August 2012

 

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• Thank You Note
  
• Contributors:
  Gary Townswick, Lynne Thompson

• Natural Beauty
  Photographer Sarah Drazetic earns her premiere exhibition with The Vibrant Colors of Flowers, on display at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
• Seat of Honor
  Iconic rock writer Jane Scott takes her rightful place in the shrine celebrating the music she loved.
• Pot Luck
  Cleveland Magazine contributor Lane Strauss heads to Vegas and pushes his chips into the World Series of Poker basket.
• Digging Deep
  What do ancient bones in a long-hidden cave mean to modern dentistry? A group from Case is looking for the answer.
• Velo...What?
  As the Summer Olympics take over your TV, an Olympic-style velodrome is rising in the Slavic Village neighborhood. What's a velodrome? We're here to help.
• Major Comeback
  After plenty of struggle, PGA pro, Kent State grad and 2003 British Open champ Ben Curtis has recaptured that winning feeling in 2012.
• Sounds of the City
  Cellar Door Records is making noise at Asiatown's Loftworks.
• In the Neighborhood
  Here are a dozen spots to get you started in Downtown Lakewood.
• Finding Pearl
  Writer and director Randy Johnson's One Night with Janis Joplin delves into the life and soul of one of rock's most distinctive female voices.
• Blonde Ambition
  Meet the gal behind the glam of the Beck Center's production of Legally Blonde: The Musical.
• Memories in Focus
  Photographer Chuck Mintz's new exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage examines the value we attach to everyday items.
• On the Prowl
  Attack Cat, the duo of Rachel Hoskins and Dave Douglas, plans to unleash new songs at Cain Park show.
• Cover Me Pink
  Get the inside scoop on a pair of Pink Floyd cover bands bringing a taste of the psychedelic to Northeast Ohio.
• Gathering Place
  Ben Carson uses his shop, The Nest in Tremont, as a spot for local artists to show off their photography, jewelry and prints.

• Remote Control
  A mom looks at the emotions tied to her daughter's independence.

• Home Stand
  An innovative program could end chronic homelessness in Cleveland by 2020—with the community's help.

• Fry Guy
• Review: Market Garden Brewery
• Quick Bite: Rock West Music and Grub Pub
  
• On the Side: New Kid on the Guac, Draft Day, Check In, Please

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• All In!
  Whether your game is blackjack, baccarat or bellying up to the buffet, make the most of your next visit to Horseshoe Casino Cleveland with our insider's guide.
  
  
• Mad Man
  Alan Glazen has made a second career of opening bars and restaurants in emerging neighborhoods. His next bright idea? Flipping the switch on Collinwood.
  
  
• Amazing Spaces
  Visit a family room in the trees, a sleek kitchen high above downtown, an Irish pub where the drive home is never an issue and three other incredible rooms. Plus, get advice for bringing designer touches to your own home.
  
  

• Kids A-to-Z
  Keep your kids mentally sharp with these strategies from our back-to-school guide.