Nate’s Northcoast Notes • MLK Memorial Concert at Bop Stop • Bootsy Collins featured at AARP awards • Edwin’s Brandon Chrostowski offers cooking classes • ‘Sylvie’s Love’ streaming on Amazon

By NATHAN E. PAIGE

Staff and faculty of the Cleveland Music Settlement will perform
during the MLK Jr. Memorial Concert, Sunday, January 17. 

MLK Memorial Concert Livestream at BOP STOP (January 17)

The Cleveland Music School Settlement’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Concert will take place virtually this year, livestreamed from the BOP STOP, 2920 Detroit Avenue [44113], Sunday, January 17  at 3PM and available for viewing on the BOP STOP’s Facebook page and featuring performances by Settlement faculty and students. The concert is curated by Linda Allen and Matthew Jones. Free, but donations encouraged.

Funkateer Bootsy Collins will be honored at AARP Cincinnati’s 3^rd Annual Living the Dream Awards January 15.

AARP’s 3rd Annual Living the Dream Awards featuring Bootsy Collins (January 15)

One of Ohio’s own Funkateers, Bootsy Collins will be honored at AARP Cincinnati’s 3rd Annual Living the Dream Awards during a virtual ceremony Friday, January 15 at 8PM.  This event highlights the work of the Bootsy Collins Foundation, examines the impact of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s contribution to civil society, the power of music, and AARP’s efforts in helping to disrupt disparities and inequities.  During the event, Collins will be interviewed by Cincinnati radio personality Lincoln Ware. This free event is open to the public, but registration is necessary.  

Edwin’s Vivant @ Home Virtual Cooking Classes (Multiple Dates, January)

Why not start off the new year by enhancing your culinary skills?  Chef Brandon Chrostowski, of Edwins and Edwins Too, is hosting virtual cooking classes throughout the month.  Get professional, hands-on advice on braising, roasting and cake decorating, as well as learning about various wines and cocktails.  Classes are an hour long and cost $20.  Advance registration necessary. Take-home kits can be purchased from Edwins Butcher Shop, 13204 Buckeye Road, the day before the selected event.  

The romantic drama “Sylvie’s Love” is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

‘Sylvie’s Love’ via Amazon Prime (Now Streaming)

The latest release from Amazon Studios is the romantic drama “Sylvie’s Love,” starring Tessa Thompson (“Westworld,” “Creed”) and Nnamdi Asomugha (“Crown Heights”).  Set in 1957, “Sylvie’s Love” tells the story of talented saxophonist Robert (Asomugha) who plays in a jazz quartet he feels is going nowhere. Sylvie (Thompson) aspires to have a career in television, but currently works in her father’s record store while her fiance is abroad fighting in the war.  When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store, their lives are forever changed. Written and directed by Eugene Ashe, the film also stars Aja Naomi King, Erica Gimpel, Lance Reddick and Eva Longoria.

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