The Millinery Arts Coalition present a unique shopping experience with original designs from local Cleveland Milliners and designers: Blessed Creations - Hats by Bert, Crowns, Don Te Jer, Hats by Penny, Hat Designs by Christine V., Heads, Hearts and Hands, plus hand created holiday ornaments and accessories on Thu 12/9 from Noon-7PM, Fri 12/10 and Sat 12/11th from noon-5PM. Call 932-9517. Metropolitan Galleries, 3910 Lorain Ave.
Holiday on Public Square The jewel of Public Square hosts three consecutive nights of music in celebration of the holiday season. The Chris Norman Ensemble will feature the renowned flutist and an evening of baroque music on Thu 12/9; Cleveland's acclaimed Pops Orchestra's concert will present a holiday themed music on Fri 12/10; and the church's own Old Stone Choir will cap off the last day with sacred and secular Christmas favorites on Sat 12/11. All three shows start at 8PM and open to the public. Call 241-6145 for tickets. Old Stone Church, 91 Public Square. http://www.OldStoneChurch.org/holiday.htm
Holiday Artwalk Weekend in Tremont Tremont's first ever festivities to extend the artwalk fun from Friday night's traditional "walk." Get out to view art in 22 locations throughout the neighborhood, including two brand new galleries and the newly expanded Cleveland Animal Protective League with a brand new "pet emporium". Step out and breathe in the weekend on Fri 12/10 from 6-10PM, 12/11 and 12/12 from 1-5PM. Located in the historic Tremont District. http://www.TremontArtWalk.org
Taste of Yiddish Tip off your cultural taste buds for a weekend of Yiddish music, movies, cooking, storytelling and cooking on Fri 12/10 from 7-8PM, Sat 12/11 from 10AM-7PM, and Sun 12/12 from 11:30AM-2PM. This is a cost free event open to the community. Call 381-4515. Workman's Circle, 1980 South Green Rd. in South Euclid.
Winter Solstice Suites The Verlezza Dance Company presents Modern Dance in an old world parlor setting. Get an intimate look at a performance that incorporates professionals, apprentices and community members of all ages and abilities with a wide variety of dances and even poetry. A rare opportunity to experience up close a unique evening of performances by an inclusive local group on Fri 12/10 & Sat 12/11 at 7:30PM. Shaker Community Building, 3450 Lee Rd. http://www.Shaker-hts.oh.us/calendar/EventDetails/event1084.asp
The biography no one asked about will be told in the cheeky and cheesed out Michael Stanley Superstar: The Unauthorized Biography of the Cuyahoga Messiah. Black Box Theater is spoofing one of Cleveland's rock icons (?) in an irreverant and hysterical play opening Fri 12/10 at 8PM, with a second showing on 12/17. Join in for the after party at Panini's, and hang for a while. Call 696-Haha. Black Box Theater, 1210 West 6th St. http://www.LastCallCleveland.com
Public sale of over 4,500 music CDs courtesy of the Friends of Mayfield Regional Library, who have scheduled a special sale, with proceeds from the sale of these CDs used to purchase additional items for the Library's music collection on Sat 12/11 from 10AM-4PM. Call 440-473-0350. Mayfield Regional Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library, 6080 Wilson Mills Rd. in in Mayfield Village.
Women in Transitioning WEA's 2nd Annual Holiday luncheon is themed "Making a Change," with the mission to empower and support women in business, expand and enhance the lives of its membership, and the African-American community through quality programs, training, education, volunteerism, and leadership development. Educate yourself and others by bringing a guest to the event on Sat 12/11 Call 235-9803. Vocational Guidance Services, 2235 East 55th St. weaincorporated@yahoo.com
Annual Christmas Gala for OAC with sit-down 12 courses of delicious Chinese cuisines, beautiful door prizes, raffle prizes and dance at the newly established C & Y Chinese Restaurant. Delectable offerings include: creamy shrimp, Peking style spare ribs, Ginger and scallion lobster, honey baked sea bass on Sat 12/11 at 6PM. A luxury vegetarian meal is also available for the non-meat eaters; register at 621-7307. The Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Cleveland (OAC) is dedicated to promoting cultural heritage, active participation in civic and community affairs. 2222 St. Clair Avenue. http://www.Ocagc.org
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