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Kicking off the holidays: Cleveland Turkey Trot prepares for 44 years of Thanksgiving tradition
The 44th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot is expected to draw a record-breaking 10,000 runners to downtown Cleveland on Thanksgiving morning. The race features three distance options, live entertainment, a food drive and donations to local charities, and the second annual FreshWater Turkey Trot costume contest.
Age of enrichment: Cuyahoga Arts & Culture grants empower arts and learning across generations
You're never too old, or too young, to enjoy and participate in arts and culture program, says Cuyahoga Arts & Culture executive director Jill Paulsen. Beck Center for the Arts, North Coast Men's Chorus, and Lake Erie Nature & Science Center use CAC grants to enrich lives across generations with creative opportunities for all ages, from toddlers to seniors.
Pregnant with Possibilities hosts 10-year anniversary gala with rebranding, hope for the future
Pregnant with Possibilities Resource Center recently celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala to honor its achievements in maternal and infant health. The event featured the unveiling of a complete organizational rebrand, recognition of outstanding community members with the Mom on the Move Awards, and fundraising efforts toward a $150,000 goal to support programs serving vulnerable populations.
Shaker Arts Council, Craft Kinship to host one-day Holiday Art Market
The Shaker Arts Council and Craft Kinship will present a Holiday Art Market at Van Aken District on Saturday, Dec. 13, featuring works by Cleveland Institute of Art students, alumni, and emerging artists. The one-day event will offer handmade glass, ceramics, jewelry, and other crafts, with 20% of proceeds supporting the Shaker Arts Council.
#PFTL: Thanksgiving Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio!
Postcards to and from Clevelanders in the 1900s-1910s. Lots of turkey, and a couple cryptic messages, but holiday spirit nonetheless.
Bright, efficient, attainable: LMM’s solar homes are now ready for low-income tenants
On Tuesday, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry will unveil its solar-powered affordable housing project in Cleveland's St. Clair-Superior neighborhood, featuring four energy-positive studio units designed for low-income renters. Developed in partnership with PadSmart, the homes combine solar technology, efficient construction methods, and universal design to dramatically reduce both rent and utility costs.
‘Design and Dine’ event will showcase finalists for St. Luke’s HQ design, give residents votes
Saint Luke's Foundation is inviting residents from the Buckeye-Shaker, Woodhill, and Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods to meet the four architectural finalists for its new headquarters this Wednesday, Nov.19 at Morningstar Baptist Church. Attendees can reviewthe proposals, ask questions, and vote for the preferred design team.
Care Alliance Health Center to host annual Community Turkey and Food Giveaway
Care Alliance Health Center will host its annual Turkey and Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its Central Clinic, providing turkeys, nonperishable items, and household goods to Cleveland families facing food insecurity. With delays in SNAP benefits and rising grocery costs community leaders and partners are joining forces to ensure families receive support during the holiday season.
Good tidings: Catholic Charities to deliver 12,000 Thanksgiving dinners, host community meal
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland, will prepare and deliver 12,000 free turkey dinners an in-person community meal at the St. Augustine Hunger Center on Thanksgiving, addressing rising food insecurity in Northeast Ohio, where one in six people lack reliable access to food.
Making a bold statement: Cavaliers and Metroparks unveil new autumn-themed City Edition uniforms
The Cavaliers have unveiled their 2025-26 City Edition uniforms, featuring orange and yellow hues inspired by autumn sunsets at Edgewater Beach and across the trails on Cleveland Metroparks' 25,000 acres.
Mangia! Bruno’s Ristorante serves up authentic Italian meal deals for Cleveland Restaurant Week
Cleveland Independents' Cleveland Restaurant Week runs through this Friday, November 14, featuring more than 30 local independent restaurants offering three-course $39 prix fixe menus. Bruno's Ristorante ia offering authentic regional Italian dishes made from generations-old family recipes, available for both dine-in and carryout.
#PFTL: “Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio” Part 3: The Variants
Today we're looking at postcards that almost fit the design memo, but missed for one reason or another.
Ofrendas, skulls and skeletons, and music: Celebrating Día de Muertos in photos
Last Saturday, thousands gathered in the Gordon Square Arts District for the 21st annual Día de Muertos celebration, presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio. Costumed celebrants in elaborate makeup and colorful adornments—moved down Detroit Avenue to honor and remember their loved ones in the Procession of Skulls and Skeletons. Photographer Reuben Kutash joined the procession to document that day.
The Edmund Fitzgerald: Remembering tragedy on the Great Lakes 50 years later
On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, once the largest vessel on the Great Lakes, sank in a violent storm on Lake Superior, taking all 29 crew members to their deaths. The 729-foot freighter, carrying taconite pellets from Superior, Wisconsin to Detroit, was most likely overwhelmed by massive waves, just 20 miles from the safety of Whitefish Bay. The tragedy marked the end of an era for Great Lakes shipping and remains one of the most haunting maritime disasters in American history.
Renaissance, revolution, and runway: MIX it up with Art Museum's new exhibit and Beyoncé
This Friday, the Cleveland Museum of Art will host MIX: Renaissance to Revolution, celebrating both Beyoncé's music with DJ Lily Jade and DJ Black Unicorn, and the museum's largest fashion exhibition in it history, Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses.
Buy Art, Buy Ohio: Experience immersive art, connect with artists at CAN Journal benefit
CAN Journal will host its annual Buy Art, Buy Ohio benefit this Saturday, Nov. 8, at The Hall at St. James in Lakewood. The event features an immersive projection-mapped installation that showcases work from more than 30 regional artists and is edited by Cleveland artist Jason Toth. Proceeds support CAN Journal's work while guests can celebrate local artists, enjoy music, an auction, and kick off their holiday shopping with local goods and art.
A mother's mission: Reprise of ‘Objectively/Reasonable’ honors Tamir Rice, funds cultural center
Eleven years after 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fatally shot by Cleveland police, his mother, Samaria Rice, and playwright and former Karamu House artistic director Terence Spivey are reprising the 2016 theatrical production "Objectively/Reasonable: A Community Response to the Shooting of Tamir Rice, 11/22/14." The Saturday, Nov. 8 staging at Near West Theatre will raise funds for the Tamir Rice Afro-Centric Cultural Center.
Two local organizations step up to support families during SNAP pause and government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown causes stress and temporarily pauses SNAP benefits, two Northeast Ohio organizations are providing creative support to families facing food insecurity and financial strain. The Rustic Grill at StoneWater in Highland Heights is offering free kids' meals, while the Children's Museum of Cleveland is hosting a free community play event and providing year-long memberships to eligible families.
#PFTL: “Greetings from Cleveland, Ohio” Part 2: The Multi-Pic Era
In this installment, we'll poke at the era of multiple photo "souvenir"-style Cleveland postcards released between 1950 and the mid-1980s.
Photos: A hauntingly good time on ‘Scareborough’ in Cleveland Heights
For more than a decade, residents of Scarborough Road in Cleveland Heights have transformed their street into "Scareborough"—a Halloween destination with extensive decorations and community spirit. Check out Reuben Kutash's photos of this year's Halloween on 'Scareborough!'