Friday, October 13, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Friday, October 13, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Last summer, U.S. cities found themselves overwhelmed with thousands of people disrupting public spaces while playing Pokémon GO, an augmented reality (AR) game which overlays digital images onto what is seen in real life. Virtual reality (VR), which places the user in a new setting while maintaining the use of their body, has also exploded in popularity. It is seeing...
Friday, August 04, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Access to performance art plays a critical role in enriching communities. It can give a voice to the unheard and challenge the perspective of others. Art can be found and made anywhere, but for certain communities, it is not always...
Friday, July 28, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine
In the last year, conversation has swelled dramatically around artificial intelligence and what it means for how we live and work. In his latest book, Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine, Dr. Jag Singh looks into...
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
State Issue 1: Amending Citizen Initiative & Our State's Constitution
On Aug. 8, Ohioans will head to the polls for a special election on Issue 1. If approved, Issue 1 would make changing the state’s constitution more difficult. Specifically, the ballot proposal would amend the state constitution, raising the threshold...
Friday, July 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America
Last June, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protected Americans' access to abortion. And although it was the most startling development of the 2021-2022 Supreme Court term, it was by no means the court’s...
Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
Public Art and the Public Realm: Activating Public Spaces in Downtown Cleveland
Cleveland has a wealth of public art, from the Guardians of Transportation on the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge to the Free Stamp by City Hall to the colorful murals that dot our city. In 2003, Cleveland made its support of public art...
Friday, July 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Ronn Richard Reflects on 20 Years at the Cleveland Foundation and Greater Cleveland’s Future
In January 2023, Ronn Richard announced his plans to retire from his role as president and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation after 20 years at the helm of the world’s first community foundation. As Mr. Richard prepares to retire at...
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
City Club Book Club Meet Up: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho
The City Club Book Club is back! Join us as we gather to discuss the novel The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho! Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. In Paterson Joseph's debut novel, the story of Charles Ignatius Sancho is...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m.
From Riverbank to Core to Shore: The Promise of Downtown Cleveland Connectivity
Last year, plans were announced for a complete reimaging of the Cuyahoga Riverfront. Led by the real estate firm Bedrock and the city of Cleveland, the decade-spanning plan will redevelop 35 acres. Highlights of the plan include connecting downtown to...
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