Ethnic Cleveland eNews
June 20, 2023
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St Paul Greek Orthodox Church is located in North Royalton. 120 or so youngsters participated in a week learning about Greek Culture at their Greek Cultural Summer Camp. One of the activities of the St Paul Greek Orthodox Church Greek Cultural Summer Camp was a visit to the Greek Cultural Garden in Cleveland. There were several activity stations and the kids had a blast. It was great to see the Garden full of kids. See Photos and videos.
One highlight was the performance of a few Aesop's Fables acted by some of the older students. For example, this is a short video of the Fable of the Hare and the Tortoise.
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Ohio Historical Marker along the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail |
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The African-American Cultural Garden has been hosting Juneteenth celebrations for over a decade. Monday’s event was the largest in memory. Hundreds gathered in the Garden for music, speeches, camaraderie, food and family fun. Photos and videos from the day.
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We will have pictures and video from the Juneteenth event in South Euclid (below) and other places up soon.
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Lithuanian Folk Dance Festival |
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The Lithuanian Folk Dance Group ‘Svyturys’ hosted the fourth Juventus folk dance festival on Saturday. ‘Juventus’ is a celebration of youth, dance tradition, and Lithuanian cultural preservation. Over 190 people from Lithuania, Argentina, Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland and beyond participated.
Honorary Consul of Lithuania Ingrida Bublys says that: 'Juventus' gives purpose to participating ensembles and expands the focus of the American-Lithuanian community on folk dance. 'Juventus'; seeks to unite an ethnic community and celebrate cultural accomplishments overseas from the land bearing our traditions. In performing traditional dances, participants gain understanding of Lithuanian heritage and directly engage their cultural roots. Dances portray the everyday lives Lithuanians led; content is often from rituals, holidays, weddings and harvests.
We will have lots of photos and videos up soon. It was really something to see.
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Ubuntu Gathering Space at East End Neighborhood House
The Ubuntu Gathering Place was officially opened on Friday June 16, 2023 as part of the East End Neighborhood House at the corner of East 103rd and Shaker in Cleveland. One translation of the African Bantu word "Ubuntu" is "I am because we are."
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Murphy Irish Arts Center 45th Anniversary
The Murphy Irish Arts Center was founded in 1978 by Sheila Murphy Crawford. Sheila is a Certified Irish Dance Instructor and Adjudicator of An Commissum, the world governing organization of Irish Dance. They have been dedicated to preserving Irish culture and the art of Irish Dance and to sharing their heritage with audiences everywhere. We will have lots of photos and videos up from the 45th anniversary celebration soon.
Here is a picture of Sheila Murphy Crawford holding her first dress (red and white) and showing the embroidery on a later costume that her mother stitched by hand.
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Blast from the Past – Weeping Icon in Egyptian Church
In 2010, Caroline and Marianna from St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Cleveland tell about the miracle when the icon of St Mary began weeping oil during the annual Egyptian Festival. The icon of Jesus also wept oil.
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World on Stage kicks off with Africa
Saturday July 1 will be the first ever World on Stage Africa Day in the Cultural Gardens. Africa has 54 countries and people and cultures from Ethiopia are different from those of Lesotho or Nigeria or Morocco or Senegal or Egypt or…
The event will showcase African music, culture, fashion and food and be a gathering place for people of all cultures to connect and learn more about their neighbors. See more
Watch this 27 second video below.
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Breaking News! (I always wanted to say that)
WOIO Weekend Anchor & Multimedia Reporter Sia Nyorkor will serve as MC of Africa Day!
Sia says says the most common question she receives is about her name, which hails from Liberia, West Africa. Sia means first daughter of the father and Nyorkor means fierce warrior in her father's tribe, Kissi.
Be sure to save the date July 1 for this special event.
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As always there is more information, links and schedule changes (weather cancellations, etc.) on the Calendar of Events.
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International Yoga Day
Wednesday June 21
9:30 AM
India Cultural Garden
1190 Martin Luther King Jr Dr.
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Tri-C Jazz Fest
June 22 - 24
Playhouse Square
This year, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland brings you the world, with artists from Africa to New Orleans. Featuring iconic musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Trombone Shorty, crazy-good bass players like Richard Bona and Christian McBride, legendary drummers like Steve Smith and newcomers such as Samara Joy and Braxton Cook – how can it get any better?
Join us at Playhouse Square June 22-24 for the ticketed concerts in the beautiful theatres – and, of course at the free party outside under the chandelier. The vast world of jazz is at your doorstep
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St. Demetrios Greek Festival
June 22-25
22909 Center Ridge Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
Join us for the best Greek food in town, live music and dancing, shopping, and church tours! More information
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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Friday June 23 7 - 9 PM
Independence HS Auditorium
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, globally-renowned humanitarian and a leading figure in contemporary meditation, is coming to Cleveland after 13 years. Join him on Friday June 23rd as he personally leads the Sixth Sense Meditation & Wisdom series for the Cleveland community. Event details
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Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
June 23 and 24
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Berea, Ohio
Established in 1977, this long standing event is presented by members of The Ohio Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of their proud Scottish Heritage and ancestry. The Ohio Scottish Games highlight the traditional dance, music and athletics of the ancient highland games. This event is for the enjoyment of all Scots and friends as well as to introduce the Scottish Arts and traditions to the community. The Ohio Scottish Games runs under The Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio, Inc (SACSO)
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Midsommar
Saturday June 24
Noon
Beachland Park on the Lake Erie shore
Celebrate Midsommar on June 24 from noon to whenever at Beachland Park on the shores of Lake Erie at the end of Canterbury Road north off Lake Shore Blvd., just west of E. 185th Street. Served Buffet, Gift Baskets, Swedish Music, Dance Around the Maypole, 50/50 Raffle, Good Will Offering! Call Carolyn Anderson for reservations - 216-316-2500!
In Sweden, the Midsummer is such an important festivity that there have been proposals to make the Midsummer's Eve the National Day of Sweden, instead of June 6. In Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, Midsummer's festival is a public holiday. In Denmark and Norway, it may also be referred to as St. Hans Day.
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Hungarian Benefit Lunch
Sunday June 25 - 12:45 PM
St Emeric Church - 1860 West 22nd
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Brazillian Barbecue
Sunday June 25 - 1 PM
St. Peter Catholic Church
1533 East 17th Street
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Estonian Victory Day and Jaanipäev
Sunday June 25
1 PM
Estonian Cultural Garden
This year we will commemorate Victory Day and Jaanipäev and, reflect and remember those friends of the Garden that passed away during the past year; Aavo Puussaar, Marty Puussaar, and Herisia Lapp. Please bring lawn chairs for your seating. Please bring along snacks to share after the program.We hope that you can join us for this annual event.
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Konrad and Konrad Free Concert
Sunday June 25 - 3 PM
Shrine Church Of St. Stanislaus
3649 East 65th St. Cleveland
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Die Unpronounceables German Brass Band
Sunday June 25 1 - 4 PM
Cain Park Evans Amphitheater
DIE ÜNPRÖNÖÜNCËÄBLËS is a mini brass band steeped in the larger German brass band tradition. Formed in 2019, they have quickly morphed into a band that does not resemble your grandfather's polka band. The band's repertoire consists of traditional Oktoberfest favorites, plus country, pop and rock hits. The instrumentation is flute, alto and tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drums and vocals.
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Liszt Concert in Hungarian Cultural Garden
Sunday June 25 4 PM
Hungarian Cultural Garden
East Blvd - Upper Level
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Czech Chicken and Duck Dinner
Sunday June 25
Opens at noon
Taborville - 9850 North Blvd in Auburn Township
On Sunday June 25th, 2023, DTJ Taborville is having a Chicken and Duck Dinner. Cost is $ 15.00 for an adult dinner and $8.00 for a children's chicken dinner. A ½ duck dinner is $21.00 Dinner includes dumplings, sauerkraut, a homemade doughnut and coffee. Serving from 12:00 till 2:00. Dine in or take out. Music for your listening pleasure will be provided by Patty C and the Guys from 12:30 till 3:30. Reservation deadline is Friday June 23rd.
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Pundemics
Which bear is the most condescending?
A pan-duh!
Why are elevator puns so good?
They work on many levels.
I’ve been thinking about taking up meditation.
I figure it’s better than sitting around doing nothing.
Dogs can’t operate MRI machines.
But catscan.
How do you weigh a millennial?
In Instagrams.
Do mascara and lipstick ever argue?
Sure, but then they makeup.
Ba da dum
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Postscript: There is so much going on this week it’s going to be very hard to decide where to go. I hope to see you somewhere.
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