Fun with Cleveland’s Free Stamp

Cleveland celebrates rock music and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum with large Fender guitar sculptures for “GuitarMania”. But, since GuitarMania only happens every few years, the city needs something that we can decorate for special occations every year.

Think about it – what would it be like if we could take the giant ”Free Stamp” sculpture and dress it up for the holidays or for special events? Maybe a little like this:



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The “Hot In Cleveland” Stars Visit Cleveland (Video)

Here is a short video of the stars of the TVLand series “Hot In Cleveland” -
Betty White, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick – as they visited Cleveland yesterday. They each received a key to the city.




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The Arcade

While Cleveland has a few building called arcades (see “Cleveland’s "Other" Arcades”), there is only one building that Clevelanders refer to as ”THE Arcade.”

Opened in 1890 and placed on the Register of Historic Places in 1975, The Arcade serves as a connection between Euclid Avenue and Superior. As these streets are not at even levels – the difference being about 12 feet - it can be a little confusing when one enters on Euclid at street level but then must take the stairs down to exit at street level on Superior.

While some shops and stores remain, most of the rooms overlooking The Arcade now are rooms for the Hyatt hotel. Sadly, the Hyatt has blocked off access to any views of the Arcade from the upper floors to anyone who is not a hotel guest.  (I asked nicely and was curtly rebuffed.)

Here are some photos that I took while visiting The Arcade last weekend. It is one of the most beautiful spaces in downtown Cleveland. It may also be one of the most beautiful arcades in the world.

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The Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist

It was a beautiful day for a walk in downtown Cleveland last week, and as we strolled about the city we decided to make a quick stop in the Cathedral of St. John The Evangelist, located on East 9th Street. This is also home to the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Here’s a photo!

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Cleveland City Hall & Rotunda

We were out for a stroll downtown last week and decided to stop in Cleveland City Hall on Lakeside Avenue. The Beaux-Arts style building was completed in 1916 and was part of the 1903 Cleveland Group Plan. The 2 story great hall (also called the rotunda) dominates the interior entrance.

If you’re wondering about the colorful rabbit sculpture at the outside entrance, it’s part of a “year of the rabbit” sculpture project that are scattered about town, primarily in Asia Town.

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Cleveland International Beer Fest Wows the Crowd First Year Out, Official Winners List (2 News Releases)

News Release #1
For Immediate Release

Cheers to a Great Event!

International Beer Fest Wows the Crowd First Year Out

(Cleveland, OH) The I-X Center can cheerfully raise a glass to another successful event. International Beer Fest, the largest showcase and competition of world beers in the Midwest, lived up to the hype. The festival and beer competition featuring 200 stellar breweries and upwards of 800 beers drew 8,567 visitors to its three tasting sessions, gaining instant fan loyalty from both brewers and attendees alike.

“For a first-year show, we were thrilled with the attendance and overall positive comments about the International Beer Fest,” said Robert Peterson, president of the I-X Center. “We will definitely hold the event in May 2012 - dates will be announced soon.”

Show organizers noticed right away that the attendance seemed to grow with each session. Many patrons that had planned to attend only one session soon found themselves purchasing tickets for the next. The site’s Facebook page became flooded with positive comments and “can’t wait until next year” postings. Fans have already been asking for dates and tickets for 2012!

The judged competition was easily a crowd favorite. “Best in Show” went to The Brew Kettle Production Works from Strongsville, Ohio. The brewer’s White Rajah wowed a panel of beer experts and garnered the brewery top recognition. As the ceremony ended, the Beer Kettle crew happily walked away with a total of nine medallions that graced their booth until the end of the show.

Other Northeast Ohio brewers also faired well in the judging, giving the Buckeye State plenty to brag about with a grand total of 36 medals earned between them. Hoppin’ Frog Brewery of Akron, Ohio, and Fat Heads Brewery & Saloon of North Olmsted, Ohio, both walked away with five and four medallions respectively, including two golds for each. Great Lakes Brewing Company and Buckeye Brewing Company from Cleveland, Ohio, and the Thirsty Dog Brewing Company out of Akron, Ohio, each won three medals in various categories. The Willoughby Brewing Co. of Willoughby, Ohio, went home with two, including a bronze for their Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter. A complete list of winners may be viewed on the International Beer Fest website, www.ixbeerfest.com.

International Beer Fest will be held next May, 2012 at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information call 216.265.7468 or visit us online at www.ixbeerfest.com, or http://www.facebook.com/internationalbeerfest.

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News Release #2
For Immediate Release

International Beer Fest

May 13 & 14, 2011

Judged Competition Official Winner’s List

(Cleveland, OH) International Beer Fest’s judged competition is sanctioned by AHA/BJCP, a recognized certification program that promotes beer literacy and evaluation skills. Using the AHA/BJCP standardized judging protocols and the 2011 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines with permission of the Brewer’s Association, a representative cross-section of brewers, beer experts and ranked judges from around the country came to the I-X Center on April 29 and 30 to judge hundreds of beer submissions. Based on submissions received, similar styles were combined into 24 categories that were used for judging and determining first, second, and third place within each category. Gold medal winners for each category were then judged to identify the Best of Show. Medals for all categories and Best of Show were awarded at 2pm on Saturday, May 14. A complete listing of winners may be found on www.ixbeerfest.com.

Judged Competition Medals

CATEGORY 1: ENGLISH PALE ALES
Gold: Shoals Pale Ale, Smuttynose Brewing Co.
Silver: 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Goose Island Beer Company
Bronze: Brooklyn IPA, Brooklyn Brewery

CATEGORY 2: IRISH, SCOTTISH AND ENGLISH BROWN ALES
Gold: Turbodog, Abita Brewing Company
Silver: Bed Head Red, Lager Heads Brewing Company
Bronze: Engine Mild, Buckeye Brewing Company

CATEGORY 3: PORTERS AND STOUTS
Gold: Robust Porter, Smuttynose Brewing Co.
Silver: Steel Valley Stout, Ohio Brewing Company
Bronze: Black Jack, The Brew Kettle Production Works

CATEGORY 4: IMPERIAL STOUTS AND STRONG ALES
Gold: D.O.R.I.S. Double Imperial Stout, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Silver: B.O.R.I.S. Imperial Stout, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Bronze: Tunguska, The Brew Kettle Production Works

CATEGORY 5: AMERICAN PALE ALES
Gold: Headwaters Pale Ale, Victory Brewing Company
Silver: Burning River, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Bronze: Four C’s, The Brew Kettle Production Works

CATEGORY 6: AMERICAN ALES
Gold: Ithaca Nut Brown Ale, Ithaca Beer Co.
Silver: Hoppus Maximus, The Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
Bronze: Nut Brown Ale, Mt. Carmel Brewing Company

CATEGORY 7: AMERICAN IPAs
Gold: White Rajah, The Brew Kettle Production Works
Silver: Moonshadow IPA, Willoughby Brewing Company
Bronze: Head Hunter IPA, Fat Heads

CATEGORY 8: IMPERIAL IPAs
Gold: Old 21, The Brew Kettle Production Works
Silver: Hop Juju, Fat Heads
Bronze: Imperial IPA, Anderson Valley Brewing Company

CATEGORY 9: HYBRID AND INTERNATIONAL ALES
Gold: Alt-ernative Amber Ale, Ohio Brewing Company
Silver: Genesee Cream Ale, North American Breweries
Bronze: Madison, Buckeye Brewing Company

CATEGORY 10: BELGIAN ABBEY ALES
Gold: Rochefort 10, Rochefort Monastery
Silver: Merry Monks, Weyerbacher Brewing
Bronze: Cerberus, The Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.

CATEGORY 11: BELGIAN ALES
Gold: Leffe Blonde, InBev
Silver: Brooklyn Local 1, Brooklyn Brewery
Bronze: Brooklyn Local 2, Brooklyn Brewery

CATEGORY 12: BELGIAN FARMHOUSE ALES
Gold: White Cap Wit, Big Rock Chop House & Brewery
Silver: Samuel Adams Rustic Saison, Samuel Adams
Bronze: Holy Moses, Great Lakes Brewing Co.

CATEGORY 13: WILD AND SOUR ALES
Gold: Lambic, The Rivertown Brewing Company LLC
Silver: Timmermans Framboise Lambic, Timmermans Brewery
Bronze: Quick Kriek, The Brew Kettle Production Works

CATEGORY 14: GERMAN WHEAT AND RYE ALES
Gold: Brau Weisse, Ayinger Brewery
Silver: Wheat Cloud, Buckeye Brewing Company
Bronze: Konig Ludwig Weissbier, Warsteiner USA

CATEGORY 15: LIGHT EUROPEAN LAGERS
Gold: Keller Helles, Fat Heads
Silver: Organic Lager, Sam Smith
Bronze: Warsteiner, Warsteiner USA

CATEGORY 16: VIENNA LAGERS
Gold: Brooklyn Lager, Brooklyn Brewery
Silver: Lomza, Lomza
Bronze: Stawski Premium Lager, Stawski

CATEGORY 17: DARK EUROPEAN LAGERS
Gold: Shiner Bohemian Black, Spoet’zl Brewery
Silver: Dortmunder Gold, Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Bronze: Barn Burner, Lager Heads Brewing Company

CATEGORY 18: BOCKS
Gold: Samuel Adams Double Bock, Samuel Adams
Silver: Celebrator, Ayinger Brewery
Bronze: Andy Gator, Abita Brewing Company

CATEGORY 19: AMERICAN LAGERS
Gold: Stella Artois, InBev
Silver: Michelob AmberBock, Anheuser Busch
Bronze: Budweiser, Anheuser Busch

CATEGORY 20: AMERICAN WHEAT AND RYE BEERS
Gold: Chief’s Rye, The Brew Kettle Production Works
Silver: Dundee Summer Wheat, North American Breweries
Bronze: Samuel Adams Summer Ale, Samuel Adams

CATEGORY 21: FRUIT, VEGETABLE AND HONEY BEERS
Gold: Turbo Shandy Citrus Ale, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Silver: Wild Blue, Anheuser Busch
Bronze: Shiner Ruby Redbird, Spoet’zl Brewery

CATEGORY 22: CHOCOLATE, COFFEE AND SPICE BEERS
Gold: Mean Joe Bean, Fat Heads
Silver: Café B.O.R.I.S. Stout, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Bronze: Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter, Willoughby Brewing Company

CATEGORY 23: WOOD- AND BARREL-AGED BEERS
Gold: 4TH Dementia Olde Ale, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company
Silver: Barrel Aged B.O.R.I.S. Stout, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Bronze: Barrel Aged Wee Heavy, The Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.

CATEGORY 24: SPECIALTY AND EXPERIMENTAL BEERS
Gold: Dark Helmet, The Brew Kettle Production Works
Silver: Ithaca 13th Anniversary, Ithaca Beer Co.
Bronze: Dad’s Little Helper Black IPA, Rogue Ales

BEST OF SHOW
Gold: White Rajah, The Brew Kettle Production Works
Silver: Lambic, The Rivertown Brewing Company LLC
Bronze: Leffe Blonde, InBev

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A Foggy Morning In Cleveland (Time Lapse)

It was a very foggy morning in downtown Cleveland today, and what better time for an Innerbelt Bridge time lapse video. Keep an eye out for the faint fog bow that quickly appears at 52 seconds in, toward the center and upper right of the screen.





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The West Side Market (Video)

Here’s a short video of Cleveland’s West Side Market, which is located on the corner of W. 25th Street and Lorain.

The West Side Market will celebrate its centennial in 2012. It’s a wonderful place to shop for all kinds of produce, meats, fish, breads, bakery and sweets. The building itself is a great space to visit.

The West Side Market is not open every day of the week; for hours of operation and further information, check out westsidemarket.org.




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Cleveland’s Tall Ships Festival, July 2010 (Video)

With winter on the way out and spring on the way in, it’s time to think about warmer weather in Cleveland and the wonderful things that living on the shores of Lake Erie can bring. Here’s some video footage of the Tall Ships Festival from July of 2010 – enhanced to look like an old movie. Enjoy!





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Retrospective: Cleveland Public Square Implosion (Video)

Here’s a video from Cleveland’s WEWS Channel 5 of the October 3, 1982 implosion of the Cuyahoga and Williamson buildings on Public Square. The buildings were demolished to make way for the Standard Oil (AKA "Sohio") Building, later named the BP Tower, now known as 200 Public Square.




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The Cleveland Museum Of Art 2011 Exhibition Listings

It’s never too early to plan for a visit to the Cleveland Museum of Art! Here’s a press release from the The Cleveland Museum Of Art with their 2011 Exhibition Listings:


Landscapes from the Collection
March 26 – August 14, 2011

This show contrasts iconic rivers, mountains, and valleys with landscapes that emphasize humanity’s presence and intervention. From Ansel Adams’s pristine views to Robert Adams’s pioneering photography, the show will feature around 40 images from the museum’s permanent collection.


The Lure of Painted Poetry: Japanese and Korean Art
March 27 – August 28, 2011

The Lure of Painted Poetry presents spiritual freedom as interpreted in Japanese and Korean art using Chinese classical poetry as an international cultural symbol. The show features about 80 masterpieces from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection, including paintings, calligraphy, craft art, and contemporary collage.


CLE OP: Cleveland Op Art Pioneers
April 9, 2011 – February 26, 2012

Op Art—short for Optical Art—features abstract compositions, dynamic patterns, and art with a pulsating rhythm. Several Cleveland artists were internationally recognized during the Op Art movement that peaked in the 1960s. Their works are featured here in an exhibition that draws from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s permanent holdings as well as loans from private collections.


The Art of Daily Life: Portable Objects from Southeast Africa
April 16, 2011 – February 26, 2012

"This exhibition features a variety of objects made by pastoral peoples belonging to different southern African cultures. The art of this vast region comprises exquisitely designed everyday objects, including snuff containers, staffs, clubs, beer vessels, and beaded garments, all characterized by their stylistic diversity and rich cultural meanings. Many of the works in The Art of Daily Life, the first exhibition of its kind organized by a major art museum in the United States, have never before been exhibited or published."


Indian Kalighat Paintings
May 1 – September 18, 2011

These rarely displayed paintings are considered the beginning of Indian modernist art. They were originally created as souvenirs for nineteenth-century tourists and sometimes mock the newly affluent with their high stylization and bright colors.

Brian Ulrich
August 27, 2011 – January 16, 2012


Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904–1965)
October 16, 2011 – January 8, 2012

In a first collaboration between the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Nanjing Museum, this comprehensive exhibition of the modern master Fu Baoshi gives a detailed look into the transformation of traditional-style painting in an age of national crisis. From landscapes and figure paintings to political artwork manifesting state ideology, the show examines the artist’s struggle and political reconciliation as well as the search for an artistic language that speaks for both the self and the nation. It reveals the complexity of artistic creativity in China’s turbulent twentieth century.


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“Trust for Public Land” Features Cleveland Flats Rejuvenation

The Trust for Public Land’s Fall/Winter issue of “Land & People” has an interesting feature on the rejuvenation of the Cleveland Flats area. It brings attention to the trails and parks that will link the Cleveland's Flats area to areas surrounding the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, including the Towpath Trail. This is a wonderful development project that should bring much enjoyment to residents and re-invigorate the area. You can read this segment of the magazine at the following link:

Cleveland parks and trails link lake, river, and residents: Land & People – Cuyahoga Connections



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Cleveland West Side Market Hallelujah Chorus “Flash Mob”

Here is a video of a wonderful performance by The West Shore Chorale and choral friends singing the Hallelujah Chorus at Cleveland Ohio’s historic West Side Market on December 18, 2010.




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Cleveland Lighthouse Encased in Ice (Video)

Here are videos of the Cleveland Harbor West Lighthouse (located on the west bank of the Cuyahoga River as it enters Lake Erie), which is now encased in ice. The windy weather, plus the frigid temperatures, kicked up icy waves which splashed – and then froze – on the lighthouse. And, in case you’d like to see the lighthouse without the ice, I also added a video that I took of the area last summer.

Update December 17, 2010: You can find some still photos here: ”Cleveland Lighthouse Becomes an Ice Castle”








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Trailer “Kill The Irishman”: A Cleveland "Mob" Story

Here is the new trailer for the upcoming film “Kill The Irishman” (formerly called “The Irishman”) which will be released in 2011. The film is based on the book by Rick Porrell titled “To Kill The Irishman: The War That Crippled The Mafia” about Cleveland, Ohio mobster Danny Greene. Long time Clevelanders will be very familiar with this story. Too bad it was filmed in Detroit!


Update March 6, 2011 -The film will have a limited release, as follows:

Opening in Select Theaters March 11th:

New York - Landmark Sunshine Cinema
Los Angeles - AMC Broadway 4
Cleveland - Cedar Lee / Cinemark 24 Valley View / Regal Crocker Park

Opening in additional theaters March 18th:

Detroit - Landmark Main Art
Chicago - AMC River East / Century Evanston 18
Boston - Kendall Square Cinema

More Theaters To Come!







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Winterfest Returns to Cleveland, Welcome to “Snow Days”

It’s that time of year – the cold and snow are coming and so are the winter holidays. This also means that Winterfest will be here, starting on November 27, 2010.


The newest addition to Winterfest is the Cleveland Indians "Snow Days" at Progressive Field where the Cleveland Indians ballpark is turned into a winter themed snow park, with snow tubing, ice skating, food/beverages and much more. I think this is a wonderful idea and a great use of Progressive Field during the cold and snowy season. Some of the events and features are as follows:

The Batterhorn (Snow Tubing), presented by RTA
10-lane snow tubing hill on top of Time Warner Cable Bleachers (eight adult lanes and two children's lanes starting at the top of the outfield wall)

The Frozen Mile (Ice Skating)
1/4 mile ice skating path around the outfield, the first in the United States

Slider's Snow Zone
Kids play area in deep left field

The Rookie Rink (Ice Skating)
Ice skating rink for beginning skaters in the left field corner

Slider's Snow Zone
Kids play area in deep left field

Winter Haven Walking Trail through the outfield featuring winter lights and a 3,000 square foot snow maze

Home Run Porch Area to congregate and watch the festivities, complete with fire pit and concessions

Indians Home Dugout Heaters will be turned on in the Indians home dugout on the third base line


“Snow Days” runs from November 26th through January 2nd and will be open from 10am until 10pm on the day of Winterfest. For more information about event dates and hours visit the indians.com/snowdays.

There is also a complete list of Winterfest partner events that can be found here: Downtown Cleveland Alliance Winterfest Partner Events & Specials



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Downtown Cleveland is Moving…Fast!

Here’s an interesting video from the Downtown Cleveland Alliance which highlights recent improvements and projects in progress for the City Of Cleveland. There are some exciting things happening here, and it's great to see that Cleveland is moving forward - fast!




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Sherwin-Williams Unveils New Billboard Celebrating its Cleveland Heritage

Photo courtesy of Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin Williams, headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, will be installing a new 10-story billboard on the company’s global headquarters, which is in the the Landmark Office Towers on Ontario Street. (This replaces the large LeBron James billboard that was removed after James left the Cavaliers.)

Here’s a time lapse video of the making of the billboard, plus a full press release with all the details. It will look fantastic once installed. Thanks to Sherwin-Williams for making Clevelanders proud of our fine city.

Updated October 28, 2010: The time lapse video of the installation has been included below, courtesy of Sherwin-Williams. The installation was delayed one day because of high winds and bad weather, but it was installed without a hitch.

Video: Time Lapse Chronicle of the Installation of the Sherwin-Williams Banner


Video: Time Lapse Chronicle of the Making of the Sherwin-Williams Banner.


Press release:

A TON (LITERALLY) OF CLEVELAND PRIDE

Sherwin-Williams® unveils new billboard celebrating its Cleveland heritage

CLEVELAND (October 25, 2010) ― It’s all about Cleveland pride. That’s what Sherwin-Williams, leading manufacturer and distributor of paint and coatings, communicates in its new 10-story, 1.3-ton billboard, which celebrates its presence in the Cleveland community for nearly 150 years.

The Sherwin-Williams billboard features a black and white photograph of the Cleveland skyline, and reads, “Our Home Since 1866. Our Pride Forever.” The giant billboard is going on the side of the Sherwin-Williams global headquarters in the Landmark Office Towers on Ontario Street. The billboard takes 12 hours to install and replaces the iconic 10-story billboard created by Nike.

“Seven simple words — ‘Our Home Since 1866. Our Pride Forever’ — help us capture, harness and crystallize a powerful, energizing message that Cleveland and Northeast Ohio are not only the best locations in the nation, but our community is one of the best locations in the world,” says Christopher M. Connor, chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company. “Sherwin-Williams’ 144-year commitment to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio demonstrates why we are filled with pride and honored to be part of this great community.”

Sherwin-Williams Banner Facts:

•Ranks in the Top Five largest vinyl-mesh wall banners in the U.S.

•Ten stories tall: 110’ tall/210’ wide with 25,000 square feet of material.

•3,780 people could fill the banner.

•Manufacturer: Fusion Imaging, Kaysville, Utah. (fusionimaging.com)

•A huge industrial printer running 33 hours, fabricated 14 vinyl-mesh panels and 25,000 square feet of material that was sewn together. It took a 10-person sewing crew 100 hours to transform the 14 panels into one giant banner.

•It took 50 gallons of ink to print the four-color banner.

•It weighs 1.3 tons or 2,600 lbs.

•Twelve people are needed to fold and move the banner. (Thirty-five Utah high school football players hauled the banner off a truck and spread it across their football field so the Fusion crew could conduct a final inspection.)

•A special pallet was built to house the Sherwin-Williams banner during its truck ride from Utah to Cleveland, which was 1,785 miles and took more than 36 hours.

•Ten people will spend 12 hours installing the banner.

•A total of 15 people spent 300 hours creating, manufacturing, transporting and installing the banner.

“This 10-story wall banner is rolling out a giant welcome mat, saluting the strength, energy, talent, creativity, enthusiasm and warm hospitality embodied on a daily basis by the people of Northeast Ohio,” says Christopher M. Connor, chairman and CEO of The Sherwin-Williams Company.

Sherwin-Williams currently employs more than 30,000 people worldwide and approximately 2,000 in its global headquarters here in Cleveland. Ohio. Sherwin-Williams is the USA’s number one paint and coatings company and number three in the world.


The Sherwin-Williams Company:

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams®, Dutch Boy®, Krylon®, Minwax®,Thompson’s® WaterSeal® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams® -branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of 3,354 company-operated stores and facilities, while the company’s other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Global Finishes Group distributes a wide range of products in more than 70 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.sherwin-williams.com.

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Cleveland Skyline 20 Mile View

Here’s a view of the Cleveland Ohio skyline, from about 20 miles east, taken from a vantage point in the Chapin Forest. (Click on the image for a larger view.) The tallest building in the center is the Key Tower, with 200 Public Square , then The Terminal Tower , to the left.

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Cleveland Beer Week Returns In October 2010

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Clevelanders love their beer, and the city has a long history of crafting brews. The first Cleveland Beer Week in October 2009 was such a success that it is returning again in October 2010. Here is the official press release; further details on the week and all the events can be found at ClevelandBeerWeek.org .


CLEVELAND BEER WEEK is Set for October 15-23

Impressive Support from Community in 2009 Shapes Planning for Second Annual Celebration

The second annual Cleveland Beer Week, a nine-day celebration of craft brews, will take place from October 15-23, 2010, and will feature hundreds of craft beer tastings, dinners, demonstrations, leisure activities, educational programs, and specials at bars, restaurants, and grocers throughout Cuyahoga County and beyond. Established in 2009 as the first event of its kind in northeast Ohio, Cleveland Beer Week is a not-for-profit, collaborative celebration that raises awareness of the craft and import beer industry—particularly the rich tradition of brewing in Ohio—and promotes patronage at local establishments.

By all measures, the first annual Cleveland Beer Week in 2009 was a grand success. With little more than three months to plan, organizers from local retailers, breweries, and distributors—led by founding members from Winking Lizard, Heidelberg Distributing, and Heinen’s—produced a craft beer festival that rivaled others around the country and featured a staggering 500 events at more than 120 venues. In an independent survey conducted after the celebration, 100% of participating retailers, breweries, and distributors reported increases in both patron traffic and revenue during Cleveland Beer Week. The average increases were reported as 11-20% for patron traffic and 6-15% for revenue, with impressive increases of 21-30+% reported by 33% of respondents for patron traffic and 25% of respondents for revenue.

Building on the success of last year’s Cleveland Beer Week, organizers started planning early for 2010 and have already finalized and posted more than 225 events to their website, www.clevelandbeerweek.org/ Event postings will continue daily and up until Cleveland Beer Week begins on October 15. Visitors to the website may search events by date, venue, brewery, or neighborhood, and select events of interest to create their own personal itinerary. Of particular note are the following flagship events, competitions, and offerings:

The Ohio Craft Brewer’s Association has organized a collaboration that will produce six custom beers packaged specially for Cleveland Beer Week. The 12 breweries participating in the largest known collaboration of its kind in the world have created six brews, including a Strong Ale Barrel Aged by Great Lakes Brewing Company and Cellar Rats, a Smoked Black Lager by Thirsty Dog Brewing Company and Indigo Imp, a Rye Kolsh by The Brew Kettle and Willoughby Brewing, a Wet Hopped IPA by Fat Heads and Black Box, an Imperial American Porter by Hoppin’ Frog and Rocky River Brewing Company, and an Alt Bier by Buckeye Brewing and Cornerstone Brewery. Mixed 12-packs will be sold at retailers including Heinen’s in early October, and participating breweries will feature all six brews on draft during Cleveland Beer Week.

On Friday, October 15 at 7 p.m., Cleveland Beer Week will open with “Grains vs. Grapes: The Ultimate Match-up,” an official keg tapping and 4-course dinner, at Crowne Plaza in downtown Cleveland (777 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland 44113). The evening will be hosted by special guests Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head, and Marianne Franz, president of the American Wine School. Frantz and Calagione will discuss a selection of wines and craft beers from Ohio brewers and Dogfish Head that they have paired with a multi-course menu created by the Michael Symon Restaurant Group. Jimmy Malone of Cleveland radio’s WMJI will serve as master of ceremonies and all proceeds will benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund that is managed by Cleveland Scholarship Programs. Advance tickets are required and are $75/person.

On Friday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m., Heidelberg Distributing will host “Ales on Rails” on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Departing from the Rockside Station (7900 Old Rockside Road, Independence 44131), this delightful ride includes a boxed supper and brews from Sam Smith, Bluegrass, Thirsty Dog, Fullers, Chimay, Ithaca, and Smutty Nose. Advance tickets are required and range from $25-$45 based on train car selection. All proceeds benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund.


The Society of Northeast Ohio Brewers (SNOBS) is sponsoring a “Son of BREWzilla Homebrew Competition” that is open to all entries registering before October 9 at www.beersnobs.org/contest. Participants may submit their first beer—from a choice of 23 categories—for $7 and additional beers for $5 each. The competition takes place at Fat Heads Brewery and Saloon (24581 Lorain Road, North Olmsted OH) on Saturday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m.; winners will be announced and prizes awarded at Cleveland Beer Week’s BREWzilla event that same evening. The “Best of Show” panel of judges includes Mitch Steele of Stone Brewing Co., Andy Tveekrem formerly of Dogfish Head, and Matt Cole of Fat Heads Brewery. The winning Best of Show entry will be brewed professionally by Fat Heads for the 2011 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am held in Denver, Colorado.

Cleveland Beer Week will conclude with “BREWzilla,” a monster of a beer tasting, on Saturday, October 23 at the Galleria at Erieview in downtown Cleveland (1301 East Ninth Street, Cleveland 44113). BREWzilla will feature more than 100 breweries; a special “Ohio Brewery” area with various beers from local breweries as well as all 2010 collaborative brews; and food selections courtesy of Winking Lizard and Heinen’s including an Angus hot dog bar, beef brisket and vegetable hoagies, and various cheese stations organized by the style of beer with which they best pair. Additionally, Cleveland Beer Week has commissioned Lilly Handmade Chocolates in Tremont to design a chocolate creation inspired by a local brewer. Tickets for the Brewer’s Circle are $75 and include event admittance at 6 p.m., the opportunity to taste rare brews in the new “Brewer’s Circle Lounge” open all evening, and a commemorative Cleveland Beer Week t-shirt. General Admission tickets are $50 and for admittance from 7-11 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund.

Cleveland Beer Week is sponsored by Winking Lizard, Heidelberg Distributing, Heinen’s, Buckeye/Beer Engine, Goose Island, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Superior Beverage Group, Premium Beverage Supply, Cavalier Distributing, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Akron Beacon Journal’s the330.com, ClearChannel radio stations WMMS 100.7 and WMJI 105.7, Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Center, Hudson Printing, and Cleveland Scene. Additional support is provided by Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., The Brew Kettle, Christopher Design, Metromix, Anchor Hocking, Rockin Cleveland Party Bus, and ACE Taxi.


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