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Cleveland Museum of Art Chalks it up to Color

Cleveland Museum of Art Chalks it up to Color

Katy Witkowski, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 27, 2013

On Sept. 21 and 22, young and old came together outside of the Cleveland Museum of Art to participate in the Chalk Festival. Held every year in the adjacent garden and pond, chalk lovers draw whatever...

Katz Club Diner

Zsolt Bogar, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2013

Most of the Case Western Reserve University community is probably not aware of an elegant, authentic gem located just east of campus on Lee Road between Mayfield and Cedar Roads— the Katz Club Diner,...

“Quimby the Mouse” illustrator to speak at the Cleveland Public Library

Jessica Yang, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2013

The Cleveland Public Library has yet again brought back their “Writers and Readers” series, featuring authors, illustrators and personalities like Chris Ware (illustrator for “Quimby the Mouse”),...

The bros and cons of bro-tanks

Allison Duchin, Contributing Reporter September 27, 2013

WATCH OUT! Bro-tanks have taken over the closets of Case Western Reserve University’s male student population. Where did the popularity of these garments come from, who wears them and most importantly,...

Whodunit?

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

During the Academy Awards, viewers usually don’t question why the carpet is red. However, there may be reasons to wonder about this potential detail at the English Graduate Student Association’s...

Howard’s“Rush”deserves the hype

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

Great achievers throughout history are driven by a variety of factors. Some are motivated by money, some by fantasies of attaining power, while others simply want to prove wrong every person who ever doubted...

The Observer Playlist of the Week: 9/27

Jason Walsh, Staff Reporter September 27, 2013

R. Kelly - “Genius” There are really no adjectives for this song other than “R. Kelly.” Get ready for “Black Panties,” out Nov. 11. Pusha T - “Nosetalgia (ft. Kendrick Lamar)” Pusha...

World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

Many literary figures came to the Ohio Theatre to celebrate the 78th Annual Ainsfield Wolf Award Winners. From left to right, Wole Soyinka, Kevin Powers, Andrew Solomon and Laird Hunt enjoy the presentations. Eugene Gloria, the winner in poetry, isn’t shown.

Anisfield-Wolf Award-winner speaks to local literary lovers

Jessica Yang, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

The literary world descended upon Cleveland on Sept. 12, when select authors came for the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ceremony held at the Ohio Theatre. The awards were created by Cleveland poet and philanthropist...

65 years of the Emmy Awards: The Observer’s predictions

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

It’s that time of the year again, television fans. Emmy season has suddenly crept upon us, and hard though it might be to think about last year’s episodes of shows while most of this year’s seasons...

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