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A Wake Up and Live Moment! Today's Inspiration for Folks to be Encouraged to Stay Strong in this Day of Life!
by sue johnson 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

*A Wake Up and Live Moment! Today's Inspiration for Folks to be Encouraged to Stay Strong in this Day of Life!* *Lift your spirits. Be creative as you speak these affirmations on behalf of your children's, family, friends, and co-workers spirits, now and 'forever.'* *Share the affirmations with your life's colleagues, children and loved ones. Have them create their own. For your children, this will help them learn* *more about who they are and develop into strong individuals.* *A selection of messages to inspire you to become a creative,independent, non-traditional thinker **and uplift the human spirit.* *Today, we really need prayers, affirmations and actions to live through the CoronaVirus, political chaos and conspiracy killing our children, adults and seniors.* *Today, I . . .* *. I thank God as I awake each morning and as I go to bed each night.* *. I look for the good in my life no matter what 'rough patch' I'm going through.* *. I am a healing agent to those around me who are experiencing life challenges* *. I appreciate my ability to disregard and pray for those who spew hatred and lies based on ugly prejudices.* *. I am gratef**ul for kind**ness shown to me.* *Previous Affirmations to uplift and empower yourself, family, friends and co-workers* *.** I pray that the current Leadership fails in its attempts to destroy the American democracy.* *.** I pray for Good to overcome evil.* *.** I bless those who are unreasonable and cannot be persuaded by reason, logic or common sense.* *.** I give great thanks for, pray for, and bless women rising in power.* *. **I look for the good in people, circumstances,and situations, even though it seems impossible.* *.** I am an independent thinker whose thoughts will not be controlled by negative propaganda, evil **and ugliness.* *.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .* *TODAY, I . . .* *.* *I look to God, my Higher Power, Creator, etc. to lead and guide me as I go through each day.* *. **I* *Strengthen my heart and mind to withstand the pressures of the chaos in the world around me.* *.** I look at the beauty in nature to renew, restore, refresh and revitalize my spirit.* *. **I listen to the giggles and laughter of children to make my heart sing.* *. **I* *choose* *to be a source of happiness and joy to someone in my life* *Previous Affirmations to add to your repertoire.* *. **I remove the blocks that separate me from love.* *. ** I trust God to energize me to do God’s will.* *.** I stop saying negative things out of my mouth*. *. My heart cries & smiles for the 6 year-old daughter who knows & says, “My Daddy c**hanged the world.”* *. I understand the need / call for justice.* *. I fill my heart with peace .* *. I accept the power of God to heal & help guide us to a better life.* * . . . . . . . . . . . .*

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Wednesday interview of Wu Xia 2 for Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival
by Johnny Wu 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

This Thursday, join us and check out the award winning scifi action film Wu Xia 2 The Code, the feature film was shot entirely in Ohio with talented cast from Columbus and Northeast Ohio. Filming in Parma, Akron, Cleveland, Cortland and other areas in town. Wu Xia 2 The Code is the most diverse feature film to date in Cleveland, you will see everyone working together and telling a story with action and martial arts. The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival was created with the artistic vision to present and expose the work of emerging talents and established artists who are contributing to the cinematic legacy as well as celebrating urban culture. GCUFF showcases minority films, which reinforce positive images and dispel negative stereotypes. The film festival provides a forum for the work of diverse filmmakers to be viewed and discussed. In addition to its cinematic showcases, GCUFF nurtures its attendees in a variety of disciplines, offering panel discussions, workshops and symposiums. A portion of the film festival is dedicated to Greater Cleveland area youth by showcasing films and panel discussions that allow them to learn the craft and respond to the film subject matter in a healthy, confident and empowered manner. Support GCUFF and also enjoy a full day of action film of Hollywood quality, Wu Xia 2 The Code will be virtually available this Thursday, September 17 from 9am till 11pm. You can also catch a 30mins virtual Q&A with the cast/crew. Support and other your tickets at https://gcuff2020.eventive.org/films/5f1ca3b5e8e8fd006f8503f4 Johnny -- ------------- Johnny Wu O: 216.539.4634 Produce - Create - Deliver www.mdifilm.com [1] youtube.com/mdifilm inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing Producer (2015-2020) 75th Cleveland Cultural Gardens' One World Day August 30, 2020, 11am - 6pm www.clevelandculturalgardens.org [2] Co-Founder Cleveland Asian Festival May 22-23, 2021 www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org VP of Communications OCA-Cleveland Chapter "Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans" OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio - Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at www.ocagc.org/imagetv OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown. www.ocagc.org Administrator Cleveland IndieClub www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board St. Clair Superior Development Board Member 2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council 2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council Links: ------ [1] http://www.mdifilm.com [2] http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org

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Literature and Essay Submissions Open
by Aja Hannah 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Hello everyone! Gather Round Podcast has opened its first round of submissions today! The top three submissions will be made into podcast episodes and featured on the website, Facebook and YouTube page. For more information or to enter, go to GatherRoundPodcast.squarespace.com on the submissions page. Due to the volume, submissions will only be open until Halloween and are limited to the first five pages of unpublished work from women and people of color. If you are selected to move forward, the judges panel will contact you for the rest of the submission. Thank you! (P.S. Voice actor auditions for chosen works will be scheduled for mid-November). Aja Hannah Writer 301-395-3021

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Ensemble Theatre's 'Stagewrights' presents our 10 Minute Play Reading Series!
by Ensemble Theatre 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

*PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* 216-321-2930 :: info(a)ensemble-theatre.org *Ensemble Theatre’s Stagewright’s Unit *is thrilled to kick off the first Monday night, of we hope many, as part of our* 10 minute Play Reading Series via Zoom, streamed LIVE on Ensemble Theatre’s Facebook page!* During these uncertain times, practicing social distancing and mitigating the spread of Covid-19, we are finding creative ways to stay connected! Join us *EVERY OTHER MONDAY @7PM* and enjoy original works of local playwrights sharing their voices with our community and the world around us! Join us for a Q&A afterward. You can submit questions via the ZOOM chat function or via the comments on our Facebook Livestream! *HERE IS THE LINE UP FOR OUR FIRST ZOOM OF OUR SERIES :: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 @7pm :: * *PROSPECT :: By Ann Cohen*Prospect Avenue, 1976. A fundraiser for the American Heart Association is set to begin in a formerly dilapidated brownstone which has been turned into a magnificent Designer's Showcase House. A man who had sheltered there before the renovation returns to collect his most prized possession, and a confrontation that will change lives rips through the beauty and tranquility of the transformed space. *Staring :: Agnes Hermann** *as Nancy Ferguson* :: *Sidney Perelman** as Marcia Rubinstein* :: *Paul Slimak** *as Frank Turner* :: *Bryant Caroll** *as James Beckleyn* :: *HEAVENS GATE* :: *By Berenice Kleiman* A tongue-in-cheek comedy in 10 minutes where three souls in heaven, from Aleppo, the Holocaust, and Rwanda, bask in their now-earned peaceful rest. Suddenly they are horrified to see a huge tower with golden letters begin to rise up before their very eyes. This is truly a problem for St. Peter to solve. *Staring* :: *Agnes Hermann* **as Raisa* :: *Paul Slimak** as Abraham :: *Peter Lawson Jones* *as Gahiji :: *Peter Ferry** as St. Peter :: *Berenice Kleiman* as Narrator :: *KATYDIDS* :: *By Agnes Herrmann* :: A Bug’s eye view of the environment. *Staring *::* Paul Slimak** as Narrator :: *Cat R. Kenney *as Katydid #1 :: *Agnes Herrmann** as Katydid #2 :: *(*Denotes Member of Actors' Equity Association)* *CLICK HERE <https://www.facebook.com/EnsembleTheatreCleveland/>* *TO NAVIGATE TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE'S FACEBOOK PAGE TO WATCH OUR LIVE STREAM @7PM, Monday September 21st. * *Email us at plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org <plays(a)ensemble-theatre.org> for a ZOOM link if that is the only platform via which you can attend the reading. * *We recommend it if you are able to watch via Ensemble’s FACEBOOK LIVE. Tune in @7pm. * *ALL OF THE PLAYS READING AS PART OF OUR MONDAY SERIES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. NO DONATION IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE! * *DONATIONS TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, ESPECIALLY DURING THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES. CLICK HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/donations> *IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO ENSEMBLE THEATRE! WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT! *CLICK HERE <http://www.ensembletheatrecle.org/10-minute-readings-zoom>* FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR *10 MINUTE PLAY SERIES*, *OUR PLAYWRIGHTS*, AND *UPDATES TO OUR LINE UP FOR EACH MONDAY*. *THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ENSEMBLE THEATRE, OUR NEW SERIES, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN OUR VIRTUAL AUDIENCE. * Stay Safe! Stay Healthy! We look forward to when we can meet again in person!

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THIS WEEKEND North Pointe Ballet Performs at Lakeview Park FREE Concert
by Bernadette Benda 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Join North Pointe Ballet for "Ballet in the Park", a FREE repertoire concert at Lakeview Park in Lorain. When: Sept. 19, 6:00PM Where: Lakeview Park, 1800 West Erie Ave., Lorain, OH 44052 What: North Pointe Ballet presents its third annual fall repertoire concert to kick off its fifth anniversary season. The concert, presented in partnership with the Lorain County Metroparks, will take a look back on NPB repertoire from the past four years and premiere a new work by guest artist, Brandon Smith. Concert will be presented outdoors near the historic rose garden at Lakeview Park and adhere to guidelines established by Lorain County Department of Health. Stay after the concert to watch the sunset on Lakeview Beach. Website: https://northpointeballet.org/balletinthepark/ Reply to: Info(a)northpointeballet.org Bernadette Benda Marketing Manager, North Pointe Ballet bernadette(a)northpointeballet.org 440-334-3113 mobile

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$55 SCHOOL PICTURE EVENT- 2 DAYS ONLY
by L RYA PHILLIPS 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

School is officially back in session! With Covid-19 still impacting our lives many of us have chosen not to send our children back to school in concern for their safety & have opted for them to attend school virtually. With that being said our children are missing out on attending some school activities in person. Now I can't help with all the events I can definitely help with one big one...School Picture Day!!! L Rya Photography will be hosting a 2 day event on September 19th - 20th, 2020 in the Wade Oval/Cleveland Museum of Art area. All sessions will be by appointment only. Each session will be 30 minutes and includes 1 outfit, 10 edited digital images, & a $10 credit toward any Prints Package order. Total cost for each session is on sale for $55.00 (originally $75.00). There is limited appointment availability so the first 5 schedulers will receive a free 8x10 print. CALL (216) 452-0924 TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD SESSION TODAY!!! To confirm your child's session a $15.00 non-refundable deposit is required along with a signed client agreement. For additional information please visit our website at www.LRyaPhotography.com or call a studio representative at (216)452-0924.

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Watch "The Golden Girls" episode - "Love is Love" and support LGBTQIA+ organizations
by Richard Zenk 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

Equality Productions produces online theater and is expected to raise nearly $2000 in 2020 for charitable organizations in the US and Canada. Its mission is to produce theater that focuses on the voices of women, people of color, and the LBGTQIA+ communities and to raise money for charitable organizations. Visit its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Equality-Productions-in-Cincinnati-OH-105457637814… The Golden Girls project was created to raise funds for Ohio-based LGBTQIA+ organizations. The first of the two episodes, "Love is Love", was originally titled "Sisters of the Bride" and premiered in 1991. It is rated as one of the 10 ten best episodes by Golden Girls' fans. Blanche's brother, Clayton, brings his fiancee, Doug, to meet his sister. And Blanche is having none of it. Meanwhile, Rose readies herself to win the Volunteer of the Year award. The director rewrote the episode's ending to reflect a more hopeful conclusion to the story. *Cast:* Blanche - Sharon Shaffer Clayton - Matthew J. Wilks Dorothy - Cathy Roesener Doug - Kyle Overstake Guest - Kim Welter Irving - Gio Santiago Rose - Julie Jordan Sophia - Chessie Vigran Director: Richard Zenk To see the episode, donate $10 (or “donate what you can”) to one or more of these organizations, which were selected by the cast. Equality Ohio - https://equalityohio.org/ - For 15 years, Equality Ohio has been working to change hearts, minds, and laws so that LGBTQ+ people can thrive in Ohio. The organization advocates for a statewide LGBTQ inclusive nondiscrimination law as well as laws that protect Ohioans from discrimination at the local level. After you donate, you will be provided the YouTube link. Donate @ https://secure.everyaction.com/d3R_OklBIE-nlXPKJIH0dQ2 Kaleidoscope Center - https://www.kycohio.org/ - The organization provides a safer place, programming, and leadership opportunities so that queer youth can be free to explore who they are and empowered to become their confident, truest self. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com and include "GG donation: Kaleidoscope" in the comment box. You will be emailed the YouTube link to share with those in your household. LGBT Community Center of Cleveland - https://lgbtcleveland.org/ - The organization's mission is to enrich the lives of the diverse LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, support, education, and celebration. Donate @ https://bit.ly/3m5VEXA Email the receipt to equalityproductionscincy.com to receive the YouTube link to watch the show with those in your household. META Center Inc. - https://metacenterinc.org/ -The organization creates regular programming for transgender and gender non-conforming youth ages 7-19. Through providing affirmation to one of society’s most vulnerable, META Center Inc. works to create social change and foster acceptance. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to metacenterinc(a)gmail.com. Email the Paypal receipt or screenshot to equalityproductionscincy.com to receive the YouTube link to watch the show with those in your household Outreels Cincinnati - https://www.facebook.com/outreelscincinnati/ - OutReels Cincinnati is a creative outlet for the Ohio and Tri-state area where LGBT issues are expressed and discussed through the art of film. Donate via Paypal ("friend to friend") to equalityproductionscincy(a)gmail.com and include "GG donation: OutReels" in the comment box. You will be emailed the YouTube link to share with those in your household.

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AUDITION EXTENSION! - Seeking High School Singer/Dancers for Competitive Show Choir
by MAC Choreography 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

AUDITIONS ARE STILL OPEN FOR NEXT LEVEL SHOW CHOIR! Email NextLevelShowChoir(a)gmail.com. Next Level is a competitive group of high school singers, dancers, and instrumentalists under the direction of a team of award winning performing arts educators and industry professionals. Open to all Ohio high school students. Here is a reel showcasing some of our show choirs: https://youtu.be/7tl_UB09fiY Next Level Show Choir has gone VIRTUAL for the month of September! Our students are spending this month diving into their individual artistry projects, and they are doing incredible work! Projects range from music videos to professional audition tapes to dance concept videos! Here is an example of the projects that our talented students are working on: https://youtu.be/iIQFkTWFMgY We at Next Level are training our members to be overall performers and industry leaders offering 20+ classes in addition to learning our competition season show! OUR CURRICULUM: DANCE MUSIC ACTING TV/FILM PRODUCTION INDUSTRY EDUCATION DANCE FOR FILM VOICE ACTING ACTING FOR CAMERA AUDITION PREP EXPERI-DANCE! MUSICAL THEATRE ACTING FOR CAMERA DANCE FOR FILM FULL PACKAGE HIP HOP/ STREET JAZZ MUSIC THEORY ACTING THE SONG FILM SCENE STUDY INDUSTRY INSIDER JAZZ WIND INSTRUMENTS MONOLOGUES MAKING A MOVIE MUSICAL SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING 101 TAP WORLD MUSIC SCENE STUDY PRODUCTION 101 “YOU” IN THE ROOM! THEATER Email NextLevelShowChoir(a)gmail.com with any questions or to audition! Best, THE NEXT LEVEL TEAM

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE- The Millennial Theatre Company Seeking To Honor Those Lost to COVID-19
by The Millennial Theatre Company 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2020 The Millennial Theatre Company Seeking Names of Those Lost to Covid-19 For Tribute The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is seeking to honor those lost to Covid-19 in their upcoming online production of *Songs for A New World*. If someone in your life has passed away due to Covid-19, MTC wishes to honor those individuals by including their name and photo in a special tribute song in their upcoming performance. Names and photos of these individuals can be emailed to millennialtheatrecompany(a)gmail.com until October 1. The Millennial Theatre Company looks forward to paying tribute to and raising awareness about those who were taken to soon due to this crisis. About the Millennial Theatre Company The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit theatre company is committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mtc_theatre). ###

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VIRTUAL VOICE LESSONS WITH SHARON
by Sharon Shaffer 13 Sep '20

13 Sep '20

WISH you couldstudy MUSIC or SINGING, but don’t know where to start? HELLO! I’m Sharon Shaffer, I’m offering virtual lessons inVoice/Breathing technique, theory/harmony, sight-singing, music reading,audition prep, acting your song, repertoire choice, choral conducting and more. My students range from seasoned professionals to brand new singers…. AND you are nevertoo old to start. About me: I have been teaching voice for over 30 years. Education: BM in VoicePerformance, MM in Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy, MM Choral Conducting. Schools: U of M, Oberlin Conservatory, Cleveland State. I have also had a prolific performance career in the U.S. and Europe... Seemy website for many more details, about me and my teaching, and for examples of mystudents and I performing. Shaffer Voice Studio | | | | | | | | | | | Shaffer Voice Studio | | | VIRTUAL LESSONS ON ZOOM, FACE-TIME, DUO and more… $$$ I have a charitablesliding payment scale based on need $$$ We could all use some music back in our lives, and when has itbeen more affordable? TO YOURHEALTH! SS

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