AP 7.23.14
With the Waterloo Streetscape, just weeks away from being finished (no, really!), Northeast Shores, the neighborhood development group, is looking a few blocks away to East 185th. While that commercial strip has attracted some cool businesses, it's still got more vacancies than they'd like
So they've launched ActiVacant, looking to recruit five new businesses that will add to the already existing mix. The chosen businesses will be given incentives and support to get up and running...
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AP 7.23.14
Since it opened in 1988, Great Lakes Brewing Company has constantly looked for new ways to be more sustainable and friendlier to the environment. Since 2001, it's been sharing some of these ideas and practices with the public at its annual Burning River Festival, taking place this weekend at Whiskey Island.
Although there's a lot of education going on, with booths and demonstrations from a variety of organizations in addition to GLBC, this two-day festival is about entertainment and discovery for all ages. Two dozen bands and musicians play on three stages, the Parade the Circle giant puppets put in an appearance, and there are lots of hands-on opportunities to create and participate...
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AP 7.23.14
In the early ’80s, the Generators were Cleveland's "band most likely." Their bright indie pop rang out on WMMS-FM back when that really REALLY mattered, and fans thought it was only a matter of time before they got a record deal. But you know how that goes. They went their separate ways in 1982. Now they're doing a "for old time's sake" reunion at the Beachland Ballroom. Sat 7/26.Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
AP 7.23.14
NE Ohio nonprofit Veggie U goes into classrooms to show kids that vegetables can be as tasty and fun as fast food. Hundreds of supporters packed Pura Vida downtown to sample offerings from area chefs like Karen Small of the Flying Fig (pictured) in return for their donation to grow the program. We've got photos of the people and the food! Sat 7/19.