Ethnic Cleveland eNews
February 27, 2024
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FICA India Republic Day 2024 |
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FICA is an organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Asian Indian Community in Northeast Ohio. They hosted a celebration of India's 75th Republic Day at Lotus Banquets with cultural performances, awards, dancing, music and food. One of the highlights was a Fashion Show featuring ladies in beautiful attire from some of the states of India.
As our Ambassador Deepa Rao said, “India is a country renowned for its diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, all of which are beautifully reflected in the traditional clothing worn by its people. Each state in India has its own distinct style of traditional dress, representing a unique expression of culture, history, and social customs. These traditional dresses not only showcase the rich heritage of the country but also instill a sense of pride and identity among its people.”
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Sometimes events are not very successful in their first year but the first Arab Community Bazaar held Sunday at the North Olmsted Community Cabin was a huge success. The room was packed with dozens of vendors and information resources.
Dr. Mohammad Alhawawsha, President of the Jordanian Community of Ohio, said the event aimed to support small businesses, especially those led by women working from home to support themselves.
Hundreds came through the Bazaar throughout the afternoon including the Mayor of North Olmsted Nicole Dailey Jones. (Mayor Jones and Dr. and Mrs. Alhawawsha in photo above)
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Members of the Ukrainian community and supporters held vigils in Cleveland and throughout the world to show support for Ukraine against the aggressive invasion by Putin 2 years ago.
Local Ukrainian leaders Andy Fedynsky and Dr. George Jaskiw travelled to Washington DC to attend that vigil. George met up with his son Michael who's an attorney in DC.
Here is Andy Fedynsky and family members Michael, Alexa and Chris at the Washington DC rally.
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Independence of the Dominican Republic |
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The Dominican War of Independence (Guerra de Independencia Dominicana) was a war of independence that began when the Dominican Republic declared independence from the Republic of Haiti on February 27, 1844 and ended on January 24, 1856.
Before the war, the island of Hispaniola had been united for 22 years when the newly independent nation, previously known as the Captaincy General of Santo Domingo, was unified with the Republic of Haiti in 1822.
Tonight, on February 27, 2024 the Terminal Tower will be lit up with the colors of the Dominican flag.
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Rotary Club of Cleveland honors Esperanza |
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Each year the Rotary Club of Cleveland honors a person or organization with their International Service Award. In 2024, the award went to the non-profit organization Esperanza. Executive Director Victor Ruiz accepted the award.
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First African American in space |
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As we wrap up Black History Month this week here is something you may not be aware of. I wasn’t till I saw the display at the Great Lakes Science Center NASA Glenn Visitor Center this week.
Guion (Guy) Stewart Bluford Jr. is an American aerospace engineer, retired United States Air Force (USAF) officer and fighter pilot, and former NASA astronaut. In that capacity he became the first African American to go to space. While assigned to NASA, he remained a USAF officer rising to the rank of colonel. He participated in four Space Shuttle flights between 1983 and 1992. He logged over 688 hours in space.
In 1983, as a member of the crew of the Orbiter Challenger on the mission STS-8, he became the first African American in space as well as the second black person in space, after Cuban cosmonaut Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez.
Guy was born in Philadelphia but now he is one of Cleveland’s own and lives in Westlake! In 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine awarded him the Ohio Distinguished Service Medal: Ohio's highest non-combat decoration for service.
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Blast from the Past – Chinese New Year Dance
Women from Westlake Chinese School performed a dance with large character heads at Asia Plaza in Cleveland to celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 16, 2010.
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You will always find more information, links and schedule changes on the Calendar of Events.
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Black History Month - Closing Luncheon
Thursday February 29
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Honoring Hidden Figures. Carter G. Woodson (in photo) was the "father of black history." In February 1926, he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week," the precursor of Black History Month. More Information
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Tu Ternura Molotov
Friday and Sunday, March 1 and 3
Times below
LatinUs Theater Company
2937 West 25th Street Cleveland
This is their description of the show:
"A married couple that society marks as a role model. She is a television channel presenter, and he is a media lawyer. Both feed our daily terrorism with their prejudices and contempt. A daily terror, light, competitive and fashionable. On any given day, when everything seems normal, both are unaware that secrets are waiting to cause the unpredictable. A call from abroad will make the past become present, like a bomb, and nothing will be the same in your marriage. At the pure rhythm of comedy, a wild, crazy work without pauses to talk about our greatest terror, the meaning of identity, and the knowledge that we will never be able to know the person next to us. It's a dark, sexy comedy, only for adults. 16+, Content partial nudity, suggestive sexual content, hate speech, violence, and racism."
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It’s Fish Fry Season! Lent is here so Fish Fry’s are back. We’ll have more on the Calendar of Events and feature a few in the eNews.
Sokol (Czech) Fish Fry
Friday March 1
5 - 8 PM
Bohemian National Hall
4939 Broadway Ave. Cleveland
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Ukrainian Museum Easter Bazaar
Saturday and Sunday March 2 and 3
Ukrainian Museum
1202 Kenilworth Ave. Cleveland
The UMA will host its annual Easter Bazaar March 2 and 3, 2024. They will be selling traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky), egg making supplies, jewelry, souvenirs, and much more. You can also sign up for pysanka making classes on Saturdays now through March 16th.
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Teatro Kids
Saturdays March 2 to April 27, 2024
10:30 AM - Noon
Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
2800 Archwood Avenue
Calling all aspiring actors and storytellers ages 7 to 12 years old! Teatro Kids: a free series of fun interactive workshops to introduce kids to theater. Kids will explore theater in a new way by engaging in acting, script reading, creative movement, theater (especially theater in Latin America), making Cabezudo masks, Bomba music and dance, and the process of turning a book into a script for a play.
Perfect for kids (ages 7 to 12) eager to unleash their imagination and express themselves! Takes place at both Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center (JDBCAC) & Cleveland Public Library's Brooklyn Branch (CPL Brooklyn Branch).
WHEN: Saturdays, March 2 - April 27 from 10:30 am to 12:00 PM. WHERE: JDBCAC at 2800 Archwood Avenue & CPL Brooklyn Branch at 3706 Pearl Road. Registration is open until class is full.
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Free Son Jarocho (Veracruz Sound) Workshop
Saturday March 2
1 - 3 PM
AlmaVision: Cultura y Más
5401 Hamilton Ave, Cleveland
AlmaVision: Cultura y Más hosts a free Son Jarocho Workshop at Ingenuity every Saturday, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. with the instructor, Diego Gonzalez.
The purpose of the workshop is to teach the participants about the history and current practice of Son Jarocho. Son Jarocho extends through a region composed of the southern coastal state of Veracruz and parts of Oaxaca in Mexico.
Participants will learn to play the jarana, a Mexican folk instrument based on the baroque guitar, the lyrical structure and singing of sones, and the basics of zapateado, the form of dance that goes with Son Jarocho. Join AlmaVision: Cultura y Más for a free Son Jarocho workshops, every Saturday.
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Johnny Wu Movie Premiere Event
Saturday March 2
7:30 PM
Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore
22624 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid,
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Naach Di Cleveland South Asian dance competition
Saturday March 2
5 - 9 PM
Cleveland Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland
Naach Di Cleveland is a national, inter-collegiate South Asian dance competition in Cleveland, OH, featuring Bollywood-Fusion and Bhangra. The annual competition is hosted by students of Case Western Reserve University. Get ready as eight bhangra and eight fusion teams light up the stage to be the winners of NDC 2024!
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Irish Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
Sunday March 3
12:30 - 5 PM
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid
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Czech Easter Bread ("Mazanec") for sale
Order Now
Pick up at DTJ Taborville
On the corner of Quinn and Bartholomew roads in Auburn Township
Who doesn't remember the smell of fresh baked goods from Mom's kitchen at Easter? Mazanec or houska is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a round loaf with a cross cut into the top. DTJ will again be selling the traditional Czech Easter bread by order only. Cost is $14.00 for a 2# loaf. Orders must be in by March 22nd and can be picked up March 24th. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.
Also, Apricot, Nut, or Poppy Seed rolls for sale. DTJ Bakers will be selling these rolls again by order only. Cost is $14.00 each. Orders must be in by March 7th and can be picked up March 10th.
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Lithuanian Exultate Choir
Sunday March 3
4 PM
St. Noel Church
35200 Chardon Rd. Willoughby Hills
From Rita Kliorys, Director of Exultate choir: "We cordially invite you this Sunday, March 3rd, 4 p.m. when our Exultate choir will be performing at St. Noel's Church as part of their Concert Series "Sound Meets Spirit". The concert is titled "A Song of Peace". We will be performing the "Requiem" by Aleksandras Stankevikius, and the composer is coming in from Montreal to be with us for this concert. He will be at the piano. Other soloists will be coming in from Montreal, Chicago, and musicians from Grande Vallée (QC) and Indiana. Also, we will be singing a few Lithuanian and Ukrainian pieces and even a Zulu piece.
The concert is free and open to the public, but free will donations will be appreciated. There is a big parking lot, so parking will not be an issue."
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Cleveland Kindland Leadership Awards
Tuesday March 5
5 - 7 PM
Cleveland City Hall Rotunda
601 Lakeside
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FACC Culinary Community
Wednesday March 6
1 - 3 PM
Marchant Manor Cheese
2211 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights
First-ever, in-person meeting of the FACC Culinary Community. A great opportunity to meet one another, taste some excellent products produced here in Cleveland, and to brainstorm creative ideas together. More information.
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GOAT - Greatest Irish Weekend
Thursday – Sunday March 7 - 10
Various
West Side Irish American Club
8559 Jennings Rd. Olmsted Twp.
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Plaid Sabbath - Scottish and Celtic Music
Thursday March 7
Irish American Club East Side
22770 Lakeshore Blvd. Euclid
Plaid Sabbath is getting ready to make some Traditional and Not-So-Traditional Scottish and Celtic Music. Unplugged performance!
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How International Women Paved Their Path In Cleveland
Friday March 8
9 AM
Cleveland Public Library - Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium
Global Cleveland event. Come be inspired by the lives and accomplishments of international women who have paved a path for themselves in Cleveland. Our international panel comprises women from different backgrounds, cultures, and professions, each with a compelling story to share.
From overcoming societal norms to breaking barriers in their respective fields, these women have not only faced struggles but have also emerged as powerful voices of change and resilience.
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A Hungarian Immigrant’s Contributions to US Soccer
Saturday March 9
2 PM
Hungarian Museum
The Galleria, Lower Level, in Downtown
Today, soccer is an important part of U.S. sports. Dr. John Gyékényesi was among the many dedicated players whose 70 years of involvement in the sport contributed to professional soccer becoming well established, for the United States Soccer Federation to become an important member of FIFA, and for youth soccer to acquire millions of players.
Dr. Gyékényesi will share his many colorful and significant experiences: from 1953, while playing in the Lake Erie Soccer League of Cleveland; in competitions playing with the All-Ohio and All-Midwest teams; serving as president of the Ohio Soccer Association; his participation with the Professional American Soccer League and US Soccer Federation and his encounters with world famous soccer players; as well as his role in promoting the growth of youth soccer.
Dr. John Gyékényesi is a distinguished engineer who retired from NASA's Glenn Research Center. Dr. Gyékényesi became President of the Lake Erie Soccer League in 1972 and served as President of the Ohio Soccer Association - North (OSAN) for 23 continuous years. Dr.Gyékényesi was inducted into both the USASA and Ohio Adult Soccer Hall of Fame in appreciation for his long service to US and Ohio soccer.
This program will be in English. Stay after the program for coffee and refreshments and to meet and talk to Dr. Gyékényesi. Suggested donations: $10 (adults) $5 (students). The Museum, Gift Shop and Library will be open from 1-4 pm. $7 parking is available in the Galleria heated underground garage.
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Do you remember the Brady Bunch TV show? Here’s a little known (joke) fact: Mike Brady bought their house with the money he made from inventing Zoom. Here’s a screenshot of their first meeting.
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Don’t expect me to come up with Leap Year puns every 4 years! LOL. But here’s a few.
I’m taking February 29 off from work.
I don’t think my Microsoft Office 365 will work that day.
In what year were kangaroos discovered?
A leap year, of course.
Where do most people eat pancakes on leap day?
IHOP.
Ba da dum
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Postscript: Hard to believe it will be March in a few days. Not to jinx it but this has been a very weather-friendly winter. Of course we’ve survived a lot of snowy St. Patrick’s Day parades so, fingers-crossed.
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