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Harvey Pekar talks American Splendor, Sister Mary Assumpta represents the Cleveland Indians, Cats on Holiday play and Laura Taxel of Ethnic Eats presents Gilda & Carla Carnecelli from the Palazzo on Detroit Ave----
Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's political stories including Mark Meadows committing voter fraud, Britney Griner held detained in Russia for Marijuana Oil, Lawmakers voting against banning Russian Oil, DeSantis's Police Force Bill in Florida, U.S. Police sending extra (expired) military gear to Ukraine, U.S. Census miscounting Latinos, Idaho - inspired by Texas - pushes discrimination against Trans kids, Florida further banning Critical Race Theory discussion in Schools and Jobs, A Russian Spy in USA since 2017, Virginia Lawmakers lifting the ban of Facial Recognition technology... AND If you're in the Cleveland area THIS WEEKEND be sure to catch Travis Irvine doing Stand-Up Live (Saturday - 3/12/22 at 11:00PM) at Secret Society Comedy @ Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave. - Cleveland, OH 44102Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secret-society-comedy-tickets-269832274597More Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/666015504846123
Welcome to Tulsa Talks presented by Tulsa Regional Chamber. I’m your host Tim Landes. The voice you just heard is our TulsaPeople Tulsan of the Year, Jeff Martin. I’m a huge fan of Jeff and the work he does for our city. At the end of our conversation we recorded in early December, I mentioned to Jeff that his work has helped keep me in Tulsa, and that’s definitely true. I’m a bookworm and a regular audience member at author talks hosted by Booksmart Tulsa, which was launched by Jeff in 2009. It started as a monthly pub book club held at McNellies and has grown into the Tulsa Literary Coalition that has brought more than 1,000 authors to Tulsa, including nearly 200 in 2019. That’s an event every other day. And Jeff works most of them for free. It’s those events that educate and inspire me and help shape me as a writer. Two years ago, Jeff and his business partner (the late Cindy Hulsey) opened Magic City Books at the corner of Archer St and Detroit Ave in downtown Tulsa’s arts district. Jeff and Tulsa Literary Coalition’s efforts have help reinvigorate Tulsa’s longtime love for books and we’re now seeing an explosion of independent bookstores opening in Tulsa. In our conversation, Jeff discusses why it’s so important to see those literary allies appearing across the metro. Connie Cronley wrote an excellent piece on Jeff in our January issue, and I’m thrilled I had the opportunity to expand on her work in our chat. He and I discussed his childhood and how his early work in a video store and a national chain bookstore helped mold him into who he is today. It turns out not being scared of the word “no” and asking for forgiveness instead of permission can take someone a long way toward their dreams. We also briefly talk about his work as the communications manager for Philbrook. It’s a dream job he wouldn’t have had it not been for hosting a book talk at the museum. If you’ve listened to Philbrook’s Museum Confidential podcast, you’ll already be familiar with Jeff. For those who haven’t checked it out, I suggest once you’re finished listening all our episodes, you dive into their archive. It’s really great stuff. A few days before we recorded, Jeff gave me the opportunity to moderate a book talk with author Paul Hendrickson. I can tell you, it’s not easy work filling Jeff’s shoes for an evening. I had fun, and I look forward to doing more in the future to help give the man a break every now and then. He’s earned them. Following that conversation, The Voice music writer and People To Wave To host Kyra Bruce shares highlights from her interview with Tulsa rapper First Verse, who also shares a new single with you to close out the episode. Alright let’s get this going. This is Tulsa Talks with Jeff Martin.
Dan and Jordan try their best to trigger Paul by discussing Star Wars Episodes 7 and 8. Paul valiantly deflects most of the triggers, and the LOTL boys are soon back on track to discuss the Cavs, who just finished a demoralizing sweep of the 1st-seeded Toronto Raptors. Demoralizing if you’re Drake, that is. Jokes aside, the Cavs are facing a revitalized Celtics team on their path to make a fourth straight Finals appearance. The boys talk Kevin Love, the key bench players, and their series predictions. After sportstalk, LOTL jumps right into a review of a newish Italian restaurant -- Molto Bene (on Detroit Ave. in Lakewood). How does this place compare to other Cleveland Italian joints? What does our Italian member, Dan, think? Is it possible this place might have the best gelato in town? Listen to the episode to find out! Paul runs down a new Mexican place -- Tapatias Taqueria -- which he declares rivals La Plaza. Finally, LOTL reviews several fun week night events coming up next week (one of them might include donuts and beer) as well as some upcoming summer events!
New Jail Site 19 acres along Detroit Ave. to Alexis Rd in Toledo. The plan is building on the 5700 block of North Detroit Ave. The jail will have a capacity of 650 people and be both sentenced inmates and people with pending court cases. There is an open house the anyone who wants to learn more about the jail and have questions. The open house is set for 6-8pm on February 7th at the Lucas County Emergency Medical Services building located at 2127 Jefferson Ave.
Alex Revira on the New Jail Site along Detroit Ave. to Alexis Rd in Toledo
The Halloween Flea Market is in its 3rd year of being around. The Flea Market is presented by The Black Market which is a store located on Detroit Ave in Cleveland. The Flea Market takes place at Now That's Class, a bar in Lakewood OH. Emma White, who cordinated the whole thing, had 20+ vendors selling their odds and ends this year.