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Organizers of the free Summer music and events series at Shaker Square, and the staff at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) are offering entertainment and fun for every age this weekend, beginning today, Thursday, Aug. 21, with a free Kids’ Movie Night at Atlas Cinemas.

Luchita returns to the country’s second oldest mall, a shopping district building its future by drawing on its past… a past that needed a little work.

“We have stabilized the historic structures of the Square and have a fantastic plan, ‘New Era for a Cleveland Classic’ is what we call it,” said Tania Menesse, CEO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, one of the Shaker Square’s owners.

Organizers of the free Summer music and events series at Shaker Square, and staff at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP) invited everyone to come to the Square, Thursday, July 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on the green in front of Dave’s Market to hear musician Jay Harmon—the one-man saxophonist sensation! It was an evening of smooth jazz, soulful R&B, and classic old‑school vibes, all delivered live by a true Cleveland icon.

3News’ David Greenberg spoke with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress’ Tania Menesse about the redevelopment of the Shaker Square area.

CLEVELAND — A breath of fresh air is felt across Shaker Square Tuesday night as a new restaurant with a familiar face soft opened.

In January, after years of planning and critical repairs, the public got a look at what’s in the works for the re-envisioned Shaker Square, which was purchased in 2022 by two nonprofit organizations — Cleveland Neighborhood Progress and Burten, Bell, Carr Development Inc.

Retailers and neighbors have been watching firsthand as renovations gave a new life to the historic but aging shopping center. Recent improvements include new HVAC systems, new roofs, outdoor lighting, awnings, light fixtures and other updates to address 20 years of delayed routine maintenance.

Shaker Square recently released a request for proposals for its new vision, titled “A New Era for a Cleveland Classic,” aimed at attracting a mix of storefront tenants.

“Shaker Square has benefited from great momentum recently, and that brings us to a critical moment where it’s vital for us to conduct a comprehensive search for a lasting retail mix in line with what the neighborhood is looking for,” Tania Menesse, president and CEO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, co-owner of Shaker Square with Burton, Bell, Carr Development, Inc., said in a news release. “Through this initiative we’re truly casting a wide net, making the case to business owners that Shaker Square is the place to be.”