Pumpkins, prizes, and polka: It’s time for October Feast in South Euclid
South Euclid's October Feast, the annual free autumn celebration, returns to Bexley Park this weekend with free pumpkins, costume contests, food, shopping, and activities for all ages. The Polka Pirates and singer Hayden Grove will perform, and three $250 prizes will be awarded in the costume and stein-holding contests.
#PFTL: Happy Halloween from Cleveland!
Welcome to the inaugural installment of Postcards From the Ledge: A look at what people were thinking / seeing around Halloween in the social media of the past—vintage postcards from Cleveland!
Falling in love with trees this autumn: Cleveland Tree Plan marks its 10th anniversary
Several local organizations have been working for years to reclaim Cleveland's title of being that Forest City. With a goal to increase the urban tree canopy to 30% by 2040, Community organizations, volunteers, and local government are collaborating to plant and maintain trees in underserved neighborhoods, and making great progress.
Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer's offers hope around research and treatment breakthroughs
The Alzheimer's Association's Cleveland Chapter will host its 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo this weekend, combining fundraising efforts with a day of family fun. Organizers say the event comes at an exciting time in Alzheimer's research, with new treatments showing promise.
La Distancia: Artist brings cultural form and function to Clark-Fulton bus stop
Artist Edra Soto has created a unique bus shelter installation in Cleveland, inspired by Puerto Rican architectural motifs. "La Distancia" serves as both a functional transit shelter and a public art piece—exploring themes of cultural identity, migration, and belonging. The shelter is designed to be a gathering space for the community while showcasing Puerto Rican architecture and culture.
Music, poetry, and sculpture: Cleveland Arts Prize honors creative excellence at 65th annual Awards
The Cleveland Arts Prize celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, honoring a diverse group of artists and advocates in Northeast Ohio. This year's recipients, guitarist Jason Vieaux, poet Ali Black, and sculptor Mark E. Howard, will be honored this month for their contributions to the Cleveland's rich arts and culture world.
Cleveland Restoration Society’s annual benefit includes two historic church tours
Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale for the Cleveland Restoration Society's 2025 Benefit on Friday, Nov. 21. The event will feature guided tours of two historic churches, highlighting the organization's work with Sacred Landmarks throughout Cleveland. Pentecostal Church of Christ, an example of successful preservation efforts, and the University Circle United Methodist Church, which may soon see adaptive reuse, are the featured Sacred Landmarks.
Creativity gone wild: Ingenuity Fest 2025 stokes limits of art, technology, music
Ingenuity Fest 2025 marked the 20th season of Ingenuity Cleveland's programming with a three-day event featuring concerts, performances, and exhibits. Photographers Shawn Brewster and Reuben Kutash were there all weekend to document the fun.
Fairfax Renaissance CDC honors three Cleveland icons with Louis Stokes Community Visionary Award
The Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation recently honored Marcia Fudge, George Forbes, and Reverend Dr. Otis Moss Jr. with the 18th Louis Stokes Community Visionary Awards for their dedication to civil rights and community development in Cleveland. The recipients reflect on their lifelong commitments to social justice, the progress they've witnessed, and the challenges that remain for future generations.
Ground level: Saint Luke's Foundation plans new Woodland HQ to boost community connection
The Saint Luke's Foundation has plans to relocate its headquarters from its current sixth-floor offices to a new 21,000-square-foot, ground-level space in the Woodland neighborhood. Officials hope the move, will make the foundation more accessible and visible to the community it serves, with 65% of the new space dedicated to community use.
IngenuityFest 2025: Forging Cleveland's creative future
IngenuityFest 2025: Forging the Future will transform an historic brush factory into a hub of creativity—blending Cleveland's manufacturing history with modern innovative technology, art, and music. The festival will showcase both traditional crafts and artistic expression and emerging technologies of the future.
Photos: Rocking the Heights Music Hop
The Heights Music Hop, hosted by FutureHeights, brought live music to three Cleveland Heights districts over three days last weekend. Photographer Reuben Kutash documented performances on Friday and Saturday.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards: 90 years of truth telling through literature
Several events are planned this weekend around he 90th anniversary of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards, honoring outstanding works that contribute to our understanding of racism and human diversity. With a diverse lineup of award-winning authors, panel discussions, and interactive events, the Cleveland Book Fest solidifies the Cleveland as a major literary hub.
Accelerating Cleveland's digital transformation: From worst to first in internet connectivity
Once considered America's least connected major city, Cleveland is now bridging the digital divide through DigitalC's municipal internet program. The nonprofit has connected 6,000 households with affordable and free high-speed internet since January 2024, is on track to connect 23,500 households by 2028, and just received additional support from Google Fiber.
Sound of music: CLE Silent Film Festival screens five 1920s classic silent films, set to live music
The Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium's fall series features five silent films from the 1920s accompanied by live music. The festival, which includes screenings at the Cleveland Museum of Art and other venues, celebrates the centennial of these classic films and the Art Deco movement with a mix of orchestral performances, chamber music, and even a metal band.
Rid-All Green Partnership celebrates community and sustainability at Fresh Fest
Rid-All Green Partnership's sixth annual Fresh Fest brought Kinsman residents and people from all over Greater Cleveland to the urban farm. The event featured local vendors, activities, and tours of the farm's facilities. Photographer Bob Perkoski captured the events of the day.
Hop to it: Heights Music Hop returns to three-day format, adds family programming
The Heights Music Hop in Cleveland Heights this year has an expanded three-day format across three business districts. The event, presented by Future Heights, features a diverse range of musical genres, family-friendly programming, and plans for future growth to accommodate the city's evolving business landscape.
Rid-All Farm’s Fresh Fest returns for sixth year with art, food, activities, and music
Rid-All Green Partnership's Fresh Fest Cleveland, now in its sixth year, will transform the Kinsman neighborhood into a vibrant celebration of food, art, wellness, and music this Saturday, Sept. 13. The free festival, headlined by hip-hop legend MC Lyte, will feature more than 80 local vendors, 12 food trucks, and a variety of activities at the revitalized Rid-All Farm and Otter Park.
Northeast Ohio producers eye a greener future through sustainable manufacturing
Sustainability is growing in importance in the manufacturing industry, with companies of all sizes integrating eco-friendly practices into their operations. Sustainable practices can reduce waste and energy consumption, lower costs, incorporate recycled materials, and improve public trust.
Burn Bright: Literary Cleveland’s 2025 Inkubator Writing Conference is underway
Literary Cleveland's 2025 Inkubator Writing Conference, one of the largest free writing conferences in the country, is underway around Cleveland. The event kicks off its in-person activities, including workshops, panel discussions, and a book fair, with notable authors and industry professionals participating.