Comedian-turned-historian Ritch Shydner says Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln were fans. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/clevelands-artemus-ward-remembered-as-pioneer-of-stand-up-comedy.
Written for young adults, the book follows the main character as she navigates everything from racism to dating. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-author-echo-brown-shares-first-generation-ivy-league-experiences-in-the-chosen-one.
Photographer Janet Macoska has captured the heart of rock and roll in Northeast Ohio since the 1960s. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/photographer-janet-macoska-captures-the-heart-of-rock-and-roll-in-northeast-ohio.
Cincinnati and Toledo offer models for Northeast Ohio and other parts of the state. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/ohio-artists-and-arts-advocates-lobby-for-arpa-funds.
A writer, dancer, visual artist and musician share rituals and intentions for 2022 Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/talking-new-year-rituals-and-intentions-with-northeast-ohio-artists.
Before dying in Iraq her husband left a journal for their newborn son Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/former-clevelander-dana-canedy-tells-the-story-behind-the-new-biopic-a-journal-for-jordan.
Exploring the dream of a film production economy in Northeast Ohio. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/if-cleveland-builds-a-soundstage-will-moviemakers-come.
Bill Garvey brings 26 years of film production experience to the job. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/new-greater-cleveland-film-commission-president-on-moviemaking-tax-incentives.
A new exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History looks back at the museum's history. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-museum-of-natural-history-celebrates-its-100-years-of-discovery.
From restaurants to home kitchens, new book offers non-meat and dairy versions of classic dishes. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/rust-belt-vegan-kitchen-offers-new-take-on-midwest-comfort-food.
The show spotlights what it is like to act as a bridge between different cultures. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/former-refugees-act-as-brokers-without-borders-in-akron-gum-dip-theatre-production.
Northeast Ohio musician Lalit Subramanian and writer Thrity Umrigar share memories of the Diwali holiday. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-artists-share-memories-of-diwali-holiday.
They may not be a household name, but their impact is huge Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/fun-facts-about-influential-rock-hall-inductees-kraftwerk.
A bevy of music stars are scheduled to attend Saturday's ceremony. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/5-things-to-know-about-the-rock-hall-inductions-in-cleveland.
New contemporary art exhibition highlights diverse representations of motherhood. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/see-inside-picturing-motherhood-now-at-the-cleveland-museum-of-art.
A requirement to test staff and actors three times a week came as both a surprise and obstacle. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/new-actors-equity-covid-19-rules-challenge-cleveland-area-theaters.
Elyria native's new film "War On The Diamond" details history of baseball rivalry between Cleveland and New York. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-and-new-york-rivalry-focus-of-andy-billmans-war-on-the-diamond.
Firestone Community Learning Center's robust arts program carries on with COVID safety protocols in place. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/akron-firestone-performing-arts-students-wont-be-silenced-by-covid-19.
As a Cleveland Heights teen, Jan Mitchell flew to London to meet the Beatles and ended up in trouble with the law. Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/jan-mitchell-details-teenage-trip-to-beatleland-in-my-ticket-to-ride.
The 79-year-old is honored for his Lifetime Achievement as a writer Detailed show notes at https://wcpn.ideastream.org/news/anisfield-wolf-samuel-delany-on-writing-and-racial-reckoning.