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Oh, Gods of Dust and Rainbows: FRONT Triennial drawing intrigue in NEO
The 2022 FRONT International Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art is in full swing, with 100 world renowned artists at 30 sites in three NEO cities. Here are some don't miss highlights to check out when attending FRONT.
BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival has returned to Cleveland
BorderLight International Theatre + Fringe Festival, with performances and entrainments for all tastes and age groups, is now live in downtown Cleveland through Sunday.
Workation: Kimpton Schofield converts eighth floor into long-term suites for guests
Travel trends show people are taking longer trips, combining work and pleasure with the ability to work remotely. Cleveland's Kimpton Schofield converted its eighth floor from apartments to long-term hotel suites with all the furnishings for an extended stay.
Talking trash: Meet Cleveland’s volunteer garbage man of the water
Since 2015 Eddie Olschansky has been cruising the Cuyahoga and Lake Erie in his kayak, collecting plastic and other waste that contaminates our natural waterways. After recruiting a group of volunteers, in 2019 he formed the nonprofit Trash Fish to keep the group cleaning effort going strong. 
#StreetsofCLE: Snapshot on Chester 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.
Ghosts of Short Vincent: Theatrical Grill saw an odd slice of CLE society for six decades
Cleveland Masterworks: There are many memorable dining and entertainment venues that stand out in Cleveland's history, but perhaps one of most memorable is Shondor Birns' Theatrical Grill—a staple on Short Vincent for more than six decades.
Park in the mall: Cuyahoga Valley National Park transforms Tower City into green oasis
This weekend the revitalization of Tower City Center will continue as Bedrock, the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the CVNP will unveil a park in full bloom in the middle of the city center. 
The FRONT Triennial returns to NEO for a summer-long artistic experience
The 2022 FRONT Triennial, delayed a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, opens this Saturday with the themes of healing and transformation. Here is your guide to navigating the works of 100 world renowned artists working in a variety of media at 30 sites in three Northeast Ohio cities.
Parade of Sail: Tall Ships arrive in Cleveland
The 2022 Cleveland Tall Ships Festival, presented by Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA), hit the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland last week, and FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski caught the entire fleet on parade as they made their grand entrance. 
If these walls could talk: History of Cleveland Police Department headquarters
The Cleveland Police Department may have a long and colorful history, but the buildings that housed the police headquarters have even more colorful stories on their grounds.
Come sail away: Tall Ships sail into Cleveland next week
The Tall Ships Festival returns to the Cleveland waterfront next week for the first time since 2019.
#CLEative Groove: Meet Josh Womack, copywriter and newly published author
Our #CLEative Groove series features Q&A profiles on our city’s creative makers and shakers! Read on for our next installment with Josh Womack, senior copywriter at Progressive Insurance and author of the new book: “I’m not a copywriter, but…”
Carl B. Stokes historic marker unveiled as second stop on the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail
The second Cleveland Civil Rights Trail marker, honoring the late Mayor Carl B. Stokes, was unveiled on Thursday, June 9 outside Cleveland City Hall.
Family affair: Juneteenth Freedom Fest becomes tradition in the #CLE
The second annual Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest returns to Mall C on Saturday, June 18 for art, music, activities, and food for the whole family.
Summer groove: Downtown Cleveland Alliance launches summer concert series
Downtown Cleveland Alliance wants people to get their groove on this summer at the Music on the Malls Wednesday concert series on Mall C. 
Marching on: Newest Civil Rights Trail marker honors Carl B. Stokes, Cleveland’s first Black mayor
Cleveland Restoration Society on June 8 will place at City Hall the second historical marker on the Cleveland Civil Rights Trail, honoring late Cleveland Mayor Carl B. Stokes.
Historic overhaul: 108-year-old office building emerges as 75 Public Square Apartments
The 15-story Public Square office building that was the former home of Cleveland Electric and Illuminating Company is now 114 one- and two-bedroom apartments, offering something for everyone in the heart of the city. 
Bans Off Our Bodies Rally: Saturday’s event draws nearly 1,000 to Willard Park
The Bans Off Our Bodies Rally in Willard Park last Saturday drew hundreds of people who were protesting the possibility that the Supreme Court will soon overturn its historic Roe v. Wade decision to protect a woman's right to choose what she does with her body. FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski was there. 
Rafael Guastavino, known for majestic vaulted ceilings in the West Side Market, Baldwin water plant
Cleveland Masterworks: Rafael Guastavino studied architecture in his native Spain and went on to develop a system of interlocking tiles that greatly facilitated the construction of vaulted ceilings. There are 12 local examples of his work, including  the West Side Market, Baldwin Water Treatment Plant, and Cleveland Public Library.
Fun and games (and cosplay): FAN EXPO rolls through the CLE with something for everyone
FAN EXPO Cleveland came to town last weekend and FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski caught all the superheroes, cosplayers, celebrities, and antics at the annual traveling sci-fi, anime, and comics convention.