July 15, 2023 | 11:00am–8:00pm
MIDTOWN OPENING DAY
Neighborhood Festival & Block Party
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Event Sponsor
Special Thanks
Dealer Tire
City of Cleveland, Ward 7
Councilwoman Stephanie Howse
Jakprints
Geis Properties
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Cleveland Guardians
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Cavaliers
Partners
University Hospitals
Rainbow Babies & Children’s
Ahuja Center for Women & Children
MAGNET
Towards Employment
Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Cleveland Public Library
Hough Branch
Extravagant Care Services
Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens
DigitalC Tech Hive
SCHEDULE
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 1
CLEVELAND FOUNDATION
6601 Euclid Avenue
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
12:15 – 6:00 PM
Performances on the MidTown Opening Day Main Stage
presented by KeyBank
12:30 – 4:00 PM
Building Tours
(45 min - sign up required)
12:30 – 4:00 PM
Complex Structures Exhibition: Fred & Laura Ruth Bidwell Exhibition Space
1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
“What is the Cleveland Foundation?” in the African American Philanthropy Committee Conference Room
(45 min - sign up required)
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 2
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND
3813 Euclid Avenue
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Flamenco Performance
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Free Museum Admission and Play Time for Residents of Central, AsiaTown, & MidTown
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 3
MAGNET
1800 EAST 63RD STREET
12:00 – 3:00 PM
University Hospitals Community Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Featuring: The Centers, CWRU Swetland Center for Environmental Health, Bike Cleveland, Safe Kids Greater Cleveland, Kids' Book Bank, Advantage Cleveland Tennis and Education, UH Pet Pals, UH Connor Whole Health, The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, Rainbow Connects, UH Rainbow Ahuja Center for Women and Children, Cleveland Division of Police and the Bureau of Community Relations, UH Rainbow Center for Child Health & Policy
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Tours & Playground Activities
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Job Fair & On-Site Interviews
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Resumé assistance, Headshots & Free Work Attire
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Housing & Supportive Services Resource Fair
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 4
CLEVELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY HOUGH BRANCH
6530 LEXINGTON AVENUE
11:00 – 2:00 PM
Free Book Giveaways with Kid's Book Bank
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Children’s Story Time with Cleveland Public Library and Ward 7
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Bookmark Decorating with Invest in Children
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Cleveland Institute of Art Interactive Media Lab
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Arts & Crafts Projects with Starting Point Cleveland
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 5
LEO'S CASINO MUSIC HERITAGE WALK
1956 EAST 75th STREET
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Crazy Marvin & the Blues Express
1956 E. 75th St.
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Roving Concert Walk
From E. 75th St. to E. 66th St.
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Miles Beyond Band
MidTown Opening Day Main Stage
Presented by KeyBank
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Leo’s Casino Concert
Nathan T. Ducan & Friends
6709 Euclid Ave.
NEIGHBORHOOD HUB 6
DUNHAM TAVERN MUSEUM & GARDENS
6709 EUCLID AVENUE
11:00 – 6:00 PM
Guided tours of the museum, gardens, and grounds
We're seeking volunteers to help support the day's activities!
PROGRAMS
Celebrate the richness of the MidTown and Hough neighborhoods by visiting each neighborhood hub! Each of today’s hubs are offering programming to support MidTown’s Neighborhood Vision Plan.
Help Residents Reach Health Goals
Join UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital at their health and wellness resources fair for all members of the family, even for pets! Supporting holistic health and wellness in MidTown and its surrounding neighborhoods means healthcare, trees, welcoming public spaces, education, and programs so neighbors can take charge of their own mental and physical health and wellness.
Get Work Ready
Getting MidTown “work ready” is more than connecting people to open positions. From resume reviews to housing support services, this one-stop destination is to explore diverse opportunities for personal and professional development. At this hub, join MAGNET, Towards Employment, and other partners to celebrate and embrace the journey to work readiness.
Be a Local Hub of
Black History, Entrepreneurship, and Celebration
MidTown and Hough have a rich history of celebrating music and culture. Today we honor that history with the Leo’s Casino Music Heritage Walk. Leo’s Casino was a legendary live music venue and a testament to Cleveland’s rich musical heritage. Join us at the site of Leo’s on E. 75th St. and head down Euclid Ave. to E. 66th St. with incredible music along the way.
Build Youth Resilience
Stop by these two hubs for story time, play time, book giveaways, and arts and crafts projects! The new Cleveland Public Library Hough Branch serves as a safe and welcoming community space for young people. The Children’s Museum of Cleveland offers the power of learning through play, and will be open for free on Opening Day. Kids can take part in activities that engage curiosity and grow neighborhood leadership skills.
Create Community Gathering Spaces
Celebrate community at E. 66th St., the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters, and Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens! The 1824 Dunham Tavern is the oldest building still standing on its original site in the city of Cleveland, offering a glimpse of history and insights into the lives of early Ohioans. Tour the museum and learn about Dunham’s history while hearing about its visionary development of its campus and grounds.