Friday, October 08, 2010

Designing a Better Cleveland - Book Launch

Thursday, October 14th, 2010
5.30 - 9pm

Cleveland Public Art is pleased to announce the printing of Designing a Better Cleveland, a mini-primer written by Steven Litt with ideas for how citizens can actively participate in determining the future of our city. Designed by Rini Uva Lee, this book is an outgrowith of Spectrum: The Lockwood Thompson Dialogues at the Cleveland Public Library, which is an annual program that addresses contemporary issues in arts and culture.

Join us for a book release party on Thursday, October 14, at 5:30pm to get a copy of Designing a Better Cleveland. Talk with both the author and designers of this booklet and enjoy complimentary refreshments at CPA: 1951 West 26th Street in Ohio City.

Monday, October 04, 2010

Local Foods Week - Oct. 4th 2010


Join us on October 4th to kick-off Local Foods Week


Join the Local Food Cleveland Network on Monday, October 4th at the Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room as we kick-off Local Foods Week 2010.

We'll learn more about exciting Local Foods Week events including farm tours, potlucks and restaurants dinners. We'll also get an update on local food happenings from the second Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit. And together we'll explore how we can engage more people in the local food economy and how to spread this action.

Register Today!




Local Foods Week 2010 Kick-Off
Local Food Cleveland Network Event
Monday, October 4, 2010 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm
@ Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room (Directions)

Agenda
5:30 - 6:15pm Registration and open networking
6:15 - 7:45pm Program
7:45 - 8:30pm More networking!



Take the Local Foods Week "Eat Local Challenge":

1. Eat at least one local meal each day of the week and post photos and recipes on Local Food Cleveland

2. Attend at least one Local Foods Week event

3. Support your local farmers markets, restaurants and retail shops






10 Events to Celebrate Local Foods Week 2010:
  1. Local Food Cleveland Network Event - Monday, October 4th
    Join the Local Food Cleveland Network on Monday, October 4th at the Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room as we kick-off Local Foods Week 2010.
  2. Taste of Autumn - Monday, October 4th
    The annual Coit Road Farmers’ Market Benefit hosted by Fred Griffith of Good Morning Cleveland features live music and the taste of the local harvest from area farmers prepared by ten of the region’s finest chefs. View event details >>
  3. Growhio Launch Party - Tuesday, October 5th
    Growhio is throwing a launch party in Ohio City to showcase its new website, designed by thunder:tech. Join us for site features, food, drink, music, memberships, merchandise and more. View event details >>
  4. Food Policy Coalition Meeting - Tuesday, October 5th
    Join the Food Policy Coalition and learn about the need for infrastructure - including food processing and distribution - that can support the expansion of the local food economy. View event details >>
  5. Restaurant Night - Wednesday, October 6th
    Get out and support the restaurants that support local farms! For one night only local restaurants will feature special dishes from local farms. Participating restaurants and menu details coming soon! View event details >>
  6. Movie Night and Potluck - Thursday, October 7th
    Watch a movie about local foods followed by a community potluck featuring dishes made with local ingredients. More details and location coming soon.
  7. Lunch Mob - Friday, October 8th
    Pack a local lunch and join other local food enthusiasts for a spontaneous pinic in the park! This event will take place in centrally located city park, but the location will not be revealed until Friday morning. Stay tuned to LocalFoodCleveland.org and check your e-mail! View event details >>
  8. Support Your Local Farmers Market - Saturday, October 9th
    Visit one of Northeast Ohio's amazing farmers' market this Saturday morning.
  9. Ohio City Farm Open House and Tour - Sunday, October 10th
    Get a guided tour of the Ohio City Farm from 1pm - 4pm. Stop by the farm and meet the farmers including Central Roots, The Refugee Response, Great Lakes Brewing Company and CHMA Rivertower growers. Festivities will include local food bites, live music, educational displays and more! View event details >>
  10. Slow Food Terra Madre Harvest Dinner - Sunday, October 10th
    Reserve your seat at the Flying Fig for cocktails and dinner as we celebrate the fall harvest and say “buon viaggio” to Slow Food Northern Ohio’s 2010 Terra Madre delegates as they prepare for this year’s event in Turin, Italy. Tickets to the dinner - which will feature ingredients from local and urban farms - are $35 and include wine. Call the Flying Fig today for reservations: (216) 241-4243. View event details >>