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TOGETHER WITH NüIQ WELLNESS

Good morning, Westsiders. Welcome to The Westside Buzz.
Our air conditioner took the weekend off. Fortunately for the faithful members of Buzz Nation, we didn’t. We powered through our indoor heatwave the old-fashioned way: box fans, popsicles, and sticking to the couch.
Today we’re buzzing on:
🎸 A new Rock Hall exhibit
🚦 An Avon traffic nightmare
🌽 The corniest thing to hit the Westside since my Dad learned how to use emojis (my Dad reads these…sorry Dad)
See you all around this week!
—The Briggses

TOGETHER WITH NüIQ MEDSPA
What’s New at NüIQ? Join the Tox Talk 📍 Gordon Square
Ever wondered how Botox really works—and how far its powers go beyond just smoothing fine lines? NüIQ Wellness & Medspa is inviting you behind the scenes for a special live event: Tox Talk.
WHEN: Tomorrow, July 16th, from 5 - 7 PM
WHERE: NüIQ Campus - 5450 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
What awaits our VIP guests:
A live full-face Botox demonstration
Q&A with NüIQ’s skincare and medical aesthetic experts
Complimentary drinks and appetizers in their beautiful facility
A chance to win treatment next month
You’ll see the transformation in real time and leave with expert knowledge about how Botox can elevate your confidence and wellness.
✨ RSVP now to reserve your spot and get entered to win next month’s Model of the Month, which means a treatment on the house!
💉 Event Special: All attendees can book a full-vial Botox treatment for just $11/unit—a rare opportunity at a premier medspa.
Spots are limited, so grab a friend, RSVP, and get ready to glow.
What’s new at NüIQ is a monthly learning series held on the third Wednesday of each month. August 20th’s event is Facial Balancing ft. Restylane Portfolio.
COMMUNITY BLEND
Intersection Makeover Begins Too Soon 📍 Avon

The Detroit Road/State Route 83 (Center Road) intersection via Google Maps
Avon drivers, make sure you pack a snack and maybe a stress ball. Starting July 21, the Detroit Road/Center Road intersection will look a lot like the Browns’ 2025 season outlook…bleak.
Crews will be adding more lanes, more signals, and probably more orange barrels than you're emotionally prepared for.
These types of construction projects are like eating your vegetables—you know it will be good for you in the long run, but it’s not always fun in the moment.

With improvements stretching from Avon Commons to Healthway Drive, the project wraps up (allegedly) by Halloween 2026. Full Story in Short Takes
RNR HALL OF FAME
New Exhibit Marks 40th Anniversary of Live Aid! 📍 Downtown

The iconic Freddie Mercury performing at Live Aid 1985
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame just unveiled a powerful new exhibit honoring the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, the historic 1985 benefit concert that rocked both London and Philadelphia to fight famine in Ethiopia.
The iconic Queen performance is on YouTube—and in our house, it holds the unofficial record for most late-night sing-alongs, usually starring Jodie and me, with the neighbors as the unwilling audience.
You'll find iconic artifacts like Freddie Mercury’s stage shoes, Nile Rodgers’ guitar, and backstage credentials from legends like Chrissie Hynde. All that vintage gear spotlights unforgettable performances from Queen, Bowie, The Who, and more.
It’s a must-see for music lovers, capturing the chaos, heart, and global unity of one of rock’s most ambitious moments.
METROPARKS
Whipps Ledges Improvement Project 📍 Hinckley

The Cleveland Metroparks are hard at work enhancing access to one of Hinckley’s most iconic natural features—Whipp’s Ledges.
A brand-new stone staircase is being built to improve safety and sustainability on the trail leading to the popular rock formations, which attract climbers of all skill levels.
In true Metroparks fashion, the stones used for the stairs are being quarried right on site, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape. The project is set to be completed by August 1. Click here to watch the video.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
At This Festival, it’s Okay to be Corny 📍 North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville’s beloved Corn Festival turns 50 this August!
If you saw my stance on sweet corn and my takes about food on a cob, you know I’m absolutely stoked about this.
What started in 1975 as a humble six-hour gathering around a middle school track is now one of Ohio’s longest-running community celebrations. This year’s golden anniversary (Aug. 8–10) will feature 100+ booths, live entertainment, a beer garden, a classic car show, and a dazzling musical drone show in place of fireworks—all with no cost admission.
It’s a homegrown tradition that sprouted from popcorn, weathered the decades, and still delivers bushels of fun, nostalgia, and buttery fingers.

SUPPORT LOCAL
Calling All Graphic Designers
Got a slam-dunk idea for a T-shirt?
Riverfront Clothing is celebrating Cleveland’s new WNBA team with a design contest—and they want your creative take.
The winning design will be featured on a shirt, with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit of your choice. If you have a great idea, but are a novice designer, you can submit an idea or a rough sketch!
WHAT’S HAPPENING, WESTSIDERS?
Featured Event
👨👩👧👦=Family Friendly
Wednesday, July 16th |
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Summer Entertaining Cooking Class |
Summer Charcuterie Workshop |
Thursday, July 17th |
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Summer Wine Soiree Sip your way through summer with an evening of wine, music, and charm at Flower on Freeman. Whether you're a seasoned sipper or just in it for the vibes, your glass (and heart) will be full. Reservations recommended. Reserve here |
Andrew Packer Secret Society Comedy |
👨👩👧👦 Cle Market |
👨👩👧👦 Jefferson Rocks West Park |
Ultimate Girls Dinner & Craft Night |
Friday, July 18th |
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Sips of Summer: An Evening in Jalisco |
👨👩👧👦 Summer Concert Series: The Ladies Night, Pop Diva Tribute |
👨👩👧👦 Front Porch Concert Series 2025: The Baker’s Basement |
👨👩👧👦 THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk |
Shuck Yeah Oyster Fridays |
👨👩👧👦 Movie Night at Bohlken Park: The Sandlot |
Saturday, July 19th |
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👨👩👧👦 Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2025 |
Bow Wow Brunch |
Sweat & Sip CLE Start with a 45-minute outdoor bootcamp, then head riverside to Collision Bend for drinks and mingling with fellow Cleveland singles. It’s part workout, part social hour, and the perfect way to mix movement with connection. Ticket includes one drink. |
All-Levels Patio Yoga: Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew |
Blazing Paddles Paddlefest Cleveland’s signature paddle celebration hits the Cuyahoga for its 7th year, launching from the Nautica Waterfront District. Choose a laid-back float or dive into one of three race distances (3.7, 6, or 12.2 miles), all while soaking up river views, a water cannon salute, and live reggae at Music Box. Kayaks, SUPs, and canoes welcome. Registration Required |
👨👩👧👦 Annual Butterfly Release for Joel’s Place for Children |
Sunday, July 20th |
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July Drag Brunch & Bingo |
Old Stone Church Presents Celebrity Chef Rocco Whalen |
👨👩👧👦 Taste of Tremont |
B&F Block Party @ Taste of Tremont |
Red, White, & Boozy Bingo |
Make & Take Crochet Class |
Weather
Tuesday
87 🌡️ 74 | 🌤⛈ | 0% | 💨 N 5-8 mph 🌊 1 foot or less
Wednesday
86 🌡️ 74 | ⛈ | 70% | 💨 S 7 mph 🌊 1 foot or less
Thursday
87 🌡️ 70 | ⛈ | 80% | 💨 SW 7-11 mph 🌊 1 to 3 feet
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 74ºF
That’s it for today, Westsiders.
Until Friday,
—The Briggses