Rascals and Rogues: Tarzan, neighborhood badass
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
Tropical escape: Botanical Garden transforms into colorful paradise with Orchids Forever show
The Cleveland Botanical Garden will be in full bloom soon with its annual "Orchids Forever" flower show—with more than 3,000 flowers from around the world, classes, and events.
Test Flight: Cleveland Public Theatre shines the spotlight on artists’ works in progress
In the next five weeks, six plays will go on trial runs in front of live audiences at Cleveland Public Theatre, starting tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 19, during CPT's Test Flight 2023.
Holden Arboretum receives federal earmark to fund local urban reforestation efforts
The Holden Arboretum will receive $335,000 in Congressionally directed spending to help preserve and expand Northeast Ohio's tree canopy, thanks to Senator Sherrod Brown.
University Circle museums observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with events, free admission
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is this Monday, and several University Circle cultural institutions will be offering free admission, free activities, and free seminars to celebrate the life and achievements of the great Civil Rights leader.
Together We Shine: Colorful mural celebrates Playhouse Square’s 100th anniversary theme
A vibrant 106-foot mural now brightens the KeyBank Concourse between the Playhouse Square parking garages and the theaters—celebrating 100 years of the theater district and representing the light we all shine on our community.
Welcome to The Chefs Table: Local chef brings a nomadic flare to her inspired dishes
Chef Bri Welk sees good meals as a way to bring people together. After battling debilitating back injuries, the private chef now focuses on bringing small groups together for a gourmet dinner with the launch of The Chefs Table.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s “Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection
In March 2020, Joe and Nancy Keithley gave more than 100 works of art to the Cleveland Museum of Art, including  Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and modern European and American paintings. This unique exhibit runs through Jan. 8, so make sure to see it while you can!
Cheers to the small stuff: Sweating the details may lead to a clear big picture
FreshWater writer Grant Segall likes to zoom in on the small components—bubbles in brooks, flickers in ashes, the sparkles in mica—that make up the bigger picture.  
Kan Zaman: Judith Mansour’s memoir reflects on her grief, celebrates her Lebanese heritage
Judith Mansour's love of words, family, and food dominate the pages of her memoir “Kan Zaman," a collection of poems and prose written in the year following the death of serval family members. Charlotte Morgan sits down with Mansour to get the whole story. 
Check it out: Holiday shopping ideas with a Cleveland flare
It's peak holiday shopping time. With such talented makers and artists in Northeast Ohio, shoppers don't have to look far to find some unique, locally-made gifts for everyone on the list. We compiled some of our favorites here!
Rascals and Rogues: Angelo "Big Ange" Lonardo
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
Northwest Neighborhoods calls a ‘Snow Day’ in Detroit Shoreway this weekend
Northwest Neighborhoods' second annual Snow Day in Detroit Shoreway is this Saturday, with plenty of free activities, snacks, live entertainment, and holiday shopping opportunities.
Rascals and Rogues: Louis “Louie the Dip” Finkelstein
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."  
 
Rascals and Rogues: Russian Joe Bielski
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland and spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his new FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
 
Metroparks Trail Challenge: Ending on a high note at the Rocky River Reservation
In her 10th and final installment of her Metroparks 2022 Trail Challenge journey, writer Erin O'Brien visits the Fort Hill trail loop and its giant staircase, and took in the many other sites on her four-mile excursion.
Skål! Back by popular demand, StoneWater reprises Cleveland Glögg for the holidays
After three sellouts last year of their Cleveland Glögg at the Rustic Grill at StoneWater, Lindsey, Kathryn, and Whitney Neidus decided to bring the warm spiced holiday cocktail back this year—launching with a free tasting event at the grill. 
St. Casimir Church, community make sure Willson School families have holiday dinners
The congregation at St. Casimir Church and community members in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood are raising funds to buy hams to pass out to Willson School students the day before Thanksgiving. 
Rascals and Rogues: Louie the Pug
Writer Ralph Horner, who grew up in inner city Cleveland, spent much of his career selling men's shoes on Euclid Avenue, and is a Vietnam veteran, shares his memories of some of the characters he met on Short Vincent in the 1950s and 1960s in his new FreshWater series, "Rascals and Rogues."
A Pulitzer Prize-winning Shaker native and her unforgettable memoir of all things Lost & Found
Shaker Heights native Kathryn Schulz explores love, loss, and life's other ups and downs in her bestselling book "Lost & Found." Ken Schneck talked with Schulz about her Northeast Ohio roots, the sudden loss of her father, falling in love with her wife, and finding her own voice.