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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Read Dan's article from Fine Lifestyles the Magazine, Cleveland's Public Square, Not Just Any Square.
November
Title of Talk: Famous & Infamous Women of Millionaires’ Row
November 8, 2018 7:00 pm
Antique Collectors Club
Not Open to the Public
Title of Talk: The Famous & Infamous Women of Millionaires’ Row
Wednesday November 14, 2018 11:00 am
Dunham Tavern
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
November 15, 2018 6:00 pm
The Professional Men’s Club of Cleveland
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: The John D. Rockefeller Story: Myth Verses Fact
Monday November 19, 2018
11:00 Social, 12:00 Lunch, 12:45 Presentation
The Tanglewood Club
8745 Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls - Directions
Contact: Chagrin Valley Women’s Club
Brenda 440-247-0565
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
November 20, 2018 7:00 pm
Special Veterans Event
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires Row Laura Mae Corrigan
November 28, 2018 5: 00 pm
Music Box Supper Club
1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland - Directions
Ticket Information
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
November 30, 2018 6:00 pm
Location TBD
Not Open to The Public
December
Title of Talk: Millionaires Row
Saturday December 1, 2018 12: 00 pm
Playhouse Square
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
December 8, 2018 @ 3 pm
Mather Mansion on CSU's Campus
2605 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44115 - Directions
Heavy hors d'oeuvres , wine and beer will be included in the ticket price.
Tickets are $40 per person
A portion of the proceeds will go to The Society for of St. Vincent de Paul
If you want to reserve seating and pay at the door:
Contact Daniel W. Ruminski @ 216-326-7700 or
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: Millionaires’ Row
January 10, 2019 6:00 pm
Glidden House
Details coming soon
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
January 15, 2019 12:15 pm
The Park Synagogue Sisterhood
Not Open to The Public
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
Title of Talk: The Francis Drury Story
January 17, 2019 7:00 pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Bay Village Branch
502 Cahoon Road, Bay Village - Directions
Contact: Barbara Isaacs 440-871-6392
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
January 26, 2019 10:00 am
Roundwood Manor
Not Open to The Public
February 2019
Title of Talk: The John D. Rockefeller Story: Myth Versus Fact
Tuesday February 12, 2019 12:00 pm
Willoughby United Methodist Church
Not Open to The Public
March 2019
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row Laura Mae: From Fortune to Heroine
Friday March 29, 2019 12:45 pm
Cuyahoga County Public Library
Independence Branch
6361 Selig Drive, Independence - Directions
Contact: Judy Stefanko 216-447-0160
April 2019
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
April 5, 2019 7:30 am
GEL Breakfast
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row Laura Mae: From Fortune to Heroine
April 5, 2019 7:00 pm
Bainbridge Public Library
17222 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls - Directions
Contact: Karen Woods 440-708-1792
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
Tuesday April 16, 2019 6:30 pm
Geneva Literary Book Club
Not Open to The Public
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
April 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Cleveland Grays Armory Museum
See Grays Armory Website for ticket info
June 2019
Title of Talk: The Famous & Infamous Women of Millionaires’ Row
Friday June 14, 2019 1:00 pm
Fairmount Garden Club
Not Open to The Public
November 2019
Title of Talk: Millionaires’ Row
Saturday November 9, 2019 10:30 am
Quail Hollow Country Club
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
