Rail jam in the flats tomorow; Feb. 29

Here's the rundown......

A vacant lot will become a winter wonderland on Leap Night February 29, 2008 from 6-11 p.m. The free event open to the public will be held at 1100 Old River Road (between Main Avenue and Front Street).

Leap Night will feature a snow and ice installation, a winter forest complete with costume bears, music, bonfires, performances by SAFMOD, Cleveland’s multi-media performance ensemble, an ice skating rink, a snowboard ramp and rail jam competition, an outdoor Rock Band video game competition, a snowsuit fashion show, and food and drink vendors. The site offers ample free parking and convenient access via the RTA Waterfront Line, East Bank Station.

Leap Night is part of Pop Up City, a temporary use initiative that is supported by the Cleveland Foundation’s Civic Innovation Lab and operated through Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. Sponsors and partners include: the WolsteinGroup/Flats East LLC, Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts, Red Bull Energy Drink, the Cleveland International Film Festival, MTV/Harmonix, and FORUM Architects.

here's the link......


http://www.cudc.kent.edu/popup/leap.html



ill be there hope to see some people down for it