CREW Cleveland professional women in the real estate industry now have their own group, and CREW is the local chapter of the national organization. Join their efforts and discover seminars about economic development through "nontraditional" tools, such as the arts. Susie Frazier Mueller of Sparx in the City, Jeff Ramsey of the Detroit Shoreway and Tom Schorgl will all participate in this panel, to provide spirited and insightful discussion on Thu 5/19 at 1PM. Call 696-3711. Key Bank?, 127 Public Square, 9th Floor, Gillespie Auditorium. http://www.CrewCleveland.org
Cleveland Fine Art Expo Enjoy a weekend of jazz, dance, gospel, poetry and storytelling performances throughout this 6th annual event which kicks off Fri 5/20 at 4PM. The event runs through Sun 5/22 and will feature national, regional, and local artists & authors. This family event includes a Children’s Village, Emerging Artist competitions and Youth Art from area schools. Experience the Rock My Soul Exhibit The Black Legacy of Rock & Roll, which will be presented in the Tri-C Art Gallery. Call 791-2437 for info. Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills Village. www.SankofaFineArtPlus.org
Cleveland Pops Orchestra Be there for the 5th Annual Patriotic Salute, as the sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II occurs this year. In honor of those who served, the Cleveland Pops will commemorate the occasion with a patriotic concert. The swing group Night Flight from the U. S. Air Force Band of Flight will take over the stage, as well as a concert with the 20-piece Air Force jazz ensemble and vocalists, who will perform the music of Glenn Miller and the swing era. Push out your patriotism and attend the event on Fri 5/20 at 8PM. Call 765-7677. Severance Hall,11001 Euclid Ave. http://www.ClevelandPops.com
Case's annual book sale Book freaks can peruse over 50,000 books as the Association for Continuing Education at Case Western Reserve University will host its popular book sale on Sat 5/21 thru 5/23 from noon to 6PM, and Tue 5/24 from 10AM-1PM. This year’s auction will include Eros Magazine’s famed Marilyn Monroe photo essay and Book of Dead (possibly written in 1485 B.C.), the papyrus of Ani, scribe and treasurer of the temples of Egypt; and Theodore Mommsen’s eight-volume set and index, Historie Romaine (1864). For information about sale hours or to make donations, call 368-2090. Case’s Western Reserve University's Adelbert Gym, 2128 Adelbert Road.http://www.Case.edu/artsci/conted/booksale.htm.
Fire Away 1980s superstar recording artist Pat Benatar joins Cleveland's own Contemporary Youth Orchestra to rock the youth. Joined by her husband, Parma native Neil Giraldo, who is also her songwriter, producer and lead guitarist, the two will join with the CYO's 100-member orchestra on Tue 5/24 at CSU's Waetjen Auditorium. Call 241-6000 for tickets. Waetjen Auditorium, the Music and Communications Building at Euclid and E. 21st Street. http://www.CYOrchestra.org
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