Wednesday, December 30, 2015

GE Nela Park Christmas Light Display 2015

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

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

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

GE Nela Park Christmas Light Display 2015




Sunday, December 27, 2015

Eastern European song by Harmonia at Nationalities event

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





Harmonia wedding song at American Nationalities Movement

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





 






Harmonia wedding song at American Nationalities Movement

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





 






Saturday, December 26, 2015

Jane B. Sheats story – Part 2 of 2

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







Jane B. Sheats receives the Freedom Award from ANM

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







Jane B. Sheats receives the Freedom Award from ANM

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







Friday, December 25, 2015

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

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



Lia Staff receives the Freedom Award from ANM

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


Irene Morrow gives Freedom Award to Lia Staff

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





Thursday, December 24, 2015

Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

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





Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

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





Judge Ray Pianka awards Gary Kotlarsic

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





Gary Kotlarsic receives Freedom Award

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



 




Gary Kotlarsic receives Freedom Award

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



 




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

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



 



Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Walt Mahovlich and Harmonia receive Freedom Award

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







Judge Ralph Perk introduces Harmonia for Freedom Award

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







Tuesday, December 22, 2015

International Fashion Show Part 4 – Vietnam, Ukraine, USA

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







International Fashion Show Part 3 – Italian to Spanish

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



Monday, December 21, 2015

International Fashion Show Grand finale – Imagine

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





International Fashion Show Part 2 – Hmong to Irish

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





International Fashion Show Part 1 – Armenia to Hawaii

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

2016. http://www.clevelandpeople.com




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

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





Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance with audience

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







Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance Finale and introductions

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







Hula Fusion Polynesian Dance Finale and introductions

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







Tahitian Dance – the hips tell the story

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







Sunday, December 20, 2015

For the Ladies – Men’s Hawaiian Dance

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





Oahu Dance with sticks and feathers

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







Oahu Dance with sticks and feathers

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







Island of Maui Hawaii Couples Dance

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





Dance from Bora Bora with ladies in grass skirts

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







Saturday, December 19, 2015

Liberian girls interpretative dance at ICC-WIN event

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





Solo Liberian woman dance at ICC-WIN event

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







Liberian couple dance at ICC-WIN event

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







Spanish Dancers Finale at Cleveland Multicultural Event

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







Spanish Dancers at Cleveland Multicultural Event

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







Fairmount Spanish Dancers at ICC-WIN

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







Friday, December 18, 2015

ICC-WIN Board at 2015 Multicultural Party in Cleveland

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





Fairmount Spanish Dancers clapping song

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







14 year old plays Silent Night on trumpet

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







Thursday, December 17, 2015

Hejnal at ICC-WIN annual Multicultural Holiday celebration

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





Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Rosary important to Polish and Mexican in Cleveland Church

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

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




Cielito Lindo Mariachi at St Casimir Church

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







Polish Church Pastor and Mexican Mariachi band

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





Monday, December 14, 2015

Mariachi for Our Lady of Guadalupe at St Casimir Church

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







Mariachi Band outside Church for Our Lady of Guadalupe

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





Mariachi Happy Birthday to Our Lady of Guadalupe

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







Sunday, December 13, 2015

Miracle from Our Lady of Guadalupe for Painesville family?

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







Friday, December 11, 2015

Lebanese food explained at Kan Zaman party

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

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






Pierre Bejjani and Fr. Naim Khalil at Kan Zaman

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

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




Thursday, December 10, 2015

Ajyal Lebanese Dabke Dance at Cultural Gardens dinner

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







Ajyal Lebanese Dancers at Cultural Gardens dinner

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



Afripean drums and electric violin jam Philanthropia

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





Happy on drums and electric violin at Philanthropia

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





Singing Angels Christmas Carol singalong at Philanthropia

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







Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Mona Alag of FICA Project Seva at Philanthropia

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





Let there be peace on earth – Singing Angels

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



Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – electric violin

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





Chestnuts roasting on an open fire – electric violin

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





Santa Lucia Closing Procession – Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130

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





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

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





Shine 1000 Candles - Swedish Children’s Chorus

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

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




Christmas Again - Swedish Children’s Chorus

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





Monday, December 07, 2015

Christmas Night of the Elves - Swedish Children’s Chorus

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





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

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

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




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

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





I et hus vid skogens slut – Children’s Chorus

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





Santa Lucia Procession – Nobel-Monitor Lodge #130

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





 



We Wish You a Merry Christmas in Swedish by Vasa Voices

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





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

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







O Thou Joyful Christmas Carol in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

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





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

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





White Christmas in Swedish by Vasa Voices Choir

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





Julvisa (Christmas Carol) by Vasa Voices Swedish Choir

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





Swedish Choir Christmas Morn Carol

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





Swedish Choir – French-Indian Christmas Carol

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





Harlig ar jorden - Swedish Choir – Beautiful Savior

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





Swedish Choir – O Morning Star

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





Swedish Choir at Christmas and Lucia Fest

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





Monday, November 23, 2015

Cleveland Cultural Gardens thank City Council

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

http://clevelandoneworldday.org/




Sunday, November 22, 2015

Why celebrate Lebanon in these troubled times?

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





Pierre Bejjani thanks at Lebanon Day 2015

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







Lebanese Dabke dance at 2015 Cleveland Lebanon Day

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







Ajyal Lebanese Dancers honored at 2015 Lebanon Day

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









Saturday, November 21, 2015

Ajyal Lebanese Dabke dance at 2015 Lebanon Day

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







Lebanese Cultural Garden – Lebanon Day 2015

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







US Attorney Steven Dettelbach at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

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







Michael Orra honored at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

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



Roger Abood honored at Lebanon Day in Cleveland

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







Friday, November 20, 2015

Cleveland Councilman Brian Cummins at Lebanon Day

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





Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at Lebanon Day

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





Invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Iman Istambouli

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







Invocation at Lebanon Day in Cleveland – Msgr. Bonczewski

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







Lebanese National Anthem by Fr. Naim Khalil

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





Lebanon Day in Cleveland 2015 – Welcome and anthem

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



Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Why Slovenian prof was interested in Jewish soldiers

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




Teaching about Jewish soldiers in WWI

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




Jews in Slovenia – Historically and now

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




Jews in Slovenia – Historically and now

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




How Jewish Soldiers exhibit got to Slovenian Museum in Cleveland

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




Forgive Us, Oh You, the Dead in Cleveland

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




Israeli Deputy Consul General Moran Birman

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

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




Slovenian Consul General Andrej Rode

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



Tuesday, November 17, 2015

JCF’s Cheryl Davis introduces Deputy Consul General Moran Birman

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







Luka Zibelnik introduces new Slovenian Consul General

Luka Zibelnik, Lecturer at the Center for Slovenian Studies at

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




AJC President Michael Cantor at Cleveland Slovenian Museum

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





Cleveland’s St Clair Superior Neighborhood

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





Thursday, October 29, 2015

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



Wednesday, October 28, 2015

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




Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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





Monday, October 26, 2015

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





Saturday, October 24, 2015

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





Friday, October 23, 2015

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



Thursday, October 22, 2015

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







Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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







Tuesday, October 20, 2015

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





 


Monday, October 19, 2015

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







Sunday, October 18, 2015

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







Saturday, October 17, 2015

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







Friday, October 16, 2015

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/