This town knows how to keep things fresh. Beyond our political leadership, which always seems stuck in neutral, the general vibe of our region during the past decade or so has been to reinvent, rejuvenate and refresh our culture with new ideas, unique approaches and create achievements.
Fresh Fest Cleveland, featuring food tastings, cooking demonstrations, art vendors and a music festival, kicks off in the “Forgotten Triangle” at Rid-All Farm and Otter Park in Kinsman. Bike Cleveland fills the gap that NEOcycle left by launching their own Fundo, with 10- 30- and 60-mile options, plus vendors and a post-ride meal, designed to accommodate the growing numbers of bicyclists of all skill levels.
Taste fresh local wines at five Grand River Valley wineries at Casks, Corks and Forks, or sample local craft beers at History on Tap at the Cleveland History Center. The Testaments, the new sequel to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, is anticipated with a party the night it goes on sale at Mac’s Backs. Cleveland-based Belt Publishing hosts ex-felon Robert Wideman and editor Elaine Frantz to talk about giving voice to the incarcerated at the monthly Belt University. Sounds like everyone’s getting a fresh start. –Thomas Mulready
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