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  • is so unmiserable it hurts.
  • is the city that sleeps just the right amount.
  • is plum happy to be here.
  • loves Taco Tuesdays.
  • is a bothsider.
  • bikes to work every day. Yes, even in winter.
  • doesn't get cold in winter, just awesome.
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  • loves CLE Critical Mass.
  • would love to see a Euclid Beach Park rebirth.
  • can't get enough of one of the world's best orchestras.
  • = way rad.
  • has no grassy knoll (but some pretty incredible Metroparks).
  • loves plums.
  • wants a bratwurst from the West Side Market.
  • was made in 216. Really.
  • is so happy city enthusiasm has made the Cleveland Marathon a race to be reckoned with.
  • doesn't know if $2-burger night at Muldoon's can be beat for a sweet Thursday tradition.
  • thinks the river caught fire just to get your attention.
  • appreciates enthusiasm.
  • hearts long walks on wholly underrated beaches.
  • will try Lake Erie surfing this fall.
  • would host the Olympics, but is a little busy right now.
  • would never be a free agent.
  • loves you too.
  • is home.
  • can't pick a best pizza because they're all pretty damned good.
  • enjoys having all four seasons.
  • plays outside in winter and summer.
  • rides a bike to work.
  • needs to visit A Christmas Story house (again) this year.
  • understands there's so much yet to do.
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  • high-fives others who love it here too.
  • gets the veggie dog with chorizo chili.
  • enjoys rainy days at the art museum.
  • thinks Ian Hunter rocks as well.
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  • gets excited whenever How I Met Your Mother refers to Ted's NEO origins.
  • believes Liz Lemon actually does heart Cleveland as much as we do.
  • wouldn't mind the return of streetcars.
  • loves to travel the world and then come home to the best place in it.
  • owns, perhaps, too many shirts that mention a love for the city.
  • could probably make a killer plum pudding.
  • always knows which way is north.
  • is really pumped about Collinwood and Gordon Square going awesome.
  • likes to ride the bus all over town.
  • has so much to say.
  • should be in movies, don't you think?
  • will host a bread-pudding tour of Cleveland this fall.
  • has never been to a wig shop, but could tell you where to find one.
  • has a big lake as its backyard.
  • can totally swim to Canada.
  • kayaks the Cuyahoga.
  • wants to make you so freakin' unmiserable you cry. Happy tears.
  • loves Boston cream pie and plans to spark the 2012 revolution that changes its name.
  • feels a little too happy about Presti's bringing back doughnuts.
  • puts the eastside-westside battle aside.
  • crosses the river.
  • sees smart people.
  • has access to some pretty serious health care.
  • doesn't have to pretend getting ripped off on rent is OK.
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  • is home to an impressive collection of universities and other higher ed institutions.
  • digs a grid system.
  • loves all of NEO equally. Mostly.
  • thinks you choose to be happy (or not).
  • believes in the magic of a good bread pudding.
  • feels no shame in loving polka.
  • has been to the Cleveland-style Polka Hall of Fame.
  • hearts polkamaster DJ Kishka.

A very local weekend

Collinwood / Downtown / Must-Do / Shops + Deals

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February 10, 2012 posted by editor

We’re getting super serious about local awesomeness this weekend — from mom-and-pop shopping to music defense, handmade Valentine’s gifts and a college station radiothon benefit concert. Stay tuned for more Valentine’s week fun. Here’s the quick and skinny:

Mom and Pop in 216Mom + Pop in the 216 (more info)
Friday, 5 p.m., Dredger’s Union (2043 East 4th Street)
Eighteen independent CLE retailers (it’s clothing, bikes, housewares, jewelry and skate stuff) take Dredger’s Union by storm, offering super-sale and full-priced goods to grab.

Defend Music Night (more info)
Friday at music clubs all over CLE
Cleveland music lovers: take to the small clubs Friday night for a citywide rally against the 8 percent admissions tax. Local tunes will rock stages from Beachland Ballroom and Happy Dog, Peabody’s to Rockstar, Brothers Lounge to Prosperity, Harp to Now That’s Class.

PechaKucha Night Cleveland (more info)
Friday, 7-11 p.m., House of Blues (308 Euclid Ave.)
Volume 14 brings the sound of conversation back to House of Blues — this time it’s in the main music hall. Get wrapped up in interesting things design-savvy and innovative folks are doing around NEOhio.

Walk All Over Waterloo with Your Sweetheart (more info)
Saturday, noon – 11 p.m., Waterloo Road
Catch some tunes, art, punk yoga or your special Valentine’s gift in Collinwood. Star Pop is having a special V-day celebration, and Music Saves host an in-store live set by the Bears at 6 p.m.

Bazaar Bizarre Valentine’s Show (more info)
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., 78th Street Studios
BazBiz gets all sweet and thoughtful just in time to make you look all sweet and thoughtful for Valentine’s Day. It’s the not-yo-grandma’s-craft-show that always boasts seriously awesome artisans, and you’re certain to find gifts to heart. Even if they’re for yourself. Like most of mine will be.

sea lionsWJCU 2012 Radiothon Benefit Concert (more info)
Saturday, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m., Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road)
Defend live music Friday night, support local radio on Saturday. Suede Brothers, red Giant, Venomin James, Lotus Pedal and the Del Rio Bandits play to benefit WJCU, the college radio station out of John Carroll University. It’s $5.

Sweetheart Day at the Zoo (more info)
Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (3900 Wildlife Way)
Sea-lion sweethearts Buzz and Annabelle (who spoon when they sleep) request a double-date with you and your sweet thang Sunday at the Zoo. It’s buy-one-get-one admission.

Ukelele Workshop (more info)
Sunday, 3-5 p.m., Beachland Ballroom (15711 Waterloo Road)
After rockin’ brunch at the Beachland, spend a few hours with Gerald Ross. He’ll lead a ukelele workshop, followed by a live show. It’s $25 for the workshop, $30 for workshop and a show (which starts at 6:30 p.m.).