Entertainment
Lakewood Community Festival 21st in Year
by Marge Stopiak
The festival began 21 years ago when a parishioner of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, the late Mary Jacko stated to then Mayor Tony Sinagra that the Eastern end of Lakewood, where Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church is located, seems to a forgotten part of town by the rest of the city. She suggested an ethnic festival at Madison Park and immediately received the blessing of the mayor...
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Volume 4, Issue 17, Posted 8:07 AM, 08.11.2008
Local Bands Highlighted on Cox
by Jennifer Elting
Two locally based bands, “Back for More", from Berea,” and “A Fabulous Waste of Time, from Lakewood, are featured in this month’s edition of ConneXions, a 30-minute monthly show produced by Cox Communications. The bands performed as a part of Band2Gether, a free outdoor summer youth concert series, showcasing young musicians in middle school and high school...
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Volume 4, Issue 17, Posted 8:59 AM, 08.07.2008
5 Time Grammy Award Winner
Steve Lukather plays the Winchester 8/22
by James Mileti
The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall located at 12112 Madison Avenue is welcoming FIVE time Grammy Award winning guitarist Steve Lukather and his band to the stage on Friday, August 22nd. Steve is best known as the guitarist and sometime lead vocalist/songwriter for the group TOTO, but there is so much more. The set and band are truly amazing. Steve will be performing some hits that he wrote for other artists and covered on tribute releases along with highlights form his entire solo career. Also included are tracks from his new Ever Changing Times release and some "deep track"
Toto gems...
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Volume 4, Issue 17, Posted 2:25 PM, 08.01.2008
A Thundercloud Without a BOOM!
by Thealexa Becker
Music should be like any satisfying thunderstorm: a combination of thunder and lightning. The lightning sparks the interest and the thunder delivers the long awaited for and much relished BOOM!
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Volume 4, Issue 17, Posted 12:13 AM, 07.17.2008
The Men of Independence Performing “A Night at the USO”, July 27
by Staff Writer
The Lakewood Summer Concert Series presents the Men of Independence barbershop chorus on Sunday, July 27th at the Lakewood Park band shell, 7 until 8:30pm. The chorus will perform “A Night at the USO”...
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Volume 4, Issue 15, Posted 10:42 AM, 07.16.2008
Band2gether: Youth Band Kick-off is Friday, July 11
by Staff Writer
Band2gether, a free, outdoor summer youth concert series will present its inaugural show on Friday, July 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the municipal parking lot next to Sinagra Park in the heart of downtown Lakewood. Youth rock bands, Little Known Fact and Back for More, will be featured at the Band2gether concert series debut...
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Volume 4, Issue 14, Posted 11:31 AM, 07.06.2008
Walk & Roll Lakewood Program Schedule
by Mary Anne Crampton
Check out the update at www.walkroll.com
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Volume 4, Issue 14, Posted 10:14 AM, 07.01.2008
Walk & Roll, Lakewood!
by Kristen Verciglio
Lakewood is one of the most walker-friendly communities in the Cleveland area. Detroit Avenue is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops- not to mention downtown also houses the award winning Lakewood Public Library, the post office and anything else a pedestrian could need within a radius of a few blocks. It is virtually a pedestrian’s playground; the perfect solution for the environmentally conscious and the sticker-shocked, gas guzzling general public...
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Volume 4, Issue 14, Posted 12:16 PM, 06.27.2008
Smiley "Bald-izzare"
by Thealexa Becker
If, as their band name suggests, Smiley Baldazar was trying to be odd, then they certainly and undeniably succeeded in that endeavor on their album “Relax, It’s Out of Control”.That is not to say that bands that tout their oddness aren’t successful because in an age where originality in the music industry pays off, the weirder the better. However, there is such a thing as too strange for one’s own good. Smiley Baldazar might fit into this category. It is worth mentioning that many groups are lauded for their ability to transcend the genre barrier and create a sound that fans of different kinds of music would enjoy...
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Volume 4, Issue 14, Posted 8:34 PM, 06.17.2008
Workin' Men on Holiday
by Thealexa Becker
“Workin’ Man”, the latest record from Cats on Holiday is a mellow amalgamation of country and classic rock with a hint of jazz...
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Volume 4, Issue 13, Posted 4:46 PM, 06.18.2008
"Hotel, Hotel" at Bela Dubby: A Poetic Review
by Marc Mannheimer
"Hotel, Hotel", a band from Texas, played a short set at Bela Dubby on June 7th. Unfortunately, there were only about 8 people there to hear it. I hope you will support your local venues--there is a lot of great music to be found in Lakewood! What follows is my review of the Bela Dubby show in poem form:..
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Volume 4, Issue 13, Posted 6:19 PM, 06.09.2008
Rock Legends reunite for 60 show tour
by Ivor Karabatkovic
A dapper Scott Weiland and fellow Stone Temple Pilots members took the stage on Saturday, relaxed and comfortable in front of 30,000 people, as if they have been on tour for months. What fans came to see was STP’s first show in eight years...
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Volume 4, Issue 12, Posted 12:36 PM, 05.22.2008
The Winchester Receives More National Attention
by Rebecca Mileti
The Winchester Tavern & Music Hall, right here in Lakewood, has been receiving national attention for years now, including multiple mentions on VH1 and XM Radio, and is currently in the middle of more national exposure. The current edition (May 23) of Goldmine Magazine, which is a bi-monthly national music and record collector's magazine, on newsstands across the country, features a glowing review of the Kim Simmonds show that took place at the Winchester on January 26th, 2008. Kim Simmonds is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of British blues/rock band Savoy Brown, and was named one of the top 10 guitarists EVER by Musician Magazine. This was his fifth time at the Winchester; the first four of which were with Savoy Brown. This is the second time that Goldmine has covered the happenings at the Winchester...
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Volume 4, Issue 11, Posted 7:06 PM, 05.15.2008
Local Author Publishes Book
by Ronald Ciancutti
The Lakewood Observer recently caught up with local author, Ron Ciancutti, about the release of his new book, “A Step Ahead; Collected Essays.” Ron has published several articles in our paper in the last several years and each time, his direct, heartfelt message generated substantial response from our readership...
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Volume 4, Issue 10, Posted 1:25 PM, 04.21.2008
Jazzercise Offers New Classes
by Karen Kilbane
Two new Jazzercise dance-fitness classes opened in Lakewood the week of March 31st. Jazzercise instructor Karen Kilbane has added the classes to accommodate new participants and to provide current participants with a greater choice of convenient class times...
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Volume 4, Issue 9, Posted 5:50 PM, 04.17.2008
Brittany Reilly w/Almost Acoustic Band Spring Tour 2008
by Staff Writer
Brittany Reilly will be coming to Cleveland, OH on April 12th performing at The Winchester with the Almost Acoustic Band supporting her new CD release “Good Old Country Sound”. Their music is described as Old-Time Country, Bluegrass/Reggae Acoustic Roots Music. They will be on a three week national tour throughout the month playing shows in FL, OH, TN, MO, CO, NM, & AZ...
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Volume 4, Issue 7, Posted 7:56 AM, 03.29.2008
LECPTA Presents: Neil Zurcher - Ohio Road Trips
For Families w/Young Children
by Delaney Gilliland
The Lakewood Early Childhood PTA is proud to announce an upcoming event that is sure to be enjoyed by all. As the snow melts and the days get longer, are you starting to think about your family’s summer road trips? There are great memories just waiting to be made along the open roads of Ohio. Before you make your plans, come hear Neil Zurcher, travel author and long-time TV travel reporter (you may be familiar with his "One Tank Trips" series), who will present Ohio Road Trips for Families with Young Children...
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Volume 4, Issue 6, Posted 5:28 PM, 03.15.2008
Anne E. DeChant: Getting Out of Dodge
by Eve Klodnick
Like the title of one of her new songs, singer-songwriter Anne E. DeChant is indeed getting out of dodge. After 18 years on the local music scene, one of Cleveland’s favorite musicians is making tracks for Nashville. Her last pre-move show will be right here in Lakewood at the Winchester, one of the West Side’s best music venues...
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Volume 4, Issue 6, Posted 3:50 PM, 03.12.2008
Bumper Bowling Rocks Lakewood!
by Patricia Neligan Barley
Are the kids making you crazy? Does the weather have you blue? You say there’s nothing to do; I say be creative! Quit complaining that it’s too cold to take your kids outside and take the family Bumper Bowling at Mahall’s Twenty Lanes!
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Volume 4, Issue 5, Posted 1:12 PM, 02.17.2008
Lakewood Kicks Off Holiday Season
by Jenni Baker & Jennifer Raynor
Dear Lakewood Residents and Friends: We hope you and your family and friends will come out to ring in the holiday season at Light Up Lakewood on Friday, November 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. You will be treated to a spectacular community holiday lighting ceremony and celebration...
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Volume 3, Issue 24, Posted 1:57 PM, 11.20.2007
Ride Lolly the Trolley to Light Up Lakewood!
by Mary Anne Crampton
Brighten up your weekend and start the holiday season with a bang! Join in the overflowing holiday cheer at Light Up Lakewood, our city’s own old-fashioned community lighting ceremony and celebration...
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Volume 3, Issue 24, Posted 12:22 PM, 11.20.2007
A Weight Controlled Thanksgiving
by Karen Kilbane
For the health-conscious among us, it may seem impossible to maintain a weight-controlled holiday, without putting a damper on the festive occasion. After all, who wants to eat brussel sprouts in place of mashed potatoes and gravy?
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Volume 3, Issue 23, Posted 1:30 PM, 11.07.2007
A New Take On the American League Championship Series
by Deborah Gilbert
I know nearly nothing about sports—I’ve just recently come over to the Dark Side—so, naturally, the ALCS playoffs puzzled me. Apparently, it helps to know the rules. After much confusion, I finally found something I could focus on and comprehend: the intriguing variety of spitting techniques among the players. Here is what my research has uncovered thus far.
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Volume 3, Issue 22, Posted 7:50 PM, 10.20.2007
Light Up Lakewood
by Mary Anne Crampton
Planning for a spectacular community event is well underway. Be sure your calendar is marked for Friday, November 30th, when the city’s holiday lighting ceremony returns to downtown Lakewood.
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Volume 3, Issue 22, Posted 11:00 AM, 10.20.2007
Lakewood Resident Creates Temporary Autonomous Zone in Leavittsburg, OH
by Carrie Myers
On September 28th – 30th, Recycled Rainbow, a temporary autonomous zone, will emerge at the Hide-A-Way campground in Leavittsburg, Ohio.
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Volume 3, Issue 19, Posted 6:26 PM, 09.10.2007