Arts + Culture

On the Other Side: Teen writers and editors produce their fifth Lake Erie Ink writing anthology
A group of about a dozen teen editors have produced the fifth edition of Lake Erie Ink's Teen Anthology "On the Other Side," featuring the poetry, prose, and visual art by 60 teen creators. 
Still We Rise: Exhibit will showcase resilience, strength in 'forgotten' Black neighborhoods
The Sculpture Center's upcoming augmented reality exhibit, "Crossroads: Still We Rise" will demonstrate how six Cleveland communities that were lost in the racial divide can be rediscovered and resurrected through the works of 12 Black artists.
Savvy Spenders: Cleveland Fed teaches kids financial literacy through fun summer programs
Folks don't normally think of the Cleveland Fed when planning summer activities for kids. For the second year in a row, the Fed is offering fun, educational, and interactive programs the entire family can get behind.
Art as activism: Tamir Rice Foundation and SPACES collect art supplies for justice-affected youth
The Tamir Rice Foundation and SPACES have joined forces to collect art supplies for incarcerated youth in an effort to provide a creative and healing outlet to tell their stories.
Karamu House launches Young Professionals Council, hosts live networking event around 'Greenwood'
The new Karamu Young Professionals Council engages Northeast Ohio professionals for leadership development, networking, and exposure to the performing arts—starting with a discussion of the free livestream "Greenwood: An American Dream Destroyed."
 
Art Museum expands its presence to Clark-Fulton neighborhood with Community Arts Center
The Cleveland Museum of Art is stretching its presence westward with the opening of its Community Arts Center in Clark-Fulton's burgeoning arts culture.
Urban décor: Cleveland’s many sculptures reflect city’s history, humor, unity, and divisions
Cleveland's growing database of more than 500 sculptures represents periods of time gone by, our sense of humor, and sometimes even artists' strong statements.
Musical reflection: Creative Fusion series offers songs of reflection around the events of 2020
The Cleveland Classical Guitar Society's Creative Fusion 2021 series debuts with collaborations by three artists-in-residence who reflect on the past year's events through music. 
Here's the dish on the new CLE Foodcast podcast
Lisa Sands is serving up something that she believes Cleveland very much needs: its own food podcast. Billed as “conversation for food and drink enthusiasts that starts where the pretty Instagram picture ends,” her recently debuted CLE Foodcast shines a light on all things food in The Land.
Open for (history) business: Lake View Cemetery landmarks are ready for visitors this summer
After remaining closed since the pandemic's onset, Lake View Cemetery is ready to welcome back visitors to the Garfield Memorial and Wade Chapel on Memorial Day.
First annual downtown Juneteenth Freedom Fest is scheduled for summer
Plans are in the works for free community-driven Juneteenth celebration in downtown Cleveland this summer.
Unified voices: New alliance will unite NEO arts community in diversity, equity, and inclusion
When it launches in June, the Assembly for the Arts collaborative will work to bring funding, diversity, and equity to Cleveland arts endeavors.
FunMill Films Fest keeps it reel with a down-to-earth festival in Euclid
FunMill Films Fest takes a hyper-local approach, celebrating and showcasing Midwest-made films, with its is second annual event this weekend.
Rooms to Let shifts from vacant homes to vacant storefronts in upcoming temporary art event
After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rooms to Let: CLE returns to Slavic Village this summer stronger that ever—this time with vacant storefronts and a full-blown arts celebration .
#VoicesofCLE murals and other public art welcome 2021 NFL Draft visitors to Cleveland
Ahead of this weekend's 2021 NFL Draft, newly unveiled #VoicesofCLE public artwork will dress the windows of three Downtown locations—meant to spark conversations and inspire change
Gordon Green to transform into 'Chateau de Gordon,' to sip, stroll, and celebrate spring
Gordon Green will become an indoor English garden on Friday, to celebrate spring and all things in bloom this season.
Let the good times roll: Funny Bus CLE gets in gear for May launch
Led by local comedians, Funny Bus CLE combines laughs and local lore for a lively tour of the city’s core—starting at Collision Bend in the Flats with a halfway stopping point at Merwin’s Wharf.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for April 2021
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
Signs of spring: Hundreds of butterflies arrive at the Cleveland Botanical Garden
The butterflies are due to make their debut this weekend at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Centennial celebration: Capitol Theatre marks 100 years as a Detroit Shoreway destination
Gordon Square's Capitol Theatre turns 100 years old next week and officials are planning a year-long celebration—starting Thursday, April 8.