2016-04 Inside Tremont - Tremont West Development Corporation

Vol. 31, Issue 4
11th Season of the Tremont Farmers’ Market Starts
Tuesday, April 19th, 4-7pm in Lincoln Park!
Tremont West is proud to announce the 11th season
of the Tremont Farmers’ Market in Lincoln Park. The
2016 season will be as exciting as ever. The market
runs every Tuesday, April 19th through October 4th,
from 4-7pm. Shoppers will have over 35 vendors to
buy a variety of good food including fresh vegetables,
cheese, eggs, coffee, tea, meats, baked goods,
spices and much more.
All your favorite fresh food vendors will be returning
(as the season and weather permits) including
MorningSide Farms, Por-Bar Farms, Fresh Butcher,
Tyler’s Farm, Gray House Pies and Godmother’s
Sauce & Breads with Erie Reserve Sodas. This year
we will be welcoming several new vendors, some who
have been with us before, including Woolf Farms,
Frickaccios, Signature Slush & Cream and Anna in
the Raw, to name a few.
The 2016 season will include the May Plant Sale, June
Strawberry Festival, July Peach Festival, Tremont Health
& Safety Fest on June 30th, the TFM Village and Stage
at the Taste of Tremont on July 10th and at the Tremont
Arts & Cultural Festival on September 17th & 18th. Live
music will run May 31st through August 30th and feature
School of Rock on June 14th, Joe Bell and The Swing
Lizards on July 19th and many more exciting bands. Visit
our website at www.tremontfarmersmarket.com for more
information.
If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor of
the weekly event, please contact Market Manager Jim
Votava directly at either jimvotava@tremontwest.org or
216-272-3560.
Tuesdays in Tremont Benefits to support
Arts in August!
Non Profit Org.
US Postage
Paid
Cleveland, Ohio
Permit # 1591
Tremont West partners each year with Councilman
Joe Cimperman, LAND Studio and Cleveland Public
Theatre to present free professional dance, theatre
and music in Lincoln Park with free admission to
the public during the month of August. This would
not be possible without the support of our sponsors
including our local small businesses. Please join us
in eating out on Tuesdays to support Arts in August.
These Tremont businesses will be donating 10% of
their sales to assist in providing Arts in August to the
Tremont community this coming summer. Thank you
to all of the participating businesses and we’ll see
you all out on Tuesdays!
April 5th
April 12th
April 19th
April 26th
May 3rd
May 10th
May 17th
May 24th
2406 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Address Service Requested
May 31st
June 7th
June 14th
June 21st
The Flying Monkey Pub
819 Jefferson
Dante
2247 Professor Avenue
The Rowley Inn
1104 Rowley
Fat Cats
2061 W. 10th Street
Prosperity Social Club
1109 Starkweather
The Southside
2207 West 11th
Tremont Tap House
2572 Scranton Road
Press Wine Bar
2221 Professor
Civilization
2366 West 11th
Crust
1020 Kenilworth
Lucky’s Cafe
777 Starkweather
Parallax
2179 West 11th
We are thrilled to begin the 2016 season with great
performances by Cleveland Public Theatre’s – Student
Enrichment Program (STEP), Cleveland Shakespeare
Festival, Inlet Dance, GroundWorks Dancetheater,
Verb Ballets.
Additional performances and special
events will be added soon, including the return of
Cleveland Opera Theatre!
April 2016
A Fond Farewell and
Best Wishes to Tremont
Councilman of 19 years,
Joseph Cimperman!
Joe Cimperman has been an ambassador for the
Tremont and Duck Island neighborhoods. He was
there when we needed strength, to gather us to heal,
to rise above whatever issue was bringing us down.
He supported the start of many annual events: The
Tremont Farmers’ Market, Tremont Arts & Cultural
Festival, Arts in August and bringing the Cleveland
Marathon through our streets. He brought updates
to Lincoln Park, and the Dog Park at Clark Field,
where he volunteered. He walked the streets with city
workers exhorting them to fix street lights, pot holes,
trees, and sidewalks. He helped save Tremont School
no less than three times and spoke up when ODOT
wanted to slow down the building of the Innerbelt
Bridge. He was one of us for many years and as his
legacy will remain as Tremont’s beloved Councilman,
we hope Tremont and Duck Island will remain forever
in his heart! Best Wishes, Joe, in your new role as
President of Global Cleveland!
Saturday, May 7th, 9am in Lincoln Park
(See page 7 for details.)
Sunday, May 15th, 7am-9am
(See page 7 for details.)
WHAT’S INSIDE!
Tremont West News/ Now Hiring!
Tremont Arts Pages
Block Club Happenings
5 New Tremont Businesses & 2 On the Move
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1&2
4, 5 & 8
6
4, 5 & 7
Special Events
8
Tremont History Project
3
Classifieds
6
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Inside Tremont
Tremont West Annual
Meeting Announced
A service of the
Tremont West Development Corporation
Thursday, May 19th at Annunciation
Greek Orthodox Church
6pm- Dinner
7pm Meeting
Seeking TWDC Board
Candidates for the
2016—2019 term
Editor: Michelle Davis
2406 Professor Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216-575-0920—Phone
216-575-0998—Fax
www.tremontwest.org
“We serve Tremont by organizing
an inclusive community, building
a unified neighborhood, and
promoting a national destination.”
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President-Lynn McLaughlin Murray
First Vice President- LerVal Elva
Second Vice President- Ann Marie Riley
Treasurer- Hansal Patel
Secretary- Kate Carden
Explore Historic
Neighborhood’s Roots
Delve into this vibrant community’s stories, from
Cynthia Chiplis, Joe Chura,
boom to decline to rebirth
Jaime Declet, Princess Freeman, A Brief History of Tremont: Cleveland’s Neighborhood
on a Hill, by local author and professor, W. Dennis
Athena Gallo, Brad Hauber,
Keating, is set to release on April 11, 2016.
Mike Koski, Christopher Roy,
For almost two centuries, the historic Tremont
Richard Sosenko,
neighborhood has rested on a bluff overlooking
Andrew Stebbins
Cleveland’s industrial valley. The sleepy farming
community was transformed in 1867, when Cleveland
Ex Officios:
Henry Senyak, Lincoln Heights Block Club annexed it. Factories attracted thousands of emigrants
from Europe, and industrialization gave rise to a class
Dan Cotter, North of Literary Block Club
of wealthy businessmen. After the city prospered
Alicia Hudson, Duck Island Block Club as a manufacturing center during World War II,
Christopher Page, 5/3 Bank
deindustrialization and suburbanization fueled a huge
population loss, and the neighborhood declined as
highways cut through. The 1980s marked the beginning
STAFF
of the rebirth of the cultural treasure Tremont became.
Cory Riordan, ext. 101
Author W. Dennis Keating chronicles the challenges
Executive Director
and triumphs of this diverse and vibrant community.
coryriordan@tremontwest.org
Highlights from the Book
Qualetha Carty, ext. 105
Office Manager
qualethacarty@tremontwest.org
Michelle Davis, ext. 103
Assistant Director
michelledavis@tremontwest.org
Katie Hough, ext. 107
Ward 3 Area Coordinator
katiehough@tremontwest.org
Kai Kyles, ext. 108
Americorps VISTA Member
kaikyles@tremontwest.org
Linda Litto, 216-644-0786
Ward 3 Social Service Coordinator
ward3service@gmail.com
Zoe Taft Mueller, ext. 109
Housing Inclusion Specialist
Tremont/Ohio City
zoemueller@tremontwest.org
Mark Pratt, ext. 110
Property Manager
markpratt@tremontwest.org
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Tremont has seen several Cleveland Firsts:
University (of Cleveland), Public Art Gallery
(Olney), and Dog Park (Clark Field)
Tremont is the last of five names that have
described this neighborhood: Cleveland Heights,
University Heights, Lincoln Heights, and the
Southside.
Tremont has become a major hub for excellent
dining, with several of its chef-owners winning
national and regional recognition, led by Michael
Symon
NOW OPEN!
2362 Professor Ave.
Cleveland OH 44113
(216) 781-0352
RTA Public Meeting
RTA is Proposing To Raise Fares & Cut Routes In
Our Community
Please attend this RTA Public Hearing to get your
voice heard before their Board and community
members:
Date: Monday-April 4th
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Tremont Pointe Community Room
2556 W.6th Street.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
For more information about the event, please
contact Kai Kyles, the AmeriCorps VISTA Member at
Tremont West Development Corporation at kaikyles@
tremontwest.org or by calling 216-575-0920 x108.
Hope to see you there!
Tremont West Now Hiring an
Office Manager
The Office Manager will work with the Executive Director, staff and
accounting firm to ensure proper reporting, compliance, and financial
management; Is in charge of general office management duties and
supplies; Performs Human Resource duties and contract management
duties for suppliers.
Resumes are due by Monday, April 11, 2016. See tremontwest.org for
the full job description.
tremontscoops.com
INFO@TREMONTSCOOPS.COM
TWITTER:
@TREMONTSCOOPS
FACEBOOK.COM/TREMONTSCOOPS
Lindsay Smetana, ext. 102
Community Organizer/Program Manager
lindaysmetana@tremontwest.org
Westown
Tire & Auto
Scott Rosenstein, ext. 106
Community Involvement Mangager/
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival Manager
scottrosenstein@tremontwest.org
Jean & Ruben Estremera
WESTOWN TIRE & AUTO
2015 Community Pillar
MEMBER OF
If you or someone you can recommend is interested, contact members of
the Nominating Committee, Andrew Stebbins and LerVal Elva, in person
or via email at stebbins14@gmail.com. You will receive more information
on how to submit a brief summary of what you would bring to the Tremont
West Board, and how you would like to help our neighborhood continue
to prosper and nurture its quality of life.
This is a volunteer position and requires time and dedication to Tremont
West and the neighborhood. We are seeking candidates that have the
time to give and will be active participants during their two or three year
term. We seek and encourage your active participation on our Board!
The deadline to apply is April 18, 2016.
For over 30 years, Westown
Tire & Auto has served the
Tremont community with
trustworthy customer
service and a wide range of
excellent money – and life
saving parts. Owner, Ruben
Estremera, credits
Westown’s success to his
loyal customer base and
countless other community
pillars who mentored him
along the way.
Tires
Brakes
Trust
Don’t wait until your
tires start shaking
and your brakes
start squealing.
Stop by today for a
free tire inspection.
Westown Tire & Auto
2703 Scranton Road
Cleveland, OH 44113
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-3pm
Tremont West Now Hiring
AmericorpsVISTA Member & Two
Summer Associates
Tremont West is hiring one full time, year-long Americorps VISTA Member
whose service will begin in late June. Americorps VISTA is a program
through the Corporation for National and Community Service. Thank you
to Ohio CDC for assisting Tremont West in bringing this program to the
Tremont community.
The year-long Tremont West VISTA 2016 Project will be a great
opportunity for a young professional interested in many aspects of
community development. This opportunity will give an individual exposure
to working directly with the residents and businesses of Tremont. The year
will include program development and implementation around housing
issues of foreclosure prevention and affordable housing development, as
well as work with Tremont community gardens. Please fill out the online
portal application by Friday, April 8th if you are interested in applying for
this position.
The Summer Associates will be responsible for the coordination of
community garden and vacant land/public greenspace reuse projects. The
Associate would work to secure volunteers and assist the garden leaders
with maintenance. The Tremont Summer Associate will work alongside staff
and community members to support community gardens, Tremont Farmers’
Market, community outreach around affordable housing, and our Arts in
August event series. which offers free dance and theatre performances in
Tremont’s Lincoln Park. Please fill out the application on the online portal
by Wednesday, April 22nd.
The application and full job description can be found on the my.americorps.
gov website and a link can be found at www.tremontwest.org.
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Tremont History Project
CLEVELAND COLD STORAGE
BUILDING AKA
DISTRIBUTION TERMINAL AND
COLD STORAGE
COMPANY
New York and Chicago. Six floors of
We shared this piece in Inside Tremont
in a past article and thought it might
be good to share again with the newer
residents of Tremont and/or those who
missed it the first time.
As of January 1, 1928, the Distribution
Terminal & Cold Storage Company at
2000 West 14th Street (1988 to 2012
West 14th Street) was the largest dry and
cold storage plant between the eastern
seaboard and Chicago.
It WAS a 12-story, reinforced concrete
structure modernly equipped.
The
cost to build it was $3,700,000. The
warehouse was one of three built by
Continental Terminals.
Five million
cubic feet of storage space was added
to the Cleveland Terminal facilities. The
building’s floor was laid on the valley
bottom. Three floors were cast against
the embankment and cement
forms carried the building up to twelve
floors. Trucks ran past the bottom floor
and trucks backed up to the second and
fourth floors because the plant was on a
slope. Thirty vehicles could be loaded
there at one time.
Because of unusual elevator and loading
equipment, eggs, poultry, meats, cheese
and butter could be handled there faster
than in any other warehouse between
dry, and six floors of cold storage; an
ice house with 4,000 tons capacity,
a power plant, an automatic call and
pneumatic tube order and delivery
systems, private tracks, and a roof
parking area of an acre were part of
the “equipment’ available.
The designer: The Distribution
Terminal & Cold Storage Company
building was designed by Wilbur J.
Watson and Associates. Mr. Watson
was born in Berea, Ohio and received
a Bachelor of Science from Case
School of Engineering (now part of
Case Western Reserve University).
He was an internationally known
bridge engineer and designer.
Among his designs are the High
Level Bridge, the Main Avenue
Bridge, the old Clark Avenue Bridge,
and the Lorain Carnegie Bridge
(Hope Memorial Bridge). Mr. Watson
was also a consulting engineer
for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
Company and the Firestone Tire &
Rubber Company. His design for the
giant Zeppelin dock in Akron brought
international recognition as it was the
world’s largest structure unsupported
by columns.
Tremont Artist in Residence Update
Tremont Community AIR’s Mural Project continues to make progress. As of the
end of March, Angelica Pozo will have worked with over 350 Tremont residents
and friends, having created more than 700 tiles in the process, putting us very
close to our goal. To finish them off, there will be one last public decorating session
on April 13th, 6-9pm. In the coming months leading up to a planned installation in
June, Angelica will continue to work with 2 core groups which have been bonding
through art making. Those groups are The Illustrators, who are depicting Tremont
historic sites onto tile, and a more loosely organized group, the Art Crew who will
work on all other aspects of the project leading up to and including installation.
Each group will meet weekly until we are done. To keep track of our progress and
see what we’re working on, check out the group’s Facebook page: https://www.
facebook.com/groups/TremontAIR/
Your Monthly Update from the GVV Bridge
Project Team
Steel Erection Over Water Closes
River Temporarily: Construction of the
second GVV Bridge has moved into the
Cuyahoga River! A crane is stationed on
a barge and moves into position daily
requiring only temporary shutdowns of
the river. Crews work around commercial
traffic, but recreational water craft is not
permitted to pass through during work
hours. This is scheduled to take place
through May.
Work on West Slope and Over
Abbey Avenue:
Soon, Tremonters
should expect short-term closures of
Abbey Avenue under I-90 as crews
erect shoring towers (to help with steel
erection) and repair pavement. Another
10-day closure of Abbey is expected in
June as crews erect steel overhead. The
detour is easy, simply use the NEW West
14th connection to travel under the new
bridges and connect with Fairfield and
West 11th Street.
On the west slope itself, residents will
soon see some work associated with the
Towpath Trail beginning this spring! While
much work is needed on the west slope
before the trail is complete, this is sure to
be a welcome sight. Some landscaping
is likely to be installed this year, but the
bulk of plantings are not anticipated to be
complete until 2017, as the area will still
be used to host construction equipment
for work on the main viaduct overhead.
The final piece of the Towpath is a
protective canopy under the Norfolk
Southern rail bridge which will be
complete in 2017. The Towpath cannot
open to the public until this is complete.
Additional Work in Other Tremont
Areas: While the majority of upcoming
work in the Tremont area will be
happening in the vicinity of Abbey
and the slope area leading to the
Cuyahoga River, there is still some
work to be done between Fairfield
Avenue and Starkweather Avenue.
Fencing is being replaced and crews
will plant trees and shrubs in the area
separating the homes from I-90.
Crews will also complete painting of
the two overpasses as well as the
bridge columns which include the
varied international flags. Graffiti in
the area will also be covered.
Finally, portions of Starkweather and
Kenilworth will be paved (between
West 14th Street and Scranton Road).
Work is weather dependent and
will be scheduled with other paving
activities outside the neighborhood.
Work on the new “Sideyard” park will
also begin this summer and continue
thru the fall!
Remember: Getting to Tremont is
still easy using the new Abbey loop
ramp. However, the W 14th Street
entrance ramp to I-90 east is closed
until the second bridge is complete in
late 2016. Please keep in mind this is
an active construction zone and stay
safely away.
For more info on the project, visit
www.Innerbelt.org.
In This Photo: The new “Sideyard”
park is starting to take shape. Major
work will begin this summer and
continue thru the fall! Photo Credit:
Focal Plane Photography.
Request for Proposals
2016 Tremont Storefront
Incubator Program
OBJECTIVE
Tremont West Development Corporation, in partnership with the Hispanic Business
Center is initiating its 4th Small Business Incubator Program for a storefront space located
at 2406 Professor Avenue in the heart of the retail district in the Tremont neighborhood.
Tremont West is beginning the search process for a 2016 participant. In previous years,
the space was utilized for several Pop-Up Shops and formerly the board meeting room
for Tremont West. The storefront is split with access for the office of the Housing and
Economic Development Director of Tremont West. This access must be maintained as
part of the lease agreement.
OPPORTUNITY
Tremont West Development Corporation is offering approximately 370 square feet
of retail/office space in its storefront through a Request for Proposals. The proposals
will be reviewed by a panel consisting of Tremont West staff members as well as local
community stakeholders. Each proposal will be scored by the same criteria outlined in the
RFP (download at tremontwest.org.) The terms of the agreement will include:
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Free rent for the first three months
Rent of $350/month for the following seven months
Rent includes all standard utilities as well as Internet connectivity through the TWDC
Wi-Fi network (no telephone included)
· Additional short-term extension lease of up to two months may be negotiable. Proposals
are due to Tremont West by April 15th.
Services from Hispanic Business Center include:
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Ongoing business development training and support
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Accounting and record-keeping support
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Growth plan and/or exit strategy post program
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by Jimmy Perkins
Tremont neighborhood, Duck Island, may not be known for
having a vast sense of history and sustainability, but thanks to
Jay Demagall and likeminded service professionals, that could
all change very soon. What was once an authentic beer tavern
in 1865 will soon become the site of Forest City Brewery, Duck
Rabbit Coffee, and Western Reserve Meadery. Located at
2135 Columbus Road, the building is continuing Tremont’s recent
trend of reusing, recycling, and repurposing.
The Brewery, which will occupy about 12,000 square feet, will
once again serve the buildings original purpose: brewing beer.
Between the years of 1865 and 1915, a family from France living
near areas of Germany famous for beer, brought their family tavern
to Cleveland. Now in spring of 2016, Demagall and the other new businesses are thrilled to bring the old
tavern to life again using what the building has provided.
Original walls and concrete blocks from 1915 are only some of the ways Demagall and other business
owners are reusing and honoring the past. “Our business model is a throwback to the days of guilds and
small batch manufacturing,” said Demagall. “But not 1915 prices,” he joked.
The name Forest City Brewery is even a tribute to a brewery with the same name in Cleveland circa 1839.
That brewery operated for nearly 40 years on a site that is now the Hard Rock Café. The new location of
Forest City Brewery will also hold the second oldest beer garden in the state. The garden is surrounded with
trees originally planted in 1865. The beer garden will open this spring as well.
Western Reserve Meadery, owned and operated by Doug Shaw and Jason Andro, also share in Demagalls
appreciation of the past. A perfect example is their bar top made from an old garage panel found in the
building during renovation. Even the wine racks that will soon line their walls are made from the buildings
original timber frame.
Doug and Jason have been home brewing mead for almost 8 years and plan to continue making their
award winning product using only local and domestic suppliers. “Absolutely no importing,” promised Shaw.
Duck Rabbit Coffee, which once was the international headquarters for Clover Farms in 1930, pays tribute
to the old business with framed marketing material from the height of advertising in America. Cal Verga,
owner and brewer, collects his beans directly from farmers all over the world. Coffee drinkers will enjoy
Duck Rabbit’s uniqueness. Besides Root Café, in Lakewood, Verga’s brews are not found anywhere else
in Cleveland.
Whether beer, coffee, or mead, the new owners share similar business models as well as appreciation
for the neighborhood’s past and future. All products are craft and brewed in small lots just like the old
manufacturers that shaped Cleveland’s history. As far as the community, we consider all our guests to be
neighbors, “said Andro.
The spring is always a sign of rebirth and rejuvenation, but this year, Forest City and its partners are giving
life to the Tremont community. The uniqueness and exclusiveness of these craft products are sure to give
Duck Island sustainability for years to come.
Energy Assistance Programs
The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers several programs to income-eligible Ohioans to assist
in paying their utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Household eligibility is based in
part on income; details and specific guidelines for the following assistance programs can be found here: http://
development.ohio.gov/is/is_energyassist.htm. To apply for HEAP or HWAP, download the application at the
above webpage or visit Tremont West and meet with the Property Manager, Mark Pratt (216) 533-5612.
Safety Updates
Bi-Monthly reports are sent out via e-mail regarding Crime and Safety in the Neighborhood. If you
would like to be added to the Safety Update mailing list, please contact Tremont Safety Committee at
safetremont@gmail.com.
Employment Guide
Tremont West now offers a comprehensive employment resource webpage including the following programs
and resources: Employment Resources and Training; Programs for the Formerly Incarcerated; Workshops and
Apprenticeships; Resources for Those with Disabilities; Programs for Spanish Speaking Populations, Veterans
and Senior Citizens; and Adult Education and GED courses. www.tremontwest.org/index/employment-guide,
216-575-0920, ext. 102
Neighborhood Retail Assistance Program
The City of Cleveland’s Economic Development Department can assist small businesses with financial
packages of both loans and grants to improve the interior and exterior of their storefronts.
Commercial Space for Sale or Lease
Are you looking to lease, purchase or market commercial space in Tremont? See current Tremont Commercial
Properties at: www.retailspacecleveland.com/tremontneighborhood.htm or www.tremontwest.org. Remember,
if you are planning to open a business in Tremont, you must contact the City of Cleveland to see what variances
or permits are required for your desired location. The Department of Building and Housing can be reached at
216-664-2282. There are some great loan reimbursement programs through the city and county for vacant
building rehab, storefront renovations, signage and Brownfield clean-up. Please contact Tremont West for more
information at 216-575-0920, ext. 103.
The Storefront Renovation Program
The City of Cleveland’s Storefront Renovation Program is an exterior rehabilitation program that
combines financial incentives (rebate or loan) with free City design assistance. The City partners with
neighborhood Community Development Corporations to implement the program in the neighborhood.
Please call Michelle Davis at 216-575-0920, ext. 103.
Roosevelt Post 58
HALL FOR RENT IN TREMONT/Professor Ave.
POST 58 has a beautiful small hall upstairs available
for small weddings, family gatherings, celebration of
life, monthly meetings, birthdays and more. Kitchen
available or have it catered. No bells and whistles, but
very historic, comfortable and plenty of parking. Full bar
downstairs at very reasonable prices. No need to buy
liquor or beer for your affair. Just bring food if you wish.
Facebook; Roosevelt Post 58 for pictures. Estab. 1945
Call Terry Zacharyj , cell 216-314-7654.
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Tremont ArtWalk Friday, April 8th, 2016 6-9pm
Bac asian american bistro & bar
2661 West 14th Street | 216-938-8960
Mon - Thurs 4:30 - 10 p.m., Fri - 4:30 - 11
p.m. Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m
David M. Uschold Photography.
Photographic Prints on Canvas
www.bactremont.com
Edison’s Pub
2373 Professor Ave.| 216-522-0006
M - Sun. 4pm to 2am
www.edisonspub.com
Banyan Tree
2242 Professor Avenue | 216-241-1209
Mon- Wed 11am-7pm,
Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11-4pm
www.shopbanyantree.com
Fat Cats
2061 West 10th Street | 216-579-0200
Dinner, art and weekend brunch
www.coolplacestoeat.com
David Witzke(the sign guy) paintings of dogs,
cats, and birds.
Calluna Art Gallery
807 Literary Ave.
facebook.com/www.facebook.com/
Calluna-1488196498064461/
Wed 4-8pm Thurs-Fri 3-8pm Sat 1-8pm
Sun 1-5pm Follow @tremontcalluna
Civilization 2338 W 11 St | 216-621-3838
Monday thru Thursday 7am until 7pm,
Fridays 7am - 11pm, Saturdays 8am -11pm
and Sundays 8am - 6pm
CODA
2247 Professor Ave. | 216-274-1200
coda.danteboccuzzi.com | Live Music
doubting Thomas Gallery 856 Jefferson Ave. / 330-958-4911
Fri. - Sat. 6 - 10 pm or by appointment
facebook.com/Doubting-Thomas-Gallery
Evie Lou
2509 Professor Avenue | 216-696-6675
evielou.com
Flying Monkey 819 Jefferson Ave. / 216-861-MNKY
M-F 3pm-2:30am S-S 11am-2:30pm
Paintings by Tracy O’Malley
Gallery Jeffery
2415 Tremont Ave.
(corner of Tremont and Jefferson)
Antique - Vintage - Modern - Contemporary
Furnishings - Fashion- Fine Arts
Weds. Thurs 12 to 7; Fri. Sat 12-9 Sunday
12-5
Grumpy’s Café and Bakery
2621 West 14th Street | 216-241-5025
Mon 7-3, Tue by -Thurs 7 am –9 pm,
Fri 7 am-10, Sat 8 am –10 pm, Sun 8-3
Liz Stevens and Dave Manuelle
www.grumpys-cafe.com
Hartshorn Studios
2342 Professor Avenue / 216-403-2734
www.hartshornstudios.com
“Industrial chic light art by Ken Love and new
sculpture in wood by Fred Gearhart. See our
collection of abstract paintings at Fahrenheit
Restaurant “
Housetremont.com
2338 Scranton Road | 216-323- 0085
housetremont.com
“Glitches and Little Sayings” photography
and words by Angel Mendoza and Patsy
Kline, April 8-May 8,
Like us on FB facebook.com/housetremont
Lava Lounge
1307 Auburn Avenue | 216-589-9112
M - Sat. 5pm to 2:30am,
Sun. 7pm - 2am
www.coolplacestoeat.com
Melinda Placko...her art show is called
“New Drawings, New Painting.
Lilly Handmade Chocolates
761 Starkweather Avenue | 216.771.3333
Hours: Tues-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 11am- 3
pm Closed Mon. Come enjoy edible art!
Beautiful handmade chocolate confections.
www.lillytremont.com
Literary Cafe 1031 Literary Rd facebook.com/ The Pretentious
Tremont Artists Drawing Club http://literarycafecleveland.blogspot.com/
Loop
2180 West 11th Street | 216-298-5096
Mon - Thurs 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri 7 a.m. - 10pm
Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
Sun. 10 a.m. - 6pm
facebook.com/LoopInTremont
Through The Veil by Graham Beck
Lucky’s Cafe
777 Starkweather | 216-622-7773, open
7 days a week Open 7 days a week,
weekend brunch www.luckyscafe.com
Makers by J.Marks
1028 Kenilworth Ave.. | 216-777-9752
makersbyjmarks.com
The Paul Duda Gallery
2342 Professor Ave. | 216-589-5788
www.Pauldudagallery.com
Prosperity Social Club
1109 Starkweather | 216-937-1938
Lounge Kitty
Mon - Sun 4:30 - 2 a.m.
www.prosperitysocialclub.com
The SouthSide
2207 West 11th Street | 216-937-2288
M – Sun 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
www.southsidecleveland.com
Tandul, Indian Restaurant & Bar
2505 Professor Avenue | 216-465-2442 |
tandulintremont.com
The TreeHouse
820 College Avenue | 216-696-2505
Mon - Sun 4 - 2 a.m.
www.treehousecleveland.com
Wizard of Oddz
1026 Kenilworth Ave | 440-503-2042
wizardofoddzresale.com
Resale of fun, funky, whimsical, and
unique pieces. Specializing in vintage and
antique pieces, many of which have been
refinished or repurposed.
Wine & Design
751 Starkweather Ave | 216-781-8000 Tuesday thru Friday Noon–7pm,
Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday noon–3pm
Offering Interior Design, Home Décor,
Gifts, Art & Wine. Wine Tastings every
ArtWalk! www.wineanddesign.net
www.tremontartwalk.com
Coffee | Tea | Smoothies |
More
Beviamo will be serving high quality fruit and protein
smoothies including a build your own smoothie option. We
are collaborating with West Side Market to bring in organic
fresh local produce.
Partnerships have been made with a local Cleveland coffee
roaster (Heartwood Roastery), and also Bent Tree Coffee
from Kent, Ohio for Espresso drinks.
Beviamo also will be serving authentic Lebanese cuisine
including Hummus (Regular and Spicy), Baba Ghanoush,
Tabouli, Grape Leaves. Served with Pita Bread
Other locally sourced notable menu items: Cleveland Bagel
Co. Bagels and Smears, Loaded Peanut Butter and Jelly
with Stone Oven Bakery Bread, Local Cleveland Kombucha,
Finally Ginger Cookies and Good green bars.
Danny Rizk has been a local resident for 2+ years and
frequent visitor for 5 years. We aske Danny, Why Tremont?
He responded: It's a community that works together and
supports each other. I learned that very quickly talking with
local residents and business owners. It's been my home for
a little while now and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else
to live and open my first business.
Growing up in a Lebanese family, I was always so
passionate about food. I always dreamed of opening my
own cafe. I grew up in the suburbs of Akron and graduated
with an International Business and Entrepreneurship Degree
from The University of Akron. I worked in Supply Chain and
Marketing for one year before working locally in Tremont
for over a year as a lead technical recruiter for startups in
Northeast Ohio at Integrity Power Search. Post college, I
studied nutrition for a couple years and am very passionate
about it. I decided to pursue my dream of having my own
smoothie and coffee shop at age 25. I wanted to bring unique
drinks and embrace an overall healthy lifestyle in the menu.
I like to keep things simple, healthy and delicious. I'm so
excited that I have taken the leap into my first venture as an
Entrepreneur.
Contact information:
216.202.2300
Beviamocafe@gmail.com
Instagram: @beviamocafe
Facebook: Facebook.com/beviamocafe
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 6am-10p
Sat-Sun. 9am-10p
YELLOW BRICK ROAD LEADS WIZARD OF ODDZ TO
TREMONT
Vintage Shop Set Opens Its Storefront on Kenilworth Avenue
“If you’re looking for fun, funky, whimsical and
unique items for your home, you’ve found the right
place!” This is the first message you’re greeted with
when visiting the website for Wizard of Oddz, a
Cleveland based vintage resale business started by
owner, Megan Baechle, in 2014. Megan has spent
the last few years building the business and has gone
from hosting a few trial sales out of her garage just a
few years ago to selling with The Cleveland Flea and
a number of other artisan shows around Northeast
Ohio. They opened at 1026 Kenilworth for the March
Tremont ArtWalk. “My hope is that the storefront will
give us a home base and afford us the opportunity
to offer a wider variety of eclectic pieces for our
customers”, says Baechle about the launch of the
store.
Combining her taste for all things odd with a
childhood spent scouring through flea markets with
her dad, Baechle decided to turn her passion for
upcycling into a business. “When I was a kid, I was
the self-proclaimed mega fan of Wizard of Oz. It never
ceased to amaze me every time Dorothy stepped out
of her tornado stricken house and the picture would
suddenly transform from black and white to color.”
Baechle credits her all-time favorite movie not only
for the inspiration behind her business’ name, but
believes it inspired the beginning of her taste for the
bold, the bright and the bizarre.
Her vision for starting Wizard of Oddz was to refinish,
repurpose, upcycle and recycle vintage items to
bring them back to market for today’s consumer. She
believes the company serves a unique sweet spot for
consumers who want unique, vintage items for their
homes, but don’t have the ability or time to refinish
those items themselves. By utilizing her creative
vision, she turns 20th century items into one of a
kind pieces that work with 21st century style. She
specializes in refinishing retro and mod furniture from
the 1940s-1970s but also carries a wide variety of
unique vintage odds and ends. Some of Baechle’s
favorite finds include lamps and lighting, artwork,
mirrors, glassware, barware, collectables, sports
and pop culture memorabilia, children’s books
and toys, and holiday décor.
When describing a typical Wizard of Oddz
customer, Baechle says that, “The customer who
truly ‘gets us’ is someone who is free spirited,
eclectic, has an eye for style, and is creative. They
appreciate uniqueness when they see it and want
to select pieces for their home that reflect their
style.” She also notes that her customers have
a tendency to gravitate toward the unusual and
are not afraid to take risks with their style choices.
“They appreciate vintage pieces because of the
nostalgia factor, but they want to ensure that those
pieces are being incorporated into their décor in a
way that makes sense with today’s trends. And of
course, they thrive on the thrill of the never ending
treasure hunt.”
As a recent graduate of the Bad Girl Ventures
program, an educational course that helps
launch women-owned small businesses, Baechle
believes in the power of women supporting each
other, especially when it comes to the, at times,
tumultuous experience of entrepreneurship. “I
cannot say enough good things about the Bad
Girl Ventures program. I’ve never belonged to a
more supportive community of women who were
willing to share their knowledge and experience
with one another. I simply would not be where I
am today without BGV.” Wizard of Oddz opened
its doors alongside another Bad Girl Ventures
graduate, Jennifer Marks of Makers by J. Marks
(www.makersstyle.com).
Visit the new home of Wizard of Oddz at
1026 Kenilworth Ave. in Tremont or go to www.
wizardofoddzresale.com for more information.
Page 6
Block Club Happenings
“Block Club Happenings” is compiled by Tremont
West staff with direct input from Block Clubs.
Auburn-Lincoln Park
The Auburn-Lincoln Park Block Club met on Monday, March 21st
at Zion United Church of Christ School Building. Please note: the
meeting occurred prior to this publication’s print deadline so a
further report will be available in the May issue. On the schedule
for discussion: an update on the property at 1205 Starkweather
(AKA Theater Building/American Legion Post 577) and the
request by the property owners, St. George Antiochian Orthodox
Church, to rezone it from multi-family to retail designation
(“where we are now” in the process; an update on Tremont
Montessori School and with the Facility Recommendation of
the Friends of Tremont School; considering individual and block
club participation in the Cleveland Marathon (a new route brings
the runners from Jefferson Ave/Tremont Ave to Starkweather
Ave and west to Scranton Rd – route info and road closure
times are now available) and the RiverSweep Clean-up, both
coming in May); and a response to RTA proposed service cuts
in Tremont – we’re encouraged to make our voices heard at
an upcoming public meeting on April 4th at Tremont Pointe
Community Room – and write letters/e-mails to RTA advocating
retaining bus service on W. 7th Street. Patti Choby has agreed to
serve as a point person for the block club on this issue. Special
guests were to include Mark Pratt, Tremont Safety Coordinator
to discuss residents’ safety concerns and a representative of
the Tremont West Nominating Committee seeking potential
candidates to serve a term on the Tremont West Board of
Directors. At the February meeting, nominations were solicited
for Co-chairs and Secretary for 2016. Nominated for Co-Chairs:
Kate O’Neil and George Brown. Nominated for Secretary: Patti
Choby. Nominations will be finalized with a formal vote at the
March meeting. Congratulations to Kate, George, and Patti!
Many thanks to outgoing Co-Chair, Brooke Willis, for his faithful
service this past year, and thanks as well to Kate and Patti for the
service in 2015 and their willingness to serve for an additional
year! Tremont West Development’s Membership Drive was to be
discussed and a Membership Form to be distributed to members.
All members who want to vote in the TWDC Board Elections
must complete and have a membership form on file at TWDC.
New members can sign up by completing a form and returning
it to Tremont West offices no later than April 1st to vote in this
year’s Annual Meeting in May. Check www.tremontwest.org for
more information. The Cleveland International Film Festival
takes place at Tower City March 30th– April 10th. Check out
hundreds of films from around the world. More info is available
at clevelandfilm.org. Members with any block club questions
can contact Co-Chairs, Kate O’Neil at auburnlincolnpark@
gmail.com and George Brown at Brown.George.E@gmail.com
or Scott Rosenstein at 216.575.0920 X106 or scottrosenstein@
tremontwest.org. Members are encouraged to follow the block
club on Facebook - www.Facebook.com/auburnblockclub.
Members are reminded to visit www.tremontwest.org regularly to
keep updated on neighborhood events. Please join us for our
next meeting on Monday, April 18th, 6:30pm. Location TBA.
Central Tremont
Central Tremont neighbors met for their first formal meeting
of the year on Monday, March 7th at the Jefferson Branch of
the Cleveland Public Library. We started off the meeting with
a presentation by representatives from the Rite Aid Cleveland
Marathon, which will be coming through this block club for the
first time on Sunday, May 15th. Marathon Organizers Jack Staph
and Kayla Henderson showed membership the new route for
2016, which has been changed slightly due to construction in
various areas. 10,000 marathon participants are expected to
come through Tremont between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00am.
Please expect detours and no parking on some streets (signs
will be posted around impacted areas). The course map can
be found at http://www.clevelandmarathon.com/course_maps/.
Please make sure to come and help cheer on marathoners at
one of the neighborhood cheering sections! Board members
from the nationally recognized convergence-continuum theatre
company (which performs out of the Liminis Theatre on Scranton
Rd.) also joined us to share information about the work they do,
specifically the capital campaign they have organized to purchase
the theatre building. The building’s owner and theatre founder,
Clyde Simon, is retiring and plans to sell the building and theatre
equipment. The Board hopes to keep the theatre operational
in Tremont and has started a campaign to raise the $200,000
needed to purchase the building and cover maintenance costs.
They are seeking donations, grant funding, and corporate
sponsorships to raise the money needed by the end of this
year. Future fundraisers will also be planned. Tax-deductible
donations can be made at www.convergence-continuum.org, or
by sending a check to convergence-continuum at 2438 Scranton
Road. The theatre’s next production is Booty Candy by Robert
O’Hara, directed by Terrence Spivey. It will run from March 25thApril 16th. Please get out and help keep this community asset
in Tremont! Kevin Kubovcik, the Store Manager for the soon-toopen Tremont General Store also joined us. Kevin plans to sell
housewares, gardening supplies, natural cleaning supplies, bird
seed and houses, chicken feed, pet food, plants, and pottery. He
will also sell locally sourced eggs, cheeses, milk, butter, baked
goods, meats, and produce. The block club voted on and passed
the construction of a 6 ft. tall decorative fence that Kevin will install
on around the back of the property. The store is located at 2418
Professor Avenue, and there is a soft launch planned for April
1st. This is an exciting development for the neighborhood. Jaime
Declet, Branch Manager of the Jefferson and South Branches of
the CPL, spoke about the future of the South Branch, located on
Scranton Road. Plans for the full renovation of the branch are
underway, with a move-in goal set for July of 2017. The library
was built in 1911 and most of the original historical architecture
will remain intact. In March, Ann Marie Riley resigned as the
Central Tremont Block Club Co-Chair after three years of
dedicated service. At March’s meeting, members elected Julie
Goulis to serve as a 2016 Co-Chair alongside Lynne Nowel.
We’d like to thank Ann Marie for her unwavering commitment
and service to the block club. Her time and effort over the last
three years has grown the block club and helped create a
positive, productive space for neighbors to come together each
month. We look forward to working with Julie and Lynne over the
next year! Join us for our next meeting on Monday April 4th
at 6:30pm at a TBD location. For more information on the block
club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs Lynne Nowel
(lnowel@hotmail.com) or Julie Goulis (jgoulis@gmail.com). Or
call Community Organizer Lindsay Smetana at 216.575.0920 x
102. You can also learn more by visiting our Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/CentralTremont. We hope to see you in
April!
Duck Island
The Duck Island Block Club met at St. Wendelin’s Parish rectory
on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and was called to order at 6:30pm
by Co-Chair Tyree Thompson. As part of Safety & Court Watch
program, Mark Pratt, Tremont & Duck Island Safety Coordinator
was introduced to the membership and answered a few questions
clarifying his role as safety coordinator at Tremont West. A special
invitation to the next Safety Committee meeting was extended to
all members. Again we were encouraged by Co-Chair Thompson
to report any crime, and also encouraged to take advantage
of our Duck Island Community Crime Watch Facebook Page.
Its Cleveland Marathon time again, and special guests Joan
Freese and Kayla Henderson, were on board to review the new
marathon route and its effect on our neighborhood. There were
Inside Tremont
questions and comments by Grove Court residents about street
closures and the time-line of Marathon traffic. The date is Sunday
May 15th and anyone with further questions is encouraged to
contact the Cleveland Marathon offices. Special guest, Mark
Ebner, returned representing himself as a Tremont resident
proposing new development at the southeast corner of Freeman
and West 19th Street. A series of questions and comments
ensued about the make-up of the project and its compliance
with some neighborhood guidelines for development. Both
structures required several variances which were outlined by the
planning commission. After a discussion and some clarifications,
the voting membership voted 7/7 tie and 1 abstention. We were
therefore unable to give DIBC support for this project at this time.
Mr. Ebner was, however, encouraged to modify his design and
return at a later time. Other old business consisted of a brief
update about our own DI Mural and the upcoming spring and
summer season for its completion. Then both, Scott Rosenstein
and Tyree Thompson reminded us to take advantage of the
Public Sessions for the Tile-Making Sessions of the Angelica
Pozo Mural Project. The sessions are Wednesdays throughout
the month of March. Scott also had several new business items
to discuss involving TWDC. Membership drive is live with a
deadline of April 1st to return membership forms and be eligible
to vote in this year’s Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday,
May 19th. New Board candidates are being sought. Prospective
Board candidates should contact LerVal Elva or Andrew Stebbins
– stebbins14@gmail.com – to discuss the process and timeline.
Upcoming events and announcements were then discussed
by Scott Rosenstein, and a reminder to get ready for Primary
Elections. Tyree accepted a motion to adjourn and a short,
but productive meeting concluded about 7:30. We encourage
our DIBC membership to bring ideas and issues, as well as
requests for speakers and guests to our Co-Chairs. If you have
any questions about the block club and its activities, feel free to
contact Co-Chairs, Tyree Thompson – tyreet10@aol.com and
Cami Ross – bluehorsey@hotmail.com – or Scott Rosenstein at
TWDC, 216-575-0920 ext.106 – scottrosenstein@tremontwest.
org. Please “like” us on Facebook – and please join us at our
next business meeting, Tuesday, April 5th, at 6:30pm at the
St. Wendelin Parish rectory, 6:30pm.
Clark Scranton Neighborhood
Association
For current information please
www.clarkscranton.weebly.com.
visit
our
website:
Lincoln Heights
The Lincoln Heights Block Club held its March meeting
on Monday, March 14th at Porco Lounge and Tiki Room.
Representatives from Dominion East were in attendance
to provide us with updates on resolutions to complaints by
residents on West 18th Place after recent emergency repairs
were performed. They have asked that we give them a little
more time to rectify the current conditions of the road; most
of this should be completed by spring. Street sweeping was
requested in the meantime to mitigate the dirt and dust being
tracked into residents’ homes and vehicles. Caitlyn Johnson
from the Ohio Organizing Collaborative provided us with
updates with respect to their efforts to engage RTA with finding
sustainable ways to fund public transit as well as information
on how we as individuals can get involved. Our gracious host,
Stefan Was gave us a brief history and tour of Porco Lounge
as well as some background on the art of tiki in Cleveland and
a sampling of snacks from the menu. Also discussed were the
status of several projects in development in our service area,
the recent car vandalism which has taken place throughout
Tremont, speculation as to who will be our new Councilperson,
and an introduction to the group of Gusty Molnar, who will be
sharing plans for a new residential project with us in the coming
months. Groundbreaking on The Lincoln project will hopefully
begin as early as July, dependent on sales of units. Be sure to
join us at our April meeting on Monday April 11th, at 6pm
at The Cleveland Animal Protective League (1729 Willey).
We have invited all city officials who attended our November
meeting to come provide updates to infrastructure concerns
in our area. Please note that this meeting is slated to be just
as large as our November meeting, and will begin earlier than
usual to allow City Council members to attend before their
meeting at City Hall. Keep an eye out for postcards and flyers
with more details about April’s agenda. If you have not had the
chance already, please visit our new Facebook page at www.
facebook.com/groups/LHBlockClub/. For more information on
upcoming meetings, minutes and other block club activities,
please email Chairperson Henry Senyak at hsenyak@aol.com,
or call Community Organizer Lindsay Smetana at Tremont West
at (216) 575.0920 x 102. We can’t wait to see everyone again
in April!
Mentor Castle Clark/
Holmden Buhrer Rowley
The HBR-MCC Block Club met again at our new home, Zion
Church, for our March meeting. Safety concerns discussed
included Tremont’s rash of BB gun pellet car window breakages,
and a couple of our members being chased out of Holmden Hill
Community Garden by an unneutered male tan and white Pitbull
loose on Holmden Ave. We reviewed the Block Clubs’ By-laws
and discussed potential amendments, including a potential
amendment to require a minimum HBR-MCC Block Club annual
attendance for all voting members. This was a discussion only.
We will review the proposed amendments again in April and then
take a vote in May. All interested members are encouraged to
attend. Concern was expressed about clarity of our block club
boundaries overlapping with others and the potential confusion
for Tremont residents living within two different block clubs.
Membership decided to make our bylaws more concrete on block
club boundaries, and those allowed a vote on issues effecting
only one block club. Membership discussed development density
on our blocks, and potential conflicts between City of Cleveland
development policies and resident objections to multiple units
planned for single land plots. Membership discussed Clark Field
recently being declared a park (after all these years!). Some
members expressed concern regarding five different houses not
bringing their trash cans back from the curb on a weekly basis.
Bev asked for a print out of the new recycling regulations for the
April meeting. Council Representative Tony Brancatelli updated
members on potholes, street sweeping, and other city services,
and addressed member concerns, including glass and debris
on our end of the 490 footbridge and the request for a sweep
up. April’s meeting: Our next meeting will be Wednesday,
April 6, and will be held at our new location, Zion Church
(2716 West 14th St). If you have questions or would like more
information on the block club and its activities, please contact
Co-Chairs, Joel Reynolds (joelreynolds121@gmail.com),
Beverly Wurm (beverlywurm@yahoo.com), or Secretary Rich
Weiss (dickieweiss@gmail.com), or contact Lindsay at Tremont
West (216.575.0920 x 102 or LindsaySmetana@tremontwest.
org). Information is also available at our Facebook page: www.
facebook.com/HBR-MCC.
Metro North
The block club was on a winter break, and did not hold its own
business meeting in February. Metro North members and friends
were invited by Tremont resident and nationally recognized
ceramic artist, Angelica Pozo, to participate in a collaborative
intergenerational community art project – a tile mosaic mural
for the retaining wall in Lincoln Park along the gazebo square,
which will consist of historic images and text panels to be
surrounded by colorfully patterned tiles. 744 of these small
tiles need to be created – and Angelica invited us to participate in their
creation. An art-making session for the members of Metro North was
held on Tuesday, February 23rd. A great time was had by all attendees!
Public sessions of art-making continue. Please contact Angelica Pozo –
angelica@angelicapozo.com – or Scott at Tremont West – 216.575.0920
X106 – for more info. A Community Meeting to discuss a project update
on the Lofts at Lion Mills (3256 W. 25th Street & Meyer Avenue) was
held on Tuesday, March 1st at the Stockyard, Clark Fulton & Brooklyn
Centre Community Development Office, with three variances related to
parking spaces, gross floor area, and rear yard space discussed. For more
information, please contact Greg Baron at 216.961.4242 ext. 224. Our
first business meeting of 2016 was scheduled for Tuesday, March 22nd.
On the agenda for discussion were: RTA proposed service cuts in Tremont
(we are encouraged to sign petitions/write letters/e-mails encouraging
RTA to maintain service and to attend a Public Meeting at Tremont Pointe
Community Room on Monday, April 4th; public opportunities for tile-making
for the mural project (many thanks to Metro North members, Angela and
Maria Guy, who have attended a number of public sessions and created
many beautiful tiles for the project); the Tremont West membership drive
in advance of the Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19th –
and a representative of the Nominating Committee was to speak to us
encouraging prospective Board candidates to serve a term on the Tremont
West Board of Directors. For more information on our block club, check
out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Metro-NorthBlock-Club, or contact Chair, Sue Krosel—or Scott at Tremont West—
scottrosenstein@tremontwest.org or 216.575.0920 ext.106. Please join
us for our next business meeting on Tuesday, April 26th, 6:30pm, at
the ground floor meeting room of St. Michael Church.
North of Literary
The North of Literary (NOL) Block Club’s most recent meeting was
March 16th at Press Wine Bar. Co-chairs Sam Vozar and Mike Williams
thanked members for attending the NOL tile-making party Wednesday
Feb. 17th at Angelica Pozo’s studio. Participants had a great time. The
block club reviewed the Cleveland Marathon’s new route through NOL on
Sunday, May 15th (Abbey to W. 11th to University Rd to W. 10th Street
to Literary Road to W. 7th Street) – and following discussion voted to
provide a letter of support to the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. Special
Guest, Suzanne Meltzer, from the Friends of Tremont School provided an
update on the facility plans recommendation for the Tremont Montessori
School. She explained her group’s work to ensure that all options were
considered and that the new school will meet the needs of the Montessori
concept. Special guest Jocelynn Clemings from the Ohio Department of
Transportation (ODOT) provided an update on the inner belt bridge project.
Installation of noise barriers consisting of native, non-invasive vegetative
screening will begin within the next few weeks. The second bridge and
park are on schedule for completion by fall of 2016. The final landscaping
and portions of the towpath trail under the bridges will be completed by
early 2017. LerVal Elva, Tremont West Development Corporation Board
member, provided an overview of the duties and process for running for
open Board Member seats. There are seven open board seats, five of
which are 3 year terms and two of which are two year terms. The block
club discussed the upcoming public meeting to discuss potential changes
to RTA service in Tremont. The block club voted to submit a letter of
concern, and individual members were encouraged to send additional
letters/e-mails. Jill LeMieux and Chris Roy provided an update regarding
TWDC efforts to update and reinvigorate the Tremont Art Walk. For
more information on our block club and activities, please check out our
Facebook page, or contact Co-Chairs, Sam Vozar – samvozar@gmail.
com - and Mike Williams - mjwilliams334@gmail.com – or Community
Outreach Manager, Scott Rosenstein, at Tremont West at 216-575-0920
x106 – scottrosenstein@tremontwest.org. Please join us for our next
gathering, Tuesday, April 19th, 6:30pm at Press Wine Bar. We look
forward to seeing you!
South of Jefferson
The March meeting of the South of Jefferson Block Club was held on
Tuesday, March 8th at the Roosevelt Post 58 upstairs meeting room. Mark
Pratt, the new Safety Coordinator at TWDC, introduced himself to the block
club. Pratt encouraged residents to be active in reporting potential crimes
to him, the police and other resources such as the Facebook Tremont
Neighborhood Watch group. Pratt also updated the group about the rash
of 30-40 broken car windows in the neighborhood and told members to be
on the lookout for a dark colored Mazda with no rims that may be involved.
A resident asked Mark about the increase in large commercial trucks using
West 7th and he reported that the issue is being addressed. Mike Koski
followed with an update on a Court Watch regarding a carjacking that took
place just outside of the block club. Both assailants were given probation.
Mike also encouraged residents to report house break- ins to the Safety
Committee so they can have an accurate count of the incidents. Koski
also encouraged residents to check any home security cameras they
have to see if they have captured any images of the window smashers
mentioned by Pratt to help identify the perpetrators. The only order of
new business was a presentation by architect Michael Horton of a new
construction project slated for 2487/2489 West 7th Street and a request
for variances. The project combines two parcels spanning from West 7th
to West 6th and would create a single two story building with two homes,
a garage and parking spaces with access off of West 6th. Horton talked
about the exterior materials including brick, cedar siding and corten steel.
A resident asked if the nature of corten steel to bleed, or rust, was taken
into account and the architect suggested it was. Of the eight (8) variances
requested, all were met with no opposition, except the one regarding fence
distances from adjoining buildings and a nearby driveway. Issue was taken
with fences proposed to be built one foot (1’) from the neighbors existing
building interfering with the neighbors ability to maintain their home in
such a constricted space. The owner of the just north of the West 6th
parcel inquired about an existing fence that was damaged repeatedly by
vehicles pulling in/out of the old driveway. Horton agreed to remove the
fences proposed at one foot from the plans and assured that the fence
near driveway would be removed. After a vote the block club approved the
variance request support unanimously with stipulation that the fence issues
would be addressed Scott Rosenstein of TWDC gave a quick update on
proposed cuts to the footprint of RTA service that weaves through South
of Jefferson. A petition was circulated for those who did not want see a
diminished route of the one remaining bus that connects the neighborhood
to destinations including Metro Hospital, downtown and Ohio City. He also
made the block club aware of a public meeting regarding the issue to be
held at Tremont Pointe Community Room on Monday, April 4th from 6pm8pm. Nominations and election of officers for 2016 was postponed until the
April meeting due to time constraints. The meeting was then adjourned and
some members stayed to enjoy the hospitality of Post 58. For questions
about the block club and its activities, please contact Co-Chairs, Greg
Kobe – Egreg_99@yahoo.com – and Brian Bellomo – bbellomo2@gmail.
com – or Scott at Tremont West at 216.575.0920 X106 – scottrosenstein@
tremontwest.org. Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, April
12th, 7pm, at the Roosevelt Post 58 upstairs meeting room.
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival
The dates for the 18th annual Festival will be Saturday & Sunday,
September 17 – 18, 2016 in Lincoln Park. Festival Manager, Scott
Rosenstein, is submitting a grant application on behalf of the Festival
for project support to the Ohio Arts Council. Let’s hope for good news
on this grant this Summer! Artist’s applications are available through
the Festival website – www.tremontartsfestival.com, or by request by
e-mail – tremont701@yahoo.com or by calling Festival Manager, Scott
Rosenstein, at 216.575.0920 X 106. The deadline for artist applications
is Wednesday, June 8th by 5 P.M. We welcome our Art Juror Panel for
the 2016 Festival: Bruno Cassiano, Amanda Derr, and Jennifer Maker.
Thanks for your willingness to serve! Other applications (Community,
Food, Cultural, Farmers’ Market, etc.) will follow on the website in late
April/early May. Check them out!
Classifieds
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Please contact Michelle at Tremont West, 216-575-0920, ext. 103
or michelledavis@tremontwest.org.
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Tickets to the 2016 Tremont Trek
Home Tour on Sale
Tremont
Businesses
On the
Move!
Planning for the 2016 Tremont Trek Home Tour is well underway. The tour is set for Saturday,
June 18th, with the pre-party starting at 4 p.m. at the South Side restaurant and bar’s outdoor event
space, 2207 W 11th St. For ticket information and to keep up with details on the Trek, visit our new
website at http://tremonthometrek.com/.
This year’s trek will include 6 beautiful Tremont homes along with plenty of food and drink. Eleven
Tremont restaurants are cooking up fabulous dishes at each of the homes and the pre-party. To
learn about the houses included this year and information on the food and drink, please follow our
blog at http://tremonthometrek.com/. We will post Trek details here as they come available. More questions? Email the Home Trek
committee at Tremont.trek@gmail.com or call Denise Kadilak at 216 251 0716.
Net profits from Trek are used to support micro grants to support efforts to improve the Tremont neighborhood. Last year almost
Makers moved to their
$15,000 was awarded to 5 different projects. The deadline for grant requests is June 1st. The grant application form will soon be
permanent location at 1028
available on the Trek website.
Kenilworth after their Holiday
Pop-Up at 2418 Professor
Avenue. Makers features a
curated collection of clothing
RiverSweep is Ohio’s largest done-in-a-day events/riversweep/ - additional waivers will be
cleanup effort. Each year, on the Saturday available at your clean site location. Children
and accessories designed to fit
before Mother’s Day, local businesses, schools under the age of 16 must have the waiver signed
a woman’s shape, lifestyle and
and individuals team up to clean our shared by an adult. The first 700 volunteers will receive
values. By sourcing thoughtful
backyard.
a free t-shirt- all will get gloves and bags. To
clothing and accessories from
• RiverSweep 2016 will happen from 9am to become more involved please see the list of
12noon on Saturday May 7th.
clean-up sites:
a network of independent
• In 2015, 919 volunteers removed over 54
Tremont
designers from throughout
tons of trash, including 389 tires!
Train Avenue
Europe and the Americas,
• New or expanded parks, trails and
The Flats East
Makers delivers small-batch
greenways have been created from
The Flats West
and one-of-a-kind fashion to
RiverSweep sites including:
Morgana Run
Scranton Flats
Canal Basin
the women of Cleveland and
Hart Crane Park
West Creek
beyond.
Makers by J.
Marks
RiverSweep 2016 is Saturday, May 7th
West Creek Reservation
Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation, Rockside
Rd. to Lower Harvard Ave
Washington Reservation, Trail connection
along E 49th St./expanded First Tee golf
course
Treadway Ravine, connects Cleveland Park
with Jennings, near Towpath Trail
Mill Creek Falls and trail, connection to
Garfield Park
Morgana Run, first rail-to-trail in Slavic
Village
Steelyard Commons, Towpath Trail Stage 2
Volunteers must sign a waiver before they
participate—http://canalwaypartners.com/
Big Creek/Lower Harvard
Millcreek
Johnston Mill Run
Miranda’s
Vintage Bridal
& Alterations
Please join us for the celebratory luncheon
following the RiverSweep event from Noon2pm. Directions to the celebratory lunch will be
available at your clean sites on May 7th.
For more information, call Kathy at 216-5201825 or e-mail kcole@canalwaypartners.com
To volunteer in Tremont and Duck Island,
contact Scott at Tremont West—216-5750920 X106 or by e-mail—scottrosenstein@
tremontwest.org.
Miranda’s moved 3 doors south
on West 14th Street to 2685
West 14th Street. Miranda
Park, owner and founder of
Miranda’s Vintage Bridal and
Alterations, has over seven
years experience in the bridal
industry working as the lead
seamstress for a Clevelandarea boutique before deciding
to venture out on her own. It
is the combination of the love
of sewing and the passion for
vintage fashion that sparked
the creation of Miranda’s
Vintage Bridal and drives her
to bring gowns with a quality of
timeless beauty and elegance
to her customers.
Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon Comes to
Tremont and Duck Island in May
The Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon/Half Marathon
are coming to Duck Island and Tremont! On
Sunday, May 15th, between the hours of 7:00
am and 9:00 am - thousands of runners plus
fans and volunteers will be out and about
experiencing first hand what welcoming and
energetic neighborhoods we have in Tremont
and Duck Island. We welcome residents,
business owners, churches and civic institutions
to be actively involved in the event.
Cleveland Ward 3 Councilman, Joe Cimperman,
has been a leader in working with Cleveland
Marathon and Community Development
staff from several neighborhoods as well as
neighborhood volunteers to make race day
exciting and fun. Councilman Cimperman and
Tremont West staff have a great desire to see
people out cheering on the runners, hosting
water stands, providing entertainment and
music, etc the morning of the race.
A new route this year brings runners, fans and
volunteers to Duck Island and historic Tremont
then on to Stockyards and Detroit Shoreway/
Gordon Square:
• From Lorain Avenue/Carnegie Avenue to W.
20th Street
• W. 20th Street to Abbey Avenue
• Abbey Avenue to W. 11th Street
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•
•
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W. 11th Street to University Road
University Road to W. 10th Street
W. 10th Street to Literary Road
Literary Road to W. 7th Street
W. 7th Street to Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson Avenue to Tremont Avenue
Tremont Avenue to Starkweather Avenue
Starkweather Avenue to Scranton Road
Scranton Road to Train Avenue
Road closures in Duck Island and Tremont
along the course route will run from 6:15am and
last until approximately 30 minutes after the last
participant – in many areas by 9:30am
We hope you’ll come out to cheer on the runners
along the entire route through Duck Island and
Tremont. See the May issue of Inside Tremont
for information on water stations and cheering
parties in our neighborhoods.
For info on Tremont restaurants, and
specials for runners, check out http://www.
clevelandmarathon.com/Tremont_Restaurants/
To get involved in Tremont and Duck
Island, contact Scott Rosenstein at Tremont
West – 216.575.0920 X. 106 – or e-mail
scottrosenstein@tremontwest.org
Tremont West
is Seeking Your
Feedback!
Please visit tremontwest.org
for the links to the
Resident, Business and
Visitor Surveys.
If you need one mailed,
please call 216-575-0920,
ext. 103!
Cleveland’s Breakfast Club,
A Safety
Reminder
from your
Tremont
West Safety
Committee
Buy Tickets Today:
EVERY HOUSE!
EVERY LIGHT!
EVERY NIGHT!
Help Merrick (Rock the) House!
Join us for an 80’s tribute concert with
featuring Paul Sidoti. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
with a silent auction, cash raffle, drinks, and fun.
All proceeds benefit Merrick House.
$25.00 General Admission
$65.00 VIP Seating
(includes drink tickets & valet parking)
Friday, May 20, 2016
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
House of Blues, Cleveland
308 Euclid Avenue
Merrick (Rocks the) House Cash Raffle
Ticket Price: $20 or 6 for $100
First prize: $1,500 • Second prize: $750 • Third prize: TV
Winners need not be present to win
Visit www.merrickhouse.org for more information.
Available for purchase on the House of Blues website,
or by calling Merrick House at 216.771.5077
Sponsored by:
Help directly contribute to
our neighborhood’s safety by
turning on your porch light!
It’s about the simplest, most
cost effective thing you
can do that helps you, your
neighbors, and the Police!
Don’t wait for something bad
to happen to finally turn the
lights on. Do it now to prevent
something from happening.
Tend to forget? Try a dusktill-dawn automatic light or a
24 hour programmable timer
switch.
BOOTYCANDY
ONSTAGE
AT THE LIMINIS
THEATER
FREE ADMISSION FOR
TREMONTERS AT ALL
THURSDAY SHOWS.
3pm, Sunday, April 17, 2016
Spring Flowerthe
Sale
Support
Sat., May 19 - Lincoln Park - 9am
Beauty of
Lincoln Park
and Tremont
convergence-continuum opens its
2016 season with the regional premiere
of the outrageous, in-your-face satire
BOOTYCANDY by Robert O’Hara, directed
by Terrence Spivey. BOOTYCANDY takes
a fearless and subversive look at attitudes
toward homosexuality in African-American
culture in a range of ribald (nudity alert),
disturbing, heartwarming and downright
hilarious scenes.
BOOTYCANDY, which completed a highly
successful off-Broadway run in 2014, is a
semi-autobiographical, raucous, hilarious
and decidedly un-politically-correct satire
that tells the story of Sutter, who is on an
outrageous odyssey from the 1970’s to the
present through his childhood home, his
church, dive bars and even a nursing home
(plus many more) in a wild series of scenes,
sermons and daring meta-theatrics that link
up to portray his growing up gay and black
in modern America.
BOOTYCANDY runs Thurs-Sat at 8 pm
through April16 at the Liminis Theater,
2438 Scranton Rd. Tickets are $15 general
admission, $12 seniors, $10 students.
Reservations
and
information
at
convergence-continuum.org and 216-6870074.
Tremont residents are admitted free for
Thursday performances on April 2 and 9.
Call ahead to reserve a seat!
THE LIMINIS THEATER BUILDING IS FOR
SALE! PLEASE HELP CON-CON BUY IT.
Full details at convergence-continuum.org.
Annual Tremont Flower, Herb,
Vegetable, and Garden Sale
When: Saturday May 14, 2016
(Cleveland Marathon Weekend)
Spring Flower Sale
Sat., May 19 - Lincoln Park - 9am
Cleveland School of the Arts –
R. Nathaniel Dett Concert Choir
Dr. William B. Woods, director / Joanne Poderis, piano
Schubert: The Shepherd on the Rock, D. 965
Time: 9:00 am until Sold Out - Rain
or Shine (all most go)
Coraine Tate, soprano / Robert L. Davis, clarinet
Megan-Geoffrey Prins, piano
Where: Lincoln Park - Corner of
W14 and Kenilworth
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Jonathan Moyer, organ / Shelley Du, harp / Hector Flores, percussion
Plants: We have 580 plants
ordered this year including over
100 Tomato plants (Big Boy, Roma,
Cherokee
Purple
(Heirloom),
plus, as well as 120 Herbs (Basil,
Oregano, Lavender, Parsley, Sage
and Thyme. We have Kale, Hot
Peppers plus plants for Pots along
with Flats of Annuals.
… giving voice to great music since 1991!
Look for our work:
Trees,
gardens, mulch in Lincoln Park plus
other areas in Tremont.
Visit ArtConcerts.org & like us on Facebook!
Admission by freewill donation.
All must be sold – Rain or Shine –
Sat. May 14th - Come early.
Buy from us first and support your
community - Tremont Gardeners
Save the Dates for Food Demonstrations Sponsored
by the Tremont Healthy Corner Store Initiative
PLAY YOUR PART.
SAVE THE LIMINIS THEATER.
w w w . t r e m o n t w e s t . o r g
Block Club Meetings
Special Events
Central Tremont
4/4/16 at Jefferson Library @ 6:30pm
Duck Island
4/5/16 at St. Wendelin’s Rectory @ 6:30pm
Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley
4/6/16 at Zion Church @ 6:30pm
Mentor-Castle-Clark
4/6/16 at Zion Church @ 6:30pm
Lincoln Heights
4/11/16 at APL @ 6:00pm
South of Jefferson
4/12/16 at Post 58 @ 7pm
Auburn-Lincoln Park
4/18/16 at TBA @ 6:30 pm
North of Literary
4/19/16 at Press @ 6:30pm
Clark Scranton
www.clarkscranton.weebly.com
Metro North
4/26/16 at St. Michael’s Church @ 6:30pm
Tremont Artist in Residence
Wednesday, April 13th
(See page 3 for details.)
TWDC Executive Cmt.
4/5/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
Ukrainian Museum-Archives
Friday, April 15th, 7pm Lecture/Reception on
Chornobyl, 30 Years Later: Its Causes and
Consequences
TWDC Ad Hoc Arts Committee
TBD at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
TWDC Economic Development Cmt.
4/7/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6pm
TWDC Safety Cmt.
4/11/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6:30pm
2nd District Police Community Relations
4/12/16 at Applewood Center @ 7pm
Tremont History Project
4/16/16 at Jefferson Library @ 10am
TWDC Ad Hoc Fundraising Cmt.
TBD.
TWDC Board of Directors
4/21/16 at Jefferson Library at 6:30pm
TWDC Nominating Committee
4/26/16 at TWDC Conference Room @ 6:30pm
TWDC Finance Cmt.
Meets Bi-Monthly. Call TWDC for next meeting.
Friends of Clark Field
TBD. Please call Bev at 610-6810.
TWDC Code of Regulations Cmt.
TBD.
Cleveland Lions Club (Dinner Included)
4/25/16 at St. Augustine Walsh Hall @ 6:15pm
Tremont Gardeners
TBD.
Friends of Tremont School
Please call Lindsay, 216-575-0920, ext. 102
Other Committee Meetings
RTA Public Meeting - Rt. 81 Cuts
Monday, April 4th, 6pm at Tremont Pointe
(See page 2 for details.)
Tuesdays in Tremont
4/5-Flying Monkey, 4/12-Dante, 4/19-The Rowley
Inn, 4-26-Fat Cats
(See front page for details.)
Tremont ArtWalk
Friday, April 8, 6-9pm,
www.tremontartwalk.com
(See ad on page 5.)
Arts Renaissance Tremont
Sunday, April 17th 3pm
at Pilgrim Church (See ad above)
Tremont Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays, April 19th & 26th
(See front page for details.)
Save the Dates:
RiverSweep - May 7th
Zion Church Flower Sale - May 7th
Tremont Gardeners Flower Sale - May 14th
Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon - May 15th
Tremont West Annual Meeting - May 19th
Merrick [Rock the] House - May 20th
Tremont Greek Fest - May 27th-30th
Tremont Trek- June 18th
Tremont Flea - June 11th
Show Your Stuff - June 13th
Taste of Tremont - July 10th
Arts in August - Weekends in August
Tremont Arts & Cultural Festival - Sept. 17th & 18th