John Lithgow: Teller of Tales at the Hanna Theatre
Why do we love to be told stories? This past Sunday, actor John Lithgow returned to the Great Lakes Theater Festival for a performance of “Stories by Heart” which examines why people are entranced by listening to — and in some cases, telling — stories. Both a former member of GLTF and the son…
Roller Derby Provides Bruisingly Good Time
I know that my last couple of posts have been focused on some of the theatre and music that can be experienced in Cleveland. I’ll be the first to admit that I have a soft spot for the arts, and am finishing up my next post which takes a look at John Lithgow’s performance of ‘Stories by Heart’ for the Great Lakes…
Local Composers Connect with the Greater Cleveland Flute Society
As mentioned in my last post about the Great Lakes Theatre Festival, one of the things I love about Cleveland is the quality of the performing arts that can be found here. However, the city also demonstrates excellence in other areas besides theatre. It not only hosts the world-famous Cleveland Orchestra, but is also home to a…
No 'offending shadows' at the Great Lakes Theater Festival
Before I moved to Cleveland, I worked for a couple of theatres in Philly. I enjoyed it a lot — working in subscriptions and marketing departments and working backstage on a show for a year. Even when I stopped being involved, I still loved experiencing Philly’s vibrant theatre community and the shows…
Comics in CLE: Drawing Them Together
The first Saturday of May is a national holiday for comic fans. Free Comic Book Day is the one day during the year when participating comic book shops the world over give away free comic books to anyone who visits their stores. It’s a day to celebrate the independent comic…
Exploring Hidden Cleveland
UPDATE: This post is from the 2010 Hidden Cleveland Tours. For more information about the Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s current series, check their site out here. Although living in Cleveland the last couple of years has helped me get a decent grasp on what the city has to offer, my awareness of just…
Cleveland Sketch Crawl: Discovering and Drawing the Carnegie West Library
When I was in high school, I spent a sizable chunk of my time buried in a sketch book. I fashioned a makeshift studio out of a corner of my bedroom with an easel and supply cabinet. And instead of posters of musicians or actors, I decorated most of my spaces with prints by my favorite…
The British Have Arrived at The Pub
If you consider yourself a fan of Epicurean pursuits, Cleveland is home to an almost endless array of restaurants and bars that could whet any appetite. With some restaurants, though, it’s not just the culinary fare, but also the environment that makes a dining experience memorable. The Pub in Rocky River is the perfect example…
Cleveland Fish Frys: They're De-Lent-cious!
During Lent, Cleveland seems to transform into ‘The Land of a Thousand Fish Frys.’ Everywhere I turn there’s either a church or a restaurant offering some sort of Fish Fry or Lenten menu. From pierogies and potato pancakes to coleslaw and macaroni and cheese, my mouth is usually left watering from the options. And then of course, there are the fish. Fresh perch and walleye lightly breaded or battered are the most common options. And no matter how you like it – plain or seasoned with a bit of lemon, tartar sauce or malt vinegar, you can’t really go wrong.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
It was beautiful, sunny and warmish outside today so I walked down to Superior Ave. on my lunchbreak to check out Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It started at 1pm and went to 4pm, so I only got to catch a few glimpses of it. But for the short time I was down there, it…