March 2013

 

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• City Connection
  
• Contributors:
  Darren Gygi, Heide Aungst

• Art in Action
  Swiss-born artist Beat Zoderer is creating an original installation at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
• Deja Who?
  Why the talk of DA and LBJ returning isn't as crazy as it seems (and why it won't happen).
• Character Study
  Everyone from Kim Kardashian to President Barack Obama is blocking Cleveland-born comic Ricky "Rickonia" Smith on Twitter.
• Modern Art
  We put you in touch with Cleveland Museum of Art's Gallery One.
• Irish Fling
  St. Patrick's Day here is packed with lots of ... uh, let's call it revelry. The big day is Sunday this year, so let's find a celebration spot that fits your style.
• Fifth Elements
  Meet the tenants of the newly rebranded 5th Street Arcades.
• Rum Runners
  Portside Distillery helps pen the next chapter of Cleveland's intoxicating history.
• Second Soul
  Reclaimed materials find new life as tables, chairs and unique home decor at Akron's Hazel Tree Interiors.
• Home Brewed
  North Canton's Four Kids Coffee blends coffeehouse and kids playroom concepts.
• Livin' on a Dream
  Richie Sambora comes clean about rehab, family life and Bon Jovi's new album.
• Cellar Roots
  A new local music festival takes stage at the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern.
• Silk Road
  A University Heights resident breaks his silence to pen a memoir on surviving the Holocaust.
• Girl Talk
  Westlake native Katie Leimkuehler is co-authoring a Sex-and-the-City-like book series.
• Fine Print
  Reap lessons from the days of four-square and stickball, and uncover the truth behind a double-murder in these inspired reads.
• Space Exploration
  The NASA Glenn Visitor Center makes a splash landing at the science center.
• Modern Myths
  Gods are swapped out for celebrities in this playful Sculpture Center exhibit.
• Shoe Tycoon
  Sneaker designer PMK Customs caters to celebrities — and anyone who wants one-of-a-kind kicks.

• Moscow on the Cuyahoga
  Two poets find beauty among industrial grit and gray skies.

• Inaction Jackson
  Frank Jackson will coast to re-election this fall. But given his record, where are all the challengers?

• Fish Twist
• Review: Radius
• Quick Bite: Thai Elephant
• On the Side: Basket Case, Local Eats, News Bites

• 1979

• It's Time to Stop Underestimating Frank Jackson
  His victories for the Cleveland schools showed Mayor Frank Jackson's political savvy and passion. Yet, at what may be the high point of his seven years in office, he's being tested again.
  
  
• Best Doctors
  Find out who made the list of 1, 312 docs rated tops by their peers, and meet local physicians at the forefront of lifesaving research and procedures in our cancer special report. Plus, learn from those who have faced cancer head on.
  
  
• Big City, Small Town
  Whether you like the metropolitan hustle and bustle or Main Street's slower pace, there's a getaway waiting for you. Or better yet, experience both in one weekend.

• Outdoor Living
  Spruce up your backyard with these fresh ideas from experts.
  
  
• Guide to Education
  In today's hypercompetitive educational environment, more schools are focusing on soft skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation.