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i-connect Community Calendar

i-connect is a community calendar designed to provide you with information about public meetings, educational opportunities, health programs, arts performances, and other events of interest happening in your neighborhood and throughout Northeast Ohio. i-connect reflects ideastream's mission to connect the community through preeminent programming and services that enrich, respond, and relate to our lives.

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2008 Cleveland Botanical Garden WinterShow
Now through January 4, 2009
If you love the holidays as they were meant to be, the 2008 Cleveland Botanical Garden WinterShow is for you! Twinkling lights, magical decorations and displays, and other nostalgic surprises await. You’ll also see dozens of fanciful gingerbread creations by skilled local bakers throughout the building. The Garden’s gingerbread competition is the area’s biggest and best display of gingerbread houses in our area. At the Garden Store, you will find seasonal decorations and stationery items, charming home accessories, an extensive book department, apparel, and unique, locally-designed jewelry Store.  No WinterShow visit is complete without stopping to enjoy lunch or a few holiday cookies at the on-site Garden Cafe. In addition to such staples as soup, chili, salads and hearty sandwiches, you’ll be tempted by seasonal treats such as hot chocolate, fresh local apple cider with cinnamon sticks, warm roasted nuts and even holiday pies!  For decades, families have flocked to Cleveland Botanical Garden’s WinterShow. Make our tradition part of your own family’s enjoyment of the most wonderful time of the year. More information at cbgarden.org or 216-721-1600.

Apollo’s Fire 2008-2009 Concert Season
Taking its name from the classical god of music and the sun, Apollo’s Fire is dedicated to the performance of 17th- and 18th-century music on the period instruments for which it was written. Music Director Jeannette Sorrell gathers a select pool of dynamic and creative early-music artists from throughout North America and Europe. The ensemble has been praised internationally for stylistic freshness and buoyancy, animated spontaneity, technical excellence, and for the creativity of Sorrell’s programming. Apollo’s Fire… Passion.  Period. Tickets and information: 216.320.0012 or 800.314.2535 or www.apollosfire.org

* December 9-14: Handel’s Messiah
* January 29-February 3: Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas (staged production)
* March 5-8: Virtuoso Fire:  Italian Concertos by Vivaldi & Rivals
* April 17-24: Earth, Wind, & Fire:  Vivaldi & Rameau do Battle with Nature

CIM, Cleveland Institute of Music
The Cleveland Institute of Music is the place to experience the energy of classical music!  CIM is a leading international conservatory, with graduates who perform with the world’s most acclaimed musical organizations, including 38 members of The Cleveland Orchestra. Explore your passion for music with a choice of hundreds of CIM concerts – most free of charge.  Engage your creativity with programs for all ages.  Explore your musical potential with lessons at CIM’s main facility or at one of four branch locations.  Be inspired by the next generation of classical musicians!  More information at cim.edu or (216) 791-5000.

Attention WCPN Members!
Cedar Lee, Shaker Square Cinema & Tower City Cinemas Offers Two for $10 Deal
Make sure to take advantage of your two for $10 discount - that’s two tickets (no more, no less) for the discounted price of $5 each - Sunday through Thursday at the Cedar Lee Theater, Shaker Square Cinema and Tower City Cinemas when you show your membership card at the door. On Monday only, you can purchase a single ticket for $5. Call (440) 717-4696 or visit www.clevelandcinemas.com for showtime information.