I still love Hingetown. I think its such a cool little stretch of Cleveland. Some of my favorite…read moreplaces are here including Urban Orchid floral, Cleveland Tea Revival and Beet Jar, though I frequent most of the businesses here and have unique love for them all. They're all owned by passionate, cool locals who believe in what they do. But mostly, this update is just to show appreciation for a few things I often forget about Hingetown- how dog-friendly every business is, the beautifully manicured living wall, and the fact that the Transformer Station (a satellite CMA location) even exists here. I mean, where else can you pet tons of good doggos, see world class art and grab lunch? Since the last time I wrote this, new businesses like Larder Delicatessen, Saucy Brew Works and Title Kickboxing have opened. I can tell the people behind Hingetown are really trying to continuously add and improve. Still 5-stars in 2018!

There are a couple cool businesses here. I go to some of them. I don't like calling it Hingetown…read more It never used to be called Hingetown until about a year ago. It feels unnatural for me to call it that. I guess that is how the Native Americans felt when they turned this land into the United States of America. This area was once Cleveland's Gaytown. It was anchored by Bounce. Other notable establishments were the Tool Shed and Man's World.

This place is a hidden gem in CLE right off W25th st. They have great things to buy for classes to…read moretake or you can just come in to check out the really cool chicken Morty. Mike the owner of 25 years has kept this place going and does a wonderful job with teaching people to make one-of-a-kind glass projects. You can make anything from a wine Tumblr to a vase to paper weights or even a small light cover. There is paid and street parking outside. This is a great place for friends date night or if you just feel like being a little artsy farts. It was $125 per person for 2 glass pieces. If you pay in cash they give a discount. Tip not included.

This was a stop on our food tour, wasn't really a foodie place, but it was very interesting, and…read morethis was a hands-on experience for those who participated, we watched, and while we were watching a rooster ran across the room, and we all had a great time. So I'm standing there and this nice guy named Mike started talking to me. His hair was messy. His clothes is messy, but he was the nicest guy you could talk to. Explained a bunch of things to me that I didn't know about glassmaking we spoke for a while then I realize somebody told me he was the owner. This is definitely a spot worth taking. and as far as tour prices to take part and making a glass item was extremely reasonable.

Hip little venue/art studio/concert hall in Hinge town. We saw a concert here. Hip vibes in an art…read morefilled colorful space. Interesting lighting highlights the art and adds ambience for concerts. The acoustics were a little lackluster but not so much that it ruined the concert. The group was an acoustic jazz ensemble. Very intimate and personal setting for a concert. Small bar set up in the next room/gallery had wine, beer and spirits. Acrylic chairs and a few high top tables in back with better chairs. Small parking lot out front. Scan and Pay. Street parking and a nearby garage. Several local bars for after party.

Highly recommend visiting this cute little gallery in Hingetown Cleveland. There were two exhibits…read more(one pictured) by Japanese artist Tabaimo. The exhibit pictured is a half pipe and there is a bit of step up from ground level. Once you're in the exhibit, you're immersed in a visually stunning show using illustrations by Tabaimo. I believe her works are being displayed until early 2024. The best part? It's FREE! Go exploring in Cleveland and take in amazing art.

You know, I'm not entirely sure if it was a Generation X thang, a local Chicago thang or a ME…read morethang... but back in the day it seemed as if you were either a Michael Jackson fan or a Prince fan, but not both. Sure, you could like and listen to the music of either, but you were firmly in one camp or the other. I was undoubtedly a PRINCE fan! My friends and I even renamed our neighborhood Paisley Park and called ourselves IG's, International Gigalo's in honor of his song Gigalo's Get Lonely Too; Although I must admit it was a peculiar and ironic title for a bunch of 13 year olds who didn't yet have girlfriends or even yet experienced their first kiss... LOL! We even tried purchasing Raspberry Berets as a group! (shaking my head in embarrassment) Ahhh, life in the 80's! Still it goes without saying Prince and his music remind me of a special time in my life just before high school and adulthood when things were much simpler... when you were more defined by the music you listened to than politics. When Doves Cry, Purple Rain, Let's Go Crazy and The Beautiful Ones were and still are amongst my favorite songs of all time. I wax nostalgic every time I hear any one of them! In my youthful defense, what was not to love? Even if you didn't fully appreciate his music you had to admire someone who taught themself to play piano at age 7, before learning the guitar at 13 and the drums at 14! It is even reported that he played a total of 27 instruments and is also said he wrote more than 1,500 songs, many of which were hits for OTHER artists such as: * Nothing Compares 2 U -- Sinead O'Connor (1990) * Jungle Love -- The Time (1984) * I Feel for You -- Chaka Khan (1984) * Manic Monday -- The Bangles (1986) * Round and Round -- Tevin Campbell (1990) * Love Song -- Madonna (1989) * How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore -- Alicia Keys (2001) MUSIC WAS SO POWERFUL from my generation. So many songs, beats and lyrics sound as fresh today as they did back then! The first wax record I ever purchased was Genius of Love. I was 12. Mariah Carey remade it in 1995 as FANTASY which was featured in the 2021 Ryan Reynolds film Free Guy, still sounding as amazing as it did 26 years earlier and 40 years after its original beat was created! FINAL THOUGHTS Like so many musical greats that were taken too soon, Prince Rogers Nelson left high heeled shoes that no one could ever replace! It was a joy to visit this mural. I think Alicia Keys said it best during his induction into the Hall of Fame: "There are many Kings! King Henry VIII, King Solomon, King Tut, King James, King Kong, the Three Kings... BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE PRINCE." 2023 / 21

Cleveland street artist Glen Infante has indisputably recognizable work. You can recognize his…read moreflair immediately with bold colors, shadow work and kitschy concepts. Only Glen could dream up a public art mural of Prince eating a donut. If you're not familiar with the Flats, this vast mural can admittedly be a little difficult to find. My regret is that it isn't in a more highly visible area, because this is one of my favorite murals, and I want more people to see it. If you're not from around here, try putting in a nearby business like the West Bank Golf Club and it should take you in that general direction. Trust me, you won't miss it. We love you, Prince! Enjoy your donut!

We weren't planning to spend a day at the iconic house museum from A Christmas Story. One of our…read morekids spotted the advertising brochure in the Local Attractions rack in a hotel lobby. We came to Lorraine Ohio for a girls dance competition, and had an afternoon off. This museum is like no other I've ever visited. We started at the gift shop what an amazing display of artifacts, memorabilia, and Christmas decor, much of it styled out of the 1940s era. While there we had a pleasure of meeting the young lady who played the part of Santa's elf at Higby's department store. She had returned for a reunion weekend with a cast from the movie. The neighborhood looks very much the same the scenes in the movie. The house itself is beautifully restored inside and out. Unlike other museums, this one is extremely interactive. I crawled underneath the kitchen sink and had my kids take photos of me. My granddaughter put Randy's bib around her neck and gobbled away at a dinner plate. Upstairs we rattled around through the bedrooms, the bathroom (the decoder ring was sitting on the sink). I highly recommend this museum!

We have been going to the Christmas Story House periodically over the last twenty years, when we…read morevisit the East Coast. It just keeps getting better and better. It is a treasure for anyone who loves 'A Christmas Story'. From the way that they've made the interior of the house resemble the sets from the movie, to the amazing museum and gift shop, this place is a must visit!

It's a shame how often I add a beautiful mural page to yelp and it gets blacklisted... not showing…read moreup in any of the searches. But I keep trying anyway hoping someday someone in the yelp chain of command will realize their significance. The part that annoys me most is there are PLENTY of pages on yelp dedicated to street art that DO show up in searches, but whenever I add a page, most times they do not. While street art is not technically a business, it sure can increase traffic to a business district. They are most often used to bring life to areas experiencing a revival of business. Miami based artist Tatiana Suarez proposed this design as a homage to Otis Redding and his last concert at Leo's Casino, one of the most racially integrated Cleveland night spots of its era. The owners of the building thought this idea was a perfect fit for their business - HAUSMALTS, a craft malting facility which provides grains to breweries & distilleries. An article I read on executivearrangements.com stated Tatiana wanted to remind us all of what is important and how music and art have the power to bring people of all colors together. THIS is why public murals should be celebrated. Not only for their beauty and ability to draw attention, but also for their universal messages. Anyways, if you are a fan of street art and happen to be in the Cleveland area, this is one not to be missed. Included is an informational plaque found on some of the newer murals which reads: Try a Little Tenderness While researching MidTown's neighborhood history, Suarez learned that singer Otis Redding's last performance was in Cleveland before his tragic plane crash. As a fan of Otis Redding, Suarez was inspired to by his song "Try a Little Tenderness." The mural includes a cardinal and carnation, the Ohio state bird and flower. The CLEVELAND WALLS! International Mural Program is a production of Worldwide Walls. Hosted in 17 cities all over the world, Worldwide Walls encompasses artists, photographers, and media partners from around the globe, forming a unique creative community built on the celebration and appreciation of art, music, and culture. CLEVELAND WALLS! 2021, a program of Worldwide Walls, was presented by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation with generous support from Dealer Tire, hosted by MidTown Cleveland, and produced in partnership with LAND studio. You can also read more about the creation of this mural here: https://executivearrangements.com/murals-add-art-to-midtown-cleveland-buildings/

I love the Faces Mural! Located in Hingetown at the intersection of Church Avenue and West 29th,…read morethe Faces Mural is pure joy. As Vincent L. explained, this mural was part of a set of public art concepts that rolled out in 2016 from The Cleveland Foundation. The bright yellow colors, quirky lines and good vibes make it a quick favorite on your tour of Cleveland public art. It's not uncommon to see people stop here to take candid photos or have full on photo shoots with professional photographers. Faces Mural is directly across from Rising Star Coffee Roasters, one of Cleveland's most popular coffee shops. It's a great opportunity to stop by Hingetown, take some great photos and enjoy one of Cleveland's best cups of coffee.

How does one rate a simple sign? LOL…read more People will create Yelp pages for anything these days and I found it funny that there are pages for all the Cleveland Script signs across the city....haha. This sign is at Edgewater Park which is on the west side of Cleveland just outside of downtown. It's about 5-10 minutes from downtown Cleveland. The upper section of Edgewater Park has benches to sit on and offers a beautiful view of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland. It also contains this famous Cleveland Script sign which many tourists enjoy taking pictures next to it or of it. I do love the sign and on my recent visit on 24 July 2024, it appeared clean and well kept. My favourite Cleveland script sign is the one in Voinovich Bicentennial Park downtown because it is surrounded by docked boats and a lovely skyscraper background. It is just so beautiful. While the sign here at Edgewater Park tops the charts because you have a better Lake view, the Bicentennial Park one is just better in my opinion. I'll write a review of that sign and post a photo. Of course, I'll always be back to visit Edgewater Park where I'll enjoy the Cleveland script sign and lake view again. Read my Edgewater Park review. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 76/150 total reviews in 2024 - 726 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 25 July 2024

There are a total of 6 script signs around the city. We decided to stop at this one as it has the…read morecity's skyline in the background. It's a nice place to also relax. Free parking is available across the street.

We Are All Made of Stars Mural is lovely! I've really been on a tremendous kick of wanting to…read morereview the beautiful murals that exist in our city. Cleveland has tremendously public art, and we should all do our part to raise awareness of these colorful treasures! This particular mural is on the side of a building on W. 28th Street and Detroit Avenue in Hingetown. To me, it's a little different than most of our other murals. It has a different shape than most, and is more horizontal, standing at about about 130 feet wide by 16 feet high. The flying tiger is pretty unique in contrast to other murals around town. This mural was part of the SPACES Creative Fusion project in 2016 and still looks amazing. The vibrant colors are fantastic and speak a lot to the uniqueness of the neighborhood. Thanks Michela Picchi of Berlin, Germany for bringing some excitement to an otherwise white wall in Hingetown!