Category Archives: history

{Aug 11, 2009}
  Maverick Movie (8/13)

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Name this all time favorite flick…

“Maverick is a hot pilot. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the Carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick is moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father’s death in combat that killed others due to his father’s error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students and in a different way to Charlie, a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted.” (IMDB)

Yep, you’re right…TOP GUN. This alltime favorite is this weeks pick at Crocker Park, “Movies in the Park.” Located in West Park, the movies takes place at dusk every Thursday evening. Bring a blanket of chair, this one is sure to be packed with aspiring pilots.

www.crockerpark.com

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{Jul 31, 2009}
  Grover "on Holiday"

I found this little illustration of our fearless leader, Mr. Grover Cleveland. Thought it was fun to share. Fishing anyone. :)

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{Jun 30, 2009}
  a new "Boo" in town (7/01)

So many Clevelanders, myself included; think that Mr. Michael Symon is “the bomb.”

I mean, who else can pair bacon ice cream with sweet french toast and have guests swarming like bees in a hive for this luscious dessert(found at Lolas)? Mind you, you pay the valet on East 4th and wait for a minimum of :20 minutes to even get your car back…and it’s still TOTALLY worth it!

Well, Cleveland (“West-siders,”) no need to drive downtown to get your little “Symon on the side,” look no further to the new “boo” in town…Bar Symon, opening this Wednesday evening, July 1st, 2009.

Bar Symon; an American bar and brasserie, will occupy the site of the previous Swingos Grand Tavern, which closed suddenly in February. Bar Symon, will be “like an American version of Balthazar,” Symon said, referring to the popular New York restaurant that serves classic French brasserie food.

Symon said the food at the 80-seat restaurant will be “our kind of twist on very Americana food,” such as truffled fried chicken, vegetable pot pie and smoked brisket. The restaurant will have 40 domestic beers on tap, with many from the Midwest, and another 60 beers in bottles. By contrast, he plans to offer about 50 wines. He anticipates a price point of $8 to $18.

To visit your “soon-to-be NEW BOO,” swing on over to 32858 Walker Road, this Wednesday,

Posted on June 30, 2009 by charity
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{Jun 25, 2009}
  Trolley Tours of Lakewood (6/28)

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Explore the fascinating history and beautiful architecture of Lakewood on a Lolly the Trolley ride guided by Lakewood Historical Society Executive Director Mazie Adams. Tour starts at the Oldest Stone House Museum parking lot and includes a stop at the historic Nicholson House for light refreshments.

Tickets are just $15. Reservations are required. Call (216) 221-7343 for more information. 1:00 p.m. (Meet at the Oldest Stone House Parking Lot)

Posted on June 25, 2009 by charity
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{May 26, 2009}
  Terminal Tower

More of my fun finds…

Three potcards all representing the Terminal Tower. One of the cards is postmarked 1944. They each have a 2 cent stamp on the back!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by charity
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{May 14, 2009}
  Ohio City Home Tour (5/17)

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Visit Ohio City for the annual Home Tour which features eight to 10 highly historical, highly designed homes. Lolly transports guests from home to home during the Home Tour, giving visitors the opportunity to hop on and off as they like. Neighborhood restaurants and shops are open during the day for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tickets for the Home Tour are on sale now and can be purchased either online or by calling 216.781.3222. Tickets for the Home Tour also may be purchased on the day of the event at the ticket booth on the corner of Market Avenue and West 25th Street, just across the street from the West Side Market). Home Tour tickets are $18 in advance, $20 at the gate.

The tour is from 10 to 4. www.ohiocity.com

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{May 11, 2009}
  Vintage Cleveland

I found this photo and had to share.

I love Cleveland, now AND then!

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{Apr 24, 2009}
  Road Trip : Bike Museum

It’s supposed to be such a nice weekend, why not plan to take a LONG bike ride (almost 200 miles Yo!) to the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen, OH (3 hrs by car).

The Museum has more than 300 bikes on display and more than 1,000 sets of wheels on rotation. Take a tour or explore the collection on your own, no helmets required! :) The museum covers the history of the bike from the early 1800’s to the most recent BMX designs.

For more details on this Ohio gem, visit www.bicyclemuseum.com.

Posted on April 24, 2009 by charity
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{Apr 13, 2009}
  Eggshell-LAND; the movie (4/17-18)

Friday, April 17th & Saturday, April 18th, 2009

Lyndhurst residents Ron and Betty Manolio, who have been decorating their Linden Lane yard with thousands of brightly colored egg shells for 52 years, are the subjects of a new documentary “Eggshelland: The Movie” follows a year in the life of the Manolios as they planned and set up their annual Easter display for 2004. Producer and Director Christopher Noice, who was then living in Mayfield Heights, came up with the idea for a documentary the first time he visited Eggshelland in 1985.

The film will premiere April 17th & 18th, 7pm at Cedar Lee Theatre, (Cleveland Heights) For more information about the film visit www.eggshellandmovie.com

Posted on April 13, 2009 by charity
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{Apr 3, 2009}
  Cleveland? Rock Hall?

As friday swings into full action and the city swells with excitement over this weekends inductions, many of us will be reflecting on how music has impacted our life.

So, I was thinking… Why is the Rock Hall in Cleveland to begin with? How did it come about? Why would Cleveland be the place to celebrate rock ‘n roll? After a quick trip around the web here is the story….

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was created April 20, 1983. However, it had no home. The search committee considered several cities, including Memphis, Cincinnati, New York, and Cleveland. Cleveland lobbied hard to be chosen, citing that Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed is widely credited with promoting the new genre (and the term) of “rock and roll”, and that Cleveland was the location of the first rock and roll concert. Civic leaders in Cleveland pledged $65 million in public money to fund the construction. A petition drive was signed by 600,000 fans favoring Cleveland over Memphis, and a USA Today poll which Cleveland won by 100,000 votes. The hall of fame board voted to build the museum in Cleveland.

Never been downtown to check out the museum? This Saturday is FREE Day at the party palace, sponsored by medical mutual. Not only will the museum be decked for the weekend guests and celebrations there will also be live performances throughout the day including Pale Hollow / Rock Your Way To Cleveland YouTube contest winner (1-1:45), Decade / Plain Dealer Cleveland Rocks 09 winner (2-2:45) and Consumer Republic / 2008 Fortune Battle of the Bands winner (3-3:45)

For a full listing of the weekend events visit www.rockhall.com/induction2009/events

Posted on April 3, 2009 by charity
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