The pandemic separates artists from audiences and unites them
Kate Blaszak looked up from her printout at Hedge Gallery and broke into a smile that her mask couldn’t hide. “I see it on your wall!”
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Construction on Circle Square development could begin in March
A long-planned development project in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood that features a new public library, apartments, and office and retail space may begin construction in March, according to a developer on the project.
Voices of CLE murals create space for healing and expression
On May 30, when peaceful demonstrations in downtown Cleveland escalated into riots, Heather Holmes felt torn.
Art Made in the Shutdown showcases artists’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Art Made in the Shutdown, a large, salon-style exhibition at the Worthington Yards in downtown Cleveland, began as a public call for entries to capture artists’ responses to the pandemic and soon garnered more than 120 responses.
Cozad-Bates house to receive $1.5m renovation, reopen as interpretive center in the fall
With its open front porch, large arched windows and hipped roof, the Cozad-Bates house at Mayfield Road and East 115th Street is an architectural gem. It’s chilling to imagine that a terrified, hungry and exhausted slave could very well have sought refuge here.
Could Black Lives Matter mural pave the way for more decorative street painting projects?
The Black Lives Matter mural on East 93rd Street in Cleveland’s Woodland Hills neighborhood has drawn thousands of people and played host to gospel choirs and prayer services since it was painted June 20th. Now, city leaders say they’ll keep the street closed until after July 4th to accommodate the wave of visitors they anticipate over the holiday weekend.
“Theater is essential”: Cleveland venues wrestle with Covid-19 shutdown
By Christopher Johnston
Most Cleveland theaters are not expecting to produce another show until 2021 at the earliest, and the shutdown and loss of ticket sales have led to layoffs and budget cuts. Despite these challenges, they plan to reopen. Right now, they’re taking time to complete renovations and upgrades and plan for reopening safely while trying out new approaches with virtual programming.
Need to Know: Bop Stop explores outside concerts, Rust Belt Riders rolls on, library offers online programs
Bop Stop manager Gabe Pollack says it’s too early to restart the concert venue, which could open as a bar or restaurant on May 21st but still can’t provide live music. However, he’s looking into other creative ways to get things bopping again. He’s researching holding outdoor concerts, possibly in the Bop Stop parking lot or the small park along the Shoreway, to provide socially distanced live music.
