Ethnic Cleveland eNews
June 21, 2022
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Juneteenth
Be honest. Did you know much about Juneteenth before a few years ago? It was a pretty obscure day, especially in the North. It was mostly celebrated in Texas where the news of the Emancipation Proclamation was finally announced. In Cleveland there were a handful of people who celebrated the day in the African American Cultural Garden. My sister Debbie and I were two of the few who attended way back when.
Highlights included the singing by opera singer William Clarence Marshall and recitations of the Emancipation Proclamation by young people. DJ Silver B was on hand and community elder Luther Smith led a libation ceremony. A highlight for Debbie and me were the Peace in the Hood youngsters led by Amir El Hajj Khalid A. Samad.
Ashay!
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Albanian Cultural Garden
A quarter mile down the road in the Albanian Cultural Garden, Albanian Ambassador to the United States Floreta Faber was given a tour of the Albanian Cultural Garden in Cleveland by former Cleveland City Councilwoman Dona Brady and leaders of the Albanian community.
The Ambassador was amazed at the beautiful garden dedicated to Albanian heritage and said she had not seen anything like that in the country or world. Sometimes we take these things for granted as we drive by. It takes a visitor to remind us of what we have.
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Tri-C JazzFest
Thursday – Saturday June 23-25
Playhouse Square
The 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by Keybank, is coming home to Playhouse Square June 23-25! We're grateful to be working with our partners at Playhouse Square and looking forward to firing up Euclid Avenue again with music, food and dancing. Summer in downtown Cleveland officially begins with JazzFest.
The 2022 lineup features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theatres, with a special opening night concert — dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson — featuring Anthony Hamilton at Cleveland Public Auditorium’s Music Hall.
Festival highlights include homecoming concerts by native Clevelanders Joe Lovano and Sean Jones in addition to performances by vocalist Cyrille Aimée and legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri (below).
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St. Demetrios Greek Festival
Thursday June 23- Sunday June 26
22909 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River, Ohio
2022 St. Demetrios Greek Festival - Thursday & Sunday: 11am – 10pm; Friday & Saturday 11am – 11pm. Great Food! Great Fun! Dine inside or Drive-thru carry-out! Daily Dance Performances and Live Music! Specialty vendors!
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Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
Friday and Saturday June 24&25
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 E. Bagley Road
The Scottish American Cultural Society of Ohio is proud to be hosting the Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival. There will be a parade of competitors, bagpipe competition, Scottish heavy athletics, keg toss, haggis throw, highland dance competitions, harp & fiddle competition, entertainment, genealogy, clans, entertainment, workshops, whiskey tasting, kilted mile, food and merchandise vendors and Tattoo!
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Vasa Club's Midsommar Festival
Saturday June 25
Noon to Sunset
Beachland Park Club House
At the end of Canterbury Road and Lake Erie
There is nothing more traditional than the Midsommar Festival in Sweden. To keep this wonderful celebration alive for this generation of Swedes, the Vasa Club is sponsoring the annual event near Carolyn Anderson's home at the lakeside park and pavilion at the end of her street. It can be accessed from Canterbury or Landseer north off Lake Shore Blvd. west of East 185th Street and St. Joseph/Villa Angela High School. Be sure to call Carolyn with your reservations by June 18 so she can plan for the food requirements.
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Immigrant Heritage Day at Akron Zoo
Saturday June 25
505 Euclid Ave.Akron, Ohio 44307
The Akron Zoo is partnering with Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens to present Immigrant Heritage Day! Join us for a fun-filled day of education, activities, games and performances with local multicultural organizations. Award-winning photographer Shane Wynn will also be displaying her North Hill Portrait Series throughout the zoo.
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Benefit Concert for Ukraine
Saturday June 25
7 PM
Severance Music Center
Please join us June 25 to attend the benefit concert of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus at Severance Music Center in Cleveland. The proceeds from the concert will be used for humanitarian needs in Ukraine through the Cleveland Maidan Association, Fund to Aid Ukraine, and Razom for Ukraine. More Information
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Estonian Cultural Garden Observance
Sunday June 26
1 PM
Estonian Cultural Garden
MLK Blvd
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Sokol Sunday Duck Dinner
Sunday June 26
1 - 2:30 PM
Bohemian Hall
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Hungarian Cultural Garden Dedication & Liszt Concert
Sunday June 26
4 PM
Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden
1070 East Blvd
The Hungarian Cultural Garden invites you to the dedication of Bartók and Kodály Monoliths, followed by The Liszt Concert! The Liszt Concert should be on your Cleveland Bucket List.
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Hispanic Community Family Night at Blossom
Satturday July 2
6 PM
Blossom Music Center
Visit Blossom Music Festival for dinner and a concert, plus fireworks! Saturday, July 2 at 6pm. $30 for adults, $15 for children. FREE parking. To reserve your spot, call Jackie Nachman at (216) 307-6662 or email jnachman@clevelandorchestra.com
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Bastille Day Celebration
Saturday July 9
Tall Ships Festival at the Port of Cleveland
In this 30th Anniversary year of the French-American Chamber of Commerce in Ohio, we invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for our 2022 FACC Bastille Day celebration on the site of the Annual Tall Ships Festival and Fireworks at the Port of Cleveland (just north of Cleveland Browns Stadium) on Saturday, July 9. Make it an all-day affair, if you wish, or select the portion of the day that is most interesting to you.
Your $20 FACC ticket entitles you to: -Full-Day Access (9:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m) to visit/board the vessels and 8 tall ships that will be here for the festival, including early boarding (9:30-11:00 a.m.) before the general public has access, A glass of wine (for adults) to toast the 30th anniversary of the FACC and Bastille Day at 6:00 P.M., Admission to the evening Fireworks Festival (music, entertainment, kids activities, concessions, etc.) concluding in fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
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Serbian Golf Outing, Dinner & Music
Saturday July 9
Sleepy Hollow Golf Course - 9445 Brecksville Road, Brecksville
Scramble Format. Winning Foursome Wins Dinner for Eight at the Serbian Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park or cash. 10:00 a.m. Registration (with a shot of Slivo) 11:00 a.m. Tee Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church (BACK) Hall. 2151 West Wallings Road, Broadview Hts., OH 44147 Non-Golfing Spouses, Friends and Guests Welcome! $35.00 Includes Dinner and Music
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My single friend always complained that they only sold eggs by the dozen and he didn’t need that many. Then he found a store that had them in 6-packs. He was so excited that he bought 2!
Did you hear about the two psychiatrists who passed each other on a walk? One said to the other, "You're fine, How am I?"
I was walking my dog and a cable repairman was on my street. He asked me what time it was. I told him it is between 8 am and 1 pm.
Now that it is beach season a friend says that the worst thing you can hear when you’re wearing a bikini is “Good for you!”
Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
Ba da dum
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Postscript: June 23rd is my Mom and Dad’s first anniversary together in 30 years. I used to tease her because she still celebrated even though Dad died 30 years ago. Happy heavenly anniversary Mom and Dad.
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