Ethnic Cleveland eNews
May 28, 2024
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The annual Tremont Greek Festival was held over Memorial Day weekend at the "Mother Church" of the Cleveland Greek community, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. For over 40 years this annual tradition has featured tours of the beautiful Church, music, dancing, performances, shopping - and of course, food! More pictures
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Another new one for me but this annual May event in the Philippines has also been celebrated for decades here in Cleveland.
One highlight is the Parade around St. Wendelin’s Church on Columbus Rd. The 100+ year old St Wendelin was one of the churches closed by Bishop Lennon and then reopened by the Pope.
Look for lots of coverage – photos and videos – next week.
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Irish American Archives Society Walks of Life |
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The Walks of Life Award was instituted by the Irish American Archives Society in order to honor individuals of Irish descent who have made an extraordinary contribution to their community in their chosen "Walk of Life." The 2024 Honorees were toasted at a dinner reception on May 16. The honorees (above) were:
- Thomas J. Coyne, Lawyer
- Joyce Dever, Engineer
- Marilyn Madigan, LAOH President
- Sr. Catherine Walsh, CSA
- John T. O'Neill, O'Neill Healthcare CEO
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Paramjit Singh Remembered |
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Paramjit Singh was a Community Leader of the Asian Indian Community since he first landed in Cleveland in June of 1962. Being a Sikh, he has dedicated his life to doing good works and serving the needy. To honor his life, a memorial service was held at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Foundation in Richfield. I was greatly honored to be asked to give one of the eulogies. Pictures, video and more about Paramjit.
One of my fondest memories was of Paramjit wearing a green turban as he happily marched in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Fun with Maps - Jersey, Guernsey and the Channel Islands
In this episode of Fun with Maps, we look at the Channel Islands - especially the two largest islands: Jersey and Guernsey. The English Channel is the busiest shipping area in the world. Though small and not very populous the strategic location of these islands in the English Channel between France and the UK have made them very important throughout history - most recently in the Second World War when the German Nazi's occupied them.
It's fun that the people of the four main Channel Islands have animal nicknames - toads, donkeys, crows and rabbits. We explain why in the video. There are also connection to some famous people such as Les Miserables author Victor Hugo and Irish singer Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Of course we explain the connection between the island of Jersey and the US state of New Jersey. And, yes, we take a look at the Jersey and Guernsey cows!
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Blast from the Past – Sezatoarea Romanian Dancers
The Sezatoarea Romanian Cultural Dance Group at the opening celebration of the new Ames Family Atrium in the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2012.
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Don’t Miss Out!
Time is running out to contact Destany Post at (614)-432-3493 or dpost@clevelandsports.org to see how you and your ethnic community can be involved in the largest international gathering in Cleveland's history. Flag bearers, greeters, hosts and much more are needed.
The PAMG have only been in this hemisphere twice before – in Vancouver and Rio de Janiero! Please represent your ethnic heritage and make this a great event for Cleveland.
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You will always find more information, links and schedule changes on the Calendar of Events. There is a slight calm before the storm with limited events this week.
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Botanica
Thursday May 30 7:30 PM
LatinUs Blackbox Theater
2937 West 25th Cleveland
LatinUs Theater Company contributes to educating the Hispanic community by promoting and producing artistic and theatrical works in Spanish, honoring the cultural heritage and traditions of the Latin American population of Northeast Ohio. All Shows in Spanish with English Supertitles.
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Little Italy Summer Art Walk
Friday – Sunday May 31 – June 2
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Serbian Paintings and Icons
Sunday June 2 12 PM
St Sava Cathedral 6306 Broadview Rd.
Gordana Nenadovic is an artist, professor, and noted icon painter living and working in Chicago. Her work has been exhibited in the US, Canada, Germany, Russia, Switzerland and throughout many cities in Serbia. She utilizes all painting techniques in her work, but her most unique and original gift is primarily icon painting. She specializes in Byzantine style icons.
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Parade the Circle
Saturday June 8
10 AM - 4 PM
Wade Oval
The Cleveland Museum of Art's Parade the Circle Returns on June 8: Celebrate "Visions of Harmony" with Art, Food, and Music at the 32nd Annual Parade the Circle and Circle Village. Registration for artists and instructional workshops now open
The day's festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with Circle Village, presented by University Circle Inc. and the fun continues until 4:00 p.m. in Wade Oval. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in interactive activities offered by esteemed institutions such as the Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland History Center, and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Attendees can also enjoy culinary delights from local vendors and groove to the beat of Latin City Soul Band live on stage.
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Vintage Polka Picnic
Saturday June 8 Gates open at 2 PM
St. Sava's Picnic Grove
2300 W. Ridgewood Drive Parma
Cleveland Polka Association's first picnic of the summer will be a "Vintage Polka Picnic". If you have an old polka band t-shirt or a t-shirt from a past polka event, bring or wear it to show it off. Live polka music by DVSTA (DynaVersaStickToneAires) from Indiana. Music and Dancing are from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Donation is only $16.00, with those 18 & under free! Food & Beverages will be available. For more information please call Anna at (330) 461-1772. Public Welcome!
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Hungarian Kolbász Sausage Dinner
Sunday June 9
3 - 5 PM
Akron Hungarian American Club
694 E. Waterloo Rd. Akron, OH 44306
The Akron Hungarian American Club is hosting a Kolbász Sausage Dinner on Saturday, June 9 between 3-5 P.M. The Club's fresh Kolbász Sausage, Potato, Vegetables, Bread, and Dessert will be served for $17. We accept cash or checks. Your orders for the sausage & rolls must be in by June 6 by calling the Club at 330-724-0259 or ordering online.
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Pundemics
What do you call someone who doesn’t believe it will be June on Saturday?
A May-Sayer.
What do you call a magic dog?
A labracadabrador.
What did the pirate say when he turned 80?
Aye matey.
What do you call a rooster staring at a pile of lettuce?
A chicken sees a salad.
Ba da dum
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Postscript: Another reminder to not get shut out for the Pan Am Masters Games and the chance to represent your ethnic heritage. The deadline is approaching! (Happy heavenly birthday Dad)
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