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VIRTUAL FINALS PERFORMANCE & COMPETITION Sunday, August 29, 2021 ê 7pm Live-Streamed and Open to the Public Tune in LIVE to shiningstarcle.org or shiningstarcle.org/youtube A benefit for memory care services and programs on our two campuses and in homes throughout the community.

Shining a spotlight on creativity.

The arts enrich all our lives and are an integral part of our culture and heritage. It’s why we support arts organizations within our community. They inspire, entertain, move, and inform us in so many ways. Without the arts our community would not be the vibrant and diverse place we enjoy today. KeyBank thanks Menorah Park & Montefiore for making a difference.

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Welcome to Shining Star CLE 2021! Good Evening Menorah Park Friends and Family, Welcome to the fifth Shining Star CLE Finals Performance & Competition, a unique Northeast Ohio high school solo-singing competition! It’s great to once again “see” so many of you from across the globe joining us tonight, in what is our second virtual Finals. On behalf of Menorah Park’s leadership, staff and those we serve, we thank you for supporting this important, yet fun event and our ongoing efforts to deliver excellent care, particularly to our memory care clients and residents. Music is the last remaining memory for those living with dementia. Central to our mission since 1906 is the importance of innovation, Shining Star CLE is no exception, combining high school students’ brilliant voices – vying for college scholarships, with raising money to help our senior population – all while entertaining you! One in three seniors dies with dementia … killing more than breast cancer and prostate cancer COMBINED! Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia have been on the rise in recent years, BUT to our shock and dismay, those related deaths have increased a staggering 16% during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was not something we could have rationally predicted only one year ago, and yet here we are, facing such a sad reality. This is why we NEED your help and support NOW MORE THAN EVER! Shining Star CLE and its fundraising efforts MUST grow! These funds are irreplaceable and necessary to benefit the memory care services and programs on our campuses and in homes throughout the Northeast Ohio community. Knowing these facts and figures about the challenging future of seniors with dementia, we see the statistics only getting worse, making our drive to help our residents and clients that much stronger! Please join us in improving the quality AND quantity of life for those we love! Music, memories & innovation! Thank you for your contribution to Shining Star CLE 2021 and Menorah Park!

Jim Newbrough Menorah Park President & CEO

Beth Rosenberg Menorah Park Board Chair

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The Home Instead Team is excited for another year of Shining Star! We continue to be amazed at the talent and are thrilled to know the program incorporates music to help improve the lives of those with dementia. Congratulations to this year’s Shining Stars! We wish you all the best! The Home Instead Cleveland East Team

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DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSOR

Thank You from the Co-Chairs Dear Shining Star CLE guests from around the world,

Thank you for joining us virtually once again for Shining Star CLE 2021! Although it would be nice to celebrate together, there’s something rather comforting and comfortable about watching from anywhere where the sky is the limit as to how many can join us. Can you believe we had more than 10,000 unique devices logged on to the show in 2020 from all over the globe? We hope we surpass that number this year! A little background on how the competition culminated in tonight’s Finals Performance & Competition: we opened online video submissions to high school students from ten counties (up from eight last year) across Northeast Ohio from April to June 13, 2021, and received auditions from students representing more than 60 schools. The students underwent three virtual audition rounds, narrowing down to 25 semifinalists and after extensive coaching by Connor O’Brien and his team of judges, we now have the Top Ten Finalists who will perform for all of us tonight! Our Finals judging panel is composed of widely acclaimed performers and music industry experts who have the tough decision of selecting the top four finalists. After those final four sing for us a second time tonight, you, along with our judges, will decide the order of the winners. These incredibly talented finalists will compete for $18,500 in college scholarships, plus $2,500 will be awarded to the first place winner’s high school music program. Not only does Shining Star CLE change the lives of these talented students, it benefits the community at large. It brings together people from across Northeast Ohio, it gives much needed awareness to the Excellence in Caring of Menorah Park and proceeds from this event support the memory care services and programs on our campuses and in homes throughout the community. Thank you to our Event Sponsor, KeyBank, our Double Diamond Sponsors, Glenmede and Home Instead Senior Care, all of the amazing students that auditioned, their parents, schools and support systems for entrusting us, WKYC and Monica Robins, the Cleveland Jewish News, our panel of six renowned judges all back together again, Jim Brickman, Rashad V. Chambers, Telly Leung, Trisha O’Brien, Carl Topilow and Gina Vernaci, Artistic Director Connor O’Brien, Foundation Vice President Debbie Rothschild, Foundation Director of Special Events Renee Greller and our whole Menorah Park team, and each of you, our audience, sponsors, donors and supporters!

Make sure you have your nosh and chairs ready to kick back and enjoy the Shining Star CLE 2021 Virtual Finals Performance & Competition! With tremendous appreciation,

Meredith & Jason Hillman

Audrey & Kenny Koblitz

& Susi & Peter Meisel

Carmie & Todd Stein

Beverley & Richard Uria

CO-CHAIRS, SHINING STAR CLE 2021

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HOW TO TUNE IN on AUGUST 29, 2021 LIVE-STREAMED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Watch the show LIVE online Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST at www.shiningstarcle.org. You can watch on your desktop, smartphone, tablet and iPad, by visiting https://www.shiningstarcle.org/ and via the YouTube apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku and Samsung Smart TV.

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The show will also be available on YouTube. PLEASE subscribe to our YouTube Channel before the event at www.shiningstarcle.org/youtube.

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You can also watch the show live on Facebook. Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/shiningstarcle/. If you have any questions about viewing the event please email rgreller@menorahpark.org or shiningstarcle.director@gmail.com.

2021 Semifinalists EMELIA ACETO HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL TOMMY BILCZO SAINT IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL DANIEL BLUM MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GRACE BOHAN BUCKEYE HIGH SCHOOL ABBEY BRINKHOFF BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL FIONA COUGHLIN FIRESTONE HIGH SCHOOL LIVY DOUGLAS MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL LIV ERICKSON NORTH HIGH SCHOOL JORDYN FREETAGE JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL

KATHERINE HUNTLEY BIO-MED SCIENCE ACADEMY GABY ILG MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL NYA KU KENSTON HIGH SCHOOL RACHEL LAHRMER NORDONIA HIGH SCHOOL KATE LIANG AURORA HIGH SCHOOL JULIA MARTIN ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL OLIVIA NELSON CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL ALEXANDRA NEWMAN WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY LINDSEY ROSS HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL

AMIR SMITH CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS KENNEDY “PETE” SMITH ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY LEAH SPACEK BRECKSVILLE – BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL HANNAH TRAMONTE HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL ALAN VAYTSMAN ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL LILA WAGNER-GLEESON THEODORE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL CALISTA ZAJAC MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL

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Thank You to All Our Sponsors EVENT SPONSOR

Glenmede Home Instead Senior Care

Kutash & Associates Insurance Agency Lawrence Mack Susi & Peter Meisel Milstein Asset Management Audrey & Albert Ratner Kyla & Mitchell Schneider Amy & Mike Southard and Crofton Cares State Chemical Solutions Thompson Hine LLP Penni & Stephen Weinberg

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Cleveland Jewish News Simon Family Foundation Judy & Morry Weiss and Family Judy & Steven Willensky Ellen & Dan Zelman

Buerger Energy Chubb Insurance Civista Bank Trisha & Jeff Cole Cuyahoga Community College Fran & Mark Doris Regina & Gregg Eisenberg Grover Musical Products Becky & David Heller Jay Honda Audrey & Kenny Koblitz Rochelle & Joel Marx Medical Mutual of Ohio Meisel & Pesses Families Roy Minoff Family Foundation Judy & Edward Newman Ohio Real Title Cindy & Scott Polster Adriana & Andrew Randall Susan & James Ratner Joanie & Rick Rivitz

KeyBank

DOUBLE DIAMOND SPONSOR

PLATINUM SPONSOR Anonymous Adelman Family Benesch Marti & Jeffrey Davis Corinne L. Dodero Foundation for the Arts & Sciences Ida & Irwin Haber Susan & Robert Hurwitz Jones Day Ethel & Allyn Kendis Family Trust, Susan & James Kendis and Robert Kendis Trustees

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Thank You to All Our Sponsors GOLD SPONSOR CONT’D Rolf Goffman Martin Lang LLP Toni & Donald Scherzer Marcy Schwartz & Daniel Simon Senkfor Family Robert & Eileen Sill Foundation Eileen Sill, Scott Sill, Shari & Michael Perlmuter Carmie & Todd Stein Stellar Benefits Group Beverley & Richard Uria William M. Weiss Foundation Sandy & Tim Wuliger

SILVER SPONSOR Louise Abrams & Robert Fuerst Terry & Sheldon Adelman Lisa Arnson & Paul Katz Fran & Jules Belkin Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center Ellen & Vic Cohn COIT Cleaning & Restoration Services Lois Davis Eastgate Sharon & Bruce Epstein Erie Title Agency Feldman-Wehn Family

Sheila & Sanford Fox Barbara & Earl Franklin Gallagher Jill & Brad Helfman Huntington Bank Terri & Stuart Kline Sandy & Steven Laserson Elana & Kevin Lurie Carrie & Brad Martin Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis Amy & Marc Morgenstern Harriet & Mel Morris Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation Plante Moran Cecelia & Len Z”l Polster Loree & Steve Potash Beth & Frank Rosenberg Enid & David Rosenberg Jackie & Fred Rothstein Michele & Harvey Sass Gail & Elliott Schlang Geri & Harry Singer Naomi G. & Edwin Z. Singer Margaret & Larry Singerman Cathy & Jonathan Stamler UBS Financial Services Emily & Seth Vilensky and Family Margo Vinney & Jeffrey Chaitoff The Wealthcare Group of Raymond James Sally & Stanley Wertheim Danielle & Jeffrey Wild

As of 8/16/2021 We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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2021 Co-Chairs HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Judy & Morry Weiss

EVENT CO-CHAIRS

Meredith & Jason Hillman ê Audrey & Kenny Koblitz Susi & Peter Meisel ê Carmie & Todd Stein ê Beverley & Richard Uria Gail Cohen & Raf Lefkovic Elaine & Beno Michel STAR PATRONS ($500+)

Anonymous Gloria & Ian Abrams Hallie & Greg Abrams Aceto Family Alson Jewelers Linda Angart Susan & Dale Bass Stacey & Adam Berebitsky Marcia & Alec Berezin Patti & Jonathan Berns Nancy & James Blazar Blum Family Therese & Alan Blumenthal Bober Markey Fedorovich Carole & Bart Bookatz Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Brennan Heating and Cooling Inc. Debbie & Kenneth Cohen Comfort MD, Incorporated Davis Automotive Group Melissa & Stan Davis Grace & Michael Drusinsky Famous Enterprises Ronna & Joel Fox Mady Friedman & Norman Levin Giant Eagle Adrienne & Phil Goldberg Sara Jane & Gerald Goldstein Andrea Kanter Grodin & Bill Grodin Melanie & Andrew Halvorson Anita & Bill Heller Meredith & Jason Hillman Deb & Eric Hurwitz Helen & Dennis Israelstam Judy & David Kaufman Cathy Kilbane & Don Bullock Sandra & Martin Kolb Krenzler, Heiser & Synenberg Families Elayne & Robert Kwait Ellen & Mark Levine Sandy & Bill Lieberman Pamela & Paul Litwack Shelley & Greg Marcus Diann & Tom Mann Barbara & Dale Markowitz The McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Foundation Barbara & Kenneth Messinger-Rapport

Midwest Materials Linda & Jan Moskowitz Adam Nazette Jim Newbrough Newman Family Kitty O’Neil & Howard Lichtig Orlean Family Linda Rae & Andrew Hertz Judy & Gary Rand Sylvia & Robert Reitman Eleanore & Bob Risman Mikki & Michael Rocker Marcia & Jerry Rothschild Aliki & Peter Rzepka Judy & Burt Saltzman Jane & Lee Seidman Spacek Family Steven Hacker Films Jan & Will Sukenik Jennifer & Neil Tramer TridentCare TriState Capital Ulmer & Berne Barbara Wain Joyce & Eric Wald Susan & Eric Wasserman Ellen & Jeffrey Weiner Wells Fargo West Side Roofing Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging Chuck Whitehill Sarah & Scott Zimmerman

PATRONS ($250-$499)

AFMDA Aurora Choir Boosters Aurora School of Music Norma Barron Beachwood Buzz Jackie & Donald Bercu Melissa & Scott Berman Diane & Glenn Bitner Phyllis & Ken Bravo Buerger Energy Avril & David Burg Channing Realty Advisors, LLC Alyson & Alan Charnas Stacy & Kevin Chernett Cleveland Pops Orchestra

Julie & Steve Deutch Deedra Dolin & Family Myrna & Rick Diamond Ros & Av Fanaroff Allan Felber Wendy & Richard Feldman Sherrie & Ronald Fleeter Lorie Gelb & Mark Silverman Susan & David Goldstein Samantha & Barry Guttman Ilg Family IMG iN2L Israel Bonds Nanette & Dan Jacobson Karen & Richard Koblitz Melissa & Jeff Koblitz Sally & Alan Koblitz Liang Family LJI Collision Center Magnificat High School Wendy & Steven Marsh Terrie & Lb McKelvey Lisa & David Michel Nelson Family Overbeke’s School of Driving Debby & Zack Paris Cherrill & Pete Pavluk Nancy & Allan Pearl Peterson Family Plantscaping & Blooms Meg & Jon Ratner Rising Star Coffee Roasters Leslie Klein Rosen Helen & Ronald Ross Patti Rubin Diane & Harvey Scholnick Marc Alan Silverstein Smith Family Smith & Griﬃn Family Ruthe Stone & Jay Blaushild Studio MZ Trudy & Steven Wiesenberger Elissa Wuliger Dara & Alan Yanowitz Donna Yanowitz Mary Zajac Zajac Family

As of 8/23/2021 We apologize for any errors or omissions.

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With our sincere appreciation to Judy & Morry Weiss and our Top 10 finalists… You are all our Shining Stars!! Judy & Steven Willensky

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About the Cause Someone once asked: “Why do you love music so much?” I replied: “Because it is the only thing that stays when everything and everyone is gone!” - Unknown HOW SHINING STAR CLE WILL TOUCH THOSE WE CARE FOR We all know from hearing that special song associated with a first love or the first dance at a wedding that music is profoundly linked to personal memories. In fact, our brains are hard-wired to connect music with long-term memory. Music has been found to stimulate parts of the brain, and studies have indicated that music enhances the memory. Music is the universal language of emotion in that it can represent different feelings and seep into your soul with no boundaries or limitations.

Bridging music, memories with those with dementia While Alzheimer’s damages the ability to recall facts and details, it does not destroy these lasting connections between a favorite song or melody and the memory associated with it, no matter how long ago. Menorah Park’s innovative memory care services and programs showcase a variety of music programs and events that help reawaken these precious memories in individuals with dementia on our two campuses and in homes throughout the community.

Resident, Phyllis Walsh enjoys a lively musical ride on a “bicycle built for two” with music therapist, Maria Vinas

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The Cleveland Jewish News is proud to support the

Shining Star CLE finalists! From your friends at the

Cleveland Jewish News

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Paul J. Singerman

Kevin S. Adelstein

Board Chair

President

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Congratulations and Good Luck to all the Shining Star CLE Finalists

The Weiss Family Judy & Morry Weiss Hildee & Gary Weiss Karen & Jeff Weiss Rachel & Zev Weiss Sara Hurand & Elie Weiss

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Tonight’s Program Fight Song - Shining Star CLE Finalists Welcome to Shining Star CLE 2021 and Meet our Judges..................Monica Robins KeyBank Remarks........................................................................................................... Karen White, Senior Vice President, Community Relations, KeyCorp, Event Sponsor

Finalists Perform

Emelia Aceto / Defying Gravity

Introduced by Beverley & Richard Uria, Shining Star CLE 2021 co-chairs

Leah Spacek / Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Introduced by Kristen Lyons, 2019 First Place Winner

Amir Smith / Green The Whole Year Round

Introduced by Susi & Peter Meisel, Shining Star CLE 2021 co-chairs

Video Introduction............................................Linda Olejko, Managing Director, Glenmede

Music Sparks Memories Finalists Perform

Kate Liang / Black and Gold

Introduced by Ethan Peterson, 2020 First Place Winner

Olivia Nelson / In My Dreams

Introduced by Meredith & Jason Hillman, Shining Star CLE 2021 co-chairs

Calista Zajac / Being Alive

Introduced by Audrey & Kenny Koblitz, Shining Star CLE 2021 co-chairs

Gabi Ilg / How To Return Home

Introduced by Madelyn Wanke, 2017 First Place Winner

Video Introduction........................................................................... Introduced by Margie Orth General Manager, Home Instead Senior Care

Our Spectacular Judges Finalists Perform

Kennedy “Pete” Smith / Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing Introduced by Hannah Kulawiak, 2018 First Place Winner

Alexandra Newman / Astonishing

Introduced by Carmie & Todd Stein, Shining Star CLE 2021 co-chairs

Daniel Blum / Anthem

Introduced by Dan Zelman, Shining Star CLE Diamond Sponsor and Menorah Park Board Member

Top Four Finalists Revealed................................................................................Monica Robins

Audience Voting (Have your cell phones handy)

Performance Introduction..............................................Introduced by Kevin S. Adelstein, CEO, Cleveland Jewish Publication Company

Special Musical Performance....................................................Telly Leung, Broadway Star, TV actor and Shining Star CLE 2021 Finals Judge

Can You Feel the Love Tonight by Elton John

WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Virtual Presentation of Check....................Beth Rosenberg, Menorah Park Board Chair

Rick Rivitz, Menorah Park Foundation Board Chair

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About the Audition Process ê Round 1: Video Auditions

April 1 to June 13, 2021 High school students from Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties were able to upload their video auditions to shiningstarcle.org, singing the song of their choosing. They were given a three-minute max and the choice to perform with piano accompaniment, personal instrument usage or a capella.

Judges then selected the Top 10 Finalists to be recorded live in a professional video studio on July 25, 2021, for inclusion in the Shining Star CLE 2021 Virtual Finals Performance & Competition broadcast.

êRound 4: The Virtual Finals

A group of local music professionals reviewed and judged the online submissions and selected the students who advanced to the next round.

ê Round 2: “In-Person” Zoom Auditions

June 28 and 29, 2021 Approximately 80 students representing 62 schools across Northeast Ohio were invited to individual “Zoom” auditions and performed their song and were judged by a team of local music professionals.

ê Round 3: Zoom Semifinals

July 11, 2021 The 25 students who were selected to advance to the semifinals were divided into two groups and spent a half day in a virtual workshop with judges and the other contestants working on their songs from their own homes.

Performance & Competition August 29, 2021 The Top 10 Finalists will perform virtually during a live-streamed broadcast, open to the public! A multi-piece band will accompany the students during their recorded solo performances. They will also perform in a professionally recorded number.

Contestants will be judged by independent, accomplished, music professionals from all over the country who are qualified in a wide variety of musical genres including, but not limited to, pop, R&B, classical, jazz and musical theatre. The top four students selected by the judges will perform a portion of their song once again. Audience members, in combination with the judges, will select the order of the winners by texting their selection (one vote per person).

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Congratulations to Menorah Park and to all of the talented Shining Star CLE contestants! Amy & Mike Southard

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Host and Artistic Director MONICA ROBINS

CONNOR BOGART O’BRIEN

Menorah Park is thrilled to have WKYC as our broadcast media partner and Monica Robins, an Emmy award-winning reporter, well known as one of Northeast Ohio’s most reliable sources for all health news, as host for the fifth year of tonight’s Shining Star CLE Virtual Finals Performance & Competition!

Menorah Park is proud to have Connor Bogart O’Brien back as artistic director for his second year! A native of Ashtabula, Connor grew up as a classical violinist before ultimately studying vocal performance/ opera at the Eastman School of Music in New York. During his time at Eastman, he was accepted into the nationally ranked male acappella group, The University of Rochester Yellowjackets, (as seen on NBC’s The Sing Oﬀ ) as a featured soloist.

As Senior Health Correspondent, she has earned the respect of the region’s medical establishments, including The Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio for fair, accurate and unbiased reporting. Monica has the ability to take even the most complicated medical procedure and make it understandable to viewers. Her stories are often broadcast nationally at other NBC and TEGNA stations and her more than 25 Cleveland Clinic “Medical Miracle” specials have also aired internationally. With more than 30 years of broadcast journalism experience, Monica has won seven Emmy awards and numerous first place Excellence in Journalism awards from the Ohio Press Club and The Associated Press. She has also been inducted into the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Monica is the lead singer for two rock bands, including Monica Robins and the Whiskey Kings and the Ninja Cowboys.

Connor has been a soloist with the National Repertory Orchestra, New Haven Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra. As a songwriter, several of his original songs have been featured on national television including ABC’s Days of Our Lives and MTV’s The Hills. Inside Out, the lead single from his first album, vaulted to the number one radio position in France. Two full-length albums followed, which led to performing as the opening act on more than 20 national tours including Jim Brickman, Huey Lewis and the News, Rick Springfield, Hall & Oates and Mariah Carey. Connor can be heard singing and recording jingles for companies such as Hasbro Toys and American Greetings, as well as in more than 32 countries worldwide as a headlining act on Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean cruise lines.

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Thompson Hine LLP is a proud supporter of

Menorah Park Shining Star CLE 2021 Congratulations to this year’s Northeast Ohio high school student finalists!

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A Note from the Artistic Director

A favorite quote of mine is from Dr. Leo Buscaglia, who said that “change is the end result of all true learning”. Well, we have certainly had our fair share of both, these past two seasons of Shining Star CLE. “Change,” when unexpectedly reformatting the entire show for a virtual performance last year, and “learning” how to continue the phenomenal success it was, one more time for 2021. And, against all odds, it was an incredible success. The entire Shining Star CLE team and staff from Menorah Park, sprang into action to create, for the first time ever, a fully virtual program. We knew that the crucial funds that this program raises were necessary now more than ever, and just as importantly, that the young artists of Northeast Ohio needed an outlet to tell their stories. So many of our young performers chose pieces this season that speak of loneliness, of isolation, but more importantly, of hope. Our incredible students have once again risen to the challenge. From living rooms, to iPhones, they auditioned, rehearsed, were coached and even recorded the music they know and love, with safety in mind, and the songs that define them. And once again, the incredible talent of our community has shone through. The format didn’t matter, neither did the location, because these stars were ready to sing, and sing they did. So, sit back and enjoy what they have created for you, and get ready to choose your favorite with your vote, because the “end result” of this change is simply amazing.

Connor Bogart O’Brien Artistic Director, Shining Star CLE 2021

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Congratulations and thank you to everyone that makes this event possible: Staff, chair people, volunteers, students. Menorah Park residents count on you and you always deliver! Susan & Bob Hurwitz

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Your futures are bright like the Shining Stars you are!

The Mack Family PLATINUM

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Cong�at�lations to all of the ﬁnalists. You are all Shining Stars in our eyes!

Ida & Ir�in Haber

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Best wishes to these talented contestants. Congratulations to Menorah Park for hosting this wonderful event.

Ethel and Allyn Kendis Family Trust Susan & James Kendis, Trustees Robert Kendis, Trustee

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Congratulations to the 2021 Shining Star CLE ﬁnalists. And Mazel Tov to Menorah Park on another successful year caring for our community. A dedicated board member and longtime supporter.

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Mazel tov to Judy & Morry for all your years of extraordinary community service! And, congratulations to all the finalists on your inspiring performances! Susi & Peter Meisel

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Hats off t o all the fin alists! Mazal tov to the co-chairs and Menorah Park on a terrific event! Penni & Steve Weinberg PLATINUM

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Congratulations Shining Star CLE Finalists Audrey & Albert Ratner

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Congratulations to all the amazing Shining Star STARS! May you all continue to grow from success to success! Kudos to Menorah Park on this brave and innovative program benefitting memory care programs! May its success help support longevity to our entire community!!! Kyla & Mitchell Schneider

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“Music… will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer Congratulations to our 2021 Shining Star finalists! May you always follow your own rhythm.

Jeff & Marti Davis

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We appreciate their efforts and applaud the commitment of Carmie and Todd Stein and the rest of the honorees! The Adelman Family

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Meet the Finalists

EMELIA ACETO

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL Defying Gravity from Wicked

ê Emelia is a junior at Highland High School and has been competing in vocal competitions since the eighth grade. Her recent accomplishments include placing first in musical theater and second in classical for the NATS Great Lakes Region Vocal Competition and making it to quarterfinals nationally for the musical theater category. Emelia also enjoys performing in musical theater, her favorite roles being the Gaoler’s Daughter in Wind in the Willows and Jillian (an altered version of Jeffery) in Godspell. One of her favorite experiences has been performing a solo on the Akron Civic Theatre stage in the Broadway cabaret, Together Again. This is Emelia’s second year competing in Shining Star CLE, and she is so grateful and excited to be back! She would like to thank all of her directors, friends, family and vocal coach, Denise Milner Howell, for supporting her!

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DANIEL BLUM

MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Anthem from Chess

ê Daniel is a senior at Mayfield High School and The Academy for the Performing Arts in Chagrin Falls. He is a two-time Cleveland Playhouse Square Dazzle Award nominee for Best Actor and a Top 10 Finalist in Shining Star CLE 2020. Daniel was last seen as Oﬃcer Lockstock in Urinetown at Stagedoor Manor. Other favorite roles include Princeton in Avenue Q, Billy Flynn in Chicago and Donkey in Shrek, all performed at Mayfield High School. Additional local credits include Roger in A New Brain at Hathaway Brown Theater Institute and Chad in High School Musical at Mercury Theater Company. He has also performed regularly at Stonewater Golf Club. Daniel would like to thank Shining Star CLE and Menorah Park for this amazing opportunity and sends gratitude to his many teachers, especially Cynthia and Jamie. Love to Mom, Dad and Matthew!

Meet the Finalists

GABI ILG

MEDINA HIGH SCHOOL How to Return Home by Kerrigan-Lowdermilk

ê Gabi is a senior at Medina High School. She loves performing in her school’s marching band and musical productions. She was recently a Dazzle Awards’ nominee for Best Actress in a Musical after performing as Rona Peretti in her school’s production of The TwentyFifth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. She would like to thank her band directors, Mr. Locher, Ms. Blasko and Ms. Snide for creating an environment that encourages growth in a positive manner and nurtures talent and creativity. She would also like to thank Mr. Douglas for directing her favorite production that she has been involved in and helping her gain her love for performing. Finally, she would like to thank the Shining Star CLE staff for giving her this opportunity. She congratulates everyone who has made it this far in the competition and looks forward to hearing each of their performances!

KATE LIANG

AURORA HIGH SCHOOL Black and Gold by Sam Sparro

ê Kate is a junior at Aurora High School and has been taking voice lessons for over a decade. Her vocal experiences include an a cappella group, her school’s chamber choir, a rock band and various school and local productions of musicals. Some of her favorite roles were Dragon in Shrek the Musical Jr., Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka Jr., and Ursula in The Little Mermaid Jr. Most recently, she participated in a cabaret at her high school. Kate was a finalist in Shining Star CLE 2020. She has also participated in and received some awards in other competitions such as NATS, the Schmidt Vocal Competition, and the Great Composers Competition. Kate would like to thank the Aurora School of Music, Vera Holczer-Waroquet, and Hannah Flower for their continued support, and she would like to give a quick shout out to her mom, dad and brother for their love and encouragement.

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Meet the Finalists

OLIVIA NELSON CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL In My Dreams from Anastasia

ê Olivia is a senior at Chardon High School. She has participated in talent shows, solo and ensembles, honor/ chamber choirs, Garrettsville Idol, church singing, Free Harmony Show Choir, as well as singing the National Anthem with the Geauga County Fair Band. Olivia discovered her passion for musical theater in ninth grade and has participated in Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, Grease, and Chardon’s Musical Review last spring. Other than music, she is a member of NHS and International Thespian Society. She plans on majoring in psychology and minoring in something to do with music in college. Olivia is endlessly thankful for her parents, her twin, Audrey, her best friends and her choir teacher, Mr. Streiff, for always encouraging her musical dreams with love and excitement. She would also like to thank everyone involved in Shining Star CLE and Menorah Park for providing this wonderful opportunity for lovers of music everywhere.

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ALEXANDRA NEWMAN WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY Astonishing from Little Women

ê Alexandra is a freshman at Western Reserve Academy. She has been singing and acting since she was small. Alex attends the Spotlight Studio for dance and acting and Starlight Studio for vocal. She performed in Weathervane shows and master classes, Akron Civic for All City Musical, Old Trail School, film and live performances at WRA. She enjoys the friendships she has developed with cast members and directors. Alex is a student at Interlochen School for musical theater, has attended OMEA and NATS with scores of one’s in musical theater and opera, advanced to NATS regionals after scoring three vocal scores of one. Alex thanks her parents, coaches Sarah Bailey, Sloan Artis, Lei Ramos, Jill Royka, Mrs. Karam, Mrs. Ong, Mark Zimmerman and Marissa Lenaarts for their years of encouragement to live her dream! A heartfelt thank you to Shining Star CLE for this opportunity to shine and be part of a fantastic experience!

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AMIR SMITH

CLEVELAND SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Green the Whole Year Round by Celtic Woman

ê Amir is a senior at Cleveland School of the Arts studying acting and is thrilled to be a part of Shining Star CLE 2021. Amir was a Top 25 semifinalist in Shining Star CLE 2020. He is part of the musical theater community in Northeast Ohio. Favorite roles include Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief, Joe Sutter in The Spitﬁre Grill, Jamie in The Last Five Years, and Uncle Fester in The Addams Family. Amir plans to pursue musical theater in college, in hopes of a career in theater, film acting, or maybe even directing later in life. Amir would like to thank his voice teacher, Helen Todd, for all her support throughout Shining Star CLE and everything he does! Also shout out to his mom for being his number one fan, and to his best friends for always cheering him on. So happy to be back :)

KENNEDY “PETE” SMITH ANDREWS OSBORNE ACADEMY Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing by Stevie Wonder, in the style of Tori Kelly

ê Kennedy “Pete” is a senior at Andrews Osborne Academy where she is an honors student and member of the student council. Pete is a member of choir/glee club, and the theater. She participates in cross-country, basketball and softball. Her love of musical theater began when she saw her first Broadway show at 14. She immediately signed up for voice/acting classes and tried out for every show she could find. With all opportunities to perform being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, she is very excited to be able to perform again. Pete is thankful for the support of her mom, her brothers, countless friends and the entire AOA community including the music/theater director Darryl Lewis. She wants to thank her vocal coach Anastasia Svyatlovskaya of Celebrity School of Music. She is both humbled and excited for this opportunity to once again be part of the Shining Star CLE family.

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LEAH SPACEK

BRECKSVILLE-BROADVIEW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John in the style of Sara Bareilles

ê Leah is a junior at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School where she is involved in chamber choir and show choir. When she is not singing, she is life guarding, skiing, babysitting, spending time with friends and family or pursuing new hair and clothes. Her other passions include visual arts such as painting, drawing and fashion. God is a huge part of her life and she knows every opportunity and blessing is from Him. Leah also is involved in theater and her favorite past role is Maria in Sound of Music. She loves her voice lessons with Sue Wallin and is so thankful for her family’s support. She especially wants to thank her brother for putting up with the constant vocal warm ups she fills the house with every day. Leah is so honored to be in the Shining Star CLE competition and hopes each and every one of you enjoys her performance!

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CALISTA ZAJAC

MAGNIFICAT HIGH SCHOOL Being Alive from Company

ê Calista is a junior at Magnificat High School and is truly honored to be a part of Shining Star CLE for a third year. Some of Calista’s favorite roles include Young Cosette in Les Misérables (Great Lakes Theater), Iris in The Nether and Sofia in Dance Nation (Dobama Theatre), Tina Denmark in Ruthless (Beck Center for the Arts), Winnie Foster in Tuck Everlasting (French Creek Theatre) and Matilda in Matilda the Musical (Magnificat High School). She has also appeared at Feinstein’s 54 Below (NYC) in Broadway Kidz Backwards and Star Bound Kidz Sing Godspell. Calista is immensely grateful to her friends, family and her teachers for their constant love and support. She would also like to give a special thank you to Menorah Park and its staff for their dedication to the community and for making this experience possible.

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Menorah Park Board of Trustees 2021-2022 Officers

Beth Rosenberg*, Board Chair Judy Willensky, Vice President Harry Singer*, 1st Vice Chair Marc Alan Silverstein*, Vice Chair Idelle Wolf, Vice Chair Adam Wieder, Treasurer

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Patti Berns* Marilyn Bilsky* Alan Blumenthal Ken Bravo* Howard J. Danzinger* Jeffrey Davis** Howard Epstein* Adrienne Goldberg

Greg Marcus, Associate Treasurer Cathy Stamler, Associate Treasurer Neil Tramer*, Secretary Peter Meisel*, Immediate Past Chair Jim Newbrough, President and CEO

Evan Hirsh Susan Hurwitz** Ira Kaplan* Judy Kaufman* Noreen KoppelmanGoldstein Robert Kwait* Keith Libman* Bill Lieberman* Larry Mack**

Joel Marx Lisa Michel Rick Rivitz Enid Rosenberg* Marcy Schwartz Michael Shames* Dan Zelman Scott Zimmerman *Life ** Honorary

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Ellen Chernikoff Ken Cohen Jeffrey Davis Marti Davis Reuven Dessler Sharon Epstein Allan Felber Barry Feldman Mitchell Frankel

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Earl Franklin Robert Fuerst Ira Goffman Phil Goldberg Brent Grover Becky Heller Andy Hoffmann Susan Hurwitz Lisa Immerman Alan Jaffa Terri Kline Bob Kwait Bill Lieberman Larry Mack Ken Marblestone Martin Marcus Peter Meisel David Millet David Nagusky

Marjorie Newman Michael Peterman Scott Polster Andrew Randall Beth Rosenberg David Saltzman Elliott Schlang Harvey Scholnick Dennis Schwartz Eileen Sill Edwin Singer Todd Stein Margo Vinney Judy Weiss Steve Wiesenberger* Danielle Wild Steven Willensky John Wolf Brian Young *Life ** Honorary

Honorary and Life Trustees Marilyn Adelstein Marilyn Bedol Nora Krasney Berman Barry Chesler James Chessin*** Kenneth Cohen Bonnie Cole Bruce Cweiber Mark Doris Jackie Elsner*** Donald Freedheim Nancy Glick Gerry Goldberg Sally Good Sidney Good Lois Goodman Harley Gross Brent Grover Becky Heller Harlan Hertz Mary Ann Hexter Robert Hexter

Kenneth Hochman Jack Jaffe Lawrence Kadis I. Leonard Kaplan*** Terri Kline Jeffrey Korach Audrey Kursman Jordan R. Lefko Robert Lustig Marvin Manes Martin Marcus Ruth Mayers David P. Miller Loren Mintz Amy Morgenstern David Nagusky Marjorie Newman David Orlean Terry Ozan Michael Peterman Amy Rogat

Betty Rosskamm Dennis Roth Gordon Safran Alice Sayre*** Harvey Scholnick Leonard Senkfor Harvey Siegel Eileen Sill Edwin Z. Singer Naomi Singer Ivan Soclof Steven D. Soclof Daniel Steiger David Strauss Philip Wasserstrom Stephen Weinberg Judith Weiss Sally Wertheim Stanley Wertheim Jonathon Wise Darrell Young ***of blessed memory

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Meet the Judges JIM BRICKMAN

American Songwriter and Pianist

Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the bestselling solo pianist of our time, earning 22 Number One albums and 32 Top 20 Radio Singles. He’s garnered two Grammy nominations; Gospel Music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards and is a member of Pandora’s “2 Billion Songs” Club. Born in Cleveland, Ohio Brickman is one of pop-music’s most fascinating success stories. He jumped from a career as a jingle writer of famous tunes for advertising, to reviving the romantic standard of the popular song. His first album release was 1995’s “No Words,” and he’s gone on to sell 10 million albums worldwide. Brickman’s captivating live experiences span 25 years, with eclectic performances from the Troubadour, Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall to thousands of sold-out concerts throughout the world. His star-studded vocal collaborations have featured artists like, Martina McBride, Carly Simon, Lady Antebellum, Herb Alpert, Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Johnny Mathis and Kenny Loggins. He’s written three best-selling books, starred in four TV concert specials, and is in the 24th season of hosting the popular syndicated radio show: “The Jim Brickman Show.” Most recently, Jim released his 25th Anniversary Album where Brickman Sings Brickman and Soothe Christmas. “I write music to be shared – to soothe, to inspire, to celebrate, to love. To me, music is the pure and simple soundtrack to life’s most memorable moments.”

RASHAD V. CHAMBERS

Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment

Rashad V. Chambers is a Tony award nominated producer, talent manager and lawyer. His notable producing credits include the Broadway productions American Son, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, Betrayal and The Inheritance as well as It Happened In Key West (London). Rashad’s first feature film, “True to the Heart,” won four awards at the Long Island International Film Expo and was an oﬃcial selection at the Big Apple Film Festival. In addition, his short film, “Hunger,” was an oﬃcial selection at the Urban World Film Festival and Latino Film Market Festival. Rashad attended Morehouse College where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. He also earned his JD and MBA degrees from The Ohio State University. A licensed attorney in New York and Connecticut, Rashad is the Founder and President of Esquire Entertainment. www.esquireentertainment.com. Upcoming projects include: Caroline, or Change and Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical.

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Meet the Judges TELLY LEUNG

American Actor, Singer and Songwriter Telly was born and raised in New York City. He grew up in a traditional Chinese home in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. He is a proud alumnus of New York’s prestigious math & science specialized high school, Stuyvesant High School. After Stuyvesant, Telly was admitted to Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama (CMU), where he received most of his formal training in acting, singing, and dance. Telly performed in the Chicago company of Wicked, collaborating with fellow CMU-alum, Stephen Schwartz. Other Broadway credits include Rent – including his film debut in Rent: Filmed Live on Broadway.

After Rent ended its Broadway run, Telly went on an international tour with Rent: The Broadway Tour. In 2011, Telly starred in the Broadway revival of Godspell. In 2016, he starred in In Transit, Broadway’s first a cappella musical. In 2017, Telly began his star turn as the title character in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway where he played the role for two years. Telly has performed live all over the world. Notable venues include Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Hollywood Bowl, The Shakespeare Theater (DC) and Ford’s Theater (DC). Telly has appeared on television including on Glee – as Wes of the Dalton Academy Warblers.

TRISHA O’BRIEN

Contemporary Jazz Singer Trisha O’Brien, a native Clevelander, is a jazz singer who has performed in Cleveland, as well as New York, Palm Beach, Chicago, Paris and Amsterdam. Locally, she sang for years at Nighttown, Club Isabella, the Cleveland Play House Club and courtyard concerts at the Cleveland Museum of Art. She performed at the Royal Room at the Colony Hotel and Club Colette in Palm Beach as well as Feinstein’s at the Regency, Joe’s Pub, and Theater for the New City, among others in New York. Her most recent CD “Out of a Dream” is composed of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook.

Trisha continues to promote hope and healing through her music and has performed at numerous charitable events. Cleveland’s Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital honored her by naming the performance area for music therapy and other entertainment for children, The Trisha O’Brien Pavilion. Trisha now resides in Palm Beach, Florida, and New York City.

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Meet the Judges CARL TOPILOW

Artistic Director and Conductor, Cleveland Pops Orchestra Carl Topilow is Music Director and Founding Conductor, celebrating his 26th year, of Cleveland Pops Orchestra. His eclectic programs, including the music of Broadway, Hollywood, jazz, rock, and light classics, have been critically acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. Topilow enjoys a dual career as both conductor and clarinetist, usually finding an occasion to perform a selection with the Pops on one of his brightly colored clarinets. Carl is also conductor of the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, based in Sandusky, and Music Advisor of the National Repertory Orchestra, a summer festival in Breckenridge, Colorado and the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, based in Sandusky, OH. He was named Faculty Emeritus after 37 years as Conductor and Director of the Orchestral Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Topilow has performed as guest conductor with 125 different orchestras in 37 states and 12 foreign countries. His wife Shirley is the President and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Their daughter Jenny is a violinist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Their daughter Emily, a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University, is pursuing her career in marketing. Carl is excited about his book, The Orchestral Conductor’s Career Handbook, published by Rowman and Littlefield, which will be coming out this summer.

GINA VERNACI

President and CEO of Playhouse Square Gina Vernaci is responsible for all operations of the not-forprofit performing arts center, including more than 1,000 annual performances (in a non-pandemic year) with gross sales of $48 million, and supervising a staff of more than 200 and volunteer corps of 2000.

Vernaci arrived at Playhouse Square as an intern in 1984 and quickly became an integral part of the movement to save the theater district. As Playhouse Square grew, she assumed responsibility for programming, where she streamlined operations and instituted a Department of Education. Promotions followed swiftly in the ensuing two decades: she was named Vice President of Theatricals, then Senior Vice President of Operations, then Executive Producer. With a Master’s degree in Urban Studies from CSU, Vernaci understands what it takes to make a city thrive, and has led initiatives to position Playhouse Square as the region’s premier cultural and entertainment destination and the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York City. Vernaci is Road Vice Chair of the Broadway League and sits on the League’s Board of Governors, Executive and Legislative Committees. Vernaci is held in high esteem by her national and international colleagues, with her extensive knowledge and passionate drive for the industry.

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Thank you to our whole SHINING STAR CLE family – we appreciate your generous support, your time and your trust in Shining Star CLE 2021! Mazal Tov to our 2021 Honorary Co-Chairs, Judy & Morry Weiss! Kudos to our STARS, our 2021 Co-Chairs, Meredith & Jason Hillman, Audrey & Kenny Koblitz, Susi & Peter Meisel, Carmie & Todd Stein and Beverley & Richard Uria! Gratitude to our Fundraising Committee, Jeffrey Davis, Lawrence Mack, Andrew Randall, Rick Rivitz, Donald Scherzer, Marcy Schwartz, Cathy Stamler and Judy & Steven Willensky!

Shout out to our wonderful partners! WKYC- TV3, Micki Byrnes- President & CEO and Monica Robins- Senior Health Correspondent For being our broadcast media sponsor and host for the evening Cleveland Pops Orchestra For providing the opportunity for the first-place winner to perform with the Pops at Severance Hall BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) For the opportunity for the Finalists to be coached in songwriting Cleveland Jewish Publication Company – Cleveland Jewish News For being our print media sponsor Much appreciation to Abbe Levin, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center, for donating professional studio monitor headphones to each of the Finalists, Steve Hacker, Steven Hacker Films, Stevie James & Andrew Spirk, Clockwork 9, Mo Ali & Eric Viele, Lime Lights Entertainment and Sandra Graubard, Spiral Studios. Cheers to Menorah Park’s dedicated team, who made this extraordinary evening just that! James Newbrough, President and CEO Brian Sokol, Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President Renee Greller, Director of Planned Giving and Special Events Debbie Rothschild, Vice President, Menorah Park Foundation Jane Furth, Director of Annual Campaign and Outreach Glenda Gamble, Foundation Office Manager Lynn Bercu Krumholz, Major Gifts Officer Denise Pease, Development Coordinator Beth Silver, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Thank you and congratulations to both Joel Fox, Outgoing Chief Development Officer, and Susan Lieberman, Shining Star CLE, Marketing and Public Relations on your RETIREMENT!

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Congratulations to all of the SHINING STARS!

BRAVO & THANK YOU! To all of tonight's co-chairs and Menorah park for all of the good work you do

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE TALENTED FINALISTS! MANY THANKS TO MENORAH PARK AND ITS STAFF FOR THEIR HARD WORK DURING THESE VERY DIFFICULT TIMES.

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The Associate Board of Menorah Park proudly supports SHINING STAR CLE 2021 Congratulations to all the finalists. Cole Pesses, Chair Rafael Abraham Daniel Abramowitz Josh Bander Samantha Doris Melissa Friedman Rebecca Golsky Aaron Gross Carly Grover Andy Isaacs Adam Jacobs Abbie Pappas David Saltzman Marty Shankle Norman Volsky Adam Young

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Congratulations to the Shining Star CLE 2021 Top 10 Finalists. We want to thank all the sponsors, patrons, supporters and staff of this year’s Shining Star event! We are pleased to support the event which focuses on much needed assistance to seniors and memory care activities at Menorah Park.

With Gratitude, Meredith, Jason, Caitlin, Morgan & Devin Hillman

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Congratulations to our good friends Judy & Morry Weiss, honorary co-chairs of Shining Star Cleveland 2021, on your amazing generosity, devotion, and commitment to Menorah Park. Your dedication and leadership have had a tremendous impact on Menorah Park and the many residents, individuals and families it cares for. We would also like to recognize and congratulate Joel Fox, on his recent retirement as Chief Development Officer at The Menorah Park Foundation. Joel, your many years of hard work and dedication have benefited countless individuals and helped Menorah Park grow to what it is today. Thank you! We salute you for all of you have done at Menorah Park and on behalf of those with memory issues in the community at large.

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Age isn’t chronological. It’s Personal. t Menorah Park, we think the age on your driver’s license is only a small part of who you are. It doesn’t tell the whole story. We believe you’re never too old to be young. That’s why we’re here: to help keep you dreaming, learning, living. To help you keep being you. Menorah Park is dedicated to offering a wide variety of programs and support to meet each individual’s needs . . . from therapy and brain health, to residential care and more.

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To all the Shining Star CLE participants and ﬁnalists, you truly are Shining Stars.

Congratulations! Susan and Dale Bass and Family

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Honoring Rick Rivitz and the Menorah Park clinical staff for all they do! -Helen & Dennis Israelstam

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST OF LUCK TO ALL THE SHINING STARS! Jonathan Berns Patti Berns Edward Schwartz

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I am deeply impressed with these young artists who share their talents through Shining Star CLE. While we enjoy the opportunity to experience the vocal gifts of contestants each of the ﬁve years of SSCLE, we also appreciate that they lend their voices to a very important cause; memory care services that support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. They set examples for the ways in which all of us can work toward making the world a better place by inspiring, motivating and educating others by using their unique gifts in creative expression. Congratulations and thank you! You are all truly inspiring! Jim Newbrough

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Congratulations Shining Star CLE Finalists! Shine bright & reach for the stars! Ethan Peterson, Shining Star CLE 2020 Winner

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Our team is here for you! As staff of the Menorah Park Foundation we want to thank you for supporting Shining Star CLE 2021. Because of you, we can continually improve our services to those who struggle with memory and brain health issues. You make a dramatic difference in their lives. There are many ways you can continue to support Menorah Park. You can designate your giving to any program, service or facility we offer; support our upcoming Annual Campaign; create an endowed fund to support Excellence in Caring® forever; or leave us a bequest from your estate someday. Reach out to us so we can help you achieve your desires. Please call (216) 831-5452 ext. 104 or write us. We are available to you anytime and look forward to hearing from you.

Again, our sincere thanks. Brian Sokol, Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President bsokol@menorahpark.org

Jane Furth, Director of Annual Campaign and Outreach jfurth@menorahpark.org

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