Marybeth J. Hayes

Backyard Tire Fire, who emerge from a fertile Midwest music scene that's introduced America to some of its greatest new rock bands over the last decade, fully embrace the best characteristics of their generation's genre-bending, influence-melding approach to creating music. The band features Ed Anderson (vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, percussion), Matt Anderson (bass, vocals, percussion) and Tim Kramp (drums, percussion, vocals).

(Earth Day) EarthFest 2008

Where: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Date: 2008-04-20 10:00:00

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Earth Day Coalition's EarthFest 2008 One of the greatest Earth Day celebrations on the planet takes place right here in Northeast Ohio. EarthFest is Ohio's largest environmental educational event and one of the longest standing and most successful Earth Day events in the country. EarthFest is a fun and educational event that offers an opportunity to learn about the many environmental issues that face our community while enjoying the backdrop of fun activities and great entertainment. The event listing on other sites: * EarthFest 2008 at GreenCityBlueLake * EarthFest 2008 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ---- Volunteer with Earth Day Coalition at EarthFest 2008 and be part of the Climate Change Solutions here in Northeast Ohio. There are literally hundreds of volunteer jobs to be filled by individuals and groups. Attend one of the following Volunteer Orientation Meetings to find out how you or your group can get involved: * Saturday, January 12, 2008: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Windows on the World Room in the Zoo’s Education Building. Parking and admission are free for this training. This is the ONLY orientation that will be held at the Zoo. * Saturday, February 9, 2008: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Carnegie West Branch of the Cleveland Public Library. * Monday, March 10, 2008: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Carnegie West Branch of the Cleveland Public Library. * Saturday, April 12 2008: 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Carnegie West Branch of the Cleveland Public Library.

Secondhand Serenade

Where: The Agora

Date: 2008-03-12 19:00:00

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Tortured Soul

Where: Grog Shop

Date: 2008-03-13 00:00:00

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Proclaiming themselves pioneers of "live soulful house," the members of Tortured Soul operate under a simple premise: why not make house music with a live band instead of a DJ? With the pared-down instrumentation of a classic soul trio--drums, electric bass and keys--the band creates hypnotic grooves that recall vintage masters like Stevie Wonder and contemporary dance culture stars like St. Germain.

Music Beautiful Beyond Measure

Where: Polish American Cultural Center

Date: 2008-03-01 20:00:00

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Opera Circle will present an extraordinary concert of music that combines 20th century beauty of Stabat Mater by Karol Szymanowski with classical magnificence of Mozarts Requiem: Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus 3649 East 65th Street, Cleveland, 44105 In addition to sharing the glorious music, the concert will also celebrate the collaborative spirit of Opera Circle, involving full orchestra, chorus and soloists, amounting to over 120 performers. Opera Circle will be joined by Cleveland Women�s Orchestra under the baton of its director Robert Cronquist, as well as Westshore Chorale prepared by its director John Drotleff. Soloists for the concert will be Dorota Sobieska soprano, Laura Avdey mezzo-soprano, John Camuso tenor, Ray Liddle baritone / bass. Tickets are $15 general admission & $5 for students, with reserved Sponsor Seats at $55. For reservations and all other information, call Opera Circle at (216) 441 2822 or email operacircle@yahoo.com . Tickets will also be available at the door. Visit www.operacircle.org for more details. The productions at Opera Circle are made possible through continued support from The Cleveland Foundation, Kulas Foundation, The George Gund Foundation, John P. Murphy Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Ohio Arts Council, Northern Ohio Opera League, Polish-American Cultural Center JPII, Cleveland Society of Poles, Alvah Stone & Adele Corning Chisholm Memorial Fund of The C.F. & many other generous sponsors. Thank you for your kind support and for making tickets accessible to everyone.

Les Breastfeeders

Where: Beachland Ballroom

Date: 2008-07-14 21:00:00

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Montreal’s rock outfit Les Breastfeeders, conquered both the public and the critics after its first release (Déjeuner sur l'herbe) in spring 2004, on the Blow The Fuse label. Since then, the band has travelled throughout Canada and the US fo present their frenetic and contagious shows. Tavern / $7.00