The world from a different perspective

We don't always have an opportunity to view the world from different angles, but Cleveland will have an opportunity to view the river and the Ohio City/downtown connection from down under. The lower lever of the Detroit-Superior Bridge will be hosting a free event Sept. 25-26 all in the name of art.

According to their site:
The Cleveland Festival of Art and Technology, “Ingenuity” will expand beyond its weekend summer festival and transform one of the most fascinating under-used urban spaces in the City into a center of art and performance on September 25 and 26, 2009. The streetcar level spans approximately one mile and includes, at the west end, a series of archways and rooms that will be animated by art installations, exhibits and performances. Key personnel include Director James Levin, KSU Urban Design Planner and Pop-Up City Director Terry Schwarz.

Ingenuity will venture out of its Public Square – PlayhouseSquare district and explore an urban space that lies central to Cleveland with spectacular views of downtown, the Cuyahoga River, the Flats, Lake Erie: the streetcar level of the Detroit Superior Bridge, immediately below and parallel to the vehicular level. Ingenuity will transform this span, about 50 feet wide in most sections, almost a mile long, with fabulous nooks, crannies, tunnels and cisterns at both the east and west ends, with art installations, exhibits and performances, many involving technology.

This experience will take place Friday September 25, opening at 4 pm, closing at midnight and continue Saturday September 26, from noon to midnight. It will be free to the public and include arts and crafts vendors, food and beverage vendors (including beer and wine), buskers and solo performers positioned across the great span of the bridge with the more complex installations and performances taking place at either end. The event will include, as at all Ingenuity events, most exhibits and performances are family friendly and each night closes with a musical event.

If you want to see Cleveland in a perspective that is often limited to city workers or bold urban explorers, this event should prove both fun and informative!

Unique wares through local artists - Made in the 216

Are you looking for unique house items, clothing or gifts? This weekend marks the third 'Made in the 216 event hosted by Room Service's Danielle DuBoe. This event takes place in and around Room Service on W. 65th and Detroit.

You will be surrounded by local artists, 41 to be exact, along with local bakeries, restaurants and bands all vying to show you what is unique and special about the 216.

I attended the November event and it was fantastic. Many locally themed gifts to be had including t-shirts, cards and coasters...just a small spattering of unique finds to be had.

Details:

A Shopping Celebration
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Shopping in and around Room Service, 6505 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, with musical acts, food and drink. Afterward, three bands per night will perform and raffles will be held beginning at 9 p.m. at the Happy Dog bar, 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland.
Details: 216-281-4221 orroomservicecleveland.com.