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- Katy Perry’s beach-ball inspired costume and our destruction of the natural world and, of “Left Shark” that ignited a pop culture phenom- course, how far we have yet to go. On May 19, enon after her 2015 performance. Senior Historian John Grabowski will look back NEWS & EVENTS 100 years and discuss the incredible impact - Joey Kramer’s drumhead from Aerosmith’s the “Roaring Twenties” had on Cleveland’s 2001 performance that marked the first time environment. and O’Connor, Celtic Rush, Westside Steve and ever in a Super Bowl Halftime Show that fans Live Music and Festivals more! For updates and schedule visit http:// stood on the field around the stage. While pollution did not begin in the 1920s, it certainly was accelerated by the growth during VReturn! riverfrontirishfest.org Plus, fans can get a behind the scenes look at that decade. An already polluted Cuyahoga the entire operation, from Lady Gaga and Black Summer concert series, music on the patios, FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING! River became even dirtier as steel mills along and most of our regional festivals are back! The Eyed Peas stage models to The Who’s lighting Then, on June 16th Plaid Sabbath will be per- its banks used its waters for cooling and as a majority of park concerts begin in June but the grid and stage plans and time lapses of produc- forming at Wildwood Cultural Center in Mentor, convenient sewer for unwanted by-products. wineries and other venues have resumed their tion set ups and tear downs over the years. OH, as part of their Summer Concert series. Automobile ownership increased and thousands entertainment which revives us all. Geneva on The show starts at 6:30 pm, and will be out- The Rock Hall is also featuring special rock and of cars spewing exhaust from leaded gasoline the Lake comes totally back to life on Mother’s doors. Wildwood Center is operated by the City football related items from its collection such added a new mixture to the smoke and fumes Day weekend! There are some new vendors of Mentor Parks and Recreation Dept., and is as Roger Daltrey of The Who’s football helmet from the mills and refineries. Internal combus- and venues, as well as most of the favorites, located at 7645 Little Mountain Rd. in Mentor. worn on the cover of the 1974 Who album, tion also contributed to the death of a marvelous so plan a visit, a weekend or a week. www. For more information about Wildwood Center, Odds & Sods, and Joe Walsh of the Eagles electric interurban system. Pollution was so bad visitgenevaonthelake.com go to https://cityofmentor.com/departments/ University of Texas football jersey worn on the that new stone buildings quickly turned dark The well-loved Great Lakes Medieval Faire is parks-recreation/facilities/wildwood-cultur- Eagles Long Run tour. from the dirt and pollutants in the atmosphere. scheduled to take place July 10th-August 15th al-center The Rock Hall is open daily. Advance tickets are Those who could, chose to escape the central (Saturdays and Sundays). Rain or shine! www. required at www.rockhall.com city to the growing suburbs – the “Heights” medievalfaire.com represented a good choice – well above the The Biggest Show on Turf: Virtual Program: The pollution of the city, and apart from those who Headlands BeachFest - the Ultimate Beach Par- 55 Years of Halftime Shows labored in its factories. But the homes in the ty! July 17th 11AM – 7PM Headlands Beach Environmental Legacy Heights and every other district in the region Fest celebrates the elements of wind, water and The exhibit is on display through September contributed clouds of coal smoke from the sand, creating an incredible event on Ohio’s of Cleveland’s Roaring 2021. furnaces that warmed them. longest beach. Live music, wonderful food, and 20+ art vendors line the paved walkway selling “The Super Bowl is always the most watched Twenties Join us on May 19 and find out why Cleveland not only “roared” one hundred years ago, but beach-themed items. Take in kite flying, games, television event of the year – and more fans Earth Day provides a good opportunity to think and watch three World Champion Sand Sculp- watch the Halftime Show than the game – a about how far we have come in dealing with Continued on Page 5 tors who will take to the beach in the Ohio’s massive cultural moment!” said Greg Harris, Master Sand Sculpting competition! President & CEO, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. “The modern halftime show has served as a Friday 4:00 - Midnight LAKE Rumor has it that The Geneva Grape Jamboree massive platform for these amazing artists, Saturday 1:00 - Midnight ERIE will return Sept 25th & 26th, 2021. Visit www. PERCH! including numerous Hall of Fame Inductees. Sunday 1:00 - 9:30pm grapejamboree.com in a month or so to Rock & roll and sports are intertwined, and we see updates on entertainment and other state are excited to celebrate this shared moment and approved, safe activities. Beach Bar & Grill! the legendary artists, creatives and crews who LAKE Best place to watch If you’re just looking for good food, a nice delivered these memorable performances.” the sunset on the Lake. patio, and a mellow atmosphere you can find ERIE With a worldwide audience that exceeds 100 WALLEYE! venues throughout these pages to suit that Book us for your Special Event! million people, the Super Bowl Halftime Show mood as well. We are all thankful to welcome is the most watched musical event in the world. the summer of 2021. Each halftime performance comes with a dif- OPENING COME DINE WITH US ON THE LAKE! ferent vision and approach. Whether it’s Bruce Friday, Saturday & Sunday Get your Irish on at the 2021 Springsteen’s dynamic performance with mini- MEMORIAL malist staging, Bruno Mars’ 1950’s-style R&B Dining is by reservation only after 5:00 pm. Riverfront Irish Festival revue, the Las Vegas-style showgirl spectacular WEEKEND! June 11 – 13 and with Plaid from Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, or Prince’s LIVE MUSIC ON OUR PATIO! Sabbath at the Mentor rain-soaked stage in the shape of his iconic trademark symbol – they all become distinctive Fri. 6/4 ...... Madewell Music...... 7:30 concert series June 16th and historic events of our time. Sat. 6/5 ...... Ernest T...... 7:30 Fans can relive decades of memorable Super Sun. 6/6...... Anitakeys & Friends ...... 2:00 Relish in a weekend of fun and music at the Bowl moments through performance outfits, Riverfront Irish Festival! instruments, and set pieces, including: Susan Hagan...... 5:00 Fri. 6/11 ..... Jim Ales ...... 7:30 The festival takes place at Falls River Square - Bono’s flag-lined jacket from U2’s 2002 mov- in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. This family friendly ing performance that matched spectacle with Sat. 6/12 ..... Becky Boyd ...... 7:30 festival features two stages of music, the Irish intimacy with the band rising to the monumental Sun. 6/13 ..... Colin Dussault ...... 5:00 Market Place with traditional Irish and Ameri- challenge of consoling a still-grieving nation can fare, Irish Mass on Sunday, and Traditional five months after 9/11. Irish dance! Spend all three days enjoying the All staff are certified in Servsafe • No Mask, No Service music, the food, and the marketplace. - Prince’s turquoise suit worn during his unfor- gettable purple-rained 2007 performance, where 6827 Lake Road West • Geneva • 440-361-3289 Bands to date: Brigid’s Cross, The New he asked production managers “Can you make it 2-1/2 miles west of Rt. 534 and Geneva State Park Barleycorn, Dulahan, Mary’s Lane, Callahan rain harder?” Corner of County Line Rd. and Lake Road West. North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 3 North Coast Voice CONTENTS JIMMY NEWS & EVENTS 3 TREK FEDERATION 12 We would like to thank all of our sponsors and ALES encourage our readers to patronize the fine busi- Events & Announcements To Boldy Go (along the North Acoustic nesses appearing in the North Coast VOICE. Coast) Fun! Editorial Director & Publisher WINE 101 6 Sage Satori Enjoy some cool climate red wines NOTES FROM TOM TODD 15 Sun May 16 ... 2-5 [email protected] Benny Vino Assistant Editor before the heat of summer comes Bob Moore 50 YEARS OF NPR 16 Fri May 21 ... 6-9 COOKING WITH WINE & BEER 7 Winery at Spring Hill Advertising & Marketing [email protected] ROOTSVILLE 8 MOVIE REVIEWS 17 Tues May 25 ... 6-9 Trenda Jones Limbo, Street Gang: How We Got Grand River Manor Mentor, Willoughby, Chardon area Country Music Awards Past & to Sesame Street, Streaming tips for Present Sun May 30 ... 5-8 Staff Writers May, Oscar post mortem Sage Satori • Cat Lilly Frankie's (in Perry) Helen Marketti NOW WE'RE TALKIN 10 Mon May 31 ... 2-5 Film Critic - Westside Steve A chat with Author Sterling Mire NEW READS 19 www.westsidesteve.com Newly released books Kosicek Vineyards Contributing Writers PEDESTRIAN RAMBLINGS 11 Sat June 5 ... 1-5 Pete Roche • Bob Moore • Tom Todd MIND BODY SPIRIT 21 Grand River Manor Donniella Winchell • Trenda Jones Our Own Personal Legacy Alan Cliffe • James Onysko • John Stoker Communication Steve Madewell • Nikki Vinyl Call me at (440) 417-2475 or find me on Facebook Circulation Bob Covert • Dan Gestwicki • Jim Ales Trenda Jones • Charleen Perry LOST SHEEP BAND
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Box 118 • Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone: (440) 415-0999 E-Mail: [email protected] (in GOTL) 3-7pm Listen online at gold937fm.com www.lostsheepband.com 4 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 5 North Coast Voice Continued From Page 3 The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Crying Uncle smelled, and why that “good old neighborhood” Bluegrass Band, Birches Bend, Haint Blue, was not really a healthy place to be. Dirty Grass Players, and The 9th Street Band. As always, Joe Craven, will emcee for the Registration weekend. This event is free for all participants, but regis- Tickets are on-sale and music fans are encour- Vineyard and Bed & Breakfast tration is required. aged to act fast. DelFest’s famed Late Night STARTING ! MAY 27 programming will be announced in the coming Live Entertainment THURSDAY To register visit www.wrhs.org/events/envi- Friday & Saturday 7-10p • Sunday 2-5p Call for Spa Suite . This event will be held months. MUSIC ronment-roaring-20s/ 6-8PM Room Reservations through the Zoom platform. When you register, In addition to traditional stage sets by these May 7..... Mitch Larson your confirmation will include a link that will world-class artists, attendees can again expect to May 8..... The Jamesons Wine friendly appetizers available. allow you to join, as well as all necessary login see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest May 9..... Mother’s Day with information and instructions. sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his Picken Rocks 5/7 ...... Doug Phillips The Western Reserve Historical Society musical legacy, and intimate appearances from May 14... Ted Riser & Billy Mangano 5/8 ...... Susan Hagan LIVE (WRHS) has been serving as Northeast Ohio’s the aforementioned artists. Delfest will, as usual, May 15... FOGG 5/14 ...... Touch of Grey MUSIC trusted cultural and historical storyteller since be immediately preceded by the 3-day DelFest May 16... Jimmy Ales 5/15 ...... Baker's Basement 6-9pm 1867. Education is the key to the understanding Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys May 21... Knight Shift and other all-star players. 5/21 ...... Jay B and Friends of our local and national history and making it May 22... Legacy Band 5/22 ...... Lost Sheep Band relevant to today. Located along the Potomac River in the scenic May 23... Bob Potts Dou May 28... Face Value Duo THURSDAY 5/27...... Bob Peterson This summer, WRHS continues to educate and Appalachian Mountains, and personally chosen 5/28 ...... Jeff and John entertain visitors about the history of Northeast by Del, the Allegany County Fairgrounds in May 29... Dawn to Dusk Cumberland, MD (2.5 hours from Baltimore and May 30... Craig Day 5/29 ...... Ernest T Band Ohio through virtual and in-person public and THURSDAY 6/3...... Brooke Surgener education-based programs, exhibits, content, D.C.) serves as the ideal location for DelFest. June 4 ... Knight Shift and special events. The fairgrounds are conveniently located near June 5 ... Eric Andrews 6/4 ...... Me and The Boy four major airports and can be easily reached by June 6 ... Ted Riser & Billy Mangan 6/5 ...... Sunday at the Station Roadtrip! DelFest 13th rail or road. The city of Cumberland, MD, is a welcoming host offering multiple hotel options, Open: Weds & Thurs: Noon-6pm Follow us on Facebook for event details Fri: Noon-11 pm • Sat: Noon-11 pm • Sun: Noon-6 pm annual festival, tickets on- a charming downtown, and great amenities We are always available for take-out wine orders. 518 Gore Road • Conneaut • 440-593-5976 that include biking, fishing, and kayaking, as sale now 834 South County Line Rd. www.bucciavineyard.com well as a steam train engine and museum, and HOURS: Weds & Thur 11-6 • Fri & Sat 11-9pm interesting dining options. 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Travelin' McCourys, will be joined by Railroad Festival organizers are working with local and Earth, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart featuring state health officials to ensure musicians, at- Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Mark Schatz, tendees, and staff are cared for, and will adhere and Bryan Sutton, Cabinet, the Seldom Scene, to local, state, and federal safety mandates. Hawktail and Jacob Jolliff Band. Old Crow COVID-specific protocols will be announced Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, closer to the festival. Sam Bush, The Lil Smokies, Della Mae, Cris For information including camping, parking, Jacobs Band, Hot Club of Cowtown, Frank partners, and more, please visit www.delfest. Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, The Broomestix, Rob com and follow DelFest on all social platforms. Ickes & Trey Hensley, Steve Poltz, Sister Sadie, Can’t wait until September for Del-centered Lonesome River Band, Ghost of Paul Revere, goodness? 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Noon-8:30pm produce a lovely, light and pleasant red that WHEN THE SUN SHINES! Kitchen closes 1/2 hr. earlier often described as ‘elusive’ and ‘difficult.’ But matches nearly any food offering. Several Ohio fortunately for our region, local winegrowers wineries have won ‘gold’ for their work with have been working in their vineyards and in Chambourcin. the cellars to match the challenge offered by Open 7-Days-a-Week Merlot: its name is derived from the French this varietal. Its nose often offers hints of word for ‘blackbird’ and is regarded as the raspberries and other red fruits. Several of our for Lunch & Dinner DEER’S LEAP WINERY premier varietial by many from Long Island. wineries have won major national medals for It is generally finished in a soft style and can grapes grown and vinted here in the Grand Full Bar • Large Selection Steak & Seafood be consumed much ‘younger’ than some if River Valley. of Domestic, Imported its cabernet cousins. 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Braised Pork Steak with Onions VIngredients 4 pork steaks salt & pepper for seasoning 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 onions sliced 1 tbsp. tomato paste (heaping) 12 oz stout or porter 2 cups stock (pork or beef) 1 tbsp. dark brown sugar 2 tsp cumin, ground 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried) Instructions Heat the oven to 300 F. Trim any excess fat from the periphery of the steaks (optional) and season them liberally with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high, add the olive oil and sear the seasoned pork shoulder steaks on each side, working in batches of 2. Set aside, lower the heat to medium. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook about 1 minute. Deglaze with the stout and be sure to scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the brown sugar, cumin, thyme and all the stock. Stir to combine, place the pork steaks on top and cover with the lid (or transfer everything to a roasting pan, place the steaks on top and tightly cover with 2 layers of foil so no moisture escapes). Place in oven and braise for 1.5 hours. After 1.5 hours check the pork for tenderness by pressing on it with a fork. If tender enough to your liking, braise uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes for an appetizing finish. If not tender enough, cover and braise a bit longer until satisfied (add a bit of water if liquid is really low). Serve garnished with a bit of finely chopped parsley of fresh picked thyme leaves. 4573 Rt. 307 East • Geneva 440.415.0661 • LaurelloVineyards.com Drunken White Wine Cake A Boutique Winery featuring Ingredients Handcrafted, Award-Winning Wines. 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder and a pinch of salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 OFF SELECT IN-HOUSE BOTTLES 1 cup granulated white sugar 4 tbsp olive oil Thursday Specials AND PEPPERONI BALLS ALL DAY! 1 can coconut milk 3/4 cup dry white wine oil to grease the pan unless 6-9 pm otherwise noted SUNDAY, MAY 9 For the glaze Entertainment 5/7 ...... Acoustic Joyride 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 5/8 ...... Mike & Pricilla ' 2 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 4 tbsp. white wine 5/9 ...... Justo Saborit 2-5 Mother s Day Instructions (Mother’s Day) with JUSTO SABORIT 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a spring form pan and cover the base with a baking paper. 5/14 ...... Don Perry Duo 2. Put the first 7 ingredients in the list in a bowl and whisk a bit. Put aside. 5/15 ...... Steve Howell Bringing his Latin Sounds 3. Put sugar, olive oil, coconut milk and wine in the bowl and beat with electric mixer medi- 5/16 ...... Jimmy Mrozek 2-5 to Laurello 2-5pm um speed until they are mixed well. The ingredients can also be perfectly whisked by hand. 5/21 ...... Kelly & Randall 4. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat in medium speed until they are just mixed 5/22 ...... Olde Love CELEBRATE WITH US – do not overmix. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula if needed. 5/23 ...... Mitch Larson 2-5 5. Pour the cake batter in prepared spring form pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. 5/28 ...... 2 Kings Memorial Day Bake in the oven middle rack for about 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle 5/29 ...... Light of Day 6:30-9:30 comes out clean. 5/30 ...... Maria DiDonato 2-5 Weekend 6. Allow cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then take it out of the pan and let it cool 6/4 ...... TBA Fri. 5/28.....2 Kings (6-9) to room temperature on a wire rack. 6/5 ...... Hip to That 6:30-9:30 Sat. 5/29.....Light of Day (6:30-9:30) 7. While cake is cooling mix dry and wet ingredients for the glaze separately first. Then com- 6/6 ...... Mike Binder 2-5 Sun. 5/30.....Maria DiDonato (2-5) bine all, whisking until no clumps are left. 8. Pour the glaze over the cake and serve. Enjoy the cake with coffee, tea or better yet some Hours: Sunday Noon-5:00 • Mon.& Tues. Closed • Wed. Noon-6:00 sweet wine! Thurs. Noon-8:00 • Fri.-Sat. Noon-9:00 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 7 North Coast Voice
By Cat Lilly
VCountry Music Awards Past & Present I remember last year watching the Country the moments that worked — like Jimmie Allen Music Awards and thinking it seemed to sweetly joining 86-year-old Charley Pride for be taking place in an alternate reality. The “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’” - had a down- Lake County’s ONLY Lakefront Dining! ceremony was delayed from April to Septem- side. Pride was there to accept the Willie Nel- ber and moved to Nashville from Las Vegas son Lifetime Achievement Award, long over- 2021 Season because of the pandemic, and attendees were due. Shortly after his appearance, he contracted supposedly tested diligently for the virus, but coronavirus, and died on December 12. Since it was a bit surreal. In the midst of a global then, at least twenty country music performers Big Mama Thorton Saturday, May 15 pandemic, smiling, unmasked artists performed have contracted the virus and recovered. Opening Day live and mingled in a supper-club-like atmo- The ACM must have learned a few lessons sphere that featured one carefree performance from the mistakes of last year, because the Open 7 days-a-week after another. Just made you wonder why the 2021 Awards show, broadcast on April 18, was CMA proceeded with the show in this fashion, much different - the night’s performances were given that Tennessee was reporting a 26% a mix of live and pre-taped segments, staged at 11am spike in new cases at the time, with 5600 new First come, first serve seating at the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, cases a day. and Bluebird Cafe, along with a couple brief cameos by downtown Nashville in the wild. 625 Prospect St. • Fairport Harbor Covid safety precautions were in full effect. (Located in HTP Rack & Marina) Each venue hosted only around 100 to 150 440-350-0500 masked, vaccinated, and socially-distanced Vanderbilt Health medical workers to attend the live portions of the show. Eric Church, Darius Rucker, and Ashley Mc- Bride were part of a public service announce- ment campaign that aired during a commercial Freddy Fender break and urged everyone to get the facts on the Covid-19 vaccines. More direct was a Van- derbilt Health spot featuring Brad Paisley and a itself; the music, however, wasn’t. A.P. Carter message about where college sports fit in: “Be of the Carter Family copied songs he heard Acoustic rock/pop covers... old to new! a fan, take the shot.” in the black churches he visited with black guitarist Lesley Riddle, and Jimmie Rodgers 5/7 Goblin, GOTL 6pm Joe Diffe (top), Charlie Pride That wasn’t the only thing different about this learned to mimic the vocal styling and guitar 5/8 Ridgewood, Concord 8pm year’s ACM Awards, which not only made a picking of the black railroad workers he There was little point of being transparent in their approach to served water to as a kid. 5/9 Debonne Vineyards 2:30pm talk of Covid Covid safety, but in the same way addressed 19, even though country music’s inclusivity problem. Thus set the tone for the growth of this fledg- 5/14 Goblin, GOTL 6pm at least five ling genre, initially dubbed hillbilly music for 5/15 Kosicek Vineyards 5pm scheduled acts Inclusivity its origins in the rolling hills of East Tennes- - Rascal Flatts, see. White artists continued to “borrow” from 5/21 Beerhead, Concord 6pm Lady A, Florida Country music has long been thought of as the their black counterparts; all the while, country 5/22 Seeing Double, N Olmstead 8pm Georgia Line, domain of white people. But the thumbprints music was billed as the sound of the humble Lee Brice, and (white) Southerner. 5/26 Debonne Vineyards 6:30pm of African American culture are stamped on fiddle player virtually every facet of country music, includ- Even as racial divisions began to relax in other 5/28 Beerhead, New Albany 7pm Jenee Fleenor ing its vocal harmonies, instrumentation, and genres, as white artists crossed over into jazz - had to bail some of its most popular songs. Black artists and soul and black artists went pop, country 5/29 Greene Eagle Winery, Cortland 5:30pm right before helped build country music, as did others from music fought valiantly to maintain control of the ceremony the forgotten corners of the Southeast, bringing something that it never really owned. It set up 5/30 Winery at Spring Hill 2:30pm due to positive the traditions of Gaelic Europe, Native Ameri- Covid diagnoses. Curiously absent was any shop in Nashville, a town as equally beholden 5/31 Debonne Vineyards 2:30pm ca, Hawaii, Latin America, and French Canada mention of John Prine, who died of coronavi- to its racist past as the music that would call 6/2 Debonne Vineyards 6:30pm rus, although a tribute was made to Joe Diffe, together to create a gumbo of vernacular music the city home. More important, it erected another victim. forms that blended into what we know today as walls so high, so strong, that the vast majority 6/4 Goblin, GOTL 6pm blues, jazz, ragtime, Cajun, zydeco, bluegrass of non-white folk could never get in. 6/5 Benny Vino, Geneva 7pm The whole ceremony seemed to fall flat, for and, yes, country. lack of addressing the issue. 2020 was referred There were exceptions to the rule, of course, 440-537-5758 • [email protected] to as “a very strange year,” with no acknowl- When recorded music began to emerge as a but they were few and far between. Ray www.ericmichaelandrews.com edgment of the chaos, struggle, and loss. Even viable revenue generator in the 1920s, the mu- Charles, Darius Rucker, and Freddy Fender all www.facebook.com/erockohio sic industry was as segregated as the country left their mark on country music. Charlie Pride 8 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice
• recovered from a near-fatal traffic accident, dancing around and miming some of the lyrics. • presenting the night’s first award while carry- The raucous party anthem is their second col- • • ing an enormous leather bag. By prominently laboration after their CMA-winning cover of • • showcasing three artists of color before the “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” with Maren ROB LUNDI • first commercial break, the ACMs made strides Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, and • toward making country music welcome for Caylee Hammack. • everyone. The broadcast featured more artists • Dierks Bentley collected two of the best (if • of color as well as members of the LGBTQ most underrated) duos in Larkin Poe and War ACOUSTIC PROJECT • community throughout its three-hour runtime. and Treaty, to back him for a killer bluegrass Sat. May 8th • 8-midnight This wasn’t Mickey Guyton’s first time making rendition of U2’s “Pride (In the Name of Sportsterz with Rough Cut history in the country music world. Just a few Love),” broadcast from the home of bluegrass •••••••••••••• years ago, the 37-year-old singer couldn’t in Nashville, the Station Inn, one of his early Tue. May 11th • 6-9pm get played on country radio, and now she is pre-fame haunts. Ashley McBryde exuded Grand River Manor wing night •••••••••••••• responsible for two of the most powerful mo- some tough bar-band energy in her outdoor Sat. May 15th Private party ments on any awards show within the last year. rendition of “Martha Divine.” Little Big •••••••••••••• Her riveting performance of her self-penned Town’s Phillip Sweet who, like Luke Bryan, Wed. May 19th • 6:30-9:30 song about female empowerment, “What Are tested positive for Covid and had to miss Debonne Winery You Gonna Tell Her?”, was a highlight of last the 2021 show, sent a message: “Wear your •••••••••••••• year’s ACM telecast (where she was accom- mask, get vaccinated, and let’s all get back to Sat. May 22nd • 8-midnight panied by Urban on piano). And in March, live music,” before introducing his Little Big Grand River Manor she became the first black solo female artist to Town bandmates and their very cool Broad- •••••••••••••• Sat. May 29th • 1-5pm earn a Grammy nomination in a country music way-strolling performance of “Wine, Beer, Grand River Manor category, and performed her racial reckoning Whiskey,” featuring a drumline-plus-mariachi •••••••••••••• anthem “Black Like Me” to great effect on the vibe. Sun. May 30th • 4-8pm 56th Annual ACMA co-hosts Mickey Guyton recent Grammy Awards. This boosted her to Carrie Underwood Grand River Manor & Keith Urban a level of mainstream recognition that helped •••••••••••••• brought the house make her a safer, if still bold, choice for CBS Thu. June 3rd • 5:30-8:30 got his break when he caught the attention of down with a med- and Dick Clark Productions to pick for an Breakwall BBQ Chet Atkins at RCA, who got him a contract. ley of hymns from ACMAs hosting role that typically goes to •••••••••••••• Pride became country music’s first black her gospel album Sat. June 5th • 5-9pm superstars like Reba McEntire. superstar, and enjoyed an extraordinary career. My Savior, doing Grand River Manor Just between 1969 and 1971, he had eight Guyton has had to chart her own path in formal takes on Number Ones on the country charts. Overall, country music. The Texas-born singer fell in “Amazing Grace” he had 30 chart-toppers to his name, but he love with country music from an early age and and “Great Is Thy also seemed to spend a great deal of his career learned about Dolly Parton from her grand- Faithfulness,” and MITCH LARSON trying to have as few conversations about his mother. But after being signed to Capitol Re- then bringing in race as possible, despite the stories of hostile cords Nashville in 2011, she had to constantly gospel legend Cece Carrie Underwood audiences and institutions numbering in the stand up to questions about her authenticity. Winans to take 5/7 • 7-10 dozens. She set up a DIY vocal studio at home and everyone to church Benny Vino - Solo started learning audio recording software. for “The Old Rugged Cross.” Their virtuoso The comfort with which white recording inter- 5/8 • 6-9 ests have historically stolen creative property During the pandemic, she recorded her own riffing back and forth was outstanding, and -Un Element 41, Chardon Square - Solo from black America is well documented. music with remote help from her producer derwood wrapped it up with “How Great Thou Elvis’s unacknowledged plagiarism of “Hound Karen Kosowski in Nashville. Art” - a showstopper every time she sings it. 5/14 • 5:30-9:00 Ferrante Winery - Solo Dog” from Big Mama Thorton is mirrored by After almost a decade of struggle, Guyton Brothers Osborne, featuring recently out-of- the radio country of today, which increasingly wanted to give up and walk away. But support- the-closet singer T.J. Osborne, tore it up in the 5/15 • 5:30-8:30 resembles contemporary hip-hop and pop-mu- ers like Cindy Mabe, president of Universal closing performance of the night – a blistering Stable Winery - Duo sic in both style and production, presumably Music Group Nashville, wouldn’t let her. “Dead Man’s Curve,” piling up riffs and play- 5/21 • 6-9 as an effort to garner relevance in an America Mabe asked her to sing “What Are You Gonna ing deliriously fast like a couple of honky-tonk Frankie’s Tavern, Painesville - Solo that is increasingly less white. Whatever way Tell Her?” at the label’s annual showcase for heroes. you cut it, white America did not create coun- country radio programmers. Her song about 5/23 • 2-5 “Country music is a huge big family where Laurello Vineyards - Duo try music―and yet that’s exactly what we’re the inequalities that women face was not lost everyone is welcome,” Urban said, just prior to led to believe. on the room full of radio gatekeepers. The introducing Brothers Osborne for that final per- 5/28 • 6:30-10:30 entire audience gave her a standing ovation as Debonne` Vineyards - Solo formance. It can’t have been an accident that Guyton fought back tears. 2021 the ACM gave that ending note to a duo who 5/29 • 1:30-4:30 Mickey noted that Keith Urban was also an can absolutely rip, and who happen to have Ferrante Winery - Duo This year’s Country Music Awards looked outsider in the country music community when a gay lead singer. Along with the Academy’s very different from previous years. That much 5/29 • 6-9 he first hit town. Nashville was not ready for other unmistakable efforts at making the show Beerhead, Concord - Duo was evident from the early minutes of the an Aussie country music star. This year, the a more inclusive space, it was a crystal-clear show, which featured co-host Mickey Guyton, unlikely pair played host to a more conscien- statement about what they expect the future of 6/4 • 5:30-8:3 Stable Winery, Andover - Solo 0 the first black woman to host the show, trading tiously diverse lineup than some viewers might country music is going to look like. jokes with co-host Keith Urban, as he talked expect. th 6/6 • 2-5:30 up the idea of “celebrating progress,” Kane For the full list of the 56 Annual award nomi- Ferrante Winery - Duo Brown having the time of his life with Chris Elle King and Miranda Lambert started out the nees and winners visit Young on their duet “Famous Friends,” and show with a bang - the pair had plenty of fun www.acmcountry.com 216-513-0529 for bookings “The Git Up” singer Blanco Brown, now with “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” Facebook.com/MitchLarsonAcousticMusic North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 9 North Coast Voice
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the last “in-law “of my Dad’s family. She is the matriarch, and looking through those cards it was so apparent how deeply she was, and is, PEDESTRIAN RAMBLINGS loved. While I was working my way through decades ■■■ By Steve Madewell of material “acquisitions.” I began to think about what a small representation these things were of the love and joy my parents brought to VOur Own Personal Legacy others. Do you ever think about Often times, after an emotional experience, I your legacy? Not necessar- try to think about why and what these feelings ily monuments or struc- mean. On my next walk I found myself think- tures but rather in moving ing about and analyzing my feelings from this through the day-to-day ac- recent experience. First and foremost, it rein- tivities of your life, are you forced the appreciation of how blessed I have giving or leaving anything been and what a privilege it is to be involved to the world around you? with doing things that may bring joy or enrich Something that may tell the the lives of others. It also made me appreciate story, or part of the legacy all that is involved in creating the special mem- of your life? ories that we have and the places we enjoy. Many of the wineries and venues that I perform It is an interesting transition at are family businesses, and while they are that many of us go through, indeed businesses, it is clear to me that they are moving from thinking about much more than making a profit. They that what we can “take” are in the business of creating memories. or “earn” defines who we are, to thinking of a legacy In a personal sense, these joys I have had are based on what have we all part of the legacy of those who came before done or given to enrich the me. And they have provided me an opportunity lives of others. to create and share a few gifts in the present and maybe, just maybe, leave a bit of a legacy I know when I first started for tomorrow. playing music, it was defi- nitely about making money See you on the trail. and the number of gigs I did each year. More was definitely better, and a good show was often based on and greeted all of our visitors. Surprisingly, how many people were there and how rowdy just seeing them triggered an un-anticipated and crazy it was. wave of emotion. I knew that the last hands to But the longer I played out, I had more and touch everything in the attic were the hands of more experiences that changed the definition my father who passed away not quite two years of what a really good or even a great gig ago. was. And I will never forget some of those Among the many other boxes were several moments, like the young lady who sat alone large containers of birthday and greeting cards. and listened to me all afternoon. She told me As I flipped through them, I could see they my song selection reminded her of her father were from my aunts and uncles, my cousins, who had recently died. What can you say to and of course me, my brothers and our kids. a stranger that shares something so personal? They were important enough to my Mom that Or another time when a person hugged me at she had saved them all, and they told a remark- the end of a performance and whispered in my able story. ear that they had listened to one of my CDs through every chemo therapy session they had I found myself sitting in the attic and thinking Steve Madewell Now Appearing: endured the prior year. about Kate Wolf’s song “The Great Divide,” and the poignant lyrics: Saturday 5/8 ...... Kosicek Vineyards ...... 7:00-10:00 It doesn’t take too many experiences like those to begin to think about how what we do “I’ve been shifting through the layers of dusty Saturday 5/22 ...... Debonne Vineyards ...... 3:30-7:30 affects the lives of others. books and faded papers Saturday 5/29 ...... The Old Firehouse ...... 2:00-6:00 My 91-year-old mother has sold her house and They tell a story I used to know Sunday 5/30 ...... Debonne Vineyards ...... 2:30-5:30 I went to offer a little help in preparing for the It was one that happened so long ago...” move. My primary task was cleaning out the Thursday 6/3 ...... Madison Village ...... Time TBA garage attic. I didn’t know what to expect I https://youtu.be/T2Kn3j7o2yY would find stored there. As I was sorting through these “layers,” I be- Friday 6/4 ...... Driftwood Point ...... 7:30 There was a myriad of outside Christmas dec- gan to think about my parents’ legacy. Beyond Sunday 6/6 ...... The Old Firehouse ...... 2:00-6:00 orations including the three-foot-high plastic the four boys they raised and our families, they “candy cane candles” that graced each side were the hub for a large circle of extended of the front door of my parents’ house when I family and friends. Both of my parents were madewellmusic.com [email protected] was growing up. They were a holiday tradition the longest lived of their siblings, and Mom is Madewell Music on Facebook • 440 479 3062 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 11 North Coast Voice Insurance To Boldy Go (along the North Coast) for the rest of us. By James Onysko These days, when a company or organi- movie from Paramount Pictures; making zation decides to locate or reopen world this some kind of Golden Age for this headquarters in some place, it’s for mon- beloved, still-relevant franchise, now etary reasons; communities vying against nearing six decades of entertaining and Auto Home Business Life each other for the prize. For the winner, educating the masses. We Offer the of course, it comes with financial bene- And much like Spock reborn in the gen- fits and/or tax incentives, and perhaps a esis of a terra-formed planet, the Inter- Personal Service pliant workforce ready to do the corporate You’ve Missed Lately bidding. 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It began by a simple phone call from The Russ to Gene in September 1983; prompt- ed by Haslage wondering why there were Porch Rockers no Star Trek fan clubs that would give national Federation of Trekkers has had chapters of the IFT established. I asked Band him reason to join; that is, an organization growing pains over the years; springing Russ about the early days culminating in aligning with the very idea of Star Trek forth from that first conversation, and IFT’s permanent move to establish a new itself. What were the guiding principles focusing on a simple question from Rod- world headquarters in Huron, Ohio: that this imagined, future Federation of denberry to Haslage: “what does the crew RH: “The person from whom The Fed- Planets espoused, cherished and promoted of the Enterprise do on every episode?”. eration bought Starbase Columbus was by its daring-do of space exploration? In He answered his own question: “they go BJ Mitias. She started as a Federation other words, what kind of world would we out and they help people”. So from these member in the mid-1980s, and decided to rather see - one of inclusion or not? Can exchanges, an idea became a mission, now invest some money into building a Star we take tales of science fiction as sign- much longer than the original five-year Trek and sci-fi retail business. We took Weds. 5/5...... 6:30-9:30pm posts pointing towards the possibility of mission of the USS Enterprise, with no over her merchandise in 2016, and con- "Just Andy" at Debonne Vineyards end in sight. And that’s a good thing given becoming better versions of ourselves in a tinued at her long-time place of business Fri. 5/7...... 5:30-9pm shared reality? the fact that IFT now has a worldwide for a year. Then we moved the shop to The Porch Rockers DUO at Ferrante Winery By June 1, 1984, after much work together aspiration, supported by the Roddenberry Eastland Mall in Columbus. Due to a Foundation, to offer and help like-minded Sat. 5/15...... 2-5pm and guided by Mr. Roddenberry’s vision lack of reliable volunteers, we decided to The Porch Rockers DUO at Hundley Cellars realized on the little screen in the Six- folks set up chapters, bringing Gene’s close the mall store and go solely online; ties, (and again twenty years later with vision of the future to life. until we found the current option in Sat. 5/15...... 7-10pm Huron. BJ joined The Federation about The Porch Rockers Band at Chagrin PUB Star Trek: The Next Generation), not to By assisting people who need it, especial- mention all the big screen adaptations, the ly in this time of global pandemic, philan- 2 years after we (Gene and I) launched Sat. 5/29...... 3:30-7:30pm International Federation of Trekkers took thropically-minded, and Star Trek-inspired The Federation. The Porch Rockers Band at Debonne Vineyards flight, but a more mundane mission was Russ Haslage (with the help of thousands “The Federation called Lorain, Ohio, born. The date coincided with the release of members), do their small part in disas- home for many years. For two years Sat. 6/5...... 5:30-9pm of Star Trek III: Search For Spock to the ter relief efforts. Russ encourages fellow The Porch Rockers DUO at Ferrante (when I worked for OSU Medical joy of an increasing fan base. Today, there travelers to join The Federation (it’s free), Center), we moved the HQ address Call Andy for bookings: are no less than six Star Trek productions and to consider serving communities in to Groveport, Ohio, and then back to currently filming or being planned for the need by setting up a chapter. In Cleveland, Lorain. In 2015, we moved Federation 440.339.1069 foreseeable future about the future, includ- it is the USS Challenger, currently helmed HQ permanently to Huron. During a facebook/theporchrockersband ing the long-discussed fourth big-budget by Captain Joe Outlaw, and one of the first trip to Columbus in February 2016, I 12 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice
Nichelle’s retirement fund”. Todd Thompson, and available current- Visit www.trekfederation. ly on Amazon, featuring Vivica A. Fox, com/nichelle for details on alongside Star Trek alumni, Michael how to attend. Dorn (Worf) and George Takei (Sulu). For most of us, we only Later, Paramount + will stream it exclu- know Ms. Nichols in her sively starting Thursday, June 3, 2021. role as Uhura from Star It’s a story chronicling Nichelle Nichols’ Trek TOS episodes, and in “daunting task to launch a national blitz the latter Trek movies. What for NASA, recruiting 8,000 of the nation’s is now coming to light by best and brightest, including the trailblaz- way of a recent documen- tary film called Woman“ In ing astronauts who became the first Black, Asian and Latino men and women to fly Motion: Nichelle Nichols, Nichelle Nichols bent and turned that Star Trek, and the Remak- in space”. mindset towards a more universal idea ing of NASA”, is the true From post World War II leading up to the of participation; parlaying what she had Nichelle Nichols story of Ms. Nichols, by Seventies, women had always wanted portrayed on screen as an actress. For a way of Women In Motion Productions of the opportunity to fly, and to apply for a fascinating read about her barrier-busting decided to stop into Starbase Columbus. Los Angeles, California, being given the chance to reach space. In a letter dated career, you can visit: www.uhura.com . I learned that BJ was selling the store contract by NASA to recruit the next gen- March 13, 1962, in response to Linda There is also a trailer to be found at www. and I couldn’t let it just die. So I did eration of astronauts vis a vis Nichelle’s Halpern’s to the National Aeronautics and womaninmotionmovie.com . So it’s a some work to acquire the shop for The iconic pop culture status; as well as her Space Administration, NASA thanked Ms. rare privilege that Ms. Nichols is coming Federation. We took over ownership of enthusiasm to a personal commitment to Halpern on President John F. Kennedy’s to our shores later this summer. Given Starbase Columbus in May of 2016”. see change regarding the role of woman behalf; but went on to say that NASA had Covid-19 and HQ space restrictions, it Its current location is firmly fixed at 501 and other minorities in outer space. In the “no present plans to employ women in the is limited to reservations only via the Cleveland Road West in Huron, Ohio, Sixties, Nichelle had been encouraged by space program” - an incredulous statement Federation website. You can plan now having moved across town from a huge Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to embrace given the crucial role the women of “Hid- for a chance to meet and mingle with Ms. warehouse space. Due to local restric- her continuing importance as a twin-role den Figures” played during that decade’s Nichols by going to www.trekfederation. tions, the treasured, Star Trek vintage model being a woman of color. ensuing years. Finally, on July 20, 1969, com/nichelle . memorabilia and merchandise had to By the latter part of the Seventies, and through their mathematical genius, they The IFT isn’t in it for the money, however. be moved to a retail space. And it’s a with current funding running out, NASA made sure Neil Armstrong became the It’s a labor of love for President Haslage; smart move given their visibility to the had been working on the idea of a reus- first Man on the Moon, beating the Rus- although fans can enjoy picking up a Star sians in the Space Race. community with its multi-purpose rooms, able Space Shuttle to take astronauts into Continued on Page 14 including a planned Internet broadcast- orbit - evolving from what heretofore ing studio. When asked, Mr. Haslage amounted to a “good-old-boys” club, will recount his early Cleveland Radio which manned earlier space programs; not 2021 Lakefront Days, which led to the creation of Odysy the least of which privileged few was a One, just one part of website offerings at young John Glenn. Mr. Glenn eventually www.trekfederation.com . For more info would become one of Ohio’s U.S, Sena- Geneva Township Park as to hours of HQ’s operation, call their tors and would later see his name affixed toll free number at 877-365-8735; or if to the NASA facility adjacent to Cleve- Geneva-on-the-Lake interested, contact IFT by email: info@ land Hopkins International Airport called trekfederation.com John Glenn Research Center. Decades June 1 ……… Top Knotch Making such a move towards the end later, proving as a septuagenarian he still June 8 ……... Swamp Rattlers of Pandemic Year 2020 might not seem had the “right stuff”, he became a rider on June 15 ……. King Pins logical; and it only had a soft-open- that rocket taking men and women to the ing around the year-end holidays. IFT International Space Station via America’s June 22 ……. Hair Supply President Haslage had a bout with the now-retired Space Shuttle fleet. Today, it’s June 29 ……. Bobby Ray accursed coronavirus himself; but all is private industry in partnership with NASA July 6 ………. 2 Kings well and with HQ. Perhaps morphing doing that. Elon Musk’s Space X program into the proverbial “blessing-in-disguise” has a perfect record (so far) delivering July 13 …….. Lost Sheep outcome, events are being planned 21st Century astronauts to the ISS; in the July 20 …….. Elvis around a visit by Nichelle Nichols (who shared hope of achieving similar visions July 27 …….. Blues Project portrayed Communications Officer Nyota of putting mankind beyond the “local Uhura in the original Star Trek series), neighborhood”. August 3 ….. Remember Then during the weekend of September 10, But who knew about Uhura, or I should August 10 … Dynamic Duo 11 and 12, 2021, “when she makes an say Ms. Nichols’ passion and her plea to August 17 ... Longarm & Justice official visit to Federation World Head- August 24 ... Knight Shift quarters for an inspection, and to visit whomever was listening: “where are my fans for a weekend of fun with photo people?”. So NASA recruited her “for the August 31 ... High Horse ops, autographs and dinners. This will service of acquainting potential minori- be Nichelle’s last public appearance ty-group applicants with the opportu- www.VisitGenevaOnTheLake.com east of Los Angeles before she enters nities available”. In her way, Nichelle 440-466-8600 retirement. This event is to give Nichelle Nichols remade the space agency. It’s and her fans one last bit of time together. the subject of this 2019 film, directed by Sponsored by Geneva-on-the-Lake Visitors Bureau & Geneva Township Park All revenue from this event will go to North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 13 North Coast Voice
I inquired how will it will be safely man- aged in this time of Covid-19. RH: “Actually, yes. We will make our Wi-Fi and computer equipment available for school children who don’t have those facilities at home for remote schooling. “Our facility also is home to a local Huron-based charity called Everyone’s Continued From Page 13 crease communications throughout The Mom. The people from Everyone’s Mom help clothe and feed school kids who V Trek goodie or two in the merchandise Federation and fandom. It has become room. When stopping by, you will be cannot avail themselves of school break- a major media entity all its own with fasts and lunches. In short, if there is a greeted and escorted through Trek Feder- listeners around the world. ODYSY airs ation HQ by a robot, if you wish. Going need, The Federation will do its very best shows about Star Trek topics, and other to fill that need. forward into this new decade, the IFT sci-fi, as well as programs on the para- will offer residents along the North Coast “Our current location is slated to be a place to meet and learn. I asked Russ normal, life lessons and more. Remark- ably, the highest-rated shows on ODYSY long-term. The primary use of the facility about the planned use of facilities, and will be for offices and operational needs. about the ongoing Internet radio station, are those from the 1950s and 1960s. It seems today’s listeners like the detective Retail is not a primary focus, though it Odysy One, which can be found via link helps us pay the bills. Trek Federation on the website: shows from this by-gone-age of radio. ODYSY Radio is available 24 hours a day HQ is located in the Port Huron Plaza RH: “The new location takes The Fed- at 501 Cleveland Road West. The move eration from being just another charity on IHeartRadio and odysy1.com”. from the warehouse to the new address es are our strength as a species. We need to and fan organization to the stature of a I went on to ask Russ how he plans on in- opens up more possibilities. IFT is more visible and major charity organi- understand that; and to stop our differences teracting with underserved communities in now situated in a retail storefront on the from dividing us; and instead, recognize that zation. The new facility holds our HQ immediate environs to HQ. For example, I diversity unites us. Also, the memories of the offices, a small museum area, retail and asked if there will be free WiFi access, or main road running in/out of town with ample parking, and enjoys plenty of visi- time, teachings and attention Gene gave me shipping areas, and a conference room a computer room for kids? And will there during our eight years of working on The for Federation and other local meetings. be other charitable uses of the facility by bility from passerby foot traffic”. Federation together, inspires me. Each day In addition, there is a studio room for the community organizations that are in need I went on to ask Mr. Haslage what other I continue on with the hope that I’ve made ODYSY Radio Network. of space? Will there be a food pantry? I current relationships the IFT enjoys besides Gene proud”. was wondering what that would mean in with its members; and what its yearly budget “ODYSY Radio was an idea I had to in- Humble in practice, but worthy of generous is. I inquired as to where IFT finds additional terms of IFT’s community outreach; and support, the IFT’s stated mission is as follows: support, and wanted to know about its affili- ation with Eugene Rod Roddenberry (keeper “To promote the humanistic philosophies and of the Star Trek flame and Gene’s son). I also ideals portrayed in the Star Trek myths in a asked how they support IFT besides monetary realistic fashion conducive to the continued contributions; and how can people in general existence and responsible advancement of help IFT’s mission. humankind”. RH: “We have members and fans; and we “To provide, promote, and support education do our best to keep them interested. We also and positive legal activism in the areas of work to help those in need around the world. human rights; racial and sexual equality; envi- In addition, our work to keep the ideals that ronmental causes; and space exploration”. Gene put into the ‘Star Trek’ franchise is “To promote a more positive impression of alive, active, and always ongoing. Rod Rod- Star Trek fans as intelligent, socially-con- denberry is a great advocate and friend to me, scious, active individuals who are aware and and to The Federation. In fact, his foundation concerned about the real world today”. donated $2,000 to the remodeling costs of the new facility (which so far has cost us over I look forward to IFT’s 40th Anniversary in $5,000). 2024 with new shipmates coming on board. Whatever minds can conceive, then that is “Our yearly budget has hovered around our future. So why not have good thoughts $50,000; though it is my hope that we can in a positive outlook; coming together in a greatly grow our outreach and budget now cause apart from religious ideas, or mere petty that we are in the new location. How can politics? Collectively and individually, we people help? Donating funds or perhaps mer- have a myriad of problems to solve. The mind chandise that is new in box, or gently used, is can be directed towards the heart, which is very much appreciated”. nothing more than our Inner Voice, telling us I concluded by asking Russ what drives him what is right from wrong. As Russ encourages: going forward being inspired by Star Trek’s “We need to teach the world how embracing creator. our differences is the key to a better future”. Amen to that, brother. In this unprecedented RH: “What drives me is the ideals that made era, I, too, pray all boats will rise as we make HEAR EVERY OSU me a fan - the dream that there can be a our personal journeys. As a species making the future free of greed, bigotry and other human right decisions, we can all join in the Vulcan afflictions that divide us. Together we can FOOTBALL GAME ON 97.1FM wish to “Live Long and Prosper”. accomplish wondrous things. Our differenc- 14 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice
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cobbled their good intentions together and Westside created an almost universally beloved world. The goals were simple; to create an environ- Steve MOVIE REVIEWS ment where kids could be entertained at home By Westside Steve Simmons and still wind-up learning something. You westsidesteve.com could have fun with the characters and still learn how to count or what the letter B might Fri. May 28 nearly barren grocery, which add just enough possibly stand for. The street itself was a di- The Hooley House V charm. Eventually, Omar’s discussion with verse location where people of all kinds lived his brother and an oud concert take place, together in peace and harmony without any Montrose 6:00 PM either in fantasy or flashback. of the nastiness, finger pointing, and self-de- It’s slow and somewhat opaque but it’s hard scribed victims of today’s fake woke gener- to dislike anybody. ation. Besides the 3 R’s kids also learned Sun. May 30 lessons about real life. And death. When the Old Firehouse Winery C for peculiarity if nothing else actor Will Lee, who played Mr. Hooper, died WSS suddenly, they made the decision to teach 2:30 PM • GOTL kids, through the child-like innocent eyes of Big Bird, that death is death and Mr. Hooper wasn’t coming back. Another fun fact is that Fri. June 4 • 7:00 PM Limbo Caroll Spinney was the guy behind not only On Tap, Medina Big Bird but his polar opposite, Oscar the MURI|R|103 min Grouch. The film also touches on Hansen’s Given the rise of war and poverty around depression and his tragic early death but his June 11-13 the world, refugees are sort of prominent in joyful genius side is what shines through ev- Riverfront Irish Festival ery time. But don’t worry - almost everything national news. It seems like everyone wants Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls to help the refugees as long as they are placed else here is upbeat. in somebody else’s country or neighborhood. Whether you grew up with Sesame Street or Fri. 6:30...Sat. 7:30...Sun. 3:00 I’m sure there are valid pros and cons, but not, I think everybody will laugh cry and have let me paraphrase Will Rogers: because of their hearts touched by this film. I did anyway. Follow me at Facebook the nationality of Omar (Amit El-Masry), the Westside Steve Simmons! protagonist of this film, I have never met a A Syrian I didn’t like. WSS www.westsidesteve.com One might guess from the previews that Street Gang: How We LIMBO is a movie about music. Well, not Got to Sesame Street really, even though Omar’s granddad’s oud, a Streaming tips for May Middle Eastern music instrument, is present Screen media films|PG|107 min throughout the film. The actual point of the There are literally hundreds of cable series film, as I see it, is a sometimes-comedic look When I was growing up, children’s pro- available and because they are all bingeable, at a group of refugees stuck on a remote gramming, at least the shows that meant the release dates aren’t really that important. As Scottish island awaiting approval of their asy- most to me, were from folks named Barnaby, a matter of fact, when I’m looking for a new lum status. The underlying theme is Omar’s Captains Penny or Kangaroo, or Ghoulardi series to watch, I like to know that it’s been strained relationship with his family. Mom and most featured cartoons along with Little around for a few years, saving me the trouble and dad have fled Syria and settled in Istanbul Rascals and 3 Stooges shorts from the thirties. and aggravation of having to wait 12 months while his brother has decided to stay and fight I have no children and frankly don’t like between seasons, or getting pissed off when it which, as his folks tell him during frequent kids all that well. Ha ha. But I am, as I have gets cancelled after the first season. telephone calls, has put the siblings at odds. been since the eighties, aware of the massive Here are a couple you might like if you’re still “Talk to your brother “, mom implores Omar footprint Sesame Street has on us youngsters. spending more time at home than you care during every conversation. It really is inescapable, as are Jim Hen- son’s Muppets, who are not only the core of to. First entry (THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT) is Another focus is on Omar’s quirky friend Sesame Street but an independent entity unto relatively recent but maybe the description Farhad (Vikish Bhai) who wants to become themselves. This documentary is more about wouldn’t grab you right off the bat. If some- Omar’s manager. He also makes friends with the TV show which started out and continues one told me I would have loved a show about a chicken and brings it home, which scares today on public TV, rather than appearances a young orphan girl who becomes a chess the hell out of his African roommates. It is on the silver screen or THE MUPPET SHOW master, I’d have probably fallen asleep during just strange enough to watch but there are itself. the description alone. But my rock guitar problems as well. First of all, the pacing is so playing buddy Mike told me he liked it. I gave slow, with overly long close ups, that the film At this writing, it’s in very limited release, but it a shot at and, after a couple episodes, I was hovers right at the edge of a deadly bore. Not I have no doubt that it will soon be in more hooked. I love the period piece set design and only that, but probably a quarter is subtitled, theatres or at least streaming; check HBO- cinematography and somehow, they found from which I could just barely make out MAX. As for now, you can make a night of a way to make a chess match as exciting as what was going on. Luckily, it wasn’t that the Cedar Lee theater and the Boss Dog brew- a sporting event. Well, not a Browns game complicated. Of course, getting a handle on ery right next door. (Tell Jobu I said hello). but at least MLS… Be forewarned, there are the heavily accented English was also a chore, This is a documentary that spans just about actually some painful episodes but it never not only from the refugees but the Scots as 40 years of the TV show and tells little stories goes off the track into the abyss. It also well. There are odd bits of humor scattered of some of the ups and downs, decisions they wraps up well so I am a little concerned with throughout the film, including the orienta- had to make, personal relationships, struggles the rumors, i.e., when the producers found out tion at which the newcomers are coached with conservative TV stations way back in the to interact with westerners, and visits to the day, but mostly about a bunch of friends who Continued on Page 18 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 17 V North Coast Voice Continued From Page 17 first episode of MARE OF EASTTOWN over watch them can’t make it any better for movie listened to all the nominees and didn’t care how popular it is they’re considering another on HBO Max, a local police drama starring producers. As for the complaining we heard about any of them, least of all this one. Kate Winslet as a cop in a rural Pennsylvania the next day about the ceremony, it didn’t both- season. I have no idea where they would go. Supporting Actress: Young Yuh-jung in MI- village. It’s pretty intriguing so far; I will let er me too much that they saved Best Actress NARI. Don’t get me started. THE SINNER (AMC and Netflix) is a little bit you know more next issue! and Actor for the end. Don’t misunderstand, I under the radar and I’ve just finished Season Supporting Actor: Daniel Kaluuya in JUDAS WSS still prefer Best Picture closing the show, but 3. Bill Pullman is Harry Ambrose, a psy- they’re trying to bank on some star power to AND THE BLACK MESSIAH. One above chologist/detective and the people he tracks Oscar post mortem keep the few people watching. I’m not sure average aspect of a bad movie. down are nuts. Actually, he isn’t wrapped all Frances McDormand and Anthony Hopkins that tightly himself and is constantly dealing Best Director: Chloe Zhao for NOMADLAND I read a story in USA Today complaining about are dazzling enough for that but what the heck. I would have preferred Florian Zeller for THE with his inner demons. This is another show I On top of that, Hopkins didn’t even show up, began watching on recommendation. The first the ending of the 2021 Oscar presentation. In FATHER, I thought it was a lot more directori- V the article the writer claimed that Hollywood out of Covid concerns, or maybe he thought al work, but alas not even a nomination. season was OK, the second fell off a bit, but the ceremony would be too damn boring like I was convinced to watch the third. Frankly, has lost ten of billion dollars due to the lack of diversity. The first thought that came to everybody else. I guess the thing that bothered Best Actress: Frances McDormand for unless you’ve seen everything else, I can’t give me most was all the bitter headlines the next NOMADLAND. Good choice. this one a wholehearted recommendation even my mind was: “Are you people out of your minds?” The 2021 Academy Awards were day complaining that Chadwick Boseman Best Actor: Anthony Hopkins in THE FA- though the third season got a little bit back on didn’t win Best Actor. I didn’t see MA RAIN- track with a very creepy bad guy. I actually undoubtedly the most minority oriented in THER. Another good choice. history and at the same time posted the lowest EY ’S BLACK BOTTOM and I !have!() no reason *+,*ÿ(, know some folks who love it, but I didn’t. All to think he didn’t do a respectable job but come Best Picture: NOMADLAND. Even with of the characters share a lack of charisma and Nielsen rating in recent memory. I sometimes love depressing movies, as long as they’re well on, everybody in the category did but still some questionable accuracy, still outstanding the payoffs are never what you would hope for. Hopkins is a veteran and this is one of the best in a weak field, though THE FATHER was a Give it a few episodes and see what you think. done, but most people prefer entertainment. That’s why KONG VERSUS GODZILLA is performances of his career. Thankfully, there depressing masterpiece and TRIALS OF THE By the way, if anybody out there has any fa- the biggest grossing flick of the year so far. were no sour grapes from Boseman’s family, CHICAGO 7 was at least entertaining, though vorite cable series, especially some that might Less than 10 million people tuned in, and I am they handled it all with class. Sorkin really wanted to preach. be off the beaten path, and they would like me frankly surprised it was that many. I admit that As for the rest of the winners … WSS to write about or check out, drop me an email the Covid panic has contributed to that loss in B,ÿEÿ)*+,*ÿCD*ÿ [email protected]. I just watched the a huge way. Fewer movies and nowhere to go Best Song: “Fight for You” - Jason Derulo. I ()012)ÿ456ÿ7ÿ(18)9@1Aÿ Cleveland Arts Prize Celebrates Our Past Masters Cleveland Arts Prize: Twilight in the Garden of Good and Greatness Launches a Year-Long Celebration Of 60 Eminent Regional Artists Who Won National Fame Prior to CAP’s Existence
CAP celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020 with a new project, Past Masters: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants. On June 24, 2021, an outdoor party at the Cleveland Botanical Garden will kick off year-long programming designed to honor 60 legendary, and in some cases under-recognized, regional artists of national and international stature, who made remarkable contributions in their arts disciplines years before CAP was founded (1960). Along with honoring these native sons and daughters, we’ll toast 2020’s Special Prize winners: Chuck and Char Fowler, Roe Green, Scott Mueller, Helen Forbes Fields, Jerry Sue Thornton, PhD, John “Jack” Katzenmeyer (posthumous) and Steven Minter (posthumous).
According to CAP’s interim executive director, Aseelah Shareef, “These regional artists are the giants upon !whose!+6 78+9 shoulders our 60 years of CAP prize winners stand. The Past Masters project allows CAP to deliver meaningful com- munity programming that will educate and inspire our future generations while deepening community connections.” A few of the inaugural Past Masters to be celebrated in June are: painter Roy Lichtenstein, the seminal genius of Pop
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with her collaborator Emmanuelle Charpentier, won revealing example of how their marriage was the Nobel Prize in 2020. Her story is a thrilling de- truly a decades-long political partnership. tective tale that involves the most profound wonders NEW READS Perhaps the most underestimated First Lady of nature, from the origins of life to the future of our of the twentieth century, Lady Bird Johnson Compiled by Sage Satori species. was also one of the most accomplished and often her husband’s secret weapon. Man- Rainbow in the Dark: Lady Bird Johnson: aging the White House in years of national V The Code Breaker upheaval, through the civil rights movement The Autobiography Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, Hiding in Plain Sight and the escalation of the Vietnam War, Lady Bird projected a sense of calm and, following By Ronnie James and the Future of the Human Race By Julia Sweig Dio the glamorous and modern Jackie Kennedy, In the spring of an old-fashioned image of a First Lady. In By Walter Issaa- The long-awaited 1964, President truth, she was anything but. As the first First cson autobiography by one Lyndon B. Johnson Lady to run the East Wing like a professional of heavy metal’s most The bestselling had a decision to office, she took on her own policy initia- revered icons, trea- author of Leonardo make. Just months tives, including the most ambitious national sured vocalists, and da Vinci and Steve after moving into environmental effort since Teddy Roosevelt. front man for three Jobs returns with a the White House Occupying the White House during the be- legendary bands— gripping account of under the worst ginning of the women’s liberation movement, Rainbow, Black how Nobel Prize win- of circumstanc- she hosted professional women from all Sabbath, and Dio. ner Jennifer Doudna es—following the walks of life in the White House, including Prior to his tragic and her colleagues assassination of urban planning and environmental pioneers death in 2010, Ronnie launched a revolution President John F. like Jane Jacobs and Barbara Ward, encour- James Dio had been that will allow us to Kennedy—he had aging women everywhere to pursue their own writing his autobiog- cure diseases, fend to decide whether careers, even if her own style of leadership raphy, looking back on the remarkable life that off viruses, and have to run to win the presidency in his own right. and official role was to lead by supporting led him from his hometown in upstate New York healthier babies. He turned to his most reliable, trusted polit- others. to the biggest stages in the world, including the When Jennifer Doudna was in sixth grade, she came ical strategist: his wife, Lady Bird Johnson. Where no presidential biographer has under- arena that represented the pinnacle of success to home one day to find that her dad had left a paper- The strategy memo she produced for him, stood the full impact of Lady Bird Johnson’s him—Madison Square Garden, where this book back titled The Double Helix on her bed. She put emblematic of her own political acumen and begins and ends. it aside, thinking it was one of those detective tales largely overlooked by biographers, is just one Continued on Page 20 As Ronnie contemplates the achievement of she loved. When she read it on a rainy Saturday, a dream, he reflects on the key aspects that she discovered she was right, in a way. As she sped coalesced into this moment—the close gang of through the pages, she became enthralled by the friends that gave him his start in music, playing intense drama behind the competition to discover the parties, bars, frats, and clubs; the sudden tran- code of life. Even though her high school counselor sition that moved him to the microphone and told her girls didn’t become scientists, she decided changed his life forever; the luck that led to the she would. birth of Rainbow and a productive but difficult Driven by a passion to understand how nature works collaboration with Ritchie Blackmore; the chance and to turn discoveries into inventions, she would meeting that made him the second singer of Black help to make what the book’s author, James Watson, Sabbath, taking them to new levels of success; the told her was the most important biological advance surprisingly tender story behind the birth of the since his co-discovery of the structure of DNA. She Devil Horns, the lasting symbol of heavy metal; and her collaborators turned a curiosity of nature his marriage to Wendy, which stabilized his life, into an invention that will transform the human race: and the huge bet they placed together to launch an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as the most successful endeavor of his career…his CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical own band, Dio. miracles and moral questions. Everything is described in great detail and in the The development of CRISPR and the race to create frankest terms, from his fallout with Blackmore, vaccines for coronavirus will hasten our transition to the drugs that derailed the resurrection of Black to the next great innovation revolution. The past Sabbath, to the personality clashes that frayed half-century has been a digital age, based on the each band. microchip, computer, and internet. Now we are en- Written with longtime friend of thirty years and tering a life-science revolution. Children who study esteemed music writer, Mick Wall, who took up digital coding will be joined by those who study the mantle after Ronnie’s passing, Rainbow in the genetic code. Dark is a frank, startling, often hilarious, some- Should we use our new evolution-hacking powers to times sad testament to dedication and ambition, make us less susceptible to viruses? What a wonder- filled with moving coming-of-age tales, glorious ful boon that would be! And what about preventing stories of excess, and candid recollections of what depression? Hmmm…Should we allow parents, if really happened backstage at the hotel, in the they can afford it, to enhance the height or muscles studio, and back home behind closed doors far or IQ of their kids? away from the road. After helping to discover CRISPR, Doudna became Available in hardcover and Kindle July 27th, 2021 a leader in wrestling with these moral issues and, North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 19 North Coast Voice Continued From Page 19 cal health journey, offering heartbreaking and The Light of Days: I Don’t Want To Grow Up hilarious anecdotes along the way. work in the White House, Julia Sweig is the Life, Liberty, and Happiness first to draw substantially on Lady Bird’s own The Untold Story of With people experiencing anxiety and de- voice in her White House diaries to place Without a Career pression now more than ever, Jenny human- Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson center Women Resistance izes what we all face in an all-too-real way, stage and to reveal a woman ahead of her By Scott Stillman reassuring us that we’re not alone and making time—and an accomplished politician in her Fighters in Hitler’s “What do you us laugh while doing it. From the business own right. Ghettos want to be when ideas that she wants to pitch to Shark Tank to you grow up?” the reason why Jenny can never go back to By Judy Batalion the post office, Broken leaves nothing to the We’ve been asked imagination in the most satisfying way. And V Pipe Dreams: The One of the most this question over of course, Jenny’s long-suffering husband Urgent Global Quest to important stories of and over, practical- Victor―the Ricky to Jenny’s Lucille Ball―is World War II, already ly since the day we present throughout. Transform the Toilet optioned by Steven could walk. Spielberg for a major A treat for Jenny Lawson’s already existing Many of us have fans, and destined to convert new ones, Bro- By Chelsea Wald motion picture: a absolutely no idea. ken is a beacon of hope and a wellspring of spectacular, searing We never have and From an award-win- history that brings to laughter when we all need it most. ning science we never will. This light the extraordi- bothers us terribly, Includes Photographs and Illustrations journalist, a lively, nary accomplish- informative, and and on a profound level. We feel useless, dis- ments of brave Jewish connected, scattered, unfocused. If we could humorous deep dive women who became into the future of the just make up our minds—about something, resistance fighters—a about anything! World Travel: An toilet—from creative group of unknown heroes whose exploits have never uses for harvested been chronicled in full, until now. What if you didn’t have to grow up? Irreverent Guide “biosolids,” to the Witnesses to the brutal murder of their families Society would like us to believe that to be bold engineers By Anthony Bour- and neighbors and the violent destruction of their successful, we need careers. But let’s face dedicated to bringing dain and Laurie communities, a cadre of Jewish women in Poland— it—we’re not all meant to be doctors, lawyers, safe sanitation to the Woolever billions of people some still in their teens—helped transform the scientists, and accountants. worldwide living Jewish youth groups into resistance cells to fight Some are meant to be dreamers. Anthony Bourdain without—for fans of popular science bestsellers by the Nazis. With courage, guile, and nerves of steel, saw more of the Mary Roach. these “ghetto girls” paid off Gestapo guards, hid The people on the fringes of society who world than nearly revolvers in loaves of bread and jars of marmalade, don’t necessarily subscribe to the modern ver- anyone. His travels Most of us do not give much thought to the and helped build systems of underground bunkers. sion of the American Dream. Artists, adren- took him from the centerpiece of our bathrooms, but the toilet is an un- They flirted with German soldiers, bribed them with aline junkies, nomads, life seekers. Those hidden pockets expected paradox. On the one hand, it is a modern wine, whiskey, and home cooking, used their Aryan who doubt conventional wisdom, question of his hometown miracle: a ubiquitous fixture in a vast sanitation sys- looks to seduce them, and shot and killed them. authority, and continually search for newer, of New York to a tem that has helped add decades to human lifespan They bombed German train lines and blew up a better ways to live. tribal longhouse by reducing disease. On the other hand, the toilet town’s water supply. They also nursed the sick and in Borneo, from is also a tragic failure: less than half of the world’s The world needs the creative —now more taught children. than ever before. Is the career-less path really cosmopolitan Bue- population can access a toilet that safely manages nos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai to Tanzania’s Yet the exploits of these courageous resistance fight- so bad? Could it actually be a calling? bodily waste, including many right here in the Unit- utter beauty and the stunning desert solitude ers have remained virtually unknown. ed States. And it is inefficient, squandering clean Find out for yourself. of Oman’s Empty Quarter—and many places water as well as the nutrients and energy contained As propulsive and thrilling as Hidden Figures, In the beyond. in the waste we flush away. While we see radical Garden of Beasts, Band of Brothers, and A Train in In World Travel, a life of experience is col- technological change in almost every other aspect Winter, The Light of Days at last tells the true story lected into an entertaining, practical, fun and of our lives, we remain stuck in a sanitation status of these incredible women whose courageous yet Broken (in the best frank travel guide that gives readers an intro- quo—in part because the topic of toilets is taboo. little-known feats have been eclipsed by time. Judy duction to some of his favorite places—in his Batalion—the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust Fortunately, there’s hope—and Pipe Dreams possible way) own words. Featuring essential advice on how survivors—takes us back to 1939 and introduces us daringly profiles the growing army of scientists, en- to get there, what to eat, where to stay and, in to Renia Kukielka, a weapons smuggler and mes- By Jenny Lawson gineers, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and activists some cases, what to avoid, World Travel pro- senger who risked death traveling across occupied worldwide who are overcoming their aversions and From the #1 vides essential context that will help readers Poland on foot and by train. Joining Renia are other focusing their formidable skills on making toilets New York Times further appreciate the reasons why Bourdain women who served as couriers, armed fighters, accessible and healthier for all. bestselling author found a place enchanting and memorable. intelligence agents, and saboteurs, all who put their This potential revolution in sanitation has many of Furiously lives in mortal danger to carry out their missions. Happy and Let’s Supplementing Bourdain’s words are a hand- benefits, including reducing inequalities, mitigating Batalion follows these women through the savage ful of essays by friends, colleagues, and fam- climate change and water scarcity, improving agri- Pretend This Never destruction of the ghettos, arrest and internment in Happened comes ily that tell even deeper stories about a place, culture, and optimizing health. 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discover how you want to live your days both in your personal and professional spheres. MIND BODY SPIRIT This book, which is the result of in-depth studies, travels, personal and other experienc- By Sage Satori es, is intended to be the voice, presence and support of a professional and a trusted friend This is a very powerful method of creating who, in comprehensible and fluent language, deep communication. This also helps people wishes to help you gain clarity within yourself V in order to better understand yourself, your who are reluctant in expressing because of fear of being judged. This technique gives relationship dynamics, to overcome the fears them time and space to express with the that block you and develop your potential for assurance that their feelings or needs would a conscious life full of beautiful emotions. be understood. The listener(s) do not have to You will learn: agree but when listening to each other occurs then it opens a window for conversion and Communicating as a couple problem solving. Basic rules for approaching dialogue in a constructive way Communication And Positive thinking and the comfort zone Relationship Emotional awareness and maturity The 7 pillars of a healthy relationship A Guide to Deeper Connection, How to manage Trust and Jealousy Trust and Intimacy to Improve Self-esteem and self-love Is it time for the Communication and Strengthen Your Bond as a Couple The secret of forgiveness and gratitude to be talking stick? happy By Roberto Vingelli Living your time to the full One’s ability to communicate stems from confidence, the ability to express feelings, This is a book Improving conflict and stress management suitable for ev- intimacy, if you were listened to as a child and Developing Problem Solving Skills if you care about the outcome. A breakdown eryone, regard- in communication causes resentment and pent less of age, and up anger. Many relationships, friendships, and whether you are families have been broken by misunderstand- in a relationship ings that possibly could have been resolved or single. The Most Fun Radio on Radio with words and empathy for each other. Do you want to Native Americans understand the importance live a fulfilling of interacting and expressing thoughts and life in harmony? Do you want with The Most Fun Music! feelings, thus the talking stick. The elders and leaders of the clan would sit in a circle to overcome and pass around a small tree branch called a your blocks and talking-stick. The stick was passed from one fears? person to the next, and the one who held that Would you like tool of civility could speak his piece without to learn the secrets of effective communica- any interruptions. tion as a couple and in everyday life? In his book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective Each of us, in our daily world, constantly People”, Stephen Covey describes the Indian experiences situations that touch on the deeper Talking Stick Technique as one of the most aspects of life such as love, relationships, powerful communication tools. Stemming trust, respect, freedom, communication, from American Indian culture, it has been conflicts, fears, doubts, anxiety, and stress. used for centuries to build understanding and And each of us approaches this whirlwind resolve differences respectfully and effective- of emotions using our own experiences and ly. beliefs, which are sometimes not enough. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook, The tradition is that only the person holding The solution is to practice mindfulness tech- the stick gets to make their point and they niques and calm your mind, to enjoy inner continue to speak on this point until they feel peace and happiness, thanks to a new balance log onto magic1025.com for a link to both! they have been understood. The other per- and centering that will give you a different son(s) are only permitted to speak in so far as view of your daily life. they need to clarify that they have understood the speaker. Once the speaker feels that his/ There is always a different way of seeing things. www.magic1025.com her point has been understood, then they must pass the stick to the next person and equally With these habits and practical suggestions facilitate them to make their point, until they you will clearly understand your priorities in are satisfied their point has been understood. life and how to achieve your goals, you will Your FM Home of the Cleveland Cavaliers! 20 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 North Coast Voice Magazine | northcoastvoice.com • (440) 415-0999 | May 5 - June 9, 2021 21 ""- 7BM-X
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