Starting October 19th and running through January 18th, imagine
yourself at the 1900’s world fair in Paris. The Artistic Luxury exhibit
gives a one-of-a-kind look into the lifestyles of the rich and famous
leading up to the First World War. Early 20th century jewelry and
luxurious creations by legendary designers Carl Fabergé, Louis Comfort
Tiffany and René Lalique will be on display!

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Now’s the time to reserve a seat for the Burning River Ghost Tour –
space is limited and tours are selling out quickly. Now in their 10th
year, Haunted Cleveland Ghost Tours will give you a first look into
historic and possibly haunted landmarks like the U.S.S. Cod, Franklin
Castle and The Great Lakes Brewing Company.

Tickets are still available for October 23, 28 and 29. Happy ghost hunting!

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continues its Songwriters to Soundmen series with Vic Flick! Flick has played in-studio with artists like The Beatles and Eric Clapton, but you may know him best as the guitarist for the James Bond theme song. This legendary musician will be speaking in the Fourth Floor Theater on October 15th at 7 PM. Admission is free with reservation!

Also, if you enter the Cleveland Rock and Roll In the Know Sweepstakes, you can win four free tickets to the Rock Hall where the museum’s curator will offer you a private tour!

This Friday at PlayhouseSquare,
funny man David Sedaris shares his take on life through a satirical
lens. Many know him best for books and essays like Me Talk Pretty One
Day and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. Catch his show October
10th, 7:30 PM at the Palace Theatre.

Another awesome ‘David’ performing at PlayhouseSquare this month: David
Byrne! Having just finished his first collaboration with Brian Eno in
30 years, he will be playing music from the new album, plus older
Eno/Bryne and Talking Heads songs! The concert takes place October
23rd, 8:00 PM at the Allen Theatre.

This Sunday, October 12th at the House of Blues:
check out Cobra Starship’s stop on the Sassyback Tour as they bust out
a retro revival in the new millennium! And don’t miss the opening act
Sing It Loud when the doors open at 6:00 PM.

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The Cleveland Museum of Natural History
along with the American Anthropological Association and the Science
Museum of Minnesota present a public education exhibit entitled RACE:
Are We So Different?

This
deep look into race and racism is examined through scientific,
cultural, biological and historical points of view, designed to provoke
thought and discussion regarding this important topic. For more
information about the RACE project visit http://www.understandingrace.org/

Nature lovers rejoice! The Cleveland Metroparks are what some local residents call the best kept secret of the city. With over 20,000 acres of nature and trails for the public to explore, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, going to the zoo and horse riding are just some of the outdoor recreational activities you can enjoy while taking in the beautiful landscape.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be hosting World Festival Day,
a free event on Sunday, October 12 from noon to 4 PM. Located at the
Rock Hall's main stage, this will be a musical celebration of ethnic
diversity and tradition. In addition to local vendors selling products
and foods that add to the cultural flavor, entertainment will be
provided by Brazilian, Jamaican, Latino, Native American, Middle
Eastern and Serbian groups - and all cultures and ethnicities will be
honored. This will be an exciting day of music, dance and diversity!

Artist Matthew Ryan Sharp unveiled his latest exhibit “The Approachable Darkness” at the Artchitecture Gallery
earlier this month. From what I’ve seen, his work has a really
cool/gritty/underground vibe. You can catch all 85 pieces of Sharp’s
artwork on display until November 14th.  But be sure to make an
appointment during weekdays if you’d like a viewing, or swing by on
Saturday or Sunday between 12 to 4 PM – admission is free!

Original members of Beatlemania join the Cleveland POPS
Orchestra to combine classical and rock elements for a night of your
favorite Beatles songs and more! The Classical Mystery Tour show hits
Severance Hall on Friday, October 24th from 8 to 10 PM.

Those are nice places. I have to admit, after seing Anthony Bourdain trash Cleveland, I didn't really think that there was much to see or do.

I think this puts the City back on my radar map, at least for times when I am passing close by.

Andre

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Haha, I haven't seen Anthony's commentary on Cleveland... but glad to see you're open to some of the fun things Cleveland has to offer :)

Speaking of things to do, the Cleveland Browns are ready for some pro-football action this season, having just beat Super Bowl champs the NY Giants last Monday! And now for their next home game, they are taking on the Baltimore Ravens. The game will be held on November 2nd at the massive Cleveland Browns Stadium, tickets can be purchased through the ticket exchange on the official Browns website.

Inside of Rockefeller Park lies 254 acres of beautiful horticulture and landscaping called the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
Each garden contains its own cultural theme, and together they tell a
story about the history of twentieth-century America and it’s relation
to the world at large. Just last month, Raj Mohan Gandhi planted a
tree in the India Garden, where an 11-foot bronze statue of his
grandfather Mahatma Gandhi stands. The gardens have been an ongoing
work in progress for decades, as some of them date back to the 1930’s,
while others are just now reaching proposals and planning stages. More
than just the outdoors and cultural history, it’s living-breathing art!

Location
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
690 East 88th Street
Cleveland OH 44108

So what’s good to eat in Cleveland? If you don’t already about know the
West Side Market, that’s my top recommendation. With over 180 vendors
selling a range of culturally diverse foods, there’s something to
please everyone!

Just
downtown, celebrity chef Michael Symon runs an American-cuisine bistro
named Lola. It’s a popular restaurant located in a hot spot downtown
that offers plenty of unique, quality dishes. Symon also run a stylish
bistro called Lolita in the historic Tremont neighborhood. View menu’s
on the official site: http://www.lolabistro.com/

There
are also over 20 restaurants in the Little Italy district near
University Circle. If you’re looking for the best Italian food and
wines in Cleveland, there are many choices available here, so your best
bet is to just scope the area and see what appeals to you – but you can
find a list of restaurants available here:  http://www.littleitalycleveland.com/