September 2012

 

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• Pep Squad
  

 
 
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• Settling Down
  
• Contributors:
  Anthony Freda, Tony Grossi

• Rock Party
  Indie band Minus the Bear set to play as part of the Grog Shop's 20th anniversary lineup.
• Track Record
  The four-plus decade history of Cleveland's iconic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
• Avenue View
  A new book recalls the stories of Cleveland's infamous Short Vincent street.
• English Class
  The British government honors William Kelso for his discovery of Jamestown's original 1607 fort site.
• Bee Prepared
  We catch up with a pair of past Scripps National Spelling Bee winners that still call Northeast Ohio home.
• Laugh Factory
  Ramon Rivas II is serious about expanding the city's comedy scene.
• Love Stories
  Local Filmmaker Eric Swinderman wants you to fall for the city all over again.
• Wins and Losses
  Could successful Cleveland sports teams really have a negative impact on fans?
• Creature Presentation
  The live production of DreamWorks' How To Train Your Dragon glides into town for a few days of fire-breathing enchantment.
• High Society
  Claire McMillan's debut novel pays homage to her literary obsession while adding a bit of debauchery.
• Fine Print
  A pair of reviews on books by local authors, one living abroad and the other revisiting the past.
• 3 To See
  A few author appearances to check out locally this month.
• Built to Last
  Orgava locally produces timeless, well-constructed clothing for girls.
• Pigskin Classics
  Whether you're headed to the Muni Lot or The Pit, we've scored the best game-day gear.

• Never on Sunday
  Roberts is dreading yet another season of Browns football.

• Standing for Peace
  Amid the power and spectacle of Cleveland's Air Show, we are reminded of the terrible realities of war.

• Vegging Out
• Review: Map of Thailand
• Quick Bite: Lemon Falls
  
• On the Side: Bread Winners, Top Chef, Clove Care

• 1940

• School Pride
  From sports champions to science fair winners, Northeast Ohio's private schools have plenty of reasons to be proud. We share some of the highlights, as well as our notes on 36 high schools and dozens of elementaries.
  
  
• Strength Test
  Browns rookie running back Trent Richardson has been faced with plenty of opportunities to fail over the years. So far, he hasn't paid attention to any of them.
  
  
• Autumn Adventures
  Sometimes, a quick fall getaway is all you need to cure your summer hangover. We have five spots that will do the trick, all just a short car ride away.
  
  

• Fall Arts & Entertainment Preview
  Yvette Nicole Brown discusses Community, Adam Carolla mouths off about his outspoken touring show, and we offer fall entertainment picks for music, theater, museums and more.