Friday, August 03, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, August 03, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Clevelander Dave Lucas became the Ohio Poet Laureate in January 2018. Lucas succeeds Dr. Amit Majmudar of Columbus, the state's first poet laureate after Governor Kasich created the position in 2014.
As poet laureate, part of Lucas' mission is to advocate for a broadening of our understanding of poetry, so we might come to see its presence in the...
Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
This special City Club Two-Day Summit is AT CAPACITY! Still looking to reserve a spot? Let us know! Join the waitlist by completing the form here. We will reach out directly if we can accommodate your request, subject to availability. ---- The...
Friday, July 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
How Did We Get Here? Inside Ohio's Property Tax Debate
Ohio has the eighth highest property tax rates in the nation, with some homeowners seeing increases of more than 30% in their property valuations in recent years. Reform efforts have proliferated, from caps on tax increases to reductions in approved...
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
This forum is SOLD OUT! Still need a ticket? Let us know! Complete the ticket waitlist form here. We will reach out directly if we can accommodate your request, subject to availability. ---- The story of the Ursuline Sisters and the Sisters...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
We The People: The Power of Women and the American Promise
Women are at the heart of many of America's largest movements. We cannot talk about abolition without Harriet Tubman; voting rights without Susan B. Anthony; or civil rights without Rosa Parks. The American promise of liberty and self-determination was strengthened...
Friday, July 10, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Flock and the Future of AI-Powered Surveillance
In Cuyahoga County, more than 1,700 license plate cameras, or Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), take photos of and store license plate data. Proponents have hailed it as the next generation of safety technology, and support installation as part of...
Wednesday, July 08, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
We The People, Our Stage: Theatre for Every Community
Theatre is one of humankind's most ancient art forms. For thousands of years, it has helped tell stories, share history, and entertain. It has created spaces where people gather to celebrate, mourn, and better understand the world around them. Today,...
Wednesday, July 01, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
We The People: A City Club Open Mic Forum!
Announcing the City Club Open Mic Participants! Chef Peggy Cruz, Executive Chef at Cha'firo Catering and Events"Reach & Teach": Our goal is to travel to urban and local gardens and "Reach" the community to "Teach" families, seniors, and children how to...
Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
If Only Outsiders Knew What We Know
Team NEO is not a chamber or a think tank. It is the JobsOhio network partner for Northeast Ohio with a mission to retain, expand and attract jobs, businesses, and opportunities in Northeast Ohio. At the helm as Chief Executive...
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