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Books & Brews: Restorative Reading (Respite/Break)

Make time to read! Join O’Livia Kennedy, owner of Zenning, and Kirstein Howell, aka USA Today Bestselling Author of paranormal romance Kiki Howell, for a unique reading experience. Bring your own book, and read while in luxurious restorative yoga poses.

Restorative yoga is simply resting the body over bolsters and blankets, letting gravity do all the work as you relax into the pose. You can follow along with suggested poses that O’Livia and Kirstein will demonstrate, or rest in your favorite for as long as you want.

Just get cozy! There will be some guided breathing and stretching before we begin resting in the poses and digging into our books.

The final half hour we will have a drink courtesy of Bell Tower Brewing and discuss topics brought up in our books.

Given this is spooky season, feel free to wear something fitting, like a costume you can get comfortable in or a seasonal t-shirt.

Evergreen Wreath Workshop [sold out]

We are offering two dates this year! The ticket you purchase will be valid only for the date you select: November 26 or December 3. Both workshops begin at 6pm, doors open at 5:30.

Join Carrie Paulus, Horticulturalist, as she leads this festive 2 ½ hr. workshop creating live holiday wreaths using an array of local, freshly harvested evergreen boughs, pinecones, branches, berries, ribbon, and a custom ceramic ornament!

Workshop includes:

• hands-on instruction
• all materials to create your own fragrant, fresh holiday wreath approximately 18”-22” diameter
• Cozy meal: grilled cheese, soup, salad and house made cookies. Vegan meal available upon request – please email the organizer after you purchase your ticket.
• Cash Bar: Our full draft beer list, a limited, themed cocktail menu, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Drinks are not included in the ticket price.
• Wreaths will last approximately 4-6 weeks on an exterior door/gate and inside approximately 1-2 weeks depending on heat/cold and wind exposure.

Pre-paid registration is required. This is a popular workshop so don’t miss out secure your reservation today!

*Please note the Eventbrite allows refunds up to 7 days in advance. Due to the perishable nature of this product we are NOT able to issue refunds.* 

Evergreen Wreath Workshop

We are offering two dates this year! The ticket you purchase will be valid only for the date you select: November 26 or December 3. Both workshops begin at 6pm, doors open at 5:30.

Join Carrie Paulus, Horticulturalist, as she leads this festive 2 ½ hr. workshop creating live holiday wreaths using an array of local, freshly harvested evergreen boughs, pinecones, branches, berries, ribbon, and a custom ceramic ornament!

Workshop includes:

• hands-on instruction
• all materials to create your own fragrant, fresh holiday wreath approximately 18”-22” diameter
• Cozy meal: grilled cheese, soup, salad and house made cookies. Vegan meal available upon request – please email the organizer after you purchase your ticket.
• Cash Bar: Our full draft beer list, a limited, themed cocktail menu, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Drinks are not included in the ticket price.
• Wreaths will last approximately 4-6 weeks on an exterior door/gate and inside approximately 1-2 weeks depending on heat/cold and wind exposure.

Pre-paid registration is required. This is a popular workshop so don’t miss out secure your reservation today!

*Please note the Eventbrite allows refunds up to 7 days in advance. Due to the perishable nature of this product we are NOT able to issue refunds.* 

Trivia Night!

Join us for free, themed trivia on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30-8:30. Hosted by our own, John Burkle. Reservations are encouraged. In January, Trivia Night will be on the 2nd Wednesday!

Upcoming themes include:

January – Disney
February – The Grammy’s
March – The Academy Awards
April – TBD
May – Star Wars
June – Sports
July – History
August – TBD
September – TBD
October – Halloween
November – TBD
December – TBD

Lagerland – Cleveland Beer Week

Lagerland – A celebration of the past, present and future of Cleveland’s Lager history! Cleveland’s rich lager-brewing heritage dates back to the mid 1800’s. That legacy provided by Cleveland’s early European immigrants has left an indelible mark on our city that continues today. Our local breweries produce a myriad of classically-interpreted Lagers that have made Cleveland one of the truly great Lager cities in the US!

End of summer is that perfect time for breweries to present the full spectrum of Lager beers such as Pilsner, Helles, Marzen, Oktoberfest, Vienna Lager, Maibock and more.

We will celebrate our incredible Lager scene with Lagerland on Saturday, August 24 at Collision Bend Brewing Co – Euclid.

Advance tickets are required at $45/person. Day drinking buddy – 2 for $80. 20 beer samples.

All proceeds benefit the Malone Scholarship Fund, Rec2Connect, and Cuyahoga Country Animal Shelter.

Must be 21 and over. ID required *All ticket sales are final, non-refundable.

Saison Fest

Set aside a Sunday in September from 12-4pm to celebrate the incredible depth and breadth of Saisons! We’ve invited several Northeast Ohio breweries to join us at Bell Tower Brewing Co. on September 29th, for an unlimited sampling session of this under-represented beer style that many brewers strive to keep flowing in their taprooms.
“Saisons” (seasons in French) remind us that early brewing traditions were often celebrated in conjunction with the planting of fields and harvesting the bounty. They carry our imaginations through centuries of innovation and creative expression. While the reasons for brewing saisons have diversified and their ingredients may have modernized, the variety and uniqueness of these classic Belgian ales remain unparalleled. Expect to find a wide assortment of flavor profiles from some of your favorite brewers that are dedicated to crafting this traditional style.

Buy Tickets Now!

Kent Rainbow Dance Party

October 14th, 2023 – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Kent Rainbow Weekend committee is hard at work planning this year’s Rainbow Weekend! Already in the works are Kent State’s Rainbow Run, art exhibits, “Courageously Queer” storytelling, live music, Safe Space training, speaker panels, and more!! We’ll also have lots of Kent Pride decorations in downtown Kent. Residents, students, and visitors are all invited to help us celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/events/kent-rainbow-weekend/ for more details.