Here is a video of a wonderful performance by The West Shore Chorale and choral friends singing the Hallelujah Chorus at Cleveland Ohio’s historic West Side Market on December 18, 2010.Check out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information,All Things Cleveland Ohio.
Monday, 20 December 2010
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Trailer “Kill The Irishman”: A Cleveland "Mob" Story
Posted on 04:57 by jackson
Here is the new trailer for the upcoming film “Kill The Irishman” (formerly called “The Irishman”) which will be released in 2011. The film is based on the book by Rick Porrell titled “To Kill The Irishman: The War That Crippled The Mafia” about Cleveland, Ohio mobster Danny Greene. Long time Clevelanders will be very familiar with this story. Too bad it was filmed in Detroit!Update March
Friday, 19 November 2010
Winterfest Returns to Cleveland, Welcome to “Snow Days”
Posted on 12:30 by jackson
It’s that time of year – the cold and snow are coming and so are the winter holidays. This also means that Winterfest will be here, starting on November 27, 2010.
The newest addition to Winterfest is the Cleveland Indians "Snow Days" at Progressive Field where the Cleveland Indians ballpark is turned into a winter themed snow park, with snow tubing, ice skating, food/beverages and much more. I
The newest addition to Winterfest is the Cleveland Indians "Snow Days" at Progressive Field where the Cleveland Indians ballpark is turned into a winter themed snow park, with snow tubing, ice skating, food/beverages and much more. I
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Downtown Cleveland is Moving…Fast!
Posted on 12:34 by jackson
Here’s an interesting video from the Downtown Cleveland Alliance which highlights recent improvements and projects in progress for the City Of Cleveland. There are some exciting things happening here, and it's great to see that Cleveland is moving forward - fast!Check out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio.
Monday, 25 October 2010
Sherwin-Williams Unveils New Billboard Celebrating its Cleveland Heritage
Posted on 09:16 by jackson
Photo courtesy of Sherwin-WilliamsSherwin Williams, headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, will be installing a new 10-story billboard on the company’s global headquarters, which is in the the Landmark Office Towers on Ontario Street. (This replaces the large LeBron James billboard that was removed after James left the Cavaliers.)Here’s a time lapse video of the making of the billboard, plus a full
Monday, 11 October 2010
Cleveland Skyline 20 Mile View
Posted on 06:39 by jackson
Here’s a view of the Cleveland Ohio skyline, from about 20 miles east, taken from a vantage point in the Chapin Forest. (Click on the image for a larger view.) The tallest building in the center is the Key Tower, with 200 Public Square , then The Terminal Tower , to the left.Photo © allthingsclevelandohio.blogspot.com Check out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information,All Things
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Cleveland Beer Week Returns In October 2010
Posted on 07:18 by jackson
Photos courtesy ClevelandBeerWeek.org Clevelanders love their beer, and the city has a long history of crafting brews. The first Cleveland Beer Week in October 2009 was such a success that it is returning again in October 2010. Here is the official press release; further details on the week and all the events can be found at ClevelandBeerWeek.org . CLEVELAND BEER WEEK is Set for October
Thursday, 16 September 2010
“Cuyahoga” Means Crooked – For Rivers AND County Commissioners (An Editorial)
Posted on 11:51 by jackson
Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, and the Cuyahoga River flows through the city of Cleveland on its way to Lake Erie, separating the city into” “east siders” and “west siders. The word “Cuyahoga" translates to “crooked river" in the Iroquois language, as the river has a crooked, winding pattern as it snakes through the area.The name Cuyahoga couldn’t fit better for the "crooked" Cuyahoga
Friday, 3 September 2010
Happy 15th Anniversary, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Posted on 03:53 by jackson
This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. It seems like it’s been around longer than 15 years, maybe because rock & roll is so ingrained in the history and culture of Cleveland.To help celebrate, here are a few of some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken of the Rock Hall over the years.Don't forget to check out the web site for The Rock & Roll
Saturday, 28 August 2010
Cleveland Ohio I-90 Innerbelt (Video)
Posted on 05:25 by jackson
Take an “animated” drive on the I-90 Innerbelt in Cleveland Ohio (from I-71 to I-90 East up to Dead Man’s Curve). © allthingsclevelandohio.blogspot.com unless otherwise notedCheck out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio, here.
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Cleveland: “The Best Location in the Nation” (Song and Video)
Posted on 11:54 by jackson
Many thanks to a Cleveland fan by the name of “Jim” who forwarded to me a copy of an old song known as “Cleveland: The Best Location in the Nation” performed by Les Adair with the Vic Stuart Combo.The slogan “The Best Location in the Nation” goes back to sometime in the 1940s but has not been used for many years. Still, many long time Cleveland area residents believe that Cleveland is a wonderful
Monday, 19 July 2010
The Wade Chapel
Posted on 11:26 by jackson
The Wade Chapel, located in Cleveland’s Lakeview Cemetery, is named in honor of Jeptha Wade, the founder of The Western Union Telegraph Company. It was completed in 1901. The chapel is best known for its interior, which was designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and is one of very few interiors in the world designed completely by Tiffany. (The building exterior was designed by architects W. Dominick
Sunday, 4 July 2010
Lakeview Dam
Posted on 03:08 by jackson
Hiding in plain sight in Cleveland’s Lakeview Cemetery is Lakeview Dam. At the time of its construction in 1978, it was the largest concrete filled dam east of the Rocky Mountains. A current Lakeview Cemetery pamphlet lists it as the largest concrete filled dam east of the Mississippi. The Lakeview Cemetery web site says “The dam is 500 feet across, 60 feet above grade and 30 feet below grade…The
Monday, 28 June 2010
Abandoned Coast Guard Station – Cleveland Ohio
Posted on 11:24 by jackson
The City of Cleveland owns an abandoned US Coast Guard Station which sits at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, visible from Whiskey Island/Wendy Park . The city bought the facility in 2004 for $1 from local developer Jeff Jacobs. Restoration and repair is virtually non-existent and the building is still in bad shape. When visiting the area a few weeks ago I didn’t venture out to the building area,
Saturday, 12 June 2010
“Hot in Cleveland” Comes to TV Land
Posted on 04:50 by jackson
Move over, Drew Carey. A new television show focusing on Cleveland Ohio is premiering on TV Land on Wednesday June 16, 2010, and it's called “Hot in Cleveland.” The show, which stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick, is about three attractive single women from Los Angeles who are on their way to Paris for a vacation when their plane makes an emergency stop in Cleveland. They
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Cleveland’s Whiskey Island & Wendy Park
Posted on 15:03 by jackson
Some of the nicest views of the Cleveland skyline can be found at the Whiskey Island and Wendy Park areas, right on Lake Erie immediately west of the city and at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. I visited the area last week and here is a short video compilation of some of the sights, which include the Whiskey Island Marina, the Whiskey Island Lighthouse, the old US Coast Guard station, and some
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Cleveland Ohio Skyline (Cuyahoga River West Bank View)
Posted on 14:18 by jackson
The weather has been outstanding here in Northeast Ohio as of late, so it was a perfect time to head to downtown Cleveland to take some photos and videos. Here’s one short video of the Cleveland skyline, taken from the west bank of the Cuyahoga River. Check out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio, here.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Cleveland: The Sports “Curse” Is Alive And Well
Posted on 13:03 by jackson
Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost what may have been their best chance EVER to nab the NBA championship, but the team, with the most valuable player in the NBA (LeBron James) just plain blew it. My response – snore. There is a reason I don’t get too excited about any Cleveland sports team, no matter how well they are doing. It’s because we haven’t won anything major since 1964, a pre-Super
Monday, 3 May 2010
Cleveland’s Galleria Reborn As A “Garden Under Glass”
Posted on 10:08 by jackson
Photo copyright Allthingsclevelandohio.blogsot.com View of Galleria Glass Roof from the Tower At ErieviewPart of Cleveland’s Tower at Erieview complex includes The Galleria, a large, two-story, glass covered shopping and dining arcade, opened in 1987. Years later, as The Tower City complex drew shopping closer to the core of downtown Cleveland, many retail tenants left The Galleria. After many
Thursday, 8 April 2010
Cleveland’s Two Seasons: Winter, Orange Barrels
Posted on 05:47 by jackson
Most places have 4 seasons – winter, spring, summer, and fall – but Cleveland only has two: winter and “orange barrels”. Oh sure, it may look like spring outside right now, but already the orange barrels signifying the never ending road construction and maintenance are blooming like daffodils. (In a few places they never left. The barrels, I mean, not the daffodils.) The best source for ongoing
Thursday, 25 March 2010
"The Q" Quicken Loans Arena Video Tour
Posted on 07:45 by jackson
With the Cleveland Cavaliers having a great year and with playoffs just around the corner, this short video tour of the Quicken Loans Arena (AKA "The Q") filmed by Insider Perks is quite timely. Enjoy! (And let’s hope the Cavs will go all the way this season – this city needs a big win.)Check out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio, here.
Monday, 8 March 2010
Drew Carey Works to Save Cleveland in New Documentary Series
Posted on 04:52 by jackson
Cleveland’s own Drew Carey ("The Drew Carey Show” and host of “The Price is Right) will be lending his support to help save his home town in a documentary series presented by Reason.tv called “Reason Saves Cleveland With Drew Carey” airing during the week of March 15-19. There are six 10-minute episodes which, according to the web site, “investigates and analyzes the problems that turned
Friday, 19 February 2010
Forbes, America’s Most Miserable Magazine
Posted on 03:26 by jackson
Not Miserable!Cleveland Ohio appeared on yet another Forbes list, this time Forbes calling Cleveland “America’s Most Miserable City” . Forbes puts Cleveland at the top of the list, saying that it “secured the position thanks to its high unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (Cavaliers of the NBA excepted).” They bring up the city’s “
Thursday, 18 February 2010
Cleveland’s I-90 Innerbelt Bridge Time Lapse
Posted on 11:23 by jackson
Finally the sun has come out after what seems like endless weeks of gray skies. It was a good day to take a quick time lapse video of Cleveland’s Innerbelt Bridge as the skies cleared.All Original Text Content ©allthingsclevelandohio.blogspot.com unless otherwise notedCheck out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio, here.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Cleveland #1 On Forbes “Worst Winter Weather” List
Posted on 12:27 by jackson
It's snowing right now as I write this, here is a photo of the Innerbelt Bridge just taken a few minutes ago. For Cleveland area residents, this may fall under the category of “tell us something we didn’t already know.” Forbes Magazine has put Cleveland Ohio at the top of the list of US cities with the worst winter weather. Forbes says this about Cleveland weather:Our measures show that those in
Thursday, 4 February 2010
"Positively Cleveland" Launches Redesigned Web Site
Posted on 04:39 by jackson
Yesterday, the web site Positively Cleveland unveiled their redesigned web site. One nice feature is that the site incorporates all of their social media sites, such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr so all the current information can be viewed from the Positively Cleveland web site. In addition, their current visitors guides can be viewed on line. Besides providing information on where to
Friday, 22 January 2010
Cleveland Ohio Sketchbook (Video)
Posted on 12:25 by jackson
Here is a short video of some of the key landmarks of Cleveland Ohio in sketches. All Original Text Content © allthingsclevelandohio.blogspot.com unless otherwise notedCheck out my blog home page for the latest Cleveland information, All Things Cleveland Ohio, here.
Friday, 8 January 2010
The Cleveland Memory Project
Posted on 11:24 by jackson
Erieview Tower construction, 1964The City of Cleveland has been around for a long time and has an interesting history. One of the best sources for photographs, e-books, and all kinds of historical "goodies" is The Cleveland Memory Project. Cleveland Memory is a collaborative effort of the Special Collections Dept., Digital Processing Unit, Technical Services Dept. & Systems Division at the
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