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sosAssociates.com is an extension of my long time social media interests -- taking it beyond the 140 280 characters. Focus areas include:

  • Cleveland and Akron Cultural Events, Art, and Theatre
  • Parks and Trails
  • Cleveland and Akron Tech Meetings, Social Media Events, and Entrepreneur Groups
  • Website Design, Technology, and the Former WebSigCleveland.org

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sosAssociates.com Blogiversary: Eleven
sosAssociates.com Blogiversary: Eleven

sosAssociates.com Blogiversary: Eleven | The focus of my blog posts has evolved over these 11 years since my co-writer and wife, Julie Smith, and I started writing our blog posts on March 8, 2012. I enjoy documenting activities in which I participate, and invite you to read my blog posts that cover topics of interest to you.

Rockin' Science in Cleveland - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2023
Rockin' Science in Cleveland - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 2023

Rockin' Science in Cleveland - MLK Day 2023 | We want to share the fun we had on Monday, January 16, 2023, where the "City meets the Lake" (Cleveland's North Coast Harbor) on the day our nation honors the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you to the Great Lakes Science Center and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum for opening their doors admission-free to the public on this special day!

Belated New Year Thank Yous & 2022 Reflections
Belated New Year Thank Yous & 2022 Reflections

Belated New Year Thank Yous & 2022 Reflections | I want to now share some of my adventures and activities from this past year, and state how I appreciate those people/organizations that enriched my life in 2022. I am also using the blog post to honor my dad, Stuart O. Smith, Sr., and express how grateful I am to have had a great deal of quality time with him this past year.

Edgewater Park Sewer Tour
Edgewater Park Sewer Tour

Edgewater Park Sewer Tour | Thank you to The City Club and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) for the Tuesday, October 11, 2022, "... unique tour inside NEORSD’s sewer system at Edgewater Beach." This blog post is about the sewer tour, along with additional information about NEORSD and its water outfall near Cleveland Metroparks Edgewater Beach.

Back Again - Enjoying Creativity at IngenuityFest 2022
Back Again - Enjoying Creativity at IngenuityFest 2022

Back Again - Enjoying Creativity at IngenuityFest 2022 | I was so impressed with IngenuityFest 2022! One of the highlights, in addition to the incredible displays and performances, was reconnecting with people that I have not seen in person the last few years. It has been a difficult time for many people, and I am grateful to the artists who are IngenuityFest, and the sponsors that support their work.

Glad to be Back in 2022: Cleveland Museum of Art's 33rd Annual Chalk Festival!
Glad to be Back in 2022: Cleveland Museum of Art's 33rd Annual Chalk Festival!

Cleveland Museum of Art's 33rd Annual Chalk Festival | I was so glad to be back in person after two years!! I was so pleased that the 33rd Annual Chalk Festival would take place in the Fine Arts Garden on Saturday/Sunday, September 10 and 11, 2022, rain or shine! These were dates I could attend!! The following is my eleventh Cleveland Chalk Festival blog post. I really enjoy seeing the creativity each year.

FRONT International Days & PechaKucha Night Cleveland - University Circle
FRONT International Days & PechaKucha Night Cleveland - University Circle

FRONT Days & PechaKucha CLE - University Circle | This blog post is from my tour of FRONT International and CAN Triennial venues in University Circle on several days in July/August 2022, and about the Friday, July 29, 2022, PechaKucha Night Cleveland event.

12th Cleveland GiveCamp - 2022 Hybrid - Online and Hyland
12th Cleveland GiveCamp - 2022 Hybrid - Online and Hyland

Cleveland GiveCamp 2022 Hybrid - Online & Hyland | Cleveland GiveCamp 2022 stayed with the weekend format of nonprofit teams and standup progress meetings, but new this year was:
* the location -- Hyland
* the month -- August instead of the traditional third Saturday in July
* offering a hybrid option -- remote and in-person

Family Time: Euclid Beach Park Days & Motorcycles/Tractors
Family Time: Euclid Beach Park Days & Motorcycles/Tractors 

Family Time: Euclid Beach Days / Motorcycles / Tractors | I am creating this blog post to capture my memories of three exhibits that I visited with members of my family on two days in July. Each of these exhibits has a unique connection to me and/or my family. On Sunday, July 24, 2022, I visited the Cleveland History Center, and a week later, on Sunday, July 31, 2022, I visited Lake Metroparks Farmpark.

Press - Preview - Party: 2022 FRONT International
Press - Preview - Party: 2022 FRONT International

Press - Preview - Party: 2022 FRONT International | I am grateful that Fred Bidwell emailed me an invitation to attend the 2022 FRONT International preview events. “Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows” opened to the public on July 16, 2022. It runs through October 2, 2022. This blog post includes both the two days of preview events and the kickoff block party, plus additional information.

Personal Prequel: 2022 FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art
Personal Prequel: 2022 FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art 

Personal Prequel: 2022 FRONT International | I entitled this blog post starting with the words "Personal Prequel," since it covers my interests and activities relating to FRONT International, between the 2018 events and the start of the 2022 events. I also wanted to make a point to thank Fred and Laura Bidwell for opening their home to announce the plans for the next FRONT International.

A Day of James A. Garfield History and a Night of Shakespeare's Hamlet!
A Day of James A. Garfield History and a Night of Shakespeare's Hamlet!

Day of Garfield History. Night of Shakespeare's Hamlet! | While I have enjoyed Cleveland Shakespeare Festival actors' performances at all the outdoor venues where I have seen them perform, it was at the Garfield National Historic Site, that I learned of the Garfield connection with Shakespeare. This connection that President Garfield and his family had with Shakespeare made July 2, 2022, even more interesting to me.