Artist Bob Peck's retrospective exhibit, "In the Blink of an Eye," showcases more than 35 years as a graffiti artist and abstract expressionist. The one-night event at Graffiti HeArt will feature Peck's evolution as an artist, educator, and community figure—displaying works from his early street art days to his recent explorations in three-dimensional art.

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.

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.

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.

The Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) has unveiled nine newly wrapped utility boxes as part of its annual Painting the Town art competition. The project features designs by local professional artists and a high school graduate completing her senior project, bringing color and creativity to the streets of Shaker Heights along the Rapid Transit Green and Blue Lines.

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.

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.

Rooms to Let, the annual art program in Slavic Village, has evolved from transforming vacant homes to revitalizing outdoor spaces. The 2025 exhibition will feature 14 local artists and music groups, creating temporary art enclaves on 12 vacant lots to bring attention to urban renewal and the power of art in transforming neighborhoods.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is hosting a series of free summer events at Shaker Square. This week includes live music performances and the North Union Farmers Market. The events are designed to encourage community engagement, support local businesses, and showcase the area's unique offerings, with activities running through the summer and into the fall.

Cleveland public artist Stephen Manka designed and constructed a unique turnstile gate for the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve, blending form and function in his newest installation. The gate, featuring silhouettes of red-winged blackbirds in an egg-like design, serves as a symbolic entrance into "a birding paradise" while also fulfilling practical needs.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is hosting a series of free summer events at Shaker Square. This week includes live music performances, a kids' dance class, and a Safari on the Square. The events aim to encourage community engagement, support local businesses, and showcase the area's unique offerings, with activities running through the summer and into the fall.

Bedrock will host a free Back-to-School Carnival at Tower City Center and on Public Square this weekend, with backpack giveaways, live entertainment, carnival rides, and games—providing another taste of summer before school starts.

Shaker Square is hosting a series of free summer events, ranging from free yoga sessions to next week's Christmas in July celebration. These events are organized by Cleveland Neighborhood Progress to encourage community engagement, promote local businesses, and foster neighborhood revitalization.

The historic Euclid Beach Arch in Cleveland has been relocated as part of a renovation project spearheaded by local officials. The 1921 wooden structure, which once served as the entrance to Euclid Beach Park, will become the centerpiece of a new public park and preserve the iconic piece of Cleveland's history, is scheduled for completion in 2026.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is hosting a series of free summer events at Shaker Square. This week includes live music performances and yoga sessions. The events aim to encourage community engagement, support local businesses, and showcase the area's unique offerings, with activities running through the summer and into the fall.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress launched a new free music and events series at Shaker Square. The events include live music, yoga and exercise sessions, and other activities to showcase everything Shaker Square has to offer.

The City Club of Cleveland launches its annual Outdoor Summer Series this week, featuring free forums on topics ranging from Superman to the city's waterfront. Held at Playhouse Square Plaza, is meant to increase civic engagement and kicks off with a discussion on Superman's connection to Cleveland and the upcoming movie filmed in the city.

Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is launching a new series of free community events at Shaker Square, starting this weekend. The events, which include live music, yoga sessions, and other activities, are meant to encourage community bonding and showcase everything Shaker Square has to offer. The series will run through summer and fall, offering diverse activities for everyone.

A 4,000-square-foot mural by artist Kelle Schwab was unveiled at Canal Basin Park in during Cleveland History Days in late June. The artwork depicts the city's evolution from an industrial center to a recreational destination, blending historical scenes with modern-day imagery of the Towpath Trail.

The Veterans & First Responders Foundation last week gifted newly-graduated police K-9 Chinook to the Euclid Police Department in honor of fallen officer Jacob Derbin. Chinook, handled by Officer Jeremy Puszakowski, is specially trained in gun detection and fulfills Derbin's dream to become a K-9 handler.