Jenna Bal
News InternExpertise: News, arts and culture
Education: Kent State University - Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Kent State University - Master of Science, Library & Information Science (class of 2025)
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Portage Hike and Bike Trail
Experience:
Jenna Bal was an intern with Ideastream Public Media from January 2023 to May 2024. She has worked with the news team, "Sound of Ideas," the arts and culture team and the digital team.
Before joining Ideastream, Jenna interned with GIE Media and worked as a reporter and editor for KentWired, Kent State University's student news organization.
Highlights:
· KentWired Advisor's Award
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Enjoy a fresh take on a classic ballet with “Hip Hop Nutcracker” in Playhouse Square, or help create a new holiday story during an improv show at Imposters Theater. See what other holiday performances, art events and more are happening this weekend in Northeast Ohio. -
Attend opening night of “Rocky” the musical at 78th Street Studios’ Blank Canvas Theatre or visit Massillon Museum to see a new collection of ink drawings inspired by Iranian women. Music, culture and art collide during events throughout Northeast Ohio this weekend. -
Fill your afternoon with family fun at Cleveland Public Library during the WinterLand festival, or check out some classic Italian sports cars at the Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum. Whether you’re ready to celebrate the holidays or looking for other artistic fun, there is so much to do in Northeast Ohio. -
The new museum, LeBron James’ Home Court, offers a look at the NBA superstar’s life. The grand opening is Saturday at House Three Thirty in Akron. -
Start off this season’s holiday fun with a bird-themed twist on the board game Candy Land, or celebrate the work of Black artists inspired by 20th century America at the Akron Art Museum. Here are 5 things to do this weekend in Northeast Ohio. -
Safety and health officials from the city of Cleveland shared tips for staying safe in a cold Northeast Ohio winter weather during an online briefing Thursday. -
Watch contemporary ballet and African American dance traditions work together in DANCECleveland’s PHILADANCO!, or enjoy urban music at Cleveland's first Latin Jam Fest Saturday. This week’s list of things to do is filled with nature, dance, poetry and more, all in Northeast Ohio. -
From one-time workshops to multi-week sessions, art studios in Northeast Ohio have many ceramics class options for adult beginners. This guide offers advice from a local pottery instructor and her students to help navigate the region’s ceramics scene. -
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at Cleveland Public Theatre with a variety of Latino festivities, or experience Cleveland Orchestra’s first sensory-friendly concert Saturday. Fill your weekend in Northeast Ohio with music, comedy, performance and more using this week’s list of 5 things to do. -
Celebrate art in all forms at the Coventry PEACE Pops celebration this Friday, or experience the work of Akron native Jaiie Dayo Aliya with his play about family and faith at Cleveland Public Theatre. See the art, nature and live performance Northeast Ohio has to offer on this week’s list of 5 things to do.
