Cleveland Heights City Administrator-select Danny Williams Makes His Case for Confirmation | |
From Cleveland.com
City Council appeared to find itself in agreement on the nomination of Danny Williams as the next city administrator during a public hearing Monday (Aug. 14) that clocked in at under 30 minutes.
Some of the brevity resulted from the seasoned, knowledgeable, and diplomatic Williams already doing some legwork after Mayor Kahlil Seren announced his selection for the post Aug. 4. Williams conferred individually with council members to answer any preliminary questions they had...
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Barenaked Ladies Singer Steven Page
At Cain Park TONIGHT, 8:00 pm
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When asked which bands he listened to, Paul McCartney reportedly said Canadian alt-rockers Barenaked Ladies--because their harmonies were better than those of the Beatles. That's high praise!
By the time lead vocalist Steven Page left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career:
- BNL’s single, One Week, spent exactly one week at Number 1 on the Billboard chart.
- The group appeared as the guest band on an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210.
- Their first album, Gordon, went platinum on the popularity of hit singles Be My Yoko Ono and If I Had $1,000,000
- Audience members had taken to throwing Kraft Macaroni and Cheese at the band when they sang a particular lyric.
BNL built a reputation for improvisation and humor during live shows that fueled a loyal following.
Page brings his solo act to the Cain Park stage TONIGHT (Friday, August 18) in a performance that will serve up a dose of 90s' sardonic wit along with an infectious, toe-tapping beat.
Tickets for Steven Page can be purchased by calling 216-371-3000 or visiting the box office in person.
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'Fun Home' at Cain Park is a Complex and Funny Exploration of Family Secrets |
The production asks a lot, and delivers as much
From Scene Magazine
Fun Home, now at Cain Park's Alma Theatre, is a glorious puzzle—a contradictory and searching mess that requires the audience to sometimes work as hard as the actors to fully experience the way this show illuminates the tragedy of family secrets and haunting memories. And on top of all that, it's wickedly funny.
Based on the prize-winning graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel, this musical (book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, music by Jeanine Tesori) explores how a "typical" family with three kids in a small Pennsylvania town faces their demons. And not always successfully...
Fun Home is a play dealing with heavy topics, but Kron's sharp wit and Tesori's evocative music save the day. And under the wise and thoughtful direction of Joanna May Cullinan, it becomes one of those musicals that, if you put in the effort, will reside within you long after the curtain falls.
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Get Discount Day-Of Tickets to FUN HOME
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A limited supply of $20 "lottery" tickets is available before all performances of FUN HOME.
To get a $20 discount lottery ticket for FUN HOME, either:
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The next City Council meeting will be held on August 21, 2023, at 7:30 pm, in the Council Chamber.
It will be preceded by a Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:00 pm in the Executive Conference Room. Both meetings may be viewed live on YouTube.
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Cleveland Heights Plans Timed Re-route of Traffic at Noble Elementary | |
From Cleveland.com
City officials have come up with a potential solution to traffic snarls -- and dangers -- around Noble Elementary School during student drop-off and pickup times.
Mayor Kahlil Seren said the city received a $39,000 quote on new lighting and signals for a new “time-based, one-way, circular pattern” on school day mornings and afternoons. The cost does not include installation, he told council at its Aug. 7 meeting.
“In order to create the least amount of confusion, we have to make sure we are signaling the one-way time period as quickly as we can,” Seren added after the issue was discussed at public meetings.
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Cleveland Heights Cinder Path, Oakwood Drive Earn Historic Recognition | |
From Freshwater Cleveland
Two historic Cleveland Heights sites were celebrated with official markers earlier this month—officially recognizing their historic status in the city—the Oakwood Drive Historic District and the Bradford Cinder Path.
“Both illustrate the appreciation that Cleveland Heights residents have for their shared past,” says Marian Morton, a Cleveland Heights resident who worked on getting the recognitions, professor emeritus of history at John Carroll University, and author of five books on Cleveland Heights, including Cleveland Heights: The Making of an Urban Suburb...
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Help NOACA Develop a Climate Action Plan
For Northeast Ohio
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The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) is conducting regional climate action planning for Northeast Ohio as part of its climate pollution reduction program.
As part of this process, NOACA will hold a series of community engagement meetings this month in the five counties that NOACA serves to gain input and feedback from residents on climate concerns, resiliency strategies, and what criteria should be used to evaluate possible actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Two sessions will be held this week in Cuyahoga County. Each meeting will run from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Registration is not required to attend.
Monday, August 21
Cuyahoga County Public Library, Middleburg Heights Branch
16699 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
Wednesday, August 23
Cuyahoga Community College
Corporate College
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, OH 44122
Residents may also provide input about climate resilience and action strategies by taking an online survey.
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Noble Gardeners' Market is Now Open
Saturdays | 10:00 am–Noon | Through September 23
| The market is located at the corner of Noble and Roanoke Roads, at the site of the Noble-Roanoke Mini Park, one block north of the intersection of Monticello Boulevard and Noble Road. | |
The Happy 5k/10k Returns October 1, 2023! | |
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FOREST HILL PARK NATURE WALK
Sunday, August 20
CANCELED
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The Nature Walk through Forest Hill Park with a Naturalist from Cleveland Metroparks that was scheduled for this Sunday has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. | |
Final SummerFest—Friday, August 25
Popular jazz group, Blue Lunch, rounds out SummerFEST! at Cedar Fairmount on Friday, August 25. The band takes the stage located in the new pocket park between Nighttown and The Ascent, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Kids’ Fun Zone, hosted by the Cleveland Heights Church, includes Catch the Ducks, Dig a Dino, Ski Jump, Squirt Gun Rubber Duck Races, Giant Bubbles, and more!
All events are free and weather permitting. If inclement weather is predicted or happening, please visit Cedar Fairmount SID’s Facebook page for more information and/or rescheduling.
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FutureHeights and Friends to Hold Third Crowdsourced Conversation
August 30, 7:00–8:30 pm | Beth El-The Heights Synagogue
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FutureHeights and Friends will hold the next Crowdsourced Conversations forum on the topic of "Building Community with Renters and Landlords" on Wednesday, August 30th, 7:00–8:30 pm at Beth El-The Heights Synagogue (3246 Desota Avenue, Cleveland Heights).
The event will open with brief remarks from Councilman Tony Cuda and Cole Ware from the Coventry Neighborhood Group/Coventry Living Room Project before diving into our small group discussions.
Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, this event is for you! We will discuss how to build stronger neighborhoods and increase a sense of welcoming throughout the community. This event is free to attend, and advanced registration is strongly encouraged.
Please get in touch with Sarah Wolf at swolf@futureheights.org if you have any questions.
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