The Mother Road: Celebrating the History of Route 66
Learn the rich history, cultural impact, kitschy cool nostalgia and some must-do travel tips for America’s most iconic highway.
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Marlow Murder Club
In this crime novel, three unlikely women - a spirited retiree, a vicar’s wife, and a police officer - form an amateur detective group in Marlow. When a series of bizarre murders occurs, they use their unique skills to investigate, challenging local law enforcement and unraveling a complex mystery that threatens their community.
Write Now: Fiction Writing Group
Sign up for this Literary Cleveland Workshop Instructed by Johnny Caputo on the first Saturday of the month.
Duel in the Sun (1946)
Duel in the Sun follows a young, orphaned Mestiza woman who experiences prejudice and forbidden love while living with her white relatives on a large Texas ranch. From 1946, this psychological Western film stars Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck, Lillian Gish, Walter Huston and Lionel Barrymore.
Cleveland’s Riverside Cemetery
Author Jamie Lynne Owens is a fifth-generation staff member of Riverside Cemetery and has committed herself to the historic preservation of this Cleveland landmark.
Write Now: Nonfiction Writing Group
Sign up for this Literary Cleveland Workshop instructed by Jen Jones Donatelli on the second Saturday of the month.
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
J. J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) is a Walter Winchell-like columnist who abuses his power as though he were, well, Walter Winchell. Sidney Falco (Tony Curtis) is a sycophantic press agent who is more than willing to do Hunsecker’s bidding, even if it means ruining a reputation or two. The real Winchell was outraged and tried […]
Kindred
Dana, a modern Black woman, is mysteriously transported through time to a pre-Civil War plantation, where she repeatedly saves her white ancestor Rufus from fatal situations. Each time she travels back, she experiences the brutal realities of slavery. Her time travels force her to confront the complex and traumatic legacy of slavery, challenging her understanding […]
Poet’s Night
Five local writers will recite published poems along with new work in an hour that promises to inspire and entertain.
The Man Who Died Twice
In this witty mystery, retired pensioners Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron become entangled in a dangerous adventure. When Elizabeth’s ex-husband appears with a desperate plea for help after stealing diamonds, they must protect him and themselves from ruthless assassins seeking revenge. Their clever sleuthing and skills lead to a thrilling cat-and-mouse game involving stolen jewels, […]
Write Now: Poetry Writing Group
Sign up for this Literary Cleveland Workshop instructed by Jenna Martinez on the third Saturday of the month.
British Royal Scandals Part II
Julie Koenig from Royally Amused spills the tea on scandals that have rocked the British monarchy.