PhotoBlogs by David Lay
In a state that boasts University of Iowa grads Ronald Reagan and Del Donahoo, Iowa is also home to one of the largest fairs in the US. The Iowa State Fair is also known for its several foods on a stick (over 36); new choices this year include Pineapple on a Stick and Salad on a Stick.
Ray Taylor, aka the Sleight of Hand Man, wowed crowds at the Lakewood Art Walk with his skilled artistry.
The City Hall auditorium was filled with Seniors, City Employees and Concerned Citizens for the final 2008 Budget Hearing before City Council votes on March 31st.
Former President Bill Clinton made a stop at Lakewood High School, speaking to a nearly filled-to-capacity crowd at the LHS East Gym. (© David Lay/The Lakewood Observer)
Chris Smith, 'The Diabetic Chef' made an appearance at Lakewood Hospital, to commemorate the opening of the Hospital's new Diabetes Center.
One in 14 in Northeast Ohio has diabetes, and the numbers keep rising. As one of the first hospitals on Cleveland's West Side to receive recognition from the American Diabetes Association, Lakewood Hospital will be a leader in the fight against diabetes by opening its Center.
Dr. Sanjit Bindra leads a team of endocrinologists and nutritionists in waging the war on this increasingly threatening disease.
www.lakewoodhospital.org/diabetes
www.thediabeticchef.com
Kicking the Devil in the junk at the Lakewood Car Kulture Show.
Assembled in late 2003 by members of local heavy hitters Dead Even, Keratoma and Ringworm, Garmonbozia serves as a unique creative outlet for band and audience alike. Taking their name from David Lynch's Twin Peaks, Garmonbozia has become known for an irreverent sound that encompasses everything from 50's bubble gum pop, to death metal. You will have to judge for yourself. Songs play like the score to an insane film not yet written, from comedy to tragedy and back. Overtly ridiculous live shows, (read: parties) constantly change for the sake of setting the right (?) mood. This, along with a soundtrack to please everyone from classic-rock dinosaurs to elementary school students, Garmonbozia's impact, much like a scarring childhood tragedy, is not easily forgotten. With members trained in the arts of mind control, music, seduction, and the preparation of fine cuisine, you are clearly left with no choice but to submit to our every demand. So grab a glass of wine and join the feast. Cheers!
Check out their website at www.myspace.com/bozia.
Larger sizes can be viewed in my Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/dlayphoto
Lakewood's City Council meeting was a packed house as many residents came to express their support for the Lakewood Dog Park, which Rocky River Mayor Pamela Bobst wants closed.
A resolution was passed commending Ennis Court for being rated one of Ohio's top 10 nursing homes by the Nursing Facility Family Satisfaction Survey of nursing homes sponsored by the Ohio Department of Aging.
The dramatic part of the evening was the discussion of Calanni Auto Service. Silvia Weber, owner of Weber Architecture, Charles Abou-Chebl, owner of My Mind's Eye, and Brian Jules, owner of West Side Skates, all made impassioned comments regarding the numerous complaints of the auto repair business bearing Charlie Calanni's name.
This is a 4-print set that will be presented to Saint James Catholic Church, in commemoration of their 100th anniversary in 2008.
Giclee prints are available for purchase at dlayphoto.imagekind.com
Several of my photos were featured in the "We Are All Photographers Now!" exhibit at the Musee de l'Elysee in Switzerland.
The exhibit runs from February 8th, 2007 to May 20th, 2007.
More information is at www.allphotographersnow.ch
Old Man Winter paid Easter weekend a visit, dumping upwards of 10" on the Lakewood area, cancelling Indians home opener games and snarling traffic.
The north side of Madison Avenue between Lakewood and Alameda was closed off Wednesday, March 7, due to a water main break.
Ss. Cyril & Methodius was also closed because of the break.
The aftermath of the February 13, 2007 winter storm that dumped upwards of 12 to 20 inches of snow on the Cleveland area.
Lakewood's Brandtson played a fantastic set at the Grog Shop. Stiletto, Plasma For Guns, and Under The Influence of Giants opened.
More info at www.brandtson.com and www.myspace.com/brandtson
An ongoing collection of my Fine Art work. Prints are available for sale. Contact me at david.lay@gmail.com for pricing.
