Tuesday, July 31, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Tuesday, July 31, 2018 marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Cleveland’s first newspaper, The Cleaveland Gazette & Commercial Register. It shuttered just two years later, but it, along with Cleveland's rising population during the 19th century, paved the way for many successful newspapers including the Cleveland Press and The Plain Dealer. For centuries, newspapers told stories,...
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Independent Venues
For many small to medium-sized arts venues, the last few years were some of the toughest to navigate. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain struggles, and the contracting of the global economy all played a part. Many venues struggled to stay...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023, 3:30 p.m.
The Power of Prohibited Words with Angela Davis
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. Free and open access to information is a fundamental value in a healthy democracy. Launched in 1982, Banned Books Week is an annual event...
Friday, September 29, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives
Since 1935, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards remains the only American book prize that recognizes books that have made significant contributions to our understanding of racism and human diversity. Joining us at the City Club is this year's Lifetime Achievement award...
Science, Technology & Innovation
Friday, September 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Next Giant Leap: From the Moon to Mars
Over the decades, NASA has become synonymous with scientific discovery, innovation, and economic opportunities. Now, with Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the...
Friday, September 15, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Leading Cities: Building Democracy and Governing in Ohio Today
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org. When the City Club convened its first forum in 1912, Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, Cincinnati Mayor Thomas Hunt, and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock...
Friday, August 25, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are vital to our communities. They generate jobs and contribute greatly to U.S. economic activity. BIPOC small businesses and entrepreneurs in particular bring diversity and cultural richness to the surrounding community, enriching marketplaces with unique products...
Friday, August 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Since May of this year, more than 5,000 fires have ravaged Canada causing environmental issues in several parts of North America. The 2023 wildfire season has already eclipsed Canada's previous annual record from 1989, with more than month left in...
Friday, August 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
The notion of equitable public health seeks to address health disparities and social determinants of health that affect an individual’s ability to achieve optimal health. While public health inequities are not a new concept, research in recent years has revealed...
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