Events

Big news on the Cleveland Independents’ front!  The organization of locally owned, independent restaurants is not only celebrating its twentieth anniversary but also announces its eighteenth Cleveland Restaurant Week, March 2-14. While other independent restaurant organizations have fallen by the wayside, Cleveland Independents continues to come on strong.  The upcoming Cleveland Restaurant Week will, once again, promote three-course, $39++ menus from some of Northeast Ohio’s best and most influential restaurants. “This is truly a milestone for Cleveland Independents. The organization has managed to stay strong despite the COVID Pandemic, rising food costs and changes in administration.  Our members, like Clevelanders, are a hearty, strong group of talented people who are determined to succeed.  We are proud of our organization and so thankful for the many people who have supported us over the years,” says Laurie Torres, owner of Majorca Restaurant (recently nominated for a James Beard Award in the Hospitality).

Celebrate the March America 250-Ohio theme, “Ohio Entertains: Music & Entertainment,” with a special evening of music, history, and hospitality at The Hickories. Begin the evening with a buffet dinner catered by Fligner’s, followed by “From Ohio to Broadway,” a musical program presented by Bette Lou Higgins. An engaging local entertainer and historian, Bette Lou brings together music and narration to highlight Ohio writers and composers whose works have made their way to the Broadway stage. Hear more about the significant role Ohio has played in shaping American musical theater. Dinner will be served beginning around 5:00 PM and the program will start around 6:00 PM with the evening concluding around 7:00, making it an ideal weeknight outing. Reservations are $25 per person and must be made in advance. Click here to RSVP. To learn more about Bette Lou and the programs that she offers, visit www.edenvalleyenterprises.org. This presentation is part of LCHS’s America 250 Speaker Series.

Step up to the plate for a night of mystery at the 1948 Cleveland Baseball Banquet! With players, fans, and reporters all rubbing elbows, someone’s swinging for more than just a home run… and a shocking “strikeout” could change the game forever. Will you catch the culprit, or will this case be a total foul ball? Ticket includes: one drink, charcuterie, full museum access and parking.