july 2007 VOLUME 27, NUMBER 11 Northern Ohio Live

table of contents

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
CONTRIBUTORS

BUZZ
It’s happening here.
BUZZ AROUND

HOME & GARDEN
RECREATION & LEISURE
ARTS
PARTY ON
STYLE

SCOTT LAX
Author Mary Doria Russell.

BOOKSby Carlo Wolff
A graphic novel with Cleveland roots.

MUSICby Laura Kennelly
The extreme sport of piano.

VISUAL ARTSby Douglas Max Utter
The work of Giancarlo Calicchia.

TRAVELby Mary Mihaly
Get to the Point, already!

THE GREENING OF NORTHEAST OHIOby Milenko Budimir
How green is our city?

MEN OF SUBSTANCEby Tim Hudak & Lori Brandt
Two educators, two same-sex schools, two distinct careers.

AKRON ART MUSEUMedited by Sarah R. Sphar
A city’s moment in the sun arrives: at long last, Akron’s new museum opens its doors.

HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC
Special advertising section

YEAR OF THE PIG
Special advertising section

SUPER LAWYERS

30 FOR THE FUTURE
Special recognition section

LIFELONG LEARNING
Special advertising section

AT HOME

live times
AROUND TOWNedited by Brooke Willis
Our picks of this month’s don’t-miss events.

FOOD & DRINKedited by Ivan J. Sheehan

OUTDOOR DININGedited by Ivan J. Sheehan
Burger + beer + patio = perfect.

EATING IT UPby Christine Howey
The view from Fat Cats.

IN THE KITCHENby Ivan J. Sheehan
With Rocco Whalen of Fahrenheit.

RECIPE FILE

DINING OUT LISTINGS

CAFE SOCIETYby Nigel K.
The writer gets a date.

THE SEASONED POURby John Long
What to look for in the wine department this summer.