A Moment with … Antonio Pompa-Baldi
Antonio Pompa-Baldi Born and raised in Foggia, Italy, Antonio Pompa-Baldi first came to the U.S. in 1999 to participate in the Cleveland International Piano Competition in which he then won First...
View ArticleIf Only | Polaroid had hired… me!
On the Staten Island ferry | © Tiffany Laufer Remember taking a polaroid? Gosh it seems like awhile ago. Click!… and after it shot out of the camera … you might have waved it around as the crowd of...
View ArticleA MOMENT WITH…Michael Ruhlman
Michael Ruhlman is the author of nine books including Ratio, Charcuterie, and The Soul of a Chef, as well as the co-author of seven cookbooks written with notable chefs, including The French Laundry...
View ArticleMichelangelo Lovelace, Sr. – Urban Wonder
The retrospective runs from June 15 - July 20th Last Friday I experienced urban wonder. Passionate – color filled – electric energy – urban wonder. Just shy of Little Italy at the Artist Archives of...
View ArticleRemembering a father, an Olympian, an inspiration to many
“The throwing having begun, I put on a borrowed pair of shoes, the first I ever wore. I was feeling great…” -Eugene Oberst, 1924 Olympic Bronze medalist This year marks 88 years since Eugene Oberst...
View ArticleSchooled by Tali Nay | A Memoir
Recently I sat at a local author’s table at Appletree Books selling my picture book, The Porch Dream, and met a wonderful local author, Tali Nay. Tali’s book “Schooled” is a memoir of her younger...
View ArticleThe world of Crowdfunding: Local Interests and Beyond
Today we have a trend in accessing funds from friends and other interested parties via the internet in the concept of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is where your friends are the capital. You state your...
View ArticleFantastic Seasonal Wines on a Rainy Night
Last night I ventured out to my first wine and beer tasting at The Wine Spot on Lee Road. Rain and all it was a perfect night to meet new people and discover brilliant wines. I actually went for the...
View ArticleCooking, Comedy and WWII
Cooking, Comedy and WWII No, I’m not writing about a Downton Abby spin off. I am writing about giving life to local voices this holiday season by giving a book to all your loved ones. A very popular...
View ArticleFrom a far, a musical musing
A quiet observer like myself watches the show. There is always one person up...
View ArticleGolden Hour: A Wine and Sign evening at Luna Bakery
Cupcake Decorating LAB by Bridget Thibeault Caramelized Apple & Blue Cheese Frosting Cupcakes This past evening or ‘golden hour’* I found myself sampling the most amazing new cupcake flavor –...
View ArticleGift Idea? Balloons, Bears, Birds and Butterflies. Get to know local...
Please Bring Balloons by Lindsay Ward This holiday season give the gift of bears, balloons, birds and butterflies with local Cleveland area writer/illustrator Lindsay Ward‘s selections of beautiful and...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes with Boston Marriage at Ensemble this week
I had the great fortune to visit with Director Christine McBurney yesterday to get a sneak peak at Mamaí Theatre Company‘s second production of their inaugural season of which is Boston Marriage....
View ArticleTussie-Mussie?
Saturday, October 10th at the Cleveland Botanical Garden marked the Western Reserve Herb Society’s 70th Annual Herb Fair. A celebration of herbs in all forms and varieties was on display with a myriad...
View ArticlePoetry Friday: Kisha Nicole Foster
Last night I went to church*. Church in this case was a mixer for Literary Cleveland at Platform Brewery in Ohio City. It was loud, the beer was flowing, the congregation distracted. Between the...
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