Canvas Magazine » Events http://canvascleveland.com supporting urban culture, community, and business in Cleveland, OH Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:58:33 +0000 en hourly 1 Mary C. Thompson Workshop & Scholarship Luncheon http://canvascleveland.com/2010/06/25/mary-c-thompson-workshop-scholarship-luncheon/ http://canvascleveland.com/2010/06/25/mary-c-thompson-workshop-scholarship-luncheon/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:58:33 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=752 37263_413698173655_174451778655_4324042_3945170_n

Saturday, June 19th – Cleveland Council of Black Nurses presents “The Annual Mary C. Thompson Workshop & Scholarship Luncheon: ‘Mental Health in Minorities: Living Beyond the Diagnosis.” The keynote speaker for the event was Toni Johnson, MD (Department of Psychiatry, MetroHealth Medical Center).

A number of community leaders were in attendance including Councilman Zach Reed.

PICTURES: Click here to view the slideshow / Click here to view the photostream.

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COSE is inviting you to a special reception to learn more about your needs as a minority business owner. There will be food, drinks, and the opportunity to network with your colleagues. Meet the professional and friendly staff of COSE and learn more about how a COSE membership can benefit your business. Mark your calendar and join us for a special evening designed around you.

Click here for more information about this special event.

]]> http://canvascleveland.com/2010/04/07/cose-minority-business-reception/feed/ 1 Fundraiser: Denzel to Europe http://canvascleveland.com/2010/03/15/fundraiser-denzel-to-europe/ http://canvascleveland.com/2010/03/15/fundraiser-denzel-to-europe/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:50:19 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=690 0_0_0_0_250_363_csupload_155544Young scholar, Denzel Gregory, was recently chosen because of his excellent academics to rep the USA as a student ambassador in six different countries in Europe this summer. Though this is an excellent opportunity, Denzel’s mom (a single mother of three) has to raise more than $7,000 for her son to take part in this chance of a lifetime.

Beech Street PR, Enya PR, The Unit Band and Bangs Salon will hold a fundraising effort for Denzel at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 21 at Allure, 75 Public Square. For just $10 you could help change a young scholars life.

]]> http://canvascleveland.com/2010/03/15/fundraiser-denzel-to-europe/feed/ 0 Robin Thicke Concert http://canvascleveland.com/2010/03/15/robin-thicke-concert/ http://canvascleveland.com/2010/03/15/robin-thicke-concert/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:58:19 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=686 thicke-sm

Robin Thicke presented a special evening of his soulful and sultry tunes at the House of Blues. His plus hour long set kept the packed crowd’s full attention, even demanding an encore performance at the night’s end.

All pictures are courtesy of the House of Blues – Cleveland.

PHOTOS: Click here for the slideshow / Click here for the photostream.

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Eighty81.com held their long running weekly hip-hop night, Red Carpet Sundays, at the View Nightclub. A number of young trendsetters and socialites were in attendance including Memories LLC and Darnell Jackson (Cleveland Cavaliers). Music was provided by DJ Steph Floss.

PHOTOS: Click here to view the slideshow / Click here to view the photostream.

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Local artist Black Ceas held his “Everybody Loves Cease” mixtape release party. A number of Glenville & Cleveland Heights HS alum were in attendance including Ted Ginn Jr. (Miami Dolphins) and Donte Whitner (Buffalo Bills), as well as Cleveland Cavaliers, JJ Hickson & Delonte West.

PICTURES: Click here to view slideshow / Click here to view photostream.

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Feel free to learn more about the upcoming 8th Annual Minority Men’s Health Fair 2010 brought to you by Cleveland Clinic. Click here for more information on how you can attend and help out with this outstanding community event.

]]> http://canvascleveland.com/2010/02/26/minority-mens-health-fair-2010/feed/ 0 Why NuLife? / “Party Your Fat Away” http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/19/why-nulife/ http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/19/why-nulife/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:10:12 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=553

NuLife Fitness Camp is definitely at the top of the local field when it comes to utilizing the latest in online video and photos to reach their existing and prospective client bases.

Be on the lookout for their upcoming “Party Your Fat Away” at their Superior (Downtown) location. Find more info here.

]]> http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/19/why-nulife/feed/ 0 SOUP Lunch http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/06/soup-lunch/ http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/06/soup-lunch/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:36:38 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=518 souplunch

Wednesday, January 20th, Jay will be speaking at The Key Club at Marriott Downtown Cleveland as a part of the Society of Urban Professionals (SOUP) January luncheon.

He’ll be talking about some of Canvas’ upcoming partnerships and programs. He’ll also be sharing a number of free and low-cost resources that entrepreneurs and urban professionals can utilize to improve their overall brand awareness and lead generation.

Other speakers have included Basheer Jones (Radio-One), Stanley Miller (President, NAACP), Tom Waltermire (CEO, Team NEO), Dan B Hurwitz (CEO, DDR), and City Commissioner Peter Lawson Jones among others.

Find out more at The SOUP Network.

]]> http://canvascleveland.com/2010/01/06/soup-lunch/feed/ 1 The Best Thanksgiving Parties in Cleveland (2009) http://canvascleveland.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-parties-2009/ http://canvascleveland.com/2009/11/24/thanksgiving-parties-2009/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:20:12 +0000 ataylor http://canvascleveland.com/?p=439 events-sm

Here are our recommendations for the top nightlife events this upcoming Thanksgiving weekend in Cleveland. Each event entry includes standard information about the venue, location, and event promoter.

NOTE: All events start around 9-10pm, but local Clevelanders are renowned for not showing up to a party until a little after midnight so keep that in mind. Have fun, be safe!

Local Promoters: Contact us at info (at) canvascleveland (dot) com to add you event today.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

The Martini Experience
Sergio’s Sarava (Shaker Square)
Canvas Recommendation: 25+ Mature
Promoter(s): Cleveland365 & Word of Mouth

Pre-Thanksgiving Party
The View Nightclub (Prospect Ave, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 21+
Promoter(s): Eighty81

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Beautiful Thursdays
Anatomy Nightclub (W.9th, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 23+ Mature
Promoter(s): Eighty81 & Word of Mouth

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Suede
w/host Sheree Whitfield of RHOA
Sunset Lounge (W.9th, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 25+ Mature
Promoter(s): Word of Mouth

Friday Night Flights
Dream Nightclub (West Bank of The Flats, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 21+
Promoter(s): Eighty81

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Marquee Saturdays (Re-Opening)
Cyrus (West Bank of The Flats, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 21+ Mature
Promoter(s): Eighty81 & Legndary Iconz

LUX Saturday presents…
The Reunion Holiday Event
Lust (W. 6th, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 23+ Mature
Promoter(s): Word of Mouth & Cleveland365

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Red Carpet Sundays
The View (Prospect Ave, Downtown Cleveland)
Canvas Recommendation: 21+
Promoter(s): Eighty81

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