Tomorrow night, Wed. Jan. 20th beginning at 6 pm, several of your favorite Larchmere merchants will be guest bartending at the Academy Tavern.

Whether you're a neighborhood resident or just a fan of the street, this is your chance to enjoy dinner at the Academy, support the wonderful independent merchants that populate our street, and also watch some of them serve up food and drinks at this classic neighborhood joint!

Sam Gantous, owner of the Academy, has graciously agreed to donate 10% of all sales, and the merchants will be donating their tips for the night. On Wednesday nights, Sam runs a few specials, too. It's "burger night" - a burger, fries and domestic draft are just $5.95.

Come out and stump the bartenders with your favorite drink - all for a good cause!

Funds raised from the event will go towards efforts to beautify the street. Thanks in advance for your support!

The Larchmere Merchants recently installed new lighting in the street trees along the Larchmere Boulevard commercial district.

The effect enhances the warmth and safety of the area, and several merchants have taken advantage of the opportunity and added their own festive lighting.

Pictured here is Corcoran Fine Arts, a gallery and appraisal firm that is located at 12610 Larchmere Boulevard (http://www.corcoranfinearts.com/).

Thanks to the Neighborhood Connections program (http://www.neighborhoodgrants.org/) for providing grant funding that supported the Light Up Larchmere! project.

Larchmere Holiday Stroll & Bazaar Bizarre!

Join the merchants of Larchmere for a weekend of holiday shopping at dozens of independent shops, services and award-winning restaurants. Larchmere is pleased to welcome Bazaar Bizarre, the popular indie craft show, as a new addition to the Holiday Stroll!

Friday, Nov. 27th, 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday, Nov. 28th, 10 am - 8 pm

Just north of Shaker Square, Larchmere is home to a remarkable collection of art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, books, crafts, folk art, gift items, oriental rugs and more! Also discover our many fine restaurants, cafes and services.

Bazaar Bizarre independent craft show
12635 Larchmere Boulevard
www.bazaarbizarre.org

For more information, visit www.larchmere.com.

Larchmere Merchants Association Hosts Fundraiser on Tues. 11/17

Light Up Larchmere!
Holiday Party and Fundraiser
Tues. Nov. 17th from 6-8 pm
$10
Boulevard Blue
12718 Larchmere Blvd.

The Larchmere Merchants Association invites you to gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate the holiday season. The funds raised from this event will support our plans for a holiday tree lighting project, to illuminate the wonderful street trees in our commercial district. Help us to light up Larchmere!

Light Up Larchmere Raffle
$500 First Prize - Win Larchmere Loot!
Buy a ticket to the event, and you are automatically entered to win! The $500 prize money may be spent at participating Larchmere businesses.

Help to support one of Cleveland's most historic and eclectic streets! Some of our recent accomplishments include the installation of banners and flower brackets on Larchmere, the colorful Knitscape project, and attracting the Bazaar Bizarre independent craft show as a part of the annual Holiday Stroll.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.larchmere.com or contact Lee Chilcote, Shaker Square Area Development Corporation at leea@shad.org or 216/421-2100.

Vine and Bean to Host Shaker Squ-area Happy Hour Thurs. 10/15

In addition to their regular line-up of wonderful food, cozy atmosphere, eclectic music and Heather's famous weekend brunch, the Vine and Bean Cafe at 12706 Larchmere Boulevard will host the next Shaker Squ-area Happy Hour on Thurs. 10/15 from 5-8 pm.

The event will feature live music from guitarist Brian Henke, complimentary appetizers, and a $10 wine tasting hosted by Tracy English from Private Reserves Wines.

The happy hour events, which rotate locations in the Larchmere-Shaker Square community, provide an opportunity to mingle and network while meeting friends and neighbors and celebrating our community. Hope to see you there!

Larchmere is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, July 28th!

The Larchmere Merchants Association is sponsoring a fundraiser for street beautification, including street banners and flowers. Come support your local merchants and improvements to our community's main street!

When: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Where: The Academy Tavern, 12800 Larchmere Boulevard on their brand new patio

A ticket donation of $20 includes appetizers and your first cocktail.

To purchase tickets, mail a check made out to Larchmere Merchants Association to SHAD, 11811 Shaker Boulevard Suite 206, Cleveland OH 44120.

You can also purchase tickets at Loganberry Books (13015 Larchmere) or Metheny Weir (12910 Larchmere).

Of course, tickets can also be purchased at the event. Questions? Call 216/707-0301 or email leea@shad.org.

The Larchmere Merchants Association is invested in creating an appealing environment on Larchmere Boulevard for our community, our merchants and our patrons.

Some of our recent accomplishments include the attraction of new businesses to Larchmere, storefront renovation projects, and the completion of a Master Plan for Larchmere.

Help us to continue this important work, which benefits the community as a whole!

Flea Market and Festival Set for June 27th

The rocket car is back! And so is the Larchmere Flea Market and Festival, which is set for Saturday, June 27th from 11 am - 5 pm on Larchmere Boulevard.

The Flea Market and Festival combines the fun and community spirit of a street fair, with over 100 vendors on the street offering their wares, covering kitsch to collectible and everything in between.

As for the rocket car, it was created from an authentic space rocket swinging ride that was salvaged from the old Euclid Beach Amusement Park. It has a 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado drive train that helps to make it street legal, just in case you were curious.

You can ride the rocket car all over the festival. Just don't forget to get off and check out the wonderful vendors, workshops, music, food and merriment.

One of the more notable events is the Local Author Book Fair at Loganberry Books. Already, there are a couple of dozen authors scheduled to participate ... Check it out and support the local literary scene!