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VOLUME THREE • ISSUE THREE visit us @ www.campusdistrictobserver .com March 2013 Students Ready to Dig In at Green Berkman Sees State, Corps Central Learning Farm District in Natural Partnership

(Left) Two views of the Green Corps Central Learning Farm in full bloom. (Right) CSU President Dr. Ron Berkman, VP for Business Affairs Stephanie McHenry, Instruc- Kaylynn Coffey and Daniel Fortson work in the Green Corps Central Learning Farm. tor Jim Kastelic and Professor Roby Simons speak to the CSU Masters in Urban Planning Photos provided by Green Corps. Capstone class about the catalytic impact that anchor institutions can have in revitalizing adjacent areas. President Berkman identified the Campus International School and the By Jesús Sánchez new STEM High School on the CSU campus as two critical neighborhood assets that can attract families with school aged children to live in the Campus District. With the fresh scent of spring in the life skills, including environmental and air, planting will soon begin at Cleveland community stewardship and agricultural Botanical Garden’s Green Corps Central knowledge, while getting paid. By Dr. Heather Ways Learning Farm. Vidorian Massingale is a 17-year-old Dr. Ronald Berkman, President and “How does what we Since 2006, Central neighborhood student at Jane Addams high school. She Stephanie McHenry, VP of Business Af- teens have rolled up their sleeves and put started her first year as a GreenC orps stu- fairs of Cleveland State University, re- are doing impact their work shoes on to grow an abun- dent employee in 2012. cently met with students in UST 611, the district?” dance of food just off of East 46th Street What Vidorian enjoys most about the Capstone Project for a Masters in and Quincy Avenue. Green Corps is the sense of community. Urban Planning, Design and Develop- pus District, Inc., the community de- These dedicated young people - 15 to “It feels like I’m surrounded by family ment (MUPDD) at the Maxine Good- velopment corporation serving the area 18 years old - undergo an intensive appli- in the work environment,” Vidorian said. man Levin College of Urban Affairs. from the Shoreway to Orange Avenue, cation and interview process to be one of “I’ve learned how to interact with people Berkman came to discuss CSU’s Master between East 18th and East 30th streets. 70 youth working 20 hours weekly at one in a friendly manner. Plan and the Campus District. Dr. Berkman made several points of five GreenC orps urban farms. “I’ve learned safety first, like always The class works with a client on an about CSU’s role in the community and the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Green bring a water bottle to keep hydrated dur- area of the city in need of redevelop- Campus District. Anchor institutions such Corps program engages high school stu- ing the hot days, wear long pants, boots, ment. After research, the students devel- as CSU, the and Univer- dents through the practice of sustainable and sunscreen or bug spray,” she said. op a plan for improvements using what sity Hospitals are place-bound. They can urban agriculture in Cleveland neigh- “Always be prepared to work under any they have learned in previous course- serve to multiply economic dividends. borhoods. Green Corps students learn Continued on Page 5 work. This semester’s client is theC am- Continued on Page 4

Baker Jr., Inc.; Trumbull Corporation, have invested nearly $620 million in the Three Teams to Compete for The Great LakesC onstruction Compa- city of Cleveland over a six-year period. ny, & The RuhlinC ompany with URS This marks the single largest invest- Innerbelt Contract Corporation; and Walsh Construction ment in one project within one commu- with HDR Engineering, Inc. nity in ODOT’s history. This marks the first time in ’s his- In November 2012, ODOT began ad- tory that state transportation officials are vertising for “requests for qualifications” pursuing what is known as a “P3,” or pub- from potential design-build-finance lic-private partnership. What is unique (DBF) teams. The list of qualified respon- about this plan is that ODOT is ask- dents was narrowed to three, and those ing qualified teams not only to build the three teams will now prepare technical bridge but to finance a portion of the con- and financial proposals. ODOT will eval- struction costs as well. ODOT will then uate each proposal and the project will be pay the borrowed money back over a fixed awarded to the team which provides the period of time. In 2011, Ohio became the best value based on consideration of the 30th state in the nation to enact legislation technical and financial proposal scores Construction of the new westbound I-90 Innerbelt Bridge – the first of the pair that will re- permitting ODOT to pursue P3’s. and the length of construction. place the aging span – continues at pace and it is expected to be open to traffic this fall. This Even after paying finance charges on The preferred team is likely to be se- rendering shows the completed pair of bridges. ODOT is currently in the hunt for a team to the borrowed money, ODOT is expected to lected this summer. Construction of the design, build and finance construction of the second span and demolish the existing bridge. save millions of dollars in public tax mon- second bridge is anticipated to begin as ey because the longer the agency waits, the soon as the westbound bridge is finished By Jocelynn Clemings more expensive construction costs become. this fall. Both bridges could be open to The Ohio Department of Transporta- eastbound Innerbelt Bridge and demolish ODOT is in the midst of replacing traffic as soon as 2016. tion (ODOT) recently announced the fi- the existing, aging span. the current bridge with two new bridg- For more information on the Innerbelt nal three teams who will compete for the The following three teams of contrac- es – one to carry westbound traffic, the Bridge project, visit www.Innerbelt.org. estimated $330 million contract to design, tors and designers were selected: Kokos- other to carry eastbound traffic. When Jocelynn Clemings is a member of construct and finance the second I-90 ing Construction Company with Michael both bridges are completed, ODOT will ODOT's communication's team. 2 Campus District, Inc. News http://campusdistrictobserver.com

From the Director of the Campus District Dear Friends of the Campus District, Last month I told you about the update the Campus District Con- new interns, volunteers, loaned ex- nections Plan, a vision for where we ecutive and urban planning students want to go in the future. It will in- who are taking on new and important clude identifying the community’s projects for the Campus District, Inc. current needs and its next opportu- (CDI). This month, I’d like to share nities. As hockey superstar Wayne with you some of the work that they Gretzky said, "A good hockey play- The mission of the Campus District Observer is to attract, articulate and amplify are doing to help CDI as we plan bet- er plays where the puck is. A great civic intelligence and community goodwill in ter bike and pedestrian-friendly trans- hockey player skates to where the this community and beyond. portation links within the district; at- puck is going to be." As we gear up Published monthly with a current cir- tract and support restaurant, retail, of- for this planning work, we will be culation of 6,000 copies, this newspaper is fice and housing development; and re- talking one-on-one to many of you available free of charge and can be found at engage and re-connect residents, busi- through conversations, group discus- over 75 business locations, restaurants and ness and institutional stakeholders sions and surveys. If you have an idea community gathering places throughout the around common interests and goals. to share about the neighborhoods of Campus District and downtown Cleve- Their work is pictured here. the Campus District, please email me land, including Cleveland State University, The Board of Directors of the at [email protected] or Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro- Campus District is getting ready to call me at 216-344-9200. politan Campus and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center/Sisters of Charity Health Warm Regards, System, as well as on our website at www. Bobbi Reichtell campusdistrictobserver.com. The views and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the publisher and Carol Malone is coordinating the Campus District Observer oral history project. staff. The Campus District Observer reserves She and Campus District Intern Nick Downer are scheduling and conducting the right to review and approve all advertis- interviews with current and past residents and involving Jane Addams High School ing content, in accordance with editorial and community standards. Copyright 2013 students. If you are interested in being interviewed or have suggestions, please @ The Campus District Observer, Inc. All contact her at 216-344-9200 or by emailing her at [email protected]. rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbid- den without express written permission. Become an Observer! The Campus District Observer is looking for people to get involved in the newspaper and the neighborhood. We seek volunteer writers, photographers, designers and illustrators to help with production of the newspaper. It does not matter if you are a pro- fessional or amateur, our editorial staff will be glad to help you through the process. Register online at our website to submit stories, press releases, letters to the editor and photos.

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(1) Students from the CSU Levin College’s Masters in Urban Planning, Design and Development program capstone studio class Photography: Courtney Kilbury, at a recent tour of the Langston development on Chester Avenue. (2) Deputy Chief Tim Hennessy of the Cleveland Police De- Mychal Lilly, Joan Mazzolini, Dan Morgan, partment recently gave a tour of the Payne Avenue Police Station to CSU Masters in Urban Planning students who are doing Bobbi Reichtell, Alex Welch a study of potential redevelopment strategies for the building when it is vacated in about a year and a half. (3) Case Weather- Contributing Writers: head Business School students Zuren Hsueh, Athena Zhi and Selma Husic meet at the Campus District office to review infor- Katherine Bulava, Jocelyn Clemings, Donna Dieball, Fred Dolan, mation and materials on the Campus District Observer. They are conducting a case study on the business model of the newspa- Justice Bernard Hill, Cortney Kilbury, per and will be interviewing stakeholders in the District to get input. (4) Bobbi Reichtell, Executive Director of the Campus Dis- Erika Meschkat, April Miller, Dan Morgan, trict meets with CSU Masters in Urban Planning students Douglas Reibel, Matt Wymer, Cheng-Han Yu and Hannibal Smith Cathy Poilpre, Bobbi Reichtel, Jesús Sánchez, Lauren Thomas, Heather Ways, on the study they are doing for the Campus District. Lauren Wilk, Shari Wilkins CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • MARCH 2013 3

Need Food Assistance? The Campus District Book Cleveland Foodbank Can Help! Club Update By Lauren Thomas Mark your calendar for the next teenth-century Istanbul. TheC leveland Foodbank understands as food pantries, hot meals and produce Campus District book club meet- Past and new participants alike that times are tough and money is tight. In distributions in your area! ing! We are planning to meet on are invited to join! We welcome all order to help families, the For application assistance and eligi- Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. The who are interested in reading, par- Foodbank has a full time staff of Benefit bility screening: meeting will be held at the Pros- taking in discussion, and making Counselors that can make the application • Call and be screened and apply for as- perity Social Club, located at 1109 new friends. To RSVP, call our of- process quick and easy for over 20 pro- sistance OVER THE PHONE: Starkweather Avenue in Tremont. fice at 216-344-9200 or email Execu- grams, including SNAP (food stamps), • 216-738-2067 or We will be discussing My Name is tive Director Bobbi Reichtell at info@ prescription benefits, child care vouch- Toll Free: 1-855-738-2067 Red by Orhan Pamuk, a compelling campusdistrict.org. Please RSVP by ers, WIC, medical coverage, and other as- • Visit the Cleveland Foodbank during story of the power of art set in six- March 25 - hope to see you there! sistance programs. Application options walk-in hours Monday through are varied in order to accommodate your Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. family’s specific immediate needs.A ny • Apply online at www.OhioBenefits.org adult may apply. The BenefitC ounselors About Cleveland Foodbank will walk you through the process step- Local, Fulfilling by-step. These programs are available for TheC leveland Foodbank provides nu- anyone that needs them. If an individual tritious food to local nonprofit organiza- Volunteer makes less than $1,210 per month (gross), tions that serve hungry individuals across they may be eligible for assistance. The in- northeast Ohio, 33 percent of whom are Opportunity! children. This year, the Foodbank distrib- come limit (per month) for a family of Are you looking for a fun way to give leader who is willing to be a postive role uted enough food for 33 million meals four is $2,498. back to your community? Do you have a model for our district's young girls. to 620 local food pantries, soup kitch- You can now apply for benefits over passion for working with young people Training is available for anyone ens, shelters and other agencies such as the phone, avoiding long lines at social and want to help make a difference? interested - no prior experience is service offices while removing the barri- child-care centers and homes for the el- Girl Scout troop #75214, which necessary! If you love learning, help- er of transportation. SNAP (Food Stamp derly in six counties including Cuyahoga, meets weekly at the Sterling Library, is ing others and being a strong, posi- Program) helps to lift millions of people Ashland, Richland, Lake, Geauga, and in need of a new leader. La Queta Wor- tive influence (and Girl Scout cook- out of poverty each year. If you need it, Ashtabula. For more information, visit ley, who has been the troop's dedicat- ies!), then this adventure is for you. you deserve it! Let the Cleveland Food- www.clevelandfoodbank.org. ed leader for nearly ten years, has de- Contact La Queta Worley for more bank help you determine your eligibil- Lauren Thomas is a representative cided to retire from her Girl Scout ca- information at 216-288-0055 or ity and connect you to benefits as well of the Cleveland Food Bank. reer. She's hoping to find a replacement [email protected]. 4 Art & Culture

Homegrown Talent on Display Partnership Continued from Page 1 at the Cleveland Print Room Dr. Berkman asks the question, District Police Station, Mather Hall and By Shari Wilkins “How does what we are doing impact the Juvenile Court Building. the district?” He sees the campus How does the class do its work? The Photography and the local food "We have always been and neighborhood district as woven class researches what is there now and movement join forces for a special exhibit together. The most important what was there previously, identifying how running from March 15 through April this way — down to neighborhood attributes for young the district has changed over time. Ques- 28. TheC leveland Print Room (CPR) earth, working in our families are safety and good schools. To tions about the inhabitants, demograph- is showing off some ofC leveland’s that end, Dr. Berkman has championed ics, current businesses and the locations “homegrown” talent at the startup respective studios the Campus International School, a of vacant land are answered. Past plans for nonprofit’s second photography exhibition. and producing art Cleveland public magnet school that has the area as well as the plans of other cam- CPR, a new community darkroom, been very successful. pus districts are reviewed. Experts familiar education center and studio workspace, that comes from a Dr. Berkman also pointed out the with planning and development in the city will host the HOMEGROWN exhibit place of substance.” need to build more constructive partner- are invited to speak to the class and share in its gallery in the ArtCraft Building at ships such as the International School, their insights. Neighborhood stakehold- 2550 . food and photography at the same the Science, Technology, Engineering ers such as business owners and local civic HOMEGROWN advances CPR’s goal venue. It’s a natural fit.” and Medicine (STEM) High School and leaders will be interviewed. of highlighting the depth and breadth The gallery exhibition signals the CSU arts gallery now located near Then the real work begins. Using of photographic work within the fertile, Cleveland Print Room’s continuing steps . Connecting the nodes the results of their research, surveys, artistic environment of Northeast Ohio, toward its mission: serving the larger physically as well as programmatical- interviews and what they have learned while collaborating with other community photographic community with a focus ly allows CSU to leverage its assets and in the MUPDD program, the class organizations, said exhibit curators Nancy on handprocessed photography. They have a bigger impact on the district. He will develop a plan for the district that McEntee and Jonathan Wayne. accomplish their mission by providing also spoke of aligning CSU’s work with addresses housing, adaptive reuse of McEntee is a professor of access to a community darkroom and the economic and workforce preroga- the above mentioned buildings, an photography and chair of the film, video collaborative workspace, a collection of tives of the city, particularly in medicine. entertainment district and greenspace. and photographic arts department at historical photographs, and a combination One example is the new medical school In the final week, students formally the Cleveland Institute of Art. Wayne is of local and national exhibitions. where students of various health profes- present their proposal to the client and the associate professor and chair of the Located on the first floor of the sions will learn side by side. stakeholders of the district and prepare photography department at Tri-C. ArtCraft Building within the Quadrangle Dr. Robert Simons and James Kaste- a final document. With nearly two dozen local Arts District in the St. Clair/Superior lic, the professors of UST 611, chose the Having a vision for a district often photographers represented, the selected neighborhood, the 3,300 square-foot client and negotiated the client’s wish stimulates creative design solutions for work showcases the diverse “homegrown” facility offers a place to process 20th list for the project. This year’s client, what is finally built, even if the entire talent in the area. century emulsion-based film and analog Bobbi Reichtell of the Campus District, plan is not yet realized. “Irrespective of the trendiness of photography collectively with others who Inc., expressed her interest in identify- The goal of creating a betterC leve- the phrase 'locally produced,' we have share a passion for the photographic arts. ing additional housing demand, creating land unites the class in its work. always been this way — down to earth, To celebrate its highly anticipated greenspace and a lakefront connection, Dr. Heather Ways is a MUPPD working in our respective studios and opening and first gallery exhibit, the the potential for a community entertain- student at CSU and has worked as a producing art that comes from a place of Superior Avenue gallery featured ment district and the adaptive reuse of physician at Neighborhood Family substance,” said McEntee. “Welcome to Hard Times,” featuring historic buildings – specifically the Third Practice for 24 years. Representative of a variety of large format pinhole camera photographs photographic concepts and styles, the by Vaughn Wascovich. showing exemplifiesC PR's interest in For more information on Cleveland community outreach. Moreover, the Print Room and membership, visit www. exhibit will serve to educate and showcase clevelandprintroom.com or check out Northeast Ohio’s local food movement the CPR Facebook page. Owner Shari and community-supported agriculture. Wilkins can be reached at 216-401-5981 “HOMEGROWN is a collaborative or [email protected]. effort,” said Shari Wilkins, the founder Shari Wilkins is owner and founder of CPR, “linking together wonderful of the Cleveland Print Room. CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • MARCH 2013 5 William Busta Gallery Celebrates Fifth Year in the District

(Left) The William Busta Gallery, 2011. (Middle) Jeff Chiplis with "The Great White Mountains and the Cold Cathode Plains," 2012. (Right) Chiplis' "W B G" from 1999. Photos by Dan Morgan.

By Dan Morgan I met William Busta around the same the art business but does not fit into any Cleveland area before opening the William ont, where Jeff has lived for over 25 years. time and in the same place JeffC hip- mold for the business of art. Busta Gallery on Murray Hill in 1989. Chiplis has been on the board at lis did: over 25 years ago on Murray Hill. “There are a lot of people who would In 2000, the William Busta Gallery SPACES Gallery since 1978. “I start- Murray Hill’s arts district was home to open galleries if there was a fair possibil- commissioned JeffC hiplis, a blossom- ed going to shows there and helping many art galleries, but none stood out ity of making money,” Busta wrote to me ing local neon artist, to create a custom out because I was new to Cleveland more to me than the William Busta Gal- recently. “I've talked to a number of peo- sign, or as Chiplis puts it, “a place mark- and wanted to be in touch with the art lery. I can recall one opening with so ple who have worked out the finances er” for his gallery. The gallery had just world. As long as it continues to be fun, many hip, young, creative minds packed and then decided there were other things moved from Murray Hill to the Detroit I will continue to serve because it keeps inside that they were spilling out onto that they'd rather do.” Shoreway neighborhood, way ahead me in touch with creative people. And the sidewalk. I had never seen anything In other words, Busta is not “in it for of its time. The neon "W B G" followed they haven't asked me to leave, yet.” like it! Derek Hess, a local contemporary the money." He loves what he does and Busta to his then private residence on Cleveland is a much better place be- artist, was showing inside the gallery that follows his heart, which is clearly right Prospect Avenue, which is now the cur- cause William Busta and JeffreyC hiplis night. His work still shows occasional- here in Cleveland! rent location of the Busta Gallery. are here to stay! You can be sure, no one ly at the Campus District William Busta Busta has been around. Prior to Chiplis’ neon work is a custom col- will be asking them to leave. Gallery. Hess’ studio is also located in the graduating from Brecksville High School lection of recycled old neon, woven to- Visit the Busta Gallery at 2731 Campus District on Superior Avenue. in 1969, he studied in Salzburg, Austria. gether by welded glass tubing and fas- Prospect Ave or online at http:// Busta hosted all the hottest local artists of After graduation, he studied at Saint tened with electrical wires and hand- williambustagallery.com/. the day, including Derek Hess, Don Har- Andrews University in Scotland during a made hardware. Jeff’s outdoor instal- Dan Morgan is a photographer vey, Laurence Channing, Judson Wilcox, summer program in 1971. The following lations somehow manage to withstand with Straight Shooter Photography. Anthony Van Rooy and more. year, he spent time in Finland at Turku Cleveland’s harshest weather. The Fran- For more about Straight Shooter Pho- Busta has an exceptional eye for University for another summer program. kenstein-like creations that Chiplis tography, visit www.towerpressgroup. great art, and he's kept it focused on the Busta has also worked in Minnesota and makes have been seen all over the Great- com. Find Dan Morgan at www.About- local art scene. He has a real passion for South Dakota, as well as at a few jobs in the er Cleveland area, particularly in Trem- DanMorgan.com.

Farm Continued from Page 1 Celebrates weather condition.” Green Corps farm sites: New Lunar Year, Year of the Snake Through a weekly farm stand, Green Central, 2511 E. 46th Street By Cathy Poilpre Corps’ reach has started to extend far be- Midtown (Yellow House), yond our students to include neighbor- On Saturday, March 16, the Cleveland demonstrate and answer questions. 1945 E. 66th Street hood residents, senior centers, churches Public Library plans to celebrate Lunar Although most activities will take and in-home day care providers. Slavic Village, 5406 Fleet Avenue New Year and the Year of the Snake. The place in the Louis Stokes Wing, guests TheC entral Learning Farm, in part- Fairfax, 2347 E. 79th Street downtown location, 325 Superior Ave- can participate in a library-wide treasure nership with Cuyahoga Metropolitan Buckeye, 11305 Woodland Avenue nue, is where the fun will happen from 2 hunt focused on the Year of the Snake. Housing Authority, sets up an on-site to 4 p.m. This year’s family entertainment Animal entertainer Jungle Bob will be in farm stand every Tuesday from June to involved with your community event or will feature youth and adults performing the Youth Services Department, located October at 2511 East 46th Street. It is open organization, please contact Green Corps a number of classic, celebratory dances. on the fourth floor of the Main Building, to the public from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Director Jesús Sánchez at 216.707.2821 In addition, traditional Chinese musical with various live reptiles to view. Here, customers can use their WIC or Central Learning Farm Site Manager performances by local academies will be Traditional culinary fare can be sam- produce vouchers, farmer’s market nu- at 216.645.8975. highlighted in the Louis Stokes Auditori- pled from the Siam Café. Other refresh- trition coupons, senior farmer’s mar- Any student – age 15 to 18 – can obtain um located in the lower level of the Louis ments and a variety of Chinese treats will ket nutrition coupons and Ohio Direc- an application for Green Corps at their Stokes Wing. be available. This specialC hinese celebra- tion Card cash to purchase the fresh school or by contacting the Cleveland A roving balloon twister will trav- tion is free and open to the public. food grown by the Green Corps youth Botanical Garden (visit www.cbgarden. el throughout the library, entertaining For more information, contact the For- themselves. All proceeds help to sup- org for more info). The deadline to apply children and adults alike. Chinese callig- eign Literature Department at (216) 623- port the program. for the program is March 18th. We look raphy will be demonstrated in the low- 2895 • Email: [email protected] • www.cpl.org For more information on the Green forward to seeing you this growing season! er level of the Louis Stokes Wing. While Cathy Poilpre handles marketing Corps program, how you can get Jesús Sánchez is the Green Corps you’re there, be sure to check out the live and communications for the Cleveland involved or how the program can get Director for Cleveland Botanical Gardens. snake exhibit! Experts will be on hand to Public Library. What We Love in the District Interviews by Donna Dieball. Photography by Alex Welch.

Vincent Maul Jill Miller Zimon Campus District student and resident works in the Campus District

His favorite place in the district: he'd like to pursue. Her favorite place in the district: writer and as a city council Elements Bistro at 2300 Euclid member. the Library at Cleveland State. • Vincent works as a tutor for the Avenue. A hidden district gem that more America Reads program and • For the past two years, Jill has A hidden district gem more people should know about: helps local elementary school stu- been Director of Partnerships people should know about: The CSU Rec Center for the Civic Commons. She dents improve their reading skills. Trinity Commons One new thing he would add to helps find and educate people • From 2005 to 2006, Vincent stud- One new thing she would add the district: a laundromat near about the Civic Commons and ied French in Quebec, Cananda. to the district: a grocery store. the CSU campus persuades them to use the • Vincent is a student at Cleveland • Someday he hopes to teach • Jill lives on the East side and Civic Commons for online en- State University. He has a certifi- English abroad. has been a resident of the gagement. cate in teaching English as a sec- • One of Vincent's goals for Cleveland area since 1988. • In her spare time, Jill loves to ond language and is currently de- the future is to complete an • She's worked at a mental read, write and spend time ciding which masters program autobiography. health agency, as a freelance with her family.

The main entrance of the Michael Schwartz Library at CSU. Elements Bistro on Euclid Avenue. The Rec Center at CSU.

Ali Bakr Ali Campus District student A statue of Moses • Ali Bakr is a Black Studies His favorite place in the Cleveland that stands district: Asia Plaza at Payne and majorin Public at CSquare.leveland State. He's East 30th - he's there almost also minoring in African music. every day! • He plays several instruments, A hidden gem more people including the djembe (which should know about: CSU and he is pictured with), the piano, all it has to offer and his favorite - the conga. One new thing he would add • Ali Bakr is the proud father to the district: a community of a 22-year-old son and a drum circle six-year-old daughter. Alex Welch Alex Welch is a Psychology major in Cleveland State University's Honors Program. You can reach her at [email protected].

Constance Crawford Dan Gray Campus District vistor Local business owner Her favorite place in the Campus • Constance lives in Shaker but is His favorite place in the district: original store opened on Clifton District: the CSU Rec Center a frequent visitor of the Campus The Student Center at CSU. Boulevard in 1973. A hidden gem that more people District. She loves the CSU cam- A hidden gem in the district • At one point, Dan managed 27 should know about: the monu- pus and also frequents the Asia that more people should know stores. Since his retirement, the ments and architecture in Public Plaza at Payne and East 30th. about: DaffyD an's, located at Campus District store is the only Square - it's not in our district, but • She works teaching fitness for 2101 Superior Avenue. remaining DaffyD an's location. it's nearby! senior citizens. New things he would add to the • Dan's three-year-old golden re- One new thing she would add to • Constance loves the variety of district: A music venue for CSU stu- triever, Einstein, travels every- the district: more activities museums and theatres that dents similar to the Beachland Ball- where with him. for young people Cleveland has to offer. room or the Winchester Music Hall. • Dan is passionate about the Cleve- Also - a new pizza place. land music scene and has fond • Dan Gray is the owner of Daffy memories of the Agora Theatre Dan's, a T-shirt printing store that and the Music Grotto record store, does screen and digital printing, both of which used to be located embroidery and much more. His near Cleveland State.

A statue of Moses Cleveland that The storefront of Daffy Dan's The Student Center atrium at The Rec Center at CSU. stands in Public Square. on Superior Avenue. Cleveland State University.

James Penland works in the Campus District

His favorite place in the district: also have confidence-building The Cleveland Boxing Club programs for youth. James has been A hidden district gem that more manager at the CBC for three years. people should know about: • Outside of work, he loves riding also the Cleveland Boxing Club! dirt bikes, visiting the Science Cen- One new thing he would add to ter and Playhouse Square, and the district: a roller skating rink reading. His favorite book is The 48 • James works at the Cleveland Boxing Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Club at 2157 Superior, which offers • James is the proud owner training in boxing, aerobics, self- of two fish namedR ocky Outside the Cleveland Boxing defense and general fitness.T hey and Bullwinkle. Club on Superior Avenue. 8 Making Our Community Thrive Next Steps for Central Choice Trinity's Canon Mebane Named Neighborhood Plan Discussed Chair of OTSE Board at Recent Community Meeting

(Left) CMHA Director of Development Donovan Duncan speaks with Cedar residents. (Right) Cedar resident Fred Seals at the Choice Neighborhood community meeting The Rev. Canon Will Mebane

By Cortney Kilbury By April Miller

TheC entral Choice Transformation residents moved to new locations. In Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE) death penalty cases, the lack of closure Plan continues to move forward as the the third and final phase, we are gearing has announced that the Rev. Can- experienced by the loved ones of mur- framework has been developed and res- up to move about 80 residents into new on Will Mebane is the new Chair of its der victims, the arbitrary application of idents are becoming even more excit- homes. Residents are excited and ready Board of Directors. capital punishment, knowing that in- ed about what the future holds for their to start their new lives and see the trans- Born and raised in Durham, N.C., nocent individuals have been sentenced neighborhood. formation of the Central Neighborhood. Rev. Mebane has demonstrated a con- to death row and that we have already On Wednesday, Feb. 20, Cuyahoga “The plans are looking great and I’m sistent commitment to social justice is- likely executed innocent defendants, Metropolitan Housing Authority thrilled to see what it will look like when sues but has a particular passion for re- my convictions and beliefs on this issue (CMHA) held a community meeting at it is all finalized,” said Fred Seals,C edar peal of the death penalty. In addition evolved. I look forward to working with the Cedar High Rise, where residents resident and Progressive Action Coun- to his work on the board of OTSE, Rev. citizens, organizations, political leaders were encouraged to give feedback and cil Executive Committee member. “I Mebane has galvanized individuals in and all persons of goodwill in prevent- provide information regarding plans like that our ideas and feedback are in- Northeastern Ohio to support repeal ing the continuation of such a travesty.” for the Cedar Central area. They dis- corporated into the process. I am confi- through his work as Canon of Trinity The executive director of OTSE, cussed what's happening, why it's hap- dent it will be a beautiful place to live.” Episcopal Cathedral in Cleveland and Kevin Werner, said, "We look forward pening, and when to expect changes. CMHA will hold the next meeting as a member of Con- to the enthusiasm and experience Will Community partners such as Au- in March to discuss in more detail re- gregations’ strategy team. brings to our board. He's ready to roll gust Fluker from City Architecture and location, surveys on transfers, plans for Rev. Mebane’s appointment comes up his sleeves and do the work neces- Tim Tramble from Burten, Bell, Carr moving to another property and ob- at a particularly exciting time for OTSE, sary to make repeal a priority for Ohio Development informed the group of the taining vouchers. The final group will as 2013 marks the 25th anniversary of leaders in the coming years." transformational plan and other com- begin to move in May and June. The the organization. “I intend to have the About Ohioans to Stop Executions: munity updates. CMHA CEO Jeffery K. plan is to complete phase three by Au- shortest tenure and be the last chair OTSE was founded in 1988 with the Patterson and CMHA Director of De- gust so that families have time to get of OTSE,” Rev. Mebane said. “Our vi- mission to abolish the use of the death velopment Donovan Duncan talked settled and enroll their kids in time for sion is to move Ohio into the 21st cen- penalty in the state of Ohio. We are faith about the planning process and timeline the new school year. tury with a justice system that is fair, ac- leaders, community leaders, activists, at- as well as supportive services as they re- Cortney Kilbury is the curate, and serves the needs of victims' torneys, death row exonerees and those late to the residents and their families. Marketing Director at the Cuyahoga family members.” who have lost loved ones to violence. The process is now complete for Metropolitan Housing Authority. “I have not always been opposed to OTSE is the state affiliate of the National phases one and two of the plan and we She is responsible for planning and capital punishment,” he said, “but as my Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. are now entering phase three. The first executive marketing initiatives to faith deepened and I became better in- April Miller is communications phases occurred in December, when 156 build positive awareness for CMHA. formed about the costs associated with manager at Trinity Cathedral.

Calling All Writers & Reporters We Want Your Story! Write or report for the Campus DistrictObserver. For more details contact us at [email protected] CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • MARCH 2013 9 'Ashes to Go' Moves Trinity Beyond the Cathedral Walls

Community members receive ashes from Trinity Cathedral priests. Photos by Sam Hubish

By April Miller Trinity Cathedral clergy took to the strengthening, nurturing and meet- developed the idea in 2007. 1 p.m. Children’s Good Friday Program streets on Ash Wednesday, February ing people where they are in the world. In addition to Ashes to Go, Trinity 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Concert 13, to mark the beginning of the holy Ashes to Go allows us to meet students, Cathedral held three Ash Wednesday ser- Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Re- season of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.” workers and downtown residents while vices at the church. quiem), Op. 45 Clergy members were at the Stephanie going about their daily routines, and Trinity Cathedral’s Holy Week by Johannes Brahms Tubbs Jones Transit Center from 6:30- it recognizes that we all live in a very and Easter schedule: Trinity Cathedral Choir, soloists 8:30 a.m. and on the steps of the Cathe- fast-paced and busy world. Taking Ash and instrumentalists PALM SUNDAY, MARCH 24 dral (2230 Euclid Avenue) from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday beyond the Cathedral is a Todd Wilson, conductor 8 a.m. Early Eucharist and 4-6 p.m. simple but powerful act that takes the 9 a.m. Mostly Jazz Mass EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31 gifts of prayer, repentance, a moment of This was Trinity’s first year partici- 6 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter renewal and grace to the streets.” 11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist pating in the initiative and the response 9 a.m. Contemporary Priests and lay people from Episco- 5 p.m. Eventide was overwhelmingly positive. Channel 3 Festival Eucharist pal churches across the country visited WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 did a live segment from the Transit Cen- 11:15 a.m. Festival Eucharist ter, and one woman hopped in her car train stations, subway stops, coffee shops 6 p.m. Tenebrae Service and street corners to mark the foreheads About Trinity Cathedral: after seeing the coverage to come down MAUNDY THURSDAY, MARCH 28 of interested passers-by with the sign of Trinity Cathedral, the Episcopal Church in and receive ashes. A Facebook friend 12:10 p.m. Eucharist the cross and to invite them to repent of , invites participation from commented that it was “just the push & Healing Service their past wrongdoings and seek forgive- people of all faiths, races, nationalities and walks I needed to get me back into attending 6 p.m. Potluck and Vigil services regularly.” ness and renewal. The Rev. Teresa K. M. of life. For more information on Trinity Cathe- “Church is not about what goes Danieley of St. John’s Episcopal Church, GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29 dral and its programs, please call 216-771-3630 on within the four walls of a building,” St. Louis, Mo., is the unofficial coordina- 12 p.m. Solemn Liturgy or visit www.trinitycleveland.org. says the Rev. Canon Will Mebane of tor of the Ashes to Go movement. Rev. 1 p.m. Good Friday Blues April Miller is communications Trinity Cathedral. “It should be about Danieley’s ecumenical clergy group & Lamentations manager at Trinity Cathedral.

from 12 to 4 p.m. The HealthC arnival will macy and the Health Literacy Institute at ety of activities for both adults and children. St. Vincent Charity provide attendees with fun and interactive St. Vincent Charity will be on site to inter- Following the carnival theme, attendees will Celebrates Minority health information. The entire community is act with and educate the community. The have the opportunity to play fun, interactive invited to come out and celebrate this event. medical center has also partnered with a games, taste healthy foods, take home great Health Month The goal of the HealthC arnival is to number of area organizations that will be giveaways and also win prizes. Addition- provide families of the Central neighbor- at the Health Carnival including the Chil- ally, a photo booth will be set up providing By Lauren Wilk hood and the surrounding area with a fun, dren’s Hunger Alliance, Cuyahoga Met- children with the opportunity to dress up as In celebration of Minority Health educational event that encourages healthy ropolitan Housing Authority, Boy Scouts medical professionals for pictures. Month, St. Vincent Charity Medical Cen- eating and active living. Physicians and of America, St. Luke’s Dental Associates, Lauren Wilk is the Marketing and ter will be hosting a Health Carnival on Caregivers from the Center for Bariatric Care Alliance and many more. Volunteer Coordinator at St. Vincent April 13 at the Tri-C Metro Campus gym Surgery, Podiatry, Sports Medicine, Phar- The HealthC arnival will include a vari- Charity Medical Center. 10 Creating Our Futures

es. Plus, today’s vehicles are built to last, tomorrow will be here before you know it. "Not on Our Watch" Make the even with high mileage. The longer you Live beneath your income. Whatever can drive a vehicle without replacing it, you make, spend less and put the balance Student Film Contest Effort to Save the more you will save. away or pay off debt. You will always be Next time, buy a used car. A new car By Justice Bernard Hill By Fred Dolan in a losing situation if credit card balances depreciates thousands of dollars over the are growing. If that’s the case, keep track Are you a student interested in be- Do you have a financial goal? You course of a few years. Used vehicles are of how you spend your money and make ing a filmmaker? should. A goal for many people would cheaper, and low mileage ones will still cuts. Even something small like packing Well, students in the Cedar- probably be to become debt free, with the come with the manufacturer’s warranty. your lunch for work instead of eating out Central, Hough and Fairfax campus added bonus of saving for future purchas- Set up a savings account or two. You can save hundreds of dollars over time. areas and also those at other schools es and retirement. need to pay yourself first and put some- Shop discount and thrift stores. Great- in the Cleveland Metropolitan School Think about it. If you were debt thing away for emergencies. Set up a sav- er Clevelanders are lucky that there are District (CMSD) can get a taste of free, there would be no extra costs on ings account at Ohio’s First Class Credit numerous discount stores in our area to film-making if they win “The Bully X your money and no percentages to pay help them save. In addition, there are also Project 2013.” on credit cards, car loans or mortgag- "There are plenty of thrift stores available to help The film contest, part of “Not on es. Your monthly bills could be paid save on clothing and miscellaneous items. Our Watch” (N.O.W.), is another and the balance of your paycheck or re- plenty of Learn to like saving money. Get ready! step in the school district’s year- tirement check would be yours to spend Saving money is catchy. Once you start long campaign to stamp out bullying and save as you wished. Getting to that ways to save cutting corners on spending, it almost be- behavior in schools. point of being debt free, however, is of- comes a game of examining other expen- “Bullying will be eliminated ten the challenge. money. It just ditures to see where else you can save. in our schools only if students are Saving money is difficult, especial- You start thinking about purchases in- empowered to stand up and speak ly in an environment loaded with temp- takes some stead of automatically pulling money or out against bullying behaviors,” said tations such as ours in the U.S. Yes, it a credit card out of your pocket. Once Gayle Gadison, manager of Social might be nice to go shopping for new effort and a that happens, you can congratulate your- Studies. “The Bully X Project allows clothes, furniture, cars, TVs and every- self - you're on the right path. In addition, CMSD students to use their voices to thing else. However, the more you can new attitude." you'll find it's also hard to go back to your educate their peers about the urgency resist, the better off you will be. There is a old carefree spending ways. of creating bully-free schools.” very good philosophy called “Live Mod- Union and use payroll deduction or Di- There are plenty of ways to save The project encourages students to erately” that is worth considering. Here rect Deposit to have money taken out of money. It just takes some effort and submit scripts, songs, raps or poems are some ideas to get you started. your paycheck and put in a savings ac- a new attitude. For many people, it’s that tell their peers about the negative Keep driving your vehicle after it’s count or two for special purposes like easier to do nothing and just not think consequences of bullying. paid off. Many people trade in their ve- taxes, car repairs, vacations, school ex- about it; however, once you start Among the entries, five schools hicle before it’s paid off, just because penses or insurance. Then when you seeing the benefits, you’ll realize that will be chosen to produce their work they get tired of it or want something need the money, it’s available; there's no it’s worth the effort. Plus, you'll be in in a feature presentation, which will new. They always have a car payment. need to borrow. a financial position of strength - and premiere at the end of the school year. However, life without a car payment is Put money away for retirement. Open that's a good place to be. To enter, follow these steps: awesome! It’s hundreds of dollars ex- an IRA and start saving for your future. Fred Dolan does marketing for Ohio's • Meet with your school’s N.O.W. tra each month that can be put away for No one is going to care how much you First Class Credit Union, working with team and discuss themes, concepts car repairs or other unexpected expens- have to retire on except you. Start today - Jeff Spada and the staff. Continued on Page 11 CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • MARCH 2013 11

Trowels, Tongs and Teachers: Contest How community is leading to better nutrition in Central Continued from Page 10 By Erika Meschkat

Kids like to eat healthy foods - re- One option for addressing these is- ers trained by OSU Extension, the stu- and content ally! Recently, groups of first through sues is to increase the variety and amount dents will raise many of the vegetables • Create a script, song, rap or poem eighth grade students in the Central of fresh, local fruits and vegetables of- that they will see in the salad bar. that is between 3 to 5 minutes long neighborhood were asked to choose fered in school meals. Central is fortu- While the garden will start grow- and illustrates bullying behavior and from a picture list of fruits and vegeta- nate to have a number of groups work- ing this spring, the plan is to have a how students work to decrease the bles for a planned school salad bar. We ing to increase access to and availability salad bar in place for the next school frequency of bullying heard: “Carrots, I love carrots!” Others of healthy food options in the communi- year. Working with other HEAL Each entrant must complete an entry chimed in with “Are tomatoes on the ty. Once CCHG determined that its focus partner agencies, the Ohio State form and submit it to his or her school list? I want tomatoes!” and “My broth- would be healthy school meals, members University Extension will also be principal by Friday, March 15. Principals er doesn’t like green peppers, but I do!” sought out certain organizations to part- connecting families of Marion-Ster- will email scripts, lyrics or poems to hu- The children took time to consider each ner with in their efforts. ling to the many resources that sup- [email protected] no later than 11 item and make their choices. Most pa- Two partners, the Ohio State port healthy eating in the neighbor- p.m. on Friday, March 18. pers had almost all of the items circled; University Extension and Healthy hood - complementing the commu- In the judging, 50 percent of the scor- there were even a few requests for veg- Eating Active Living (HEAL), joined nity “wrap-around” school mod- ing will be for the message, which must etables not on the list. The kids were ac- with CCHG to plan Newtrition in el, the adoption of which has earned be positive and forward-thinking, and tually asking for vegetables! our Schools, a community forum that Marion-Sterling much attention. on how involved students were in the Evidently, efforts to bring was held at Cuyahoga Community Plans are to connect students and process as well as whether the entry in- healthier food options to the Central College on Jan. 31. The forum’s parents with FREE cooking and nutri- cludes N.O.W. as part of its theme. neighborhood, and especially into purpose was to educate community tion classes held at Burten, Bell, Carr’s The concept and approach are the schools, are right on target. One members (over 65 people attended) CornUcopia Kitchen, visit neighbor- 30 percent of the score. They must group working to encourage healthy about school food policy and possible hood food production sites (there are be unique. Judges will look to see school meal choices is the Central opportunities to bring locally grown many in Central!) through a series of if entrants used innovative ways to Community Healthy Group (CCHG). produce into the schools. field trips, and even develop book clubs convey their message. CCHG is a community health action A second opportunity, one to get the with the Sterling Library Branch fo- The final 20 percent of the scoring group of Central residents who have children involved, has also presented it- cused on gardening, environment and will be based upon how clearly entrants been together since 2006, determined self in the Central neighborhood. Ohio food. All resources to support the gar- convey their message – whether the to have an impact on the health and State University Extension successful- den outside of the grant funds will be meaning is easily understandable. wellness of their neighborhood. ly applied for a “farm to school” grant provided by the community. Are you interested in fighting They are tackling the major health to construct a garden on the grounds of For more information about against bullying in an expressive, cre- issues affecting their neighbors - Marion-Sterling School and to imple- the farm to school grant and to get ative way? Ask your school principal diabetes, strokes, obesity and breast ment a salad bar. With the help of teach- involved, contact Erika Meschkat at about your school’s involvement with cancer - and educating families ers, CCHG members, organizations [email protected]. N.O.W. and get involved today! about healthier lifestyles as well partnered with the school (the Commu- Erika Meschkat is Program Coor- Justice Bernard Hill is a writer and as encouraging the community to nity of St. Peter and St. Vincent Chari- dinator with the Ohio State University editor for the Cleveland Metropolitan provide healthier lifestyle options. ty Medical Center) and master garden- Extension of Cuyahoga County. School District. Campus District Events: March & April 2013

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March 8 through April 6 March 19 April 4, 6 & 7 "Contemporaries 13" "Women in Transition" program begins at Tri-C's Student-Directed One-Act Plays at Group Exhibition at the Bonfoey Gallery Metro Campus Tri-C Metro Campus The Opening Reception for C" ontemporaries 13" TheC uyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Women The MetropolitanC ampus Theatre is featuring two will be Friday, March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibi- in Transition (WIT) program will begin offering class- student-directed one-act plays this spring. The first tion will continue to run through April 6 and features es on Tuesday, March 19 at the Metropolitan campus. is Woody Allen’s God, a play within a farcical play- work by the following artists: Kirsten Bowen, Andy The eight-week non-credit program is free and open to within-a-play about a playwright and an actor trying Curlowe, Susan Danko, Marilyn Farinacci, Kathleen the public during the daytime. Registration is required. to figure out how to end their play and raising ques- Course topics include personal development, career Hammett, Brandon Juhasz, Tricia Lazuka, Erik Neff, tions about existence. exploration, professional workshops, computer intro- Dana Oldfather and Robert Robinson. Call 216-621- The second isCocoanut Soup at the Palace, or If the duction and financial literacy.C all 216.987.4187 for Marx Brothers Had Performed Oedipus The King, a 0178 for gallery hours and for further information. more information. Burlesque re-telling of the Oedipus Rex myth with Location: Location: the Marx Brothers in primary roles. The Bonfoey Gallery Tri-C Metro Campus 1710 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 2900 Community College Avenue. Times: 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 6 and 1:30 p.m. April 7 Cleveland, OH 44115 Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for students, seniors and March 9, 16, 23 and April 6 Tri-C employees; $5 for Tri-C students with valid Cooking With Chef Wells Series ID. They will be sold at the door. To reserve tickets, March 19, April 9, & April 30 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. call 216-987-4211. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Presents Gallery Talk: Come spend a Saturday afternoon trying your hand Jimmy Hendrix and Psychedelic San Francisco Location: at cooking. This relaxed atmosphere will guarantee 1 p.m. Tri-C Metro Campus Studio Theatre you have a good time whether you come alone, bring This Gallery Talk begins in theC ities and Sounds: San 2900 Community College Avenue a date or bring friends. March 9 is Asian Fusion, fol- Francisco – Somebody to Love (1965 – 1969) exhibit, fo- Cleveland, OH 44115 lowed by Italian Night, Lowfat Solutions, and Cook- cusing on San Francisco's innovative and popular musi- ing With Zucchini, Squash and Pumpkins. For tick- cal groups and how they changed the way music was per- April 5 ets to these events, contact Burton, Bell, Carr Devel- formed and experienced. The talk then moves to the life 1964 - The Beatles Tribute opment, Inc. at 216-341-1455. and music of Jimi Hendrix. The gallery talks are com- 7:30 p.m. Location: plimentary with the purchase of general admission. For Critics and audiences are raving about 1964-The Beatles CornUcopia Place more information, visit www.rockhall.com. Tribute, where the music and magic combine to recreate 7201 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104 Location: an authentic 1964 Beatles concert complete with instru- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ments and costumes. This tribute will bring back a flood of March 9 751 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114 memories for adults and show kids just what they missed Free Family Day Celebrating the First Ladies in in 1964. Ticket costs range from $10 - $30. To purchase Space: Sally Ride & Valentina Tereshkova tickets, visit http://www.playhousesquare.org/. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22 Location: Join us for our 8th Annual FREE Family Day, pre- Winter Jam Tour Spectacular Palace Theater - Playhouse Square sented by the International Women's Air & Space 7 p.m. 1615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Museum! This year we will be celebrating the 50th The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular returns toC leveland on Anniversary of Valentina Tereshkova becoming March 22 featuring a variety of artists, including Red, Mat- April 6 the first woman in space and the 30thA nniversa- thew West, Jamie Grace, Royal Tailor, Sidewalk Prophets, Cleveland State University Spring Open House ry of Sally Ride becoming the firstA merican wom- Nick Hall, Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings. Admis- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. an in space. Event includes crafts, games, live per- sion is $10 at the door - no ticket is required. An affordable Visit CSU for the annual Spring Open House for an formances and more! For more information, call event for the whole family! Doors open at 6 p.m. and show inside look at Cleveland State University. The univer- 216-623-1111. begins at 7. For further details and a full list of participat- sity will be open to prospective and admitted students Location: ing artists, visit www.jamtour.com. and parents, alumni and members of the community Burke Lakefront Airport Location: for a fun day of information and exploration. 1501 N. Marginal Road, Cleveland, OH 44114 The CSUW olstein Center Spend the day or stop in for just a few hours to pick 2000 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 and choose from a wide range of campus activi- March 9 ties. Find a major, tour the new and renovated stu- Rock the Foundation at House of Blues March 23 dent residence halls, learn more about financial aid, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown Dead Zombie Crawl talk to academic advisors, meet current students and Presented by FirstMerit Wealth Management Ser- Prepare for The Walking Dead season finale by more! Other highlights include: student-led tours; vices, this rock 'n' roll party benefits theC leveland partying downtown in the "Downtown Dead" a campus fair featuring programs, departments and Metropolitan Bar Foundation. This year's event zombie crawl! Have fun, support downtown, and student clubs; information sessions; and special pre- will feature an 80s theme and live music from the benefit the DowntownC leveland Residents Asso- sentations in six CSU colleges. The RecC enter will cover band the Spazmatics, fantastic food, dancing ciation while you’re at it as we crawl from bar to also be open to the public, and discounts will be and a silent auction. For tickets, call 216-696-3525 bar in the Warehouse District. available at the Student Center eateries and Viking or visit www.clemetrobar.org/rockthefoundation. Outfitters bookstore and apparel. Register online at Time: Registration/Check In Starts at 8:00pm The event is FREE. www.csuohio.edu or call 216-523-7416. Cost: $10 (includes drink specials, makeup, Location: and entry into raffle) Location: House of Blues Cleveland Go to http://www.downtownresidents.org/ Cleveland State University 308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114 downtown-dead-zombie-crawl/ for more info. 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115

March 15 through April 28 April 3 through April 14 April 13 Cleveland Print Room presents "Homegrown" The 37th ClevelandI nternational Film Festival St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Visit the Cleveland Print Room for its All day showings Health Carnival "Homegrown" exhibition, a showing of work Come attend Ohio's premier film event, the 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Northeast Ohio Photographers. Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF)! In celebration of April being Minority Health Month, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center will be Opening Reception: March 15, 5 - 9 p.m. featur- The event features 170 feature films and 160 short subject films from 60 different countries! hosting a Heath Carnival on April 13. The Health ing urban farms, CSAs and local food sources. Carnival will provide members of the community Opening night and closing awards night are Gallery Talk: March 16, 1 p.m. featuring cura- with fun and interactive health information from the expected to draw crowds in the thousands! tors Nancy McEntee and Jonathan Wayne Caregivers at St. Vincent Charity and other local or- Tickets will go on sale to members on March 15 Please visit www.clevelandprintroom.com for a ganizations. Stop by for the chance to win great priz- and to the general public on March 22. For more complete list of artists participating in the exhibition, es and learn more about healthy eating and active liv- information, contact Debby Samples, Marketing ing! There will be activities for both adults and chil- or call 216-401-5981 for gallery hours and more Director, at 216-623-3456 x14 or Debby@ dren - all are invited to attend this event! For more information. clevelandfilms.org, or visit the CIFF website, information, call 216-861-6200. Location: www.clevelandfilm.org. Location: TheA rtCraft Building Location: Tri-C Metro Campus gym 2550 Superior Avenue, Tower City Cinemas 700 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 230 W Huron Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 Cleveland, Ohio 44115