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/

Ethiopian Community Welcome to Cleveland

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

Dutch Community Welcome to Cleveland

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

Croatian Community Welcome to Cleveland

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

Serbian Children’s Choir Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Serbian Children’s Choir and their leader Dr. Nada Martinovic welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

 

Russian Ballerinas Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Stabrova Youth Ballet welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Consul Serena Scaiola at Italian American Heritage Night

Honorary Consul Serena Scaiola spoke at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

10th annual Italian Heritage Month in Cleveland 

West African (Senegal) Welcome to Cleveland

Members of the Cleveland West African (Senegal) community welcome you to Cleveland Ohio.  This was at the Cleveland Museum of Art. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Angela Spitalieri receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Angela Spitalieri as the recipient of the Individual Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Vince Bertonaschi receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Vince Bertonaschi as the recipient of the Small Business Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Pamela Dorazio Dean receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Pamela Dorazio Dean as the recipient of the Culture Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Andrea Anelli receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced opera singer Andrea Anelli as the recipient of the Art Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Judge Kenneth Rocco receives Italian American Heritage Award

Rose Zitiello, Chairman of the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration introduced Judge Kenneth A. Rocco as the recipient of the Public Service Award at the celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland Police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba at Italian heritage event

Cleveland Police Department Deputy Chief Ed Tomba spoke at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. Chief Tomba is a past recipient of the honor.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson – Italian Heritage Month

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson was called out of town and could not attend the 10th annual Italian Heritage event in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall but he did record a brief video of welcome for the attendees and spoke about the Italian American community in Cleveland.


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland CityHall

US anthem sung by Andrea Anelli at Italian Heritage event

Opera singer Andrea Anelli sang the United States National Anthem at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.    http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Italian anthem sung by young Giovanni Castiglione

Teenager Giovanni Castiglione sang the Italian National Anthem at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Father Mayer Opening Prayer at Italian Heritage event

Father James Mayer, Pastor of St Rocco Church in Cleveland, led the opening prayer at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  .  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/italian/italian.htm

Father Mayer Opening Prayer at Italian Heritage event

Father James Mayer, Pastor of St Rocco Church in Cleveland, led the opening prayer at the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  .


Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Matt Zone welcome to annual Italian Heritage event

Cleveland City Councilman Matt Zone welcomed the crowd to the 10th annual Italian Heritage Month celebration in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall.  He spoke about the history of the event that he started with Cleveland Mayor and Italian-American Frank G. Jackson.

Italian Heritage Month Event in Cleveland City Hall

Mexican Aztec dance from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed this second pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Mexican Aztec dance from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed this second pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Pre-Hispanic era dances from Grupo Tepehuani Nelli

Grupo Tepehuani Nelli performed pre-Hispanic era dances in beautiful Mexican Aztec costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Stabrova Youth Ballet finale at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Fashion Finale at Cleveland Museum of Art

Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN called all the fashion models back at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  A glitch caused a shake in the video near the end.

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Indian (Sikh) fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Paramjit Singh from Cleveland’s Indian community explained the Indian clothing he was wearing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Paramjit is a Sikh and explained about the turban too. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/sikhs/sikhs.htm

Vietnamese fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Gia Hoa Ryan from Cleveland’s Vietnamese community explained the Vietnamese clothing she and her group were wearing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This included male and female and young and old. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm

 

Vietnamese fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Gia Hoa Ryan from Cleveland’s Vietnamese community explained the Vietnamese clothing she and her group were wearing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This included male and female and young and old. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm

 

Vietnamese fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Gia Hoa Ryan from Cleveland’s Vietnamese community explained the Vietnamese clothing she and her group were wearing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This included male and female and young and old. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/vietnam/vietnam.htm

 

Roma (Romani) fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Nada Martinovic from Cleveland’s Serbian community explained her clothing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  She wore a colorful gypsy dress that would be worn in the Roma (Romani) region.

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Lebanese historic fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Members of the Ajyal Lebanese Dance Group explained the historic Lebanese clothing they were wearing at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. The costumes were worn by Lebanese royalty in the 1600’s and 1700’s. The pointy hat is called a tarboush.
http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/lebanese/lebanese.htm

 

Hungarian Men’s fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Ken Kovach from Cleveland’s Hungarian community explained the Hungarian fashion he was wearing at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  The men’s embroidered shirt is worn for village occasions as are the Fedora and Dancing boots. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Ethiopian fashion at Cleveland Museum of Art

Aklilu Demessie from Cleveland’s Ethiopian community explained the Ethiopian clothing they wore to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.

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

Chinese fashion – Cheongsam body-hugging one-piece dress

Flora Mark from Cleveland’s Chinese community explained her clothing to Ken Kovach of ICC-WIN at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum She wore a Cheongsam which means long clothes in the Cantonese dialect.  It is a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress.

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

Salutations to the Motherland Indian Dance

The senior student young ladies from the Nritya Geetanjal School of Dance performed a classical Indian dance called Salutations to the Motherland   at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Classical folk Indian dance from Nritya Geetanjal School

Young ladies from the Nritya Geetanjal School of Dance performed a classical folk Indian dance at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Young boy and girl martial arts at Art Museum

A young boy with a stick and a young girl with a sword  from the Great Wall Enrichment Center performed martial arts routines at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum/. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Serbian Children’s Choir finale at Cleveland Museum of Art

The last song from the Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Children’s Choir with instrument props

The Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland performed with inflatable instrument props at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Children’s Choir with instrument props

The Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland performed with inflatable instrument props at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Young boy from Serbian Children’s Choir

Young boy from the Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

2 young girls from Serbian Children’s Choir

2 young girls from the Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Serbian Children’s Choir intro and first song

The Serbian Community Children’s Choir from St Sava Serbian Church in Cleveland performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were led by Dr. Nada Martinovic.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/serbian/serbian.htm

Great Wall Enrichment Center dancers in Cleveland

Youngsters from the Great Wall Enrichment Center performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum/. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Feliz Navidad by Mariachi Band in Cleveland

The Mexican Consulate from Detroit sponsored a Mariachi Band to perform at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  This is the classic Christmas song Feliz Navidad.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Popular Mexican song by Mariachi Band in Cleveland

The Mexican Consulate from Detroit sponsored a Mariachi Band to perform at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  This is the classic La Bamba.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

Mariachi Band at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mexican Consulate from Detroit sponsored a Mariachi Band to perform at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. .  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

La Bamba by Mariachi Band at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Mexican Consulate from Detroit sponsored a Mariachi Band to perform at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is the classic La Bamba. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/mexican/mexican.htm

 

3 young ladies from Stabrova Youth Ballet

3 young ladies from the Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Russian ballet at Cleveland Museum of Art

A solo dance from the Stabrova Youth Ballet
performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community
Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They
were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden. 
http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Russian ballet at Cleveland Museum of Art

A solo dance from the Stabrova Youth Ballet
performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community
Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They
were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden. 
http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

2 young ladies from Stabrova Youth Ballet

2 young ladies from the Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Solo Stabrova Youth Ballet at Cleveland Museum of Art

A solo dance from the Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Solo Stabrova Youth Ballet at Cleveland Museum of Art

A solo dance from the Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Stabrova Youth Ballet at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Stabrova Youth Ballet performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They were sponsored by the Russian Cultural Garden.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/russian/russian.htm

Rainey Institute String Orchestra at Cleveland Art Museum

Courtney Watson of the El Sistema program at Rainey Institute introduced their string orchestra of 3rd, 4th and 5th year students.  The second piece they played at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum was Eclipses by Sean O’Loughlin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2015/art-museum-atrium-2015.htm

Rainey Institute String Orchestra at Cleveland Art Museum

Courtney Watson of the El Sistema program at Rainey Institute introduced their string orchestra of 3rd, 4th and 5th year students.  The second piece they played at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum was Eclipses by Sean O’Loughlin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2015/art-museum-atrium-2015.htm

Rainey Institute String Orchestra at Cleveland Art Museum

Courtney Watson of the El Sistema program at Rainey Institute introduced their string orchestra of 3rd, 4th and 5th year students.  The second piece they played at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum was Eclipses by Sean O’Loughlin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2015/art-museum-atrium-2015.htm

Rainey Institute String Orchestra at Cleveland Art Museum

Courtney Watson of the El Sistema program at Rainey Institute introduced their string orchestra of 3rd, 4th and 5th year students.  The second piece they played at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum was Eclipses by Sean O’Loughlin.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2015/art-museum-atrium-2015.htm

Rainey Institute String Orchestra

Courtney Watson of the El Sistema program at Rainey Institute introduced their string orchestra of 3rd, 4th and 5th year students.  The first piece they played at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum was Night Shift by Richard Meyer.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/events/2015/art-museum-atrium-2015.htm

Hungarian Scouts Czardas Dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Hungarian Scouts Folk Ensemble performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  They performed in traditional costumes and danced a Marche and then a Czardas couple’s dance.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hungarian/hungarian.htm

Spanish dance finale at Cleveland Museum of Art

The 3rd and final dance from Fairmount Spanish Dancers from the Fairmount Center for the Arts performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Spanish dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style. Advanced levels include development of choreography and improvisation.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

Spanish Dancers at Cleveland Museum of Art

The 2nd dance from Fairmount Spanish Dancers from the Fairmount Center for the Arts performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Spanish dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style. Advanced levels include development of choreography and improvisation.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

Fairmount Spanish Dancers from the Fairmount Center for the Arts

Members of the Fairmount Spanish Dancers from the Fairmount Center for the Arts performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Spanish dance is based on classical, folk and flamenco style with emphasis on castaneting, heelwork, traditional movement and style. Advanced levels include development of choreography and improvisation.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/spain/spain.htm

Acrobatic Chinese dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed traditional Chinese dances at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is a Rainbow flower Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Chinese Rainbow flower dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed traditional Chinese dances at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is a Rainbow flower Dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Chinese butterfly dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed traditional Chinese dances at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is a Butterfly dance about two young lovers who cannot be together.
http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

 

Chinese butterfly dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association (CCCCA) performed traditional Chinese dances at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is a Butterfly dance about two young lovers who cannot be together.
http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

 

More Croatian music and dance at Cleveland Art Museum

The Croatian Cultural Group Kordun from the Croatian Heritage Museum & Library in Eastlake Ohio performed traditional Croatian music and dance in traditional Croatian costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This is the 2nd of 2 performances.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/croatian/croatian.htm

Traditional Croatian music and dance at Cleveland Art Museum

The Croatian Cultural Group Kordun from the Croatian Heritage Museum & Library in Eastlake Ohio performed traditional Croatian music and dance in traditional Croatian costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.

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RIP Doris O'Donnell - Pioneer Front-Page Girl

There was a time, before the Internet, when reporters actually went looking for a story; talked to sources; did research and met deadlines. It wasn't even that long ago.


In 1936, when she was only 15, she covered the Republican National Convention for her school paper and off she went covering stories such as the Sam Shepherd case, Beverly Potts, Glenville riots, Dennis Kucinich and more.

Doris retired in 1996 after 64 years in the business. Sadly she passed away in September at the age of 94.

The official profile of women news pioneer Doris O'Donnell

Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County

Travels with Pat & Tom Mugridge


There are over 125 covered bridges in Ohio, second only to Pennsylvania in number (so let's build some more so we can take the lead!). We decided that we would spend a weekend in June visiting the 17 that adorn the countryside of Ashtabula, and the 1 in the City of Geneva.

Story and photos of the Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County 

 

Greek Pontian dancers’ finale at Cleveland Museum of Art

Members of the Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland performed this grand finale traditional Pontian dance at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm

Greek Pontian dancers at Cleveland Museum of Art

Members of the Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland performed a traditional Pontian dance at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm

Very young Pontian dancers at Cleveland Museum of Art

The youngest of the Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland performed another dance at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm

Very young Greek Pontian dancers in Cleveland

The youngest of the Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm

Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland dance

Young people from the Phoenix Greek Pontian Society of Cleveland performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  Pontus is a historical Greek designation for a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea, located in modern-day eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/greek/greek.htm

Traditional Romanian Dance at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Sezatoarea Romanian Dance Group performed in traditional costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.   This is their 3rd and final dance.http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/romanian/romanian.htm

Sezatoarea Romanian Dance Group at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Sezatoarea Romanian Dance Group performed in traditional costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.   This is their 2nd dance.http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/romanian/romanian.htm

Traditional Romanian dance from Sezatoarea

The Sezatoarea Romanian Dance Group performed in traditional costumes at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/romanian/romanian.htm

Donald Trump hair at international fashion show

At an international fashion show at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Harry Weller dressed as a composite of American fashions.  He wore a pin-striped suit to show business and entrepreneurship and a cowboy hat and he carried a pitchfork like in American Gothic.  When he removed his cowboy hat he had a Donald Trump wig on.

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Traditional Polish dance grand finale by PIAST

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum. This was the grand finale dance.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Traditional Polish dance by PIAST at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Hejnal by PIAST girl at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  One of the PIAST members played the Hejnal on trumpet. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Polish song by PIAST girl at Cleveland Museum of Art

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  This is a short Polish song by one of the PIAST members. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Krakow dance by PIAST Polish Folk Dancers

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  This first dance is a traditional dance from the Krakow region. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Krakow dance by PIAST Polish Folk Dancers

The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland.  The folk song and dance group PIAST is named for them.  They are part of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) the oldest Polish American organization in the United States.  They performed at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Day in the Atrium of the museum.  This first dance is a traditional dance from the Krakow region. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Margaret Wong receives 1st Notre Dame College Award

Congratulations to Margaret Wong who received the inaugural Notre Dame College Corporate Citizen Award today.  It is truly a well-deserved honor for this amazing woman.

My sister Debbie Hanson and I were honored to serve as MCs for the event at the Silver Grille in the Ritz Carlton.

Dan Hanson and Margaret Wong

Debbie Hanson and Margaret Wong

Margaret Wong with Notre Dame College President Thomas G. Kruczek

 and Board Chairman Rich Garcia