• We’re expecting showers and possibly a thunderstorm today with a high temperature near 61 degrees and an east wind 8 to 13 miles per hour with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible with a low around 55 and another three quarters to an inch of rain with a high near 63 degrees and between a half and three quarters of an inch of rain possible with a high near 67 and a 30 percent chance of showers • The Southold Town Planning Board holds a 4 p.m We’ll post the agendas here as soon as they are available • Southold Town Senior Services hosts a Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday at the town’s Human Resource Center in Katinka House home care agencies and nutrition will be available along with free mobile health screenings from Catholic Health’s Mobile Outreach Bus • Suffolk County Community College’s Eastern Campus at 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road in Northampton hosts a New York Blood Center blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Peconic Building. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can also be made online here • The Beacon’s Week in Review was delivered piping hot to inboxes throughout the East End in the wee hours of Sunday morning. To get your own copy each week, sign up here The high tides on the East End for the next two days are as follows: 7:51 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 4:01 a.m. 8:48 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 4:58 a.m. And that’s the way things look at dawn’s light here today The Beacon is able to provide all of our content online free of charge thanks to support from our readers Be a vital part of keeping our community informed Become a member of WLIW ($5 monthly or $60 annually) and get access to WLIW Passport as our thanks for your support Members get extended access to PBS video on demand and more Mandy Gonzalez recently joined Gianna Volpe on the air for an interview to talk about everything from her love of Wicked to the most gratifying moments in the making of ALL ARTS premiere of House Seats: Mandy Gonzalez in Concert. or watch a selection of our five favorite songs from the performance below Watch “Mandy Gonzalez in Concert” now on @AllArtsTV — streaming free nationwide at AllArts.org/Broadway, YouTube.com/AllArtsTV and via the free ALL ARTS app ©2025 WNET WLIW and WLIW-FM are part of The WNET Group and are operated by WNET a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Pictured are some of the artists participating in the Upper Ojai and East End OSA mini tour on May 10 The “bite-sized” mini tour takes visitors through gorgeous scenery and includes famed Ojai artists Gayel Childress Sylvia Raz and the estate of the late Nancy Whitman along with two artists new to OSA and the local arts scene: abstract painter Douglas Teiger and interdisciplinary wunderkind Rebecca Odes who will be showing a new group of her accomplished oil paintings “The East End is really special,” she said “It’s a chance to really take in the beautiful mountain views orchards and gardens bursting with Spring.” Susan Stinsmuehlen-Amend will unveil fanciful stained glass creations she calls “Whimseys,” linear forms based on doodles sketched on Post-It Notes while on the Phone or Zoom calls Also on the Amend compound is ceramist Wyatt Amend showing off his unique techniques for emulating glass goblets and drinking vessels and the striking semi-abstracts of Richard Amend who “remains completely open to unexpected consequences with surprising destinations.” Painter Emily Thomas MaHarry welcomes guests into a new studio that reflects her vivid landscapes “It’s located exactly where I like to be — in the mountains “I spend a lot of time in the areas I paint before I paint them Sandy Treadwell opens up his home studio to display charcoal portraits — many of famed local Ojai residents — made since discovering he could draw at age 67 The studio of ceramist Valerie Freeman is tucked in the foothills of Chief Peak offering visitors a chance to view recent work inspired by the animals and land found at the Turtle Conservancy and Taft Gardens Other highlights of the tour include the lustrous home goods of ceramist Emily Brown accomplished drawings and sculpture from Richard Franklin Christopher Noxon’s colorful semi-abstracts and intricate graphite drawings from former “Star Wars” model-builder Jeff Mann or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments One subscription gets you full access to the Ojai Valley News | Ventura County Sun coverage daily online Subscribe today for as little as $1.12 per week Thank you for supporting local independent accurate View archived e-Editions of Ojai Valley News Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - 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The vacant lot is between existing buildings catty-corner from the Leigh Street bridge Project:Homes’ director of neighborhood revitalization who’s heading up the apartments project principal Frank Cava approached the nonprofit about the site City property records show Cava paid $87,500 for the parcels six years earlier The parcels are currently assessed by the city at $234,000 combined “He knew that we had some other properties in that area and asked if we were interested in purchasing it,” Morgan said sites like that one on Mosby are a little bit unique in that they’re still attainable for our organization to purchase and we’re able to manage the transition from some of the hotter development pieces of Richmond to what’s gone to the market rate.” Morgan said each of the nine apartments planned for the Mosby Street site would be built by Module as individual units and then shipped and put together on site “We have a lot of similar goals in terms of both affordability and how we approach housing development.” The collaboration would be the latest between Project:Homes and Urban Hope which have worked together on several duplexes in the area that Project:Homes built and Urban Hope owns “They approached us to see if we might be interested and of course we really are,” said Sarah Hale She said the Mosby Street apartments would add to the area’s housing supply and help meet the demand for units with lower rents “Nine more units is a significant increase in our portfolio and we are really looking forward to having expanded capacity The apartments would have two bedrooms and one bathroom and total about 830 square feet with a balcony The group is applying for a special-use permit from the city to allow the project which received design approval this month from Richmond’s Commission of Architectural Review The request will now go to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration at upcoming meetings The rear of the building as it would appear from O Street Project:Homes is also seeking special-use approval for a warehouse it wants to build at 112 Carnation St. next door to its headquarters at 88 Carnation The nonprofit previously sought a similar facility at the site two years ago but was denied approval by City Council following opposition from Michael Jones the Ninth District councilmember at the time and now a state delegate was unsuitable for a warehouse because it would encroach on existing houses adjacent to the property Where that project was focused on manufacturing mobile homes specifically Householder said the new iteration is a 6,900-square-foot warehouse intended to be used as an innovation facility for testing various kinds of modular building methods including prefabrication and panelized construction A permit request for that project was scheduled to go before City Council today (Monday) Householder said it was being continued to a future meeting at the request of current Ninth District Councilmember Nicole Jones Project:Homes is currently developing an 83-unit apartment building at 2100 Bainbridge St is targeted for completion by the end of this year Urban Hope is in the process of converting the former Tenth Street Baptist Church at 2300 Fairmount Ave into its new headquarters and four apartments Hale said the nonprofit expects to move in this summer and start renting out the apartments after that This story is for our paid subscribers only Please become one of the thousands of BizSense Pro readers today Renew now by choosing a subscription below YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR A 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AT THE RATE IN EFFECT AT THAT TIME UNLESS YOU CANCEL YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY LOGGING IN OR BY CONTACTING SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM ALL CHARGES FOR MONTHLY OR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE NONREFUNDABLE EACH MEMBERSHIP WILL ONLY FUNCTION ON UP TO 3 MACHINES ACCOUNTS ABUSING THAT LIMIT WILL BE DISCONTINUED FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@BUSINESSDEN.COM Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Google’s Street View shows a vacant and blighted house at 815 Mosby Street While I applaud innovations in approaches to housing Richmond would do well to invest in itself with more staff to process vacancy and blight and get buildings occupied There’s no reason that the house should have sat vacant for so long only for Cava to demolish it and flip the land at a profit then a non-profit have to spend its limited resources to bring new housing stock Project: Homes does excellent work in the community and I’ve had a… Read more » And I have had clients who have worked with project homes who have been highly unsatisfied with the work that they did doing basic energy efficiency upgrades I don’t know why we would trust them to build a project of this scale There appears to be a similar sized vacant lot at the end of the bloc Has Project:Hope looked into that opportunity © 2025 Richmond BizSense - 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CLOUD (WJON News) -- Big things are planned for a little building tucked in the middle of the 400 block of East St Maddie Waseka bought the building in 2022 as an investment property.  Last May, we first told you that she planned to open an eatery in the 417 building (known as the former Dutch Maid Bakery building).  At that time I've been talking about it for two years but I've been getting a handle on it and am finally starting to figure out what it's going to take to run two restaurants myself Waseka also owns the Copper Kitchen on Highway 10.  She says she wanted to get past the two-year construction project on Highway 10 so she could focus on that restaurant before opening a second one Cloud Economic Development Authority to help with some of the costs of demolition.  The inside of the building has been completely gutted Waseka says she plans to use the same tones and looks as the Copper Kitchen but with a modernized feel.  She wants it to be a comfortable place for a businessperson to have a meeting or a place to just hang out.  It will kind of be an offshoot of the Copper Kitchen Waseka is calling the new location "The Kitchenette" She is starting with a coffee breakfast restaurant which could eventually expand to a night shift with dinner hours.  Waseka hinted at a three-phase plan but didn't want to expand too much on that She says the two restaurants will have their own menu with the Copper Kitchen sticking with its classic diner-style menu and the new space offering lighter fare I'm looking to do something a little more light but local suppliers and local ingredients from different places around St Cloud.  I want to keep things a little less diner and a little more upscale it gets so busy at the Copper Kitchen that Waseka says it would be nice to lighten the load and bring some of the business to her own competition on the east side Waseka calls The Kitchenette a passion project for her where she can start completely fresh with a new menu The Waseka family has been a part of the east side of St nearly 60 years.  She wanted to create a second business on the east side because she sees so much potential for the east end Cloud where people have a culinary adventure She says her hope is to create something that attracts people to the east end of town again Construction is expected to last through the summer.  She says The Kitchenette could be open for breakfast as soon as this September Big things are planned for a little building tucked in the middle of the 400 block of East St. Germain Street in St. Cloud.\nRead More ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Big things are planned for a little building tucked in the middle of the 400 block of East St Maddie Waseka bought the building in 2022 as an investment property.  Last May, we first told you that she planned to open an eatery in the 417 building (known as the former Dutch Maid Bakery building).  At that time Waseka also owns the Copper Kitchen on Highway 10.  She says she wanted to get past the two-year construction project on Highway 10 so she could focus on that restaurant before opening a second one this dish is dredged in cornmeal and fried to crispy perfection Fried green tomatoes became a Southern classic especially after the 1991 film of the same name fried green tomatoes have become a comfort staple made even tastier with a topping of zesty rémoulade or pimento cheese John Goldsmith was too young to fight in World War II the blackouts and the bombs that devastated his neighborhood in east London And he remembers the party when it was all over bonfires were lit and conga lines snaked through Piccadilly Circus as people filled the streets to celebrate the Allied victory over Nazi Germany The New York Artel & LTV Studios will host the first annual Hamptons Vinyl Record Fair on Sunday Presented by The New York Artel & LTV Studios this event promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and culture featuring special collaborations with Mobile Kitchen Guests will immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere filled with vinyl enthusiasts and collectors from all around while exploring rare vinyl gems and connect with a community that lives and breathes music There will also be delicious offerings from food trucks and a variety of unique vendors.  Whether you’re hunting for that elusive record or just looking to catch some incredible sounds the Hamptons Vinyl Record Fair is the place to be General admission is $10 and vendor tables are available for $50, $75 and $100. Please visit www.ltveh.org for more details a list of rules and to purchase tickets.  The Arts Center at Duck Creek is delighted to announce the 3rd annual Airing of the Quilts on Saturday This cherished spring tradition celebrates renewal and storytelling as we shake the quilts out after a long winter preserving them for the next year while welcoming the new season This all-day community event invites everyone to take part in the celebration artists and organizers Louise Eastman and Erica-Lynn Huberty lead a tribute to the Log Cabin Quilt With its signature red center square representing the hearth the Log Cabin Quilt has long been a symbol of refuge and belonging Though folklore links it to the Underground Railroad this myth only strengthens its enduring message of sanctuary and welcome. 🪡  AIR YOUR QUILT Join us between 9:00 – 11:00 AM to hang your quilt and collect it by 5:00 PM we encourage you to remain nearby while it is on view All quilts must be tagged with the exhibitor’s name and email.🪡  COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT: THE LOG CABIN TRADITION Contribute to a collaborative quilt honoring the symbolism and heritage of the Log Cabin Quilt Take an 12-1/2 inch square piece of fabric and collage or embroider a design that reflects the themes of home These squares will be assembled into a collective artwork celebrating the power of quilting as a form of storytelling and shared tradition Come together to celebrate this time-honored craft and embrace the beauty of spring at Duck Creek’s Airing of the Quilts!AND DON’T MISS THE BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL MARIMBA ENSEMBLE FROM 12 – 1 PM • We’re expecting mostly sunny skies today with a high temperature near 62 degrees and a calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 miles per hour in the morning with skies clearing to partly sunny Friday with a high near 70 and a 50 percent chance of showers • The Bridgehampton Fire Department, at 64 School Street, hosts a New York Blood Center blood drive today from 1 to 7 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can also be made online here • On May 10, the Breakwater Sailing Center in Sag Harbor will hold a discussion and Q&A on sailboat racing, ideal for sailors new to racing or wanting to brush up on the basics. It will also offer insight for parents wanting to understand what’s going on when they watch their children compete.  Find Out More • The Beacon’s May print edition will be on newsstands throughout the East End by mid-day today. Pic, up a copy at any of these locations 3:36 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 12:07 a.m. 4:35 p.m.Shinnecock Bay Entrance: 1:06 a.m. Cloudy this evening with thunderstorms developing after midnight Corcoran and the Corcoran logos are trademarks of Corcoran Group LLC The Corcoran® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Real Estate Inc and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated The Corcoran System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act If you’ve been reading this column for any length of time I tend to follow an Eastern philosophy of life that emphasizes the interconnectedness among us all and a belief that we are part of a much greater universal whole I believe that we as humans are far from understanding this relationship but not due to a lack of accumulated knowledge Our evolutionary process is still light years from reaching its apex without the need for artificial intelligence.  “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose,” spiritualist Eckhart Tolle captures this sentiment: “We can never understand this higher order through thinking about it because whatever we think about is content; whereas the higher order emanates from the formless realm of consciousness which means be conscious participants in the unfolding of that higher purpose.” that is what I consider to be my life’s goal I truly feel that our presence in this lifetime is a gift we’ve been bestowed are given limitless opportunities to participate in the collective experience in order to advance its consciousness When we fail to recognize the interconnectedness among us there’s a tendency to view the actions of our day in isolation We subjectively label the events that occur as either ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ Similarly we oftentimes expect something in return for our services.  We place judgments on those whose actions affect our lives claiming some type of justification while holding them accountable rather than pausing to look inward for the reason why we might have come to such conclusions all of these types of things can be attributed to our fear-based ego attempting to steer us in a direction that is self-serving in nature the ego seeks comfort in the known; perpetuating patterns that maintain the status quo creating a ‘false self’’ — one that lacks true authenticity.  Surya Das an American lama in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition once said: “We begin to penetrate the larger concepts by being intentionally mindful about how we live out the day-to-day issues of our own lives Our internal thoughts and intentions ideally could reflect a purity of heart and a sincere sense of interconnectedness with all humanity.”  I’m frustrated about where our species appears to be headed Despite the issues that have seemingly divided us for centuries we still have the potential and the means to lift up those who are suffering — not only in our own country but in countless others around the globe.  instead of living in congruence with one another we’ve chosen a nihilistic zero-sum path of dominance and destruction We’ve succumbed to some of the most basic impulses I believe that we possess an inherent ability to hit the reset button but it may take generations to establish a desired outcome through some sort of course correction.  Enough of us need to be intentional with how we choose to live our lives Not only do these intentions create the foundation for which we may build a more cooperative and equitable society; they also become integral components in developing a more purpose-driven pathway for personal growth and emotional well-being Both are essential if we’re to become conscious participants in this ever-changing world News 12 New YorkDownload the AppWhere to WatchTaxing Long IslandEast End: Guild HallVisit a museum and performing arts center that’s been in business since 1931 News 12 teamed up with Discover Long Island to visit Guild Hall in East Hampton.News 12 Staff an explosion of art and culture is transforming a once-neglected stretch into one of the city's hottest destinations if you know anything about the UK's capital There are those who mourn its supposedly waning hip factor – regaling stories of 1980s warehouse art shows or squat parties – while deploring the rampant commercialism of its supercharged epicentre will rave about new independent galleries or small-plate restaurants in nearby Dalston the general consensus is that East London's long-buzzing arts and food scenes are continuing to move ever further out driven – as in other world cities – by the relentless search for affordability But a few miles east of these oversubscribed neighbourhoods are two boroughs that are lesser known to visitors and have been quietly emerging as London's next artsy enclave: Waltham Forest and Newham Stretching north from Stratford up to Leyton and Walthamstow this  once-unfashionable outer area hasn't always matched East London's brand of cool theatres and bars and some of the city's biggest arts openings that are putting this under-the-radar corner of London on the map The catalyst for these boroughs' rise was the 2012 London Olympics, which transformed the area's scrapyards and brownfield land into the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park – an oasis of rivers canals and water meadows bordered by Stratford "The Olympics brought a huge amount of investment in infrastructure, transport links and housing," said Britannia Morton, co-chief executive of Sadler's Wells, the world-famous Islington-based dance theatre founded in the 18th Century. "The Olympic Park, where our new Sadler's Wells East is based was created converting marshland into this beautiful environment."           Sadler's Wells East, which opened in February 2025, is located in East Bank, a £1.1bn new waterside cultural quarter in the Olympic Park. "[It was] formerly known as Fridge Mountain – a dumping ground for old electronic appliances," said Morton. The first landmark to open here was the University of the Arts' London College of Fashion in October 2023 which has galleries and a cafe open to the public Sadler's Wells East was built in Italian red brick and houses a 550-seat state-of-the-art auditorium and six dance studios with more than 2.8 million objects in its permanent collection "It's a new standard for access to national collections," said Reeve "We're encouraging visitors to feel empowered to make their own journeys through the V&A's global collections." Its main exhibition hall will celebrate leading artists and its galleries will narrate stories of East London's creative and manufacturing heritage Elsewhere in East Bank, BBC Music Studios which will house the BBC Symphony Orchestra and host recording sessions and live performances is slated to open in late 2025 or early 2026 A former cinema designed in 1930 by architect Cecil Masey the distinctive building was inspired by the Moorish architecture of the 13th-Century Alhambra palace in Granada Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones – before closing in 2003 • London Overground: Four stops to explore the 'real' London • Five unusual historical experiences in London • See another side to London at eight of its most unusual tourist attractions with its original Art Deco stylings revived the Soho Theatre Walthamstow will have a 960-seat Grade II-listed auditorium its current West End location has a capacity of just 240.) "This is the first time we've had a professional theatre in the area," said executive assistant Annie Jones who worked on the restoration project for more than five years "The programme will list up to nine shows a night – a mix of comedy cabaret and theatre all rooted in its community named after a mythical anarchist colony in the 17th Century For Leyton-raised Danny Saunders, owner of tropical cocktail bar Leyton Calling (which opened in summer 2024) and cosy candlelit pub Chop Shop Tavern (which opened in February 2025) "I've come full circle," he said "My latest bar is in the actual arch where I set up my first car repair business back in the day."     Leyton's rise as a whole has, however, been something of a slow-burn. Back in the mid-2010s, nearby Francis Road began to be taken over by independent creative businesses. "I opened here in 2017," said Aimée Madill, who owns Phlox "It was risky as it was still a 'less-developed' part of London but local indie bookshops are more than a business they're a sign of confidence in a community."   Pedestrianised in 2017, the tree-lined street has since blossomed with chic cafes and bars: two of the latest openings are vinyl store-cum-craft beer bar Dreamhouse Records and Loop Dining a pop-up space launched in summer 2024 to host weekly residencies from buzzy up-and-coming chefs "Leyton is characterised by small makers and creatives existing side by side with businesses who've been here decades parts of the area – which adds to the sense of community." So what's next for outer East London? "Young people and families are now priced out of Hackney," said Michaela Zelenanska, who runs natural wine bar Swirl which opened in December 2024 on Tilbury Road "Leyton and neighbouring Leytonstone seem a logical next big thing It's small businesses that make the place what it is." Will London continue to move ever further east "We're already engaging with artists audiences and community groups in Barking and Dagenham," said Morton referencing two outer London suburbs several miles from Leyton and Stratford "East London has always been a creative crucible." 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In 1956, Commander "Buster" Crabb disappeared during a visit to the UK by Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev. In 2006, a BBC reporter read the files that detailed his secret mission. Grip strength is associated with a range of health outcomes, from type 2 diabetes to depression. Here’s how to check yours. The Bonackers premieres Thursday, April 24 at 8 p.m. on WLIW and www.wliw.org/live, followed at 9 p.m. by Conversation with Joanne Friedland-Roberts, an interview with the director. See all broadcast dates Meet Long Island’s fiercely independent men and women whose families have cultivated the land and seas of the East End for almost 400 years in the one-hour local documentary Struggling to survive in the midst of the mansion-filled Hamptons these farmers and fishers may well be the last of their kind Some younger generations take up the family business but most are forced to seek more stable jobs and move to more affordable areas of Long Island The Bonackers must decide if they can sustain the hunter-gatherer lifestyle or if leaving the land that has been in their families for hundreds of years is not just prudent stories and sagas unfold as we head out onto their boats and bays and into their pick-up trucks Director Joanne Friendland Roberts investigates the nuance of the term “bonacker” from the perspective of “old bubbies,” young locals Woven into the film are historic footage and photographs and the songs of East End musicians which show the decades-old fascination with the region’s – and nation’s – first European settlers and the decline of their cultural identity can the Bonackers endure the escalating hardships they experience year after year passing the lifestyle on to future generations Will they adapt to the presence of newcomers at the risk of losing the connection to the land and water they valued for so long This one-hour documentary inspires us to think more deeply about what we stand to lose if centuries-old cultures disappear The Bonackers encourages introspection on what kind of relationship with our local community and natural resources we want to cultivate Stay tuned after the documentary premiere on Thursday April 24 for an interview between Hari Sreenivasan (Amanpour and Company) and the director Conversation with Joanne Friedland-Roberts will air from 9-9:30 p.m News 12 New YorkDownload the AppWhere to WatchRebuilding BrooklynEast End: Bonac BeesMeet an East End woman who turned her passion for honeybees into a thriving business News 12's Erin Colton takes us to Bonac Bees CINCINNATI — Located less than a thousand feet from the Ohio River the Riverside Centre Antique Mall and its neighbors on Kellogg Avenue are no strangers to flooding you put things up higher on blocks and hope that that's gonna do it and then when that doesn't do it you start moving things up here," explained antique vendor Ron Schultz Schultz is one of several vendors who had to close for 17 days after flood waters entered the antique store.  Owner Chris Ornella said his staff had to work for days to clear the water which he said got up to about three feet high inside the building “We pumped for four straight days nonstop trying to keep it out of the electric in the lower level," said Ornella See the difference between now and two weeks ago below: Vendors who work on the lower level had to move their items to the second level or find storage Ornella told us not all the items sold in the antique mall were saved "We filled three 30-yard dumpsters with stuff that was non-salvageable," said Ornella Ornella said his team had to clear the lower levels tear out the damaged carpets and sand down the floors before vendors could move their items back in Through the closure, the antique mall kept its customers informed through a series of Facebook posts Ornella and his team opened their doors once again The first customers were welcomed in at noon on Tuesday "I finished everything last night around 8 o'clock Shoppers can return to shopping for vintage clothes, mid-century furniture, decades-old collectibles and more. Check the antique mall's Facebook page for all business hours Get our Weekly Top Picks of Things to Do Around the Orlando Area What was once an abandoned old church and a lawn full of weeds is now known as East End Market the collective home of unique Orlando vendors and artisans This European-style market has defined the Audubon Park Garden District and brought together a community passionate about local food Many consider it to be Orlando's original food hall East End Market can deliver on local culture whether it's an iconic cookie from Gideon's or gourmet fare from a variety of delectable food spots East End's green courtyard is a cozy place to chill with a cold beer and good conversation. Enjoy the environment on Saturdays to the accompaniment of live entertainment from local musicians. Keep an eye on East End's Facebook page to see who's playing each week There's plenty of food around from Central Florida's top food entrepreneurs at multiple vendors inside the market Most of the East End Market vendors do not open until 10:30am or 11:00am. However, Lineage Coffee Roasting is ready to serve up delicious coffee and baked goods at 8:00 am daily. You'll often find a line of 2-3 people at least no matter the time of morning at Lineage Coffee Roasting because their coffee is so rich and delicious Many folks head to this neighborhood market in the evening and on the weekends but you'd be remiss to overlook it for a weekday breakfast date.   Start your day together over a local coffee in a local courtyard East End is most notable to passersby thanks to the extensive garden blooming in the front lawn. This productive plot was designed and built by Fleet Farming a local organization dedicated to turning useless water-hogging plots of grass (those are your lawns people) into plentiful gardens that bear fruit for the whole community  After you've explored East End Market consider renting a bike from the bike share rack outside the market There are so many great places around Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando A hat and closed-toed shoes are a good idea for such an excursion. Keep an eye out for murals just begging for a post on Instagram Gideon's Bakehouse is a resident East End Market vendor you cannot miss Their half-pound cookies are perfect for sharing (or not; buy 2 just in case) Try one of the unique flavors like Pistachio Toffee Dark Chocolate dense cakes should not be overlooked either If you want to guarantee a specific treat be sure to order online in advance – some items can sell out Bonus idea: If Gideon's is too busy or you'd rather have a sweet that is a bit lighter, head upstairs to Wafu the Taiyaki menu includes sweet and savory options is an Orlando staple for authentic bowls of rich ramen Domu is attached to the East End main building but operates as a separate restaurant with special events This world-class ramen restaurant has expanded to a few other locations and concepts around Florida Beyond the ramen menu, Domu is known for their life-changing crispy Kimchi wings. On a hot day, stop in for some soft serve or cocktails. Keep an eye on Domu's Facebook page to see when they host their Wine Down Wednesday all-you-can-drink event from 5:30-9pm Get there as early as possible as reservations are not accepted “Small Food Group” has set up shop at two stalls at East End Market Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose are right next to each other Rion's Ocean Room sells incredible poke bowls in which the proteins are so fresh they're sold by the pound Gyukatsu Rose is open 4pm – 9pm and brings the first-of-its-kind experience to Orlando. While you can find plenty of gyukatsu stands and restaurants in Japan, it's hard to find them stateside. The only food sold at Gyukatsu Rose is wagyu beef cutlet that is flash fried and served as a set meal with delicious accompaniments We had the pleasure of visiting during a preview and ate every last morsel of our set meal You can further cook the meat or give it a quick sear on the provided hot stone Our meal was provided to us at a 50% off discount for the preview but we will gladly return at regular price Time slots drop weekly every Monday at 12:00pm for the following week Important news! Domu is now included in the Michelin Guide to Orlando, with a Bib Gourmand rating. Discover more of the most romantic restaurants in Orlando Cheese monger La Femme Du Fromage is a resident vendor and host to the delicious grilled cheese happy hour every Friday from 4-8pm For just $16 you get a not-your-average-grilled cheese La Femme pairs these flavors with local beers Keep it local with this delicious date night Over the years a few vendors have come and gone from East End Market. However, one vendor that is a staple of this special venue is Freehand Goods Anyone who has a love for Florida in their heart is going to love this little shop Over the years Freehand Goods also has a great website for ordering their apparel and other items Their original stall inside East End Market stands proud and is a must-visit if only for a few giggles at some of the Florida-themed humor Another must-visit location is The Neighbors This bar and shop are located upstairs at East End Market and it already has a loyal following Climb the stairs or take the elevator in this two-story structure to find your way to The Neighbors Serving cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, craft beer, and wine the bar is great for unwinding and has a nice happy hour the specialty drinks are each named after a different Orlando neighborhood or landmark The retail space is full of goods from local designers and artists If any holiday or birthday is on the horizon The Neighbors is a great place for unique gifts If you've got company visiting from out of town take them here to get a crash course in Orlando culture The Neighbors have converted their upstairs office into a rentable space for events they are able to help you host a large variety of events You'll find East End Market just south of Winter Park nestled in the quaint Orlando Main Street district known as Audubon Park If you find yourself cruising down the Cady Way Trail by bike take a short detour to browse the vendors that define Central Florida's arts community East End Market's hours vary. Monday – Thursday, 8AM – 7PM, Friday and Saturday, 8AM – 9PM, Sunday 8AM – 6PM.Note – many vendors have hours that are a little different than the market itself. 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Get fresh local news straight to your inbox every day East End Studios is building a series of new sound stages with which it hopes to lure television production While many studio developers are lying low as the sting of last year’s twin entertainment strikes still lingers and as doubts are raised regarding continued soundstage demand The company debuted its first ever ground-up studio project in Glendale earlier this year and has three other local studio campuses underway in efforts to expand its footprint and accommodate modern sets “I don’t know if you’ve seen any of the other facilities that have grown organically over time,” Shep Wainwright one of the managing partners of East End Capital They weren’t purpose-built for today’s workflow.” East End Studios is a Glendale-based subsidiary of New York-based East End Capital a real estate investment firm that has its hands in a variety of asset classes – including office Wainwright said while the company still evaluates deals on a rolling basis it took a leap of faith in 2020 when it saw immense value in studio space from a real estate perspective and pivoted its business accordingly East End Studios has grown to encompass 2.7 million square feet of studio campuses existing and currently in development “East End is one of the most active soundstage developers certainly in Los Angeles,” Sam Glendon “These projects…they’re years in the making.” East End opened the doors to its first ever ground-up development studio project – a 97,000-square-foot studio campus – in Glendale in June after three years of work less than two miles from The Americana at Brand over 40,000 square feet of production and office support space The company is currently under construction on two new campuses – its 303,000-square-foot five-stage and $230 million Mission campus in Boyle Heights and its 340,000-square-foot 11-stage campus on the border of Burbank and Hollywood which is almost fully entitled and set to cost $1 billion will be the company’s biggest project yet featuring 16 stages and ancillary spaces spread over 1.28 million square feet in the Arts District While the campuses each vary in size and number of soundstages – and all have the ability to accommodate feature films – Wainwright said he anticipates mostly streaming or network episodic television to be the primary use of these facilities with one series likely to lease up their entireties – at least this will likely be the case for the Glendale “Television series have always been the highest demand group for soundstage use in Los Angeles in addition to other things like commercials and music video shoots,” Nicole Mihalka a managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle Inc specializing in creative office and entertainment real estate “But the thing that really keeps the stages running on the long-term it’s already welcomed a handful of clients – although Wainwright said East End hopes to secure a long-term tenant for the space soon The company is currently in talks to pre-lease its Mission and Sunnyside campuses prior to their delivery All this expansion comes especially notable at a time when many productions are leaving Los Angeles Nevada and New Jersey have famously drawn productions out of Los Angeles over the last few decades due to attractive tax laws but now overseas destinations are becoming more popular too – namely Canada “People want to film in Los Angeles,” Glendon said “The majority of the industry lives in Los Angeles so the idea of flying to Western Europe or Mexico or Canada for six months and being away from your family and your world is not ideal They do it because of the financial benefits.” And while experts acknowledge it may be tough to convince motion picture films to return to Los Angeles it is the television market that has become really the lifeblood of Los Angeles entertainment and is essential to retain but what we really can keep is growth in television because those are longer-term cycles and that’s what drives soundstage occupancy in Los Angeles,” Mihalka said “That’s what folks want to see – those shows that get picked up and get renewed and then can feed all of the entertainment workers in Los Angeles – and that’s driven by showrunner preferences The showrunners sort of lead where the shows are going to be and those are the ones that want to stay in Los Angeles because they have kids that are going to school here They don’t want to have to be in New Mexico for seven months As Los Angeles attempts to rally with these international experts believe expanding and updating the city’s current studio supply will be critical in enticing production back “We have been underserved on the amount of stages – especially new stages We are severely lacking in that department We need more stages in Los Angeles in order to compete with these other markets.” Wainwright said East End’s campuses feature excellent soundproofing full LED wall technology and other modern resources as well as fully amenitized support spaces and on-site parking – which can provide casts and crews with the privacy and security that productions usually demand unlike most legacy product in Los Angeles – or even converted warehouse to studio projects that are usually somewhat restrictive in terms of design – purpose-built studios allow for the full absorption of consumer preferences are column-free – a trend that’s becoming increasingly desirable but is less commonly found in already-crafted spaces “If you look at how these productions actually use the stages they build their sets and they film in these areas If you have a big pole sticking right in the middle of where you want to build your stage and productions are becoming more and more accustomed to working around it but it limits what you can do and is a bit of an inconvenience,” Glendon said “To offer these clear-span areas that you typically only see in purpose-built studios is definitely a nice feature.” But perhaps among the Los Angeles campuses’ most prized amenities are their locations – all within several miles of each other in Hollywood’s prime studio zone is an area defined by a 30-mile radius of Hollywood commonly referenced in the entertainment industry to determine employee benefits and per diem rates – with the core areas typically being Hollywood “There’s a reason why downtown Los Angeles from an office perspective is less desirable than other areas of town and that’s just the nature of the beast,” Wainwright said If you’re near where the decision makers are and you’re at the center of the TMZ you’re going to have a higher chance of success in that That’s always been our thesis from the beginning.” And in terms of East End’s choice to develop multiple smaller format studio campuses simultaneously as opposed to one consolidated one Wainwright shared it really boils down to scarcity of space “I don’t think that if we had found like a 50-acre campus that it would have made sense,” Wainwright added “I think it’s nice to have optionality because certain productions want to be in certain parts of town I’m happy that we have more facilities and just more offerings in different locations that we can provide to tenants.” While Wainwright admits East End got lucky in the sense that it was granted equity for all five projects pre-strikes lenders are investing more cautiously and waiting on the sidelines until occupancy numbers rise “It’s gotten more and more challenging,” Wainright said this is speculative lending on construction that is not coming with a long-term lease so it’s gotten more challenging over the last few years for sure “I think that’s going to ease going into 2025 and 2026,” he added “I think that as Los Angeles gets back to work and gets back to its normal occupancy and production cycles lenders who are looking to finance these types of facilities will get back into the market.” And as Hollywood enters a new era – defined by themes like streaming dominance content contraction and threats of artificial intelligence – Wainwright is all the more confident in the continued demand of new studios “I think that there’s been a shakeup amongst a lot of the producers and the streamers and the networks in an effort to try to get profitable,” Wainwright said “And I think they’re now starting to learn what that new world looks like and the good news is that they continue to know they need to spend and continue to spend more money on productions in order to stay competitive It’s just a matter of where they do it and how they do it.” So as the world moves further away from Covid and as Los Angeles now comes off over one year post-strikes it seems like the general sentiment is optimistic “I just want to get them open,” Wainwright said “What I’m really excited about is to get Los Angeles back to work but it’s exciting to see some of the moves being made.” Gavin Newsom proposed $750 million in annual film tax credits – which would more than double the size of the state’s film tax incentive program – a major stride to attract and retain local production “We need this tax credit expansion to go through and also pushing for the things that our entertainment companies need – (such as) increased public safety (and) having an easier system to approve these projects I would appeal to our lawmakers locally and in the state to really ensure that the entertainment companies that are here stay here and that they’re keeping shows in Los Angeles and I think with these new studio lot projects While East End Studios doesn’t have any immediate plans to open more studios beyond the four already in the pipeline Wainwright said the long-term goal is to keep expanding – maybe even venturing into new markets and reaching bigger audiences “I think nobody has given up on Los Angeles,” Wainwright said “It’s still the largest studio market in the world and I don’t think that’s changing well-built studios have generally always been full in Los Angeles and I don’t think that’s going to change.” Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative Jake Lear performs as part of the East End Underground Live Concert Series at LTV Studios on Saturday Kerry Kearney performs as part of the East End Underground Live Concert Series at LTV Studios on Saturday Mama Lee Rose & Friends performs as part of the East End Underground Live Concert Series at LTV Studios on Saturday LTV Studios and the East End Underground Live Concert Series will present “Blues Fest” featuring Kerry Kearney music from the “Psychedelta,” is his own brand containing an upbeat mix of American blues and roots created from writing and performing on the circuit for over 40 years he has continued to experience an overwhelming and positive response over the airwaves and especially when performing live has allowed Kerry to amass a huge loyal following Kearney became guitarist of the Jefferson Airplane/Starship for five years and toured nationally with his own band opening for the Allman Brothers and Dickie Betts He has released 20 CDs and has a new one coming out this month Mamalee Lawler is a beloved icon of the East End celebrated for her soulful crowd-moving vocals bringing people together for over 50 years As the heart of Mamalee Rose & Friends she’s created a powerhouse ensemble where music and family blend seamlessly With husband Jim Lawler laying down the heartbeat on drums daughter Rose’s powerful vocals carrying forward the legacy she has collaborated with some of the region’s finest musicians through the decades As they take the stage at the blues fest at LTV Mamalee and Rose continue to share the gift with Bosco Michne proving that great music and deep connections only grow richer with time Tickets for the show are $25 in advance (VIP café seating $50 with a drink ticket) at ltveh.org LTV Studios is at 75 Industrial Road in Wainscott You've read 4 of your 7 free articles this month Please log in or create an account to continue reading The East End Addition, Albuquerque's first Black suburb. Photo courtesy of the City of Albuquerque The East End Addition, located near Interstate 40 and Wyoming Boulevard, was the first Black neighborhood in Albuquerque. It was built for Black families by Black people, and it was designated as a Historic Protection Overlay zone in 2023 In 1938, Henry Outley, a Black homesteader, proposed a plan for 144 acres of land on behalf of the Fraternal Aid Society of Black Businessmen. At the time, acquiring a loan to build the housing project was impossible due to laws that discriminated against people of color, according to KRQE Outley sold and gave plots to African American families throughout his life. He later deeded the East End Addition to his adoptive daughter, Virginia Outley Ballou, who developed most of the plot, according to ABQ Public Library Out of the 24 homes that were originally plotted she managed to develop 22 homes along with contractor J.S These houses were purchased by African American families in the 1950s and ‘60s Of the 22 homes developed by Outley Ballou, 10 remained in the East End Addition as of 2022. Today, it is situated between car dealerships and is home to Hayes Middle School, according to KRQE There are other places in Albuquerque where Black families have built communities such as the Kirtland Addition and South Broadway neighborhoods founder and director of the New Mexico Black Leadership Council there is a larger Black population in Rio Rancho and Taylor Ranch But specifically Black neighborhoods in New Mexico don’t exist anymore “We don't define community by neighborhoods but by affinity groups — churches other historically Black organizations like the Links The legacy of Black creative reclamation continues into the present One example of this is the reclamation of a night club near the South Valley The Elks Club was home to an African American night club during a time when most places discriminated on the basis of race, according to KOAT reclaimed the building and created the Nexus Blue Smokehouse “We must keep these memories alive and remember the people who made these spaces great Historic preservation is quintessentially important,” McGill wrote Shin Thant Hlaing is a beat reporter for the Daily Lobo She can be reached at news@dailylobo.com or on X @dailylobo Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome handcrafted goods and more fantastic fare at East End Market At the physical and spiritual heart of Orlando’s vibrant Audubon Park Garden District you’ll find a place where authentic local food craftsmanship and vibes intersect: East End Market no surprise it’s a local favorite — or that it took center stage in “‘The Real’ Orlando” episode of Phil Rosenthal’s hit Netflix series Discover: Somebody Feed Phil in Orlando Factor in plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and you’re always in for a good time — and exceptional food — at East End Market Orlando vacation planning made easy — and free. Make a complimentary appointment with Visit Orlando’s Vacation Planners at a time and date of your choosing for the latest insider advice special offers and more ahead of your next visit East End Market serves mouthwatering treasures from multiple innovative chefs in a sociable food hall atmosphere plenty of locally sourced ingredients … and the most decadent cookies you will likely ever have the pleasure of devouring Discover: Orlando Food & Dining whose name means “a dream come true.” Described by Rosenthal as “Japan level” during his visit this neighborhood gem blends authentic Japanese techniques with modern flair to create house-made noodles inventive small plates and seasonal cocktails Chef/owner Sean “Sonny” Nguyen who also happens to be a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: South says the concept was heavily inspired by ‘90s hip-hop Discover: MICHELIN Guide Dining Nguyen also oversees two newer additions to East End Market’s portfolio: a traditional Japanese dining experience and a tribute to Hawaii’s mom-and-pop poke shops Growing from a small deli case to a full-fledged counter service operation and online shop Hinckley’s Fancy Meats is another must-visit for serious gastronomes — or anyone who loves a great sandwich and it’s been full speed ahead ever since owner and namesake Matt Hinckley uses what he describes as honest ingredients to produce outstanding sandwiches and charcuterie A self-taught chef and dedicated wine and cheese enthusiast Tonda Corrente has infused her artisanal cheese shop with a passion for food that goes far beyond the kitchen Get moving with an all-day breakfast sandwich featuring Corrente’s famous three-cheese blend Or skip the morning meal and fill up with her award-winning grilled cheese creations and cheese & charcuterie packages are also available You can even opt for a private tasting in Orlando’s first speakcheesy East End Market has other terrific tastes courtesy of an ever-evolving lineup of epicurean delights traditional taiyaki (the iconic fish-shaped sweet street treats) and a stylish cocktail lounge and scratch kitchen are all currently on the menu as well as handcrafted jewelry from Carla Poma All of which is why I try to get over to East End Market as frequently as possible — and recommend you do the same Discover: Orlando Shopping great eats and recreational opportunities can be found in the surrounding Audubon Park area which is part of the Orlando Main Streets program Discover: Things to Do in Audubon Park One of the sweetest reasons to venture beyond East End Market is Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream whose main store is right across the street (You’ll find other locations throughout Orlando.) Next door to the market The Salty Donut can also satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooths with a rotating gourmet selection of its namesake treat Many other eateries are in the immediate area along with several independent retailers While you’re in Audubon Park, I also recommend visiting Harry P. Leu Gardens located on the northwest edge of the district You can easily spend hours strolling through this 50-acre botanical garden which is bursting with color and unusual greenery Discover: Orlando Gardens Take a guided tour of the Southern-style grounds or just run through the giant bamboo stalks Leu Gardens’ camellia collection is the largest in the Southeast and one of the largest in the country great news: East End Market is right down the street Nate Shelton is a native Floridian and longtime Orlandoan who enjoys everything that makes life worth living (Especially his wife and their cats.) He’s a content senior manager at Visit Orlando {{plainDescription(helpers.var.config.descriptionTruncation)}} Receive the latest Orlando news and special offers This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information It's been just over a decade since a hotel opening heralded a new era for Akron's East End corridor once renowned as the world headquarters of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co with a new campus just across Interstate 76 to the south and reminders of its legacy everywhere you look redevelopment of the East End has given the district a distinctly new personality And despite economic challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic that have beset commercial properties across the country the transformation of the East End continues to thrive It's now home to multiple office tenants, restaurants, a brewery, a barbershop, a gym and two apartment complexes. The Akron Civic Theatre's ownership group puts on programming at the Goodyear Theater there or play at The East End you can take comfort in knowing that it’s a safe long-term investment in your personal or company’s future success," East End General Manager Paul Harris said Vision for East End renewal was key part of Goodyear relocationThere's a sight familiar to generations of Akron residents atop the East End's Goodyear Hall building but with a modern touch — an iconic Goodyear sign that has been renovated for the 21st century with LED lights to illuminate the night skies continues to keep watch over this side of town "It's a tremendous project that so many people helped make happen to keep (Goodyear) in Akron," said Harris was they were looking elsewhere and stayed local About $200 million has been invested in the East End so far adding that tax credits and grants have helped with financing In 2019, Babcock & Wilcox moved its headquarters from Barberton to a 172,000-square-foot space in an East End building at 1200 E a 158-year-old company specializing in energy technologies and services said the headquarters can accommodate 300 employees B&W employees have been enjoying East End amenities, such as Eighty-Three Brewery and the southern, Cajun and Creole restaurant Marques "We have meetings at 'Conference Room H,' which is Handel's," Green said As you pick your meeting rooms that we have 'Conference Room H' is one of those meeting rooms now." Pita Pit, Handel's and Starbucks are located in another building next to Goodyear Hall that is part of the East End according to Summit County Fiscal Office records A staircase was cut in the middle of B&W's space connecting the building's sixth and seventh floors we build it out to their specifications," Harris said demolished and ready for people to look at and choose their space." with its natural light and exposed columns and ductwork Another office belonging to Osborn Engineering is across the street on the second floor of Goodyear Hall The first portion of the East End to be completed, back in 2014, was the Hilton Garden Inn at 1307 E if you came to do business with Goodyear or you came to do business in this part of town The Hilton Garden Inn, the first newly built hotel in Akron since 1980 is owned by IRG and managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts "It's hard to believe that the hotel's 10 years old already," Akron Councilwoman Sharon Connor said adding that it has hosted her Ward 10 meetings "It's just been an anchor and a blessing to start as a great starter piece for that whole redevelopment," Connor said "It really laid the groundwork for the East End to open up." The East End also includes two apartment complexes: the Residences in Goodyear Hall and the Lofts at 1200 E There are currently 105 units at the Residences and 66 at the Lofts — and plans for another 109 at the Lofts The timeline for development and leasing of the additional loft apartments has not yet been set and will depend on market factors internet and an antenna system are included in the rents for the pet-friendly apartments The Residences range from one- to three-bedroom apartments Washers and dryers are included in all the units "You're not going to go buy a bunch of stuff and furnish your apartment." residents and commercial tenants have access to a café and a golf simulator as well as a fitness center and a market that are both open 24/7 For those who need a hair or beard trim, LaBelle's Barber Parlor is across the street in Goodyear Hall Ongoing work at the East End stretches beyond East Market Street Harris showed a Beacon Journal reporter and photographer sections of two floors in the vacant roughly 500,000-square-foot "Building D" between Market and River streets it's a reminder of the decades when Goodyear ran production there Plans for the seven-story building have yet to be determined adding that one option could be a new headquarters for a business Harris said there's "so much history" in these spaces IRG has chosen to demolish old buildings to make room for new construction Last January, the developer hired Total Wrecking & Environmental of Tonawanda, New York, to tear down Goodyear's former mixing center on River Street Harris said the site will be a greenspace until developers decide a future use Sometime this year, IRG will also accepts bids and select a contractor to raze the Goodyear Middle School to make way for The Heights affordable housing complex on North Martha Avenue And IRG is accepting bids to hire a contractor for asbestos removal at the former East Akron YMCA and demolition of the Goodyear Boulevard building Entertainment available at the East End's Goodyear Hall includes programming at the Goodyear Theater, which has nearly 1,400 seats and is managed by the Akron Civic Theatre team, and the 23,000-square-foot gym that's leased and managed by Rubber City Sports The renovation of Goodyear Theater under IRG's watch 10 years ago included a new sound system and new seats The Akron Civic Theatre group started managing the theater in 2021 It was previously managed by Elevation Group "We've been averaging about 60 events a year over there which is great," said Civic Theatre Executive Director Howard Parr "We were very happy to be able to get to that point." Events help to boost business for other East End enterprises "Oftentimes we have bands that stay at the hotel," he said there'll be people that are staying at the hotel that are just attending the show." Goodyear once used it for games and fitness for its employees and Christmas parties for employees and their children but its main activities are volleyball and futsal part owner and facility manager of Rubber City Sports said futsal is the international version of indoor soccer but with some variations Orf, a retired professional soccer and futsal goalie who also serves as owner and director of Heart and Sole Futsal and Great Lakes Futsal, said he enjoys working with children and teenagers in those leagues in the NOVA Juniors Volleyball Club but I'm also proud to welcome people in as our guests not only to the building but to the city of Akron with that place," Orf said developer saysIn its 10-year run since being vacated as Goodyear's executive hub Councilwoman Connor said she appreciates how the East End has repurposed existing buildings to accommodate housing and other uses "They always have something new going on," Connor said but it also has not forgotten its roots in housing and supporting the neighborhood They touch all those pieces that neighborhoods need And so they kind of touch the whole thing." Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X maple and walnut grace the former suites of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co emanating rich hues as snow steadily accumulates outside on a winter afternoon new windows and light fixtures complement older features in preparation for the arrival of a more-than-century-old law firm Brass chandeliers hang from the ceiling of the former Goodyear board chairman's office The 20-by-20-foot offices along the 23,000-square-foot stretch of the fifth floor known as Mahogany Row remain a key point of curiosity at the former headquarters And their repurposing exemplifies how the multi-building mixed-use development called the East End has progressed since Goodyear relocated to new campus nearby in 2013 East End General Manager Paul Harris said he and his colleagues have given tours of the development's facilities to Goodyear employees and the East End team asked the employees what they wanted to see the most it was either a quick in and out or you were just delivering something or somebody called you to go up there to meet with somebody." Craig Horbus is a partner practicing cybersecurity and corporate law at Dinsmore & Shohl a Cincinnati-based law firm that will open an office in Mahogany Row Multiple Northeast Ohio-based Dinsmore team members were already familiar with Mahogany Row A Dinsmore manager worked there for Goodyear a paralegal worked closely with Goodyear while at another firm and had toured the row years ago and another associate's two sets of grandparents worked there it presented a unique opportunity for Dinsmore to capture some of Akron’s history with its newly remodeled and modernized version of Mahogany Row," Horbus said other lessees will occupy Mahogany RowMoving soon into a 6,700-square-foot section of historic Mahogany Row is an 11-person team from Dinsmore whose work encompasses multiple areas and industries a PR firm or a developmental agency that wants to talk about Akron and the history," Harris said The Akron-based Dinsmore team includes seven attorneys who focus on cybersecurity Dinsmore was founded in Cincinnati in 1908 "With two historic Ohio-based organizations that have over 100 years of history — it just made sense for Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s expansion of its NEO presence to take over the historic Mahogany Row executive space of Goodyear's past," Horbus said Some of the 20-by-20 offices will remain their current size and will be converted into partner offices Harris said.Others will be split into smaller offices for junior associates The rest of Mahogany Row includes expansion options for Dinsmore and space that will become available for other commercial office tenants to lease Standing in a room with a cross and the Star of David carved into the woodwork of one of the walls Harris pointed to an ornate plaster ceiling that extends into the next room "These are the only two offices that have these ceilings Dinsmore aims to expand the firm's presence in Northeast Ohio to include more work around patents "This expansion presents an exciting opportunity to support the growing Polymer Industry Cluster and Polymer Tech Hub in Greater Akron," he said The exterior of the Krishnamurti Retreat on McAndrew Road Existing structures at the Krishnamurti Education Center are indicated in white Two new fire water tanks are at the far right Denying an appeal filed by a group of neighbors county supervisors have given the green light to an expansion project at the historic Krishnamurti Foundation of America property in Ojai’s East End the Ventura County Board of Supervisors granted a major modification to a conditional use permit and adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the 11-acre property at 1098 McAndrew Road The modified CUP will allow a change from a retreat to a camp continued operation and maintenance of the camp for 20 years and construction of nearly 11,000 square feet of new structures restrooms and fire-suppression water tanks The tree permit will allow for the removal of three protected oak trees though KFA will be required to plant 75 coast live oaks or other native the Ventura County Planning Commission granted the CUP and the tree permit and the East End Neighborhood Association filed an appeal the county determined that all three grounds of appeal “have no merit.” a required designation for developments of this size a considerable increase from the current limit of 20 The East End Neighborhood Association argued the increase in allowed overnight guests conflicts with the neighborhood’s rural residential character and the Ojai Valley Area Plan It asked the board to assign nonconforming retreat status or revert to rural agricultural zoning status to keep the number of visitors to a minimum KFA’s plan calls for 29 overnight guests and staff for eight weeks and 20 overnight guests and staff for 44 weeks each year There will be up to 45 daily guests on weekdays and 112 daily guests on weekends The East End Neighborhood Association’s claim that construction may last up to six years is incorrect Construction will be divided into two phases to facilitate funding for the project Six years is the maximum time frame for obtaining all necessary permits KFA Executive Director Jaap Sluijter told supervisors that construction is only expected to take a year and a half The appellants also complained about possible noise traffic and infrastructure impacts during construction But these will be temporary impacts and not permanent Construction will not include the use of heavy vehicles on McAndrew Road Regarding the third grounds of appeal — inadequate fire safety and emergency planning — KFA must comply with Ventura County Fire Code which requires establishing and maintaining a minimum fire flow and must install fire hydrants capable of meeting requirements before a building permit is issued for the second phase of construction KFA will install two 75,000-gallon fire water tanks on the property along with an emergency power generator at existing tanks owned by Casitas Municipal Water District to provide needed flow to the entire neighborhood representing the East End Neighborhood Association told supervisors that KFA and the East End neighborhood have a shared history and said the appeal was “more about the future than it is about the present Our appeal is about protecting those threads of togetherness and ensuring that they do not get undermined in the future,” he said Gravebliss told supervisors “a safeguard” is needed against unchecked additional future expansion by KFA KFA is being “forced into” the camp designation Though the zoning designation allows for up to 114 overnight guests “But there’s this fear of the potential,” he said The CUP is “more than reasonable,” LaVere said “A lot of care and thought was put into it to try to be friendly to the neighbors.” grant the modified conditional use permit and the tree permit and adopt the mitigated negative declaration the East End Neighborhood Association got the safeguard the group was asking for the board added a requirement that any future permit modifications be publicly noticed Email notifications are only sent once a day Tia Campbell’s love of making all things new has brought life back to an historical building that had fallen into disrepair in the city’s East End has been reborn as “The Palace Party and Event Center.” “It really wasn’t my dream to have an event space but I’m just into making all things new — refurbishing construction — that sort of thing,” Campbell said recently I just knew that I had to make it live again.” who had lived in California for close to 20 years before returning here said that she kept passing by the building and thought it would be a great fixer-upper was constructed in the mid-1950s to house the local congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and was called Kingdom Hall the property was purchased by the Community Theater League which remained there until the late 1990s when it moved to the Trade and Transit Center Then the building sat empty until Campbell and her mother Taking on a project like this showcased Campbell’s construction skills who actually owned a construction company at one time “I had some great mentors growing up,” Campbell said “I grew up playing on construction equipment My mother has been buying properties here for probably more than 40 years,” she said she could look at something and do it,” her mother interjected That innate ability served Campbell well as she took on the renovation of the Washington Boulevard property First the outside of the building needed to be updated and some repairs made “We had to do all of the painting outside The front needed a little touching up here and there Some of the stucco and the bricks needed to be repaired,” Campbell said The biggest job at the front of the building was constructing a ramp for handicap accessibility She did the prep work for that part of the project there was electrical work and renovations to a bathroom to make it handicap accessible as well as putting in new flooring She admitted that there wasn’t “too much that she didn’t have her hands on” during the renovations it took about a year from the time they purchased the building until it was ready to open for events It’s so hard doing something like this by yourself because it really takes self-motivation,” she said While she was working on the outside of the building Campbell was encouraged by people who would honk as they drove by I love the community response and I’ve been getting a great turnout so far,” she said Campbell opened the remodeled building for event bookings last fall “I just wanted this to be an anything you can think of spot and that’s what it’s been,” she said We even had people who were interested in doing plays again in here,” she added but that’s really what I created it for because I have so many different things going on,” Campbell said Future plans for the building include renovation of the lower level and to put in a commercial grade kitchen Campbell just hopes the venture will prosper “I’m looking to have more events that focus on community outreach,” she said A self-professed “go-getter,” Campbell said that she focuses on her passions in life “Whether it’s making money or not right now…I just do it anyway because eventually things will catch on,” she said I don’t like looking back or looking to my side More information about The Palace Party and Event Center can be found online Almond Restaurant will offer “Shades of Red” a la carte specials in honor of Valentine’s Day Calissa in Water Mill will offer Valentine’s Day specials on February 14 Oysters are on the Valentine's Day menu at The Bell & Anchor in Noyac Here is a rundown of restaurants on the East End offering special menus for Valentine’s Day theamericanhotel.com) serves a prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day 631-725-7800) will serve a Valentine’s Day lunch Along with its regular menu offerings the restaurant will be serving filet mignon and shrimp scampi cluckmans.com) celebrates Valentine’s Day with themed decorations and a special Cluckman’s Valentine’s chicken or burger Chocolate kisses and Valentine’s desserts are on the house pagesagharbor.com) will be serving Valentine’s Day specials thebellandanchor.com) will celebrate Valentine’s Day with à la carte specials $2 Montauk pearl oysters and $15 glasses of champagne Also offered are preorders on lobster thermidors and big steamed lobsters ranging from two to three pounds and orders can be placed by calling the restaurant publick.com) celebrates Valentine’s Day with a three-course prix fixe dinner for $39.95 almondrestaurant.com) will offer “Shades of Red” a la carte specials in honor of Valentine’s Day on Friday This special menu will be the only menu offered that day The menu includes appetizers of fried oyster sliders or Montauk Royal Red shrimp al ajillo entrees of roast duck breast or Hudson Valley steelhead trout and dessert of beignets for two The Bridgehampton Inn (2266 Montauk Highway loavesandfishes.us) will be serving an à la carte menu with select specials and curated cocktails to celebrate Valentine’s Day ilpontehamptons.com) will serve its à la carte menu along with Chef Fabio’s specials for Valentine’s Day Treat your special someone to an evening of delicious food intimate ambiance and unforgettable memories calissahamptons.com) will offer Valentine’s Day specials on Friday in addition to the regular à la carte menu Highlights include baked black sea bass with capers as well as a tender osso buco served with mashed potatoes and a rich red wine reduction Guests can end the evening with decadent chocolate-covered strawberries and a DJ will set the mood in the lounge starting at 9:30 p.m Couples can also choose to dine in the luxurious Calissa Chalet a cozy and intimate dining experience perfect for the occasion nickandtonis.com) celebrates Valentine’s Day from Friday Menu items include an appetizer of Montauk pearl oysters entrees of house made cavatelli or Long Island duck breast and dessert of chocolate hazelnut praline tart The 1770 House Restaurant & Inn (143 Main Street 1770house.com) celebrates Valentine’s Day on Friday with a $125 three-course prix fixe dinner that can be booked via Open Table Available extras include East Coast Montauk Pearl oysters on the half shell ($21/six or $38/dozen) poached wild Gulf shrimp ($24/five) and baked local top neck clams with duck bacon ($22) California and New Mexico include two selections by the glass ($16 to $24); four selections by the half-bottle ($50 to $275); and nine selections by the bottle ($65 to $550) R.Aire at Hampton Maid (259 East Montauk Highway hamptonmaid.com) is offering a three-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day for $95 per person with complimentary glass of cava and amuse bouche Reservations can be made at hamptonmaid.com or call 631-728-4184 Good Ground Tavern at Canoe Place Inn & Cottages (239 East Montauk Highway canoeplace.com) will offer a special three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu for $105 Optional wine pairing is available for $40 the inn presents a performance by the renowned third-generation flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortés alongside mesmerizing dance performances by internationally acclaimed artists La Conja and Paloma Rios VIP seating for two includes premium table seating for two and a glass of prosecco for $125 ($375 for six) demarchelierrestaurant.com) will be open and serving an à la carte menu with some festive specials to impress loved ones alpinany.com) will serve a very special Valentine’s Day menu Experiences will include an option for an exclusive prix fixe with caviar thefriskyoyster.com) invites diners to celebrate love and friendship with them on February 14 Enjoy The Frisky Oyster’s cozy and romantic vibe beginning at 5 p.m Tweed’s Restaurant & Buffalo Bar (17 East Main Street tweedsrestaurantriverhead.com) will be offering Valentine’s Day specials and a full dinner menu served with selections from an award-winning wine list and extensive bourbon menu Live piano music will be performed on Valentine’s Day from 6 to 9 p.m The accident on County Road 48 (Middle Road) in Southold earlier today that took down transmission line and knocked out power to a big swath of the North and South Forks