The 2016 Friends Annual Reception will feature a pre-movie cocktail hour in the State Theatre Lobby and the Ohio Theatre Lobby at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine and soda. At 6:45 p.m. Playhouse Square President and CEO Art J. Falco will deliver "state of Playhouse Square" remarks from the Connor Palace stage. Immediately following, guests will have a private viewing of Christmas in Connecticut on the Connor Palace's big screen. Seating for the film is general admission. This is a free event for all current Friends donors. Parking is available for purchase in the Playhouse Square
The Cleveland Memory Project is always a wonderful resource when searching for things about Cleveland's past. With construction beginning at Lighthouse Park (West…