Reach to Recovery Spring Luncheon brings its 19th annual spring fashion show that will spotlight designer clothing from Toni of Chagrin Falls, a boutique that carries a line called French Dressing, and donates 50% of its sales to breast cancer research. This event recognizes the American Cancer Society’s one-to-one support program for women pairing newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with women who have successfully lived through the breast cancer experience. Support fashion and research that gives life on Wed 5/4 at 10:30AM. For info call 241-1177. Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr. in Mayfield Hts. http://www.ExecutiveCaterers.com or visit Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery here.
Ohio Wax During May get a glimpse of traveling wax museum's free public exhibit, temporarily on view at the lower level of Tower City Center and displayed along side the classic film House of Wax. See history take shape: life-like and life-size figures of Ohio natives such as John Glenn, Halle Berry and Johnny "Appleseed" Chapman are just a few of the wax figures in the collection. The exhibit is also accompanied by information about their famous lives. The Ohio Wax Museum is a new non-profit founded to celebrate Ohio's most valuable asset - its people. Exhibit is now running Wed 5/4 through Tue 5/31. Call 440-886-9291. Tower City Center, 11 Huron Rd. http://www.OhioWax.com
Arte Latino: Reflections of Latino Art in Cleveland Looking for the commonality in Hispanic/Latino artists in Cleveland? Try Diversity. Visit the exhibit on view at the Artefino gallery and café and discover the wealth of Latino talent right here in our town. Everyone is welcome to the exciting opening reception on Fri 5/6 from 5-9PM; the event runs through Fri 5/13. Browse the unique selections and amplify your art collection; 20% of sales will benefit El Barrio, a local Latino social services program. Call 440-935-1787 for info. http://www.ArtefinoGallery.com
“Out of the Closet” It’s the art objects that are stepping out of the closet in this show. Artist, Anne T. Kmieck, inspired by a trip to Mexico, uses dresses to explore historical, social, religious, biological, and popular intellectual concepts about the female body. Each contemporary dress was given a different artistic treatment and carries a historical theme. See why her work has been displayed throughout Ohio, in Pittsburgh and in the Windy City. The show opens on Fri 5/6 from 6-9PM and runs through 7/17. Call 579-9745. Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Avenue www.MandPA.org
Haunted Cleveland Now in its fourth season, the company takes you back to the 1930’s during the Great Depression. The “Torso Murder Tour” revisits the most massive homicide investigation in Cleveland’s history; one that even Eliot Ness couldn’t solve. Become a detective for an evening on Fri 5/6 from 6-10PM and conduct your own investigation of these 13 unsolved murders. The tour includes a visit to the Cleveland Police Museum and the state-of-the-art coroner’s office. Call 251-0406 to reserve a seat. Participants will meet in the parking lot of Cleveland Museum of Natural History, One Wade Oval, University Circle.
Eclectic Artists at Local Girl Gallery Refresh your ideas for outdoor creative projects at the HGTV's "Crafers Coast to Coast" show landing at Local Girl Gallery, where you can meet the artists and be temped with the tastes of spring appetizers. Beads, baubles, panels, glass art, furnishings and demonstrations will fill the day; mark it on your weekend calendar to hit the opening reception Sat 5/7 from noon to 5PM. Show runs through May. Call 228-1802. Local Girl Gallery, 16105 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood. http://www.LocalGirlGallery.com
Kentucky Derby Party You can almost smell the horses at this themed benefit hosted by the Near West Food & Family Service Center on Sat 5/7 4-8PM. Watch the Derby on big screen TVs while sipping mint juleps or the famous house beer and eating authentic derby fare. A silent auction, reverse raffle and ladies’ hat contest add to the Derby excitement and all proceeds benefit families in need. Check out the details of all the lavish loot to see U2 here. Call 281-5854. Great Lakes Brewing Company, 2516 Market Ave. http://www.WSEM.org/main_nearwest.html www.GreatLakesBrewing.com
Through Students’ Eyes: City Schools and the Purposes They Serve Come to the opening reception of this exciting exhibit that puts cameras in the hands of Cleveland students, giving them an opportunity to share their view of their schools and what it means to their lives. Get your glimpse into their world on Sat 5/7 from 7-11PM. Gallery of Photographic Arts (GOPA), 2512 Church Avenue, Ohio City www.GOPAcleveland.com
Celebrating 12 Years of The Tremont ArtWalk Come out on Sat 5/7 at 8PM and celebrate the long running ArtWalk which highlights the rich artistic offerings of the Tremont area while experiencing an evening of music that is rhythmic, psychedelic and a little bit twisted, but definitely not predictable. This is a great opportunity for ArtWalk participants to converge and enjoy each other’s company while rocking to the sounds of The New Lou Reeds, New Planet Trampoline and 9 Volt Haunted House. Call 621-8044. Pat’s in the Flats, 2233 West Third. www.PatsInTheFlats.com http://www.NewPlanetTrampoline.com http://www.NewLouReeds.com
The Abode - Jazz and the Spirit in Tremont La Tortilla Feliz restaurant and Pilgrim Congregational UCC, West 14th Street fixtures, will co-sponsor an artistic and spiritual series – The Abode. Their collaboration will produce jazz, community, music, delectable Central American cuisine and a little spirituality every Sunday evening. Help kick off the inaugural event on Sun 5/8 at 7PM. Call 736-2181. La Tortilla Feliz, 2661 West 14th Street.
Sleepless Nights And you thought you had it hard. Twenty Visual Communication & Design students at Tri-C’s Western Campus have been living off of caffeine and M&M’s for weeks while prepping for this annual Portfolio Show. See what they’ve been up to and enjoy their “eye-opening” work on Tues 5/10 from 6:30-9:00PM. Call 987-5212. Tri-C's Western Campus, 11000 Pleasant Valley Rd. in Parma. http://www.Awdsgn.com/sleepless
The Marketing Communications Plan Take your head out of the sand and face your marketing fears with this dynamic presentation on Wed 5/11 from 5:30-8PM. You will learn how to create a relevant, credible and actionable marketing communications plan for your business while listening to speakers, Jane Steger of Steris Corporation and Tom Nobbe of Dix & Eaton. Capacity is limited; so call 251-7801 or see here to register by Tues 5/10. Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 Carnegie Avenue. www.Cleveland.MarketingPower.com
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