Arts Features & Interviews /tags/arts-features-interviews Arts Features & Interviews en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:20:24 GMT 46th Tri-C JazzFest invites a new generation to swing, bop and groove /arts-culture/2025-06-26/46th-tri-c-jazzfest-invites-a-new-generation-to-swing-bop-and-groove The 46th Tri-C JazzFest runs Friday through Saturday indoors and out at Playhouse Square. This year's festival provides opportunities for new audiences to connect with jazz. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:20:24 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-26/46th-tri-c-jazzfest-invites-a-new-generation-to-swing-bop-and-groove Kabir Bhatia 'Taking it on the road' again. Revival of classic '70s musical coming to Cleveland /arts-culture/2025-06-26/taking-it-on-the-road-again-revival-of-classic-70s-musical-coming-to-cleveland Cleveland's Musical Theater Project is presenting “I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road” this weekend along with a discussion with the musical's co-writers. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-26/taking-it-on-the-road-again-revival-of-classic-70s-musical-coming-to-cleveland Kabir Bhatia DJ $crilla finds his groove in music for TV, film and, now, a new album /arts-culture/2025-06-26/dj-crilla-finds-his-groove-in-music-for-tv-film-and-now-a-new-album Cleveland’s Chris Harris has built a career making music for TV, film and video games, while still finding time to create his own as DJ $crilla. On this week’s Shuffle, we hear from the artist whose music is everywhere—even if you don’t know it’s him. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-26/dj-crilla-finds-his-groove-in-music-for-tv-film-and-now-a-new-album Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader 5 things to do in NEO: JazzFest, Lithuanian songs, a snake charmer and more /arts-culture/2025-06-26/5-things-to-do-in-neo-jazzfest-lithuanian-songs-a-snake-charmer-and-more Summer is in full swing and you can do just that, swing, at the Tri-C JazzFest in Playhouse Square, or take the kids to Geauga Parks for a hike with a snake charmer. All that and more are in store this week in Northeast Ohio. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-26/5-things-to-do-in-neo-jazzfest-lithuanian-songs-a-snake-charmer-and-more Dave DeOreo Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare 1500s marble statue /arts-culture/2025-06-24/cleveland-museum-of-art-acquires-rare-1500s-marble-statue Giambologna’s “Fata Morgana” will be on view starting Aug. 30. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:07:29 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-24/cleveland-museum-of-art-acquires-rare-1500s-marble-statue Kabir Bhatia Pass the Aux turns the club into an interactive listening party /arts-culture/2025-06-20/pass-the-aux-turns-the-club-into-an-interactive-listening-party Cleveland rapper Chip tha Ripper returns home periodically to lead a unique take on the open mic concept, giving local up-and-comers a chance to make connections. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:39:52 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-20/pass-the-aux-turns-the-club-into-an-interactive-listening-party Ygal Kaufman Take a walk through transit history beneath Cleveland's Veterans Memorial Bridge /arts-culture/2025-06-20/take-a-walk-through-transit-history-beneath-clevelands-veterans-memorial-bridge Cuyahoga County opens the historic streetcar level of Veterans Memorial Bridge to the public once per year. Self-guided tours take place this year on June 21, part of the eighth annual Cleveland History Days. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:15:16 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-20/take-a-walk-through-transit-history-beneath-clevelands-veterans-memorial-bridge Jean-Marie Papoi Meet an old friend at the Cuyahoga County Archives open house /arts-culture/2025-06-19/meet-an-old-friend-at-the-cuyahoga-county-archives-open-house On June 24 and 26, visitors can learn about tracing lineage or the history of your home using records dating back two centuries. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:36:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-19/meet-an-old-friend-at-the-cuyahoga-county-archives-open-house Kabir Bhatia 5 Things to do in NEO: Juneteenth events, Cleveland history and more /arts-culture/2025-06-19/5-things-to-do-in-neo-juneteenth-events-cleveland-history-and-more Celebrate Juneteenth in Youngstown, explore an iconic bridge in Cleveland and more this weekend. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-19/5-things-to-do-in-neo-juneteenth-events-cleveland-history-and-more Kabir Bhatia Board chair: Future of Cleveland International Film Fest a 'significant challenge' /arts-culture/2025-06-17/board-chair-future-of-cleveland-international-film-fest-a-significant-challenge An article last week outlined what some former employees have called a 'toxic' work environment. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:55:28 GMT /arts-culture/2025-06-17/board-chair-future-of-cleveland-international-film-fest-a-significant-challenge Kabir Bhatia