On the second Tuesday of each month you can benefit Cleveland Peace Action, Women Speak Out for Peace & Justice and InterReligious Task Force, simply by doing something we all have to do. Grocery shopping. The Coop will generously donate a portion of your total to the three organizations. All you need to do is mention one of the organizations to the cashier when you check out.

The Food Co-op is located at 11702 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland. Hours are Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm & Sunday 10am-6pm.

What happens when a group of poor artists stage the death of a friend to drive up the price of his paintings? A fake funeral, cross-dressing, and lovers' deceptions, to name a few.  

Enjoy an evening with Frank Morrison, award-winning illustrator, artist and musician. Learn the visual significance of the stories behind the paintings. This program is closes the art exhibition, "Our Children Can Soar," which runs from November 12 through February 13, 2010 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library Gallery. Books will be available for sale by A Cultural Exchange. www.cpl.org

Have a Heart, Be Counted!

Free, Fun and Family-Friendly Event

Feb. 13th, 9:30 am-Noon               

Tremont Montessori School Gymnasium,

2409 W. 10th Street

Herman co-wrote the provocative new book, Immigrant Inc.--Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New Economy, with Plain Dealer reporter Robert L. Smith.  Published by John Wiley & Sons, the book urges struggling communities like Cleveland and Akron to recall the immigrant energy that made their cities great.

Visit Cleveland Public Library for the opening celebration of the month-long African American Art Show, featuring local artists. www.cpl.org

Cleveland Public Library closes African American History Month activities with a unique spoken word performance by none other than Chief Rocka Q-Nice. Workshops and presentations throughout the day will highlight various word masters and offer opportunities for participants to learn and share. www.cpl.org

World Book Day is the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland (how about NEO, too!). Sunflowers are just for visual interest--Enjoy :)

David Thomas (and Rocket From The Tombs) soundcheck - Beachland Ballroom 2006

The first time I saw Pere Ubu was over 30 years ago - 1978 - celebrating their first album, which they will feature again March 5th, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Beachland Ballroom - Modern Dance.

Women Speak Out For Peace and Justice Featuring Women ad Militarism Panel, Music & Dance, Ione Biggs Award.

Just one of the Cleveland Area Celebrations of International Women's Day

The Cleveland Food Coop, Cleveland Food Not Bombs & Women Speak Out for Peace and Justice are sponsoring theses events in celebration of International Women's Day, events are free but seating is limited.

Sevi Bayraktar is from Istanbul, Turkey performing Gypsy and Flamenco dances.

Art of the American Indians: The Thaw Collection

MARCH 7–MAY 30, 2010
Admission free

Have you heard of International Women's Day? I first learned about this holiday/event that celebrates the many achievements and contributions of women about three years ago. Please check out the website International Women's Day to learn about the history of International Women's Day and ways it is celebrated around the world. Next year will be the centenary of International Women's Day. 

It is time for Cleveland’s nonprofits to take a stand a BE COUNTED!