Summertime On Madison Avenue!

Madison Avenue is the place to be!

Have you heard of MAMA? It stands for the Madison Avenue Merchants Association and our goal is to keep the city of Lakewood informed on all the amazing events going on from the east to the west side of Madison. There are so many incredible businesses to check out, some brand new and some that have been here for years. Stop by bela dubby and grab a cup of coffee or a beer and check out the amazing local art that regularly graces the walls. The Cleveland Craft Coalition also hosts craft shows there so you can get your fix of local handmade goodness.

As for dining, there are tons of great places to eat: El Tango Tacqueria, Greek Village and The Red Rose Cafe are just a few of the wonderful places to check out. Don't forget Buckeye Beer Engine either, they have over 100 different fine ales to choose from, not to mention a full food menu. If you bike, make sure to check out Spin, and Westside Skates is the place to buy a skateboard. Westside also offers their own brand of decks, with new colors offered monthly, plus a great shoe and clothing section.

If you are looking for affordable activites, check out Crafty Goodness. Every Thursday they offer "Drop In & Craft" with tons of $5 projects for all ages, from kids to adults. They also offer the wares of over 60 different local artists, with a great mix of art, everyday and gift items. Thursday is a busy day on Madison- don't forget to stop by Goddess Blessed for the Thursday Night Meltdown! For only $20, you get 15 minutes of Reiki and a 15 minute massage. Your chakras will definitely be in order for the weekend! They also offer an extensive selection of metaphysical books, candles and herbs for all your magical and ceremonial needs. Rockflower Art Studio offers a varied selection of art classes, from watercolor to paper mache. There is so much to see and do on Madison!

Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 20 because the Lakewood Car Kulture show will be taking over Madison between Warren and Hilliard! The streets will be teeming with hotrods, muscle cars, live music, food and local art. Definitely an event not to miss. An artwalk is also in the planning stages for August. Don't want to miss out? Follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/MAMALakewood, to find out about all the upcoming events.