Have you heard of MAMA?
It stands for the Madison Avenue Merchants Association and the goal is to keep the city of Lakewood informed on all the amazing events going on from the east to the west side of Madison.
There are just so many incredible businesses to check out, some brand new and some that have been there for years. One of my favorite coffee shops is bela dubby.
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Stop by and grab a cup of coffee or a beer and check out the amazing local art that regularly graces the walls. The Cleveland Craft Coalition will also be hosting their next show in September there so you can get your fix of local handmade goodness.
How they pack 10+ artists in there I will never know, but I promise you, every square inch is filled with awesomeness.
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As for dining, there are tons of great places to eat: , Greek Village and are a few of my favorites.
At El Tango, be sure to get the chips and salsa, they give you THREE different ones. I can't pick a favorite, they are all just that good. Feta Saganaki is a must at Greek Village, who DOESN'T like fried cheese? Monday is definitely the day to get pizza, everything on the menu is half price.
Don't forget either, they have over 100 different fine ales to choose from, not to mention a full food menu. Don't walk out without trying the Plum Sauce, it is divine.
Since Lakewood has one of the , of course it has the best skate shop around.
is the place to buy a skateboard. They also offer their own brand of decks, with new colors offered monthly. The decks are totally skater approved too, excellent quality! They also have a huge selection of shoes and clothes, plus a great sale section. Where else can you get a pair of Vans for under $40? I recently stopped in and found out they have an art gallery connected to the storefront. Be sure to ask if you can check it out!
If you are looking for affordable activites, check out . Every Thursday they offer "Drop In & Craft" with tons of $5 projects for all ages, from kids to adults. They also offer the wares of over 60 different local artists, with a great mix of art, everyday and gift items. Thursday is a busy day on Madison- don't forget to stop by Goddess Blessed for the Thursday Night Meltdown! For only $20, you get 15 minutes of Reiki and a 15 minute massage. Your chakras will definitely be in order for the weekend! They also offer an extensive selection of metaphysical books, candles and herbs for all your magical and ceremonial needs.
offers a varied selection of art classes, from watercolor to paper mache. There is so much to see and do here!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 20 because the Lakewood Car Kulture show will be taking over Madison between Warren and Hilliard! The streets will be teeming with hotrods, muscle cars, live music, food and local art. Definitely an event not to miss. Find MAMA on Facebook to make sure you do not miss all the great events coming up!
