Act 3

09/05/2024

Maybe we should reimagine special days, like birthdays or anniversaries. Earlier this week, the 75th Anniversary of the wedding of Fay Dickard and Bob O'Hare. Why not mark moments like this?

Together with their parents (Al and Margaret Dickard, Ethel and Leo O'Hare), they were shaped by two world wars, the 'Spanish' flu, polio (and polio vaccines!), civil strife, a man on the moon, successes and disappointments enough to fill the many scrapbooks and memorabilia they left behind.

Most importantly, they left behind many descendants, friends (who still stop me occasionally to relate a story of how one or both of them shaped the and memories of lives lived well.

For their Diamond Anniversary, to two "diamonds in the rough," a beloved salute to Mom and Dad.

07/10/2024

Kudos to CertaPro Painters of Akron for donating a makeover of the historic Spiritual Life Society in Hudson! Work starts at the end of July.

04/30/2024

Journalist and author Carlo Wolff discusses his most recent book, Invisible Soul, with musician and radio host Matt Hooke. The audio interview, originally broadcast on WOWD in Takoma Park, Maryland, is now available on YouTube.

An interview with Cleveland author Carlo Wolff about his book Invisible Soul. Featuring stories about The Dazz Band, Art Blakey, The O'Jay's and other Clevel...

04/01/2024

https://clevelandmagazine.com/cleader/cleveland-500/detail/gilbert-terry

Congratulations to Terry Gilbert
Friend and Author Terry Gilbert was named one of Cleveland’s top 500 leaders in Cleveland Magazine’s 2024 Leadership in Action. Recognition of Terry’s long career as a champion of civil rights is well-deserved. His memoir, Trying Times, is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trying-Times-Terry-Gilbert/dp/1733179526

Friedman, Gilbert & Gerhardstein

03/19/2024

Invisible Soul
Uncovering Cleveland’s Underground Soul Scene
Join author Carlo Wolf as he recounts the boisterous Cleveland soul music scene from the 1950s to the 1980s. Carlo will talk about the incredible people who brought the era to life, and the research and writing of this Cleveland chronicle.
Carlo will appear at the following Cuyahoga County Public Library branches:

Richmond Heights
449 Richmond Road
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:00 AM

Chagrin Falls
100 E.Orange St.
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 2:00 PM

Parma-Powers
6996 Powers Blvd.
Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00 PM

Garfield Heights
5409 Turney Road
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 2:00 PM

South Euclid-Lyndhurst
1876 South Green Road
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, 11:00 AM

12/04/2023

A gift of soul is worth a thousand words. Thank you to journalist and Act 3 writer-in-residence, Carlo Wolff, for posing with his wonderful and important Ohio stories. Carlo’s latest book is Invisible Soul - a deep dive into Cleveland’s vibrant soul music scene from the 1950s to the 1980s. Carlo’s books are available at local independent booksellers and on Amazon.

07/18/2023

https://www.amazon.com/Trying-Times-Lawyers-Struggle-Fighting-ebook/dp/B0CBSPYTY3/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2A6JQ6ZYEP9R5&keywords=trying+times+terry+gilbert&qid=1689689983&sprefix=trying+times+terry+gilbert%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-2

07/11/2023

So, an author, broadcast journalist, and senator walk into an Alley...

Author’s Alley, that is, the annual book extravaganza hosted by Loganberry Books of the Larchmere District. Author Carlo Wolff unveiled his new Invisible Soul, an uncovering of Cleveland's vibrant soul music scene of the 50s to the 1980s. Broadcast Journalist Leon Bibb grabbed an extra copy of Designing Victory the memoir of architect Robert Madison that Wolff co-authored. Fun fact: Bibb was the voice actor for the audio version. US Senator Sherrod Brown dropped in to snare his first edition copy of Invisible Soul. Act 3 published Invisible Soul, with additional contribution of Act 3 co-founders James O’Hare (co-author), Ron Hill (illustrator) and Jaime Lombardo (cover design).

12/12/2022

Take advantage of this special holiday sale. Visit www.Act3creative.com/Trying-Times or shop on Amazon.

Terry Gilbert is a people’s lawyer. His story begins during the late 1960s, when events at Attica, Kent State and Wounded Knee provided Gilbert with the impetus to use the law as a weapon in the fight for justice and equality. For nearly 50 years, he has fought for civil rights, prison reform, pol...

12/06/2022

10/24/2022

Terry Gilbert has been an activist and an attorney through fifty years of trying times. From aiding Native Americans at Wounded Knee when he was fresh out of law school, to filing one of the earliest cases in the Chief Wahoo controversy, to fighting to clear the name of Dr. Sam Sheppard.

His story is about the criminalization of dissent, police misconduct, wrongful imprisonment and other important struggles in the courts and on the streets. Gilbert’s cases have touched on the best and worst of America. His memoir is a very personal story of a blue collar attorney taking on rogue cops, systemic racism and a broken justice system.

Gilbert shares his half-century of experience in the legal system to groups of any size who are interested in the causes of social justice and the history of the struggle for equity for all Americans. Programs can include co-author Carlo Wolff (a longtime Cleveland journalist) and can be tailored to specific subjects of interest to your audience.

To engage Terry Gilbert for your program, contact Jaime Lombardo at [email protected] or 440-477-4553.

08/14/2022

We are halfway through the time to reach our goal and over 25% funded! Please check out this documentary project and pledge to make this film on fandom for a fading yet influential American pulp magazine hero a reality. The Kickstarter Canpaign is here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/act-3/we-are-doc-savage?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Doc%20savage

06/16/2022

Ron Hill had a chat with WCPN’s Rick Jackson today about BB BluesBird, political cartoons and Doc Savage! Probably airing on Tuesday, June 21 on Sound of Ideas (9-10 in the morning). Tune in to WCPN 89.7 FM.

06/10/2022

Ron Hill delivered a first class performance drawing caricatures for the UPMA last night!

05/19/2022

Today's Chagrin Sun papers front page story mentions Tuesday May 24th's BB Book Bash! Also shown is the book for purchase, the poster free to first 40 people at the live event, and the exclusive comic as prizes for contests on both the live and virtual event! Join us for art, hospitality and fun!
Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/308962945487
Can't make it to Cleveland? Join us at 5:45 that day on Zoom!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81155200411

05/12/2022

You know someone really loves Ron Hill’s caricature illustration when they make it their meme! Contact us for creative illustration commissions.

04/27/2022

The BB Book Bash has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 24, 5–7!
Art Show! Hospitality! Giveaways! Fun!

Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/308962945487

Can't make it to Cleveland? Join us at 5:45 that day on Zoom!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81155200411

02/07/2022

Dave Lange’s guest column in Sunday, February 6th’s Plain Dealer. For more of Dave’s personal journey, his book “Virginity Lost in Vietnam” is available from Act 3. We have a limited number of signed copies available. Or search out Dave for a personally inscribed copy. Contact Act 3 for information. More about the book here: https://www.act3creative.com/virginity-lost-in-vietnam/

01/31/2022

Terry Gilbert and Carlo Wolff, co-authors of Trying Times, will present at the Mandel Jewish Community Center's Cleveland Jewish Jewish Book Festival's Local Author Day on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Act 3 is proud that Terry and Carlo will be conducting a virtual presentation and answering audience questions.

Learn more and register for this free event (and purchase a copy from Mac's Backs Books on Coventry) by visiting https://bit.ly/3uerw2p

12/07/2021

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Robert P. Madison, like tens of thousands of young men across our country, enlisted to fight in the war. But all too often, like thousands of Black Americans, he had to fight for the right to do so. Act 3 thanks Madison for his decorated service to our country. His amazing story, co-authored with Carlo Wolff, is a “Choose to Read Ohio” selection for 2021 and 2022. Details here: https://library.ohio.gov/documents/designing-victory-toolkit/ and here: act3creative.com/designingvictory

11/12/2021

Join Chagrin Arts for virtual book club as they discuss Trying Times with Attorney, Author and Activist Terry Gilbert. The book chat will be held on Nov. 16th at 7:30PM, RSVP by the 15th to join the conversation. Books are available for purchase at Fireside Book Shop and each copy of Trying Times sold will include a signed bookplate from Terry Gilbert. Register here: https://www.chagrinarts.org/events/virtual-book-club-trying-times

11/11/2021

Robert P. Madison and Dave Lange: thank you for your military service — and beyond — as you share in your memoirs, available at act3creative.com/publishing

11/06/2021

Terry Gilbert and Carlo Wolff rocking Buckeye Book Fair! Stop by for a signed copy of Trying Times and meet the
authors! Today until 4:00.

11/03/2021

Stop by Ron Hill's table at the Buckeye Book Fair this Saturday, November 6, from 9:30–4:00 and get a free 60-second caricature. If you want to purchase one of his cartoon books, he will happily inscribe it however you like, too.

11/01/2021

The Heights Hillcrest regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting this event Nov. 4th with Author Joe Pulizzi.
Learn more: https://www.hrcc.org/events/the-rise-of-the-content-entrepreneur/