Fun

 “A Century of the American Motorcycle” is an extensive look into the technical and esthetic development of American motorcycles in particular, from the 1905 Indian Single, to the 1907 Merkel Light, on through the Twentieth Century, right up to the 2018 Motus MST. This extraordinary display will be a first in the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum’s long history of educating, engaging and entertaining its visitors, diverging from shows previously dedicated to automobiles. ...

If your reading list is looking a bit thin these days — and really, whose isn’t after sticking around the house for a year? — you’ll like the following book suggestions. They come from Mel Valva, reference associate at Brunswick Library. All debuting this summer, make room on your list for these seasonal hot picks. ...

Boomer Bash West 2021 was a great success on Thursday, June 3! Despite threatening skies, hundreds of people came out to enjoy mixing and mingling in a friendly and fun Hawaiian-themed event at Crocker Park in Westlake. ...

Grammy on the Go Karen Shardrach adds to last month’s blog on magical playgrounds. She and her grandkids and have discovered several other unique and fun playgrounds here in Northeast Ohio that feature unexpected climbing structures, pathways, tunnel slides, bear bridges and even dinosaur bones! ...

Have you got your tickets yet? Boomer Bash West is THIS Thursday on Market Square at Crocker Park, 4-7 p.m. June 3 in Westlake, co-sponsored by The Normandy Senior Living. It's time to get back out there to mix and mingle in a Hawaiian, “lei-ed” back atmosphere! ...

With a worldwide audience that exceeds 100 million people, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the most watched musical event in the world. Each halftime performance comes with a different vision and approach. Whether it’s Bruce Springsteen’s dynamic performance with minimalist staging, Bruno Mars’ 1950s-style R&B revue or the Las Vegas-style showgirl spectacular from Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Relive the moments at the Rock Hall's newest exhibit. ...

You’ve heard “his eyes were bigger than his stomach” being said about someone piling more food on a plate than could be eaten. That could also be said for gardeners who have the problem of buying more plants than they have space for. If you find yourself in that predicament, here are some suggestions to help you find homes for all those extras you couldn’t resist. ...

In the old days — like 15 years ago — mainstream celebrities appeared in television commercials endorsing beer and insurance. They used their fame to “influence” viewers to buy these brands.  Today, social media celebrities do the same thing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blogs and more. They develop followings from hundreds to millions. They share information about food, travel, fashion, arts, crafts, product trials, opinions and outright product endorsements. These folks are called “influencers” because their followers are “influenced” by what they’re reading or viewing.  ...