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"O mio babbino caro" - Gianni Schicchi - Puccini - performed by Amy Irvine (August 9, 2009)
Many beautiful worlds collided the evening of Sunday, August 9, 2009, at "OPERA IN THE ITALIAN CULTURAL GARDEN", a free outdoor evening concert of favorite Italian opera classics, beautifully performed by Opera Per Tutti (Opera For All), held in the spectacular Italian Cultural Garden, in one of the greatest public parks in the world, The Cleveland Cultural Gardens, presented by the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation, Northern Ohio Opera League, and the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation.
The Huffington Post - Les Paul, who invented the solid-body electric guitar later wielded by a legion of rock 'n' roll greats, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 94.
According to Gibson Guitar, Paul died at White Plains Hospital. His family and friends were by his side.
As an inventor, Paul also helped bring about the rise of rock 'n' roll with multitrack recording, which enables artists to record different instruments at different times, sing harmony with themselves, and then carefully balance the tracks in the finished recording.
My sister-in-law is studying ESL this summer in Parma, and we happened upon Sittoo's, a "faster food" branch of the Aladdin's Eatery chain, only more affordable. We've been going there weekly (or more) all summer long and haven't been disappointed! Full Article. ---------> more
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Avast ye mateys! The Cleveland Public Library Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the next event in our "Music at Main" series on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 2PM in the lower level of the Louis Stokes Wing.
The Best of Cleveland-CLEVELAND ARTS PRIZE WINNERS COLLABORATIVE
Nearly 50 years ago CAP began a tradition of identifying and honoring Cleveland’s outstanding artists on an annual basis. Since then the Arts Prize commissioned an Arts Prize medal, launched a scholarship program and established the tradition of holding an annual awards event to honor the accomplishments of Artists in Northeast Ohio.
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The Cleveland Public Library Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the next event in our "Music at Main" series on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at 2PM.
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 07/31/2009 - 20:52.
I often leave Cleveland's great classical music radio station WCLV on while I work, and have been enjoying the Cleveland International Piano Compeition live, most of this week.
Right now (10 PM, July 31st) is a stunning performance by a 19 year old Chinese student - second round!... tune in if you read this around now... WCLV, Cleveland FM 104.9... Here is WCLV live on the Internet
Submitted by Sudhir Kade on Thu, 07/30/2009 - 10:10.
From August 12-14, Mayor Frank G. Jackson will host a three-day summit, bringing together a diverse group of people vested in and dedicated to Cleveland to use their vast knowledge and imagination to create an action plan for building a green economy for Cleveland’s future. This summit will be facilitated by Dr. David Cooperrider of the Fowler Center for Sustainable Value (my teacher, advisor, mentor and friend) at Case Western Reserve University, my alma mater (x2).
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with the support of Building Bridges, Westown Community Development Corporation, and Youth Opportunity Unlimited
The Cedar Central Mural -- advance showing of a mural by Madeline Keller and student assistants on community organizing in the near east side -- in the Variety Theater building, 11815 Lorain Ave
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The Wish Museum -- 11824 Lorain Ave -- a student installation project in the former Checkerboard Beverage and Pizza Building -- facilitated by Sara Krugman and Liz McBean, supported by Building Bridges
I am very happy that friend and local artist Carol Anderson will help our neighborhood understand Mandalas and the art of PEACE. The theme of this summer's reading club at the Cleveland Public Library is BE CREATIVE. So much to learn about PEACE, Love and understanding...
New York Times - Merce Cunningham, the visionary American choreographer who helped transform dance in the 20th-century into a major art and a major form of theater, died Sunday night at his home in Manhattan. He was 90. His death was announced by the Cunningham Dance Foundation.
Get to know an independent, local business or restaurant on Tricia's Dish. Win free dinner for two ($100 value) to the Cabin Club (through Friday) here. Two-three new giveaways posted every week (in the upper-right hand corner of the site). No spam, your information won't be shared & it is totally free.
Max Eternity - Tavis Smiley, acclaimed author, activist and host of the Tavis Smiley Show, broadcast on PBS, has curated a traveling exhibition entitled "America I Am." The exhibit, which "traces the indelible imprint African-Americans have made on America" presents a dynamic multi-media exploration into the last 500 years of Blacks in America, beginning with their journey from Africa.
Just a photo to lighten the mood--wouldn't it be great, if NEO became the first city in the world to reduce energy costs by actually observing interfaith sabbath on Friday, Saturday and Sunday? No cars, just bikes and pedestrians :)
The Auction floor is set, and preview begins July 23rd at 12 noon until 8pm. There are just three days until Gray’s 22nd auction. Now is the time to come out and see what will be offered in person.
CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present Free Family Theatre in the Parks! The teens of the Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) present an original play with drums and dance inspired by Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht. This original work will be presented free of charge at parks throughout the city of Cleveland from July 31 - August 10.
Free and open to the public! Fun for the whole family!
Avast ye mateys! The Cleveland Public Library Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the next event in our "Music at Main" series on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 at 2PM in the lower level of the Louis Stokes Wing.
The Cleveland Public Library Fine Arts Department is pleased to present the next event in our "Music at Main" series on Saturday, August 8th, 2009 at 2PM.
