Improper Frames at CMA’s Transformer Station
Transformer StationIn partnership with Cleveland Print Room, the Cleveland Museum of Art presents Improper Frames at Transformer Station, the museum’s satellite location in Ohio City’s Hingetown neighborhood. On view from February 14 through May 10, 2026, this free exhibition brings together artists and photographers working through Cleveland’s internal boundaries, partial views, and shifting frames. Their works engage a city recently rendered legible through a comprehensive property inventory, classifying and evaluating land across the city. The exhibition features work by Amber Ford, Jon Gott, Michael Indriolo, Da’Shaunae Marisa, Vivica Satterwhite, and Alejandro Vergara, and is curated by Theodossis Issaias.
Lakewood Spring Hike & Bike Week
Students in preschool through fifth grade across Lakewood are invited to participate in Spring Hike & Bike Week, taking place May 11–15. This citywide initiative encourages families to incorporate walking and biking into their daily trip to school. Hike & Bike is a collaborative effort between the City of Lakewood, Lakewood City Schools, and Bike Lakewood. Elementary school PTAs and PTOs are also encouraged to support and promote participation within their school communities. The initiative is open to all preschool through fifth grade students across Lakewood, including those attending public and private schools. Walking and biking to school can support improved attendance by helping students arrive on time, focused, and ready to learn. Increased participation also contributes to reduced traffic congestion near schools and greater visibility of students walking and biking in the community. Organizers recognize that families may face barriers to participation, including scheduling challenges and safety concerns. Events like Hike & Bike Week are intended to build participation over time by increasing awareness, visibility, and community support for active transportation. Families interested in participating are encouraged to plan ahead, connect with neighbors, and review safe walking and biking practices. Additional resources are available to support participation, including a Walk Audit Toolkit and the City […]
” Embrace: Poetry That Undresses the Silence” Book Launch
Readers, writers, and lovers of contemporary poetry are invited to an intimate evening of storytelling, reflection, and artistic expression as four poets celebrate the release of Embrace: Poetry That Undresses the Silence. The event will take place Friday, May 15 from 6:00–8:00 PM at The Vault at Metropolitan 9, located at 2017 East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland. Embrace, a collaborative collection by authors Lori Bellman, Chrissy Costa, Renée Kogler, and Erika Roman Saint-Pierre, explores themes of identity, womanhood, sensuality, healing, and self-expression. Written from diverse cultural, racial, and personal perspectives, the collection offers contemporary poetry that moves between vulnerability and strength, intimacy and independence, inviting readers to reflect on shared emotional and cultural experiences. Guests will step into a warm and inviting atmosphere designed to celebrate creativity and connection. Set against the swanky backdrop of The Vault, the evening will immerse attendees in poetic storytelling, vivid imagery, and artistic conversation that honors the complexity and power of women’s voices. The evening begins at 6:00 PM with a signature welcome cocktail and time to mingle with fellow creatives and poetry enthusiasts. Guests will then experience a curated program including: Intimate readings of selected poetry by the authors of Embrace A […]
