20/07/2024
Guinness World Records recognized Past Times Arcade in Trumbull County for having the largest collection of pinball games.
"You've got to see it to believe it," said owner Rob Berk.
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18/07/2024
Immersive theater in public housing, sculpture in Asia Town and murals in Clark-Fulton are some of the projects planned with about $2.9 million in COVID-era relief funds set aside by the city of Cleveland.
The Transformative Arts Fund will support seven projects with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
18/07/2024
View beautiful floral art at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center - CVAC , experience an interactive art walk in Cleveland at 78th Street Studios or have a magically good time in Kent. Check out all Northeast Ohio has to offer this week in arts and culture.
Experience tasty culinary creations in Cleveland, discover African American music and art in Canton or jump into the wizarding world in Kent....
16/07/2024
The Cleveland International Film Festival invites the public to dinner and a movie... discussion. A series of community listening sessions kicks off this week, alongside an online survey.
The fest's new director, Hermione Malone, is reaching out to the public to learn why people attend CIFF or why they might not.
11/07/2024
With church congregations shrinking in recent years, Northeast Ohio's gospel music community is changing. On WKSU's Shuffle, leaders and artists involved in local gospel weigh in on the genre's future.
The gospel music scene in Northeast Ohio is changing as traditional choirs are getting smaller and more musical diversity is introduced into the genre. Several participants in the local gospel community weigh in on how the next generation can get involved.
11/07/2024
Drop by Canton Palace Theatre for Anime Fest, listen to culturally inspired tunes in Cleveland’s Hingetown district or experience Egyptian culture in Westlake. Try something new this week in Northeast Ohio.
Check out the opening week of “MJ: The Musical” at Playhouse Square in Cleveland or head to Canton to experience an anime-filled weekend. Art,...
10/07/2024
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón visits Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Friday as part of her project, “You Are Here: Poetry in Parks.” The event is full, with a waiting list, but she spoke with Ideastream's Kabir Bhatia about the project.
The nation's 24th bard is visiting just seven national parks as part of “You Are Here: Poetry in Parks."
09/07/2024
Longtime Cleveland lawyer Pete Kirsanow enjoys the thrill of writing military fiction. His latest book carries forward a series started by W.E.B. Griffin.
With decades of law experience, Pete Kirsanow enjoys the thrill of writing military fiction. His latest novel, "Zero Option," centers on U.S....
03/07/2024
Catch a showing of a Shakespearean comedy on Independence Day Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, immerse yourself in Lebanese culture in Parma or check out decorative lanterns at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Celebrate Independence Day in Akron, experience Lebanese culture in Parma or catch illuminated lanterns in Cleveland. Enjoy the festivities in...
29/06/2024
After more than 20 years of living and working out of New York, dancer and choreographer Martín Céspedes relocated to Cuyahoga County.
The Westlake resident’s main focus these days is working behind the scenes at Porthouse Theatre and is wrapping on a recent production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Read more: https://bit.ly/3RMknl0
29/06/2024
Martin Mull, the inventive comedian known for decades of memorable film roles, has died at age 80. The North Ridgeville native passed Thursday after a long illness.
The inventive actor, artist and musician died Thursday "after a valiant fight against a long illness," his daughter Maggie Mull wrote in a social media post.
28/06/2024
The 15,000 square-foot space houses the nonprofit Enrichment of Stark County, an affiliate of the Bluecoats, which provides free arts and life skills programs to underserved youth.
EN-RICH-MENT, an affiliate of the Bluecoats, will use the new space to continue teaching classes in visual arts, music, dance and more to...
28/06/2024
A series of commemoration events this weekend in Lorain offer an opportunity to reflect on the event that changed the city 100 years ago.
When a tornado swept over Lake Erie and made landfall in Lorain, dozens of lives were lost and hundreds of homes and buildings were destroyed.
27/06/2024
Northeast Ohio musician Mike Tolan has been quietly releasing his post-folk songs as Talons’ for over a decade. Tolan sat down with WKSU's Shuffle and All Things Considered Host Amanda Rabinowitz for a conversation and live performance, recorded during last week's Third Thursdays event with The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Mike Tolan, along with musicians Jacob Trombetta and Sommer Tolan, brought his Talons' project to Transformer Station as part of Ideastream and the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Third Thursday music series. The performance and interview were recorded for this Shuffle episode.
27/06/2024
Catch a free concert at Larchmere PorchFest learn about a different culture at Lorain International Association Festival & Bazaar or check out Katharine Hepburn’s iconic wardrobe in Kent. There’s plenty to do this week in Northeast Ohio.
Explore various foods and performances in Lorain, experience an all-day music festival in Cleveland or celebrate Independence Day at Blossom. This...
26/06/2024
Bill Cobbs grew up in Cleveland, graduated from East Tech High School and spent eight years in the U.S. Air Force before making his stage debut at Karamu House in 1969.
The character actor turned 90 this month
21/06/2024
When composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull was invited to write music for The Cleveland Orchestra, she jumped at the opportunity.
As the orchestra's 11th composing fellow, she's been immersing herself in Cleveland’s neighborhoods looking for inspiration for a completely new work to debut in the spring of 2025. Read more: bit.ly/Loggins-Hull_TCO
20/06/2024
Relax with smooth jazz at Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, catch a monstrous art exhibit at BZTAT Studios in Canton or read your favorite poetry in Massillon. This week, Northeast Ohio is packed with fun events.
Summer officially kicks off this weekend in Northeast Ohio with a variety of must-see events. Check out a new monstrous art exhibit in Canton,...
18/06/2024
Lucy is being celebrated at her longtime home, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, starting Thursday. It's been 50 years since she was discovered in Ethiopia by a team from CMNH.
A year-long celebration kicks off Thursday with a 1974-themed party at the museum.
14/06/2024
Mentor Headlands Beach is closing for much of next week for filming of what's reportedly the new Superman movie.
A film crew takes over the beach next week to shoot scenes for what's believed to be the new Superman movie.
14/06/2024
Shortly after 5 p.m. on June 28, 1924, the skies darkened and a tornado swept across Lake Erie and made landfall in Lorain. Hundreds of homes and buildings were destroyed and dozens of lives were lost.
Lorain Historical Society along with Lorain County Metro Parks have planned a series of events throughout the summer to commemorate the centennial of the tornado.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3VrIiai
13/06/2024
Enjoy a free rock concert at Mentor Rocks, explore a local village's swamp lore at Shreve Swampfest, or grab your dad and head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens for a classic car show. There’s much to do all week long.
Experience Black culture in Cleveland, enjoy a free concert in Mentor or take your dad to a classic car show in Akron. There is plenty to enjoy in...
07/06/2024
ArtsinStark, the county's arts advocacy agency, is seeing a turnaround in annual fundraising after a post-COVID drop.
Giving is on the rebound for the arts organization supporting Stark County.
06/06/2024
The Cleveland Museum of Art Parade the Circle returns to Wade Oval, ENCORE Chamber Music presents Roma Jazz under the stars in Peninsula, plus Canton Greek Fest brings the food, fun and music all weekend long.
Celebrate the arts on parade in University Circle, catch jazz under the stars in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, plus get your Greek on in Canton as...
31/05/2024
Lakewood artist Arabella Proffer, who painted everything from punk portraiture to her own health struggles, has passed away at 45.
The 45-year-old Michigan native painted everything from punk-infused portraits to surreal visions of her own health struggles.
31/05/2024
In this week's edition of "The Cut," Ideastream's Arts & Culture Reporter, Kabir Bhatia, remembers Shady Lake amusement park, the birthday of Swensons restaurants and a look ahead to what's happening this summer.
Ideastream's guide to summer arts and culture conjures curiosity about a long-gone amusement park and a long-running hot spot.
30/05/2024
After a decade of playing in Akron-area rock bands, Jeff Klemm has a new gig making children’s music as Mr. Jeff. On WKSU's Shuffle, the artist talks about how sobriety, teaching and fatherhood inspired his debut album.
After a decade of playing in Akron-area rock bands, Jeff Klemm has a new gig making children’s music. He recently released his debut album and is touring local libraries this summer.
30/05/2024
For the past six months, 9,200 square feet of the former May Company building was reworked to house exhibits of mind tricks and visual displays.
The new Museum of Illusions Cleveland opens to the public on May 31. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V2Hj0b
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30/05/2024
Check out Afrofuturist sounds from Mourning [A] BLKstar & Kaboom Collective or fly the rainbow flag with LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland.
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Catch a unique musical collaboration in Berea, celebrate Pride Month in Cleveland or partake in an art and wine pairing in Kent in the days ahead.
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Guinness World Records recognized Past Times Arcade in Trumbull County for having the largest collection of pinball games. "You've got to see it to believe it," said owner Rob Berk. Read more: https://ow.ly/CBBl50SGccl
After more than 20 years of living and working out of New York, dancer and choreographer Martín Céspedes relocated to Cuyahoga County. The Westlake resident’s main focus these days is working behind the scenes at Porthouse Theatre and is wrapping on a recent production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Read more: https://bit.ly/3RMknl0
When composer and flutist Allison Loggins-Hull was invited to write music for The Cleveland Orchestra, she jumped at the opportunity. As the orchestra's 11th composing fellow, she's been immersing herself in Cleveland’s neighborhoods looking for inspiration for a completely new work to debut in the spring of 2025. Read more: bit.ly/Loggins-Hull_TCO
Shortly after 5 p.m. on June 28, 1924, the skies darkened and a tornado swept across Lake Erie and made landfall in Lorain. Hundreds of homes and buildings were destroyed and dozens of lives were lost. Lorain Historical Society along with Lorain County Metro Parks have planned a series of events throughout the summer to commemorate the centennial of the tornado. Read more: https://bit.ly/3VrIiai
For the past six months, 9,200 square feet of the former May Company building was reworked to house exhibits of mind tricks and visual displays. The new Museum of Illusions Cleveland opens to the public on May 31. Read more: https://bit.ly/3V2Hj0b
Ensemble Theatre has been working out of Notre Dame College for the past two years. With the school's closing, the theater will end its run there with “The Prospect of Equality,” an original play about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bSgS3U
It’s Northeast Ohio’s time to shine with arts, culture and fun in the sun. Schedule your free time with our guide to a few of the many events, festivals, beaches, parks, concerts and museums awaiting your senses in 2024! It's all right here for you: https://bit.ly/4bRtHLR
The Ernest Warther Museum & Gardens in Dover is a celebration of works by master carver Ernest "Mooney" Warther. Among the many highlights of the museum are the intricate wooden replicas of trains that chronicle the history of the steam engine from 250 B.C. to 1942. About 35 works were created over the course of 40 years with each piece carved by hand, with many models consisting of thousands of individual pieces. The museum is celebrating a new historical marker on June 8 in honor of being added to the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places. Read more: https://ow.ly/URnH50RC5fW
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Gardening season is officially underway in Northeast Ohio, and there’s no shortage of colorful plants at local greenhouses. One option gaining popularity is native plants. In Ohio alone, there are around 2,000 species of native plants. But what does being native actually mean, and why is it important? Not only do native plants produce nectar and pollen for butterflies and honeybees, but the foliage is also a valuable food source for other wildlife. And, because they've adapted to local habitats over generations, they're easy to maintain. Read more: https://ow.ly/uNmT50Rwe2M
Cleveland's Gray's Auctioneers
"We are the original recyclers": The auction industry has a long history of rehoming antiques, heirlooms and art. Go behind the scenes at Cleveland's Gray's Auctioneers & Valuations to learn how objects sold at auction make their way to buyers worldwide. Read more: https://bit.ly/49ZZvNo
Once a week, about a dozen incarcerated women unpack their string instruments for a group music lesson at the Northeast Reintegration Center in Cleveland. The ensemble and nonprofit Renovare Music brings classical music to places you might not normally find it, forging relationships and fostering music appreciation. The regular lessons in prisons are part of the organization’s mission to share music with communities that might not typically have access. Read more: https://bit.ly/4d7MxQG
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Rug hooking was a craft originally born out of necessity – a practical, handmade floor covering woven from pieces of scrap wool. It eventually evolved into an artform with carefully drawn designs, bright colors and intricate details. The Western Reserve Rug Hookers Guild meets monthly in Geauga County to teach the skill to others and preserve the craft for future generations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UgKrp1
The Massillon Museum has a long history of creating art exhibits tied to literature as part of an annual community reading program. “Homegoing,” a novel by Yaa Gyasi about two sisters from Africa separated at birth, inspired this year’s special exhibit. “Home Again: The Embodiment of Africa through Art and Fabric” features photography, sculpture, quilts and mixed media art by local, national and international artists and is on view through May 19. Read more: https://bit.ly/4an0Y1d
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A 15th century Byzantine icon of the Virgin Mary and the infant Christ at The Cleveland Museum of Art served as an artistic and spiritual muse for Aleksandra Vrebalov. The Serbian composer stages her original work inspired by the art, “Antennae,” April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the museum.
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Two retiring magistrates with a love for the performing arts founded Outside Circle Theater Project OCTP in Lorain County to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in the community. The group welcomes participants of any of age, background or acting experience. Outside Circle’s inaugural show, “The Downside,” is March 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at Greater Victory Christian Ministries in Lorain. Molly McFadden of Cleveland wrote the play, which addresses the challenges of aging.
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Cleveland's Waterloo Arts district literally glows in the dark with an annual exhibit of works from 50 regional artists, all created with fluorescent paints from DayGlo Color Corporation. Step into the black light with "How Does Your Garden Glo?" running through March 30 at Waterloo Arts. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wFBld0
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Audra Skuodas was an Oberlin-based artist who flew just under the radar, sometimes garnering the interest of national and international galleries. But she never fully broke through to the point of mainstream stardom. Five years after her passing, her children and local curators are championing her work to broaden its reach. The Audra Skuodas Trust partnered with Abattoir Gallery in Cleveland for the exhibition, “On Intimacy,” which runs through April 14.
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David Shimotakahara is an award-winning dancer and choreographer currently in the midst of the 25th season of his contemporary company, GroundWorks DanceTheater. Collaboration is at the heart of GroundWorks and the company has long championed new works by a wide range of national choreographers. “To be able to bring people together, to collaborate together and try new things, hopefully to create things that haven’t been experienced before,” Shimotakahara said. “It’s a gift.” To celebrate 25 seasons, GroundWorks DanceTheater presents a series of performances in March with the Theron Brown Trio in Akron and Cleveland.
The Medina Ice Festival is among the largest ice festivals in the region. More than 100 sculptures will be on view in Downtown Medina Friday through Monday at the 30th annual event. The artworks are all hand-carved by a small team at Elegant Ice Creations, led by world champion ice carver Aaron Costic. In addition to live carving demonstrations, festivities include a fire and ice tower, where ice and fire battle one another, as well as an ice slide and speed carving competitions.
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Space men, Cleveland and a young woman’s journey with life, love and Black activism all collide in “The Breakfast at the Bookstore,” written by Cleveland playwright Lisa Langford and set in an East Side Cleveland neighborhood. To the play's director, Nina Domingue, it's "a love letter to young people in the movement... examining how young people find their purpose and how they tend to do it differently from the generation before them.” "The Breakfast at the Bookstore" runs through Feb. 18 at Karamu House. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UqLhRv
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