Arts & Entertainment

Creating pleasant seasonal rituals and routines has many benefits, bringing our awareness and focus to the present moment, relieving stress, and enhancing gratefulness. Good habits are well-planned, regular and predictable. Predictable rituals motivate everything from buying habits to household activities. ...

Much of our pop culture experience has been lost to time, but our columnist is happy to report that a treasure trove of memories has not only been found but is being lovingly preserved.  ...

Whenever the seasons change, there’s a certain restlessness that stirs us… the desire to expand our horizons, learn new things, explore new places. Especially during back-to-school season, it’s good to know there are plenty of options in Northeast Ohio for older adults to plug into free or low-cost programs that deliver lifelong learning and enrichment opportunities. ...

Few household items combine function and beauty more seamlessly than a quilt. While many hobbies have slipped out of favor, quilting—stitching together three or more layers of fabric and a soft interlining, usually in an ornamental pattern—is enjoying a resurgence. ...

As the curtain rises on Playhouse Square’s 2023-24 Broadway Series season, Joe Garry prepares to take center stage in the Upper Allen Theatre. Before each production, the Bratenahl resident presents a half-hour lecture to appreciative theater lovers who come early to hear him speak. Each of his “Broadway Buzz” talks is filled with engaging, behind-the-scenes tidbits and historical perspectives. ...

In Bill Starcher’s world, art is meant to be seen, touched, climbed on, and closely examined. He enjoys the delight and surprise when people recognize fork handles, tire strips and other found objects in his sculptures—the ordinary turned extraordinary. ...

Did you know that Superman was created here in Cleveland? To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the first comic book superhero, two months of programs are planned across the city from now through Nov. 2 for "Superman's Cleveland." ...

Greater Cleveland Volunteers, which matches people with organizations, is sponsoring the Cleveland Pickle Fest on Saturday, Sept. 23 from noon-6 p.m. with, a celebration of pickles and volunteerism in downtown Cleveland.  ...