With the pandemic raging, it might be difficult to find peace this season. But as usual, our region rises to the challenge, this time around with holiday tunes, fun in the snow and potato pancakes. Of course, it’s best to confirm before heading out, as everything is subject to radical change.Music always lifts the spirits: from hip-hop at the Grog, to reggae at the Music Box, to 16th-century classical music on ideastream, you should be able to find something to groove to. The Cleveland Metroparks toboggan chutes are open every day, as is the ice skating rink at Wade Oval. Celebrate the season with a repast in an igloo at Merwin’s Wharf or latkes served up to the accompaniment of Blue Lunch.
If all else fails, we can recommend a sure thing: celebrating David Bowie’s birthday with us in a couple weeks: last-minute tickets would make a great gift. We could also suggest a tranquil self-guided tour in the woods, like the kind that Summit Metro Parks is offering. You might find that peace comes from within.
If you had to leave home in a hurry, what would you take with you? What objects have the most meaning in your life?
Survivors of genocide, trauma and holocausts have faced this question, and the precious objects, photos, toys and letters they kept with them as they escaped form the basis for this thought-provoking exhibition at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage, Stories of Survival: Object, Image, Memory.
CoolCleveland’s Thomas Mulready spoke with curator Arielle Weininger about the genesis of the exhibition, how audiences are reacting, and some of the pieces that touched her the most. View the video
David Bowie would have turned 75 in January, 2022. Ziggy Stardust turns 50. And there will be a very loud party.Tickets make an easy and affordable stocking stuffer!
Celebrate a night out in Cleveland (Jan 6 & 7) or Akron (Jan 8) with a Ziggy photo exhibit, lots of live music from Vanity Crash, and exclusive interviews with Bowie’s band and inner circle. Read More
Main Street Kent shepherded the creation and installation of a new public artwork, designed and fabricated by local artists/craftspeople, now located on North Water Street downtown. Stop and see it — and snap a few pictures — when you take the family downtown for Kent’s latest storybook walk. Read More
Canton-based Brian Lisik just released his latest full-length album, Gudbye Stoopid Whirled, in late 2020. But he’s already dropped the first of what says will be a new single every month in 2022, with the December 17 release of “Sights.” Read More
The music of Oberlin Conservatory associate professor of composition Jesse Jones is showcased on a new recording called In Profile, which features five of his pieces performed by Oberlin faculty, students and guest musicians. Read More
Dining at a restaurant with friends? Ordering carryout?Cleveland Independents’ member restaurants have got you covered. Many of our members are offering options guaranteed to make your New Year’s Eve a spectacular celebration.
University Circle’s Church of the Covenant invites the community to a free concert on the 47-bell Alexander McGaffin Carillon, followed by a candlelight service.
MON 12/27 Zoom Downhill The toboggan chutes at Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run are open every day through the end of the year & weekends through early March.
