The Cleveland Museum of Natural History $150 million transformation has attracted more than 100,000 people in the first quarter of 2024, national media coverage, and now the title of 2024 Institution of the Year by the Ohio Museums Association. CMNH senior vice president and chief strategy officer Meenakshi Sharma reflects back on the transformation, and the positive reception since opening.
A long-unused dental chair at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center has finally been put to use, thanks to a partnership with MedWish Medworks. The collaboration brings critical and routine dental care to the detained youth.
The 49th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF49) concluded with recognizing its award winners and exceptional independent filmmaking across various categories. The festival screened 300 feature and short films from 60 countries, distributed a total of $134,500 in cash prizes.
Holden Forests & Gardens is celebrating the achievement of its five-year goal of planting and caring for 15,000 new trees to increase Cleveland's urban tree canopy with a People for Trees Celebration Week during Arbor Day Week, April 21 to April 26. The week features activities at Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden.
YMCA of Greater Cleveland and Cleveland Public Theatre are collaborating for the 26th year on the Y-Haven Theatre Project, which allows Y-Haven residents to share their stories of addiction, recovery, and hope in the upcoming original play, "Roots Through Ruin."
The 49th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF49) kicked off at Playhouse Square last Thursday, March 27.The 10-day festival features 300 films from 60 countries. Special events, workshops, and community engagement programs are also planned, with closing night events on Saturday, April 5.
Playhouse Square is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Dazzle Awards and Disney Musicals in Schools. These education initiatives bring performing arts to Northeast Ohio students of all ages, providing opportunities for growth and recognition through sustainable theater programs—reaching beyond its renowned Broadway productions.
MAGNET has been at the forefront of driving innovation and growth in Northeast Ohio's manufacturing sector for 40 years. From its origins in engineering support to its current role as a key resource for more than 10,000 businesses, MAGNET continues to play a key role in embracing new methodologies, technologies, and workforce development. strategies.
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the traveling photo exhibit and program series "Nature Includes You." The Conservancy for he Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Museum of Creative Human Art worked together to showcase the diverse ways Northeast Ohioans connect with nature and challenge stereotypes about who belongs in green spaces.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century since the U.S. National Park Service established it as a National Recreation Area and, ultimately, a National Park. The Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park has already started celebrating the milestone year with its Lyceum Series on the park's history, challenges, conservation, and vision for the next 50 years.
Area organizations are offering a diverse range of summer activities that blend arts, science, and technology. thanks to grans rom Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. The programs provide youth with valuable skills, cultural experiences, and potential career inspiration while fostering creativity and personal growth.
A regional food truck inspection program initiated by the South Euclid Fire Department is streamlining the process for mobile food vendors to obtain their certifications. The program brings together multiple municipalities to conduct coordinated inspections, reducing redundancy and saving time.
Cleveland Museum of Art's "Picasso and Paper" exhibit, is here for only two more weeks. The exhibit showcases nearly 300 works spanning Picasso's career and his exploration of paper as a medium. CMA docents Bob Cohen and Nancy Wilhelm offer insight into the exhibit's significance, the artist's creative process, and the personal connections that make art come alive for visitors.
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute has opened in the former Nighttown site—offering both fine and casual dining experiences while maintaining its mission of training formerly incarcerated adults in the culinary arts. Local residents and business owners are optimistic about EDWINS' arrival in the Cedar Fairmount District.
With a diverse background, BAYarts' new executive director Elizabeth "Beth" Milli says she wants to make art more accessible and welcoming to the community and engage younger residents while also overseeing the Huntington Playhouse restoration.
he exhibition "Love is Resistance," featuring works by CIA students, faculty, and alumni, explores love as a radical act against oppression and will be at the Cleveland Museum of Art's Transformer Station until April 6. Photographer Leah Trznadel documented the opening night activity.
The 11th annual Accelerate: Citizens Make Change civic pitch competition drew 32 aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch 24 innovative initiatives in categories like social change, climate innovation, and education. Top honors went to teenage brothers who created a youth employment program for neighborhood services.
Another brilliant day of music, creativity, community, and fire is in the books as #BriteWinter2025 wraps up its Sweet 16th year. Photographer Shawn Brewster recaps the memorable event this photo essay.
Brite Winter, Cleveland's annual winter festival, returns for its 16th year with a new location on the East Bank of the Flats. This weekend's event features nearly 30 musical acts, art installations, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. With a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, Brite Winter brings the community together around the fire during Cleveland's coldest months!
The 13th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival and Parade, a Slovenian-inspired event that banishes winter and welcomes the arrival of spring, returns to the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood with eight days of celebration, events, and traditions.