MAMA LIA Artwalk - Lakewood, Ohio

MAMA LIA Artwalk

Friday, October 5th, 2007
MAMA (Madison Avenue Merchants Association) and LIA (Lakewood is Art) are hosting the first Art Walk along Madison Avenue in Lakewood, Oh.
6pm - 10pm

Newly designated as another one of Cleveland's 'art districts' (I will not get mired in discussion that not EVERYTHING has to be classified as a 'district' or 'zone' or whatever, they can just be places that people like to go to, no matter what sort of 'masterplan' snake-oil is being sold) Lakewood, Ohio is celebrating it's arts and culture with the tried and true method of art walk exposure. I am actually pretty excited to wander around my homestead and seeing what the neighborhood has to offer as I look to relocate and re-atttempt a gallery/studio space.

There is no shortage of places to go or things to see! Below is just a sample...

1. Waddell Architects
17526 Madison Avenue
Oils by Savanah Farris, jewelry by Autumn
Shaffron and music at 8pm.

2. Chartruese
17300 Madison Avenue
Join founder Charity Ewanko, and designers Michelle
Zelasko and Jesse Ewanko at their swanky design
studio for a Show of their own designs.

3. Endress & Endress
17219 Madison Avenue

4. Pop Shop gallery
17020 Madison Avenue
3rd Annual Sugar Coated Show—Group Art Showing
with Reception.

5. Mullen’s of Lettrfrack
17014 Madison Avenue
Drink Specials with wristband from the Pop Shop.

6. Sprokets
17000 Madison Avenue
Photos by David Lay & Holly Whisman.

7. Pet’s General Store
16821 Madison Avenue
Custom creations by Dianne Stucky of Off the Wall
Pen and Ink Creations.

8. Office Space (next to Pet’s General Store)
16817 Madison Avenue
Artist Carol Langley.

9. Cuttin’ Loose Salon
16621 Madison Ave.

10. Joseph Davis Antiques
16426 Madison Avenue
Cowan Pottery exhibit and sale—free walk in
evaluations.

11. Vance Music Studios
16420 Madison Avenue
Live Music all evening!

12. Division of Aging-Lawther Center
16024 Madison Avenue
The Lawther Center presents artists from Gingham
Goose Gift Shop, West Shore Art League, Lakewood
Photographic Society and the Lakewood Art League.
Art will be available for purchase.

13. Goddess Blessed
15729 Madison Avenue
Open until 7pm—Stop in to pursue handcrafted
jewelry and art!

14. Custom Picture Framing
15723 Madison Avenue
Artist Mark Jenks will show his acrylic paintings of
abstract landscapes and mixed media.

15. Fuzion Martial Arts Center
15721 Madison Avenue
Owner, Brandon Robinson will host Students’ artwork
from Harding Middle School.

16. Class Act Resale Shoppe
15649 Madison Avenue
As the name would imply, owner Sharon Neura,
offers the very best in unique finds for the savvy and
thrifty shopper from Art to Clothing to Jewelry, etc...

17. Silhouette Dance, Too
15641 Madison Avenue
Proprietor, Donna Rakerd will be hosting a series of
dance workshops throughout the evening. All of the
dance styles will presented with a FREE lesson for
our visitors whenever they arrive. Also, come and
enjoy art from Students of Harding Middle School.

18. The Hockey Shop
15609 Madison Avenue
Music begins at 8pm.

19. Elements Hair Studio
15607 Madison Avenue
Art Show of works by Studio owner.

20. Salon Bravissimo
15516 Madison Avenue
Music at 7pm. Also, several jewelry artisans will be
selling their works of arts.

21. The Shop on Madison
15506 Madison Avenue
Original paintings and prints, art pottery, art glass and
home décor-colorful to elegant.

22. Blue Ribbon Screen Graphics
15504 Madison Avenue
Photography of classic rock stars. CDs, of local artists
including Michael Stanley and Alex Bevan. And a
Holiday favorite, Mr. Jingeling memorabilia.

23. Wobblefoot, Ltd.
1662 Mars Ave.
Meet and greet local and national artists. Live music.

24. Carabel Beauty Salon
15309 Madison Avenue
Free Nail Art and Face Painting all evening for the
Kids and kits that you can pick up for Halloween!

25. The Mission Boutique
14625 Madison Avenue
Present Art Walk map / flyer and receive 10% off.

26. Lakewood Fire Department
14601 Madison Avenue
From 6pm-8pm Fire Trucks will be on display for the
kids of all ages. While there, take a moment to visit
the Firefighter’s Memorial. A wood sculpture by artist
Nobert Koehn.

• Play it Again Sam
14311 Madison Avenue
Though the store will not be open this evening,
window-shopping is still an option, as a “mystery”
artist will show his work.

27. Sacred Arts Studio
13351 Madison Avenue
Barefoot Boogie from 6-10pm.

28. bela dubby
13321 Madison Avenue
Owners Jill and John Crino will host bands Marie
Curbo, Spanish Prisoners, and Brian Straw along
with art, coffee and beer. Music begins at 9pm.

29. Lakewood Public Library
13229 Madison Avenue
A piece of architecture history, the Branch opened
in 1921. The present structure was built in 1929
by Architects Walker and Weeks who also designed
the Federal Reserve Bank, Severance Hall and
Cleveland Public Library.

30. Mahall’s Bowling Alley
13200 Madison Avenue
Hungry to experience a piece of Americana? Try
bowling and a fish fry then turn your sites to this
wonderful little piece of vintage architecture.

31. Connie’s Collectibles
12603 Madison Avenue
Hosting local artists, vintage furniture, jewelry, pottery
and glassware.

32. Coffee Pot Restaurant
12415 Madison Avenue
Refreshments and live music all evening.

33. Omega Cuts
11833 Franklin Blvd
Christina Ermidis will open her Salon to the
exotic dance styles of Troupe Shabaana.