The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Toga party fundraiser (Toga! Toga!) celebrates ‘Animal House’
Don your toga or college colors when you join members and friends of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission on July 14 to celebrate its 20th birthday and the 40th anniversary of the film “Animal House.”
The film, which will be shown at the party, was co-written by Cleveland native and National Lampoon co-founder Doug Kenney.
The event takes place at the Mather Mansion, 2605 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. In true “Animal House” style, attendees are invited to come ready to party like in college with live music, food, and drinks — including kegs.
Tickets begin at $75, and the party start time varies with the ticket level. Part of each ticket price is tax-deductible.
The fundraiser aims to help the commission fulfill its goal of creating a thriving media production industry in Northeast Ohio.
Become a sponsor, get tickets or information with a call to 216344-7471 or 216-344-7424.
Visit clevelandfilm.com for more information about the Cleveland Film Commission.
Free fries at BurgerFi
July 13 may be an unlucky day to some, but those heading to BurgerFi, 8748 Mentor Ave., Mentor, will get a free order of hand-cut fries in observance of National French Fry Day.
It’s a deal that’s good only in the restaurant by those who mention it and purchase something else. The offer runs throughout the day but BurgerFi closes at 9 p.m.
BurgerFi is on the Web at BurgerFi.com.
Bastille Day meal
Cook with a partner for a Bastille Day Soiree in a hands-on French food class at 6 p.m. July 14 at the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, 8613 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
The 2.5-hour session is $135 for the two of you with a menu that’s sure to delight. Learn and feast on mushroom galettes; vegetable soup au pistou; frisee peach and goat cheese salad with tarragon vinaigrette; grilled chicken Provencal, potato Anna, zucchini skewers; and chocolate eclairs.
Register: 440-729-1110; www. lpscinc.com.
Vegetarian cuisines
Many of the world’s great cuisines illustrate how vegetables can make nutritious and meatfree meals. On July 21 at the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, 8613 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, chef William Davis leads a hands-on class to explore ways non-vegetarian recipes can be converted into vegetarian meals that satisfy tastes.
The four-hour class begins at 10 a.m. and costs $95.
Menu: wild mushroom tacos with homemade tortillas; eggplant moussaka, spinach and feta pie; squash samosas with mint chutney, curried cauliflower and potatoes; vegetable pad Thai; spicy Sichuan tofu and green beans; and spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Register at 440-729-1110; www.lpscinc.com.
Murder-mystery dinner
“A Midsummer Night’s Scream” is the latest murdermystery dinner presented by the Candlelight Players.
It will be offered at at 6:30 p.m. July 21 at the historic Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave., Painesville — opposite the Lake Erie College campus.
Prepaid tickets are $60 each, plus tax, and include appetizer, dinner and dessert, along with the performance. The meal, framed around chicken, ribs and meatballs, also includes a cash bar.
Reservations: 440-639-7948.