GE Nela Park Christmas Light Display 2015

Many of you may remember driving through the GE Nela Park campus on Noble Road in East Cleveland as a kid and being mesmerized by the amazing Christmas lighting display. While you haven't been able to drive through Nela Park for many years you can see the brilliant display along Noble Road.

If you drive, be prepared for cars moving very slowly - and even stopping - as they ooh and aahh at the display. A better option is to pull into the Nela Park main road and park in one of the Visitor spots and walk along the display route.

It is another Cleveland treasure and should be visited in person. See some photos of the 2015 display to whet your appetite.

GE Nela Park Christmas Light Display 2015

Eastern European song by Harmonia at Nationalities event

Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia performed at the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM) 51st annual Christmas Luncheon.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Harmonia wedding song at American Nationalities Movement

Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia performed at the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM) 51st annual Christmas Luncheon. This is a Wedding song where the future bride and groom come to ask permission of the parents. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

 

Harmonia wedding song at American Nationalities Movement

Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia performed at the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM) 51st annual Christmas Luncheon. This is a Wedding song where the future bride and groom come to ask permission of the parents. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

 

Jane B. Sheats story – Part 2 of 2

Jane B. Sheats received the Freedom Award from the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Part 2 of 2 of her story. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Jane B. Sheats receives the Freedom Award from ANM

Jane B. Sheats received the Freedom Award from the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Part 1 of her story. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Jane B. Sheats receives the Freedom Award from ANM

Jane B. Sheats received the Freedom Award from the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Part 1 of her story. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Judges Perk and Pianka give Jane B. Sheats the Freedom Award

Judge Ralph J.  Perk Jr., president of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM), and Judge Ray Pianka introduced Jane B. Sheats as recipient of the Freedom Award from the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Lia Staff receives the Freedom Award from ANM

Lia Staff received the Freedom Award from the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Lia Staff escaped Estonia in 1944 with her family. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Irene Morrow gives Freedom Award to Lia Staff

Irene Morrow, past-president of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM), introduced Lia Staff as recipient of The Freedom Award.  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Lia Staff escaped Estonia in 1944 with her family. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/estonian/estonian.htm

Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

Judge Ray Pianka introduced Gary Kotlarsic as recipient of the Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).   Gary Kotlarsic has been a volunteer for many Polish organizations including director of the Polish American Cultural Center, John Paul II.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

Judge Ray Pianka introduced Gary Kotlarsic as recipient of the Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).   Gary Kotlarsic has been a volunteer for many Polish organizations including director of the Polish American Cultural Center, John Paul II.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

Judge Ray Pianka introduced Gary Kotlarsic as recipient of the Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).   Gary Kotlarsic has been a volunteer for many Polish organizations including director of the Polish American Cultural Center, John Paul II.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Gary Kotlarsic receives Freedom Award

Gary Kotlarsic, volunteer for many Polish organizations including director of the Polish American Cultural Center, John Paul II, received The Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM). http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

 

Gary Kotlarsic receives Freedom Award

Gary Kotlarsic, volunteer for many Polish organizations including director of the Polish American Cultural Center, John Paul II, received The Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM). http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

 

The band Harmonia receives Freedom Award (Part 2 of 2)

Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia received The Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM). Harmonia is a nationality ambassador of Eastern European music. This is part 2 of 2 of Walt’s acceptance speech http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

 

Walt Mahovlich and Harmonia receive Freedom Award

Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia received The Freedom Award at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM).  Harmonia is a nationality ambassador of Eastern European music.  This is part 1 of Walt’s acceptance speechhttp://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Judge Ralph Perk introduces Harmonia for Freedom Award

Judge Ralph J.  Perk Jr., president of the American Nationalities Movement of Ohio (ANM), introduced Walt Mahovlich and the band Harmonia as recipients of The Freedom Award.  This was at the 51st annual Christmas Luncheon of the ANM.  Harmonia is a nationality ambassador of Eastern European music.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

International Fashion Show Part 4 – Vietnam, Ukraine, USA

A highlight of the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland is the international fashion show.  Part 4 includes fashion from Vietnam, Ukraine and the USA. http://www.clevelandpeople.com

International Fashion Show Part 3 – Italian to Spanish

A highlight of the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland is the international fashion show.  Part 3 includes fashion from Italy, Liberia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Spain. http://www.clevelandpeople.com

International Fashion Show Grand finale – Imagine

A highlight of the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland is the international fashion show.  In this grand finale, all the participants gathered on stage and walked off to a version of the John Lennon song Imagine.  Dr. Nada Martinovic was the director of the Fashion Show. http://www.clevelandpeople.com

International Fashion Show Part 2 – Hmong to Irish

A highlight of the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland is the international fashion show.  Part 2 includes fashion from Hmong people, Hungary, India and Ireland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com

International Fashion Show Part 1 – Armenia to Hawaii

A highlight of the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland is the international fashion show.  Part 1 includes fashion from Armenia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Estonia and Hawaii,

2016. http://www.clevelandpeople.com

ICC-WIN’s Ken Kovach – Thanks and see you next year

President Ken Kovach thanked the crowd at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  He announced the 7th annual event will be in the same place in 2016. http://www.clevelandpeople.com

Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance with audience

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  In this dance they got people from the audience to dance with them. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance Finale and introductions

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  This dance is their finale and ends with introductions of the dancers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance Finale and introductions

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  This dance is their finale and ends with introductions of the dancers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Tahitian Dance – the hips tell the story

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  This dance is from Tahiti and as MC Tiki said “The hips tell the story.” http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

For the Ladies – Men’s Hawaiian Dance

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  This dance is “for the ladies” as 4 men perform a traditional dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Oahu Dance with sticks and feathers

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  In this dance, two young ladies performed a dance from Oahu with sticks and feathers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Oahu Dance with sticks and feathers

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  In this dance, two young ladies performed a dance from Oahu with sticks and feathers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Island of Maui Hawaii Couples Dance

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  In this dance, three couples perform a dance from the island of Maui Hawaii.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Dance from Bora Bora with ladies in grass skirts

The Hula Fusion Polynesian Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   The MC Tiki explained the dances.  This is a dance from Bora Bora where the ladies wore grass skirts. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm

Liberian girls interpretative dance at ICC-WIN event

The Liberian Community Ensemble performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   This was an interpretive dance of two women. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/liberian/liberian.htm

Solo Liberian woman dance at ICC-WIN event

The Liberian Community Ensemble performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   This was a solo dance by a woman. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/liberian/liberian.htm

Liberian couple dance at ICC-WIN event

The Liberian Community Ensemble performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   This was a dance between a man and a woman. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/liberian/liberian.htm

Spanish Dancers Finale at Cleveland Multicultural Event

The Fairmount Spanish Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   The Fairmount Spanish Dancers dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style.  They are the only company in Ohio dedicated to performing the infinite variety of Spanish Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

Spanish Dancers at Cleveland Multicultural Event

The Fairmount Spanish Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   The Fairmount Spanish Dancers dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style.  They are the only company in Ohio dedicated to performing the infinite variety of Spanish Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

Fairmount Spanish Dancers at ICC-WIN

The Fairmount Spanish Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   The Fairmount Spanish Dancers dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style.  They are the only company in Ohio dedicated to performing the infinite variety of Spanish Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

ICC-WIN Board at 2015 Multicultural Party in Cleveland

President Ken Kovach welcomed the crowd to the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  He called on the members of the Board of ICC-WIN to come onstage and they introduced themselves.   This included Harry Weller, Joe Meissner, Dan Hanson, Ingrida Bublys, Pierre Bejjani, Murat Gurer, Nada Martinovic, Mehmet Gencer, Gia Hoa Ryan, Mari Galindo, Debbie Hanson, George Koussa, Anila Nicklos, and Aklilu Demassie.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com

Fairmount Spanish Dancers clapping song

The Fairmount Spanish Dancers performed at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.   This is a clapping and stomping dance.  The Fairmount Spanish Dancers dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style.  They are the only company in Ohio dedicated to performing the infinite variety of Spanish Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

14 year old plays Silent Night on trumpet

14 year old Olivia Gotowski performed Silent Night on trumpet at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Hejnal at ICC-WIN annual Multicultural Holiday celebration

14 year old Olivia Gotowski performed the Hejnal at the 6th annual Multicultural Holiday celebration put on by the International Community Council – Worldwide Intercultural Network (ICC-WIN) at the Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland.  The Hejnał Mariacki is a traditional, five-note Polish anthem closely bound to the history and traditions of the capital, Kraków. It is played every hour on the hour, four times in succession in each of the four cardinal directions, by a trumpeter on the highest tower of the city's Saint Mary's Church.  Legend has it that a sentry on a tower of St Mary's Church sounded an alarm by playing the Hejnał but the trumpeter was shot in the throat and did not complete the anthem.  That is why performances end abruptly before completion.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Rosary important to Polish and Mexican in Cleveland Church

Joe Feckanin, a volunteer at the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland, spoke to the crowd of Polish, Mexican and others who were there to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and pray for a miracle from the Polish icon Our Lady of Czestochowa and her Mexican counterpart Our Lady of Guadalupe to keep the family of Carmen Camarillo of Painesville together.  The 7 children of Mr. Camarillo were on hand with friends and supporters to pray that the 17 year resident would not be deported and the family broken up.    He told how important praying the Rosary is.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/catholic/catholic.htm

Cielito Lindo Mariachi at St Casimir Church

Mariachi Santa Cecilia of Painesville performed at the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a large number of Mexican immigrants.  This song inside the church was to the familiar tune of Cielito Lindo. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Polish Church Pastor and Mexican Mariachi band

Fr. Eric Orzech, Pastor of the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland, welcomes the crowd of Polish, Mexican and others to the Church to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  He said “God’s providence has brought us together.”  The people were praying for a miracle from the Polish icon Our Lady of Czestochowa and her Mexican counterpart Our Lady of Guadalupe to keep the family of Carmen Camarillo of Painesville together.  The 7 children of Mr. Camarillo were on hand with friends and supporters to pray that the 17 year resident would not be deported and the family broken up.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Mariachi for Our Lady of Guadalupe at St Casimir Church

Mariachi Santa Cecilia of Painesville performed at the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a large number of Mexican immigrants.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Mariachi Band outside Church for Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mariachi Santa Cecilia of Painesville performed at the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a large number of Mexican immigrants.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Mariachi Happy Birthday to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mariachi Santa Cecilia of Painesville performed at the historically Polish St Casimir Church in Cleveland to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with a large number of Mexican immigrants.  This is a traditional Happy Birthday song to Our Lady of Guadalupe. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Miracle from Our Lady of Guadalupe for Painesville family?

Veronica Dahlberg is Executive Director of HOLA, a small, grassroots Latino organization based in NE Ohio focusing on Advocacy, Community Organizing and Civic Engagement.  She spoke in front of St Casimir Catholic Church in Cleveland where she and others gathered to pray for a Miracle from the Polish icon Our Lady of Częstochowah and her Mexican counterpart Our Lady of Guadalupe to keep the family of Carmen Camarillo of Painesville together.  The 7 children of Mr. Camarillo were on hand with friends and supporters to pray that the 17 year resident would not be deported and the family broken up.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Lebanese food explained at Kan Zaman party

Pierre Bejjani of the Lebanese Cultural Garden introduced Wael Ayyad, owner of Kan Zaman Middle East restaurant in Cleveland.  Kan Zaman hosted the annual Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Christmas party.  Pierre then explained the food that would be served including tabbouleh, hummus, baba ganoush and more.  

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm and http://www.clevelandcooks.com

Pierre Bejjani and Fr. Naim Khalil at Kan Zaman

Pierre Bejjani of the Lebanese Cultural Garden welcomed the crowd to the annual Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Christmas party.   It took place at Kan Zaman Middle Eastern restaurant in Cleveland which Pierre said is the only such local restaurant that is for all Middle East and Arabic cultures.  He introduced Fr. Naim Khalil, Pastor of St Elias Church, who said it is very important for us all to be together.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Ajyal Lebanese Dabke Dance at Cultural Gardens dinner

The Lebanese Cultural Garden was the host for the annual Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Christmas party.   It took place at Kan Zaman Middle Eastern restaurant in Cleveland.  The Ajyal Lebanese dancer group performed this traditional Lebanese dabke (stomping) dance at the event.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Ajyal Lebanese Dancers at Cultural Gardens dinner

The Lebanese Cultural Garden was the host for the annual Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Christmas party.   It took place at Kan Zaman Middle Eastern restaurant in Cleveland.  The Ajyal Lebanese dancer group performed this traditional Lebanese dance at the event.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Afripean drums and electric violin jam Philanthropia

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a song called Pushkin that featured African and European music.  They call it Afripean.  Humble G the Fiddlah played the electric violin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Happy on drums and electric violin at Philanthropia

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a version of hit song Happy by Humble G the Fiddlah and the Afripean drummers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Singing Angels Christmas Carol singalong at Philanthropia

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a Christmas medley singalong with the Singing Angels going out into the audience.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Mona Alag of FICA Project Seva at Philanthropia

Mona Alag is a volunteer for Project Seva of the Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  She told about the good works of the charity at Philanthropia which is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Let there be peace on earth – Singing Angels

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a special a capella version of Let there be Peace on Earth by the Singing Angels.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – electric violin

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a version of The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire) on electric fiddle or violin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – electric violin

Philanthropia is an annual event hosted by Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers at Landerhaven designed to benefit non-profits in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio.  This was a version of The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire) on electric fiddle or violin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Santa Lucia Closing Procession – Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the procession at the end of the concert to the song Santa Lucia.  Solvej Nilsson was Lucia.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

We wish you a Merry Christmas - Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing We wish you a Merry Christmas in English and Swedish. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Shine 1000 Candles - Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing Nu tandas tusen juleljus or Now Shine a thousand candles bright.  The solo is by Melanie Graham and Solvej Nilsson.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Christmas Again - Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing Nu ar det jul igen or Now it is Christmas Again. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Christmas Night of the Elves - Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing Tomtarnas julnatt or Christmas Night of the Elves. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Lusse lelle (Little Lucia) – Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing Lusse lelle (Little Lucia)

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Goder afton (Good Evening) – Swedish Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing Goder afton (Good Evening) http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

I et hus vid skogens slut – Children’s Chorus

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii.  This is the Children’s Chorus singing I et hus vid skogens slut http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Santa Lucia Procession – Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130

The Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America hosted the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio. The Director of the Luci Program was Anna Rietsch and Reid Taylor was the Accompanist ii. This is the procession in to the song Santa Lucia. Solvej Nilsson was Lucia. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

 

We Wish You a Merry Christmas in Swedish by Vasa Voices

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Vi onskar Eder alla en angenam julhelg or We Wish you a Merry Christmas in both Swedish and English.  Director Taylor then thanked the choir and audience.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Silent Night (Stilla Natt) in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Stilla Natt or Silent Night by Mohr/Gruber.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

O Thou Joyful Christmas Carol in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is O Du saliga or O Thou Joyful by Johannes D. Falk.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

O Holy Night (Helga Natt) in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is O Helga Natt or O Holy Night by Adolph Adam.  The soloist is Reid Taylor.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

White Christmas in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Jag drommer om en jul hemma or White Christmas by Irving Berlin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Julvisa (Christmas Carol) by Vasa Voices Swedish Choir

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Julvisa or Christmas Carol by Jean Sibelius.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Swedish Choir Christmas Morn Carol

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Nar juldagsmorgon glimmar or When Christmas Morn is Dawning by Burchardt.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Swedish Choir – French-Indian Christmas Carol

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is I vintermanads morka tid or Twas in the moon of wintertime, a French-Indian Christmas carol.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Harlig ar jorden - Swedish Choir – Beautiful Savior

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Harlig ar jorden or Beautiful Savior, a Silesian folk melody by B.S. Ingeman.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Swedish Choir – O Morning Star

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Var halsad skona morgonstund or O Morning Star How Fair and Bright by Wallin/Nicolai.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Swedish Choir at Christmas and Lucia Fest

The Vasa Voices Choir of Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130 Vasa Order of America performed at the 2015 Christmas and Lucia Fest in Highland Heights (Cleveland) Ohio.  The Director is Reid Taylor and the Accompanist is Xin Dai.  This song is Det ar ros utspringen or Lo, How a Rose by Michael Praetorius.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/swedish/swedish.htm

Cleveland Cultural Gardens thank City Council

Sheila Murphy Crawford, President of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, thanked Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Councilman Kevin Conwell, Jeff Johnson and TJ Dow and the other members of City Council for their support of the 70th annual One World Day in August 2015.  She was joined by One World Day committee members Svetlana Stolyarova, Richard Crepage, Tom Turkaly, Johnny Wu, Angela Shute Woodson, Ken Kovach and Dan Hanson.

http://clevelandoneworldday.org/

Why celebrate Lebanon in these troubled times?

American Lebanese Community Council (ALCC) President Pierre Bejjani spoke at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  He said that the ALCC was for all regardless of religion or political persuasion.  He told why we should celebrate the independence of Lebanon in these troubled times.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Pierre Bejjani thanks at Lebanon Day 2015

American Lebanese Community Council (ALCC) President Pierre Bejjani thanked the committee, sponsors and supporters of the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  He also recognized dignitaries in attendance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Lebanese Dabke dance at 2015 Cleveland Lebanon Day

The Ajyal Dancers performed at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence put on by the American Lebanese Community Council.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Ajyal Lebanese Dancers honored at 2015 Lebanon Day

ALCC President Pierre Bejjani gave certificates to each of the members of the Ajyal Dancers in between performances at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence put on by the American Lebanese Community Council.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Ajyal Lebanese Dabke dance at 2015 Lebanon Day

The Ajyal Dancers performed at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence put on by the American Lebanese Community Council.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Lebanese Cultural Garden – Lebanon Day 2015

Michael Orra and Tamore Gemayel gave a presentation on the past, present and future of the Lebanese Cultural Garden speaker at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence put on by the American Lebanese Community Council.  The Lebanese Garden will join the chain of 30 or so other nationality gardens in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens chain. MC Richard Anter III introduced them. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

US Attorney Steven Dettelbach at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

Steven Dettelbach, US Attorney for Northern District of Ohio, was the keynote speaker at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence put on by the American Lebanese Community Council http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Michael Orra honored at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

Michael Orra was honored by the American Lebanese Community Council for his many achievements at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  He was introduced by Pierre Bejjani.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Roger Abood honored at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

Roger Abood was honored by the American Lebanese Community Council for his many achievements at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  He was introduced by Pierre Bejjani. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Cleveland Councilman Brian Cummins at Lebanon Day

Councilman Brian Cummins spoke at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at Lebanon Day

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke at the 2015 Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Iman Istambouli

Iman Ramez Istambouli of Case Western Reserve University gave an invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Msgr. Bonczewski

Monsignor Bill Bonczewski, Pastor of Our Lady of the Cedars in Fairlawn Ohio, gave an invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Lebanese National Anthem by Fr. Naim Khalil

Fr. Naim Khalil, Pastor of St Elias Church, led the Lebanese National Anthem at Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Lebanon Day in Cleveland 2015 – Welcome and anthem

Richard Anter III served as Master of Ceremonies for Lebanon Day in Cleveland celebrating 72 years of Lebanese Independence.  After welcoming the crowd he asked for a moment of silence for the victims of terror in Paris, Beirut and other places.  Then the US Army Color Guard presented the colors and Elizabeth Unis Chesko led the US National Anthem. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

Why Slovenian prof was interested in Jewish soldiers

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, was asked why he, as a non-Jew, was interested in the Jewish soldiers in WWI. He cited his scholarly research especially of Slovenian writers.  This was at an event at the exposition “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead” hosted by the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Teaching about Jewish soldiers in WWI

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, was asked if schools were teaching about Jewish soldiers in WWI.  This was at an event at the exposition “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead” hosted by the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Jews in Slovenia – Historically and now

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, was asked by Councilman Joe Cimperman about the Jewish community in Slovenia  at an event at the exposition “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead” hosted by the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Jews in Slovenia – Historically and now

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, was asked by Councilman Joe Cimperman about the Jewish community in Slovenia  at an event at the exposition “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead” hosted by the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

How Jewish Soldiers exhibit got to Slovenian Museum in Cleveland

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, was asked about the exposition “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead” hosted by the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead in Cleveland

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, told about the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio.  He then told about the exposition it was hosting “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead.”  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Israeli Deputy Consul General Moran Birman

Israeli Deputy Consul General Moran Birman is based in Philadelphia and this was his first trip to Cleveland.  He spoke at the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio about the exposition it was hosting “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead.”  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  He said that events like this are how we build relationships between communities.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Rode

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode spoke at the Slovenian Museum and Archives in Cleveland, Ohio about the exposition it was hosting “Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead.”  It is dedicated to the Jewish soldiers in World War I who fell on the Isonzo Front in what is now Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

JCF’s Cheryl Davis introduces Deputy Consul General Moran Birman

Cheryl Davis, Jewish Community Federation Community Relations Committee Chair, introduced the new Israeli Deputy Consul General Moran Birman.  The camera got bumped and the end got cut off.  Sorry. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.

Luka Zibelnik introduces new Slovenian Consul General

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

Cleveland State University, introduced the new Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode to the crowd. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

AJC President Michael Cantor at Cleveland Slovenian Museum

Michael Cantor, President of the Cleveland Chapter of the AJC (American Jewish Community), welcomed the two new Consuls (Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode and Israeli Deputy Consul General Moran Birman) to Cleveland.  He also recognized Cleveland Councilmen Jeff Johnson, Joe Cimperman and Mike Polensek.  He called for a moment of silence for the French and other victims of terror. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Cleveland’s St Clair Superior Neighborhood

Michael Fleming, St Clair Superior Development Corporation Executive Director, spoke about the history and diversity of the neighborhood as an introduction to an event at the Slovenian Museum and Archives that featured Jewish soldier in World War I in Slovenia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/jewish/jewish.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovenian/slovenian.htm

Slovak Struggle toward the Cleveland Agreement

Father Michael Brunovsky, OSB MS Ed and principal of Benedictine High School, spoke at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  His presentation was titled “The Slovak Struggle toward the Cleveland Agreement.”  In this part of the speech he speaks about the 3 elements to the Slovak Question in the 19th Century: Nationalism, Magyarization and Immigration. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Cleveland Agreement between Czechs and Slovaks in 1915

Stephen J Sebesta, PhD spoke at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  His speech was titled “The Cleveland Agreement – The First Major Declaration of Cooperation between Czechs and Slovaks in the US to support an independent Czechoslovakian State.”  This is a part of his speech.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Cleveland Agreement 100th closing and Bartered Bride newsd

Paul Burik thanked the crowd for coming to the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  He introduced Jarmilla Skorepa who said that for the first time in 60 years a full production of The Bartered Bride play would be performed on the stage.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Slovak Folk Dress (Kroje) from various regions

Denise Ivan-Antus and George Terbrak spoke at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland. George explained the Slovak and Czech folk dress called Kroje that was on display.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Slovak poem about General Milan Stefanik by Denise Ivan-Antus

Denise Ivan-Antus spoke at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland. She recited a poem in Slovak about General Milan Stefanik and dedicated the poem to her father. 33 years earlier her father brought her to the same location to recite another poem in Slovak.

 http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

General Milan Stefanik poem intro by Denise Ivan-Antus

Denise Ivan-Antus spoke at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  She gave some background about a poem about General Milan Stefanik that she would be reciting. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Wreath for, and letter from, Thomas Masaryk

Paul Burik was the MC for the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  He told of placing a wreath at the statue of Thomas Masaryk every October 28. He also said that while 100 years seems like a long time it is really only 3 generations and how a grandson of Frank Vacha had a letter from Masaryk from 1922.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Mayor Jackson proclamation for Cleveland Agreement Centennial

Paul Burik was the MC for the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  He read a proclamation from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson that recognized the important event.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Mayor Jackson proclamation for Cleveland Agreement Centennial

Paul Burik was the MC for the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  He read a proclamation from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson that recognized the important event.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Prayer for Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec, Slovak Jesuit

Father Michael Brunovsky, OSB MS Ed and principal of Benedictine High School, gave the invocation at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  He asked the people to pray for Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec, a Slovakian Jesuit priest who died that morning.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Czech and Slovak National Anthems at Bohemian Hall

Marjorie Juba led the national anthems of the Czech Republic and Slovakia at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  Paul Burik served as MC. She led Kde Domov Muj and Fr. Michael Brunovsky led Nad Tatrou Sa Blyska.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Czech and Slovak National Anthems at Bohemian Hall

Marjorie Juba led the national anthems of the Czech Republic and Slovakia at the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  Paul Burik served as MC. She led Kde Domov Muj and Fr. Michael Brunovsky led Nad Tatrou Sa Blyska.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Historic Bohemian National Hall in Cleveland

Alice Khol, President of Sokol Greater Cleveland, gave some of the history of the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  Paul Burik served as MC. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Historic Bohemian National Hall in Cleveland

Alice Khol, President of Sokol Greater Cleveland, gave some of the history of the Historic Bohemian National Hall on Broadway Ave. in Cleveland.  This was at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the Cleveland Agreement.  Paul Burik served as MC. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/czech/czech.htm and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm

Traditional Costumes of Serbia Fashion Show – Grand finale

Biljana Regan is a folklorist and passionate collector of traditional apparel from the Balkan region.  She brought her collection of traditional Serbian fashions to a Serbian Fashion and Music Journey at Tri-C West in Cleveland (Parma).  Reagan and Nada Martinovic produced the event. Victor Trejgut served as Master of Ceremonies (English) and Gordana Kovcic as Mistress of Ceremonies (Serbian).  In this grand finale, Biljana Regan showed her costume and then all the models came back on stage.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Traditional Costumes of Serbia Fashion Show – Part 3

Biljana Regan is a folklorist and passionate collector of traditional apparel from the Balkan region.  She brought her collection of traditional Serbian fashions to a Serbian Fashion and Music Journey at Tri-C West in Cleveland (Parma).  Reagan and Nada Martinovic produced the event. Victor Trejgut served as Master of Ceremonies (English) and Gordana Kovcic as Mistress of Ceremonies (Serbian).  This is the 3rd part of the Fashion Show from Serbia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Traditional Costumes of Serbia Fashion Show – Part 2

Biljana Regan is a folklorist and passionate collector of traditional apparel from the Balkan region.  She brought her collection of traditional Serbian fashions to a Serbian Fashion and Music Journey at Tri-C West in Cleveland (Parma).  Reagan and Nada Martinovic produced the event. Victor Trejgut served as Master of Ceremonies (English) and Gordana Kovcic as Mistress of Ceremonies (Serbian).  This is the 2nd part of the Fashion Show from Serbia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Traditional Costumes of Serbia Fashion Show – Part 2

Biljana Regan is a folklorist and passionate collector of traditional apparel from the Balkan region.  She brought her collection of traditional Serbian fashions to a Serbian Fashion and Music Journey at Tri-C West in Cleveland (Parma).  Reagan and Nada Martinovic produced the event. Victor Trejgut served as Master of Ceremonies (English) and Gordana Kovcic as Mistress of Ceremonies (Serbian).  This is the 2nd part of the Fashion Show from Serbia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Traditional Fashions from Serbia

Biljana Regan is a folklorist and passionate collector of traditional apparel from the Balkan region.  She brought her collection of traditional Serbian fashions to a Serbian Fashion and Music Journey at Tri-C West in Cleveland (Parma).  Reagan and Nada Martinovic produced the event. Victor Trejgut served as Master of Ceremonies (English) and Gordana Kovcic as Mistress of Ceremonies (Serbian).  This is the introduction and the first few fashions from Serbia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Murphy Irish Dancers grand finale at Cleveland Mayo Ball

The Murphy Irish Dancers performed at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland/  This last dance featured all the dancers that night. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

3rd dance from Murphy Irish Dancers at Cleveland Mayo Ball

The Murphy Irish Dancers performed at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland/  This third dance featured the 6 young ladies again. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Irish couple from Murphy Irish Dancers at Cleveland Mayo Ball

The Murphy Irish Dancers performed at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland/  This second dance featured 1 young lady and 1 young man. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Murphy Irish Dancers at Cleveland Mayo Ball

The Murphy Irish Dancers performed at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland/  This first dance featured 6 young ladies. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Founder of Cleveland Mayo Society says thanks

Gerry Quinn founded the Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland and was honored at the 2015 Mayo Ball with the Founder’s Award. This is Gerry Quinn’s acceptance speech.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Gerry Quinn Founder’s Award at Cleveland Mayo Ball

Gerry Quinn founded the Mayo Society of Greater Cleveland and was honored at the 2015 Mayo Ball with the Founder’s Award. Mayor of County Mayo Michael Holmes read a proclamation from County Mayo in honor of Gerry Quinn.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Recognition for Justice Terrence O’Donnell at Mayo Ball

President Gerry Quinn presented 2015 Mayo Person of the Year Justice Terrence O’Donnell, with a crystal bowl from County Mayo at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.  He also presented the Justice with proclamations and letters of congratulations from Governor John Kasich, US Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown, Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley, State Senator Tom Patton, US Congressman David Joyce, State Rep Martin Sweeney and others.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Justice Terrence O’Donnell honored at Cleveland Mayo Ball

The acceptance speech from Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell who was honored as the 2015 Mayo Person of the Year at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Justice Terrence O’Donnell introduced at Cleveland Mayo Ball

President Gerry Quinn introduced a video at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland that featured Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell as the 2015 Mayo Person of the Year.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

President Gerry Quinn at Cleveland Mayo Ball

President Gerry Quinn spoke at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.  He introduced Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell as the 2015 Mayo Person of the Year.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Galway University Foundation at Cleveland Mayo Ball

Thomas Scanlon, Co-Chair of the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland, introduced Tom Joyce, Executive Director of the Galway University Foundation.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Kenneth Deery from Achill Development at Cleveland Mayo Ball

Thomas Scanlon, Co-Chair of the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland, introduced Kenneth Deery from Achill Development in County Mayo.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

County Mayo Manager Peter Hynes at Cleveland Mayo Ball

Thomas Scanlon, Co-Chair of the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland, introduced County Mayo Manager Peter Hynes.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Mayor of County Mayo at Cleveland Mayo Ball

Thomas Scanlon, Co-Chair of the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland, introduced the Mayor of County Mayo Michael Holmes.  This was the new Mayor’s first visit to Cleveland. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Consul General of Ireland at 2015 Cleveland Mayo Ball

Thomas Scanlon, Co-Chair of the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland, introduced Consul General of Ireland Orla McBreen.  This was the new Consuls’ first visit to Cleveland. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Cleveland 2015 Mayo Ball Invocation – Fr. Matt Byrne

Fr. Matt Byrne gave the invocation at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Cleveland 2015 Mayo Ball anthems – English and Gaelic

Sean Hardy served as MC for the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.  He welcomed the crowd and then introduced James Kilbane and Marshall Griffith who led the national anthems of US and Ireland (in Gaelic). http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Traditional Irish song at the 2015 Mayo Ball

4 musicians performed a traditional Irish song at the 2015 Mayo Ball in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey welcome

Dr. Nada Martinovic welcomed the crowd to the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College.  The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic and Biljana Regan.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Children’s Choir sings “Tamo daleko”

The Serbian Community Children’s Choir, under the direction of Dr. Nada Martinovic, sang the World War I era song “Tamo daleko” at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian duet - Magla padnala

Nada Martinovic and Nenad Jovanovic sang a traditional Serbian song called ‘Magla padnala’ at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College. The song is from Prizren, an old city from Kosovo which used to be a cultural center of old Serbia. Nada was wearing the costume from that city that is 200 years old. The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian trio sings ‘Pukni Zoro’

A trio of Gojko Majerle, Victor Trejgut and Nenad Jovanovic sang a traditional Serbian song called ‘Pukni Zoro’ at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College.  The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian quartet sings ‘Cije je ono Devojce’

A quartet of Nada Martinovic, Gojko Majerle, Victor Trejgut and Marija Cosic sang a traditional Serbian song called ‘Cije je ono Devojce’ at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College. The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

 

Serbian quartet sings ‘Gde si bilo Jare moje’

A quartet of Nada Martinovic, Gojko Majerle, Victor Trejgut and Marija Cosic sang a traditional Serbian song called ‘Gde si bilo Jare moje’ at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College.  The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian folklore act Morava song and dance

The Serbian folklore act Morava performed a traditional song and dance from Sabac and Valjevo at the “Traditional Serbian Fashion and Music Journey’ held at Cuyahoga Community College.  The show was produced by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Joe Culley on tabla at FICA event

Joe Culley performed on tabla at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Joe Culley on tabla at FICA event

Joe Culley performed on tabla at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Grand finale Indian dance with sticks- Nupur School Students

Students from the Nupur School of Dance performed an Indian dance using sticks at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Bollywood dance by 2 sisters from Nupur School5

Two sisters from the Nupur School of Dance performed a Bollywood Dance at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Solo Bollywood dance till cell phone interruption

A young lady from the Nupur School of Dance performed a solo Bollywood Dance at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   The song was playing through a phone and ended abruptly when a call was received.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Solo Bollywood dance till cell phone interruption

A young lady from the Nupur School of Dance performed a solo Bollywood Dance at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   The song was playing through a phone and ended abruptly when a call was received.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Bollywood dance - Nupur School Students

Students from the Nupur School of Dance performed a Bollywood Dance at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Lord Vishnu dance - Nupur School Students

Students from the Nupur School of Dance performed a Prayer Dance to Lord Vishnu at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Prayer Dance to Lord Ganesh – Nupur School Students

Students from the Nupur School of Dance performed a Prayer Dance to Lord Ganesh at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

India Cultural Garden Future Plans – Raj Pillai

Raj Pillai told of the future plans for the India Cultural Garden including the 24’ granite Torana.  He spoke at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

India Cultural Garden History - Sudarshan Sathe

Sudarshan Sathe gave the history of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and specifically the India Cultural Garden. He spoke at the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Dr. Reverend Otis Moss Jr. keynote Part 2 of 2

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. was the keynote speaker of the Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) and 10th anniversary of the India Cultural Garden event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden.  He concluded his keynote address using references from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Dr. Reverend Otis Moss Jr. at India Cultural Garden event

Mona Alag, past president of Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) and Chair of the 10th anniversary committee of the India Cultural Garden event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden, introduced Rev. Dr. Otis Moss Jr. as the keynote speaker.  Dr. Moss told of his respect for the Indian community and shared Dr. Martin Luther King’s wisdom and told of a trip to India with Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

India Cultural Garden Committee– Mona Alag

Mona Alag, past president of Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) and Chair of the 10th anniversary committee of the India Cultural Garden event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden, thanked her committee for making the event possible. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

India Cultural Garden – Mona Alag welcome

Mona Alag, past president of Federation of India Community Associations (FICA) and Chair of the 10th anniversary committee of the India Cultural Garden event celebrating 10 years of the India Cultural Garden, welcomed the crowd to the event.   She thanked her committee and supporters and then introduced dignitaries and Ohio Civil Rights Commissioner Leonard Hubert. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Giant Puppet Welcome to Cleveland

A Giant Puppet from the Cleveland Museum of Art welcomes you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Greek Pontian Community Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Cleveland Greek Pontian Community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Irish Community Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Murphy Irish Dance Group and Cleveland Irish Community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Lebanese Community Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Ajyal Dance Group and Cleveland Lebanese Community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Indian Community Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Cleveland Indian Community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

 

Hungarian Community Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Cleveland Hungarian Community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Young Ladies Welcome to Cleveland

Young Ladies welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/