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The Cleveland Film Society is responsible for bringing the Cleveland
International Film Festival to life every year. Your support of this
fundraiser will help keep that vision alive.
Feasts will sell out quickly. Reservations are first come, first served until sold out. Although there are no tickets for each event, a letter will be sent to you about a week in advance of the event with directions and other details. Four ways to purchase tickets:
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A portion of each ticket may be tax deductible. For more information, please
contact Patrick Shepherd, Development Director, at 216.623.3456, ext. 23 or
pshepherd@clevelandfilm.org.
CFS members are entitled to a 10% discount on all parties. If you're not
already a member, you can use the reservation form to join.
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Animal House Friday, November 2, 6:30 p.m. Hosts: Bill Koeth*, Teryl Koeth, and Joe Arezone* $75 per guest / limit 12 guests |
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is celebrating 125
wild years. From its humble start with a single
herd of deer in 1882, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
has evolved to become one of the best in the
country, delighting generations of visitors and
working hard to preserve the future for wildlife.
Join us for an evening of fun as one of the
Zoo's Animal Keepers leads a behind-the-scenes
tour of Australian Adventure! We'll visit the
Reinberger Homestead, a comfortable spot
fashioned after a traditional 19th century sheep
station offering visitors a peek into Australian
home life. Of course, an Australian Adventure
wouldn't be complete without a stop at the
kangaroo barn!
Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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The Front Page Friday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. Hosts: Lauren Rich Fine* and Gary Giller $75 per guest / limit 50 guests |
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Terrance C. Z. Egger is publisher, president,
and chief executive officer of The Plain Dealer,
Ohio's largest newspaper. He is responsible for
the overall policy, operation, and direction of
the newspaper. Terry Egger joined The Plain
Dealer on May 22, 2006. Prior to arriving at
The Plain Dealer, he served as the president
and publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Susan Goldberg became the first female editor in the history of The Plain Dealer on May 29, 2007. Previously, she was executive editor and vice president of the San Jose Mercury News. Susan Goldberg brings more than 25 years' experience in journalism to the role. Meet both of these journalistic titans at the fabulous Shaker Heights home of Lauren Rich Fine and Gary Giller. Lauren will revive her role as a newspaper equity analyst and moderate a discussion on the future of newspapers. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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Sideways Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. Hosts: Jennifer Vinson, Jason Lansdale, and Patrick Shepherd $35 per guest / limit 50 guests |
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Join us on historic Shaker Square for an evening
of film and wine. The program, which is always
a Film Feast sell-out, will begin at Shaker Square
Cinemas with a screening of a new release.
(The film will be identified in early November
after film schedules are confirmed.) After our
appetite for film is satisfied, we will proceed
across the Square to Sergio's Saravá on Shaker
Square, where the rhythm, sophistication, and
energy of Brazilian street life is evoked at one of
Cleveland's finest restaurants. Guests will enjoy
a wine tasting accompanied by hors d'oeuvres
and dessert.
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A Room With A View Thursday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Host: Marcie Goodman $35 per guest / limit 30 guests |
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Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of
placement and arrangement of space to achieve
harmony with the environment. Many believe there
are inexplicable scientific factors involved and so
consider it a metaphysical art that has an effect on
health, wealth, and personal relationships.
Join us for a Feng Shui discussion with Johanna Pockar, from Energy By Design, at a beautiful Cleveland Heights home. This is sure to be both an informative and fun-filled evening! Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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The Animator Friday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. Host: Nancy Callahan* and Tim Callahan $50 per guest / limit 40 guests |
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Brent Green is a nationally renowned, self-taught
filmmaker and artist whose films have screened
at film festivals and museums around the country
and abroad. Please join us as Brent shares his
artistic expertise at The Sculpture Center, which
is located in the cultural hub of University Circle.
After screening several of his stop animation
films, Green will discuss his creative process and
answer questions from the audience. You will
also have the chance to check out his carved
and constructed props and sets, on display
throughout the gallery. Wine, hors d'oeuvres,
and desserts will be served.
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Get Shorty Friday, January 11, 7:00 p.m. Host: Mark Smith*, Anna Vedouras*, Jack Ramsey, and Brett Shaheen $50 per guest / limit 100 guests |
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Always a Film Feast sell-out, this gathering gives
you the chance to select some of the short
subject films that will be shown at the 32nd
Cleveland International Film Festival. Guests will
view and evaluate a handful of short subjects
submitted for consideration in the 2008 CIFF.
Meet us in downtown Cleveland's Warehouse
District at Shaheen Modern and Contemporary
Art as you get to pick the shorts! Wine,
hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
Our thanks go to Shaheen Modern and Contemporary Art for their continued support.
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Food For Thought Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Host: Bill Guentzler and Debby Samples $35 per guest / limit 50 guests |
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The showrooms of appliance distributor
Trevarrow, Inc. on Cleveland's south side—just
minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport—serve as the perfect locale for our
gathering of foodies where Chef Bob Sferra will
conduct a mouthwatering demonstration.
Our theme is "Keeping It Cozy" and we'll be talking about comfort foods for the cold weather season with suggested DVD pairings. Feast! Magazine editor Laura Taxel and other local food writers will share their ideas for how to happily cocoon during the winter months with some great homemade dishes and movie classics. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served. Our thanks go to Trevarrow, Inc. and Feast! Magazine for their support.
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Author! Author! Friday, February 1, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Host: Toby Devan Lewis* (and possible special guests) $150 per guest / limit 50 guests (includes autographed copy of book) |
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ArtWorks: The Progressive Collection -
authored by Toni Morrison, Toby Devan Lewis,
Peter B. Lewis, and Dan Cameron
EXCERPTED FROM THE INTRODUCTION:
Art inspires. Inspiration begets invention.
Invention creates change and change ignites
progress. In the early 1970s when Progressive
CEO Peter B. Lewis began acquiring prints for the
rapidly growing auto insurance company, he
knew a little about art but a lot about progress.
He grew a business around it. The Progressive
Corporation was built on a foundation of
unconventional thinking and contemporary art
reinforced that ideal. In 1985 under the direction
of Toby Devan Lewis, the Progressive Corporate
Art Department was created. Since then,
Progressive has continually rejected convention
and reinvented their collection by promoting
emerging talent and showcasing some of the
world's foremost creative thinkers. Today,
Progressive has one of the most exhilarating and
vital collections in the world, defining risk by
challenging perception and provoking reaction.
The 285 works chosen for this publication
represent a select cross-section of more than
6,000 pieces in the collection, and serve to
document a mission rather than catalogue an
inventory. This art is not mere food for thought.
This is fuel for fire.
Please join us at an exclusive east side locale for an evening of awe, art, and autographs. You know that you'll want to be seen at this art scene!
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The Big Easy Saturday, February 2, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Host: Carla Streep O'Day*, Michael Honohan, Chris Blake*, and Laura Blake $35 per guest / limit 50 guests |
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Mardi Gras takes place on Tuesday, February 5.
But why wait until a "school night" to celebrate?
Join our hosts for a fabulous party at River Gallery
on old Detroit Road in Rocky River. Awards will
be given to the guests who wear the most festive
attire. At the very least, we encourage you to get
into the spirit of "The Big Easy" by wearing
a masque to the party. (But, if you don't have
a masque, we'll be glad to provide one!) Wine,
hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll Friday, February 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Host: Jules Belkin* and Fran Belkin $75 per guest / limit 24 guests |
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Since its opening in 1995, the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame and Museum has established itself as
the preeminent home for the celebration and
study of rock and roll music. Their exhibits,
educational programs, and performance events
have made the Museum a mecca for fans,
scholars, and the artists themselves
Join us for a private behind-the-scenes tour of this legendary institution and journey through the past, present, and future of rock and roll. Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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Shall We Dance Friday, February 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Host: Kate O'Neil* and Kevin Kerwin $35 per guest / limit 30 guests |
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Come spend an evening at the Tower Press
Building with David Shimotakahara, Executive
Director of GroundWorks Dancetheater, as he
discusses his extraordinary career in dance.
Wilma Salisbury, retired Dance Critic for The
Plain Dealer, will be on-hand to lead the dialogue
through David's accomplished career moments.
From performing with the Ohio Ballet, to having
his work being voted One of 25 to Watch by
Dance Magazine, David Shimotakahara will
be sure to keep you on your toes. Wine,
hors d'oeuvres, and desserts will be served.
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Countdown to the Oscars Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 7:00 p.m. Host: Anne Bloomberg* $35 per guest / limit 50 guests |
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With the Academy Awards just days away
(Sunday, February 24th), this Film Feast will feature
David Moss ("The Mossman," FOX 8 News's
entertainment reporter) and John Urbancich
(President/CEO of Sun News) as they talk about
the best films of 2007 and the highly anticipated
upcoming Oscars. Join us at an exclusive
Cleveland Heights location for hors d'oeuvres
and drinks as we welcome these engaging
guests and hear their stories of Hollywood
cinema and celebrities.
*Denotes member of CFS Board of Directors |
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