Kick off your summer of fun in the greater Collinwood community. Bring a snack to share and learn more about many of the great programs listed in the guide. Hands-on activities for all ages.
Euclid Beach Pavilion • Sunday, June 1st • 2-5:00 p.m.
Can we set up the best of Collinwood at our state park for three hours? We're going to try! Sunday will be a chance for you to engage in some shameless self-promotion. It's free--no limit to what you can give out, no word count! You might want to get there early to get a table, or bring your own. The more the merrier!
PS: The online guide is live now as well, visit & share the link with all your friends who aren't lucky enough to be in the neighborhood every day: http://www.artscollinwood.org/summer/
Friday, May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
One Goes UP!
Anyone that has travelled near the corner of East 185th Street and Lakeshore Boulevard has seen big changes! The exterior of the new Rite Aid is nearly completely up. At this pace, it is fair to believe that the store will open as scheduled by September of this year.
Since Medic Drug left the region in 2005, the East 185th Street area has been without a pharmacy within walking distance. We are very excited that Rite Aid responded to our market data that we sent in 2006. Since that initial discussion, we have worked with Rite Aid officials on finding the best location for their new flagship store. While the location selected wasn't our initial preference, landing this national drug store chain on the street and having them build a new building shows the strength of this neighborhood. We welcome the progress made so far and look forward to the grand opening!
Since Medic Drug left the region in 2005, the East 185th Street area has been without a pharmacy within walking distance. We are very excited that Rite Aid responded to our market data that we sent in 2006. Since that initial discussion, we have worked with Rite Aid officials on finding the best location for their new flagship store. While the location selected wasn't our initial preference, landing this national drug store chain on the street and having them build a new building shows the strength of this neighborhood. We welcome the progress made so far and look forward to the grand opening!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
... And One Comes Down!
This week, the final remnants of the Europa Building will be demolished. This building was built in the early 1970s and housed the travel agency for three decades at the corner of East 185th Street and Neff Road. The building was deconstructed in hopes that it will find a new home. Rumours have the building being reconstructed as near by as Madison or as far away as California. Regardless, this interesting structure will rise again, but where has yet to be determined.
With the site cleared, construction crews will being immediately building a state-of-the-art Key Bank building. This new branch will replace their existing East 185th Street site and will have some incredible amenities. Northeast Shores staff had the privilege to view a prototype for the new branch and we were incredibly impressed. The plans are for the new branch to open in early January, 2009. We want to thank Key Bank in advance for their significant neighborhood investment that this new building represents.
With the site cleared, construction crews will being immediately building a state-of-the-art Key Bank building. This new branch will replace their existing East 185th Street site and will have some incredible amenities. Northeast Shores staff had the privilege to view a prototype for the new branch and we were incredibly impressed. The plans are for the new branch to open in early January, 2009. We want to thank Key Bank in advance for their significant neighborhood investment that this new building represents.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Pick up your free Scoop!
This week, "The Scoop on Summer" is hot off the presses and ready for you to read and enjoy. The full color calendar includes all the events, programs, activities, and volunteer opportunities you need to know about for the summer period in the North Shores Collinwood community.
Pick one up and stick it on your fridge! It is available for pick up at our offices at 317 East 156th Street. You can also pick it up at Arabica, Cafe Marika, Chili Peppers, and the library!
We want to thank Erin Randel, Meredith Pangrace, Miles Kennedy, John Copic and everyone else that contributed to this wonderful information piece.
Pick one up and stick it on your fridge! It is available for pick up at our offices at 317 East 156th Street. You can also pick it up at Arabica, Cafe Marika, Chili Peppers, and the library!
We want to thank Erin Randel, Meredith Pangrace, Miles Kennedy, John Copic and everyone else that contributed to this wonderful information piece.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Looking for Waterloo Walls Brain Trust!
Waterloo Walls Project
The Waterloo Walls project will initiate and organize the creation of public art on the street. There are (at least) eight potential mural opportunities as proposed in the streetscape plan. Although the implementation of most of the streetscape will have to wait for months, if not years, these murals can be done relatively easily and cheaply. The Waterloo Walls project is an effort to kick off the restoration of the street by declaring these eight walls as public canvases that will express the voice of the community. This goal will be achieved by organizing a set of tools, guidelines, and incentives for the creation of public art.
The Brain Trust
The brain trust will be a select group of artists, merchants, design professionals, and other community leaders who are interested (in) guiding the walls project. It will be this group that not only establishes the goals and structure of the project as a whole but also serves as support network and artistic director for each individual mural.
The main purpose of the group will be to facilitate and motivate participation in the mural project, essentially to ensure that the murals not only happen but that they are a (strong) representation of what the community has to offer. The purpose of the group is not to provide approval or regulation but to make sure that it is worthwhile, supportive, and rewarding for artists, building owners, and the community as a whole to participate.
Additionally the group will serve as liaison between the building owners, artists, merchants association, marketing committee, and design review board. Ultimately building owners can put whatever they like on their own buildings (or nothing at all for that matter) so it is essential that the group act as a constructive and motivational force.
Although input will be welcomed from all members of the community, the brain trust will be limited to a total of six people. Ideally, most of the group’s communication will happen via email or other online means. The group will meet in person only as needed in order to not place a burden on anyone’s schedule.
If you are interested in serving on this important Brain Trust, please e-mail John Boksansky at jboksansky@northeastshores.org
The Waterloo Walls project will initiate and organize the creation of public art on the street. There are (at least) eight potential mural opportunities as proposed in the streetscape plan. Although the implementation of most of the streetscape will have to wait for months, if not years, these murals can be done relatively easily and cheaply. The Waterloo Walls project is an effort to kick off the restoration of the street by declaring these eight walls as public canvases that will express the voice of the community. This goal will be achieved by organizing a set of tools, guidelines, and incentives for the creation of public art.
The Brain Trust
The brain trust will be a select group of artists, merchants, design professionals, and other community leaders who are interested (in) guiding the walls project. It will be this group that not only establishes the goals and structure of the project as a whole but also serves as support network and artistic director for each individual mural.
The main purpose of the group will be to facilitate and motivate participation in the mural project, essentially to ensure that the murals not only happen but that they are a (strong) representation of what the community has to offer. The purpose of the group is not to provide approval or regulation but to make sure that it is worthwhile, supportive, and rewarding for artists, building owners, and the community as a whole to participate.
Additionally the group will serve as liaison between the building owners, artists, merchants association, marketing committee, and design review board. Ultimately building owners can put whatever they like on their own buildings (or nothing at all for that matter) so it is essential that the group act as a constructive and motivational force.
Although input will be welcomed from all members of the community, the brain trust will be limited to a total of six people. Ideally, most of the group’s communication will happen via email or other online means. The group will meet in person only as needed in order to not place a burden on anyone’s schedule.
If you are interested in serving on this important Brain Trust, please e-mail John Boksansky at jboksansky@northeastshores.org
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