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October 2016 Issue
Cover Story
Best of Cleveland
In honor of our banner year, we give a ringing endorsement to 72 of our city’s champions — wine slushies, balloon caricatures, crispy chicken feet, an art vending machine and more. Plus, readers vote for their favorites.
On the Cover: Rings designed by Baron Championship Rings
Features
The Lost Art of Jasper Wood
In the late 1940s, his photography captured the beautiful struggle of everyday Clevelanders. But at the height of his notoriety, the free speech activist gave up his art. By James Bigley II
On the Waterfront
With a growing downtown and a remade Public Square, Cleveland finally seems ready to raise the mainsail on developing the lakefront as a place to live and enjoy. By Sheehan Hannan
Public Square
Pipe Dream
The Cleveland Orchestra features the Norton Memorial Organ for an Oct. 25 screening of the silent film Nosferatu. By Chealsia Smedley
Power Transfer
Rob Powers returns to News 5 to sit in the anchor chair he’s been dreaming of most of his life. By Jason BrillCloser to Home
Restored Vision
Haven't visited Slavic Village lately? Well, Fleet Avenue has been rehabbed drawing new developments. By Sheehan HannanAn Item We Love
Cleveland Indians Barn Fresh '47 Pullover HoodieIce Age
As the newly christened Cleveland Monsters drop the puck this month to defend their Calder Cup title, we look at the city’s hockey scene and the 40th anniversary of the NHL’s Cleveland Barons. By Chris ParkerScreen
Film School
West Park teen Isabela Moner has graduated from network TV and movies to Hollywood films. By Kimberly Jauregui
Trash Collection
A documentary digs deep into the 1980s Garbage Pail Kids phenomena. By Anastazia Vanisko
Reel Quest
The Cleveland Institute of Art is showing Porgy and Bess for the first time anywhere in the U.S. since 2007. By Mark Oprea
Stages
Crowing Moment
Cleveland native Rory O’Malley takes the throne in Hamilton. By Patrick McManamon
Night Capture
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow comes to a creepy barn near you. By Zoe Harvan
Sounds
Beat Box
Drop the needle on one of these freshly pressed records for fall. By Kelly PetryszynHome
Entry Levels
Spruce up your home’s entryway with interior designer-approved tips and trends. By Lynne Thompson
Place Settings
Pavilion Home and Floral picks up the East Side slack in high-end home furnishings. By Ruth Corradi Beach
Shop Talk
Close Knit
Maria Ianiro creates knitted gloves, hats, scarves, purses and wall hangings for Mamina Handmade line. By Kimberly Jauregui
Voice
Midlife Masquerade
A mom rediscovers the treats of dressing up for Halloween. (Some may be NSFW.) By Amy Breau
Talking Points
Taste Maker
Cleveland's food culture has made the big time. But can it succeed without a distinctive identity? By Alex Baca
The Dish
Toast Points
The new Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar might make you rethink taco Tuesday. By Kim SchneiderMeat Expectations
Michael Symon proves once again why he’s our culinary champion with his latest spot, Mabel’s BBQ. By Kim SchneiderWorld Domination
Explore the tasty cultural influences of 811 Kitchen Bar Lounge’s globe-trotting menu. By Kimberly Jauregui
Hop to It
Goldhorn Brewery welcomes every breed of craft beer fan. By Zoe Harvan
Good Gourd
Our vine-ripened squash guide shows you how to use a dozen varieties of this fall favorite. By Beth Stallings
The List
We take a bite out of five great pick-you-own apple farms. By Anastazia Vanisko