Two Amur tiger cubs come roaring into the Metroparks Zoo
Two tiger cubs were born on Christmas Day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They are still growing and getting their footing, but will soon be on exhibit.
Close Encounters: Heights Arts, Cleveland Orchestra, Bop Stop team up for virtual concert series
Heights Arts is about to launch it's 15th Close Encounters concert series—this year in a virtual format, partnering with Bop Stop. 
Fit for a queen: QUEENIAM gives Cleveland youth community and purpose in COVID times
Dameyonna Willis believes that self-love and empowerment are royally important—and that’s exactly why she started QUEENIAM to help young girls thrive. Though COVID-19 has put a cramp in Willis’ in-person meetups, she hasn’t let that stop her, instead creating a vibrant “Queen in Quarantine” virtual program to keep the movement in motion.
Cleveland Shops: Discounted gift certificates urge folks shop local retailers
The Cleveland Shops quarterly sale offers gift certificates with great savings at local retailers. But there's a limited supply, so act fast!
Local collector's vintage and antique items to go on the virtual auction block
Gray's Auctioneers will host a virtual auction this week to showcase the impressive collection acquired by Wyse Advertising over 50 years. 
MetroHealth opens the doors to The Moms House as a haven for pregnant women in recovery
With more than 40 sober living homes in Cleveland, there is no shortage of residential support systems for locals in recovery—but there are none quite like The Moms House.
Karamu House to present virtual variety program in celebration of MLK
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 18, Karamu House will stream a variety show of vocal and original African dance performances that pay tribute to the work of King and recognize the current struggles that Black America continues to face.
Brite Winter enters the ‘TwiBrite Zone’ this weekend as a nod to the unusual past year
Brite Winter is stepping into the TwiBrite Zone this weekend, kicking off a four-part virtual music series that acknowledges the long, strange year that was 2020.
Making (air)waves: There's a radio play resurgence happening in Shaker Heights
In tandem with Story Forum and The Shakerite, Radio on the Lake Theatre is helping fill the live theatre gap with a new series of radio plays written and performed by local high school students.
EDWINS staff hosts virtual cooking classes for all ages, skill levels
Brandon Chrostowski and his EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute staff launched a cook-from-home Zoom cooking class series this month—offering classes for all skill levels and ages.
Freedom: Buck Out dancers let loose in powerful show of protest, hope
Angry and frustrated by the racially-motived murders this past summer, and stifled by the inability to practice their dance returns because of COVID-19, the members of Buck Out Cleveland's Diamond Dance Company showed their emotions through a powerful dance video.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for January 2021
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.
Newly minted Black Diamond Foundation aims to support the Black community, kicks off with PJs drive
Ariana Johnson wanted to find a way to support the Black community in Cleveland neighborhoods gets the mental and physical health resources they need. So she started the Black Diamond foundation and wasted no time in setting up a pajama drive with the Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church.
Oh, Christmas tree! Waterloo Arts branches out with "Art of the Ornament" auction

Every time someone buys an ornament to benefit Waterloo Arts, an angel gets its wings. Just ask executive director Amy Callahan, who is spearheading the organization's second annual “Art of the Ornament" auction featuring handmade ornaments by local artists.

Never too young to make a difference: Ortiz’ newest book tells of youth making positive change
Local author Raquel Ortiz just released her newest book about the East Harlem 1969 Garbage Offensive by the Young Lords, telling the story of how you're never too young to make a difference.
Sweet victory: CLE-based bakers win $10,000 on Netflix baking competition “Sugar Rush Christmas"
Katie Gayner and Anthony Radencic experienced the sweet taste of victory during Netflix’s recent airing of “Sugar Rush Christmas."
Ohio City Farm has fresh produce and herbs in mind for holiday gift giving
Ohio City Farm is already selling its 2021 CSAs, as well as bundles of dried herbs, after repeated requests from those who want to give the produce packages as holiday gifts.
A creative journal: Lake Erie Ink founder looks back on 10 years of fostering youth creativity
From hosting poetry clubs to youth programming that promotes creative thinking and writing, Lake Erie Ink founders Amy Rosenbluth and Cynthia Larsen look back on a decade of growth. 
Dropping a Love Bomb: Local artist fights domestic violence with newest series
Artist Leah Brooklyn shows her support for victims of domestic violence through her latest hand-drawn series, "Love Bomb."
Reimagined Winterfest touts virtual and socially distanced holiday experiences
Winterfest may have gone virtual this year, but there's still plenty to check out—either online or with a socially distanced stroll around Public Square—to get into the holiday spirit.