Carrie Wise

A $3 million grant supports that program for three years beginning on January 23.

New year rituals may or may not be for everyone. But habits and intention setting can often spark something positive. A handful of Northeast Ohio artists working in different mediums share how they are nurturing creativity in the new year.

“A Planets Odyssey,” originally planned for Jan. 22, is now scheduled for May 22, and “Hey Monea Meets the Symphony,” originally planned for Jan. 13, is set for June 9.

Cleveland Play House canceled the Wednesday night performance of its holiday musical "Light It Up!" due to COVID-19 concerns. In a post on Twitter, Cleveland Play House announced ticket holders could exchange tickets for another performance or obtain access to a digital stream of the production. "As of right now, we are moving forward with performances for the rest of this week," said CPH Marketing Director Nathan Lilly via email.

In the 1800s, men gathered at a small Cleveland club called the Ark, planting just a seed of what’s now the city’s natural history museum.

From lining up translators to helping family members navigate medical care, young immigrants often face challenges beyond taking care of their own lives. The latest production from Akron’s Gum Dip-Theatre spotlights what it is like to act as a bridge between different cultures.

"Picturing Motherhood Now" looks through the museum’s collection in considering how artists depict motherhood today.

Northeast Ohio venues and operators that had been shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic are recipients of more than $100 million of the federal money.

New guidelines from the national labor union for actors have some Cleveland theaters scrambling as they return to the stage.

Plans are underway for the 46th Cleveland International Film Festival, set for March 30- April 10, 2022, at Playhouse Square. In addition to in-person programming, there will be online offerings. Details will be announced later, according to a news release.