AttractionsMuseumsThe Children's Museum Of Cleveland With an emphasis on family learning, The Children’s Museum of Cleveland is the only institution in Northeast Ohio completely dedicated to the overall education and development of young children. The Cleveland Museum Of Art Location: 11150 East Boulevard Phone: (216) 421-7350 or 1-888-CMA-0033 Website: www.clevelandart.org Admission: Free ($ for special exhibits) The Cleveland Museum of Art welcomes the public as its unprecedented $258 million renovation and expansion project, slated for completion in 2011, continues. Cleveland Museum Of Natural History Discover the nature of your universe at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. From dinosaurs and enchanting live animals to dazzling diamonds and distant planets, the Museum has something to engage visitors of all ages. Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum Location: 11000 Euclid Avenue - Allen Memorial Medical Library (CWRU) Phone: (216) 368-3648 Website: www.case.edu/artsci/dittrick/site2 Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm Admission: Free The Dittrick Medical History Center and Museum is dedicated to the study of the medical past through a distinguished collection of rare books, museum artifacts, archives and images. The Center originated as part of the Cleveland Medical Library Association (est. 1894) and today functions as an interdisciplinary study center within the College of Arts and Sciences of Case Western Reserve University. Dunham Tavern Museum Visit the oldest building in Cleveland still standing on its original foundation. MOCA Cleveland Location: 8501 Carnegie Avenue (On second floor of the Cleveland Play House complex) Phone: (216) 421-8671 Website: www.MOCAcleveland.org Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-6pm Admission: $ (Free on Friday) For more than 35 years, MOCA Cleveland has pushed the boundaries of artistic innovation and creativity. Eleven exhibitions annually feature emerging international artists and notable artists from Northeast Ohio. The Sculpture Center Location: 1834 E. 123rd Street Phone: (216) 229-6527 Website: www.sculpturecenter.org Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat noon-4pm Admission: Free The Sculpture Center introduces sculpture to the public through its "Window to Sculpture" exhibit series, forums and lectures. The Center also promotes the preservation of outdoor sculpture through the establishment and maintenance of the Ohio Outdoor Sculpture Inventory and actively pursues the conservation and maintenance of outdoor sculpture in the Cleveland area. Handicap accessible. The Western Reserve Historical Society Location: 10825 East Boulevard Phone: (216) 721-5722 Website: www.wrhs.org Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm Library Hours: Tue-Sat 9am-5pm Admission: $ The Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland's oldest cultural institution, houses a wealth of fascinating stories about the rich history of Northeast Ohio. Gardens and Parks Cleveland Botanical Garden Location: 11030 East Blvd. Phone: (216) 721-1600 Website: www.cbgarden.org Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-5pm Admission: $ Step into a world alive with beauty, scents, surprises and discoveries. A visit to Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Glasshouse is a dazzling journey across continents to the dry spiny dessert of Madagascar and the lush cloud forest of Costa Rica, each teaming with plant and animal life. Rockefeller Park Cleveland Cultural Gardens Located between Interstate 90 and University Circle, along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and East Boulevard, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens are a unique chain of gardens within Cleveland's Rockefeller Park. They represent an array of ethnic groups that call Cleveland home. Each garden is distinctive, yet collectively they represent a city in harmony. Fine Arts Garden South of The Cleveland Museum of Art's historic entrance, the picturesque Fine Arts Garden and Wade Lagoon are the perfect place to relax, enjoy the outdoor sculpture or snap a picture during a day in University Circle. The Fine Arts Garden is a 15-acre landscaped public park designed in 1927 by Boston-based Olmsted Brothers firm, founded by Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmsted. Its beauty attracts bridal parties searching for the perfect backdrop for photos as well as casual visitors seeking relaxation in a magnificent setting. Lake View Cemetery Location: 12316 Euclid Avenue Phone: (216) 421-2665 Web: www.lakeviewcemetery.com Hours: Garfield Monument (Apr 1-Nov 19) and Wade Chapel (Apr 1-Oct 31) 9am-4 pm; Grounds: 7:30am-5:30pm daily Admission: Free Lake View Cemetery is known as Cleveland's "outdoor museum." Its 285 acres are a treasure chest of discoveries in architecture, geology, sculpture, animal life and horticulture. Wade Oval After a $1.4 million renovation in 2003, the park in the heart of University Circle now includes a beautiful new performance stage, which serves as the site for concerts, events, and performances. Other amenities include drinking fountains, benches, and meandering pathways. New fiber-optic technology allows wireless Internet surfing for those with laptop computers. Wade Oval is the perfect place to take a walk, eat lunch and spend time with family and friends-- all with a fantastic view of some of University Circle's most cherished destinations as well as Case's Peter B. Lewis Building. Steven Litt, architecture critic for The Plain Dealer, said, "UCI has turned the park into a postcard-perfect amenity worthy of any city in the world. In fact, on a warm October morning with a hint of color in the foliage, it's hard to imagine a better place to be. Anywhere." Performing Arts & Film The Cleveland Orchestra (Musical Arts Association) Location: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Avenue Phone: (216) 231-1111or 1-800-686-1141 Web: www.clevelandorchestra.com Hours: Please call for performance schedule. Admission: Varies with each performance Severance Hall, the home of the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, reopened in January 2000 following a $36-million renovation and expansion. Hailed as one of America's most beautiful concert halls, Severance Hall includes a 2,000-seat main concert hall and a 400-seat chamber hall; the architecturally stunning Grand Foyer; spacious lobbies, reception rooms and galleries, and a restaurant overlooking the Fine Arts Garden and Wade Lagoon. The Cleveland Orchestra performs in Severance Hall September through May and at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls in the summer. Education and Family Concerts and performances by the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra complement The Cleveland Orchestra's season of classical music performances. The Cleveland Play House The Cleveland Play House is nationally recognized as America's first resident theater and the longest running regional theater in the country. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque Location: 11141 East Boulevard Phone: (216) 421-7450 Website: www.cia.edu/cinematheque Hours: Please call for film schedule. Admission: $8 general, $5 Cinematheque members; $4 more for double feature most days The Cinematheque presents critically acclaimed works by established and up-and-coming film directors, as well as American and foreign film classics. Handicap accessible. Cleveland Signstage Theatre Location: The Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Avenue Phone: (216) 229-2838 Website: www.signstage.org Hours: Please call for performance schedule Admission: Price varies with each performance Cleveland Signstage Theatre is a professional theater located in The Cleveland Play House complex. All performances are presented in both American Sign Language and spoken English. An education and outreach company performs in schools throughout Northeast Ohio. Handicap accessible. Karamu House Location: 2355 East 89th Street Phone: (216) 795-7070 Website: www.karamu.com Hours: Please call for performance schedule. Admission: Price varies with each performance. Karamu, translated from Swahili, means a "place of enjoyment" and "a center of the community." The oldest African American theater in the United States, Karamu serves as a national model for building relationships through the arts. Lyric Opera Cleveland Location: The Cleveland Play House, 8500 Euclid Avenue Phone: (216) 685-5976 Website: www.lyricoperacleveland.org Hours: Please call for performance schedule Admission: $28-$42, discounted subscriptions available For more than 30 years, Lyric Opera Cleveland has been an innovative forum for talent and imagination. Each summer, its festival season includes well-known classics and new or rarely performed gems from the world of opera and musical theater, all performed in English. Performances are presented in the Drury Theatre at the Cleveland Play House. Handicap accessible. Education Case Western Reserve University Phone: (216) 368-2000 Website: www.case.edu Case Western Reserve University is the top-ranked university in Ohio and one of the nation's leading independent research universities. The institution is recognized for its outstanding program and international reputation for excellence. The university attracts more than 9,900 students from every state and more than 80 nations to the College of Arts and Sciences; Case School of Engineering; and schools of graduate studies, medicine, nursing, dentistry, law, management and social work. For complete information and a photo gallery, please visit http://www.cwru.edu/development/alum/photos/gehrynew/index.html For information about week-end tours of the building, please visit http://www.weatherhead.cwru.edu/tour/ The Cleveland Institute Of Art Location: 11141 East Boulevard Phone: (216) 421-7400 Website: www.cia.edu The Cleveland Institute of Art is a private, five-year college of art and design that has been committed to educating exceptional professional artists since 1882. In addition to offering a bachelor of fine arts degree to its students, the Institute also extends programming to the public through gallery exhibitions, continuing education, children's classes and visiting artist lectures. The Cleveland Institute Of Music The Cleveland Institute of Music's mission is to provide talented students with a professional, world-class education in the art of music. The Cleveland Music School Settlement The Cleveland Music School Settlement is one of the nation's oldest and largest community music schools and offers quality arts experiences that promote creativity, inspire success in education and impart positive cultural value for the development of healthy communities. The Cleveland Public Library (Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch) Location: 1962 Stokes Boulevard Phone: (216) 623-7018 Web: www.cpl.org Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs 9:30am-8pm, Wed, Fri & Sat 9:30am-6pm Admission: Free The mission of the Cleveland Public Library is to be the best urban library system in the country by providing access to the worldwide information that people and organizations need in a timely, convenient, and equitable manner. The Martin Luther King Jr. Branch features many educational programs throughout the year, including an annual commemorative program honoring the legacy of Dr. King, an African-American Art Show in January and February, and a summer reading club for children. The library also offers a story-time program Wednesdays at 10:30am and a winter reading club. Gestalt Institute of Cleveland Location: 1588 Hazel Road Phone: (216) 421-0468 Website: www.gestaltcleveland.org The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland is the world's largest institute for the study and application of Gestalt psychology, which views treatment as a perceived whole - treating the patient both psychologically and physically. The Institute offers two types of educational programs: community workshops and professional training programs. To serve individual needs, the Institute provides different types of learning experiences according to the diverse educational backgrounds and goals of participants. Social Service Organizations Cleveland Sight Center See What's Possible! With the help of Cleveland Sight Center, people with vision loss due to age, disease or other circumstance can read, use a computer, live at home independently, receive emotional support, excel at school and work, play golf and much more. Festivals The Cleveland Museum of Art Chalk Fest Fall for the Circle The Feast of the Assumption Holiday CircleFest Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Murray Hill Art Walk Parade the Circle Sparx in the City WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays Places of Worship The Church Of The Covenant Cleveland Friends Meeting Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Inc. Epworth-Euclid United Methodist Church Hallinan Center Mt. Zion Congregational Church Pentecostal Church Of Christ The Temple-Tifereth Israel  Printer Friendly
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