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Monday, April 29, 2013
NO MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS WEEK
NO MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS WEEK
Maple Heights City Hall .. 216.662.6000
- Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes
- Find your Council Representative by your street listed here.
- Council passed a resolution at
the April 17 council meeting setting the
summer council meeting schedule.
Time/Place/Dates - thru summer
7 p.m. at the Maple Heights Senior
Center on Wednesday, May 15, Wednesday, June
19, Wednesday, July 17, and
Wednesday, Aug. 21.
ESOP ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Contact
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Deonna Kirkpatrick
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ESOP Announces New Executive Director
Roslyn Quarto brings vast experience
in low-income housing, real estate law and government
advocacy.
CLEVELAND, OH – As Empowering and
Strengthening Ohio’s People enters its 20th year the Board of
Trustees has hired Roslyn
“Roz” Quarto to lead the agency as its new Executive
Director.
“I'm thrilled to join ESOP at this pivotal time,” says Quarto. “With the help of the great staff and Board that Mark has assembled, I plan to build on the tremendous successes of the past while seeking future growth for the organization for the benefit of all Ohioans as we continue to stabilize and strengthen our communities.”
Quarto was selected from more than 100 applicants and brings vast experience in low-income housing, real estate law and government advocacy to the position. Roz is currently getting to know all of ESOP’s key processes, stakeholders, and partners. She will officially take the helm on Monday, May 20th.
“Roz brings a wealth of energy and skills to this position and can only take ESOP to higher places,” said Mark Seifert, ESOP’s current Executive Director. Mark’s last day will be May 17th.
"As the Executive Director Mark has clearly positioned ESOP as a leader in foreclosure prevention, counseling, and organizing,” said Barbara Anderson, ESOP’s Board President. “It is on this strong foundation that we will continue to build. I believe that we have selected someone who will expand upon the organization's strengths and create new opportunities for partnerships."
Roz was instrumental in bringing the Gay Games to Cleveland in 2014. As part of the selection process she made several trips to Cleveland and fell in love with the city. She relocated here from New York City last fall.
Some of Roz’s professional highlights include:
Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law
Associate Executive Director of Urban Homestead Assistance Board, New York, New York: In this not-for-profit position, Roz was dedicated to transforming renters into homeowners who ultimately managed and developed their own buildings. She helped 20,000 tenants-to-owners preserve over 1000 buildings.
Director of Operations: “New York in 94, Inc.”: In this not-for-profit, Roz was responsible for developing and managing an international event dedicated to promote Gay Rights through sports. This event included 11,000 athletes from 45 countries, participating in 31 sports throughout all five boroughs of New York City.
Director – Mayor’s Office of Single Room Only (SRO) Housing and Development: In this role, Roz was responsible for administering a $25 million dollar budget dedicated to coordinating, monitoring, and administering New York City’s SRO development, including the preservation and improvement of housing programs for homeless families and people with HIV/AIDS housed in SROs.
Assistant Commissioner for Homeless Housing and Development: This is the largest municipal developer of affordable housing in the United States, providing over $50 million dollars annually to support the repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of housing units in New York City. In this role, she had management oversight of over 100 employees, a $30 million dollar budget, and 15,000 homeless housing units.
Deputy Executive Director – New York City Sports Commission: Roz planned, managed, and led the operations of several large-scale sporting events throughout all five boroughs of New York City, including the New York City Inner City Games. This was an annual sports festival for 10,000 inner city children in eight sports.
Managing Partner – Quarto, Lopez, LLP: Quarto, Lopez, LLP was a general law practice with a concentration on real estate and not-for-profit law. Clients included national banks and low-income not-for-profit organizations.
Roz is also a member of the Greater Cleveland Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign. She is a founding member of The Center Community Mediations Services/Project Resolve.
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ESOP is a HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling agency. We have nine offices across Ohio to help urban, suburban and rural homeowners. ESOP has been on the frontlines of the predatory lending and foreclosure epidemic since 1999, combining community organizing, foreclosure prevention and advocacy.
“I'm thrilled to join ESOP at this pivotal time,” says Quarto. “With the help of the great staff and Board that Mark has assembled, I plan to build on the tremendous successes of the past while seeking future growth for the organization for the benefit of all Ohioans as we continue to stabilize and strengthen our communities.”
Quarto was selected from more than 100 applicants and brings vast experience in low-income housing, real estate law and government advocacy to the position. Roz is currently getting to know all of ESOP’s key processes, stakeholders, and partners. She will officially take the helm on Monday, May 20th.
“Roz brings a wealth of energy and skills to this position and can only take ESOP to higher places,” said Mark Seifert, ESOP’s current Executive Director. Mark’s last day will be May 17th.
"As the Executive Director Mark has clearly positioned ESOP as a leader in foreclosure prevention, counseling, and organizing,” said Barbara Anderson, ESOP’s Board President. “It is on this strong foundation that we will continue to build. I believe that we have selected someone who will expand upon the organization's strengths and create new opportunities for partnerships."
Roz was instrumental in bringing the Gay Games to Cleveland in 2014. As part of the selection process she made several trips to Cleveland and fell in love with the city. She relocated here from New York City last fall.
Some of Roz’s professional highlights include:
Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law
Associate Executive Director of Urban Homestead Assistance Board, New York, New York: In this not-for-profit position, Roz was dedicated to transforming renters into homeowners who ultimately managed and developed their own buildings. She helped 20,000 tenants-to-owners preserve over 1000 buildings.
Director of Operations: “New York in 94, Inc.”: In this not-for-profit, Roz was responsible for developing and managing an international event dedicated to promote Gay Rights through sports. This event included 11,000 athletes from 45 countries, participating in 31 sports throughout all five boroughs of New York City.
Director – Mayor’s Office of Single Room Only (SRO) Housing and Development: In this role, Roz was responsible for administering a $25 million dollar budget dedicated to coordinating, monitoring, and administering New York City’s SRO development, including the preservation and improvement of housing programs for homeless families and people with HIV/AIDS housed in SROs.
Assistant Commissioner for Homeless Housing and Development: This is the largest municipal developer of affordable housing in the United States, providing over $50 million dollars annually to support the repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of housing units in New York City. In this role, she had management oversight of over 100 employees, a $30 million dollar budget, and 15,000 homeless housing units.
Deputy Executive Director – New York City Sports Commission: Roz planned, managed, and led the operations of several large-scale sporting events throughout all five boroughs of New York City, including the New York City Inner City Games. This was an annual sports festival for 10,000 inner city children in eight sports.
Managing Partner – Quarto, Lopez, LLP: Quarto, Lopez, LLP was a general law practice with a concentration on real estate and not-for-profit law. Clients included national banks and low-income not-for-profit organizations.
Roz is also a member of the Greater Cleveland Steering Committee of the Human Rights Campaign. She is a founding member of The Center Community Mediations Services/Project Resolve.
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ESOP is a HUD-approved foreclosure prevention counseling agency. We have nine offices across Ohio to help urban, suburban and rural homeowners. ESOP has been on the frontlines of the predatory lending and foreclosure epidemic since 1999, combining community organizing, foreclosure prevention and advocacy.
Saturday, April 27, 2013
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES STILL STANDING, STILL RELEVANT AND STILL POWERFUL
The other day, two proud, gifted and Black women who hadn't spoken at length for some time, but were connected in sisterhood and deeply held beliefs, talked with great pride about the accomplishments of African Americans.
An hour later, the conversation turned to Black Colleges, and specifically the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that despite all the trials and tribulations in the lives of Black people, these colleges still proudly stand, still relevant, and powerful ..............
An hour later, the conversation turned to Black Colleges, and specifically the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities that despite all the trials and tribulations in the lives of Black people, these colleges still proudly stand, still relevant, and powerful ..............
There remains a distorted cynical view of African Americans, and the myth that only white people can be great leaders, movers and shakers. It is sad when Black people buy into these lies, distortions and myths because these beliefs will likely stunt their academic, psychological, emotional and economic growth.
***What Historically Black Colleges and Universities have done best, is empower Black students, and have created a lasting and indelible legacy of Black leadership.***
Why Historically Black Colleges Remain Relevant by Beverly Daniel Tatum (President, Spellman College) Feb 22, 2010
"Consider the fact that while the 105 public and private HBCUs make up only 3% of today's colleges and universities, more than 20% of all African-American college graduates attended an HBCU. Particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), where Black students are woefully under-represented in most predominantly white institutions, HBCUs have demonstrated great effectiveness in fostering academic success." ... Read the entire article HERE
Update:
May, 19, 2013: Obama Morehouse College Visit Shines Spotlight On Historically Black Colleges And Universities
Update:
May, 19, 2013: Obama Morehouse College Visit Shines Spotlight On Historically Black Colleges And Universities
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES LIST (2)
****The Black College Debate - Huffpost Live 2013
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FACING THE FUTURE, SEPTEMBER 2012
Rand Paul at Howard University: 'Never wavered' on Civil Rights, April 10, 2013 [Politico]
Myths About Attending an Historically Black College by Holly Grant Jones
The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Educational Effectiveness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation
18 Famous Historically Black College Alumni
Tracking Graduation Rates at HBCU's
Being Fair About Graduation Rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by Marybeth Gasman, Sept 7, 2011
Graduation Rates Increase at HBCU's
Black Graduate Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities Edited by:
Robert T. Palmer, SUNY Binghamton
Adriel A. Hilton, Upper Iowa University
Tiffany Patrice Fountaine, Morgan State University
White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Leaders of Historically Black Colleges See Key Role for Their Institutions in Obama's 2020 Goal, June 23, 2011
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
THINKING OF RUNNING FOR MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL IN 2013?
If you're planning on running for Maple Heights City Council, you must file 90 days prior to the primary election.
JUNE 12, 2013 IS THE DEADLINE
(MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED # OF SIGNATURES. - BUT TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, GET MORE THAN IS REQUIRED - CALL THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS [216.443.3298] ). CLICK HERE FOR THE OHIO CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT GUIDE.
(MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED # OF SIGNATURES. - BUT TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, GET MORE THAN IS REQUIRED - CALL THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS [216.443.3298] ). CLICK HERE FOR THE OHIO CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT GUIDE.
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A Maple Heights City Candidate Filing Deadline
Amendment measure was on the November 6, 2012 election ballot in Cuyahoga County, which is in Ohio where it was
approved.
This measure amended the Maple Heights City Charter to establish a deadline for candidate filing.[1]
Election results
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 Yes |
5345 | 60.86% | ||
| No | 3437 | 39.14% | ||
Election results from Cuyahoga County, Current Election Results
Text of measure
Language on the ballot:
| “ | Shall Article XVIII, Section 3(e), of the Charter of the City of Maple Heights be amended to change the candidate filing deadline to 90 days prior to the primary election? |
Monday, April 22, 2013
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN 2013- 2014 SCHOOL YR IN MAPLE HEIGHTS
Maple Heights Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year will be held April 8-26, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. each day, by appointment at the district Enrollment Office located at the Board of Education, 5740 Lawn Avenue. Registration packets will be available at our schools and the Board of Education or can be obtained online at mapleschools.com beginning March 28th.
A child must be five years of age by September 30, 2013 to enroll.
Questions should be directed to the enrollment
office at 216.587.6100, ext. 3701.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
MAPLE HEIGHTS HOMEWORK CENTER
Monday, April 22, 2013, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Maple Heights: Computer Lab
Homework
Centers are in session Monday through Thursday from mid-October through mid-May
and are staffed by:
•Program Coordinators
•Homework Coaches from America Reads at
Cleveland State University, John Carroll University and Baldwin Wallace University
•Trained volunteers
Homework Centers are made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation.
Parent Consent Form required. Contact Library staff for details.
•Program Coordinators
•Homework Coaches from America Reads at
Cleveland State University, John Carroll University and Baldwin Wallace University
•Trained volunteers
Homework Centers are made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation.
Parent Consent Form required. Contact Library staff for details.
VIEW DETAILS AND REGISTER
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•Program Coordinators
•Homework Coaches from America Reads at
Cleveland State University, John Carroll University and Baldwin Wallace University
•Trained volunteers
Our Homework Centers are made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation.
Parent Consent Form required. Contact Library staff for details.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Maple Heights: Meeting Room (Room 3)
Homework
Centers are in session Monday through Thursday from mid-October through mid-May
and are staffed by:
•Program Coordinators
•Homework Coaches from America Reads at
Cleveland State University, John Carroll University and Baldwin Wallace University
•Trained volunteers
Our Homework Centers are made possible through generous support from the Cleveland Foundation.
Parent Consent Form required. Contact Library staff for details.
POST YOUR EVENTS ON THE MAPLE HEIGHTS AFRICAN AMERICAN GAZETTE
Post Your Events on the Maple Heights African American Gazette Calendar
Email the details to: mhaagazette@gmail.com
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
EVENTS - GREATER CLEVELAND URBAN FILM FESTIVAL
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Wednesday, April 17, 2013
GREEN FOR ALL - PEOPLE OF COLOR ARE HELPING SAVE THE PLANET
Find
out what Green For All is doing this Earth Day!
As we prepare to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, I’m amazed and deeply
encouraged by all of the progress that’s being made to build a brighter,
healthier, and more sustainable future. And more and more of these efforts—from
campus recycling initiatives to national clean energy legislation—are being led
by people of color.
And you can join them! We have some great events this Earth Day, from Broccoli City’s festival in D.C., to an #Earthdaylive 2-hour live stream broadcast. Join Green For All and the League of Young Voters Education Fund for music, videos, and live interviews, with an engaging look at the problems our communities face, and the people creating the most effective solutions. Check out our slamming video here for more about #Earthdaylive!
One of the young leaders who inspires me
most is Brittany Stalworth. As a Green For All Ambassador
at Howard University, Stalworth launched “Green is the New Black,” an initiative
that engaged college students in issues like environmental justice, food
justice, and green jobs.
More and more musicians like Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Ludacris, Common, Cee Lo, and others are speaking out on behalf of the planet. Countless business leaders are part of the solution, too. Take a look at 23-year-old Aisha Dorsey. She started her own company in Baltimore helping protect homeowners and the environment from risks like asbestos and lead.
And in Washington, D.C., the Congressional Black Caucus continues to lead the way in protecting America’s clean air and water, while President Obama and Lisa Jackson (the first African American head of the Environmental Protection Agency) have created groundbreaking protections for our air and water.
The challenges facing our planet are daunting. But we can solve them—in fact, we already are. Together, we can do even more to protect our air and water and build healthier, more prosperous communities. But we need your help.
Sincerely,
Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins
Chief Executive Officer
Green For All
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
| CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO |
Here's your chance to look into the future! Click on this link to find a very
special video I hope you will
view.
The video connects you to an exciting two-and-a-half minute
computer animation — known as a “fly-through” — that takes you through a
conceptual rendering of Smithsonian's National Museum of African American
History and Culture.
The video dramatically depicts what your support is helping to create. It is
a vision that you can truly be proud of!
Beginning with a montage of African American history makers, the video flies over our beautiful National Mall in Washington,
D.C. You’ll see the Museum itself taking virtual shape at 14th Street
and Constitution Avenue NW, right across from the Smithsonian's American History
Museum. Then you’ll go inside for a “guided tour” of galleries, exhibitions and
more, ending with a view of the building glowing with lights at
night.
What makes this video so exciting is the knowledge that, thanks to you
and your fellow Charter Members and Supporters, the museum building is rapidly
becoming a reality. Construction is underway and our doors will open in late
2015!
You are playing a tremendous role in building the National Museum of African
American History and Culture already. I offer the heartfelt gratitude to you
from all of us here at the Museum.
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| Lonnie G. Bunch Director |
P.S. I hope you’ll forward this message to friends and family who need to know
that, finally, African American history and culture will be getting a much
deserved and long overdue place of honor on the National Mall in Washington,
D.C. Again, thank you!
TRANSPARENCY CAMP AND THE SUNLIGHT NETWORK'S CITIZEN ADVOCACY DAY! May 4-6, 2013
FROM THE:
We’d like to invite you to two exciting open government events in your area. The first is TransparencyCamp, our yearly gathering of open government advocates taking place in Washington DC on May 4th and 5th. The second is the Sunlight Network’s Citizen Advocacy Day on May 6th, a great opportunity to advocate on greater transparency in Congress.
Please consider joining us for one or both events
and work towards greater transparency in government!
and work towards greater transparency in government!
TransparencyCamp is a unique gathering,
bringing together journalists, policy creators, technologists, concerned
citizens, academics, watchdogs, students and others gather to build community,
share best practices and problem-solve challenges to work in the transparency
arena. We’re expecting around 500 folks this year and hope you’ll be one of
them. For more information,
bringing together journalists, policy creators, technologists, concerned
citizens, academics, watchdogs, students and others gather to build community,
share best practices and problem-solve challenges to work in the transparency
arena. We’re expecting around 500 folks this year and hope you’ll be one of
them. For more information,
Citizen Advocacy Day is a unique
opportunity to to tell your senators’ and representatives’ offices to support
greater government transparency. Members of Congress listen to their constituents and participating in Advocacy Day is a great opportunity to connect with your representatives on transparency issues like better lobbying disclosure, smarter open data through the DATA Act and making sure the Senate keeps up the with the times (and the House) by mandating electronic filing of campaign finance reports. If you participate, we will take care of all the details, from setting up the meetings to giving you the information you need (plus a free breakfast) so that you can make a difference. To join us, sign-up here!
opportunity to to tell your senators’ and representatives’ offices to support
greater government transparency. Members of Congress listen to their constituents and participating in Advocacy Day is a great opportunity to connect with your representatives on transparency issues like better lobbying disclosure, smarter open data through the DATA Act and making sure the Senate keeps up the with the times (and the House) by mandating electronic filing of campaign finance reports. If you participate, we will take care of all the details, from setting up the meetings to giving you the information you need (plus a free breakfast) so that you can make a difference. To join us, sign-up here!
Thanks,
Lisa and Lindsay
Monday, April 15, 2013
TRI C JAZZ FEST 2013
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April 19, 2013 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Join us for the Tri-C JazzFest opening night party,
“We’re Gonna’ Have a Funky Good Time” at Playhouse
Square in the State Theatre Lobby from 5-7pm celebrating the opening of the
festival.
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April 19, 2013 (8:00 PM - )
A night of soul, stomp and swamp.
Two icons of New Orleans-based jazz, pop and blues, Aaron Neville and Dr. John, share the stage for a Crescent-City celebration. Aaron Neville has lent his trademark vibrato to hit songs with p |
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April 20, 2013 (2:00 PM - )
“ Pianist Robert Glasper heads down the fraught path of
hip-hop jazz and gets it right. With music this smart and inviting, the implied
diss of mainstream doesn’t feel like sour grapes; it feels like a blueprint
forward.” — Rolling Stone
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April 20, 2013 (4:30 PM - )
Kenny Garrett has become the pre-eminent alto saxophonist of
his generation. From his first gig with the Duke Ellington Orchestra through his
time spent with musicians such as Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw Miles Davis and
Art Blakey & The Jazz Mess
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April 20, 2013 (8:00 PM - )
MARC ANTOINE, RICHARD ELLIOT, KEIKO MATSUI, MARION MEADOWS,
PHIL PERRY, BRIAN SIMPSON
Performer/composer Brian Simpson brings together a stellar lineup for an evening of contemporary jazz. Tokyoborn keyboardist Keiko Matsui fuses Eastern, |
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April 21, 2013 (7:00 PM - )
February 2013 marks what would be the 90th birthday of
Dexter Gordon. Known for a sound as big as his 6’ 6” frame, “Long, tall Dexter”
was one of the most influential tenor players and the first to translate the
language of bebop to the tenor saxopho
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April 21, 2013 (9:00 PM - )
February 2013 marks what would be the 90th birthday of
Dexter Gordon. Known for a sound as big as his 6’ 6” frame, “Long, tall Dexter”
was one of the most influential tenor players and the first to translate the
language of bebop to the tenor saxopho
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April 22, 2013 (7:30 PM - )
See the future of jazz with some of today’s most exciting
young artists. With $15 tickets and free parking, these concerts are the best
buy for savvy music fans and newbies alike.
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April 23, 2013 (7:30 PM - )
See the future of jazz with some of today’s most exciting
young artists. With $15 tickets and free parking, these concerts are the best
buy for savvy music fans and newbies alike.
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Tri-C JazzFest: Natalie Cole and special guests Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra
One of the most beloved and versatile performers of our era, singer, songwriter and actress Natalie Cole has topped charts in pop, jazz and rhythm & blues through songs of love and connection. The daughter of legendarypianist/vocalist Nat “King” Cole debuted in 1975 with the album Inseparable, featuring the No. 1 hit single “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love).” The album earned Cole two of her nine Grammy Awards. In 1991, she grabbed headlines with a recording of the song “Unforgettable” in which she sang a duet with her late father. The NAACP Image Awards have honored her twice as an Outstanding Jazz Artist and once for her second career as an actress. Natalie Cole will be performing with special guests Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra.
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April 24, 2013 (7:30 PM - )
See the future of jazz with some of today’s most exciting
young artists. With $15 tickets and free parking, these concerts are the best
buy for savvy music fans and newbies alike.
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Monday, April 8, 2013
GREATER CLEVELAND URBAN FILM FESTIVAL 2013 NEWS
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