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!

James Howard Kunstler to speak at Cleveland Public Library's Writers and Reader's series.

I am excited to hear him. Kunstler is mentioned several times here on realneo. (search Kunstler) I don't think we have yet posted his TED Talk though, so here's a preview of what you might hear if you get up and go to CPL for this talk.

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

Rose George, acclaimed author and associate editor of Tank Magazine, will examine the world’s biggest public health crisis at Great Lakes Science Center on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:30 pm. She will discuss why disease spread by waste kills more people worldwide than any other single cause of death.

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

Henry Petroski, PhD. speaks on Engineering + Civilization

He is apparently widely know for his indepth study of the lowly toothpick. There's an excerpt online, but since it says this at the bottom of the page:

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

****updated March 14, 2010--Note that this hearing and foreclosure has been dismissed for now.  Please continue to monitor abuse of police power in the takings of properties throughout NEO.  Google "Safeguard RealNEO" or "Realneo and demolitions" for more information**************

See:  http://www.clevelandfilm.org/festival/film-festival-101

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time: Registration: 9 a.m.

Course: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location: 1200 Ontario Street Courtroom 13B, Sheriff's Training Room (1st floor)

Cost: $10.00 per person (Donuts & Coffee Provided)

Sponsored By: Judge Raymond L. Pianka, Cleveland Housing Court

About the course: Designed specifically for owners and managers of 100 units or less, the Landlord Training Course provides you with the information, techniques and resources you need to run a productive and profitable operation.