I know…it’s cold. I know…the “s word” keeps creeping back into the forecast. But, let me tell you something: it snowed on my First Communion day…in MAY! It happens. Buck up, CLE. Because everywhere I look, I’m seeing signs of CLE spring fever. Check out all these great things going on:
Friday, April 1 is Indians Opening Day! Nothing says warm weather is on the way like the crack of the bat or grabbing a beer at the Batter’s Eye. Plus, this year, the Indians are upping their social media profile, with the addition of the social media discounted tickets and the social media suite.
For a great run-down of all the fun and festivities surrounding Opening Day, check out this post from Cleveland Food and Brews. Last year, Opening Day started for me at the Clevelander with, well, the rest of CLE; then to the game; then to Harry Buffalo. Are you catching the excitement of Opening Day?
Yesterday, Playhouse Square unveiled its line-up for the 2011-2012 Broadway Series. The series begins in October, but there’s plenty of buzz around town now about the great shows coming – including La Cage Aux Folles, Hair, The Addams Family, and Come Fly Away.
On Saturday, April 8, the Parallels will be playing at Happy Dog. The band recently released a U.S.-version of their “Visionaries” album and are kicking off a national promotional tour. Check ’em out!
The next Emerging Chefs event is Wednesday, April 13 featuring Chef Ellis Cooley of AMP 150. The event is called Dinner by Design and will feature amazing food in interesting designs. After hearing so much buzz about Emerging Chefs events, I can’t wait to attend this one!
On a sadder food note, a great east-side family restaurant is closing its doors on April 4. Casa Italian American Restaurant is family-owned and has been delighting people with hearty, delicious, innovative Italian food. The portobello mushroom ravioli and the tiramisu are not to be missed (although Casa certainly will be). If you have a chance before it closes, check it out.
What’s giving you CLE spring fever?
Did you buy your Emerging Chefs ticket yet? http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1481883353/EC6DinnerByDesign/12819757501
The Chef’s Table is already sold out!
I’m really excited to go to some baseball games this year. Hoping we can work out something for OBA to meet up there…
I did get my tix! We’re so excited for it. And we definitely need an OBA night with the Tribe!
I am so excited for Opening Day and Emerging Chefs. Too bad you will not be around on Opening Day, but I’m sure we will catch at few games together this season.
I’ll be there Friday….38 degrees and all!
OBA night at the Jake would be sweet! (Not calling it by its new name ever.)
Looking forward to seeing you guys at Emerging Chefs — finally going! And Brad, I agree — Even not originally being from Cleveland, it’s difficult to not call it the Jake.