Few people in northeast Ohio realize that they may have fascinating, special creatures of the night, Southern Flying Squirrels, in their neighborhood backyards! These tiny little squirrels have the ability to glide long distances from tree to tree in search of food. How they do this, where they can be found, and what they look like are all part of this exciting and informative pictorial presentation.

Full CFA Board Meeting: Open to the public.

Cleveland Convention Center - Room 210 - Tuesday, January 10th 9:30 AM.

Event Details:

Workshop on the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs geared to those interested in learning more about the program's scope, technology interests, eligibility, & funding sources. This session will help you decide whether you can and should compete for the over $2 Billion in SBIR and STTR Funding in 2006.

Cost: $25

Event Details:

Workshop on the basics of the SBIR/STTR programs geared to those interested in learning more about the program's scope, technology interests, eligibility, & funding sources. This session will help you decide whether you can and should compete for the over $2 Billion in SBIR and STTR Funding in 2006.

Cost: $25

Location: Wyndham at Playhouse Square (1260 Euclid Ave, Cleveland)

I-Open and Myers University are building the Midtown Innovation Zone.

"Midtown Wednesdays" are weekly forums hosted in partnership with Myers University, 3921 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114, 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M. Free parking is available in the adjacent National City Bank lot.

Midtown Wednesdays: Accelerating Innovation on the Euclid Corridor

I-Open and Myers University are building the Midtown Innovation Zone.

We would like to invite you to join us on this full-moon-lit evening for the opening reception of Alt-Fiber: reclaiming art / craft, curated by Shannon Okey at Assemble galley. This show features embroidery, crewel, knitting, film, latch hook by some of today's greatest nationally know woman artists.

Event Details:

Come help us celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with neighborhood church choirs, poetry readings, and the presentation of awards for the student contest, "Investing In Our Future." Refreshments.

 The focus of this film series is on environmentalism, social justice and animal advocacy. See the film The Witness (www.tribeofheart.org)

Featuring the City of Cleveland’s Sustainability Programs Manager, Andrew Watterson

Tuesday, January 17, 2005

5:30 - 6:15 P.M. Networking
6:15 - 7:30 P.M. Presentation/Work Session
7:30 - 8:30 P.M. Networking

Applications to the Ohio Arts Council’s Arts Innovation program are due Tuesday, January 17, 2006. Arts Innovation grants are designed to support proposals including special, one-time projects, development of new projects for new constituencies, experimental program designs and initiatives being offered for the first time.  More here: http://www.oac.state.oh.us/grantsprogs/ArtsAccess.asp

John Tertuliani of the US Geological Survey will discuss the chemical sampling of Tinker's Creek planned for summer 2006. Food and beverages provided. Free and open to the public.

Date: Wednesday, January 18

Time: 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.

Place: Myers University, Chester Campus

3921 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

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Join us to learn about leadership, networking and business innovation. Visit the Midtown Wednesdays Blog here to learn more.

We’ll explore the connections between what we do, the seven levels of networking and just how close you are to building strong collaborations. Learn more here.

CLEVELAND -Why has art always been such an important part of being human? How are new technologies shaping our minds and human creativity? How does digital technology affect how we remember the past, visualize the future, and ultimately, construct our own reality?

These and other questions that explore the impact of new technologies on contemporary life and culture will be addressed by eminent artists, cognitive scientists, museum educators, visual literacy experts and technologists at a free, public symposium, Understanding the New Dynamic: Art, Technology and the Mind on Thursday, January 19, 4-6 p.m. in the Bolton Theater at the Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Avenue. This event complements the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland’s “All Digital” exhibition, on view January 20 through May 7, featuring the pioneering work of eight artists who use digital technologies in their work. Admission Free – Registration Suggested.

A.J. Rocco's Bar will be hosting a viewing party from 7-9 pm for the Citizen Hauser video that will air at 8 pm on WVIZ (PBS).  A.J. Rocco's is located at 812 Huron Road in the Caxton Building (across from the Winking Lizard near E.9th).  Feel free to come early and and stay late.

Citizen Hauser airs on WVIZ (PBS) Channel 25 at 8 pm. 

The program will be aired again on Sunday Morning, January 22nd at 11 am.

The Citizen Hauser video was produced by local independent film makers Jonathan Shick and Ryan Rodriguez, with Blue Hole Productions.  The video is unique both in its approach and subject matter as it directly highlights the struggle of one citizen participating in the public process to make Cleveland a better, more sustainable place to live.  In addition, there are comments from local public officials including Tim Hagan, Jimmy Dimora, Peter Lawson Jones, Matt Zone, Paul Alsenas, and Chris Ronayne along with environmental activists Elaine Marsh and Peter Griesinger.

John Carey, will speak about his controversial book "What Good Are the Arts" published in the UK in 2005. Carey has an impressive CV; he is an emeritus professor of English at Oxford University, chief book reviewer for the London "Sunday Times" since 1976 and the author of several other books.

First ever retrospective of the artist's textiles and drawings 1979-2005. Opening reception is free.

Peter Mollenkof was born in Philadelphia but has spent much of his career in Tokoyo, Japan as an art historian and art critic. The subjects of his drawings take inspiration from flora and fauna, outer space, microscopic organisms and the human body. There is a tension between naturalism and the unnatural in his subjects that seem to hover in ambiguous spaces.

"All Digital features the work of eight international artists working in cutting edge computer genrated techniques. This exhibition will be on view until May 7th. Opening reception is free.

Citizen Hauser airs on WVIZ (PBS) Channel 25 at 8 pm.

The Citizen Hauser video was produced by local independent film makers Jonathan Shick and Ryan Rodriguez, with Blue Hole Productions.  The video is unique both in its approach and subject matter as it directly highlights the struggle of one citizen participating in the public process to make Cleveland a better, more sustainable place to live. 

 A day and a half sustainable growth meeting focusing on water quality planning and renewable energy development. The meeting (hosted by Ohio EPA in partnership with the Ohio University's George V. Voinovich Center for Leadership and Pubic Affairs on behalf of the Multi-State Working Group) is designed for open dialogue to identify and promote opportunities and directions for Ohio to become more sustainable.

We are very pleased to announce the first NEO Excellence Roundtable of 2006 will feature the new mayor of the city of East Cleveland, Eric Brewer.

Last week, we learned that Cleveland is the only U.S. city to be named as a finalist for the Intelligent Community of the Year award. (Others in the running are Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea; Ichikawa, Japan; Manchester, United Kingdom; Taipei, Taiwan; Tianjin, China; and Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.) Read more.

Location: The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Tickets: $18 – Members, $30 – Nonmembers
Reservations: 216.621.0082 or www.cityclub.org. Required at least 24 hours in advance.

Ralph I. Horwitz, M.D., appointed dean at CASE in January 2003, is internationally known for his pioneering research that helped to establish the field of clinical investigation and outcomes research; for his distinguished leadership in reinvigorating the Department of Medicine at Yale; for his innovative programs in the education of physicians and the training of physician scientists; and his visionary renewal of the social contract linking the practice of medicine to the civic responsibility of the profession of medicine.

Horwitz joined the faculty at Yale in 1978 and has served as co-director of the Yale Clinical Scholars Program for 25 years. Under his leadership, research funding in Yale's department of medicine more than doubled. In his professional research, he has made numerous contributions.  Horwitz and his colleagues conducted landmark studies investigating the relationship of estrogen to the risk of breast and uterine cancer, aspirin to the risk of Reye's Syndrome in children and, most recently, the effects of phenylpropanolamine found in over-the-counter diet pills and cough and cold products on the risk of brain hemorrhage in young adults.

Horowitz received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, trained in internal medicine at McGill University and the Massachusetts General Hospital, and was a research fellow in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale.

Opening reception and gallery exhibition, reception featuring wines from the Great Lakes region and local music acts. Exhibition, "Design Values" explores the value of design and its impact on human experience, features artists/recent alumi: Jason Salo, Eric Stoddard, Kathy Blackmore, Adam Carmichael, Beth Halasz and others.

The National Ballet of Canada performs The Firebird and The Four Seasons at Playhouse Square for one weekend only Jan. 27-29. Inspired by the Russian fable, Sergey Diaghilev (1872-1927) founder of the Ballets Russes commissioned Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) to write the music for the company's 1910 season. for tickets call 216-241-6000

The National Ballet of Canada performs The Firebird and The Four Seasons at Playhouse Square for one weekend only Jan. 27-29. Inspired by the Russian fable, Sergey Diaghilev (1872-1927) founder of the Ballets Russes commissioned Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) to write the music for the company's 1910 season. for tickets call 216-241-6000

The National Ballet of Canada performs The Firebird and The Four Seasons at Playhouse Square for one weekend only Jan. 27-29. Inspired by the Russian fable, Sergey Diaghilev (1872-1927) founder of the Ballets Russes commissioned Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) to write the music for the company's 1910 season. for tickets call 216-241-6000

Please join us at the "Meet the Artist" reception brunch at 12:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 29 when the exhibition closes.

A meeting to discuss water quality issues in Northeast Ohio. Call to RSVP. Free and open to the public.

 Contact: Kristy Meyer

Contact phone: 614-48

Come out and show your support!

Friends and supporters of Cleveland's new Sustainability Program
are encouraged to attend a public hearing about the program held
by the Utility Committee of City Council at 2 p.m., Wednesday,

Date: Wednesday, February 1

Time: 5:00 P.M. to 6:45 P.M.

Place: Myers University, Chester Campus

The International and Domestic Dimensions

The Cleveland Foodbank made a commitment to incorporate sustainable design principles in the new food distribution center and registered the project to pursue LEED-NC. Hear from the project team about the real challenges and successes of this green building's design and construction, and the data gathered since the building's occupation.

Steve Rugare, Public Programs director, Urban Design Center of Northeast Ohio will discuss, Tales of Two Reconstructions, an examination of post-war and post-communist urbanism in a group of cities in Poland and the former East Germany. Free and open to the public.

There will be no charge for this event. (Cash Bar)
Spouses are welcome

Please make reservations by contacting Radhika Reddy at Ariel Ventures,
LLC, 1375 East 9th Street, Ste 155, Cleveland, Ohio 44114: Phone

Noted author, art historian, Case Professor and captivating speaker will discuss his controversial book Eakins Revealed at The Union Club. Thomas Eakins has long been heralded as one of American's greatest painters and an exemplary American but only because evidence of the darker aspects of his life and career have been suppressed. Cocktails (cash bar) at 5:30 p.m., talk begins at 6:15 p.m., Dinner at 7:15 p.m. for reservations call 216-621-4230

CSU Black Alumni Association and other black professional organizations are putting on the 2nd annual State of Black Cleveland Event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 CSU's University Center Room 1 8:30am-12noon

Those of you who are interested in championing CityWheels in your neighborhood, building, workplace or extended community, this is your chance to meet with us, get your questions answered, and learn what we’re planning for your area. We will also give you all the information and materials you need to hit the ground running.

Are you ready to enter the rapidly growing green building market? Attend the LEED for New Construction Technical Review Workshop presented by the U.S. Green Building Council. Gain the knowledge needed to maximize building performance, achieve LEED certification and take the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam.

Experimental electronic music, concert Tuesday night featuring 3 bands: All Have Numbers (Cleveland) Lovid (NYC) and The Fancelions (Cleveland) Check out the gallery's website.

CASE

Actor, singer and social activist Harry Belafonte will give a motivational lecture drawing upon his extensive background in entertainment and social activism.  Feb. 7, 7pm.  FREE.  Case's Strosacker Auditorium.  Reservations required, e-mail upbexec [at] case [dot] edu" title="mailto:upbexec [at] case [dot] edu" target="_blank">upbexec [at] case [dot] edu, http://www.case.edu/news/2006/1-06/belafonte.htm

The First Suburbs Development Council will host its first event in a series. Economic development directors from our fifteen Northeast Ohio member-cities will be present to discuss potential office and industrial opportunities and to provide details on their communities' zoning and building codes.

June Holley is President and founder of the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet), a regional entrepreneurship organization in southeastern Ohio. She has pioneered the implementation of many innovative entrepreneurship strategies including business networks, Kitchen Incubators, youth entrepreneurship, regional entrepreneurship networks, policy networks and cluster-focused initiatives.

Baldwin-Wallace College Spahr Chair lecture on business ethics will take the form of a panel discussion including Steve Percy, retired CEO of BP America, David Beach, executive director of EcoCity Cleveland, and Patrick Conway, co-owner of Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Strapped offers a look at the new obstacles facing young adults as they try to build careers, buy homes and start families. Key Note Speaker: Tamara Draut, dir., Economic Opportunity Program at Demos & author of Strapped. Respondents: Daniel Gray-Kontar, Catalyst Cleveland and Hannah M. Fritzman, The Cleveland Executive Fellowship & Civic Innovation Lab.