Tuned up: The music and magic of community orchestras
Dec 1, 2021 · Community orchestras operate as nonprofit organizations and are a labor of love for the musicians, who usually are not paid for their time or talents. While some community orchestra members move on to professional careers, others enjoy performing as a hobby and play in the same orchestra for many years. Symphony West Orchestra Leading the way.
I Live Here Now: Jen Schefft Waterman's journey from 'The …
Nov 4, 2020 · About the Author: Jen Jones Donatelli As an enthusiastic CLE-vangelist, Jen Jones Donatelli enjoys diving headfirst into her work with FreshWater Cleveland. Upon moving back to Cleveland after 16 years in Los Angeles, Jen served as FreshWater's managing editor for two years (2017-2019) and continues her work with the publication as a contributing editor and host of the FreshFaces podcast.
The Hope Memorial Bridge and the coveted Guardians of …
Oct 14, 2021 · The Lorain-Carnegie Bridge under construction circa 1931. Masons who worked on the "Guardians of Transportation" pose in front of one of their creations as it is being installed. Cleveland Historical. The bridge closed for a number of years in the early 1980s to undergo extensive repairs. It reopened in 1983 with a new name: the Hope Memorial ...
‘Watch us Grow:’ Historic May Co. building becomes The May, …
Oct 22, 2020 · The one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are available in 45 different layouts and range from 688 square feet for a one-bedroom, all the way up to 1,413 square feet for a three-bedroom, 2.5 bath unit. Rents range from $1,490 per month to $2,990 per month. The May is truly an example of 21 st Century living—with contemporary finishes and ...
Neighborhood renaissance: Partners break ground on next wave …
Dec 16, 2021 · Five community partners broke ground on a new project in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood on Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the ongoing effort to revitalize the area and address the social determinants to health—like access to fresh food, quality housing, and job opportunities—and spur economic development. The $52.8 million project on the corners ...
Forest Hill Park: John D. Rockefeller’s summer estate, modern day ...
Feb 17, 2022 · A.D. Taylor, ca.1937 Planning began to determine how Forest Hill could become a public park for the benefit of area residents.. This was a slow process that took years to complete. Cleveland landscape architect Albert Davis Taylor was hired to manage this transformation. Taylor’s professional training was impeccable.
Nativity Catholic Church: an abandoned, demolished symbol of a …
Jul 18, 2024 · Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, originally organized in 1903 by the growing population of Slovak immigrants in Cleveland at 9614 Aetna Ave., thrived for 90 years in what is today’s Union-Miles neighborhood before closing permanently in 1992.. Cleveland’s first Slovak Catholic church, St. Ladislas, was founded in today’s Kinsman neighborhood in 1885 on East 92nd Street and ...
Digging the rhythm: Free summer concert series returns to …
May 22, 2024 · The folks at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park are getting into the summer groove—preparing to the launch of fourth annual Rhythm on the River free outdoor concert series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s (CVNP) Howe Meadow, 4040 Riverview Road, in Peninsula.. This year’s Rhythm on the River features three Sunday concerts—beginning on June 9, followed by July 14, and ...
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s Asian Lantern Festival returns for sixth …
Jun 6, 2023 · Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Asian Lantern Festival presented by Meijer returns for a sixth year on select nights starting Friday, July 7 through Sunday, August 27. This year’s festival will feature live acrobatic performances every hour on the Fifth Third Bank Stage and a variety of culturally inspired cuisine at the MetroHealth Asian Food Market.
Public Auditorium: A century of history and entertainment
Dec 14, 2023 · The cornerstone was laid on the Neoclassical building in October 1920. The dedication of Public Auditorium occurred on April 15, 1922. Influenced by the grand opera design of the 19th Century, the interior was lavish. The original auditorium was designed without columns—to provide unobstructed views of the stage—and had 10,000 removable ...