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22/02/2016

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Home cleveland Mostly sunny but chilly today in Cleveland area Mostly sunny but chilly today in Cleveland area 2 0 CLEVELAND, Ohio — Today could be one of those deceptive weather days. Forecasters are calling mostly sunny skies in Northeast Ohio. After the warm temperatures over the weekend, it migh…

Closing Arguments: Hugo Ramos’ botched su***de/murder trialCLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Closing arguments are underway in the ...
18/08/2015

Closing Arguments: Hugo Ramos’ botched su***de/murder trial

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Closing arguments are underway in the trial of the man who tried to commit su***de after Cleveland Police say he killed his ex-wife. Hugo Ramos took the stand in his own defense Monday. He is accused of murdering his ex-wife in September 2014. Glorimar Ramos-Perez was found dead in her Newark Avenue home. Ramos survived a bizarre su***de attempt in Lorain County September 15, when he walked in front of a semi, drank gasoline and set himself on fire. His three young children were witnesses. Ramos then allegedly told troopers where they could find his ex-wife. Ramos is on trial for aggravated murder, kidnapping, felonious assault, domestic violence and endangering children. Copyright 2015 WOIO. All rights reserved. source

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Closing arguments are underway in the trial of the man who tried to commit su***de after Cleveland Police say he killed his ex-wife.Hugo Ramos took the stand in his own ...

Readers react to Cleveland Clinic’s decision to shut McDonald’sThe decision by the Cleveland Clinic to remove McDonald’s...
18/08/2015

Readers react to Cleveland Clinic’s decision to shut McDonald’s

The decision by the Cleveland Clinic to remove McDonald’s from its food court is prompting a flood of strong reactions from readers who are debating its implications for individual freedom and the health of our population. Many commenters on Cleveland.com see the story as a bigger than one McDonald’s and one corporate food court. The Clinic has said it will discontinue its lease with the fast-food chain and shut it down by Sept. 18. That decision, though limited to one franchise, is freighted with a variety of larger issues, such as access to healthy foods, how that access breaks down on socioeconomic lines, and whether free enterprise should be restricted in the name of promoting healthy choices and holding down medical costs. “How soon before they disable the elevators to make the people walk the stairs?” wrote walker1234. Others lauded the decision: “Kudos to the Clinic for once again leading by example,” wrote Waz1. And still others seemed to sniff out big brother: CensoredBABlvr wrote in part: “Now, if everyone would just give all their decisions up to the gov’t who always has the best interest of the people in mind, we wouldn’t have to think at all and we’ll live forever.” Here is a mix of other reactions, from those who focused on everything from the irony of the matter to the political motivations behind the Clinic’s decision: daycleve: “It seems to be a poor business decision to hinder potential future customers from clogging their arteries with McD.” bluesguitar: “It is basically the politically correct thing for CCF to do. Every other hospital is doing it so they have to do it too. Everyone knows there are healthier food choices than this but sometimes it is good.” net1487: “How is a cheeseburger worse than the ranch dressing, cheddar cheese and hard boiled egg that you can pile on a stack of lettuce? The main cafeteria offers cheese burgers and pizza. This is just about closing mcdonalds. Its an image thing. Thats all.” octodad: “So when do we start living in acrylic bubbles in order to comply with employer & health insurance demands?” Rn2vt: “It is so expensive for family members staying with their loved ones in the hospital. McDonald’s was one place to get food inexpensively. Is the Clinic going to come up with a value meal to replace them? And are they going to keep the cafeteria open late to replace McDonald late service? Right now Starbucks and Au Bon Pain are open 24hrs but neither one of them is budget friendly.” source

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The decision by the Cleveland Clinic to remove McDonald's from its food court is prompting a flood of strong reactions from readers who are debating its implications for individual freedom and the ...

Veterans can get benefit check-up at CCC EastCLEVELAND, Ohio – A Veterans Benefit Check-Up Night will be held Thursday a...
18/08/2015

Veterans can get benefit check-up at CCC East

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Veterans Benefit Check-Up Night will be held Thursday at the East Campus of Cuyahoga Community College, 4250 Richmond Road, in Highland Hills. The free event, presented by the Cuyahoga Community College Veterans Initiative and the Cleveland Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) will be held from 5-7 p.m. in the Alfred Lerner Veterans Center. The center is located on the second floor of the Student Services Building. The evening opens with a brief overview about the benefits and claims process, then specialists will be available to answer questions about filing a claim, or assist with a check on an existing claim. For further information contact the Tri-C Veterans Initiative Office at (216) 987-3193. source

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – A Veterans Benefit Check-Up Night will be held Thursday at the East Campus of Cuyahoga Community College, 4250 Richmond Road, in Highland Hills. The free event, presented by the C...

Crash on Interstate 90 in Cleveland closes westbound lanesCLEVELAND, Ohio — A crash on Interstate 90 near Eddy Road in C...
18/08/2015

Crash on Interstate 90 in Cleveland closes westbound lanes

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A crash on Interstate 90 near Eddy Road in Cleveland has closed all westbound lanes, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The crash happened sometime before noon on Tuesday. The circumstances of the accident are unclear. Police spokesman Lt. Ali Pillow did not immediately return a call for details. Northeast Ohio Media Group will provide an update when more information is made available. source

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A crash on Interstate 90 near Eddy Road in Cleveland has closed all westbound lanes, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation. The crash happened sometime before noon o...

Actor Emile Hirsch pleads guilty to assault on studio execBy BRADY McCOMBSAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Actor E...
18/08/2015

Actor Emile Hirsch pleads guilty to assault on studio exec

By BRADY McCOMBSAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Actor Emile Hirsch began serving 15 days in a Utah jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault for putting a female studio executive in a chokehold and body-slamming her at a nightclub during the Sundance Film Festival. The “Into the Wild” star told a judge Monday that he was sorry and was learning to take responsibility for his actions, saying he has no excuse for what happened Jan. 25 at Tao Nightclub in Park City. But the victim said Hirsch's punishment should have been tougher. Hirsch was intoxicated and taking medications when he dragged the woman across a table, according to police and prosecutors. “I know it was completely wrong and reckless and irresponsible,” said Hirsch, 30, who wore jeans, a sport coat and tie to court. “I have no excuses for not remembering. I put those chemicals inside me.” Hirsch's deal with prosecutors also calls for a $4,750 fine and 50 hours of community service. In exchange, a more serious felony assault charge was dropped and the misdemeanor will be dismissed if he completes his sentence. Daniele Bernfeld, an executive for the Paramount Pictures subsidiary Insurge Pictures, said in a statement read in court that the violent and unprovoked attack has caused long-lasting effects beyond physical injuries. “It took two people to pull him off me, and if not for their intervention, the attack would have continued,” she said. “I thought I was going to die.” She said authorities treated her with respect and dignity, but she's disappointed that prosecutors agreed to a deal that meets the bare minimum. “If a violent attack in front of a roomful of witnesses can be labeled a misdemeanor and dismissed, what of women who are assaulted while alone in hallways or bathrooms, or behind the closed doors of their own homes?” Bernfeld said in a statement sent by Los Angeles attorney Don Etra. Defending the deal, Summit County Attorney Robert Hilder noted that Hirsch has accepted responsibility, shown remorse and went to rehab in Utah immediately after the incident. The prosecutor said he will ensure Hirsch, of Encino, California, serves the full 15 days in jail and that his community service is meaningful. Hilder said of Bernfeld's complaints: “That was a terrifying experience. I don't think we could have given enough jail to satisfy her.” Hilder, a former state judge, said he thinks the jail time will affect Hirsch. “I don't know how many of you good gentleman have spent 15 days in jail, but 15 minutes is too much for me. I think he will learn from that,” the prosecutor said. What motivated Hirsch to attack Bernfeld that night remains unclear. The actor said in court that he still doesn't remember what happened but took responsibility for drinking an enormous amount of alcohol and putting himself in that position. He also was taking medications, Hilder said, but didn't reveal what kind. State Judge Kara Pettit agreed that there were no excuses for the attack but credited Hirsch for going to rehab, staying sober and offering what she considered a sincere apology. She noted he had no previous history of violent or criminal behavior. She said he would serve one year in jail if he doesn't complete all the stipulations of the deal. The prosecutor acknowledged that he's troubled he does not know what motivated Hirsch in the “shocking” attack. Hirsch was at Sundance for the premiere of the drama “Ten Thousand Saints.” He is best known for his starring role in “Into the Wild” and has also appeared in “The Girl Next Door,” ''Milk,” and Universal's Navy SEAL drama “Lone Survivor,” Peter Berg's account of a disastrous 2005 military operation in Afghanistan. As part of the deal, Hirsch was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs. He told the judge he will continue going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Hirsch, who has a young son, said he's grown up after going to rehab, learning the importance of “not just saying I'm sorry, but letting my actions line up with my words.” Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. source

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By BRADY McCOMBSAssociated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Actor Emile Hirsch began serving 15 days in a Utah jail after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault for putting a female studio executive in ...

Michael Jordan expected to testify in misuse of image caseCHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan is expected ...
18/08/2015

Michael Jordan expected to testify in misuse of image case

CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan is expected to take the stand in his case against a now-defunct grocery store chain that used his image without permission. It's been determined Dominick's used Jordan's image without permission in a 2009 ad. A Chicago federal court jury must determine how much Dominick's owner must pay for the transgression. Jordan's testimony Tuesday would come a day after his business manager, Curtis Polk, testified that marketing deals can have promotional value for Jordan beyond cash compensation. Smith College economist Andrew Zimbalist testified that the fair market value of Jordan's image in advertising is at least $10 million. Steve Rosenfeld, an attorney for Dominick's, disputed the value of Jordan's recent deals. He highlighted a $500,000 deal allowing Sirius Radio to use Jordan's image in an ad. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. source

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CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan is expected to take the stand in his case against a now-defunct grocery store chain that used his image without permission. It's been determin...

Two shot on Cleveland’s West Side arrive at hospital in car pierced by bulletsCLEVELAND, Ohio — Two males shot on Clevel...
18/08/2015

Two shot on Cleveland’s West Side arrive at hospital in car pierced by bullets

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two males shot on Cleveland’s West Side early Tuesday arrived at the hospital in a car pierced by bullets. The shooting happened about 3 a.m. near West 44th Street and Clark Avenue, Cleveland police spokesman Lt. Ali Pillow said. The victims drove from the scene and walked into MetroHealth Medical Center with gunshot wounds to their lower extremities, Pillow said. Pillow did not know their conditions or the circumstances of the shooting. No arrests have been made, and the shooting remains under investigation. Northeast Ohio Media Group will provide an update when more information is made available. source

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two males shot on Cleveland's West Side early Tuesday arrived at the hospital in a car pierced by bullets.  The shooting happened about 3 a.m. near West 44th Street and Clar...

Road closed in North Ridgeville due to broken gas lineNORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A broken gas line forced the closure of a...
18/08/2015

Road closed in North Ridgeville due to broken gas line

NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A broken gas line forced the closure of a road in residential neighborhood in North Ridgeville. North Ridgeville police announced about 10 a.m. Tuesday that Eastview Street is off limits to traffic until further notice as crews work to repair the break. The break wasn’t serious enough to lead to the evacuation of any nearby homes, police said. A notice will be posted on the department’s page when the road reopens, police said. source

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NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A broken gas line forced the closure of a road in residential neighborhood in North Ridgeville.  North Ridgeville police announced about 10 a.m. Tuesday that Eastview ...

Robert Kirkman says ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with ‘The Walking Dead’CLEVELAND, Ohio – “The ...
18/08/2015

Robert Kirkman says ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with ‘The Walking Dead’

CLEVELAND, Ohio – “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman has been a bit quiet these days, mostly because he doesn’t have a choice. The comic-book writer and “Fear the Walking Dead” executive producer recently had throat surgery. But in a new email interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kirkman did touch on his new zombie-spinoff, which premieres this Sunday, Aug. 23 on AMC. Kirkman doesn’t reveal much about the show, other than the freedom in creating something not based on a comic book and his admiration for just how great “FTWD” is. “I think not having source material, where you kind of know there are stories with Michonne that just have to be told — and sometimes we break that mold, but too often, we can’t because it would change the overall story we’re talking — we don’t have any of that here,” Kirkman told EW. “We can, and do, go in any direction we imagine and that’s made for, I think, a companion show that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the original.” Entertainment Weekly also posed the interesting question to Kirkman of whether or not “Fear the Walking Dead” could cause an oversaturation in AMC’s zombie world. The show’s six-episode season ends a week before the Season 6 premiere of “The Walking Dead.” Couple that with the “TWD” marathons leading up to the new season and some fans could have zombie overload. But Kirkman doesn’t think so “We don’t borrow from the original, we don’t detract from it in any way,” Kirkman said. “‘Fear The Walking Dead’ adds to the overall tapestry of ‘The Walking Dead’ — it’s another glimpse into a hopefully fascinating world that stands on its own.” source

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman has been a bit quiet these days, mostly because he doesn't have a choice. The comic-book writer and "Fear the Walking Dead" executive pro...

18/08/2015

Fairview Park man climbed through ex-girlfriend’s bedroom window, assaulted, her, police say

Soltan Saleh, 23, of Fairview ParkFairview Park Police FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — A Fairview Park man faces charges after he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and attacked her, police said. Soltan Saleh, 23, of Fairview Park is charged with aggravated burglary and assault. He is scheduled to appear in Rocky River Municipal Court Tuesday morning for an arraignment. Saleh went to the West 208th Street home that the victim shares with her mother on Thursday and was told to leave, a police report said. Saleh spit in her his ex-girlfriend’s face when she told him to go, the report said. A woman called 911 later that night and said that Saleh broke into her house and was beating her daughter, a police report said. He opened a window and climbed into her bedroom and then grabbed his ex-girlfriend’s arm, yelled at her and spit in her face again, police said. Saleh left the house when he heard the victim’s mother on the phone with police, the report said. Saleh got into his car and left before police arrived, but he was found nearby and arrested later that evening, police said. source

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Soltan Saleh, 23, of Fairview ParkFairview Park Police  FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio — A Fairview Park man faces charges after he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and attacked her, police ...

Trump’s turn at jury duty turns courthouse into media circus: Donald Trump in the newsToday’s Donald Trump news: Real es...
18/08/2015

Trump’s turn at jury duty turns courthouse into media circus: Donald Trump in the news

Today’s Donald Trump news: Real estate mogul Donald Trump arrived for jury duty in New York on Monday, attracting protestors outside the courthouse. Trump signed autographs, spoke briefly to several reporters, and gave a thumbs up to a supporter shouting, “You the man.” He told one reporter that the experience had been “great.” He was not picked to serve on a jury: Business Insider The GOP front-runner, 69, showed up at Manhattan Supreme Court on Monday after missing five summonses and accumulating a $250 fine, CNN reports. A Trump spokesperson tells PEOPLE that the previous summonses were sent to the wrong address, adding, “The fine was waived and he is pleased to fulfill his civic duty.” Trump arrived to the courthouse in a limo (which was parked in the “no stopping anytime” section), where he was greeted by hundreds of reporters and onlookers inquiring about his immigration plan – to which he replied, a “wall will work,” according to ABC News: People Trump seemed to relish the crowd. Court officers had told him, he said, that it was the biggest media scrum on the courthouse steps they had seen. “I love records!” he said. People seated near Mr. Trump learned that he does not like to carry a large ring of keys in his pocket, preferring just a slim key to his apartment. He also favors Tic-Tacs, which, he noted, are made in America. He bemoaned how American companies move their factories, and profits, abroad. He said he had heard that Nabisco might leave Chicago and set up a factory in Mexico, adding that it would force him to boycott certain cookies. “No more Oreos for Trump,” he said: The New York Times After Trump told The New York Times over the weekend that supermodel Heidi Klum is no longer a “10,” Klum posted an entertaining video response to his remarks for her 3.2 million Twitter followers. In it, the 42-year-old mother of four is seen being photographed for a fashion shoot, wearing a white T-shirt that says “10.” Suddenly, a man wearing a paper Trump mask rips off the “10,” revealing the numbers “9.99.” Klum gasps, then looks down at the new numbers, shrugs it off and smiles. The video closes with the hashtag ­Trump: The New York Post Trump has won his party’s trust on top issues more than any other Republican presidential candidate, and now stands as the clear leader in the race for the GOP nomination, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. The survey finds Trump with the support of 24% of Republican registered voters. His nearest competitor, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, stands 11 points behind at 13%. Just behind Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson has 9%, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker 8%, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul 6%, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, former tech CEO Carly Fiorina and Ohio Gov. John Kasich all land at 5%, with former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee rounding out the top 10 at 4%: CNN Trump wants FoxNews to fire pollster Frank Luntz, who led a focus group during its debate in Cleveland that panned the real-estate mogul’s performance. Luntz says Trump — and Democratic presidential insurgent Bernie Sanders — are “delivering a big ‘f—- you’ to the elites in America. “And that resonates on both sides,” Luntz said. “But ‘f—- you’ doesn’t solve anything. ‘F—- you’ doesn’t make life any better. ‘F—- you’ makes you feel good, but it doesn’t get you where you need to go. ‘F—- you’ doesn’t make America strong. ‘F—- you’ doesn’t solve anything:” Politico source

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Today's Donald Trump news: Real estate mogul Donald Trump arrived for jury duty in New York on Monday, attracting protestors outside the courthouse. Trump signed autographs, spoke briefly to severa...

18/08/2015

Cleveland Public Theatre not into playing it safe: Reinvention (video)

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Stepping into the beautifully restored lobby of Cleveland Public Theatre, it’s hard to imagine that just several years ago, the oldest theatre in Cleveland was nearly out of business. Entryway at Cleveland Public Theatre on W. 65th StreetMarcia Pledger Raymond Bobgan, executive artistic director at the Westside theatre, has a reputation for championing diverse voices, by hosting regional and world-premiere work of emerging local and national playwrights. But lesser known is that he played a huge role in turning the theatre around in the last five years. The organization was several hundred thousand in debt when he joined it 10 years ago – and income basically matched the debt. “It was not good. It was bad. Payroll was getting deferred,” Bobgan recalled. “It took about four years just to plug holes in the ship. The organization was in so much crisis… I thought if we were going to go down, I want it to be mission controlled.” Today this vibrant theatre has nearly a $2 million income budget, with increasing interests from more segments of the community than ever before. About a month ago, the Gordon Square District theatre was awarded a $150,000 grant from the Our Town program. From left to right, Willie Riddle, facilities coordinator with Raymond Bobgan, executive artistic director at Cleveland Public Theatre. Willie first joined CPT through a partnership with Y-Haven Transitional Housing as a part-time employee and later became the first full-time employee in the history of the program dedicated to building and facilities issues. Marcia Pledger Bobgan attributes the turn-around to first working on financial difficulties, then making efforts to find new ways to engage different segments of the community in theatre, ranging from younger audiences to minorities. Many of the plays are original work. In the last couple of years for instance, the theatre has created a new theatre company called Teatro Publico De Cleveland, that has helped draw in a missing crowd of Latino theatre-goers. Now, regular community citizens are becoming actors after participating in free workshops. “The idea was to work with a model to engage communities who are not part of theatre to get them to make their own theatre,” he said. ” We ended up making a Latino theatre company. Since then we’ve had four productions – one play was all Spanish. Most have been family-friendly, but one was almost like a Saturday night live comedy that was completely inappropriate. They sold out.” “A lot of people said it would never work. Now we’re hoping to use that model to engage other segments of the community,” he said. Finding new ways to get more people interested in theatre is always on Bobgan’s mind. Two years ago the theatre started offering a free open bar with wine and beer on Fridays, following shows. Next they came up with the idea to offer performers the opportunity to buy $5 tickets for a year for future performances. “We didn’t expect ‘the artist card’ to be so successful,” he said. “But now patrons find themselves sitting next to someone they saw in a play two months earlier. They love the connection.” The recent $150,000 grant for “Station Hope,” is a multi-arts event that celebrates hope, Cleveland’s Underground Railroad history and explores current day struggles for freedom and justice. “It’s a whole new way of thinking about arts activism,” Bobgan said. “It’s not really about supporting protests, but arts engaging community to explore history in order to inspire us to rethink our issues today.” People who know Bobgan well, probably aren’t surprised by the grant, building renovations or the many ways he seeks to develop new programs that reach people that include public housing tenants and former addicts and homeless men. After all, this is a man who was interviewed four times for his position 10 years ago, and encouraged the board to fire him if he wasn’t taking risks in efforts to move the theatre forward. “I told the board, if you don’t hate at least one of my plays every year then you should fire me, because I’m not taking big enough risks because that’s part of what CPT does,” Bobgan said. “Some of it involves investing in young artists or really weird work. And some people are going to say, that is just way too weird. But mostly, everybody loves it and thinks it’s awesome.” Q. What makes a leader? You have to make efforts to get your team to buy into your vision. Three of my colleagues, were already tapped into the theatre’s mission before I came here. It’s never about one person. But after we started resolving our financial challenges, I reached out to way more people. About five years ago I called a meeting with all of our artist contractors. I’m talking about actors, directors, playwrights, set designers, basically everybody who works here who make the art. I said this the financials and you’re our stakeholders. You might not have a financial investment, but you’re like our investors. I gave them an entire financial rundown of where we were and the financial plan to move forward. And I said to them, I’m going to need your help and I’m going to have to ask you to go above and beyond what you’ve ever done before. ..And they did. Q. You went from running a theatre that was in serious crisis financially to becoming one of the most stable midsize arts organizations in the area. How did you get your team to believe that they could be part of this transformation? The financial turnaround was just good ole’ fashioned good business. It was let’s know how much money we have. Let’s not budget things beyond what our capacity is. Let’s be conservative with our income projections. The other thing was we started investing in customer service. There was already a great vision for the theatre. The theatre’s mission was to nurture compassion and raise consciousness through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. We had a great foundation. My vision was to return to our core mission, which also gives us a market niche of do things that nobody else is doing. Q. Reinvention is all about tapping into new markets. What made you decide to find ways to engage the Latino community in theatre? A. Teatrico Publico De Cleveland was created, because we were looking at the theatre community in Cleveland, and it’s primarily African American and white. And we’re located in the middle of a Latino neighborhood. While we’ve made a lot of efforts to engage with that community, nothing really stuck. One of our greatest assets is creating original plays. So a couple of years ago, we started reaching out to community partners and started offering free acting workshops. At the end, we asked if any of them would like to be in a play. The first play was a comedy with lots of stories packed inside, and it sold out. The backdrop was a funeral home, and that allowed us to tell stories of three different stories from people’s lives – real stories. Q. What’s the next big thing coming up in your life? I’m most excited about reaching more people than ever with Station Hope (multi-arts event)that’s going to take place in April. It used to be a one-day event, and now it’s going to expand over several weeks with little performances in neighborhoods throughout Cleveland and culminate with a one-day event. It’s going to be even bigger and better and we’re going to be able to engage more artists with original work. Q. Do you have one piece of advice for someone considering reinventing? Know what you’re super great at and what has made everything you’ve done so far great and use those things as the foundation for your reinvention. It’s not about changing everything, but saying what do I already have at the table. Think – how can I use these new tools to accomplish a new end or to address an intractable problem. source

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Stepping into the beautifully restored lobby of Cleveland Public Theatre, it's hard to imagine that just several years ago, the oldest theatre in Cleveland was nearly out of busin...

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