Arts & Culture

A new exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art explores the historical inspirations that have fueled and continue to influence Italian fashion. The exhibit features the majestic creations of more than 100 modern and contemporary Italian fashions and accessories in dialogue with Italian fine, decorative and textile arts from the 1400s to the early 1600s. ...

Who doesn't love seeing more than 100 over-the-top decorated Christmas trees? It's one of our favorite holiday events, it's in downtown Akron with lots of nearby parking, and it's free. The only catch: it's coming up fast in mid-November, so don't miss it. ...

A visit from grandkids is fun, noisy, messy and (c'mon, admit it) a little bit stressful. Throw the holidays into the mix and things can go sideways fast. Thrive magazine's grandparent columnist Karen Shadrach always has great suggestions for ways to spend time with grandkids of all ages. Her conversation on this podcast episode with Thrive editor Marie Elium focuses on holiday events for kids of all ages. ...

CMA's Performing Arts Series showcases a robust offering of original music and performances. Spanning classical and contemporary music, global music traditions and dance, the series regularly complements special exhibitions and illuminates the museum's permanent collection. ...

When this year’s “Superman” movie hit theaters, Northeast Ohio residents saw more than just the Man of Steel; they saw Cleveland streets and buildings because part of the film was shot here. It makes sense that Superman returned to Cleveland. After all, it’s the birthplace of the action hero. Thrive’s pop culture columnist, Mike Olszewski, tells us how Glenville’s Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created Superman in 1933, how they, and Cleveland, lost the comic book hero, and how the city is reclaiming its arguably most famous creation.

Mike Olszewski is a veteran Cleveland radio host and personality. He and his wife, Janice, are the authors of books about Cleveland TV, rock and roll, radio and other topics. Mike is Thrive’s Pop Culture Chronicles columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

 

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Celebrate the beauty of autumn and the rich traditions of 19th-century farm life in the Cuyahoga Valley at Hale Farm & Village's Harvest Festival Oct. 4–5 and Oct.  11–12. ...

Holden Arboretum kicks off the fall season with a new exhibit, Skeleton Grove, featuring nearly a dozen 10- to 12-foot-tall skeletons decorated by local artists. Holden will keep the autumn fun rolling with the familiar favorite, Fall Forest Fest. ...

The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) will host its annual Chalk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, noon-5 p.m., rain or shine. Participants and observers of all abilities and ages are invited to create and delight in sidewalk artistry. ...