Geauga County • April 1, 2025
Good morning, Geauga County. Monday nights in Cleveland are getting a serious upgrade as the Treelawn Social Club transforms into a jazz haven starting April 7. Veteran trumpeter Jack Schantz kicks off the free Collinwood Jazz Festival with his impressive credentials and the vocal talents of Barbara Rosene โ proving that sometimes the best things in life truly are free, thanks to local music organizations footing the bill for these cultural evenings.
While your ears feast on jazz notes, your taste buds can celebrate too as Chardon Restaurant Week returns April 7-13 with 15 participating eateries. Each receipt submitted not only enters you into daily drawings but also generates a dollar donation to Next Step charity. Meanwhile, athletic types have reason to cheer as the Mentor Recreation Center announces plans to convert a tennis court into an additional basketball court โ expanding recreational options for active community members.
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๐ท Jazz transforms sleepy Mondays at Cleveland's Treelawn Social Club. The "Collinwood Jazz Festival" kicks off April 7 with trumpet veteran Jack Schantz's Jazz Unit featuring vocalist Barbara Rosene. Schantz brings impressive credentials as former artistic director for the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and collaborator with prestigious orchestras nationwide. Three more Monday performances will follow throughout April, featuring different jazz artists and ensembles. Best of all, these musical evenings are completely free thanks to sponsorship from local music organizations.
๐ฝ๏ธ Chardon Restaurant Week returns early with 15 local eateries. The annual dining event will run April 7-13, featuring The Hambone as a new addition while 7 Ladies Tea Room and Hayashi Maple won't participate this year. Diners can enjoy special discounts and enter daily drawings by emailing receipt photos to the organizers. For each receipt submitted, $1 will be donated to Next Step, a charity supporting young adults who have faced hardships. The event was scheduled earlier than usual to avoid conflicts with Holy Week and Easter celebrations.
๐ Mentor Rec Center scores a slam dunk with new basketball court. The Mentor Community Recreation Center has announced interior enhancements including an additional indoor basketball court. According to the city's website, the expansion will involve removing Tennis Court 1 at the facility located at 6000 Heisley Road. This addition aims to provide more recreational opportunities for community members. The changes are part of ongoing improvements to the popular community center.
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