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{Aug 12, 2010}
  Fair-time (08/12-15)

The fair opened Monday night at the Berea Fairgrounds and will run through Sunday, Aug 15. The entry fee ranges from $6 for general admissions and $5 for seniors and children 5 to 12 years of age,



If you are feeling especially daring you can get tickets to ride, rides. Carousel anyone? For those of you who want music, live entertainment includes the Pink Floyd tribute band, Wish You Were Here, which will perform Saturday at 7:30pm. Plus, for everyone there award-winning pot-belly pigs, blueberry pies, funnel cakes…and if nothing else the ultimate people-watching experience.


Wanna go to the fair? :)

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{Aug 2, 2010}
  Lakewood Art Festival (8/07)

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Don’t miss the amazing music lineup! For details on the bands, visit the Festival Website.
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{Jun 15, 2010}
  Wade Oval WOW

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010


I got to attend once last year, and this year I plan on trying to live at Wade Oval Wednesdays each and every Wednesday. Have you ever been?


If not, it is quite the treat that you won’t want to miss. What started out as a small Wednesday evening concert series has grown into a weekly “party in the park.” More than 10,000 visitors each summer bring their families, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs to dance, relax, and enjoy music at WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays. This one-of-a-kind concert-going experience combines the outdoor charm of Wade Oval University Circle with the excitement of live music. Whether you’re a fan of rock & roll, jazz, folk, or reggae, there’s a concert that’s perfect for you

This week the folks at UCI welcome Carlos Jones and the Plus Band to kick off the summer festivities. Get there early for a great seat, a good place for your picnic basket and plaid blanket and first pick at many of the yummy treats all the area vendors bring to sell. See you at the Oval!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by charity
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{May 14, 2010}
  Weekend happenings!

What can I say? This morning being a Cleveland sports fan is a bit tough. Tough to believe the series/season is over. Tough to believe that now we must wait to hear what happens to our Cavs team. Just tough. I’m thinking of you Cavs fans. :) Now on to the optimist in me….


This weekend is going to be the best weather we have had in months, sunny, warm, perfect. There are lots of fun spring activities going on and here are just a few…

> Tremont Art Walk : including a A ‘Clear Kim Crow’s Closet’ Sale at The Cleveland Auction Company

> Blue Pike Farm : open farm day and plant sale, 10am-2pm at 900 E. 72nd St Cleveland, OH 44103

> Ohio City Home Tour : a perfect excuse to stroll through Ohio City and enjoy the ncie day

> Kamm’s Corner : spring Hooley = block party including a parade, 12-8pm

> Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Benefit : including a performance by MC Hammer

> Cleveland Marathon : This Sunday get out and cheer on the runners!
Happy friday, happy weekend!
Posted on May 14, 2010 by charity
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{Apr 30, 2010}
  Celebrate the arts with your kids (05/03-08)

Today, through Saturday May 8th, 2010

This year Playhouse Square has decided to dedicate an entire week to developing future arts lovers through wonderful shows, art installations, exciting music, puppets, interactive theatre and much more at the first annual International Children’s Festival.



With performers from all over the world, your child will be amazed and delighted by the stories, music and interactive performances. From The Dream Jam Band, to the world renowned The Man Who Planted Trees; performed by the Puppet State Theatre Company to an intimate performance of Farfalle (Butterflies) a children’s performance presented in Italian…expose your youngsters to the world of performing arts this week at Playhouse Square.

The ticket are affordable, $14 each or if you attend 2 different shows you can purchase 2 different show tickets for $20. With the purchase of your tickets, you will have free access to workshops, hands on activities and more. For details on these events, to buy your tickets, and to pass along the world to you play groups, your bunko clubs and your PTA pals visit their site.

Oh…how could I almost forget…would you like a FREE PAIR OF TICKETS to either The Man Who Planted Trees or Terrance Simien? Send me your top Childrens’s art event, exhibit or summer activity in Cleveland. Winner will be chosen at random by Friday at 4:00, be sure to include your email so I can contact you! Good luck.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by charity
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{Jun 26, 2009}
  Diana meet Cleveland (6/30)

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

International jazz superstar, Diana Krall is on tour to promote her 12th studio album, Quiet Nights. This tour marks the first time that Krall will perform tracks from the new album, for her fans. Celebrating this highly anticipated new release, Quiet Nights takes listeners on a romantic and intimate journey through the lush textures of her ballads and bossa novas. Even those already familiar with the breathy vocals and rhythmic lilt in Krall’s music – and there are millions – will be taken aback by just how far the music pushes, unabashedly, into the realm of sweet surrender.

Ticket Price Range: $10-75, to purchase tickets visit www.playhousesquare.com

Posted on June 26, 2009 by charity
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{Jun 24, 2009}
  Made in the Where? (6/26-27)

Friday, June 26th & Saturday June 27th, 20009

In case you haven’t already planned your outfit and planned to be there…

The MADE IN THE 216 event is THIS WEEK! Created by ROOM SERVICE (RS) owner and my friend, Danielle DeBoe to highlight just how many talented designers are choosing to STAY and build their businesses in CLEVELAND; And to underscore their high level of talent by merchandising the Cleveland-made designs seamlessly amongst the items RS purchases from NYC, LONDON, LA, SAN FRANCISCO and PARIS-based designers. There are no ‘booths’ or traditional craft/trade show set ups that differentiate the designers’ wares. They are integrated in the same creative, narrative-driven way that RS merchandises their products year round.

Miss Danielle curates this event so all of the participants, while representing a wide weft of types and styles of merchandise still fall under the umbrella of design that represents the aesthetic that RS carries year-round. The other thing that makes this show different is the diversity of the products being offered at the show. The show features a wide weft of creations from men and women’s apparel, jewelry, t-shirts, totes and personal accessories; to stationary, photography, screen-prints, household goods, FURNITURE and music. These Cleveland-based creators represent all levels of entrepreneurship, from the craft circuit, to etsy shops, to international sales….all people who have chosen to stay and build their business in the 216 as opposed to leaving for bigger cities…And RS thinks this is worth celebrating.

Personally I am so excited to see the work of my friends B. Jasinski (look for…freakin adorable octopus prints) and Stash Style (creative vintage jewelry) they have been so busy I know their work will be HUGE sellers. And…as always, small screen designs has “whipped” up some amazing work including pink, kitchen-aid mixer notecards, a “must have” for any seasoned baker.

Along with art and shopping there will be 10 bands including many from the CLEVELAND-BASED record label Exit Stencil Recordings playing at various locations, including the neighborhood’s live music venue, HAPPY DOG and under the marquee for the soon to open, CAPITOL THEATER. While you’re here stop by our EAT IN THE 216 location which will feature savory and sweet food items from independent local caterers and bakers. This summer event will get people out and walking around the neighborhood.

MADE IN THE 216 will be held THIS Friday JUNE 26 from 4-9pm & Saturday JUNE 27 from 11-9 with bands playing at HAPPY DOG both evenings starting at 9pm.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by charity
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{Jun 23, 2009}
  Wonderful Waterloo (6/27)

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Some wise person recently tipped me on to the “BEST” arts festival in Cleveland…and I MUST see what the excitement is all about! (I am so there.)

Cleveland’s fastest-growing grassroots, family-friendly arts festival is back and better than ever, with more exhibits, installations performances and activities. More than 5,000 people are expected to spend the day on Waterloo, seeing and making art, catching live performances, shopping an array of vendors and noshing on local eats, as well as visiting all the one-of-a-kind businesses that make this burgeoning district unique.

PLUS, while you’re visiting…The Beachland Ballroom is hosting a “Rock n’ Roll Flea Market,” wonder what treasures we can find?

For hours & directions visit www.artscollinwood.org

Posted on June 23, 2009 by charity
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{Jun 3, 2009}
  Paper Route & Young Love (6/04)

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

At first this show jumped out at me because I saw the band “Paper Route” (crazy website!) last summer in Atlanta and really liked them. The young Nashville 4-some have a full ambient, sweet electronic sound soothing to the ear. They don’t exactly define the sound of their Tennessee city: “We tend to be the black sheep in Nashville,” programmer/keyboardist Chad Howat says, “but we love it here.” So needless to say, I wanted to see Paper Route again…I even have a t-shirt!

So…who was this band that “MY” Paper Route was opening for? “Young Love?” Come to find out….he is really great too. Sounds like the perfect summer music evening! The dance-rock outfit “Young Love” is headed by Dan Keyes. Keyes, who has assembled a band to tour with this summer, ultimately sees Young Love as a culmination of hard work, taking chances and allowing himself the chance to write the music that’s been knocking around his head for years. Very electric, very catchy, very can’t get out of your head!

“This record has been a long time coming,” says Keyes, “These songs have existed with me for so long. I’m excited to get them out there. And I hope people get excited by them: I feel like I’m just the instrument to give the songs to everyone.”

Check out video, it’s funny, clever and charming. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kgokj9lAlU

Hope to see you at the Grogshop. Doors are at 9:00pm, Tickets are $10

Posted on June 3, 2009 by charity
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{Feb 2, 2009}
  Ben Taylor (2/05)

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

The Beachland Ballroom presents Mr. Benjamin Taylor, get you show tickets today!

As the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, Ben Taylor was born into a musical world with much promise. His older sister, Sally Taylor, found her niche in the industry early on, but the younger Taylor never sought to follow the footsteps of his famous parents. His childhood might have been surrounded by recording sessions and tours across the world, but initially it wasn’t in Taylor’s mind to become a singer.

Taylor was raised in Manhattan and spent time in private schools before leaving them behind in ninth grade. By now, he’d taught himself how to play guitar, but traveling the world and connecting with nature was Taylor’s passion. Trips across Asia and Europe opened Taylor’s eyes to Earth’s greatest features, leaving him to think he’d might like to be a gardener or a farmer. Still, he had his hand in a few musical makings. Before he turned 20, Taylor’s cover of the Beatles’ “I Will” landed on the soundtrack to a domestic comedy featuring Paul Reiser, Bye Bye, Love. He eventually recorded an album for Epic’s label The Work Group, but it folded shortly after Taylor inked his contract. He was left feeling disenchanted, unaware what he was supposed to do with his life because he still wasn’t convinced music was for him. Taylor would soon come to realize that music was the only career he’d understand.

For $13 show tickets visit www.beachlandballroom.com

Posted on February 2, 2009 by charity
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