CONRAD MIZER / KARL WOLFRAM MEMORIAL GARDEN CONCERT at the GERMAN CULTURAL GARDEN

SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2011, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We cordially invite you to attend this FREE event.

On Sunday, July 10, 2011, the Federation of German Americans of Greater Cleveland and  Deutscher Musik Verein will co-sponsor the “Conrad Mizer / Karl Wolfram Memorial Garden Concert”.

ABOUT THE CONCERT:

The concert, scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., features the sounds of traditional German music performed by musicians from three Northeast Ohio “Blaskapelle”, or “brass bands”, namely the Deutscher Musik Verein, the Youngstown Saxon Blaskapelle and the Donauschwäbische Blaskapelle.  The German Cultural Garden, located at 1036 East Boulevard, Cleveland, is centrally located in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens within Rockefeller Park.  Our “Goethe-Schiller Square” is recognizable by the twin monument of Goethe-Schiller, the largest monument within the Gardens.

In case of inclement weather, we must cancel this concert.

Please note: There will be no chairs provided for seating; we encourage you to bring lawn chairs for your personal comfort.  There are no concessions available and public restrooms are located nearby at the Cleveland Greenhouse at the end of East Boulevard (approx ¾ mile from our Garden).  Convenient parking is available on the east side of East Blvd.; however, you can also park on Martin Luther King Boulevard (parking is available on both sides of the street) and walk up the paved sidewalk path.

HISTORY OF THE CONCERT AND GARDEN:

The German Cultural Garden, dedicated on June 2, 1929, is the third garden in the system.

Conrad Mizer emigrated from Germany with his brother’s family and lived on the near west side of Cleveland, close to Edgewater Park.  A tailor by trade, he tirelessly pursued his favorite pastime, “Frühschoppenmusik” (the closest translation being “Garden or Park Concert”), after arriving in Cleveland.  During the late 19^th Century, he founded the free “Public Park Concerts” at Edgewater Park.  He also sponsored the Sunday afternoon Pop Concerts at Grays Armory with the Cleveland Grand Orchestra, which was the forerunner of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra.  After the demise of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in 1902, Conrad Mizer sought the support of several financial backers and formed a new Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.  In 1910, the City of Cleveland dedicated, in his memory, a Memorial Fountain located at Edgewater Park.

Charles (“Karl”) J. Wolfram, along with Leo Wiedenthal, founded the Garden system at Rockefeller Park, and was the first president of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation.  During his 25-year tenure as president, he saw 18 gardens established.  Karl Wolfram was born into a family with a rich history of musicians, teachers and educators.  He was actively involved in Cleveland’s civic, political and cultural life and was a charter member of the Gilmour Council, Knights of Columbus and the American Equality League, a forerunner of the Cultural Garden Federation.  Mr. Wolfram was a man of deep spiritual purpose, devoted to the aid and cause of human brotherhood, and his career was spent spreading the doctrine of human understanding and kinship.

Working hours: 174 by our volunteer of which 136 were done by the Kopp Family.

Plating was done in the fall for perennials; about $200.00 for Cultured Day Lillis and Hostesses.

Cleaning up of the leaves was done by 7 Persons in November who worked about 4 hours each.

All the spring flowers (annuals) were stolen, therefore we do not plan to plant annuals again whit exception of marry gold’s, which I will plant from seeds and put them out in June when the thieves no longer look for spring flowers.

Our biggest problem is the facts that the city still has not repaired the connection of the water, which mean that when I do plant flowers I do have to haul 40 gallons of water from home.

When can we expect the city to respond to a simple request?

Now on the positive; which was our garden concert in July. We had three bands there although very few people.

We will attempt to have an other garden concert during the second Sunday in July, but we question if it is worth our effort if can not be promoted more by the Garden and the city.

Regards

Hans Kopp

Chairman of the German Cultural Garden.

February 5, 2011

The German Garden Concert of July 11, 2010 went very well.  Approximately thirty people in attendance beyond the many band members thanks to three bands being present.  Weather was perfect. Garden trees shaded the bands and audience alike providing comfortable viewing and playing.  Ample seats were provided for all.  Looking forward to the 2011 concert.   7-19-2010

CONRAD MIZER/KARL WOLFRAM MEMORIAL GARDEN CONCERT

GERMAN CULTURAL GARDEN

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

On Sunday, July 11, 2010, the German Musikverein will co-sponsor a “Free Conrad Mizer/Karl Wolfram Memorial Garden Concert”, together with the Federation of German Americans of Greater Cleveland and other German musicians.

Conrad Mizer emigrated from Germany with his brother’s family and lived on the near west side of Cleveland, close to Edgewater Park.  He pursued his favorite pastime after arriving in Cleveland, “Frühschoppenmusik,” the closest translation being “Garden or Park Concert.”

During the late 19^th Century, his dream came true when he founded the free “Public Park Concerts” at Edgewater Park.  He also sponsored the Sunday afternoon Pop Concerts at Grays Armory with the Cleveland Grand Orchestra, which was the forerunner of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra.

After the demise of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra in 1902, Conrad Mizer sought the support of several financial backers and formed a new Cleveland Symphony Orchestra.  The first concert of the new Orchestra was held at Grays Armory on January 4, 1903.  A year later, Conrad Mizer suddenly passed away.  However, his work he started was carried on successfully by many other concert lovers and resulted eventually in today’s Cleveland Orchestra.

In 1910 the City of Cleveland dedicated a Memorial Fountain in his memory.  The Memorial can be found at Edgewater Park south of the pavilion.

http://www.clevelandmemory.org/ebooks/tpap/pg07.html

Karl J. Wolfram, one of the two founders of the Cleveland’s Cultural Garden System at Rockefeller Park was the first president of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation. The span of Karl J. Wolfram’s twenty-five years as president of the Cultural Garden Federation was not merely a period of duties faithfully and loyally performed. It was far more, during his resign he saw 18 gardens established. The German Cultural Garden was dedicated on June 2, 1929 as the third garden in the system.

The family background of Karl J. Wolfram is identified with a long line of musicians, teachers and educators. His father and uncle were musicians and stamped upon his lineage as well as upon his own personality there seemed more than a trace of the early Wolfram, the famed poet and Minnesinger of Medieval days, Wolfram von Eschenbach, whose name was made famous by the Wagner’s opera Tannhauser.

The concert will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the German Cultural Garden “Goethe-Schiller Square at 1036 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio. The German Cultural Garden is situated centrally in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, in Rockefeller Park. This Garden can be recognized by the huge twin monument of Goethe-Schiller, the largest monument within the Gardens.

Please Note: There will no chair set up for seating, you may however, bring your lawn chairs. There will no concessions available. Restrooms are available at the nearby Cleveland Greenhouse north of the German Garden at the end of East Boulevard (Approx 3/4mile). You may park on the east side of East Blvd., however we recommend to park on Martin Luther Blvd. as you can park on both sides of the Boulevard behind the white line near the lower sign and the Latvian Garden (flag red white red) and walk up the walkway.  In case of rain the concert must be canceled.

Musikverein musicians and singers

Note:  details on the following will be forthcoming as this information is updated.  Chronological order of events follows:

Italian Cultural Garden’s “Opera in the Garden”, Sunday, July 25

Cultural Gardens Federation Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 10th, 6:30 PM.  Judson Park Manor, East 107th at Chester.  Lower concourse–enter at main entrance on East 107th and proceed to stairs or elevators–one floor down.  Open to all.  Free parking in Judson’s parking lot at East 107th and Chester (north side)

Hungarian Cultural Garden’s Golf Outing and dinner at Shaker Country Club on Wednesday, August 11, from 11 AM on.  Details at 440-564-7088

Glenville Heritage 5 mile run and 1 mile walk through the Cultural Gardens sponsored by Famicos  Foundation on Saturday, August 14th. For details & registration, call Famicos at 216-791-6476.  Councilman Jeff Johnson is the host.

Hungarian Cultural Garden Concert in the Garden at 1070 East Blvd, Cleveland 44108.  Free.  Sunday, August 15, from 2 to 4 PM.

Armenian Cultural Garden Dedication, Sunday, September 19, 1-2 PM; 741 MLK Drive at St. Clair exit.  Parking on  East Blvd above the Garden as well as at Sam Miller Park on East Blvd and across from Rockefeller Greenhouse.  Lolly-the-Trolley bus service from Sam Miller Park at regular intervals.

One World Day in the Cultural Gardens on Sunday, September 19, 2-6 PM Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.

Italian Film Festival to benefit the Italian Cultural Garden at 7:30 PM on September 16, 23 and 30 at the Cedar Lee Theater in Cleveland Hts with pre-film party at Jimmy O’Neil’s next to the theater.  At 7:30 PM on October 7 at the Capitol Theater on Detroit at West 65th with pre-film party at Lux Restaurant across Detroit from the theater.  Tickets and information at 216-456-8117.

Teachers’ Appreciation Day in the Chinese Cultural Garden–September 28, 2010.  Details to follow.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday Celebration in the India Cultural Garden at 6 PM on Saturday, October 2.

Annual benefit for the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation October 9, 2010.

Cultural Gardens Federation Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 12th, 6:30 PM.  Judson Park Manor, East 107th at Chester.  Lower concourse–enter at main entrance on East 107th and proceed to stairs or elevators–one floor down.  Open to all.  Free parking in Judson’s parking lot at East 107th and Chester (north side)

Cultural Gardens Federation Executive Board Meeting, Tuesday, November 9th, 6:30 PM.  Judson Park Manor, East 107th at Chester.  Lower concourse–enter at main entrance on East 107th and proceed to stairs or elevators–one floor down.  Open to all.  Free parking in Judson’s parking lot at East 107th and Chester (north side)

Croatian Cultural Garden/Cleveland Junior Tamburitzen joint benefit “Night at the Races” on Saturday, November 13th.  Details follow.

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra plays famous Croatian composer’s music (Dora Pejacevic) for first time in Cleveland. Croatian Garden benefit, November 28 at Croatian Lodge Party Center, Eastlake.  $15 per person. Details to follow.

Welttrauertage (World Day of Mourning) in the German Cultural Garden in November with details to be announced.

Holiday dinner of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation on Tuesday evening, December 14, 2010 with details to be announced.

Estonian Cultural Garden’s Voidupuha-Jaanipaeva Celebration (mid-summer solstice), Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Polish Cultural Garden’s Chopin bust dedication and Chopin piano concert, in the Garden, in June–date pending

Serbian Cultural Garden’s 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Saturday, July 10, 10 AM-late afternoon; 6 PM Dinner at Sterle’s

German Cultural Garden’s Conrad Mizer/Karl Wolfram Concert,  Free and in the German Cultural Garden on July 11, Sunday, 1-3 PM.