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• Robert & Gabriel is proud to offer Ohio’s largest selection of Nambé giftware.

Come see this collection of timeless designs in metal, porcelain, and crystal.

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440.473.6554

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“Bruce Altchouler and his entire team at All Lite Electric did a wonderful job installing our new Tech Lighting. They were professional, reliable and courteous. Bruce made sure from beginning to end we were completely satisfied with the entire process. All Lite Electric is our choice for lighting. Let them help you with yours.”

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Hillcrest Hospital is ready to welcome patients to its new, fourstory tower! We’ve added 103 new patient beds and 80,000 square feet to the only community hospital in Ohio named eight times as one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals.

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Design by Cleveland architects Westlake Reed Leskosky

Medical technology and clinical service areas have been enhanced and expanded throughout Hillcrest Hospital’s new West Tower: • 103 New Patient Beds • 12 Additional Chemotherapy Treatment Areas • Expanded Radiation Oncology

• New Southwest Entrance & Lobby • 2 New Operating Rooms • A state-of-the-art Endovascular Suite • Stylish, Comfortable Décor

And, expanded bed capacity means fewer ambulance diversions from our Emergency Department.

Visit the health campus of Hillcrest Hospital for nationally recognized excellence and quality care for every member of your family.

• Voted one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals • Recipient of Achievement of Excellence from Ohio Award for Excellence

Hillcrest Hospital 6780 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 For more information about Hillcrest Hospital, call 440.312.4500 or go to www.hillcresthospital.org

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More Than Just Jewelry, It’s An Experience.

28149 Chagrin Blvd • 1/2 mile East of I-271 • 216-464-6767 • www.alsonjewelers.com Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, Thursday ‘til 8pm, Saturday ‘til 5pm

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home 58 Going native Passion for collecting Indian baskets leads couple in a new direction.

By Susan H. Kahn

68 Soaking up the glamourous life Luxurious bathrooms provide accessible, everyday escapes.

By Sarah Mandel

76 Let’s go for a dip Residential swimming pools are a hot way to cool down.

By Ted Stratton

80 Condo in the country Renovations update charming Geauga County century home.

By Marilyn Karfeld

90 For your viewing pleasure Plasma vs. LCD: Local experts talk television technology.

By Douglas J. Guth

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celebrations 28 Jewish chicks who rock Three dynamic lady musicians light up the local music scene.

By Fran Heller

34 Record kingpin doesn’t miss a beat A Jewish legend is inducted into Cleveland’s Rock Hall.

By Ted Stratton

37 Mah jongg is still ever so tile-ish An age-old game continues to draw legions of female fans.

By Ellen Schur Brown

40 Adventures in venue shopping Important questions to consider … and to ask potential party venues.

By Jamie Rees

44 The fine print With a little professional help, you can have stunning invitations.

By Sarah Mandel

48 Stella stages a TV show David Wain’s offbeat comedy troupe Stella gets its own slot on Comedy Central.

By Sarah Mandel

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94 Hiring a building contractor What to look for before you start accepting any bids.

By Sue Angell

97 Showcasing artwork in your home Gallery owners weigh in on how to get the hang of fine art display.

By Diane Wilkoff

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fashion 100 ‘Shoes’ these A rundown of the season’s hottest footwear.

By Diane Wilkoff

104 Tan lines jstyle team samples season’s sunless tanners.

106 Customer service — what to look for, where to find it Local experts describe what they offer and what to expect.

By Jennifer Slate Grischkan

108 All zipped up at Laura Salkin After 25 years, Cleveland’s top bridal shop is closing its doors.

By Sarah Mandel

family 112 Little movers, shakers & thinkers New summer activities captivate young bodies and minds.

By Lila Hanft

116 Scene Out and about in Cleveland

By Arlene Fine

health 118 Gearing up for the summer safety offensive Be prepared with a first aid kit you create at home.

By Eileen Beal

travel 122 The smart traveler’s secret Virtuoso travel specialists take you where the Internet can’t.

By Robert P. Kneen

dining 127 Summer menus feature fresh fare Lighter, healthier restaurant entrées appear in the warmer months.

By Stephanie Garber

130 Dining Guide

auto 134 New Nissan Pathfinder combines power, agility Mid-size SUV successfully blends form and function.

By Douglas J. Guth

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SARAH MANDEL Special Sections Editor ROB CERTNER Chief Executive Officer CYNTHIA DETTELBACH Executive Vice President-Editor JENNIFER R. WOOMER Advertising Director SHERRY LAPINE Business Manager SHARON ULSENHEIMER Production Manager FRIDA KON Creative Director REUBEN LE VINE, SHELLEY SCHLOSS Graphic Artists MARGI HERWALD City Editor JANET DERY Associate Editor MARTHA ROSENFIELD Advertising Manager DIANNE PALMER Circulation/Marketing Manager EDITORIAL STAFF

Carolee Baum, Ellen Schur Brown, Arlene Fine, Stephanie Garber, Douglas J. Guth, Lila Hanft, Susan H. Kahn, Marilyn H. Karfeld, Roberta Sears, Violet Spevack, Carol M. Splaver, Ted S. Stratton

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elcome to the summer jstyle! It’s appropriate that the theme of our issue is Celebrations, since this season blends both everyday celebrations such as taking in a game at Jacobs Field with milestone events like weddings, anniversaries and more.

If you’re throwing a special family celebration, be sure to read our venue shopping tips on page 40 and our invitation recommendations on page 44. We also celebrate our favorite entertainers: Jewish chicks who rock; David Wain, a Shaker Heights native with a new show on Comedy Central; and Seymour Stein, a music legend inducted into the Rock Hall this year.

There are many other interesting features as well, so this is one piece of summer reading you’ll want to read from cover to cover!

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Marsha Ettinger, Ron Greenbaum, Laurie Mandell ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Paul Bram, Rachel Cross, Nell V. Kirman ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

Alita Michael

ASSISTANT TO THE ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Laura Malto

CLASSIFIED SALES

Rhoda Brooker, Bernice Levine

Sarah Mandel jstyle editor

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Christine Ulsenheimer PRODUCTION STAFF

Rupal Mehra, Beverly Mindlin, Matt Narby, Jesus Rosado, Glenna Rosenberg ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Diane Adams, Aida Brifman,Tammie Crawford, Alice Fingerhut, Marilyn Tobin

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CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS (ISSN-0009-8825) is published weekly, with additional issues in February, March, June, September, November and December by The Cleveland Jewish Publication Company at 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 1, Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Single copy $1.00. Periodicals Postage paid at Cleveland, OH. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Cleveland Jewish News, 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 1, Cleveland, Ohio 44122

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Three generations of Indians fans enjoy a game at Jacobs Field.

From left, Matt Rosner, former CJN trustee; sons Jared, 5, and Eli, 2; and Matt’s father Richard. For loge information, call 216-420-4200.

Cover photo by Marc Golub

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$31,123,110 raised for the 2005 Campaign for Jewish Needs Thank you for living generously.

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WE MAKE THE ENTRANCE GRANDE. STAIRS RAILINGS BALCONIES GATES FENCES 30815 Solon Road Solon, Ohio 44139 (440) 248-0050 www.finelliironworks.com Excellence Since 1961

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Legacy Village Bringing the very best to your Wedding.

Incredible views, with beautiful foods, served with a smile.

Our Team of Chefs, Coordinators and Event Specialists look forward to customizing your wedding. Your guests will always remember… Your Wedding by Sammy’s!

Grand Hall seats 300, Balcony & Lawn available for ceremonies

If it’s special...it’s 800-837-5899 www.sammys.com • email: thinkparties@sammys.com WEDDING RECEPTIONS • REHEARSAL DINNERS • WEDDING CEREMONIES

Downtown: Sammy’s in the Flats, Sammy’s Metropolitan Ballroom, Playhouse Square Center, Lakeside Courthouse* Trinity Cathedral* • University Circle: HealthSpace* Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum* Cleveland Museum of Natural History* • East: Sammy’s at Legacy Village, Sammy’s Manakiki Ballroom & Courtyard • West: Corporate College* • South: Stan Hywet Gardens* *Approved caterer for these locations CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS JSTYLE SUMMER 2005

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C L E V E L A N D C E N T E R FO R BA R I AT R I C S U RG E RY

What did this group have to lose? 1,227 pounds!

Attend a free informational seminar that includes former patients and weight loss professionals. Learn more about insurance coverage and self-pay options.

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Monday, August 8 – 6 p.m.

Five Seasons Country Club, Westlake Registration is required.

Call 1.888.362.9732 or visit www.stvincentcharity.com for more information.

About 24 months ago, not one of these individuals could have imagined themselves posing in front of a camera. Since then, each one of them has lost more than 100 pounds through weight loss surgery at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. If you or someone you love is 100 pounds or more overweight, consider weight loss surgery.

Nearly 5,000 weight loss surgeries...

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St. Vincent Charity Hospital is setting the standard for excellence and safety in surgical weight loss, performing more gastric bypass surgeries than any other hospital in the region.

Program Excellence: Our program strictly adheres to guidelines recommended by the National Institutes of Health for selection of patients for surgical weight loss.

Comprehensive Approach: Patient support programs are the cornerstone of our success, with pre- and post-surgery support group meetings, monthly newsletters, exercise programs, nutritional and psychological support, online support and an annual graduation ceremony. Our program specializes in open and laparoscopic gastric bypass procedures, and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding.

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Barnes & Noble Cafe

Anthropologie

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Bravo! Cucina Italiana

Bonnie's Goubaud

Cold Stone Creamery

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Georgiou (coming soon)

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ETON C HAGRIN B OULEVARD 216.831.4250

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A WINE IS BEST ENJOYED WHEN PAIRED WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL EVENING.

F L E M I N G’S P R I M E S T E A K H O U S E & W I N E B A R

Discover 100 wines by the glass and the finest prime steaks in an atmosphere that’s gracious and lively.

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is an exceptional dining experience featuring the finest aged prime beef and 100 worldclass wines by the glass. Call 216-896-9000.

Fun summer tops at Fibres. Located in the Atrium, Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 216-831-4875.

Stainless steel and diamonds

Cleveland, Ohio • 216.464.5970 Holiday Hours: M-TH 10-8 • FRI-SAT 10-5:30 • SUN 12-5

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Pure charm on quiet part of Jackson in Orange. Updates throughout, refinished floors in bedrooms and hall, wall of windows in living room brings outside in! Updated baths, eat-in kitchen with new cooktop, stainless steel counters. Newer carpet in family room, stairs, office, utility and rec. Plenty of storage, $259,000. Call Peggy Garr, Realty One, 216-315-HOME or 216-831-7342.

Cruise into summer with Eric Javits.

At Bonnie’s Goubaud, 216-831-4250.

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Tumble into Macaroni, 216-831-1010, for the coolest fashions at Cleveland’s hottest location, Eton Chagrin Boulevard!

Experience bliss at Europa International Salon and Spa with pampering and beautifying services which blend the best of European traditions with cutting-edge technology to nurture the body, mind, and soul. 216-292-6969.

LIVE a Little.

LIVE a Lot.

LIVE the Life you Choose.

Your perfect location. Your perfect home.

Peggy Garr - your perfect realtor.

If You Dream It, She Will Find It.

Photo Credit: Charles Meyer

LIVE in the City.

LIVE in the Country.

Sidney Hutter

16” x 9” x 9” Polished Laminated Plate Glass Vase

Thomas R. Riley Galleries is pleased to present our new location in the atrium at Eton, Chagrin Boulevard.

Peggy Garr Accredited Buyer Representative

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Thomas R. Riley Galleries 28699 Chagrin Blvd.

Woodmere, OH 44122 216-765-1711 Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Thur 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sun 12:00pm to 5:00 pm and by appointment

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Exquisite …the collection of diamond jewelry and watches

by Giorgio Visconti at Berger & Silver Jewelers, 216-464-5970.

REALTY ONE REAL LIVING, 216-831-0210, is a Residential Real Estate Company servicing 22 surrounding counties. Local office representing Pepper Pike and all neighboring communities.

Cleveland 28699 Chagrin Boulevard, 216/595/0809 Private Dining Available Make Your Reservation Online at www.RuthsChris.com CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS JSTYLE SUMMER 2005

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To experience fine dining at its prime … just follow the sizzle to Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

For reservations, call 216-595-0809 or visit our website at www.RuthsChris.com.

Thomas R. Riley Galleries at Eton is proud to exibit the works of Gianni Toso, master flame work artist, capturing the spirit of Judaic tradition. 216-765-1711.

If You Don’t Know Ohio’s Top Realtor* From Adam…

You Really Should Meet

Adam S. Kaufman Contemporary women’s clothing & accessories

Adam is the proven industry leader, selling more than 875 homes with a sales volume exceeding $900 million. *2004 Company Top Producer *2004 Company Top Lister

If you want the upper hand when buying or selling your home, just ASK Adam.

Located in the Atrium Eton Chagrin Boulevard 216-831-4875

The Pepper Pike Office

216-831-7370 www.justaskadam.com

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Russell: Incredible setting offers over ten acres of serenity & incomparable beauty. California contemporary offers incredible spaces for grand-scale entertaining! Spectacular great room, magnificent master suite addition. Dramatic & truly one-of-a-kind. $1,250,000. Call Adam Kaufman at Realty One, 216-831-7370.

Galina Sobolev’s captivating designs for Single can be seen on “Desperate Housewives” and “The O.C.” Drawing on Galina’s Russian heritage, Single’s Fall collection brims with shimmering hammered silk, fur trims, luscious gold embroidery and trademark original prints developed with art studios in Italy and France. This is truly her most personal and lavish collection yet. At Audrey’s Sweet Threads, 216-831-8880 or www.AudreysSweetThreads.com.

The summer sizzles at MACARONI!

REALTY ONE REAL LIVING PEPPER PIKE OFFICE

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK! 28879 CHAGRIN BOULEVARD / ETON Experienced agents and new agents welcome.

• COMPLETE AGENT SUPPORT BY MANAGEMENT • SEVERAL DIFFERENT COMMISSION PLANS TO CHOOSE FROM • CORPORATE & IN OFFICE AGENT TRAINING • MARKETING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY • A FULL VARIETY OF SUPPORT TOOLS TO HELP AGENTS SUCCESS For a private interview in one of the most successful real estate offices in the State of Ohio please call, John Shami at 216-831-7394.

Join us for a Playdate with Melissa and Doug Toys! June 22-23 from noon to 3pm.Toys, games, snacks, and story time!

FREE GIFT with $40 Melissa & Doug purchase Annual Coat Promotion in late July!

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Trunk Show in August!

Semi-Annual SALE going on now!

28601 Chagrin Blvd.

Woodmere 216-831-1010

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June

July

August

June 22 – 11am-1pm Gardening with Marti-Adult Program‘Butterfly Gardening’

July 7 – 10am-1pm Art at Eton – Architecture and Flowers Workshop – week 5

August 4 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 6

June 23 – 10am-1pm Art at Eton-Architecture and Flowers Workshop – Week 3

July 7 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 2

August 4 – 11am-1pm Gardening with Marti – Adult Program – ‘Flower Arranging’

June 24-25 Bonnie’s Goubaud Jardin Jewelry Trunk Show.

July 7 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Gardening with Marti – Adult Program – ‘Bonsai Basics’

August 9 – 7pm-8pm 2nd Tuesday Book Club meets at Isola Bella in the Atrium Shops

June 29 – 11am-12pm Gardening with Marti – Children’s Program – ‘Story and Craft Time’

July 12 – 7pm-8pm 2nd Tuesday Book Club at Isola Bella in the Atrium Shops

June 30 – 10am-1pm Art at Eton – Architecture and Flowers Workshop – week 4

July 13 – 1pm-2pm The Eclectic Book Club in the Gardens of Eton, Barnes & Noble.

June 30-Aug. 4 – 6:30pm-8:15pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 1

July 13 – 11am-12pm Gardening with Marti – Children’s Program – ‘Potato Planters’ July 14 – 10am-1pm Art at Eton – Architecture and Flowers Workshop – week 6 July 14 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 3 July 15-17 Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale at Eton Chagrin Boulevard July 16 – 7pm-12am Barnes & Noble Harry Potter Book Release Party July 21 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 4 July 21 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Gardening with Marti – Adult Program – ‘Shade Gardening’ July 27 – 11am-12pm Gardening with Marti – Children’s Program – ‘Butterflies’ July 28 – 6:30pm-8:30pm Art in The Gardens – Painting and Drawing Evenings at Eton – week 5

August 10 – 1pm-2pm The Eclectic Book Club meets in The Gardens of Eton August 10 – 11am-12pm Gardening with Marti – Children’s Program – ‘Mini-Gardens’ August 18 – 11am-1pm Gardening with Marti – Adult Program – ‘Very Veggies’ August 24 – 11am-12pm Gardening with Marti – Children’s Program – ‘Cactus Container’

For more information and to register, contact Lisa at Eton Chagrin Boulevard 216-292-0259, lcencula@rlstark.com

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The Shops at Landerwood Plaza • Chagrin Blvd. & Lander Circle • Pepper Pike, OH Bank One • Curves • Dodd Camera • Edward Jones Investments • Heinen’s • James Alperin Jewelers James Clothiers • KaBloom • Knuth’s • Kredo Hardware • Locksmith Hair Studio • Marg of Pepper Pike Miller Drug • Pat O’Brien’s Fine Wines and Gourmet Foods • Pepper Pike Subway • The UPS Store Town & Country Cleaners • Zoss the Swiss Baker

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Pat O’Brien’s fine wines & gourmet foods

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s k c i h C k h c s Ro i w e o J h W Three dynamic lady musicians light up the local music scene

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heck out Marsha Newman, Avril Burg and Dianne Palmer; all are singers who front local bands. Each vocalist has her own signature style. What they share in common is the ability to make you want to get up and groove to the music.

Marsha Newman and The Art Company Versatility is the word that best describes jazz and rhythm-and-blues vocalist Marsha Newman. Equally at home with a big-band sound or an intimate quartet setting, Marsha sings pop, rock, country and swing in a rich alto register that draws in the listener. The comely blonde also enjoys mimicking other vocalists, like Melissa Manchester, Barbra Streisand, and her favorite Patty O’Brien.

Marsha is lead vocalist for The Art Company orchestra, which she heads with husband Art Newman, a classically trained musician who plays woodwind and horns and also sings.

Created in 1988, The Art Company is a full range dance band encompassing 7-16 pieces.

Marsha Newman

In addition to The Art Company, Marsha has her own jazz quartet, and she sings with the Dave Banks Big Band, a dance and concert band.

The Newmans perform at a lot of Conservative and Reform Jewish weddings. “Jewish people embrace more of the world of music, including classical and show music,” says Marsha. “They have a wider perspective than any other audience we play for.”

How to get people up and dancing?

Relating to one’s audience is key, as is the kind of music you play, notes the singer. You have to have energy that spills over to the dance floor.

Marsha grew up on the West Side

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of Cleveland and says she always wanted to be a singer. Her background includes musical theater (mostly summer stock) and vocal jazz with The Snapshots at the former Swingo’s Keg and Quarter in downtown Cleveland.

She and her husband met in Cleveland in 1988 when Marsha was working as a special-events planner for the Harley Hotel chain. Art, who was playing in a big band in Detroit and wanted to start his own band here, came to see her about a party for his daughter, and he found love instead. The Newmans were married in 1990.

Art is 60; Marsha is in her mid-40s. “The music keeps us young,” explains Art. Avril Burg and Run Avril Run Vocalist Avril Burg is a

study in motion. Seeing her hopscotch from stage to tabletop to dance floor as she belts out a song, is like watching a pied piper leading her legion of fans.

Burg’s band, Run Avril Run, suits its vivacious leader to a “tee.”

She describes herself and her group as very high energy.

Run Avril Run, a total dance band, plays pop, disco and rock. “We try to make every song an ‘oh my God, we have to get up’ kind of song,” says Burg.

“We always say that when we perform, we’re having a party,” enthuses Burg. “And everyone’s involved in

Avril Burg

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our party.”

The band has been in existence for over six years. It got started when Burg’s husband David placed an ad in Scene Magazine looking for a band to back up his wife as a singer.

In addition to Burg, 35, who is also learning the guitar, the five-member dance-and-rock band includes two other Jewish members – drummer Steve Orkin, 35, who is also Burg’s neighbor, and bassist Rob Blank, 35.

As the band’s business head, Burg does all the bookings, advertising and marketing. Creative decisions are collaborative.

Burg describes herself as a “belter” who grew up singing Broadway tunes à la Barbra Streisand. Her favorite songs include “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” by Meatloaf; “You’re the One that I Want” from “Grease”; “Buttercup”; “Brown-Eyed Girl” and the new hip-hop, “Hey-Ya.” Half of the group’s gigs are in nightclubs; the other half are private parties, including weddings (mostly Jewish) and other events. The group can be heard on a regular basis at Rick’s Café in Chagrin Falls, Panini’s in Sagamore Hills, and

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The singer tries to limit her gigs to Saturday nights. On Friday nights, she often invites a couple over for Shabbat dinner. She often has to go out to perform after the dinner.

Burg always knew she wanted to be a vocalist. As a “working” mom (her children are 6, 5, 3, and almost 2), she credits her own mother Carole Turoff, who had a full-time career as a lawyer, as a role model for herself and her three older sisters.

Burg performed throughout each of her pregnancies. She was singing at The Blind Pig in the Warehouse District, standing up at the bar, nine months pregnant with her third child, when she started having labor pains. She finished the song, but then sat down and began timing her contractions!

Fronting a band is a nighttime and weekend business. During the day, Burg is busy being a mom and running a household. How does she do it all? “I’m having a nervous breakdown,” she jokes with a winning smile.

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charm her captive audience with a hot, and horns, with Palmer as vocalist. sultry rendition of “Teach Me Tonight” The band performs mostly as a quaror a hipper version of “Shall We tet, but also as a duo – “me and the Dance?” is a class act. keys,” quips Palmer – and trio. Cherry Palmer and her jazz quartet Cherry Red does a combination of the Red perform mostly jazz American Songbook, from and pop standards and Helen O’Connell and Ella make them their own.

Fitzgerald standards to Avril Burg the more current Diana Music brought Dianne Krall and Nora Jones.

Palmer and Robert Hoffman often has a together both professionally Palmer, who is marketand romantically. Palmer, ing director for the couple over working as a special-events Cleveland Jewish News, for Shabbat coordinator, hired the band explains that the “red” in in which Hoffman played Cherry Red, is an dinner and the saxophone. acronym formed by the first names of Robert, It didn’t take long for the then goes out Dianne and pianist Ed two to start their own jazz to perform.

Ridley. quartet, Cherry Red. That was almost two years ago.

While Hoffman keeps the books and financial Hoffman and Palmer end, Palmer does the marketing and envisioned Cherry Red as something gets the gigs. more than a typical lounge act. “We wanted to provide a more upscale jazz Cherry Red performs mostly in format that would be appealing to the restaurants, including Club Isabella, masses and still allow us to be chalwhich gave the group its start; the Ritz lenged musically,” Palmer notes. The Carlton; Quail Hollow; and Moxie, as group includes keyboard, standup bass well as in the gazebo at Legacy Village

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and private parties.

University on a full talent scholarship where she earned her BFA in theater.

Palmer also fronts the Dan Zola Upon graduation, Palmer moved to Orchestra, an 18-piece big band and California, and then New York, where dance band. It plays at Tommy’s she did mostly summer stock and a lot Beachcliff Tavern in Rocky River, the of waitressing, she 100th Bomb Group recalls.

Restaurant near the airport, at lots of Jewish wedWhat brought her “I find Jewish back to Cleveland in dings, and at all the Jewish country clubs.

1978, she says, was her people mom’s clean towels and Palmer is the only “chick” in both the orches- embrace more a desire for a more “normal” lifestyle. tra and the quartet. “It’s of world fabulous,” she says, noting “I love performing in music, that “it took a while for front of an audience,” them to take to me. I had to she concludes. including prove myself.”

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A Jewish legend is inducted into Cleveland’s Rock Hall

BY TED STRATTON

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usic mogul Seymour Stein’s induction ceremony to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum last June was not your typical celebrity fête.

He was introduced by gangsta rapper Ice-T, one of the artists Stein signed to his Sire Records label in the halcyon days of hip-hop. After thanking Stein for taking this “cat out of the street,” Ice-T beckoned Stein onstage with a word that begins with “n” and rhymes with the bouncing scamp that stole our hearts in the

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Winnie the Pooh series.

Stein took the slur (not applicable to him) in stride and started singing a Hebrew bracha (blessing) in a minor key. “Why not sing my haftorah?” he quipped. As he later recalled, “It was like my bar mitzvah.”

Stein actually entered the music business at age 13, and over the course of a 50-year career, developed what is arguably the most diverse and influential stable of artists in the record business.

From popsters Madonna and the Pretenders to punk bands like the

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Ramones and Cleveland’s own Dead don’t even know what the job entails,” says Stein. “When Boys, no genre has escaped Stein’s Billboard hired me, I brought home discerning ear for talent. He’s even that first check, gave it to my mothcredited with jumpstarting the er and said, “‘Can you believe they New Wave era by signing the pay me to do this?’”

Talking Heads and Soft Cell, and West Coast gangsta rap by signing Stein went on to intern with Ice-T. record company owner Syd Nathan in Cincinnati and founded Sire “I think 80 to 85% of what I look Records in 1967, later inking a disfor are the songs,” says Stein, tribution deal with speaking from his office Warner Bros. Over the in New York before flyyears, he’s gained a ing off to Nashville to reputation as a kingdiscover the next great maker; when Stein act. “There are excepsnubbed Belle and tions – Elvis never Sebastian for a record wrote a song in his life, deal, the trippy and in the days before Scottish duo wrote a rock and roll, none of Seymour Stein song about him. those people wrote. But to me, the songs are On June 11, Stein most important.” was in Cleveland to As a youngster of 13, Stein pored speak at the Rock Hall’s Music Fest, having been invited by CEO Terry through the bound volumes of Stewart. It was something of a homeBillboard Magazine at the New coming for the man who was York Public Library to find out instrumental in the founding of the about the music business.

Hall in its early days.

Ironically, his first job was compiling the weekly charts for that very “Cleveland is a great rock and magazine. roll city,” he says. “A lot of it had to do with WHK and WMMS, but “When you are that young, you

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there are a lot of good music people. A lot of the people in Cleveland in the music business were Jews, like the Belkins and Alan Freed.”

One of Stein’s favorite haunts is the Beachland Ballroom, where he has been known to catch some up-and-coming acts while in town.

The Rock Hall is a challenge to put together, he says, because “rock and roll itself is indefinable. There are no rules.” Some of the artists he thinks should be inducted include Cat Stevens, Blondie and heavy metal band Black Sabbath – “not the kind of music I listen to, but they created a genre.”

All in good time. For now, Stein is busy developing his new acts, which include a band from Finland and a Russian Jewish rocker, Regina Spektor. You may not have heard of them yet, but considering Stein’s track record, don’t be surprised to find them on the cover of Rolling Stone one day.

For this Jewish boy from Brooklyn, his career couldn’t have gone better. “I had very low expectations, and I have exceeded those expectations a hundred or a thousand fold, maybe more,” he admits. That’s why “getting inducted means so much.” ❑

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Enjoying a friendly game in Beachwood are, from left, Shelly Briskin, Julie Kemelhar, Stacey Shore, and Tracey Leikin.

Mah jongg is still ever so tile-ish An age-old game continues to draw legions of female fans

BY ELLEN SCHUR BROWN

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he traditional Chinese gambling game mah jongg is a lot like gin rummy, but it’s played with 144 tiles instead of cards. Many of us grew up exiled from this mysterious parlor game that our mothers and grandmothers played with their friends.

Remember the inimitable sound of those tinkling tiles? Do they sound like a “twittering sparrow?” Fittingly, mah jongg means a sort of “confused bird.”

Legend says the game was first played on Noah’s Ark, and today, Jewish women of all ages are spurring its renaissance.

Why do we just love mah jongg?

Girls get together. “It’s a fun, girly get-together,” says Beachwood’s Deborah Peters, 39. She plays every week with the same group of women, mothers of young children. It’s a combination therapy, parenting class, game and snack-fest. “We all look forward to being together,” she said.

Lillian Bilfield of Beachwood has played mah jongg for 50 years or more!

“I started when my children were young, and it gave me a night out with my friends – away from the house, away from the chores and without interruptions,” she says. “When I was raising my children, everyone played mah jongg!”

Noshes. Growing up, you knew if there were fancy cakes or cookies in the fridge and fruit in the crystal bowl, it was Mom’s turn to host mah jongg.

Maybe you remember trying to sneak some tempting bridge mix.

Dr. Deborah Rukin Gold of Beachwood started playing with a group of moms in their 30s who met through their two-year-olds at Park Synagogue’s Mom and Me class. Three years later they still play once a week – on a table laden with sweet and savory snacks. Some health-conscious types favor veggies and dips, but mostly “it’s a time to let yourself go and enjoy,” says Gold.

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So easy. Draw 13 tiles. Then swap or save and group similar tiles together in runs or combinations. These are listed each year on score cards issued by the 250,000member National Mah Jongg League (NMJL). It’s not complicated. “I can have you playing a game in two hours,� promises Meghan O’Keefe, a member of The Temple-Tifereth Israel.

The 25-year-old Beachwood resident is spreading her passion by initiating a monthly game at The Temple. About a dozen players come the first Tuesday of every month, and she teaches the beginners herself.

Marilyn Goldfein, 60, of South Euclid, teaches mah jongg to members of National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section. Her students are mostly in their 50s, but some are as young as 30. “When I started, I had no idea there would be so many people who’d be interested,� she marvels.

Jewish Rules! We love a game where we can make up our own rules. “Jewish-American rules� are only one version of mah jongg currently played in the U.S. Some weekly games have their own table rules, too.

Aesthetic pleasures. Even the most prosaic tile sets include Asian-inspired works of art with beautiful pictures depicting flowers, dragons, bamboo and seasonal scenes. Certain special hands have exotic names like Rose of the Winds, Three Adopted Sons of the Red Dragon, The Fourfold Homely Happiness, or Thirteen Wonderful Lanterns.

We can wear it. Old tiles – only from broken sets or odd lots (don’t break up a set ... puhleeze) – make great funky, chunky, kitschy fashion statements.

Find an honor tile to complement your personality: Are you a flower, wind, dragon or crack? “I would be the joker,� says Sam, owner and jewelry designer for Eclectic Elements (www.ecelectic-ele ments.com), one of many online retailers of mah jongg jewelry.

We love the view. Rhoda Katzel of Reminderville, Ohio, and her sister Marcia Katzel DeVries went on a mah jongg cruise with Caribbean Line’s “Navigator of the Seas� in December. The cruise included several hours of NMJL tournament play every day plus pick-up games at night. Playing with beginners and

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DeVries, who now lives in California, embarks on another mah jongg cruise in September.

It’s competitive.

Chinese men bet big stakes on the tiny tiles. “I like the competition,” says Goldfein. “I like leaving at the end of the game and seeing if I made any money,” she says, At $3 to start, she hopes to go home with $6. Peters plays for 15 cents a hand, “novelty money,” but on a good night, Stacey Shore

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can go home with as much as $11–but she hopes to just break even.

Tradition! Fond mah jongg memories are documented in “MahJongg: The Tiles That Bind,” a half-hour documentary by Phyllis Heller and Bari Pearlman. In a series of interviews with a tightly-knit community of Jewish women, Heller and Pearlman reveal that the Chinese-Jewish connection through the game of mah jongg follows quite logically from mah jongg mania in the 1920s.

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Sammy’s in the Flats is an ideal spot for larger gatherings and simchas.

Adventures in Venue Shopping Important questions to consider… and to ask potential party venues.

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hen Debbie and Ed Heller of Solon began planning their daughter Alana’s bat mitzvah last fall, experience was on their side. Seven years earlier they were in a similar position when their son Harrison had his bar mitzvah in Florida. So Debbie took a trip down memory lane and found the notebook she had used to plan Harrison’s affair.

The notebook is a key tool in ensuring smooth sailing for Debbie, from the initial stages of the planning

about winter packages, recommends Anne Thompson, director of marketing at Windows on the River. Summer events cost more because they’re more popular. To keep costs down, think about choosing a day during the week rather than the weekend, or a luncheon or brunch instead of a dinner.

Timing: Everything we do comes back to timing.

Think about the honoree(s). If it is a party for your 80year-old bubbe and zaide, a daytime party might be the best choice. Your guests most likely will not want to drive at night.

If evening is more appropriate for your affair, “make sure all the important stuff happens before 10 p.m., even though your party may go later,” says Denise Marie Fugo, president of Sammy’s. Once the clock strikes 10, most people over a certain age will leave. And party day is the day you don’t want anyone important to miss a moment.

Ready, Set, Shop Once you have a budget, date and time, you’re ready to look for a facility. Begin looking at least one year in advance, recommends Tom Farinacci of the Glidden House. For b’nai mitzvah, venues such as Walden Country Inn show bookings 2-3 years in advance. Bring along a great support system. Party Sweeping staircase and chandeliers of the Palace Theatre provide an elegant backdrop planning is a team event, and for events catered by Sammy’s at Playhouse Square. families need to be as inclusive as possible, says Fugo. And definitely make sure whoever is paying is present. “You process to the moment their daughter proudly becomes don’t want a parent who doesn’t like the venue getting a bat mitzvah. stuck with the bill,” cautions Farinacci.

So, for all you first timers, whether it is a wedding, Here are some general questions to get you started: bar/bat mitzvah or birthday for bubbe, there are many HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE AND considerations to take into account prior to picking a venue and many important questions to ask while lookWHAT IS THE COST PER PERSON? ing. Here, then, is advice from several of the top party Most places have a minimum requirement on the planners in the Cleveland area -— better get your notenumber of people in order to book their facility, says book out!

Roth. There will also be a maximum on the number of guests. Keep in mind that maximums can vary depending on whether the event in question is a formal sitBudget: Before you begin to look, sit down and make down dinner or a more casual buffet. The same goes for a wish list of everything you want. Then begin weeding cost. out your wishes from your necessities. Key items to WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CATERING COST? keep in mind are the facility, number of guests, the “Every banquet facility does its pricing differently,” dress/tux, invitations, music, photographer, videographsays Thompson. Therefore, make sure to ask whether er, and the cake, says Lee Anne Roth, event and wedding the price of a room rental includes items such as linens, coordinator at Walden Country Inn. Some facilities place settings, and wait staff. Some places let you bring include catering in their cost, while others might not. in an outside caterer and then you pay for everything a Date: Consider your budget when selecting the date. la carte. If you want an open bar, ask for it.

Not every event needs to take place in the summer. Ask

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DO YOU OFFER OFF-SITE CATERING AND PLANNING? Some facilities are purely on-site; however, places such as Sammy’s in the Flats offer off-site catering. A backyard affair may require a tent. You need to know if it will be provided. For an off-site affair, leave room in your budget for a possible second or even third location to take photos.

CAN I BRING IN MY OWN DECORATOR AND/OR FLORIST? If you are working with a theme, as the Hellers are, you will more than likely need to bring in someone to decorate. Most places will allow this; however, others are only willing to work with certain vendors. Request a list.

Keep in mind you will need to establish a time frame for your decorator/florist to come in and set up.

CAN WE CUSTOMIZE THE MENU TO MEET SPECIFIC NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS (I.E. KOSHER)?

Given the different dietary lifestyles today, most places will work very hard to accommodate your menu specifications. “Your meal can be very personal; it can even incorporate your family history. We always feel we have done a great job when people say, ‘I was at a wedding five-years ago, and we had this great meal,’” says Fugo.

Once you have booked your facility, Thompson recommends taste-testing the food. This may be the highlight of your event planning phase.

CAN WE COME AND SEE AN ACTUAL EVENT? You should not solidify your plans until you see an actual layout, which will reflect the same time and day

you will be hosting your event, Roth notes.

“Seeing a set-up will give you a vision of how a room is going to look, where the bar is going to go, where the cake will be, and how the traffic flows,” says Farinacci.

WHAT IS THE TIME ALLOWANCE? Knowing how much time you are allotted will help you lay out the event, especially if you are having a cocktail hour or need to incorporate special presentations.

Some locations fall under city ordinances that require winding down by midnight.

ARE YOU HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE? You’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime event, so you need to make sure all your guests can get to it and enjoy.

WHAT ABOUT A “PLAN B”?

Since this is Cleveland, weather will play a big role, especially when it comes to outdoor events. If you are using a unique venue, such as the Botanical Garden, it is important to know your options. “For everything that is outside, we have a back-up location inside,” says Candace Conner, private event manager for the Garden.

The Glasshouse can be used to keep the feel of an outdoor event, she adds.

So now you are ready to step toward the next phase … picking the venue and planning the event itself.

“Communication is key!” emphasizes Roth. Open communication between your planner and you will eliminate the possibility of regret or dissatisfaction. It will also make this day memorable not only for you, but your guests as well. ❑

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The Mooreland mansion in Kirtland offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for Cleveland’s unpredictable weather.

In scoping out locations for your next gala, consider contacting the following: Aqua Charter, 440-243-5141 Arriabata’s Italian Restaurant, 440-442-2600 Charley’s Crab, 216-831-8222 Cleveland Airport Marriot Hotel, 216-252-5333 Cleveland Botanical Garden, 216-721-1600 Contempo Cuisine, 216-397-3520 Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 440-449-0700 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 216-896-9000 Gamekeeper’s Taverne, 440-247-7744 Giovanni’s, 216-831-8625 Glidden House, 216-231-8900 Holden Aboretum, 440-946-4400 Homewood Suites Solon, 440-519-9500 Houlihan’s of Beachwood, 216-378-9090 Hyde Park Steakhouse: Downtown, 216-830-3663; Beachwood, 216-464-0688; Westlake, 440-892-4933; Akron, 330-670-6303 La Casa Bella, 440-439-0097 Lockkeepers, 216-524-9404 Metroplex, 216-587-7827 Mooreland mansion, 440-953-7047 Myers University Club, 216-361-2756 Nighttown, 216-795-0550

Pearl of the Orient, 216-751-5400 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 216-595-0809 Sammy’s, 216-523-5899 Sans Souci/Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 216-902-4095 Tanglewood Country Club, 440-543-7010 That Place on Bellflower, 216-231-4469 Walden Country Inn, 330-562-5508 Windows on the River, 216-861-1445

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A stylishly striped envelope lining gives this offering from A.L. Wain Co. extra kick.

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hese days, many hosts preparing to throw a party — be it a bar mitzvah or a cocktail supper for friends — opt to order their invitations online. On the surface, this seems like a moneyand timesaving solution. However, ordering via the Internet can actually be an expensive, stressful mistake, explains Bob Gentile of Sensational Celebrations.

“We’ve heard all sorts of horror stories and frequently fix mistakes from those orders,” he notes.

“We recently redid an entire wedding invitation; unfortunately, their invitation budget doubled.”

A talented stationer can discern your taste, show you appropriate examples to fit your budget, and provide advice on everything from etiquette to wording. As Amy Wain Garnitz of A.L. Wain Company explains, “If you go to someone experienced, you really don’t need to know much — they should take you through it.”

Because most people approach invitations as yet another item on a list to be checked off, they don’t realize what an important role invitations play in setting the tone of an event, says Doll Bloom of Noteriety. “An invitation is a reflection of yourself.

It should convey your true personality,” she notes.

“It’s about how you see yourself and want others to see you.”

Most stationers have their own methods of creating a final product customized to your event and the unique circumstances surrounding it.

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“First I figure out their price range — is it low, medium or high end?� comments Amy Finkenthal of Exclusive Invites Plus. “Then I figure out if their taste is contemporary or traditional so I know what invitation books from which manufacturers to pull. I can usually peg their style after we look through a couple of books together.�

For celebrations like weddings and b’nai mitzvah that are actually com-

prised of one main event and several smaller ones, stationers can advise you on how to incorporate several invites into one actual mailing.

A bar or bat mitzvah, for example, often includes a Shabbat dinner, a meal after the service, and brunch the next day, points out Cheryl Williams of Jubilee Invitations. “When there’s lots of pieces, we try to make it affordable and work with what a customer needs.�

Williams also shows more ambitious customers how they can upgrade the invitations she’s already printed with glitter or ribbons at home.

Most importantly, a stationer can advise you on general trends and how to apply them to your event. “Some people come in for a wedding or a party, and they’re not thinking the right way,� comments Wain. “Even if a wedding reception has a Hollywood theme, for example, the invitation to the religious service shouldn’t reflect that.�

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Whatever your next event, you can be sure that a great invitation will have your guests looking forward to it almost as much as you. ❑

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Stella stages a TV Show David Wain’s offbeat comedy troupe Stella gets its own slot on Comedy Central

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Comedy Central will air ten episodes of “Stella” starting June 29. Expect to see the suit-clad trio facing a series of adventures, which must be seen to be fully appreciated – and they won’t necessarily be appreciated by everyone.

Their madcap experiences range from gaining co-op approval via a “Flashdance”-inspired dance routine to performing open-heart surgery on their ex-Nazi landlord. All three also serve as executive producers, and Wain has directed the first two episodes.

Wain first captured the spotlight on the mid-’90s MTV sketch-comedy show “The State,” which quickly attained cult status among the college set. He followed up by directing, co-writing, and co-producing the 2001 feature film “Wet Hot American Summer” and contributing to television shows like “MADtv” and “The Daily Show.”

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gling comedians. From the moment it premièred eight years ago as a New York City stage revue, Stella began drawing rave reviews from critics charmed by the group’s distinctive brand of absurdist narrative comedy. The comedy troupe, which was named as a back-handed homage to Tennessee Williams’s “A Streetcar Named Desire,” has since been dubbed “the new Marx brothers” by Rolling Stone magazine.

We managed to pin down one of Cleveland’s favorite sons long enough to get his thoughts on his latest endeavor.

SM: It must be interesting to bring a stage show to the small screen. What can you do on TV that you couldn’t onstage, and vice versa?

DW: The stage show “Stella” begat a series of short films, which in turn inspired the series, so the TV show really has very little resemblance to our stage show, which we still tour with around the country.

SM: Describe the collaborative process among the three of you.

DW: Michael, Michael and I have worked together consistently since 1988, so we have a shared comic sensibility.

We all write, direct, perform, and produce and make every decision by consensus, so it’s often a lot of discussion. But over the years we’ve developed a (communication) shorthand.

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SM: I noticed that another former Clevelander, Craig Wedren, does your music. Are there any other Cleveland natives involved?

DW: Wedren and I grew up together in Shaker Heights, and he’s done the music for everything I’ve done. Lee Mars, also of Shaker Heights, will be working on the music as well.

SM: Your first episode is rife with cultural references: everything from Charlie Chaplin to “the Simpsons,� not to mention soap operas and medical dramas. What other elements of pop culture can we expect you to lampoon in “Stella�?

DW: Perhaps some of the episode titles will give you a clue: “Office Party,� “Paper Route,� “Coffee Shop,�

“Campaign,� “Meeting Girls�, “Camping� ...

SM: We loved the surprise celebrity cameo from Ed Norton. Can you give us a hint of who else, if anyone, we can expect to see?

DW: No – we want you to be surprised!

SM: Your “Stella� character is obviously a tortured Casanova, burdened with the curse of driving women wild.

Will many more women fall under your spell?

DW: It’s inevitable, considering my undeniable animal magnetism.

SM: Many jstyle readers will recognize you from VH1’s “Best Week Ever� and “I Love the 70s� series. How did you get involved, and could you talk

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about whatever you wanted?

DW: There were certain topics that they needed you to talk about, but then you could say whatever you wanted. It was kind of fun – I just got into it because they called me up!

SM: Who are your comedic inspirations?

DW: The biggest early ones were definitely Woody Allen and Steve Martin. I worshipped the early “Saturday Night Live” growing up.

SM: What elements of our culture do you find unintentionally humorous?

DW: Q&A sessions after film screenings or other “cultural” events. The questions are always more about the questioner than David the answerer.

SM: What’s the least funny attempt at comedy you’ve seen recently?

DW: I’ve seen some really bad stand-up comedy that’s no fun because it’s more therapy for the comic than entertainment for the audience.

SM: What role does being Jewish play in your work?

DW: Being Jewish is a huge part of my identity, and it’s indistinguishable from the rest of me. Jewish themes run both on the surface and deeply through most of the work I’ve done.

SM: What do you find funny about Cleveland?

DW: The accent! I can’t believe how strong it is whenever I come home!

SM: How would you characterize your fan base?

DW: Young, bearded and geeky.

SM: Your sister Amy Wain Garnitz tells me that she doesn’t get a lot of your humor. What do you have to say to her and people like her?

DW: I’d say she’s very much in line with most of the rest of the world. My humor appeals to a relatively small group, it seems, but hopefully it’s widening as I hone my craft. On the other hand, I’ve never been parWain ticularly interested in trying to please the widest audience. I’m thrilled there’s enough of an audience out there for me to earn a living using my sense of humor.

SM: Is there any advice you’d care to share with other aspiring comedians/actors/writers?

DW: You fail way more than you succeed, but the more you do it, the better you get. Keep doing your thing – write, act, make films – work hard and be true to your voice, and the money/acceptance will eventually take care of itself. ❑

“Jewish themes run through most of the work I’ve done.”

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Celebrate with ...

1. Friends … Fun … Furniture Designers Showroom, 216-8315959 or designersshowroom.net.

2. A beautiful centerpiece by Party411.com using sculpture and florals for the Ronald McDonald House Cirque benefit. Sherri Foxman’s Party411.com, 216-514-8411.

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4. Internationally acclaimed stylist/colorist Mumtaz Gungor has a true gift for discovering the best look for each of his clients. At Europa International Salon and Spa, 216-292-6969.

5. Light up the perfect event at your home with Tech Lighting from All Lite Electric, 440-845-6363.

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Think outside the mall! Call Adina Prêt a Porter at 216-291-1010.

7. Marvin windows and doors … the defining feature in any room. Visit our new showroom, opening soon.

Marvin Design Gallery, 216-464-5260.

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10. Kissing’s allowed at the Holden Arboretum! Ceremony, reception/party and photograph sites are available for any occasion or season. 440-946-4400.

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11. THE SOMMELIER ROOM at Lockkeepers, 216-524-9404, is nestled against the award-winning Unger wine cellar and luxuriously appointed with Rosenthal China and Riedel Crystal.

12. TODD REED. Natural diamond cubes bracelet of forged and fabricated silver as well as 18K and 22K gold is available at American Crafts Gallery & bliS, 216-231-2008.

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13. Unger’s Kosher Bakery and Food Shop, 216-321-7176, can create the wedding cake of your dreams. Pictured is a four-tiered wedding cake — the base consists of four cakes decorated as one.

14. Finelli Architectural Ironwork makes any entrance grand. Stairs, railings, balconies, gates, fences.

Call 440-248-0050.

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216-696-5600.

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16. Celebrate! Great Food. Great Wine. Great Friends. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse. Beachwood 216-464-0688.

17. Sammy’s at Legacy Village is perfect for your rehearsal dinner, wedding or bar/bat mitzvah. Please visit www.sammys.com or call 800-837-5899.

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ECCO Shoes at Legacy Village, 216-297-9804.

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20. The 2006 Audi A3 from Fred Baker Porsche Audi, 440-232-4700, is the classiest ride of 2005, perfect for congratulating the class of 2005!

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21. Blooms by Plantscaping, has been providing elegant celebrations since 1979.

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22. Waterford crystal flutes make celebratory toasts that much more special. At Mulholland & Sachs, 216-295-7700.

23. Perfect for summer soirees.

Bonnie’s Goubaud, 216-831-4250.

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25. Opus Gallery, 216-595-1376, is your source for world-class contemporary art and unique custom picture framing.

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1. Capturing celebrations to last a lifetime. Pollack Studio … photographing the Cleveland Jewish community for over 41 years. 216-381-2001 2. The sun’s glare can be uncomfortable in the afternoon, while the sun can damage or fade your precious belongings. Suntrol Glass Enhancing Films specializes in reducing glare by 99%. For more information call 216663-0801.

3. Robert and Gabriel is proud to introduce the Wolf Designs collection.

These leather-wrapped jewelry boxes and accessories make the perfect graduation gift. 440-473-6554.

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5. Music Talent of Cleveland, 216-771-1802, has been providing live entertainment for Cleveland’s corporate and commercial events for over a decade.

6. Stain and a special glaze form a muted patina on this custom maple cabinetry for a refined, warm appearance. Architectural Millwork & Cabinetry, 440-708-0086.

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7. Elegant wedding bands from Diana Classic are modern symbols of everlasting love. Rinaldi Jewelry, 440-248-4920.

8. The difference is clear. Our facial treatments and peels are the most effective you will find. Ohio Clinic Skin Care and Day Spa, 440-808-9321 or www.ohioclinic.com, is a full-service salon under the supervision of Dr. Michael Wojtanowski, M.D.F.A.C.S.

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9. Indulge yourself and your guests in a relaxed, casual atmosphere with Elsner’s signature dishes. A private party room is available for any special occasion. 216-752-6700.

10. Does your father, husband, or son need an outfit for an upcoming celebration? Look no further than Ticknor’s Men’s Clothier, 216-514-7848.

11. Because you choose to make an entrance ... Toni. 440-893-7000.

12. The magic of Landerhaven for all your celebrations! Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, 440-449-0700.

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Italian-inspired Di MODOLO Collection. Necklace and earrings in 18-kt. gold. Exclusive in Cleveland to MANN Jewelers, 216-831-1119.

14. Located in Cleveland’s MidTown Corridor, Myers University Club features an elegant ballroom for up to 250 guests, wedding coordinator, outdoor terrace, professional culinary team and complimentary parking.

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15. Glidden House, a French Gothic landmark, will make any celebration truly special. Your out-of-town guests will feel pampered in our state-of-the-art guest rooms. 216-231-8900.

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18. Come celebrate with us at the Cleveland Airport Marriott! Call 216-252-5333 and ask for the catering office.

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20. Drive home from your wedding in style with a new Audi A6 from Stoddard Audi, 440-951-1040.

21. Celebrate in style with Judaica accessories and contemporary home decor. Available at Interior Design Outlet Centre, 216-595-1500.

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24. Let your guests gather in style around this beautiful, functional table from Stanley Furniture. At Sheraton Furniture, 440-946-5559 and www.sheratonfurniture.com.

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26. Let out-of-town guests for your special occasion experience a home-like feeling when away from home. Homewood Suites, Solon, 440-519-9500.

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Our Breathe Boutique carries the latest in yoga apparel and accessories. 216-789-4473.

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1. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining — prime steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and chicken — with a notable wine list featuring 100 fine wines by the glass. 216-896-9000.

2. Celebrate Summer at Legacy Village with Legacy Live, featuring live music and entertainment every weekend! Call 216-382-3871.

3. Trendy and timely, TROLL BEADS make the perfect accessory to any summer ensemble. At Jennahbella’s Clothing Boutique, 440-974-4055.

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Southwest-style living room in the Fingers’ log home provides the perfect backdrop for their extensive collection of Native American baskets.

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chandelier crafted of deer antlers hangs from the soaring beams of the living room.

A large Taos drum serves as a coffee table, and Navajo rugs are color accents on the pine floor.

Everywhere – sitting on shelves, climbing the walls, perched on the rafters – are countless authentic Indian baskets neatly arranged.

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A chandelier made from antlers hangs from the living room’s beamed, peaked-roof ceiling.

Bainbridge, Judi and Andy Finger’s log home makes the perfect backdrop for their extensive Native American basket collection.

The rustic, two-story home in a bucolic setting represents a dramatic departure for the Fingers. For 19 years they lived in a Shaker Heights colonial with country French décor.

But a casual basket purchase made

during a 1988 Santa Fe vacation drew them toward a new style and a fascinating avocation. Basket collecting even led Judi to co-author a book and to become a research associate at Cleveland’s Museum of Natural History.

Andy, an accountant with offices in downtown Cleveland, says he was always a collector. As a kid, he col-

lected stamps, coins, and baseball cards. Now, his once-solitary pursuits have become a shared activity, with the focus on Native American baskets.

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Hopi tray baskets hang in the master bedroom.

Following their initial purchase of three baskets, the couple developed a relationship with the knowledgeable gallery owner who shared their interest. Since then, he has been instrumental in helping them shape their collection. They now own over 300 baskets and counting, with selections crafted by tribes native to the American Southwest and California.

Soon, Santa Fe became a regular destination for the Fingers, and eventually, they bought a second home there.

“Our baskets started to take over our Shaker house,” says Judi, explaining the decision to move seven years ago. “Our style changed.

Here, we opted for relatively plain décor so that the collection could shine.”

And shine it does, especially in the two-story living room. The furnishings are casual, large in scale, and simple in design. A dark brown

leather couch, club chair, and matching ottoman sit around the Taos drum table. The twig-legged end table between them holds a lamp whose black wrought iron base is a cluster of arrows; its shade is handstitched rawhide. Completing this furniture grouping is a chair upholstered in earth-toned geometric fabric.

On the drum table sits a brown and tan Pima basket.

“This was used in a wine ceremony,” notes Andy. “It served as sort of a communal punch bowl.”

Baskets in the Fingers’ collection are woven from plant materials, primarily willow or sedge, their color palette ranging from beige to tan.

Some baskets have decorative borders or geometric designs woven into them from darker materials, such as devil’s claw or Joshua tree root.

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A Navajo blanket warms up the look of the dining room.

“The dark materials distinguish the tribe’s work and will vary depending on its location,” explains Judi.

The fireplace with its brick hearth makes an inviting focal point. Its iron fire screen has a moose motif, and iron gekko sculptures march across the carved pine mantel. A large painting of an Indian woman lends a bright shot of color to the wall.

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woven in natural cottonwood, its interior was coated with pitch so that it would hold water.

Two large ceiling beams are used to good advantage to display urnshaped and conical burden baskets in the Fingers’ collection. Large flat baskets decorate the walls and the slats of the loft overlooking the living room. Judi explains that these shallow rounds were used for food processing.

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feet is a finished basket whose design is clearly discernable. Hanging above the picture is the very basket. “It is rare to be able to trace a basket to its creator like we have. These older baskets were made for family use, so they were not signed,� Judi comments.

In addition to six skylights, the living room is brightened by light pouring in through French doors that lead to a deck and pool. The Fingers have converted the pool into a lily pond, complete with goldfish.

Rustic master bedroom and adjacent sitting area showcase a variety of basket styles.

They also opened up the kitchen, removing the soffits to display more baskets. A punched tin light fixture and a vase in the shape of a large silver cowboy boot continue the Southwest theme.

A distressed, bleached pine trestle table dominates the dining room, where an expansive bay window offers nice views of the front yard.

Above a pine buffet hangs a large oil painting of a New Mexico landscape

by Robert Daughter. The opposite wall is decorated with a taupe and white Navajo blanket.

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Colorful cowboy boot quilt and “seed beater” baskets enliven master bedroom’s cozy sitting area.

The hallway leading from the living room to the master bedroom pays homage to a Hopi artifact, the Katsina doll. A circa-1900 Katsina is displayed in a Lucite box near a large painting of Katsina masks, a study in vibrant dark reds and blues.

Sconces lighting the hall also resemble Katsina masks.

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tray baskets dating from 1890-1920 are arranged above the headboard. A painted pine armoire sits in one corner, and a large water urn basket sits in another.

The Fingers added a sitting room to the bedroom, and its large picture window looks out on a wooded ravine and creek. The loveseat in this peaceful retreat has a colorful quilted throw with a cowboy boot motif. The coffee table has the legendary Kokopelli flute player painted

on its top in red and turquoise. Two wicker chairs and an urnshaped basket turned into a lamp complete the furnishings.

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nantly flat winnowing baskets and “seed beaters.”

“These firm-framed, scoop-shaped baskets were used to bang against plants to bring down the seeds,” explains Andy. “They could then be scooped up.”

The rustic wood bedroom and bathroom doors add some soft color to the earth-toned room. Salvaged from an old Santa Fe hotel, an artist painted the doors with typical Southwestern designs.

Whimsical Western motifs abound in the bathroom. Decorative tiles with cowboy boots, gekko lizards and dream catcher designs enliven the tan tile vanity counter. Andy’s medicine cabinet is decorated with silver belt buckles, while Judi’s is adorned with postcards of cowgirls. Drawer pulls are steer heads.

The second floor of the house has a loft sitting area used for TV viewing. Bookshelves hold more baskets, Katsina dolls and Indian pottery.

Two guest bedrooms and a bath are

ready for visits from the Fingers’ grown sons. The Southwestern feel is also carried out in bed linens, painted furniture and decorative items.

Judi’s office hideaway offers great views of the wooded property.

Even though their house seems quite full of baskets, the Fingers do not intend to stop collecting.

“Now it’s not about eye appeal,” says Judi. “It’s about anthropological research; it’s genealogy, We’re always asking, ‘Who were the weavers?’” ❑

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Collection leads to book and job Several years after the Fingers began collecting Native American baskets, a unique collection from the Paiute Indians of Owens Valley, California, came to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History on loan. When Judi read about the upcoming exhibit, she approached Sharon Dean, curator of cultural anthropology, to volunteer her services as a researcher. Dean accepted her offer and suggested they team up with associate curator Peggy Ratcheson to write a book on the history and culture of this tribe. Ellen Daus, an avid collector of Native American materials, was recruited as a co-author.

Finger wrote two of the book’s five chapters, and her research took her to California and to museums around the country with good Paiute collections. Often, her husband served as her photographer.

Weaving a Legacy, the 182-page softcover book, was published by the University of Utah Press in 2004. It is dedicated to Daus, who died two years earlier. Five years ago, Finger was officially appointed a research associate with the natural history museum.

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n spite of Cleveland’s wretched winters (or perhaps because of them), there is always a renewed sense of hope when May rolls around. For those first few gorgeous days, visions of frolicking in the surf and soaking up the rays dance in one’s head. And if it gets hot enough, your kids may hound you: “Can we get a pool, Dad?” With the selection of pools more diverse and affordable than ever, it might be easier than you think to tell them, “Yes.” “Buying a pool is a lifestyle choice,” says Ted Dellas of National Pool & Spa Outlet in Eastlake. True, some people are looking for therapy or exercise in a pool, but most just want to have fun with friends and family in the water.

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You have two choices when buying a pool: above-ground or in-ground. The one you choose will depend on how much money you want to spend and what kind of aesthetics you are looking for.

“An above-ground pool will average anywhere from $1799 to $10,000, depending on the size and type of package,” says Kevin Fritz of Litehouse Pools & Spas.

Sizes and shapes range from round pools 15 to 32 feet in diameter to rectangular and oval pools.

At Ohio Pools & Spas, the most popular size is a 14 x 26-foot rectangular pool, which will fit “eight to ten kids with no problem,” says Justin Singer. Many people will deck in this type of pool to give the impression of having an in-ground

A well-landscaped in-ground pool can liven up your backyard as well as add value to your home.

pool without the excess cost.

Another advantage to an above-ground pool is its impermanence. “An aboveground pool can be removed very easily” when moving, says Singer. Even if you choose to leave the pool, “the styles they have now will maintain a resale value.”

Pools aren’t just made of steel anymore. Some are constructed of a spaceage, high-strength material that’s a polyester and kevlar weave. This new type of construction will hold up to ice storms, rust or anything else the elements can throw at it.

Maintenance has gotten easier, too. A “frog system” will hook up to the pool filter and regulate chemicals and chlorine.

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Above-ground pools today are made of flexible, stylish materials that are easy to set up or take down.

propyl alcohol that heats the water naturally. Automatic skimming robots and electric vacuums make cleaning the pool a snap.

Dig a little deeper For the prospective buyer, an in-ground pool offers the traditional pool experience, but with a higher cost.

Already prevalent in other Northeast and Midwest markets, in-ground pools are just starting to make a dent in Cleveland, says Dellas.

“What’s in are swimming pools that are play pools,”

he says. These pools are shallow at both ends but deeper in the middle, ideal for volleyball or other sports. The average price for one of these pools is about $28,000, but that gets you an attractive addition to your backyard that can increase your home’s value.

While most in-ground pools are constructed of steel or one-piece fiberglass, the more high-end models use gunite, a specialized type of concrete that is highly moldable. This material will allow you any custom look you want, whether it’s a guitar, heart or dog bone (Go Browns!).

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Most pools require some kind of chemical, says Steve Bellflower of Pool Town. Usually it is some combination of chlorine and bromine to kill algae and bacteria.

Bellflower recommends an in-line chlorinator and brominator that hook up to the pool’s filter and pump.

With this device, you can set it and forget it. There are also new devices that use high-tech alchemy to generate chlorine out of salt. These are “the best things I’ve seen in a while,” notes Dellas.

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‘Condo’ Renovations update charming Geauga County century home

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f a house could tell stories, the charming 150-year-old white frame colonial in Geauga County would be renowned throughout the region as a raconteur.

Nestled alongside the east branch of the Chagrin River, the home was built by Abiather Alexander and his wife Acenith.

Now owned by Ann and Ray Yuhasz, the house sits on three acres, although it was once part of a 100acre parcel. The acreage is a portion

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The east branch of the Chagrin River runs alongside the white Geauga County century home. Left, a front view of the colonial, which sits on acreage originally part of the Connecticut land grant of 1792.

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of the Western Reserve. Also known as the Connecticut land grant of 1792, it was given or sold to New England settlers whose homes were burned in the Revolutionary War. The Yuhaszes have enjoyed researching their home’s history. But they purchased the approximately 2,500-square-foot dwelling three years ago because its style suited their antique furniture and allowed them to downsize from a larger property.

They also own an oft-visited home in

Florida, where one day they expect to spend their winters.

While the home has been renovated multiple times over the years, the Yuhaszes have updated it further to meet their 21st century needs. They added air conditioning, created a new master bedroom and glamour bath, and installed limestone flooring and granite counters in the kitchen.

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English Setters, which Ann raises, sleep. The couple reconfigured this area, carving out an office for Ann and a first floor master bedroom from what was previously a dog kennel.

They also added several closets, one of which hides the washer and dryer. The extra storage space is very welcome, Ann says, since many century homes were built without closets.

The master bedroom opens off the back hall, with French doors to a patio overlooking the Chagrin River.

The Yuhaszes added a window to provide more views of the yard and

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the ducks, herons and geese that frequent the river.

They also raised the room’s low ceiling and built the TV into one of the new closets. Creamy walls and carpeting set off a reproduction black-painted iron bed, a red and cream quilt, and red toile-upholstered armchair.

An antique blanket chest serves as a night table. Atop this is a very old, small Japanese dressing chest, inlaid with mother-of-pearl images of kimono-clad figures. It once belonged to Ann’s grandfather.

The Yuhaszes gutted the existing adjacent bath, adding a large soaking tub with white marble surround in

front of a bay window. The sunny sill provides room for potted orchids. No window coverings obstruct the view, as deer are the only unexpected visitors.

The all-white luxury bathroom also boasts a marble floor and counter, two sinks in a pale birch cabinet, and a steam stall shower. A TV sits atop a linen closet. “I can watch ‘American Idol’ while lying in the tub,” Ann quips.

The dark paneled family room and open kitchen, several steps up from the back hall, required little remodeling. The textured surface and irregular-shaped tiles of the beige Brazilian tumbled limestone floor,

Master bedroom features a red and cream color scheme. French doors lead to a patio overlooking the Chagrin River.

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which the Yuhaszes installed, melds perfectly with the room’s rustic, country ambience. Low maintenance, beige swirled granite counters update the space.

The Yuhaszes added a large window in the kitchen and closed off steps leading down to the bedroom.

In place of the stairs, they installed a wet bar, which is adjacent to a fireplace with a gray slate surround.

Amish-built cherry cabinetry and solid cherry ceiling beams, courtesy of a previous owner, contribute to the warm atmosphere.

Antique furniture, quality reproductions and family heirlooms decorate the comfortable room, where the Yuhaszes spend most of their time.

An antique cupboard of carved oak, about 150 years old, stands near the old cherry kitchen table around which are set four black Windsor reproduction chairs.

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Blond elm floor and pale green floral wallpaper set off antique furniture and family heirlooms in the dining room.

A touch of whimsy livens the room. Over the wet bar is a painted wood angel, the “angel of drink,” which Ann found at the Burton Flea Market. On the wall by the kitchen table is a medicine chest with a horse’s head. Inscribed are the words, “Dr. Lesure’s Famous Remedies.”

The adjacent dining room and living room, Ann says, are part of the original 1859 house. To brighten up the space, she stripped the dark elm floor to reveal its natural blond color.

The dining room walls are painted pale green below the chair rail with the upper portion papered in a green floral with Chinese pavilions.

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them, she stripped the color and returned them to their original oak finish.

Beneath the table is a blue-andcream Chinese rug, one of three with Far Eastern motifs that Ann bought in China. Her love for the Orient is evident in her many Chinese wall hangings — some were inherited from her grandmother.

Under the front window is an old chest topped with worn granite, originally part of a dresser set. Against one wall is a fliptop table from the early 1900s displaying a teal and rose antique Chinese porcelain bowl.

Across the room, a lighted reproduction cabinet displays a collection of handmade pressed glass from the 1800s, including unusual amethyst goblets and old Limoges plates. Two built-in china cabinets display porcelain ware.

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ous owner removed the wall dividing the spaces. In the rear portion, matching green floral chintz loveseats with rolled arms and curved backs offer a cheerful spot for conversation. A worn navy and rose Persian rug from Ann’s grandmother’s sunroom cushions a black lacquer, Chinese-style coffee table.

One end table is a Moorish piece inlaid with mother-of-pearl. It came from the summer home of Ann’s great-grandmother Fanny Lowenstein at E. 185th Street and Lake Shore Drive, where Villa Angela now stands. Mrs. Lowenstein, a German Jew who arrived in Cleveland in the 1800s, once presided over the Cleveland Garden Center.

Beneath the rear picture window is a rustic, tan-painted bench. The fragile piece, like all the furniture from the Moreland Hills farmhouse where Ann grew up, is now considered primitive Americana. But her

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Limestone floors and views of the Chagrin River brighten the paneled family room where the Yuhaszes spend most of their time.

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Among the numerous antiques and period pieces is a pie safe near the front of the room. This cabinet, with punched tin sides, provided ventilation to cool baked goods inside. It once belonged to Ann’s mother.

Ann, a judge at the famed Westminster Dog Show this year, collects dog art. On the mantel are two brightly painted, turn-of-the-19thcentury Staffordshire spill vases of a man with an English Setter, which she bought at an auction.

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Plasma and LCD are competing technologies that achieve similar results (crystal-clear, color-rich pictures) and come in similar packages (ultra-thin cases). Local experts hold differing opinions on which technology better enhances your home entertainment experience.

LCD technology has a better future than plasma, insists Brian Lackritz of Hughie’s Audio-Visual

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Services. A plasma set has a lifespan of about 20,000 hours (or 13 years if you watch television an average of four hours a day), compared to the lifespan of an LCD TV, which is typically 50,000 to 60,000 hours.

In an LCD TV, liquid is suspended between two transparent panels.

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While older plasma TVs are vulnerable to burn in, newer plasmas have added features that combat the defect, notes Terry Johnson of Audio Visions. Plasma has other features, such as better contrast ratio and offaxis viewing, that recommend it over LCD, Johnson maintains. (Contrast ratio is the measurement of the brightest white against the blackest black that the TV can create. The higher the contrast ratio, the easier it is to discern details on the screen.)

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Larger LCD TVs, like the one above, have higher resolution than plasmas, below, but plasmas boast better contrast ratio, say local experts.

If you’re in a crowded room and can’t sit directly in front of the TV (off-axis viewing), you are also better off with a plasma, says Johnson.

Plasmas have a larger viewing angle (of about 160 degrees) than older LCDs. Plasma also has the jump on LCD when it comes to size, says Tom Cullinane, sales manager at B&B Appliance. Although both types offer super-thin cases, the plasma market offers TVs as wide as 60 inches; no plasma TV is smaller than 32 inches.

LCD screen sizes, notes Robert Mitchell of Valley Home Theater, range from 13 inches to 46 inches, but because of manufacturing innovations, larger models are becoming available every year.

The new, larger LCDs have higher resolution than comparable plasmas, but, notes Johnson, a bigger screen begets a bigger price tag.

With the advent of High Definition Television (HDTV), it’s more important than ever to make the right choice when selecting a TV,

remarks Bradley Theis of Snow Brothers Appliance. HDTV technology is designed to enhance the quality of the picture and sound. Features include a larger, wider picture, improved picture sharpness, and more colors. Many new flat-screen TVs will be HDTV-capable by the end of next year, Theis says.

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erry Scolaro has been in the building business for many years, and he has seen a lot of trends come and go. But the one thing that never goes out of style is the know-how and craftsmanship necessary to get a job done right.

When faced with the daunting task of a home repair or renovation, how can homeowners be sure they’re hiring a qualified contractor? We asked Scolaro, of Scolaro Builders LLC of North Royalton, who specializes in building additions and designing kitchens, what every homeowner needs to know before signing the dotted line.

“The best way to find a contractor is by referral,” he says. “If you know someone who is happy with a particular company’s work, that really says something. A contractor is only as good as the quality of his work.”

Roofing specialist Arnie Blecher of Chesterland also believes that word of mouth is often the best way to find a contractor. In addition, he encourages homeowners to trust their instincts and to take their initial impression of a contractor into consideration before making a final decision.

“Does he strike you as reliable?” Blecher asks. “Does he sound like he knows what he’s talking about? Is he willing to go the extra mile? Sometimes you just have to trust your gut.”

Gut instinct aside, Bruce Altchouler of All-Lite Electric of Parma Heights suggests doing your homework before approaching a contractor.

“Find out how long they’ve been in business and if they belong to the Better Business Bureau,” says Altchouler, who does repair work on

existing homes as well as new wiring for residential and commercial buildings.

Local contractors with good reputations may also belong to Angie’s List, a national referral service with offices in Cleveland that tracks the names of reputable builders, electricians, plumbers, and roofers.

Angie’s List works for the homeowner, not the contractor, explains Eric Eckman, the company’s Northeast Marketing Manager. For a nominal subscription fee, the service allows members to read in the homeowners’ own words how they felt about a given contractor. “We provide access to both negative and positive feedback,” Eckman explains.

In addition, homeowners should only hire a contractor with enough insurance to cover any damages that may occur to an unfinished property.

“Most contractors carry $1 million in insurance,” Blecher says. “But if you want to make sure they have a policy, just ask to see their proof of insurance before you sign anything.”

According to Altchouler, homeowners should also consider hiring a statelicensed contractor. This means that a contractor has taken a state exam to prove his technical expertise and that he can obtain a permit for work anywhere within the State of Ohio. Like other professionals, a contractor is required to take a certain number of courses each year to maintain his licensure.

Also important to keep in mind is the breadth of a contractor’s experience. Has he previously done the type of work you’re hiring him to do? Is he familiar with the materials you want him to use? If not, it may be a good idea to hire someone else — or risk being unhappy with the final product.

Last but not least, keep in mind this old adage: “You get what you pay for.”

“Don’t hire a contractor because he’s cheap,” says Altchouler. “Hire him because he’ll get the job done right.” ❑ Service providers and resources to consider: • All-Lite Electric, 440-845-6363 • Angie’s List, 216-472-1381 • Arnie Blecher, 440-729-2192 • Scolaro Builders, 440-582-3599

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“The Daughters of Odessa,” a bronze sculpture by Frederick Hart, would enhance indoor or outdoor spaces.

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friend presents you with a beautiful piece of art, perhaps you fall in love with something at a gallery, or maybe you pick up an item that tickles your fancy at a garage sale.

What do you do with it once you get it home?

It is not enough to buy a picture and leave all the aesthetics up to the artist. You still have many decisions concerning framing and other forms of display, lighting and location.

If you purchase art at a gallery, many owners will help you with these decisions. Not only will they loan you the art so you can see what it looks like in your home, they will come to your home and help you select which piece of art

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to display. However, all of the gallery owners offer one caveat: You must love the art you purchase.

“When I see a piece I like, I know immediately that I want it,” says Rick Silverman, owner of Paradise Gallery, Cleveland Heights, which showcases local, emerging artists. “I think art purchases should be an emotional self-indulgence.” Not surprisingly, Silverman and many others in Cleveland became gallery owners because of their own passionate interest.

“You have to make friends with your art because it is how you communicate,” says Margarita Shuster, owner of Opus Gallery, Woodmere.

Shuster will go to a client’s home and offer suggestions for selecting art to display, but first, she asks a lot of questions. “I see what they like, their taste, then we go to work.”

The Opus Gallery owner needs to see what her clients are drawn to — portraits, landscapes or still lifes — and what colors they like. It’s a process that takes time and patience. Sometimes she will search for art to meet a person’s needs if she doesn’t already have something on hand.

“People should buy art that has meaning to them — aesthetically, emotionally, spiritually,” says Steve Hartman, owner of Contessa Gallery, Beachwood. “Select a piece of art first, not for the context it’s going to go into, not just to go with the sofa,” he advises.

Although many people may want to fill a large wall space with one large painting, there are other options to consider. If you have a very large space, adding several pieces together in a row will really accent that space, says Rachel Kohler, manager of Framart Galleries’ Woodmere location. “I am definitely a fan of spacing things out very evenly, linear; it’s a dramatic look.” Salon style, defined as a very random placement, can also work, she adds.

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Clean simple lines of this frame enhance an abstract by James Rosenquist.

When using multiple pieces of art or photographs on one wall, Shuster looks at the wall as the larger frame. In some cases she may suggest playfully displaying several photographs together in identical frames but with different colored mats. Another way to group pieces is to place them in the same size frames although the “window” — that is, the size of the individual pictures — may vary.

For example, you may have a picture that is 12”x12” and another that is 6” by 6”, but they are both set in 24” square frames.

Greg Sheynfeld, owner of Just Frames and Art, Cleveland, advises collectors of expensive or limited edition art to choose a location that won’t expose the work to direct sunlight and is preferably on the interior wall of a home. He also shies away from placing art above a heater or air conditioner, because temperature fluctuations could damage the piece.

Sheynfeld uses only conservation framing. He selects acid-free mats and backings to protect artwork and framing from yellowing and deteriorating. He also uses conservation glass, which protects art from fading and filters out 98% of ultraviolet rays.

In addition to reframing a painting for reasons of preservation, it may need freshening up to match the changing décor of a home. Putting a beautiful frame on a piece that is more in context with a home helps the art take on a whole new dynamic, says Hartman.

Kohler recommends matching the frame to the art, not to the nearby chair or wallpaper it hangs against.

Once the artwork is placed, appropriate lighting needs to be selected to best set it off.

Lighting is very crucial to the display of a piece, Hartman feels. He recommends lighting set on special dimmers to help set the mood.

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Untitled original abstract by Laszlo Dus complements the stark lines of a contemporary fireplace.

Many of the homes Schuster works in are contemporary and have recessed lighting in the ceilings, which works well with fine art. If recessed lighting isn’t available, a less expensive option is to put a picture light on a picture, although Shuster says this works better in more traditional homes. There are a lot of wireless picture lights on the market, and some companies offer a slim light, a very narrow tube placed on the frame for a more contemporary effect.

For two-dimensional art, Jeff Salkin, owner of Sylvia Ullman American Crafts Gallery, Cleveland, feels ordinary lighting is sufficient because it will cast light shadows, bringing more interest and contrast.

Putting a spotlight on that art is more likely to do the opposite, he says.

Designers have gotten creative with shelving for sculptures, says Hartman. Floating shelves are very popular, and people are adding a lot of niches with lighting on top and lights underneath, known as bottom light. Harman suggests this option when pieces are translucent so that the bottom light can become part of the overall composition and illuminate its beauty. A figurative piece of glass or acrylic could use lighting from the bottom as well as the top to make the piece perfect, he adds.

Salkin suggests displaying glass or ceramic objects on wood surfaces and wood objects on glass surfaces to better set off the medium.

With all these aesthetic and technical suggestions for showcasing art in your home, it still comes down to starting with what you like best.

Silverman recalls the advice of art collector Peter B. Lewis, “Don’t buy art as an investment; buy what you like.” ❑ Look for fine art at: American Crafts Gallery & bliS, 216-231-2008 Contessa Galleries, 216-382-7800/216-861-9280 Designers Showroom, 216-831-5959 Designers Touch, 216-291-8623 Framart Galleries, 216-464-0398/440-248-3430 Interior Design Outlet Centre, 216-595-1500 Just Frames and Art, 216-691-4500 Mulholland & Sachs, 216-295-7700 Opus Gallery, 216-595-1376 Paradise Gallery, 216-554-5548 Sylvia Ullman American Crafts Gallery, 216-231-2008 Thomas R. Riley Gallery, 216-765-1711 Villa Moda Home Furnishings, 330-725-8838

Frederick Hart bronze sculpture, “The Source,” seems to spring from the water.

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Snappy espadrilles enhance most casual outfits.

ne-inch kitten heels. Four-inch spikes. Flip flops. Espadrilles. Pointy or round toes. Crystal and flower accents.

Area shops are showing shoes for summer that even Imelda Marcos would covet for her collection. Fortunately for those of us with lesser means, they’re available in a wide range of prices, including some that even a soccer mom like me can afford.

Walk into any boutique and the words “bling” and “glam” spring to mind. “The latest trend in Europe is sparkles,” says Audrey Bergrin of Audrey’s Sweet Threads at Eton Collection. “We just got a beautiful, sparkle high heel from Spain.”

And sparkles aren’t just for evening wear. “We are showing shoes with Swarovski crystals paired with jeans,” she adds. These shoes, from Spanish designer Pedro Garcia, exclusive to Audrey’s boutique, are priced in the mid-$200s.

In addition to all types of embellishments, bright colors are everywhere. Lime green, yellow, orange, and hot pink are popular and a great way to

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introduce color into an outfit, says Ellyn Wayne, owner of Ellyn’s at Shaker Plaza.

Although white historically has been a staple for summer, this year white is more of an accent, used to offset black or in combination with another color. “I think offwhite and bone are very good together,” says Wayne.

The bohemian look in clothing has spread to footwear with Indian-inspired beading, explains Sherri Bryan of Knuth’s Shoes at Lander Circle.

Indian beading also introduces turquoise and aqua into the range of colors available for footwear, she adds.

To go with the bohemian look, Knuth’s suggests a metallic sandal from Mystique, priced at $76, paired with a cute straw hut bag

by Cappelli for $16. For a special night out, Bryan says a pair of pointy-toed rhinestone pumps from BCBGirls, $120, are perfect.

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Ballet flats, flat sandals, and flat skimmers are being shown with this season’s longer skirts. If you don’t want to wear a flat shoe, you can select a rope-wedge espadrille or cork bottom to give you lift without too much pitch, Bryan comments. Espadrilles work well with long skirts and lots of beaded jewelry.

For comfort, Bonnie Chernikoff of Bonnie’s Goubaud at Eton, Chagrin Boulevard encourages women to try a pair of Curvetures. The line blends comfort and style, as Chernikoff was relieved to discover while nursing her own aching feet on a recent buying trip. “You can wear them all night or day without a problem,” store manager Karen Johnson explains. Bonnie’s offers them in black and black with taupe, and they range from $100-$110.

Another big trend is sandals and heels that set themselves apart from the pack with silver, gold, pewter and copper metallic tones. Conservative metallic shoes by Vaneli and Prevata are $80 and $165, respectively, at Knuth’s. For a fun look that’s also less pricey, Bryan suggests a jeweled mule by Magic Bus in melon, green or black for $52.

The round-toed shoe is coming back, as evidenced by its appearance in many magazines. A round-toed woven mule by Mikala with a kitten heel is $129 at Knuth’s.

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Metallic Mystique sandals are $76; Capelli straw bag is $16. Both are available at Knuth’s.

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othing says “summer” like a great tan, but while the sun provides a healthy glow, it also has its share of negative effects. Sun exposure causes premature aging, deep wrinkles, excessive dryness, and changes in skin pigmentation; it’s also directly linked to skin cancer, which in 2004 claimed the lives of about 9,800 Americans.

Enter the sunless tanning industry, which offers consumers a plethora of options for achieving the sunkissed look without being exposed to UVA and UVB rays.

We asked the jstyle staff to test several sunless tanning options. Here are their observations:

Body Scrub and Self-Tanner Application, Europa International Salon and Spa. Full-body exfoliating and tanning session, $120; body bronzing without the scrub, $70.

“Sloughing dead skin never felt as good as it did during my body scrub and bronzing application. The gentle exfoliating rub given by a professional massage therapist ensures the skin will be smooth and glowing once the self-tanner San Tropez is applied.

“The San Tropez tan is very natural looking, with no unwanted streaks or orange hues. How dark the tan gets depends on the individual’s skin tones — if you are fair, plan on more than one application for that savage island look. The tan lasts anywhere between three and ten days but can be extended with the four-ounce bottle of San Tropez that’s included in the price.”

JANET DERY

Chanel SOLEIL IDENTITE, SPF 8 ($40) at Saks Fifth Avenue.

“Going into the month of May and being chalky white, I was more than happy to test Chanel’s self-tanner for the face. Let’s start with the actual product. The tube is very rich and luxurious looking, almost inviting to use. After exfoliating, I smoothed the lightweight lotion evenly on my face and throat, blending carefully.

“Be sure to wash your hands immediately so that you don’t have the telltale signs of a self-tanner. Chanel’s lotion is formulated with Copper Pearl and White Lily extract, providing an even, naturallooking, just-back-from-vacation look.

This product is a winner! It left my sensitive skin glowing without any red marks or blotches.”

JENNIFER WOOMER

Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanning ($28) and SelfTanning Instant Gel ($29.50) at Nordstrom.

“This summer there is no need for me to find my place in the sun to get a healthy looking tan. These two selftanners nicely do the trick. Both Gelée Auto Bronzante Express (self-tanning instant gel) and Eau Lactée AutoBronzante (liquid bronze self-tanning) are fragrant as well as quick and easy to use.

“After exfoliating my skin, I applied the liquid gel to my face at 8 a.m., and by 10, I had a perfectly natural glow. I dabbed the liquid bronze onto my legs and within two hours was ready to don a pair of shorts, paint my toenails fire engine red, and slip into a pair of strappy sandals.

“One word of caution: Neither product contains sunscreen, and we all know how those penetrating UV rays can put a wrinkle in anyone’s future plans.”

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Magic Tan ($28 and up) at AJ Millennium Spa. “The Magic Tan experience is like nothing I’ve ever tried, much less imagined. To get one, you stand in an enclosed shower, push a button, and expose your body to the mist released from a series of small jets. Although the shower process lasts less than a minute, the sprays stop briefly to allow you to expose each side of your body (front, back, right and left sides) to the mist. The result?

My fish-belly white skin looked as though it had been evenly rolled in a fine golden brown sugar.

“Over the next week, I felt more confident exposing my legs in short skirts and capris, but the true mark of success came when my mom told me that a Magic Tan, not the usual floral arrangement, was what she wanted for Mother’s Day!”

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recent shopping trip left me frustrated, disappointed – and empty-handed. I was in the market for a light blue dress to wear in my best friend’s wedding, so I stopped by a locally-owned women’s boutique known for their wide selection. But after no one greeted me or offered to assist me, I hastily left, taking my money and business elsewhere.

The store’s lack of customer service cost them not only this sale, but also any future sales to my friends, my family or me, since I told everyone about my disappointing experience.

I asked local “customer service experts” for suggestions on how to identify good customer service and where to find it locally.

Below is their take on “service with a smile.”

Michael Gaylord, co-owner, Ticknors Men’s Clothiers, 216-514-7848

Going the extra mile: Connected to Ticknor’s stores is a VIP room, which busy executives can reserve by calling ahead. Sales personnel will then handpick selections for the customer and have the items waiting in the VIP room.

His definition of good customer service: “The most important thing is to help the customer make the right decision when shopping. Real customer service is finding out about the customer.”

Strange request he’s fulfilled: “One young man needed white pants, which we didn’t carry. So we called the Army surplus store and tracked down a pair for him.”

He’s impressed by customer service at: Arhaus furniture, Hyde Park restaurant, and Ken Stewart’s restaurant in Akron.

“Real customer service is finding out about the customer.”

Michael Gaylord

Do customers who spend more receive better customer service than those who don’t? “A customer might spend (only) $199 on a suit, but he might be promoted and turn into our best customer. We love selling high school kids their Homecoming suits, because they turn into college students who need suits for interviews, etc.”

How should customers reward excellent customer service? “The greatest compliment is to refer a friend to our store!”

Rita Sachs, co-owner, Mulholland & Sachs, 216-295-7700

Going the extra mile: As co-owner of a retail gift store that bears her name, Sachs keeps a special book of customer preferences and special interests. If a shipment comes in that might appeal to a certain customer, she will call him or her to explain what’s available.

Her definition of good customer service: “Treat a customer as if she were a guest in your home. If you don’t like people, get out of the business.”

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Cleveland ’s Best Kept Secret ... continue to buy Hondas there because of their personal touch.”

Lynn Coletto, director of sales and marketing, Cleveland Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 216-623-1300 Going the extra mile: The Ritz-Carlton is known worldwide for its excellent customer service and has twice won the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award by the United States Department of Commerce. The Ritz offers a popular two-day course, Legendary Service, at The RitzCarlton, designed specifically for outside companies interested in learning about The Ritz-Carlton’s philosophy and values.

Her definition of good customer service: “Anticipate the customers’ needs before they ask, and provide an exceptional memory for them.”

She’s impressed with the service at: Her local Heinen’s grocery store in Rocky River.

Special feature: The Ritz-Carlton employs a “technology butler” who will come to your room, dressed in a tuxedo, to help you with any technical problems you may be having with your laptop computer or any other electronics.

Susan Smith, owner, Fibres, 216-831-4875 Going the extra mile: Employees of Fibres, a women’s boutique, will bring clothing selections to their customers’ homes to see how pieces might integrate into existing wardrobes. Fibres will also put together boxes of new garments and ship them to out-of-town customers, who can select pieces to purchase or ship them back.

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Classic Autos in Moreland Hills is also a favorite, because “they are totally up-front and honest” with the customers, she says.

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All Zipped Up at Laura Salkin After 25 years, Cleveland’s top bridal shop is closing its doors.

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ear Laura,” one letter in a thick album begins, “In 1991 I was married for the first time. Your sales associates were very helpful to me in choosing my gown.

When my big day came, my gown was beautiful and so was I. “In 1996 I got married again. My budget was a little smaller, my waistline a little larger. Since this was my second wedding, I wanted something more mature but elegant.

“Your excellent staff was very successful in helping me find the perfect dress.

My seamstress was so sweet and patient. It didn’t matter how much my budget was, your salon made me feel

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Laura Salkin on her wedding day with her mother-inlaw, bridal retailer Rose Salkin.

special each time.

“I hope that I will not need another wedding gown, but if so, I will be purchasing it from Laura Salkin bridal salon.”

Such is the cachet of the Laura Salkin name in Cleveland. The shop is a bona fide local institution; for countless women, the act of visiting it became a memory associated with a milestone – usually a wedding, but often a prom. Each experience tends to endure as a deeply meaningful one.

Unfortunately, an era is now coming to an end. The 25-year-old boutique – which boasted locations in Eton Square, Pavilion, and Great Northern Mall before settling into its current Van Aken space – is closing its doors for good this August 27.

In its place “they’re putting in a Fresh Express,” Salkin explains. “It’s been rumored for months, and it’s finally coming to pass. We met with the Forest City management who owns the center, and for the five

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A long line of collectible bride dolls fills a shelf above the cash registers. stores starting with me and ending with RSVP, we’re all out.”

There is a chance that the Laura Salkin name will continue in some form or another, but even Salkin doesn’t know for sure. “Right now we’re just concentrating on taking care of our all our brides and making sure all their needs are met,” Salkin notes. “My total focus every single day is what dresses we need to get in and what we have to get finished and ready. We have brides who have contracted with us through 2006, so I am fulfilling these obligations. I haven’t had much time to reflect about the past or even think about the future, other than taking

care of every one of our brides and making sure they’re happy and beautiful.”

Salkin is related to an important family in bridal retailing. Her mother-in-law is the namesake of the nowdefunct Rose Salkin Bridal in Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn, N.Y. Once the main competition to the now-legendary Kleinfeld’s, that fullservice bridal salon was where Laura orginally conceptualized her business. While she had helped out in the store but never really played a large role, Laura revealed an eye for the bridal business during her own 1967 wedding. That’s when she invented the detachable veil, now an

industry standard.

Laura, a New York City native, moved to Cleveland in 1969 when her husband Harvey was offered a professorship at Case’s Weatherhead School of Management, a position he still holds. An elementary-school teacher by training, Salkin initially substituted in the Shaker schools.

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that I wanted to give the people of Cleveland.”

The rest, as they say, is history. Over the last quarter century, Salkin has literally seen it all.

She dressed as brides the mothers of many of her current young brides. “I’ll say to the mothers, ‘bring in a picture of your gown.’ I’ll see the picture, and everything will come back.”

While she doesn’t see as many 17- and 18-yearold brides as she did when she first entered the business, she fondly remembers her oldest bride, a 70-something. “It was her third marriage, but she’d never had an involved wedding. So we suggested a tea-length gown or something informal, but she wanted the whole regalia – full-length train, Salkin veil, everything,” she describes her remembers. “And she looked great; it was wonrole as derful!” that of “part As the average age of first-time bride has counselor, part the risen, the styles have grown more sophisticatcouturier.” ed. “Years ago you had the more fluffy, ruffly gowns,” she remarks.

“Now there are sleeker lines, not as much glitz, but with very fine fabrics.” Strapless creations are among her most popular offerings today.

While Salkin credits Martha Stewart and the slew of wedding TV shows and magazines with improving the taste of many brides, she’s definitely noticed a new stress on them. “Today there’s such a focus on every element being perfect, many of these girls almost have an obsessiveness,” she observes. “My philosophy is, if you’re going to put such a heavy burden on yourself, you’re not going to enjoy the process or the wedding.”

However, she has noticed a move away from formal weddings. “I see a lot more people saying, ‘This is just for my family and me; there’s no one I want to impress.”

Among her most rewarding moments are times when she sees “second-time-around” brides more relaxed and naturally happy than they were the first time they shopped for a bridal outfit.

“You learn so much about people when you see them as customers,” says Salkin, who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Indeed, she describes her role as that of “part counselor, part couturier” to her customers. “You see a lot of bad family situations manifesting themselves in public.”

Salkin has learned to identify “bridezillas” from almost the moment they walk in the door.

“We’ve gotten to the point where we’re almost selective,” she says. “I’m in the most demanding segment of the retail industry already. If someone

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A Laura Salkin mannequin wears strapless wedding gown popular with today’s brides.

is going to be very uptight, we have to live with them for a year, and that’s a long time for someone who is going to drive you crazy.”

Whatever the circumstances of any bride or wedding, Salkin maintains she is able to accommodate it.

“One girl who had a 5 p.m. flight to Las Vegas to get married, came in at 10 that morning for a dress,” she laughs. “We had it altered and pressed and ready.”

The huge range of brides and weddings makes her life dynamic, she says. “No two days are the same, and no two weddings are the same. It’s an excitement and challenge every single day. And every night at dinner I’ve got another great story to tell, because every day there was a crisis and another good thing.”

Other than her brides, Salkin’s main concern is for her staff of 15, some of whom have been with her since day one. For example, she’s known her business manager Doug French since he was her paper boy.

“We’re all really, really close. It’s very heartbreaking to see them wonder what they are going to do next.”

So while it’s uncertain what role Salkin will play in Cleveland’s bridal landscape in the future, she has no intention of slowing down.

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Thankfully, this summer several programs new to northeast Ohio are designed to keep children’s bodies and brains happily humming along at warp speed.

CHABAM, Abrakadoodle, My Gym and The Little Gym offer fun, absorbing (yet educational) activities in arts, movement, and music. Many also offer flexible scheduling, making them perfect for those weeks at the beginning

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and end of each summer when neither camp nor school is in session.

Several also offer camp-style programs that stretch the entire summer.

Their advantages, compared with traditional camps, are shorter days, smaller group sizes, higher staff-child ratios and, often, college-educated instructors.

CHABAM An acronym for “children have active bodies and minds,” CHABAM is a brand-new multidisciplinary program founded locally by brothers James and Robert Levine, with guidance from Beachwood pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin.

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CHABAM resembles a children’s museum, with a variety of play stations and activity areas, broken up by a larger-than-life interactive tree house.

On one side is the “Ready … Set …

Grow …” program, a drop-in child development program (no reservations needed) for children ages 18 months to 8 years. An age-appropriate art and music curriculum, it is designed to meet both parents’ busy schedules and children’s developmental needs. To accommodate a large range of ages, CHABAM has a high teacher/child ratio (1 to 5) and controls the group size according to age.

On the other side of the treehouse, CHABAM runs its eight-week “Creative Curriculum” classes.

Designed for children 6 months to 8 years, these progressive workshops integrate music, art and movement.

The activities include exploration of musical instruments, use of custom pottery wheels (with firing in kilns right on site), creating art using various media, and participating in a variety of movement activities.

In addition, CHABAM offers Specialty Series workshops for the whole family – in yoga, pottery and

sign language – developed by staff (all staff have at least a college degree; director Jeannie Fleming-Gifford has a master’s in child development).

However, CHABAM’s most unique summer offering: Each Friday and Saturday evening from 5:30-8:30, parents can go out on their own date night while their children enjoy a pajama party at CHABAM. Summer classes run June 13 August 8. Between August 8 and Labor Day, the hiatus between camp and school, CHABAM will offer special half-day preschool and school-age programs.

My Gym Flexibility (literally and figuratively!) is the hallmark of My Gym’s fitness-based summer programs. Owned

by Gil Rubanenko and his wife Kelly, My Gym offers everything from Mommy and Me classes for threemonth-olds to sport clinics for older kids. The facility is equipped with gymnastics and tumbling equipment, but it also has “everything you’d find on a playground, including monkey bars and swings,” says Rubanenko.

My Gym’s summer programming includes a weekly theme camp that

CHABAM offers an abundance of play stations and activity areas, left. Above, navigating the rockclimbing wall at My Gym.

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Holden Arboretum’s Big Bugs exhibit, far left, will be enjoyed by family members of any age.

Near left, a Little Gym member gets a helping hand.

adds arts and crafts to the physical fitness curriculum.

New for the summer is a rock climbing wall, which will form the centerpiece of one week’s ecology theme.

Camp will run three days a week, Tuesday-Thursday, from 1-4 p.m. – just when you want to get your kids out of the hot sun. There’s no time commitment: You can sign up for a day, a week, or the whole summer.

This summer, My Gym will also offer three-day sports clinics on soccer and gymnastics for children ages 5-9 and cheerleading skills up to age 13. Clinics meet from 4:30-6:30, Tuesday-Thursday.

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Abrakadoodle Abrakadoodle is an art education program for children ages 20 months to 12 years. Owners Kenneth and Ginny Baris learned of the program while researching activities for their own children. Ginny, who has a master’s degree in early childhood education, liked Abrakadoodle so much, they decided to start one themselves.

A “process-oriented� rather than “product-oriented� program, Abrakadoodle combines age-appropriate art education with the opportunity to explore a variety of art materials.

A typical Abrakadoodle class is divided into three sections. In the “Plan� section, the children are introduced to the work of classic and contemporary artists, perhaps some art terms, and new material. In the “Do� stage, children work at the table, inspired by what they’ve learned. In the final “Review� section, the children come together and talk about how they made their artwork.

This summer, the Barises are offering several Abrakadoodle “mini-camps� at various locations on the East Side. These include a castle and dragons class for “Doodlers� (grades 1-6); a puppet-themed class for “Mini Doodlers� (ages 3-6) and “Paint Me a Story� for “Twosy Doodlers� (ages 20-36 months).

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The Little Gym Paula Pascarella and her husband Chip opened The Little Gym of Shaker Heights in mid-April, but they already have an ambitious summer program.

The Little Gym is a franchise with “a fabulous reputation as the premier motor skills program in the world,” Pascarella says. What she likes most about the program is that it’s designed to develop social and emotional as well as physical skills. It’s all about “building confidence and positive reinforcement,” she explains.

The Little Gym is offering two summer programs.

“Anytime Summertime” is a camp with 10 weekly themes. It offers parents the flexibility to choose their weeks and their days: Students are enrolled for anywhere from two to five days a week, for three hours a day (choose between the morning or afternoon option).

The weekly curriculum combines physical activities with age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, music, and theme-related guests. During the “Lights, Sirens, and Badges, Oh My” week, for example, a Shaker Heights firefighter will visit.

In addition, The Little Gym offers its regular weekly classes in motor skills and non-competitive gymnastics. Grade-school gymnastics (for children ages 6-12) teaches tumbling, vaulting, bar and beam.

Parent/child classes are offered for children 10 to 36 months.

The Little Gym offers a unique physical development program for preschoolers designed to promote independence. Parents can wait in the viewing area while their children learn skills to enhance their perceptional, emotional and physical development. “It’s a way for them to wet their wings without their parents,” Pascarella explains. Summer classes meet weekly from June 13 to August 20.

The museums If you’re casting about for summer fun, don’t forget Cleveland’s museums and outdoor areas. In addition to its exhibits, The Children’s Museum of Cleveland is offering mini-camps featuring crafts, Spanish, and cooking.

At Holden Arboretum, the “Big Bug” exhibit – a series of gigantic bug sculptures – runs through the summer, along with special events like “Bee Weekend” and “Build a Bug.” The summer schedules of Great Lakes Science Center, Lake Farmpark, the Cleveland Metroparks, and the HealthSpace museum are also brimming with great activities for high-powered little brains, feet, and hands. ❑ Kid-friendly activities can be found at: Abrakadoodle, 216-321-0909 CHABAM, 216-464-8500 Children’s Museum of Cleveland, 216-791-5437 Cleveland Metroparks, 216-635-3200 Cuyahoga Valle Scenic Railroad, 800-468-4070 Great Lakes Science Center, 216-694-2000 Healthspace Museum, 216-231-5010 Holden Arboretum, 440-946-4400 Lake Farm Park, 440-256-2122 The Little Gym of Shaker Heights, 216-752-9049 My Gym, 440-914-9497 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS JSTYLE SUMMER 2005

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BY ARLENE FINE

YOM HA’ATZMAUT CELEBRATION Enjoying the festivities at the 2005 Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebration at Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple are Diane Shalom and her children, Ra’anan, left, and Ma’ayan.

WHEN THE STARS COME OUT Ken and Phyllis Bravo enjoying a stellar time at Alzheimer’s Association’s 25th anniversary gala at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

DANCEcleveland Roe Green, left, and Miriam Glazer attended a reception for the board, staff and performers of DANCEcleveland.

AISH HA TORAH SOIRÉE Seen at fire at Shaker Square at the Aish HaTorah soirée are Greg and Hallie Abrams.

KOSHER TASTE OF CLEVELAND Taste buds were tickled by the fine fare at Congregation Shaarey Tikvah’s second annual “A Kosher Taste of Cleveland.” Sampling the gourmet kosher food are Miriam and Gerry Engelhart.

LEGAL AID SOCIETY 100th ANNIVERSARY GALA Retiring head of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland C. Lyonel Jones, left, with Steven Steinglass, retiring dean of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, at the Legal Aid Society’s 100th anniversary gala.

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A NIGHT FOR MOVIES Making the scene at a benefit for New Directions are Debbie Fishleder, left, and Alyssa Hoffman.

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CASINO EXTRAVAGANZA Playing a winning hand at casino extravaganza “NCJW on a Roll,” held at Oakwood Club, are, from left, NCJW board members Jean Sarlson, Susan C. Levine, Cheryl Senkfor and Fran Doris.

ITZHAK PERLMAN IN CONCERT Stephen and Linda Pepper, left, and Sosamma and Nate Berger were in fine fiddle when they attended the Itzhak Perlman concert at Severance Hall to benefit Alta House.

CATTLE BARON’S BALL Sally and Bob Gries were roped into wearing their finest western duds at the Cattle Baron’s Ball benefiting the American Cancer Society, Cuyahoga Division.

ROYAL TEA PARTY Eton in Woodmere’s Isola Bella was the setting for a Royal Tea Party to benefit Pointe of Departure Ballet. Guests were treated to a children’s fashion show provided by Macaroni. Susan Gottlieb, left, and Diane Presser flank models, from left, Rachel and Molly Rzepka and Alana Heller.

SWINGTIME AT THE CLEVELAND CABARET William Dorsky and CeeCee Hodgson gave a rousing cheer at the Young Audiences of Greater Cleveland gala.

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ith summer’s longer, warmer days, Northeast Ohioans eagerly hit the courts and playing fields. There’s Little League and casual pickup games and displays of athletic prowess by weekend warriors. Pools and beaches are the setting for roasting/toasting, volleyball and water sports; parks for picnicking, hiking, biking, rock climbing and camping; and the road for jogging, biking and family vacations. We also spend time outdoors working on the lawn, gardening, and doing home repairs.

So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that physicians and those staffing local emergency departments

half-jokingly refer to summer as “trauma season.”

“Summer is the worst season of all for injuries, because people are participating in so many activities — from grilling to biking to hang-gliding — that put them at risk for accidents to occur,”

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explains Kathryn Wesolowski, director of the community safety and resource center at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

The worst offenders?

“It’s the ball sports — baseball, basketball, soccer,” says Dr. Brenda Powell, a family medicine specialist at Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood office.

“Not only do we see more sprains, joint dislocations and broken bones with them, the people playing are also coming in with cases of sunburn.”

Injuries are often caused, she adds, because “people aren’t using the right shoes or protective gear.”

Falls run a close second to ball sports injuries. “People aren’t just falling off slides or down steps, they are falling off ladders, too,” says Wesolowski.

But it’s not just injuries that sideline people during trauma season. So do insect stings, heat stroke, lightning strikes and Northeast Ohio’s rotten air quality. “The pollen and pollution in the air — plus the high humidity — cause respiratory problems for the elderly and those with asthma,” says Wesolowski.

“It’s important to take heed of ozone action days.”

Even something as benign as digging around in the garden or running barefoot through the backyard grass sends people to the hospital, says Powell, “because so many people don’t have their tetanus shots up to date.”

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While you may not be able to prevent someone in your family from having an accident, getting injured, or experiencing an asthma attack this summer, you can lessen the impact of their “adverse event” — medical talk for an accident or injury. Do this by putting together a summertime first aid kit.

While you can buy kits commercially — on the Internet or at sporting goods stores — you’ll get exactly what you want (at half the cost) if you put it together yourself. “Everything you need you can get out of your medicine cabinet at home or at your local drug store or supermarket,” notes Wesolowski.

Putting together a safety kit is only doing half the work, however. “You should take a first aid class, with the Red Cross or some other organization.

If the kids are old enough, they should take it, too,” suggests Powell.

The following do-it-yourself first aid kit is based on recommendations from Powell, Wesolowski, a local pharmacist and the National Library of Medicine.

If you or a family member has special medical needs, add necessary materials — i.e. an Epi-Pen for someone allergic to bee/wasp/ant stings — to the kit.

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Summer Safety Kit • Medical grade non-latex gloves • Lip balm, SP 30 or better • Sunscreen, SPF 30 • A canister of moist towelettes/baby wipes, for wound cleaning • Insect repellent towelettes or DEET lotion, no stronger than 10% for use with young children • Insect bite stick • Benadryl/antihistamine pills, for general, non-threatening allergic reactions • Motrin, Aleve, and/or children’s Tylenol, for pain relief • Tube of antibiotic — i.e., bacitracin ointment • Bottle of sterile eye drops or saline solution to flush eyes • Tube of hydrocortisone cream/lotion, for itching and rash • Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or Betadine, for wound cleaning • Purell ™ or Ivy Off™, to counteract oils found in poison ivy • 30-50 cotton balls in a re-sealable sandwich bag • 30-50 cotton-tipped swabs in a re-sealable sandwich bag

• 10-20 Band-Aids in a re-sealable sandwich bag • 6 large gauze bandages • Roll of bandage gauze and roll of bandage tape (to wrap/tape wound dressing) • 2 elastic (ACE) bandages (2 inches wide and 3 inches wide) with fasteners • Instant cold pack • Cloth triangle bandage, for binding wound or making sling • Safety pins (various sizes) in resealable sandwich bag • Scissors • Tweezers and single edge razor blade for removing stingers, splinters, etc.

• 10-12 tongue depressors for wrist and/or finger splints • Save-a-tooth storage bottle with saline solution • Plastic crate with lid • 3 x 5 card taped to the lid of the kit’s container with the following phone numbers: Emergency Medical Service — 911 Poison Control Center — 800-2221222 Your physician Your dentist • First aid manual • Waterproof flashlight with batteries • Rain ponchos (or large garbage bags with holes for head and arms) • Bottled water • Synthetic fabric blanket (sheds water and holds heat) ❑

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Summer Safety Tips • Never leave children unattended in or near the water.

• Make sure children wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or scooter, rollerblading or skateboarding.

• Protect children from excessive exposure to sun, especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

• Supervise children whenever they use play equipment such as swings or sliding boards.

• Keep children away from areas where lawn mowers are being used.

• Have children wear light colored clothing, which minimizes the risk of insect stings.

• Know the plants in your yard, and teach your child not to pick or eat anything without first checking with an adult.

• Keep children from playing near barbecues, and always have water present when fire is involved.

• When traveling by car or airplane, strap children in a properly fitting seat belt, car seat or booster seat.

• To help prevent food poisoning, keep foods at their proper temperatures, and don’t store perishable foods in a hot car.

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can find it cheaper on the net.” I hear it all the time – at a cocktail party, chamber of commerce meeting, or my daughter’s high-school soccer game. In today’s digital age, many people feel as though the Internet allows them to take control of their travel plans.

But we’ve also all heard the Internetrelated horror stories – undisclosed travel times, the luxury hotel suite that was anything but, or the lackluster tour guide. Some travelers like the risk and “adventure” of do-it-yourself traveling. But many a discerning traveler engages a Virtuoso travel specialist to do what they do best.

A Virtuoso travel specialist is your advocate, someone who is accountable

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The Baths on Virga Gorda, Virgin Islands, a sun-drenched blend of sparkling sand and clear blue water.

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for the time and money you are investing in travel. He works for you, not for hotels, cruise lines or airlines. As the name implies, Virtuoso is North America’s most respected network of exclusive travel agents – the top 1% of travel agencies worldwide. It represents decades of professional experience, worldwide connections, and product, lifestyle and destination expertise.

So maybe you’ve already dined al fresco in a Tuscan village, tracked wild game in Africa, strolled along the Great Wall, and gone swimming with sharks in the Great Barrier Reef. Where and what do you want to discover next? Whatever your travel pursuit, Virtuoso can tailor it to your needs.

For the upscale travel market, Virtuoso’s personal relationships with top hotels, resorts, spas, lodges, cruise lines and tour companies are very important, especially when it comes to destinations like Belize, Morocco, Fiji Islands, and Uruguay.

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When you book with a Virtuoso travel specialist, you are automatically entitled to additional benefits. These range from room upgrades and complimentary meals to private tours and limousine transfers, all at no additional cost.

Maximize your travel experience with itineraries customized to your tastes: For Cruisers: Complimentary benefits include Virtuoso Voyager Club and Virtuoso Explorer, which have escorted pre- and post-cruise trips, shore excursions, land packages and special social events on more than 450 luxury cruises per year.

For Air Travelers: For international travel, Virtuoso has insider access to special fares unavailable on the Internet.

For Independent Sorts: Virtuoso agencies are experts at making independent arrangements.

When Continental Airlines recently announced the closing of its Beachwood ticket office, I decided to move a specialty branch of my company into that space and combine Continental Airlines with the Virtuoso tour and cruise lineup.

I also hired Lynne Woodburn, the Continental Airlines office manager, to continue serving her loyal Elite One Pass customers. “By expanding to cruises and tours, I am creating a one-stop shopping experience for people that I used to book air travel for only,” says Woodburn.

The office will have a special Continental computer system to credit Elite One Pass members with their bonus miles, even when using highly discounted fares.

As part of our grand-opening month, our featured Virtuoso tour company Intrav will be showcasing its European River Barge and Private Jet tour programs as well as the renowned “Around the World” tour, departing Sept. 27, 2005.

At $52,500 per person based on double occupancy, this famous tour has a level of luxury and exclusivity available only to a select group of travelers.

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4. Take a guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. You’ll learn about the cloud forest’s ecological makeup, as well as why conservation efforts to preserve tropical forests are so important for the health of our planet. Also, consider a horseback ride through Monteverde, which has some of the best riding trails in Costa Rica.

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Smenus ummer feature

fresh fare Lighter, healthier restaurant entrées appear in the warmer months

BY STEPHANIE GARBER

R The Crispy Duck dish from fire features seasonal, organic ingredients.

estaurant menus change with the seasons to accommodate both customers’ preferences and availability of seasonal ingredients. Luckily, say local chefs and restaurant owners, those two variables are usually complementary.

“There are essentially two big menu changes

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A wine, cheese and fruit spread from Fleming’s is filling without being too heavy.

Sergio’s Erica Salad makes a light, healthy meal.

every year,” says Boulevard Blue’s executive chef Scott Wuennemann. “Fall and winter menus are heavier and richer; spring and summer fare is lighter and healthier.” For example, he says, duck is very popular around fall and winter but is replaced in spring and summer menus with something lighter, like grilled salmon.

The featured ingredient of other main dishes, such as lamb, remain on the menu at this Larchmere hotspot, but take a different form in the summer months. “For example, the braised lamb shank is off, and now I have a chop,” says Wuennemann. “The side has changed, too. Instead of a potato, it’s English spring peas in risotto.”

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head ferns, spring peas, morels. You stick within the parameters of style and what fits the clientele, because you want to be creative but not too outside the box.”

Sitting down and evaluating the menu prior to each seasonal change is not strictly a solo endeavor.

“I talk to the owners, I read the comment cards, I listen to feedback from servers because they have a lot of contact with the customers, and I go through the menu with my sous chef,” he explains.

Doug Katz, owner of fire at Shaker Square, says the menu at his restaurant also changes seasonally. “The menu is based on the farmer’s market — what’s fresh and preferably organic.”

For example, summer is a great time for greens and stone fruits like peaches, plums and cherries, he says. “And those wonderful, vine-ripened tomatoes that are just bursting with taste begin to

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make their appearance later in summer.”

People prefer their food lighter and at room temperature during the warmer months, whereas they like the food to be “stewey” in the winter, asserts Katz. To accommodate the summer palate, many of his meat entrées and fish are grilled.

Planning the summer menu at Sergio’s Brazilian Restaurant in University Circle conjures up fond memories for owner Sergio Abramof of his childhood in Brazil where the street vendors always had the tastiest snacks.

“Our focus in the summer switches to lots of appetizers designed to be shared on our tropical garden patio,” he notes.

“The inspiration for many of these dishes comes from ‘street food’ from around the world.”

Abramof avoids the “typical baby greens” in planning the restaurant’s summer salads, he says. “Instead, we use crisp, aromatic shaved fennel in one salad and hearty chiffonade of kale in another. With the use of spicy mustard greens and watercress, no one is going to be bored with these salads,” he

insists, adding that many of the lunch salads are available with fish, beef, or grilled chicken.

One featured dinner at Sergio’s this season is the “Cape Cod Dinner,” which Abramof says was inspired by the summers he spent in Wood’s Hole on Cape Cod. The dish “explodes with the flavors of the sea.”

Look for fish specials this summer at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, says operating partner Cliff Cravens. His summer menu will include stuffed veal chops with truffle mashed potatoes; chilled gazpacho soup with cilantro crème fraîche; and Georgia peach-blackberry cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream. ❑ Sample summer menus at: • Boulevard Blue, 216-721-5500 • Fire, 216-921-3473 • Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 216-896-9000 • Gamekeeper’s Taverne, 440-247-7744 • Nighttown, 216-795-0550 • Sans Souci/Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, 216-902-4095 • Sergio’s Brazilian Restaurant, 216-231-1234

Creative cuisine. Relaxed ambience. Impeccable service. Sans Souci – Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the coastal regions of Italy, Spain, France and Morocco.

Acclaimed by The Plain Dealer – “A winner for smart, fresh and distinctive meals… just go!” Serving lunch, dinner and drinks.

Valet parking available and reservations suggested. 216.696.5600

24 Public Square • Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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dining guide Arrabiata’s Italian Restaurant 6169 Mayfield Road 440-442-2600 Located in the heart of Mayfield Heights, Arrabiata’s serves the finest in Northern Italian cooking in a warm, classy, casual atmosphere. The menu ranges from veal, chicken, seafood and pasta.

We also feature a full bar and extensive wine list. Arrabiata’s specializes in catering and private parties. Full menu is available for takeout.

We offer delicious, healthy food all day.

Everything we sell (except bread) is made on site from scratch with the highest quality ingredients. We offer a diverse selection of dinner entrees, side dishes, salads, sandwiches, and soups, along with coffee, tea, espresso and baked goods. Try our convenient delivery service (free with $40 minimum order). Come taste a cup of what the Sun Newspapers recently called, “The best coffee in town.”

Bix 3365 Richmond Road, #225 Beachwood 216-292-9988 Fax: 216-373-0041 www.bixfoods.com Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bix is a brand new takeout and delivery restaurant (no dine in) located on Richmond Road near Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood (in the same office park as Moxie and Red).

Casa Dolce 5732 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights 440-473-0660 This full scale Bakery Bistro located on Mayfield Road between Lander and Brainard is a must see in Cleveland. The large array of bakery and prepared foods is almost overwhelming from the most beautiful cakes, desserts and pastries to the sandwiches, pizzas and Italian cuisine.

“Each meal is created with only the finest ingredients.

Experience

the taste.”

Chef Doug Katz, Proprietor

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Expect nothing less than the best from Carl Quagliata, former owner of Tuscany and current owner of Giovanni’s.

He has gone over the top with great desserts and fine foods at reasonable pricing. He has also introduced a full scale catering menu to accompany his decadent desserts.

Elsner’s Steak & Steam 20116 Chagrin Boulevard Shaker Heights 216-752-6700 Fax: 216-752-3233 Cleveland’s legendary steakhouse also features seafood, chicken, pasta, veal, rack of lamb and ribs. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, and now featuring a lighter fare menu. Gentlemen may also enjoy a steam, sauna and massage in our health-club facility.

Fire 13220 Shaker Square Cleveland 216-921-3473

www.firefoodanddrink.com Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thurs. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.(Brunch) 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Douglas Katz’s Fire is artful and contemporary, with an award-winning menu of astonishingly flavorful dishes – many prepared in a tandoor oven. Our menu features exquisite options for meat and seafood lovers including succulent crispy duck, tasty rib eye, roasted whole fish and organic stuffed chicken with fresh fava and wild mushrooms. Reservations can be made by phone or online 24/7 at www.firefoodanddrink.com.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 28869 Chagrin Boulevard Woodmere 216-896-9000 Fax: 896-9414 www.flemingsteakhouse.com e-mail: cleveland@flemingssteakhouse.com

6169 Mayfield Rd • Mayfield Hts • 440.442.2600 (Across from Mayfield Hts. Police Department)

Arrabiata's

Classy/Casual Atmosphere

Italian Restaurant & Catering www.Arrabiatas.com

Extensive wine list

Hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30 until 2:30 Dinner: Monday. 4:30 until 9 Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30 until 10:00 Friday & Saturday, 4:30 until 11:00 Sunday, 5 until 9

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Enjoy the finest aged prime beef and 100 wines by the glass in a lively, stylish atmosphere. Fleming’s is where evenings out become memorable times.

Gamekeeper’s Taverne 87 West Street Chagrin Falls 440-247-7744 www.gamekeepers.com A vintage restaurant that radiates charm. Gamekeeper’s patio attracts diners from miles around with its pretty umbrella-covered tables and friendly outdoor bar. Firsttimers should check out the restaurant itself, which once belonged to the family of poet Hart Crane. The luncheon menu includes a mix of sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta dishes. Dinner is somewhat more innovative with offerings of game, fresh

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seafood, pasta, veal, chicken and chops. Lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday until 4 p.m. Dinner Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m., and Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m.

A.D.M.V. Or try 87 West Wine/Martini Bar, 440-2475888, or Bass Lake Taverne & Inn, 440-285-3100. Timberfire in Bainbridge, 440-708-2222.

Giovanni’s Ristorante 25550 Chagrin Boulevard Beachwood 216-831-8625 It looks like Giovanni’s has gone over the top again receiving more votes in Cleveland Magazine’s Silver Spoon Awards than any other restaurant including #1 in Best Italian, Best Fine Dining and Best Service. All this best of Italian food can now be casually experienced with Giovanni’s new bar menu fea-

turing 24 new options in appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Some of the new appetizers include Calamari Steak, Jumbo Tuscan Meatballs, Fresh Mozzarella in Brown Butter Sauce and Maryland Lump Crab and Shrimp Cakes. The bar menu is only offered in the bar Monday thru Friday.

Houlihan’s of Beachwood 3750 Orange Place 216-378-9090 Located on Orange Place next to the Holiday Inn. Innovative entrees, great service and a casually sophisticated atmosphere create a unique dining experience. Our upbeat bar and Happy Hour, outdoor patio dining area and full-service banquet facility truly satisfy any dining need.

Our banquet rooms can accommodate 20 to 200 people. There’s something special for everyone at Houlihan’s!

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse Downtown • 216-344-2444 123 W. Prospect Avenue Beachwood • 216-464-0688 26300 Chagrin Boulevard Westlake • 440-892-4933 21 Main Street Akron/Fairlawn •330-670-6303 4073 Medina Road www.hydeparkrestaurants.com Hyde Park has been voted “Best Steakhouse in Cleveland” for the past 16 years. This high-end prime steakhouse has a clubby New York/ Chicago-style atmosphere. The menu features thick-cut prime aged steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and lobster. There’s an extensive wine list. Private dining rooms are available for groups up to 350 guests.

Open for dinner 7 days.

Downtown & Westlake locations open for lunch Mon.-Fri. Valet parking available.

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Monday - Friday featuring 24 items in appetizers, salads, sandwiches & entrees, including . . .

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Sushi Grade Tuna Tartar Fresh Oysters Jumbo Tuscan Meatballs Crusted Veal Milinease Sandwich Cheeseburger Giovanni

see what the critics have been talking about and help us start the summer by enjoying your next meal on our patio Wine Spectator “Best of” Award of Excellence 2004 Northern Ohio Live Best Restaurant and Best Service 2004

Voted Cleveland Magazine’s 2005 Silver Spoon Awards in five categories . . .

• Best Italian • Best Service • Best Fine Dining • Best Decor • Most Romantic

AAA Four-Diamond Award Winner 2004-2005

The only restaurant 13 years straight to be awarded the AAA Award in Cleveland

Simply the Best

Ristorante Giovanni’s 25550 Chagrin Blvd. at Richmond Beachwood 216. 831. 8625

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dining guide Jack’s Steakhouse 4277 W. 150th Street Cleveland 877-357-7564 Located in the Cleveland Airport Marriott Jack’s Lounge offers an extensive wine list as well as specialty martinis and is an ideal way to begin your dining event. Jack’s Steakhouse specializes in serving generous portions of USDA choice beef prepared with the finest ingredients, as well as fresh seafood and creative pasta

entrees. Enjoy our signature specialty items such as Asparagus Fritters, Steakhouse Mac & Cheese, or 18 oz. Blackened Ribeye. Join us for lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday. Visit our website at www.clevelandairportmar riott.com.

Lockkeepers 8001 Rockside Road Valley View

of Beachwood

Nighttown 12387 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights 216-795-0550 www.nighttowncleveland.com Nighttown, a Cleveland landmark for over 40 years, offers a special combination of fabulous food, exceptional serv-

Cleveland’s Legen dary Restaurant

ice and a splendidly unique atmosphere. Dine inside or outside on Nighttown’s heated, glass-enclosed patio.

Featuring top-quality steaks, the freshest fish and chicken all prepared with creative simplicity. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and late night dining. Sunday brunch. Private party rooms available.

Pearl of the Orient East: Van Aken Center 20121 Van Aken Boulevard Shaker Heights 216-751-8181 West: Beachcliff Market Square 19300 Detroit Road Rocky River 440-333-9902 Award-winning Asian cuisine; lunch and dinner specials; private party room; fully licensed; wines by the glass; great prices and value; ample parking. Open Mon.-Fri. for lunch and all seven evenings for dinner.

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Located on Orange Place next to the Holiday Inn. When you want everything just right… …it’s Houlihan’s.

Unique entrees, perfectly prepared…

Friendly faces that cater to your every need…

A relaxed atmosphere that offers Happy Hour, Low carb menu items and Early Bird specials!

3750 Orange Place – Beachwood 216-378-9090

216-524-9404 F ax: 216-674-0965 www.lockkeepers.com Lunch - Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Dinner - Mon-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5-11 p.m.; Sun. 4-9 p.m.

Located on the Cuyahoga River in Valley View, Lockkeepers has become a Cleveland institution. It is known for its modern American cuisine and its world-class wine list.

Lockkeepers offers sumptuous, distinctive cuisine, enhanced by innovative presentation and impeccable service in a comfortable, yet sophisticated, atmosphere.

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San Souci (located inside the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel) 24 Public Square Cleveland 216-969-5600 Voted in May 2005 as the Best French/Mediterranean in Cleveland by Cleveland Magazine. San Souci serves creative new cuisine from Italy, Spain and France in a beautiful room graced with Provencal-themed murals, hearthside seating and views of Cleveland’s monumentfilled Public Square. Serving lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner 7 nights a week.

Sergio’s in University Circle 1903 Ford Drive 216-231-1234 www.sergiosinthe circle.com

The restaurant evokes the sensuality of Brazil. It is full of light, color and music. The cross-cultural menu features many Brazilian and seafood dishes from Sergio’s homeland. The flavors are bright, clean and bold. Sergio’s offers full-service catering for corporate, public and private functions throughout Northeast Ohio. Sergio and his exceptional staff are consistently recognized for their commitment to excellence.

Enjoy live Brazilian music and upbeat jazz many evenings on the garden patio and in our dining room. Located in Cleveland’s cultural center, it is fun, casual and moderately priced. Serving lunch Mon. thru Fri. Dinner Mon. through Sat.. Delivery available from delivermefood.com.

The Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe 2267 Lee Rd. • 216-932-3003 Galleria at Erieview 216-621-8801 Eton-Chagrin • 216-831-3630

fect place for a morning or afternoon business meeting.

Wireless internet available at Eton.

Since 1995, The Stone Oven has been treating Clevelanders to artisan hearth-baked bread, homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and pastries. They have recently moved from their original location in the Heights to their new home on Lee. (Really just a “Stone’s” throw away!) Stop by and check out their new digs.

You’ll be sure to dig it, too!

It’s warm and woody and very Heightsy. Besides lunch, The Stone Oven Bakery is the per-

That Place on Bellflower 11401 Bellflower in the Heart of University Circle 216-231-4469 Cleveland’s most romantic and elegant restaurant is back! Featuring daily lunch and dinner specials. “Happy Hour” daily. Have lunch or dinner “Al Fresco.” Party rooms available. Thanks for 30 great

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A

lthough Nissan is billing its 2005 Pathfinder as a midsize SUV, the new model offers a bigger engine than previous designs.

Luckily for its drivers, the Pathfinder’s added horsepower does not detract from its superior on-road agility.

A delicate balance of power and nimbleness is important when piloting three tons of sports utility vehi-

The Nissan Pathfinder’s bigger engine does not detract from its on-road agility.

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The Pathfinder’s rigid platform is built for off-road adventure.

Inside, the SUV combines function with careful attention to detail. cle. The Pathfinder’s beefiness is nicely offset by a 4.0-liter, DOHC V-6 engine that produces 270 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and an impressive 291 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.

The added power and torque is softened by the vehicle’s five-speed automatic transmission, which provides seamless gear changes during highway driving. Hearing the engine rev while accelerating on the interstate is extremely satisfying.

The body of the 2005 Pathfinder is built on a rigid platform for drivers interested in a little off-road adventure. Taking a few steps back from the vehicle reveals

excellent ground clearance and no exposed mechanical parts.

If your idea of off-roading is navigating the tight confines of a drive-through rather than a rutted backwoods horsetrack, the Pathfinder will not disappoint. Steering is engine-speed sensitive, power-assisted rack and pinion, resulting in smooth turns even around tight curves.

Both front and rear suspension are independent.

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Porsche Carrera GT

You never felt such a rush. Even when it’s standing still.

Owning a Porsche Carrera GT is unlike any other experience in life. At rest, this is a roadster that turns knees weak and draws the kind of stares usually reserved for Oscar winners. In motion, it is nothing short of stupefying. Chalk that up to its V-10, 605 HP purebred racing engine that takes you from 0 – 60 in 3.9 seconds. This is what driving was meant to be. We have one (just one) ready for immediate delivery, only at Fred Baker Porsche.

Or, maybe you’d like to learn more about the totally redesigned 2005 Porsche 911 and the sporty Boxster. As the largest Porsche dealer in northeast Ohio, Fred Baker Porsche has the greatest selection and the largest service department in the region — to assure your total satisfaction.

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Added power and torque is softened by the Pathfinder’s five-speed automatic transmission.

brake system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) included. The Pathfinder’s brakes are extremely sensitive to even the slightest pressure.

Inside, the new Pathfinder combines function with careful attention to detail. Nissan gave its interior more space than previous models, allowing for seven-passenger seating. The second row of seating offers space for three adults, and the third row comfortably seats two.

The Pathfinder’s interior is designed for long trips. A total of six cupholders and 12 tie-downs complement its already impressive storage space. The trunk area is large, with a luggage floor box included as part of the overall package. The interior also boasts 64 seating and cargo configurations. Road & Travel Magazine says the new Pathfinder can store a kayak with the trunk closed.

For the driver, an eight-way power seat is standard on all but the base XE model, with adjustable lumbar available on the upper level LE. A three-spoke urethane or

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Cruise control, power windows and door locks, and remote keyless entry are standard across the models. Air conditioning is regulated by a single manual temperature control on XE models, with dual automatic controls optional on the SE and standard on SE Off-Road and LE models.

Optional features include an upgraded Bose six-disc CD/AM/FM eight-speaker sound system, DVD player with a seven-inch screen, infrared headphones, and leather seats.

Nissan’s new midsize SUV is certainly built for adventure. However, even with its added power, the Pathfinder’s handling and spacious interior also results in a pleasant ride for the less adventurous among us. ❑ For more information about the Nissan Pathfinder, call Bedford Nissan, 440-439-5785.

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Tanglewood Country Club 440-543-7010, X14 . . . . 42

Fred Baker Porsche/Audi 440-232-4700 . . . . . . . . .137

Tano’s 216-831-7880 216-831-7880 . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Bedford Nissan 440-439-5785 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Unger’s Kosher Bakery 216-321-7171

Central Cadillac 216-861-5800

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Legendary Motorcars 216-475-8585 . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Stoddard 440-951-1040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

DINING Arrabiata’s 440-442-2600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 bix Foods 216-292-9988

C E L E B R AT I O N S

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Elsner’s Steak & Steam 216-752-6700 . . . . . . . . . .132

A.L. Wain Co. 216-751-2999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Fire 216-921-3473 (FIRE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Aqua Charter LLC 440-243-5141

Gamekeeper’s Taverne 440-247-7744 . . . . . . . . . .133

Blooms 216-367-1200 #72

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Bonnie Davis Catering 216-831-7909

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Giovanni’s Ristorante 216-831-8625 Houlihan’s 216-378-9090

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Caricatures & Comedy by E.J. Farbarik 216-741-2325.. 43

Lockkeeper’s Inn 216-524-9404

Casa Dolce 440-473-0660

San Souci/Renaissance Hotel 216-696-5600 . . . . . .129

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Cleveland Airport Marriott 216-252-5333

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Sergio’s 216-231-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Cleveland Federation of Music 216-771-1802 . . . . 47

The Stone Oven 216-831-3630/216-932-3003 . . . .130

Clifford Norton Studio 216-378-8000 . . . . . . . . . . 30

That Place on Bellflower 216-231-4469

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Contempo Cuisine 216-397-3520 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 ecco Shoes 216-297-9804

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Executive Caterers at Landerhaven 440-449-0700 . . 31

Audrey’s Sweet Threads 216-831-8880 . . . . . . . . . . 19

Exclusive Invites Plus 216-831-1266

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Berger & Silver Jewelers 216-464-5970 . . . . . . . . . .18

Glidden House 216-231-8900

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Bonnie’s Goubaud 216-831-4250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Heidi’s Passion 216-408-9550

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Eton Chagrin Boulevard 216-591-0544 . . . . . . . . . .15

Homewood Suites 440-519-9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Europa International Salon & Spa 216-292-6969 . . . .19

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 216-464-0688 . . . . . . 32

Fibres 216-831-4875 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Metroplex 216-587-7827 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Flemings Prime Steakhouse 216-896-9000 . . . . . . .17

Mooreland 440-525-7551

Macaroni 216-831-1010

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Realty One 216-831-7394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Myers University Club 216-432-9000 . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Realty One, Peggy Garr 216-831-7342 . . . . . . . . . . .20

Nighttown 216-795-0550

Realty One, Adam Kaufman 216-831-7370 . . . . . . 22

Mulholland & Sachs 216-295-7700

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NorthCoastPortraits 216-694-3686 . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 216-595-0809

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Noteriety 216-839-0000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Thomas R. Riley Galleries 216-765-1711

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Party 411, Sherri Foxman 216-514-8411 . . . . . . . . 33 Pearl of the Orient 216-751-8181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

F A M I LY

Pollack Studio 216-381-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Cuyahoga County Public Library 216-749-9486 . . .115

Roseland Lanes 440-232-5444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 800-468-4070 . . 114

Sammy’s 800-837-5899 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Holden Arboretum 440-946-4400 . . . . . . . . . 113

Sensational Celebrations 216-292-1836 . . . . . . . . . 30

My Gym 440-914-9497

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Edible Arrangements 440-605-9200

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AJ Millennium Spa 216-593-0271 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Embers Custom Fireplace 440-248-1280

Adina Prêt a Porter 216-291-1010 . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Faralli Kitchens & Baths 440-944-4499 . . . . . . . . . . .72

Alson 216-464-6767 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Finelli Architectural Ironwork 440-248-0050 . . . . . . 12

bliS & American Crafts Gallery 216-231-2008 . . . . .102

Floor Show Inc. 216-662-5550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BC

Catan Fashions 440-238-6664 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Framart Galleries 216-464-0398/440-248-3430 . . . 79

Cleveland Yoga 216-789-4473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer, Paul Blumberg

Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa 440-498-9411

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216-831-9310

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Jennahbella’s Clothing Boutique 440-974-4055 . . 111

Interior Design Outlet 216-595-1500 . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Landerwood Plaza 216-831-1455 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Latina Builders 440-734-5100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Legacy Village, First Interstate 216-382-3871 . . . 103

Marvin Design Gallery 216-464-5260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Mann Jewelers 216-831-1119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Nature Stone 800-358-0583 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Maple Jewelers of Solon 440-248-2160 . . . . . . . . .105

Opus Gallery 216-595-1376

Playhouse Square Center 216-241-6000

P. Perrino 440-487-4021

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Alice Rickel & Associates 216-831-1434 . . . . . . . . . 102

Petros Home 440-546-9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rinaldi Jewelry 440-248-4920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Plantation Home 216-227-4663 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Robert & Gabriel 440-473-6554 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Prestige Homes 866-349-7140

Sausalito Salon 216-591-9010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Prudential Select, Barbara Levine 216-831-1432 . . .78

Ticknor’s Men’s Clothiers 216-514-7848 . . . . . . . . .101

Prudential Select Properties 216-374-8557

Toni 440-893-7000

Realty One, Veena Bhupali 216-831-7309 . . . . . . . .84

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Realty One, Meryle Porter 216-831-7596

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Regal Carpet & Tile 216-475-1844

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Cleveland Clinic 216-444-3024

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Residential Design Center 216-663-7500 . . . . . . . . .62

Hillcrest Hospital 440-312-4500

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Schrocks’ of Walnut Creek 330-893-2141 . . . . . . . .65

Ohio Clinic for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery 440-808-9315

Sheraton Furniture 440-946-5559 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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St. Vincent Charity Hospital 888-362-9732 . . . . . . . .14 University Dermatologists 216-442-1200 . . . . . . . 121 University Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steven Goldman 216-844-4780

Sky Bank 216-206-1739/216-206-1748 . . . . . . . . . . 73 Sunray Window Films LLC 216-738-7070/800-295-TINT

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Suntrol Co. 216-663-0801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Valley Home Theater 216-533-4411 . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Uveges-Heimke Group 888-255-3588 . . . . . . . . . .121

Villa Moda Home Furnishings 330-725-8838 . . . . . .87 Village/Atrium 216-831-3581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

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Villas of Orange 440-519-9110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

All Lite Electric Co. 440-845-6363 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Angie’s List 216-295-LIST/877-462-6443

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Babin Building Solutions 800-362-1163

. . . . . . . . 73

Bridgewater Automatic Systems 440-338-3429

Cleveland Jewish News 216-454-8300 . . . . . . . . .95,96 Jewish Community Federation 216-566-9200 . . . . . .11

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Closet Customizing 216-360-0800/440-729-7290 . 79

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Cabinet En-Counters Inc. 216-839-1100 . . . . . . . . . 61 Chelsea Condominiums 440-552-4795

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Architectural Millwork & Cabinetry 440-708-0086 . . 93 Audio Visions 440-498-9481

Woodtrader 216-397-7671

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Commonwealth Lumber 440-946-9800 . . . . . . . . . 72

AAA Travel 440-473-0700/440-248-1808 . . . . . . . . 125

Contessa Gallery 216-382-7800/216-861-9280 . . . . . 5

Action Travel Center 440-248-4949 . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Crystal Illusions 216-292-9959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

On The Go Travel 216-464-5520

Designers Showroom 216-831-5959 . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Travel Planner by Benny 216-831-6669 . . . . . . . . . . 126

Designers Touch 216-291-8623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Traveline 216-378-0549/877-378-0549 . . . . . . . . . .125

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I stand on

waking with the birds

holding hands

remembering every birthday

telling great stories

What do you stand on? The short answer is Mannington. HARDWOOD,TILE, RESILIENT AND LAMINATE FLOORS.

EAST Bedford Hts. 23860 Miles Rd. 216-662-5550

West North Royalton 13513 W. 130th St. 440-877-2100

Hours: Mon & Thu 10-8;Tue,Wed, Fri, Sat 10-6; Sun 12-3 • 12 Months Same As Cash