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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." ...

If you’re age 70 or older, you should apply now for the benefits you’re owed. Your Social Security benefits will not increase if you continue to delay applying for them because you are 70 or older. You can receive benefits even if you still work. ...

Job hunters, be on the lookout for reshipping or “parcel mule” scams from two fulfillment services reportedly in the Cleveland area. In a parcel mule or reshipping scam, job seekers are “hired” by a company under the guise of performing warehousing, shipping or fulfillment duties which are actually just relabeling parcels shipped to the consumer’s residence to be forwarded to a new address. The high pay lures workers who later find themselves aiding scammers with money laundering and possibly other offenses. ...

A Lakewood woman underwent successful heart valve surgery at University Hospitals five years ago when she was 89. She's still swimming laps at 94. ...

Pet poisonings are a sadly common occurrence. Most of the time, when pets eat or drink something they shouldn’t, it’s an accident. Like human toddlers, they notice or smell something and think it might be delicious. When you follow these common-sense tips to keep toxic substances out of reach, your pets can live long, happy, healthy lives. ...

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an older person. An older person is defined by the Social Security Act as someone over age 60. This abuse takes many forms—including physical, emotional, and sexual harm, neglect and financial exploitation. Don’t be afraid to report instances of suspected abuse. ...