All Things ART

Cincinnati Art Museum

What a nice way to bond and enjoy an afternoon with a friend than to visit an Art Museum. The Cincinnati Art Museum was founded in 1881 and is one of the oldest in the United States. General admission was free. The museum boasts of more than 70,000 collection spanning Read more…

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Cleveland, Ohio – Part 2

And of course it is not a 2Laagan adventure if there are no street art involved. Thus for our last few hours in Cleveland, we checked out Market Square where murals abound. Greetings from Cleveland. A giant postcard-style mural reading “Greetings from Cleveland” (by Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs). Ohio City mural Read more…

By emarene, ago
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Cleveland, Ohio – Part 1

Things to do in Cleveland for a day. 1) Be amazed at Playhouse Square where 11 performance spaces for Broadway shows are available. While in there, stand in awe at the world’s biggest outdoor chandelier. 2) Grab a bite at Heinen’s grocery under the stained glass ceiling. The grocery is Read more…

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FOOD

Williamsford Mill

Chanced upon this very unassuming Cafe and Bookstore tucked along Hiway 6. A restaurant and bookstore located in an old grist mill in the village of Williamsford. Delicious home baked goodies and lunches are served. We even had an Easter brunch outside. Books, books . . . and more books. Read more…

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Mount Forest, Ontario

Taking advantage of sunny (but still cold) days in winter, we decided to drive along Hiway 6 from Blue Mountain, with no definite place in mind. We ended up at Mt. Forest an hour later. The lamp post sign got me. Then the murals of course. Found at the corner Read more…

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