Some of us like to settle down with a blanket and a book to enjoy winter from the comfort of a warm house. Then there are those who grab a coat and gloves and head outside, embracing the cold, crisp weather. If you're in the second category, take a look at what's happening in downtown Akron this winter. Fire pits, igloos, ice skating and more await those who don't mind the season's chill. ...

It's no wonder we're feeling a big pandemic-weary right now. Many of our holiday plans were disrupted, we're seeing (or experiencing) more breakthrough COVID-19 cases, and no one is quite sure when things will seem normal again. If you're having a tough time coping with stress, we've got some handy reminders that can help. ...

This Veterans Day, find answers to lingering questions you may have about your own military experience or for details involving current veterans issues or military history. Access the Veterans' Service Records on the The National Archives and Records Administration website to request military service records, research using military records, replace lost medals and awards, browse WWII photos, watch memorial videos and more. ...

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season with Wild Winter Lights presented by NOPEC. Experience this year’s all-new lighting display, with more than one million individual lights and unique twists on holiday traditions. You may even see bears, tigers and reindeer! ...

The exhibition’s 180 paintings, sculptures, hair artifacts, photographs, advertisements, magazine covers and other media are organized into three themes: Community & Memory, Hair Politics and Black Joy. Black hair is addressed by artists, barbers and activists in both its historical perceptions and its ramifications for self and society today. ...

The public is welcome to an afternoon art exhibit by watercolorist Ingrid Sussman at The Weils of Menorah Park on Sunday, November 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. ...

We have two opportunities this fall to dive into the works of Vincent van Gogh close to home; one is quietly conventional, the other flashy and high tech. Why not try both and learn more about this artist? Both opportunities to experience van Gogh promise to be interesting ways to learn more about the artist. Taking inspiration from the world around him, Van Gogh preferred depicting nature and capturing aspects of everyday life. Although largely unrecognized and commercially unsuccessful during his lifetime, Van Gogh gained critical recognition after his death and became the subject of popular novels and movies. Born in the Netherlands, van Gogh decided to become an artist at the age of 27. He moved to Paris in 1886 and produced many of his mature works while living in southern France. The good news is that you don't have to travel far to enjoy van Gogh, just make your way to downtown Cleveland. ...

Have you ever wanted to design your own fabric? Or make a banner? Do fancy embroidery? What about engraving glasses for a special event? Geauga County Public Library system is the latest group to add specialized tech and craft equipment for patrons through its Maker Space Inspiration Station. ...