07.17-07.24.13
Strength
We got it going on. Going strong.The Senior Games are here, bringing not only the top 50+ athletes, but 38,000 future ambassadors, returning to their home towns raving about their week in Cleveland. Our favorite street sax man Maurice Reedus performs at HOB while his life story is filmed. About time. CPH enlightens with the life story of Leonard Bernstein. NWT pulls back the curtain on Side Show. Everyone's rallying at the Towpath.
How do we stay strong? We challenge ourselves, like Roldo challenges us to consider who really makes out with our countywide sin taxes. And Mansfield questions the racism by exclusion that may be practiced even in this day and age. Alex shows you 5 ways to strengthen your LinkedIn profile.
Celtic music & movies for free at Kamm's Corners' Asphalt Cinema. Party in the Park in Painsville. Opera per Tutti at the Italian Cultural Garden. Hot Rod music bash at Yorktown Lanes. This place is going strong. --Thomas Mulready
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Cleveland is welcoming the National Senior Games this summer from Fri 7/19 - Thu 8/1.
Different sports venues throughout the city will host athletes & an estimated 38,000 visitors.
While similar to the Olympics in high level competitive spirit and athletic skill, these participants have to be 50 years of age or older and have qualified in their state-level championship games...
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SPONSORED: The Summer is Hot at The Kent Stage Cajun Roots singer/songwriter/guitarist Tab Benoit lights it up on Sat 7/20; the one and only Temptations on Sun 7/21; go all out at the CGPD-Fest on Sat 7/27; celebrate with The Mickey Hart Band Superorganism Tour on Sat 8/10; and Ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro on Tue 8/13. Details & tix at TheKentStage.com.
Now in its 11th year as one of the premier outdoor movie experiences in the region, Asphalt Cinema at Kamm's Corners at Impett Park, 3207 West 153rd Street runs this Fri 7/19.
Start things off with a live music concert from 6:30-8:30PM, plus creative games with prizes and refreshments throughout the evening.
Enjoy Celtic music by Morrison McCarthy and then watch the movie feature Wreck It Raph under the stars on the new 20 X 11 foot outdoor screen. Kids will enjoy creative games and activities, bubble gum blowing contest, facepainting, and balloon creatures. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and stake out your spot for this FREE event. KammsCorners.com.
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SPONSORED: Explore Northern Ohio's wild beauty and local wineries on a wine tour with The Cleveland Museum of Natural History! A naturalist-led hike through a spectacular Museum preserve is followed by a wine-tasting opportunity at a local winery. The next tour is Sat 7/27 at Burkholder Preserve and St. Joseph Vineyard. CMNH.org
Painesville's Party in the Park may or may not be the largest free music festival in Ohio, as it claims. But there's no doubt it offers three full days of popular local artists like Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band plus a select few out-of-town bands worth discovering, like eclectic Ann Arbor roots/folk/world music ensemble the Ragbirds (pictured). Fri 7/19-Sun 7/21.Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
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Get zen this summer & sign up for Pink Lotus Yoga's Youth Yoga Summer Camp, with week-long sessions offered for ages 4 - 9 & 10 - 14. Become more grounded & able to recognize your innate superpowers.Click here for more Cool Cleveland Kids events
As a Career Coach, my job is to make sure that I'm aware of the changing trends within the global workplace.
It's no secret that after a decade in the game, LinkedIn has evolved as the dominant professional networking site, platform to the careers of over 200 million job seekers, hiring managers, entrepreneurs and recruiters...
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WED 7/17
Maestro: Leonard Bernstein broke through every artistic ceiling to become the world's musical ambassador. Take a journey through his life @ Cleveland Play House.
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THU 7/18
Play Me, I'm Yours Pianos are hitting the streets of Cle. Starting today, 21 colorful, artistically decorated pianos will be dispersed at locations throughout Cle. Go on -- tickle the ivories. Show 'em some love.
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FRI 7/19
Near West Theatre's Side Show is sure to be extraordinary. Based on the true story of Siamese twins Violet and Disy Hilton, Side Show tells the story of two girls cast into the life of sideshow attraction in the 1930s depression era.
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SAT 7/20
Hazard Cup Championships is the bout you've been waiting for. Witness the best-of-the-best of the Burning River Roller Girls in an epic battle for the finish.
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SUN 7/21
Legendary Temptations @ the Kent Stage There isn't much more to be said about classic Motown group the Temptations. They've been through nearly two dozen members since their formation in 1960, but the five-part vocal harmony format has remained consistent & their repertoire is unparalleled.
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MON 7/22
And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead -- yes that's their name -- bring their mouthful of a name & ambitious, often over-the-top music back to the Grog Shop.
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TUE 7/23
Dave Banks Big Band @ Vosh Travel back to the big band era of the '30s & '40s. The 16-member ensemble, led by trumpeter Dave Banks, will apply its musical force to a repertoire of jazz, blues and R&B tunes.
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WED 7/24
Get off the Internet! And debate those hot issues face-to-face. On Wed 7/24 the Charles Club hosts a passionate yet respectful debate on the death penalty. Hear from those for & against. No unfriended or name-calling involved.
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As all Cleveland Cavalier fans know, there's no need to dwell too much on the Cavs performance over the past three seasons, otherwise known as the Wilderness Years, since the dismal record speaks for itself.
Now, however, based on the activities of the team so far during this off-season, the Cavs appear to be primed for a legitimate run at the playoffs and a return to, at least, respectability and perhaps long-term success...
Read more from Larry Durstin here
Back in 1997, Timothy Pigford, a black farmer from North Carolina, was joined by 400 additional black farmers from across the country that became plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit brought against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
They alleged that the USDA was treating black farmers differently (and unfairly) when deciding to allocate price support loans, disaster payments, "farm ownership" loans, and operating loans...
Read this story from Mansfield Frazier here
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Before even getting into the battle over extending the hefty sales taxes on wine, beer, liquor and cigarettes, so-called sin taxes, we should take a close look at who is paying and who may be benefiting without paying any of the cost...
Read this story from Roldo Bartimole here
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Spamalot - Silly Fun @ Beck Center for the Arts by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Compelling, Must-See 12 Angry Men @ Blank Canvas by Roy Berko
REVIEW: Classic Returns! The Lion King @ PlayhouseSquare 7/11/13 by Laura Kennelly
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ROLDO: City Election - Show Your Disgust - Stay Home Staying home is hardly a manifestation of backbone but of lazybone...
Read the comment from Larry Durstin here
You're late with the message, Roldo. Here's the way it was put 75 years ago...
Read the comment from Dick Peery here
Roldo, shouldn't there be mention of the "what's his name" candidate? If people should stay home, give them a reason that this candidate is no better then clueless Mr. Jackson....
Read the comment from William here
Cleveland's Corporate Establishment (The Men Behind The Curtain) last made the strategic error of backing the wrong candidate in 1989, when their backing of George Forbes backfired and begat Mike White's first term....
Read the comment from John J. Polk here
Roldo your insights are always on the money and then identifying historical documentation should hit people between the eyes but the truth is that no one really cares. The children of the CMSD are faceless & souless victims of failed policy, poor leadership & corrupt activities....
Read the comment from Eric replies here
MANSFIELD: Run Nina Run! It's inaccurate to say that candidates from northern Ohio have a hard time winning. In the last decade (and anything older than that is a different political landscape), it's been win some/lose some -- just like Democratic candidates from other parts of the state...
Read the comment from Anastasia Pantsios here
REVIEW: Richard Thompson's Unbridled Tastiness at The Kent Stage How does RT keep getting better? Thanks for the great review of an amazing show!...
Read the comment from Heidi Vien here
Excellent review. RT is always great and I really enjoy his electric shows, which are less common than the acoustic ones....
Read the comment from Bob DeGrande here
Great review. I was in the second row, center, and I felt as if I'd died and gone to Heaven. Of course, the heat was pretty intense as well!...
Read the comment from Ginger Hamilton here
"I guess we were listening to different stuff in the '80s." Meaning crap...
Read the comment from Graham Exton here
FYI: while Richard may indeed have a thing for provincial Canadian cities, the name of the song is "Calvary Cross"...
Read the comment from Carl Freire 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) 2) Nice to Meet You!! at BUCKBUCK
3) ROLDO: City Election - Show Your Disgust - Stay Home
4) MANSFIELD: When Racism is Good
5) VIDEO: Bike Aboard! the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Our strength is in our writers: Roldo Bartimole, Roy Berko, Martin Bielat, Larry Durstin, Mansfield Frazier, Laura Kennelly, Anastasia Pantsios, Susan Schaul, Alex Sukhoy and Sarah Valek. 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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