Elizabeth Hille
Stories by: Elizabeth Hille
Elizabeth Hille is a student at Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) and is interning at FreshWater Cleveland this summer. As a communication major and business minor, Hille is excited to write articles for FreshWater, help with marketing efforts, and lead the social media campaigns. Hille has previous experience from her time as a writer for The Transcript, OWU’s online magazine that has been sharing student voices at Ohio Wesleyan University since 1867. She has gained valuable experience as a marketing intern with OWU’s The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business & Entrepreneurship. In her free time, Hille enjoys fishing on Lake Erie, hiking in the Cleveland Metroparks, and attending performances at Playhouse Square.- 1
Noblewins LLC, 2026 Cleveland Chain Reaction winner, is giving retired wind turbine blades a second life as functional public art. Founder and CEO Brian Donahue shares how a problem he spotted in the renewable energy industry led to an innovative Cleveland business — and ultimately a $40,000 first-place prize.
The African American Heritage and Cultural Celebration returns to Cleveland after nearly 25 years, bringing music, history, and culture to the Cleveland History Center . This year’s celebration also honors Cleveland hip-hop pioneer Kevin “MC Chill” Heard, marking 40 years since he became the first Cleveland solo act to sign with a national record label.
The Cleveland Museum of Art’s new ArtLens Reimagined gallery invites visitors to experience the collection in new ways through interactive technology, artificial intelligence, movement, sound, and hands-on exploration. Spanning 10,000 square feet, the gallery features 21 experiences designed to make art more accessible, approachable, and engaging.
“Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience” at the Maltz Museum celebrates Cleveland's Jewish creators who have shaped the comics industry—from Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joel Shuster to contemporary artists and writers like Harvey Pekar and Terri Libenson. There's still time to explore the collection, listen to podcasts, and catch a screening of "Captain America: The Winter Soldier."
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute has expanded its culinary campus with the opening of EDWINS Oyster Bar in Cleveland Heights. Inspired by Parisian oyster bars, the new restaurant offers premium seafood while creating hands-on training opportunities for formerly incarcerated students learning advanced culinary and hospitality skills.
The handcrafted displays, interactive exhibits, live performances, and cultural experiences at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival create a colorful summer tradition. FreshWater writer and photographer Elizabeth Hille captures the event in a 22-photo essay—highlighting this year's most memorable scenes.
Go beyond the glowing displays at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's Asian Lantern Festival and get to know the artisans from Zigong, China, whose centuries-old craft combines handmade tradition with modern technology to create one of the city's most popular summer experiences.
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.
Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park returns to Canal Basin Park with live music, food trucks, family activities, and historical exhibits celebrating both America 250 and the vital role the Ohio and Erie Canal played in shaping Cleveland.
The Veterans Memorial Bridge opens its historic streetcar level to visitors on Saturday, June 27, offering a rare opportunity to explore one of Cleveland's most iconic landmarks. The self-guided tours are part of Cleveland History Days and coincide with Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park celebration—connecting visitors with the city's rich transportation, industrial, and civic history.
StoneWater Golf Club is putting a new spin on father-daughter bonding with its inaugural "Pints & Ponytails" on June 23. Led by instructors from LaBarberia Institute of Hair, the hands-on workshop will teach dads how to create ponytails, braids, and pigtails while enjoying dinner, drinks, and a chance to connect with other fathers.
Hundreds of railroad fans and onlookers lined the historic Nickel Plate Road rail corridor to watch Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 roll through the region as part of the America 250 celebration. FreshWater writer Elizabeth Hille shares her firsthand account from Avon Lake of the historic train’s passage and the community excitement it inspired.
The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make stops in Lorain and Euclid on June 8 as part of its coast-to-coast America 250 tour. The historic locomotive is traveling to Philadelphia to help celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary before returning west later this summer.
Inspired by the movement of the continents across time, ChamberFest Cleveland's 14th season explores how music travels across borders, cultures, and generations. The festival features 12 performances, guest artists, family activities, and clarinetist Franklin Cohen's 80th birthday celebration.
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