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Writer of Cool Cleveland's Kucinich Beat

Poet * Writer * Ohio Delegate, DNC 2004

Special thanks to all who helped make this journey possible.

Proud member of the PDA
Progressive Democrats of America

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Special thanks to everyone who helped make the reception an enjoyable success! Through your donations, you helped me raise $600 ($400 at the reception). This will help offset my high expenses. I am committed to doing all I can at the Convention to make our voices heard and to get Sen. John Kerry elected at the next President of the United States.

Prize and Winners List

Framed Photograph by Jay Brown

winner gets choice of White Stripes or Greenhornes photo

Richard Wood (he chose the White Stripes)

Party Hosted by Kwanzaa 365
William Morrison

Free Color Service -Michael Stefan Salon - Willoughby
Jenn Brunson

Free Hair Cut at Salon Maldofino by Stylist Nikki Benedict - Warehouse District
Rachael Drew

$25 Gift Certificate to Old Angle Tavern - Ohio City
Cena Myers

Necklace by Lisa Green
Markk Kuhar

Watch designed by Abe Olvido
Jason Bowers

Jewelery by DAME
Alison Quartaro

Art by Corlette Baylock
Diane Morgan

1,000 Business Cards by JMA Incorporated
Anne Hoffman

Photo of the Detroit Cobras Rachael Nagy by photographer Jay Brown
Patsy Kline of Gallery U

$15 Certificate: Mac's Backs Books on Coventry
Kiely Cronin



Poetry books by:

Michael Ceraolo - Lisa Mirallia

Sara Holbrook - Kathy Walker

Markk Kuhar - Marta Bermudez

Ray McNeice - Dan Smith

Terry Provost - Mary Onda

Vladimir Syrinsky - Sheryl Hoffman

Poets Anthology Collection by Deep Cleveland Press -
Bruce Lamb


Cleveland Postcard Collection by photographer David Schwartz
Sharon Lawrence
Ron Conlin

CD by UpEnsemble
Jim Poole
Barb Lavadiere

CD by composer Christopher Auerbach Brown
Patti Golian
Kent Smith


Certificate for A.J. Rocco's Espresso Bar - Ohio City
Joe Nadeau
$10 Certificate for Market Ave. Wine Bar - Ohio City
Amy Williams
$10 Certificate for Halite Restaurant - Ohio City
Halim Ina
$10 Certificate to Scott Metzger Salon - Shaker
Jim Stanley

Special Thanks to Alison Quartaro for these last minute donations!
$10 Certificate - Valentino's Pizza, Littla Italy
R. Ferris
$20 Certificate - Tutto Giorno, Little Italy
Stephanie Sturn
Louis Jadot wine, 1994, donated by The Baracelli Inn, Little Italy
Davidian Perl

Reception and Raffle.
Friday, July 16, 2004 5-9 p.m.
Art Metro Gallery
Colonial ArtCade
530 Euclid Ave.

Winners will be drawn and awarded prize donations.

Art, Music and Poetry by Cleveland's finest artists, featuring

Jazz by UP Ensemble
Poetry by Vladimir Swirynsky
and SpaceBuddy008

wine, beer, food beverages. no cost, all welcome.
stay tuned - more info to come. coatescc@hotmail.com

Dennis has worked so hard for my family and friends, I felt that it was my duty to do all I can for him. It is my duty to do all I can for my country.

Kucinich and his delegates are committed to working with the entire Democratic Delegation in developing an effective platform for the presidential nominee to carry.

published in "The City"

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hey Cle-vo cats

"THE HANGING CHAD FESTIVAL"
(free music for a free election)

Cleveland State University
Tuesday, Aug. 31 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
outside the Science and Reasearch Center
2351 Euclid Ave.
voter registration, plus

music by: Xela, the New Lou Reeds, Kid Tested, Nhojj, Simply B, Kill Shawn's Head, and Knowing Finkla


then, later in the evening,,,,,

Horse Latitudes - RELEASE PARTY!!!
When: Aug. 31, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cabaret DaDa - Cleveland Blackbox Theatre
Warehouse District, West 6th
FREE FREE FREE!!

Author Elise Geither releases her set of published monolugues, one to be read by Yours Truly

check www.cabaretdada.com for map and directions

"....At the post office I talked with Sheila. She said my
Grandfather had died. The farm had been sold, all
the horses auctioned at once. I looked at her closely
and her eyes told me it was the meat-buyers. I
could see the horses rolling their eyes as they were
led onto strange trucks. I could see their tongues
hanging out as they drove over the border to the
meat factories. I saw them hung upside down and
gutted, still alive, sputtering a last shrill cry. I tried
one thing. I knew she was probably gone, basashi
on some Japanese woman's plate, but I tried......"

Charlene Coates is Feature Poet

For the second year in a row I have been selected as Feature Poet for the Say What poetry and songwriters contest at the Hessler Street Fair. This annual event selects an adult poet to feature their work to the contestants 18 and under.



I am honored to read again. Last year's poets and musicians truly exemplified Cleveland's fine young talent.

Come to the Say What Contest at the Hessler Street Fair Sunday 1 - 3:30 in Harmony Park. Contest starts at 1:45 p.m.

coatescc@hotmail.com

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