Arts & Entertainment

While Solon is widely recognized for its excellence across the board, what truly stands out for older residents is the city’s focus on lifelong learning, wellness and community connection. From robust programming at the Solon Senior Center to abundant volunteer and cultural opportunities, residents find countless ways to stay active, engaged and socially connected. ...

One of the best features of a bus trip is the guide. They have great knowledge about almost everything, from making restaurant suggestions to offering tips for side trips and navigating other issues that arise.  ...

Holiday gatherings with family and friends are a great time to catch up by sharing pictures or videos. But no one wants to see photos on a smartphone’s tiny screen. An easy solution: Use the mirroring function on your smartphone; all of them have the feature, regardless of the make or model. ...

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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