Planning the Cultural Gardens required detailed architectural drawings to be brought to life. As I begin the final push toward the Gardens book, my question: How do I interpret such idealized documents? First among my efforts will be to evaluate the plant materials. How do they reflect a specific identity, landscape architecture of the period […]
We are proud to announce the new 2015 Calendar of Events for the 99th year of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. This is going to be en exciting year preparing for the Cultural Garden’s Centennial Celebration!! This is a tenative schedule so please check back often for updates or changes. Don’t miss the fun! MARCH March […]
Dignitaries from both Slovenia and the United States will be in Cleveland to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Slovenian Statehood. On June 24, 2011 the Slovenian Museum and Archiveswww.smacleveland.org will host a reception starting at noon. A special exhibit featuring documents and pictures depicting the role played by Americans of Slovenian heritage in obtaining recognition […]
June 18, 2010 saw the dedication of a replacement bust of Ivan Cankar (1876-1918), Slovenian essayist, political activist, playwright, poet and writer. On hand for the dedication were members of the Slovene community, Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation delegates and president, Paul Burik, as well as prominent Slovene federal parlimentarians: Miro Petek, Gvido Kres, and Vasja […]
IVAN CANKAR BUST RE-DEDICATED IN THE SLOVENIAN CULTURAL GARDEN JUNE 18th 2010. Please join the Slovenian Cultural Garden Association, on Friday June 18th, 2010 for the dedication of a newly carved bust of Ivan Cankar, famous poet and writer. This event has become an exciting community celebration and an important milestone in the efforts of […]
City Year-Cleveland, along with Cleveland State University’s Center for Leadership and Service brought over 40 volunteers to the Cultural Gardens on Saturday, October 24, 2009 for their 19th national “Make a Difference Day” volunteer efforts. The difference they made in the Gardens after four hours must be seen to be believed. The Cleveland Cultural Gardens […]