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

Ben Marthey spends his days assisting with open-heart surgeries as a cardiac nurse. Outside the hospital, he’s Van Arlo,...
10/07/2025

Ben Marthey spends his days assisting with open-heart surgeries as a cardiac nurse. Outside the hospital, he’s Van Arlo, a Medina-based singer-songwriter using music to process the emotional toll of his work. On WKSU's Shuffle, Marthey talks about his new EP — and how music became his lifeline.

Ben Marthey spends his days assisting with open-heart surgeries as a cardiac nurse. Outside the hospital, he’s Van Arlo, a Medina-based singer-songwriter using music to process the emotional toll of his work. On this week’s Shuffle, Marthey talks about how music became his outlet — and his lif...

Celebrate the Akron Bicentennial with a full slate of festivities throughout the weekend. Plus, Firelands Symphony Orche...
03/07/2025

Celebrate the Akron Bicentennial with a full slate of festivities throughout the weekend. Plus, Firelands Symphony Orchestra performs at Jackson Street Pier in Sandusky and the Asian Lantern Festival opens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Akron’s bicentennial celebration is in full swing with a weekend of festivities, plus there’s free music for the Fourth of July in Sandusky, while...

Cleveland's Chris Harris has made a name for himself in sync licensing, creating music that has appeared in countless co...
26/06/2025

Cleveland's Chris Harris has made a name for himself in sync licensing, creating music that has appeared in countless commercials, video games, film and television shows. Now, he's back making music as DJ $crilla to enter the next phase of his journey as an artist. Hear more about his story and collaborations with local musicians on Shuffle.

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.

Although the performances have sold out, learn more about a '70s classic coming to the Cleveland stage.
26/06/2025

Although the performances have sold out, learn more about a '70s classic coming to the Cleveland stage.

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.

Playhouse Square is gonna be jumpin' with Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland this weekend. Plus, Lithuanian voices lift in song f...
26/06/2025

Playhouse Square is gonna be jumpin' with Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland this weekend. Plus, Lithuanian voices lift in song for Dainų šventė 2025, and a snake charmer leads a search for sneaky serpents at Geauga Park District. There's a ton to take in in Northeast Ohio.

Summer is in full swing and you can do just, swing, that at the Tri-C JazzFest in Playhouse Square, or take the kids to Geauga Parks for a hike...

Explore a level of this iconic Cleveland bridge that's typically out of public view for an annual event celebrating the ...
20/06/2025

Explore a level of this iconic Cleveland bridge that's typically out of public view for an annual event celebrating the city's history.

Cuyahoga County opens the historic streetcar level of Veterans Memorial Bridge to the public once per year. Self-guided tours take place this year...

You haven't heard Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy like this before. The Video Game Symphony brings cla...
13/06/2025

You haven't heard Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy like this before. The Video Game Symphony brings classic gaming soundtracks to the classical stage.

The Video Game Symphony is certainly not the only orchestra in Ohio, but it's one of few in the country fully dedicated to the artform of video...

Celebrate Juneteenth with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, spend the day at Stark Pride ...
12/06/2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, spend the day at Stark Pride Festival in Canton’s Centennial Plaza, plus Parade the Circle returns to Wade Oval with The Cleveland Museum of Art.

An annual Juneteenth celebration comes to Cain Park in Cleveland Heights, Stark Pride takes over Canton’s Centennial Plaza and Parade the Circle...

The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse celebrates its centennial with a special open house on Saturday and the F...
06/06/2025

The Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Lighthouse celebrates its centennial with a special open house on Saturday and the Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse marks 200 years with events later in June.

The original Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, built in 1825, celebrates its bicentennial this year, while the nearby Fairport Harbor West Breakwater...

Cleveland's classic-country band Country Honk stopped by the Idea Center for a special Applause Performances session, pl...
05/06/2025

Cleveland's classic-country band Country Honk stopped by the Idea Center for a special Applause Performances session, playing songs from their debut album,"Bad Decision," released this spring. Catch the full performance and interview on the PBS app and Shuffle podcast.

Thor Platter and his bandmates are bringing classic outlaw country and honky-tonk tunes to Cleveland, one honky-tonk heartbreaker at a time. Country Honk joins Shuffle and Applause Performances for a special in-studio session and interview to talk about their latest album.

It’s summer in Northeast Ohio, time for festivals, food and fun. Keep up with the arts, culture and more through Labor D...
05/06/2025

It’s summer in Northeast Ohio, time for festivals, food and fun. Keep up with the arts, culture and more through Labor Day with Ideastream’s 2025 event list.

Festivals, food, music and more: It’s summer in Northeast Ohio. Keep up with the arts, culture and fun-in-the-sun from now until Labor Day with Ideastream’s 2025 event list.

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center - CVAC has flowers and landscapes on view while the The Ohio State Reformatory hosts the Part...
05/06/2025

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center - CVAC has flowers and landscapes on view while the The Ohio State Reformatory hosts the Party At The Pen Show. Plus, "The Boss" returns to Massillon Museum and Dave Grohl Alley, Warren, Ohio unveils a new mural. Join in on the fun this week in Northeast Ohio.

From painted flowers and landscapes to artistic tattoos and vintage motorcycles, there’s plenty to do, see and enjoy in Northeast Ohio this week.

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