The Sound of Applause

“Sing, Unburied, Sing” explores the effects of racism in both the past and present Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/gulf-coast-ghosts-haunt-jesmyn-ward%E2%80%99s-latest-novel.

Tony-winning actor Alice Ripley looks back on her time at Kent State University and Porthouse Theater Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/tony-winner-alice-ripley-returns-to-her-alma-mater-kent-state-university.

David C. Barnett talks to deaf filmmaker Eli Steele about his documentary "How Jack Became Black" Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/the-story-of-how-jack-became-black.

Beloved author Judy Blume is considering adapting her books for TV or film. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/judy-blume-on-key-west-book-shop-fans-and-adaptations.

CWRU Law Professor Charlie Korsmo speaks with David C. Barnett about his former life as a child actor in Hollywood Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/case-law-professor-charlie-korsmo-returns-to-silver-screen.

Century-old institution pledges to change its staffing policies, business practices and the art on its walls. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-museum-of-art-lays-out-plan-for-equity-and-inclusion.

The arts advocacy group behind securing public funding for arts and culture in Cuyahoga County is now Arts Cleveland. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-arts-advocacy-group-cpac-becomes-arts-cleveland.

Cleveland Heights theater company’s season showcases six plays by six women writers Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/dobama-theatre-gives-voice-to-female-playwrights.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens new exhibit dedicated to rock and roll pinball machines Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/rock-hall-flips-for-pinball-machine-exhibit.

New film festival in Cleveland presents films by and about people with disabilities in ways that are accessible. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/reel-abilities-film-festival-focuses-on-people-with-disabilities.

The artist known as SANO, tells how he moved from spray painting walls to graphic design work for record companies Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/graffiti-artist-and-his-crew-return-to-cleveland-to-create-mural.

Pilot Sean D. Tucker talks to ideastream's Dan Polletta about his career in aerobatics before the Cleveland Air Show. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/pilot-sean-d-tucker-barrel-rolls-back-into-cleveland-national-air-show.

Beloved music club on CWRU campus slated to re-open. Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/the-barking-spider-will-bark-again-as-daves-cosmic-subs.

Not able to read, look at screens or listen to music, Phil Metres turned to the prose and prayers he had memorized.   Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/laundry-room-concussion-makes-way-for-%E2%80%98poems-of-refuge%E2%80%99.

Happy Dog owner Sean Watterson looks back on the beginnings of his local cultural hot spot - The Happy Dog bar Detailed show notes at http://www.ideastream.org/news/keep-talking-celebrates-happy-dogs-10th-anniversary.