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CIFF45 Announces Plans for 2021 Festival; Announces Artistic Leadership Changes CLEVELAND (October 5, 2020) – The 45th Cleveland International Film Festival, which will take place April 7-20, 2021, will be held online in its entirety. This decision, which was unanimously approved by the CIFF Board of Directors at its September 29, 2020 meeting, is based on science and community circumstances, as well as the state of the film, theater, and event industries. In addition, during this time of great uncertainty and in the throes of a resurgent coronavirus pandemic, the organization believes it is the most responsible option when it comes to the safety of all those involved – including attendees, filmmakers, volunteers, trustees, and staff. “We are very much looking forward to building on the success of CIFF44 Streams, during which our audience proved that an online Festival is not only an option, but also the newest component to making CIFF the best and most accessible experience for our incredible patrons,” said CIFF Board President Chris Blake. After quickly pivoting from an in-person Festival to the online CIFF44 Streams earlier this year, the CIFF’s invaluable connections to film, filmmakers, and the community remain unbroken, as well as deepened. The organization is viewing CIFF45 as a bridge to its future and looks forward to CIFF46 taking place in its new home at Playhouse Square during the spring of 2022. CIFF45 will consist of hundreds of films, post-film conversations and Q&As with filmmakers, balloting, awards, and a slew of activities to make the online Festival a robust experience for all involved. The Festival will also include two extra days (making it a 14-day presentation) for extended viewing and engagement opportunities. CIFF Speaks (the organization’s podcast series) will be returning with episodes surrounding and during the Festival. The road to CIFF45 also brings a change in the organization’s artistic leadership with the promotion of Mallory Martin to Artistic Director, effective October 1, 2020. Mallory joined the CIFF full-time in October 2011 as Programming Assistant. Following a number of advancements, she became Director of Programming and Projection in 2015 and remained in that position until her most recent appointment. “We are so very excited for Mallory Martin and for the organization, knowing that the programming for CIFF45 and beyond is going to be remarkable. Both the filmmaker experience and the viewer experience will be exceptional because of Mallory’s talent and expertise,” CIFF Executive Director Marcie Goodman stated. “At a time when the entire film industry is facing a transformation, I am both honored and eager to help lead CIFF into its new chapters and towards new possibilities. No matter where the CIFF will live in the future – be it our own living rooms or Playhouse Square – we remain dedicated to bringing the best of independent cinema home to Cleveland for many years to come,” said CIFF Artistic Director Mallory Martin. Mallory Martin replaces Bill Guentzler, who has stepped down from his role after 22 years with the organization and 15 years as its Artistic Director (2005-2020). The CIFF is appreciative for Bill’s decades of dedication to the organization and for all of the amazing team accomplishments that occurred during that time. “I couldn’t be more grateful to have spent half my life at CIFF. While I will no longer be the Artistic Director, I will always be part of the heart and soul of what CIFF is and stands for — and CIFF will always be a huge part of me,” noted Bill Guentzler. Executive Director Marcie Goodman added, “Although the full-time Festival staff is small, any change is big. However, we fully support Bill Guentzler as he identifies and follows new hopes and dreams. And we understand that cannot be done while sitting in the dark. Plus, we suspect it will be nice for Bill to be able to watch movies without having to make any decisions about them!” The 45th Cleveland International Film Festival will announce its program lineup in March 2021. For more information on CIFF, as well as its Halfway to CIFF45 event, Powered by PNC and taking place October 7 – 10, 2020, please visit clevelandfilm.org https://www.clevelandfilm.org/news/2020/10/ciff45-announces-plans-for-2021-festival-announces-artistic-leadership-changes

City of Euclid Job Title: Manager - Community Development Department: Planning and Development (31) Status: A. Classified B. Exempt (FLSA) Job Summary: Responsible for complex grant coordination and administration related to the daily operations of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funded programs and other planning and development related grants. This includes preparation of grant applications, corresponding with HUD officials and other grant agencies, preparing and submitting the CDBG budgets, assuring all grant expenditures are in conformance with related regulations, preparing and monitoring contracts, preparing reports, documentation, forms, and memos required to obtain and maintain funding from HUD, coordinating and documenting citizen participation processes and meeting with auditors and providing reconciled documentation for all grant related expenditures. Administers various grants and other special projects and performs related planning, development and administrative activities as needed. Works under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Development. Job Duties: - Manage and monitor the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) grant funds. - Develop and maintain understanding and working knowledge of current HUD/CDBG/HOME regulations. - Periodically analyze program development and develop strategies for the utilization and budgeting of CDBG and related federal grant dollars. - Prepare annual CDBG budget and makes projections of expenditures for activities/projects; oversees grant expenditures and reviews related invoices and approves for payment; maintains City financial records. - Coordinate the monitoring of current CDBG and HOME funded programs, ensuring that performance levels associated with grant funding are being met. - Conduct draw-downs of grant funds as the local administrator of HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). - Prepare and monitor Federal and other grant related contracts with outside contractors; ensure that expected performance levels are met and performs required annual monitoring of sub-recipients. - Prepare Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Plan, Grantee Performance Report and other required HUD documents, utilizing HUD planning software, where appropriate. - Primary liaison to HUD to assist representatives of Housing and Urban Development in assessing the City’s CDBG program for compliance with HUD regulations. - Assist independent auditors with audit of CDBG and all other grants. - Prepare timely and accurate reports to HUD. - Respond to questions regarding status of funding requests, explains related regulations and requirements. - Make public presentations to the Citizens Advisory Committee, City Council and staff on grant funded programs. - Supervise program staff. - Perform research on other grant programs fitting the City’s needs. - Provide data to improve decision-making and policy-making through research and written reports, spatial studies and map creation including, but not limited to, census data, demographic analysis and community and economic development trends. - Assist Director with department budgeting, administration and other duties as required. (The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.) Work Environment: Office and outdoor inspections, interviews on construction sites. Sedentary work: exerting negligible force; occasional walking, standing. Physical activity: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, fingering. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field and three to five years of progressively responsible related experience, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Ability to express ideas and instructions clearly both verbally and in writing. Valid driver's license. Proficient in Microsoft Office Products. Experience with GIS mapping preferred. The City of Euclid does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Hiring manager: Jonathon Holody Pay rate: $22.45 - $44.58, commensurate with experience Full Time, 40 hours per week, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Submit resumes with a cover letter, and a City application to [email protected] or mail to Human Resources, 585 East 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio 44123

I marked it as sad. Not because of what is coming, but because of the loss of the historical nature of the building as well as fun artistic roof decor leftover from Spaces. There is a lot of opportunity for the reuse of portions of the interior.

Watched "Stiv: No Compromise No Regrets" over the weekend. Great doc about the Dead Boys (among many other bands) frontman, Stiv Bator. Lots of Cleveland talk with some mostly newer drone shots of the skyline. I think it is only on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Stiv-No-Compromise-Regrets/dp/B07NQZVPYJ But I'm sure it could be found on other sites, too.

Scovette = Scott + Yvette A friend of ours started calling us that while we were dating and it stuck - lol That one I have not heard of - I'll check it out. Thanks. (like I have time for another forum - heheh)

In case anyone is wondering what the site specific weather conditions are at my house, I got my own little weather station now. Here is the broadcast via weather underground: https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KOHCLEVE292

Via Indiewire: "Stream of the Day: Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Raiders’ Sees Indiana Jones in a New Light" http://extension765.com/soderblogh/18-raiders

I love my new neighborhood

Thanks, X. We moved from Newburgh Heights. (I moved in there during Superstorm Sandy) GISguy, we live in the same building. I'll keep an eye out for a bushy-bearded guy on a bike with a camera ?

It's official. We are moved in. So happy to be part of the neighborhood now. Here's the view from our balcony.

Dave's Markets Buys Cleveland and Columbus Lucky's Market Locations While Lucky's Markets filed for bankruptcy and the majority of its stores earlier this year, the Cleveland location remained open. This week, it got a new owner. Dave's Markets bought that store and the Columbus-area Lucky's Market at auction for a total of $1.25 million. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/03/27/daves-markets-buys-cleveland-and-columbus-luckys-market-locations

I have a VPN that was set up a while ago when I had ankle surgery. So I can work from home with no issues - unlike many others at Euclid City Hall. I'm "lucky" enough because we had at the time a dedicated IT person on staff who was able to set this up easily. Currently this is contracted out. Regardless, I am still able to crank out my permits, zoning reviews, etc. While this month's Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings were cancelled, we are looking at various means to be able to have cases move forward without delay to the applicants projects.

Cleveland International Film Festival to stream this year's movies since festival canceled for coronavirus The theme of the 44th annual Cleveland International Film Festival is "See Beyond," but because of coronavirus, no one will seeing any movies in-person at the festival this year. "We were grieving. We were in mourning," says executive director Marcie Goodman about canceling the festival. "It was such an enormous loss to have something that we had worked nonstop on, and then poof." But like the well-known saying... The show must go on. The festival committee decided to take a page out of their own book, going beyond to launch "CIFF44 Reinvented," a new way to watch the movies expected to debut at the festival this year and old festival alum favorites. "We wanted a way to connect with our community, because that's really what it's all about," Goodman says. A list of where to watch festival alum movies is now live at clevelandfilm.org/alums. Eventually, a streaming service of movies expected to debut at this year's festival will also be live. Coming in April, CIFF Streams will give subscribers access to many of the feature and short films slated to be part of this year's CIFF44 lineup. Full information, including film details, pricing and launch date, will be released soon. "This was supposed to be our 30th and last year at Tower City Center before moving to Playhouse Square next year. So one of the ironies was that -- who would ever imagined that last year would have been our last year at Tower City --but that's how it worked out," Goodman says. "But now 'See Beyond' has to be see beyond what's going on in the world right now, and see beyond to a much better time in front of us, that we can all get to if we do it together." This year's film festival trailer was produced and created by Fusion Filmworks and features the song Miles To Go from local musicians Astronymer and Jul Big Green. Watch it in the player below: Trailer Among other festival familiarities, new episodes of the festival podcast 'CIFF Speaks' will be released, new merchandise can still be purchased and the annual Challenge Match program is still underway to fund the festival's operations. All those features are located on clevelandfilm.org. "All any filmmaker wants is for people to watch their film," Goodman says. "So to be able to give that to our film makers, and then to give our audience some kind of opportunity to view some of the content from this year's festival means so much to us. That's our mission, and we have to be able to fulfill our mission. To not do so, is unimaginable to us."

I was just thinking the same thing

It's official: COVID-19 CIFF STATEMENT Updated: 03.11.2020 1:30 PM While we are saddened that our film loving audience will not have the opportunity to experience CIFF44’s amazing films and talented filmmakers, we understand the City’s obligation to protect the health and safety of all residents. We regret not having the opportunity to celebrate our three decades at Tower City Center. But we look forward to presenting CIFF45, April 7-18, 2021, at our new and permanent home in Playhouse Square.” - CIFF Executive Director Marcie Goodman https://www.clevelandfilm.org/plan-your-day/health-and-safety

We will be hearing today, most likely, a decision regarding the status of the scheduled festival. There is news conference going right now at City Hall. Among the people there are representatives from CIFF

City of Cleveland Issues RFP for West Side Market Consultant The City of Cleveland has issued today a request for proposals (RFP) for a consultant to help reshape the West Side Market (WSM) customer experience by evaluating existing practices and developing a strategic action plan to drive change at the Market. Click here to view the RFP. “We are in search of a consultant that can think outside of the box to enhance the Market’s competitive edge,” said Chief Operating Officer Darnell Brown. “As the historic institution continues to adapt to the evolving demands of 21st Century customers, the City of Cleveland seeks a consultant who can evaluate and recommend ways to enhance overall customer experience, vendor mix, and quality of products and services. We also want to create a process for customers to be able to provide feedback.” Each year, the WSM attracts approximately 1.2 million visitors. The City of Cleveland seeks a consultant who can analyze and make recommendations on four main areas: Administrative: Create a process and establish a tool to evaluate vendor performance and vendor selection. Develop a tool to receive customer feedback and evaluate customer satisfaction. Entrepreneurial Growth & Recruitment: Provide recommendations on vendor recruitment. Develop recommendations to diversify products and services. Analyze the role of the Market as a business incubator and identify specific services required to support the success of vendors. Make recommendations for creative revenue streams that encourage repeat customer visits. Facilities Management & Capital Planning: Review West Side Market Capital Plan to focus on customer access to products, services and events. Review and assess the day to day maintenance practices of the facilities and provide recommendations on ways to increase efficiency, streamline project coordination and enhance communication with vendors and outside departments. Encourage Community Engagement, Outreach and Bridge Building: Review and assess the WSM 2019 Community Survey and 2019 Marketing Plan to create tools that measure customer satisfaction going forward as the vendor recommendations are implemented. Conceptualize a plan on how the WSM can enhance its strategic relationships while adhering to its core mission. Engage in collaborative partnerships with community partners (i.e. RTA, VA, Hunger Network, Cleveland Restoration etc.). The action items developed by the selected vendor will supplement a number of investments and goals the City of Cleveland has recently announced. Over the past six years, the City has invested more than $5.4 million in capital repairs to improve the grand 107-year-old structure. Recent repairs include the installation of new boilers, improvements to some electrical systems, a new parking lot, roof repairs, new cooling systems and more. SOURCE: https://clecityhall.com/2020/02/21/city-of-cleveland-issues-rfp-for-west-side-market-consultant/

CIFF44 Announces Opening Night and Closing Night Films OPENING NIGHT AT PLAYHOUSE SQUARE On Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, CIFF44 will open with MILITARY WIVES. The film centers on a group of women from different backgrounds whose partners are away serving in Afghanistan. Faced with their loved ones’ absences, they come together to form the very first military wives choir, helping each other through some of life’s most difficult moments, and quickly find themselves on an international stage. Peter Cattaneo (THE FULL MONTY) directs Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan in this feel-good crowd-pleaser inspired by true events. CLOSING NIGHT AT TOWER CITY CENTER On Sunday, April 5 at 7:00 PM, the Festival will close with DREAM HORSE. The film tells the inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town Welsh bartender, Jan Vokes (Academy Award® nominee Toni Collette). With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream in the hopes he can compete with the racing elites. The group’s investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks with grit and determination and goes on to race in the Welsh Grand National, showing the heart of a true champion. All those in attendance at any of the films showing at Tower City Cinemas on Closing Night are invited to the Closing Night Ceremony (dessert reception and awards presentation) around the Tower City Center Grand Staircase after the screenings. Tickets go on sale for CIFF members Friday, March 6 at 11:00 AM, and to non-members on Friday, March 13 at 11:00 AM. Tickets to any Closing Night film are $14 for CIFF members and $16 for non-members.

HAH! Coincedently, I was just looking to post this pic - which actually happened oh so many years ago, but not to far from where we will be living:

So happy to say we are future residents of this fine community as of May 5. My wife is so excited to have a view of the lake. Here's our floor plan: So long Newburgh Heights Hello Edison Apartments at Gordon Square

Browns DE Myles Garrett reinstated by NFL Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has been reinstated by the NFL, bringing an end to his indefinite suspension. Three months after being suspended indefinitely, Myles Garrett has been reinstated into the NFL. On Wednesday, league commissioner Roger Goodell made the decision to reinstate Garrett, following his meeting with the Cleveland Browns defensive end in New York earlier this week. MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/reports-browns-de-myles-garrett-reinstated-by-nfl/95-11b1df44-fb0d-421a-a981-0f3109a63a83

Sherwin-Williams to announce Thursday that it will stay in Cleveland Deal will bring new headquarters to Public Square and research facility to Brecksville Sherwin-Williams Co., global paint company headquartered in Cleveland for more than 150 years, is expected to announced Thursday that it will remain in the region, sources have told 3News. The company’s plans will include building a new research and development center in Brecksville and a new headquarters near Public Square. The company, which employs about 4,400 people in Northeast Ohio, announced in September it was looking for larger and more updated facilities. The company said at the time that its search was not limited to the Cleveland area. MORE: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cleveland/sherwin-williams-to-announce-tomorrow-that-it-will-stay-in-cleveland/95-15a6aa37-c4d6-4ecf-a844-1ca637eb9f31

CIFF44 is delighted to unveil this year’s theme: SEE BEYOND The theme is a nod to exploring new and different places, ideas, and conventions. The Festival enthusiastically challenges its audience to do this through the remarkable on-screen stories brought to Cleveland each year by exceptionally talented filmmakers from around the world. The theme, designed by the team at Type Twenty Seven is also a celebration of the Festival’s home in Tower City Cinemas for the last 30 years. During that time, the Festival’s growth exceeded all expectations by screening more than 7,000 films and welcoming over 1.6 million film fans. “See Beyond resonated with our design team as a way to showcase elements of Tower City Center that are not normally recognized,” said Brittyn DeWerth, Creative Director and Owner of Type Twenty Seven. “By looking beyond the basics, our goal was to illustrate the exquisite architectural details—revealing the beauty it holds. In addition, the choice of color allows for a visual pop of information, and subtle tone-on-tone in the background begs to be explored.” The Festival is once again working with Fusion Filmworks to produce the CIFF trailer, which will be released on Opening Night at Playhouse Square on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The 44th Cleveland International Film Festival will be held March 25 – April 5, 2020 at Tower City Cinemas. More than 600 screenings will take place during the 12 days of the Festival, with over 400 guest filmmakers from around the world who will be on-hand for Q&As. CIFF44 program details will be available at clevelandfilm.org on Friday, February 28, with Program Guides hitting the streets the week of March 2. Tickets will go on sale to CIFF Members on Friday, March 6th and to the general public on Friday, March 13. For more information, please visit clevelandfilm.org.