Holidays

As you're bracing for (or embracing) the cacophony of backyard fireworks this Fourth of July, you might be surprised to learn that, more than a century ago, Cleveland women's groups tried to ban the noisy and dangerous celebrations. ...

Too popular for their own good? The country's most popular parks are limiting visitors to manage crowd control. So, if you want to see the sunrise at Acadia National Park or the towering redwoods in Muir Woods, you'll need reservations. Parks have been slammed with tourists, creating crowded parking lots, traffic jams and general craziness during peak travel times. ...

Remember when summer was one, long, sun-filled season of possibilities that lasted forever?  Then, suddenly, it became a muggy flash interrupted by Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Reclaim the season! Our May/June issue is full of suggestions for putting the fun back into summer. ...

No matter where we go, we take stuff with us: towels, sunscreen, books, food, chairs and more. Whatever you plan to do this summer, we’ve come up with a list of handy take-along gear, some from small local retailers, others purchased online. ...

Summertime, summertime! There’s no time like it. The hot weather unleashes our pent-up appetites for open-air fun here in Northeast Ohio. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, that means festivals, fairs, outdoor concerts, car shows and other big events. Below is your month-by-month sampling of upcoming summer fun. ...

The heat. The bugs. The humidity. Not a summer person? We get it; the season feels stickier and steamier the older we get. But warm temperatures and sunshine are short-lived in Northeast Ohio. Leave the air conditioning behind and let our Summer Fun Guide tempt you with our completely biased and absolutely random list of 50 things to do and places to go. ...

The exhibit in the Manor House showcases how the estate was used for family gatherings and celebrations, as well as fundraisers, musical performances and lectures. The exhibit also examines the key role of the domestic staff, and how they orchestrated an event at Stan Hywet Hall, displaying the practical and logistical side of entertaining in a large home during the early part of the 20th Century. ...

From Cab Calloway’s Zoot Suit and will.i.am’s “Let’s Get It Started” All-Star promo outfit to Chuck D’s Air Jordans and players’ favorite songs, explore the cultural impact of the sport, the swagger behind athletes and artists, and the power of rock & roll. ...