WINTERTIDE at Gordon Square is a free, all-ages, arts-infused festival returning to the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood 2-6pm on Saturday, December 14, 2019, for its fourth year. Presented by Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization (DSCDO) in collaboration with Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT), this event mixes holiday merriment with artistic wonder like nowhere else in Cleveland.
WINTERTIDE at Gordon Square swirls around the jubilant main stage, fire pits, and beer garden at West 65th Street and Detroit Avenue. Thousands of visitors will enjoy unique, local shopping and encounter pop-up performances (musical, interactive, and visual) throughout the Gordon Square Arts District’s storefronts, theatres, and streetscape. The free Kid Zone at Near West Theatre includes hands-on activities and photos with Santa, and a free trolley whisks you to Cleveland Bazaar’s handmade holiday market at 78th Street Studios and back.
Schedule:
12pm (SOLD OUT) – Screening of A Christmas Story at the Capitol Theatre ($1 admission)
2-5pm - Pop-up music in restaurants and retail storefronts, theatre performances, Kid Zone activities including pictures with Santa at Near West Theatre, and more.
2:30pm (SOLD OUT) – Screening of A Christmas Story at the Capitol Theatre ($1 admission)
2-6pm – Multiple musical acts on the main stage, beer garden, hot chocolate, s’mores, and fire pits on West 65th Street (in front of the Capitol Theatre). Ride Lolly the Trolley for FREE to and from Cleveland Bazaar at 78th Street Studios.
Looking for even more local shopping? Check out the Ohio City Holiday Hop from noon to 5pm.
5pm – Screening of A Christmas Story at the Capitol Theatre ($1 admission)
We are still looking for volunteers to help with WINTERTIDE on Saturday, Dec 14th! This is a great opportunity to experience the event and see performances.
A neighborhood tradition, WINTERTIDE features local artists and family-friendly fun for all ages. Hit the District early for a $1 noon showing of A Christmas Story at the Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT). Roast some s’mores while listening to live music in the street. Find those perfect gifts, celebrate with a beer and dinner, and stay in Gordon Square for evening theatre shows (ticketed). All while enjoying astounding performances every step of the way!
Theatre After Dark:
Stay in the Gordon Square Arts District after dark to enjoy ticketed performances at:
Cleveland Public Theatre [The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns: Oops!... They Did It Again at 7:30pm and A Xmas Cuento Remix at 7pm]
Near West Theatre [Big Fish at 7:30pm]
Talespinner Children’s Theatre [Tovic Tomte & the Trolls (A Tale of Sweden) at 3pm]
Blank Canvas Theatre [Yippee Ki-Yay, Merry Christmas: A Die Hard Musical Parody at 8pm]
Capitol Theatre [Blockbuster and independent films at usual evening show times]
Pre-purchasing theatre tickets is strongly encouraged.
Parking + Transit
Walk, bike or ride to WINTERTIDE at Gordon Square! The 26 bus runs through Gordon Square, between Rocky River, Lakewood and Downtown. The W 65-Lorain Red Line station is about a 10-minute walk from Gordon Square. Limited free and paid parking are available. Note that W 65th will be closed just north of Detroit Ave for our outdoor stage area, and W 65th may be closed to vehicles only for filming between Madison Ave and Bridge Ave..
You can compare your transportation options and plan a carpool below:
WINTERTIDE at Gordon Square is produced by DSCDO, with CPT as the artistic curator and programmer. The event is funded by generous support from The Charles M. and Helen M. Brown Memorial Foundation, Pioneer Savings Bank, First Federal Lakewood, Councilman Matt Zone, Gordon Square Arts District, Inc., Capitol Theatre, Spindrift Management Group, and the Gordon Square Arts District-Cleveland Improvement Corporation.
About Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization was founded in 1973 and serves a neighborhood of nearly 14,000 people on Cleveland’s near west side. DSCDO’s vision is to act as a catalyst for community building resulting in a diverse, sustainable, and desirable neighborhood in which to live, work, play, and shop. DSCDO seeks to make this neighborhood the premier lakefront community in Northeast Ohio while benefiting low- to moderate-income individuals and families, creating a socially and economically diverse neighborhood. www.dscdo.org
About Cleveland Public Theatre
Located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District, Cleveland Public Theatre’s mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. CPT develops new, adventurous work; and nurtures Northeastern Ohio artists — particularly those whose work is inventive, intelligent, and socially conscious. CPT’s acclaimed education programs engage youth and adults in creating new works that speak to contemporary issues, and empower participants to work for positive change in the community. www.cptonline.org