http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/topic_arts/ ideastream - Arts and Culture (c) Copyright 2008 ideastream - For Personal Use Only http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12040 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12040#When:15:12:00Z Today Dee welcomes Jungian Analyst Dr. Virginia Apperson who explores the role of women on screen and "Finding the Feminine in Film." She previews her appearance at Ursuline College this weekend presented by Jung Cleveland. Fri, 16 May 2008 15:12:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12071 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12071#When:11:00:00Z On Fridays we typically turn our attention to the regional economy. Today we begin broadening this segment to bring you a diverse set of conversations with local business executives, financial analysts and developers, among others. Ideastream Executive Editor David Molpus kicks off our discussions with Morton Smith, a semi-retired Cleveland businessman who has an idea about how to attract new residents to the region. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12082 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12082#When:07:53:00Z Tomorrow night, the Cleveland Artists Foundation will pay tribute to a beloved Northeast Ohio couple who have been widely celebrated for their explorations of light, color and form. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett examines the parallel paths and singular quest of Barbara and Julian Stanczak. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:53:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11871 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11871#When:23:30:00Z Chances are you, or someone you know, has been on the campus of at least one of Cleveland's two largest medical facilities, University Hospital or the Cleveland Clinic. While there, you may have stopped in your tracks -- if only for a minute -- to enjoy the rich, diverse collection of art on view at these two institutions, which is precisely the effect the collections' curators were hoping for. When Progressive Corporation CEO Peter Lewis decided to collect and display contemporary art at his company's new Mayfield Village headquarters in the 1970s, there was no blueprint to follow. By the mid 80s, the collection wasn't growing like the CEO wanted it to. So, Peter Lewis put out a call to his ex-wife Toby, who had thrown herself into the art world through studies, travel, and work in the field. And that's the short version of how one of the most impressive corporate collections of art in the world was born. You can find the long version in a recently released book by Toby Lewis, Artworks: The Progressive Collection. We'll welcome Toby to this edition of Applause. Bluesman Austin "Walkin Cane" Charanghat shares selections from his latest CD, Murder of a Blues Singer, an album that grew out of a conversation with the late Robert Lockwood Jr. about the tragic murder of his mentor, Robert Johnson. On the album, Austin pays tribute to these two legendary bluesmen by putting a modern day spin on their old-style brand of blues. We'll have an interview with Austin, and a special live performance. Thu, 15 May 2008 23:30:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12008 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12008#When:18:23:00Z Today ideastream music director Bobby Jackson shares his interview with acclaimed vocalist, Roberta Flack, who's in town this weekend to perform on behalf of the Cleveland School of the Arts. Plus, we raise the curtain on "The Cleveland Plays Part One," Dobama Theater's new production for Fusion Fest. And, raising creative banners for City Artists at Work. Thu, 15 May 2008 18:23:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12043 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12043#When:14:00:00Z Attorney General Marc Dann has become the most important person in Buckeye State politics. On the Sound of Ideas reporters’ roundtable, we’ll talk about the latest developments in the story that has eclipsed all other work in the Ohio statehouse, and we'll let you air your concerns about the story, too. In other news, though, a Cuyahoga County Commissioner wants to restructure county government, and he's finding a little help in Columbus. Also, State Senator Tim Grendell says he'll likely lose his battle against the Great Lakes Compact. Join the conversation, Thursday morning at nine, on 90.3. Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12007 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12007#When:18:09:00Z Today Dee hosts a special call-in program on Northeast Ohio chefs using produce from area farms and purveyors. Joining her are Northern Ohio Live food editor, Ivan Sheehan, Heather Haviland of Lucky's Cafe, and Maurice Small of City Fresh. Wed, 14 May 2008 18:09:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12037 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12037#When:07:06:00Z The blight of abandoned houses due to the mortgage crisis has prompted lawmakers to speed-up the foreclosure process so the vacant properties can be condemned and torn down. But, a new group of Clevelanders wants to save some of these homes from the wrecking ball and re-cycle them. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on a new project that aims to help rebuild Cleveland by taking it apart, piece by piece. Wed, 14 May 2008 07:06:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12005 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12005#When:17:59:00Z Today Dee spotlights the music of The Cleveland Duo and James Umble as they perform in our Key Bank studio, to preview tonight's concert for the Cleveland Composers Guild. Plus, we discuss the Last Child in the Woods with Dr. Cheryl Charles prior to her appearance at The Cuyahoga Valley National Park for Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens' Great Garden Adventure. Tue, 13 May 2008 17:59:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12027 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/12027#When:12:00:01Z Scientists say there are about 185 invasive species living in the Great Lakes, and a new one arrives every eight months. The US Congress now has a plan to fight them. There are a couple of hurdles, though--the Senate and a threatened presidential veto. On the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about the feasibility of fighting invasive species by changing basic shipping practices. And we'll find out if it's going to be enough to head off any future invaders...such as killer shrimp. You're invited to join us Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Image: Fisherman holds Asian carp. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12029 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12029#When:08:31:00Z Preparations are being made this week for a red cloud full of video cameras that is due to float over downtown Cleveland, this summer. No, it's not the latest scheme to catch speeding motorists, but rather a high-flying art installation involving 100 weather balloons. It's one of many exhibits on display at this year's Ingenuity Fest --- an annual event that may finally be finding its feet. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:31:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12028 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12028#When:08:23:00Z Opening statements are due this week in a legal case that has brought the accounting practices of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese under scrutiny. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the trial of former Chief Financial Officer Joseph Smith. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:23:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12004 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/12004#When:17:44:00Z Today Dee shares her conversation with world renowned poet and performer Dr. Maya Angelou prior to her appearance at Playhouse Square tonight. Plus, we open the pages of the new Bottom Dog Press book -- Cleveland Poetry Scenes -- with Cleveland Heights Poet Laureate, Mary Weems. And, Oberlin College creative writing instructor Kazim Ali explains the dangers of poetic verse today. Mon, 12 May 2008 17:44:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12088 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12088#When:14:36:00Z Doctor Charles Emerman, Associate Chief of Staff at MetroHealth Medical Center speaks with ideastream®'s Eric Wellman about choosing a doctor and getting the most out of the appointment. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:36:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11989 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11989#When:14:00:00Z Count up the number of things in your life that run on batteries. Your cordless phone, your cell phone, your bluetooth headset.... You get the idea, but most of us don't really know much about how batteries work -- nor do we appreciate how batteries have evolved to make today's portable electronic life possible. As part of our ongoing coverage of Cleveland's Science Cafe, we'll talk to a chemist and a consultant about the powerful science of batteries and what the next generation of batteries will be able to do. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12013 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12013#When:13:00:00Z How did YOU --or the mother in your life -- celebrate Mother’s Day this year? Breakfast in bed? Flowers? Chocolate? Yesterday a number of Cleveland area kids celebrated their moms by running a 1-mile race to support local breast cancer research. ideastream’s Gretchen Cuda has more. Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11991 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11991#When:17:22:00Z Today Dee remembers the late co-founder of MOCA Cleveland - Marjorie Talalay - who passed away last week. Plus Dee talks with one half of the Oscar-winning musical duo The Swell Season and the film "Once" -- Glen Hansard -- who performs this weekend at Playhouse Square. Fri, 09 May 2008 17:22:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12001 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/12001#When:15:17:01Z Last week, Northeast Ohio lost one of its most important and distinguished leaders in the field of contemporary art -- Marjorie Talalay. Forty years ago this December, Talalay co-founded The New Gallery in University Circle, which would later become the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, and more recently, MOCA Cleveland. During her tenure as the gallery's director, Marjorie introduced Northeast Ohio to then emerging artists such as Jasper Johns, Christo, Robert Rauschenberg, and Jim Dine. The 87-year-old visual arts visionary died in New York City, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Marjorie Talalay is remembered through a distinguished lecture series created in her name, and MOCA is also planning a special memorial to be held in June. Last year, Marjorie Talalay joined ideastream's Dee Perry inside the Idea Center, prior to a ceremony honoring her influential career. Fri, 09 May 2008 15:17:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11988 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11988#When:14:00:01Z Jeff Yeager is the author of The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less. Yeager is from rural Ohio and has had a long career in the non-profit world. He has always been frugal with money -- so much so that he found he could retire at 46 -- or as he calls it, become "selfishly employed." He is now bicycling around the country, staying with friends and volunteering. Friday morning at 9, Regina Brett interviews the self-styled Titan of Tightwads about his life and his guiding philosophy: whatever it is, it can always be cheaper. Fri, 09 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11897 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11897#When:15:32:01Z Today Dee opens the covers on a couple of acclaimed books -- All the Sad Young Literary Men by Keith Gessen (who's coming to Macs Backs Paperbacks) & Knockemstiff by Ohio writer Donald Ray Pollock. Plus, we spin the new CD "Eastern Standard Time" by local rockers The Magpies. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:32:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11967 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11967#When:14:00:01Z In the news this week, embattled Cleveland councilman Joe Santiago faces renewed scrutiny--there's no recall this time, just an FBI investigation. Meanwhile, in Columbus, the battle over payday loans heats up and members of the General Assembly gear up for a possible impeachment proceeding targeting the Attorney General. Also, there's fallout from charges of excessive patronage appointments at the Cuyahoga County Recorders office. We'll talk about those stories and others on the reporters' roundtable. Join us Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11976 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11976#When:09:24:00Z Ohio power plants pump over a hundred million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, according to federal estimates. With the approach of tighter restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions, a multi-million-dollar research project is looking to take the CO2 out of the air and bury it in the ground. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:24:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11975 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11975#When:09:14:01Z Over a thousand retired workers in Lorain County will be getting a cut in their pension checks because of an accounting blunder by the federal agency handling benefits for the region's bankrupt steel plants. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett explains. Thu, 08 May 2008 09:14:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11896 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11896#When:15:26:00Z Today Dee spells out the new Broadway production at Playhouse Square -- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Plus, ideastream's Jim Goldurs travels to Washington Square with folk music hero Steve Earle, who's onstage at the Ohio Theater. And Dee introduces us to the new president of the Cleveland Institute of Music -- Joel Smirnoff. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:26:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11956 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11956#When:14:00:01Z So, it has been about a year since Ohio's smoking ban went into effect. Some restaurant and bar owners are still complaining about the ban's negative impact on business. If you talk to public health officials, however, they say the economic impact of a healthier workforce make the ban a major victory. The smoking ban's success is up for debate on the Sound of Ideas, and we'll talk about just how far public health legislation might go...Twinkie tax, anyone? Join us, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11959 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11959#When:06:21:00Z One of the legacies of Northeast Ohio's rust belt economy is dozens of empty factory and warehouse buildings. But, in recent years, a different sort of workforce has been quietly moving into these abandoned structures --- artists --- with the potential to revitalize neighborhoods once left for dead. A conference in Cleveland, next week, will explore the idea of turning the rust belt into an artist belt. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on a call-in discussion that took place yesterday on 90.3's Around Noon. Wed, 07 May 2008 06:21:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11957 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11957#When:20:19:00Z One side note in the fallout from the Marc Dann scandal: Case Western Reserve University’s law school had to scramble to get a new commencement speaker. ideastream’s Dan Bobkoff has that story. Tue, 06 May 2008 20:19:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11895 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11895#When:15:20:00Z Today Dee hosts a special call-in program about taking Northeast Ohio from Rust Belt to Artist Belt with CPAC president Tom Schorgl. Tue, 06 May 2008 15:20:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11944 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11944#When:14:00:00Z Tension is growing in Columbus: The Governor and Ohio's leading democrats are asking for Attorney General Marc Dann to resign. And now...there appears to be a standoff. Barely a month has passed since sexual harrassment allegations became the only news coming out of the AG's office. The story raises important questions about ethics in politics and when and why a scandal can take down an elected official. Join us Tuesday morning at 9, and we'll look for some answers. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11903 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11903#When:19:46:00Z Few crimes are more traumatic than rape. The scars run deep and victims rarely want to talk about it publicly. So, when one does, it commands our attention. Reporter Joanna Connors was sexually assaulted on a Cleveland college campus 23 years ago. It haunted her until she began to retrace the life of the rapist and face the inner conflicts the assault produced in her own life. Read about it in Sunday's Plain Dealer and then join the conversation with the author this morning at 9:00. Mon, 05 May 2008 19:46:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11894 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11894#When:15:16:00Z Today Dee welcomes back Oberlin Conservatory graduate and world-renowned violinist Jennifer Koh who previews her City Music concerts with a live performance in the Key Bank studio. Plus Dee hits the runway with Tad B and Miss America for Fashion Week Cleveland. Mon, 05 May 2008 15:16:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11407 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11407#When:17:00:01Z Dee shines the spotlight on Ohio comedian John Caparulo as he prepares to tape his new comedy special at Playhouse Square. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11890 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11890#When:19:39:00Z Tenor saxophonist Johnny Griffin celebrated his 80th birthday on April 24th. The Chicago native, who now makes his home in France, was one of jazz's leading saxophonists from the 1950s into the early 1990s. Early in his career, Griffin gained attention of rapid fire bebop lines. In later years, he received equal praise for his moving ballad work. He was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and made memorable recordings with pianist Thelonious Monk. Griffin's own sessions found him working in a variety of contexts, including a trio with two bass players and french horn, a session with strings and a big band date. Learn more about Griffin's role in jazz by listening to this two-part profile prepared by ideastream®'s Dan Polletta. Thu, 01 May 2008 19:39:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11403 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11403#When:19:20:01Z Today Dee welcomes back regular irregular guest John Ewing to preview what's onscreeen at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Plus, former punk rocker Tommy Ramone is singing a new bluegrass tune with Uncle Monk, as he gets ready for his gig at the Beachland Ballroom. Photo of Uncle Monk by Shana Novak Thu, 01 May 2008 19:20:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11880 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11880#When:13:45:00Z Oberlin is a well-regarded college known for its music conservatory and progressive politics. And, to highlight that, for about 9 years, the school used the tagline: "Think one person can change the world? So do we." Well, after a good run, the college decided it was time for something a little more bold and provocative. They hired an outside consultant for a few hundred grand and came up with this new slogan: “We are Oberlin. Fearless.” And, as ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports, it didn’t go as well as planned. Thu, 01 May 2008 13:45:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11882 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11882#When:10:00:00Z A highly regarded violin master and educator has been appointed president of the Cleveland Institute of Music. Joel Smirnoff, who chairs the violin department at The Julliard School and leads the Julliard String Quartet, replaces long-standing leader David Cerone. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports the new president got a warm Cleveland welcome yesterday. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11330 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11330#When:05:00:00Z You can't call Conya Doss an overnight sensation just yet, but this Cleveland native is quickly gaining national attention for her brand of R&B, jazz and funk. With the release of her latest CD, still..., Conya Doss stands on the brink of success. But with success comes a difficult decision for this school teacher turned soul singer. Conya will join us in the Westfield Insurance Performance Studio for an interview and performance. It was one of the most anticipated nights in Northeast Ohio's local music scene: the re-opening of Brothers Lounge in Cleveland. Closed since 2002, this one-time rhythm and blues juke joint is back open as an upscale pub, wine bar and music hall, thanks to a couple of local music lovers who heard the call to restore this legendary club into a must-see entertainment complex. Join us for a closer look. Twenty years ago artist Doug Manry used to go to Brothers Lounge to listen to blues jams by local heroes like Robert Lockwood Jr. and Colin Dussault, but with the re-opening of the club it's now his turn to bring something to the party. We'll feature a look at the works of Doug Manry that help jazz up Brothers Lounge. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11400#When:19:12:00Z Dee welcomes the stars of Brooklyn the Musical the new production presented in partnership between Playhouse Square and Baldwin Wallace College. Plus ideastream's Jim Goldurs profiles folk guitarist Wayne Henderson prior to his performance at Nighttown for the Roots of American Music. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:12:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11874 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11874#When:05:55:01Z A Northeast Ohio musical adopted son is looking to pay back the city and school that helped launch his professional career. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports that a new performance scholarship at Kent State University is being funded by rock guitarist Joe Walsh. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:55:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11396 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11396#When:18:57:01Z Dee's Reading Lolita in Tehran today with its acclaimed author Azar Nafisi, before her talk tonight for the Cuyahoga County Public Library. Plus, masters of modern string playing take the Playhouse Square stage in Bowfire. And regular irregular guest, William Busta, discusses his latest curated exhibit celebrating the 30th anniversary of Spaces Gallery. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:57:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11863 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11863#When:14:00:00Z That big tax rebate will be in the mail soon and it's going to be decision time. Save it or spend it? If so, on what? Questions like that make these economically taxing times...especially as fuel prices head north and housing values head south. On The Sound of Ideas, we'll talk with expert financial planners about the best ways to stay afloat, protect our nest-egg, and keep our sanity in challenging times. Join us at 9:00 Tuesday morning on 90.3. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11418 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11418#When:17:00:00Z All aboard for a special show filled with stories, interviews, and songs that explore America's fascination with trains -- large and small. We'll share a conversation with former race car driver and lifelong train hobbyist Sam Posey, author of Playing with Trains. Plus, meet the owners of Stewart's Hobbies and Collectors, and ride the rails with the Lake Shore Live Steamers at Penitentiary Glen. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11855 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11855#When:14:00:00Z Say goodbye to snow, ghosts and washed out color. The digital TV revolution is here. And for some of us, the biggest adjustment is yet to come. If you have cable, you're probably getting digital TV now. However, the 21 million American households who still use rabbit ears will need a converter box. Confusing? It doesn't have to be. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/state_of_ohio/11854 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/state_of_ohio/11854#When:20:03:00Z The bill to reshape the way power is bought and sold in Ohio charges through the House and Senate, and is on its way to the governor. Rep. Matthew Barrett (D-Amherst) resigns after a flap over the appearance of the image of a topless woman during a presentation he made to high school students in October. Attorney General Marc Dann has asked for an audit of the department overseen by an aide who is accused of sexual harassment by two 26-year-old subordinates. And Columbus police say they won’t file charges against that aide, Anthony Gutierrez, saying an interview with one of his accusers did not yield enough evidence. A deal that’s supposed to prevent Great Lakes water from being diverted to other regions got dammed up in the Ohio legislature last session. Sen. Tim Grendell (R-Chesterland) raised concerns about the Great Lakes Compact, but says he has a solution. He discusses it with Rep. Matt Dolan (R-Novelty), who sponsored the compact both times it went through the House. Photojournalism captures brilliant and fleeting moments in time, bringing to the world images that amuse and sadden, enlighten and frighten. Some of the best news photographs ever published are now on display at the Ohio Historical Society, in a traveling show called “Capture the Moment – the Pulitzer Prize Photographs.” Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:03:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11390 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11390#When:18:53:00Z Today Dee welcomes featured musicians from the Cleveland Women's Orchestra who preview their annual Severance Hall concert with selections performed live in the Key Bank studio. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:53:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/feagler/11814 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/feagler/11814#When:05:00:00Z Roundtable: Connie Schultz, columnist, The Plain Dealer; Mark Naymik, reporter, The Plain Dealer; Jay Miller, reporter, Crain’s Cleveland Business. National City Corp: An investors’ group led by Corsair Capital this week agreed to pump $7-billion in cash into the troubled Cleveland bank. The agreement staved off the potential merger of National City with other banks. Merger could have brought about the loss of a major downtown Cleveland company, large-scale layoffs, or both. National City is expected to lose up to $2-billion this year, a result of the mortgage meltdown and tightening credit markets. Pennsylvania Primary: This week’s Pennsylvania primary moved the Democrats closer to this summer’s national convention, but that’s about it. It did little to resolve who the nominee might be. Senator Hillary Clinton won the popular vote and the majority of the Keystone State delegates. But Senator Barack Obama held onto the overall delegate lead and retains a large edge in fund-raising. Next up: Indiana and North Carolina on May 6. Keen on Keno: The Strickland administration is quietly maneuvering to clear the way for a new form of gambling to be targeted at Ohio taverns. Keno, a form of lottery with drawings several times a day, would raise a projected $73 million to help plug a hole in the state budget. This week, the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review okayed the keno plan. Legislation aimed at stopping the new game has apparently stalled in Columbus. Short Shrift for Equal Pay: The U.S. Senate failed to pass a measure that would have bypassed a recent Supreme Court ruling upholding a tight time limit on equal pay complaints. The high court confirmed a law that says employees have 180 days from the issuance of the first paycheck to file legal complaints about wage discrimination. The new law, that would have scrapped the time limit, was named after Lilly Ledbetter, a former Alabama Goodyear worker who sued the tire maker ten years ago and won only to have case overturned on appeal. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11387 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11387#When:18:44:01Z Dee gets rolling with the latest production from Dancing Wheels and famed Cleveland Choreographer Dianne McIntyre. Plus ideastream music director Bobby Jackson spotlights the singing of Natalie Cole prior to her Tri-C Jazz Fest performance. And comedian Kim Wayans joins Dee to preview her one-woman show for the Cleveland Play House's Fusion Fest. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:44:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11603 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11603#When:14:00:00Z Two Plain Dealer reporters get bounced by Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. Attorney General Marc Dann releases redacted emails but can't escape the spotlight. The House and the Governor square off on the energy bill. Join us for a conversation about those stories and others from the week's news. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11331 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11331#When:05:00:01Z When you think fashion, chances are places like New York, Paris, London or perhaps Chicago's Miracle Mile come to mind. And while Cleveland may not be at the top of your fashion list, there was a time when Northeast Ohio was considered quite trendy with retailers like Joseph and Feiss, the Bond Clothing Company, Halle Brothers and Hibgee's headquartered here. Though these classic clothiers are no longer around, we're not in need of a fashion make-over just yet. We'll look at the fashion landscape of Northeast Ohio with two up and coming designers. We're joined first by someone who keeps her eye on style… Plain Dealer Fashion Editor Kim Crow. William Dillard, the founder of Dillard's Department Stores, gained great success by following a few simple rules: provide value pricing to customers, organizational excellence, and advertise. In 1988, Dillard brought his philosophy to Northeast Ohio after purchasing 14 Higbee's department stores. Last year, the company reported earnings of over $7 billion with a larger portion of that coming from clothing sales. Joining host Dee Perry to unlock some of the mystery behind fashion merchandising is the Director of Public Relations for Dillard's Department Stores, Jerry Talamantes and Plain Dealer columnist Kim Crow. When you thumb through the April issue of Northern Ohio Live Magazine you'll see a multi-page spread that showcases fashions created by students in Ursuline College's Fashion School, and find details on the Portfolio shows at both Ursuline and the Kent State Fashion School. What you won't find is a pattern for what comes next for those students. Many will have one eye on their designs, and another on flight schedules, as they head off to other locales to start their careers, but what about those who want to remain in Northeast Ohio? Well, they may find hope in the story of our next guests, the team behind the Cleveland-based menswear design house, Wrath Arcane - Sean Bilovecky and Brian O'Neill. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11385 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11385#When:17:00:00Z Today Dee welcomes back regular irregular guest, Harvey Webster, of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Harvey gets us in the mood for spring and takes your comments and questions on Northeast Ohio's natural environment, as Dee opens the phones. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11381 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11381#When:18:03:01Z Dee meets some of the student finalists from the Slam U competition at Playhouse Square. Plus, she previews the Cleveland School of the Arts New Play, Film and Poetry Festival. And, she welcomes jazz pianist Amina Figarova into the Key Bank studio for a preview of her Tri-C Jazz Fest performance at Nighttown. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:03:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11599 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11599#When:07:48:00Z INTRO: National City Corporation is now facing its future, after getting a 7 billion dollar bailout from a private investment group. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:48:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11598 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11598#When:07:31:01Z In the 1960s, the infamous Cuyahoga River fire burned the river --- and the city of Cleveland --- into the national consciousness as poster children for the ravages of pollution. A new documentary debuting tonight on many PBS stations explores how a group of environmental watchdogs shepherded the clean-up of Northeast Ohio’s “crooked river”. But, ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports that there’s still a lot more work to do. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:31:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11537 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11537#When:17:27:00Z The 29th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland runs April 17th - 27th. This year’s theme is “A Tribute To American Classics.” In particular, three vocal icons are being celebrated: Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye. On April 18th vocalist Nnenna Freelon pays homage to Billie Holiday in performance at the Allen Theater in Playhouse Square. Her 2005 Concord release titled “Sketches Of A Lady” is a collection of songs synonymous with Lady Day, as Billie Holiday was called. ideastream® Music Director Bobby Jackson caught up with Ms. Freelon recently. The conversation begins after her interpretation of “Skylark” which is found on her first recording “Nnenna Freelon” from 1992 on Columbia. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:27:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10789 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10789#When:14:00:01Z You've heard it before, that eighty percent of life is showing up? How about showing up to two thousand six hundred and thirty two games in a row? Woody Allen, meet Cal Ripken, Jr. Major League Baseball's Iron Man has a new book about his life and explaining his unparallelled success. Here's a hint: it's about perseverance. We'll chat with Cal Ripken about his life and the lessons we all can learn from it. Get in the Game, Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11375 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11375#When:10:00:01Z Today Dee spotlights Canadian music sensation Feist, prior to her performance this week at Playhouse Square. She also welcomes local rocker Chris Allen who's just released his latest CD - Things Unbroken. Plus we preview the annual WVIZ/PBS Auction. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11461 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11461#When:10:00:00Z For the past week we've been examining education gaps for students in Northeast Ohio, especially in math and science, that reduce their competitiveness in the global economy. Today in our series… 21st Century Schools…we spend some time with workers already out of school who are trying to get a job or keep a job in an environment where knowledge and skills are more important than ever. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett visited a local career fair to observe the delicate dance between employer and job seeker. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11278 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11278#When:01:30:00Z Today ideastream music director Bobby Jackson previews the TriC Jazz Fest's celebrations of Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday with a fascinating story connecting the two vocal legends. Bobby speaks with Marvin Gaye biographer, David Ritz and Robert Meeropol. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 01:30:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11454 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11454#When:15:53:00Z The 29th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland runs April 17th – 27th. This year’s theme is “A Tribute To American Classics.” In particular, three vocal icons are being celebrated. Billi Holiday, Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye. On April 18th John Pizzarelli headlines at the Allen Theater in Playhouse Square. Pizzarelli pays homage to Sinatra for that evening’s program. Ideastream music director Bobby Jackson caught up with Pizzarelli recently and asked him why is a tribute to Sinatra important? Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:53:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/feagler/11354 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/feagler/11354#When:05:00:01Z Newsmaker: Lt. Governor Lee Fisher: The Lt. Governor is still explaining away a speech he made in Toledo earlier this month during which observers thought he implied Lake Erie water might be for sale. Fisher said later that he misspoke and agrees with lake advocates who say the water should never be for sale. Mr. Feagler will discuss with Fisher, who doubles as the state’s Development Director, the development potential for the areas adjacent to Lake Erie and what’s holding up passage of the Great Lakes Compact. Roundtable: Joan Mazzolini, reporter, The Plain Dealer; James Ewinger, reporter, The Plain Dealer; Bob Dyer, columnist, Akron Beacon Journal. MetroHealth’s Money Woes: Publicly-owned MetroHealth Medical Center saw its money woes deepen during the first quarter of the year. The hospital lost $8-million during the quarter, more than the loss for all of 2007. Hospital leaders are exploring their options, including possible staff layoffs. MetroHealth admits patients without regard to their ability to pay. Airline Merger: Delta and Northwest airlines agreed to a merger this week, a marriage that will create the nation’s largest passenger air carrier. Analysts say the merger will help the airline cut costs, but it could also lead to labor unrest as some of the unions involved with the airlines have raised objections. The merger also creates pressure for other airline mergers, possibly to include Continental, the major carrier operating out of Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland. Pope Benedict Visits U.S: The Pope celebrated his 81st birthday on the same day he landed in Washington for his first official U.S. visit. The Pontiff praised America as a land of opportunity where hope is part of the national character. In a mass at Washington’s baseball stadium, he spoke of the promise of freedom in America, yet lamented how that dream fell short for native Americans and people brought from Africa as slaves. He’s also used the U.S. visit to call repeatedly for healing in the wake of the church sex scandal. Newsmaker 2: Sonya Pryor-Jones, director, Cleveland STEM Initiative: The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is preparing to open a pair of new high schools that represent a departure from traditional academics. Design Lab will focus on art and industrial design; the second is a STEM school—one that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Both academics and location make the STEM school unique. It’ll be housed inside an existing Cleveland business yet to be named. Discussion of the new schools is part of ideastream’s week-long coverage of 21st-century schools. Information on the Cleveland STEM schools Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11277 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11277#When:01:18:01Z Dee previews the PBS special Return of the Cuyahoga with award-winning filmmaker Larry Hott. Plus she welcomes Opera Cleveland artistic director Dean Williamson into the Key Bank studio for a performance with the stars of "La Boheme." Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:18:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11291 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11291#When:15:40:00Z On April 22, Earth Day, WVIZ premiers The Return of the Cuyahoga, the new film documenting the river's transformation from the burning waterway of recent history to the main artery of one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. On our program, we'll preview the documentary, talk about how clean the Crooked River has become, and hear about the remediation work that remains to be done. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:40:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11332 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/11332#When:05:00:01Z One of Northeast Ohio's most accomplished sax players, Ernie Krivda, began his career at age 13 playing Cleveland polka clubs, and went on to play with some of the biggest names in Motown -- including the Temptations and the Four Tops -- and to sharing the stage with legends of jazz like Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. Ernie Krivda, along with bassist Pete Dominguez and drummer Ron Godale, take the stage as part of this year's Tri-C Jazz fest on April 20th at 4 p.m. at the East Cleveland Public Library auditorium. We'll featured Ernie Krivda and the Art of the Trio. Ever since he was a boy of 11, Bobby Selvaggio knew that jazz was his calling. It didn't hurt that Bobby's dad Pete Selvaggio was an acclaimed jazz musician who passed his passion onto his son. Today, Bobby Selvaggio is considered one of the most innovative players and composers of jazz in Northeast Ohio. We'll take a look back at an earlier episode of Applause when Bobby and his quartet joined us for a live performance in our KeyBank Studio inside the Idea Center at Playhouse Square. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11275 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11275#When:19:23:01Z Dee wonders Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden is with award-winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. She also welcomes former US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser who comes to John Carroll University this week. (see Ted Kooser and John Prine at the Library of Congress) Plus Dee continues her National Poetry Month coverage with Claudia Rankine and Bern Mulvey both in town to read for the Cleveland State University Poetry Center. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:23:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11290 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11290#When:15:37:01Z In August, roughly than ten percent of the students are proficient in math and reading. By April, that's more like 70 percent. Welcome to Entrepreneurship Prep. As one student tells it, "At my old school you didn't have to do homework. I'd say my dog ate it, My pig ran over it. I didn't do homework." Not so at E-Prep in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood. The school teaches the same children as the rest of the city schools but gets remarkably different results. As part of our coverage of 21st Century Schools, we'll find out how. Join us tomorrow morning for the Sound of Ideas. That's at 9 o'clock on 90.3. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:37:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11274 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11274#When:18:19:01Z Today Dee shares her conversation with a true man of letters - Gay Talese - who was in town recently for the CWRU Wain Lectures in Writing series. Also joining Dee is series organizer Charles Michener, along with final series guest Ian Frazier. Pictured: Host Dee Perry with Writer Gay Talese Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:19:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11280 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/11280#When:14:00:01Z It is becoming common knowledge that American students are falling behind in science and math. Now, Akron Public Schools have a plan to turn that around. The Beacon Journal profiles Akron's future math and science middle school Monday. It's the product of a collaboration between the district and the National Inventors' Hall of Fame. Tuesday on the Sound of Ideas, we'll talk about out how this new STEM school plans to prepare and engage the next generation of engineers. Join us at 9 a.m on 90.3. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:00:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11287 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11287#When:05:21:00Z With gas prices sky rocketing, more and more people are turning to alternative transportation, such as bicycling, for their commute to and from work. In order to promote this growing trend, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency --- or NOACA --- has started a new service that matches riders and routes. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more on the Ohio Bike Buddies program. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:21:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11286 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11286#When:05:04:01Z Federal officials say that electronic filing has streamlined the income tax return process considerably, in recent years. Still, a bigger-than-usual crowd of last-minute tax filers is anticipated at area post offices today. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett explains. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:04:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11270 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11270#When:18:12:00Z Dee hosts a Spring Fashion call-in program featuring a trio of area fashionistas -- Kim Crow from the Plain Dealer, Mary Davis of Case Western Reserve University, and William Perrine of Kent State University's fashion school. Read about the fashion school at Ursuline College in this month's issue of Northern Ohio Live Magazine Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:12:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11279 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11279#When:06:18:00Z Many local employers say they have plenty of job vacancies. But the trouble is they can't find employees with the skills to fill them. Many applicants don't have the educational background they need in math and science for post high school training. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett examines this disconnect between supply and demand. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:18:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11241 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/11241#When:16:31:00Z Dee climbs Mount Rainier with wilderness rescue hero, Mike Gauthier, who shares his adventure stories tonight for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park's Lyceum Lecture Series. View Slide Show Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:31:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11420 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/jazztracks/11420#When:14:49:00Z The 29th Annual edition of Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is celebrating a tribute to American Classics in 2008. The festivities kick off on Thursday, April 17th with a parade and Kick-Off party at Tower City and Public Square. The activities wraps up on Sunday, April 27th with a performance by artist-in-residence/pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio at the East Cleveland Public Library. ideastream music director Bobby Jackson spoke with Tri-C Jazz Fest managing director Beth Rutkowski about this years festival. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11268 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11268#When:07:41:00Z Some of the most precious pieces of Catholic history are coming to Northeast Ohio, next month. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports that the Western Reserve Historical Society is playing host to a collection of art and objects from the Vatican. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:41:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10920 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10920#When:15:45:01Z Dee shares a surpise from Canadian soprano, Measha Brueggergosman, as she takes the stage with the Cleveland Orchestra. Plus, ideastream music director Bobby Jackson spotlights the music of Marcus Roberts, who's in residence this month for the Tri-C Jazz Fest. And, Great Lakes Theater Festival's Charlie Fee previews the spring season onstage at the Ohio Theater. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:45:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11281 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/11281#When:11:00:00Z Yesterday on Morning Edition we got one perspective on who's to blame for the mortgage crisis. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with Attorney Frank Ford, who is a senior vice president at Neighborhood Progress Incorporated, a Cleveland non-profit. Ford made the case that the crisis is largely the fault of irresponsible lenders, not borrowers. Earlier this week nine lenders signed a non binding pact where they essentially agreed to do more to work with homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. In part 2 of his conversation with Eric, Ford said he thinks that's a good start. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/10848 http://www.wviz.org/index.php/WVIZ/applause/10848#When:05:00:00Z Chances are you, or someone you know, has been on the campus of at least one of Cleveland's two largest medical facilities, University Hospital or the Cleveland Clinic. While there, you may have stopped in your tracks -- if only for a minute -- to enjoy the rich, diverse collection of art on view at these two institutions, which is precisely the effect the collections' curators were hoping for. When Progressive Corporation CEO Peter Lewis decided to collect and display contemporary art at his company's new Mayfield Village headquarters in the 1970s, there was no blueprint to follow. By the mid 80s, the collection wasn't growing like the CEO wanted it to. So, Peter Lewis put out a call to his ex-wife Toby, who had thrown herself into the art world through studies, travel, and work in the field. And that's the short version of how one of the most impressive corporate collections of art in the world was born. You can find the long version in a recently released book by Toby Lewis, Artworks: The Progressive Collection. We'll welcome Toby to this edition of Applause. Bluesman Austin "Walkin Cane" Charanghat shares selections from his latest CD, Murder of a Blues Singer, an album that grew out of a conversation with the late Robert Lockwood Jr. about the tragic murder of his mentor, Robert Johnson. On the album, Austin pays tribute to these two legendary bluesmen by putting a modern day spin on their old-style brand of blues. We'll have an interview with Austin, and a special live performance. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10793 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10793#When:20:57:00Z Dee showcases the medieval music of Alamire which performs for Case's Chapel, Court and Countryside series. Then bass virtuoso Victor Wooten gets ready for his gig at the Beachland Ballroom with live performance in the Key Bank studio. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:57:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10788 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10788#When:14:00:00Z Almost a year and a half ago, we had a conversation on SOI wondering if Ohio might be the first state to sign on to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. Well, since then, four states have ratified it, as has the Ohio House. And it's in the Ohio Senate where the agreement has stalled, mostly due to the efforts of Chesterland Senator Tim Grendell. He says he wants to add some language to protect Ohioans' private property. The Senator and a few others will join us to help us understand exactly where we are and where we might be headed. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10792 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10792#When:19:15:01Z Dee opens the pages of the new book by John Carroll University poet, Philip Metres who has a series of readings for National Poetry Month, and spotlights the new Cleveland Public Theater production with the AIDS Taskforce -- In the Continuum. Plus we hear the Kirtan sounds of Dave Stringer prior to his performance at Cleveland Yoga. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:15:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/10796 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/10796#When:05:38:00Z A stalemate in Congress has led to a stop-gap solution to a thorny immigration issue. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports on the local reaction to a plan that allows highly skilled foreign students to remain in the U.S. --- for now. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:38:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/10795 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/news/10795#When:05:25:00Z The creation of the 9-1-1 emergency phone system forty years ago provided millions of Americans with instant access to public safety services. But, it also attracted many people with non-emergency questions, slowing down the lines. In response, the 3-1-1 service was created, more recently. Over sixty-five U.S. Cities, including Akron and Columbus, have some form of 3-1-1, and Cleveland is about to get on board. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:25:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10684 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/an/10684#When:18:07:01Z Dee continues her coverage of National Poetry Month with award-winning poet Edward Hirsch who visits Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center. Plus, Hilary Hahn and Josh Ritter preview their classical-folk combo onstage at Oberlin and for CMA's Viva and Gala series. Then we take you to the Gordon Square Arts district which hosts an art fair this weekend. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:07:01 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10786 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/soi/10786#When:14:00:00Z Just picture this: An afternoon downtown, in and out of furniture stores and other design shops, lunch at a nice restaurant. Lots of pedestrians. Imagine that: Euclid Avenue. That's right, you heard me. The Euclid Corridor project is coming along, and local boosters say the time is perfect for turning downtown around. It can't be done? Well, commercial real estate values have already bounced back in midtown. Could downtown be next? We'll find out, Monday morning on at 9 o'clock. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/health_region/10794 http://www.wcpn.org/index.php/WCPN/health_region/10794#When:12:38:01Z Maybe it starts when they're five and they ask for a sip of Daddy's beer. Or when they're a teenager and they want a little wine with dinner. Every parent at one point or another travels that very tricky road when it comes to introducing their kids to alcohol. For this week's conversation about health, we turn to Doctor Charles Emerman -- associate chief of staff at MetroHealth Medical Center. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:38:01 -0400