Monday, October 14, 2024

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#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Euclid Avenue
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
Upcycle Parts Shop celebrates 10 years with big changes, expansion
Upcycle Parts Shop is celebrating 10 years of creativity and sustainability in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood. From saving materials from landfills to inspiring the community with art, the nonprofit recently expanded its space. The shop will celebrate with its Mystic Masquerade fundraiser in November.
Cleveland Museum of Art offers colorful October programs, supernatural exhibits, frightening fare
The Cleveland Museum of Art embraces Fall and Halloween with a month of supernatural exhibits, family-friendly activities, live music, the MIX: Supernatural Halloween dance party, and seasonal dining.
Setting the stage: A behind-the-scenes look at Natural History Museum transformation
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Science and Conservation teams are preparing items for public display as the $150 million transformation nears its end.. Come take a sneak peek at the transformation prep work!
Old Brooklyn StreetFest: A celebration and showcase of a thriving neighborhood
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation will host OB Street Fest on Broadview Road this weekend, with plenty of live entertainment from Apostle Jones and Front Porch Lights, food and drink from Masthead Brewing Company, and vendors.
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CentroVilla25 hosts first annual Domino Tournament to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Game of dominos, anyone? Join a tournament this weekend while getting a sneak peek of CentroVilla25, the entrepreneurial and Hispanic cultural hub in Clark-Fulton. Meet some of the vendors, enjoy free food and entertainment, and win money in the tournament while supporting the hub, which will officially open later this year.

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Recent Stories from Around Northeast Ohio

Ethan Karp Gets Frank With Felix Brueck (S01E11)
Episode 11: Ethan Karp speaks to his mentor and manufacturing advocate Felix Brueck about bringing out the best in people, checking your ego, and why manufacturing needs a serious wake-up call.
Making Waves: CSU and AquaMissions launch water safety program for Cleveland youth
Cleveland State University, AquaMissions, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District are diving into a life-saving partnership to teach 2,500 Cleveland fourth graders critical water safety and swim skills. The program aims to prevent drowning deaths among the region's youth.
Third annual FutureLAND conference set to inspire innovation and entrepreneurial growth
The third annual FutureLAND Conference, hosted by the City of Cleveland, United Black Fund, and JumpStart, will bring together thought leaders, industry innovators, and content creators to explore ways in which tech shapes the entrepreneur ecosystem and creative economy this Thursday, Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 12 at Playhouse Square.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot in Clark-Fulton
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
A classic tale reimagined: Playhouse Square debuts ‘Velveteen, A New Musical’
“Velveteen, A New Musical” is the first show Playhouse Square has created and self-produced for young audiences. The adaptation from the classic children's book "The Velveteen Rabbit" premiers later this month with a sensory-friendly performance in the Mimi Ohio Theatre.
Nature’s canvas: Exploring the changing October colors in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Discover the magic of Fall in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Read about the best times to explore the stunning Autumn colors—from early to late October—with insider tips from park officials for everything you need to plan the perfect fall hiking adventure in Northeast Ohio's natural wonderland.
Engage! Cleveland’s second DEI conference ignites change
Engage! Cleveland hosted its second Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion conference in September for more than 150 participants from 43 local companies. The event included speakers from Equius Group, the Cleveland Guardians, and the LGBT Center of Greater Cleveland.
Fairytales in the Forest: Nature Center welcomes Fall with AutumnFest this weekend
AutumnFest: Fairytales in the Forest, a free family-friendly event, is set to enchant visitors at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes this weekend with a variety of activities, storytelling, s'mores, craft-making, and food trucks. Guests can also check out the annual bird seed and perennial plant sales.
Connecting narratives: Live lit returns to The Brownhoist for Story Club’s new season
Story Club, a monthly nonfiction storytelling event in Cleveland, offers a platform for personal narratives and community building. This month features guests from Literary Cleveland and Nebula Spiritual. Partnering with The Reading Room CLE, the event will host a mix of featured storytellers and open mic slots in The Brownhoist this Friday.
Ethan Karp Gets Frank with Neal Restivo (S01E10)
Episode 10: Ethan Karp speaks with Neal Restivo, CEO of global plumbing manufacturer Oatey about building an inclusive corporate culture, empathic leadership, and inspiring people to do their best work.
All Dolled Up: Western Reserve Historical Society showcases 200 years of dolls and miniatures
The Western Reserve Historical Society opens its newest exhibit "All Dolled Up: 200 Years of Dolls and Miniatures" on Thursday at the Cleveland History Center. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of dolls, dollhouses, and toys from the 1830s to present-day. The opening will also feature a screening of "Black Barbie."
Putting down roots: Tree canopy restoration groups, students, plant mini-forest at Metroparks Zoo
Rooted in Trees, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, and Holden Forests & Gardens worked with Urban Community School students last week to plant the first Miyawaki Forest in a U.S. zoo. The 150 densely-planted native saplings and shrubs will grow rapidly, providing ecological benefits and educational opportunities, while helping restore the region's tree canopy.
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Buckeye Road
FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski provides a peek into the everyday lives of Clevelanders going about their business in the neighborhoods and on the streets of Cleveland.
Songs to fill the air: Yard concerts heated up summer
This summer a new trend in outdoor entertainment—public concerts in private yards—swept through Northeast Ohio. Hosts invited both friends and strangers onto their properties to hear the sounds of local musicians like Blue Lunch, Jackie Warren and Forecast, Moises Borges, and the Jim Rangel Trio. It sounds like a trend that may continue.
Power of the pen: 2024 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards adds new public author symposium
The 89th Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, which recognize outstanding books that contribute to our understanding of racism and celebrate cultural diversity, take place this weekend at the City Club of Cleveland. As part of the ninth annual Cleveland Book Week, the awards will introduce a new author symposium, “When Artists Go to Work,” with Anisfield-Wolf Award-winning authors and the jurors The event is presented by the Cleveland Foundation.
University Settlement’s new home a would-be catalyst for Slavic Village
University Settlement, which has been serving the community for almost a century in Slavic Village, in August began a new era of support and uplifting the community with the opening of 5115, a mixed use development with space for programming, a food pantry, and a host of services, as well as 5115 At The Rising apartments and townhomes.
Aloe lotta love: Mother-daughter team spread the succulent joy with AloeCLE
AloeCLE, founded last summer by mother-daughter team Lena Paskewitz and Miranda Fox-Hervey, grew out of a passion for rescuing and nurturing aloe plants. The school teachers offer hand-glazed pots and aloe plants, while promoting a community of plant enthusiasts with their aloe mama fostering program, pottery workshops, and walks through their AloeCLE Trail at their home studio.
Free Books! Lakewood Public Library to host the Banned Wagon next week
The Banned Wagon will roll into Lakewood Public Library next week to give away free books on a tour spearheaded by Penguin Random House to promote awareness of book challenges and censorship during Banned Books Week.
WKYC Channel 3 to host Thursday telethon to support NEO Boys & Girls Clubs
This Thursday, WKYC Channel 3 will host a day-long telethon to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio. Sponsored by Oswald Companies, the campaign will raise funds to reopen 17 clubs that were closed late this summer due to federal funding cuts.

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