Gordon Square Arts District Hip 2B Square

Hip 2 B Square #3

Gordon Square Arts District Pays Homage to All Things Art,

honors neighborhood advocates City Council Member Matt Zone and Michelle Zone

What says Gordon Square Arts District more than art in all its many forms?  From theatres to galleries to inventive food and drink options, from creative retail to entrepreneurial businesses, no place in Cleveland summons the arts more than this hot near-West side neighborhood, now a national model for how the arts can be a catalyst for neighborhood revival, economic development and jobs creation.

Guests at the third annual Hip 2 B Square will experience “All Things Art” with an exciting blend of musical, visual, culinary and performance arts.  The event benefits Gordon Square Arts District (GSAD), the unique collaboration responsible for renovation of the Capitol Theatre, Detroit Avenue streetscape improvements and parking additions, renovation of Cleveland Public Theatre and soon-to-begin construction of the Near West Theatre’s first permanent home. 

Hip 2 B Square, co-chaired by Jeff Moreau, Sally Stewart and Monica Tarasco, will honor Cleveland City Councilman Matt Zone and Michelle Zone, who met nearly 30 years ago break dancing and stayed to champion the arts which spurred rebirth of their neighborhood.  For Matt and Michelle, the area is a labor of love and commitment.  Matt is a third-generation resident who followed the footsteps of both his parents, Michael and Mary Zone, to represent the neighborhood in Cleveland City Council.  Michelle is a passionate advocate for all members of the community, particularly children.

Hip 2B Square – Saturday, May 4, 2013.  VIP Preview at 7 p.m. (tickets $125). At 8 p.m. ($75).  At 78^th Street Studios, 1300 W. 78^th St., Cleveland, OH 44012, north of Lake Rd.

Our generous sponsors: Parker Hannifin Corporation, PNC, Cargill Deicing Technology, Huntington, KeyBank, Benesch Friedlander Hahn Loeser and Marous Brothers. (as of 4/1/13).   

Guests will enjoy a lavish array of grazing foods, open bar of fine wines & unique beers, great live music, dancing and raffles of fine art, and studio visits.    

For more information, to purchase tickets online or make a donation to support Gordon Square Arts District, www.gordonsquare.org, or look for us on Facebook or Twitter. For questions, call 1-216-961-4242, ext. 242.