Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The cartoonist behind "The City" will discuss his new graphic novel tonight at the Coventry Village Library
When Ohio native Derf Backderf promotes his new graphic novel, My Friend Dahmer, he’s asked the obvious question — what was Jeffrey Dahmer like? Derf, the cartoonist behind the well-known and nationally syndicated comic “The City,” attended Revere High School in Bath with the infamous serial killer, and he knew Dahmer before he became a household name. But people attending Derf’s talk tonight at 7 at Coventry Village Library shouldn’t expect to hear about Dahmer’s cannibalism or his penchant for keeping body parts in the fridge. “The talk is more about making the book then it is about Dahmer himself, because I like to talk about making comics. Talking about Dahmer is not something I’m that crazy about. What was he like? Go read the book…
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Umrigar, a Cleveland Heights resident, will speak about her latest novel, "The World We Found"
Author Thrity Umrigar will visit Coventry Village Library at 7 p.m. Wednesday to talk about her latest novel, The World We Found. The Cleveland Heights resident and acclaimed author is visiting the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library branch as part of her book tour, which includes stops in California, Washington, Colorado and Florida. The event is free, but registration is required. Below are excerpts from an interview with Umrigar. Cleveland Heights Patch: Tell me about your career in journalism and what inspired you to start writing novels. Thrity Umrigar: I always tried to infuse my journalism with a 'literary' flavor. I gravitated toward narrative journalism, with a focus on human interest stories. But after years and …
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Patrons can now check out eReaders at all Heights Libraries locations
A year ago, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library added half a dozen or so eReaders to its collection at Lee Road Library. Heights Libraries has decided to expand that program and now offers Nooks and Kindles at the Coventry Village, Noble Neighborhood and University Heights libraries. The idea is that patrons can "try it before they buy it" and learn to use the devices. “Our customers have been clamoring for more eReaders,” said Heights Libraries Deputy Director Kimberlee DeNero-Ackroyd in a press release. “Circulating these devices serves several purposes: It gives customers an opportunity to try these products and make more informed purchasing decisions, it provides library customers an opportunity to try a different …
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
90 photos that define Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights officially became a city in 1921. Cleveland Heights Patch is observing that 90th anniversary by compiling 90 photos to create an album of the city's past and present. We'll run the feature for 90 days, one photo at a time. Today's photo is a whimsical bit of history. On Dec. 28, 1978, children held and played with animals at the Critter Show at the Coventry Village Library. The young man holding the bird isn't identified. If you know him — or recognize anyone in the photograph — please post in the comments below.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Coventry Village Library, Mac’s Backs and Appletree Books join forces to offer free book talk series
The Heights Libraries, Mac’s Backs and Appletree Books have launched a fall book talk series featuring local authors, the Cedar-Coventry Author Series. The first talk was Sept. 7, and Mary Doria Russell, a Northeast Ohio resident, discussed her most recent novel Doc. The second talk is tonight. Author Emily Mitchell, assistant professor in Cleveland State University’s English Department, will discuss her book, The Last Summer of the World at 7 p.m. at Coventry Village Library. According to a press release from the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, the book is a fictionalized biography of the life of photographer Edward Steichen, and was a finalist for the 2008 Young Lions Award for fiction. The “fictionalized biography …
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Novice and experienced ceramists turn lumps of clay into works of art
The upper floors of the Coventry Village Library are dedicated to reading and literature, but the bottom floor is dedicated to clay. The rooms off the long corridor belong to Clayworks Cooperative. The non-profit group for ceramicists has been around about 40 years, according to member Stephanie Miller-Davis. She's a retired art teacher who fell in love with clay at first sight. On Tuesdays, she shares that affection with students and hobbyists who take one of the co-op's class for adults.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
Check out what's going on this weekend in and nearby Cleveland Heights
GET YOUR GREEK ON: STS. CONSTANTINE AND HELEN GREEK FESTIVAL Where/When: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral / 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Why go: You don't have to travel too far to attend this popular Greek festival. Stop by to hear traditional Greek music from bands, watch The Hellenic Dancers and eat homemade, authentic Greek food. There is also a flea market and activities for kids. Price: Free admission RIB AND CHICKEN FEAST Where/When: Church of the Redeemer/ noon to 6 p.m. Saturday Why Go: Join the church for some good food and family fun on Saturday. Children's meals will be offered along with the traditional cookout fare. Price: $9.…
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
This soon-to-be fifth-grader recently won a writing contest for a play she submitted to Dobama Theatre
Cleveland Heights Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Emma Quill For 10-year-old Emma Quill, writing is almost a kind of therapy. She first realized its power when she joined a writer’s club at Coventry Village Library last year, and ever since, she’s used pen to paper to reveal her thoughts. “I like how you can express your feelings on a piece of paper,” she said. “You can write how you want it and how you like it so that it’s legible for yourself.” Emma recently learned that her creative outlet is also appealing to others. A play she wrote was a winner in the annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival of Dobama Theatre. She was one of four Cleveland Heights residents out of more than 200 entries to win. Her play, The Decision, was about …
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Patrons add their art and ideas to empty pages
The phrase "interactive book" seems to be a synonym for a Kindle, NOOK or e-reader. Those 21st century devices are available for checkout at the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library. But an interactive device sits on the shelf at the Coventry Village Library as well. It's a book — a plain, old-fashioned book with a twist. Y(Our) Artists' Journal is a project launched by Art Books Cleveland in July, 2008. Patrons are invited to check out the book and add their creativity to its pages. Contributors may "write, draw, paint, glue, and otherwise add to the creation of this book," the introduction says. Just don't draw over someone else's work, and be sure to add your name to the list of artists. When you finish, return the book …
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Participants aim for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records
Folks streamed into Coventry P.E.A.C.E Park on Friday dressed in interesting apparel. Some wore red T-shirts with bright dots that suggested eyes. A couple wore menacing black. And several girls came wearing black shorts and boots that were obviously inspired by Lara Croft. As each one signed in, Keith Curry kept tally. His goal was to set a Guinness Book World Record for the largest assemblage of people dressed up as video game characters. He needed at least 375, but he fell short. He got a little more than 100. Still, Curry wasn't too disappointed, even though he'd put six months into organizing the gathering. He was overhead telling a friend that more people had come than he'd expected. And everyone had come up with a costume — even …
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2:37 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
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