We’ll get to the evil deadites in a minute, but first let’s start with the Ingenuity Fest. What a great time had by all in attendance on Friday. I think Laurel summed it up best, but I must say as my first experience goes, it was truly a fun and exciting event. Special thanks to Dave’s Markets where I bought my tickets for half price. I would have enjoyed spending more time at Ingenuity, but for once my weekend was packed with entertainment.
Evil Dead poster
There’s probably a lot of Evil Dead fans who will not be pleased to know that I was clueless about this cult classic movie before seeing the musical version, but I was entirely clueless to the point where I thought it was going to actually be scary. Sitting in the tiny Beck Center Studio Theater where the seats are stained red and the cushions are worn thin, I had no idea what I was in for, except for one warning – prepare to be covered in blood. Then the music starts “Cabin in the woods, oooooo! Cabin in the woods, yeeaaaah!” Oh, this isn’t scary at all, I thought, it’s absolutely hilarious! And it was, every minute of it. Evil Dead The Musical has been so successful that the Beck Center has extended the run at least three times, now running until July 26. Which means, if you hurry, there still might be a ticket or two available. (Request seats)
As far as the price goes, $30 per ticket isn’t exactly inexpensive, but here’s where the difference between cost and value comes into play. Not only is the blood splattering musical more entertaining and interactive than any movie, but it is also doing great things for the Beck Center. Imagine what the extended runs and your support can do for this non-profit organization. Seeing this show has encouraged me to keep up with the Beck Center and learn more about upcoming shows and events. Not only is the website, www.beckcenter.org, a great way to stay informed, but you can also become a fan on Facebook and receive updates on Twitter (@BeckCenter).
I would be remiss if I did not mention that I also enjoyed a delicious dinner at Melt before the show. July sandwich of the month, Firecracker Chicken, yum!
Sunday at the Beach
Sunday came bright and beautiful this past weekend as my family gathered at Huntington Beach to celebrate my sister’s 27th birthday. The beach was on overload, likely due to the Edgewater mishap, but there was still plenty of sand and water for my nieces and I to play. Though, the washed up beaver was a gentle reminder that Lake Erie, like any other body of water, is full of life (minus one beaver). Still, that is one of the nice things about the Cleveland Metroparks, there is so much life around you. Whether you’re at the beach, hiking through woods or visiting the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo there is an abundance of nature in Cleveland to appreciate and most with no price tag attached.
Are you in the Cleveland know?
I couldn’t help but think that my fun-filled weekend would not have been possible if my friends and family weren’t aware of upcoming Cleveland events. While I knew all about Ingenuity Fest by following on Twitter (@ingenuityfest), I had not heard of Evil Dead The Musical until I was in the theater. Which leads me to ask, “Are you in the know?” Who are you following on Twitter? What are you favorite CLE Web sites and Facebook fan pages? Or maybe there’s another way you find out about Cleveland happenings. Here’s a few of my Twitter favorites for up-to-the-minute CLE info – @DowntownCLE, @PositivelyCleve, @clevemetroparks and @Summer_of_CMA. Please share your thoughts, I’d love to know how fellow Clevelanders learn about events in our city.
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