Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Great Lakes Mall will host a girl's night out with mini-massages, makeup tips, prize giveaways and a chance to help a local charity from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Jason Lea
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Women can enjoy an evening of pampering while still helping a local charity during the Girl's Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. this Friday at Great Lakes Mall. Those who attend will be treated to mini-massages, makeup tips, prize giveaways and fashion demonstrations during the mallwide event. Vendors will also be sharing potential employment opportunities. Moreover, people can donate to a local charity that helps women during Girl's Night Out. Dress for Success Cleveland provides economically disadvantaged women with professional clothes and career-development tools. Attendees can bring portfolios, briefcases, jewelry, purses, shoes and other accessories to donate to Dress for Success Friday. “Girl’s Night Out is a wonderful opportunity for …
Monday, September 26, 2011
The deadline to join the October show is Sept. 30
Glassblowers, candlemakers, potters and all other types of artists and craftsmen still have time to register for Great Lakes Mall's arts and crafts show. The deadline to sign up for the show, which goes from Oct. 14 to 16, is Sept. 30. The participant fee is $160 and that pays for a 10-foot-by-10-foot display space in the mall. “The arts and craft show will introduce local artisans to our customers and give them a chance to showcase their unique items, which they may not otherwise have the opportunity to do in a mall setting,” said Renee Lanzara, the mall's marketing director. “We know there are many talented individuals in the Great Lakes area and we hope they will take advantage of this opportunity to share and sell their works.” Those …
Friday, September 16, 2011
Kidgits Club members will have a chance to play educational games, rock out to music, draw and have fun a bunch of different ways
Children will get a chance to punch in at the Fun Factory this weekend at Great Lakes Mall. They will have a chance to play interactive games, check out some new toys, rock out to music and more from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Macy's concourse. The different attractions are designed for kids from 3 to 12 years old. They can: The Fun Factory has spent the summer touring malls that are owned by Simon Property Group, which includes Great Lakes mall. The event is open to all kids. However, while there, families can sign up for the Simon Kidgets Club. “Great Lakes Mall has long been a favorite destination for Ohio-area families, and with the Simon Fun Factory, we are very excited to offer parents and kids yet …
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Variances will allow new signs for the Mentor mall and new automotive store
During its meeting Tuesday at city hall, the Mentor Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow the Great Lakes Mall to install a new freestanding sign on Mentor Avenue, which is part of the mall’s multimillion-dollar renovation project. The new 391-square-foot sign will stand a little over 32 feet in height and replace the existing 305-square-foot sign that is 30 feet tall. A variance was required because city code requires a maximum height for a freestanding sign of 15 feet in height with a maximum area of 120 square feet. The mall also plans to replace its freestanding sign on Johnny Cake Ridge Road with a monument sign, which complies with city code. In May, the mall began internal renovations that include changing the mall’s …
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Toy store will replace costume shop after Halloween ends
- BUSINESS
- Jason Lea
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
A Spirit Halloween store has opened in Great Lakes Mall in the Dillard's south concourse. It carries Halloween costumes, decorations and accessories for both people and pets. “We are excited to welcome Spirit Halloween to Great Lakes Mall for the Halloween season,” said Renee Lanzara, the mall's director of marketing. “Fall is a busy time. Shoppers can be assured they will walk away from here happy and ready for a great Halloween.” According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend $66 on Halloween. In particular, pet costumes are becoming more popular. After Halloween, the costume shop will be replaced by a toy store just in time for Christmas, Lanzara said. Spirit Halloween is not the only chain to join the…
The Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to vote tonight on whether or not the Mentor mall can have a 475-square-foot freestanding sign
- GOVERNMENT
- Jason Lea
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Mentor Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. today at City Hall. One of the items on its agenda pertains to the Great Lakes Mall's ongoing renovations. The mall has requested to have a freestanding sign that is 475 square feet and 32 feet high. Under usual circumstances, the largest freestanding sign allowed for a shopping center the mall's size is 120 square feet and 15 feet tall. The mall already began internal renovations in May. Internal changes don't require a vote from the Planning Commission or BZA. The mall's multimillion-dollar renovation includes: Also on the BZA's agenda tonight: The auto parts store has requested that it be allowed to have 72-square-foot sidewall signs facing Center Street and State Route 2, …
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Maurices is scheduled to open in October
A new clothing store that caters to young women is coming to Great Lakes Mall. Maurices is scheduled to open in October, according to a statement from the company. "It's always an exciting day when we announce a new store opening because we're bringing more than a new store to a new community," said maurices' Sr. Vice President of Stores Mark Sutton. "We will fill a niche for young women of any size who are looking for trendy, affordable, versatile fashions, and we're also bringing along maurices' commitment to community." Sutton touted the company's commitment to philanthropy in its statement. "Maurices stores have had clothing and food drives, supported families who've lost their homes to tragic fires, and participated in fundraising…
Monday, August 1, 2011
The rock band came to the Mentor Mall as part of the Simon dTour music concert
We the Kings, the pop-punk band who gave the world Check Yes Juliet, performed a free concert Sunday afternoon at Great Lakes Mall. They were the headliners for the Simon dTour mall concert tour. Fans who bought one of the bands' albums from FYE were able to meet the band afterward and get their CD autographed. Before We the Kings performed, teens competed in Glee Karaoke with their favorite songs from Glee. The competitors got T-shirts and the karaoke winner got free Glee DVDs. The singing was just one part of the dTour experience. Sears offered guests free makeovers and other businesses in and near the mall, including Stagez, Aeropostale, American Eagle and Hot Topic, will gave away prizes to patrons. The dTour Live concert tour will…
Saturday, July 30, 2011
The pop-punk band will play at the Mentor mall as part of Simon dTour Live
We the Kings will headline a free concert this Sunday at Great Lakes Mall as part of the eighth annual Simon dTour Live concert tour. We the Kings – the power-punk bank behind Check Yes Juliet and We'll Be A Dream – will take the stage at 3:30 p.m. in the Macy's concourse. Fans who buy one of We the Kings' albums from FYE that day will get a wristband so they can meet the band after its performance. The concert is just one part of the dTour experience. Glee fans can sing their favorite songs from the show in the "Glee Karaoke" booth, as well as compete in Glee trivia and win prizes. Sears will offer guests free makeovers and other businesses in and near the mall, including Stagez, Aeropostale, American Eagle and Hot Topic, …
Friday, July 8, 2011
Teens can apply by going to www.fashionablycleveland.com
Great Lakes Mall is looking for high school juniors and seniors to model at its Back to School Fashion Show August 27. The show is sponsored by Ellie Vayo Photography and in partnership with Fashionably Cleveland. Interested teens can apply to model in the event by going to www.fashionablycleveland.com and completing a brief survey. Those selected to model in the show will receive a free photo shoot with Ellie Vayo Photography and the photos will displayed in the mall prior to the event. The fashion show is more than an excuse to wear this year's hottest clothes. It will also benefit a charity and an area high school. Friends and family will be encouraged to come to the mall and vote for the model of their choice by making a $1 donation. …
