To surrender or not. That is the question. Because it seems that it’s time for a change.
Start by giving in to the coolness around you. Behind The Sign is as much a spiritual exercise as it is a video series highlighting small businesses. Forming Cleveland is a new study from CPAC that traces the role that our local visual arts scene is playing in our region’s revival. OneCommunity launches the country’s first 100 gigabit network for business. Surrender to the small press invasion at the 6th annual Genghis Con. Glow lights up the CBG. Talespinner mounts Clara & The Nutcracker. The Cleveland Polka Hall of Fame hands out awards. Pop Up: Art in Unexpected Places explores revitalizing Akron’s historic architecture. Mammoths & Mastodons are coming to CMNH. WinterFest heads to PlayhouseSquare.
Don’t surrender to big box laziness. The Cleveland Bazaar & Manly Mart are headed to the 5th Street Arcades. #GiveTheBasics on Giving Tuesday. Meet 10 local authors in one day at Mac’s Backs. For years, we’ve pointed our readers to local independent businesses during the holidays, but now we are upping the ante. Visit our ShopLOCAL listings on your mobile or laptop to find hundreds of cool alternatives to shopping malls & corporate chains. –Thomas Mulready