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Glenville's Got Talent
World on Stage Concert
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Centennial Plaza
July 18, 2024

Every summer the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation hosts a series of free World on Stage concerts at the Centennial Peace Plaza on MLK Blvd. in Cleveland. On July 18, 2024 there was a Community Celebration with the Famicos Foundation and the 2nd annual Glenville's Got Talent competition.

Famicos Foundation ladies


The evening began with welcomes from Lori Ashyk, Executive Director of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation and Erica Burnett, Famicos Foundation Director of Community Building & Engagement.

Lori Ashyk

Lori Ashyk

Erica Burnett

Erica Burnett


Erica introduced the MC, Shughova.

MC Shughova

MC Shughova

He explained the event and introduced the first act - 2 young guys dancing and singing.

Glenville's Got Talent performers

Glenville's Got Talent performers

Glenville's Got Talent performers

Glenville's Got Talent performers

The MC then introduced the two celebrity judges.

Glenville's Got Talent Judges

Glenville's Got Talent Judges

Glenville's Got Talent Judges


Watch a video of the introductions and first performance.

Three other performers then competed - a singer, comedian and poem interpreter.

Glenville's Got Talent performer

Glenville's Got Talent performer

Glenville's Got Talent performer


Next was a performance by the Warrensville Heights High School Marching Machine band. We caught up with Warrensville Heights HS Band Director Donshon Wilson. Mr. Wilson is an Internationally-acclaimed Band Director with decades of experience and a long list of accomplishments including 25 years of K-12 leadership. As a band director, Mr. Wilson has taken students to perform at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, National high school band competitions, 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Parade and performances with many notable figures including Common, Brandy, and President Barack Obama. Mr. Wilson previously led the Mighty Shaw High School Marching Cardinal Band at East Cleveland. Watch the video of the interview.



Warrensville Heights HS Band Director Donshon Wilson

Warrensville Heights HS Band Director Donshon Wilson

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

Warrensville Heights Marching Machine HS Band

The evening ended with a performance by Russell Thompson and the Free Agent Band.

Russell Thompson and Free Agent

Russell Thompson and Free Agent

See more about the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation's World on Stage concerts




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