Author Scott Raab to discuss his hatred for LeBron James in Cleveland appearances

The Cleveland-area native and Esquire writer has just released "The Whore of Akron," a book that recounts his love of Cleveland sports and hate for LeBron.

Associated Press file He said what? No, it only looks like LeBron is reacting to Scott Raab's recently released slam on the former Cav. This week, Raab will be taking his talents to Visible Voice Books and the Happy Dog to talk about "The Decision."

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Apparently, some people aren't LeBron fans.

Poor King. Dude threw a TV party to benefit some kids, tell the whole world he was humble and that he was taking his thing to South Beach -- and somehow people managed to turn against him.

Ratings were good, but the script and cinematography left some wanting.

Wanting to wring his neck, in the case of Scott Raab.

The Cleveland-area native and Esquire writer has just released "The Whore of Akron," a book that recounts his love of Cleveland sports and hate for LeBron.

The reason for the latter comes down to "The Decision" to take his talents to South Beach. He isn't much of a Miami Heat fan, by the way: "They're preening, gutless chumps whose confidence seems more and more like delusion," writes Raab in his book.

So, is he just a hater or the sports version of Ahab going after Moby-Dick?

This week, you have two chances to find out:

• At 7 p.m. Monday, Raab will appear at the Happy Dog, 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, for "The Derision: Debating LeBron's Legacy." He'll debate Jimi Izrael, a Cleveland writer and author of "The Denzel Principle." And, yes, Izrael is more sympathetic to the King. Plain Dealer columnist Michael McIntyre will moderate the event. Good luck, Mike. Free. Call 216-651-9474.

• At 7 p.m. Thursday, Raab will make an encore -- a book signing and talk at Visible Voice Books, 1023 Kenilworth Avenue, Cleveland. Free. Call 216-961-0084.

Last chance before the teeth chatter

Yes, the Tremont ArtWalk runs year-round. But this month's installment might be the last that doesn't come with chattering teeth and frozen feet.

The event, which is held the second Friday of every month, brings together some 20 bars and galleries for a party from 6 p.m. to closing time. One last time to check out the art galleries and bars while the weather's still good, er, I mean, not terrible.

Quack, quack

 I used to go quackers over Duck Island. I was looking for a no-man's land between the bars of Tremont and Ohio City, both overrun by a migration of feisty partyers.

For a few seasons, Duck ceased being a hip chick. But it's been quacking again -- thanks a gaggle of DJ nights.

At 8 p.m. Friday, Brandon Zano and Rob Ortenzi will flap around the place, 2102 Freeman Ave, Cleveland. They'll be hosting a dance-rock electro party. Free. Call 216-621-7676.

Fox and friends

Bill Fox fans have been waiting for a new disc for years -- 13 to be exact. They finally have their wish. Well, sort of.

The Cleveland singer-songwriter has just released "Before I Went to Harvard." It's a cassette of unreleased songs on Treasure Records, a new imprint founded by Gregory Lee Boyd.

Cassettes have been making a mini comeback of late. Boyd has already released 10 on tape and is expanding into vinyl. More on this later.

As for Fox, he'll be hitting the Happy Dog at 9 p.m. Sunday.

He'll be playing with Kasper Hauser, the vehicle for Thomas Comerford. The Cleveland-born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter has just released "Archive + Spiral," a disc of songs full of quiet but catchy countrified pop. Also on the bill is Jason Look of the Prisoners. $5.

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2011/11/author_scott_raab_to_discuss_h.html

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