Feb 2026 Spotlight on the Arts by Cleveland Jewish Publication Company

A Cleveland Jewish News Advertising Special Section

SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS

TThe arts are the heartbeat of our community

KEVIN S. ADELSTEIN Kevin@cjn.org

he arts are not a luxury in a thriving community – they are essential. They are the soundtrack to our milestones, the backdrop to our shared memories and the catalyst for dialogue, discovery and delight. In Northeast Ohio, the arts do more than entertain – they define who we are.

From our world-class museums and orchestras to our intimate theaters, galleries and cultural festivals, our region is blessed with extraordinary institutions that elevate daily life. These organizations are more than venues – they are classrooms, gathering spaces and incubators of creativity. They introduce children to their first live performance, challenge us with new perspectives and preserve the traditions that shape our collective story.

In Jewish life, the arts have always been intertwined with identity and continuity. Music carries our prayers. Literature chronicles our journeys. Visual art and performance help us wrestle with history while imagining what comes next. Across generations, the arts have strengthened community bonds and ensured that culture is not only remembered, but lived.

Here in Northeast Ohio, we are fortunate to be surrounded by artists, educators, philanthropists and patrons who understand this truth. Their commitment fuels a vibrant cultural ecosystem that enriches neighborhoods, drives economic vitality and inspires civic pride. The impact extends far beyond the stage or gallery wall – it radiates into classrooms, community centers and homes throughout our region.

The Cleveland Jewish News is proud to partner with many of these remarkable institutions in this special advertising section. Together, we celebrate the creativity, innovation and enduring spirit that make our arts community so exceptional.

We hope these pages encourage you to attend a

performance, visit an exhibit, support a local artist or simply pause to appreciate the creativity that surrounds us. When we invest in the arts, we invest in the very heartbeat of our community.

Kevin S. Adelstein is publisher & CEO of the Cleveland Jewish News and president of the Cleveland Jewish Publication Company.

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Cleveland art scene success planted over 100 years ago

SHANNON MORTLAND

Cleveland’s art scene is as unique as the city it calls home, and we owe much of it to the forethought of wealthy, generous benefactors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

It all began in 1913, when the Cleveland Museum of Art was created with funds from then-deceased industrialists Hinman B. Hurlbut, John Huntington and Horace Kelley. Each had bequeathed some of their fortunes to launch the museum.

The Cleveland Foundation was established in 1914 as the first community foundation in America, and it continues to be a large supporter of arts and culture today, according to its website.

Karamu House, the nation’s oldest, producing African American theater in the country, opened in 1915, followed by The Cleveland Orchestra in 1918, which is now one of the premier orchestras in the world.

Not many cities can brag about such a creative beginning, which built a solid foundation for the arts and culture scene today, according to Angie Lowrie, director of the Cleveland History Center.

“People are shocked that these organizations were funded and began so early in the city’s history,” Nikki Woods, director of exhibitions and galleries at the Cleveland Institute of Art, said. “That laid the foundation for how our communities have historically valued having arts and culture.”

The arts community in Northeast Ohio still thrives today, partly due to the generosity of its individual and corporate

supporters, according to Julie Gilliland, vice president of institutional advancement at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood.

Having lived in other cities, she said, “This is the most supportive community I have seen for all artists – visual, actors, musicians. It’s the most receptive and supportive audience and donor community I have seen.”

Despite funding cuts, public schools continue to have programming for the arts, Gilliland said.

“Our schools produce amazing arts individuals and our universities are fantastic places to bring interested individuals for the arts,” she said. “The education here sets the stage for so much success down the road.”

And that success is diverse. The region has large museums, many theaters for performing arts and individual art studios, all of which are supported by local residents.

Many of these institutions also provide programming for all ages to spur lifelong learning and participation in the arts. These efforts are good for the brain and the economy.

It is widely known that the arts keep children engaged in school.

“Music turns out great mathematicians,” Gilliland said. “We know that reading a script ups your level of enjoyment of reading anything. Readers can become lifelong learners when they fall in love with a story.”

The arts bring many children out of their shell, she added, noting that they often find “their people” and become more engaged.

“They’re leaving the house,” Gilliland said. “They’re expressing themselves. Any of that anxiety and depression now has an avenue to flow, find creativity and communicate.”

The value of the arts was backed by a 2023 report by the Assembly for the Arts, which noted that the nonprofit arts and culture industry in Cuyahoga County generated $533 million in economic activity in 2022.

Visitors are often surprised by the thriving arts community in Northeast Ohio, Woods said.

Lowrie, who recently participated in a familiarization tour with Destination Cleveland, said the arts scene is often showcased to attract tours and conventions to Greater Cleveland. Those who visited the city recently for the tour said they hadn’t seen anything like University Circle outside of Washington, D.C.’s, mall.

“I have brought artists to area who have never been here before,” Woods said. “They’re surprised and had never conceived that Cleveland was so beautiful. We’re one of the best kept secrets.”

Shannon Mortland is a freelance journalist.

Gilliland Lowrie Woods

Beachwood Arts Council to present

‘Twice as Nice’ March 22

Beachwood Arts Council will present a “Twice as Nice” concert from 2 to 3 p.m. March 22 at Beachwood Community Center at 25325 Fairmount Blvd., featuring musicians Paul Christensen and Rick Matousek.

Christensen has been a multiinstrumentalist musician, singer and songwriter over the past four decades, according to a news release. He played saxophone and keyboards with many groups in the 1990s, and he recorded and performed shows with Clevelander Michael Stanley and The Resonators for more than two decades. Matousek is recognized as one of the top keyboard players in the Northeast Ohio area, according to the release.

The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER

The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

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The duo will play a mix of jazz, classic, easy listening, pop/rock, R&B and Motown. The concert is free and open to the public. Refreshments will follow.

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The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra at Severance Music Center

The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra, the longestperforming women’s orchestra in the country, will return to the Mandel Hall at Severance Music Center on Sunday, April 19 at 3:30 to celebrate its 91st anniversary. Founded in 1935 by Cleveland Orchestra violinist Hyman Schandler, the orchestra made its debut performance at Severance Hall on Nov. 17, 1936. Each year, the orchestra returns to the Severance Center to celebrate its tradition and history. Mr. Schandler conducted the orchestra for 55 years until his passing in 1990. Music Director Eric Benjamin will lead the orchestra in this performance.

This concert will feature Grammy winner, pianist Angelin Chang, in a performance of Saint-Saens Piano Concerto #2, his most popular piano concerto. Ms. Chang has performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally, appearing at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. She made history as the first American woman classical pianist to be awarded the Grammy Award for best instrumental soloist with the orchestra. She serves as professor of music and professor of law at Cleveland State University, where she is coordinator of Keyboard Studies and adviser to the Entertainment and Sports Law Association.

The concert will open with another work by Saint-Saens, his overture to La princesse jaune, a delightful and beautifully scored piece in the spirit of Offenbach.

The Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm

SEVERANCE MUSIC CENTER

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Eric Benjamin, Conductor

Included will also be the premiere of a new work “Blood Moon” by local composer Sarah Hegenderfer. The program will also include the Symphony in d minor by Cesar Franck and Pavane by Maurice Ravel. Franck’s Symphony opens with a deep richness of the lower strings and contains deep emotional elements of yearning and seeking.

Eric Benjamin, Conductor

Please join the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra on April 19 and be a part of this wonderful tradition.

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19,

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm

Tickets $18 - $30 AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center Box Office 216.231.1111 or ONLINE www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

Orchestra

Angelin Chang, Piano

Program

Angelin Chang, Piano

Chang,

Overture to La princesse jaune. -------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saen

Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Hegenderfer

premiere performance

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 pm Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook. For more information Call 216-798-1091

Overture to La princesse jaune. -------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saen Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Hegenderfer premiere performance

Symphony in d minor ------------------------------------------------------ Cesar Franck.

Program

Overture to La princesse jaune. --------------------------------

Pavane pour une infante defunte -------------------------------------- Maurice Ravel

Overture to La princesse jaune. -------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saen

Piano Concerto #2 in g minor ---------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saens

Eric Benjamin, Conductor

Angelin Chang, piano

Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Hegenderfer premiere performance

Tickets $18 - $30

Tickets are $18 to $30 and are available at:

Cleveland Women’s Orchestra

Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah premiere performance

Tickets $18 - $30

Angelin Chang, Piano

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center

Symphony in d minor ------------------------------------------------------ Cesar Franck.

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center

Box Office 216.231.1111 or ONLINE

Severance Music Center 11001 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 216-231-1111 clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026 clevelandwomensorchestra.org

Tickets $18 - $30

Symphony in d minor ------------------------------------------------------

Pavane pour une infante defunte -------------------------------------- Maurice Ravel

Program

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center or ONLINE

Angelin Chang, piano Program

Pavane pour une infante defunte --------------------------------------

-------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saen

Piano Concerto #2 in g minor ---------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saens

Overture to La princesse jaune. -------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saen

www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

Angelin Chang, piano

premiere performance

Tickets $18 - $30

www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

For more information Call 216-798-1091

Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Hegenderfer premiere performance

www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

Box Office 216.231.1111 or ONLINE

Piano Concerto #2 in g minor ----------------------------------

Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook.

Blood Moon-------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Hegenderfer

Symphony in d minor ------------------------------------------------------ Cesar Franck.

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center

Visit our website

Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook. For more information Call 216-798-1091

Pavane pour une infante defunte -------------------------------------- Maurice Ravel

Box Office 216.231.1111 or ONLINE

Piano Concerto #2 in g minor ---------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saens

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center

Tickets $18 - $30

Angelin Chang, piano

www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook.

AVAILABLE AT Severance Music Center

Symphony in d minor ------------------------------------------------------ Cesar Franck.

Pavane pour une infante defunte -------------------------------------- Maurice Ravel

Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook.

www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

Box Office 216.231.1111 or ONLINE

For more information Call 216-798-1091

Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook.

For more information Call 216-798-1091

www.clevelandorchestra.com/cwo2026

For more information Call 216-798-1091

Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook. For more information 216-798-1091

Piano Concerto #2 in g minor ---------------------------------- Camille Saint-Saens Angelin Chang, piano Program

91th Anniversary Concert Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 3:30 Visit our website www.clevelandwomensorchestra.org or on Facebook.

Christensen Matousek

Overture to La princesse jaune.

Franck. Pavane pour une infante

Ravel

Angelin

KSU Museum to host ‘Breaking Fashion Barriers’ March 26

The Kent State University Museum will host “Breaking Fashion Barriers” on March 26, an evening exploring the cultural impact of actress Katharine Hepburn.

In partnership with the statewide initiative, Ohio Goes to the Movies, and Kent State’s Center for Student Involvement –civic and community engagement, the program will feature a reception, panel discussion and a free screening of “ e Philadelphia Story.”

“Katharine Hepburn’s legacy is deeply tied to Ohio through the Kent State University Museum’s collection,” Molly Kreuzman, director of Ohio Goes to the Movies, said in a news release. “We’re thrilled to partner with the museum to bring ‘ e Philadelphia Story,’ written by Ohio-born screenwriter Donald Ogden Stewart, into conversation with the

museum’s collection, o ering audiences an experience that honors cinematic history while engaging contemporary cultural dialogue.”

e event will begin with a reception in the museum lobby from 4:15 to 5 p.m., a panel discussion in the museum’s Murphy Auditorium will follow from 5 to 6 and the screening of “ e Philadelphia Story” in Murphy Auditorium will be from 6 to 8.

e panel discussion will feature faculty, museum professionals and students, highlighting Kent State’s collaborative and student-centered approach to experiential learning, according to the release.

“Fashion is more than aesthetic; it is a visual manifesto of one’s principles, a truth Katharine Hepburn lived both on and o the screen,” Craig Berger, associate director of Kent State’s

Center for Student Involvement, said in the release. “Our panel aims to bridge Hepburn’s historic in uence with contemporary activism, demonstrating how anyone can tap into their personal values, civic skills and community engagement to strengthen our social fabric.”

Sonia Karkare, program coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement, said in the release, “ is partnership treats fashion not simply as clothing, but as a living expression of culture, belonging and public life – at Kent State and within the broader Kent community.”

e museum has the largest collection of Hepburn’s clothing and costumes from her career in lm, television and theater, gifted by her estate in 2008, according to the release. An installation featuring Hepburn’s costumes from the stage version of “ e Philadelphia

MAPA to host Women’s History Month programming

The Museum of American Porcelain Art will host the special exhibit, “Women at the Heart of American Porcelain,” throughout March in recognition of Women’s History Month.

From March 1 to March 31, the exhibit will highlight the women whose artistry, leadership and dedication shaped

American porcelain work, according to a news release.

Open hours are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4, March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28. Admission is free on March 4. If guests are unable to visit during open hours, private tours are also available.

Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for college students,

Story” will be on display in the museum lobby throughout the month of March in conjunction with the program.

“Breaking Fashion Barriers exempli es the museum’s role as a living classroom and cultural anchor, connecting fashion and lm with student learning and civic engagement on campus and across the state,” Sarah Spinner, director of the Kent State University Museum, said in the release. “ rough programs like this, we expand access to our world-class collection and create meaningful public experiences that re ect the university’s commitment to excellence and engagement.”

e event is free and open to the university community and the public, but RSVPs are encouraged. To RSVP, visit shorturl.at/ZbEhu e museum is at 515 Hilltop Drive.

military, rst responders, educators and seniors, $5 for ages 14 to 17 and free for ages 13 and under with an adult. Last admittance is 12:30 p.m.

To learn more, or to schedule a private tour, call 216-2237024 or visit americanporcelainart.org.

e museum is at 4645 May eld Road in South Euclid.

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Valley Art Center

Valley Art Center is the hub of the visual arts in the Chagrin Valley, providing local communities with art classes, art exhibitions and art shopping for over 50 years. Each year, we offer over 400 classes, workshops and summer camps for students, from children to seniors, who range from beginner to seasoned professional.

Explore drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry, metalwork and more. Our Bowen & Patron Galleries host nine exhibits annually with curated, invitational and juried shows. In June each year, we host Art by the Falls, a fine art and contemporary craft outdoor festival drawing over 150 artists and over 25,000 visitors.

Our calls to entry draw local, regional and national artists from the Cleveland area and beyond. The Valley Art/Shop and galleries host hundreds of unique original pieces of art for sale, from functional to flashy, at a wide variety of price points. Through arts outreach, we bring the joy of art to underserved communities including seniors, adults with disabilities and underserved children.

Valley Art Center is committed to authentically and intentionally reflecting the rich diversity of Northeast Ohio by doing the work of inclusivity

through openness, broadened opportunities, continuous evaluation and engaging supportive culture across all of its programming, activities and actions. VAC promotes involvement and expanded access to arts opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, appearance, geographic location, or professional level.

Valley Art Center 155 Bell St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 office@valleyartcenter.org

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Cleveland Institute of Art

The Cleveland Institute of Art has a rich and proud history of teaching the next generation of artists and designers. In addition, it offers engaging public programming that can be enjoyed and experienced by all Greater Clevelanders.

2026 Student Independent Exhibition

The 2026 Student Independent Exhibition features fresh – and sometimes surprising – approaches to contemporary art by CIA’s talented students. Every year, SIE offers a great opportunity to view the latest from up-and-coming artists and designers.

SIE is organized entirely by CIA students, who choose the jurors and mount the exhibition. Work selected for SIE showcases students of all class years from programs across CIA, from visual arts and crafts to digital art and design.

This year marks the 80th year for SIE, which Nikki Woods, CIA director of Exhibitions + Galleries, considers a meaningful milestone.

“Reflecting on eight decades of exhibitions shaped by the urgent and often radical visions of our students is a reminder of the value of sacred spaces such as art schools, museums and galleries – the places where ideas grow and thought is nourished,” Woods says. “It is vital that we take care of and cultivate artists in all stages of their careers and continue to value and sustain the spaces that make this growth possible. SIE is a piece of Cleveland’s cultural legacy.”

SIE 80’s opening reception takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 in CIA’s Reinberger Gallery. An awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. in CIA’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Prizes are awarded thanks to generous donors. SIE 80 is free and open to the public and will remain on view through Sunday, April 5.

To learn more or for gallery hours, visit cia.edu/reinberger.

2026 Summer Pre-College

If there’s an aspiring artist in your family, there’s no better way for them to learn new artistic practices or sharpen existing skills than CIA’s summer Pre-College program.

Pre-College offers rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors a chance to learn from professional artists and designers in fields such as animation, augmented reality/virtual reality, ceramics, drawing, game design, glassblowing, graphic design, illustration, jewelry/metals, painting, photography, toy design and more.

The best part? They can earn valuable college credit in the process.

Pre-College offers two two-week sessions every summer. In 2026, Session 1 takes place July 5 to July 17 and Session 2 takes place July 19 to July 31. The deadline to apply is June 1.

Students spend Pre-College in apartment-style suites just steps away from their studios in the heart of the amazing cultural hub of University Circle. Each suite has a kitchenette, two bedrooms and private bathrooms, and the experience might mean your student meets their future college friends.

To learn more about Pre-College and to apply, visit cia.edu/pre-college.

Cleveland Institute of Art College of Art + Design 11610 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 cia.edu

@cleinstituteart

2026 Student Independent Exhibition

Opening reception Fri Feb 27 6–9pm Runs through Apr 5 cia.edu/sie80

Northcoast Dancesport Academy

FINDING SIMCHA: WORLD CHAMPION BRINGS THE JOY OF DANCE TO SOLON

When I was younger, I was always involved in sports and different activities. I loved being active, being part of a team and challenging myself, but I didn’t truly fall in love with dance until one unexpected moment at a friend’s bar mitzvah.

I remember standing off to the side of the room, watching the dance floor. Music was playing, people were laughing, and in the middle of it all was my friend’s grandfather. He wasn’t trying to impress anyone. He wasn’t worried about how he looked or whether he was doing the “right” steps. He was simply enjoying himself, smiling, moving to the music and clearly having a wonderful time. There was something about the joy he showed that stayed with me. It made me realize that dancing didn’t have to be about perfection or performance. It could simply be about feeling happy and alive in the moment.

There’s a Hebrew word, simcha, which means joy. That night, watching him dance, I understood what simcha really looks like. It’s not complicated. It’s not about being the best. It’s about allowing yourself to feel happiness and to share that happiness with others.

My family’s connection to dancing goes back at least one generation. In Ukraine, my father’s dancing skills and training first impressed my mother. Years later, I think my own dancing has inspired her in return.

My name is Amielle Tutelman, and I recently opened a ballroom dance studio here in Solon. I’m 20 years old, and over the last four years I trained at a dance school in Bologna, Italy, where I competed both internationally and nationally. During that time, I was fortunate enough to win two world championship titles and to compete in events that are similar in level and intensity to the Olympics of ballroom dancing. Those experiences taught me perseverance and the importance of hard work.

But what I have realized throughout my journey is that trophies aren’t the most important thing. Achievements are exciting, and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, but the moments that matter most to me are the ones when I see someone discover that dancing is something they can truly enjoy.

Creating the studio itself has also been a family effort. My father used his skills as a carpenter to help prepare our space, transforming it into a beautiful, welcoming environment. Many of my students say the studio has a very heimish feel. That feeling is exactly what I hope every student, present and future, experiences when they walk through our doors.

One of the biggest misconceptions about dancing is that you need experience, natural talent, or even a partner to begin. The truth is, you don’t. You don’t need to have danced before. You don’t need to come with anyone. And you are never too old or too young to start.

Dancing helps with balance, memory, coordination and confidence.

Audio Storytelling for a New Generation

Radio on the Lake Theatre is a professional theater company speciﬁcally dedicated to the creative development and educational outreach of the audio arts.

Garnering inspiration from the classic radio dramas of the 20th Century, the company creates opportunities for a new generation through script development, voice acting and sound effects instruction, educational initiatives and outreach to underserved communities, including low- and no-vision children and adults. Radio on the Lake Theatre seeks to become a guiding light for audio drama and podcasting in the Northeast Ohio region and beyond. info@radioonthelaketheatre.org · (216) 802-8595 · radioonthelaketheatre.org

But beyond all of those benefits, it is simply fun. It’s a chance to move, to laugh and to connect with others in a way that feels natural and joyful.

Jewish tradition has always been full of music, celebration and dancing at life’s happiest moments. My goal in opening this studio is to give people a place where they can experience a little more of that simcha in everyday life – a place where joy, movement and community come together, and where anyone can step onto the dance floor and feel that same happiness I saw years ago.

Northcoast Dancesport Academy

32111 Aurora Road, Suite 1 Solon, OH 44139

440-317-1484

northcoastdancesportacademy.com

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Radio on the Lake Theatre

Radio on the Lake Theatre, Northeast Ohio’s only professional theater company exclusively dedicated to the audio arts, is proud to present a monthly live radio play series at the historic Dunham Tavern at 6709 Euclid Ave. The Audio Gallery Series spotlights classic and contemporary audio drama with actors and sound effects artists bringing some of the most beloved scripts to life. These include The African Queen, Rebecca and The Maltese Falcon. Performances are at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion with the cast, crew and special guests. Email us at info@ radioonthelaketheatre.org or call Managing and Artistic Director Caroline Breder-Watts at 216-802-8595 to receive the upcoming schedule. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. CJN readers using the code RADIO will receive $5 off their first ticket purchase. Lock in that discount for all shows by becoming a member of the Radio on the Lake Theatre Stakeholder’s Club. See the additional benefits here. Radio on the Lake Theatre is a 501(c)(3) organization, and your donation is tax-deductible.

Performances will be recorded for broadcast on WBWC 88.3 The Sting later as part of ROTLT’s ongoing series Radio on the Lake Theatre Presents on Sunday evenings at 5. Tune in any Sunday and enjoy a radio

play from the comfort of your home.

We can also bring the magic of audio storytelling to senior living communities, community centers, schools and places of worship. Contact Development Coordinator Margaret Reardon at margaret@ radioonthelaketheatre.org or call 216-272-4277 to start that conversation.

Radio on the Lake Theatre programs are supported by generous grants from The Cleveland Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and Ohio Arts Council.

Radio on the Lake Theatre 18516 Scottsdale Blvd. Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-802-8595

radioonthelaketheatre.org

Heights Arts

Located on Lee Road in the Cedar Lee District, Heights Arts is a gallery space, multidisciplinary arts organization, and year-round artisan store.

The Gallery Store features work by 70-plus visual, literary and musical artists from Northeast Ohio working in ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, printmaking, photography, paper, wearable art, novels, poetry and more. One-stop shopping at Heights Arts makes it possible for local-minded shoppers to find one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting local, working artists in a meaningful way.

Heights Arts offers a special incentive to members, who receive 10% off every purchase in our artisan store. Memberships start at just $50 and the benefits go far beyond savings. When you join, you’re not just receiving a discount, you’re investing in creativity, culture, and a thriving arts scene for generations to come. Visit heightsarts.org to join us.

of ice, sea and wildlife in a rapidly changing climate. Also experience live poetry and music at the Lee Road gallery. Genre-blending artists of Mud Window Mud Mirror perform a Gallery Concert on March 7, offering a concert reimagining early renaissance music through modern percussion and voice. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Tongue in Groove on April 9 at ARTBar, mixing ARTinis and live music-plus spoken word. Heights Poet Laureate, Michelle R. Smith hosts the hugely popular Ekphrastacy: Artists Talk, Poets Respond on April 23. Close out spring with Bert Stratton, Cleveland’s beloved “Klezmer Guy,” leading his trio in a playful mash-up of “matzo-meets-Motown” with storytelling, music and humor.

Heights Arts

heightsarts@heightsarts.org 2175 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

While in our space, patrons can enjoy one of four seasonal Exhibitions, pairing a spotlight artist with a group show. March 20 to May 15 check out Ungallery and Spotlight: Jeneen Hobby. Featuring art that’s experimental, unconventional, and unapologetically bold, Ungallery celebrates creativity in forms often overlooked by traditional spaces. Hobby’s exhibition features stunning photographs from expeditions to Antarctica and Greenland, capturing the stark beauty

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Chagrin Valley Little Theatre

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre’s 96th season continues to deliver something for every theater lover with a captivating lineup of comedies, hit musicals and powerful dramas at its River Street location in historic downtown Chagrin Falls.

The spring lineup kicks off on CVLT’s smaller River Street Playhouse stage with “The Bigfoot Letters” (March 6 to March 15), an uproarious and unpredictable comedy by Russel Stich and Nancy Nixon about a rural Ohio woman who accidentally hits a Bigfoot with her truck and decides to raise its orphaned baby.

Following this is the inspiring *Beautiful: The Carole King Musical* (March 27 to April 19), which chronicles the legendary songwriter’s remarkable rise to stardom and features timeless classics from the Brill Building era.

The dramatic centerpiece of the remaining season is “Long After Crystal Night,” running from June 5 to June 21. Written by John Herman Shaner, this deeply compelling play is set in a Beverly Hills Jewish household in 1983. The plot plunges the family into an emotionally charged weekend after their patriarch attends a community meeting where the Jewish Defense League requests to speak at their B’nai Brith lodge to encourage protests against an impending local Nazi rally. Balancing both humor and emotion, the show challenges its characters to

question the depth of their personal courage and convictions when confronted with difficult truths. This timely and timeless exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring human spirit promises to be a profoundly moving theatrical experience.

Wrapping up the summer, bring your family to “Big, The Musical” (July 24 to Aug. 16), the heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved 1988 Tom Hanks film, in which a 12-year-old boy finds his wish to grow up has been magically and problematically granted.

Throughout the season, CVLT offers weekend youth theatre workshops and a three-week Summer Theatre Camp from June 8 to June 25.

Get all the details and tickets at CVLT.org

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre 40 River Str. Chagrin Falls, OH 44122 Instagram and Facebook @chagrintheatre and bluesky@cvlt.org CVLT.org 440-247-8955

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GemStreet USA

Save the date. Join us from March 13 to March 15in Bereafor the Gemstreet USA’s 28th annual showat the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds at 19201 E. Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights.

Discover over 40-plus vendors with sparkling crystals, minerals, beads, tools, fine gems and jewelry. You will have a rockin’ good time with exclusive show only experiences, including geode cracking and gem mining.The first 100 kids through the door can join our free Junior Geologist Treasure Hunt to earn a surprise gift and a certificate of completion. Tickets are just $6 for all three days –Mention this ad and receive $1 off your admission. What is a gem show? It’s A rockhound’s playground. Discover rare specimens and stunning display pieces for your collection. Shop from the source at Southpark Mining, Manning’s Rock Shop, and Wonders of the Earth. Or, have hands on fun at Momma’s Rocks.

It’s a haven for those who love making their own jewelry. A gem show is where you will find beads, tools, charms, findings and other basic jewelry making supplies. You will find unique semi-precious stone beads and chain for your own creations. Don’t

miss Erika’s Bead Creative, Beads In Vogue, Beads De Colores, Many Hands Market Place & Armstrong Tool Supply and more quality suppliers.

You can also discover one-of-a-kind jewelry. You will meet the artist and get custom jewelry handcrafted just for you. Stop by Amber America, Ginger Mysteries, Rocking Wire Art and Nomadic Spirit Jewelry – just to name a few of the talented vendors joining us this spring.

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March 13-March 15

Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds 19201 E. Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

STICH & NANCY NIXON

Words and Music by GERRY GOFFIN, CAROLE KING, BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL Book by DOUGLAS McGRATH

by JOHN WEIDMAN

by DAVID SHIRE

by RICHARD MALTBY, JR.

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Lakewood Arts Festival

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 49TH ANNUAL LAKEWOOD ARTS FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS OPEN

Get ready for a vibrant summer celebration. Artists applications for the 49th annual Lakewood Arts Festival are now open. Join us on Saturday, Aug. 1from 10 a m. to 6 p.m., as Detroit Avenue transforms into a busy creative hub.

The juried festival brings together over 160 national and regional artists, drawing 15,000 collectors and buyers. If you’re an artist looking to showcase and sell your work in a dynamic venue, this is it. But don’t wait – applications close on March 31

Visit lakewoodartsfest.org to apply.

The Lakewood Arts Festival isn’t just about art; it’s a full day experience-enjoy three stages of live music, a pop-up food truck park and more. Admission is free and proceeds go to support local arts organizations and scholarships.

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Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra

“Sorrell and her dazzling period band… are incandescent.” – The Sunday Times, London GRAMMY®-winning ensemble Apollo’s Fire is praised as “the USA’s hottest baroque band” (Classical Music Magazine, UK). Led by award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, the period-instrument orchestra is dedicated to the baroque concept of moving the passions of the listeners. Apollo’s Fire has performed six European tours, with sold-out concerts at the BBC Proms in London, Madrid’s Royal Theatre, Bordeaux’s Grand Théàtre de l’Opéra, St Martin-in-the-Fields, the Heidelberg Spring Festival, the National Concert Hall of Ireland, and venues in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Portugal.

Chosen by the DAILY TELEGRAPH as one of London’s “Best 5 Classical Concerts of the Year,” Apollo’s Fire’s 2014 London performance was praised for “superlative music making... combining European stylishness with American entrepreneurialism.” North American tour engagements include Carnegie Hall (twice), the Tanglewood and Ravinia festivals (several times), the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City (several times), the 2 Boston Early Music Festival series, the Aspen Music Festival, Library of Congress, the National Gallery of Art, and major venues in Toronto, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Apollo’s Singers have twice performed with the New York Philharmonic under the baton of Jeannette Sorrell, winning rave reviews.

At home in Cleveland and Chicago, Apollo’s Fire enjoys sold-out performances at its series,

which has drawn national attention for creative programming. With over 20 million views of its YouTube videos, Apollo’s Fire has released 34 commercial CDs and won a GRAMMY® award in 2019 for the album Songs of Orpheus with tenor Karim Sulayman. Thirteen of the ensemble’s CD releases have become best-sellers on the classical Billboard chart, including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Monteverdi Vespers, Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, and Sorrell’s crossover programs including Sacrum Mysterium – A Celtic Christmas Vespers; Sugarloaf Mountain – An Appalachian Gathering; Sephardic Journey –Wanderings of the Spanish Jews; and Christmas on Sugarloaf Mountain.

Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra 3091 Mayfield Road, Suite 217 Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 Website: apollosfire.org Office: 216-320-0012

Email: info@apollosfire.org

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The Musical Theater Project

THE MUSICAL THEATER PROJECT IS SETTING THE STAGE FOR SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

Because music matters.

Because stories matter.

Because the next generation is listening.

Sharing the Power of Performance

The Musical Theater Project lifts hearts and minds through our Song Is You. concert performances and our nationally broadcast radio programs — Footlight Parade and On the Aisle — as well as recordings on our Harbinger label.

Igniting Imagination in the Classroom

Through Kids Love Musicals!, The Musical Theater Project brings professional teaching artists into Northeast Ohio classrooms, inspiring children to sing, dance and act — sometimes for the very first time — helping spark creativity and confidence that can last a lifetime.

Keeping Legacies Alive

We preserve and celebrate the work of iconic American musical theater songwriters, ensuring future generations can experience the deep, rich history of this uniquely American art form.

Together, we set the stage.

The Musical Theater Project 7123 Pearl Road, Suite 110 Middleburg Heights OH 44130 216-860-1518

MusicalTheaterProject.org

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Stocker Arts Center

Stocker Arts Center, in a co-production with LCCC Arts & Humanities, presents “The Fantasticks,” with music by Harvey Schmidt, book and lyrics by Tom Jones. Directed by Joanna May Cullinan with musical direction by Anthony Trifiletti. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running off-Broadway musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

“The Fantasticks” is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl, and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. The narrator, El Gallo, asks the audience to use their imagination and follow him into a world of moonlight and magic. The boy and the girl fall in love, grow apart and finally find their way back to each other after realizing the truth in El Gallo’s words that, “without a hurt, the heart is hollow.”

With its minimal costumes, small band and virtually nonexistent set, “The Fantasticks” is an intimate show that may be performed in virtually any space, engaging the audience’s imagination and showcasing a strong ensemble cast. Its moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become classics.

“The Fantasticks” runs April 30 to May 2, 2026 in the Cirigliano Studio Theatre at Stocker Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for general ddmission. Preview night is April 29, with $15 tickets. Tickets available at StockerArtsCenter.com or calling the box office at 440-366-4040.

Stocker Arts Center

1005 N. Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44054

440-366-4040

stockerartscenter.com

STOCKER ARTS CENTER

The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running off-Broadway musical, telling a simple yet timeless story of a boy and girl kept apart by their fathers.

7 p.m., April 30, 7 p.m., May 1, 3 and 7 p.m., May 2, 7 p.m., May 3

Tickets: $25 • Preview at 7 p.m., April 29 (Tickets $15) www.stockerartscenter.com • 440-366-4040

Foluke Cultural Arts Center

In the heart of Cleveland’s Central Neighborhood, Foluke Cultural Arts Center (FolukeARTS) is transforming lives through the power of creative expression. At a time when many young people face daily exposure to trauma, economic hardship, and limited access to safe enrichment opportunities, and older adults experience isolation and declining health, the arts provide a proven pathway to healing, connection, and hope.

FolukeARTS offers structured, professionally led programs in visual arts, music, theater, dance, media arts, poetry and creative movement. For youth, our afterschool and summer programs provide a safe haven where discipline, self-confidence and leadership are cultivated through artistic practice. Students learn to channel emotion into performance, storytelling, photography, filmmakingand visual art – building resilience while strengthening academic focus and social skills.

For older adults, our creative aging and art of wellness initiatives promote cognitive engagement, physical movement and social connection. Through poetry workshops, storytelling circles, visual arts and gentle creative movement, seniors rediscover their voices and remain active cultural leaders within the community. Research consistently demonstrates that participatory arts programs improve mental health,

reduce isolation and enhance overall well-being.

Healing in the arts is not a luxury – it is essential community infrastructure.

Your donation directly supports teaching artists, art supplies, healthy snacks for youth, accessible programming for seniors and public showcases that celebrate positive achievement. Every gift helps sustain a multi-generational arts ecosystem rooted in dignity, creativity and community pride.

Join us in developing minds and creative expression through engaging arts activities. Invest in healing. Invest in hope. Invest in Cleveland’s future.

To contribute, please visit folukearts.org contact us to learn how you can partner in strengthening our community through the arts.

Foluke Cultural Arts Center

@Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104 folukearts.org

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Maltz Performing Arts Center

Experience the magic of live performance at the Maltz Performing Arts Center at Case Western Reserve University. Nestled in the heart of University Circle, this stunning architectural gem offers an extraordinary cultural experience all season long.

With a dynamic lineup of events, the Maltz Performing Arts Center brings together the best in music, literature, and entertainment. From full-symphony orchestras and captivating author lecture series to world-renowned artists from diverse genres, every performance in this world class concert hall is an opportunity to explore and enjoy unforgettable moments.

Here’s what you can expect during a typical season: The Maltz Performing Arts Center celebrates Cleveland’s vibrant music community with performances by exceptional local talent. The Cinematic Symphony Orchestra, an 80-piece ensemble with choir, brings Hollywood’s iconic soundtracks to life with creatively themed concerts throughout the year. The William N. Skirball Writers Center Stage presented by the Cuyahoga County Public Library hosts celebrity authors and literary giants, offering thought-provoking discussions and storytelling.

Music lovers can also enjoy performances by the

Cleveland Classical Guitar Society and the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, showcasing the finest talent from Ohio and beyond. Keyboard Conversations presents classical piano masterpieces accompanied by lively commentary from the incomparable Jeffrey Siegel. The enchanting Candlelight Concerts offer a unique experience where a string quartet performs beloved songs by the glow from thousands of flickering candles.

As the home of the Cleveland Pride Band, and host of North Coast Men’s Chorus, the Maltz Performing Arts Center celebrates diversity and community through music, united by a shared passion: the love of music.

Join us at 1855 Ansel Road, Cleveland, OH 44106, and let the Maltz Performing Arts Center inspire you with performances that resonate long after the final note.

Maltz Performing Arts Center Box Office 216-368-6062 mpacinfo@case.edu

Camps and Classes for All Ages! June - August. Student Ballet Company Auditions April 19. Open House May 9.

Camps and Classes for All Ages! June - August.

Student Ballet Company Auditions April 19. Open House May 9.

Visit our website or call for more information For a complete class schedule call 216-295-2222 or visit clevelandcitydance.com | cityballetofcleveland.org

anticipation. Two dancers will represent the school and company at the prestigious Youth American Grand Prix in Indianapolis this March, continuing a nine-year tradition of participation in one of ballet’s most respected competitions.

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The Alexander McGaffin Carillon

Fifty-one Dutch bells, 21,000 pounds of bronze, and one performer.

In the heart of University Circle – Cleveland’s academic, cultural and medical hub – stands a unique public music venue: The Alexander McGaffin Carillon Tower. Under the hands of a live performer, we present an eclectic mix of music, enriching the soundscape for the thousands who live, study, and work in the neighborhood. Weekly lunchtime concerts, as well as special evening and Sunday afternoon performances, draw audiences who picnic on the grass or simply enjoy the music while exploring the surrounding campus. We are one of only 185 cast-bell carillons in North America and one of just 10 in Ohio.

The Friends of the McGaffin Carillon was founded in 2015 to expand programming and support the upkeep of this landmark music venue. Today, with the support of the Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, we present over 50 concerts annually. Thanks to the generosity of more than 200 donors including the Kulas Foundation, we completed a multi-year, $663,000 restoration and renovation – the first since the instrument’s installation in 1968. We

invite you to visit our website, ucbells.org, to learn more about this renovation and sign up for email updates about our free public concerts and other activities.

We have resumed our weekly Friday lunchtime concerts and in the summer and fall host local and guest artists for evening and Sunday afternoon performances. We have launched a student guild to inspire the next generation of carillon performers.

We welcome music requests. Send yours to info@ ucbells.org.

The Alexander McGaffin Carillon

George Leggiero, Executive Director 11205 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106 216-535-4411 gleggiero@ucbells.org

Visit our website or call for more information For a complete class schedule call 216-295-2222 or visit clevelandcitydance.com | cityballetofcleveland.org

THE McGAFFIN CARILLON IN UNIVERSITY CIRCLE

The Alexander McGafﬁn Carillon A Musical Voice in University Circle Since 1968

George Leggiero, University Circle Carillonist

• 21,000 Pounds of Bronze

• 51 Tuned Dutch Bells

• Live Performances

• Weekly Lunchtime Concerts

• Summer Concert Series

• Tours of the Bell Tower Pounds of Bronze Summer

THE FRIENDS OF THE MCGAFFIN CARILLON

Keiran Cantilina, President • The Alexander McGafﬁn Memorial Tower 11205 Euclid Avenue • Cleveland, OH 44106-1717 216 535-4411 • www.ucbells.org

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Glidden House

Located in the heart of University Circle, Glidden House was built in 1910 and enjoys a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally the home of Frank and Mary Glidden, it was a part of Case Western Reserve University for a time before being restored and renovated and opened as a hotel. Abundant with historic charm and modern day beauty, Glidden House stuns with its architecture and continues to impress with its amenities and features. Our AAA-rated Three Diamond boutique hotel invites guests to indulge in both its compelling history and contemporary luxury. Each space is thoughtfully designed to provide relaxing atmosphere, ensuring that guests feel at home during their stay. Whether you’re here on business or simply want to visit nearby museums and cultural institutions, hospitals or the campus of Case Western Reserve University, our friendly and experienced staff are there to make your stay a memorable one. Looking for a romantic wedding venue? Glidden House is your answer to idyllic weddings, receptions, and events with 60 luxury guest rooms and suites, beautiful indoor venues and outdoor grounds that host up to 150 guests.

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Radio on the Lake Theatre to perform

‘The African Queen’ Feb. 28

The Radio on the Lake Theatre will continue its Audio Gallery Series at the Dunham Tavern Museum and Gardens with Humphrey Bogert and Katharine Hepburn’s “The African Queen” at 3 p.m. Feb. 28.

Glidden House

with its stunning indoor and outdoor venues, luxurious guestrooms and suites is an ideal choice for weddings, receptions, and events.

“The African Queen” is a romantic comedy-drama, following a female missionary as she convinces a boat captain to use his boat as a torpedo to destroy a German warship at the onset of World War I.

Searching for an upscale meeting space for your next board meeting or business retreat? The meeting spaces at the Glidden House are ideal for a wide variety of gatherings.

Call us today and we promise to create positive moments so memorable they become part of our guests’ personal histories.

Glidden House

1901 Ford Drive Cleveland, OH 44106

216-231-8900

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This performance will take place at Dunham Tavern Museum and Gardens at 6709 Euclid Ave. in Midtown Cleveland. A discussion with the cast and crew will follow the performance.

To hear a preview, New Day Cleveland will visit Radio on the Lake Theatre and broadcast from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 26.

Tickets start from $17.85. To purchase tickets, visit shorturl.at/TFhIB.

Tinnerman Lofts to host

‘New Drawings’ exhibition April 2

Cleveland abstract artist Leslye Discont Arian will host a solo exhibition, “NEW DRAWINGS,” at the Tinnerman Lofts at 2048 Fulton Road in Cleveland.

In this new body of work, Arian will explore her signature practice of using her hands, fingers and unconventional tool to manipulate gesso, acrylic and charcoal. The “NEW DRAWINGS” series explores themes of spiritual vibration and natural architecture, the release said.

“My work is about the process of discovery,” Arian said in the release. “These drawings represent a dialogue

between the intentional stroke and the organic evolution of the medium.”

Arian graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Art, and is known for her leadership with The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection committee of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 2, with an artist talk at 6:30. The exhibition will be on display through May 23, and is available for viewing by appointment following the opening.

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Assembly for the Arts

BUILDING A STRONGER CREATIVE CLEVELAND

The arts are part of what makes Greater Cleveland strong. They create jobs, educate young people, uplift neighborhoods, and promote health and healing through creative expression.

Assembly for the Arts supports the region’s creative economy — individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit creative businesses. As President and CEO Jeremy V. Johnson explains, “Assembly works to build an arts ecosystem that reflects the diversity of our region and ensures every artist and organization has the resources to thrive.”

Local artists like Cecilia Li turn to Assembly for support. When Li lost all her art supplies in a house fire, she knew she could not rebuild her studio on her own. A $1,500 Boost Fund grant allowed her to replace her tools and begin creating again. Today she designs sensory beanbags for children with autism and opens her studio so others can make art together. A small investment helped a young mother restore her livelihood and create a new space for youth in our community.

Assembly’s 2024–2025 Community Impact Report demonstrates what is possible when we work together to:

• Secure long-term public funding for the cultural sector

• Award grants to 176 artists — the highest number in ssembly’s history

• Strengthen connections among artists, civic leaders, and community partners

• Provide professional development, networking, and access to funding

Scan the QR code in the ad or visitassemblycle. org/report25 to read the full report.

Assembly for the Arts

MidTown Collaboration Center 6539 Euclid Ave., Suite 110 Cleveland, OH 44103 216-575-0331

No Exit to host Cleveland Renaissance:

Art of the Cleveland School March 13

No Exit will present Cleveland Renaissance: Art of the Cleveland School, an exploration of Cleveland’s artistic legacy through music and poetry, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 13 in Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History at 1 Wade Oval in Cleveland’s University Circle neighborhood.. is program consists of a new musical and poetic works, serving as companion pieces to paintings from Clarence Holbrook Carter, William Sommer, Clara Deike, Hughie Lee-Smith, August Biehle and Clarence Van Duzer.

e featured musical works are by Adonai Henderson, Gleb Kanasevich,

Christopher Neiner, Greg D’Alessio, James Praznik and Timothy Beyer. Also included on the program are new poets written and performed by Ray McNiece and Raja Belle Freeman. e ensemble will be joined by harpist Stephan Haluska.

“I’ve always thought that Cleveland is a city that doesn’t have a great sense of its own history,” Timothy Beyer, No Exit’s artistic director, said in a news release.

“And that’s too bad, really, because Cleveland has an extraordinary history,” e event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the program, visit noexitnewmusic.com or Instagram @noexitnewmusic.

Stay connected with Cleveland’s Jewish community by following Cleveland Jewish News on Facebook for breaking news, events and more.

The Church of Art

Created by infamous Cleveland artist/trouble maker, Loren Naji, The Church of Art is a group and an ideology. We are a clergy of art innovators who will work together, as a team, on public and underground projects, while also cocurating unconventional exhibits.

The Church of Art is committed to showing and producing highly creative, edgy art that breaks barriers in today’s stagnant art scene. We are dismissing established methods of choosing artists based on education, resumes, artspeak and other gibberish. Our congregation will be exalted as it worships art that rises above convention and answers the question “What’s Next?” Our ideology takes art seriously and reveres creative thinking as holy, while keeping it enjoyable and fun. We are a social group, a “club”, a gathering for individuals, collaboratives, artists, out-of-the-box thinkers for creative brainstorm meetings that lead to realization of wild and unusual public art projects, installations, happenings, performances and events.

Our ideology includes the belief that all human beings are artists. Art is life, not just paintings in frames. Art is defined as making aesthetic decisions with no right or wrong possibilities. We all do this every day. Our meetings are casual, informal social gatherings with no real leaders or directors. Essentially, writers, sculptors, musicians, painters,

poets, dancers, carpenters, actors, projectionists ... all humans present art ideas to create with collaborators of varied skills from our congregation. We all are unique with unique backgrounds, thinking, styles, skills and ideas. We celebrate our differences by combining them as an unstoppable team…Think “The Beatles.”

To join our congregation, contact us by visiting our Facebook page: The Church of Art. Click the blue “visit group” button which brings you to “The Church of Art Congregation” page. Ask to join, then attend our scheduled meetings (varied but often monthly Wednesday evenings)

The Church of Art Let Us Play Loren Naji 330-414-5706, Facebook, Instagram lorennaji.world

Follow the contestants’ journey from start to grand finale

First Round

March 26 – 29 | 9 AM & 2 PM

Streamed on pianocleveland.org

Semi-Final Round

July 24 – 28

www.lorennaji.world LorenNaji

Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music

Final Masterclass Round with Jean-Yves Thibaudet

July 29

Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music

Final Concerto Round with the Canton Symphony Orchestra

July 31

Kulas Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music

Fantasia: A Grand Gala to Support Piano Cleveland August 2

Landerhaven

Chaired by Irwin & Ida Haber

Cleveland Israel Arts Connection

The Cleveland Israel Arts Connection, a program of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, strives to bring exceptional experiences that inspire and challenge our community as we celebrate the extraordinary and bountiful cultural mosaic of Israel.

We are thrilled for our newest exhibition at the Roe Green Gallery, “Contemporary Visions of Israel’ curated by Jane Glaubinger, a master curator of prints (retired) for the Cleveland Museum of Art. Open March 15 – August 3, 2026, this exhibition highlights diverse Israeli artists whose works reflect the country’s vibrant and evolving cultural landscape and the continuing emergence of Israeli artists in the international art world. Through a mix of mediums, it offers viewers a fresh and multifaceted perspective on Israel. “Contemporary Visions of Israel” will conclude with a CIAC Presents: What Makes Israeli Art Israeli with James Snyder, Director of The Jewish Museum, on August 3. This summer, we are proud to present a Summer of Israeli Theatre, showcasing remarkable theatrical voices from Israel. In June, we open with “The Goldsmith,” a powerful work that we are thrilled to introduce to local audiences at Cleveland Play House’s New Ground Theatre Festival. July brings “Peter is Back” to the Borderlight Theater Festival, offering a bold and imaginative perspective that promises to spark conversation. We conclude the season in August at Dobama Theater with “What’s Wrong with the World?!,” a thought-provoking production that reflects the spirit of contemporary Israeli theater at its finest.

In addition to this vibrant theatrical lineup, special musical highlights bookend our summer, in June we proudly sponsor composer Benjamin Yusupov at ChamberFest Cleveland. His dynamic artistry and international acclaim make this collaboration particularly meaningful, and we are delighted to share his work with you. At the end of July, we look forward to welcoming Israeli pianist, Ilana Vered, as a juror for Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists.

Opening Fall 2026 at the Roe Green Gallery, “BORDERS” will feature the innovative work of multidisciplinary artist Ronen Sharabani, curated by Matthew Garson. Sharabani blends movement, architecture, light, and conceptual exploration, creating powerful sensory experiences that investigate ritual, conflict, and shifting cultural landscapes. Sharabani continues to drive the boundaries of conceptual art forward by inviting viewers into a space where perception transforms and borders blur.

The quality and variety of our programing is not possible without our patrons, donors, champions of the arts, and supportive audiences. Thank you for supporting our mission to bring the highest world class Israeli creativity to Cleveland!

Green, Honorary Producer

“CONTEMPORARY VISIONS OF ISRAEL” March 15 – August 3

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Piano Cleveland

Every three years the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists seeks out the most promising young pianists ages 10 to 18 from all over the world, culminating in the Final Concerto Round with the Canton Symphony Orchestra. The competition has long been an identifier of tomorrow’s stars. World-famous pianists Yunchan Lim, Ryan Wang, and Eva Gevorgyan were all medalists in previous Young Artists competitions.

This March, 50 first-round contestants will play a solo recital before 13 semifinalists are selected to compete in Cleveland this July. The competition will be unlike any other in the world, according to Yaron Kohlberg, the artistic director of Piano Cleveland, the host entity of the competition. “This year we are very excited to announce the first-ever final masterclass round taught by Jean-Yves Thibaudet,” he says. “Our goal during the competition is to identify the next great artists. Seeing how a student responds in real time to feedback from one of the piano world’s great luminaries like Jean-Yves offers audiences a window into the creative process of performance.”

The winners of the competition are announced immediately after the conclusion of the final concerto round with the Canton Symphony Orchestra

on July 30.

The first-prize winners will then perform during the competition’s closing event, Fantasia: A Grand Gala at Landerhaven, chaired by longtime Piano Cleveland supporters Irwin and Ida Haber on Aug. 2. The gala, says Kohlberg, is hardly the last step for the contestants. “While the gala concludes the competition, it also marks the first of many milestones in the winners’ careers” he says.

More information about the competition, contestants, and the gala can be found at pianocleveland.org.

BENJAMIN YUSUPOV, composer-in-residence: ChamberFest Cleveland June 10 - 27

March 12 - 30

Cleveland Israel Arts Connection Jewish Federation of Cleveland jewishcleveland.org/israelarts israelarts@jewishcleveland.org 216-593-2900 Scan the code to read the complete brochure, or visit jewishcleveland.org/involved/arts/

Piano Cleveland 20600 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 610 Shaker Heights, OH 44122 pianocleveland.org

Office: 216-707-5397

Email: info@pianocleveland.org

For tickets & details: visit clevelandpops.com or scan QR code

Stewart’s Caring Place

At Stewart’s Caring Place, our mission is rooted in a simple but powerful belief that no one should face the challenges of a cancer journey alone. Founded in honor of Stewart Surloff by his wife, Mimi Surloff, our organization was built on a vision of compassion, dignity, and community. Today, that vision continues to guide a welcoming space where individuals and families impacted by cancer can find comfort, understanding, and support during one of life’s most difficult chapters. Every program and service we offer, from support groups and counseling to wigs, wellness classes, and family resources, is provided at no cost, ensuring that care remains accessible to all.

One complement to our mission is our Healing Arts Gallery, a rotating space, curated by Art x Love, that celebrates creativity throughout our halls. Art has a remarkable ability to calm the mind, open the heart, and help people process emotions that are often hard to articulate. Our gallery invites guests to pause, breathe, and reconnect with themselves in a peaceful, welcoming environment.

We are especially proud that our newest exhibit, Flutter, is a community collection. Featuring works from professional artists, aspiring creators, and individuals of all ages and abilities, Flutter honors healing through creativity. Whether someone is an established artist or picking up a brush for the first

time, their inspiration has a place here.

We invite you to join us for the Opening Night of Flutter on March 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Stewart’s Caring Place: Thomas and Lisa Mandel Cancer Wellness Center in Fairlawn. Come meet the artists, explore the gallery, and experience firsthand the restorative power of art and community. Additionally, the exhibition will be open through May and available for viewing during regular business hours.

Step into a gallery where every piece reflects resilience, and the spirit of healing.

Stewart’s Caring Place

Thomas and Lisa Mandel Cancer Wellness Center

3501 Ridge Park Drive

Fairlawn, OH 44333

330-836-1772

stewartscaringplace.org

FAMOUS LADIES OF SONG Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 7:30PM | Severance Music Center

Concert Co-Sponsors: Judy & Steven Willensky and Judy & David Kaufman

Experience the phenomenal Capathia Jenkins in a dazzling celebration of legendary female vocalists, featuring unforgettable hits by Whitney Houston, Adele, Carole King, and more.

WILLIAMS & SPIELBERG Friday, April 24, 2026 | 7:30PM | Severance Music Center

Concert Co-Sponsors: James & Winifred Stone and Jackson Lewis P.C.

Celebrate the iconic partnership of Steven Spielberg and John Williams with legendary film scores from Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and beyond.

Featuring jazz legend Howie Smith, saxophone; Amy Zoloto, clarinet; and the Cleveland Pops Chorus.

250th Celebration Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 7:30PM | Severance Music Center

Concert Sponsors: Dr. Lawrence Osher, D.P.M., & Dr. Margaret Konecky

A dynamic celebration of American music—from Ragtime and Big Band to Rock, Country, and Blues— honoring America’s semi quincentennial with a special salute to armed forces and first responders.

Featuring Connor Bogart O’Brien, Mariama Whyte, Natalie Green, Darryl Lewis, & the Cleveland Pops Chorus

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Tuesday Musical’s Akron Concert Series

RECONNECT WITH NATURE: WITH HELP FROM THE WORLD’S GREATEST LIVING OPERA SINGER

We all feel it: the constant hum of digital noise, the busy schedules, and that lingering sense of disconnect from the world outside our windows.

Renée Fleming, the world’s most celebrated soprano, felt this too. During the 2020 COVID lockdowns, she found peace and emotional equilibrium by exploring the verdant landscape around her Virginia home.

She took that inspiration and transformed it into a visionary multimedia event with an important message. Called Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, it’s being performed in Akron on April 21 as part of Tuesday Musical’s Akron Concert Series.

But this is much more than a typical concert: While Ms. Fleming’s legendary voice fills the hall, you’ll be taken on a tour of our planet’s most remote and beautiful locations, from the Amazon Rainforest to the sweeping vistas of Yosemite, via an original, highdefinition film created specifically for this performance by National Geographic, that will be projected onstage.

And you don’t need to be an opera aficionado to be moved. The evening bridges the gap between the traditional and the contemporary: featuring classical

favorites from Handel to Puccini as well as modern and cinematic favorites from Björk to excerpts from The Lord of the Rings.

You’ll also be able to connect with area nature organizations — the Akron Zoo (with animal ambassadors), Crown Point Ecology Center, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Sierra Club, Summit Metro Parks and more — in E.J. Thomas Hall’s lobbies before the concert and during intermission. Whether you are looking for a new hiking trail, a volunteer opportunity, or simply a way to support local conservation, these experts will be on-site to help you find your next step.

Details and tickets at 330-761-3460 and tuesdaymusical.org.

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Cleveland Pops Orchestra

THREE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS AHEAD WITH THE CLEVELAND POPS ORCHESTRA

There’s something special about an invitation to experience live music at its finest. As the season continues, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra is presenting three outstanding concerts at Severance Music Center at 7:30 p.m. – each one celebrating music that unites generations, memories and community.

The excitement starts on Saturday, March 28, with Famous Ladies of Song, featuring brilliant vocalist and Pops favorite Capathia Jenkins. Back by popular demand, Jenkins delivers powerful vocals and heartfelt storytelling alongside timeless hits made famous by Whitney Houston, Carole King, Barbra Streisand, Adele, and more. It’s an evening filled with music many of us grew up with—and still love today.

On Friday, April 24, the Pops goes to Hollywood for a program entitled “Williams & Spielberg,” for which we honor the most legendary director – composer duo of all time. “The Adventure of Indiana Jones,” the magic of “E.T.,” the suspense of “Jaws,” and the majesty of “Jurassic Park” – these memorable scores will come alive for an exciting night of symphonic storytelling.

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Soar across the beauty of planet Earth as the world’s greatest living opera singer performs alongside stunning National Geographic visuals projected onstage.

The season wraps up on Saturday, June 6, with a celebration of sound and spirit in “250th Celebration: Made in America.” This program explores musical styles born in the U.S. – ragtime soul and country –while also paying tribute to armed forces and first responders in honor of America’s semiquincentennial.

Although these concerts mark the end of this season, there’s more to look forward to. Next season’s announcement is coming soon, and music fans are encouraged to stay connected. For concert details, tickets and updates, visit clevelandpops.com.

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23245 Mercantile Road, Suite B Beachwood, OH 44122

Phone: 216-765-7677

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“Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” Renée Fleming

Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.

EJ Thomas Hall in Akron

“Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” Renée Fleming

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Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. EJ Thomas Hall in Akron

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Based in Cleveland Heights, the Heights Chamber Orchestra is the musical home of approximately 50 talented instrumentalists who gather from around Northeast Ohio. Members come from all walks of life and are accomplished adult amateurs as well as those who make their living through music.

HCO’s goal is simple — to celebrate music as rich and diverse as the communities its members live in. HCO offers five free concerts per season that cover a wide range of repertoire from familiar classics to the works of new and lesser-known composers.

HCO was founded in 1983 by Robert Bergantino, orchestra director for Cleveland Heights High School. At that time, core musicians were graduates of Mr. Bergantino’s orchestra program, seven of whom 43 years later are still active members of HCO. Many members are residents of the Heights area communities and others come from as far away as Wooster, Painesville, and the Akron area.

Through the years, HCO has had the privilege to work with conductors with national reputations, including John Ferritto, Kelly Corcoran, Anthony Addison, Carl Topilow, and Mark Allen McCoy. Soloists have been equally stellar and include a top prize winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, exceptional CIM graduate students, and members of The Cleveland Orchestra, including

Principal Cello Mark Kosowar (March 22) and Assistant Principal Trumpet Lyle Steelman (May 10) featured in our remaining concerts this season.

Now in his second full year with HCO, Music Director Travis Jürgens programs challenging and inventive repertoire that has brought new energy and enthusiasm into both the orchestra and audiences. We invite you to come to a concert and discover community music-making at its finest.

The Heights Chamber Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by grants, sponsors and the generous donations of its members and supporters.

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Dobama Theatre’s mission of premiering important new plays by established and emerging playwrights while provoking an examination of our contemporary world is achieved in the upcoming productions of “The Comeuppance” and “Sanctuary City.”

“The Comeuppance” written by Branden JacobsJenkins and directed by Nina Domingue tells the story of a reunion of old friends haunted by an unwelcome guest. When four former classmates gather on a front porch to pregame before their twentieth high school reunion, everyone is nervous for the night ahead. Amid the flow of reminiscing, an otherworldly presence forces these friends to face the past head-on. From MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, Pulitzer Finalist, and Tony Awardwinner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (“An Octoroon, Appropriate”), this electrifying comedy explores impermanence and nostalgia through the lens of five millennials reckoning with their future.

“Sanctuary City” written by Martyna Majok and directed by Nathan Motta asks the audience, “What would you risk for someone you love?” Set in Newark, N.J., in 2001, “Sanctuary City”tells the tale of two teenagers brought to America as children who must ask themselves what they are willing to

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Sunday, March 22, 2026 3:30 PM

Mark Kosower, Cello Sponsored by The Cleveland Cello Society

Haydn: Concerto in C Major Tchaikovsky: Andante cantabile Britten: Matinées musicales

Borodin: Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 2747 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights

sacrifice to stay together in the only country they’ve ever known. The simple joys of coming-of-age are challenged by the uncertainty of their next chapters. Theirs is a story that fractures time and transcends memory – crossing boundaries, borders and genres in search of a safe place to call home. Pulitzer Prizewinner Martyna Majok brings light to the obstacles faced by dreamers, lovers and lifelong friends in the heart-stirring and hopeful “Sanctuary City.”

More information can be found at dobama.org or by calling 216-932-3396.

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Sunday, May 10, 2026 3:30 PM

Lyle Steelman, Trumpet Gounod: Petitie symphonie

Anderson: A Trumperter’s Lullaby Handel: Trumpet Suite in D Major

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major

Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2757 Fairmount Boulevard, Cleveland Heights

HCO concerts are free! A free will offering is taken at intermission.

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Abattoir Gallery to host Skuodas exhibit through April 18

Abattoir Gallery will host the Audra Skuodas: “Seeking the Sublime” exhibition from Feb. 28 to April 18.

An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 28. During the opening reception, Je rey Katzin, senior curator at the Akron Art Museum, will give opening remarks. is exhibit is the second Skuodas solo show hosted by Abattoir, and highlights three paintings, framed by a series of large-scale works on paper – never before exhibited – and a selection of key drawings.

“Seeking the Sublime” is being shown ahead of Skuodas’ rst major museum retrospective to take place in 2027 at the Akron Art Museum. Skuodas died in 2019. Her work is held in collections at the Akron Art Museum, the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College and the Cleveland Museum of Art, among others. In

2010, she received the Cleveland Arts Prize Lifetime Achievement Award.

Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 1940, Skuodas spent six years in a Displaced Persons camp in Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1949. She became a U.S. citizen in 1961 and earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Northern Illinois University. Based in Oberlin, she maintained studio practice while raising her family and teaching at institutions including the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, the Cleveland Institute of Art and Oberlin College.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, or by appointment. e gallery is at 3619 Walton Ave. in Cleveland.

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Cuyahoga County is known for its vibrant arts and culture, and that’s due in part to community support through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

CAC supports hundreds of arts and culture non-profits each year, distributing revenue from a voter-approved tax on cigarette sales in Cuyahoga County. Thanks to taxpayer support, CAC is Cuyahoga County’s largest, dedicated source of consistent funding to ensure we have a vibrant community of nonprofit arts and culture organizations.

That tax will allow CAC to invest $12.9 million in more than 300 arts and culture organizations across Cuyahoga County this year. Since 2007, CAC has invested more than $270 million through 4,000-plus grants to nearly 500 arts and culture organizations. This translates into millions of creative experiences each year at organizations like the Maltz Museum, Mandel JCC, Jewish Federation of Clevelandand many more.

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Cleveland Silent Film Festival & Colloquium to present ‘A May Tale’

The Cleveland Silent Film Festival & Colloquium will screen a new restoration of Karel Anton’s 1926 film “A May Tale” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 14 at the Cleveland Public Library’s Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium at

325 Superior Ave. in Cleveland.

The showing will feature a new score, performed live, by the Marmonia ensemble – musicians Alexander Fedoriouk, Steve Greenman and Catalin Petrescu. This “A May Tale”

Cleveland Ballet to present ‘Messiah’ March 20-22

Cleveland Ballet’s 2025-26 season will continue with an adaptation of Handel’s “Messiah” in collaboration with The Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra from March 20 to March 22.

The production will feature choreography by Robert Weiss, as well as Cleveland Ballet’s art director Timour Bourtasenkov, Amy

Seiwert and Tyler Walters. The musical performances will be led by Gregory Ristow, conductor of the Cleveland Chamber Choir.

“Handel’s music already tells such a powerful story,” Bourtasenkov said in a news release. “Our goal is to let the movement amplify that storytelling and offer audiences a way to see and feel the music in a new and meaningful way.”

screening also features a new English translation for the intertitles by Czech Cultural Center president Paul Burik. For more information, visit clevelandsilentfilmfestival.org.

Cleveland Ballet will also host “Behind the Curtain” artistic discussions with Bourtasenkov and other artistic staff for pre-performance insights before Friday and Saturday evening performances. Discussions are free for ticket holders.

In addition to regularly scheduled performances, Cleveland Ballet is also offering a student matinee and “Pay What

Parma Symphony Orchestra performance March 8

The Parma Symphony Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. March 8 at Valley Forge High School’s auditorium at 9999 Independence Blvd. in Parma Heights. The performance will include Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 8; Tchaikovski’s “1812 Overture;” Calvin Custer’s arrangement “Duke Ellington Medley;” and “Carnival of the Animals” by Saint

Saens, featuring soloists Coren Mino and Ron Palka. It will be narrated by Parma City Schools superintendent Scott Hunt. The performance will feature music director Randolph P. Laycock and assistant conductor Brian Maskow.

Parma Symphony Orchestra is a selfsupporting community orchestra in cooperation with Parma City Schools. The

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orchestra, in its 56th season, consists of 100 members, according to a news release.

Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 2:30 p.m. or from any orchestra member. Tickets paid with cash will be

You Can” performance at 10:30 a.m. March 20. This is the final dress rehearsal. Tickets begin at $10.

Shows will be held at 7 p.m. March 20 and March 21, and 2 p.m. March 22.

Tickets begin at $36. To purchase tickets, visit cleveballet.org/messiah.

$10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Advance ticket sales are available at parmasymphony.org.

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NORTHEAST OHIO | arts | music | performance | entertainment

Spring 2026

Publish Date: June 12, 2026

Canvas spotlights Northeast Ohio’s strong and growing arts and entertainment community. In 2026, each issue of the magazine will again include a special calendar and listings section.

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