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A Raisin in the Sun: A Tradition Continues

It's become a tradition. If the performance is age appropriate, I usually take my 9-year-old son with me on media nights at the Cleveland Playhouse. As a child growing up in Smithville, coming to the big city of Cleveland to see a show was a special treat for me. I'm grateful that I am able to take my boys much more often to experience the culture that Cleveland offers.

Last season, we saw "Sherlock Holmes" and "A Christmas Story" at the Cleveland Playhouse. My son, Terry, loved them.

Wednesday, we saw "A Raisin in the Sun" together. It was wonderful. There are so many lessons to be learned from the play. As the Youngers, struggle with what to do with $10,000 and racism, they finally arrive at the conclusion that their love as a family trumps it all.

For other parents thinking of taking their children, there are some mature themes and language. But it has a purpose. My son liked the performance so much, he wants to get the book at the library! That makes keeping him out until 11pm worth it, even with a science test the next day. Mrs. Hirsch, if you are reading this, we did study the day before!

My son particularly liked seeing the young actor who played Travis Younger. Aric Generette Floyd is a 7th grader at Hawken School. He added so much spark and had a smile that lit up the theater.

The plays is set in the 1950's but still relevant today.

All the best, Kim

"A Raisin in the Sun" runs through November 30th.

http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/index.asp

Backstage with Jeff Maynor--Les Paul Tribute

What a music weekend in Cleveland!

It's the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Annual American Music Masters Tribute, this year honoring legendary guitar inventor and player Les Paul.

Saturday at Case Western Reserve University musicians, writers and academics will be discussing the extraordinary career of Les Paul. The day also includes a guitar clinic and discussion with Les Paul himself.

Les Paul is one of the inventors of the solid-body electric guitar, and for over 50 years the Gibson Les Paul guitar has been standard-issue for guitar players.

The Saturday night tribute concert at the State Theater is sold out. It will feature performances by leading guitar players Richie Sambora, Slash, Duane Eddy, James Burton, and many more.

Duane Eddy, 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was a live guest on Channel 3's Weekend Morning News Saturday.

He told he he grew up idolizing Les Paul, who had his peak recording success in the early-to-mid fifties, pre-rock and roll.

Eddy has played several electric guitars over his career. He currently plays his own Duane Eddy Signature Gibson model.

Longtime viewers may remember one of my country favorites, singer-songwriter Dale Watson. Dale has a Duane Eddy autograph across the front of one of his guitars. I asked Duane if he remembers Dale and he said, "Sure do. Saw him perform at a wedding. He's great. Reminds me of myself when I was starting out."

More on the Les Paul Tribute Concert to follow.

--Jeff Maynor
jeffmaynor@wkyc.com


You can watch Jeff's entire interview with Duane Eddy below...

Bruce's Trivia: Saturday, November 15th

UPDATE: West Side Story on the East Side!

I was moved to tears and amazed at how much poise kids from elementary school to high school can have at their young age! I went to see West Side Story Thursday night at Cleveland Heights High School, and loved it. My son Terry Pitak was performing with one of the elementary school choirs, they are the "mini-jets and sharks." Of course, I was a proud mom and that had something to do with all the tears.

But watching these talented young men and women perform such an important story for every generation was very moving for me. The message of working out our differences and how much we really have in common no matter our background--is one that is so important.

You still have time to check it out today (Sunday) at 4pm at Cleveland Heights High School at 13263 Cedar Roard. If you're like me take extra tissues!

Kim

Programming Note

Browns Pre-Game Huddle will not be on today due to the fact that there is no Browns game this afternoon. The show will resume next Sunday at 11:30am as the Browns prepare to battle the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football on November 17th.

Preview: Channel 3 News Today (11/9/08)

Channel 3 News Today weekend producer Caitlin Kollar and friends let you know what is coming up on this morning's show.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH on the wkyc.com Facebook page!

Saturday Preview: Channel 3 News Today (11/8/08)

Channel 3 News Today weekend producer Caitlin Kollar and friends let you know what is coming up on this morning's show.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH on the wkyc.com Facebook page!

Show Promo: Sunday, Nov. 2nd

Producer Caitlin Kollar lets you know what's coming up on Channel 3 News Today. She is joined by a special guest who will be providing you with extended Decision 2008 coverage on this morning's show. Check it out!

"I Want My MTV!" Part Deux

MTV has come up with a "band-aid" to appease those folks still angry that a channel named "Music Television" no longer shows music videos.

The channel has returned, somewhat, to its musical roots by launching MTVmusic.com, an ad supported site with loads of music videos dating back to the network's original popularity surge.

So far, here are the top 10 most viewed videos on the new site...
1. Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
2. Womanizer by Britney Spears
3. Heroes by David Bowie
4. Once in a Lifetime by Talking Heads
5. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
6. Welcome To The Jungle by Guns N' Roses
7. Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles
8. Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie
9. Me Myself and I by De La Soul
10. Space Oddity by David Bowie

Wow, does one of those songs not fit in or what? Anyhow, it is a fun, nostalgic look back at the great music videos that started it all so I thought I'd share it.

Bookworm Buzz: Saturday, October 25th

First we have a local author's book...About her beloved welsh pony...Miss Pearl. It's called "Tee Hee" by Indigo Carmen. The book has a simple message...It's about being a good person...The lessons are taught by the pony, Miss Pearl. If your child loves horses...They'll be delighted by the photos of Miss Pearl wearing hats and glitter on her hooves.


And we love recommendations from you...Jessica our floor director, brought in the book "I Love You So" by Marianne Richmond. It's about how much parents love their children...Even when mom and dad are grouchy or away. Thank you Jessica.




And then in honor of halloween, "The Halloween Play" by Felicia Bond. You'll love the adventures of roger the mouse and what happens at the halloween play. It's a funny book perfect for this time of year.




Send us your favorites, too!
Kim
kimwheeler@wkyc.com

Bruce's Trivia: Saturday, October 25th

Show Promo: Saturday, October 25th

Channel 3 News has a new look...did you notice?

Bookworm Buzz: Kim's picks of the week

Ghost Hunting...in the newsroom?

Bruce's Trivia: Saturday, October 18th

Bookworm Buzz: Something Old-Something New!

What could be better to read to a 4 year old named Max, than "Where The Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. The little boy in the book is named Max too...so my son just loves it. The Wild Things in the book are not scary, but cute. There are so many memorable lines like "let the wild rumpus start!" I just love this book and others by Sendak, including "In the Night Kitchen."
My other recent find is "The Little Red Fish" by Taeeun Yoo. It's the story of a little boy going to work with his grandfather and taking his fish. The illustrations really caught my eye and my son's imagination. It is a wonderful book.
Then, on Saturday's AM show we had the local author Libbi Chilia come in and talk about her book "Imagine....Amazing Me!" It is dedicated to her 4 year old daughter Sami. It is a book about children with "limb differences." The photos of children doing all the activities that typical children do...really sends a wonderful message. This is a book that can help you explain differences to your children whether they have challenges or not. It can go along way to promote understand.
www.halopublishing.com

Congrats to our weekend morning show viewer Kara Bryan, she was our third caller and received a 40th anniversary edition of "Courduroy" by Don Freeman.

Send me some of your book ideas! We will highlight some great spooky books for Halloween coming up! Kim

Monday Night Football

In what is the Browns' first Monday Night Football game since 2003 and only their second since returning to the league, the Browns will try to knock off defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.

The Browns are 13-12 all-time on Monday Night Football. They won the first ever Monday Night Football game over the Jets, 31-21. Sept. 21, 1970 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. So do you think the Browns will win this Monday Night? Cast your vote!