2013 Cleveland Labor Day Oktoberfest This Weekend

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The 2013 Cleveland Labor Day Oktoberfest, tagged as Northeast Ohio’s largest annual outdoor festival, will take place at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds from Friday, August 30 to Monday, September 2. For four exciting days, visitors can expect authentic German food, live entertainment from local and regional musicians, German dance groups and of course, gallons and gallons of ice-cold beer.

A diverse and unique experience, the Cleveland Labor Day Oktoberfest will have something to offer everyone. For art lovers, there will be a dedicated Art Market, sidewalk chalk art and a demonstration by sand sculptor Carl Jara. A 5k race, corn hole boards and other sporty activities will cater to more athletic visitors. Shopaholics can visit the Bavarian Bazaar while car enthusiasts can check out the VW Show & Campout as well as the juried Car Show. Of course, the festival also has fun activities lined up for the kids, including the Frisch Marionette Show, inflatables, toy trains, a gingerbread house building competition, sandboxes, a stunning fireworks display and more.

Admission costs $10 with a $2 discount if you purchase tickets online. Children under 12 get in free. Hours are from 5pm to midnight on Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday and from noon to 9pm on Monday. The Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds are located at 164 Eastland Road in Berea. For more information, please visit clevelandoktoberfest.com.

Luau on the Lake on July 20, Wendy Park in Cleveland OH

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SC4K or Shoes and Clothes for Kids are holding its 8th annual Luau on the Lake on Saturday, July 20 at Wendy Park at Whiskey Island in Cleveland. This is a Hawaiian themed fundraising event to benefit the children that Shoes and Clothes for Kids supports. Guests can expect to enjoy a fun filled day with good food, drinks, wine and beer, outdoor activities such as sand volleyball, live music and entertainment, and a fantastic view of Lake Erie. The event will also feature exciting giveaways and a fabulous raffle.

SC4K is a non-profit organization that provides new clothes and shoes to thousands of children in Greater Cleveland at no charge throughout the year. With a network of 35 distribution partners, they aim to positively impact the lives of less fortunate area children by giving them the boosts in confidence and self-esteem that having new clothes and shoes naturally brings.

Tickets for Luau on the Lake range from $40 to $50. The event starts at 3:30pm for VIP ticket holders and 4pm for General Admission. Food will be served from 5:30 to 7:30pm. For more information on this event, please visit sc4k.org.

Mid-America Boat and Fishing Show in Cleveland 2013

The 56th annual Mid-America Boat and Fishing Show, also known as the Cleveland Boat Show, will take place from Thursday, January 17 to Monday, January 21 at the I-X Center located at 6200 Riverside Drive in Cleveland.

One of the largest boat shows in the United States, the Mid-America Boat and Fishing Show will feature over a thousand new and classic boats, ranging from the latest motor boat models to classic or used sailboats. Expect to see hundreds of interesting exhibits, including full-scale models and boating and fishing accessories, as well as live entertainment, food and drinks, and fun activities for children.

Highlights of the show include a one of a kind pavilion that will be set up on the show floor in celebration of the Battle of Lake Erie bicentennial. Visitors can marvel at a replica of Oliver Hazard Perry’s longboat and mingle with historical re-enactors wearing period costumes.

Sean Fisher, grandson of famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher, will be showcasing valuable treasure finds, including an 8-foot long gold chain, gold bar and disc, silver coins, and a beautiful Atocha emerald which was valued at half a million dollars.

Meanwhile, children of all ages can enjoy educational fun with the Swampmaster’s Gator Show, where expert handler Jeff Quattrocchi will catch an 8-foot, 200-pound alligator with his bare hands!

For more information on the show, please visit midamericaboatshow.com. Tickets are available on the website and at the I-X Center box office.

Bridal shows in Akron and Cleveland Ohio Area

If you are one of the happy couples who recently got engaged during the holidays, there are a few upcoming events that may help you get your wedding plans started.

More than 200 local and national vendors will take part in upcoming bridal fairs and fashion shows in Akron and Cleveland, giving brides and grooms to be a wide array of choices for their special day.

Today’s Bride will be having shows on Sunday, January 6 from 10am to 5pm at the John S. Knight Center located at 77 E. Mill St. in Akron; Saturday, January 12 from 2 to 8pm at the International Exposition Center at 6200 Riverside Drive in Cleveland; and Sunday, January 13 from 10am to 5pm, also at the I-X Center.

Jennifer Fyffe, Vice President of the shows, says that Today’s Bride shows are amongst the largest in the state. Last year’s event in Akron was attended by more than 1,000 bride-to-bes, while over 2,500 attended the show in Cleveland.

Visitors to this year’s events can expect to see fashion shows that will highlight current trends in wedding gowns, tuxedos, bridesmaid gowns, flower girl dresses and different hairstyles and bouquets.
“We cover the whole entourage,” Fyffe says. “You’ll get to see 90 gowns in 40 minutes. It’s a really fun atmosphere to see the trends.”

Tickets to see the shows are $10 each, and each bride will receive a free pink tote bag, as well as a recent issue of Today’s Bride Magazine and an exciting chance to win an all-inclusive vacation to Real Resorts in Mexico from UnlimitedTrips.com.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Q December 26

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing “A Lost Christmas Eve” on Wednesday, December 26 at The Q. A musical extravaganza featuring lights and pyrotechnics, the show was written by Paul O’Neill, creator of the orchestra.

“When I was writing the story in ’04, I wanted to write about hope and redemption,” he said. “The underlying theme of ‘Lost Christmas Eve’ is hope and redemption. I’m always fascinated that there’s something about December 24 that allows human beings to undo mistakes.”

The story revolves around a Scrooge-like Wall Street mogul who abandons his newborn child. Unable to hail a cab, he walks home through the snow on Christmas Eve, passing a cathedral, a blues bar, a hotel and a hospital on the way. In the end, he realizes his mistake in giving up his son for the pursuit of money.

There will be two shows the day after Christmas, one at 3pm and the other at 8pm. Tickets range from $30 to $67.50 plus fees, and are available online at livenation.com or at The Q box office.

The Q is located at East Sixth Street and Huron Road in Cleveland.

Disney on Ice at the Quickens Loans Arena in Cleveland

The second week of January brings a special treat for the children of Northeast Ohio as Disney on Ice presents “Rockin’ Ever After.” Featuring the most magical characters and the hottest tunes and talent from Disney, the show runs from Friday, January 11 to Sunday, January 21 at the Quickens Loans Arena located at 1 Center Court in Cleveland.

Headstrong and courageous Princess Merida from the Pixar movie “Brave” makes her ice debut, while a Scottish jig group from the same movie shows off their fancy movies. Beloved musical crab Sebastian will break out of his shell for one night only in a musical number with the lovely Princess Ariel. Meanwhile, a chorus of rambunctious hooligans from “Tangled” let loose in a spirited musical number with Rapunzel and her dashing leading man Flynn. Last but not least, Belle, the Beast and his entire castle entourage put on a spectacular show center stage.

Ticket prices range from $11 to $70 and are available online at theqarena.com or at the Quickens Loans Arena Box Office and various Northern Ohio Discount Drug Mart locations. Be sure not to miss this great family event!