Light Bistro’s Neil Fedor will be holding classic cocktail classes at Ingenuity Speakeasy 2.0 on Friday July 23.  If you needed another reason to attend the 6PM – 9PM Premier party for $100, this is it! Neil is an amazing bartender and has come up with some cool drinks that time forgot: The Mary Pickford and The Bees Knees are two examples. Here’s a preview:

Our friends at ‘Tis Cleveland are featuring a ticket giveaway to the Ingenuity Speakeasy 2.0 ‘Tis Cleveland is giving away tickets to the Skyline After Party for those readers who comment on this post with what they think is our city’s greatest asset! We’ll vote on the best answer and select the winner this weekend. We also have some Ingenuity t-shirts to give away as well. We think it’s important to rediscover, remember and regain an appreciation for what makes Cleveland so special to our communities after all that’s happened recently. We love our city and know that it is made up than much more than one man. WE MAKE CLEVELAND AMAZING! ‘thanks ’tis!  You can comment here: http://tiscleveland.com/attractions/cleveland-events/ingenuity-speakeasy-2-0-ticket-give-away/ Also, check (and vote for) out our entry at ‘Tis Cleveland’s event page!

Ingenuity’s Speakeasy 2.0 is coming up fast! The 9 PM to 1 AM party will feature drinks, dancing, and a lineup of some fantastic DJs. If you haven’t been to the bridge space you’re in for a treat. The cavernous, industrial space opens out onto an open air bridge span with fantastic views of the city. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. That includes two drink tickets! It’s a great deal for what’s going to be one of the most talked about parties of the year. 8:30-10pm = Misterbradleyp 10-11pm = Stout XTC 11-12am = Fuzz 12-1am = P-10

Coventry Arts Festival This was a great event which filled the Coventry area with tons of people. It should get everyone excited for what is to come in September with the Ingenuity Festival. In the mean time we will try and keep you posted on the different Festivals that are going on in the area throughout the summer.

Our thoughts go out to Jeff Chiplis, a talent artist and friend of Ingenuity.  Jeff was shot twice while walking back to his home in Tremont from the Flats last weekend.  Jeff’s work using neon tubes has been gained international attention.  He created the iconic Ingenuity neon sign that so many people enjoyed at Ingenuity events through the years. There is a pretty thorough round up about what happened to Jeff and his recovery at Walking on Thin Ice. Get well soon Jeff!

NOTE: THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE DATES. Ingenuity is working with the COSE Arts Network to explore Cleveland Creative Economy.  Join  us for what is shaping up to be a very cool evening… Arts Network Forum – The Ingenuity Engine: Cleveland Creative Community in Art, Business & Technology Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Please join us Wednesday, June 23 from 6 to 8 pm for a collaboration with Ingenuity Festival Cleveland. Area arts leaders, researchers, developers and social entrepreneurs will join Ingenuity Festival’s Paula Grooms and James Krouse as they moderate a panel discussion focusing on Cleveland’s role in thecreative economy. Panelists will include: Dan Bush – owner and developer, 78th Street Studios Joy Roller – Gordon Square Arts District Kristin Tarajack – Community Partnership for Arts and Culture (CPAC) smARTspace at 78th Street Studios 1305 West 80th Street, Suite 1B Cleveland, Ohio