Cleveland's Black and White Ball

Mad About Cleveland is the theme for this year's Cleveland Black and White Ball. The Black and White Ball is an annual event put on by The Foundation for Community Betterment to raise money for local Clevelanders in need. Tickets for the event are on sale for $95 in advance or $100 at the door. The event takes place Saturday, March 26th; there will be an open bar, martini bar, heavy appetizers, and live music. Dressing for the theme is encouraged. Buy tickets to Mad About Cleveland here.

St. Patrick's Day Festivities

Did you know the Cleveland St Patty's Day Parade has an average of 300,000 attendees? Last year 15,000 people alone were IN the parade! I for one am very excited for the events tomorrow. Working only until noon, our office is located right off of West 6th and we will be able to catch the parade at 1:00 and enjoy the day. The weather men are saying low 60's and sunny and I have a feeling its going to be a great turn out. Where are you planning on celebrating the holiday? I know I will be stopping by The Clevelander and Panini's on West 6th for sure. House of Blues opens at 6 am, and Dim and Dem Sum will be on Public Square from 10-2pm. Leave us a comment and tell us where you will be tomorrow!

The 4th Coast Pop Up Market is Back!

If you are a regular reader of this blog you may remember the last time I posted about The 4th Coast Pop Up Market. I stopped by with a great group of friends to browse the selections from local businesses, appreciate some art, and have a drink. The event was great, there was even a visit from one of Cleveland's food trucks. So I am happy to share that the event is back THIS FRIDAY. Below are the details from their press release:

1300 THIRD GALLERY at 78th Street Studios presents the 4TH COAST POP UP MARKET, sponsored by Lu-Owl Vintage & Superelectric Press.

The 4th Coast Pop Up Market is a collective of local designers and artists and features limited edition pieces from emerging Cleveland businesses.

Additionally, 1300 Third Gallery will be holding the closing reception for the artwork of: Jeffrey Sierputowski, Robby Staebler, Benjamin Haehn, and Nathaniel Murray.

Stop by during 78th Street Studios Third Friday event on Friday, March 18, 2011 from 5 pm to 11 pm.

There will also be music provided by DJ Tanner.

1300 THIRD GALLERY
78th Street Studio Building
1300 West 78th Street, Suite 3C
Cleveland, OH 44102

The Lenten Season is here, which means one thing- FISH FRY

Whether you celebrate Lent or not, the season is a great excuse to get out into the community for a fish fry. Many of them are huge traditions in the Cleveland community. Stop by one for a great meal, a great deal, and a donation. Kill three birds with one stone..yadda yadda. Plus you have a few Fridays to get it organized. Cleveland.com did a great job outlining the fish fry events. Here is the review of fish fry events around Cleveland.

Scott Phillips of Cleveland City Living & Keller Williams featured on WKYC

Maureen Kyle, The Consumer Reporter for WKYC, came by the office to interview Scott and get tips on retaining home values in case of a double dip recession. While we *really* hope that doesn't happen, the tips are worthwhile to anyone looking to sell a home. Watch the video on home upgrades here.

Cleveland Mayor Jackson expresses 'sense of urgency' in State of the City speech

By JAY MILLER

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is who he is, a modest man who keeps his long-term goals always in sight.

So, he opened his State of the City speech today by saying he wanted to share his “sense of urgency” about a group of issues he has emphasized during his time in office: efforts to operate more efficiently and save money, to develop collaborative programs with other area communities and to transform Cleveland into a 21st century, 24-hour city built around its waterfront.

Mayor Jackson also concluded his 40-minute speech in front of an audience at Public Auditorium of nearly 1,000 business and civic leaders, students and senior citizens — and Gov. John Kasich — by repeating a challenge to civic leaders to work harder to improve the education of the region's children.

But he also had the opportunity to take a little credit and receive applause for two milestones for the city's public safety forces. First, he reported that Cleveland had only five fire fatalities in 2010, the fewest in 112 years. Then he said the city in 2010 recorded the fewest number of homicides in 40 years, though, he added, “Even one is too many.”

Responding to a rising level of complaints, he conceded that the city water department has “failed to provide the quality customer service our customers deserve.”

But mostly he rattled off examples of the way the city, developers and businesses are transforming the city, from the Flats East Bank project to the new convention center/medical mart and the development of 176 urban gardens. He said the gardens represent the making of a local food industry that can play a growing role in filling grocery shelves and restaurant menus.

“Today, the city of Cleveland is in a state of constant restructuring of operations,” he said.

But, he said, the changes in the way the city and its industries operate must be matched by an effort to transform the way children are educated.

“This community must demonstrate the same level of commitment, passion and desire to succeed for education,” Mayor Jackson said. “The time to do it is now, in this time of rapid change.”

(Article Courtesy of Crain's Cleveland)

Phoenix Coffee & Constantino's Present Phoenix After Dark

This Friday, March 4th, join Phoenix Coffee and Constantino's Market for their 2nd Phoenix After Dark event. Pick up a specialty bottle of Cab highlighted for the event from the market and walk over to Phoenix were for $8 in advance or $10 at the door you receive chocolates and other treats to pair with your wine. The price also includes a corking fee and a glass. The event runs from 6:30-9:30.

To purchase tickets to Phoenix After Dark click here.


From Phoenix Coffee:

Tasteful, decadent, sophisticated. Phoenix Coffee realizes there is a desire for an evening alternative downtown filled with quiet elegance and European ambience, like one might find in the cafes of Paris or Vienna. Phoenix After Dark is the perfect spot for a date, a group outing, or a way to enjoy time away from home alone without having to fight the crowds at a loud bar or booming nightclub. Enjoy your own selection of wine or beer, while the bustling daytime Phoenix neighborhood coffeehouse ambience is transformed into candlelit tables and soft background music. A perfect way to unwind after a long week, cap off the evening after dinner out on the town, or as a way to jumpstart the weekend before a theater show or concert. Cleveland’s coffeehouse culture just became a little bit sweeter...