Hobbies

If you're looking for something to read, why not look back to 2023 for suggestions? Cuyahoga County Public Library's list of most popular books last year reminds us of how much good literature exists out there. ...

Movies are just one of the many free offerings at our public libraries. You can download current issues of magazines, read newspapers for free, get book suggestions and attend lectures by popular authors. Check out your local library's website to learn more. ...

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. ...

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." ...

Mediterranean gardens are a 2023 trend and are gaining in popularity. Achieving the ambience of a Mediterranean Garden is relatively easy. To find out how to transplant the al fresco ambience of a Mediterranean garden to Northeast Ohio, read on. ...

Speakers from the visual arts, film, theater, music, architecture and food will share behind-the-scenes stories as part of the Fairmount Center for the Arts 'Pull Back the Curtain' Speaker Series. The founding of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the future of Cleveland's public spaces, and the history of musicals are the subjects from the first set of speakers. ...

Vintage Ferraris, rare classics, custom and exotic sports cars and other high-value vehicles are included in the more than 300 cars displayed on Stan Hywet's Great Meadow, with the historic Manor House and gardens as a backdrop. ...