Get Away

Don't let summer pass by without first planning for a day or weekend among the sights, sounds and special treats that make taking your grandchildren to an amusement park an exciting adventure. From Cedar Point to Memphis Kiddie Park, your grandkids will enjoy riding on some of Northeast Ohio's best amusement park rides... and you'll all share memories that last a lifetime. ...

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. ...

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. ...

This summer, as airline flights get bumped and reshuffled, and staffing at resorts is iffy, a travel agent just may be your best travel partner. We found a story from AAA Travel about what a travel agent can do for you the next time you start your vacation planning. ...

Enjoy classic Hollywood reimagined at Boomer Bash West, April 28 at Crocker Park in Westlake. Cleveland-based duo Rick & Sharona will emcee the big event in between live performances of their signature Rat Pack music. Watch for a Marilyn Monroe mingling in the crowd, and enjoy the spotlight with our fun attractions. Purchase your tickets today! ...

Tickets for the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) are on sale online now at the Film Festival Box Office located in the KeyBank State Theatre Lobby at Playhouse Square. The Festival runs from March 30-April 9, in person and through the Festival's streaming platform. ...

He has gone from being a coffeehouse crooner to a bar-room bard, then a pandemic-era social media performer. That’s a lot of ground to cover. But after more than 50 years of writing and performing, Alex Bevan, the dean of North Coast singer-songwriters, still has something to share. ...

Jim and Sharon House don’t work for the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce — not officially, at least. The Houses are at home in Mentor, the place they’ve lived all their lives and where they raised their son, Jeff. They can’t imagine living anywhere else — or any better, for that matter. ...