If there’s one thing we learned during the pandemic, it’s that we don’t want to just go back to normal. Why? Normal wasn’t so great for a lot of folks. And now that the slate’s been cleaned, we have a once in a lifetime chance to recreate a better world. We just need to stay pointed in the right direction.There’s no excuse not to celebrate Juneteenth, especially when CoolCleveland columnist Dru Thompson has rounded up the coolest parties, events and Zoom programs. It’s been a tough year, and Main Street Kent says, “Something’s Got To Give.” Ohio Arts Presenters Network is back with their annual conference in Cleveland this fall, a hopeful sign that live performance is coming back. Tech czar and podcasting entrepreneur Michael DeAloia just published a book on The Lost Department Stores of Cleveland.
Celebrate our water at the Cuyahoga River Rally with kayaking, music, art and tours. And if you love all the cool new murals around town, it’s time to rejoice. Graffiti HeArt is bringing Cleveland native WRDSMTH back from LA to paint about 15 more.
There’s a long road ahead. But we seem to be headed in the right direction. Just drive
With the new Find Your Path mobile app from the Cleveland Metroparks, you can carry at your fingertips maps, events, activities and attractions for all the Metroparks facilities: their 18 park reservations across 24,000 acres, 8 golf courses, dining, retail and the award-winning Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.Follow along with Kelly Manderfield of the Cleveland Metroparks as she walks us through how easy it is to find trails, parks and activities near you (or across town), pull up directions to the parks and maps of the trails, learn about all the attractions and dining options, and even register for classes and activities, right on the app. Find the app here.
Until just a couple of years ago, unless you were Black, you probably never heard of Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last slaves were freed in Texas. And you definitely never went to an event around it. This year for the first time, there are celebrations all over, including the first-ever, all-day bash on Mall C.So many, in fact, you need a directory! Luckily, our columnist Dru Thompson put one together so you know who’s doing what where. Read More
Local street art nonprofit Graffiti HeArt saved last summer when it brought artist Beau Stanton in to paint a mural next to its Superior Avenue space. This August, it’s invited WRDSMTH, an L.A.-based Cleveland native, to paint as many as 15 murals in Cleveland, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights. Read More
The Rock Hall has announced a packed summer season of weekly concerts, with free local concerts and ticketed events with acts such as Sweet Apple, Bully and Cloud Nothings. It kicks off July 1 & runs through August 27. Read More
Main Street Kent is a hosting “Something’s Got to Give” fundraiser, an exhibit/silent auction featuring small artworks submitted by community members, which will be on display in downtown Kent in August. Read More
The Ohio Arts Professionals Network is holding its annual convention at Playhouse Square in Cleveland in October, so performing artists and presenters should join now. Artists have until June 21 to apply to showcase. Read More
A new book, Lost Department Stores of Cleveland by Michael DeAloia, looks back at the era when women wore hats and gloves to shop downtown and met their friends for lunch at the Silver Grille. Read More
Father’s Day Weekend & Summer Solstice Celebration! Let’s celebrate dear old dad and our favorite season for one big weekend in June! We will be bringing back the Melt classic and “Dad Approved” Primetime Prime Rib Melt all weekend: June 18th-20th. Vegetarian available.3 Floyds Brewing Gumball Head Glass Giveaway: A delicious American Pale Wheat Beer brewed with a boatload of Amarillo hops and a refreshing crisp citrus finish. This great summer beer will taste even better with a free 3 Floyds Pint Glass. Read More.
With the country struggling to pay for upgrading roads and bridges, assisting working families in paying for childcare, and a whole host of other pressing needs, the fact the wealthiest citizens don’t pay their fair share of taxes should outrage the public, but if history is any indicator, people will simply shrug their shoulders… Read More
Critical race theory is an accurate backwards look at our nation’s history; we have to learn from it to assure the same tactics used against us back then are not going to be used against us in the future, under the lie that “it was all legal”… Read More
