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I was horrified when students in a class I taught had never heard of the Marx Brothers. My grandmother told me that when the brothers and W.C. Fields played the Cleveland vaudeville houses, they stayed home because their acts were insulting. Hey, that was part of their charm! The Marxes were at Playhouse Square a number of times and barely escaped with their lives when Chico got caught hustling players at a pool hall. ...

It's pumpkin time. If you are unsure what else goes with pumpkin, think about your favorite butternut squash or sweet potato recipe and incorporate pumpkin into it. What grows together goes together, so things like local maple syrup, root vegetables and dark, leafy greens complement pumpkin really well. ...

Decades ago, yoga had an image problem; it was considered some sort of mysterious quackery from the Far East. But time has done its work and yoga has earned its place at the Western buffet of prescriptive options to help prevent and treat common ailments. And now there's a twist: goats. We have the scoop. ...

The Crocker Park Wine Festival will be in full swing this weekend, so come on out and allow us to pour you a glass in support of University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, the leading pediatric facility in Northeast Ohio.

The wine festival is sponsored by Market District and will showcase over 150 wines from local, national and international producers and more than 30 select craft beers and a variety of spirits. Guests will enjoy live music, food, exhibitors, and various activities throughout the weekend. Be sure to stop by the NEO Parent and Boomer tent at 4-10 p.m. on Friday or 2-10 p.m. Saturday.

Festival tickets are $30 through September 12 and $35 at the door for 10 tastings and a souvenir wine glass. Additional taste tickets are $1 each and available on site only. Full pour beer and wine options range from $4 to $6. Weekend passes are also available for $40 prior to July 31, $50 August 1 – September 12 and are $60 at the door.

 

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Labor Day is behind us. Hints of Autumn are in the air. Take advantage of the lovely weather while we have it, enjoying an exclusive view of lions, tigers, bears and all the zoo has to offer! Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is helping to bring you and your friends a dedicated visit to the Akron Zoo.

Adults 62 and older can enjoy discounted admission, live entertainment and vendors throughout the zoo that offer services for seniors. It all happens this Friday during the 2019 Senior Safari on September 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get directions here: https://ohio.org/festivals-events/event/senior-safari/

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Night sky watchers dream of clear, cool evenings when the stars seem to pop with bright clarity. Autumn and early winter are perfect times to take in the beauty of Northeast Ohio's skies. A good place to start is the dark sky park in Geauga County ...

Get an exclusive view of lions, tigers, bears and all the zoo has to offer! Northeast Ohio Boomer & Beyond is helping to bring you and your cohorts a dedicated visit to the Akron Zoo.

Adults 62 and older can enjoy discounted admission, live entertainment and vendors throughout the zoo that offer services for seniors. It all happens during the 2019 Senior Safari on September 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get directions here: https://ohio.org/festivals-events/event/senior-safari/

 

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