Some say Clevelanders are driven by grit and marked by their heartiness — the kind that produces creativity, innovation, prideful passion and a pervasive sense of optimism. Others claim it’s our authenticity and unpretentiousness that allows a shared sense of kindness, quirkiness and acceptance.
So what is our true differential asset that sits at the cornerstone of our identity? Clevelanders.
In season 2 of The Land for Life, we center on deeper and more intimate conversations between incredibly unique pairs of especially interesting Clevelanders who are seated on “The Land Love Seat.” Each episode begins with two Clevelanders — who’ve never met — meeting on The Land Love Seat for the very first time. As we weave through their stories and passions, the results are two people collectively exploring what it means to be a Clevelander and defining the things that make this city so incredibly special.
What happens when an Episcopal priest sits down with a DJ/small business owner?
What happens when an Episcopal priest sits down with a DJ/small business owner?
What happens when a young mayor sits down with an eigh-year-old DJ, and a man who’s lived and been active in the community for over 50 years?
What happens when an artist who brings extraordinary worlds to larger-than-life murals meets a technologist who explores the worlds of virtual and augmented reality?
What happens when a man with a doctorate in Bubbleology sits down for a conversation with an accordion-playing local polka powerhouse?
What happens when Cleveland’s Burlesque Queen sits down to talk with the founder of an arts institute dedicated to preserving the culture of the African diaspora?