Chalk It Up
The Cleveland Museum of Art hosts the 12th-annual Chalk Festival Sept. 22 and 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge to view the featured artists' sidewalk creations, but you can make your own art for $5 to $10, depending on how big your art will be.
A large square and a box of 24-color chalk costs $10. A small square with 12 chalk colors is $5. Groups should register with the museum by Sept. 19. Call (216) 707-2483 for more information.
The Cleveland Museum of Art is located at 11150 East Blvd., University Circle, Cleveland.
Film Festival on Tour
A two-part film festival hits Cleveland Sept. 21 and 23 at the Cleveland Institute of Art. It's the 39th annual Ann Arbor Film Festival on tour.
The longest-running experimental film festival this year features 11 shorts in 16-mm, including Biker Dave, the "funniest film" winner. Friday's six screenings begin at 7:30 p.m. and run about 107 minutes. Sunday's five films begin at 9 p.m. and run 115 minutes.
All screenings take place at the Cleveland Institute of Art in University Circle, and entry to the festival costs $6 per night. Parking is free at the institute lot. Click to CIA.edu for more information.
Row Your Boat
Crews from all over the Midwest descend upon the Flats on Saturday, Sept. 22 for the Head of the Cuyahoga Rowing Regatta.
The sixth-annual event this year includes rowers from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State University, John Carroll University, Michigan State University, Shaker Heights High School, Cleveland St. Ignatius High School and many more from Michigan, Pennsylvania and other parts of Ohio.
Races begin at 8 a.m., and the best places for viewing are the Eagle Ave. bridge and the Center St. bridge, says Kathy Blazek of the Western Reserve Rowing Foundation, the group coordinating the event. Most races start in the southern end of the Flats near LTV Steel and end near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, where the Nautica Queen docks.
The event will take place rain or shine and there is no admission charge. Parking in the Flats generally costs between $1 and $8, depending on location. Limited on-street parking is available.
