Guest Post: One Brunette's Personal Connection to BvB CLE
This year’s Blondes vs Brunettes CLE game is right around the corner. In fact, player registration closes May 4. I love this event and how it’s raised over $80,000 for the Cleveland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, I figured I’d have someone stop by whose family is affected…
#DazzleCLE: PlayhouseSquare to Shine Even Brighter
Anyone who has visited one of PlayhouseSquare’s theatres recalls the first time they took in its restored beauty. The old-school glamour of its lobbies and theatres. The State Theatre murals. The Hanna’s ornate ceiling decked in mythological creatures. Those chandeliers. It’s all the more stunning knowing that at one time…
A Blast for Yuri: Great Lakes Science Center's Yuri's Night
“Only in Cleveland,” Scott turned and said to me at this year’s Yuri’s Night Cleveland, “can I enjoy a drink at a science center to celebrate a Russian cosmonaut, while a band dressed in Star Trek uniforms named after a Mel Brooks pun plays Boogie Man.” On April 12, space…
Giveaway: Harvest for Hunger's Market at the Food Bank
UPDATE: After removing one pingback and placing the remaining total in Random.org: Congratulations, entry 26 – Jessica Z, for winning this giveaway! Please reply to my email by 4/25 to confirm you can attend Market at the Food Bank. Checkout for Hunger, Brown Bag Day, food drives at WKYC, Indians…
Cleveland Anew: Big Spring at Cleveland Botanical Garden
In the hustle of the last few months, I forgot that March marked 7 years since Scott and I moved to Cleveland. I think back to that first year, how much fun we had seeing the city the first time and how new every experience was. With Scott’s parents and…
A New (York) State Of Mind: Billy Joel in Concert
Blogkeeping: Congrats to entry 8, Kim for winning the Uncorked giveaway. Please reply by the end of today to confirm you can attend. Last week, I fulfilled 10-year-old Amanda’s dream of seeing Billy Joel in concert. Although I initially had to drag Scott with me, Billy Joel had a new…
Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets to Nature's Bin Cornucopia Uncorked Wine Tasting
Update: After removing one duplicate entry: Congratulations, entry #8 – Kim, for winning this giveaway. Wine Lovers: I have an event and giveaway specifically for you today Are you the person everyone turns to to select a bottle of wine? If you think you know how to pick a good…
Scott's Take: Cleveland Home and Remodeling Expo, Sometimes Smaller is Better
Scott’s stepping in for me today with his review of the Cleveland Home and Remodeling Expo. Considering he does most of the home improvement projects in our house, I figured he might be better suited for this one. Plus, it gives me an excuse to share this photo from the…
Help Build Trentina's Community Chandelier at MOCA Cleveland
By now you’ve probably heard about Jonathon and Amelia Sawyer’s newest restaurant project Trentina. Team Sawyer is turning to the eastside and taking over the space that used to house Sergio’s in University Circle. Inspired by dishes from northern Italy’s Trentino region, the plan is to open by May of this…
Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater
I have a confession to make. I’ve been having an affair for the last couple of months with another blog. I don’t write a lot about my job here because it’s usually not relevant to Cleveland. However, a recent project has kept me from writing here as often as I’d…