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Hollywood star’s IlluminateHER program sheds light on beauty standards, helps Cleveland girls

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● October 30, 2025

“It’s not about how you look. It’s about what’s inside you and the difference you can make. That’s what this project is all about: taking pictures that speak for you.”

New Cleveland bus shelter sculpture offers ‘reflection of the neighborhood’

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● September 24, 2025

“This is something that can be a symbol for celebration and care for working-class communities.”

Cleveland Silent Film Festival brings together movies, live music at Cleveland Museum of Art

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● September 17, 2025

Each of the five films in the series, which began Sept. 14, at the Cleveland Museum of Art includes a live component, some combination of artists on hand contributing everything from sound effects to full orchestral scores. The festival finale even features a rock band.

Parade the Circle pioneer at risk of losing Cleveland art space

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● September 3, 2025

“There are a lot of people who like the work I’m doing. But I might just have to pick up and move to Maine.”

Cleveland Orchestra’s Hispanic Heritage Month concert will be dialed up to ’11’

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● August 29, 2025

“We just want people to get in there and have fun for 90 minutes,” said Sammy DeLeon, the bandleader and timbales master. “It’s all about having fun and putting a smile on people’s faces.”

See 100 years of Rose Iron Works, Art Deco history at new Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● July 28, 2025

Rose Iron Works is a quintessential case of the immigrant dream come true.

Margaret Brouwer, Cleveland’s unofficial composer laureate has no intention of stopping or slowing down

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● December 12, 2024

One line you’ll probably never see on Margaret Brouwer’s lengthy “about” page is any reference to retirement. Never mind that Brouwer will soon turn 85. Cleveland’s unofficial composer laureate has no intention of stopping, retiring or even of slowing down. On the contrary, she’s got more plans than ever.

Cleveland Chamber Music Society celebrates 75 years

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● September 30, 2024

Once an occasional performance presented by a small band of friends, the series has grown into a pillar of classical music in Cleveland. Indeed, the season now starting marks the group’s 75th anniversary, making it one of the region’s longest enduring musical organizations.

Baseball Heritage Museum steps to plate for Hough in design of expansion project

By Zachary Lewis ● Arts & Culture ● March 29, 2022

The museum’s expansion project will enable it to offer year-round programming and play a larger role in the lives of young athletes in Cleveland and the inner-ring suburbs.

Neighborhood Pets expands to help more people – and their furry friends

By Zachary Lewis ● Development ● December 16, 2021

Christmas came a little early for Neighborhood Pets this year. This fall, just as people were starting to think about the holidays, the nonprofit pet care provider in Cleveland’s Slavic Village opened a gift in the form of an expansion.

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