FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BOB ROTATORI - 216-635-3263
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ALYSSA COOK-ALEXANDER- 216-635-3274
This July, Cleveland Metroparks visitors are invited to enjoy
unique art exhibits and programs, including:
Artist's Display
Sunday, July 1 through Friday, August 31 � 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
daily
CanalWay Center � Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
Akron artist Cari Miller will display her series of painted
recycled and repurposed item art. Miller specializes in acrylic on
canvas and wooden mirror frames, photography, assemblages with
recycled objects, pottery and t-shirts. Miller will be at CanalWay
Center on Saturday, July 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can participate
in a �Litter Pick Up� followed by a recycling and repurposed item
craft. CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East
49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal
Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga
Heights. For more information, call 216-206-1000.
Gallery Wall
Sunday, July 1 through Sunday, July 29 � 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
daily
Rocky River Nature Center � Rocky River Reservation
Rivers flow in nature and art. View the Rocky River, then view
the rivers interpreted through pastels by artist Gary Sluzewski. A
regular contributor to art shows at M.D. Garage Gallery, Sluzewski
is a member of the Crooked River Gang, a group of artists devoted
to art of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Sluzewski will be at
Rocky River Nature Center on Saturday, July 14 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Rocky River Nature Center is located at 24000 Valley Parkway in
Rocky River Reservation, north of Cedar Point Road in North
Olmsted. For more information, call 440-734-6660.
Doug West Photography Show
Monday, July 2 through Saturday, July 28 � 9:30 a.m. - 5
p.m., daily
North Chagrin Nature Center � North Chagrin
Reservation
Doug West has been a bird photographer since 2006. His images
have appeared in local publications, calendars, Birds and Bloom
Magazine, Popular Photography and the North American
Nature Photographers Association. North Chagrin Nature Center is
located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance
of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in
Mayfield Village. For more information, call 440-473-3370.
Artist In The Park
Saturday, July 14 � 10 a.m. - noon -OR-
Tuesday, July 24 � Noon - 2 p.m.
Jackson Field � South Chagrin Reservation
Naturalist-Artist Stefanie Verish will be at Wiley Creek,
sketching the wildlife. Stop by for a look, or bring your own
supplies and join her in an artistic endeavor, weather permitting.
Jackson Field is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin
Reservation, north of Miles Road, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91
in Moreland Hills. For more information, call
440-247-7075.
�Drawn� to the Dark: Moth Art
Friday, July 27 � 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation
Moths have beautiful wing patterns often unappreciated, as these
insects are nocturnal. Come and learn more about these pollinators
of the night, draw them in, and draw them again with chalk pastels.
Registration is required by July 23 for this ages 12 & older
program. Look About Lodge is located at 37374 Miles Road in South
Chagrin Reservation, between SOM Center Road/Route 91 and Chagrin
River Road in Bentleyville. For more information and registration,
call 440-247-7075 or lalreg@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Drawing Big Bugs and Blooms
Saturday, July 28 � 1 - 3 p.m.
Jackson Field � South Chagrin Reservation
Explore a summer field and find beauty in Ohio's flowers and
pollinators. Take tiny critters and draw them larger than life.
Bring your own drawing supplies for this ages 10 & older
program. Jackson Field is located off Jackson Road in South Chagrin
Reservation, north of Miles Road, east of SOM Center Road/Route 91
in Moreland Hills. For more information, call 440-247-7075.
Recycled Crafternoon
Sunday, July 29 � 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Look About Lodge � South Chagrin Reservation
Come to Look About Lodge where instructor Linda Zolten Wood will
guide participants through a remarkable recycled craft using
�plarn� (plastic yarn) and collage greeting cards. Materials used
will include old plastic grocery bags, magazines, and calendars.
Participants are encouraged to contribute their recyclables.
Registration and a $15 fee are required by July 20 for this ages 12
& older program. Look About Lodge is located at 37374 Miles
Road in South Chagrin Reservation, between SOM Center Road/Route 91
and Chagrin River Road in Bentleyville. For more information or to
register, call 440-247-7075 or lalreg@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Enjoy art and nature in July with Cleveland Metroparks - part
of your life, naturally.
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