Right before our eyes, we rotate closer to the sun and our destiny. CSU celebrates the nation’s 250th, KSU School of Fashion puts on a show, and School of the Arts displays student photos. There’s plenty of music, with world-class piano at Oberlin, a new release by Jack & the Optimists, a gypsy concert with food, swing dancing with Radio Rhythm IDOLs, and classical quartet Opus 216 jamming out on the stage at Visible Voice Books. Don’t miss the eclectic musical play and art show that explore the legacy of abolitionist John Brown. You can learn the science behind fireflies, find out how much Ohioans value their libraries, get working on your float for Parade the Circle, and help clean up along the Cuyahoga watershed.

Keep your eye on events unfolding before us. Make a plan to vote in the May 5 primaries even if you usually wait until the general elections. Our secretary of state and GOP candidate running for the office are keen to suppress your vote and purge voters from the rolls. Show up and use your voice. Get ready for the first major project examining and celebrating our region’s seminal role in The Birth of Punk, rivaling the scenes in NYC & London. We’re presenting shows in May at the Civic Theatre in Akron and the Music Box in Cleveland. Be there to see how things take shape.

-Thomas Mulready