Throwback/Nostalgia

Did you know that the first Black History Month was celebrated right here at Kent State University? Neither did we. Check out the Western Reserve Historical Society to learn more about Northeast Ohio's role in this national, month-long observation. ...

No matter how many balsam candles I burn, I can't capture the aroma of a fresh tree. I've chosen my path, and it doesn't include a stroll around one of Northeast Ohio's many Christmas tree farms. If you're a purist (and good for you, I say with all sincerity), then here's a list you need: local Christmas tree farms. I hope you find your perfect live tree. I'm going to keep plugging away at my artificial trees: So far, I've got two up, one to go. ...

Celebrate the holiday season at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens’ Deck the Hall. This magical event turns the estate that was once home to Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company co-founder F.A. Seiberling and his family into a holiday destination, featuring seasonal décor throughout the Manor House, outdoor light displays and walking paths, and the Dazzle light show. ...

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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Celebrate the beauty of autumn and the rich traditions of 19th-century farm life in the Cuyahoga Valley at Hale Farm & Village's Harvest Festival Oct. 4–5 and Oct.  11–12. ...

Forget the pumpkin lattes and apple fritters. For my money, nothing says autumn like a nice, scary ghost tour. ...

The Cleveland Museum of Art is hosting the Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium, a celebration of the expressive power of early cinema, in four days of silent film screenings accompanied by live music. ...

We've got a special line-up of fun local tidbits here, from Medina's thrilling water ski shows, to an adventurous new elevated glass walkway over a deep gorge, to Cleveland's annual GardenWalk tour, to a shopping trip back to yesteryear's Public Square. It's all worth noting. ...