Cleveland “Must Read” Christmas Gifts

I had the opportunity to read 4 books received from publishers Gray & Company that Clevelanders - past and present - would enjoy. With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, any of these four Cleveland-based books would be a welcome gift for that special Clevelander in your life!

 My favorites – “Cleveland TV Tales” and “Cleveland TV Tales Volume 2”, both authored by Mike and Janice Olszewski (Gray & Company, Publishers). The first book gives an extensive background on the start of television in Cleveland, laced with stories about people whose names are easily recognizable to Clevelanders: Ghoulardi, Dorothy Fuldheim, Page Palmer, and Captain Penny, just to name a few. Volume 2 looks into more recent TV personalities of the 1970s-1990s. Being a lifelong Clevelander, born here in the mid-1950s, these books were a delight to read and brought me back to the time when there were few TV channels from which to chose and how local TV stars came to be. While these books are nostalgic for Cleveland “lifers” like me, they would still be very interesting to anyone who has spent any time in our wonderful city.

My husband is reading “Glory Days in Tribe Town: The Cleveland Indians and Jacobs Field 1994-1997” by Terry Pluto and Tom Hamilton (Gray & Company, Publishers). This book covers the Cleveland Indians in their first years in Jacobs Field and the period of winning seasons. (I remember it well!)  Pluto and Hamilton give a great behind the scenes look at what made the team tick, plus interesting commentary on how “Indians Fever” gripped the city. Sports fans will certainly enjoy reading these insights and reliving such an exciting time in Cleveland’s sports history. (As all Clevelanders know, winning seasons here for any sport have been hard to come by!)

And on the subject of sports: Every Cleveland Browns fan knows The Bone Lady. In fact, even non-Browns fans knows of her. She’s hard to miss on game day with her creative dog bone and Browns themed attire, an homage to the Browns “Dawg Pound.” Her book “The Bone Lady” by Derba Darnall (Gray & Company, Publishers), has the subtitle “Life Lessons Learned as One of Football’s Ultimate Fans.” This story tells how she evolved, both as a person and as The Bone Lady. It’s a fun read that tells of sports but also of personal discovery.



So if you’re stuck in what to get someone for a holiday gift, any one – or all four - of these books would make an affordable gift that would bring some Cleveland joy even after the holidays are over.

All four books are available in most local bookstores and at the following links:

Cleveland TV Tales

Glory Days in Tribe Town

The Bone Lady: Life Lessons Learned as One of Football's Ultimate Fans – A Memoir


(Please note: The link to Amazon is provided for your convenience: I receive no compensation or consideration from Amazon or anyone else if you purchase these books!

Enjoy!

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The Cleveland Skyline

Here is a fall photo of the Cleveland Ohio skyline, taken yesterday from Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery.

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Cleveland’s West Side Market

Here’s a place that needs no introduction for Clevelanders: Cleveland’s West Side Market. Here are photos from my visit this week.

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Heinen’s Beautiful Downtown Cleveland Store

I’m a dedicated Heinen’s shopper and was thrilled when they opened a store in downtown Cleveland in the beautiful former Cleveland Trust (bank) rotunda. I finally got a chance to get to the store today and it is a stunning facility. The interior is a fresh, clean space with beautiful murals and stunning glass in the rotunda dome. And of course, it makes for a wonderful setting to display all kinds of foods. The second floor of the rotunda area is dedicated to wine, beer, and related items. It was almost overwhelming.

Here are a few photos. But the space should been seen firsthand to really be appreciated. While you visit the store, you won’t be able to walk out without buying something, especially if you pass the bakery counter!

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Michael Symon’s “Ode to Cleveland"

Here’s a video where Michael Symon speaks about his home town, the great city of Cleveland! (This video was produced for the Trade Show News Network (TSNN) Awards breakfast during the Fabulous Food Show on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Cleveland, Ohio’s International Exposition (I-X) Center.)







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Michael Symon to Headline Hometown Fabulous Food Show (Press Release)

For Immediate Release
July 21, 2014

Michael Symon to Headline Hometown Fabulous Food Show  at Cleveland’s I-X Center November 14-16, 2014

Cleveland, OH (July 21, 2014) Cleveland is really turning up the heat! I-X Center is proud to announce Iron Chef Michael Symon will return home to entertain fans and culinary enthusiasts alike at the 9th annual Fabulous Food Show, November 14-16.

Fabulous Food Show is the nation’s largest consumer food & beverage themed event. The enormous festival features world renowned culinary professionals, celebrity chefs and regional artisans conducting high energy informative demonstrations. Over 100 live presentations will be scheduled across six different customized stages, just in time to celebrate the holiday season. Chef Symon will appear at the event each day.

“We are truly fortunate to live in a region ripe with exceptional culinary talent,” said Jeremy Levine, Executive Producer for the Fabulous Food Show. Adding, “Chef Michael Symon is a wonderful ambassador for our community. We are tremendously excited he will join us at the Fabulous Food Show this year to showcase his artistry and passion.”

Michael Symon states, "I am beyond thrilled to once again be part of Cleveland's premier food event. Nothing makes me happier than celebrating and cooking with friends and family at home."

In addition to daily demonstrations, guests can ‘taste, try and buy’ their way through the Market Place, an expansive show floor with more than 450 exhibiting companies. Free admission is included to the co-located By Hand Fine Art & Craft Fair. Tickets for the Fabulous Food Show will go on sale August 15th. Additional participating celebrity talent and signature event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Michael Symon:
Michael Symon is a co-host of ABC’s lifestyle series “The Chew,” which airs on ABC. Growing up in a Greek and Sicilian family, the Cleveland native creates boldly flavored, deeply satisfying dishes at his restaurants in America’s heartland: Lola, Lolita, Roast, Bar Symon and B Spot. In addition to co-hosting “The Chew,” he also shares his energetic cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron Chef on the Food Network.

About Fabulous Food Show:
Fabulous Food Show is an annual destination culinary celebration held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. This unparalleled cultural experience features the nation’s largest presentation of fine food, fine art, craft breweries, wineries, restaurants and purveyors all under one roof. For more information call 216.265.COOK or visit www.fabulousfoodshow.com.

About I-X Center:
International Exposition Center (I-X Center) in Cleveland, Ohio is one of the nation's premier exhibition facilities. It is the 9th largest convention center in North America, comprised of 2.2 million sq. ft., including more than one million sq. ft. of flexible presentation space. I-X Center is conveniently located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, just 15 minutes southwest of downtown, with nearby hotels and secure on-site parking for more than 10,000 vehicles. Featuring a unique 'one-stop sourcing' model for all production services, the I-X Center has hosted more than 1,500 events attracting 50 million visitors during the past 30 years. For more information visit www.ixcenter.com.

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Innerbelt Bridge Demolition in Cleveland Ohio

Goodbye to the old I-90 Innerbelt Bridge in Cleveland. Videos of today’s demolition are below.

If you want to see photos/video of the bridge long before demolition began – and before the building of the new bridge - check out my blog at these links:

All Things Cleveland Ohio: Cleveland City of Bridges
All Things Cleveland Ohio: Innerbelt Time Lapse
All Things Cleveland Ohio: Innerbelt Bridge In Trouble?





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Cleveland Shakespeare Festival Opens 17th Season (Press Release)

PRESS RELEASE
May 27, 2014

Cleveland Shakespeare Festival opens 17th season 

of free outdoor theater with

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 17th consecutive season of presenting free, live outdoor performances of the works of William Shakespeare to audiences in Northeast Ohio.

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, love and magic intermingle when two couples get lost in an enchanted fairy forest on the eve of a royal wedding. At the same time, a group of rustic amateur actors rehearse a play to be performed at the wedding. Fairy mischief abounds as dreams and reality become tangled.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream opens on Friday, June 6 at the P.E.A.C.E. Park in the Coventry neighborhood and tours a variety of outdoor venues:

Fri, June 6: Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park, Coventry Rd and Euclid Hts Blvd, Cleveland Hts, OH, 44118

Sat, June 7: Shaker Heights Community Colonnade, 3450 Lee Rd., Shaker Heights, OH, 44120

Sun, June 8: Notre Dame College, 4545 College Road, South Euclid, OH 44121

Fri, June 13: Tremont Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113

Sat, June 14: Tremont Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113

Sun, June 15: Lorain County Community College Stocker Arts Center, 1005 Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH, 44035

Fri, June 20: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH, 44107

Sat, June 21: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH, 44107

Sun, June 22: Cuyahoga Community College West, 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd, Parma, OH 44130

Fri, June 27: Grove Amphitheater, 425 N Commons Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Sat, June 28: The James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH, 44060

Sun, June 29: Penitentiary Glen Nature Center, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094


The second show of the season, the classic tragedy of ‘star-crossed lovers’ Romeo and Juliet, opens July 18 with the following schedule:

July 18-20: Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Park

July 25-27; August 2-3: Tremont’s Lincoln Park, 1208 Starkweather Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

Friday, August 1: Market Square Park, W 25th St. and Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113


All shows start at 7:00 pm and are presented free of charge. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and seat themselves prior to each outdoor performance.

For more information about The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival or to get involved, contact us at 440.794.1CSF, email info@cleveshakes.org, find us on Facebook and Twitter, or visit www.cleveshakes.org.

The Cleveland Shakespeare Festival is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.

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Cleveland Hosts Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest

For Immediate Release

LARGEST GATHERING EVER OF PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS OUTSIDE OF CANTON COMING TO THE I-X CENTER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME SHOW OF SHOWS MAY 3-4

Jim Brown, Joe Namath, Barry Sanders, Lynn Swann, Terry Bradshaw, Marshall Faulk, Warren Sapp & 

Franco Harris among unprecedented gathering of 100 Hall of Famers

Tickets on sale now online at ProFootballHOF.com/FanFest, by calling 1-844-FAN-FEST (216-265-2624) 

or at Ohio Discount Drug Mart store locations

Cleveland (April 7, 2014) – Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest hits the field in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. The Pro Football Hall of Fame has teamed up with Cleveland’s International Exposition (I-X) Center and BaAM Productions to present this inaugural, interactive, must-attend event.

“Fan Fest is a great way for so many Hall of Famers to reach out to the fans like never before. I am excited to be part of Fan Fest and think this is the first of many,” said Terry Bradshaw, inducted in 1989. Bradshaw is bringing his own Las Vegas style one man act to Fan Fest. “America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde” will play two shows on Sunday, May 4th, at 2pm and 7pm.

“We are launching the first-ever Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest in Cleveland because I know the great passion and love Northeast Ohio has for the heroes of America’s greatest game, ” said George Veras, Pro Football Hall of Fame Enterprises president and CEO. “Having this event produced by Cleveland’s I-X Center, the 9th largest convention center in the world, will give families a memorable experience to last a lifetime.” Fan Fest is comprised of nearly 1 million square feet of interactive football activities, including, a full size 100 yard indoor field, 3 custom built theaters, games, exhibits and more.

Fan Fest will offer twenty hours of exclusive experiential programming scheduled throughout four different shows. Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th, from 10am-3pm and 4pm-9pm. Included with each show admission, fans will enjoy this unique Hall of Fame lineup of events:

• A 30,000 square foot reverential walkthrough experience upon entry, dedicated to the participating Hall of Famers.
• The Gridiron. A full size 100 yard indoor field with special clinics conducted by Hall of Famers, featuring local College and High School teams. Fans and families will also have free time to play on the field, with Hall of Famers stopping by for visits.
• Draft Chalk Talk Theater. A 1,000 seat presentation theater, where fans will interact with Hall of Famers to discuss the upcoming 2014 NFL Draft. Fans are encouraged to participate in Q & A.
• Legends Theater. A 1,000 seat presentation theater, where fans will witness Hall of Famers discuss memorable football moments on their Road to Canton. CNN legend, Larry King will host the Saturday ‘Road to Canton’ sessions. Pro Football Hall of Fame President, David Baker will host the Sunday sessions. Fans are encouraged to participate in Q & A.
• FREE memorabilia appraisals by Heritage Auctions (ha.com) “The World’s Largest Collectibles Auctioneer”. Fans can bring in as many football memorabilia items as they wish for appraisal, as well as, enjoy daily presentations in the Memorabilia Appraisal Theater.
• Interactive games of skill, suitable for all ages, including Quarterback Challenge, Touchdown Run, Lineman Push, Backyard Kick, Buttonhook, Shotgun Challenge, Mini-Camp & Combine and more.
• A gallery of iconic bronze busts on display, rarely removed from their home in Canton.
• PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Fans will have a chance to take photos with Hall of Famers in the bust gallery, and throughout the expansive show floor.
• A Pro Football Hall of
  Fame exhibit titled, “Pro Football and the American Spirit”, featuring footage and rare artifacts honoring NFL players as members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Radio Disney Cleveland family friendly shows. Saturday 5-7pm and Sunday 1-3pm.
• ESPN Cleveland (WKNR 850AM) will broadcast live onsite Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm
• A 6,000 square foot official Pro Football Hall of Fame merchandise store.
• FREE PARKING at the I-X Center.

Upgrade tickets are available for the following:

• Four-Time Super Bowl Champion Terry Bradshaw will perform his Las Vegas style one-man show, “America’s Favorite Dumb Blonde” on Sunday, May 4th. Show times are at 2pm and 7pm.
• Autograph Sessions. 16 total. Four sessions during each show, featuring never before presented groupings of Hall of Famers. An exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

“I-X Center is one of the nation’s premier exhibition facilities. We are thrilled to team up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame and BaAM Productions to deliver an unprecedented sports and entertainment event featuring 100 Hall of Famers. I-X Center offers more than 10,000 free parking spaces immediately adjacent to the facility, and is conveniently located with easy access between multiple major freeway systems and nearby hotels,” said Brad Gentille, President & CEO of I-X Center Corporation.

Tickets for this unique and incredible experience are on sale now and can be purchased at ProFootballHOF.com/FanFest, by calling 1-844-FAN-FEST (216-265-2624) or by visiting local Ohio Discount Drug Mart store locations. To catch all the Fan Fest updates and to stay connected with other fans, follow @ProFootballHOF and @ixcenter on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Join the conversation using #FanFestHOF and #ixcenter.

About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Since opening in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has grown to become an 118,000 sq. ft. internationally recognized institution and travel destination. A shining tribute to the men who have made professional football America’s most popular sport, the Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio. Mission Statement: The Pro Football Hall of Fame will continue to be the world’s leading Sports Hall of Fame committed to: 1. Celebrating excellence achieved by Hall of Famers, 2. Preserving the history of the game and 3. Promoting the positive values of the sport.

About I-X Center
The International Exposition Center (I-X Center) in Cleveland, Ohio is one of the nation’s premier exhibition facilities. It is the 9th largest convention center in the world, comprised of 2.2 million sq. ft., including more than one million sq. ft. of flexible presentation space. I-X Center is conveniently located adjacent to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, just 15 minutes southwest of downtown, with nearby hotels and secure on-site parking for more than 10,000 vehicles. With a unique ‘one-stop sourcing’ model for all production services, the I-X Center has hosted more than 1,500 events attracting 50 million visitors during the past 30 years. www.ixcenter.com

About BaAM Productions
BaAM is a design and project management company specializing in the unique requirements of high profile and large scale sports, cultural and entertainment projects. Clients include the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, National Football League, TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Organizing Committee and Olympic Spirit Group. Follow the company on Twitter @BaAMProductions and visit www.baamproductions.com to stay up-to-date with all of their exciting projects and events.

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“A Cleveland Anthem” A New Cleveland Promotional Spot

Here’s a brand new promotional spot for Cleveland – it’s a great place to visit AND live!






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Get Ready to Blast Off to the 2014 Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival!

Press Release

Get Ready to Blast Off to the 2014 Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival!

Duck Tape® takes you "Out of this World" with fashions, crafts, sculptures and more

AVON, Ohio (January 2014) – Imagine you are a space explorer – what’s the one tool you would want with you just in case? Duck Tape®! Now the classic fix-all's next mission is to show you how Duck Tape® is "Out of This World" this Father's Day weekend at the 11th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival – where the possibilities, just like space, are virtually endless!

Start the countdown for Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Avon, Ohio – the “Duct Tape Capital of the World” and home of Duck® brand duct tape – where this year's Festival will take you "Out of This World.” This free Festival will take you on the journey of duct tape – from its start as a World War II battlefield repair tool to Duck® brand and its current role as the leader of the modern duct tape crafting and fashion phenomenon. No wonder more than 50,000 duct tape enthusiasts make the (almost galactic) trek to Avon every year from as far away as Hawaii, Canada and England!

Festival-goers who touch down at the three-day Festival will enjoy a parade of duct tape floats, a scavenger hunt, a Ducktivities® arts and crafts tent, and lots of family friendly games, rides, live entertainment, food and more. There's even free admission and parking, and the first 500 attendees each day of the Festival receive a roll of Duck® brand duct tape.

The Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival takes place at Veterans Memorial Park, 3701 Veterans Memorial Parkway:

Friday, June 13: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 14: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Duck Tape® parade starts at 10 a.m. beginning at 

Avon High School and ending at Veterans Memorial Park

Sunday, June 15: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


For more information about the Avon Heritage Duck Tape® Festival, call 866.818.1116. To view images from previous festivals, visit Pinterest.com/theduckbrand.

DUCK TAPE® BRAND DUCT TAPE
An American original, Duck® brand is known for its quality and innovation, which now includes a vibrant assortment of hundreds of colors, designs and licenses. Duck Tape® brand duct tape is available nationally at mass merchandise, craft, hardware, home center, food, drug, office, auto and specialty retailers in colors like aqua, fluorescent green, pink, orange and yellow, and designs such as Gummy Bears, Cheetah Kisses and Galaxy.
Duck Tape® is marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, and the Duck® brand, which offers an array of tapes, packaging supplies and home products that provide simple, imaginative and helpful solutions for a variety of tasks around the home, school and office. Visit DuckBrand.com for additional product information. And, keep up-to-date on Duck® brand news by joining our more than 5.7 million fans on Facebook® (facebook.com/ducktape), following us on Twitter® (@theduckbrand), following our boards on Pinterest® (pinterest.com/theduckbrand) or watching us on YouTube® (youtube.com/theduckbrand).


SHURTECH BRANDS, LLC
ShurTech Brands, LLC, markets do-it-yourself tapes, office and housewares products under the Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate Green®, Caremail®, Easy Liner® and Shurtape® brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint, auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape also manufactures and markets the Shurtape® and Kip® brands. Visit ShurTech.com for more information.

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Twitter® is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.
Pinterest® is a registered trademark of Pinterest, Inc.
YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

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Details For Duck® Brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest

Press Release

Make Prom Memories that “Stick” in this Year’s Duck® brand

Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest

More than $50,000 is up for grabs for creating Duck Tape® prom wear

AVON, Ohio (January 2014) – The piles of homework and the stress of final exams will soon be forgotten, but memories of events like prom and graduation are sure to last. This year, show your design skills – and make memories that are sure to “stick” around – by entering the Duck® brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest. Now in its 14th year, this contest is offering more than $50,000 in scholarship dollars to high school students in the United States and Canada.

Students are challenged to create their formalwear out of Duck Tape® for a chance to win. The top prize is a $10,000 scholarship for college for each member of the first place couple. And, as Duck Tape® is available in a vibrant assortment of colors, designs and licenses, high schoolers have everything they need to craft their prom fashions, from bright animal prints to glam geometrics. Plus, new innovative formats like Duck Tape® Sheets and Ducklings™ mini rolls make it easy to enhance designs with intricate detail.
“Since 2001, Duck® brand has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarship money to students and schools, and provided plenty of ‘promspiration’ for teen fashionistas. The Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest is our way of rewarding ingenuity in students, encouraging them to bring their imagination to life and providing the scholarship assistance they need – while helping them create a prom experience they’ll never forget,” said Ami DeWille, senior category manager of Duck Tape® at ShurTech Brands, LLC. “This year, we’re upping the ante by increasing the top three prize amounts. In total, more than $50,000 in scholarships is up for grabs.”

The Stuck at Prom® entry period starts March 10, 2014, and ends May 23, 2014. A panel of judges will then choose 10 finalist couples based on workmanship, originality, use of colors, accessories and use of Duck Tape®. Those couples will be narrowed down to Grand Prize, Second and Third place winners during a public online voting period on StuckAtProm.com, which will open on June 10, 2014, and end on July 8, 2014, with winners announced on or about July 16, 2014.

The Grand Prize winners will each receive a $10,000 scholarship; $5,000 will be awarded to the school that hosted the prom they attended. The second place award is $5,000 for each of the students and $3,000 for the school that hosted the prom, and both the students in third place will receive $3,000, with $2,000 going to the school that hosted the prom. The remaining seven couples in the judge-selected Top 10 will each receive a $500 scholarship, as well as $500 for the school that hosted the prom. The “Singles Category” winner also will receive $500, and winners in the six “Honorable Mention” categories will receive a Duck Tape® prize pack.

“Prom is your time to shine, dazzle and wow,” said Michelle Lesniak, top fashion designer, winner of “Project Runway” Season 11, devoted Duck Tape® enthusiast and member of the 2014 Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest panel of judges. “No need to follow trends – start your own. Whether you love western rockabilly or the flapper dresses of the Roaring Twenties, the most important prom tip is to be yourself. Entering Stuck at Prom® is the perfect way to create a prom look that’s uniquely you.”

For additional contest details, entry requirements and more of Lesniak’s prom tips, visit StuckAtProm.com.


DUCK TAPE® BRAND DUCT TAPE
An American original, Duck® brand is known for its quality and innovation, which now includes a vibrant assortment of hundreds of colors, designs and licenses. Duck Tape® brand duct tape is available nationally at mass merchandise, craft, hardware, home center, food, drug, office, auto and specialty retailers in colors like aqua, fluorescent green, pink, orange and yellow, and designs such as Gummy Bears, Cheetah Kisses and Galaxy.

Duck Tape® is marketed by ShurTech Brands, LLC, and the Duck® brand, which offers an array of tapes, packaging supplies and home products that provide simple, imaginative and helpful solutions for a variety of tasks around the home, school and office. Visit DuckBrand.com for additional product information. And, keep up-to-date on Duck® brand news by joining our more than 5.7 million fans on Facebook® (facebook.com/ducktape), following us on Twitter® (@theduckbrand), following our boards on Pinterest® (pinterest.com/theduckbrand) or watching us on YouTube® (youtube.com/theduckbrand).

SHURTECH BRANDS, LLC
ShurTech Brands, LLC, markets do-it-yourself tapes, office and housewares products under the Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate Green®, Caremail®, Easy Liner® and Shurtape® brands. The company is a subsidiary of Shurtape Technologies, LLC, Hickory, N.C., an industry-leading producer of pressure sensitive masking, duct, packaging and specialty tape products, with facilities in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, Peru, United Arab Emirates and China. Shurtape services numerous markets, including industrial, packaging, HVAC, professional paint, auto, marine, aerospace, arts and entertainment, and retail. Shurtape also manufactures and markets the Shurtape® and Kip® brands. Visit ShurTech.com for more information.

Facebook® is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
Twitter® is a registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.
Pinterest® is a registered trademark of Pinterest, Inc.
YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

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“Draft Day” Trailer, A Film About A Fictional Browns Draft

Here’s the trailer for the upcoming film “Draft Day” which is a fictional story about one Browns GM who has a fierce drive to build a winning team. Some of the film was shot in Cleveland…and I suspect the “Factory of Sadness” will make an appearance.






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Cleveland Rocks New Year’s Eve on Public Square

Don’t forget the Cleveland Rocks New Year’s Eve on Public Square celebration on December 31, 2013 at 8PM – it’s a new tradition! I’ve been told it’s an event like nothing Cleveland has ever seen before. There will be more than 15 food trucks from around the Northeast Ohio area, and guests will have the opportunity to indulge in food from their favorite eateries, while hearing live performances throughout the evening from local DJs/Artist, including popular EDM group, Krewella. The event will also feature live ice sculpting, a beer garden, firework display, and countdown to midnight from Cleveland’s own, Drew Carey.

Take a look at the video – and make your plans to attend!








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Christmas on Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

I haven’t had a chance as yet to get to Public Square in downtown Cleveland to see this season's Christmas lights. The weather turned very snowy in the last few weeks here in the snow belt, but I hope to see this year's display soon. In the meantime, here is one of my animated photos from a previous year.  Enjoy the holiday season!

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“Cleveland Makes The List” & “Remarkable Cleveland” Videos

Here are two videos from “Positively Cleveland” which feature some of the things that make the city such a wonderful place to live and to visit.









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The New Cleveland Convention Center (Open House Photos)

Here are photos of the new Cleveland Convention Center, which held its ribbon cutting ceremony on June 14, 2013. These photos were taken at the open house today. The photos are of the interior of the Convention Center,  plus the exterior which includes the Global Center for Health Innovation (a.k.a.”Medical Mart) and the view from the roof of the Convention Center. This is a fine addition to Downtown Cleveland! (Click on any image to open a larger view in the photo gallery.)

All photos © chrisazimmer, chriszimmer.blogspot.com, used with permission

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Cleveland’s Downtown Farmer’s Market Returns

Press Release

Downtown Farmers Market returns to

Public Square this Friday!

WHAT: After a successful winter in the 5th Street Arcades, Downtown Farmers Market is excited to kick-off our fourth season on Public Square this Friday, June 7th.

Downtown Farmers Market is a producers-only market, meaning all of our vendors either make or grow the food themselves. Shoppers can expect fresh produce, grass-fed cheese, baked goods, herbs and spices, jams and jellies, hot sauces and salsas, snacks to take back to the office, and treats to keep you cool in the summer heat (ice cream, popsicles, and real fruit drinks - also made using local ingredients!).

Downtown employees can take a break from their busy workdays to enjoy live music and lunch on Public Square – we even offer picnic blankets for anyone looking to enjoy their lunch at the market. Lunch options include made-to-order rice bowls, Asian-inspired dishes, BBQ, sandwiches, and a diverse mix food trucks.

In addition, we also offer free monthly cooking classes lead by area chefs. Classes are free and open to the public and include a guided market tour, hands-on instruction in meal preparation and tips on how to grow produce easily at home. Attendees also receive a bag of produce from the market to take home with them. The cooking classes place the second Friday of the month, 1:30-3:30pm at Old Stone Church. Chef Ricardo Sandoval (Fat Cats, Felice Urban Café) will lead our first class on Friday, June 14th. For a full schedule, please visit our website here.

EBT, WIC, senior coupons and debit cards are accepted. EBT users will also receive “Produce Perks,” a dollar for dollar bonus (up to $10) to be spent on fresh fruits and vegetables. Produce Perks are available at area farmers markets while supplies last.

WHEN: Fridays, 11am-2pm; June 7 - October 25, 2012

WHERE: NW Quadrant of Public Square (directly across from Old Stone Church)

WHO: Sponsors include Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Food Policy Coalition, Councilman Joe Cimperman, City of Cleveland, Downtown Cleveland Alliance, Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation, Growhio, Neighborhood Connections and Old Stone Church.

About Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square:
A member of the Growhio collaborative, Downtown Farmers Market was established in 2010, bringing a farmers market to Public Square for the first time in over a century. A bustling lunchtime market located in the heart of the city, Downtown Farmers Market offers delicious, high-quality food to Downtown Cleveland and residents of its surrounding neighborhoods.

Downtown Farmers Market plays a role in building a sustainable, regional food economy. It is our mission to be a key component in the creation of a food system in Cleveland that fosters an economically, ecologically and socially sustainable community.

Downtown Farmers Market is producer-only, ADA accessible, family friendly, and dog friendly. We are committed to food equity offering EBT, Double Value Produce Perks, WIC, and Senior FMNP.

For more information, please visit our website Downtown Farmers Market at Public Square

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World Beer Festival Arrives In Cleveland in July 2013

Press Release -  All About Beer Magazine

THE WORLD BEER FESTIVAL 
INVADES CLEVELAND, OHIO!

Over 4,000 beer enthusiasts head to downtown Cleveland for the

inaugural World Beer Festival; a celebration of fine craft beer.

Cleveland, OH – May 8, 2013 – After successfully presenting almost 30 festivals in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Virginia since 1996, All About Beer Magazine proudly announces the inaugural World Beer Festival-Cleveland. The festival takes place July 13 at North Coast Harbor Dock 32, Cleveland Browns North Parking Lot. Unique from other beer festivals, the World Beer Festival focuses heavily on an education component. Festival attendees will be taken on a one-of-a-kind beer adventure in the “Art of Beer Village,” an area dedicated to beer education through food and beer pairings, ingredient samplings and educational seminars. The World Beer Festival fosters its mission to expand the beer community by providing an essential experience for a life enriched by beer.

Over the course of the 1-5pm session, consumers will have the opportunity to
sample over 200 beers from over 70 locally, nationally and internationally recognized breweries. This truly unique tasting event brings together the brewers and the beer that have shaped today’s craft beer culture. See why forbes.com, USA Today and Wired Magazine claim World Festival as one of the premier beer events in the country!

General Admission tickets cost $40 and include a tasting glass with 40 taste
tickets for 2-oz samples from over 200 different beers. VIP admission includes a tasting glass and 40 tickets along with a festival commemorative glass, access to a private hospitality area complete with private bathrooms, and an upscale food buffet. In addition,VIPs will be allowed access to the festival at 12 p.m., for a special preview hour. Tickets can be purchased online at worldbeerfestival.com


“We are excited to bring our vision of a beer festival to the thriving craft beer
community of Cleveland,” said Daniel Bradford, Publisher of All About Beer Magazine and Producer of the World Beer Festival. “For over 30 years I have sought to educate the public about beer appreciation and quality while fostering the development of local beer communities. The World Beer Festival is organized around those values, creating an exciting and informative environment for beer lovers of all stripes.”

World Beer Festivals are presented by All About Beer Magazine, based in Durham, NC. Located in unique settings, each festival is a source of anticipation and pride for the cities they visit. Its two longest-operating festivals sell to capacity, with audiences of over 8,000 people. With their emphasis on education and moderation, the World Beer Festivals have significantly advanced area beer cultures, expanding retail offerings and raising consumer appreciation.

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Cleveland Ohio Public Square c1910 Postcard Panorama

Here’s a scan of an old fold-out panorama postcard, circa early 1910s, of Cleveland’s Public Square that my mother unearthed while looking through some old family photos from the late 1800s-early 1900s. The postcard was slightly battered and worn, but it provides an interesting view of the city from a century ago. (Click on the image for a large view.)

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