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Thank you to all the people, moms, dads and kids that looked for our lost Olive. Thank you to the police that kept her safe and fed her popcorn until we found her. I’m am so grateful and moved by the concern, empathy, and time. Especially the man in the straw hat with the wagon! Olive’s mom

by Tish Marshall Lakewood Arts Festival: Each year Keep Lakewood Original Artwork, Original Beautiful (KLB) sponsors a Beautiful Homes award. The Music, Original Food winning homes are chosen for by Katherine Isenhart glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculp- well-maintained landscaping For one glistening sum- ture, fiber and more. that beautifies the neighbor- mer day, Lakewood closes Returning to the festival hood for the enjoyment of all. Detroit Avenue, between this year will be Lakewood The seven winners for 2018 Belle to Arthur Avenues, and ceramic artist Yumiko Goto, were recognized with a plaque bring artists of all disciplines “2017 Best of Show” featur- for each home at the City together along with 15,000 ing hand thrown stoneware. Council meeting in May. The collectors and art lovers. The Yumiko participates in the homes honored are 1603 Clar- juried festival hosts over 180 festival “to share love and ence Ave., the Mohar Family; regional and national artists joy under the sun.” Phillippe 13926 Clifton Blvd., Heather and makers displaying paint- Rudge; 1245-47 Edwards Ave., ings, prints, photography, art continued on page 9 Jim and Mary McCarthy; 2016 Elbur Ave., Suzanne Sauvinsky; 1365 Lakeland, The Shelgunov KB Confections Celebrates Family; 1577 Riverside Drive, Its 7th Anniversary With An Joe and Eileen Papplardo; and 1458 Woodward, Cat Donovan. Ice Cream Birthday Bash! Congratulations to the winners by Matthew Shumaker and thank you from all of us for on the KLB page of the city’s We’re looking for nominees KB Confections helping Keep Lakewood Beau- web site (onelakewood.com). for 2019. The grounds can be announced it’s celebrating 7 tiful. The winning addresses Know a beautiful yard or charming, exquisite, mag- years in business with an Ice and names will also be posted garden in your neighborhood? nificent. The landscaping can Cream Birthday Bash, Satur- contain annuals, perennials, day, July 27th at their bakery in shrubbery, etc., in any combi- Lakewood, OH. LakewoodAlive To Host Lakewood nation. The only requirements KB Confections began as Tool Box Tool Sale On July 20 are that the home is in a childhood dream of owner Karen Bosworth. After years of by Veronica Janosek the Lake Erie Building’s East Lakewood and the nomina- making wedding cakes out of Looking to secure a Lot near the intersection of tion is submitted by July 31. her house, in 2012, Karen and my family in.” said Karen. specific tool for a home Athens and Halstead Avenues You can nominate a beauti- family opened the doors to Since then, KB has become improvement project? Or sim- in Lakewood’s Historic Bird- ful home through the Keep their bakery located inside the known for the quality of their ply seeking to refresh your town Neighborhood. Lakewood Beautiful page on old Winterich’s Florists Green- product and their friendly current tool box at home? You The Tool Box Tool Sale the city website (onelakewood. house across from St. Edward family atmosphere. are in luck. will feature donated hand/ com). If you prefer, you may High School. “We really like to focus LakewoodAlive will host a power tools, lawn equipment call the Mayor’s Office at 529- “KB Confections is a on two things. Great tasting Lakewood Tool Box Tool Sale and miscellaneous hard- 6600 with your nomination. young girl’s dream turned into sweets and our customers,” on Saturday, July 20 from 9 ware being sold to benefit the You will need to supply the a reality. Never in my wildest said Karen. “If it doesn’t taste a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This garage Lakewood Tool Box. Both cash address of the nominee and dreams did I imagine going great, it’ll never leave the shop. sale-style event will take place and credit will be accepted. your name and contact infor- from the kitchen in my home We owe it to our customers. at the Lakewood Tool Box, LakewoodAlive is also mation. Thank you and we to owning a successful full ser- located in the back corner of hope to have many nomina- continued on page 11 tions this year. vice bakery in the town I raised continued on page 9 Page 2 The Lakewood Observer Volume 15, Issue 14 July 14, 2019

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Lakewood Arts Festival LAF Schedule Of Entertainment And Food 42nd Annual Lakewood Arts Festival renowned collection. #CMAStudioGo Saturday, August 3, 2019 to follow the truck on social media! 10am-6pm Downtown Lakewood Beck Stage (St. Charles/De- troit) Presented by Lakewood Downtown Arts Festival, Inc. Hands-On and Family Fun & and the City of Lakewood, Ohio Demonstrations www.lakewoodartsfest.org 10am-Noon - Pottery Demo with Danielle Dore FESTIVAL FOOD Kovac 10am-1pm - Face Painting by This year the Lakewood Arts Fes- 12pm - Bridgetown Junction w/ Jenny Fitchwell & Friends tival welcomes the following food Amanda Walsh & Rick Szekelyi 10am-4pm - Learn & Make Ori- sponsors to the avenue; each gener- 1:30pm - Assene M'Baye Senega- gami w/ Ohio Paper Folders ously donating a portion of the day’s lese Drummers 10am-4pm - Live Painting, Art for sales to the student scholarship fund. 3pm - Cats on Holiday w/ Denis Sale & Filming of a Documentary w/ Eat on the Street - Food Trucks Devito Duarte's Collective Group (Arthur/Detroit) 4:30pm - Meganne Steka & the 10am-4:30pm - Chalk Art w/ Beck The Sweet Spot Magenetosphere Artists Doug Laubacher & Shannon Bearden's Burgers Timmura Hatfield's Good Grub Park Stage (Cook/Detroit) 10am-4pm - Adopt-a-Pot - Unique Italian Creations 10am - Chris Allen Pottery for Sale Touch 11:30pm - Luca Mundaca & Alexis Wild Spork Antes Entertainment 1pm - Ballinloch 10am-10:30am - Mike Snack Spot West (Gladys/ 2:30pm - Ki Allen Kovach & Friends (Guitar & Violin) Detroit) 4pm - Punch Drunk Tagalongs 10:30am-11:30am - Dave Brewer Woolson's Popcorn & Lemonade (Drum Circle) Snack Spot East (St. Charles/ Cleveland Museum of Art Stu- 11:45am-12:30pm - Singer/Song- Detroit) dio Go (St. Charles/Detroit) writer Lauren Travillian Woolson’s Lemonade 10am-4pm 12:45pm-1:30pm - Singer/Song- The Cleveland Museum of Art’s writer Rachel Shortt ENTERTAINMENT ON THE mobile art studio, Studio Go, delivers 1:45pm-3:30pm - Grady Miller AVENUE hands-on art experiences in neighbor- (Americana/Blues) And the Festival isn't complete hoods across northeast Ohio. People 3:45pm-4:30pm - Something without some great entertainment on of all ages can participate in art mak- Dada Theater Improv three stages! ing and art exploration activities that Mars Stage (Mars/Detroit) will spark curiosity and create deeper 10:30am - Thorne Musica w/ Paul connections to the museum’s world-

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Lakewood Historical Society - A Ride Back to Luna Park Calendar Of Events Presentation by Dave Buehler compiled by Elaine Rosenberger Main Library Auditorium Along with Euclid Beach and Puritas Springs, Luna Park provided Clevelanders with days Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. of summer fun only a streetcar ride away. Once inside its crescent moon-topped entrance, visitors found themselves surrounded by a phantasmagoric array of architectural styles. Citizenship Workshop - Presented by Tri-C ASPIRE Along the brightly lit midway were attractions including a Shoot-the-Chutes and a seventy- Main Library Multipurpose Room two-horse carousel. Lakewood’s Templar Motors guru Dave Buehler will be our tour guide The second session of our two-week workshop showing participants how to become a to Luna Park. U.S. citizen through the process of naturalization. Registration is required. Register by call- ing (216) 226-8275, ext. 127. Friday, July 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Front Porch Concert Series Presented by LakewoodAlive Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Main Library Front Porch Booked for Murder Book Club The Front Porch Concert Series adds vibrancy and an enhanced sense of community Main Library Meeting Room to Lakewood’s urban core. Concerts take place on the Library’s front porch, are sponsored If you share a passion for mystery, join the group each month to discuss your favorites by Bentley Wealth Management of Raymond James and are presented by LakewoodAlive. and selections made by group members. Tonight we will discuss In Farleigh Field: A Novel Tonight we welcome Mr. Eric’s Music (children’s concert). of World War II by Rhys Bowen. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Film - “Detroit” (2017), Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Front Porch Concert Series Presented by LakewoodAlive Main Library Auditorium Main Library Front Porch A disturbing true story from the Detroit riots. While police search for a supposed sniper, The Front Porch Concert Series adds vibrancy and an enhanced sense of community “Cleveland” Larry Reed (Algee Smith), and his friend Fred Temple (Jacob Latimore) take to Lakewood’s urban core. Concerts take place on the Library’s front porch, are sponsored refuge at a motel. Two women from Ohio, Julie Ann (Hannah Murray) and Karen (Kaitlyn by Bentley Wealth Management of Raymond James and are presented by LakewoodAlive. Dever), meet them and invite them to hang out when shots go off and put them in a ter- Tonight we welcome Diana Chittester. rifying situation with the authorities. This film continues our series highlighting woman directors. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Film - “The Decoy Bride” (2011) Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Barbara Steffek-Hill, Directed by Sheree Folkson Concert - Jody, John and George Main Library Auditorium Main Library Auditorium Famous movie star Lara Tyler (Alice Eve) and author James Arber (David Tennant) are Jody Getz, John Lucic and George Lee alternate selecting a new song for their trio to learn, about to say “I do”. The media swarm in, and a bogus ceremony is planned to throw them off. giving the group an eclectic repertoire. Jody, John and George met at a jam night at a local Katie Nic Aoidh (Kelly Macdonald) is paid to stand in for Lara. A mix-up occurs when Katie coffee shop. Soon their love for vocal harmony and naturally blended voices made them signs her own name instead of Lara’s. A big decision must be made by Katie and James. Barbara want to play and sing together more. Part rock, blues, folk, standard, jazz, original and pop Steffek-Hill presents a series of classic and contemporary films from her personal favorites. music, it’s difficult to say what kind of music they play, but it sure is a lot of fun.

Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Concert – Christ Vance and Friends Author Event - A Night of Mystery: “Murder Lo Mein” & “Murder to Main Library Auditorium the Metal” by Vivien Chien and Annie Hogsett Like Sebastian in the award winning film “La La Land,” the only way we can describe jazz Main Library Auditorium is “It’s conflict and compromise! It’s very exciting!” Lakewood musician Chris Vance leads Round up the usual suspects for a night of mystery! “Murder Lo Mein” is the third book an all-star group of musicians as they play on existing melodies and rhythms with the goal in Vivien Chien’s Noodle Shop Mystery series, and “Murder to the Metal” is the second book of creating something new. Using their unique interpretation of a wide selection of the jazz in Annie Hogsett’s Somebody’s Bound to Wind Up Dead Mysteries. Chien and Hogsett will repertoire Vance and other Cleveland greats will fill the afternoon with excitement. share from their works, as well as talk about what it is like to be an author in the fast-pace and cutthroat mystery genre. Books will be available for sale and signing at this event. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Documentary - “Bottom Dollars” (2016), Directed by Friday, August 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Jordan Melograna, Presented by Peace by Piece Cleveland Front Porch Concert Series Presented by LakewoodAlive Main Library Auditorium Main Library Front Porch “How would you like to work for two weeks and come out with a $6 check?” That’s a The Front Porch Concert Series adds vibrancy and an enhanced sense of community to reality for almost 250,000 Americans with disabilities who are legally paid below the mini- Lakewood’s urban core. Concerts take place on the Library’s front porch, are sponsored by mum wage. In “Bottom Dollars,” stories from across the country to advocate for end this Bentley Wealth Management of Raymond antiquated system and embrace better alternatives that promote inclusive workplaces and James and are presented by Lakewoo- fair wages. Members of the local organization Peace by Piece Cleveland will join us to dis- dAlive. Tonight we welcome The George cuss this film. Martins. Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friends’ Arts Festival Book Sale Main Friends Book Sale Room Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m Friends of Lakewood Public Summer of Space: Solar System Bead Activity Library host the Friends’ Arts For students entering Fourth through Fifth grade Festival Book Sale. Our solar system is immense in size. Participants will construct a scale model of the solar system using colorful beads and string to capture just how far each planet is from the Sun Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. and each other. Film - “Children of a Lesser Main Library Multipurpose Room. God” (1986), Friday, July 26, 2019, at 3:00 p.m Directed by Randa Haines Special Friday Performance: The Wonderful World of Bubbles Main Library Auditorium James (William Hurt) is a new speech For the whole family teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Enjoy the fun as the magnificent Bubble Lady creates a wide array of exciting bubbles. Sarah (Marlee Matlin), a graduate of the Free and open to the public. school who decided to stay on as a custo- Main Library Multipurpose Room. dian rather than venture into the world. Sarah hardly seems interested in him and Sunday, July 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. will only communicate with him through signing. Their conflicting ideologies on Kidical Mass Bike Ride and Storytime speech and deafness create tension in their For the Whole Family relationship. This film continues our series The Lakewood Public Library, Bike Lakewood and Beat Cycles invites the whole family to highlighting woman directors. enjoy a fun morning bicycle ride around the neighborhood. The event includes bicycle safety instruction, a story time, an art project and a refreshment to end the event. No registration Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. is required. Concert -- Cleveland Chinese Madison Park Bike Racks Music Ensemble Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Main Library Auditorium The Cleveland Chinese Music Ensem- Get Ready For Kindergarten ble performs ancient and modern Chinese For students in kindergarten through first grade music on traditional instruments. This Kindergarten is an important milestone in your child's life, as their first step into formal performance is inspired by the original education. You and your child can learn the skills they need to be prepared for and succeed Chinese immigrants of the 1930s. The in kindergarten during this Summer Camp. Each day, using books and Hands-on activities, children will work on different kindergarten readiness skills. Drop-in to this fun one-hour See the rest of this event story time on one, two, three or all four days. No registration is required. calendar online at: Main Library Activity Room. lakewoodobserver.com

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Lakewood Public Library Mystery Writers To Speak At Lakewood Public Library by Amy Kloss 2018 published her first book, “Death also taking on jobs for the T&A Detec- of Lake Erie in Cleveland. She spent Murder. Intrigue. Family dynam- by Dumpling.” This was quickly fol- tive Agency. Their first case, which years writing advertising copy before ics. Lottery winnings. Food. Mystery lowed by “Dim Sum of All Fears.” starts out as a search for a missing man, publishing her first novel in 2017. novels can be centered around many Chien’s protagonist is Lana Lee, man- leads eventually to organized crime, Join Hogsett and Chien at the things. Two local authors who have ager of her family’s Chinese restaurant, drug addiction, larceny and murder. Lakewood Main Library on August 1, successfully launched careers in writ- who enters Cleveland’s Best Noodle Hogsett, originally from a small West 2019 for A Night of Mystery. Books will ing, Vivien Chien and Annie Hogsett, Contest in “Murder Lo Mein.” Part of Virginia town, now lives on the shore be available for sale and signing. will appear at Lakewood Main Library a popular genre known as cozy mys- to discuss their books and their tech- teries, the Noodle Shop Mysteries have niques for navigating the fast-paced been praised as charming and fun. The and cutthroat mystery genre. books not only take the reader along to Chien, author of “Murder Lo solve a mystery, but explore evolving Mein,” and Hogsett, author of “Mur- relationships as well. der to the Metal,” will appear on stage Hogsett takes a different tack with in the Main Library Auditorium for A her series, "Somebody’s Bound to Wind Night of Mystery on Thursday, August Up Dead." “Murder to the Metal,” the 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. second book in the series, revolves Chien started her writing life in around a part-time librarian and a elementary school, making up sim- blind college professor living large in ple stories about adventures with her Bratenahl due to an infusion of cash classmates. She attempted to write her from a winning lottery ticket. They are first novel at the age of sixteen and in carrying on a steamy love affair while The Wonderful World Of Bubbles

A Ride Back To Luna Park With Dave Buehler by Lisa Calfee Cleveland’s Luna Park was It was mostly demolished by part of an international amuse- 1931. Luna Park, known as “Cleve- ment park chain that was known land’s fairyland of pleasure,” was for its wildly exotic architecture. a 35-acre amusement park which The midway was an amazing spec- opened the spring of 1905 in the tacle illuminated by one thousand Woodhill Road, East 110th, Wood- incandescent lamps. It boasted a land and Mt. Carmel section on seventy-two-horse carousel, a roller Cleveland’s eastside. It beckoned rink and a 20,000-seat stadium, thrill-seekers and beer drink- nicknamed the Luna Bowl, which ers alike with roller coasters and a was home field to the Cleveland dance hall until Prohibition and the Bulldogs and Cleveland Panthers Great Depression took their toll, professional football teams as well Gaze in wonder as the Bubble Lady creates enormous bubbles using a hula hoop! forcing the park to close its gates for as the Negro league baseball teams: by Marge Foley Whatever she brings will be dipped good. the Cleveland Stars, the Cleveland Bubbles are fun! Bubbles are into a special concoction of soap, water, Dave Buehler, who founded the Giants, and the Cleveland Red Sox. funny! Bubbles are coming to the and glycerin to enable her to blow mar- popular Templar Motors collection From the streets where it once Lakewood Public Library! Come wit- velous, magnificent sudsy balloons. An at the Erie Screw Factory, will serve stood, Luna Park has gone with- ness Sue Durante (aka The Bubble afternoon of family fun is guaranteed! as tour guide to the once booming out a trace. Join Dave Buehler as he Lady) as she inflates tiny bubbles, long This memorable show will take Luna Park as part of our Lakewood brings back memories of this long- bubbles, giant bubbles, and a remark- place on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 3:00 Historical Society programming on forgotten summertime destination. able square bubble. Sue searches her pm. All programs are free and open to Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7:00 The program takes place in the home for everyday household items the public. Generously funded by the p.m. Main Lower Level Auditorium. that become the tools for produc- Friends of Lakewood Public Library, ing remarkable frothy creations. Will this event will be held in the Multi- she bring a hula hoop, a rope, a mesh purpose Room, which is located in strawberry basket, or even a Croc shoe? Children’s and Youth Services. Friends Host Arts Festival Book Sale by Elaine Rosenberger feature special art books in the To accompany the 2019 entrance area. Proceeding through Lakewood Arts Festival, the Friends the Friends Book Sale Room, you of Lakewood Public Library are will discover bestsellers, clas- Lakewood’s hosting the Friends’ Arts Festival sics, poetry, cookbooks, mysteries, Book Sale on Saturday, August 3, gardening books, self-help and reli- Best Patio 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. gious books, an amazing selection To Party On! in the Friends Book Sale area of of Children’s books, magazines, Book your the Main Lakewood Public Library, vinyl LP records, VHS tapes, CDs, fundraisers and located at 15425 Detroit Ave., DVDs and jigsaw puzzles. As with special events Lakewood, Ohio. every Arts Festival book sale, there With Us! The volunteer Friends of is no preview sale. Tuesday and Sunday are $2 Taco Nights Lakewood Public Library raise Take a break from the heat funds for Library programs and and enjoy the air conditioning as Best Brunch In Town! Saturdays at 11am & Sunday 9:30am services. Book Sale proceeds sup- you browse the Friends’ Book Sale. Mondays - Buy One, Get One - Black Angus Burgers port Lakewood Public Library’s free Although the sale runs from 9:00 Wednesdays - Try our $5 Menu! lectures, concerts, films, and youth a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plan to get there programs throughout the year. as early as possible for the best In keeping with the Arts Fes- selection. tival theme, the Book Sale will

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Lakewood Public Schools New IT Leader To Join District by Christine Gordillo LkwdGreenTeam Touts The Lakewood Board of Edu- cation has approved Brent Kallay as Gift-A-Tree Program the District’s Associate Director of by Christine Gordillo installing rain barrels at buildings such Information Technology. Kallay, cur- In April 2016, Lakewood City as the one at the new pollinator garden rently an integration technician with Schools partnered with the City of created at Lakewood High School this Mayfield City Schools, will replace Lakewood to expand the city’s Gift-a- summer. Technology & Communications Coor- Tree Fund to the school district. Three A number of studies have shown dinator Paul Hieronymus, who is years into the program, donations have that shade trees provide cooling ben- leaving the District. been made that will benefit Lakewood efits to people, but also reduce cooling Kallay brings extensive experi- students and the community for gen- costs of buildings and extend pave- ence in both classroom instruction and erations to come. ment life. Trees also have been found technology integration. He started his Since the program started, dona- to reduce noise pollution, and storm- educational career at Painesville City tions have made it possible to plant water runoff. They also generate Schools, where he served as an ele- 11 trees at school buildings across the oxygen and remove air pollution. mentary teacher and then moved on District. The trees planted have been Money donated to the fund goes to teaching middle school. When he different varieties including Patriot toward the purchasing and planting of joined Mayfield City Schools in 2014, and American Elms, Sawtooth Oak trees on school grounds as well as for his focus turned to technology. and Red Maple. Depending on the spe- the care of trees after planting in order At Mayfield, Kallay led profes- puters and monitors, yearly updates of cies, the trees range from $250-300. to give them the best chance to grow sional development of staff members desktop computers and laptops as well The recently formed LkwdGreen- and reach maturity. throughout the school district in the as installation of state testing software. Team has endorsed the program To donate to the Give-a-Tree Fund, areas of Infinite Campus, a student “I am excited for the opportunity as one of the steps our community go to the District website at www.lake- record management system, Google and look forward to being part of the can take to help the District become woodcityschools.org and click on the Apps for Education, and teacher web- Lakewood Schools,” Kallay said at the more eco-friendly. The team hopes to Give-a-Tree link under Quick Links on sites. He also assisted with installation July 1 Board meeting. Kallay begins his also improve conservation efforts by the homepage. of wireless access points, printers, com- new position on August 1, 2019.

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Lakewood Cares Pink Lotus Yoga, Lakewood-Alive Partnering To Bring Free Yoga To Kauffman Park by Veronica Janosek Detroit Avenue). and 25 class will be canceled. The “Dog Days” of summer are Advance enrollment is recom- Time: 8:15-9:30 a.m. Registration: Advance enrollment poised to become the “Downward Dog mended. Visit LakewoodAlive.org/ Location: Kauffman Park in is recommended to receive cancella- Days,” thanks to a unique collabora- parkyoga to reserve your free spot at Downtown Lakewood (15450 Detroit tion notice one hour before class start tion that will soon enable residents and any or all of the four dates (August 4, Avenue), behind Discount Drug Mart. time. Enroll in advance for any or all visitors to enjoy the benefits of yoga 11, 18 and 25). Details: Dress comfortably in lay- dates by visiting LakewoodAlive.org/ in the heart of our city’s downtown “We are thrilled to once again join ers and bring a mat, beach towel, or parkyoga. greenspace. forces with Marcia Camino and her blanket to practice on. In the event of For Questions: Contact Pink Pink Lotus Yoga, a West End team at Pink Lotus Yoga to bring Sun- inclement weather, the affected yoga Lotus Yoga at 216-632-0816 Lakewood studio, is partnering with day morning yoga classes to Kauffman LakewoodAlive to showcase the beauty Park this August,” said Ian Andrews, and central location of Kauffman Park LakewoodAlive Executive Director. in Downtown Lakewood through a “Thanks to the City of Lakewood and An Event Not To Be Missed! series of free Sunday morning yoga Kauffman Park Friends, this greens- classes this summer. pace in the heart of our downtown Sunday Morning Yoga in Kauff- district has enjoyed many upgrades man Park, taking place on Sundays and improvements in recent years that from 8:15-9:30 a.m. during the month benefit park visitors, and we’re excited of August, is open to yoga enthusiasts to be able to offer this type of program- ages 15 and older at all ability levels. ming in Kauffman Park.” The yoga classes will congregate in the Sunday Morning Yoga in Kauff- grass near the playground at the west- man Park ern edge of Kauffman Park (15450 Dates: Sundays August 4, 11, 18,

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and structure, drawing connections In Harmony At Good Goat Gallery between consumption, excess, waste and the environment. In HARMONY is a collaborative The show will feature multimedia art exhibition by Lizzie Essi and Cathe- works created using crochet, weaving rine Reitz. The show will feature works and digital processes which empha- revolving around the themes of trans- size the color and light of a variety of formation, balance, growth, rebirth manipulated materials. and coexistence. The show will include Reitz (Columbia Station, OH) paintings, prints, multimedia and dig- pursuing a major in Painting, utilizes itally produced content. This project primarily the mediums of painting and was funded by the Cleveland Founda- printmaking to create abstract works tion through Cleveland Institute of inspired by her memories and experi- Art’s Creativity Works “build-your- ences of natural, forested and botanical own internship” program. When environments. Her works explore ges- generating ideas for the collaborative tural and interpretative forms through project with different approaches to expressive mark-making and layer- thinking and making we wanted to ing inspired by the repeated patterns embrace the common goal of creating and textures discovered when taking expressive works in the spirit of fun a closer look at nature. The combina- and freedom of making and also cre- tions of muted and bold colors create ate a space where these differences are materials and processes. She is inter- other new and found materials she contrast and balance in her work and in harmony with another. The artists ested in the transformative potentials seeks to change the value, meaning she is interested in creating calm spaces works alongside each other showcase and limitations of materials commonly and reception of material---through for a viewer to contemplate our spiri- and celebrate the contrast and com- found, discarded, and overlooked in abstracting and recontextualizing tual connection to the natural world monality between varied modes and everyday life. Through the process of them into densely saturated abstract and its wonders. results of making that emphasizes the repurposing things such as plastic bags, interlocking fields which utilize the The show will feature paintings and idea of coexistence. The show seeks to beads and party decorations alongside emotive qualities of their color, texture, prints inspired by spring and summer. offer spaces for a viewer to slow down, realize, and meditate on the world that When I Look In Your Eyes, I See Your Eyes: surrounds and shapes us. The work provides insight into the process and Reviews Of Recent Releases By Local Bands, Pt. 90 concept as it offers many levels of con- Syracuse, and then Cleveland, and then raries Saucers, if that helps anyone. The trast and commonality emphasizing by Buzz Kompier Columbus, and then Kent, and then…) songs Myrna Marcarian takes the lead the theme of coexistence. Human Switchboard - Who's and they aren't really all that punk. What on are especially good, like the opening Essi and Reitz are both rising Landing In My Hangar? - Fat Possum they are is garage/power pop/new wave, "(Say No To) Saturday's Girl" and the seniors in the fine art department at Records - 10 songs - LP, digital that kind of thing. It's very '60s-based excellent "I Can Walk Alone," but I really the art institute. I always seem to see Human Switch- (Farfisa is all over it), but with a bit of that like Bob Pfeifer's songs too. The thing Essi (from Lakewood, OH) pursu- board listed as "Cleveland punk" even late '70s punk energy, ya know? A good about his songs is that he's a little bit ing a major in Painting and Sculpture, though their path to Cleveland was a way- comparison would be their contempo- creates works using a combination of ward and inconsistent one (they were in continued on page 11

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Lakewood Cares Lakewood Arts Festival Scholarship Recipient - Lillian Horschke by Karolyn Isenhart Congratulations to the 2019 Recipient: Lillian Horschke, Lakewood High School Class of 2019. Lillian will be attending Ohio University School of Art and Design in the fall. Regarding her work Lillian said, “I want to create, to inspire and most importantly, express myself.” Her portfolio will be on display at the Library during the Festival. Thank you to Lakewood Pub- lic Library for celebrating the work of young artists and thank you to the tal- ented arts educators at Lakewood High To find more photos follow the QR Code School for nurturing and developing to the left, or stop by Lakewoodobserver. their students. com to see thousands of photos in and The Lakewood Arts Festival around Lakewood! $4,000 Scholarship is generously go directly to the scholarship fund. funded by supporters of the arts in our Visit lakewoodartsfest.org to make KB Confections Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary community and by the food vendors/ a tax-deductible contribution to the With An Ice Cream Birthday Bash! sponsors whose generous donations Scholarship Fund. continued from page 1 Birthday Bash to celebrate 7 years in business! The cases will be full of ice They are like family to us and they’ve cream inspired treats and they’ll be Lakewood Arts Festival: invited us to be a part of their special having giveaways throughout the day. Original Artwork, OriginalMusic, occasions. It’s really means a lot to us.” Stop in and show your support! Some of their standouts include Visit their facebook page for more Original Food their renowned macarons, custom information and updates about the continued from page 1 the city. Recent awardees include H2O cakes and cookies, cassata cake (avail- event: facebook.com/kbconfections. (Help to Others, middle-school stu- able at local landmark, Angelo’s Pizza), Matthew Shumaker and his wife Laine from Palm Beach, Florida, a dents), The Barton Center (senior arts and their banana pudding. are local adventurers always seeking festival favorite, offers one of a kind activities), The Beck Center for the On Saturday, July 27th from 9am- out the best places to eat after a long hand-painted silk fabric, and Heather Arts (Saturday programs), LHS The- 4pm KB is throwing an Ice Cream day on the trail or on the lake. Smotzer, fine jeweler, uses traditional ater Program, LHS Photographic Arts metalsmithing techniques in modern programs and more. designs. Fine art includes works by Live performance is another George Kocar and Brian James Jasinski aspect of original art to appreciate Got Rusty Knees? of Grey Cardigan. Grey Cardigan is cel- at this years’ fest. Ten performers on ebrating their ten year anniversary as two stages include music at the MARS Call us to get them loose. one of the premier creative anddesign STAGE and CENTER CITY PARK Dr. Anthony DiFilippo, PT firms in the region. featuring Punchdrunk Tagalongs, Sen- The Lakewood Arts Festival was egalese drummer Assane M’baye, Luca Dr. Edward Aubé, PT originally founded in 1978 to bring Mundaca with Alexis Antes, Chris artists to the city for a street festival. Allen, Ki Allen Jazz, Ballinloch, Cats In 1981 the Board of the non-profit on Holiday and more. decided to fund an annual scholarship EAT ON THE STREET food court for Lakewood seniors continuing to art is located in front of Lakewood Library school. After the Festival the Board will on Detroit and will offer food trucks present $4,000 to the 2019 recipient, Lil- who also contribute to the scholarship Physical erapy lian Horschke, who will attend the Ohio fund. 13535 Detroit Avenue @ Elbur University Arts program this year. Visit www.lakewoodartsfest.org. The event also funds grants for for map and artist list, available July 216-221-2525 www.rehabpros.net arts education and programming in 19th. Evening Hours / Same Day Appointments Most insurance accepted, Medicare, Workers Compensation Whiskey/Bourbon Night BBQ Tuesday! Every Thursday night at Woodstock! $10 Rib Dinner Special! Huge selection! 1/4 slab, fries, house slaw, pickles, onions. Paired with our smoked meats, Dine in only until sold out. amazing wings and side dishes.

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LakewoodAlive LakewoodAlive To Host Visit lakewoodartsfest.org for booth numbers. continued from page 10 Michael Thomas, Little Rock, “Knowing Your Home: Garage Repair Arkansas Kendra Wood, Shaker Heights, Ohio & Replacement” Workshop On July 20 Anita Tighe, The Ornament by Veronica Janosek Depot, Poinciana, Florida Painting Mark Zannoni, Rocky River, Ohio Do you ever worry that your Jayne Akison, Columbus, Ohio garage is starting to age a bit too much? Mike Altman, Cincinnati, Ohio Do you want to know how to tackle the Joey Catanzarite, Cleveland, Ohio Sculpture / Metalwork Marcy Bates, Recycled Reads, New necessary improvements? 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