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Celebrating - Years - Cleveland Heights
CLEVELAND
 HEIGHTS
Celebrating

                                                  Years

                        SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL SECTION

 Plus: Falling for Cleveland Heights   | Outdoor Dining | New Businesses
Celebrating - Years - Cleveland Heights
The ideal situation. That’s how Peggy and
 Lloyd describe living at Judson Manor.

“We love it here, and our
 kids love that we do.”
 Originally from nearby University Heights,
 the Culps love their two-bedroom
 apartment overlooking downtown and
 University Circle. They especially enjoy
 the fitness center at Judson, in-house live
 musical performances, and being within
 walking distance of The Cleveland Museum
 of Art and The Cleveland Orchestra.

 “We’ve met a great group of people who
 share our interests. We also feel good
 about a place that’s safe, and so near to
 two major medical centers, which gives
 our children peace-of-mind as well,”
 says Peggy.

 Read the full story at
 judsonsmartliving.org/blog

                                                                                 Peggy and Lloyd Culp

Bringing Community to Life

Judson Park Cleveland Heights | Judson Manor University Circle | South Franklin Circle Chagrin Falls

                              judsonsmartliving.org | 216 -298- 1025
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FALLING FOR
                      Cleveland Heights
 Discover the reasons people of all ages adore this East Side city. | Ruth Corradi Beach

Excellent Schools                                                                              Proximity to University
Cleveland Heights offers students a diverse selection of schools. The                          Circle and Downtown
Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District includes                             One factor people consider when
elementary schools, middle schools and Heights High School, as well                            moving to Cleveland Heights is its
as career and technical educational opportunities and preschool and                            location. “People are drawn
early childhood. In addition to the strong public offerings, residents                         to the close proximity to educational
can choose from a variety of parochial schools. For elementary grades,                         and cultural institutions and world-
schools include Ruffing Montessori, Cedar Hill Christian, Communion of Saints                  class hospitals and Downtown
Elementary and Yeshiva Derech HaTorah for boys in kindergarten through eighth                  Cleveland,” observes Patricia
grade. Students from early childhood through grade 12 can attend the Hebrew                    Dyas Harwood of Howard Hanna.
Academy of Cleveland, and girls in kindergarten through 12th grade can attend                  Cleveland Heights is just up
Yeshiva Derech HaTorah. Students in grades nine through 12 may opt for Lutheran                the hill from the world-class
High School East, and girls can attend Beaumont. Additional education is offered at            hospitals and museums of
Open Doors Academy, which provides out-of-school-time academic and enrichment                  University Circle, and 15 minutes
programming to disadvantaged youth. There’s even a higher education option in                  from Downtown Cleveland and all
Cleveland Heights: Lakewood University provides online distance education for the              of its entertainment, shopping and
business, medical and legal professions.                                                       dining options.
   “I had a wonderful experience attending the Cleveland Heights-University Heights
schools,” says Julian Rogers, a lifelong resident of Cleveland Heights. “I believe
that the various school options in Cleveland Heights and nearby enhance the
neighborhood. It is good that people have options, yet it is critical that we continue
to have and maintain a strong public school district.”                                                                               -

Fun for All Ages                                                          Restaurants from Around the World
During a typical summer, Cleveland Heights hosts more                     In Cleveland Heights, you don’t have to go far to get global
than 100 block parties. Everyone on the street is invited to              cuisine. Those who enjoy Italian food can choose from the
enjoy games, food and friendly interaction. The city also is              likes of Marotta’s or Vero Pizza Napoletana, while Cafe
home to the Cain Park Arts Festival, a three-day juried art               Tandoor serves up delicious Indian fare. Zoma Ethiopian
show, and special events throughout the summer in the                     features vegan options and tasty stews. Hit up Zhug for a
Cedar Fairmount, Cedar Lee and Coventry Village districts,                hip space with small plates that encourage sampling and
plus a Gardeners’ Market in the Noble neighborhood. For                   sharing. In the mood for Moroccan cuisine? MoMo’s Kebab
those looking for other opportunities to enjoy the outdoors,              has got you covered. Craving Mediterranean? MOJO’s
sign up (and bring your pup!) for the Cleveland Heights                   menu includes tasty treats such as ancho braised pork bun
Happy 5K, which supports the Cleveland Heights Youth                      mi and green curry coconut mussels. Meanwhile, Tommy’s
Scholarship Fund.                                                         offers something for everyone, from meat-eaters to vegans
   All of this community activity is a key factor in the                  to those who need gluten-free options.
ability of local businesses to thrive, notes Leonard                         “There are so many amazing
Remmer. He is a third-generation resident of Cleveland                    choices of restaurants and
Heights, and the two children he and his wife share are                   most are in walking distance
the family’s fourth generation to call this city home.                    from my home, which is
Four years ago, Remmer opened Exclusive Touch, a                          such a unique thing
decorated apparel business, on Noble Road.                                that is hard to find
   “I always wanted to return home [after college] and be                 elsewhere,” says
a part of the neighborhood that helped to shape me into                   Kathy Blackman,
                                    the person that I am,”                owner of the
                                    says Remmer. “The                     popular Grog
                                    outpouring of support                 Shop and B Side
                                    from the community                    Lounge, who has
                                    and local government                  lived in Cleveland
                                    has been nothing short                Heights for most
                                    of phenomenal.”                       of her life.
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BEAUTIFUL HOMES, MANY CHOICES
                                           From bungalows and Georgian Revival homes to Tudor Revival styles,
                                                   Cleveland Heights is rich in architectural history.

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     1. Arts and Crafts Bungalow               3. Landmark Home                       rounded windows and door              6. Mid-Century Ranch
     This city is home to hundreds             This Cleveland Heights landmark        openings. While not prevalent,        This type of architecture
     of bungalows built in the 1910s           features Tudor Revival-style cross     these homes are scattered             became popular during the
     and 1920s. Features include 1.5           timbering and is accented by           throughout the city.                  post-World War II building
     stories and strong, horizontal            Arts and Crafts detailing, such                                              boom. The single-story homes
     lines accentuated by wide front           as leaded and stained glass,           5. Tudor Revival                      with low-pitched roofs and
     porches and low-pitched roofs.            decorative brackets and detailed       Tudor Revival homes can be found      rambling floor plans are found
                                               woodwork. Broad porches and            throughout Cleveland Heights,         mostly in the Rockefeller Forest
     2. Brick Georgian                         natural materials are characteristic   with larger versions available on     Hill neighborhood.
     Georgian Revival homes can                of the Arts and Crafts movement.       and around Fairmount Boulevard.
     be found in several Cleveland                                                    These homes often feature steep       7. Cedarmount Townhomes
     Heights neighborhoods and                 4. Mission-Style                       roofs and half-timbering and          Cleveland Heights is home
     replicate many Colonial English           Mission Revival-style homes are        incorporate many materials into       to several new townhome
     Georgian homes of the 18th and            notable for smooth, stuccoed           one structure, including brick,       developments, including this
     19th centuries.                           walls, low-pitched roofs and           stone, wood shingles and stucco.      one in Cedar Fairmount.

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MARKING A MILESTONE
                                                                                                                          what they love most
                                                                                                                          about Cleveland Heights
                                                                                                                          and share their stories.”
                                                                                                                          — Mary Trupo, City of
Discover the variety of activities planned for Cleveland Heights’                                                         Cleveland Heights
centennial celebration. | By Ruth Corradi Beach

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         his year is extra-special for Cleveland Heights. Aug. 9         Heights in 1980 with their daughter and late son.
         marks 100 years since the city was incorporated. The               “I like it here,” she says. “It’s a community where we bond to-
         Cleveland Heights Landmark Commission, Heights                  gether, so to speak. And we have things to do here — a lot of
Historical Society, Future Heights and the local libraries are           things for the youngsters, like playgrounds.”
teaming up with the city to honor this milestone, says Mary                 Young and old alike will find activities to enjoy as part of the
Trupo, director of communications and public engagement for              Centennial Celebration.
the city of Cleveland Heights. The group launched a website,                “There are walking tours, virtual tours, lectures and so much
clevelandheights100.com, which offers old maps, signups for              more going on,” says Trupo. “One of our premier activities will be
educational Zoom sessions and old photos, as well as informa-            the installation of a large mural in the Noble neighborhood that
tion about the Centennial Celebration.                                   will honor our past while inspiring our future. We reached out to
   “Cleveland Heights is truly a unique city and many of us              our local artists, as well as seniors from Heights High School to
are so proud of our city,” Trupo says. “We hope to bring peo-            present artwork that we drew from.”
ple together to celebrate what they love best about Cleveland               To celebrate the actual date of Aug. 9, planned community
Heights and share their stories. There are many multigenera-             events include a time capsule and a 6-foot-tall anniversary card for
tional families here, and today’s residents often have fun and           celebrants to sign and use as a photo op.
interesting memories to share from their parents, grandpar-                 Cooper sums up what she loves most about the supervisors at the
ents and great-grandparents.”                                            Senior Center, which can also be said about the Cleveland Heights
   Carolyn Cooper, a 92-year-old resident, recalls a time when the       community. “They are wonderful people to get to know,” she says.
parking lot of her now beloved Senior Center was merely a grove          “They’re very friendly and help you. You feel welcome. You don’t feel
of trees. She and her late husband, Richard, moved to Cleveland          like you’re a stranger. You feel like you’re at home.”

DON’T MISS                             Get the scoop on details for the
                                       2021 Cain Park Arts Festival.

Summer in Cleveland Heights         what we’ve done for decades          media and more.
wouldn’t be the same without        is that the previous year’s             “As fearful as we generally
the Cain Park Arts Festival, an     prize winners are automatically      are right now, there’s a
annual, nationally renowned         accepted into next year’s show.      segment of the population
juried art show that will take      First, second and third place        who wants to get out there
place July 9 to 11.                 and 20 jurors’ mentions — up to      and do things, see people and
   “We will have 75 artists and     25 artists — are automatically       be active in the real world,”
more space between booths so        invited back next year. That’s       Kozmon says. “I want to see
people feel comfortable,” says      part of their award.”                art in person. I want to see
George Kozmon, the festival’s          Artists routinely come from as    the surface, how glossy, shiny,
director, adding that while         far as 500 miles away to be part     matte, large it is. You can’t
this year’s show will include       of it, selling a variety of wares,   do that online. I’m all for
less artists, the quality will be   from jewelry, ceramics, glass and    experiential engagement, both
as impeccable as ever. “For         leather to sculptures, paintings,    in the communal sense and the        For directions, parking, tickets and
the continuity of the show,         drawings, photography, mixed         art sense.”                          more information, visit cainpark.com.

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Outdoor Dining Destinations
Spend the summer soaking up the sun or nestled in a shady spot
while enjoying the best of Cleveland Heights’ restaurant scene.
                                                                        Boss Dog Brewing Co.

A     fter a year of closed doors and takeout dining, Cleveland
      Heights is excited to get back to what it does best, creating
enjoyable, entertaining environments for residents and visitors to
                                                                        Dive into a menu filled with
                                                                        shareable small plates, piz-
                                                                        zas, salads, sandwiches and
spend time with friends and family.                                     palate-pleasing entrees that
   “Cleveland Heights is a very close-knit community and                include pork schnitzel, baby
having a place for communal gathering is important in the               back ribs, pesto spinach pas-
Heights,” explains Jerome Comella, general manager of the               ta, fish fry and more. Pair a
Fairmount, adding that outdoor dining has long been a high-             delicious meal with a refresh-
light of Cleveland Heights.                                             ing selection of house brews
   Here, we highlight a variety of destinations to kick back, re-       or opt for a guest tap, glass     The Wine Spot
lax with a bite, pint of beer or glass of wine and welcome back         of wine or cocktail. The gas-
summers spent on the patios.                                            tropub’s patio is a welcoming    off casual vibes of hanging
                                                                        and friendly spot for dinner.    out in a buddy’s backyard.
                                                                        216-321-2337,                    216-321-0736, facebook.com/
Lee Road                                                                bossdogbrewing.com               thesocialroom

                                                                                                                                             COURTESY THE WINE SPOT
Anatolia Cafe                         A glass-roofed section looks      The Social Room                  Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe
Dine on delicious Turkish             particularly enchanting when      This destination lives up        Rise and shine with coffee
food on a patio that’s posi-          illuminated at night, and live    to its name as the place to      and a heavenly scone, crois-
tively bursting with blooms           music adds to the overall east-   socialize. Grab a pint and       sant or tea biscuit, or dine from
and greenery, thanks to all of        ern European vibe.                watch a game or enjoy live       the lunch menu that includes
the well-tended flower boxes.         216-321-4400, anatoliacafe.com    music on a patio that gives      homemade soups or sandwich-

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Voodoo Brewery                        Marotta’s
                                                            es. Grab a table on the sidewalk    the perfect destination for re-
                                                            and watch the neighborhood          laxing with friends with a side
                                                            bustle or linger on the nature-     of cheese, charcuterie boards
                                                            vibed back patio with its slat-     and people-watching.
                                                            ted-wood screens and railings.      216-342-3623,
                                                            216-932-3003, stone-oven.com        thewinespotonline.com

                                                            The Tavern Co.                      Marotta’s
                                                            When the garage-style doors         Rustic charm meets fine dining
                                                            are rolled up, even seating         at this favorite for Italian food,
                                                            that’s technically indoors is       which features a variety of
                                                            illuminated in bright sun-          uniquely Cleveland pastas, en-
LEFT: COURTESY VOODOO BREWERY / RIGHT: COURTESY MAROTTA’S

                                                            light and warm breezes. The         trees, pizzas and “Italian only”
                                                            outdoor stone patio, nestled        wine list representing most re-      and canned beers. “On the ear-        with greenery, and this estab-
                                                            between the restaurant and a        gions of Italy. Enjoy these dish-    ly side, we see quite a few fam-      lishment becomes the perfect
                                                            row of brick buildings, is an       es on Marotta’s three-season,        ilies with young kids, which is       place to spend summertime
                                                            ideal place to enjoy a burg-        covered patio enclosed by a          great,” says co-owner Brad Poe,       on a patio.
                                                            er and a pint, as well as live      rustic low brick wall that makes     adding that the patio is a great      216-371-3138,
                                                            music on occasion.                  guests feel like they’re in Rome     place for hanging out.                newheightsgrill.com
                                                            216-321-6001, taverncompany.net     (there’s even a fountain!).          216-331-1003,
                                                                                                216-932-9264, marottas.com           thekensingtonpub.com                  Rising Star Coffee Roasters
                                                            The Wine Spot                                                                                                  This Cleveland-based coffee
                                                            Sip on small boutique wines         Kensington Pub                       New Heights Grill                     roaster offers a variety of tasty
                                                            from around the world (buy a        Dine at a destination for all        Daily 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. happy         blends from around the world,
                                                            glass or share a bottle) or se-     ages, complete with tradition-       hour specials and Wednesday           as well as espresso drinks and
                                                            lect from a variety of beers on     al pub grub, steak, shepherd’s       Night Trivia from 8 to 10 p.m.        small bites to enjoy outdoors
                                                            tap and grab a table in front       pie, macaroni and cheese, sal-       make this destination a go-to         any time of day.
                                                            of the building. This fenced-in     ads, a kid’s menu and gener-         for fun, food and more. Add           216-266-0299,
                                                            area, ala a Paris street cafe, is   ous selection of draft, bottled      to that an outdoor oasis filled       risingstarcoffee.com

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missed many of our regular
                                                                                                                 customers, and we can’t wait to
                                                                                                                 see everyone when they feel it
                                                                                                                 is safe.”
                                                                                                                 216-231-8585,
 The Fairmount                                                                              Luna Bakery & Cafe   lunabakerycafe.com

Voodoo Brewery                        when folks tell me, ‘Michael,        Taste                                 The Fairmount
Kick back with a selection of         this was the last place we           Contemporary cuisine meets            Head to one of the East
draft beers, barrel-aged cock-        dined before the pandemic,           an extensive wine list and a          Side’s hottest patios and dive
tails, cider, wine, nonalco-          and it’s the first since we have     full bar set to the backdrop of       into an upscale menu featur-

                                                                                                                                                   LEFT: COURTESY THE FAIRMOUNT / RIGHT: COURTESY SCOTT MEIVOGEL
holic drinks and upscale bar          gone back out to eat.’ That’s        a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.       ing a unique variety of small
food menu on the patio of             big,” says chef/owner Michael        Enjoy a variety of upscale ap-        plates, flatbreads, handhelds
this hip destination featuring        Herschman.                           petizers and entrees on the           and vegan eats. Pair a dish
trivia nights on Wednesdays           216-932-9000, mojocle.com            sidewalk bistro-style patio.          with a generous selection
at 6:30 p.m.                                                               216-932-9100, tastefoodwine.com       of beer, cocktails and wine.
216-331-6775,                         Rudy’s Pub                                                                 Bring your dog and a server
voodoobrewery.com                     Every day features a special                                               will grab one of the water
                                      treat at Rudy’s Pub, from            Cedar/                                bowls they keep behind the
MOJO World Eats and Drink             burger and beer nights on            Fairmount                             bar. “Our patio is like you’re
Asian, Mediterranean, Euro-           Mondays and taco and chili                                                 in a backyard but with peo-
pean and Continental flavors          dogs on Tuesdays to wing             Luna Bakery & Cafe                    ple you might not know,”
fill the menu at this vibrant         nights on Thursdays, fish            Luna is a cozy, European-style        says General Manager Jerome
dining atmosphere, complete           fries on Fridays and brunch          cafe and bakery with a spa-           Comella. “We take time to
with a variety of tasty cock-         on Sundays. Live entertain-          cious patio. “Since April, we         maintain our garden and
tails and a beautiful patio           ment, karaoke and DJs add            have already seen a huge in-          have vibrant trees and
that features outdoor heat-           to the fun of this neighbor-         crease in guests who want to          plant life. It has almost a
ers and boldly colored steel          hood favorite.                       sit on our patio,” says owner         courtyard feel.”
tables. “It is really touching        216-563-1170, rudyspub.org           Bridget Thibeault. “We have           216-229-9463, thefairmount.net

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Buffalo Wild Wings                more, options abound at this       well as vegan flavors and plen-      outdoor atmosphere. Stick
                               Cheer on your favorite team at    delicious dining destination.      ty of nonalcoholic selections,       around after dark to see this
                               an energetic sports bar featur-   Wednesdays through Satur-          Happy Bee’s is the perfect des-      spot truly light up. Gigi’s takes
                               ing wings and other American      days, cool off on the patio with   tination for all ages on a hot       reservations for its patio.
                               pub grub, as well as a lively     margarita specials.                summer day.                          216-291-7237,
                               patio and outdoor bar.            216-331-3069,                      scoopsofhappy.com                    gigisonfairmount.com
                               216-371-3331,                     cilantrotaqueria.com
                               buffalowildwings.com                                                                                      On the Rise Artisan Breads,
                                                                 The Whiskey Bar                    Cedar/Taylor                         Sandwiches and Pastires
                               Barrio                            Sip from a selection of more                                            This destination gives diners
                               Here, a hip, casual space         than 500 types of whiskey, as      Gigi’s on Fairmount                  in the Cedar/Taylor area a cozy
                               featuring garage-like doors       well as specialty, high-quali-     Gigi’s on Fairmount, a neigh-        seat just off the main drag.
                               that open when the sun comes      ty cocktails at this two-story,    borhood bistro offering Euro-        Grab a bite with a friend while
                               out provides a perfect summer     speakeasy-style bar complete       pean-style and new American          welcoming the world back to
                               spot to build your own tacos      with outdoor seating and live      fare, nestles diners in a front      life this summer.
                               or enjoy signature specials and   acoustic music on Saturdays.       patio that’s surrounded by           216-320-9923,
                               a refreshing margarita.           216-321-1930, facebook.com/        lush plants, creating a divine       ontheriseartisanbreads.com
                               216-862-3498,                     whiskeybarclehts
                               barrio-tacos.com                                                     Gigi’s on Fairmount
                                                                 Happy Bee’s Ice Cream
                                                                 and Coffee
                               Coventry
COURTESY GIGI’S ON FAIRMOUNT

                                                                 Beat the heat at Happy Bee’s
                                                                 Ice Cream and Coffee, known
                               Cilantro Taqueria                 for its alcohol-infused ice
                               From Mexican street corn and      cream, cakes and popcorn, as
                               chips and queso to surf and       well as alcohol-flavored coffee.
                               turf tacos, salmon bowls, tila-   From a mango margarita sor-
                               pia quesadillas or soy, tofu or   bet to hot tequila chocolate or
                               grilled vegetable burritos and    cake batter vodka martini, as

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Scene from
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
Explore local businesses that, thanks to a strong, supportive
community, opened during the past year amid the pandemic.

CHIMI and Amba
CHIMI and Amba are the two newest ventures from Chef Entre-          CHIMI
preneur Douglas Katz. CHIMI offers cuisine inspired by South
America, while Amba’s cuisine is inspired by India. CHIMI           plains, “We also carry cheeses made by other artisanal cheese-
opened in early June 2020 and had the advantage of offering         makers from across Ohio and around the country.”
curbside pickup/delivery-only dining.                                 The store also sells cheese boards, jams, tea towels and cheese-
   Although both CHIMI and Amba closed in June, Katz hopes          making supplies. Eventually, cheesemaking classes will be held
to find a brick-and-mortar spot for CHIMI next year, and he just    on-site, with virtual ones being held in the meantime.
leased a space in Ohio City for Amba, which will make the move      216-860-1862, marchantmanor.com
in October.
   “Cleveland Heights residents are so supportive,” Katz says. “I
love the diverse community, walkability and proximity to some       Soba Asian Kitchen
of the best that Cleveland has to offer.”                           Soba Asian Kitchen on Coventry will celebrate its first anniversary in
216-932-3333, chimicle.com/216-650-9620, ambacle.com                October. This is owner Jingbo Xiao’s second location, with the first
                                                                    in Sandusky.
                                                                       “I wanted to bring the concept back to Cleveland and when the
Marchant Manor Cheese                                               space in Cleveland Heights opened up, I jumped on it,” he explains.

                                                                                                                                                         COURTESY CHIMI
Kandice Marchant is the owner/cheesemaker for Marchant Man-            At Soba, diners can get the types of dishes they’d previously have
or Cheese, a business she’s owned since 2018. In Februaruy 2021,    been able to enjoy only at a sit-down hibachi restaurant, where the
Marchand opened a retail store in Cleveland Heights.                impressive tableside show is part of the entertainment.
  “We carry our own Marchant Manor artisan cheeses,” she ex-        216-331-7029, sobaasiankitchen.com

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SETTLING DOWN IN THE CITY
                                                                                 Learn about three new housing options coming
                                                                                 soon in Cleveland Heights.
                                                                                 The Ascent at Top of the Hill: This is a new residential and mixed-
                                                                                 use development at the top of Cedar Hill. “This was formerly
                                                                                 largely a surface parking plot and not fully utilized,” says Brian
                                                                                 Anderson, business development manager for the city of Cleveland
                                                                                 Heights. “It’s approximately 260 new residential apartments,
                                                                                 a 500-plus-car garage to offset the parking that was the lot,
                                                                                 plus 11,000 square feet of commercial space to complement
                                                                                 the existing businesses, as well as provide different services
                                                                                 and amenities to appeal to residents.” The rentals will become
                                                                                 available during the second or third quarter of 2022.
                                                                                 College Club Property: The College Club social clubhouse is being
                                                                                 converted into rental units. In addition, 13 new townhomes will
                 Soba
                                                                                 be added to the property. “We’re taking a really cool, underused
                                                                                 property, saving a historic building and converting what was the

                Wizbang Circus Theatre                                           parking lot into a townhome area,” Anderson says, noting that all
                                                                                 but one of the townhomes, which will be ready for occupancy this
                Wizbang Circus Theatre was established in 2013 as a travelling   summer, are spoken for.
                show with a 65-seat, fully equipped theatrical tent.             Filling Vacant Lots: The city is creating a stock of infill housing.
                   “If you mixed the Muppet Show, Laugh-In and a European        “We have accumulated a lot of vacant lots, going back to the
                fringe circus, you’d have the gist of Wizbang,” explains Dani-   recession of 2008,” Anderson explains. “The homes we couldn’t
                elle Tilk, who founded Wizbang with her husband, Jason. The      save have been cleared and ready for new building. We’re
                couple acquired a new home for the theater in January 2020 and   designing and building new, reasonably priced homes to meet the
                used their own money to rehab the two-story building.            needs of the neighborhood.”
                                                                                    The initial phase includes 42 homes, with more planned for
                   In addition to live shows, Wizbang also will host a Circus
                                                                                 the future.
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                School and an all-ages Juggle Club.
                   “The vibe makes people of all ages feel welcome, happy and
                ready to have a blast,” Tilk says.
                wizbangtheatre.com

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