july 2008 VOLUME 28, NUMBER 11 Northern Ohio Live

table of contents

LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR
WHAT’S ONLINE

BUZZ
It’s happening here.
BUZZ AROUND
RECREATION & LEISURE
VISUAL ARTS
PARTY ON
LIVE PEOPLE

THEATERby Faye Sholiton
Celebrating 70 summers at Cain Park
in Cleveland Heights.

HALE FARM AND VILLAGE
Special advertising section

TOP DOCTORSby Lori Brandt & Anna Riggenbach
The best local physicians in more than
40 specialties as rated by their peers,
plus a closer look at just a few of the
region’s noteworthy doctors.

AKRON CITY GUIDE
The city of innovation gets ready for another noteworthy year of arts, culture and fun.

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADby Scott Lax
Illuminating hopeful discoveries for people with a devastating condition.

LIFELONG LEARNING
Special advertising section

CHAGRIN VALLEY HUNTER JUMPER CLASSIC
Special advertising section

TRAVELby Mary Mihaly
Isle bet you’d enjoy a beach getaway
this summer!

MUSICby David Budin
Writer Donald Rosenberg reveals
what – and how – a critic hears.

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

THE BACK PAGEby Vincent O’Keefe
Parental contortions.

food & drinkedited by Ivan J. Sheehan

EATING IT UP, ON THE CUYAHOGAby Christine Howey
Dante’s arrangements are music to the mouth.

SUMMER GRILLINGby Ivan J. Sheehan
Summer special: Advice on grilling from local purveyors plus exclusive recipes to fill your outdoor table. Thirsty? Check out Live’s regional picks for beer and wine pairings, too.

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