Detroit Shoreway
Detroit Shoreway - photo Bob Perkoski
Like many historic neighborhoods, this once-thriving community hemorrhaged residents over the past few decades. But thanks in no small part to Gordon Square Arts District and Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization, the neighborhood is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Cleveland. Long-standing anchors like Cleveland Public Theatre and the recently restored Capitol Theatre are now joined by a bevy of new shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment outlets -- all of which are linked by bike lanes. The Cleveland EcoVillage is a national demonstration project for ecologically responsible urban living, with eco-friendly construction and transit-oriented living.
Cleveland designer Valerie Mayén channels the splashy glam-rock era of the 1970s and ’80s in her latest Yellowcake collection, unveiled at a runway show at Lago East Bank. Inspired by music icons including Prince, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, the collection features bold colors, asymmetrical designs, sheer materials and accessories for today’s woman on the go.
For 25 years, 78th Street Studios has evolved from a former industrial warehouse into one of Cleveland's premier creative hubs. Owner Dan Bush reflects on creating a community where artists, entrepreneurs, and makers continue to find inspiration, collaboration, and a place to belong.
Cleveland Public Theatre's Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) gives young artists more than a summer theater experience—they write, build, and perform an original production while developing professional skills and confidence. This year's free outdoor tour, 'Getting Back to Once Upon a Time,' brings student-created theater directly into Cleveland neighborhoods.
At Cleveland Public Theatre's monthly Dark Room sessions, unfinished scripts come to life through volunteer readers and audience feedback—giving playwrights a collaborative space to refine new work while building a creative community.
The new "Supergirl" movie arrives in CLE Friday, and the Siegel & Shuster Society will host a special screening at the Capitol Theatre, hold talks with "Supergirl" writer Mariko Tamaki, and a companion event at the Maltz Museum's "Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience" exhibit.
Polka, pierogies, and plenty of energy return to Gordon Square as Clevelanders mark Dyngus Day with music, tradition, and a few surprises that keep the celebration lively and unpredictable.
Photographer Johnny Joo and painter Tessa LeBaron explore mental health, resilience, and creative renewal in “Emergence,” a collaborative exhibit at 78th Street Studios that reflects their personal journeys and the healing power of art. The show features Joo's photography and LeBaron's paintings.
Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi, Cleveland Public Theatre's Arabic-speaking theater group, presents "The Wolf" Thursday, April 4 through Saturday, April 6 as part of the Test Flight play development program. The production, written and directed by Shakeeb Julien, follows a young villager's journey of learning and growth, while also serving as a creative outlet for the ensemble who represent Arabic-speaking communities from across the Middle East and North Africa.
"The Origin of a Villain," a collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre, explores the complex relationship between circumstances and personal choice through the lived experiences of 14 Y-Haven Treatment and Recovery Center residents. Now in its 27th year, the Y-Haven Theatre Project weaves together stories of recovery into a unified narrative of hope and redemption.
The Cleveland Leadership Center's 12th Annual Accelerate: Citizens Make Change pitch competition awarded its $5,000 grand prize to LanguageBridge, an extension designed to help K-12 English learners master the language. Finalists were chosen in four other categories, and in the Technovation and Teens Make Change competitions.
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland will host its Queer Clothing Swap this Saturday, March 7, in the Detroit Shoreway. Bbring one bag of gently-used clothing and shop for some new-to-you items while supporting both gender expression and sustainability.
Photographer Jason Toth is partnering with Opus 216 founder and violinist Ariel Clayton Karas to produce "The Smallest Concert in Cleveland," in Toth's 78th Street Studios space. With limied space, the March 6 event will feature improvised original music by Opus 216 ensemble members, The passion project is the realization of Toth's dream to create special musical experiences.
Cleveland Public Theatre concludes its annual Test Flight play development series with "The Exit Door," a new work by Nathalie Bermúdez presented by Teatro Público de Cleveland. The play explores migratory grief through the story of a woman trapped in an unnamed airport, blending realism and magical elements to reflect the emotional cost of migration.
Cleveland Public Theatre's Test Flight program allows local playwrights to develop new work in front of live audiences and gather real-time feedback. The program gives artists creative freedom and practical support. 2026 Test Flight features "Boxed," a dance theater piece by Elizabeth Pollert that uses movement and cardboard boxes to explore how people are labeled and confined by identity categories.
Cleveland Public Theatre celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Test Flight series with six productions by local playwrights, choreographers, and directors over three weekends. Test Flight offers development of works-in-progress while showcasing diverse voices in CPT, Teatro Público de Cleveland, and Masrah Cleveland Al Arabi.
The American Institute of Architects Cleveland recently hosted Cleveland architect Robert Maschke as part of its Body of Work lecture series, where he presented his projects in Gordon Square and Little Italy. Maschke shares his design philosophy of giving small projects the same attention as larger ones, with a focus on context-driven designs that reflect neighborhoods' histories and character.
Danielle McGough, a professional gingerbread house designer who has created holiday structures for major retailers, launched the Jolly Gingerbread Makery Pop-Up Workshop in 78th Street Studios this holiday season. Participants decorate hand-baked gingerbread houses with access to a variety of decorations and optional add-ons like LED lights and edible windows.
Last Saturday, thousands gathered in the Gordon Square Arts District for the 21st annual Día de Muertos celebration, presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio. Costumed celebrants in elaborate makeup and colorful adornments—moved down Detroit Avenue to honor and remember their loved ones in the Procession of Skulls and Skeletons. Photographer Reuben Kutash joined the procession to document that day.
Cleveland's 21st annual Día de Muertos Festival, organized by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio, will take place on November 1st in the Gordon Square Arts District. The event, which honors the memory of those who have passed, will feature traditional arts, music, dance, food, and cultural activities, including altar installations and the Skulls and Skeletons Procession.
Local animal shelters hope to capitalize on the fact the new Superman movie was filmed in Cleveland and features Krypto, Superman's Superdog. While haven't seen a significant increase in adoptions yet, shelters like Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, Cleveland APL, and City Dogs Cleveland are running promotions and showcasing long-term canine residents to attract potential pet parents.