A different kind of caroling in Tremont and Kent
When Akron native Phil Kline composed "Unsilent Night," he envisioned hordes of people playing festive tape loops through boomboxes. Fast forward 30 years, and revelers are using phones and Bluetooth speakers to spread holiday cheer with the reverberating piece of festive, experimental music. Join the crowd Friday night at the Lincoln Park Gazebo in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood or Sunday night in Downtown Kent.
The Land of the Sweets
The Ohio Contemporary Ballet's Land of Sweets event has been canceled. On Sunday, the company presents Nutcracker Soirée at an historic mansion in Shaker Heights. Billed as "an enchanting holiday house party," it includes excerpts from "The Nutcracker" and delectable treats. Ticket holders must be able to navigate stairs to access the performance at 6 p.m.
A nightmare before Christmas
If you feel like Halloween gets short shrift among the holidays, A Creepy Christmas could be the ticket. The Akron Haunted Schoolhouse is once again “turning holiday cheer into chilling fear,” according to its event website. See lights and decorations designed for a holiday scare and stay for a cocktail party afterward. Visitors 21 and over can enjoy the frights on Friday or Saturday from 7-11 p.m.
Christmas in Hungary
The Cleveland Hungarian Museum hosts its annual children's program on Saturday at 2 p.m. Located in the Galleria in Downtown Cleveland, it promises a puppet show, mézeskalács (gingerbread) cookie-decorating and folk dancing. Kids ages 3-13 are invited, and they can also meet Mikulás Bácsi (St. Nicholas). Registration is required by contacting Andrea Meszaros at (440) 247-5144 or meszarosandyneni@gmail.com.
Local art on the West Side
Two West Side arts hubs present holiday markets this weekend, teeming with giftable items from local artists. On Friday night, Saturday and Sunday, Lakewood's Screw Factory presents its annual holiday market. On Saturday and Sunday, 78th Street Studios spotlights its 20th annual Cleveland Bazaar.
