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Other Oktoberfest favorites include world champion sand sculptor Carl Jara, and a live Cleveland Glockenspiel—a gigantic two-story working cuckoo clock with dancers from Toledo Holzhacker Buam who perform skits on the hour, always punctuating performances by showering souvenirs on the crowd. ...

With the exception of a Kitchen Aid mixer, I've found every one of these items at a yard sale or thrift store over the past 30 years.  Dad picked up an immaculate set of CutCo knives for me (vintage '70s wooden handles) for $8 at an estate sale. And I'll argue that a good piece of vintage Pyrex beats CorningWare any day. ...

Created by Frank Todaro in tribute to his father, Mel, who passed away from kidney cancer, Molto Bella is presented in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Summit County as a benefit for both organizations. The show has grown rapidly thanks to participation by the Ferrari Club of America. ...

We're offering our readers two guided, curated trips. One's headed to the iconic masterpiece Fallingwater on Tuesday, Oct. 16, the other is a five-night trip to Nashville and Memphis from Sunday, Oct. 14-Friday, Oct. 19. Both are on comfortable deluxe motor coaches. ...

The Sea Lion Splash Show feature at this year’s county fair will have crowds cheering and laughing. The idea of the sea lion shows originated when the rescue group Squalus started taking in beached sea lions who were unable to be returned to the wild due to age, injuries or the inability to provide food for themselves. ...

Humperdinck is very much looking forward to the Akron show.  “Love Northeast Ohio. We play there often, but it’s such a thrill to see those audiences.  We’ve played casinos and indoor and outdoor arenas. The audience makes it special. Can’t wait,” Humperdinck says.  Neither can the fans. ...

Pinball was banned until the mid-1970s in most of America’s big cities because it was considered a form of gambling. It eventually became a symbol of youth and rebellion, right along with rock & roll. By 1969, pinball and rock became inextricably linked, thanks to the Who and the group’s opus Tommy, which highlighted the skills of the rock opera’s lead character. ...

Put on your walking shoes and get ready to explore neighborhood gardens and orchards during GardenWalk Cleveland. Gardeners, would-be gardeners, and those who appreciate gardens will find plenty of plants and flower beds that are interesting, creative and quirky. ...