Prayer to Lord Krishna Kuchipudi dance

Kalyani Veturi, Founder and Choreographer of Sree Mayuri Dance Academy - Center for Indian Dances introduced one of her students who performed a Prayer to Lord Krishna classical Kuchipudi dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Prayer to Lord Ganesha classical dance

Kalyani Veturi, Founder and Choreographer of Sree Mayuri Dance Academy - Center for Indian Dances explained that Kuchipudi is an Indian classical dance popular all over South India.  She introduced 3 of her students who performed a Prayer to Lord Ganesha classical dance. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Brunswick Mayor Ron Falconi at Cleveland Asian Festival

Brunswick Mayor Ron Falconi spoke at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  He is the first Ohio mayor of Filipino heritage.  Mayor Falconi then posed with Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson in a CAF hashtag frame.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Chinese Lion Dance at 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival

The Kwan Family Lion Dance team kicked off the 7th annual Cleveland Asian Festival with a traditional Lion Dance.  Here are some highlights. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Mayor Frank Jackson at Cleveland Asian Festival

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival and presented co-founder Lisa Wong with a proclamation from the City. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Nepalese Dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

The last solo dance from a member of the Nepali American Organization of Ohio at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/nepal/nepal.htm

Panda Mascot at Cleveland Asian Festival

MC Wayne Wong introduces the mascot CAF Panda  #caf2016 at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian/2016/cleveland-asian-festival.htm

Culture behind the Chinese Lion Dance

Cleveland Asian Festival MC Wayne Wong explains the culture behind the Lion Dance before the Kwan Family Lion Dance performance.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Dance from Nepali American Organization of Ohio

Solo dance from a member of the Nepali American Organization of Ohio at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/nepal/nepal.htm

Nepali traditional folk dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

Nepali traditional folk dance from Lincoln West High School students at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/nepal/nepal.htm

Chinese Flute Solo at Cleveland Asian Festival

A young lady from the Pittsburgh Chinese School performed a flute solo at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Traditional Chinese dance about Spring

Traditional Chinese dance about Spring from young ladies from the Pittsburgh Chinese School at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/chinese/chinese.htm

Last Hmong dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

The fourth and last traditional Hmong dance in beautiful costumes by Paj Tawg Tshiab, Hmong Dance of Blooming Flowers, at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hmong/hmong.htm

3rd Hmong dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

The third traditional Hmong dance in beautiful costumes by Paj Tawg Tshiab, Hmong Dance of Blooming Flowers, at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hmong/hmong.htm

Hmong dance at Cleveland Asian Festival

The second traditional Hmong dance in beautiful costumes by Paj Tawg Tshiab, Hmong Dance of Blooming Flowers, at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hmong/hmong.htm

Hmong Dance of Blooming Flowers

Paj Tawg Tshiab, Hmong Dance of Blooming Flowers, performed traditional Hmong dances in beautiful costumes at the 2016 Cleveland Asian Festival.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/hmong/hmong.htm

Cleveland Asian Festival 2016 Executive Board

MC Wayne Wong introduced the Executive Board of the Cleveland Asian Festival: Lisa Wong, Johnny Wu, Vi Huynh, Deborah Yue, Mike Mendoza, Yin Tang and Siu Yan Scott.  #caf2016

Ambassador Richard Armitage – Is the US in decline?

Ambassador Richard L. Armitage, former deputy secretary of state (2001-2005) and president of Armitage International was the keynote speaker at the Case Western Reserve University Center for International Affairs International Achievement Dinner.

Ambassador Armitage said he is always asked two questions: Are we in decline? And is the world in a mess?   He answered both questions.


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Alan Freed Jr. at memorial event in Cleveland

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.  Alan Freed Jr., the baby of the family, shared stories of his father and family. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Lance Freed at Alan Freed memorial event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.
 A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Lance Freed who shared stories of his father and family.
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Alan Freed’s youngest daughter Sig Freed at memorial event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

 Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Sig Freed, the youngest daughter of Alan Freed and she shared stories of her father and family. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Songwriter David Porter at Alan Freed memorial event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

 Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced David Porter from Memphis. Porter is one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time and a 2005 inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Ohio State Senator Kenny Yuko at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.  Ohio State Senator Kenny Yuko gave a proclamation. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Jimmy Clanton sings Just a Dream at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

1950’s teen idol Jimmy Clanton who starred in a rock and roll movie produced by Alan Freed called Go Johnny Go sang his hit Just a Dream.

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Jimmy Clanton at Alan Freed memorial event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced the 1950’s teen idol Jimmy Clanton who told stories about early rock and roll, Alan Freed and the music business.

Clanton starred in a rock and roll movie produced by Alan Freed called Go Johnny Go.

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This Magic Moment – The Drifters at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members The Drifters. This was their first song – the classic This Magic Moment.

Proclamations for Alan Freed

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite recognized some of the people in the audience such as Supertramp founder Rick Davies.  He read proclamations from Governor John Kasich and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Lakeview Cemetery President Goss at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Lakeview Cemetery President Katharine Goss who told about the cemetery.  http://www.greatlakesgeek.com/

Norm N. Nite on legendary disc jockey Alan Freed

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term ‘Rock and Roll’ Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

 Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite served as MC and welcomed the crowd and gave a brief bio of Alan Freed, the disc jockey who became the Father of Rock and Roll.  Nite said that Freed took a “teenagers mind and funneled it into 50,000 watts.”

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Unveiling of Alan Freed monument in Cleveland

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

 Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite called the Freed family to the covered monument and they unveiled it.  Little Steven Van Zandt and others posed with the new monument to the Father of Rock and Roll. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/

Stand By Me – The Drifters at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members The Drifters. This was their last song – the classic Ben E. King song Stand by Me.

Little Steven Van Zandt at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

  Legendary disc jockey and rock historian Norm N. Nite introduced Little Steven Van Zandt who was the keynote speaker.

 Steve Van Zandt is known for his work with Southside Johnny, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, solo albums, acting in the Sopranos and his radio show Little Steven’s Underground Garage.  Van Zandt told stories of Alan Freed and rock and roll.

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Rock Hall’s Terry Stewart at Alan Freed event

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.  A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.

 Former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame president Terry Stewart spoke and told stories of Alan Freed and rock and roll.

Smoke gets in your Eyes – The Drifters

The ashes of legendary disc jockey and creator of the term Rock and Roll Alan Freed were laid to rest in a ceremony at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.

A ceremony was held and a monument was unveiled.  Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members The Drifters performed.

 This is the classic Smoke Gets in your Eyes.

Difference between Globalization and Internationalization

David Fleshler, Vice Provost for International Affairs at Case Western Reserve University told of the difference between Globalization and Internationalization.

He then gave 2 stories from his experience at CWRU dealing with international students and institutions.

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Cleveland Museum of Art Dir William Griswold – Centennial Part 2

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) Director William Griswold spoke at the kick off of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s summer of centennial programs event.  This is Part 2 of 2. Slider from the Cleveland Indians joined Bill at the podium.



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Cleveland Museum of Art Dir William Griswold – Centennial Part 1

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) Director William Griswold spoke at the kick off of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s summer of centennial programs event.  This is Part 1 of 2 and gives some history of the CMA and a look at the summer events.


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Steve Kestner and Mayor Frank Jackson – Cleveland Museum of Art

Steve Kestner, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA), welcomed the crowd and introduced Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.  

Mayor Jackson gave a proclamation to CMA Director Bill Griswold.

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Cleveland Museum of Art Dir William Griswold and time machine

Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) Director William Griswold spoke at the kick off of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s summer of centennial programs event.

I asked him to imagine he had a time machine.  What might the CMA founders have thought if they could see the Museum today? What might his successor say in 100 years at the Bicentennial celebration?

Joe Cimperman of Global Cleveland – dealing with Seniors

Joe Cimperman, former Cleveland councilman and now president of Global Cleveland, was asked about senior citizens at the ASIA Inc. Friendraiser event at the Ariel International Center.

 Joe said we shouldn’t always segment people – “It’s all of us or none of us.” Sorry about the lighting.

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‘Different’ people moving to town – Joe Cimperman, Global Cleveland

Joe Meissner asked Joe Cimperman, former Cleveland councilman and now president of Global Cleveland, how to reach the people in the suburbs concerning new and “different” people moving in.

This was at the ASIA Inc. Friendraiser event at the Ariel International Center.  Joe gave some personal stories as an answer and told people to bet on people who are broken, who have an accent and so on.

He also praised Dan Hanson and ClevelandPeople.Com and the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for their efforts to make this happen. Sorry about the lighting.


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Polish National Anthem at Constitution Day in Parma

Fr. Eric Orzech, President of the Polish American Congress Ohio Division, served as MC of the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. This was the 68th annual event and 2nd largest in the US outside of Chicago.  He introduced Elizabeth Suhak of the PIAST Dance Ensemble who sang the Polish national anthem.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Polish Constitution Day Parade in Parma Ohio

Highlights of the 2016 Polish Constitution Day Parade in Parma Ohio.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village

Highlights of the 2016 Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

God Bless America and Sto Lat at Constitution Day

Wally Borkowski sang God Bless America and then Sto Lat at the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Poems in Polish by youngsters in Parma Ohio

Youngsters from the Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish School, under the direction of Principal Ewa Wiechec, recited poems in Polish at the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Invocation in Polish at 2016 Constitution Day in Parma

Fr. Eric Orzech, President of the Polish American Congress Ohio Division, gave the invocation in Polish at the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter at Constitution Day

Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter spoke at the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Miss Polonia 2016 at Constitution Day in Parma

Fr. Eric Orzech, President of the Polish American Congress Ohio Division, served as MC of the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. He introduced Junior Miss Polonia and Miss Polonia 2016. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Green Grass Polka at Polish Constitution Day in Parma

The Green Grass Polka by Northcoast Mix at the Polish Constitution Day celebration in Parma Ohio. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Shrine Church of St Stanislaus in Cleveland

A short walk through the inside of the Shrine Church of St Stanislaus in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.

The building itself and the neighborhood, listed as Warszawa Neighborhood District, are both on the National Register of Historic Places.  In 1969 Cardinal Karol Wojtyła (the future Pope John Paul II) visited the parish.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Ben Stefanski at Cleveland Polish Parade

Ben Stefanski was the Grand Marshall of the 2016 Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.  He spoke in front of the Shrine Church of St Stanislaus and told how his grandmother came to the neighborhood and Church in 1886.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

US National Anthem after Cleveland Polish Parade

The US National Anthem was played on a pocket trumpet in front of the Shrine Church of St Stanislaus after the Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.   http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Chief Ed Rybka at Cleveland Polish Parade

Cleveland Chief of Regional Development Ed Rybka spoke in front of the Shrine Church of St Stanislaus after the Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.  He told how the Shrine Church is the center of the neighborhood and Polish community.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Mayor Jackson at Cleveland Polish Parade

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke in front of the Shrine Church of St Stanislaus after the Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.  He presented a proclamation and even greeted the crowd in Polish.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Polish National Anthem before Cleveland Parade

Polish National Anthem played on pocket trumpet before the start of the Polish Constitution Day Parade in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood.  Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Cleveland Chief of Regional Development Ed Rybka, Parade Grand Marshall Ben Stefanski and Gene Bak led off the Parade. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Cleveland International Hall of Fame 2016 intro

Dan Hanson served as MC of the 2016 Cleveland International Hall of Fame induction ceremony.  He welcomed the crowd and told about the Hall of Fame and the 2016 class of inductees.   http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com and http://www.clevelandpeople.com

Toast to the King – Dutch King’s Day in Ohio

Martin van den Berg, Treasurer of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce introduced Paul Berget from the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, Cincinnati Chapter who led the toast to the King at the 17th annual State of Ohio celebration of King’s Day. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/dutch/dutch.htm

Dutch National Anthem at King's Day in Ohio

Martin van den Berg, Treasurer of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, spoke at the 17th annual State of Ohio celebration of King’s Day. He introduced several committee members and then called upon Marian Brumbaugh to lead the singing of the Dutch National Anthem. http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/dutch/dutch.htm

17th annual Ohio celebration of Dutch King’s Day welcome

Roy McKinney welcomed the crowd to the 17th annual State of Ohio celebration of King’s Day.  He then introduced committee member Martin van den Berg, Treasurer of the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce, who introduced the event sponsor VMI and their CEO Harm Voortman. Mr. Voortman told of the tradition of King’s Day including the Flea Market.  http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/dutch/dutch.htm

Khalid Samad in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

El Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad was inducted into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Khalid, CEO of Peace in the Hood,  was the second African-American and first Muslim to be inducted.

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August Pust at Cleveland International Hall of Fame

August Pust was inducted into the inaugural class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame in 2010.  He was surprised to be called up on stage by Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.com at the 2016 induction ceremony for a special recognition.

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Carolyn Balogh inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Carolyn Balogh was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for her work in both the Hungarian and Hispanic communities.  In her acceptance speech Carolyn told of the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.

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Dr. Maria Pujana inducts Carolyn Balogh into Hall of Fame

Dr. Maria Pujana inducted Carolyn Balogh into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for her work in both the Hungarian and Hispanic communities.  Dr. Pujana was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Fr. John (Sung-Woong) Lee invocation at Hall of Fame

Fr. John (Sung-Woong) Lee was born in Daegu S. Korea. He was ordained a priest in 2011. He has been ministering as a parochial vicar at Communion of Saints Parish in Cleveland Heights since 2014.  He gave the invocation at the induction ceremony of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

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Debbie Hanson introduces Dr. Maria Pujana

Debbie Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Dr. Maria Pujana to induct Carolyn Balogh into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  Dr. Pujana was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Cleveland Director Blaine Griffin inducts Khalid Samad

City of Cleveland Community Relations Board Director Blaine Griffin inducted El Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Blaine said that Khalid was the second African-American and first Muslim to be inducted.


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Dan Hanson introduces Cleveland Director Blaine Griffin

Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced City of Cleveland Community Relations Board Director Blaine Griffin at the induction ceremony for the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Blaine would induct El Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/africanamerican/africanamerican.htm

Arnie de la Porte inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Honorary Consul of the Netherlands Arnie de la Porte was inducted posthumously into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  His son Peter accepted the honor and gave this acceptance speech stressing his father’s motto that ‘Trading nations seldom go to wat.”

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Lithuanian Consul Ingrida Bublys inducts Arnie de la Porte

Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Bublys inducts Arnie de la Porte into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  Sadly Arnie passed away but his son Peter accepted the honor.

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Debbie Hanson introduces Lithuanian Consul Ingrida Bublys

Debbie Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Bublys to induct Arnie de la Porte into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

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Eugenia Stolarczyk inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Eugenia Stolarczyk was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for her many contributions to the Polish community including 55 years and counting on Polish radio. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/polish/polish.htm

Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek inducts Eugenia Stolarczyk

Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek came in from New York to induct Eugenia Stolarczyk into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  This was the Consul’s first visit to Cleveland.

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Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek inducts Eugenia Stolarczyk

Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek came in from New York to induct Eugenia Stolarczyk into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  This was the Consul’s first visit to Cleveland.

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Debbie Hanson introduces Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek

Debbie Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek who came in from New York to induct Eugenia Stolarczyk into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

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Olivia Gutowski plays the Hejnal at Hall of Fame

MC Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.com told the story of the legendary Polish song the Hejnal before the induction of Eugenia Stolarczyk at the induction ceremony of the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  Then 12 year old Olivia Gutowski, dressed in traditional Polish costume, played the Hejnal on her trumpet.

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Olivia Gutowski plays America the Beautiful

12 year old Olivia Gutowski, dressed in traditional Polish costume, played America the Beautiful on her trumpet at the induction ceremony of the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.
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Toast to 2016 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class

MC Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com led the crowd in a toast to the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame consisting of Dr. Mohan Bafna, Carolyn Balogh, Charles A. Andre de la Porte, Jack Kahl, The Very Rev. Fr. Mikhail Edward Mikhail, El Hajj Amir Khalid A. Samad and Eugenia Stolarczyk.

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Dr Mohan Bafna inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Suresh Bafna read the acceptance speech for his father Dr. Mohan Bafna who was just inducted into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

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Suresh Bafna inducts Dr Mohan Bafna into Hall of Fame

Suresh Bafna inducted his father Dr. Mohan Bafna into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Debbie Hanson introduces Suresh Bafna

Debbie Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Suresh Bafna at the induction ceremony for the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Suresh was about to induct his father Mohan Bafna. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/asian-indians/asian-indians.htm

Song for Fr. Mikhail at Cleveland International Hall of Fame

The Very Rev. Fr. Mikhail Edward Mikhail, D. Min. of St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Seven Hills was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the Coptic Church and Egyptian community of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

MC Dan Hanson from ClevelandPeople.Com read part of a proclamation from the Egyptian Embassy in Washington DC.

Then members of his parish sang a song in tribute to Fr. Mikhail.


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Rev. Fr. Mikhail inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

The Very Rev. Fr. Mikhail Edward Mikhail, D. Min. of St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Seven Hills was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the Coptic Church and Egyptian community of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.

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Seven Hills Mayor Dell’Aquila inducts Rev. Mikhail

Seven Hills Mayor Richard Dell’Aquila introduced and inducted The Very Rev. Fr. Mikhail Edward Mikhail, D. Min. into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

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Dan Hanson introduces Seven Hills Mayor Dell’Aquila

Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Seven Hills Mayor Richard Dell’Aquila at the induction ceremony for the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

 Dan told of the beautiful St Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Church in Seven Hills and their annual Egyptian Festival before introducing the Mayor.

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Jack Kahl inducted in Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Jack Kahl, former Manco CEO, was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame for his many contributions to the Irish community including support for the Irish Cultural Garden and Johnny Kilbane statue.

 Jack tore up his prepared remarks and spoke from the heart as he accepted this honor. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Dan Coughlin inducts Jack Kahl into Hall of Fame

Cleveland sportswriter and TV personality Dan Coughlin introduced and inducted Jack Kahl, former Manco CEO, at the induction ceremony for the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. http://clevelandinternationalhalloffame.com/ and http://www.clevelandpeople.com/groups/irish/irish.htm

Dan Hanson introduces sportswriter Dan Coughlin

Dan Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com introduced Cleveland sportswriter and TV personality Dan Coughlin at the induction ceremony for the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. He told of Dan’s Emmy and other awards and his 3 books.  Then he introduced Dan with a joke.

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7th class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

7^th class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame will be inducted Tuesday April 26 

Bios and photos of7th class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame 

The 2016 Class was chosen unanimously by the committee from over 150 nominations. In alphabetical order:

1. Dr. Mohan Bafna
2. Carolyn Balogh
3. Arnie de la Porte (posthumous)
4. Jack Kahl
5. Rev. Mikhail Mikhail
6. Khalid Samad
7. Eugenia Stolarczyk

Joe meets 12 new people in Australia by Joseph Meissner

We love traveling, but not just to see the tourist sites. You could simply sit on your plush living room couch at home and eye Rick Steves travels, if your only goal was see the sights. No, we like to meet real people and dialogue with them. In Australia we met many people and made many new friends. This article is dedicated to twelve of the wonderful people we chanced upon.

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Grandson's Senior Recital by Amy Kenneley

The huge auditorium, filled to capacity the previous evening for a performance, echoed this morning with the smaller sounds of pre-recital tunings and directions. This was my grandson's Senior recital, one that tested his four years of work at Belmont University's School of Music. He would be presenting five pieces, all reflecting the aspects of playing, composing and arranging music.

Amy Kenneley and grandson Patrick

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University Circle’s Chris Ronayne keynote at Gardens Gala - 4

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  This is the conclusion (part 4) of the keynote speech by Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc.

University Circle’s Chris Ronayne keynote at Gardens Gala - 3

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  This is part 3 of the keynote speech by Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc

University Circle’s Chris Ronayne keynote at Gardens Gala - 2

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  This is part 2 of the keynote speech by Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc.   and Chris presents a check to CCGF president Sheila Crawford.

Senator Sherrod Brown and Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) sent this video message to show his support for the Gardens on their 100th anniversary and for their message of ‘Peace through Mutual Understanding.’

Senator Rob Portman and Cleveland Cultural Gardens

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  US Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) sent this video message to show his support for the Gardens on their 100th anniversary and for their message of ‘Peace through Mutual Understanding.’

University Circle’s Chris Ronayne keynote at Gardens Gala - 1

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  This is part 1 of the keynote speech by Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc.

Dick Russ introduces keynote speaker Chris Ronayne

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  A packed house of 325 watched Master of Ceremonies Dick Russ introduce keynote speaker Chris Ronayne of University Circle Inc.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens 100th Gala – Dan Hanson

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)

CCGF Executive Board member Dan Hanson presented some of the proclamations received including from Mayor Frank Jackson, State Senator Tom Patton and Governor John Kasich.  He then showed video tributes from Senator Rob Portman and Senator Sherrod Brown.  Then a special letter from President Barack Obama from the White House was read and displayed.

Cleveland Cultural Gardens 100th Gala - Dignitaries

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation (CCGF) hosted a gala event at the Intercontinental Hotel to celebrate the Centennial of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. (The first Garden was established in April 1916.)  CCGF Sheila Murphy Crawford introduced Master of Ceremonies Dick Russ who acknowledged some of the dignitaries in attendance such as Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and Consul of Ireland from Chicago Orla McBreen.