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Cleveland’s MLK Celebration Chorus evolves the gospel genre while maintaining early roots

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● February 19, 2026

“This is the highlight of my year to sing with the chorus.”

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Year of Toni Morrison celebrates Ohio’s only Nobel Laureate for Literature through statewide events

By Christopher Johnston ● Arts & Culture ● February 18, 2026

Throughout the year from Feb. 18, 2026 to Feb. 18, 2027 libraries, universities, bookstores and other organizations and individuals statewide will hold special events celebrating Morrison’s significant achievements as a writer who focused on the realities of race and gender and on the Black female experience.

Searchers find wreck of Cleveland-built luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

By The Associated Press ● Communities ● February 16, 2026

A search team has discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale more than 150 years ago.

One of America’s best comic book shops is in Cleveland, and it’s here to preserve the stories

By AJ DiCosimo ● Arts & Culture ● February 12, 2026

In a country still writing its mythology, Carol & John’s is where those stories are shared again, one comic at a time.

ASC3 wants to close the intergenerational digital gap, teaches seniors email, Zoom, more

By Bob Sandrick ● Social Equity ● February 11, 2026

The Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center teaches students everything from how to pay bills online to how to video call grandchildren.

New The Sculpture Center exhibit brings groundbreaking ceramics to Cleveland

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● February 10, 2026

“They’re definitely taking ceramics a step further than what most people think of.”

They sell sanctuary: No Surf House offers safe haven for touring musicians in Cleveland

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● February 9, 2026

“People realizing they can come here and make it a profitable, fun stay is the key. It makes business sense (for musicians). We’re one little part of the equation, but we’re a big part of it as far as making Cleveland a viable place for these bands to play.”