We’re gonna see just how good your imagination is.
Because Summer 2020 will be like no other.
Summer Camps become Virtual Camps. At home. You can now cruise through the Zoo. From your car. Farmers markets will be more spaced out than ever before. There’s a guide to which restaurants are open and doing it safely. They’ve invented an immersive “prism concert” from inside and outside Finney Chapel.
You can still hike and bike and the few remaining drive-in movie theatres are staging a comeback. You can even pick up some starter tomato plants for your garden.
Just don’t think it’ll be like last year.
Summer’s coming. Use your imagination. Make it your own.
Many parents were probably looking forward to sending kids off to day camp after a long spring of home schooling. Alas, those days camps are mostly going virtual too. But there’s lots to keep the kids engaged: arts camps at Beck Center and Karamu House, science camps at Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Great Lakes Science Center. And the latter is offering some onsite camps too! Read More
DANCECleveland has announced that its American Dance Festival in Cleveland (ADF in CLE) in July will move from Playhouse Square to your computer. And it has cancelled or postponed several previously announced shows in its 2020-2021 season. Read More
Cleveland Verses, a nonprofit started by local band The Modern Electric, has put out a call for area artists to submit their own versions of Bob Dylan songs to appear on a album to raise money for musicians and venue employees out of work due to the pandemic. Read More
SPACES recently awarded grants to 60 people in the visual arts community impacted by the pandemic. It’s now gotten additional funding and announced a second round, with applications accepted May 20-31 . Read More
Some of the individuals most vulnerable to COVID-19 are those in Ohio’s prisons who can’t practice social distancing or adequate disinfecting, endangering their lives and those who work there. Yet Governor DeWine has been reluctant to release more than a handful of the lowest level and least risky prisoners. Two activist groups are holding an online concert Fri 5/22 to bring attention to the situation. Read More
Starting Thu 5/21, all MELT Bar and Grilled restaurants will be open for limited dining room and patio service. The folks at MELT have taken extra precautions to provide the safest and most sanitary dining experience possible. NEW HOURS: Mon-Fri 3-9PM; Sat 11AM-9PM; Sun 11AM-8PM. Carry-out and delivery still available through UberEats, DoorDash and DeliverMeFood. Read More SPONSORED
THIS WEEK
WED 5/20 Get Rolling There’s no better way to enjoy summer and get some exercise than climbing on a bike. And it’s easy to keep your distance from others too. Bike Cleveland has lots of information and tours you can take on its website.
THU 5/21 Cleveland Hollywood New Greater Cleveland Film Commission head Evan Miller shares news about movie-making in NE Ohio at Music Box virtual Film Cafe.
SAT 5/23 Jumpstarting Summer Outdoor concerts by Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band are a highlight of Cleveland summers. They’ll be performing a live band concert online to start the holiday weekend.
SUN 5/24 Drive In to a Movie Drive-ins peaked in the 1950s and 60s, but recently, NE Ohio’s remaining three have attracted attention for offering a socially distancing way to see films.
MON 5/25 A Quiet Memorial Day There’ll be no parades and hand-shaking politicians celebrating this day to honor those who have died in wars. But you can pay them tribute silently as you enjoy a day at home with your family — and your grill.
TUE 4/26 Farmers Markets Are Back Local farmers markets will be opening in the next few weeks with changes to protect customers and vendors. Today’s Tremont market in Lincoln Park will be more spaced out.
WED 4/27 Tour AsiaTown Jump in your car or take a walk and explore the history of Asians in Cleveland. The Western Reserve Historic Society has provided an online guide for a virtual tour, but why not download it and go?
Everyone is guaranteed the right to be presumed innocent until all of the facts are in, but the fact that Arbrey was walking through a vacant home under construction (where the video showed he took nothing when he left) has absolutely nothing to do with this case. Trying to muddy the waters… Read More
