Nan's Notes
AT ARTS COLLINWOOD
Dan Tranberg through November 19 Arts Collinwood Gallery is pleased to present, artist/writer Dan Tranberg’s first solo exhibition in eight years: NEW WORK on view Friday, October 22 thru November 19. This new body of work represents Tranberg’s concentration on the idea of encouraging intimate viewing of abstract forms and spaces as a means of reinvigorating a connection to visual phenomena. www.dantranberg.com.
SUNDAY EVENING ROAST POETRY SERIES November 14 Our monthly series continues with a quartet of diverse voices: Bree Zlee, the founder of Giant Green Panda Press, and activist/poet Bridget Kriner. Poets Elena Tomorowitz and RA Washington open. All ages, free to the public. In the Café.
HOLIDAY SALE December 3,4,5 The usual glittering selection of artists and artisans plus a show of 20 donated prints in the Café, available by auction, plus a designers’ ready-to-wear collection next door in the annex. Stay tuned.
THURSDAY LIFE DRAWING CLASSES Hone your drawing skills at the life drawing open sessions held in the Arts Collinwood Community Center, Thursday evenings 7:15 - 9:30 pm. Cost is $8 per session ($6 for students). No registration required, although RSVPs are appreciated. Call 216-692-9500 or 216-321-1417 for more information, or Email: info@artscollinwood.org.
EAT, DRINK, MEET, LISTEN – IN THE CAFÉ Six days a week, the Café at Arts Collinwood serves up original little meals (I love the rice bowls, and the big sandwiches, but I have trouble getting past the bean and black olive tapenades – they are so good) plus the usual drinks plus unusual socializing (because of our talented neighborhood, you know).
One night a week (Wednesday) jazz musicians play at 8 pm and 9 pm. And every Thursday, singer-songwriter-acoustic player Jeff Powers hosts The Acoustic Showcase, an evening of area singers, poets and guitar players. Arts Collinwood 15605 Waterloo Road, 216-692-9500, www.artscollinwood.org. Gallery and Café hours: Tuesday –Saturday 11-11; Sunday 11-5. Community Center, 397 E156.
COLLINWOOD LIBRARY, E152ND STREET FREE TUTORING: Monday – Thursday – 2:30-6pm. Tutors are from Cleveland State University America Reads Program and Neighborhood Leadership Institute AmeriCorps Program. Call the library at 216-623-6934 for more details.
CRAFT SHOW Irish American Club - East Side, 22770 Lake Shore Blvd., Sunday, Nov. 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM, over 40 vendors - Admission $1.00. Also accepting donations of non-perishable food or paper products for local hunger centers.
SHORE ACRES IN THE NEWS November 10 The Shore Acres Association is described in “ In the Neighborhood: The Search for Community on an American Street One Sleepover at a Time” by Peter Lovenheim. Hear how the author built a neighborhood on his street, when he speaks on Wednesday, November 10, 10:30am to 12:30pm, at Trinity Commons, 2230 Euclid (free parking off Prospect Avenue). The event, as well as the parking, is free, and the book will be on sale. And Meg Doerr of Shore Acres will be part of the presentation! To RSVP, call 216.925.4901.
POLKA AT WORKMEN’S HOME November 7 – Wayne Tomsic Band November 14 – Joey Tomsick Orchestra November 21 – Ray Polantz Orchestra November 28 – Don Wojtila Band December 5 – Al Batistelli Band December 12 – Eddie Rodick Band December 19 – Frank Moravcek Band December 26 – No Dance; New Year’s Eve – December 31 - Bobby Kravos & the Boys in the Band – Watch for details of this special celebration dinner/dance. Slovenian Workman’s Home (15335 Waterloo, 481-4378, 3 – 8 pm). Friday Fish Fry offers walleye, shrimp, pork chops, goulash and macaroni cheese, with sides of cole slaw, home or French fries and polenta.
MEETINGS
East 185 BlockWatch November 9 6 pm, Lithuanian Hall, 877 E.185th St.
Collinwood/Nottingham Historical Society November 18 Regular Meeting, 6:30 pm, Lithuanian Hall
SAVE THE DATE
November 13 Adopt a Beach Clean up Day; 10 am - noon Euclid Beach Park. For information: Lakefront State Park 216-881-8141 ext. 3001. Park office is located at 8701 Lakeshore Blvd., at the west end of Bratenahl.
December 4 Breakfast with Santa 10-noon, Lithuanian Hall For information: Northeast Shores Development Corp. 317 E156 St., 216-481-7660
December 5 ROCK N' ROLL FLEA MARKET AT THE BEACHLAND 30+ Vendors selling records + CDs, vintage wares of all kinds, & art. Vendors wanted.