february 2008 VOLUME 28, NUMBER 6 Northern Ohio Live

table of contents

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

CONTRIBUTORS

BUZZ
It’s happening here.
BUZZ AROUND
RECREATION & LEISURE
STYLE
ART EXHIBITS
PARTY ON

SCOTT LAX
The 21st century peanut gallery takes over.

MUSICby Carlo Wolff
Howie Smith’s annual Concert in Progress.

VISUAL ARTSby Faye Sholiton
Bea Mitchell’s varied and very interesting life is reflected in her art.

THEATERby Faye Sholiton
Warm up your winter at Cleveland Public Theatre.

UNTIL THE VIOLENCE STOPS
Special advertising section

HOME & GARDENedited by Sarah R. Sphar
Want to go green? Conservation-minded advice for indoors and out, and creating inviting outdoor living spaces.

NEW CAR GUIDE

HIGHER EDUCATION
Special advertising section

SPAS & SALONS
Special advertising section

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

THE BACK PAGEby John Ettorre
The 16th president’s time in Cleveland.

food & drinkedited by Ivan J. Sheehan
EATING IT UP, IN ROCKY RIVER by Christine Howey
Pearl of the West Side.

IN THE KITCHENby Ivan J. Sheehan
Isn’t it romantic: Three chefs suggest the ultimate meal for Valentine’s Day.

DINING OUT LISTINGS
The area’s best bets for a great meal, plus editors’ picks and more.

GADGET FREAKby Bev Shaffer
Look sharp! A special tool for a special task.

FINE CHINAby Mister & Mrs. Brisket
A fond look back at Chinese dining in Cleveland.