Join OLHA on October 4-5 for their Annual Meeting, organized around the theme “Truth and Consequences.” Sessions will discuss a wide array of ways in which collecting, sharing, and commemorating Ohio’s local history can, and perhaps should, become more central in the operations of organizations. The full schedule will be posted on this page when it’s available. Register online, or via … Read More
15th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
The Chagrin Documentary Film Festival is dedicated to educating audiences and empowering talented filmmakers to tell their stories. The Festival is a five day celebration of the art of documentary film, at venues in and around the century village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. This inspiring event draws audiences from all over Northeast Ohio, the US and the world to experience … Read More
Untold Stories of Flight @ Ingenuity Cleveland
Join Ingenuity Cleveland September 27-29 at IngenuityLabs for IngenuityFest 2024: Era of Ascent as they spread their wings and Take Flight in celebration of their 20th anniversary season of programming and 100,000 sq. ft. expansion of IngenuityLabs, a permanent home for creativity and innovation in Cleveland! The weekend-long festival will feature a mix of hands-on activities for all ages; multiple … Read More
Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund
Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund showcases the work of Barbara Shermund, the trailblazing feminist cartoonist who, as one of the first women cartoonists for The New Yorker magazine, brought her outspoken women characters to life in a distinctive flowing style that helped shape the visual brand of The New Yorker. … Read More
Freedom a la Carte Open Mic Night
Freedom a la Carte is excited to share they are partnering with friends at We Amplify Voices (WAV) for this year’s Open Mic Nights! The next Open Mic Night will be on July 19 at WAV’s building: 1327 Sullivant Ave. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event starts at 6pm and should conclude around 7:30pm. Come share your voice through poetry, song, … Read More
Aldus Society Speaker Series: Dan Sinykin
Join the Aldus Society of Central Ohio at the Thurber Center for a speaker event with Dan Sinykin! Sinykin will speak about his blockbuster book Big Fiction, examining how changes in the publishing industry have affected fiction, literary form, and what it means to be an author. The Aldus Society brings literary events and programming to book lovers and educational … Read More
Historic Landscapes Virtual Series: Adena Mansion
Inspired by this year’s History Center Exhibit titled From Architecture to Beauty, The Dawes Arboretum will be hosting a four-part virtual series featuring Ohio historic landscapes and gardens, their designers, American landscape movements and historic land restorations. In addition to The Dawes Arboretum, this series will feature presentations from Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Adena Mansion & Gardens, and Kingwood … Read More
Saving history through public art
By Alex Corpuz On Juneteenth this year, I made a trip to Athens, Ohio, to see the unveiling of a mural depicting the history of the founding of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Now the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center, the former church is a prominent landmark for the Black community of Athens County. The mural—painted by community members and displayed … Read More
Invisible Ground Immersive Historic Markers Tour
Invisible Ground will host a full tour of all eight of their Ground Immersive Historic Markers on Saturday, August 17th. Athens-based multimedia project Invisible Ground utilizes audio, augmented reality, visual elements, and place-based storytelling to engage people in the history of their communities. The project does this through its series of Immersive Historic Markers around Athens County, a documentary public … Read More
Freedom a la Carte Open Mic Night
Freedom a la Carte is excited to share they are partnering with friends at We Amplify Voices (WAV) for this year’s Open Mic Nights! The next Open Mic Night will be on July 19 at WAV’s building: 1327 Sullivant Ave. Doors open at 5:30pm and the event starts at 6pm and should conclude around 7:30pm. Come share your voice through poetry, song, … Read More