Cleveland Storyteller's Events & Speaking Schedule
While there are many great pioneers in Cleveland's past, these are summaries of the events and stories you'll learn about in Dan Ruminski's talks and on this site.
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June
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
June 17, 2018 11:30 am
Dan will be on this Sunday's "Golden Opportunities" on Channel 3 at 11:30 am
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
June 19, 2018 11:30 am
Business Advisors of Cleveland
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
June 22, 2018 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sarah Benedict House
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: Great Estates of Gates Mills & Hunting Valley
June 28, 2018 5:30-8:00 pm
Business1709 Berkshire Road, Gates Mills - Directions
Free but reservations required; RSVP to
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
June 29, 2018 6:30 pm
Cleveland Restoration Society
Not Open to the Public
July
Title of Talk: The John D. Rockefeller Story, Myth Versus Fact
July 12, 2018 2:00 pm
Parker Place
7960 Center Street Mentor - Directions
Contact: Patti Lasher 440-255-0828
August
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
August 12, 2018 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shoreby Club
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: The Laura Mae Corrigan Story
August 16, 2018 1:00 pm
City of Beachwood - Seniors Day Out
25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood - Directions
Contact: Susan Merdler 216-292-1911
September
Title of Talk: Famous & Infamous Women of Millionaires’ Row
September 10, 2018 1:00 pm
Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake - Directions
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
September 12, 2018 6:00 pm
Wells Fargo Client Appreciation
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: TBD
September 22, 2018 6:00 pm
Steele Mansion
348 Mentor Avenue, Painesville - Directions
Evening includes cocktails, dinner & presentation.
Call for reservations & cost: 440-639-7948
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
September 25, 2018 6:00 pm
Wells Fargo Client Appreciation
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
September 26, 2018 12:30 pm
Christian Women's Fellowship Luncheon
Not Open to the Public
October
Title of Talk: TBD
September 22, 2018 6:00 pm
Euclid Public Library
631 East 222nd Street, Euclid - Directions
Contact: Donna Ruther 216-256-9727
Title of Talk: The Francis Drury Story, Drury Theater & The Cleveland Playhouse
October 23, 2018 1:00 pm
Chardon Senior Center
12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon - Directions
Contact: Melissa 440-279-2126
November
Title of Talk: Famous & Infamous Women of Millionaires’ Row
November 8, 2018 7:00 pm
Antique Collectors Club
Not Open to the Public
December
Title of Talk: The Great Estates of Wickliffe – Millionaires’ Mile
December 12, 2018 7:00 pm
Western Reserve Sampler Guild
Not Open to the Public
January 2019
Title of Talk: The John D. Rockefeller Story Myth Versus Fact
January 15, 2019 6:00 pm
Pasteur Club of Cleveland
Not Open to the Public
Audience Reactions
The Cleveland Storyteller Audience Reactions
Audience interviews from the May 5, 2017, "Great Estates of Wickliffe and the People Who Lived in Them" presentation.
Videos by Dan
The Great Estates of Wickliffe DVD Trailer
This trailer features one of the Cleveland Storyteller's live presentations. Journey from "Millionaires Row" to " Millionaires Mile" in Wickliffe, to London, Paris, and ending in Hunting Valley. Hear how our main character, Laura Mae Corrigan, rose from poverty, entertaining royalty and fighting the Third Reich.
Birth of the Auto Industry in Cleveland Short
