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All events will be held at the South Euclid Community Center, 1370 Victory Drive at 7:45 pm. We hope to see you there!

June 3rd, 2026, 7:30 pm – “Otto Moser’s Pub” presented by Christopher Roy

OTTO MOSER’S PUB on E. 4 th St. was far more than a tavern. It was also the go-to hangout for an astonishing number of Vaudevillians: actors, athletes, singers, dancers. magicians, and comedians who were appearing at one of Cleveland’s 60-plus theaters (that’s not a typo: At one time, some 5 dozen theaters operated in or near our city’s center).

During their visits, more than 650 of those celebrities left behind a (usually signed and sometimes dated) photograph of themselves. These images graced the pub’s walls and display cases for more than a century, mystifying thousands of patrons who wondered who these people were and what they meant to Cleveland’s entertainment history. Mr. Roy’s book, Mr. Moser’s Neighborhood: The intersection of Cleveland and Vaudeville is the never-before chronicled story of vaudeville’s heyday in Cleveland (roughly 1885-1930), told largely through profiles and photos of the myriad superstars who, photographically speaking, lived in Mr. Moser’s restaurant. It’s a light, non-fiction chronicle; a historical picture book; and a time machine through which readers can access period audio and video via QR links. Some copies will be available for sale.

Bio: Chris Roy is a freelance writer focused primarily on local (Cleveland) history. In recent. decades he has given numerous lectures and written/edited more than 200 articles on local history for print, online, and broadcast media, including projects for CWRU, CSU, and NPR. He holds an MA in History from CSU and is a past board member of the Cleveland Heights Historical Society and Tremont History Project. He lives in Shaker Heights.

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