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Christopher Johnston

Christopher Johnston has published more than 3,000 articles in publications including American Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, History Magazine and Scientific American. His book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice (Skyhorse) was published in May 2018.

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The Superhero Project creates personalized cartoon crusaders for disabled, chronically ill youth 

“For some of the families, going through this process is an inflection point where it’s the first time that they and their child have the opportunity to be seen and understood and celebrated in the way that we want all kids to feel."

Coach Sam’s Scholars honors Third Federal’s CEO at Cleveland Legends event

CSS is named in honor of former Cleveland Browns Head Coach Sam Rutigliano, for his lifelong commitment to the education and wellbeing of his players and students.

“Last Shop on Walnut” world premiere at Cedar Lee Theatre

On Thursday, Cedar Lee Theatre will host the premiere of "Last Shop on Walnut."

Powerful Long Ladder Theatre Company brings Italian version of “Jitney” to Waterloo Arts District

“I thought it was important to bring their version of the play here."

Award-winning filmmaker premieres movie shot in Cleveland barbershop at Atlas Cinemas Shaker Square

On Saturday, April 18, “Fade 2 Black,” Calhoun’s newest short film, will receive its world premiere at the Atlas Cinemas movie theater at Shaker Square at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Melissa Newman, daughter of Paul Newman, returns to Cleveland

This April, Melissa Newman will return to Cleveland for the first time since she was 13 to promote her book about her parents:“Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman: Head Over Heels, A Love Affair in Words and Pictures.” 

Brad Ricca takes readers on a magical, historical mystery tour in his new book “Lincoln’s Ghost”

Spirtualists often tried to conjure the spirit of Abraham Lincoln. Harry Houdini set out to expose them. And Brad Ricca wrote about it all.

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

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. 

Cleveland filmmaker’s “The Object of the Game” docuseries highlights lessons from legendary St. Ignatius football coach

Considered one of the most accomplished coaches in high school football history, Coach Chuck Kyle coached at St. Ignatius from 1983 to 2022 and had numerous former players advance to college or NFL careers. He was inducted into the National High School Football Hall of Fame in 2024.

My Grow Connect wants Clevelanders to reconnect with the land

A Cleveland-based, BIPOC-owned civic and social organization focused on community engagement and urban agriculture, MGC’s mission is to support the development of sustainable communities through creative relationship building and mindful resource connections.

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