CPAC invites you to join us at From Rust Belt to Artist Belt II (RBAB2) on Thursday, Sept. 17th, and Friday, Sept. 18th, 2009, in Cleveland's Gordon Square Arts District. During this two-day event you will have an opportunity to see artist-based community development firsthand and explore the neighborhood’s institutions, including Cleveland Public Theatre, 78th Street Studios, the historic Arcade and the newly renovated Capitol Theatre.
Anne Trubek for Good Magazine - Civic leaders and artists are coming up with some interesting ideas, and often the line between the two groups is blurred. The perfectly-named Unreal Estate Agency in Detroit is aimed at showcasing “new types of urban practices (architecturally, artistically, institutionally, everyday life, etc) that came into existence, creating a new value system in Detroit,” including helping people purchase and rehab a home for under $5,000.
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 22:14.
"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.
Max Eternity - It never ceases to amaze me at how Americans fail time and time again to connect the simplest dots. How, something as simple as public healthcare can morph into a monstrosity of a conundrum. This is something so simple a baby could figure it out. So, case in point...very simply, ask yourself this? What's the difference between public libraries and public health [care] insurance? It's the exact same argument. Hence, why our "socialist" President and the "liberal media" has not been able to articulte th
CNBC - Orchards and vineyards may soon spring from the blight of thousands of abandoned buildings in Cleveland, a city struggling to rise from years of decline and home foreclosures. Once a proud manufacturing powerhouse, Cleveland has lost nearly 10 percent of its population since 2000, the fastest drop of any U.S. city except for hurricane-hit New Orleans.
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
Submitted by Norm Roulet on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 11:28.
While I was sitting behind Food On The Move, at St. Clair and East 140th, where a friend works, I noticed a pear tree in the lot next door, full of rippening pears. While the lot is well tended, and does not appear "vacant", the lone pear tree is the only occupant. And nobody seems to notice it is there, despite its bounty of free food. There are 100s of pears on the tree - in a market, they would be worth $100s. This lot could contain dozens of pear trees - perhaps 100s - producing $10,000s in income for the owners and those who tended them.
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.
Submitted by Kevin Cronin on Tue, 08/04/2009 - 13:22.
The US Marine Corps decision to ban social media, citing concerns for operation and mission security, is an issue every employer wrestles with, but banning social media is on excessive response, one that forfeits important value for social media, including military recruiting. Employers, military or otherwise, should develop fine-tuned policies on social media, not comprehensive bans or unqualified endorsements.
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).
Submitted by Sudhir Kade on Wed, 07/29/2009 - 12:14.
Sometimes there's no bigger impact than hearing from City leadership itself. There is no excuse not to apply and attend - to have your voice heard, and to make a difference ! Come help us.
Submitted by Sudhir Kade on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 14:32.
This will be a fantastic opportunity to meet a great local leader and our district's representative in the House, Marcia Fudge. Held on the first night of the City Sustainability Forum, at the cozy confines of my own Alma Mater, Case Western Reserve University. This will be a special time for Cleveland, indeed. RSVP early!
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 :)
