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.

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

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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