Polish Village Parma

2013 Flamingo Fever Ball & Auction

What is Flamingo Fever? The Old World Parma organization, to instill a sense of community and celebrate Parma’s cultural diversity, is sponsoring a public art exhibition. Artists as well as local citizens have applied their talent and creativity to a simple flamingo sculpture to create an assortment of unique pieces of public art. To make…

Cleveland Magazine Feature: Bird Brains

By John Hitch Parma is taking Ernie “Ghoulardi” Anderson’s advice to “stay sick.” Once the late-night TV host’s favorite punch line, the suburb is hoping to have the last laugh with a public art project that gives wings to Ghoulardi’s stereotype of Parma being overrun with cheap plastic lawn birds. Following the model of downtown’s…

Flocks of Flamingos

By Kathryn Mabin, Parma Observer Flocks of Flamingos have been sited entering the Parma area. Polish Village’s Flamingo Fever!, has created a frenzy among artists and local residents alike. Most have commented on the sense of nostalgia these creatures bring forth, like manicured lawns, children at play, and fond memories of their youth. Deadline for…

The Parma Theater: A Cinema And A Sense of Place

By Christopher Lobas, Parma Observer The populous Cleveland suburb of Parma, Ohio once held its downtown, present before any mall or civic buildings ever defined it, in its geographic center, at the cross streets of Snow Road and Ridge Road. At this nexus one still finds a tudor-esque two-story storefront building, another set of shops…

Makin’ Music

Need an instrument? Want to learn how to play an instrument? Check out Makin’ Music! Owned and operated by local musician Ross LaPinta and associates, Makin’ Music is the musical instrument store “We wish we had growing up” and is located in the heart of Parma’s Polish Village at the corner of the Ridge /…

Parma women hope flamingo art exhibit will benefit Polish Village and local artists

By Bob Sandrick, Sun News Kathryn Mabin of Parma is not embarrassed by the pink flamingo, long associated with her city. So when Mabin was dreaming up ideas for a fundraiser that would benefit Polish Village in Parma, the flamingo flew to the top of her brain. “We’re already branded with the flamingo,” said Mabin,…

Colozza’s Bakery

Once you step into Colozza’s Bakery, expect to be greeted by the intoxicating aroma of sweet smells and smiling faces. Originally started by John and Joanna Colozza in 1975 and operated by their son, Angelo and his wife, Joan since the early-1990s, Colozza’s Bakery has been serving Parma and surrounding communities for more than three…

Sittoo’s Pita & Salads

Love fine dining, but don’t like high prices? Want to try something different? Not a problem! Opened in 2007 by the same family that brought you Aladdin’s Eatery, Sittoo’s Pita & Salads offers a delicious Lebanese dining experience with very reasonable prices! Sittoo’s (meaning Grandma) is a place of warmth and comfort where each dish…

L. W. Widmer, DDS, Inc.

Dr. Leonard Widmer, DDS is a dentist who specializes in teeth and oral health. Dr. Widmer is licensed to practice in Ohio. Dr. Deborah Liederbach, DDS is a dentist who specializes in teeth and oral health. Dr. Liederbach is licensed to practice in Ohio. Location: 5672 Ridge Rd Parma, OH 44129 Tel. (440) 886-4600 [google-map-v3…

Healing Hands Clinic

Experienced licensed acupuncturists, Guang & Wendy Liang, husband and wife, work together to perform traditional Chinese acupuncture to treat various conditions. Acupuncture can be helpful as a stand-alone treatment to provide pain relief, to treat nausea from chemotherapy, or it may serve as an encompassing therapy to maintain good health and well-being, build the immune…