Peyton Hillis on The Cover of Madden

Well well.. I don't really know how this blog post should be written, and that is for a few reasons. Reason one: I know nothing about video games (and would prefer to keep it that way) Reason two: I don't really know that much about football. I do know I like Peyton Hillis and that I really like Cleveland publicity. So far, so good- win win. Then I was told about The Madden Curse. I'm a little superstitious, so sure I felt a little nervous initially, but after some serious thought, I realize a Madden curse is the least Cleveland has to worry about- We've triumphed over much bigger issues. So I say, bring it curse, this is Cleveland- YOU'VE GOTTA BE TOUGH!

Detroit Shoreway Featured on WKYC

Last week WKYC did a week long feature of The Detroit Shoreway and Gordon Square Arts District, highlighting all of the hustle and bustle of this great city neighborhood. Here at Cleveland City Living, we are big proponents of EVERY city neighborhood in Cleveland, but The Detroit Shoreway has a close spot in our hearts. Its where Scott lives, and I am a close neighbor over in Ohio City- so The Detroit Shoreway neighborhood is regularly visited. Make sure you check out one of the segments here, as it features Scott and Battery Park! I look forward to seeing more city neighborhoods featured for their awesome innovations and community building!

The Fantastic Cleveland Tweed Ride

Though this will be MY first year experiencing The Fantastic Cleveland Tweed Ride, this is not the first year this charming event is taking place. Join Cleveland's most dapper and athletic as they head out and around the neighborhood on a fleet of bicycles.
The bike ride will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 30th at the fountain on Mall A. Join the biking community in your best tweed outfit for a ride and the chance to win some great prizes from sponsors of the event. If you are looking for some pointers for your outfit, check out the photos on Facebook from last year's event. Hopefully this event will welcome Spring to The Cleve, its suppose to be 60 degrees and sunny!

Cleveland's Weekend Round Up: Ohio City, Detroit Shoreway, Tremont

4.16- National FourSquare Day: Tomorrow is national FourSquare Day, if you are not familiar with this app that lets you check in with friends, earn perks from venues, and compete for points, I recommend you check it out here. Bar Cento (W. 25th St) will be hosting a party for National FourSquare Day by offering $3 Stellas starting at 2:00pm. I already have my swarm badge, but if you don't you should stop in!

4.16- Art Cares at The Battery Park Powerhouse: Tomorrow evening is the Art Cares event at Battery Park benefiting the Greater Cleveland's AIDS Task Force, tickets are still available. Check out my dedicated Art Cares post here.

4.17- C-Town Chow Down: The April C-Town Chow Down is still happening even though tensions are rising in the city about food trucks. Check out my March C-Town Chow Down here. Visit The C-Town Chow Down's Facebook Page for details about this weekend's event.

Happy Friday everyone! Enjoy the weekend!

Nihonshu Night: Sake, Fushion Food, and Art

Not only does The Cleveland Museum of Art have a new exhibit, The Lure of Painted Poetry: Japanese and Korean Art, but they are also hosting a happy hour event next Friday to promote it.
I for one am very happy to check out the exhibit because I just returned from a year in Korea and enjoy being able to still experience their culture from Cleveland. I think it will also be a great opportunity to meet some new folks, enjoy some sake, and of course nosh on some treats!

Join The Cleveland Museum of Art on Friday, April 22 from 5pm-8:30 for food and drinks provided by Sasa and beats provided by Darrell Stout.

To purchase tickets click here.

Support The Greater Cleveland AIDS Task Force With Art Cares

This Saturday night (April 16th)from 7 - 10pm is the return of the annual Art Cares event to benefit The Greater Cleveland AIDS Task Force. This silent and live auction party donates 100% of its proceeds to the Cleveland non-profit.

For more information on tickets to Art Cares visit the Greater Cleveland AIDS Task Force here
or call Rebecca Strong at 216.621.0766 x232.

The event is hosted at the Battery Park Powerhouse's beautiful raw space and catering is provided by Marigold. I look forward to seeing you there to mingle, celebrate art, and provide a donation to a wonderful local non-profit!

CIA's 2011 Spring Show

I'm pleased to announce that it is time for The Cleveland Institute of Art's Spring 2011 Show. This year CIA offers 5 exhibits at 3 venues all in one evening. A complimentary shuttle will whisk you from venue to venue as you browse the show's work from up and coming CIA students on Tuesday April 19th from 5:30pm - 8:00pm. Food and beverages will also be provided. If you are looking for a fun way to support the arts and Cleveland's University Circle, this is the time to do it. See you there!

Cleveland's Downtown Population Growing

USA Today highlighted how and why urban neighborhoods are growing in a great article today. It discusses how urban centers are growing, and much of the population is thanks to young college educated professionals. The national news source highlighted Cleveland and said the following:

In Cleveland, which lost 17% of its population, downtown added 1,300 college-educated people ages 25 to 34, up 49%.

If that isn't a reason to be happy in Cle, I don't know what is. News like this is EXACTLY what keeps Cleveland City Living (the blog and in real life) moving and groving.