Nate’s North Coast Notes • Glenville Record and Book Fair | Motor City Magic | Rock Hall induction | Voices of our Community | New York City documentary

By Nathan E. Paige

The Motor City Magic Oldies Revue takes place Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Civic in Cleveland Heights.

Motor City Magic Oldies Revue – (November 7) 

Rescheduled from its original May 2020 date, the Motor City Magic Oldies Revue takes place Saturday, November 7 at the Civic Center, 3130 Mayfield Road in Cleveland Heights at 6PM. Featuring performances by La Girlz, Todd East, the Rare Juelles and Afterthought NSB. Tributes to Eric Nolan Grant of The O’Jays and Joe Little.  Hosted by Kevin “Chill” Heard.  MCs: Travion Potts and Dominique Paramore. Masks required; social distancing protocol will be observed. Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets are $30 - $40 and can be purchased at the door or online. Presented by Wings Above Productions.

This year's Rock Hall induction ceremony will be a pre-taped special airing on HBO & HBO Max, Nov. 7

2020 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony (November 7)

The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled to be held in Cleveland earlier this year but cancelled like so many other live performance events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be presented as a pre-taped special Saturday, November 7 at 8 pm on HBO and HBO Max.  This year’s inductees are Depeche Mode, The Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, The Notorious B.I.G., and T. Rex.  Jon Landau and Irving Azoff will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Unfortunately, the special doesn’t include any new, live performances.

"Free Time" is a 'slice-of life' look at New York City.
It's available for streaming from Nov. 11 through December 23.

“Free Time” - Cleveland Cinematheque Virtual Theater (Screenings begin November 11)

This 2019 ‘slice of life’ documentary by Manny Kirchheimer is comprised of a series of snapshots chronicling a New York City of days gone by and set to music by Maurice Ravel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Count Basie and Hanns Eisler. Shot on 16mm film by Kirchheimer and Walter Hess between 1958 and 1960. Click here to purchase. Screening fee: $12. Viewer has access to the film for 72 hours.

The Near West Theatre will showcase a bevy of local artists on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Voices of Our Community – Near West Theatre (November 19)

On November 19 at 7:30PM, the Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Ave [44102], presents “Voices of Our Community,” an evening of local artists providing an intimate showcase of music, dance, spoken word, and poetry. Scheduled performers to be announced. Check the NWT website for updates. This event will be presented on Facebook Live.

The Glenville Record & Book Fair will offer a wide selection of books, vinyl, apparel & more on Nov. 21.

Glenville Record & Book Fair – November 21

The Glenville Record & Book Fair is a collaboration between ThirdSpace Action Lab, Twelve Literary Arts and Brittany’s Record Shop,  and will feature more than 500 books to browse, crates of vinyl from numerous genres, Cleveland-themed apparel,  meals available for purchase from Southern Sweets + CLE Biscuit Heads and more!  Saturday, November 21 from Noon-6PM.

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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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