Burning River Fest 2008 - recap

It was a glorious day for Burning River Fest 2008. Not quite 80 degrees, sunny but with some clouds to offer a little relief and a steady breeze off the lake made it possible to bike down to the West Bank of the Flats and partake in some food and festivities.

Free bike valet and tune up were part of the impetus of not taking the train or bus and the only regret was the big hill getting up out of the flats. Other than that Cleveland can be pretty dang flat.

The exhibits were good, the food was amazing some of the discussions that I was able to visit made the whole thing worthwhile. All in all it was a pretty nice way to spend a Saturday.

We left a little early so chances are the end of the day may be rained out for those that stuck around until it closed, but I can think of far worse ways to spend a Saturday. I suppose if I were to suggest any sort of changes, it would be to involve the local design community (AIA Cleveland was there, but I mean other designers as well) for workshops and discussions so that visitors can see the process of smart design instead of just the end result. Sometimes understanding the process can make all the difference.

Burning River Fest 2008 REMINDER!

Burning River Fest 2008
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
12pm - 11pm
$12 for day of event tickets
(kids under 8 are free - to attend - they aren't giving them away)
Nautica Entertainment Complex

A great way to have a good time and raise money for the Burning River Foundation, Inc.

Last time I was there I had some delicious ice cream from Mitchell's Ice Cream that was made with Great Lakes Brewing Company Beer. I can only hope there will be some at this fest.

1/3 Movie Night - Helvetica

Thursday, August 7th, 2008
Helvetica
at the
Bela Dubby in Lakewood, Ohio
starting around 7.30ish

Have you tried the cake? Try the cake. Come for the cake. Also come to celebrate Ted finishing his Thesis which we plan to show on the 21st. So come to watch Helvetica, buy Ted (or Dru) a beer, have some chocolate cake and have a fantastic Thursday evening.

Tremont Art Hop

Tremont Art Hop
Friday, August 8th, 2008
Tremont Neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio
6pm - 10pm

Seriously, just go for the food options but stay for the art. You need dinner anyway, check out the local flavor. There is plenty to satisfy everyone's palette.