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Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District
2010 Board of Trustees
President – Sal Russo, Sr.
Vice President – Pete Axelrod
Secretary – Lee Cavender
Treasurer – Brendan Ring
Sal A. Russo
Karina Nickson
Kim Lisboa
Ken Montlack
Julie Alandt / Bob Downey
Executive Director – Kathryn Lowe
Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District Office2460 Fairmount Blvd., Suite 311Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44106
216.791.3172
ANALYTICAL FLICKS
March 7th and the first Sunday of every month – 5:00 pm >
Analytical Flicks sponsored by the Friends of Psychoanalytical Center show a free psychological film the first Sunday of every month. The movie starts at 5:00 pm with discussion following from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Please feel free to bring a brown bag dinner for yourself. These are be held at the Center’s offices in the Heights Medical Building: 2460 Fairmount Boulevard, Suite 312, Cleveland Heights. For the next discussion, please call Debbie Morse at 216 229- 5959 .
LIQUID PLANET NEWS
Special in Feb and March at Liquid Planet - Free cup of Fresh Brewed Organic coffee with the purchase of ANY breakfast item .. 7days week..
And introducing of our $2 kids menu – includes their choice of five different “Stuffed Toasted Pita Roll-ups” and also there are now 5 different kid Smoothies to chose from all for $2 each
STARBUCKS OFFERS BREAKFAST SANDWICHES STARTING FEBRUARY 22ND!
ALCAZAR MUSIC
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 @ 4pm, The Alcazar Kulas Music Room
Great Lakes Theater Festival Education Director, Daniel Hahn, and Playwright David Hansen will preview the one-act drama, THE DARK SIDE OF THE TWILIGHT: Evolution of the Vampire which will premier at The Alcazar February 16th.
It explores the evolution of classic vampire myth over the last two centuries with particular attention to four pivotal pieces of literature: John Polidor’s “The Vampyre,” Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” Anne Rice’s “Interview With A Vampire,” and Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight.”
During this informal talk, Mr. Hahn and Mr. Hansen will discuss what impact classic gothic literature has upon contemporary society.
Free & Open to the Public! Please invite your family and friends!
Attend a FREE WORLD PREMIERE:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 8pm in The Alcazar’s fifth
Floor Grand Ballroom!
The Alcazar, in partnership with Great Lakes Theatrer Festival, invites you to enjoy David Hansen’s one- act drama, “On the Dark Side of Twilight.” From John Polidori’s “The Vampyre” to Bram Stoker’s ”Dracula” to Anne Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire” to Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight,” see how the classic vampire myth has evolved in literature in this free, one-hour world premiere play!
(No reservations are necessary. Appropriate for teens through adults.)
FIRST MONDAYS at The Alcazar!
Enjoy the reading of a new play, fiction or poetry and a discussion afterwards, led by its author, on the first Monday of the month at 7pm in the Kulas Music Room, just off the main Lobby. $5 admission at the door.
Monday, March 1 at 7pm will feature “Take Nine,” with Gail Ghetia Bellamy, Kathleen Cerveny, Katie Daley, Rita Grabowski, Meridith Holmes, Bonnie Jacobson, Darlene Montonaro, Linda Goodman Robiner, and Cindy Washabaugh.
Big Band Dance, Sunday afternoon
March 21, 2010, 1-5pm, Alcazar 5th floor Grand Ballroom
Tickets: $15; 2 for $25. Guests 80 years of age and better: FREE!
Your ticket includes dancing to the music of the ’30s and ’40s, dance instruction, appetizers, desserts, punch, coffee and tea, building tours, prizes for special categories (including “Best Bonnet/Best Fedora), and door prizes! Call 216-321-5400 for details. The Alcazar is an alcohol-free building.
Winter Discounts
Stay for half-price in an historic Landmark! Warm your heart and your wallet! Book and stay before April 4, 2010 and get 50-off the second (consecutve) night! Also applies to monthly stays completed by April 4, 2010: Get 50% off the second, consecutive month! Also 20% off Special Event Room rentals, booked by April 4th!
Hungry First Monday
Nighttown Raises Over $13,000 for Cleveland Foodbank
Starting last April, Nighttown restaurant decided to donate $5 from every meal served at the restaurant on the first Monday of each month to Harvest for Hunger and the Cleveland Foodbank. This “Hungry First Monday” promotion continued through December and, with the help from a special matching donor, the promotion raised more than $13,000!
“We are going through extraordinary times and those who have should help out those who have not. Even in this down economy, Nighttown is doing well. Giving up a little of our profit just seemed like the right thing to do,” said Brendan Ring, owner of Nighttown.
Nighttown’s business neighbors also chipped in. With support from the Cedar-Fairmount Special Improvement District, Cedar-Fairmount merchants, including AppleTree Books, Cedar Hill Salon, Hang It Up Archival Framing and Abstract Hair Salon, joined Nighttown in donating to the Cleveland Food Bank, raising over $700 for their efforts.
For a short video of the grand announcement filmed at Nighttown, Click Here!
“A special thanks goes to Eric Kennedy from Weisman, Kennedy & Berris LPA who generously matched all of the dollars raised by Nighttown, bringing the total to over $13,000,” said Ring. “
Thanks, too, to everyone who participated and donated to this special program. Because of your support, more than 40,000 meals can now be provided to people – our neighbors – in Greater Cleveland.”
More information about the Cleveland FoodBank can be found at www.clevelandbookbank.org. Information about Nighttown can be found at www.nighttowncleveland.com
Award Winning Author,
Thomas Kaufman coming to Cedar Fairmount!
Reception sponsored by Appletree Books on March 14th.
Mr. Kaufman has written the mystery book, Drink The Tea. He is formerly of Cleveland Heights and will be appearing at a Reception and Discussion of his new mystery book, Drink the Tea on March 14th, 2010, at Nighttown Restaurant from 3 – 5 pm. For information and reservations contact Appletree Books at 216.791.2665.
Thomas Kaufman is an Emmy award- winning motion picture director/cameraman. Since graduating from the University of Southern California in 1981 with an MFA in Film Production, he has worked as a Director of Photography on documentary, commercial, and fiction films. In addition to working as director/cameraman for National Geographic and Discovery Channels, Kaufman has also shot documentaries for British Broadcasting Corporation, WGBH, WNET, and independent producers such as Charles Guggenheim, Barbara Koppel, and Michael Moore.
Recent projects include a film about nuclear disarmament, programs for the new Smithsonian Channel, and HBO Behind-the Scenes “John Adams.”Kaufman’s current project is an independent documentary, INDIAN HILL.
Kaufman has twice won the Gordon Parks Award for Cinematography, and an Emmy for the 1994 documentary about deaf children, SEE WHAT I’M SAYING.
It’s All About The Neighborhood
The Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District had developed a DVD to illustrate the people and destination businesses of their neighborhood. It would be ideal for those who want a picture record of the neighborhood they live in. The colorful DVD, in addition to the Cedar Fairmount Note Cards of historical Cedar Fairmount buildings, makes an ideal hostess gift, birthday gift, or holiday present. Both are available at the Heights Art store, Appletree Books, and Gwynby Antiques. Or phone Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District at 216 791-3172.
Cedar Fairmount, Let’s Go Green in ‘10
Changes to Cedar Fairmount Special Improvement District
Gwynby Anitique & Gifts, A Cleveland Heights Treasure!
Times are changing……banks are going out of business, stocks are falling, and many small businesses are struggling, closing or reinventing themselves. Yet Gwynby Antiques and Gifts continue to keep its course: “To offer the public authentic 18th and 19th century French, American, and English antique furniture, and unique gift items.”
As owner Eleanor Wilkins says, “There is always a demand for quality products and customer service. We offer both; and an assurance our antiques are authentic, and gifts of the finest quality.” “Antiques do not lose their value and are more desirable then ever as an investment!”
Eleanor Wilkins came to this country from England with a love and vast knowledge of antique furniture, jewelry and porcelains. Her parents were collectors of superior English antiques. They taught her the characteristics and qualifications to look for, as well as what made items unique and valuable. Eleanor‘s thirst for more knowledge of antiques and art led her to take courses at Sotheby of England and the university. She came to this country in the 60’s, after marrying Del Wilkins and continued her interest in art and antiques
In September 12th, 1970, she, her husband, Del, and friend, James Sauers decided to open an antique shop. Gwynby Antiques and Gifts were born. The partners chose Fairmount Boulevard because of its proximity to the prosperous families in Cleveland, Cleveland Heights, and Shaker Heights; and the combinations of shops in the area. (Best & Company, Carla Sachi, Tiger Lily, Reflections Interiors, Russo’s Grocery, and Nighttown.) The store’s location is at Cedar and Fairmount Boulevard at 2482 Fairmount and the gift area is in the Fairmount Mezzanine at 2450 Fairmount Boulevard on the second level of the Heights Medical Building.
As you enter the street level store you are astonished with the 18th and 19th Century French, American, and English furniture, as well as fine porcelains such as Spode, Derby, and Worchester. You will see Staffordshire Toby Dogs and a rare pair of Staffordshire cats. You’ll discover superior English, American, and French dining room sets, buffets, and armoires. You will also discern a selection of elegant English, French, and Russian Sterling Silver tableware, tea servers, and trays.
The shop’s national and international reputation draws collectors and those wishing to sell antiques to Gwynby. Eleanor says “It is more difficult to find genuine antique furniture and silver today”. Her reputation as a qualified appraiser has led her to many great sources for her store. The most sought after articles are tables and chairs. Customers may not want a house filled with antiques furniture, but purchase an antique, to add interest to a room. Gwynby is coveted as a source by local and national decorators for their clients.
Gwynby Antiques and Gifts sell and ship to customers all over the world. Patrons know the store by its fine reputation and ads placed in Antique Collectors magazines. Eleanor and partner James Sauers are invited to prominent antique shows to showcase their inventory. Their favorite shows are the yearly Chicago International Show on the Pier, Three Arts Club in Chicago, Cincinnati Antique Show, Western Reserve Antique Show, and the Grosse Point Antique Show. The most expensive item Gwynby Antiques has sold is a period Queen Anne Walnut Desk for $35,000.00
The store has always had gift items. The expansion to the mezzanine of the Heights Center Building added a plethora of items. You will find a line of unique greeting cards by Patience Brewster, as well as Patience’s figurines, Cedar Fairmount note cards, Caspari napkins and Department 56 items, fairy figurines, bark candy, and linen cocktail napkins. You will notice distinctive gift items: beautiful crystal vases, unusual paten leather handbags, exquisite estate jewelry, Hummel figurines and plates, Royal Dalton collectors plates and figurines, china tea cups, children’s antique doll beds, custom made, hand painted, children’s table and chairs, children’s antique books and antique dolls, fine costume jewelry and so much more. There are always unique items for upcoming holidays and seasons such as, bunny plates, baskets, and eggs for Easter, lucky clovers, leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day, heart-shaped candy dishes and boxes for Valentines Day, tree ornaments, Advent calendars, Christmas Crackers for Christmas, and Hanukah gifts,
If a customer has a request, Eleanor Wilkins will use her resources to find the special item needed. In our challenging economy, Eleanor’s expertise, as an appraiser is being constantly sought. She reserves Wednesdays to travel to appraise treasured items. As Gwynby Antiques approach its 40th anniversary Eleanor and her partners continue to stay the course, because of their love of people and the friends made with both buyers and sellers.
In 2009, you’ll want to visit this Cleveland Heights treasure. You don’t have to be in search of an expensive antique or gift to enjoy Gwynby Antiques and Gifts. It’s the place to find unusual moderately priced treasures. See for yourself!
Gwynby Antiques
2482 and 2450 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Phone: 216 229-2526
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm.
Or by appointment
Wednesdays Closed for Appraisals.
The Cedar Hill Walking Club
Meet fellow walkers Monday through Friday at Starbucks. Anyone who shows up walk from 6-7:15am, M-F, departing from and returning to Starbucks at Cedar and Fairmount. Tawny Ratner, Cedar Fairmount resident has organized the group.
Friends of Cedar Fairmount
Michael Weil is leading a fundraising drive to raise money for Cedar Fairmount street signs. Signs are $265 each. For more information contact janetkious@sbcglobal.net