With Labor Day here and gone, you might wonder just what happened to the summer. Feel a bit oversocialized after a jam-packed weekend of friends, family and events? Or maybe you’re primed and ready for more. With so much great stuff happening, we doubled our usual three picks to offer you a six-pack. We graciously cite the Breeders, hot off a performance at the Beachland Ballroom, when we size up this double-shot of picks for the week. As Kim Deal sings, summer is ready when you are.
Burn One Down
The Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland launches its last season at the Cleveland Play House compound with a thrilling exploration of local history. A Conversation with Duke Riley: Cigarette Trees and Other Hobo Fantasies explores the self-described artist and patriot’s new exhibition. From railcars to shantytowns, artist Riley and curator Megan Lykins Reich explore this MOCA installation about Kingsbury Run and hobo experiences during the early twentieth century this Friday, September 10. Learn more about this free event here.
All Lit Up
No, we’re not referring to your weekend… unless the shoe fits. The LIT, Cleveland’s literary center hosts its 2010 Biennial Lantern Awards this Saturday, September 11 at PlayhouseSquare Center’s Palace Theatre. Dubbed All LIT UP: An Evening of Literary Excellence, the Lantern Awards are a great way for Northeast Ohio readers to keep abreast of critically acclaimed regional scribes. Think local literary Oscars, replete with cocktails, book shopping and a hot design afterparty and you’re halfway there. Score more details here.
Public Pandemonium
Cleveland Public Theatre’s annual fundraising extravaganza is always a must-do. This year’s Pandemonium 10: The Wild Side benefit this Saturday, September 11 promises a wealth of the region’s performance artists, dancers, actors and more in a fluid, experiential presentation across the CPT campus. With food and libations from Gordon Square purveyors and performances/installations by Lost State of Franklin, Verb Ballets, Wind and Sand, Last Call Cleveland, Inlet Dance Theatre, Aaron Bonk, Lisa K. Lock and more, you’ll not want this one to end. Call 216-631-2727 or click here for tickets.
Three More Musts
We’d be negligent if we didn’t point out three other really solid events this week: The 11th Annual PlayhouseSquare District Block Party & Tour hits this Friday, September 10 as a young professional’s party with walking tours, food, libations, live music and a cornhole tourney. North Union Farmers Market offers up a fantastic Cleveland Garlic Festival September 11-12 on Shaker Square, with gourmet street food, a Celebrity Chef Grilling Competition, wine tastings and live music. Also, the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center - one of the region’s best nature education resources for kids and their parents - offers their annual Discover the Cosmos fundraiser on Saturday, September 11. Attendees mix and mingle while helping LENSC care for animals in their rehabilitation and education programs.
