Personal Improvement

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. ...

Today, it's cheaper to toss something that’s outdated or malfunctions and pick up a newer model with a limited lifespan. There are still a few craftsmen who do that type of work, and I lucked out when I walked into Top TV & Appliance near Collinwood. I wasn’t there for repairs. I was there for the stories. ...

Taking a walk has been a top activity for older adults during the pandemic. As spring approaches — and icy sidewalks aren’t an issue — this is one of the best ways to get out of the house, be out in the open air and face a low risk for viral transmission.  ...

Kids love reactions that are explosive and colorful. The following experiments will definitely grab their attention, plus they use items you probably already have available in your kitchen. ...

Did we need to know that a grandkid is no longer wetting the bed? Or that a child finally doesn’t need a tutor anymore? Potty training updates, stitches in the E.R. — almost nothing is off limits on social media, but maybe some of it should be. ...

The gathering can be as basic or as complicated as your family. Host a backyard potluck or work with a lodge/conference center. Head to a local metropark or outsource everything to planners and caterers.  ...

We should practice good habits that keep us from wasting time online while still taking advantage of all of its benefits. Racking up too much screen time can be detrimental to your productivity and can hurt your real-world social interactions. A daily glass of wine can be good for your health; a bottle a day can be bad. ...