Creating Cleveland http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/ A guide to Cleveland happenings for those that think there is not much here - brought to you by The Dealfinder en-us Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:35:43 EST Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:35:43 EST parag.vora@case.edu parag.vora@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Hiatus in Creating Cleveland http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/10/13/hiatus_in_creating_cleveland I would like to apologize to the readers of Creating Cleveland for the lack of regular issues the last... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/10/13/hiatus_in_creating_cleveland Updates during week case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:35:43 EST I would like to apologize to the readers of Creating Cleveland for the lack of regular issues the last few weeks. The blog will be sporadic for the next couple of months, as the Dealfinder will be out of town.
Look for the full return of Creating Cleveland in January. Until then, events will be posted sporadically. Feel free to continue emailing your suggestions to me by clicking here.

]]> Free screening of "The Darjeeling Limited" TODAY at Cedar Lee http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/10/13/free_screening_of_the_darjeeling_limited_today_at_cedar_lee You and a guest are invited to attend a free advance screening of DARJEELING LIMITED at 4:00 PM on Saturday,... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/10/13/free_screening_of_the_darjeeling_limited_today_at_cedar_lee Movie screenings case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:31:50 EST You and a guest are invited to attend a free advance screening of DARJEELING LIMITED at 4:00 PM on Saturday, October 13th at the Cedar Lee Theatre followed by a Q&A with the film's director Wes Anderson and the film’s stars Jason Schwartzman and Waris Ahluwalia.
To attend please click here to send an email with your name.

Seating is not guaranteed. Plan to arrive early, no one will be admitted once the screening begins. Recording equipment of any kind, including cell phones, are NOT permitted in the auditorium.

Synopsis of The Darjeeling Limited is as follows:
Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off- course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray), and they eventually find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine. At this moment, a new, unplanned journey suddenly begins. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Anjelica Huston. Rated R for language.

]]> Free screening of The Heartbreak Kid starring Ben Stiller http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/27/free_screening_of_the_heartbreak_kid_starring_ben_stiller The Heartbreak Kid For a free pass for 2 to the preview screening of The Heartbreak Kid modern-day remake starring... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/27/free_screening_of_the_heartbreak_kid_starring_ben_stiller Movie screenings case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:02:22 EST The Heartbreak Kid

For a free pass for 2 to the preview screening of The Heartbreak Kid modern-day remake starring Ben Stiller, go to Melt Bar and Grilled (featured in last week's Creating Cleveland) after 5 PM TODAY Thursday Sept. 27! No purchase necessary. The showing will take place at Cinemark Valley View on Tuesday October 2, at 7:30. While supplies last.

The website for the movie can be found by clicking here.

]]> Free showing of Sean Penn's acclaimed "Into the Wild" ... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/22/free_showing_of_sean_penns_acclaimed_into_the_wild Into The Wild The 1996 Jon Krakauer non-fiction work based on the true story of Christopher McCandless is finally coming... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/22/free_showing_of_sean_penns_acclaimed_into_the_wild Movie screenings case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:04:29 EST Into The Wild

The 1996 Jon Krakauer non-fiction work based on the true story of Christopher McCandless is finally coming to the big screen after 10 years in the making. Adapted and directed by Sean Penn, the film has received great reviews after initial screenings in Toronto and should easily be one of the best movies this fall. In order to get on the guest list for the free preview screening, click here and send an email, with your name + 0 or 1 guests. The showing will be at Richmond Town Square on Tuesday 9/25 at 7:30. The guest list does not guarantee seating, just admission if there is still seating available, so arrive early!

"Into the Wild" tells the true story of Chris McCandless (Emile Hirsch), a graduate of Emory University who drops law school plans, gives his savings to charity, rids himself of his possessions, and spends 2 years wandering the continent, rebelling against society's draws of fame and fortune to experience life and search for himself on his way to Alaska. He arrived in Alaska in April 1992, and spent 113 days in the Alaskan wilderness, living in a bus, before succumbing to the elements. His story and journey were recreated by Jon Krakauer in 1996 in the book of the same name. Into The Wild stars Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone, Catherine Keener, Brian Dierker, Vince Vaughn, Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Stewart, and Hal Holbrook.

Click here for the movie's website.

]]> Abbreviated issue features a visit from Screech, a Warehouse District Festival redo and a Walk and Roll reprise... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/22/abbreviated_issue_features_a_visit_from_screech_a_warehouse_district_festival_redo_and_a_walk_and_roll_reprise The Dealfinder would like to apologize for this week’s abbreviated edition, as even I too, have exams. In return, details... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/22/abbreviated_issue_features_a_visit_from_screech_a_warehouse_district_festival_redo_and_a_walk_and_roll_reprise Weekly Update case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:19:56 EST The Dealfinder would like to apologize for this week’s abbreviated edition, as even I too, have exams. In return, details are coming on how you can get your name on a guestlist for “Into The Wild”, directed by Sean Penn, and starring Emile Hirsch, based on the best-seller of the same name by Jon Krakauer. Look for next week’s edition to return to Wed/Thurs.

For those new to the blog, I also have an email address (createcleveland@case.edu) where people can email suggestions or comments about the blog, in addition to the regular comments link.

Saturday
St. George Romanian Festival (FREE)
Fabulous Romanian food, an outdoor grill and pub, fresh-baked pastries, the famous Transylvania Orchestra, dancing and kids activities are just the beginning.
No cost for admission or parking. The festival will take place both Saturday from 11 AM-11 PM and Sunday from 11 AM-8 PM at the St. George Romanian Orthodox Church located at 144 30th Street NW in Canton. Call 330-492-4592 for details.

Forbidden Broadway
This edition is Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit, and spoofs musical faves like Rent, Phantom, Les Mis, The Lion King, Spamalot, Wicked and many others. Check the show out on Saturday 9/22 at 8:30 at Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square. If you can’t catch it tonight, the show will be running through December. Click here for more information.

Sunday
Red Ribbon Ride Ohio
Come bicycle through Cleveland and on the shoreline for the inaugural Red Ribbon Ride Ohio. After last week’s AIDS walk kickoff party, this event will feature 5, 15, and 25 mile routes, and will take place in conjunction with the last Walk+Roll Cleveland, which will close Rockefeller Park and MLK Drive to cars. Click here for details on how you can get involved in the cause, as well as the AIDS Walk which takes place October 6. Rides will begin and end in Rockefeller Park and will explore different portions of the shoreline.

Walk+Roll Cleveland (FREE)
This weekly event from August which was posted on the xxx edition of Creating Cleveland returns for an encore as MLK Drive through Rockefeller Park is shut down to cars once again. This Sunday, however, will feature a ton of performers, booths, and other activities to compete for your attention. Among these will be Ultimate Frisbee competitions, yoga demonstrations, and live musical performances. The event should attempt to create the atmosphere of a giant block party. Click here for details on Walk+Roll Cleveland.

Warehouse District Street Festival (FREE)
This event which was rained out from August, and featured in the xxx edition of Creating Cleveland, will take place Sunday 9/23 from noon until 7:30 PM.
The Red Bull TNT Motorcycle Demo team will make a return visit to this year's festival with shows at 2:30 and 4:30. Plenty of children's activities throughout the day. Over 25 local artists will be showcasing their unique wares. Feast on fantastic food by Blind Pig, Blue Pointe, Brasa, Cleveland Chophouse, Crop Bistro, Johnny's, John Q's, Little Bar, Liquid/Fusion, Mallorca, Metropolitan, Nauti Mermaid, Sushi Rock and XO Primesteaks. Live entertainment includes: Madison Crawl (noon -100); Latin Jazz Project (130 -- 230); J.P. & the Chatfield Boys (330 --4 pm); Carlos Jones & the Plus Band (430--600 pm); Abby Normal & the Detroit Lean (630 - 730 pm) on the north stage, while the south stage will feature Run Avril Run (noon --1pm); Yiddishe Cup Klezmer(130--230 pm); Blue Lunch (3--430 pm); Chris Allen & The Guilty Hearts (5--6 pm); and the Prayer Warriors (630 -- 730 pm). Click here for more details.

Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration and Music Festival (FREE)
Relive the sights, sounds, and smells of Ohio’s pioneer days in this celebration of the past. The festival will feature crafts, folk music, food, and hands-on activities, including fire making, spinning, square dancing, and demonstrations in beekeeping and wood carving, as well as plenty more. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the live entertainment provided by The Pearsall Sisters (featured in the movie “O Brother Where Art Thou”) and The Infamous String Dusters, among others. Help break the Guiness Book of World Records for the Largest Harmonica Play-Along (currently 1,706)– there will be a workshop at 4 PM, and the playalong will attempt to break the record at 4:15. The Festival will run from 11 AM-6 PM and takes place at the Rocky River Reservation of Cleveland Metroparks in North Olmsted. Click here for details.

Tuesday and Wednesday
Screech at the Improv
That’s right, Dustin Diamond, the lovable Screech, from Saved By the Bell will be at the Improv downtown for two nights only in his new gig as a stand-up comic. Click here for details on the shows.

Wednesday
Budapest Blonde Fourth Anniversary Wine Tasting
Celebrate this fine Cleveland establishment's 4th anniversary with a sampling of its most popular wine. At a place where the wines change monthly, the top 3 white and top 2 reds of all time at the restaurant will be uncorked at the tasting. Complimentary appetizers will also be served, and commemorative prizes will be given out. Tickets are $30, $25 in advance. Budapest Blonde is located at 6901 Rockside Road in Independence. Click here or call 440-237-0292 for more information.

Ongoing Events/Places previously featured

Muddling Mojitos 101- Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM

Something Dada!-improv comedy Friday and Saturday nights a la "Whose Line is it Anyways?"

Chucklef*ck Comedy Night- Mondays at 8 in Lakewood at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave. Lakewood.

8/22/2007 -Blue Planet Cafe Grand Opening- the new Cleveland Museum of Natural History cafe.

8/22/2007 -Silk Nightclub-new nightclub features 5 specialty bars, huge dance floor, lounge areas, VIP bottle service, Video DJs and ability for private parties, with full access to Shooters on the Water.

8/22/2007 -Mapleside Farms-Local farm known for its apples

9/6/07-Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze
Dining Gems Around Town

Detroit Avenue is a cheese lover’s paradise

Melt Bar and Grilled
This popular Lakewood joint celebrates more varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches than you can imagine. Celebrating its one year anniversary this weekend, the restaurant is sponsoring many specials throughout from Thursday 9/20 to Sunday 9/23. And if 20 different grilled cheeses, and 10 different burgers/steak sandwiches weren’t enough, you can also substitute other cheeses, other breads, and have other add-ins. The restaurant also serves over 100 beers, a specialized wine list, and a top shelf liquor selection. There is a Sunday brunch featuring omelettes, waffles, and French toast as well. Melt is located at 14718 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, near the corner of Warren Road and Detroit Avenue. Click here for their website. www.meltbarandgrilled.com

Cheddars
As Melt is to grilled cheese, this lesser known eatery at the border between Lakewood and Ohio City is to mac and cheese. This restaurant however, is much smaller, much simpler than Melt. With 20 varieties of mac and cheese, the varieties double the number of tables in the restaurant, and the menu consists of mac and cheese entrees, many under $10, as well as burgers. The portions are generous, and come with a salad as well. With information on it being difficult to find, I cannot add too much more than what I know from a review or two online, as I have yet to visit myself yet. However, you can get more info by calling at 216-651-1610. Cheddars is located at 5810 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, near the corner of W. 58th and Detroit.

Next week: Budapest Blue (from the owners of Budapest Blonde)

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

9/14/2007 – Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar
9/6/2007 – Machu Picchu
8/29/2007 - Zocalo
8/22/2007 - La Tortilla Feliz, Around the Corner Cafe
8/15/2007 - Original Pancake House, Cafe Limbo
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

No free passes listed here this week, but look for a separate entry regarding how you can get on the guest list for the “Into the Wild” screening at Richmond Town Square on Tuesday 9/25.

Dealin' around the city

Get a FREE $5 gift card to Mr. Chicken here!

Coming Soon
September 26-27 – Guide to NE Ohio’s Haunted Houses
September 28 - Cool Cleveland Pack Your Bags party
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes Cedar Point tickets, Mr. Woodcock tickets, and more)
WOIO.com (includes 32" TV, Put-in-Bay ferry tickets)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try

Put-In-Bay Lakewood Bowling Special w/ College ID
Get 3 games plus shoes for only $6 anytime from Sunday-Thursday! Click here for their website.

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

9/6/2007 – Lava Lounge - Happy Hour featuring $4-$5 dishes, $3 drafts, and $5 martinis.
8/15/07 - McNulty's Bier Markt - $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM.
8/8/07 - Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

]]> Pick up passes to see "Feast of Love" today.. full entry coming later http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/20/pick_up_passes_to_see_feast_of_love_today_full_entry_coming_later The full entry for this week is coming soon, but until then, here's a free movie screening of... Feast Of... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/20/pick_up_passes_to_see_feast_of_love_today_full_entry_coming_later Movie screenings case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:19:38 EST The full entry for this week is coming soon, but until then, here's a free movie screening of...

Feast Of Love

Pick up passes to see the free preview screening of "Feast of Love", the new film from Academy Award winning director Robert Benton, starring Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear, Radha Mitchell, and Selma Blair at Dish Global Deli after 2 PM today! Dish Global Deli was featured in the very first issue of Creating Cleveland back on August 1. Dish Global Deli is located at 1834 W. 25th Street in Ohio City. The showing will be on Monday September 24th at Richmond Town Square at 7:30. Arrive early to guarantee seating. Click here for the website of "Feast of Love."

Feast of Love synopsis:
In a coffee shop in a tight-knit Oregon Community, local professor Harry Stevenson (Morgan Freeman) witnesses love and attraction whipping up mischief amonth the town's residents. From the unlucky in love, die-hard romantic coffee shop owner Bradley (Greg Kinnear) who has a serial habit of looking for love in all the wrong places, including with his current wife Kathryn (Selma Blair); to the edgy real estate agent Diana (Radha Mitchell) who is caught up in an affair with a married man (Billy Burke) with whom she shares an ineffable connection; to the beautiful young newcomer Chloe (Alexa Davalos) who defies fate in romancing the troubled Oscar (Toby Hemingway); to Harry himself, whose adoring wife (Jane Alexander) is looking to break through his wall of grief after the wrenching loss of a beloved.

They all intertwine into one remarkable story in which no one can escape being bent, broken, befuddled, delighted, and ultimately redeemed by love's inescapable spell.

]]> Sparx Gallery Hop displays various types of art citywide this weekend...(plus free screenings of Resident Evil and Eastern Promises) http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/14/sparx_gallery_hop_displays_various_types_of_art_citywide_this_weekendplus_free_screenings_of_resident_evil_and_eastern_promises This week, experience the many cultural happenings around the city, as the Sparx Gallery Hop occurs simultaneously citywide in many... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/14/sparx_gallery_hop_displays_various_types_of_art_citywide_this_weekendplus_free_screenings_of_resident_evil_and_eastern_promises Weekly Update case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:44:30 EST This week, experience the many cultural happenings around the city, as the Sparx Gallery Hop occurs simultaneously citywide in many locations. You can also chalk it up at the Museum of Art this weekend at the Chalk Festival, where there will be featured artists creating chalk creations. There are 2 more free preview screenings taking place this week as well, notably that of Eastern Promises, which has received rave reviews. Read below to see how you can pick up passes.

For those new to the blog, I also have an email address (createcleveland@case.edu) where people can email suggestions or comments about the blog, in addition to the regular comments link.

Events of the Week(end)

Sparx Gallery Hop (FREE)
This city wide arts festival takes place in numerous neighborhoods and will feature trolleys that will run back and forth between all of the different events going on all day Saturday and Sunday, including the 18th annual CMA Chalk Festival, the 2nd annual GCAC Festival in the Galleria at Erieview, the 9th Annual Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival, open art studios in Tremont, live entertainment by Street Beats artists, and galleries and studios in Little Italy, all of which are FREE. For a full list of the Street Beats performers, who have been performing in the East 4th neighborhood on Thursdays for weeks, click here. Click here for a listing of who will be performing when. Passes for the trolleys for the entire weekend are only $5. For a complete listing of destinations, click here. The Gallery Hop will run from 11 AM – 7 PM on Saturday, and 12 PM – 5 PM on Sunday.

Chalk Festival
This weekend long event put on by the Cleveland Museum of Art is inspired by the I Madonnari Italian chalk tradition where beggars in 16th century Italy would use chalk on the plazas outside of cathedrals to copy paintings by the artists of the time. See all of the art produced, or make your own! FREE to see, $8 for a 12-color box of chalk to make your own drawing! The Chalk Festival will take place in the Museum of Art’s Fine Arts Garden. Click here or here for details and pictures of last year’s Chalk Festival. There will also be a workshop for those interested in learning chalk art, including materials, and a square to create your own drawing, as well as live musical entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday.

Tremont ArtWalk & Arts and Cultural Fest
The monthly Tremont ArtWalk coincides with the Arts & Cultural Festival and Sparx in the City for a weekend of arts celebration across the city. Tremont’s many restaurants and art galleries will be featuring work of some of the area’s best artisans. For details on what locations will be featuring what works, click here.

Friday
Cleveland AIDS Walk Kickoff Rally
This after-work party will take place at the Blind Pig on Friday 9/14 from 5:30-7:30 PM. After-work food, music, and the opportunity to meet others who are fighting to end HIV/AIDS will be provided. There will also be a cash bar, and the opportunity to sign up for the first Red Ribbon Ride Ohio on 9/23, which is a family-friendly bicycle ride of 5/15/25 miles through Rockefeller Park and various Cleveland sites including Euclid Beach, Wildwood State Park, Downtown, Edgewater Beach, Whiskey Island, The Flats, and other parts of the Lake Erie shoreline. The bike ride is $20 for students, but the party on Friday is FREE.

Latino-style Music Dancing, and Storytelling
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Cleveland Public Library branches from 9/13-10/31. Programs are free and open to the public. The kickoff event will take place on 9/14 from 6-9 PM at the Carnegie West Branch located at 1900 Fulton Road, and will include music, dancing, and storytelling. Other events later in the month will include music, craft workshops, Latin dancing demos, and a film festival, all at no charge. Search the site using the term “Hispanic” for a full listing of all of the month’s events. Details on Friday’s event are here.

Theater District Annual Block Party & Tour
Come experience what the 2nd largest theater district in the country has to offer at this party that returns for the 8th time. Block party guests will begin the night at the State Theatre with check-in/registration. East 14th Street and Star Plaza will be transformed into an city street experience with food, wine and martini samplings, along with cash bar, street games. An entertainment stage will provide live music throughout the evening. Dance Showcase will give a free performance at the Allen Theatre. There will also be a area wide Treasure Hunt with a cash prize for the winner. Tickets are $25 and can be bought here.

Saturday
Metropolitan Experience
Come see what Akron’s new Northside development has produced, as the city hosts Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders fame in her hometown. There will be a living tour showcasing 14 housing options around downtown Akron, as well as an Art Walk, local Blues and Jazz bands performing, and the grand opening of Chrissie Hynde’s new restaurant, VegiTerranean. The new acclaimed Akron Art Museum will have a new look, and in the evening, there will be a Food Fest and a concert put on by Chrissie Hynde and local musicians. For details on all of the events of the day, click here.

4th Annual Sausage Festival
Vote for the top klobasa at the 4th Annual Slovenian Sausage Festival, a benefit event for the National Cle-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday 9/15 starting at 1 PM. This 8-hour party of non-stop music and munching will include six competing Slovenian sausage makers who will vie for your votes. Dance to the finest Cleveland polka bands while munching on treats and refreshments. The 2007 king of klobasa will be announced at 7 PM. The Festival will take place at 11000 Health Road in Kirtland on the far east side of Cleveland (3 miles east of Route 306, off Rte. 6/Chardon Road). Click here for details. The festival is only $6 in advance, and $7 at the door.

Sunday
Icons of American Photography
If you haven’t had a chance to catch this exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art yet, this is your last chance! 116 iconic photographs representing every major American photographer from 1850-1960 are featured. Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. Click here for details.

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Bass
The Cleveland Institute of Music Concert season begins with a FREE recital by double bass faculty members. Click here for details. The concert will begin at 4 PM. Click here for details.

Get Away from the Stress of Everyday Life
Visit the Holden Arboretum, one of the most beautiful locales in Northeast Ohio. Kids will love the Holden Express Garden Railroad from now until next Sunday 9/23, which has 2000 feet of winding track of model trains through the gardens, including replicas of many of Northeast Ohio’s bridges, including the Detroit-Superior bridge. Admission to the Arboretum and Holden Express for members is free, and $6 for adults and $3 for kids 6-12 for non-members. The Holden Arboretum is located at 9500 Sperry Road in Kirtland, and you can get full details and directions here.

Ongoing Events/Places previously featured

Muddling Mojitos 101- Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM

Sparx Street Beats-street performances Thursdays and Fridays

Something Dada!-improv comedy Friday and Saturday nights a la "Whose Line is it Anyways?"

Chucklef*ck Comedy Night- Mondays at 8 in Lakewood at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave. Lakewood.

8/22/2007 -Blue Planet Cafe Grand Opening- the new Cleveland Museum of Natural History cafe.

8/22/2007 -Silk Nightclub-new nightclub features 5 specialty bars, huge dance floor, lounge areas, VIP bottle service, Video DJs and ability for private parties, with full access to Shooters on the Water.

8/22/2007 -Mapleside Farms-Local farm known for its apples

9/6/07-Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze

Dining Gems Around Town

Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar
Experience Nuevo Latino cuisine at this relatively new eatery which has a selection of food from Central and South America, Cuba, and the Latin Caribbean. Though slightly pricier than the usual restaurant for a student budget, this hotspot features food which you will not find elsewhere in Cleveland, and guacamole that is made fresh to order. Paladar is run by the same people who run Boulevard Blue in Shaker Square. Click here for their website. Paladar is located at 28601 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 900.

Next week: Cheese lover’s paradise on Detroit Avenue: Melt, Cheddars

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

9/6/2007 – Machu Picchu
8/29/2007 - Zocalo
8/22/2007 - La Tortilla Feliz, Around the Corner Cafe
8/15/2007 - Original Pancake House, Cafe Limbo
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

For a free pass for 2 (while supplies last) to see a preview screening of Eastern Promises, starring Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, and Vincent Cassel, stop by the information booth at the Tremont Arts and Cultural Festival, which will be located in Lincoln Park, between 12-6 PM on Saturday or 1-5 PM on Sunday. The showing will take place on Thursday September 20th at 7:30 PM at AMC Westwood Town Center. Arrive early to guarantee seating! Eastern Promises opens 9/21, and details on the movie can be found on its website here.

For a free pass for 2 (while supplies last) to see a preview screening of Resident Evil: Extinction, the 3rd and final Resident Evil installment, starring Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Ashanti, and Mike Epps, visit Shinano Japanese restaurant, located at 5222 Wilson Mills Road on Monday 9/17 after 5:30 PM. No purchase necessary. The showing will take place on Thursday September 20th at 7:30 at AMC Richmond Town Square. Arrive early to guarantee seating! Resident Evil: Extinction opens on 9/21, and details on the movie can be found on its website here.

Dealin' around the city

Get a FREE round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf here!

Coming Soon
September 20 – Cheese Lover’s destinations featuring Cheddars and Melt
September 28 - Cool Cleveland Pack Your Bags party
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes Cedar Point tickets, Mr. Woodcock tickets, and more)
WOIO.com (includes 32" TV, Put-in-Bay ferry tickets)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

9/6/2007 – Lava Lounge Happy Hour featuring $4-$5 dishes, $3 drafts, and $5 martinis.
8/22/2007 - Cleveland Indians College 360 ID Half-price Nights
Get Lower Reserved, Upper Box, Mezzanine, Bleachers and Upper Reserved tickets for half price - 9/18 at 7:05 PM; Enter "STUDY" as promotional code or go to box office.
McNulty's Bier Markt - $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM.
Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

]]> Events continue to run past Labor Day and into fall...plus a free screening of "The Brave One" starring Jodie Foster http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/06/events_continue_to_run_past_labor_day_and_into_fallplus_a_free_screening_of_the_brave_one_starring_jodie_foster Just because summer is winding down, doesn't mean there isn't still a lot going on in the city. Continue to... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/09/06/events_continue_to_run_past_labor_day_and_into_fallplus_a_free_screening_of_the_brave_one_starring_jodie_foster case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:46:46 EST Just because summer is winding down, doesn't mean there isn't still a lot going on in the city. Continue to check the blog for more events, new restaurants, and free advance free preview screenings. Thanks to Sid Star for the submission of this weekend's "Brand Upon the Brain!" event.

For those new to the blog, I also have an email address (createcleveland@case.edu) where people can email suggestions or comments about the blog, in addition to the regular comments link.

Author's note: Zocalo had been slated to open September 6, but has already been open for 2 weeks for a trial run. The grand opening will be this Thursday, September 6, however. Another unique point about the restaurant, is that you can actually walk around through the kitchen while chefs prepare your food.

Events of the Week(end)

stop. look. listen: arts on the viaduct
SPACES and The Cleveland Play House, with the help of the Flats Oxbow Association, kick off their seasons by providing a free afternoon on the viaduct Sat 9/8 from 4-7PM. Enjoy spectacular views of the city, preview performances by CPH’s casts, check out From Here to Infinity & The Big Bang at SPACES, and nosh on delicious appetizers courtesy of Ponte Vecchio as you witness Shakespeare’s As You Like It, jazzy tunes by DJ Kinetic and tours of Stonebridge Condominiums urban living spaces! Free parking courtesy of Massimo Da Milano. For more info, click here or here.

Friday
Brand Upon the Brain!

Director Guy Maddin's (THE SADDEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD) latest feature film is a retro-silent thriller that excavates the longings and tragedies of childhood. In which the shocking truth is finally revealed about young Guy Maddinʼs childhood on a remote island, under the watchful eye of a mother hell-bent on restoring her youth and a diabolical scientist-father. Things are not quite right at the mom-and-pop orphanage they surreptitiously operate within the dank confines of the family lighthouse... but the mysteries of the lighthouse will be divined by the teen detective duo The Light Bulb Kids.
Don't miss the film critics are calling "astonishing" (Roger Ebert), "majestically strange" (Time Out Chicago) and "one of the 10 best films of the year" (The New York Times). Equal parts childhood reminiscence, Expressionist horror movie and gender-bending teen detective serial, BRAND! is an outrageous, hypnotic cinematic experience.. BRAND! earned unqualified raves during 9 months on the festival circuit, including Festival-best mentions at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival, 2006 New York Film Festival, and the 2007 Berlinale.
Brand Upon the Brain! has received 4 stars.

Brand Upon the Brain! will play at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque on both Friday 9/7 at 7:30 PM as well as Sunday 9/9 at 8:55 PM. Click here for more information.

Saturday
Furry Friends Festival
Enjoy yet another festival for the dogs, which includes a 2-mile dog walk, a blessing of the animals, and a search for the city's ugliest. There will aslo be plenty of pets to adopt. There will aslo be demonstrations of dog tricks, such as dogs pushing grocery carts and picking up produce, or dogs getting beer out of the fridge.
The festival will take place at Veterans' Memorial Park Grande Pavilion at 7727 Memphis Avenue in Brooklyn from 10 AM to 4 PM. Admission is $10. Click here for more info.

Lakewood Community Festival
The 20th anniversary celebration of this festival occurs on Saturday, including many ethnic foods, a vintage car show, concerts, and the Euclid Beach Rocket Car, which gives rides all day long. There will also be a 5K Kielbasa run. Best of all, admission is FREE. The festival will run from 11 AM to 5 PM at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

Sunday
Bug Day
This annual tribute to creepy crawlies comes back for the 19th time at the Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. Come see "Bugs of the World," where there will be critters from all parts of the world, as well as games, storytelling, and crafts. There will also be chances to touch a few of the live insects, as well as insect delicacies. Bug Day will run from 12 to 4 PM at the reservation, which is located at 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road in Kirtland. Click here for more info. Admission is FREE.

Brand Upon the Brain!
Director Guy Maddin's (THE SADDEST MUSIC IN THE WORLD) latest feature film is a retro-silent thriller that excavates the longings and tragedies of childhood. In which the shocking truth is finally revealed about young Guy Maddinʼs childhood on a remote island, under the watchful eye of a mother hell-bent on restoring her youth and a diabolical scientist-father. Things are not quite right at the mom-and-pop orphanage they surreptitiously operate within the dank confines of the family lighthouse... but the mysteries of the lighthouse will be divined by the teen detective duo The Light Bulb Kids.
Don't miss the film critics are calling "astonishing" (Roger Ebert), "majestically strange" (Time Out Chicago) and "one of the 10 best films of the year" (The New York Times). Equal parts childhood reminiscence, Expressionist horror movie and gender-bending teen detective serial, BRAND! is an outrageous, hypnotic cinematic experience.. BRAND! earned unqualified raves during 9 months on the festival circuit, including Festival-best mentions at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival, 2006 New York Film Festival, and the 2007 Berlinale. Brand Upon the Brain! has received 4 stars.

Brand Upon the Brain! will play at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque on both Friday 9/7 at 7:30 PM as well as Sunday 9/9 at 8:55 PM. Click here for more information.

Monday
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze
This 3 acre maze which recently opened for the season, is built entirely out of corn and takes you on a journey that leads to one dead end after another. Trivia questions posted at spots throughout the maze provide clues to the way out. Get lost in the corn maze through October 14 at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, located at 8800 Chardon Road in Kirtland. It's open from 11 AM-4 PM daily, and admission is $6, $5 for kids, and free for kids under 2. Click here for more info.

Ongoing Events/Places previously featured

Muddling Mojitos 101- Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM

Sparx Street Beats-street performances Thursdays and Fridays

Something Dada!-improv comedy Friday and Saturday nights a la "Whose Line is it Anyways?"

Chucklef*ck Comedy Night- Mondays at 8 in Lakewood at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave. Lakewood.

8/22/2007 -Blue Planet Cafe Grand Opening- the new Cleveland Museum of Natural History cafe.

8/22/2007 -Silk Nightclub-new nightclub features 5 specialty bars, huge dance floor, lounge areas, VIP bottle service, Video DJs and ability for private parties, with full access to Shooters on the Water.

8/22/2007 -Mapleside Farms-Local farm known for its apples

Dining Gems Around Town

Machu Picchu
This Peruvian restaurant is hidden downtown near the corner of E. 9th and Euclid Avenue in the Gateway District. The menu consists largely of foods of comfort with subtle spices and flavors added in, and is very reasonably priced, and some of the appetizers are large enough to be a meal. For details on the full menu, click here. Machu Picchu is located at 850 Euclid Avenue on the first floor of the City Club building. Hours for lunch are M-F 11 AM-2:30 PM, and for dinner, Wednesday-Friday, 5 PM-10 PM, as well as Saturday from 4-10 PM. Happy hour lasts from 5-7 on W, Th, and F. Click here for a review from the Plain Dealer.

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

8/29/2007 - Zocalo
8/22/2007 - La Tortilla Feliz, Around the Corner Cafe
8/15/2007 - Original Pancake House, Cafe Limbo
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

Click here for a chance to win tickets to a free showing of "The Brave One" starring Jodie Foster on September 10 at Richmond Town Square at 7:30. To be certain you get passes, go to Designers Touch Contemporary Furniture on Sunday 9/9 between 12-2 PM to pick up your pass for two. Designers Touch is located at 5379 Mayfield Road. No purchase necessary.

Dealin' around the city

Get a FREE round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf here!

Coming Soon
September 28 - Cool Cleveland Pack Your Bags party
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, Toronto Film Festival tickets and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes Cedar Point tickets and more)
WOIO.com (includes 32" TV, Put-in-Bay ferry tickets)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try

Lava Lounge
Enjoy happy hour 5 days a week from 4-8 PM at this Tremont eatery with $4-$5 dishes, $3 drafts, and $5 martinis. Click here for their regular eclectic menu. Lava Lounge is located at 1307 Auburn Avenue in Tremont, just around the corner from La Tortilla Feliz.

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

8/22/2007 - Cleveland Indians College 360 ID Half-price Nights
Get Lower Reserved, Upper Box, Mezzanine, Bleachers and Upper Reserved tickets for half price - 8/27, 8/30, 9/18, all at 7:05 PM; Enter "STUDY" as promotional code or go to box office.
McNulty's Bier Markt - $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM.
Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

]]> Taste of Cleveland and Cleveland Air Show are the big draws of the weekend... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/30/taste_of_cleveland_and_cleveland_air_show_are_the_big_draws_of_the_weekend I hope some of you were able to attend last weekend's City Xpressionz before the rains came down. Click here... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/30/taste_of_cleveland_and_cleveland_air_show_are_the_big_draws_of_the_weekend Weekly Update case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:44:27 EST I hope some of you were able to attend last weekend's City Xpressionz before the rains came down. Click here for pictures of this year's festival, compliments of Heidi Cool. Special thanks to Marielena for the submission of this weekend's 2nd Annual "Salsa en Blanco".

For those new to the blog, I also have an email address (createcleveland@case.edu) where people can email suggestions or comments about the blog, in addition to the regular comments link.

I hope many of you are getting the word out about this blog… it's now over 900 visitors through 4 weeks, with over 4500 hits. Read below for this week's events, including downtown's Dragon Boat Festival and a free showing of "The Brave One" starring Jodie Foster.

Events of the Week(end)

Cleveland Air Show
This annual Labor Day favorite at the Burke Lakefront Airport is a must see, if you have been in Cleveland for some time and have not yet gone. The Dealfinder has been 2 or 3 times and it has never failed to wow him. The annual highlight is usually the fleet of Blue Angels which closes the show each afternoon. Click here for all of the information on the schedules, ticket prices, and anything else you need regarding the Air Show. If you want to avoid the ticket cost, you can see it for FREE by driving to the neighborhood directly across I-90 from the airport, and sitting on the sloping lawn with hundreds more onlookers. You can access this area by heading north towards the lake to the area between E. 38th and E. 49th streets. Both E. 40th and E. 49th continue to that area from Chester.

Taste of Cleveland
This annual Cleveland food fanatic favorite returns to Tower City for the 12th time on Labor Day weekend with a succulent sampling of Cleveland's best food. Live entertainment (free with admission) will include Donny Osmond, Michael Stanley & the Resonators, Macy Gray, and The Romantics ("What I Like About You"). There will be lots of prizes and giveaways, as well as demonstrations, karaoke, and eating contests. Save $2 with a Giant Eagle advantage card, or buy one, get one admission free with coupon from Donato's. $2 discount coupon and full details are available here. FREE ADMISSION from 11 AM-5 PM on Friday.

Oktoberfest
The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds host a full authentic German Oktoberfest with food, music, dancing, and of course, beer. Check out the Art Market, Vintage/Antique Car Show, German Dog Show, and more. Click here for a coupon off admission. The festival will run from Friday through Monday at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea. Click here for more details.

Friday
Great Lakes Oktoberfest
This festival begins at 4 PM Friday and runs through Saturday. While featuring Live music at Great Lakes Brewing company, a German-inspired menu will be served up by the restaurant with a “Keep the Stein” special, along with their traditional Oktoberfest brew. Click here for details. Reservations are not accepted for these days.

Carlos Jones
A Cleveland reggae pioneer performs in the Summer in the Courtyard series at the Cleveland Museum of Art this Friday at 5:30 PM. Enjoy the island-inspired grooves while you visit the museum! Click here for details.

Saturday
Larchmere Sidewalk Sale
Stroll on Larchmere Road in Shaker Heights and peruse the offerings of the last big sale of the season for the area. The biennial sale takes place on both the Saturday preceding Memorial Day as the one preceding Labor Day. Click here for details.

Dragon Boat Festival
This festival will feature dragon boats, the world's largest flat-water racing canoes, which are traditionally manned by 20 oarsmen and date back 3,000 years in China. The regatta will last 2 days through the flats and be accompanied by martial arts demos, acrobatics, and Asian cuisine. Be at the Nautica Complex for opening ceremonies at 11 AM and race action from noon-5 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE. Click here for details or call (440)808-2288. Sponsored by the Cleveland Rowing Foundation.

Sunday
'SALSA en BLANCO'
Come salsa to music played by the ' Cleveland Latin All Stars',
Sammy de Leon, Noel Quintana and Alexis from Grupo Fuego ... playing all of Hector Lavoe's songs!! SALSA en BLANCO will take place at Club Shadows, located at 1360 W. 9th Street (near the corner of W. 9th and St. Clair). Proper ID and all white attire required. Doors open at 9 PM. Click here for more details.

Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market
On Sunday at 10 AM, the Farmers Market hosts Pearl of the Orient as the chef and the Wallace Coleman Band as live entertainment. Live cooking demonstrations begin at 11 AM. The market features health education, entertainment, and cooking demonstrations every Sunday until Halloween. Kamm’s Corners is located at W. 168th and Lorain Avenue (in the lot behind Walgreens). Click here for details.

Dragon Boat Festival
This festival will feature dragon boats, the world's largest flat-water racing canoes, which are traditionally manned by 20 oarsmen and date back 3,000 years in China. The regatta will last 2 days through the flats and be accompanied by martial arts demos, acrobatics, and Asian cuisine. Be at the Nautica Complex for opening ceremonies at 11 AM and race action from noon-5 PM both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE. Click here for details.

Monday
See featured events above.

Ongoing Events/Places previously featured

Muddling Mojitos 101- Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM

Sparx Street Beats-street performances Thursdays and Fridays

Something Dada!-improv comedy Friday and Saturday nights a la "Whose Line is it Anyways?"

Chucklef*ck Comedy Night- Mondays at 8 in Lakewood at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave. Lakewood.

8/22/2007 -Blue Planet Cafe Grand Opening- the new Cleveland Museum of Natural History cafe.

8/22/2007 -Silk Nightclub-new nightclub features 5 specialty bars, huge dance floor, lounge areas, VIP bottle service, Video DJs and ability for private parties, with full access to Shooters on the Water.

8/22/2007 -Mapleside Farms-Local farm known for its apples

Dining Gems Around Town

Zocalo Mexican Grill and Tequileria
Imagine making your way down East Fourth Street, turning into a narrow, winding alleyway, ultimately arriving in a lively Mexican town square. This long-awaited addition to the E. 4th Street neighborhood will finally give the downtown area the Mexican hotspot it has been lacking. Originally set to open on Cinco de Mayo 2007, Zocalo will feature the ultimate experience as the first of its kind in the country, with tableside guacamole creation, tortillas freshly pressed in the dining area, fresh tortillas, a tequila bar with 85 different types of tequila in a cantina-style tequila tasting room, and seating for 180. The alley leading to the entrance will be converted to a Mexican-village type atmosphere. Opening September 6 at 8 PM! Most entrees will range from $8-16.

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

8/22/2007 - La Tortilla Feliz, Around the Corner Cafe
8/15/2007 - Original Pancake House, Cafe Limbo
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

Click here for a chance to win tickets to a free showing of "The Brave One" starring Jodie Foster on September 10 at Richmond Town Square.

For the kids...

Barbie as "The Island Princess" free showing at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Saturday September 8 at 12 and 2 PM - Sign up for tickets for your kids here.

Dealin' around the city


Get a FREE round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf here!

Coming Soon
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, Toronto Film Festival tickets and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes The Killers tickets, Cedar Point tickets, and more)
WOIO.com (includes 37” HD TV, Put-in-Bay ferry tickets)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

8/22/2007 - Cleveland Indians College 360 ID Half-price Nights
Get Lower Reserved, Upper Box, Mezzanine, Bleachers and Upper Reserved tickets for half price - 8/27, 8/30, 9/18, all at 7:05 PM; Enter "STUDY" as promotional code or go to box office.
McNulty's Bier Markt - $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM.
Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

]]> Free movie screenings for next week http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/30/free_movie_screenings_for_next_week I just wanted to let you know about a couple of movie screenings that you can pick up passes for... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/30/free_movie_screenings_for_next_week Movie screenings case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:41:15 EST I just wanted to let you know about a couple of movie screenings that you can pick up passes for today, but unfortunately the blog host site was down this morning. For those of you that get this soon, you can still pick up passes to The Brothers Solomon (see details below). Check back late tonight or early tomorrow morning for the full weekly entry highlighting the Air Show and Taste of Cleveland, including how you can pick up passes tomorrow evening to the new Jodie Foster movie "The Brave One" for a showing in September. The entry, which I attempted to post this morning is below:


The rest of the entry will be coming late tonight, but here are a couple of free movie screenings that you can take advantage of by picking up passes today:

War
Jet Li and Jason Statham star in this action flick that is a story of revenge between an FBI agent, a hit man, and a pair of Asian gangs. Pick up passes between 11:30 and 1:30 at the MIX 106.5 Listener Lunch at Star Plaza (E. 14th and Euclid) today at the Free Times booth while supplies last. One pass admits 2. The pass will be good at all participating Regal and Cleveland Cinemas from Monday-Thursday, but for evenings only starting 9/4.

The Brothers Solomon
Will Arnett and Will Forte star in this comedy of two good-hearted but romantically challenged brothers. When they find out their dying father’s last wish is a grandchild, the race is on to find someone to have a baby with. Pick up passes tonight after 7 PM at Prosperity Social Club located at 1109 Starkweather Dr. in Tremont. No purchase necessary. The showing is Wednesday September 5, at 7:30 at Cinemark Valley View. Arrive early to the theater to get seating!

]]> Just in... free men's haircuts at La Barberia http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/28/just_in_free_mens_haircuts_at_la_barberia Free Men's Haircuts La Barberia needs models for free men's cuts on Wednesday September 5th. They are taking the first... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/28/just_in_free_mens_haircuts_at_la_barberia Updates during week case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:23:42 EST Free Men's Haircuts
La Barberia needs models for free men's cuts on Wednesday September 5th. They are taking the first 4 people to call 216-421-0560 to book appointments for either 8:45 or 9:15 AM. Call for more details. First come, first serve.

]]> City Xpressionz, Slavic Village Festival, and Silk opening highlight weekend... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/22/city_xpressionz_slavic_village_festival_and_silk_opening_highlight_weekend Thanks to Heidi for the submission of this weekend's Urban City Xpressionz festival in Ohio City. The Dealfinder personally attended... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/22/city_xpressionz_slavic_village_festival_and_silk_opening_highlight_weekend Weekly Update case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:31:16 EST Thanks to Heidi for the submission of this weekend's Urban City Xpressionz festival in Ohio City. The Dealfinder personally attended it last year, and can attest that it is worth seeing.

I apologize for the delay of the update this week. I have been extremely busy this week, and next week should be back on time (Wednesday) again. I also have a new email address (createcleveland@case.edu) where people can email suggestions or comments about the blog.

I hope many of you are getting the word out about this blog… it's now up to 668 visitors through 3 weeks, with over 3000 hits in just over 3 weeks. I hope many of you that were able to take in one of the various festivals going on in the area last weekend before the weather made it difficult. There's plenty more in store this week, including a free screening of "Balls of Fury" (read below).

Events of the Week(end)

Urban City Xpressionz
Cleveland Public Art presents this 6th annual aerosol and urban art festival on Sat 8/25 from 10AM - 7PM. Artists, breakdancers, MCs, and musicians from around the region are invited to Ohio City’s Market Square Park to exhibit their work and battle for cash and prizes. This no-cost event is a unique experience for participants and spectators -- celebrating urban street culture with local and regional aerosol artists, b-boy/b-girl battles, and 9 hours of live music. Click here for details.

30th Annual Slavic Village Harvest Festival
Come enjoy Slavic heritage, as this festival kicks off its 30th year on Saturday at 1 PM. You can enjoy delicious food, take in the pierogi eating contest, see the 19th annual kielbasa cookoff, and catch plenty of polka music and dancers in Cleveland's Slavic Village. Slavic Village is located at Fleet Avenue between E. 57th and E. 65th Streets. The festival runs from 1-10 PM on Saturday, and 12-9 PM on Sunday. Click here for details.

Wednesday
Wade Oval Wednesdays
Come experience the heart of University Circle with Wade Oval Wednesdays. WOW consists of free outdoor concerts each Wednesday evening on Wade Oval, along with other various food vendors, activities, and artisans which have booths throughout the summer (until Aug. 29). In conjunction with WOW, the Botanical Gardens hold Gourmet in the Garden, which is a cooking demonstration from 6-7 PM free with Garden admission (which is free one time for all Case students each year). Next Wednesday 8/29 will feature cooking by Bon Appetit, with music by the Beatles cover band "Revolution Pie." Click here for details.

Thursday
Silk Nightclub Opening
One of the largest, if not the largest, nightclubs between New York and Chicago opens on the west bank of the Flats with a bang. The club will feature 5 specialty bars, a huge dance floor, lounge areas, VIP bottle service, Video DJs and ability for private parties, with full access to Shooters on the Water. Be one of the first to join the party 8/23-8/25. Click here for more details.

Sparx Street Beats
Sparx in the City continues its summer performances in the E. 4th district at 6:30 with SAMFOD Percussion, 216 Beatriders, and stilting by Pick Up Sticks. Click here for details.

Blue Planet Cafe Grand Opening
This entry is a little late for the opening party, but try a dining experience that’s worlds away from ordinary at The Blue Planet, the new Cleveland Museum of Natural History cafe. See the vibrant new look of the space and sample selections from a menu of foods made with natural and organic ingredients by A Taste of Excellence Catering. Phone: (216) 231-1177. Located at 1 Wade Oval Dr., University Circle. Click here for more info.

Friday
Something Dada!
Cleveland's own improv comedy group has performed improv comedy since 1994 using spontaneous audience suggestions, a la "Whose Line is it Anyway? Each show is completely different! See them at the Tower Press Building this Friday at 8 PM. Get full details on all their shows here.

Saturday
Above & Beyond
In conjunction with City Xpressionz, check out an exciting evening of visually stimulating graffiti art and culture -- both surreal and modern -- at Level Three Gallery's next show Sat 8/25 starting at 6PM. For a night of visual stimulation, tasty bites and kickin' DJ sounds, you can't beat it. 3635 Perkins Ave. Click here for details.

LGBT Summer Party
The LGBT Center of Cleveland's Summer Party offers all that and more Sat 8/25 from 7PM-1AM. Enjoy great spinning from DJs, live music, a fantastic concert from Anne E DeChant, a cash bar, a late-summer BBQ-style spread and more dancing and entertainment then you could ask for. All proceeds benefit The LGBT Center. For tickets and more info, call Mary Zaller at 651-5428 (ext. 15) or click here.

Sunday
Mapleside Farms Peachfest and Flea Market
Browse the booths selling everything from antiques to stuffed zebras at one of the biggest local farms. August is Peach Month at Mapleside and we’ll be celebrating this sweet and juicy fruit with Peach Sundaes, Peach Pies, and Peach Muffins. You’ll want to take home a box of these delicious fruits to enjoy. Also featured: Apple Butter Barbeque Ribs, Roasted Corn on the Cob and BBQ Pork Sandwiches. The Farm Market is filled with excellent homegrown produce – tomatoes, corn on the cob, melons, apples, peppers and peaches.
Mapleside Farms is located at 294 Pearl Road in Brunswick. Click here for more information.

British Car Show
Come see a competition of over 100 British cars including Austin Healy, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lotus, Mini Cooper, MG, MGB, Morgan, Morris, Rolls Royce/Bentley, Spitfire, Triumph, and other models this Sunday in Shaker Square as this show returns after a 5 year absence. Click here for more information.
http://www.nctaweb.com.

1st Annual MidTown Fun Run for the Arts
Come support the arts on Sunday 8/26 starting by running. Registration starts at 7 AM. Awards for the top runners in different age groups; get a t-shirt and goody bag for participating! Starts at Colonel Young Square Park, located at Prospect Ave & Prospect Rd. Click here for more information or call (216) 623-9933.

Monday
Farm to Table
North Union Farmers Market and Cleveland Botanical Garden hold this annual benefit event on
8/27 from 5:30 - 9:30PM. Farm to Table is a celebration of local farmers and farmers markets, featuring chefs from the area’s top restaurants preparing cuisine from fresh, local ingredients. The event will be held on the lovely Geis Terrace of CBG – inspiring digs for a late summer gathering – and features live music. Rain or shine. Click here for more info.

Ongoing Events previously featured

Walk and Roll Cleveland – every Sunday in August. Get details here.
Muddling Mojitos 101 - Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM

StoryCorps - Tell your story on NPR. Aug. 2-25. Call 1-800-850-4406 to schedule an interview.

Chucklef*ck Comedy Night - Mondays at 8 in Lakewood at Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave. Lakewood.

Dining Gems Around Town

La Tortilla Feliz
Enjoy great South American food at this Tremont eatery located on W. 14th Street just around the corner from the Lava Lounge. Occasionally with live music, this restaurant gives you more than your money's worth with their plates of appetizers which you can order as a meal. Check out their tequila tasting next month on September 27. The mojito tasting this past Thursday was completely sold out. Tastings include an appetizer buffet, and 3-4 drinks. Click here for details on the restaurant. La Tortilla Feliz is located at 2661 W. 14th Street. Call 216-241-8385 to reserve a spot at the tasting (cost~ $20/person, $37/couple for drinks and appetizer buffet)

Around the Corner Cafe
With their weekly dunk tank sessions and game show mania on Wednesdays at 8:30 and 9:30 respectively, this Lakewood hotspot captures a good portion of the young professional crowd still looking to go out and have a good time. Check out their monthly Clothing Swaps too (which feature more than just clothing) where you can trade things that you don't want anymore for things that other people will be willing to give up, with a nominal $10 fee to rent space to sell/trade your items. For details on Around the Corner, click here. Around the Corner is located at 18616-20 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, OH.

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

8/15/2007 - Original Pancake House, Cafe Limbo
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

Balls of Fury free screening - watch ping-pong phenom Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler) as he is hired by the FBI to capture one of the most wanted (Christopher Walken) . Click here for info about the movie. The showing will be on Monday August 27 at 7:30 at Richmond Town Square. You can pick up a pass for 2 at the Scion booth at the City Xpressionz festival in Ohio this Saturday (see above for details).

For the kids...
Sign up to get tickets to The Game Plan starring Wayne "The Rock" Johnson here!

Dealin' around the city
For the Broadway fanatic...be a Blossom Broadway Baby
If you’re the kind of person who belts out show tunes in the shower, you’re just the kind of person who might qualify to be a Blossom Broadway Baby at the September 1st concert, “Rodgers and Hammerstein on Stage and Screen.” WCLV’s Bill Rudman, whose program Footlight Parade is heard Saturdays at 6:00 PM, will introduce the concert from the stage. For a chance to win a pair of tickets, send an email to bbb@wclv.com.
When you arrive at Blossom, you’ll have your picture taken with Bill Rudman and costumed WCLV hosts and receive your own Broadway Baby mini costume depicting a character in one of the featured musicals - State Fair, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King and I and Carousel. Appropriately adorned, we’ll all sit together and dream of footlights and rave reviews while we listen to the Festival Orchestra accompany favorite scenes from musicals on Blossom’s big screens. And guys. You can be Broadway Babies, too. Obviously, a sense of humor is mandatory for both winners and their guests who will be costumed, as well.
18 winners will be randomly chosen. Entry deadline – 5 pm August 24th. Get all the details here.

Half off Cleveland Orchestra
50% off the Cleveland Orchestra’s final concert of the summer on Saturday 8/25 at 8 PM. Picnic up to 2 ½ hours before the concert, and enjoy the concert under the stars. Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” and Sibelius Violin Concerto will be played by violinist Valeriy Sokolov. Discounted lawn tickets are $10 and pavilion seats start at $11. Use promo code 3836 and order at clevelandorchestra.com or phone at 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141. Sponsored by Cool Cleveland.

Get a FREE round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf here!

Coming Soon
August 31 - September 3 - Taste of Cleveland, Cleveland Air Show
September 6 - Zocalo Mexican Grill and Tequileria
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, Air show tickets and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes The Killers tickets, Taste of Cleveland tickets, Goo Goo Dolls tickets, Cedar Point tickets, and more)
WOIO.com (includes 37” HD TV, Put-in-Bay ferry tickets)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try

Cleveland Indians College 360 ID Nights
Get Lower Reserved, Upper Box, Mezzanine, Bleachers and Upper Reserved tickets for half price on Monday August 27 vs. Minnesota, Thursday August 30 vs. Seattle, and Tuesday September 18 vs. Detroit, all at 7:05 PM, as the Indians fend off Detroit in the pennant chase. Enter "STUDY" as a promotional code to receive the discount, or get your tickets at the box office in order to avoid the convenience fee. Click here to buy discounted tickets. Don't forget to take your ID!

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:

McNulty's Bier Markt - $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM.
Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

]]> The dog days of August....plus a free movie screening of "Rocket Science" http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/17/the_dog_days_of_augustplus_a_free_movie_screening_of_rocket_science The dog days of August are here in full swing this weekend. For all you dog lovers out there, there... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/17/the_dog_days_of_augustplus_a_free_movie_screening_of_rocket_science Updates during week case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:30:01 EST The dog days of August are here in full swing this weekend. For all you dog lovers out there, there are plenty of events for you AND your pet this weekend. See the August 15th entry below for all of the other events this weekend, including the Warehouse District Street Festival and the Feast of the Assumption.

For the dogs...
Saturday only
Pet fair, dog walk, and fundraiser for Dick Goddard's Best Friends Fund
This event will be held at the trailhead of the scenic Cuyahoga Valley in Valley View at the Thornburg Station at Canal and Rockside Roads. Donations are $5. FREE Carvel ice cream for the first 100 registrants. Event will run from 8 AM - 11 AM. Call 216-901-0267 for details. Click here for more info.

Pooch Party
Avon Lake hosts a party for dog owners and their dogs, as well as a parade from noon-2 PM on Saturday 8/18 at Belle Road Park in order to raise money for animal charities. Belle Road Park is located at the intersection of Belle Road and Armour Road in Avon Lake.

Saturday and Sunday
Dog Days Celebration in University Circle
Come to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and see exotic breeds, demonstrations of working dogs and therapy dogs, participate in crafts and pet-enrichment and more. Saturday 10 AM-4 PM, Sunday 12-4 PM. Free with regular admission of $9 adults, $7 students, and $6 children. Call 216-231-4600. Click here for details.

14th Annual Canine Fun Days and Greyhound Reunion
This event at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Grounds features dachshund and basset-hound racing, a dog show, agility trials, group frolics, a Sunday blessing of the animals, and more than 20 rescue groups with dogs up for adoption if you're interested in having a new best friend around. Sat. 8/18 10:30-5 PM, Sun. 8/19 9:30 AM-5 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children, and FREE for dogs. Call 1-800-269-1148 for information. Featuring Skidboot from Animal Planet's Pet Starz, the Late Show with David Letterman, and the Tonight Show. Click here for details.

Sunday only
Doggie Dip
The Studio salon in Ohio City is holding its first Annual Doggie Dip, where you can get your dog groomed or washed for just a few dollars.
The event will be from noon-6 PM this Sunday. The Studio is located at 1887 Fulton Road in Ohio City just across the street from Johnny Mango's. Click here for their website. Call 216-281-1887 for pricing for the Doggie Dip.

Also, pick up a pass on Sunday at the Doggie Dip to see the "Rocket Science" free preview while supplies last. The showing is on Tuesday August 21 at 7:30 at Cedar-Lee. No purchase necessary. The pass is good for 2 people, but you must arrive early in order to guarantee seating. Bring a donation of a new dog-safe toy, blanket, or bed to win a "Rocket Science"/The Studio salon prize pack. "Rocket Science" opens nationwide August 24. The movie won best direction at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and Best Independent Film at the Philadelphia Film Festival. Click here for the movie's website.

]]> Just in.... free lunch today on Wade Oval http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/16/just_in_free_lunch_today_on_wade_oval Mix 106.5 Listener Lunch Come enjoy free lunch, get free stuff, and possibly win prizes at the Listener Lunch courtesy... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/16/just_in_free_lunch_today_on_wade_oval Updates during week case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:14:37 EST Mix 106.5 Listener Lunch

Come enjoy free lunch, get free stuff, and possibly win prizes at the Listener Lunch courtesy of Mix 106.5. The Listener Lunch will be held on Wade Oval in front of the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Botanical Gardens from 11:30-1:30 TODAY only. For details on which restaurants and companies will be on-site, click here.

]]> Warehouse District Street Festival adds to Cleveland's many summer parties... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/15/warehouse_district_street_festival_adds_to_clevelands_many_summer_parties Keep the traffic coming… up to 325 visitors after 2 weeks, with close to 2000 hits. I hope many of... http://blog.case.edu/createcleveland/2007/08/15/warehouse_district_street_festival_adds_to_clevelands_many_summer_parties Weekly Update case cwru Case Western Case Western Reserve University Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:17:38 EST Keep the traffic coming… up to 325 visitors after 2 weeks, with close to 2000 hits. I hope many of you that were able to take in the Burning River Fest last weekend and learn about all of the environmental issues affecting the Cleveland area. The Dealfinder was able to take in the festival, food, and music, enjoy the warm weather, and even got a unflattering caricature done. For those of you that didn’t have a chance to make it to last week's festival, you’ll have another at the….

Events of the Week(end)

Warehouse District Street Festival
Celebrate the historic Warehouse District this Sunday, August 19, from noon until 8 PM. Over 25 local artists will be showcasing wares. Try food from the various restaurants in the area, including Blind Pig, Blue Pointe, Brasa Grille, Cleveland Chophouse, Crop Bistro, Jac's, Johnny's, John Q's, Little Bar, Liquid/Fusion, Mallorca, Metropolitan, Nauti Mermaid, Sushi Rock, and XO.
Live musical entertainment on two stages. $2 parking available at the Network Parking lots between Frankfort and St. Clair, and lot on the SE corner of W. 9th and St. Clair. FREE Admission.

Feast of the Assumption
The biggest and best-known ethnic festival in Cleveland returns for four days of feasting, music, gambling rides, fireworks, and more feasting. Go here for all of the information. The Festival takes place in Little Italy with the center at the intersection of Murray Hill and Mayfield Roads.
Runs Wednesday 8/15 through Saturday night 8/18, concluding with fireworks.

St. Mary Romanian Festival
This 2nd year festival runs from Friday 8/17 - Sunday 8/19 at the St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Church in Lakewood and features Eastern European food, ethnic entertainment, arts and crafts, religious artifacts, and exhibits. Enjoy FREE Romanian food, beer, wine, and music. Guided tours of the church will be given. Hours: Friday 4:30-10 PM, Saturday, 11 AM - 11 PM, and Sunday, 11:30 AM - 9 PM. Click here for more information.

Wednesday
Wade Oval Wednesdays
Come experience the heart of University Circle with Wade Oval Wednesdays. WOW consists of free outdoor concerts each Wednesday evening on Wade Oval, along with other various food vendors, activities, and artisans which have booths throughout the summer (until Aug. 29). In conjunction with WOW, the Botanical Gardens hold Gourmet in the Garden, which is a cooking demonstration from 6-7 PM free with Garden admission (which is free one time for all Case students each year). This Wednesday will feature Sergio's. Click here for details.

Thursday
Sparx Street Beats
Sparx in the City continues its summer performances in the E. 4th district at 6:30 with SAMFOD Percussion, 216 Beatriders, and stilting by Pick Up Sticks. Click here for details.

Friday
For the ladies....Fashion Block Party
Come see the latest fashions from local independent artists downtown at the Tower Press Building! Many giveaways and promotions. Get details on events Friday and Saturday here.

"Think Local" Film Fest
Five of the best movies shot in Northeast Ohio last year will be shown at this festival, which starts Friday 8/17, and runs through Saturday 8/18 at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Films that will be featured are: Cordoba Nights (Fri. at 7), Madness (Fri. at 9), American Stories (Sat. at , Hero Tomorrow (Sat. at 8), and The Horror Convention Massacre (Sat. at 10 PM). Tickets are $8 for each film, or $25 for the entire weekend. Free parking. The filmmakers will all be in attendance. Click here for details.

Something Dada!
Cleveland's own improv comedy group has performed improv comedy since 1994, using a la "Whose Line is it Anyway? . Each show is completely different! See them at the Tower Press Building this Friday at 8 PM. Get full details on all their shows here.

Saturday
Three Stooges Festival
Sponsored by Big Fun, this event will feature many Three Stooges shorts, and a pie fight. Bring a blanket and radio to get the best audio. In Peace Park (SE corner of Euclid Heights/Coventry intersection) at 9 PM. Piefight scheduled to begin at 10:30. BYO pie, but not with a heavy crust please. Call 216-271-4386 for information.

Lakewood Car Kulture Show
See vintage cars with big curvy fenders and hear live rock 'n roll music at this event which brought about 150 vintage cars out from their garages last year. Vendors will be selling all kinds of car things from art to clothing. Registration is $5. Call 216-521-2894 for information.

Sunday
Filipino Fest
The 2nd annual Filipino Festival of Cleveland will be held on Sunday 8/19 from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Phillipine Cultural/Civic Center at 1975 W. Ridgewood Drive in Parma. Featuring vendors, cultural dances, performances, and authentic Filipino food. For more information contact Dr. Rolando Santos at rsantos@lakelandcc.edu or call 440-525-7417. FREE and family-friendly.

Monday
Chucklef*ck Comedy Night
Every Monday night at 8 PM, catch this stand-up comedy show in Lakewood. While you’re there, grab a beer or catch your coffee buzz, and use the free Wi-Fi at Bela Dubby. Bela Dubby is located at 13321 Madison Avenue in Lakewood.

Ongoing Events previously featured

Walk and Roll Cleveland – every Sunday in August. Get details here.
Muddling Mojitos 101 - Learn to make mojitos on Fridays from 5-7 PM
Cinema at the Square. Get info on all the films here. This weekend features Viva Las Vegas, To Sir with Love, Bridge on the River Kwai, and Annie Hall for $5/show.
StoryCorps - Tell your story on NPR. Aug. 2-25. Call 1-800-850-4406 to schedule an interview.

Dining Gems Around Town

Original Pancake House
This little diamond specializing in breakfast/brunch started in Portland, Oregon, and has a branch on the east side of the city on Chagrin Blvd. It can best be described as the goal of IHOP, but with a true homestyle feel.
Signature items include the Apple Pancake and the Dutch Baby, descriptions and pictures of which can be found on their website here. The Original Pancake House also specializes in waffles, omelettes and crepes, as well as other breakfast delicacies. The business prides itself on the freshness of their ingredients. The Original Pancake House is located at 28700 Chagrin Blvd. in Woodmere, just east of I-271. Phone (216) 292-7777.

Café Limbo
This east-side gem in the Shaker area is often overlooked by many who only visit the Shaker Square establishments. The vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurant has recently expanded its menu to include some meat and fish dishes as well, including a popular chicken barbecue quesadilla. There is live music on the patio Thursday-Saturday outside when it is warm enough, otherwise inside. Check out their menus here, and their hours here. Café Limbo is located at 12706 Larchmere Boulevard in Cleveland. For other information, click here.

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:
8/8/2007 - Sokolowski's University Inn, India Garden
8/1/2007 – Tea House Noodles, Dish Global Deli, Wunderbar

Free Movie Screenings of the Week
Remember to sign up and show up early! (usually about 30-45 minutes before the show)

For the kids:
Arctic Tale free screening - from the producers of "March of the Penguins" following Seela the Walrus and Nanu the polar bear from birth to parenthood in the Arctic North. Click here. Showing remains at Ridge Park Square on 8/16.

Dealin' around the city
For the Broadway fanatic...be a Blossom Broadway Baby
If you’re the kind of person who belts out show tunes in the shower, you’re just the kind of person who might qualify to be a Blossom Broadway Baby at the September 1st concert, “Rodgers and Hammerstein on Stage and Screen.” WCLV’s Bill Rudman, whose program Footlight Parade is heard Saturdays at 6:00 PM, will introduce the concert from the stage. For a chance to win a pair of tickets, send an email to bbb@wclv.com.
When you arrive at Blossom, you’ll have your picture taken with Bill Rudman and costumed WCLV hosts and receive your own Broadway Baby mini costume depicting a character in one of the featured musicals - State Fair, The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King and I and Carousel. Appropriately adorned, we’ll all sit together and dream of footlights and rave reviews while we listen to the Festival Orchestra accompany favorite scenes from musicals on Blossom’s big screens. And guys. You can be Broadway Babies, too. Obviously, a sense of humor is mandatory for both winners and their guests who will be costumed, as well.
18 winners will be randomly chosen. Entry deadline – 5 pm August 24th. Get all the details here.

Half off Cleveland Orchestra
50% off the Cleveland Orchestra’s final concert of the summer on Saturday 8/25 at 8 PM. Picnic up to 2 ½ hours before the concert, and enjoy the concert under the stars. Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” and Sibelius Violin Concerto will be played by violinist Valeriy Sokolov. Discounted lawn tickets are $10 and pavilion seats start at $11. Use promo code 3836 and order at clevelandorchestra.com or phone at 216-231-1111 or 800-686-1141. Sponsored by Cool Cleveland.

Get a FREE round of glow-in-the-dark mini-golf here!

Coming Soon
August 23 – Blue Planet Café at CMNH Grand Opening
August 23 - Silk Nightclub Grand Opening Celebration
August 31 - September 3 - Taste of Cleveland, Cleveland Air Show
September 6 - Zocalo Mexican Grill and Tequileria
October 6 – Lake Erie Monsters

Many other things to do at the following page:
CoolCleveland

More things to win:
Cleveland.com (includes concert tickets, trip to Vegas, rounds of golf, Air show tickets and more)
Cleveland Scene (includes Dave Matthews tickets, Taste of Cleveland tickets, Goo Goo Dolls tickets, Cedar Point tickets, and more)
WOIO.com (includes tickets for ferry to Put-in-Bay, Toby Keith concert tickets, and 37” HD TV)

Permanent deals/specials around the area worth a try
McNulty’s Bier Markt
This swanky hotspot on the near West side features happy hour specials all day Sunday and Monday, and 4:30-7:30 otherwise, including $3 Stella, Hoegaarden, Warsteiner, Brooklyn IPA, $2.50 Blue Moon/Labatt Blue, and $2.50 Long Islands. Free pizza from Pizza Pan is offered at happy hour on Fridays from 6-8 PM. Their new restaurant (Bar Cento) will be opening this fall right next dooor, featuring a full separate dining area and 100 wines. McNulty’s Bier Markt is located at 1948 W. 25th Street, just across W. 25th Street from the West Side Market. Click here for their full menu.

Click here for some of the city’s happy hour specials, brought to you by the Cleveland Scene...

PREVIOUSLY FEATURED:
Momocho - half price margaritas and taquitos Tuesday-Friday 5-6:30.
Lolita’s - $5 food specials, $4 wines, $2 Sierra Nevadas, 5-6:30 and 9:30-close Tues-Th., 10-close on Fri-Sat, and 4-9 on Sun.

The Dealfinder is a Case grad student that is continuously exploring to "create" more of this city by the day.

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