Photos: A Preview of CMA's 'Degas and the Laundress: Women, Work, and Impressionism" Exhibition, Opening Sunday

This exhibition is the first to explore Impressionist artist Edgar Degas’s representations of Parisian laundresses. He created about 30 depictions of laundresses,…

By Emanuel Wallace

Degas and the Laundress, opens this Sunday at CMA
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Photos: The 2023 IngenuityFest Celebrated Art, Technology, Creativity and Innovation

The theme of this year's Ingenuity Festival was Biologies & Geologies. Dedicated to a rebirth, and celebration of our singular planet's resources…

By Emanuel Wallace

IngenuityFest 2023
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26 Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards Near Cleveland to Check Out This Fall

It's that time of the year again! It's time to bust out that scarf, a nice flannel, and head to your favorite…

By Scene Staff

 Hillside Orchard
     2397 Center Road, Hinckley
    
    Hillside has 19 varieties of apples, and you can pick your own (depending on what's ripe) for the first two weekends of October. You can also pick your own pumpkins at this pet-friendly farm. They also have hard-dipped ice cream, famous fruit pies, frozen apple cider and many more goodies. Fall Festival is the second weekend of October.
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Photos: CMA's Annual Chalk Festival Showcases the Creativity of Hundreds of Artists

The Cleveland Museum of Art's Chalk Festival is one of the last outdoor events of the summer. This year's edition featured music,…

By Emanuel Wallace

Chalk Festival at the Cleveland Museum of Art
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Photos: Cleveland Public Theatre's Pandemonium Fundraiser Kicks Off the 2023-24 Season of Programming

Pandemonium, Cleveland Public Theatre's largest fundraising event of the year, is always one of the best parties in town. The 2023 theme…

By Emanuel Wallace

Pandemonium 2023 at Cleveland Public Theatre
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Photos: A Preview of Cleveland Museum of Art's "China's Southern Paradise" Exhibition, Opening September 10

The Cleveland Museum of Art's latest exhibition, "China's Southern Paradise: Treasures From the Lower Yangzi Delta," is set to open this Sunday…

By Emanuel Wallace

China's Southern Paradise, opens September 10 at the Cleveland Museum of Art
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10 Spots to See Summer Wildflowers in the Cleveland Metroparks

No one knows the Cleveland Metroparks like the Cleveland Metroparks, so every month when they unveil the themed ten spots to explore,…

By Scene Staff

All Purpose Trail, Acacia Reservation            
"Meander along the Woodpecker Way Trail and immerse yourself in the life of the meadow. It is peak blooming season for Joe-Pye weed, goldenrod, ironweed and native sunflowers."
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Photos: The BorderLight Fringe Festival Brought Over 100 Shows to the Playhouse District Last Weekend

For the first time, the BorderLight Festival was all Fringe and offered over 130 local and national performances over 15 stages and…

By Emanuel Wallace

2023 BorderLight Fringe Festival in the Playhouse Square District
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10 Waterfront Hikes to Explore in the Cleveland Metroparks

This month's Ten to Explore from the Cleveland Metroparks is designed just for the summer season — waterfront hikes. Some are short,…

By Scene Staff

Sulpher Springs, South Chagrin Reservation:     
"With plenty of space for a picnic and access to beautiful hiking trails through a hemlock ravine, Sulpher Springs will become one of your favorite nature retreats."
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Photos: Deep Roots Experience Gallery's Fifth Annual "She Art" Exhibition Celebrates Women Artists

For the past five years, Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery has held its She Art exhibition  that features women artists. This year…

By Emanuel Wallace

5th Annual SheArt Exhibition at Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery
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Photos: African Culture and Heritage Were Celebrated at World on Stage: Africa Day

The World on Stage summer concert and event series kicked off with Africa Day, celebrating the vast culture and heritage within the…

By Emanuel Wallace

World on Stage: Africa Day
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26 Cleveland Festivals to Hit Up This Summer

Summer means festival season. Cleveland certainly has plenty of festivals to hit up. From live theater and arts festivals to pickles and…

By Scene Staff

Cain Park Arts Festival 
When: July 7th-9th
Where: Cain Park
What: A fine arts and crafts festival featuring artists from across the country in ceramics, glass, sculpture, painting and more. Live music, food concessions and other entertainment.
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Photos: So Many Fierce Designs Were On Display at FriskMeGood's Frisky Fest at The Madison

Fresh off her appearance on the HBOMax show The Hype and collaborations with A-list celebs like Cardi B and Ciara, Cierra Boyd…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos: So Many Fierce Designs Were On Display at FriskMeGood's Frisky Fest at The Madison
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20 Vintage Photos of Cleveland's First Aquarium

Before the Greater Cleveland Aquarium opened in the Flats in 2012, there was the Cleveland Aquarium. The latter opened February 6, 1954,…

By Scene Staff

Exterior view of Cleveland Aquarium before renovation
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Photos: Deep Roots Experience's "Anything But A Canvas" Showcased Unconventional Artwork From Local Artists

Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery's latest exhibition, Anything But A Canvas, features artwork on a variety of unconventional canvases including shoes, skateboards,…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos: Deep Roots Experience's "Anything But A Canvas" Showcased Unconventional Artwork From Local Artists
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Suburban in Front, Log Cabin in Back, This North Royalton Home is the Mullet House of Real Estate

Are you torn between the decision to buy a solid suburban house and the dream of splurging on a rural log cabin?…

By Scene Staff

Suburban in Front, Rural Log Cabin in Back, This North Royalton Home is the Mullet House of Real Estate
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This Newly Listed Rocky River Home Is Pure Grandma Glam

This Rocky River home (1300 Harwich Court) just hit the market for $425,000 and it's pure grandma glam. The sophisticated, throwback design…

By Scene Staff

This Newly Listed Rocky River Home Is Pure Grandma Glam
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Photos From "The Body Rock" Opening Reception at Beck Center for the Arts

Martinez EB, Erin Mazza and Edward Valentin-Lugo all came together to present The Body Rock, an exhibition at Beck Center for the…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From "The Body Rock" Opening Reception at Beck Center for the Arts
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13 Stunning Ohio Caves You Can and Should Explore

Ohio is home to more than 400 caves and caverns, yet few are open to the public. You can enjoy these 13,…

By Scene Staff

Rock House
    Hocking Hills State Park - OH 56, Logan, 740-385-6842
     Rock House is the only full cave in Hocking Hills State Park, and the only one to feature naturally-made Gothic-Arched windows. It’s stellar main archway will leave you breathless. The drive from Cleveland is about three hours, then take the Rock House Hiking Trail. 
    
    Photo via christian.trapp/Instagram
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The Most Quintessential Cleveland Dates You Can Go On

If you've dated in Cleveland, you've had your ups and downs. Mainly downs. Okay let's move on. Anyway, if you've dated in…

By Scene Staff

Little Italy Dinner followed by Presti's  
 Little Italy has some of the best restaurants in the city and has been a date-night destination forever. A bowl of pasta and red sauce or a pie followed by pastries at Presti's, which has been around since 1903, is a truly Cleveland experience that hasn't changed much since your grandparents did it — eexcept maybe the names on a few of the restaurants.
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24 Fun Things to Do in Cleveland That Don't Involve Alcohol

Who says you need booze to have fun? Whether you're sober, temporarily abstaining, taking some dry January lessons into the rest of…

By Scene Staff

Go Rollerskating 
 Yes, rollerskating. It's not just for middle school. Hit the rinks and you're going to immediately smile. And then you might fall, but it all comes back to you in no time and soon you'll be sailing.
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Photos From the Dope Boy Chic Exhibition at Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery

Deep Roots Experience's latest exhibition "Dope Boy Chic" opens today at 6pm. Here's what we saw at the Gallery's curated dinner preview…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From the Dope Boy Chic Exhibition at Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery
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Photos From Cleveland Photo Fest's Fashion Meets Photography

The Cleveland Photo Fest closed out their One Million Photos exhibition with a fashion show that combined photography and fashion. Here's what…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From Cleveland Photo Fest's Fashion Meets Photography
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Photos From Aja Joi Grant's Free Body Exhibition at Cleveland Print Room

Photographer and instructor Aja Joi Grant's latest exhibition free body features photographic and printmaking works that are portrait based, exploring different poses,…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From Aja Joi Grant's Free Body Exhibition at Cleveland Print Room
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Photos From "A Renaissance is Now" at Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery

Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery's latest exhibition, "A Renaissance is Now" is the first of three planned Curated Series exhibitions. Here's what…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From "A Revolution is Now" at Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery
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Photos From Cleveland Photo Fest's One Million Photos Opening

Cleveland Photo Fest has started the ambitious task of presenting one million photos from artists all over the world. So far they…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From Cleveland Photo Fest's One Million Photos Opening
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Botanical Garden’s Twinkle in the 216 Celebrates Cleveland Neighborhoods

Twinkle in the 216, the Botanical Garden’s holiday exhibit, aims to pay tribute to Cleveland’s many diverse neighborhoods. The display, which opens…

By Jeff Niesel

Botanical Garden’s Twinkle in the 216 Celebrates Cleveland Neighborhoods
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Photos From the Hairitage: Don't Touch My Hair Opening Reception

Photographer Ryan Harris' latest exhibition, Hairitage: Don't Touch My Hair runs from November 11 through November 26. Here's what we saw at…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From the Hairitage: Don't Touch My Hair Opening Reception
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Tour This Rocky River Mid-Century Modern Ranch That Just Hit the Market for $600,000

What this Rocky River mid-century modern ranch, now on the market for $600,000, doesn't have in curb appeal from the front it…

By Scene Staff

This Rocky River Mid-Century Modern Ranch Just Hit the Market for $600,000
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Photos From SPACES Gallery's 2022 Monster Drawing Rally

The second day of SPACES Gallery's Monster Mash Weekend was reserved for its popular Monster Drawing Rally. The event featured three rounds…

By Emanuel Wallace

Photos From SPACES Gallery's 2022 Monster Drawing Rally
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