08.08-08.15.12
Swing
Round here, we know how to swing. Probably more than you think we do.This week, wunderkid Matt Skitzki and other local rising jazz stars take over Severance, (it's about time!). The Beck's raising money at a brand-new jazz club in the LKWD.
It's not all about jazz, tho: Packy Malley's Reggae Fest moves to Whiskey Island, Tremont hosts a food truck fest, and we're biking in the Heights. And NEO's own Great Lakes Base saves the world at Canal Park and Blossom this weekend.
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Matt Skitzki and seven other of Northeast Ohio's rising jazz stars are putting on a show featuring some of their original jazz pieces at that temple of classical music, Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra.
What started out as informal jam sessions between friends and band mates to read, practice and experiment with their new compositions has turned into a formal production in Cleveland's premier concert hall...
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...
A princess Leia hologram repeatedly declared, "Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope," and average citizens, outcasts, and the Rebel Alliance came to the white cloaked damsel's aid.
Today, when a similar band of local Jedi sees children in need of help, Cleveland's own Rebel Legion rises to the occasion...
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Knights & Princesses: Fairy Tale Ball. Calling all fairy tale characters -- slay the dragon pinata & dance the day away at Cleveland Kids Dance's next bash on Sun 8/12.Click here for more Cool Cleveland Kids events
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WED 8/8
FreeWheelin Wednesdays Take a leisurely bicycle ride to a yet unknown destination w/ Heights Bicycle Coalition. Wherever you go on Wed 8/8, it's gonna be good (& within a 10- to 15-mile radius).
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THU 8/9
Ohio City Loves Her Writers Join the CLE Ladies Salon for suds & tunes courtesy of local band Ladyface. All proceeds benefit Ohio City Writers, an awesome org doing great work.
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FRI 8/10
WAZU + Cereal Banter & Jacob Kirkwood @ Mahall's on Fri 8/10. Good music coupled w/ good cocktails. Yerbamatonic, ribbon tea or Thai iced coffee martini, anyone?
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SAT 8/11
Ten Years of Rhapsody Party in the name of the Progressive Arts Alliance's 10th anniversary on Sat 8/11. Boogie down to the beats of turntable legend Grandmaster Flash. For real.
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SUN 8/12
Jazz It Up The Beck Center's throwing a jazzy affair in honor of its closing season. Get classy & enjoy food, wine, theater & jazz at this special benefit on Sun 8/12.
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MON 8/13
Wind Power: Hot air or energy of the future? Discuss over a drink at the next Science Cafe Cleveland on Mon 8/13.
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TUE 8/14
Write to Assemble Author Les Roberts will discuss his latest Milan Jacovich book -- Whiskey Island -- his career and the so-called "writing life." Assemble @ Happy Dog.
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WED 8/15
Little Italy's Feast of the Assumption Part religious event, part one big party.
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The tension was building all during the last week of July as the baseball trade deadline was approaching and the Cleveland Indians had a big decision to make...
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It's a damn shame Gabby Douglas' amazing accomplishment of winning multiple gold medals, including the one for world's best all-round gymnast, has been overshadowed by something as trivial as the "look" of the dead protein on her head... in other words, her hair...
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Doris Long has been singing jazz and standards around town since 1963. She has performed with a who's who of the local music scene, with long running stints at such great places out of the past as Sammy's and the Theatrical.
It is amazing she has never put out a solo recording before, and her recently released Long Overdue is appropriately titled...
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Jimmy Dimora was a victim of ignorance.
The ignorance of his choice of friends. The ignorance of his expectations of public office. The simple ignorance of a simple man...
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Quick previews & reviews of recent events
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REVIEW: Janis Joplin is alive and well @ CPH by Roy Berko
REVIEW: The Consolation of Neos - Good Dance in Tough Times by Elsa Johnson & Victor Lucas
REVIEW: Rick Stone @ Nighttown 7/29/12 by Greg Cielec
REVIEW: The Sound of Music ever wonderful @ Porthouse Theatre by Laura Kennelly
REVIEW: Mercury Summer Stock closes its summer season with ALL SHOOK UP! by Roy Berko
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Nexus Cafe & Coffeehouse: Loving Cleveland, Changing Cleveland Nexus is a gem of a place downtown!...
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Greg Kudlaty: The Last Ride of "Ace" Dixon Rest in peace, my brother from another sister...
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This is a perfect tribute to Greg. I got to know him pretty well in the last few years and we loved talking music. We spoke probably once a week and conversations always went in that direction. As a fellow musician, he and I spoke about playing together once he was well, but it never came to pass...
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