THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING TO WATERLOO:
BRIGHTEN THE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ARTS COLLINWOOD
A group of Arts Collinwood artists has returned from a lantern-making workshop, at the Cleveland Museum of Art, with four beautiful lanterns and material to make lots more! AC will install the first four along Waterloo Road, and would love to see many more join them.
So, if you've got time -- come to the AC Community Arts Center at 10 am on Saturday (Nov 29). Arts Collinwood will be building more lanterns, getting out some holiday lights, and generally looking for folks to help make the district festive. They’ll bring the coffee and bagels -- you should feel free to bring a friend. Children welcome (there are lantern projects for them, too!)
GUESTS WITH YOU FOR THE WEEKEND? DO A WATERLOO STROLL.
Christmas UnCheer at LowLife
A collection of artwork celebrating dysfunctional families ruining the holidays – “Dad Just Screwed up Christmas Again.” a twisted holiday show, opens at the Low Life Gallery, at 16100 Waterloo, at 8pm on November 28.
Farewell to Langford at Waterloo 7
Step across Waterloo to the Zaller Building for a final look at Jon Langford's show: "Country Music Legends, Paintings and Prints". Waterloo VII, at 16006 Waterloo Rd, next to the outdoor sculpture garden, is also showing a ton of buyable art by a long list of artists. Gallery hours at 16006 Waterloo are Friday 6-10, Sat 2-10, Sun 1-6. Call 239-293-9548.
As Much Christmas Movie as You Can Stand at ReVamped
Also in the Zaller Building, to round out your Friday evening, the ReVamped gently used shop is throwing a Christmas party: for only $2, you can see “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in the Waterloo VII/ReVamped basement – and enjoy cupcakes and eggnog. Bring a wrapped gift under $10 to swap after the movies. Movies start at 7 pm. ReVamped is at 16008 Waterloo Road, beside Waterloo VII.
ShopARooni Lobs The Cleveland Art Bomb
Cleveland’s premier destination for people who don’t know what they’re missing has stocked a veritable fruit cake of affordable local art available for the holidays only! They’ve collected so many collectibles that they’ve had to open The ShopARooni Annex, starting Friday, November 28, 7-11pm, and continuing through the holidays.
Not only that, but they still have PlushForms, the customized plush figures that local artists have turned into one-of-a-kinds. They'll all be sold to the highest bidders on November 29, to benefit Toys for Tots. ShopARooni is at 15813 Waterloo Rd. Hours: 2-10 p.m. Tues-Thurs; 2-11 p.m. Fri; noon-11 p.m. Sat; noon-6 p.m. Sun. Info: 216-383-3633 or www.shoparooni.com.
End Thanksgiving with a Polka
Polka Hall of Fame at 605 E 222 is currently selling tickets to the Annual Polka Hall of Fame Awards Show at 2 PM Sat Nov 29, where Frankie Mullec and Eddie Rodick will receive Lifetime Achievement awards. Show's at Slovenian National Home Auditorium, 6409 St Clair. $15 advance sale tickets with a $2 coupon applicable for PHF gift shop purchases. Call 216-261-3263.
IF YOU STILL WANT TO COOK . . .
Want to add creative appetizers to your holiday repertoire and share a few secrets of your own? Reserve your spot at Euclid Library's Food for Thought-- Cookbook Discussions event on Wed Dec 3 at 7 PM in the Shore Rm. Participants limited to 20; bring samples to share! Call 261-5300.
OR YOUR KIDS WANT TO ACT . . .
Upstage Players begins auditions for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Audition dates are: Sat Dec 6th for children 7 - 11 years of age; Sun Dec. 7th for children 12 - 15 years of age. Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at Slovenian Workmen's Home, 15335 Waterloo, Cleveland 44110. Visit Upstageplayers.com for details.
LET THE SHOPPING BEGIN! WEEKENDS ON WATERLOO IS BACK!
The Annual Shopping-as-Party at Arts Collinwood
Arts Collinwood’s Holiday Art Sale is a unique marketplace, crammed with giftables AND quality original art (not to mention great nosh). This year’s sale runs Dec. 12-Dec. 14: 5-10pm Friday, 11-10pm Saturday, and 11-5 Sunday. On Friday and Saturday evening you’ll find beer, wine and light appetizers in the gallery, and live music in the adjoining Community Center, where North Collinwood Stage will be doing its final shows. This two-day event will feature a variety of performers from over the years of the North Collinwood Stage.
Saturday and Sunday afternoons are family oriented, with coffee, cocoa, cookies and activities for children, and -- a new feature this year -- family open studios in the community center: for $5/person or $20/family, you can make gift wrap, cards, gift tags, ornaments and small gifts to take home. It’s a nice way to keep the children engaged while the parents shop, or to make visiting the Holiday Sale part of a larger family tradition. The Arts Collinwood Gallery accepts cash, checks and major credit cards, and you can find it at the corner of E156 and Waterloo Road. Call 216-692-9500.
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL, FOLKS!
On Saturday, December 13, you can also visit the Beachland’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Flea Market, the Holiday Sale at MusicSaves and ShopARooni’s Magic Holiday Sale.
The very popular Flea Market features an eclectic mix of vintage dealers…clothing, records, toys, accessories, and more! Be sure to stop in and try the Beachland's new menu too! 11am-4pm.
Rockin deals from your favorite indie record store -- it's the Music Saves holiday sale! 11am-4pm.
Twelve hours of dealaroonis from your favorite boutique! ShopARooni ‘s super Magic Holiday Sale goes from 11am-11pm.
Festivus at LowLife
And from 1 to 5 pm on the 13th, you can take in “Festivus For the Rest of Us” at LowLife Gallery. The event includes a Festivus Pole, Festivus Dinner, Feats of Strength and Airing of Grievances.
Stained Glass on Sale at Azure
A little more traditionally, Azure Stained Glass Studio will hold its first Holiday Sale in its new Waterloo Road home, in the old ALO building on the southeast corner of E156 and Waterloo. Saturday, December 13, times TBA.
And don’t forget the Holiday Raffle at ReVamped! Tickets are on sale now, at $1 each, for the drawing at 7 pm on December 13. The raffle is sponsored by Body Anthology and items include: Tattoo/Piercing gift certificates, Young Rembrandts classes at ReVamped, art work, restaurant/store gift certificates , clothing & jewelry -- to name a few. Ticket holders need not be present to win.
IF YOU’RE STUMPED FOR A GIFT . . .
. . . a Waterloo business can help. Have you thought of Pay-as-you-go Life Drawing Classes at Arts Collinwood? Thursdays at 7pm, $8 a class. And/or Pin Up Style Life Drawing at ReVamped every Friday, 6-9pm, $10. And/or buy your favorite aspiring rock star some studio time! Call Exit Stencil for more details: 216.481-8321.
ONE MORE THING: YA GOTTA EAT
And you can eat well at Fotina’s, which serves up rockin hash browns and other treats (try the gyros. And the Greek rice pudding.) daily til 2pm. E156 next door to Vision Gallery, (216-692-1375).
And at Cafe Marika, which offers pastries, soups and other small meals Mon-Sat until 10pm (216-456-8094). Remember Café Marika for your holiday bakery order with a 10% discount; visit www.lucyssweetsurrender.com to see their goodies, then call in your order, Tues-Sat, 7am-4 pm, a day or two before you want I, to the bakery at 216-752-0828, and say the Waterloo Newsletter sent you.
And on Sundays, at the Beachland Tavern, which hosts the most delicious brunch you’ll ever find under $10. Sundays 11am-3pm.
TWO-DAY HOLIDAY FESTIVAL IN EUCLID
Breakfast with Santa on Sat Dec 13 in Shore Center’s CulinarySchool: 9-11 am, $4 for adults and $3 for children under 5. Girls -- a perfect day to wear your Princess dress! Pictures with Santa available. Consider bringing a toy for a Euclid child or a canned good for the Euclid Hunger Center. Reservations necessary, call 289-8107.
Also Saturday, 9- 2:00 PM, Holiday Gift Sale and Christmas Tree Auction Preview. Visit the Community Room to view the donated, decorated Christmas trees and purchase art, crafts and jewelry for holiday gifts. There will also be Amish bakery, foods, cheese, nuts and more!
And on Dec 14, the Euclid Orchestra Holiday Concert in Shore's auditorium at 3 PM, with a Silent Auction of the Holiday Trees immediately afterward at 5 PM in the Community Room.
SOMETHING TO HELP WITH NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Get Fit PT, the gym at 22040 Lake Shore Blvd, has a personal holiday gift with no strings attached. Your choice: free classes for 30 days, or FOUR free training sessions! You must be a new client, and the offer expires Jan 31. Register for a free consultation by calling 216-731-3141. Visit www.GETFITPT.com to learn more. Owner Nicole Carpenter will see that you reach your potential!
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