Another “what was old is new again” hobby that’s back is the art of pickling, fermenting and canning. This is, in part, because so many of us have become pretty good at gardening and we don’t know what to do with all those cucumbers.

Some of the most socially isolated people during the pandemic have been those who are unable or unwilling to embrace technology. Video calls have brought us together with loved ones, friends and coworkers. It's not too late to reach out to older family members and friends to help them master video chats. Our tech columnist tells us why.

The season’s show-stopping colors remind us of everything that’s great about living in Ohio. That’s the good news. The bad news is that if you didn’t make reservations months ago for an autumn trip, it’s too late now. But you have other options that don’t require overnight accommodations. Procrastinators, we’ve got your back. Remember going for a drive when we were kids? It’s still fun, especially when the fall scenery glides by the car window. The Ohio Department of Development has put together a handy list of car-friendly itineraries that are perfect for leaf-peeping.

Gina Vernaci, Playhouse Square’s president and CEO, vividly recalls the day COVID-19 took center stage in her life. It was Thursday, March 12, 2020, and the 50th-anniversary tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar” was in town. Cast and crew were preparing for their third live performance of the dazzling revival when word came down that, in the wake of the pandemic, gatherings of more than 100 people were now prohibited. 

They Creep, They Crawl, They Need Volunteers Snakes, tortoises, komodo dragons, spiders. You don’t have to love ‘em to help ‘em.  Fortunately, plenty of people do like creatures that slither and crawl. A good example are the folks at South Euclid’s Herps Alive Foundation, a rescue group for unwanted, abused and neglected reptiles, amphibians, spiders, scorpions and similar creatures.

It’s Back!
Live Theater Returns to  Center Stage
By Linda Feagler Stages across Northeast Ohio are ready to welcome you back with a variety of show-stopping performances. Here’s a rundown of what to see and where to see it.   Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 44107, 216-521-2540, ext.