It’s a good week to stay local
There are some gifts you just can’t find locally. But honestly, they’re getting fewer and fewer every year. By now, most of us know to look for cool local goodies in places like Farmer Jones’ Holiday Market at Chef’s Garden. Even the Cleveland Metroparks offers games, books and more at their Nature Shop. Most of our museums have shops stocked with local artists. And many of our 36 CoolNEIGHBORHOODS are packed with local boutiques, galleries and shops.
Still, experiences make excellent gifts. How about a workshop of art making project at CMA’s Community Art Center at the Pivot Center? Or a toboggan ride at the Cleveland Metroparks at The Chalet at Mill Stream Run Reservation? Maybe chuckle along with vintage holiday films at Wizbang Theatre? Or rock out with Missile Toe at Jilly’s, or Apostle Jones at the Beachland, or Carlos Jones at the Music Box, or the Modern Electric’s “North Coast Christmas” at The Grog Shop. Or bring your tuba to EJ Thomas Hall and make your own holiday music.
Sit still for a frank and enlightening video interview with CoolCleveland correspondent Liv Ream’s grandfather Jack, who just happens to have started the largest food pantry in the region. And mourn with the community for the loss of chocolatier Cassandra Fear, who brought joy to so many. In her well-spent life, she was never still; may she rest now in peace.
–Thomas Mulready