CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Cedar Lee Theatre, 2163 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, will conclude its centennial anniversary on Nov. 2 with a showing of the restored Charlie Chaplin film, “The Gold Rush,” also marking its 100th year.
The event will get under way at 3 p.m., and the film at 4 p.m.
Included will be a pre-screening reception, with appetizers; special pre-show content; a champaigne toast; guest speakers; soft drinks and popcorn; and a dessert reception.
Comedy at Mandel JDS: The Mandel Jewish Day School of Beachweood will present a night of comedy at 7 p.m. Nov. 4 when its presents comedian Joel Chasnoff.
Chasnoff is a former IDF lone soldier, a National Jewish Book Award-winning author, and a stand-up performer known for bringing heart, humor and humanity to every stage he graces.
Tickets are $36 each and can be purchased here. The school is located at 26500 Shaker Blvd.
University Heights Symphonic Band plays free concert: The University Heights Symphonic Band will play a free concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at John Carroll University’s Dolan Center.
The concert, titled “Love Stories,” will feature Claude T. Smith’s “Fanyasia for Alto Sax,” with soloist Dr. Justin Evangelist.
Huntington’s Disease Celebration of Hope: Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure.
Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. The symptoms of HD are described as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s — simultaneously.
In light of this information, the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the 2025 HDSA Celebration of Hope Cleveland: Fire & Ice event Nov. 7 at Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Drive in Mayfield Heights.
Come and enjoy a fun night of celebrating Hope for HD at Landerhaven. Registration starts at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30.
The 2025 Celebration of Hope is a chance to celebrate the progress made within the HD community, and the advancements in treatments to come. This popular event unites the Huntington’s Disease community as scientists, clinicians, and families impacted by HD to enjoy food, fun and celebrate achievements that have brought all one step closer to a world free from Huntington’s disease.
All proceeds will support HDSA and it’s mission.
For more information about the event, contact Jesse Lis at Jesse_m_lind@hotmail.com.
Online registration and donation information can be found here.
Free concert with Just Jazz: The band Just Jazz will present smooth jazz and swinging pop sounds of today and yesterday, including best-loved songs from the American Songbook, when it plays a free “Sunday Sounds” concert from 2-3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Beachwood Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Blvd.
Attendees can also expect tributes to the great divas of our time and Rat Pack-era classics, covering the Carpenters, Beatles, Broadway music, and much more.
The concert is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and Ohio Arts Council.
Refreshments will follow the concert.
Cinematheque offerings: The Cleveland Cinematheque’s upcoming premier showcase will include films by Radu Jude, Göran Olsson, Ira Sachs, and more.
It will also show a wide range of classic movies and second runs, featuring films by Terry Gilliam, Wim Wenders, Federico Fellini, Alan J. Pakula, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Luis Bunuel, Todd Haynes, and others.
The Cinematheque’s stated mission is not only to present the enduring works of world cinema, but also to foster the exhilarating “happy accidents” that turn today’s unknowns into tomorrow’s classics.
With regards to what’s (theatrically) new, the highlight of the November-December calendar will undoubtably be 2017’s “Twin Peaks: The Return,” (18 parts shown in nine parts, Nov. 13-Dec. 19) David Lynch’s monumental series of singular vision, coming to theaters for the first time since its release.
Passes are available on the Cinematheque’s website for those who would like to (re-)watch it in an auditorium, in its entirety.
Those who cannot join in for the full nine showings will want to see Part 8 on Nov. 21, described as a “work of avant-garde audacity that must be seen on the big screen.”
For the most up-to-date information about upcoming Cinematheque programs, visit cinematheque.cia.edu/coming-soon/.
JCU nursing program earns full accreditation: John Carroll University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has earned full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) through Dec. 31, 2030 — the longest term possible for an initial accreditation.
The CCNE Board of Commissioners determined that John Carroll’s BSN program meets all four accreditation standards with no areas of compliance concern.
Since its launch in 2023, John Carroll’s BSN program has grown to more than 150 students on campus. The program blends the university’s liberal arts foundation with hands-on clinical experiences through partnerships with leading Cleveland-area hospitals and healthcare organizations.
“Achieving full CCNE accreditation affirms what we have known from the beginning — that John Carroll University is uniquely positioned to educate nurses who lead with excellence, integrity and compassion,” said Dean of thre College of Health Dr. Melissa Cole, in a release. “This recognition reflects our commitment to the highest academic standards and to preparing graduates who serve others with purpose and skill.”
To mark this milestone, John Carroll held a special celebration ceremony for nursing students, faculty and staff, during which the accreditation news was formally announced. The event featured remarks from leadership, a reflection on the program’s journey, and plenty of cake and celebration as students gathered to honor the achievement together.
The accreditation is retroactive to March 12, 2025, the date of the CCNE’s on-site evaluation. JCU states that the accreditation means that the program has already established itself among the nation’s most respected new nursing programs.
“I am incredibly proud of our nursing faculty and students for achieving CCNE accreditation,” said Dr. Dawn Boettcher, Director of Nursing. “We have a results-driven team and a passion-fueled commitment to excellence. This honor affirms the strength of our program, the quality of our education, and the heart of those who make it possible. Together, we have built something extraordinary that truly represents the best of John Carroll University.”
John Carroll’s reaffirmation of accreditation will occur during the spring of 2030, continuing the University’s momentum in preparing the next generation of ethical, compassionate healthcare leaders.
Caregivers Summit: Sixthy-three million Americans — nearly one in four adults — provided ongoing care for an adult or a child with a complex medical condition or a disability in the past year, an increase of 20 million from 2015 to 2025.
Of these 63 million caregivers, 59 million were caring for someone over 18.
Unfortunately, caregivers’ health is suffering, as one in five caregivers report being in fair or poor health, and nearly one in four say they struggle to care for their own health due to caregiving responsibilities. Reports of emotional stress have also risen since 2020.
With these facts in mind, the organization Courage to Caregivers is holding an event called “Caring for the Caregivers Virtual Summit: Illuminating HOPE in Uncertain Times.”
This year’s event is being held from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Nov. 6, and will be focused on both professional and family caregivers.
Free continuing education units (CEUs) are available for social workers, counselors, behavioral health professionals, and certified peer supporters (4 CEU credits available in total).
To register for the Summit, visit here by Nov. 5.
Cleveland Cello Society Winners Recital: The Cleveland Cello Society will present a Scholarship Winners’ Recital at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Judson Manor Ballroom, 1890 E. 107th St. in Cleveland.
Always an inspiring afternoon, the event will be used to present the winners of the 28th Annual Cleveland Cello Society Scholarship Competition.
Free parking will be available in the Judson Manor parking lot, which is entered from E. 107th Street.
Pavilion at Ahuja named for the Fountains: In recognition of their generosity, the South Pavilion at Beachwood’s UH Ahuja Medical Center — a cornerstone of the recent UH Ahuja expansion — will be named the Carol and John Fountain Pavilion.
“We believe deeply in University Hospitals and in the vital need for quality, community-based care,” said Carol Fountain, in a UH release. “It’s an incredible honor to be able to make this gift and help preserve the UH mission for generations to come.”
Completed in 2023, the Phase 2 expansion of UH Ahuja Medical Center was a $236-million investment in the health and vitality of Northeast Ohio. The project added more than 216,000 square feet of advanced clinical and patient care space, including: the UH Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute, UH Cutler Center for Men, the Potash Women & Newborn Center, and expanded emergency, imaging and breast health services.
“UH Ahuja Medical Center represents what’s possible when a community invests in its own future,” said John Fountain. “We’ve seen firsthand how care here touches lives — with skill, compassion and innovation. Our hope is that this gift not only supports exceptional care today, but also inspires others to imagine how their own giving can make a lasting difference.”
“Carol and John believe that our community deserves the very best in health care, close to home,” said UH CEP Dr. Cliff A. Megerian. “Their gift embodies a rare kind of foresight: an understanding that philanthropy doesn’t just build buildings, it builds possibilities.”
A devoted supporter of University ospitals, Carol Fountain serves as a former trustee of the Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation. With this gift, she and John will be recognized as UH Visionaries and distinguished members of the Samuel Mather Society. They will also be named Honorary Trustees to the UH Board of Directors.
Because of You: The Campaign for University Hospitals has now surpassed $1.7 billion in support, on the path toward its ambitious $2 billion goal.
“Philanthropy is an essential part of how we bring world-class facilities and compassionate care to our patients,” said Dee Haslam, Because of You Campaign Co-Chair. “The Fountain Pavilion will stand as a lasting symbol of Carol and John’s faith in the UH mission. For those who wish to join them in shaping the future of healthcare, there are still meaningful ways to support UH Ahuja Medical Center.”
Heights deer survey: The Health and Public Safety Committee of Cleveland Heights City Council has been exploring approaches to managing the city’s increasing deer population.
While many Cleveland Heights residents may have noticed an increase in the number of deer in neighborhoods and parks, or in your gardens, eating vegetation, residents of neighboring suburbs have also experienced such an increase.
Cleveland Heights reportedly has 10 times the deer population compared to adjacent suburbs, thanks in part to its abundance of green space. This means deer are competing for food, which increases the potential for car accidents, tick-borne diseases, and ecological damage. More deer also starve under these conditions.
Both Shaker Heights and South Euclid have circulated the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Deer Management Survey to their residents to better understand their experiences with, and feelings about, deer. Cleveland Heights residents are now being asked to take a survey.
To take the survey, visit here.
100 years of the Cedar Lee Theatre: The Cedar Lee Theatre, 2163 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, will conclude its centennial anniversary on Nov. 2 with a showing of the restored Charlie Chaplin film, “The Gold Rush,” also marking its 100th year.
The event will get under way at 3 p.m., and the film at 4 p.m.
Included will be a pre-screening reception, with appetizers; special pre-show content; a champaigne toast; guest speakers; soft drinks and popcorn; and a dessert reception.
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Cedar Lee Theatre centennial event to feature restored 1925 Chaplin film ‘The Gold Rush’: Press Run
