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In Bloom
More than 30,000 visitors will flock to University Circle May 27 through 30
for the Cleveland Botanical Garden Flower Show. Held once every two years, the
theme of this year's show is "The Garden as Art." Nationally recognized
landscape architects will explore the connections between the gardener and the
artist as visitors enjoy 10 acres of beautiful landscapes sure to provide inspiration
for their own gardens. More than 1,000 individual entries from garden clubs,
plant societies, plant specialists and horticultural enthusiasts will compete
for honors in a range of categories. Visitors are also invited to browse an
array of unique plants, garden accessories and botanical art on sale from more
than 40 specially selected vendors. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.cbgarden.org.
Cleveland Magazine is a sponsor of this event.
Rib Cook-Off Returns
The 14th-annual Tops Great American Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival will draw
more than 100,000 people to Tower City Amphitheater May 26 through 30 to chow
down on nearly 70,000 pounds of grilled ribs slathered in 1,500 gallons of barbecue
sauce. Tickets to the city's biggest backyard barbecue are $5 for adults, while
children 12 and under are free. For information on the cook-off and the lineup
of musical acts set to take the stage Memorial Day Weekend, visit www.cleveland.com/rib.
Complimentary copies of Cleveland Magazine's "Summer Fun Guide" will
be available at this event.
CSU Night Out
Cleveland State University alumni and friends are invited to enjoy an evening
of laughter, music and food at The Galleria at Erieview June 4. Comedians Rodney
Perry, Nema Williams, Jo Koy, Tony Roberts and David Arnold will serve up an
evening of clean adult humor, followed by music from the Dave Morgan Sextet,
Nicole K, DJ Ant Dog and Colin Dussault's Blues Project. Prior to the evening's
entertainment, top chefs will offer tastes of dishes ranging from crab-stuffed
mushrooms and grilled chicken kabobs to charbroiled Alaskan salmon and Hawaiian-style
smoked ribs. For ticket information, visit www.csuohio.edu/alumni.
Always in Fashion
The Cleveland Fashion Show 2005 will take place at The Club at Key Center
May 28 at 10 p.m. VIP ticket holders will enjoy dinner at 8 p.m., followed by
runway seating, while advance ticket holders may gain entrance to the event
at 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary martinis and awards will be handed
out for best-dressed man and woman. After the show, attendees can check out
DJs Joe Dorazio and Bob Zehes at the Fashion Week Cleveland Extreme After-Party.
Call (216) 771-9118 for tickets. Cleveland Magazine is a sponsor of this event.
From the Heart
Be part of the celebration as the North Coast Men's Chorus releases its newest
CD, "The Human Heart," at a May 7 gala at SPACES Gallery. Starting
at 8 p.m., the evening will feature a performance by members of VERB Ballets,
the cuisine of the Grovewood Tavern & Wine Bar and a song or two from the
Chorus as it previews its June 25 show with four-time Grammy nominee Michael
Feinstein. Tickets range from $25 to $100 and are available at www.ncmchorus.org.
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