I am looking at my calendar and trying to get caught up on some things before it gets too hectic.
Monday ( Feb 8th) I am attending a meeting of the Lake Erie Moose Society. The Lake Erie Moose Society fosters camaraderie and shares technical advice among NEO Bloggers of all experience levels. The meeting is at least once a month. Monday it is at the Barking Spider Tavern at CWRU. If you are a blogger or thinking about starting one, this is a great group of folks. I always learn something new, and I have new friends because of this group.
Tuesday night (Feb 9) is the wrap party for Got City Game. If you don’t know what this is, then you are missing out. The idea was to promote some of the truly cool things about Cleveland by creating a reality tv show. We here in Cleveland don’t go for the mainstream, so why not put it out on the web, so everyone can see how cool the NE Ohio region is. I am so proud of the producers and what they have done with this program. Tuesday night we will find out who won the scholarship prizes and who won the grand prize-a year of rent free living in Tremont and gift certificates to all the major entertainment attractions around town… Stop by the Barley House and find out how you might be involved in the next season, and catch up on all the past episodes online atGot City Game.
Thursday (Feb 11) is a big day. I will be spending the day at CWRU with the rest of the design committee to help plan out the next Sustainability Summit. We will be mapping out next year’s summit, reporting on progress from last years summit, and planning the strategic communications for our groups. Thursday evening is the launch party for Endure, an online exhibition for Red Dot Project. I am proud to be a fetured artist in the exhibit and can’t wait to see some of the work by other artists. The evening runs from 5-7pm at environments 4 business, at 515 euclid. Stop by for a nibble and see some cool art. My work is all photography on canvas, so I am eager to hear what people have to say about it. The show will be online shopreddotproject.org through March.
Tuesday of the following week (Feb 16th) is the networking event at E4S, Entrepreneurs for Sustainability. This month’s topic is UNIVERSITIES PUTTING SUSTAINABILITY TO WORK:
Join the E4S Network in February to learn how Northeast Ohio universities are implementing sustainable business practices in their buildings, operations, research, and curriculum. From innovative energy efficiency projects, to green buildings, to cafeteria`s filled with local food, universities in the region are leading the way towards a sustainable economy.
But what else might be possible if all 27 NEO universities – with over 200,000 students and an annual budget of nearly $3 billion – worked together to have an even greater impact? Join the dialog with our panel of sustainability experts from local universities as we explore the present and future of sustainability in higher education.
It is a great group and I encourage you to come and check it out.
Then on Wednesday I am attending a meeting at the Cleveland Film Society. I am very excited about participating in the Cleveland International Film Festival this year. This is only my second year, but I had such a great time last year, that I can’t wait for this season to begin! If you have some time on your hands, I encourage you to give them a call at 216.623.3456 or to sign up online. When you volunteer you can help out a great cause and you just might get to see a movie that will change your life. I saw a couple last year that really made me change the way i look at the world, and I hear that this year’s line up is shaping up to be even better! If you just want to attend, then think about getting an all access pass. You can see a ton of movie for a great price, and you get lots of perks when you go this route too! See the trailer and other videos on You Tube.
On Thursday (Feb 18th) is the Social Media Club monthly meeting. It is another great group and discusses all kinds of ways to use social media to enrich your life. If you are interested in learning more about twitter, Facebook, or other social media try attending this event of folks who love this form of communication.
Then on Friday (Feb 19th) is the 78th Street Studios Third Friday event. I always enjoy myself when I go here. There are tons of great artists to see and so much in one location. Perfect for those blustry winter evenings when walking the streets of Tremont is a cold proposition:
The hottest new arts center on the west side of Cleveland housed in the former American Greetings Creative Studios building between W 78th and W 80th Streets. Stop in to explore this eclectic mix of world class art galleries, studios, and creative businesses anchoring the west end of Gordon Square Arts District!
You can find them at 1300 W 78th St. or get the mat at their website.
What are YOU doing over the next couple of weeks? If you have a great event to add, put it here in the comments section!!
