Mad Daddy: How Cleveland Changed Rock Radio
It’s not your imagination.
Cleveland rock & roll radio set the pace for over-the-top DJs and cutting-edge music, led by a lively assortment of personalities whose influences reached far beyond Northeast Ohio.
You can learn about one of the most famous on Saturday, July 27, at Music Box Supper Club when the people who knew Pete Myers—“The Mad Daddy”— tell their firsthand takes of the colorful radio legend with “Mad Daddy! A Celebration of How Cleveland Changed Rock and Roll!”
Boomer’s pop culture columnist Mike Olszewski and his wife Janice will discuss their book, “Myers, Mintz, and the Moondog and How Cleveland, Ohio Changed Rock Radio.” Joining them are Cleveland radio pioneers Johnny Holiday, Jim LaBarbara, and Miriam Linna, founding member of the Cramps and Mad Daddy promoter.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; stories begin at 2 p.m. Admission is free but reservations for tables are required. Go to musicboxcle.com for more information.
Sew Cool: A Community of Creators
Here’s a great idea that came to our attention recently: Sew4Service. The Cuyahoga County group turns donated fabric and yarn into handmade items, then gives them to local organizations.
As if that’s not enough, they teach sewing classes in Wickliffe and sell donated fabric, yarn and supplies at their Fabric Stash Store in Euclid’s Shore Cultural Centre. They also host bring-your-own-sewing-machine sewing sessions to make items for local charities. Learn more at sew4service.org, on their Facebook page or Instagram Sew4Service.
Northeast Ohio Boomer Launches Home Delivery
You asked—we’ll deliver.
Our free print edition comes out six times a year, distributed at 700+ locations throughout the region. And we have a digital version on northeastohiothrive.com. Yet, many of our loyal readers have asked for another option: home delivery.
We hear you loud and clear. Now you can get an annual mail subscription to the Northeast Ohio Boomer print edition for $24. Go to the “Subscribe” tab at the top of our website to sign up, mail a check payable to “Northeast Ohio Boomer” to P.O. Box 1088, Hudson, OH 44236, or call 330-822-4011 for credit card payments.
You can pick up free print copies of the magazine at the usual places: libraries, recreation centers, medical offices, Marc’s, Discount Drug Mart, and Giant Eagle stores. The website will continue to have the free digital issue, plus timely stories and blogger posts about active aging, and don’t forget our Northeast Ohio Boomer Facebook page with articles and contest giveaways. Home delivery is one more way to enjoy our magazine.
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Tell Benjamin Rose About An Extraordinary Older Adult
Do you know someone aged 60 or better who challenges common misconceptions about aging and inspires others to embrace life to the fullest? Family member, friend or neighbor: Benjamin Rose wants to hear about them. The Cleveland-based nonprofit is taking nominations for its Golden Achievement Award to shine a spotlight on incredible individuals who defy aging stereotypes and inspire others to rethink aging.
Nominate a deserving candidate today for the chance to see them honored at Triumph: Benjamin Rose Celebrates You! The Aug. 2 luncheon and awards ceremony will celebrate the remarkable achievements of Benjamin Rose’s clients, partners, supporters and community. A community fair open to the public will follow the ceremony and luncheon.
Don’t miss your chance to bring recognition to someone truly worth celebrating. Submit nominations at benrose.org/golden-achievement by June 12 and help Benjamin Rose recognize this year’s Golden Achiever.
Cleveland Clinic Launches Center for Women’s Health
Health care for women during midlife and beyond is the cornerstone of Cleveland Clinic’s new Women’s Comprehensive Health and Research Center. With star power backing from Maria Shriver, who was in Cleveland recently for the announcement, the center will focus on behavioral health, breast health, cardiovascular care, infant and maternal health, endocrinology and weight management, menopause, osteoporosis and metabolic bone density, wellness and disease prevention and healthy aging.
It will also include The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention and Research Center, which Shriver founded.
To learn more, call 216-444-8686 or visit clevelandclinic.org/caringforwomen.
