Monday, August 31, 2015

One World Day welcome in Chinese Cultural Garden

Wayne Wong of OCA Cleveland and a leader of the Cleveland Dragon
Dance Team welcomed the crowd to the Chinese Cultural Garden for One World Day
2015.  He explained what OCA Cleveland
does and how they partner with the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State
University. . http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm




Sunday, August 30, 2015

Honoring teachers on One World Day in Chinese Cultural Garden

Anthony Yen spoke of the importance of teachers at a ceremony in the Chinese Cultural Garden on One World Day 2015.  He told of the great teacher Confucius and how they plant cherry trees each year in the Garden so to one day have a Teacher’s Forest.  He introduced Dr. Haigang Zhou, the Director of the Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University who told about their annual honoring of teachers. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm





Oath of Citizenship at 2015 One World Day in Cleveland

Honorable Solomon Oliver Jr., Chief Judge United States District Court Northern District of Ohio administered the Oath of Citizenship to new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony at the 2015 One World Day.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/







Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr at One World Day

Honorable Solomon Oliver Jr., Chief Judge United States District Court Northern District of Ohio welcomed and spoke to the new citizens at the Naturalization Ceremony at the 2015 One World Day.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/







Chief Judge Solomon Oliver Jr intro at One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, introduced Honorable Solomon Oliver Jr., Chief Judge United States District Court Northern District of Ohio for the Naturalization of new citizens ceremony at t the 2015 One World Day.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/





Councilman Kevin Conwell appreciation at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, thanked Cleveland City Council and especially Councilman Kevin Conwell and Jeff Johnson for their support at the 2015 One World Day.  She presented a token of appreciation to Kevin Conwell’s wife then introduced Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell on behalf of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/







British Cultural Garden’s Mary Hamlin honored on One World Day

Mary Hamlin has been a tireless volunteer and caretaker of the British Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens for many decades.  She was honored for her service at One World Day 2015 and introduced by Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Vice-President Paul Burik. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm







Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Board at 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, introduced members of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Executive Board at the 2015 One World Day event.  This included Paul Burik, Anda, Cook, Rich Crepage, Dan Hanson, Debbie Hanson, Pierre Bejjani, Svetlana Stolyarova, Mary Hamlin and George Terbrak.

  http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/






Rich Crepage and dignitaries at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, introduced Vice-President Rich Crepage at the 2015 One World Day.  He recognized some of the dignitaries in the audience including Cleveland Consular Corps members Manuel Lopez (Spain), Ingrida Bublys (Lithuania), Dianna Thimmig (Germany) and Sandra Morgan (UK).  http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/









Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, thanked Cleveland City Council and especially Councilman Kevin Conwell and Jeff Johnson for their support at the 2015 One World Day.  She then introduced Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell who represents the area for the County.  Rep Conwell is also on the Executive Board of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/









Saturday, August 29, 2015

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, introduced Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at the 2015 One World Day.  The Mayor spoke about Cleveland’s Diversity and gave a proclamation designating August 23, 2015 as One World Day in the City of Cleveland.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/







Sheila Crawford at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, spoke at the 2015 One World Day and told about the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and how they will be 100 years old next year.  She called them ‘Cleveland’s Central Park.’   http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org/







National Anthem at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, introduced a Color Guard from the Cleveland Police Department and Katie Cooper who sang the National Anthem at the 2015 One World Day.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/







Louis Stokes remembered at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford is president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and welcomed the crowd to the 2015 One World Day.  She asked for a moment of silence in the memory of Congressman Louis Stokes who passed away a few days earlier.

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Louis Stokes remembered at Cleveland’s 2015 One World Day

Sheila Murphy Crawford is president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and welcomed the crowd to the 2015 One World Day.  She asked for a moment of silence in the memory of Congressman Louis Stokes who passed away a few days earlier.

http://www.clevelandpeople.com/








Italian Cultural Garden’s Gino Collage honored on One World Day

Gino Collage has been a tireless volunteer and caretaker of the Italian Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens for many decades.  He was honored for his service at One World Day 2015 and introduced by Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Vice-President Anda Cook. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm







Hungarian Cultural Garden’s Ernie Mihaly honored on One World Day

Ernie Mihaly has been a tireless volunteer and caretaker of the Hungarian Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens for many decades.  He was honored for his service at One World Day 2015 and introduced by Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation Vice-President Rich Crepage. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm







Zemplin Czardas by Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble on One World Day

Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble performed in the Slovak Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on One World Day 2015.  This was a Zemplin Czardas from the Zemplin region of Eastern Slovakia.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm







Three Slovak Mothers in Cleveland Cultural Garden on One World Day

Tri Slovenske Mamicky, the Three Slovak Mothers, performed in the Slovak Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on One World Day 2015.  Monika Smid played harmonica (accordion) and sisters Miluba Anderko and Maria Cvicalea sang.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm







Tri Slovenske Mamicky in Slovak Garden on One World Day

Tri Slovenske Mamicky, the Three Slovak Mothers, performed in the Slovak Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on One World Day 2015.  Monika Smid played harmonica (accordion) and sisters Miluba Anderko and Maria Cvicalea sang.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm







Three Slovak Mamas in Slovak Garden on One World Day

Tri Slovenske Mamicky, the Three Slovak Mothers, performed in the Slovak Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens on One World Day 2015.  Monika Smid played harmonica (accordion) and sisters Miluba Anderko and Maria Cvicalea sang.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/slovak/slovak.htm







Dance in Lebanese Garden by Ajyal Dabke at One World Day

Ajyal Dabke performed a traditional dance from Lebanon at the future site of the Lebanese Cultural Garden in Cleveland on One World Day 2015.  Ajyal Dabke is led by Issam Aboudiab. Ajyal means ‘generations’ in Arabic and the Lebanese national folk dance is the dabke which refers to the foot stamping of the dance.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm







Dance in Lebanese Garden by Ajyal Dabke at One World Day

Ajyal Dabke performed a traditional dance from Lebanon at the future site of the Lebanese Cultural Garden in Cleveland on One World Day 2015.  Ajyal Dabke is led by Issam Aboudiab. Ajyal means ‘generations’ in Arabic and the Lebanese national folk dance is the dabke which refers to the foot stamping of the dance.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm







Friday, August 28, 2015

Ethiopian Cultural Garden at Cleveland One World Day

Having fun on the site of the proposed new Ethiopian Cultural Garden in Cleveland on One World Day 2015.  Besides dancing, food and music a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony was held.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/ethiopian/ethiopian.htm







Serbian kids sing alphabet song in Serbian Garden on One World Day

The Serbian Community Children's Choir, under the direction of Nada Martinovic, performed at the Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland on One World Day 2015.  The gathered in front of the bust of Vuk Karadzic who created the Serbian alphabet and sang and danced to the Serbian alphabet song Azbuka.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm









Cleveland Cooks™ Celtic Cooking with the Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride

Most people think of Celtic people as those living in Ireland and Scotland, but the Celts also hail from Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany in France, Galicia in Spain and Asturias.


The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.



Photos and Videos of Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride teaching Celtic Cooking

Hula Fusion Pacific Islands dancers at Cleveland One World Day

Hula Fusion, under the direction of Audrey Godoy, performed dances from the Pacific Islands at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   Their performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival and this is the ending part.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/pacislander/pacislander.htm







Irish Dance in hard shoes at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Irish Dance in hard shoes at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Irish Dance in soft shoes at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Irish Dance at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm









Murphy School of Irish Dance at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Murphy School of Irish Dance at Cleveland One World Day

The Murphy School of Irish Dance under the direction of Sheila Murphy Crawford performed a traditional Irish dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Thursday, August 27, 2015

Cuyahoga Cossacks Russian folk song at Cleveland One World Day

The Cuyahoga Cossacks Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus under the direction of Michael Pilat performed a Russian folk song about a man who had twelve women who wanted to comb his hair at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm







Russian Folk Song and Cleveland Rocks at One World Day

The Cuyahoga Cossacks Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus under the direction of Michael Pilat performed a Russian folk song about a leaky boat at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival. They also sang Cleveland Rocks at the end.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm







Ukrainian folk song about pierogi at One World Day

The Cuyahoga Cossacks Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus under the direction of Michael Pilat performed a Ukrainian folk song about a man who loved pierogi at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm







Cuyahoga Cossacks Russian Chorus at One World Day

The Cuyahoga Cossacks Greater Cleveland Russian Chorus under the direction of Michael Pilat performed a Russian folk song about 12 Robbers featuring Ken Kovach at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm







Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Greek dance from the island of Crete at One World Day in Cleveland

The St Paul Hellenic Dancers under the direction of Eleni Johnson performed a Greek dance from the island of Crete at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm







Greek dance from the island of Ikaria at One World Day in Cleveland

The St Paul Hellenic Dancers under the direction of Eleni Johnson performed a Greek dance from the island of Ikaria at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm





Greek dance from the island of Naxos at One World Day in Cleveland

The St Paul Hellenic Dancers under the direction of Eleni Johnson performed a Greek dance from the island of Naxos at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm





Greek dance from the mainland at One World Day in Cleveland

The St Paul Hellenic Dancers under the direction of Eleni Johnson performed a Greek dance from the mainland at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm







Serbian Morava Dance Ensemble at One World Day in Cleveland

The Morava Dance Ensemble from St Sava Orthodox Church performed Serbian dances at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   Angela Majerle is the director.  This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm





Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Serbian Button Accordion at One World Day in Cleveland

Dragan and Milan Djakovic played Serbian button accordion at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm







More Lebanese Dance from Ajyal Dabke at One World Day in Cleveland

The Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dance Ensemble under the direction of Issam Aboudabe performed a traditional Lebanese Dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic and Pierre Bejjani.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm







Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dance at One World Day in Cleveland

The Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dance Ensemble under the direction of Issam Aboudabe performed a traditional Lebanese Dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic and Pierre Bejjani.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm









Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dance at One World Day in Cleveland

The Ajyal Dabke Lebanese Dance Ensemble under the direction of Issam Aboudabe performed a traditional Lebanese Dance at the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This performance was part of the annual Cleveland International Folk Festival.  The performers were introduced by Nada Martinovic and Pierre Bejjani.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm









Variations on Shepherd’s Pie and Colcannon in different Celtic nations

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  While he continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon he spoke aboutvVariations on Shepherd’s Pie and Colcannon in the different Celtic nations.    http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Monday, August 24, 2015

Cleveland Cultural Gardens One World Day recap from leaders

The 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens took place on August 23, 2015 and 10,000 attendees visited the 29 existing gardens and several of the in-progress gardens.  After a long day, and with work still to be done, Dan Hanson asked Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation president Sheila Murphy Crawford and One World Day co-producers Johnny Wu and Ken Kovach for a few brief thoughts on the day.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com and http://clevelandoneworldday.org #owd2015







Why use Irish butter for shortbread and other recipes

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  While he continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon he told why you would want to use Irish butter for shortbread and other recipes.  There are also differences between Irish creams and American creams.     http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm





Scottish, Irish, Welsh and Vegetarian Celtic Recipes

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  While he continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon he told about his 4 Award winning Cookbooks covering Scottish, Irish, Welsh and Vegetarian Celtic Recipes.   http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm





Sunday, August 23, 2015

Garlic Powder is the addictive spice

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by telling why he calls garlic powder the addictive spice.  He says anything that you want to eat more and more of (like potato chips) will have garlic powder in them.   http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Top 5 most used spices in Irish cooking

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by telling how Herbs and Spices have a shelf life so a spice shop where they grind spices fresh may be a better alternative to store spices off the shelf.  Thyme is the #1 spice used in Irish cooking and the other 4 main ones are parsley, sage, rosemary and tarragon.  Dill is also used but not as much.  .  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm












Top 5 most used spices in Irish cooking

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by telling how Herbs and Spices have a shelf life so a spice shop where they grind spices fresh may be a better alternative to store spices off the shelf.  Thyme is the #1 spice used in Irish cooking and the other 4 main ones are parsley, sage, rosemary and tarragon.  Dill is also used but not as much.  .  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm












Cabbage Rolls – quick, easy and inexpensive

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He continued his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by telling how to get the best leaves for cabbage rolls and how to make them.  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Saturday, August 22, 2015

Irish Bacon and the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He began his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by describing the difference between American and Irish bacon.  He then said the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking are #1 Onions, #2 Cabbage and #3 Potatoes.  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Irish Bacon and the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He began his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by describing the difference between American and Irish bacon.  He then said the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking are #1 Onions, #2 Cabbage and #3 Potatoes.  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Irish Bacon and the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  He began his demonstration of Irish Fried Cabbage with Bacon by describing the difference between American and Irish bacon.  He then said the most used vegetables in Celtic cooking are #1 Onions, #2 Cabbage and #3 Potatoes.  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







There are really 8 Celtic Nations

The Celtic Caterer Chef Eric W. McBride demonstrated Celtic foods at the Ohio Celtic Festival at Classic Park in Eastlake, home to the Lake County Captains.  Most people think of Celtic people as those living in Ireland and Scotland, but the Celts also hail from Wales, the Isle of Man, Cornwall, Brittany in France, Galicia in Spain and Asturia.  http://celticcaterer.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm







Tuesday, August 18, 2015

India and US anthems at India Independence Day in Cleveland

The national anthems of India and the United States were performed by Michael Sreshta on saxophone and Mrs. Joan Fernandez on violin at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA). http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm





Usha Gupta singing on India Independence Day

Usha Gupta was born in India and came to Cleveland, Ohio.  At an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), she sang several songs.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Monday, August 17, 2015

97 year old Om Julka at India Independence Day

Lt. Colonel Om Julka has been called the doyen of the Indian Diaspora in Cleveland, Ohio. He is perhaps the oldest living Asian Indian in Cleveland, having immigrated here in 1978. He was an eye witness to many of the events leading up to and after India's independence. He spoke about the history he witnessed at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm





Library for poor in Tamil Nadu to honor Jared Scott Miller

The Jared Scott Miller Library will be built in the small village in Tamil Nadu India to serve the 5000 residents of the village of Edayanchavadi.  It is a tribute to Jared by his parents Cheryl and Paul Miller.  Jared tragically lost his life in 2013 due to a severe asthma attack.  All donations are welcome.  Please visit facebook.com/jaredscottmillerlibrary





Indian National Anthem Jana Gana Mana in Cleveland

A young girl led the crowd in the Indian National Anthem Jana Gana Mana at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), she sang an anthem.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Usha Gupta sings anthem on India Independence Day

Usha Gupta was born in India and came to Cleveland, Ohio.  At an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), she sang an anthem.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Usha Gupta sings anthem on India Independence Day

Usha Gupta was born in India and came to Cleveland, Ohio.  At an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), she sang an anthem.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Sunday, August 16, 2015

Kathak dance with tabla on Independence Day in Cleveland

CWRU grad student Sveta performed a traditional Indian Kathak Dance while her classmate Rachel accompanied her on the tabla an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Grad students Bollywood dance at India Independence Day

CWRU grad students performed several Bollywood dances at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm





Bollywood dances at India Independence Day in Cleveland

CWRU grad students performed several Bollywood dances at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Tabla solo at India Independence Day in Cleveland

CWRU grad student Rachel performed a table solo at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA).  A table is a bongo like instrument consisting of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm







Indian woman who came to Cleveland

Usha Gupta was born in India and came to Cleveland, Ohio. At an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), she spoke about the Indian community in Cleveland. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm



 



Saturday, August 15, 2015

India Independence Day and Republic Day

Lt. Colonel Om Julka has been called the doyen of the Indian Diaspora in Cleveland, Ohio. He is perhaps the oldest living Asian Indian in Cleveland, having immigrated here in 1978. He was an eye witness to many of the events leading up to and after India's independence. Om Julka explained the difference between Republic Day and Independence Day at an Independence Day ceremony put on by Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio (FICA), in Cleveland a week before turning 97 years old.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm





Friday, August 14, 2015

Cleveland Glenville Parade highlights with DJ Silver B

DJ Silver B (In the mix, mix, mix, mix) with the help of Parade Coordinator Angela Woodson, introduced many of the marchers in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade as it arrived at its destination at East 88th and St. Clair.  The larger units have their own videos so are not included in this one. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Thursday, August 13, 2015

"D" Squared Drill Team in Glenville Parade

"D" Squared Drill Team from Cleveland Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm







"D" Squared Drill Team in Glenville Parade

"D" Squared Drill Team from Cleveland Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm







"D" Squared Drill Team in Glenville Parade

"D" Squared Drill Team from Cleveland Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm







Essiex Elite Drill Team from Akron Ohio in Glenville Parade

Essiex Elite Drill Team from Akron Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm







East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team in Glenville Parade

East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team from Akron Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm



 



East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team in Glenville Parade

East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team from Akron Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm



 



East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team in Glenville Parade

East High School Cheerleaders & Drill Team from Akron Ohio marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm



 



2015 Glenville Parade down East 105

Here are some highlights of the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade as it marched down East 105 from Superior to St. Clair.  The larger units have their own videos so are not included in this one. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Glenville HS Football Team and Cheerleaders in Parade

The Glenville High School Tarblooders Football Team and Cheerleaders marched in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Daughters of the Nile Drill Team in Glenville Parade

Daughters of the Nile Drill Team marched and performed their routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





One World Day 2015 in Glenville Parade

Sheila Murphy Crawford, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, marched with committee members of the 2015 One World Day in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  One World Day producers Johnny Wu and Ken Kovach were joined by Yin Tang, Ewyn Tsang, Dan Hanson and more of the One World Day team.  http://clevelandoneworldday.org/





Ohio Cardinals Football Players & Cheerleaders in Glenville Parade

Ohio Cardinals Cheerleaders & Football Players marched and performed their cheerleading routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Rising Stars Academy of Cheer and Dance in Glenville Parade

Young ladies from Rising Stars Academy of Cheer and Dance marched and performed their cheerleading routines in the 38th annual Glenville Community Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Tuesday, August 11, 2015

US National Anthem at Glenville Festival

A local singer sang the United States National Anthem at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





US National Anthem at Glenville Festival

A local singer sang the United States National Anthem at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Black National Anthem at Glenville Festival

A local singer sang the Black National Anthem at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.     http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Why is food from Amish Produce Stands so good?

Maury Feren is 100 years old and has been in the fresh fruit and produce business for over 85 years. He knows produce!

He wrote the following column about Amish Produce and small farms.

What is there about the produce that is sold by the Amish people that gives it that special taste?

It's got to be from lots of good things. First of all they rotate their crops. The land they use for growing is given a rest every year according to the item they grew that year.

I know it will drive you crazy but the Amish use cow manure live for fertilizer. I know it doesn't sound good but it does the trick. I stopped by two farm markets (Amish) on two separate occasions. I will talk about that later. The produce was shining. I couldn't believe it. This was an organic tomato farmer and he had set out a display of tomatoes that covered the whole stand. And the tomatoes looked like they were photo perfect.

I went to another stand not organic, Sustainable. The tomatoes were like a picture. I bought the sustainable tomatoes. Let me tell you why. Four extra-large tomatoes in a container was $4.50 against $6.00. I made a different purchase at another time and the tomatoes were only $3.00.

So here is what has happened. Farm markets have spread all over. Everyone is enthralled with them. In fact, we have gone overboard with our enthusiasm I can't blame a farmer for charging whatever the market will bear. They don't know what to charge. On one location I spent $3 for 4 peaches. At another I paid $6 for peaches not as good.

Price was not a factor in my choice I was looking for good taste because the produce was locally grown. It also fit my time schedule. When time is a factor it also saves money. Since the prices were so high I'm going to go off the local growers and just go to my supermarkets where I shop.

I thought about this for a long time. I said to myself "Why should I write a negative report on farmers that work so hard". But here is the point. You can go into a supermarket and purchase produce for a lot less money. Fresh corn 50-70 cent each for the farmer, Marc's 6 for $1 from Florida. Not much difference in taste either.

Peaches, nectarines $1.99 at Miles Market good quality, good taste. Another example I can't see paying $4 for a bunch of beets. If it was something exotic it would be OK, but it's just a bunch of beet greens and 3-4 beets. I can go on and on about this. These prices have bothered me for a long time.
I'm not trying to soften the blow but when I compare it to the gas prices, these people were trying to get the prices up to $5 a gallon not too long ago. Now they are selling at $2.40 mostly so why hit on the farmer. It's such a petty business but it can amount to big bucks at some point.

I can remember very well when I used to go out in to the country to purchase produce and it was priced reasonable. I'm sure I will get criticism on my comments but it is something that needs to be said. I am just astonished at the people that own farmers markets haven't backed down on their prices to date. I don't expect this article to change anybody's mind.

Yeah! The first local corn has been harvested it seems to be early and you have to make that decision by yourself. Do I want to buy fresh picked local corn or shipped corn from Florida? We will see where that will take you.

Another interesting little note. You may have seen and tasted the black seeded watermelons. They are much bigger and they weigh about 30lbs. They are longer in shape and you will see them on the fresh watermelon displays. The seedless round watermelon have good flavor too but not the sweetness of the elongated black seeded melon.

Look for heavy netted cantaloupes with a tendency to an orange color. Avoid slick melons and remember black spots don't do well. Be more careful about your grapes because we are heading to the end of the season.

Romaine Hearts remain as the stars of the vegetable patch, with local zucchini and long yellow squash coming to the forefront. Be sure to pick young zucchini for best flavor.

Strawberries, blueberries and blackberries dominate the berry scene. Check out the red raspberries for softness and decay. They can be a winner with yogurt or on fresh cereal. More to come later.


See more of Maury Feren's columns


Remembering The Perfect Peach

Maury Feren is 100 years old and has been in the fresh fruit and produce business for over 85 years. He knows produce!

He wrote the following column about Peaches.

Today I am going to talk about the wonderful memories of all the perfect peaches I met in my search for good taste. I've purchased peaches (local) from 3 different farm stands all priced differently all claiming to be Amish but only one lot made the top.

My problem is I know what a local peach should taste like. My early history goes back to Blackmore Farms in Painesville, Ohio where I was subjected to the most exquisite peaches I have ever tasted. These big beautiful Hale peaches (variety), fully red ripe all around and perfectly shaped.

Mr. Blackmore knew how important it was to handle a fruit like a peach - which is so fragile the least bit of bruise would turn brown. It never happened because they were transported on racks so the peaches never touched each other. Maybe 50-60 baskets came in racked and you could smell the flavor. Unforgettable 75 years later.

And then I remember my visit to Paris with my children. I went over to a fruit stand where peaches were still ripening on a tree. Some were already over ripe but those I picked were truly tree ripened. A dollar a peach seemed high for that time, but I would pay anything to taste another peach that was not only beautiful, perfect in color and taste that could not be founded anywhere else.

I never want you to forget it's the land and the soil that makes the difference plus the grower who works his magic.

I also think back of the peaches that we used to get from Michigan, Hale Havens. Boy were they juicy and sweet. They use to be packed in bushels but since they were so delicate and fragile there were always a lot of bruising.

Benton Harbor, Michigan was the major shipping point. We also use to get some premium tasting fruit from South Carolina layer- packed like eggs. They could match the best of them. I don't know why all of these peaches have disappeared. New Jersey is a great fruit state. We use to receive shipments of their best fruit in early August. That is another area that has disappeared from the scene. I don't remember all of the varieties because they have changed over the years. New Jersey was a good supplier but it was only a short season.

West Virginia shipped some harder varieties of peaches that had good color but the hardness took away some of its taste.

I can't stop unless I talk about the Canadian shipments that we received for many years in Cleveland. They were knock outs. That fruit was bursting in color and the peach juices just poured down your lips as you bit into it. I don't know why the government stepped in and didn't allow shipments to the United States. The Canadian fruit from Niagara had to be some of the best tasting varieties I had from anywhere. What a great lost that was. I wonder what happened to that deal. That had to be a story in itself.

But let me tell you my own story. I had a connection from Perry or Painesville, Ohio from a family farm Pederson's that ranked with the best. I used them commercially when I was in business. That farm is still around today. You can stop by their roadside stand and you will love the fruit that they sell. It matches the best in flavor and appearance.

Today I spent some time in Chesterland, Ohio were there are 3 local growers who are offering tree ripened peaches. Having almost thrown out the store bought peaches that had been so hard and dry they had to be cooked. I talked to all of these growers. Their fruit looks magnificent. Great size, great color and wonderful taste.

California continues to ship hard fruit that needs 3-4 days ripening and are not free stone. It is quite odd that nectarines seem to ripen better than the peaches from California from the same areas.
Now is your chance to savor some of the best fruit just like I have been talking about from local areas. A month from now your mouth will be watering for more of the same. I look forward to meeting you there.

There is a family farm called (West) in Madison, Ohio right on route 20 who produce some of the best tasting fruit in this area. Don't you miss it. It will be your best treat for peaches this year.

See more of Maury Feren's columns

Councilman Jeff Johnson welcome to Glenville Festival

Councilman Jeff Johnson welcomed the crowd to the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.    He told how performers such as Levert and Bone Thugs and Harmony were from the neighborhood and played this Festival.  Them Ronnie Jones led the opening prayer.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Monday, August 10, 2015

Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee Members

Members of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee spoke at the future site of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.  This included Marcia Nolan, Laura Fruscella, Will Sanchez, Dan Hanson and Quan Ngoc Phuong Lam and family.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





One World Day plans for Vietnamese Cultural Garden

Vietnamese Cultural Garden Vice-chair Oanh Loi-Powell spoke about One World Day at the future site of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





Vietnamese Cultural Garden – Le Nguyen

Le Nguyen has been a leader in the Cleveland Vietnamese community for decades.  He is part of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and spoke at the flag raising ceremony and meeting on the site of the future garden. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





Sunday, August 09, 2015

Vietnamese Cultural Garden – Historical Notes

Lt. Colonel Joseph Patrick Meissner of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens gave a few historical notes about Vietnam such as how the Vietnamese people go back at least 4,000 years. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





Dragon and Fairy theme of Vietnamese Cultural Garden

Chair Gia Hoa Ryan and Vice-chair Oanh Loi-Powell told members of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens about the theme of the future garden.  The theme will be the Dragon and the Fairy. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





If Great Scientists had logos

This is great!  Do you understand them all?




Anthem of Free Vietnam (Tiếng Gọi Công Dân) in Cleveland

Members of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens gathered around a flag at the future site of the Vietnamese Garden on MLK Blvd and sang Tiếng Gọi Công Dân, which was the national anthem of South Vietnam from 1948 to 1975.  It is now called the "Anthem of Free Vietnam". http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





Anthem of Free Vietnam (Tiếng Gọi Công Dân) in Cleveland

Members of the Vietnamese Cultural Garden Committee of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens gathered around a flag at the future site of the Vietnamese Garden on MLK Blvd and sang Tiếng Gọi Công Dân, which was the national anthem of South Vietnam from 1948 to 1975.  It is now called the "Anthem of Free Vietnam". http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm





Councilman Mike Polensek at Glenville Parade

Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek spoke at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.  He spoke of the value of people in the community.http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Councilman Jeff Johnson honored at Glenville Parade

The Northeast Ohio Young Black Democrats honored Cleveland City Councilman Jeff Johnson at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Central State University Charleston Heritage Blazing Steel Drummers

The Central State University Charleston Heritage Blazing Steel Band performed at the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.  After the parade, they put on this performance at the Festival. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm





Saturday, August 08, 2015

102 year old Judge Jean Capers at Glenville Festival

Judge Jean Capers was the Grand Marshall of the 38th annual Glenville Community Festival and Parade.  Judge Capers was a pioneer as first African-American woman to serve a judge.  She was also tennis pro among other accomplishments.  Judge Capers is now 102 years old.  Councilman Jeff Johnson introduced Judge Capers who passed on some words of wisdom. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm







Thursday, August 06, 2015

Cleveland Cultural Gardens 70th annual One World Day

Cleveland Cultural Gardens 70th annual One World Day

For Immediate Release

August 6, 2015

Cleveland, OH – Since 1945 the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) has celebrated One World Day exemplifying the theme of the Gardens: “Peace through Mutual Understanding."

August 23, 2015 will be the 70th annual One World Day in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and it will be special as it will also be the official kickoff, with the City of Cleveland, of the Centennial Year of the Gardens.  The first Garden was established in 1916 so the CCGF, City of Cleveland and the community will have a year-long celebration of this local treasure. 

The history and growth of the Cultural Gardens is a mirror of the history and growth of Cleveland.  The early gardens were predominantly European (Italian, German, Polish, Hungarian, Irish, etc.).  As world events (Fall of Soviet Union, etc.) occurred, new Gardens emerged.  As people from other areas came to Cleveland, interest in gardens for their heritage grew and new and proposed gardens focus on the Middle East, Asia and Africa.  There is renewed interest and effort to complete African American and Native American Gardens.  Soon there will be 35 or so gardens representing many of the diverse nationalities that make Cleveland home.

The annual One World Day celebrates Cleveland’s history and ethnic diversity with a variety of family-friendly activities including:

  • Parade of Flags (featuring colorful costumes of dozens of nationalities)

  • Naturalization Ceremony (a moving welcome to new citizen from 2 dozen nations)

  • Trolley Tours (See all the Gardens in one day)

  • Cultural performances (dozens of diverse ethnic performances)

  • Ethnic Food (Traditional foods in many gardens, food trucks and special ethnic vendors)

  • Passport Program (kids, of all ages, can get a passport and do activities in the gardens)

  • 80 page One World Day booklet (History, map and info of the Gardens and more)

 
About the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and One World Day

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens consist of 29 nationality gardens along East Blvd and MLK Blvd with several more in the planning and development stages.   One World Day on August 23 is the official annual celebration of the Gardens.  11AM-8:30 PM.  Free admission and free parking.


Contact

Cleveland Cultural Gardens
President Sheila Murphy Crawford     sheilacrawford99@gmail.com

One World Day Committee Co-Chairs:
Dr. Richard Crepage               rich.crepage@gmail.com        440-812-1370 cell
Svetlana Stolyarova                realtorsvetlana@msn.com      216-548-4663 cell


One World Day Producers
Johnny Wu                              johnny@mdifilm.com               216-539-4634 office
Ken Kovach                             iccneo@gmail.com                  216-952-9501 cell


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For more information on this release contact Dan Hanson at dan@clevelandpeople.com or Debbie Hanson at 216-406-6594 cell.

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Domestic Violence


Domestic Violence


Domestic violence is a pattern of repeated physical, sexual and emotional violence and behaviors that one person in a relationship uses to exercise power and control over the other. Cleveland and Northeast Ohio have many resources for victims of domestic violence.  

Main Domestic Violence Page including:


  • What is domestic violence?


  • Why do partners abuse?


  • Are you in an abusive relationship?


  • Domestic Violence Emergency Help


  • Domestic Violence and Children

    Domestic Violence and Immigrants

    Housing Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

    Civil Protection Orders for Victims of Domestic Violence




    Monday, August 03, 2015

    2015 Cleveland Puerto Rican Parade highlights

    Some highlights from the 2015 annual Puerto Rican Parade in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/puertorican/puertorican.htm





    Sunday, August 02, 2015

    Get to School message before Puerto Rican parade

    Cleveland Metropolitan School District teachers, students and others gathered to say “Get to School. You can make it” before lining up for the annual Puerto Rican Parade in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/puertorican/puertorican.htm





    Nuestra Cultura drummers before Puerto Rican parade

    Some drummers from Nuestra Cultura jammed before lining up for the annual Puerto Rican Parade in Cleveland.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/puertorican/puertorican.htm





    Introduction to Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden in Cleveland

    MC Anthony Marotta welcomed the crowd to the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Non puede ser by Sorozabal in Cleveland Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenors Mikhail Urusov, Brad Paller and Matthew Jones joined with Baritone James Binion and Bass Baritone Christopher Aldrich to perform Non puede ser from La Tabernera del Puerto by Pablo Sorozabal at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  This was the final song and the entire cast took bows. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Passione by Ernesto Tagliaferri in Cleveland Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenors Mikhail Urusov, Brad Paller and Matthew Jones performed Passione by Ernesto Tagliaferri at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Dicitencello Vuie by Falvo in Cleveland Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenors Mikhail Urusov, Brad Paller and Matthew Jones joined with Baritone James Binion and Bass Baritone Christopher Aldrich to perform Dicitencello Vuie by Rodolfo Falvo at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Saturday, August 01, 2015

    3 Tenors and more sing Mamma in Cleveland Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenors Mikhail Urusov, Brad Paller and Matthew Jones joined with Baritone James Binion and Bass Baritone Christopher Aldrich to perform Mamma by Cesare Andrea Bixio at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Intermezzo Ave Maria by Mascagni in Italian Cultural Garden

    Soprano Dorota Sobieska of Opera Circle Cleveland sang Intermezzo Ave Maria from Cavalieria Rusticana by Pietro Mascagni at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator and played violin. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Nessun dorma from Puccini’s Turandot at Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenor Mikhail Urusov who has performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, sang Nessun dorma from Turandot by Giacomo Puccini at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    Quando m’en vo’ from La Boheme in Italian Cultural Garden

    Soprano Dorota Sobieska of Opera Circle Cleveland sang Quando m’en vo’ from La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    E lucevan le stelle from Puccini’s Tosca at Italian Cultural Garden

    Tenor Mikhail Urusov who has performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, sang E lucevan le stelle from Tosca by Giacomo Puccini at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm





    O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi in Italian Cultural Garden

    Soprano Dorota Sobieska of Opera Circle Cleveland sang O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini at the 2015 Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden.  Wanda Sobieska served as narrator. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm