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Ingenuity Cleveland announces Ingenuity at the Lake, a community-focused celebration September 25, 2-8 p.m. Ingenuity at the Lake will feature a Lakefront Stage plus roaming performances, local artisans, food trucks, a beer garden, and a range of exhibitors with a special focus on neighborhood organizations, initiatives and community members. Experience the intersection of art and technology, creativity and innovation. ...

Do you know someone who is making a positive impact in lives of people 50 and older? Tell us about them! Better yet, nominate them for Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond's annual Boomer Impact Awards. ...

Are you feeling distant from the Jewish faith? A months-long program addresses the largest population of the Cleveland Jewish community – those unaffiliated adults seeking ways to find greater meaning, identity and purpose in their Jewish experiences, and those wishing to enrich their other Jewish involvements. . ...

Social media is still used as a fun distraction for some people and taking a Facebook quiz may seem like a harmless way to pass the time. But are you giving away more information than you think? Beware of this sneaky social media scam. ...

Alzheimer’s Disease research is taking place in Northeast Ohio with The Cleveland Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (CADRC) funded by National Institute on Aging. It’s one of 31 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRC) in the country. The CADRC helps accelerate research across everything from diagnosis to treatment to basic understanding of what’s happening with the disease, thanks to participating volunteers. ...

Preventing elder abuse through improved social supports like senior center programs, in-home services and transportation helps our older adults to live independently and contribute to the vibrancy of our community.  Reporting suspected abuse helps lift the veil of secrecy that puts older adults in harm’s way. ...

In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month (June) and Juneteenth (June 19), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating Black artists and amplifying the voices and contributions of the Black music community, which have influenced and defined generations. As 2021 Inductee Gil Scott-Heron told us in 1971, the revolution will not be televised.

 

“The Rock Hall brings together and gives voice to people of all backgrounds and beliefs through music year-round. Find your voice with us through our June programming as we celebrate Black musical trailblazers,” saya Greg Harris, Rock Hall CEO & president.

During June, join the Rock Hall for a Juneteenth celebration, virtual programs, new podcast episodes, curated playlists, exhibit stories, special content, and featured Rock Hall EDU Powered by PNC collections. Visit rockhall.com/events for details.

 

The Rock Hall’s Black Music Month and Juneteenth initiatives include:

• Reckoning & Requiem: LaVern Baker & Cultural Appropriation: Tune into the Rock Hall’s YouTube channel on June 17 at 7 p.m. EST for Voices in Conversation moderated by Rock Hall’s Chief Curator Nwaka Onwusa and author and songwriter Alice Randall, featuring singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, Grammy-award winner Siedah Garrett, country singer-songwriter and producer Margo Price, and singer-multi-instrumentalist Allison Russell.
• Juneteenth Celebrations: Join a group of powerful and inspiring performers, including Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, Afi Scruggs, Ngina Fayola, All City Choir from Metropolitan School District, and CowPastor from Cleveland Museum of Art, for a free event on Saturday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Rock Hall plaza. 
• “It’s Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment”: Music can create change, inspire, and sustain revolutions and movements. The Rock Hall’s inspiring exhibit shares the stories behind songs and artists that were at the center of movements and Black liberation, including What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye, Fight The Power by Public Enemy, to Freedom by Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar, to name a few.

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Cleveland Public Library is celebrating Juneteenth with a week of cultural education programs and activities to honor the day, as well as spark conversation about our history and the future of Black America. ...