5 Virtual Arts Experiences From Northeast Ohio Artists And Institutions

Some children are heading back to school while many others begin learning virtually this week. Here are five artistic online options for kids and adults alike to learn, listen and watch.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

The Rock Hall's latest exhibition "It's Been Said All Along: Voices of Rage, Hope & Empowerment" is now available as an online experience. The museum's largest virtual exhibit is accessible via the Rock Hall website and includes a digital walk-through.

Cleveland Rocks

Cleveland Rocks: Past, Present and Future presents Waterloo area performers live in concert via Facebook Friday night for its Tower Music series. Listen to improvisational sounds from Moko Bovo or jazzy pop from anitakeys and friends.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium

The Greater Cleveland Aquarium offers a series of online family programs to learn about sharks, stingrays and blue-tongue skinks. Sign up for the weekday programs on the aquarium's website.

Cleveland Institute of Music

CIM made the decision to eliminate application and audition barriers created by COVID-19 by offering virtual audition days. Students applying to the institute can present recorded auditions in a live online meeting with CIM faculty via the school's website.

Folknet

After cancelling its spring and fall concert seasons, Folknet produced a series of videos spotlighting area folk musicians, which drop on Wednesday and Sunday nights through October. A performance by area singer-songwriter Morgan Mecaskey is set for Sunday at 6 p.m. on Folknet's YouTube channel.