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Celebrates the visual and performing arts, explores cultural trends, and examines current events through an artistic lens.

On stage at Cleveland Public Theatre, writer and actor Chris Webb faces the pressures of success in his solo show, "The ...
24/10/2025

On stage at Cleveland Public Theatre, writer and actor Chris Webb faces the pressures of success in his solo show, "The End of Black Excellence."

In "The End of Black Excellence," Cleveland writer and actor Chris Webb faces the pressures he's felt to succeed as a Black man in America.

Musician and producer Nate Saggio has helped refine the sound of local artists like Chayla Hope and Jack Harris. Also jo...
23/10/2025

Musician and producer Nate Saggio has helped refine the sound of local artists like Chayla Hope and Jack Harris. Also joining Welshly Arms on stage and writing original songs, Saggio shares his story and creative process on WKSU's Shuffle.

Cleveland music producer Nate Saggio has helped local musicians craft viral hit songs while exploring his own creative path. On this week’s Shuffle, Saggio talks about his passion for supporting independent musicians and his own music.

'Tis the season for frights and delights.👻
23/10/2025

'Tis the season for frights and delights.👻

Northeast Ohio’s arts and culture scene is in the Halloween spirit. Are you? Find seasonal frights and delights this week.

Tiffany Graham Charkosky searched for the right book to read while considering genetic testing, but she couldn't find it...
21/10/2025

Tiffany Graham Charkosky searched for the right book to read while considering genetic testing, but she couldn't find it. She now shares her story in a memoir.

When Tiffany Graham Charkosky learned her family history includes a genetic mutation, she had to decide whether or not to undergo genetic testing....

A group of local artists, in partnership with The Sculpture Center, have transformed the corner of East 33rd Street and ...
17/10/2025

A group of local artists, in partnership with The Sculpture Center, have transformed the corner of East 33rd Street and Payne Avenue into a vibrant collection of public art.

Transformative Arts Fund helps Jordan Wong and team of Asian American artists revitalize abandoned parking lot in Cleveland's AsiaTown with public...

Mourning [A] BLKstar has been a staple in Cleveland's music scene for a decade. Now, their sound has expanded to audienc...
09/10/2025

Mourning [A] BLKstar has been a staple in Cleveland's music scene for a decade. Now, their sound has expanded to audiences across the pond. Hear about the seven-piece "Afrofuturist" band's many milestones on WKSU's Shuffle.

Cleveland band Mourning [A] BLKstar has been heard near and far over the past 10 years. The seven-piece collective, blending everything from hip-hop to punk, shares a message of justice. This week we hear from two members of the group about how their bond continues to drive the music forward.

Everybody dance now! Step onto the stage with North Pointe Ballet, where accessibility and inclusivity are at the heart ...
03/10/2025

Everybody dance now! Step onto the stage with North Pointe Ballet, where accessibility and inclusivity are at the heart of every performance.

With sensory-friendly performances and a program for dancers with diverse abilities, North Pointe Ballet strives to make classical ballet...

“I want to really have people focus on the fact that you can see a bunch of Black people on the wall without it being so...
26/09/2025

“I want to really have people focus on the fact that you can see a bunch of Black people on the wall without it being something that's being forced on you. We exist here too, it's okay.” -
Autumn Joi Ellis.
The Butler Institute of American Art

Autumn Joi Ellis is a young Black painter whose portraits of Youngstown friends and family challenged stereotypes at the Butler Institute of...

Northeast Ohio’s Brent Kirby opens up in this new WKSU's Shuffle interview about his new album, "On+On+On," recorded in ...
25/09/2025

Northeast Ohio’s Brent Kirby opens up in this new WKSU's Shuffle interview about his new album, "On+On+On," recorded in an 1800s farmhouse with legendary producer Don Dixon.

Brent Kirby has long been a fixture in Northeast Ohio’s music scene, from fronting bands to mentoring fellow musicians. Now, he’s turning inward with a solo album. On this week’s Shuffle, Kirby talks about songs that emerged from loss and life’s transitions.

Bring your artistry to University Circle in Cleveland, or grab your binoculars for a birding festival in Mentor.
18/09/2025

Bring your artistry to University Circle in Cleveland, or grab your binoculars for a birding festival in Mentor.

Visit Downtown Lorain for the city’s signature arts festival, go birding in Mentor or create your own sidewalk art in Cleveland this weekend.

Summit County tax dollars may one day be hard at work for the arts. The heads of Akron-area cultural institutions are lo...
17/09/2025

Summit County tax dollars may one day be hard at work for the arts. The heads of Akron-area cultural institutions are looking into what is possible.

Discussions are in early stages, but a funding plan could resemble the ones in Cuyahoga or Stark counties.

“I was always afraid to get on stage…” — but for singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler, that fear became fuel to carve a mus...
11/09/2025

“I was always afraid to get on stage…” — but for singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler, that fear became fuel to carve a music career as JSSZCA. The singer-songwriter stopped by the Idea Center for a special Applause Performances set and Shuffle interview. Watch and listen at ideastream.org, the PBS app or the Shuffle podcast.

Cleveland Heights singer-songwriter Jessica Shetler has found healing through music. On this week’s Shuffle, the artist, who performs as JSSZCA, talks about overcoming fear, channeling grief and building connection through sound. She performs a live set recorded at the Idea Center for Applause Per...

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