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HEADLINES revealed

arnold hines + danielle goodwin + party pics + next fashion

THE TOP 3 BARBERSHOPS in cleveland

canvascleveland.com

july 2009

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supporting...urban culture, community, & business

in Northeast Ohio

PUBLISHER goodproduce llc EDITOR jay bobo

sales+marketingashley taylor, areial callieham, jameel davis

photo donnie pagel, ase boogie, jay bobo, herb bias

design jay bobo, the detroit studio, chris porter

styling ahryn tolley

hair+makeup robin prettyman (hair cafe), symmone jackson

contributors ashley taylor, jameel davis, gabe crenshaw, jay bobo

PUBLISHED BY GOODPRODUCE LLC 1360 E. 9th Street, Suite 823 Cleveland, OH 44114 canvascleveland.com Copyright 2009 GOODPRODUCE LLC Reproduction without written permission of goodproduce llc is prohibited.

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contentsEXTRAS07 editors note28 event calendar30 the list+

PEOPLE08 rashaunda palmer

- love & relationships09 danielle goodwin

- tips for young professionals

ART + STYLE14 listen up: hush money22 fashion: concrete roses

- summer fashions from NEXT

BUSINESS15 arnold hines

FEATURE18 cleveland’s best barbershops- Supreme Clienteles selects the best

20 headlines revealed- the business of hair with Demetria Francis

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ello and welcome to Canvas! The name is Jay Bobo. The hometown is Toledo,

the Nikon D80 is the camera of choice. For the past nine years, I’ve worked with some interesting companies and met tons of fun people, all of whom have inspired me to cre-ate this magazine.

In moving to Cleveland, I’ve learned the true meaning of hunger, seeking change; creating a new niche, a new flavor, a new canvas. President Obama said it best, “We are the change that we seek.”

I created Canvas with the idea of seeking change in free magazines in Cleveland and presenting a fresh perspective on everything from Tarblooders on E.117th to the sermons of Pastor R.A. Vernon.

We at Canvas look to aid, inspire, and assist Cleveland’s urban community. We WILL bring you affordable and effective advertis-ing, excellent photography, and great inter-views. We will continually raise the bar.

This magazine would not be possible with-out Mom and Dad, my wonderful co-work-ers, and most importantly the advertisers that believed in this vision without seeing the entire picture.

Thanks!

Jay Bobo216-624-7212jbobo@canvascleveland.com

Editor’s Note

“Our customers are not dependent on us. We are dependent on them” - Flawless Barber Salon

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Three things that you notice in a guy? I notice his teeth, shoes, and then nails.

What are some turnoffs? What are some turn-ons? No job, bad breath, baby mama drama, and for him to brag about everything he has! Turn-ons would be having a job, raising his children, and being family oriented.

What’s the worst experience you have had with the opposite sex? Went out on a date with a guy who mysteriously left his wallet at home.

What’s your idea of a perfect first date? When your date gets to your house looking nice, give you a compliment, treats you like a lady, and the both of you can laugh and be yourself without him want-ing anything more.

rashaundapalmer salon owner

age: 30

words ashley taylor

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words ashley taylor

daniellegoodwin marketing coordinator / huron hospital

What are the advantages and disadvantages of your job? No scheduled routine, an opportunity to be creative, networking, group projects, and continuous training. The disadvantages are long hours, deadline driven assignments, and stressful work.

What is the salary range for Marketing Coordinators? Depends on experience level, qualifications/skills, and de-gree.

What advice do you have for people seeking a similar ca-reer path? Set challenging goals and work hard to accomplish them. Do not let one stand in your way from accomplishing your goals. What’s your favorite quote? “To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work.” - Sister Mary Lauretta

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Age:

27

Location:

Richmond Heights

School:

Cleveland State Marketing, BA

University of Phoenix

MBA

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May 11, 2009 - With the assistance of Relevent and WOM Promotions, LVMH presents the unveiling of Hennessy Black at Cyrus Ultralounge.

Hennessy Black “Done Different” Launch Party

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HUSH MONEYMANAGEMENT

tarted by local entrepreneur Johnny Dukes, Hush Money Management was

a way for him to help support his brother Stone & Skent with their music.

As a dedicated entrepreneur and lover of hip-hop/rap, Johnny started the company under the name Wise Owl Entertainment in 1996 and things took off from there with Skent re-leasing his first solo project in 2001-2002.

Over the past few years, HMM has grown from one artist to three, including local art-ist CJ and R.O.B. in addition to Skent.

The hardest part of the music business, John-ny says, “Is creating a buzz for all of my art-ists. We’re trying hard to have them become known in and outside of Cleveland. With so many people rapping, we’re constantly try-ing to come up with ways to have them stand apart from the rest, be it in our marketing or in our work ethic.”

Throughout the rest of ‘09, HMM looks to expand into other markets (Las Vegas, Char-lotte, and Atlanta) as it releases music from all of its artists this year.

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Find out more about Hush Money Management at Eighty81.com

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ARNOLD HINES

Word of Mouth Promotions

arty promotion and event planning is a skill that many usually undertake, but few are able to boast of having 10 years of experience. Arnold Hines, owner of

Word of Mouth Promotions, has been a leader within Cleveland’s nightlife scene with a number of successful events at venues like the House of Blues, Sunset Lounge, Anatomy, and Touch. That’s not including former Cleveland clubs like Spy Bar and Cloud Nine.

His typical day includes a lot of com-munication such as returning emails, contacting venues, attending partner-ship meetings, and looking for the next event.

In addition to being his own boss and getting to set his own schedule, Arnold says that party promotion can have its disadvantages.

“Don’t expect success over night. A lot more goes into throwing a party than you might expect,” says Arnold. “This is not my hobby, this is my life. It’s my passion. My main advice is to learn from your mistakes and do not give up. If you don’t ever fail you can never grow.”

FIVE TIPS TO HAVING A GREAT

PARTY

1. Theme2. DJ/Music

3. Venue4. People

5. Promotions

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Read the rest of our interview with Arnold Hines at Eighty81.com

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topshops

SUPREMECLIENTELE

Contact: Madison BrooksLocation: 1349 Lee Rd.

Phone: 345-5678 Cut Price: $20

Chairs: 6

Located in the heart of Cleveland Heights, Supreme Clientele is without a doubt one of the most unique shops in the area. It’s home to six

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barbers and one nail tech, their staff includes DeMaris, Jay, Cricket, LaRue, and Murphy (nail tech).

Owner, Maddy, places SC at the top of the list, he says Flawless (E.73rd) and All-Starz are the only other shops worth mentioning.

”We’re the best in the city, cut for cut, barber for barber. I put that on everything,” says Maddy.

Recently, we linked with owner of Supreme Clientele, Madison “Maddy” Brooks, to get his opinion on who’s the best in the city.

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FLAWLESS Contact: Rod Catledge

7812 Superior Rd. Phone: 391-4166

Cut Price: $20Chairs: 6

Boasting one of the nicest barbershop interiors in Cleveland, Flawless features a red and black theme with wood floors and photographs of musicians like Hendrix, Miles Davis, Armstrong, and Davis.

Staff includes Greg, El, Lonnie, and Tone in addition to owner, Rod Catledge.

Located in Shaker, AllStarz has an inviting yet relaxed red, white, and blue interior. One of the first things you notice when entering the shop is the wall of au-tographs from the different celebrities and “all-stars” that have patronized the shop.

Staff includes Max, Mike, and Justin in addition to owner, Ruben Patterson.

ALLSTARZ Contact: Ruben Patterson

12619 Larchmere Blvd Phone: 231-7827

Cut Price: $22Chairs: 5

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...REVEALEDDemetria Francis of Headlines by De’Franco. has come a long way as a local business owner and entrepreneur.

Today, we ask her a few questions.

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eing a small business owner is one of the most difficult jobs that a person

can choose. Enterpreneurs exchange one supervisor for many supervisors (i.e. your clients) and take on the responsibility of not just one position but whatever position/hat/job is necessary to make their business a success.

Recently, we touched bases with local en-trepreneur Demetria “Meechie” Francis of two location (4034 Mayfield Rd & 5160 Wilson Mills Rd) local salon Headlines by DeFranco to talk about the business of do-ing business in Cleveland.

How did you get your start? D: I got my start as a salon owner, at the age of 22 after working in salons that didn’t fit my person-ality or growth as a stylist.

What’s the good and bad of working in Cleveland’s hair industry? D: The good thing is that there are very talented styl-ists here that do really great work. The bad thing is that they have allowed clients not to pay what the service is really worth. Styl-ists in Cleveland are being paid less than what stylists in other areas charge.

What words of advice do you have for upcoming stylists and salon owners? What’s the average income range? D: Don’t be afraid to take chances. As long as you have faith in God, he’ll work every-thing out.

A stylists income can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars a week to a few thou-sand. It all depends on the size of your cli-entele and cost of your services.

“My words of advice: Don’t be afraid to take chances. As long as you have faith in God, he’ll

work everything out.”

What do you believe are the keys to be-ing a successful salon owner? D: Loca-tion and advertising are key to a successful salon, but choosing a staff that supports and respects your business is equally as important.

What are some challenges you’ve faced in getting to current place? D: Basi-cally just staying focused and not letting negativity destroy my business. Rumors, gossip, and drama are inevitable in such a competitve business. However, you soon learn that if nobody is talking about you, than you’re nobody worth talking about.

What are the top three local salons? D: There are so many successful salons, that it’s hard to pick just three, but needless to say Headlines by De’Franco is one of them!

What’s next for Headlines? D: I’m excited about our new barbershop coming soon, Barbers by DeFranco on 4034 Mayfield Rd. in South Euclid. Barbers Wanted! Shameless plug!

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Read the rest of our interview with Demetria Francis of Headlines by De’Franco at Eighty81.com

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Concrete Roses

photography jaybobo styling ahryn tolley all clothing provided by NEXT Beachwoodmodels symmone jackson & michael hurley for blessed labelassisted by ashley taylor & donald pagel

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COVERPAGE. Symmone wears corset by Sharon, jeans by 5th Culture, & shoes by Kelsey Dagger; Mike wears tee by The Hundreds, jeans by Levi 501, shoes by Puma.

01. Symmone wears dress by 5th Culture, shoes by Terezinha; Mike wears hat by Blessed Label, Jeans by Nudie Jeans, and shoes by Converse. 02. Mike wears shirt by 10 DEEP, Shorts by Stussy, and shoes by Converse; Symmone wears dress by 5th Culture, heels by Michael Antonio.

View the rest of this NEXT fashion spread at RuleofNext.com

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June 3, 2009 - Eighty81.com, Word of Mouth, & Legendary Iconz present the official Keyshia Cole “A Different Me” afterparty at Cyrus Ultralounge.

gabe - eighty81.com

randy & trulynn mims

“A Different Me” Afterpaty at Cyrus Ultralounge

arnold hines - word of mouthstephanie & friend

liz (center) & friends jamie - legendary iconz

dj steph floss

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June 6, 2009 - Donte Whitner (Buffalo Bills) with the assistance of Tuff Luv Productions launched his 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament at Corner Alley.

donte whitner

patrice & danielle (tuff luv)

Donte Whitner’s 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament

org real property & cleveland clinic

richard scott (fox 8) & family

the hills & rox family

rohnesha (Z1079, radio one)

paul pawlacyzak (cleveland clinic)

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calendar - july 2009CONCERTS//6/29 Jazmine Sullivan w/ Ryan Leslie@ House of Blues

6/30 The Roots@ House of Blues

7/05 Cagew/Outlaws I & I@ Grog Shop

7/17 Kid Cudi w/ Asher Roth@ House of Blues

7/18 Z1079 Birthday Bash w/ Rick Ross, Twista, Plies@ Nautica Pavilion

7/24 Yellowman (reggae)@ Grog Shop

8/01 John Legend w/ India Arie & Vaughn Anthony@ Nautica Pavilion

8/06 Lil Wayne w/ Drake, Young Jeezy, & Soulja Boy@ Blossom

EVENTS//7/4 Annual True White AffairHouse of Blues wompromotions.com/

Varsity Squad presents “Potluck”B-Side - 2786 Euclid Heights onsomevs.com/

7/05 Society of Urban Professionals (SOUP)@ Put In Baysouplunch.com/

7/16 Maxwell@Allen Theatre - Playhouse Squarelivenation.com/

7/25 Society of Urban Professionals (SOUP)@ Put In Baysouplunch.com/

COMMUNITY//7/30 Behind the Headlines: Creating the New Economy | Cleveland Leadership Center cleveleads.org/

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the list +

shopbrigade1785 coventry rd932-0700

next beachwood26300 cedar373-7599

style lounge1273 w. 9th st664-1104

heart&soul1781 conventry rd397-2923

powterpuff 2671 w. 14th st274-1220

jeanology2110 s. taylor rd932-5326

eatssergio sarava13225 shaker295-1200

greenhouse2038 e. 4th st393-4302

luckys cafe777 starkweather ave622-7773

lola2058 e. 4th street621-5652

ginza1105 carnegie st539-5183

taste of jamaica3936 mayfield rd382-3936

johnny mangos3120 bridge ave575-1919

la bodega869 jefferson ave621-7075

xo prime steaks500 w. saint clair861-1919

mallorca1390 w. 9th st687-9494

southside2207 w.11th st937-2288

Are we missing your favorite local hangout or business? please contact us and let us know what we’re missing - email us at thelist@canvascleveland.com

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barberssupreme clientele1649 lee road932-4845

flawless7812 superior st391-4166

all-starz12619 larchmere blvd231-7827

untouchables7710 st. clair ave881-7052

hair salonsheadlines5160 wilson mills rd440-605-0500

hair cafe3964 mayfield rd291-0799

salon e1512 s. green rd291-8900

luxe12011 buckeye751-8835

barsmadisons4066 mayfield rd381-4995

lancers7707 carnegie st881-0080

20/20 martini2020 center st776-0202

legacy lounge5154 warrensville662-8810

bodega1854 conventry932-3050

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