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Serbian Cultural Garden Announces Website

May 17th, 2012

For added information and current information on the Serbian Cultural Garden you now have a website to reference. Go to:  http://serbianculturalgarden.org/

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Armenian Cultural Garden Clean-up May 19th

May 8th, 2012

The Armenian Cultural Garden committee will host a garden clean-up of the Garden on Saturday, May 19th, from 10 AM.  Everyone is welcome to join in this community event.  Currently the Garden’s efforts last year have resulted in a bumper crop of blooming tulips that are probably the largest of all Gardens at this point. […]

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German Festival June 15 & 16th

May 6th, 2012

This years German American Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, June 15 & 16. Organized and presented by the Federation of German-American Societies of Greater Cleveland; the same organization that sponsors the German Cultural Garden. Click on flier below for details: 2012 German-American Festival Flier

German Festival June 15 & 16th

May 6th, 2012

This years German American Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, June 15 & 16. Organized and presented by the Federation of German-American Societies of Greater Cleveland; the same organization that sponsors the German Cultural Garden. Click on flier below for details: 2012 German-American Festival Flier

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Croatian Cultural Garden Dedication, Sunday, June 3, 2012

May 2nd, 2012

Click on the following links for details: Croatian Cultural Garden Dedication Announcement Flier: Croatian Garden Dedication June, 2012 Late News!  Performing at the dedication will be the following groups: Youth groups: – American Croatian Zagreb Junior Tamburitzans – Cleveland Junior Tamburitzans -Cleveland Pride – Croatian Language School, ” Cardinal  A. Stepinac” Adult groups: – Zumbercani […]

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Dante Statue in Italian Cultural Garden

April 27th, 2012

From “Freshwater Cleveland” online news Thursday, April 12, 2012 Italian Cultural Garden to celebrate installation of new Dante statue in June. After three years of fundraising — and a generous last-minute gift from an anonymous donor — a bronze statue of Dante Alighieri is now being crafted at Studio Foundry in Cleveland. It will be […]

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MLK Jr. Drive Designated Parking Spaces for Cultural Gardens in 2012

April 7th, 2012

The City of Cleveland has announced the provision for on street parking along MLK Jr. Drive in the Cultural Gardens area, as well as in Rockefeller Park, in general.  Approximately 100 spaces, on the west side of the road, will be created through pavement striping once the existing pavement is replaced.  The location of the […]

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Doan Brook Spring Stream Sweep, Sunday, April 22, 2012 1 PM

April 7th, 2012

Clear away a winter’s worth of litter.  Meet at the Rockefeller Park Lagoon Gazebo.  All ages welcome.  Trash bags provided.  Dress appropriately for weather and hiking.  Details and registration at 216-321-5935, extension 234

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Cultural Gardens Federation elects 2012-2014 Officers and Board

March 14th, 2012

The March 13, 2012 annual election of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation saw the following results: Sheila Crawford of the Irish Garden is the new president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation. Other changes are as follows: Anda Cook of the Latvian Garden moves from her former position of Executive Board member to Vice President. […]

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Armenian Cultural Garden Kicks Off Spring Clean-up and Planting May 19, 2012

March 9th, 2012

Dear fellow Armenians, friends, and family, It has been a mild winter here in the Greater Cleveland Area and most people are just fine with that. Snow or no snow, spring is not too far off. I am writing on behalf of the Armenian Cultural Garden to inform everyone that we are making plans for […]

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Hebrew Cultural Garden’s 2012 “Brunch and Bloom”

March 7th, 2012

The Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN) announces their 2012 Brunch and Bloom event in the Hebrew Cultural Garden at 1160 East Blvd on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 9 AM through 11 AM.  Bring gardening gloves and tools to help plant annuals, turn over planting beds, weed and generally clean up the Garden.  Free bagels with […]

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One World Day, Sunday, August 26, 2012 hosted by the Irish Cultural Garden

February 22nd, 2012

The 2012 edition of One World Day will be hosted by the Irish Cultural Garden on Sunday, August 26.  .  One World Day is the major annual event of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and typically features a new citizen naturalization ceremony as well as ethnic music and food and performances.  Mark it down on […]

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Russian Cultural Garden raises funds for the Garden and previews designs

February 17th, 2012

The Russian Cultural Garden organization raised funds for the Garden and previewed some of the design ideas they have received from Russian and Russian-American landscape designers at their February 15, 2012 program.  The audience was enthralled with the dramatic and extremely accomplished recital by famed Russian pianist, Alexander Ghindin, whose program of piano masterpieces by […]

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Russian Cultural Garden Charity Concert–Weds. Feb 15

January 17th, 2012

Hear the world renown Russian pianist Alexander Ghindin in a virtuosic performance of romantic Russian and American music.  Enjoy the generous selection of appetizers, desserts and drinks.  Support the construction of a Russian Cultural Garden in Rockefeller Park.  Furthermore, you’ll love the performances of students at the Cleveland School of Classic Ballet.  And be the […]

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Russian Cultural Garden News

December 20th, 2011

The Russian Cultural Garden is joining the international family of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Svetlana Stolyarova, Founder and Principal Broker of the Local-n-Global Realty, along with Boris Vinogradsky, MD and Sergio Lebid, EVP, Co-Founder at NanoSpire, Inc. , has taken the initiative of creating the Russian Cultural Gardens, a non-profit organization, that will facilitate the […]

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Turkish Cultural Garden preliminary design unveiled

December 17th, 2011

Suat Aricanli, primary delegate of the proposed Turkish Cultural Garden, unveiled the preliminary design for the Turkish Cultural Garden at the Cultural Gardens Federation’s Holiday Dinner on December 13, 2011.  Developed in conjunction with McKnight Associates of Cleveland, a popular Garden designer, and eminent Ottoman Garden authorities in Turkey, the design incorporates many aspects of […]

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Animated African Cultural Garden Design a hit.

December 14th, 2011

The new animated walk through of the African American Cultural Garden’s design is very popular.  See for yourself at the follow link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQvMxSifxIw

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Fund Raising for African American Cultural Garden begins

December 9th, 2011

African American Cultural Garden Task Force announces start of fund raising for the new design for the Garden.  Community shares begin at $20 so everyone can be a part of the Garden’s building.  Go to link for more information:  http://www.mxoentertainment.com/african-american-cultural-garden-unveiling-breathless/

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Plain Dealer covers African American Cultural Garden Design Unveiling

December 9th, 2011

Cleveland officials unveil design of African-American cultural garden Published: Wednesday, December 07, 2011, 10:00 PM     Updated: Thursday, December 08, 2011, 2:32 PM    By Michael O’Malley, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio — Thirty-four years ago, the late Booker T. Tall, a professor of black studies, stood before 500 people on a grassy plot dedicated […]

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Duchnovich Returns to the Rusin Cultural Garden

December 1st, 2011

Alexander Duchnovich’s bronze bust is back in the Rusin Cultural Garden looking better than ever.  It is a reproduction of the original bust which has been missing for a long time.  Unlike the original bust, the new Duchnovich bust is now on the East Blvd level on top of a beautiful, new, veined, stone pillar […]

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Enjoy Croatian Christmas and Nutcracker Ballet–December 4, 2011

November 17th, 2011

Join the Croatian community in their Christmas celebration followed by a performance of the Nutcracker Ballet.  And children under 12 get free admission.  Click on the invitation below for details, and then click again on the same invitation line in orange. Croatian Xmas and Nutcracker Ballet Invitation

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Vijaya Emani posthumously receives 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal

October 12th, 2011

On October 20, 2011 President Barack Obama will posthumously award the Cultural Gardens former India Cultural Garden delegate as well as Cultural Gardens Federation executive board member, and treasurer, Ms. Vijaya Emani, the 2nd highest civilian honor:  the 2011 Citizen’s Medal for exemplary service to fellow citizens.   Chosen from among 6,000 applicants, Vijaya’s life […]

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Twain Bust Dedication–American Garden–October 7, 2011

October 3rd, 2011

Join Hawken Middle School for the dedication of the restored Mark Twain bust and pillar in the American Cultural Garden on Friday, October 7. Free on street parking at both the school’s Gries campus and at the Garden. Click on the invitation below for details: Invitation to Mark Twain bust dedication on Friday, October 7, […]

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Italian Film Festival in support of the Italian Cultural Garden-Sept 15 through Oct. 6

September 6th, 2011

Great way to support  the Italian Cultural Garden and enjoy Italian Cultural at the same time.  Come to the Cleveland Italian Film Festival on September 15, 22 and 29th at the Cedar Lee Theater, and on October 6, the Capitol Theater. All tickets are sold in advance and are on sale now by calling 216-456-8117. […]

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Record Attendance at Opera in the Garden, July 31.

August 2nd, 2011

“Opera in the Italian Garden 2011” A record crowd of 1, 158 adults and numerous children attended the “Opera in the Italian Garden” July 31, 2011 with the Opera Per Tutti opera company lead by Andrea Anelli. Picnics dotted the garden around the upper level Renaissance fountain whose spray glistened in the warm sun. The concert drew […]

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Cleveland Cultural Festival at Tower City July 14 & 15, 2011

July 13th, 2011

Tower City’s first Cleveland Cultural Festival, on July 14 & 15th, will feature large photo kiosks with pictures of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and the Polish Cultural Garden’s dedication of their new Paderewski bust on July 16th, in the Polish Garden, at 2 PM.  See the following photos of this exhibit and Tower City’s poster […]

Cleveland Cultural Festival at Tower City July 14 & 15, 2011

July 13th, 2011

Tower City’s first Cleveland Cultural Festival, on July 14 & 15th, will feature large photo kiosks with pictures of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens and the Polish Cultural Garden’s dedication of their new Paderewski bust on July 16th, in the Polish Garden, at 2 PM.  See the following photos of this exhibit and Tower City’s poster […]

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Paderewski Bust Dedication in Polish Garden–July 16, 2011 at 2 PM

July 13th, 2011

See flier, attached, for more information on not only the dedication, but the the 63rd annual American Council for Polish Cultural Convention and the Paderewski programs on WVIZ-TV. Paderewski Bust Dedication and related events week of July 14-16, 2011

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Hungarian Garden Concert–Saturday, July 23, 2011 4PM

July 1st, 2011

Join the Hungarian community for a celebration of Liszt’s music this coming Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 4 PM in the Hungarian Cultural Garden at  East Blvd, between Superior Road and St. Clair Avenue. Free admission.  Free parking on East Blvd, Shakespeare Pkwy and Parkside, all at the Garden. Bring your own lawn chairs since […]

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Opera in the Italian Cultural Garden, Sunday, July 31, 2011

June 30th, 2011

Excerpted from “Fresh Water Cleveland’s” article: Joyce Mariani created “Opera in the Garden,” a free outdoor concert that takes place each summer in Rockefeller Park’s Italian Cultural Garden, to celebrate Italian immigrants’ contributions to the city of Cleveland and enliven the 80-year-old public space. Although Mariani sets up 250 chairs in the idyllic garden, you might want to bring […]

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Serbian Cultural Garden Benefit Golf Outing and Dinner–Saturday, July 9th, 2011

June 26th, 2011

The Serbian Cultural Garden organization invites you to join them for another fun event which gets you golf, lunch and dinner while contributing to the maintenance of the Serbian Cultural Garden.  Always a very enjoyable time for all.  Don’t miss this one.  See the invitation and reservation forms, below.  Weather is virtually guaranteed to be […]

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