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VOLUME THREE • ISSUE TWO visit us @ www.campusdistrictobs erver.com February 2013 The Observer Wants to Hear New Cafe Brings Healthier Your Stories from The Old Days Options to Kinsman Neighborhood By Bobbi Reichtell By Donna Dieball

Campus District intern Nick Downer interviews Cedar-Central residents Carol Malone and Cornell Calhoun lll. Customers chat and enjoy their coffee inside the cafe. Photo by Bronson Peshlakai.

Have you lived in the Cedar-Cen- his staff from State Univer- The Kinsman neighborhood re- food for everyone in the community. tral neighborhood for a long time? Do sity’s History Department, and Prof. cently welcomed the Bridgeport Café Plans to open the café stemmed from you or others that you know have fond David Bernatowicz from Cuyahoga and CornUcopia Place, the first in- a neighborhood planning session, during memories and interesting stories to Community College. Carol Malone stallment of a broader plan to increase which many residents voiced a desire for share about the old days as a Cedar- and Fred Seals are helping organize health awareness in the community. an alternative restaurant option that was Central resident? people to be interviewed as well as The café, located at East 72nd and Kins- inviting and also modestly priced. The Former and current residents are telling their own stories. man Avenue, was opened by Burten, Bell, Bridgeport Café is just the alternative to coming together to collect oral histo- Jane Addams students will receive Carr Development, Inc., the community de- fast food restaurants and convenience ries and capture the neighborhood’s training and guidance on interviewing velopment organization serving the Kins- stores that people wanted to see. They history through memories of its res- from Prof. Tebeau’s department staff man, Central and Garden Valley areas. The serve a variety of fresh salads, sandwich- idents. Do you remember Robert’s and from Plain Dealer reporter Eve- new establishment is part of the organiza- es, wraps and soups, and do not have a Bike Shop on Cedar Avenue (the first lyn Theiss. They will conduct interviews tion’s initiative to make affordable, fresh fryer – everything is baked or toasted. black-owned Schwinn store in the during the coming months with cur- food options available to more people. While the healthier food options state) or Paul’s Grocery Store on Cen- rent and former residents of the neigh- The Kinsman neighborhood was alone are a great asset for the Kinsman tral Avenue ? How about the Central borhood who are able to come to the formerly considered a “food desert” community, the benefits of the café go Bathhouse? What was it like as a kid school. Nick Downer a CSU Honors – an area in which residents must much further. Attached to the café is to grow up here? Program intern at the Campus District travel more than a mile to get fresh CornUcopia Place, a community kitch- Helping to create this neighbor- Observer will do interviews with people food. For many elderly or immobile en that offers weekly classes and activi- hood oral history project are Ms. Deb- who cannot get to the school. people, finding access to healthy ties. Residents can come learn about nu- ra White’s 9th grade English students The Jane Addams students and Nick food choices was a difficult task. The trition education, attend fitness classes from Jane Addams Business Careers will write articles for the Observer Bridgeport Café was implemented in or participate in interactive cooking High School, Prof. Mark Tebeau and Continued on Page 4 order to provide easier access to fresh Continued on Page 11

Five Reasons to Talk with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District By Dan Moulthrop

Those who know me are familiar with LinkedIn, it took just a few minutes for a don’t work. Today, students are like- learning play out beyond the classroom. my passion for education. I spent four jaundiced Clevelander to offer a sarcas- ly to learn math more effectively from They need the business community to years as a classroom teacher and more tic rejoinder. Enough already. Although the Khan Academy than a textbook, and identify the skills that workers and pro- than a year before that teaching in an ur- there have been unrealized, unsuccess- innovative schools are experimenting fessionals will need in ten years. ban county jail, where I awoke to the true ful plans in the past, this one is differ- with what’s called a “flipped classroom,” Retraining teachers is hard importance of urban education. Since ent, mostly because it is the result of his- where students are introduced to a con- work. Most members of the CMSD’s cur- moving to Cleveland in 2005, I’ve been toric collaboration and historic voter cept in a video or tutorial they go through rent labor force are veterans of the pro- watching with deep interest the strug- support. And also because this time, the at home and then come to class to prac- fession. The good news is that you have gles of the school district - struggles for district is listening. So, without further tice the concept, work on a collaborative a great number of experienced teachers leadership, strife in labor relations, and throat clearing, here are five reasons you project, and get the expert, individualized who know a lot about classroom man- a wickedly intractable inability to get a should talk with the Cleveland Metro- attention of a teacher or their peers. agement and effective curriculum. How- great teacher in every classroom. I believe politan School District (CMSD), either That’s just one example. There are ever, along with that comes a fair num- we are at a turning point. at a public meeting or online. dozens of ideas we should be hashing out ber of teachers who are set in their ways I know a lot of people are saying Old models of education just don’t so that our children’s education can be and aren’t necessarily interested in inno- we’ve seen “transformation plans” be- work, and the new models need help. more effective than the one we received, vating. Community involvement in these fore and they’ve come to naught. Just There’s widespread agreement that the and teachers can’t do all this on their conversations can help send the message the other day, when I posted informa- old ways of teaching (imagine the chem- own. They need feedback from parents that the expectations of the job are shift tion and encouragement to engage on istry classroom on “Breaking Bad”) in order to know the way new modes of Continued on Page 10 2 Campus District, Inc. News http://campusdistrictobserver.com

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CAMPUS DISTRICT, INC.

Dear friends, We have had huge successes in completing the conceptu- al plan and lining up funding for that project - as you have I thought I read about in the Observer newspaper. would share with You will begin to hear from us about other priority you a bit of histo- projects in the future - like the redevelopment of the for- The mission of the Campus District ry and informa- mer Juvenile Court building, a plan for creating a greens- Observer is to attract, articulate and amplify tion about the Cam- civic intelligence and community goodwill in pace “cap” over the Innerbelt next to it and the develop- pus District, Inc. for this community and beyond. ment of a Campus District Greenway/Eastside Neigh- Published monthly with a current those of you who borhood Connector for cyclists, pedestrians and cars to circulation of 6,000 copies, this newspaper is may be new to the available free of charge and can be found at connect north and south within the district. area or new readers over 75 business locations, restaurants and It’s a very exciting time here because of so many new ini- community gathering places throughout the of the Observer. tiatives and partnerships underway. You’ll read in this issue Campus District, including Cleveland State Campus Dis- University, Cuyahoga Community College’s about our expanding team of volunteer staff and allies. They trict, Inc. is our com- Metropolitan Campus and St. Vincent Char- are coming to us as loaned executives from County Execu- ity Medical Center/Sisters of Charity Health munity develop- tive Ed Fitzgerald’s program, interns from Cleveland State System, as well as on our website at ment organization University’s Honors Program, graduate students in Roby Si- www.campusdistrictobserver.com. that works to serve, redevelop and advocate for the neigh- The views and opinions expressed in mon’s and Jim Kastellic’s Maters in Urban Planning Design borhoods from the lakefront on the north, to Orange Av- this publication do not necessarily reflect and Development Capstone Studio class and Case Western the views and opinions of the publisher and enue on the south and the area between East 18th and East Reserve University’s Weatherhead MBA graduate project. staff. The Campus District Observer reserves 30th Street. We are the organization that started the Cam- the right to review and approve all advertis- Additionally, I am excited about a new collabora- pus District Observer back in 2011. ing content, in accordance with editorial tion that is forming to creatively tell the history of a and community standards. Copyright 2013 Previously – for nearly 30 years - the neighbor- part of the Campus District – the Cedar-Central neigh- @ The Campus District Observer, Inc. All hood and the organization were called the Quandran- rights reserved. Any reproduction is forbid- borhood. Ms. Debra White’s three 9th grade English gle. In 2009 the Board of the Quadrangle took a strate- den without express written permission. classes at Jane Addams Business Careers High School gic look at the district - its assets, challenges and oppor- Become an Observer! are becoming writers for the Campus District Observ- The Campus District Observer is tunities for positive change – and the organization. The er. They will be interviewing senior citizen residents looking for people to get involved in the board and community stakeholders decided to change the of the neighborhood and collecting their stories about newspaper and the neighborhood. We seek name of the area to more accurately reflect the education- volunteer writers, photographers, designers the community and their lives here. The project is be- al and medical institutions of Cleveland State Universi- and illustrators to help with production of the ing aided by Dr. Mark Tebeau of the CSU History De- newspaper. It does not matter if you are a pro- ty, Cuyahoga Community College and St. Vincent Chari- partment and Dr. Dave Bernatowicz of the Tri-C His- fessional or amateur, our editorial staff will be ty Medical Center that anchor it and renamed this part of glad to help you through the process. Register tory Department. The oral histories will be turned into the city the Campus District. The board then renamed the online at our website to submit stories, press a play about the Cedar-Central neighborhood through releases, letters to the editor and photos. Quadrangle organization as Campus District, Inc.(CDI). the talents of local playwright Cornell Calhoun III, who Since then, CDI has been focused on strengthening Upcoming grew up in the neighborhood and lives in the Campus Publication the north-south connections and creating opportunities Submission District. Look for articles by the Jane Addams students Date for redevelopment in the areas in between and north and Deadlines in the Observer once the interviewing begins. south of the campuses. The first big project tackled was in- There are many other projects in the pipeline too – February 19 March 5 frastructure planning for East 22nd Street from Orange stay tuned! Avenue to Euclid Avenue to make it a “Complete and For advertising information, Green Street” that would accommodate walkers, cyclists, Warm regards, call 216-344 – 9200 or email us at [email protected]. transit and cars in a healthy and beautiful environment. Bobbi Reichtell

The Campus District Observer is New Interns and Loaned Executive from powered by: Ninth Estate Software Campus District, Inc., Publisher CSU start work at Campus District Bobbi Reichtell, Executive Director By Nick Downer Donna Dieball, Interim Editor

Campus District Interns Kristina Biro & Nick Downer

Campus District Fellows Latreasa Scott A Program of Campus District, Inc. Campus District Observer Community Advisory Board: Ann Bell, Bernard Doyle, Delores Gray, Jack Hagan, Cortney Kilbury, Joan Mazzolini, (l) Nick Downer, (m) Kristina Biro and (r) Jack Boyle. Shirley Mette, April Miller, Bobbi Reichtell, Daryl Rowland and Fred Seals The Campus District, Inc is excited to welcome three Lake Catholic High School and current resident of Wil- Webmaster: Jim DeVito new people to its team who offer a variety of skills and en- loughby Hills, Kristina is excited about her internship Graphic Design: Steve Thomas ergy to the organization. Nick Downer is a sophomore at working for the Campus District Observer. She is eager Cleveland State University and a member of the Universi- to understand more about what goes into producing and Photography: Austin Gron, Hellen Harry, Dan Morgan, Bronson Peshlakai, ty Honors Program. Heis double-majoring in English and publishing a paper, as well as seeing articles she writes get Julia Van Wagenen Urban Studies. Nick joins the Campus District as an intern published. Whenever she can build time into her hectic Contributing Writers: and will be working on collecting oral histories from Ce- schedule, Kristina likes to go camping and enjoy nature. Ann Bell, Jocelynn Clemings, dar-Central residents and doing historical research on the Jack Boyle has recently joined the Campus District as Donna Dieball, Michael Hach, Cortney Kilbury, Joan Mazzolini, neighborhood. An east side Cleveland resident, his inter- a loaned executive from Cleveland State’s Levin College Erika Meschkat, Dan Morgan, ests include photography, travel and exploring Cleveland. through County Executive Ed FitzGerald's Loaned Ex- Joe Mosbrook, Dan Moulthrop, Kristina Biro is a Cleveland State Honors Student ma- ecutive Program. A long-time catalyst for change in the Lauren Wilk, Todd Wilson joring in English with a minor in History. A graduate of neighborhood, Boyle served as vice president for Business CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • FEBRUARy 2013 3

Ask Questions and Promote Your Campus District Book Child's Critical Thinking Skills Club Update By John M. LePelley I recently asked a first grader to write the word capital and lower case letters; and recognizing be- Come join us for the second installment of our new book club! “chip.” It’s not an easy word for a child in that age- ginning sounds. Asking questions is a great way to Our next meeting will be Friday, February 12 at 5: 30 p.m. It will group to spell. I was expecting one of the word help our children learn. be held in the Tri-C Press Conference room. The topic of discus- combinations common for first graders: “thip,” The Socratic Method - the academic term for sion will be The Abundant Community by John McKnight and Pe- “cip,” “ship,” “tip” or “jip.” I wasn’t expecting the asking questions in order to teach - has long been ter Block. The book addresses the practical ways in which mem- number eight. After a series of probing questions, used to promote critical thinking in students. bers of a community can come together to build for the future. the child insisted that what I was reading was the Make a habit of asking your young children lots As always, new people are encouraged to come participate – word chip. I’ve noticed that this habit of mixing of questions - it will help them develop their liter- bring a friend! Don’t hesitate to come prepared with suggestions numbers for letters and not being able to read or acy skills. Young children are notorious for ask- for future discussion topics. To RSVP, call our office at 216-344- write words such as “pet,” “van,” or “dog” is more ing questions. Switch it around! Develop criti- 9200. For directions, email Campus District Executive Director common than one would think, and it means that cal thinking skills in young children by asking Bobbi Reichtell at [email protected]. we must do more to help our children become able them Who, What, When, Why and How Ques- to identify words and concepts. tions. Instead of providing an answer to your Literacy is less academic than people usual- child’s question, ask another to help them come ly assume. It’s about how we communicate. Re- up with the answer themselves. Help your chil- flect: how do you interact with kids? It is, after all, dren learn that they can answer. Explore wheth- our interactions that work to develop in children er or not children will answer “why” questions the critical thinking and communication skills re- with reasons and “where” questions with a place. quired for literacy, so we should be thinking about It’s a start. this as we interact with our kids. The Department of Education has pub- I know from experience that it’s sometimes dif- lished “A Family Guide to Understanding Ear- ficult to think of literacy strategies when you are ly Reading Skills,” available to print on their web- The Central Choice Plan interacting with a child, so I’ve made a resolution site (http://education.ohio.gov). It discusses what to focus on one strategy at a time. adults can do to foster the development of literacy Community that was previously The Ohio Kindergarten Readiness Assess- skills in children. The Literacy Cooperative web- canceled has been rescheduled for ment-Literacy (KRA-L), which all children in site (www.literacycooperative.org) also has re- Ohio are given at the start of kindergarten in order sources available to print such as “Reading with Wednesday, February 20th to gauge how prepared they are for school, tests six Your Child” that provides tips for reading with at 5:00pm at the Cedar Hi-Rise skills: answering who, what, when, how and why children. questions; repeating sentences; identifying rhym- John M. LePelley is the Early Literacy Direc- 2320 East 30th Street Cleveland, OH ing words; producing rhyming words; recognizing tor for the Literacy Cooperative. 4 Arts and Active Living in the District

New Season of Noon Brownbag Artist Dana Oldfather Brings Fresh, Concerts Kicks Off at Trinity Cathedral New Work to the Campus District By Todd Wilson By Dan Morgan

(l) Todd Wilson and (r) Elizabeth Lenti (l) Dana Oldfather. Photo by Dan Morgan of Straight Shooter Photography. (r) Dana's "Veil 3," an oil and acrylic on canvas for the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Photo Provided by Artist. Music and Art at Trinity Cathe- up-to-date information and the en- dral’s series of Wednesday Noon Brown- tire spring schedule, visit http://trini- Dana Oldfather has been a fixture in bag Concerts begins its spring season on tycleveland.org/music-and-art/brown- the Campus District for many years, but "Self Wednesday, Feb. 6. These varied events bag-concerts-2013/. you might not know it since she is al- most always painting, framing or blog- promotion are one of the cultural gems of our neigh- Feb. 6 ging quietly behind the scenes. Howev- borhood – and they’re a bargain! There Dueling Organists! Todd Wilson and is no admission fee - a freewill offering is er, Dana is quickly making a big name Elizabeth Lenti play music for four is one area taken at each concert. for herself in the Campus District as hands and four feet on Trinity’s two There is great scope and variety in well as in the artistic world beyond. Flentrop organs. in which I these weekly programs with something I met Dana the same way I meet for every musical taste. As usual, a deli- Feb. 13 many great Clevelanders. I was intro- cious hot lunch is available for just $5, Ash Wednesday (No Concert) duced by a long time friend and asso- see Dana but you are welcome to bring your own Services at 7:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. ciate, Manfred Troibner, principal di- while you enjoy this wonderful Cam- (with choir) rector of marketing at Visual Evidence really taking pus District tradition. Join us as of- Feb. 20 in Valley View. Troibner helps lawyers ten as possible for these programs that Baldwin-Wallace Music TheaterS tu- present their cases with clear graph- her work constitute Cleveland’s longest-running dents ics, charts, graphs and sometimes pho- free concert series. A wildly entertaining program by the tographs. Dana, Troibner’s niece, was to the next Concerts range from jazz to classi- amazing students from the Baldwin- showing her work at Zygote Press on East 30th Street. Liz Maugans, another cal chamber music, big band, pipe or- Wallace Music Theater Department! level." gan with brass and much more. Con- long time friend of mine and founder Feb. 27 certs begin at 12:10 p.m. each Wednes- of both Zygote Press and more recent- Great Chamber Music from CIM Stu- day and end about 1 p.m. All programs ly CAN Arts Journal, met Dana in 2010 every day in a painter’s life, even if it is dents from the Cleveland Institute of Mu- take place in the beautiful Gothic nave while the two were jurying an Ameri- just a small part,” and she still takes this of Trinity Cathedral. sic, with pianist Elizabeth DeMio, present can Greetings employee art exhibition. advice very seriously. Most of Dana’s We hope you’ll invite friends and great chamber music by Maurice Ravel. Dana was infected by Liz’s enthusiasm Newburgh Heights home is full of art come feed your body and spirit with Todd Wilson is director of music and for the Cleveland arts scene. space: space to create, space to frame great music and food any Wednesday worship at Trinity Cathedral. One of Dana has shown her artwork ex- and space to blog! at noon. Trinity Cathedral is located at America’s leading concert organists, he also tensively at Zygote Press and Bonfoey Self promotion is one area in Euclid Ave. and E. 22nd St. February continues as head of the organ department Gallery, both located in the Campus which I see Dana really taking her Brownbag concerts are as follows. For at the Cleveland Institute of Music. District. Oldfather’s connection to work to the next level. So many tal- Bonfoey, where she has worked for 11 ented artists lack the motivation or years, helped land her on the Ameri- the confidence to sell their work. The can Greetings show jury. Oldfather’s internet has helped Dana overcome “Current and Future Exhibitions” sec- that hurdle. Dana’s website is de- tion of her website highlights current tailed and extensive. She has a Face- exhibitions spanning Ohio, from the book page and regularly participates Butler Institute in Youngstown to the in dozens of art blogs. Dana even has Miller Gallery in Cincinnati. Dana’s her own line of dinnerware at www. resume includes representation in inkdish.com. Their motto: “you are California, Texas, Connecticut, Flor- what you eat off!” ida, Georgia and even London, Eng- While talking with Dana about land. One of Dana’s most interesting her past, I learned that she first moved recent art sales was to the Bellagio in downtown 12 years ago at the age of (l) Evelyn Theiss and (r) Debra White Las Vegas. They were taking no gam- 21. Dana lived and worked for three ble on this Midwest rising star! years in the Tower Press Building, our Your Stories Dana, a self-taught artist, has a great incubator of fine artists within Continued from Page 1 very strong work ethic that was passed the Campus District! Connect to much telling the amazing history of the Cedar Central neighborhood. The oral history re- down by her father Mark, a life-long more of Dana’s work at her website cordings and background research will then be used to create an original play to be artist himself who was included in www.DanaOldfather.com. performed in Fall 2013. Local playwright and actor Cornell Calhoun III, who now a few May shows back in the 1970s. Dan Morgan is a photographer at teaches theater at the Central Recreation Center, will produce and direct the play with Growing up, art was included in all Straight Shooter Photography, mar- youth and adult actors from the community. Cornell “Cal” Calhoun grew up in the daily activities. She was painting as ear- keting and more. Their website is Cedar-Central neighborhood and resides in the Campus District. ly as four years old, still learning how to www.towerpressgroup.com, but you Help tell the story of your community! To participate in this project, contact the hold the paintbrush. Dana’s father ad- can also find Dan at www.About- Campus District at 216.344.9200 or send an email to [email protected]. vised her, “painting should be a part of DanMorgan.com. CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • FEBRUARy 2013 5 New Cycling Club Gaining Traction By Michael Hach The Cleveland State University Cycling Club National Multiple Sclerosis Society. is building much hype during its beginning Club meetings will be held regularly on the stages; it is on pace to become the university’s CSU campus and will promote the “educate” seg- most exciting school organization. ment of Operation RED. Members will not only With already over 100 likes on Facebook, learn how cycling improves personal health but students have been engaging throughout the will also experience the vibrancy of our city. A Internet and exploring the new club’s person- careful urban analysis will be produced collec- al website in hopes of finding a reason to join. tively by active members. The Club’s “develop” Luckily, club President Michael initiative will involve creating in- Hach has been talking with lo- novative ideas to promote and in- cal cycling shops such as Fair- crease the number of students cy- view Cycle, Century Cycles and cling to class, adding more bike Cleveland’s new Velodrome to racks on campus, the construction get member discounts on bi- of bike lanes and future projects cycles, parts and accessories. such as “TheB ike Box.” Hach has also developed a plan Members who have paid the for the club, coined “Operation $20.00 initial fee to join the club RED” - Ride, Educate and Develop. will receive a t-shirt and a membership card. Hach doesn’t intend to make club meetings The membership card will give members the a “bike gang hangout;” rather, he would like to opportunity to receive discounts from local bring cycling advocates together in order to in- bike retailers. If you are interested in joining the crease the vibrancy of Cleveland. The “ride” club, you can find more information on Face- segment of Operation RED will follow themed book/csucyclingclub or at www.CSUCycling- rides such as “Pedal to the Point” and “Pan Club.org. Join today! Ohio.” The club is currently accepting dona- Michael Hach is a student at Cleveland State Michael Hach proudly sporting a Cycling Club T-shirt. Photo by Austin Gron. tions for the American Cancer Society and the University and president of the CSU Cycling Club. Over 100 Students Signed Up for Youth Marathon Program By Joan Mazzolini

(l) A student gets her feet measured for new running shoes. (m & r) YMCA of ’s Zumba instructor puts students through their first youth marathon training session.

More than 100 students from Mar- young people to set and achieve goals by complete the last 1.2 miles of a children who finish the program. ion-Sterling School and Carl & Louis preparing them to run in the Rite Aid marathon by running that distance in The “We Run This City Youth Mara- Stokes Central Academy are participat- Cleveland Marathon. Individual teams the annual Rite Aid Marathon. thon Program” got its start in 2006 when ing in the YMCA’s “We Run This City are formed at schools and are led by Each child goes through a pre-race just 81 sixth through eighth graders par- Youth Marathon Program.” teachers or volunteer coaches and assist- evaluation at the start of the program. ticipated. Now, some 700 students from The students met at the Y recently to ed by YMCA coaches. Some years, 22 percent of the youth are more than 35 Cleveland public schools do their first workout and to get their feet Students in grades six through found to already have high blood pressure, participate in the program, and some of measured - students who finish the pro- high school participate, and over according to Tara Taylor, program direc- the kids actually run a marathon. gram will get a new pair of running shoes the weeks they accumulate 25 miles tor with the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Joan Mazzolini is communications di- The 14-week program strives to teach of conditioning. The participants That number drops to five percent for the rector at the Sisters of Charity Foundation. 6 What We Love in the District Interviews by Donna Dieball, Bobbi Reichtell & Helen Harry. Photography by Helen Harry & Julia Van Wagenen

NAME: Sheila Watts

Occupation: Sheila has worked in the counseling office at Tri-C's Metro Campus for 15 years

• frequents the Sterling Library during her lunch break • loves gardening and reading in her spare time • has a newfound love for British Literature

Favorite Place: A quiet study lounge at Tri-C

Hidden Gem: A basement party room that used to be available to rent at the McDonald's near East 30th and Carnegie.

One new thing to add: An animal hospital

Black History Month we help each other when it’s needed. I would show During the week of the Martin Luther King him pictures of me and my family. I also think that holiday, Ms. Debra White, a teacher at Jane Ad- he would be unhappy about the way my neighbor- dams Business Careers High School, asked her hood looks.” ninth grade English students to write about their “I would show him some of the violence kids neighborhood by answering the question “If you still have with different colors of their skin…so were an ambassador for your neighborhood and he can know that there are people out here like Dr. Martin Luther King visited, what places, peo- that. They need to be stopped. I would show him ple or things would you introduce him to?” that people of different colors can be equal… I Here is a sampling of the honest answers she would take him to my home to tell my brothers received: and family how to make good decisions. He could “I would show him how blacks and whites get tell me how my actions can affect you for the rest along now. I will take him to the park when kids of my life.” are playing together. How they laugh together… “I would show him the negative problems we If a kid gets hurt no matter what color their skin is have, like when there’s always people shooting another will help them. I will show him that there late in the night and gang members hanging are no signs up that say 'No Colored Allowed.’ I around stores we go in and out of just so he could will tell him that because of you I was born…be- make a speech for young blacks so they could cause half of my family is white.” change and become better people. And I would “If I was an ambassador I would show Martin show the positive things that I see like when the Luther King how a lot of people have changed in community comes together and protests for the neighborhoods and how people recognized those people who have gotten killed and when what he did and named streets after him. I would gang members come to a stop with the violence show him how we changed. We can vote now. and turn in their weapons.” We can sit anywhere we want… We can stand “I would want him to tell about his time of age and voice our opinion on things like he did. I will and how they fought hard each day for the things NAME: Ms. Debra White tell him I look up to him so much. He changed we have today and don’t take it for granted.” the world for the best and I’m proud to say I am “I would try to have MLK makes some Occupation: Debra White is a African American and I wouldn’t change it for changes to what is bad in my neighborhood. I ninth grade English teacher the world.” would show some of my nicest places in the city at Jane Addams High School “I would show him where I live so that he can and try to take him to the White House to see the see that blacks and whites are now neighbors and Black president.”

NAME: Ryan Forte Occupation: Ryan works at Dodd Camera, located at East 30th and Carnegie. He is a Film and Digital Media major at Cleveland State University

• names Stanley Kubrick as one of his favorite directors • wishes for more people to support independent film-making • hopes to go to France one day

Favorite Place: Dodd Camera Hidden Gem: Tastebuds Restaurant, located at 1400 East 30th Street.

One new thing to add: A giant golden statue The storefront of Dodd Camera. What We Love in the District 7 Interviews by Donna Dieball, Bobbi Reichtell & Helen Harry. Photography by Helen Harry & Julia Van Wagenen

NAME: Michaelle Marschall

Occupation: Michaelle is an art teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and at the

• loves print-making, cross- country skiing, and going to movies • looks forward to the Interna- tional Film Festival each year

Favorite Place: Zygote Press, located at 1410 East 30th Street

Hidden Gem: Artefino Cafe at 1900

One new thing to add: More parks with (top) The Zygote Press logo hanging public art inside of the print shop. (bottom) The storefront of the Artefino Cafe.

NAME: NAME: William Trammell Ronda Dobbins Occupation: William is Occupation: Ronda is an Early seeking an Associate of Childhood Education major Arts Degree at Tri-C's at Tri-C Metro Campus • moved to Cleveland • has lived in Cleveland from New York City his whole life • loves to dance • enjoys boxing, basketball and staying Favorite Place: out of trouble Tri-C's library Favorite Place: Hidden Gem: Tri-C's Rec Center A quiet corner of Hidden Gem: the Tri-C cafeteria Cafe Ah-Roma. One new thing to add: A community dance room One new thing to add: A shopping mall

(left) The Recreation Building at Tri-C. (right) The library at Tri-C's Metro Campus.

Helen Harry Helen is studying photography at the Cleveland Institute of Art. She can be reached at [email protected]. 8 Public Life in the District

Catch a Glimpse of the Past with CSU's Cleveland Memory Project By Ann Bell

(left) A 1920s postcard bearing the picture "Public Square in Winter." Part of the Walter Leedy Collection. (right) A 1874 wood engraving of Glenville homes.

I recently observed a young lady at Star- ed it's collection of 500,000 photos span- – showing construction of Cleveland’s Through exlporing the collection, I bucks talking enthusiastically about histor- ning decades of Cleveland history to the learned that the Cleveland City Club is 100 ical Glenville and showing her friends pic- Special Collections Library at Cleveland • Professor Walter Leedy’s historical post- years old, and I read Joanne Cornelius’s tures of old Glenville homes, which she’d State University. William C. Barrow, a li- card collection (on loan) feature about Cleveland poet d.a. levy. The found through the Cleveland Memory brary graduate assistant in 1992, began to There are pictures from every imagin- collected works of d.a. levy are a part of Project at Cleveland State University. The process the collection. In 1999, Barrow be- able facet of Cleveland history – Eliot Ness, Cleveland Memory. So are the papers of Glenville community was founded in 1870 came the CSU Special Collections Librari- downtown department stores, Cleveland Cleveland artist Viktor Schreckengost. as a beautiful resort and garden communi- an. He launched Memory Project in 2002, Indians, the Fires and It was just fun to look for images of ty, just east of Cleveland. Thanks to the hard and since then it has flourished. more. I was intrigued by the story of Glen- places I am familiar with and see what they work of people at CSU, we still have access I recently met with Bill Barrow and ville homes and two particular 1874 pic- looked like in years past. I tried Old Stone to photos of Glenville homes and many oth- he told me that he opted against using the tures of Glenville homes, prints created Church - lots of pictures of Old Stone. er historic aspects of Cleveland. “Spanish Armada” systems approach to from wood engravings and digitized from The church actually looks much the same The Cleveland Memory Project show- developing a website, whereby develop- the Atlas of Cuyahoga County. No won- throughout, but the cars out front change. cases historical photographic images from ers write out their objectives, create a plan, der the young lady at Starbuck’s was ex- I tried Public Square. Included with this greater Cleveland and . It is and seek grants before commencing. In- cited! article is a picture called Public Square in a collection of thousands of photos which stead, this project was developed using the Another example: The Wolfe Mu- Winter, taken in the twenties. It is a post- have been digitized, indexed and put on- “Dunkirk” system - the library team and sic Building, built in 1927 and part of the card from the Walter Leedy Collection. line. The primary purpose of the project is volunteers just dove right in and got it go- CSU campus until recently, was designed My thanks and admiration to Bill Bar- to benefit CSU students by giving them a ing. Walter Leedy, an associate of Bar- by Walker and Weeks and built at a time row for his Cleveland Memory Project ac- glimpse of Cleveland’s history. The proj- row’s for the project, identified a data base, when Euclid Avenue was transitioning complishment – an extensive and ongo- ect has inspired collaborations among stu- CONTENT/BM, and the Cleveland Mem- from Millionaires’ Row into an arts dis- ing repository of Cleveland history that is dents, faculty, libraries, historical societies, ory Project was online. trict. The Memory Project doesn’t have housed in Cleveland State University’s Mi- government agencies and community do- Major collections held by the Memory any photos of the Wolfe Building, but chael Schwartz Library and available for nors. Images from the collection are avail- Project now include: when I searched the website for “Walker anyone to use and enjoy. It can be accessed able for anyone to download, and glossy • The Cleveland Press and Weeks” I found images of several oth- online at www.clevelandmemory.org. prints are available for a fee. • Wilbur and Sara Ruth Watson Bridge er well-known buildings including Sever- Ann Bell is a CSU retiree residing It all began in 1984 when the Cleve- Book Collection – an archival collection ance Hall, 1931; the Federal Reserve Build- downtown in the Warehouse District. She land Press, a daily afternoon newspaper of photos of historical bridges ing of Cleveland, 1923; and the Cleveland is a regular contributor to the Campus published from 1878 until 1982, donat- • Cleveland Union Terminal Collection Public Library, 1925. District Observer. Calling All Writers & Reporters We Want Your Story! Write or report for the Campus District Observer. For more details contact us at [email protected] CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • FEBRUARy 2013 9

Tips for Avoiding the Flu this Season RAD Program Awards Dollars to CMHA By Lauren Wilk for Cedar Extension Revitalization By Cortney Kilbury

(l) CMHA CEO Jeffery K. Patterson, community partners and residents show HUD Assistant Secretary Sandra Henriquez the Cedar Extension neighborhood. (r) HUD Assistant Secretary and community leaders during a roundtable discussion.

The Assistant Secretary of the U.S. housing needs of our residents in Department of Housing and Urban this community,” said CMHA CEO Development (HUD), Sandra Hen- Jeffery K. Patterson. riquez, visited Cuyahoga Metropoli- CMHA is seeking to utilize the tan Housing Authority (CMHA)’s Ce- RAD program for Phase II of its Ce- Image Courtesy of USACE Europe District dar Extension on Thursday, January dar Extension revitalization efforts. 10. Henriquez and community lead- While this project is still in the plan- The flu season has hit early this year der to prevent the spread of illness. ers held a roundtable discussion to talk ning phase and is subject to change, and the virus is having a major impact When we cough or sneeze, droplets about the Rental Assistance Demon- CMHA is currently considering across the country, particularly on the can spread three to six feet away. Make stration (RAD) Program. CMHA was building a 60-unit mid-rise apart- Northeast Ohio area. Area hospitals, in- sure to cover your nose and mouth with a awarded three RAD grants, totaling ment building during this phase. If cluding St. Vincent Charity Medical Cen- tissue when you cough or sneeze. $17 million for construction at three the Authority’s application is accept- ter, are swamped with patients show- Wash your hands often with soap and public housing projects, one of which ed, CMHA will be eligible to apply for ing flu-like symptoms such as high fever, water or hand sanitizer, especially after was earmarked for the Cedar Central additional sources of funding, such headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sneezing or coughing. area redevelopment. The awards were as FHA loans leveraged with Low In- sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and If you become ill, stay at home away part of a national pilot program meant come Housing Tax Credits. CMHA muscle aches. On average, 5 to 20 percent from others. If you must leave the house, to leverage federal dollars with private was notified at the end of December of the population gets the flu and more protect yourself and others by wearing a investment. that the agency is the recipient of the than 200,000 people require hospitaliza- respiratory mask. “Secretary Donovan and I RAD funding for phase II. tion due to flu complications each year. We touch our faces about 2,000 times congratulate CMHA on its continued “It was exciting to be a part of the St. Vincent Charity Medical Center offers per day and the flu virus can enter our leadership in public housing, conversations and dialogue for Ce- preventive tips to protect you and your bodies through the eyes and nose. Try not development, management, and dar and picturing what it will look loved ones this flu season. to touch your eyes, nose or mouth in order providing the best possible housing like in the future. I love that we as res- Take the time to get a vaccine. to prevent the spread of germs. for residents,” said Henriquez. idents are involved and can’t wait Getting the flu vaccine is the best way Seek treatment from your doctor or a HUD has opened up the applica- to see the growth and development to protect against the flu and it is read- health care professional. tion process for the RAD program, in our neighborhood,” said Delores ily available in our area. It is important There are antiviral drugs that can treat which allows Public Housing Authori- Gray, local advisory council president for people who are at high risk to get the the flu or prevent infection with flu virus- ties (PHA) to convert portions of their of Cedar Extension. “We are thrilled vaccine. High risk groups include in- es that your doctor or health care provid- public housing stock into Project Based to work together and build these part- fants, pregnant women, people 65 years er may prescribe you. Section 8. The goal of the program is to nerships in the community.” and older and people with chronic health For treatment, antiviral drugs should be enable the PHA to leverage private fi- Cortney Kilbury is the Market- conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart started within 48 hours of getting sick. nancing sources in order to make capi- ing Director at the Cuyahoga Metro- disease. People at high risk often suf- For prevention, antiviral drugs are 70 to tal improvements to the estate. politan Housing Authority. She is re- fer from further complications once they 90 percent effective in preventing infection. “CMHA is pleased that HUD has sponsible for planning and executive have the flu. Contrary to myths about the If you develop flu-like symptoms or provided us with an opportunity marketing initiatives to build positive vaccine, you cannot get the flu from the are exposed to the flu before you get the flu to address some of the affordable awareness for CMHA. flu vaccination. vaccine, your health care professional will Take everyday preventive actions. decide if you should take antiviral drugs. The flu can survive for up to eight Lauren Wilk is a marketing and vol- Begin Work hours on surfaces. There are certain ev- unteer coordinator at St. Vincent Chari- eryday precautions you should take in or- ty Medical Center. Continued from Page 2 and Finance from 2003-2011, and complish in his time with the Cam- during that time was a major influ- pus District, he says he hopes to see ence in reorienting Cleveland State some of the current plans for the toward a residential, walkable cam- Campus District implemented, es- pus by financing millions of dollars pecially on the E.22nd street rede- in constructionand development. velopment project. He also adds that Out of Boyle’s arm-length list of he’d like to “turn the Campus Dis- achievements while serving as vice trict into a neighborhood, using the president, he says the project most education and medical institutions important to CSU’s development was [CSU, Tri-C, and St. Vincent] in the the Recreation Center, which, once area as anchors.” completed, “became the catalyst for Both Boyle and Campus District retaining students on campus” by of- Executive Director Bobbi Reichtell fering amenities that encouraged have decades of experience and a prov- commuter students to stay on cam- en ability to execute ambitious, suc- pus after their classes had ended and cessful projects. made residential living more attrac- Their combined efforts will be a tive to students. powerful force for positive change in When asked what he hopes to ac- the CampusDistrict in the future. 10 Creating Our Futures

Marion-Sterling Elementary School Five Reasons Continued from Page 1 Receives Farm to School Grant ing. Also, while some of the existing leadership has ideas about how to By Erika Meschkat retrain their labor force, they could use some input, particularly from Marion-Sterling Elementary School was re- ty Foundation and its Cleveland Central Promise the teachers and families who will be with the district over the next cently notified by the Ohio Department of Ed- Neighborhood initiative. The Promise initiative is 5-10 years. That’s you. ucation that they were one of just 23 schools encouraging residents, funders, agencies and orga- Speaking of you, change will happen with you or to you. Back across the state - and the only one in Cleveland nizations to change the dynamics in the neighbor- when Mayor Frank Jackson was pushing for this reform, the refrain he - to be awarded a Farm to School mini-grant. hood with the goal that all children in Central get repeated over and over was “I’m calling the roll,” indicating that ev- The mini-grants, developed to support an excellent education and go on to college. eryone had to have an opinion about this; in his opinion, you’re ei- school gardens, salad bars and field trips, intro- Plans for implementing the school garden duce students to agriculture, the environment and salad bar are in the works but will rely on ther helping out or in the way. Big changes are coming - to how teach- and the sources of their food. the many community partners Marion-Sterling ers are paid, to how classrooms operate, to what kinds of curricula are Marion-Sterling Principal Gerard Les- has already engaged in their community school taught, to what school will serve your neighborhood. So, the choice lie and Promise School Site Coordinator Pam model. OSU Extension will work to bring tech- is to either help shape the change or be the thing that gets changed. I Scott will use the $5,000 grant to build a gar- nical resources to support the school garden don’t know about you, but I’d prefer the former. den and develop a salad bar for students, two and salad bar because of their experience in ur- It’s in your self interest. I know, you’re really altruistic, and large components of their original proposal to ban agriculture and Farm to School initiatives that’s why you’ll give some time to the conversation, but wherever the Ohio Department of Education. Other pro- throughout Cuyahoga County. you live in Northeast Ohio, the future of the schools will have an ef- grams, such as nutrition and cooking class- This smaller grant will help complement es for students and parents, may also be added the grant Cleveland Metropolitan School Dis- fect on your life. When the district improves and becomes a world with the department funding. trict just received from the U.S. Department class educational community, it will attract more residents, families Referred to as a community wrap-around of Agriculture at the end of the year to plan for and employers to the city, which is good for all of us. If the district school within the district, Marion-Sterling was in- broader Farm to School efforts, like purchasing tanks, well, we’ll look a lot more like failing regions with hollowed vited to apply for the Farm to School grant with as- food for school meals from regional farmers. out urban cores. None of us want that. sistance from a community partner, The Ohio State A key to making this project a success in the It’s easy. Participating in the online dialogue is something you University (OSU) Extension - Cuyahoga County. community and for the school will be through can sneak into any spare five minutes. I just went and added a con- OSU Extension has been working with residents parent and student engagement in the process. and the local elementary schools in Cleveland’s Cen- Students will be consulted on their food pref- tribution between the last two paragraphs. You can sign up with tral Neighborhood to address health and nutrition erences and how they are served through the Facebook or an email address in a minute and then you’re ready to disparities in the community over the last year. salad bar, and teachers with an interest in the jump into a conversation about quality schools, or one about quality Through their partnership with the Sisters of school garden will look at how they can incor- teachers, or classrooms, or accountability with tax dollars, or how to Charity Foundation of Cleveland on the Healthy porate science and health curriculum into the better market the best schools. Eating, Active Living initiative, sometimes re- garden site. And of course, parents should voice So, go ahead. Join the online conversation at theciviccommons. ferred to as “HEAL,” OSU Extension and their their interest in participating in this project com/clevelandschools, or visit us there to find out when the next pub- Food Policy Coalition are currently working with through Marion-Sterling’s parent groups. the school district to improve student nutrition. Erika Meschkat is Program Coordinator lic meetings are. Either way, this is an opportunity to participate in This grant will help to support the efforts of the with the Ohio State University Extension of shaping your future. You should seize it. schools, OSU Extension, and the Sisters of Chari- Cuyahoga County. Dan Moulthrop is Curator of Conversation at The Civic Commons. CAMPUS DISTRICT OBSERVER • FEBRUARy 2013 11

CSU President Ronald Berkman Receives Three-Year Contract Extension By Joe Mosbrook

The Cleveland State University Board of course wait lists. Trustees has announced a unanimous ap- Increasing the ranks of faculty has also proval of a three-year contract extension for been at the center of Berkman’s academic CSU President Ronald M. Berkman, who initiatives with the recent allocation of $1 will continue to lead the university through million per year earmarked for new full- 2017. The extension signifies the Board’s time tenure and tenure-track professors to enthusiastic endorsement of President be placed in high-priority programs. In all, Berkman’s leadership over the past three more than 24 professors have been add- years with full confidence that the universi- ed to the CSU faculty. The University’s ty will continue to prosper during his presi- research and development expenditures dency, said Robert H. Rawson Jr., chairman have nearly quadrupled, elevating CSU of the CSU Board of Trustees. into the ranks of the top 200 U.S. univer- “During President Berkman’s ten- sities for research and development, and ure, Cleveland State University has under- this year CSU again ranks second in the gone a substantial rebirth,” Rawson said. nation for Fulbright scholars. With Pres- “Leading that transition, the president has ident Berkman at the helm, the university made student success and building the fac- welcomed the largest freshman class in its ulty top priorities.” President Berkman history, completed a $500 million campus became CSU’s sixth president in 2009. makeover and extended its reach into the Since then, he has enhanced the university heart of Cleveland’s theater district with an through key partnerships that leverage as- extensive new Arts Campus – a one-of-a- sets within the community and the region, kind collaboration with several key orga- including a groundbreaking collaboration nizations in . President with Northeast Ohio Medical University Berkman has demonstrated a strong com- that will foster urban health care. President mitment to improving not only higher ed- Berkman is the driving force behind CSU’s ucation in Cleveland, but also education at Center for Innovation in Health Profes- the primary and secondary levels by way of sions, a state-of-the-art learning facility set the thriving Campus International School to open in 2015. President Berkman has (currently serving grades K-4) and the new focused his efforts on student success and STEM high school that will open this fall has initiated several new policies aimed at on the University campus. These projects dramatically improving graduation and are partnerships with the Cleveland Met- retention rates, such as a robust new on- ropolitan School District. line degree audit program, intensive coun- Joe Mosbrook is director of strategic com- seling, multi-term course registration and munications at Cleveland State University.

New Cafe Continued from Page 1 demonstrations. Some activities are free During the planning stages for the café, the while some are for a fee. Ideal for school field owners of Café Ah-Roma helped to nurture the trips or simply individuals who want to im- growth of the project by providing Burten, Bell, prove their quality of life, the activities at the Carr, Inc. with business advice and technical as- Bridgeport Café and Kitchen have some- sistance. Now, the Bridgeport Café is providing thing for everyone. the Kinsman neighborhood with an extension of In addition to classes and activities, CornU- the well-known coffee shop atmosphere that so copia Place contains a harvest preparation facility, many of us in the district love. which people can use to clean and store their own With its modern look, relaxed atmosphere, locally grown produce. Burten, Bell, Carr, Inc. has and friendly and hospitable staff, the Bridgeport hopes that the educational classes, along with the Café is a place where anyone will feel comfort- necessary amenities for growing and preparing able and welcome. “It is a place that connects the homegrown foods, will encourage an increase in unconnected and is the most diverse establish- awareness of healthy options and better lifestyle ment along Kinsman, harmoniously attracting choices throughout the area. people from all walks of life,” said Tramble. The inspiration for the new establishment In upcoming months, the Café will extend actually dates back much further than recent its market throughout the community with a community planning sessions. Several years refrigerated food truck. The truck will make ago, Tim Tramble, executive director of Burten, temporary stops every day at different locations Bell, Carr, Inc., stopped in at the Campus Dis- in the neighborhood, providing people with trict’s own Café Ah-Roma. He loved the wel- even easier access to the café’s healthy options. coming, casual feel of the café as well as its di- Additionally, the café plans to begin accepting verse clientele. Such establishments are a rar- Electronic Benefit Transfers. ity in primarily African-American neighbor- While the health initiative behind the hoods, said Tramble. Since then, he’s had hopes café is certainly a significant new aspect of of bringing the concept of Café Ah-Roma into the neighborhood, the overall experience the the Kinsman community. Now, that day has fi- business has to offer is sure to help the Kins- nally arrived. man community thrive. Not only will the new “Burten, Bell, Carr, Inc. is proud to deliv- café and kitchen help inspire healthier life- er such a valued asset to the community,” said styles, it will hopefully continue to grow as a Tramble. “Who wouldn’t want a place like place that attracts both locals and outsiders, Bridgeport Café and CornUcopia Place with- bringing communities together. in their community? That is the quality of this Donna Dieball is a recent graduate of initiative. It’s one of those exceptional devel- Cleveland State University and the Interim opments that all stakeholders love.” Editor of the Campus District Observer. 12 Campus District Calendar February & March 2013

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Now through February 27 February 15 through March 10 February 27 Aerial Skills/Circus Arts Classes The Devil's Music: CSU Fit Challenge Presented by Sokol Greater Cleveland The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith Celebrate healthy, active lifestyles on this action- Aerial Circus Arts Program Presented by the Cleveland Playhouse, this soul- packed day. FREE entry to the Recreation Center, Drop-in classes are offered almost every Sunday ful musical transports you to the 1930s and a pri- FREE group fitness classes and FREE giveaways will & Wednesday in Cleveland, OH. Classes are $20 vate parlor in Memphis, where sassy Bessie Smith be available all day long. Ready for a challenge? Sign each or $65 for a 5-class card. Discounts are avail- takes center stage. Don't miss the amazing life and up for the CSU Fit Challenge to test your skills and able for members of the Sokol organization. All career, the loves and losses, and the great songs that fitness levels in a variety of competitions. classes are mixed level, no experience necessary. made her "The Empress of the Blues." For more in- For further information, contact the CSU Rec Come on out and play! For further information, call formation, call 216-241-6000 or visit http://www. 216-20-CLIMB or visit www.sokolgreatercleveland. clevelandplayhouse.com/shows. Center at 216-802-3200. org/AerialSilksClasses.html. Location: Location: Location: The Allen Theatre 2121 Euclid Avenue, RC 4939 Broadway Ave Cleveland, OH 44127 1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

Now through March 2 February 16 & 17 February 25 through March 2 The Galleries at CSU Current Exhibitions Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Cleveland Saves Week The Art Galleries at CSU are featuring "Animato- Monster Jam events showcase freestyle and racing The average person has $90 in loose change... poeia: A Most Peculiar (Post Modern) Bestiary", competition among custom-designed machines that how much do you have? Bring rolled change a thematic exhibition of works by 19 internation- average 12 feet tall by 12 feet wide, sit atop 66-inch- to a participating bank and deposit into a sav- ally recognized artists in various media. The Gal- tall tires and weigh a MINIMUM of 10,000 pounds. ings account! Be sure to watch for exciting lery will also be featuring graphic and conceptu- Monster Jam will begin on Saturday, February 16th Cleveland Saves events. Cleveland Saves is a al works by Dante Rodriguez, one of Cleveland’s at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 17th free program of Policy Matters Ohio, provid- most promising emerging artists. For more infor- at 2:00 p.m. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 ing resources and incentives to save. mation, call 216-687-2103. for children age 12 and under. For more informa- For more information and locations, visit Location: tion, call 1-888-894-9424. www.clevelandsaves.org. 1307 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2214 Location: 1 Center Court Cleveland, OH 44115 March 3 February 7-9 February 17 5th Annual Bridal Show at Quicken Loans Arena Presentation Wind Ensemble / 10: a.m. to 2 p.m. This February, the award-winningA rtists in Res- CWRU Symphonic Winds / Tickets Available in Advance For Only $3! idency program returns for its 11th year at the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony 1 Wedding bells will be ringing as the popular Brid- Cleveland Public Theatre. The theatre will pres- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. al Show returns to Quicken Loans Arena for its 5th ent Vigil, written by Vickie L. Williams and direct- Presented by the Cleveland Institue of Music. This year! Many local vendors will be at the event. The ed by Campus District resident Cornell Calhoun event features conductor Dr. Gary Ciepluch, Paul Q Bridal Show will also feature two fashion shows, III. Here is a brief preview to the play: The tenants Ferguson on trombone, and Elise Campbell on flute. each running 30 minutes. To attend at a discount- of a Cleveland inner-city apartment complex have Music is of Mackey, Griffes, Grainger, Holst, Bach ed presale rate of $3, go to http://theqarena.com/ their share of differences but are doing the best and Dello Joio. $15 general admission and $25 re- events/bridalshow-130303/. Vendor packages on they can. When Devin, a twelve-year-old tenant, served box seats. To purchase tickets contact the Sev- sale now as well! To be a part of this fantastic show, goes missing, the tenants must put aside their dif- erance Box Office at 216-231-1111. contact Jessica Vella at 216-420-2402. ferences and pull together as a community to find Location: Location: him. For further information, call the Cleveland 1 Center Court Public Theatre at 216-631-2727. 11001 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 4410 Cleveland, OH 44115 Location: 6415 Detroit Avenue March 6 February 21 Marion Sterling Dancing Classrooms Ghost Hunters Live at Playhouse Square February 7 - 17 Final Performance 7:30 p.m. In the Red and Brown Water 6 p.m. Since its 2004 Syfy Channel premiere, Ghost Hunt- CSU’s Allen Theatre Second Stage Production Students and faculty of Marion Sterling Elementary ers has become television's #1 paranormal reality In the Red and Brown Water, written by Tarell Al- invite you to come see and experience the power series. Leader of The Atlantic Paranormal Society vin McCraney, is set in present day San Pere, Lou- of Dancing Classrooms, the school's 10 week Jason Hawes and special guests will bring their ex- isiana and follows the struggle of a gifted runner ballroom dance instruction program, when these periences with the paranormal and understanding who is forced to choose between taking care of her fifth graders demonstrate all they have achieved of unexplained disturbances to live audiences in ailing mother and pursuing her dreams. For fur- with Dancing Classrooms at their final culminating their theater presentation. Prices range from $10 ther information regarding show times and ticket event onWednesday, March 6 at 1:00 p.m. prices, call 216-687-2113. - $35. For ordering information visit www.play- housesquare.org or call 216-241-6000. Location: Location: Marion Sterling Elementary Location: Allen Theater Complex 3033 Central Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115l 1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115 Playhouse Square Palace Theatre 1615 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115

February 16 March 9 Brite Winter Festival February 28 through March 3 Free Family Day Celebrating the First Ladies in 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sesame Street Live at Playhouse Square Space: Sally Ride & Valentina Tereshkova Come to the 4th annual Brite Winter Festi- Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all their Sesa- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. val, presented by Park Works, to enjoy musical me Street friends are taking to the stage to share Join us for our 8th Annual FREE Family Day, present- performances, outdoor art and winter festival ed by the International Women's Air & Space Muse- their love of music in Sesame Street Live "Elmo games. At the heart of the festival will be more um! This year we will be celebrating the 50th Anni- Makes Music." The event features nearly two doz- than 20 performances by local, regional and na- versary of Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first en songs, including classics that children will love tional musical acts and a lighting competition woman in space and the 30th Anniversary of Sal- sponsored by GE Lighting. The festival is com- to sing along with. Prices start at $10. For more ly Ride becoming the first American woman in space. pletely free. Visit http://www.britewinter.com/ information, visit www.playhousesquare.org or Event includes crafts, games, live performances and for more information. call 216-241-6000. more! For more information, call 216-623-1111. Location: Location: Location: Bridge Ave. at West 26th Street Playhouse Square State Theatre Burke Lakefront Airport 1 Cleveland, OH 44113 1519 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 501 North Marginal Road Cleveland, OH 44114