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Super Mega Wonder: Little Free Library designed to encourage kids to embrace public art
Artist Jordan Wong (WONGFACE) lets his inner kid come out in his colorful public art. His latest work is a Little Free Library outside Asia Town Center
Metroparks Trail Challenge: Center Park loop and rubies in the sky at the West Creek Reservation
Writer Erin O'Brien is chronicling her adventures participating in the Cleveland Metroparks 2022 Trail Challenge—completing either 10 or 20 Metroparks trails by biking, hiking, paddling, running, skating or walking. Read her latest installment here.
Great authors: Literary Cleveland launches year-long writing residency program
Literary Cleveland is introducing a new, free, Breakthrough Writing Residency program to support emerging writers in Greater Cleveland as they develop book-length writing projects.
Language through art: CIA students organize, present their own show
Art students in their junior year at Cleveland Institute of Art have put together an exhibit, "Watch Our Language," as a capstone to their Role of Artist as Producer class. 
Free Stamp: All things free in the CLE for April 2022
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
CPT to debut the story of one woman’s 519-mile trek along the Underground Railroad
As a prelude to its Station Hope programming, Cleveland Public Theatre next week will open “The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate”—depicting the true story of Joan Evelyn Southgate's  519-mile walk to retrace the paths on the Underground Railroad.
Bitter rivals: “War on the Diamond” filmmaker explains the ongoing Guardians-Yankees feud
Everyone loves to hate the Yankees, especially Cleveland fans. But have you ever wondered why? In his latest documentary “War on the Diamond,” filmmaker Andy Billman dives deep into this century-old rivalry and its continued relevance.
The Guardians start the 2022 MLB season this week: What do you know about our home team?
The Cleveland Guardians take the field this week in the start of the 2022 MLB season. How much do you know about our home team with a new name? Take our quiz!
FRONT Triennial makes bold strokes to draw in diverse Northeast Ohio artists
By awarding three $25,000 Arts Futures fellowships, FRONT Triennial plans to bring diverse voices to the forefront for its 2022 editions and beyond.
Answers to our 2022 Cleveland Guardians quiz
Took our 2022 Cleveland Guardians quiz? Check your answers here! 
Metroparks Trail Challenge: A fun, but muddy loop while en route to Deer Lick Cave
Writer Erin O'Brien is chronicling her adventures participating in the Cleveland Metroparks 2022 Trail Challenge—completing either 10 or 20 Metroparks trails by biking, hiking, paddling, running, skating or walking. Read her latest installment here.
Ticket to Ride: Stories of one teen runaway’s quest to meet the Beatles
In 1964, after attending a Beatles concert at Public Auditorium, two teenagers skipped town and ran to England in search of the Fab Four. Nearly 60 years later, Janice Mitchell recounts her antics and how her quest to meet the Beatles led to a career path in journalism and, eventually, as an investigator solving murders.
We tried it: Fighting pirates in virtual reality paradise at BOSS VR Arena
After FreshWater reported in February that BOSS Pro Karting was opening a Virtual Reality arena, we sent FreshWater's  Evan Gallagher and some friends out to try the gaming. Their experience is quite a story!
Naturally engaged: Botanical Garden opens Perennial Playspace
Holden Forests & Gardens opened its Perennial Playspace at the Cleveland Botanical Garden this past weekend—giving guests of all ages opportunities to interact with the natural world and, hopefully, develop lifelong habits of environmental stewardship.
Metroparks Trail Challenge: Discovering the Hidden Valley at the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation
When writer Erin O'Brien heard the Cleveland Metroparks was launching its 2022 Trail Challenge—completing either 10 or 20 Metroparks trails by biking, hiking, paddling, running, skating or walking—she quickly raised her hand to accept. O'Brien is chronicling her trail adventures for FreshWater. Read about her first trail!
  
Free Stamp: All things free in the CLE for March 2022
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
Dinner bell: Cleveland Independents Restaurant Week serves up three-course deals at 33 eateries
March has arrived and, in Cleveland, that means it's time for Cleveland Independents' Cleveland Restaurant Week, with three-course meals offered at local eateries for just $36. 
Spring into spring: Canalway Partners hosts lantern parade to welcome a new season on the Cuyahoga
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend—a perfect time for Canalway Partners' first-ever Towpath Trail Lantern Parade. Make you own lantern from recycled or upcycled materials and battery-powered light and come join the celebration.
Two cents: Creatives campaign for a slice of Cleveland's Rescue Plan funds
Creative organizations around Northeast Ohio are using a postcard campaign to lobby City Council to allocate just 2% of Cleveland's $511 million American Rescue Plan Act money to revitalize the region's arts, entertainment, and culture entities hit hard by the pandemic.
Land Ho! The Tall Ships are returning to the Cleveland coast this summer
The Downtown Cleveland Alliance and Tall Ships America announced this week that the Tall Ships Festival will return to Cleveland for the first time since 2019.