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☕ Know what a Michelin Key is? The Fidelity Hotel just got one
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHRIS SCHLENKERMAN AND THE COLLABORATIVE HOME SALES GROUP
Good morning, Westsiders.
Quick thanks to everyone who participated in our Walk the Westside fundraiser — whether you donated, spread the word, voted on a charity, or came out to cheer us on. The funds have officially been donated, and you all made a huge difference.
Jodie and I still can't believe we get to do this and call it a job.
Let's get into it.
—The Briggses
TOGETHER WITH CHRIS SCHLENKERMAN AND THE COLLABORATIVE HOME SALES GROUP
Worth a Look: A Private, Rocky River Home
12 Chippenham Court, Rocky River
If you've been watching the West Hampton community in Rocky River, here's one worth checking out.
Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Rocky River’s West Hampton community, this 4-bed, 3.5-bath cluster home balances comfort, style, and space.
Inside, the great room has those high ceilings and built-ins people love, plus a floor-to-ceiling fireplace fit for a Cavs player. The kitchen’s equipped with granite countertops, double ovens, and an island where people can actually sit.
Primary suite's on the first floor with a glass patio and spa bath. There's a second suite upstairs for guests or family. The expanded patio's a nice bonus, and since it's a cluster home, someone else handles the yard work.
4,468 sq. ft. | 4 bed | 3.5 bath | $599,000
BHHS Professional Realty, alongside the collaborative HOME SALES Group
*Sponsored Content. To keep TWB fun and no-cost to you, we partner with local businesses
COMMUNITY BLEND
Impett Park sponsored by KeyBank? 📍 Cleveland
Cleveland City Council is kicking around the idea of selling naming rights for public parks — not just stadiums and arenas anymore. They’ve brought in a local consulting group to figure out how much money the city could raise, with the proceeds going toward park improvements.
Supporters say it’s a creative way to bring in cash for green spaces. Critics worry it could give big sponsors too much influence over where those dollars actually go.
What do you think?
Is allowing corporations to sponsor city owned parks a good or bad idea? |
High Honor For Boutique Hotel 📍 Downtown
Cleveland’s Fidelity Hotel just took home a Michelin Key — the only property in Ohio to do so. Out of 2,457 hotels worldwide and just 317 in the U.S. with this honor, it’s a badge reserved for the best of the best. Michelin only started handing out Keys in 2024, making this a pretty big deal for the Cleveland hospitality scene.
METROPARKS
Two Students Turned Carlisle Lagoon Into a Spooky Hollow 📍 Lagrange
[Photo courtesy Garrett Looker]
If you haven’t checked out the Pumpkin Lagoon at Carlisle Reservation yet, it’s worth the trip. Two local students, Gus Dimascio and Zoe Hilton, dreamed up the idea and turned the lagoon into a full-on spooky hollow for the sold-out Halloween Fair.
When the sun sets and the pumpkins start glowing across the water, it’s pure magic — like a Halloween postcard come to life. People from all over the Westside have been coming out just to see it light up the night.
WESTSIDE POUR OVER
🔒 North Olmsted: Thirteen new Flock safety cameras are coming to Lorain, Stearns, and Country Club Drive, helping police solve crimes and sort out traffic accident disputes.
🤸 Avon Lake: The city is looking to purchase former Erieview Elementary School from the school system for $500,000. The city would then repurpose the facility into a community center for recreational programming of all ages.
📞 North Ridgeville: Two North Ridgeville Mayor’s Court employees, Stacey Dennison and Haley Edleman, are being celebrated for their quick thinking and compassion after recognizing a caller’s stroke symptoms, staying calm under pressure, and helping save her life.
SUPPORT LOCAL
You Must Purchase One (1) Beer to Sing 📍 Gordon Square
Mrs. Buzz gifted one of these shirts to Mr. Buzz for his birthday. That’s love.
If you’ve ever stepped into Tina’s Niteclub, you know it’s more than a karaoke bar—it’s a Cleveland legend that comes alive at 10 PM every weekend. The kind of place where wedding parties, dive-bar regulars, and total strangers belt out “Like a Virgin” together under neon lights.
Now, two local filmmakers are turning that magic into a documentary. Nicole Rossa, a stand-up comic with credits from SXSW to the BBC, and Mike Wendt, a Cleveland native who’s worked on Captain America: Winter Soldier and My Friend Dahmer, have filmed the story of Tina’s and launched an Indiegogo campaign to finish it.
They’re raising $6,000 for post-production, marketing, and festival submissions. In true Tina’s fashion, the rewards are wild: koozies, T-shirts, your name in a parody karaoke song—or even a private karaoke party with the filmmakers.
If you’ve ever sung your heart out at Tina’s (or wish you had), now’s your chance to help bring this iconic Westside dive to the big screen.
POLL REVIEW
Buzz Nation Weighs In on Downtown Golf Carts
Yes - 54%, Maybe - 24%, No way - 22%
With 54% of the vote in Friday’s poll, the majority of you would be willing to take a golf cart ride downtown if it becomes available.
Here are some of the responses we got from you all:
Would be interested to know how long the trip was
Leslie brings up some great points
This was the most popular response against it
With these types of tours already operating, I would guess that we will see golf carts downtown soon. We will have to wait and see.
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’, WESTSIDERS?
Featured Event
👨👩👧👦=Family Friendly
Wednesday, October 15th
‘Honey’ Paint & Sip: Creative Loft on Detroit, Avon | 6:30-9 PM
Sip, paint, and meet “Honey,” the Highland cow you’ll bring to life on canvas. Learn more
1 Year Birthday Bash: NüIQ Wellness Lounge and Med Spa, Gordon Square | 5-8 PM
One Year Bash with live music, Fahrenheit bites, and someone's winning $1k.
👨👩👧👦 Baby Dance Club: Forte, Lakewood | 1:15-2:15 PM
Mid-day Baby Dance Club for you, your little one, and friends. Get down
Gilmore Girls Bingo: The Winchester, Lakewood | 7 PM
It’s bingo night in Stars Hollow, coffee cups up! Play along to Gilmore Girls moments and see if luck is on your (Luke’s) side.
Thursday, October 16th
Christmas Ale First Pour: Great Lakes Brewing Co., Ohio City | 11 AM
It’s that time, Cleveland… the first keg of Christmas Ale is rolling in. The brewpub opens at 11, with a ceremonial keg delivery, carolers, live music, and a toast to the season. Pour one out
Char-Boo-Terie Class: Little Meraki Market, Avon | 7-9 PM
Build your own spooky-cute skeleton board stacked with charcuterie favorites. You’ll fill it, style it, and take home your very own edible centerpiece. Be a ham
The She Suite: Evening of Shopping, Beauty, & Bubbly: The Lash Lounge, Rocky River | 6:30-8:30 PM
An evening with local women-owned brands, creativity, and conversation. Browse goods from Element Labs, Four Buds Floral, Blush & Blanket Co., and more. Bat an eye
Sis Kiss Live In-person Experience: The Sis Kiss, Westlake | 8-10 PM
TSK auction and pajama party — champagne, music, and live-style bidding in their Westlake showroom. Link up
The Beauty Boost: Hocus Pocus Social: Goldhorn Brewery, St. Clair - Superior | 6-8:30 PM
Fall magic with local goods, tarot, henna, and sound baths. Good vibes
Tarot & Tableaux Night: Verbena, Hingetown | 6-9 PM
An evening of practical magic on Verbena’s back patio. Try a tarot reading, paint your own watercolor card, or simply show up in your autumn witch best.
Couples’ Schvitz Night: Soul Space, Gordon Square | 7:30-10:30 PM
Sauna, steam, cold plunge, plus ribeye dinner and red-light therapy. Date night goals
Friday, October 17th
Taylorween Taylor Swift Halloween Party: The Roxy at Mahall’s, Lakewood | 8 PM-12 AM
Dress in your favorite era, grab a themed cocktail, and belt out All Too Well” (10-minute version). Cruel Summer
👨👩👧👦 October THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk: 78th Street Studios, Battery Park | 5-9 PM
Walk the studios and explore new work from Cleveland’s artists while live music fills the halls.
Steve Byrne Live: Hilarities, E4th St | 6:30 PM / 9:15 PM
The Sullivan and son leading man hits the Hilarities stage for four shows, from Friday to Saturday. Laugh
Funky Flea x Ghost Market: Good Night John Boy, The Flats | 5-9 PM
A Friday night mashup with local makers, vintage finds, and cold pony beers.
Saturday, October 18th
Holiday VIP Experience Brewery Tour: Great Lakes Brewing Co, Ohio City | 11:30 AM / 2 PM
Learn how Great Lakes brews its holiday classics with tastings, sensory notes, and a peek behind the tanks. Get brewing
Twilight Night + Trivia: The W Sports Bar, Gordon Square | 4 PM - CL
Team Edward or Team Jacob? Step into Forks for an evening of themed drinks, food, and Twilight trivia at 7 PM.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Old Brooklyn | 7:30-10 AM
A morning walk through the zoo in honor of loved ones and the fight against Alzheimer’s. Step by step
👨👩👧👦 The Cleveland Moms 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular: CAPS Fieldhouse, Valley View | 11 AM-3 PM
A family Halloween party packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, character visits, science shows, soft play, and more. Bring the fam
Bay Village Music Festival: BAY ROCKS, Bay Village | 3 - 9 PM
An outdoor music fest with bands, food trucks, and vendors by the lake.
Psychic Fair: The Wine Room & Tavern, Avon | 6 - 9 PM
Tarot, palm readings, and intuitive insights from local readers. Order some vino and see what the cards have to say. Readers and healers
Oktoberfest Fall Festival 2025: Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center, Olmsted Falls | 4-10 PM
An evening of German food, beer, and folk dancing inside the cultural center. Live bands, raffle baskets, and open seating for families and friends. Guten abend
28th Annual Wine Tasting Extravaganza: Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood | 2 - 5 PM
Taste from a lineup of 80+ wines alongside small bites from Karen King Catering. Full Bodied
Empty Bowls By the Lake: Avon Lake High School | 11 AM - 2 PM
Local potters, chefs, and neighbors team up to raise funds for area food banks. Soup, bread, and live music while taking home a handcrafted bowl.
👨👩👧👦 Donut Worry, Run Happy 5K: Brewnuts, Gordon Square | 9 AM
A fun run with donuts at the finish line. Runners and walkers can take on the 5K or 1-mile route, plus a mini dash for kids, all hosted by the Brewnuts crew. Wait list
Bottoms Up! Yoga & Brew: All-Levels Yoga, Smoke & Mirrors (Nano Brew), W 25th | 10:15 - 11:15 AM
Carleen leads an all-levels yoga class followed by a relaxed hang out over a brew.
First Annual CLE Vintage Clam Bake: Cle Vintage, Parma | 2 - 7 PM
Cleveland’s first vintage-style clambake brings together food from Fat Cats, live music from Cats on Holiday. Drinks included
Sunday, October 19th
👨👩👧👦 BAYarts Fall Market: BAYarts, Bay Village | 1–4 PM
A fall market on the BAYarts lawn brings 35+ local makers with art, live music, treats, and handmade finds. Bring the kids
👨👩👧👦 LASKA Community Market “Haunted Carnival”: Mike’s Barber Shop, Lakewood | 11 AM–7 PM
Lakewood’s neighborhood market takes a spooky turn with 30+ vendors, costumes, games, and live music along Madison Avenue.
Fall Pop-Up: Table for 2, Ohio City | 11 AM–4 PM
Browse handmade and vintage pieces made by local makers and vintage curators. Browse
Lee-Makase: Chef’s Counter Dinner: Goma by Dante, Tremont | 4–6 PM / 7–9 PM
An eight-course omakase dinner by Chef Badaro Lee and team, prepared right at the sushi bar.
Weather
Tuesday
68 🌡️ 53 | 🌤 | 0% | 💨 N 6-10 mph 🌊 1 to 2 feet
Wednesday
61 🌡️ 46 | 🌦 | 20% | 💨 N 10-14 mph 🌊 2 feet or less
Thursday
60 🌡️ 43 | 🌤 | 0% | 💨 N 7-11 mph 🌊 2 feet or less
Friday
68 🌡️ 54 | 🌤 | 0% | 💨 S 5-8 mph 🌊 2 feet or less
💧🌡️ Water temperature = 67ºF
That’s it for today, Westsiders. Do us a huge favor and send this email to someone who has spent too many nights at Tina’s.
Until Friday,
—The Briggses