This Tuesday, the day before Halloween, The John and Mildred Putnam Sculpture Collection and The Friends of Art have a treat for all of NEO. The day begins with a tour from 12 noon - 1 pm of some of the highlights of the John and Mildred Putnam Sculpture Collection. The John and Mildred Putnam Collection is a remarkable collection of over 35 sculptures by "regional" artists located indoors and outdoors around the campus of Case Western Reserve University and in University Circle. The tour begins at the sculpture MERGING, infront of Guilford house, Belflower Rd., behind The Cleveland Institute of Art's Gund Building on North Campus. Tour is weather permitting and will be cancelled if there is substantial rains during 12 pm - 1pm. Please wear comfortable walking shoe and warm clothing if necessary!

From Dan Tranberg--Here's an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some of the most historically significant art this city has ever produced.

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Enjoy the Fall colors and the beauty of the Cuyahoga River valley.

I Pledge:

My Head to Clearer Thinking,
My Heart to Greater Loyalty,
My Hands to Larger Service,
and My Health to Better Living,
for My Club, My Community,
My Country and My World.

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The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

Mayor Frank G. Jackson, in conjunction with members of Cleveland City Council and several community partners, is supporting the Cleveland Division of Police in its efforts to buy back working handguns from City of Cleveland residents.

From today's Plain Dealer:

India's most important holiday inspires a four-day celebration and fireworks in the old country. In Northeast Ohio, an Asian-Indian community of about 15,000 people condenses the festival and its themes into a single day.

As part of the Greening the modern preservation movement: Bauhaus at the brink series, Anthony Hiti, chair of the historic resources committee of the AIA, Cleveland Chapter will review the history and significance of the Breuer Tower and discuss the challenges of preserving buildings of the recent past.  He will also update those in attendance with the latest developments on the building's fate in his edifying talk, "The Cleveland Trust Tower - is it worth saving?" This is an opportunity to hear and see the biography of Marcel Breuer and see the breadth of his work from an early age through the Cleveland buildings, Ameritrust and Cleveland Museum of Art, two of his last.

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The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

Picked up from CoolCleveland.com Mittal Steel & Your Health

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The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

Though you might not get down to see the show in its current installation in the windows of the Cleveland Chapter of the AIA, you will have a chance to see it reprised when you attend Bauhaus in America/ a film by Judith Pearlman at Cleveland Cinematheque on November 17.

As part of the Greening the modern preservation movement: Bauhaus at the brink series,

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The holidays are around the corner! Want to avoid the malls, forget about those outrageous shipping fees with online and catalog purchases and still find the perfect gifts for friends and family? You need to shop at auction!  Did I mention save money? Don't forget buying at auction is buying wholesale. Gray's Auctioneers promises to host the premier holiday shopping event November 18th 2007. Check out the catalog online - www.graysauctioneers.com, catalog available the week of November 5th. and come in during the preview week, open for viewing Wednesday November 14, - Friday November 16, 11 am - 8 pm., and Saturday 11 am - 6 pm, and Sunday at 11:30 am before the 1 pm auction.

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The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

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The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

Open House at the Roundhouse

Final "Open House at the Roundhouse"

for 2007!

The gates of our home, Cleveland's former "B&O Roundhouse," will open for one last time this year on Sunday, November 25 from noon until 4:00 p.m.

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The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.

Scenarios USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that that uses writing and filmmaking to foster youth leadership, advocacy and self-expression in under-served teens. Scenarios USA asks teens to write about the issues that shape their lives for the annual "What's the REAL DEAL?" writing contest, and thousands have responded with their raw and revealing insights.

As part of the Greening the modern preservation movement: Bauhaus at the brink series, guest lecturer, Carl Stein, FAIA, Principal of elemental architecture, llc, of New York City has completed numerous historic rehabilitation projects based on his pioneering research in the analysis of energy use and conservation in buildings and design. Stein served his architectural internship with Marcel Breuer from 1968-1971.

The Cleveland Restoration Society’s Neighborhood Historic Preservation Program’s (NHPP)

The Shaw High School marching band has been invited to play at the Olympics next year in China.  They are currently raising funds to get there.  See the link below for information about on how to help.