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Stories from Street Level
Sweetest Day has deep roots in Cleveland, and Malley’s Chocolates is keeping the tradition alive with its seasonal chocolate-covered strawberries and grapes. The family-owned confectioner looks back at the holiday’s origins in kindness and community while preparing for this year’s Sweetest Day on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Museum Family Day: Owls & Howls returns Sunday, Oct. 25, with wildlife-inspired crafts, animal talks, trick-or-treating, and more. The Museum is also introducing new membership options, plus discounts for educators and military members.
Cleveland glass artist and Cleveland Institute of Art professor emeritus Brent Kee Young explores the relationships between light, line, space, and form in his “Matrix Series,” now on view at The Sculpture Center. Inspired by organic and constructed systems, Young uses flame-worked borosilicate glass to create intricate, interconnected structures that challenge perceptions of the material’s fragility and physicality.
The Cleveland Jewish FilmFest celebrates its 20th anniversary with 39 films from 13 countries, offering audiences opportunities to explore diverse stories, cultures and perspectives. Mandel JCC arts and culture manager Deborah Bobrow, who has helped guide the festival for nearly three decades, reflects on its growth and its mission to bring people together through film and conversation.
Stories from Features
Danielle Sydnor grew up in her family’s printing business, while business partner Quentin James watched his father build a courier company from a pickup truck into a thriving business. Now, the two are bringing their families’ entrepreneurial legacies together with Minuteman Press Cleveland, a new downtown printing business that is carrying the tradition into the next generation.
Fall and winter weather can reveal problems around a home that are harder to spot during warmer months—and homeowners don't necessarily have to wait until spring to address them. Experts from Great Day Improvements brands Universal Windows Direct and Leafguard offer tips for spotting window, gutter, and water-management issues and explain why colder weather can be a good time to tackle some exterior home improvement projects.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University bring together bird specimens, historic fashion, and contemporary student designs in “Fashion & Feather,” an exhibit exploring the beauty of birds, the influence of feathers on fashion, and the importance of conservation. Take a closer look at the exhibit and the next generation of fashion designers in this photo essay.
Free pumpkins, polka music, costume contests with cash prizes, food trucks, and Jimmy Buffett tribute band Cheeseburger in Paradise are just part of the City of South Euclid’s October Feast on Oct. 24. The free family-friendly festival moves to the South Euclid Food Truck Park this year, with local vendors, kids’ activities, One South Euclid's costume contests, and plenty of fall fun.
Stories from Breaking Ground
University Circle Inc. is now University Circle Alliance, reflecting the nonprofit’s evolution from a focus on land development to a broader role connecting the institutions, businesses, civic partners, and residents that shape the district. The new name reinforces the organization’s commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and improving connections throughout University Circle.
Cuyahoga County Public Library is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of promoting childhood literacy with a new collection of librarian-recommended books inspired by titles selected for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Organized by age, the collection offers families additional books to discover through CCPL’s online catalog and Libby app.
A $1.5 million gift from Larry and Sally Sears will help Holden Forests & Gardens expand its Long Center for Plant & Environmental Science, creating more space for research, collaboration, and public learning about plants, forests, and conservation.
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger Moran, and Dr. Mark Olsky will share their stories of survival and resilience during an Oct. 21 panel discussion at the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center. Moderated by author Wendy Holden, the Cuyahoga County Public Library event will highlight the survivors’ remarkable beginnings and the determination of their mothers to save their newborn children.
Stories from Buzz
Cleveland Restoration Society will host a SNOOP! Tour of Cleveland Public Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 10, offering a look at the theater’s recently renovated Gordon Square campus. The $12 million capital campaign funded improvements to the Gordon Square Theatre lobby, classroom, former St. Mary’s Church and other spaces—creating accessible and welcoming spaces for the CPT community.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is celebrating Customer Experience Day Today, Tuesday, Oct. 6 by recognizing its riders and the employees who work to provide exceptional customer service. GCRTA Customer Experience team members will greet riders at several Bus/Rapid stations, offering refreshments, giveaways and an opportunity to share transit experiences.
Engage! Cleveland will honor 21 individuals and companies at its fifth annual Generation NEXT Awards on Sept. 23, recognizing emerging talent, mentors, employers and organizations helping make Greater Cleveland a destination for the next generation.
Northwest Neighborhoods will host a free Do It Yourself Home Repair Workshop on Friday, Aug. 14, offering residents practical home maintenance tips, tool safety instruction, and guidance from local experts. The family-friendly event is open to all skill levels, with activities for both adults and children.
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Fall and winter weather can reveal problems around a home that are harder to spot during warmer months—and homeowners don't necessarily have to wait until spring to address them. Experts from Great Day Improvements brands Universal Windows Direct and Leafguard offer tips for spotting window, gutter, and water-management issues and explain why colder weather can be a good time to tackle some exterior home improvement projects.
Eva Clarke, Hana Berger Moran, and Dr. Mark Olsky will share their stories of survival and resilience during an Oct. 21 panel discussion at the Milton and Tamar Maltz Performing Arts Center. Moderated by author Wendy Holden, the Cuyahoga County Public Library event will highlight the survivors’ remarkable beginnings and the determination of their mothers to save their newborn children.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University bring together bird specimens, historic fashion, and contemporary student designs in “Fashion & Feather,” an exhibit exploring the beauty of birds, the influence of feathers on fashion, and the importance of conservation. Take a closer look at the exhibit and the next generation of fashion designers in this photo essay.
Free pumpkins, polka music, costume contests with cash prizes, food trucks, and Jimmy Buffett tribute band Cheeseburger in Paradise are just part of the City of South Euclid’s October Feast on Oct. 24. The free family-friendly festival moves to the South Euclid Food Truck Park this year, with local vendors, kids’ activities, One South Euclid's costume contests, and plenty of fall fun.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Museum Family Day: Owls & Howls returns Sunday, Oct. 25, with wildlife-inspired crafts, animal talks, trick-or-treating, and more. The Museum is also introducing new membership options, plus discounts for educators and military members.
Cuyahoga County Public Library is honoring Dolly Parton’s legacy of promoting childhood literacy with a new collection of librarian-recommended books inspired by titles selected for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Organized by age, the collection offers families additional books to discover through CCPL’s online catalog and Libby app.
Andrew Wyeth may be best known for his tempera paintings, but watercolor was a constant throughout his career. “Spectacular Freedom: Andrew Wyeth and the Modern American Watercolor” at the Cleveland Museum of Art explores Wyeth's lifelong relationship with watercolor through nearly 75 works, including pieces rarely or never seen by the public.
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is bringing two big names in science to Cleveland this fall. Physicist Gabriela González will discuss gravitational waves and her career in astrophysics Oct. 6, followed by science communicator Hank Green, who will explore the importance of optimism in science Nov. 19.
Music, dancing, food, drinks, and art come together at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s October MIX: Noche de Ritmos. At an evening celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, guests can dance to live music from Grupo Son Gitano and DJ LOLO, learn salsa from Viva Dance Studio instructors, and explore works by Latin and Hispanic artists throughout the museum’s galleries.
A 1970s disco prom at Cuyahoga County Public Library’s South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch shows how the Memory Cafe uses music, movement, and social connection to engage older adults—including those experiencing memory loss. The monthly program, a partnership between CCPL and the Cleveland Clinic, offers activities for participants, caregivers, and anyone looking to stay active and connected.