Village, and CPH's Happy Hour. Plus read about a side trip to the eco-friendly Finger Lakes and other fun stuff for kids & families. And now, you can get it all on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch with our new mobile app. And to get that, you don't even have to buy anything. --Thomas Mulready

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Crafters Get Rowdy in Akron
Studio 526 hosts the Rowdy Indie Craft Fair on Sun 8/14

Buying local gets rowdy when you combine a quirky local craft show with fine art, craft demonstrations, a yoga class, a local band jam concert, a DJ spinning tunes and pierogies.

The result of such an eclectic mix is the Rowdy Indie Craft Fair, a brand new craft event that opens its doors for the first time at noon on Sun 8/14 @ Studio 526... Read more from Julie Cajigas here

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SPONSORED: Garrison Keillor, who revitalized radio in 1974 with his eclectic program A Prairie Home Companion, brings his one-man show to Severance Hall on Thu 10/27 as part of Tri-C Presents' star-studded 2011-12 season. Other highlights include Philadanco, the Philadelphia dance sensation, and two Cleveland premieres, Symphony for the Dance Floor by composer Daniel Bernard Roumain and The Rambler by choreographer Joe Goode. Tickets on sale now. For a complete season lineup visit TriCPresents.com.

VIDEO: How Does American Greetings Do It?
Tri-C Corporate College Partnership

When American Greetings needed to get serious about their mission to develop their talent, Director of Leadership Development Renita Jefferson called on Tri-C Corporate College to help with customizing training solutions. "We're positioning people for success," says Jefferson. "Corporate College understood the opportunity, they understood my development needs." Watch the video and explore how Tri-C Corporate College can help you and your business. CorporateCollege.com/lss

NY's Finger Lakes region is gorges
And it's only a 5-hour drive

There are times in Ithaca, NY, when the natural beauty of the region is almost overwhelming. This small city boasts a pristine lake, scenic hills, deep gorges and numerous waterfalls. All featured within a couple square miles.

If you've never been to the Finger Lakes region of New York, you should go. It's only a five hour drive from Cleveland (six to Ithaca)... Read more from Sarah Valek here

SPONSORED: Corporate College Talent Management Webinar Register for Corporate College's "Identify and Keep the Right People in the Right Jobs" Webinar, hosted Wed 9/14. Cost is $25. Learn how to define the components of a talent pipeline, recognize the tools you can use to identify a supply of talent, and techniques to maintain and manage talent. CorporateCollege.com.

Finding the potential in Cle's vacant lots Vacant land has potential. Did you know one vacant plot of land can house 50 species of bees? NYT examines the many uses of vacant land.

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SPONSORED: Kicking off a new venture or taking your start-up to the next level? If so, Bizdom wants you! Receive Funding, Training, Connections and more. Get your Cleveland-based business up and running with Bizdom! Visit Bizdom.com for application and details. Deadline is Fri 8/19. Bizdom is a nonprofit organization.

Is Obama Finished?

The conventional wisdom is in and the verdict is unanimous: The Republicans ran roughshod over President Obama in the laborious debt-ceiling/budget debate and his prospects for re-election are now looking fairly remote... Read more from Larry Durstin here

SPONSORED:Foodies across the nation agree, Northeast Ohio is a prime culinary destination! With an array of inspiring restaurateurs, innovative food trucks and cutting edge pop-up restaurants, The Plus region is indeed a culinary hot spot. To learn more about Northeast Ohio's foodie culture, visit www.theplus.us.

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Perseids Meteor Party @ LENSC Watch a planetarium presentation on meteors than head to the field, spread out a blanket & watch the annual Perseids Meteor show in the sky. It's a show as nature intended.

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SPONSORED: Welcome 20 gnomes into the garden! Gnome & Garden continues @ Holden Arboretum. Walk the garden trails and be on the lookout for our larger than life garden gnomes, all of which were decorated by local artists. Kids activites and Gnome trading cards available at the Corning Visitor Center. Visit www.HoldenArb.org for more information.

WED 8/10
Cleveland Play House Happy Hour @ 14th St Theatre on Wed 8/10. Mix & mingle w/ the yp class & learn what the Play House has been up to. You'll even take a tour of their new digs @ the Allen Theatre complex.

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THU 8/11
The Bike Biz @ Phoenix Coffee Join bike friends on Thu 8/11 @ Phoenix W. 9th as they become certified & nationally recognized by the League of American Cyclists. Also: Renato Pereira-Castillo of Joy Machines Bike Shop will teach bike repair & hear about the new Ohio City Whips.

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FRI 8/12
Mid West Reggae Fest is celebrating 20 years of jammin'. Can you believe it? Pitch a tent @ Nelson Ledges for a weekend of reggae music & good vibes starting on Fri 8/12. Hear from Taj Weeks [pictured], Marty Dread, Etana & many others.

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SAT 8/13
University Park Arts Fair & Food Fest is held in Akron's oldest park -- Grace Park. View crafts & fine art from 100+ local & regional artists, nosh on grub & enjoy the neighborhood on Sat 8/13.

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SPONSORED: Opera on Saturday afternoon at 1PM (following the BBC News) continues this week and next with performances from the Los Angeles Opera this Sat 8/13 with Verdi's Rigoletto; next Sat 8/20, Rossini's A Turk in Italy. The San Francisco Opera begins with Verdi's Aida on Sat 8/27. Full details at WCLV.com.

SUN 8/14
Blackout Party @ Melt Recreate the Great Northeast Blackout of 2003 without having a real blackout! Sun 8/14 means no lights, no TV & no music @ Melt. Just dark beer & plenty of good conversation. Unplug, will ya.

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MON 8/15
Jokes! Comedy! Fun! It all happens every Mon at the Chucklef*ck Comedy Showcase @ Bela Dubby. Check it out Mon 8/15 & forget those Monday blahs.

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TUE 8/16
SC2019: Ready, Set, Summit! Join the E4S Network on Tue 8/16 to learn more about the work of SC2019 & how you can participate. This year is the Year of Energy Efficiency. And 2012 is the Year of Local Food. Help make Cle a better, greener place.

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WED 8/17
Dumpstaphunk @ the Beachland This New Orleans funk/soul/blues outfit sings "we're livin' in a world gone mad..." We couldn't agree more. But don't dwell -- get down. Dumpstaphunk will get you movin' on Wed 8/17 @ the Beachland.

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OldBoy on Coventry
A summer concert to remember & more to look forward to

If you've been wondering which band should have the pre-soundtrack to The Princess Bride, you may have found the match.

Last Thu 8/4, local band OldBoy kicked off a Summer Music & Movie series event held in Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park. It may not have been OldBoy's typical crowd, but its members serenaded parents, teens and 2-4 year-olds in stride... Read more from Laurie Wanninger here

Break out the tar and feathers?

Knowing full well in advance that an article is going to either (a) get you run out of town on a rail, or (b) engender calls for you to schedule an appointment with a team of psychiatrists, I nonetheless will rush in like a fool to a place where wiser men wouldn't dare tread...
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here

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Possibilitarian Puppet Theater presents TWO CIRCUSES Sounds great! wish I could make it, especially the bread making part. I've done some puppet making before at parade the circle for standing rock cultural arts...
Read the comment from james jewell here

Is Obama Finished? You hit the nail on the head here. Even those of us who have always voted Republican (ahem, me and mine) are aghast at the Republican Party, the Tea Party and what they are doing to the quality of the nation we live in. I didn't vote for Obama the first time, but I'd really like to be able to vote for him this next time, because the alternative is entirely unacceptable...
Read the comment from Julie Cajigas here

Hosting a phenom It was disappointing that neither of our competitors advanced to the semi-final round, but it was certainly exciting to be a part of the Competition, even in a small way!...
Read the comment from Beth here

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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) Reclaiming Our Heritage With Ohio Wines

2) VIDEO: Northeast Ohio's Cuisine Scene

3) Hosting a phenom: What it's like hosting a Cle Int'l Piano Competition contestant

4) MANSFIELD: "Nothing stops a bullet like a job"

5) New Walk Scores are out How did Cleveland rank?

We support local writers. Kudos to Julie Cajigas, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Sarah Valek and Laurie Wanninger. 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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