Nate’s Northcoast Notes • Asian Lantern Festival closes Oct. 4

Art Museum and Rock Hall to MIX it up Oct. 2 at virtual dance party | Life of John Lewis celebrated in documentary this weekend

By Nate Paige

The annual Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo runs through Oct. 4 this year.
(Photo by Kyle Lanzer/Cleveland Metroparks)

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Premiere of CNN documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble” – (September 27)

This Sunday, September 27 at 9PM ET, CNN will premiere the documentary, “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” an in-depth look at the life of the celebrated civil rights activist and Congressional stalwart. Directed by award-winning director Dawn Porter (Trapped, Gideon’s Army), the film chronicles Lewis’s life through behind-the-scenes footage, archival materials and interviews including family members, Xernona Clayton, Rev. James Lawson, Rep. James Clyburn, Ambassador Andrew Young, Senator Cory Booker, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Bill and Hillary Clinton, former Attorney General Eric Holder and many more.  An official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, the documentary will air again on Saturday, October 3 at 9PM ET.

 

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MIX: Amplify – October 2 via Zoom

MIX, the Cleveland Museum of Art’s ultimate monthly networking event, returns for another virtual dance party Friday, October 2 at 8PM via Zoom. The theme for October, AMPLIFY, celebrates the power of music and art when it comes to promoting social justice and combating racism through messages of rage, hope and protest.  DJ Vikter Duplaix’s live set will provide the tunes, and choreographer Samuel McIntosh of 10K Movement will present a showcase of a variety of street dance styles.  Video art courtesy of Wil Frierson.  

MIX: Amplify, a collaboration between the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is inspired by the Rock Hall’s current exhibition, “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment.” Click here to register.

 

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Asian Lantern Festival at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – (Weekends through October 4)

Photo by Kyle Lanzer/Cleveland Metroparks

If you’ve been procrastinating about getting to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the Asian Lantern Festival, you’re running out of time.  The Festival closes October 4. Now in its third year, this year’s display consists of more than 1,000 lanterns and 70 new displays.  There are also new acrobatic acts, interactive experiences, and culturally inspired food options including select fare from Li Wah and King Wah restaurants.

Experience the spectacle on foot or take advantage of the drive-through option.  Tickets are still available for the following dates:  September 25, 26 and October 1 and 2 from 6:30-10:30PM. Ticket sales each night will be limited, to adhere to social distancing guidelines. 

Admission to the Lantern Festival ($18-$22) is separate from Zoo admission but does allow entry to the Dinosaurs Around  the World: The Great Outdoors Exhibition.  Advance reservations are strongly suggested. For more information, click here.

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