Come join us for 6th Annual Weekends on Waterloo

WEEKENDS ON WATERLOO 2008

If you've never explored North Shores Collinwood, here's your chance! Do your holiday shopping in a festive gallery. Enjoy Jerry Schmidt's lighted Sculpture Garden at 16006 Waterloo, and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Lantern Installations. Treat yourself to coffee and pastries at Café Marika, or dinner at the Grovewood Tavern. Catch a show at the Beachland Ballroom. Grab a beer in the classic environs of the bar at the Slovenian Workmen's Home. Don't miss a thing!

Weekends on Waterloo: ARTS COLLINWOOD HOLIDAY SHOP!
Gorgeous gifts of clay, clothing, drawings, glass, greeting cards, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints, soaps AND MORE, by 30 local artists.
Friday, Dec.7, 6-10: wine and cheese reception
Saturday, Dec.8, 10-10
Sunday, Dec. 9, 12-4; closing party 4-6.
Come back to the gallery on Saturday, Dec 15, for a free Holiday Celebration from 10 to 2. Art exhibits, tasty treats, crafts, music – a real party!

Cool Yule at the Beachland
Cool It's fun uncovering the rare and hard to find at Cool Yule, the Beachland Ballroom's Holiday Edition of the Rock N Roll Fleamarket. Friendly vendors will hawk awesome vintage clothing, vinyl, film memorabilia, cool handmade fashions and all sorts of kitsch and collectibles all under one rockin' roof.

Holiday Sale at MUSIC SAVES!
Saturday, Dec. 4, 11-11
10% off most merchandise, 50% off all MUSIC SAVES! T-shirts – and more. Cleveland’s favorite place for new and used CDs and vinyl, specializing in Indie rock and Americana.

True art at TRUEArt Gallery
Check out the current print show, and pick up neighborhood art and T-shirts. 410 E156 St., 216-383-0230.

North Shores Collinwood Stage at Café Marika
The former Second Saturday Stage appears at Marika on Saturday, Dec 8. Open Mic 7:00pm, followed by Dorothy and Alex –folk; Tom and Denise Miller from PA - Harmonica and guitar; Attention Deficit Glee Club - Quirky and Original Music. Free admission, donations accepted. Funded by Neighborhood Connections grant. 216-738-1806

Holiday Sale at Shoparooni!
Saturday, Dec. 8, 11-11
20% off all shoes, artwork and prints, 10% off everything else. Loads of fabulous shoes, rockin’ tees and an awe-inspiring collection of bags, belts and other accessories for men and women.

Treats at Café Marika
In the Arts Collinwood building, corner of Waterloo Road and E156 St. Some of the city’s best pastries, plus coffee, soups, pastry pockets and more. Stop for coffee, a light meal or a glass of wine.

Great Food at the Grovewood Tavern
North Shores Collinwood’s own Michelin-rated wine bar and upscale eatery, with a great selection by the bottle or glass, plus savory entrees that include seared tuna, diver scallops, bison steak and world-famous meatloaf. 216-531-4900.

Classic Fish Fry at Slovenian Home
Go back in time with crisp fish fillets and distinctive coleslaw prepared by the ladies of the Slovenian Workmen’s Home, 15335 Waterloo Road, 216-481-4378. (They have a bocce court, too!)

Get to Know the Neighborhood
Walking maps of North Shores Collinwood can be found at the Arts Collinwood Gallery or Cafe Marika. The walks are a fun -- and healthy! -- way to get a look at our neighborhood if you have never explored it before, and one loop specifically explores the Waterloo Village area.
There are some terrific bargains in artist-specific housing renovation projects in this great little pocket right now!Start and end at Arts Collinwood!
Come have coffee, sample fantastic pastry and stroll through the neighborhood.