Saturday, April 16, 2011
You don’t have to be Mr. Audubon or over 65 to enjoy bird watching, and there are a many nearby locations that are hot spots for sightings
Walk out your door one of these mornings and you may be blasted by the cacophony of chirping, pecking and twittering you hear. Yes! It’s that welcome time of year when the birds are back in town. Many of our colorful, feathered friends that have been vacationing in South and Central America over the winter are at the peak of their annual spring migration back North, which definitely means warm weather is very close. Northeast Ohio is home to one of the best selections of songbirds, including many different varieties of finches, sparrows, woodpeckers, grackles, nuthatches and many more. If you regularly hang a feeder, you will have probably noticed cardinals, blue jays and chickadees as well. You don’t have to be Mr. Audubon or over …
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The CIFF has been bringing the newest and best films from around the world to Cleveland for 35 years
There is something slightly mischievous about sneaking out in the middle of a weekday to catch a movie. In the coming weeks, however, this will be relatively normal behavior to the thousands of people who will attend the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) from March 24 through April 3 at Tower City Cinemas in Downtown Cleveland. The CIFF has been bringing the newest and best films from around the world to Cleveland for 35 years now. It is a great opportunity to peek into other cultures and the subject matter that interests them, and find out how much we really have in common. Many of the foreign movies are subtitled, but if you’re not a fan of that kind of thing, there are plenty of English-speaking movies as well. The …
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Check out Amazone in Medina for fun for the whole crew
It’s nice to have a break from kid duties occasionally, which is generally the purpose of the "Great Escape" column. This week’s getaway, however, is kid-friendly and a great way for both parents and children to enjoy some time off together. Kids of all ages from toddler to teen can find something fun to do at Amazone Family Entertainment Center in Medina, while parents can relax and keep watch in comfy sofas or at tables and chairs nearby. The three-story, Amazon jungle-themed play structure has tunnels, obstacle courses, swings and slides divided into two indoor playgrounds — one for toddlers and one for older children. In addition to crawling across swaying bridges and zip-lining over open waters to the safety of the giant tree house, …
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Head to the West Side Market to experience the smells and tastes of dozens of countries all in one day
Grocery shopping can be just another mundane chore in your weekly routine. It’s usually the “same old-same old” week after week plus the constant dilemma of what to make for dinner each night. Ugh, right? Why not add a little culture and adventure to buying your basics at one of Cleveland’s most delicious landmarks? The West Side Market is a Mecca of international smells, tastes and sounds that will make you feel like you’ve visited a dozen different countries all in one day. Start your visit with the original open-air marketplace, which is how West Side Market began in 1840. This is where you will find your fresh produce and fruit with displays worthy of an art gallery. Vendors will be calling you from all sides to sample their colorful …
Don Lannoch
11:55 am on Sunday, April 24, 2011
We should remember to thank all of the Solon citzens without whose hoeroic efforts in the 80's and 90's there would be no heronry today. more ›