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Meet three Cleveland stand-up comedians, Ramon Rivas, Stephanie Ginese and Elija Nevels, and learn about their unique approaches to the craft of comedy. These short subject documentaries were created by students at Cleveland State University in the school of Film and Media arts, in partnership with Ideastream Public Media and premiered as segments on "Applause."

Meet Elijah Nevels, a young up-and-coming stand-up comedian taking over the Cleveland comedy scene.
Meet Stephanie Ginese, a comedian who is bending the rules and conventions of stand-up comedy.
Meet Ramon Rivas, a comedian from Cleveland who mentors other stand-up acts.
Episodes
There are big changes in store at the 37th Cleveland International Film Festival.
Derek Hess is one of the most sought-after poster artists in the world.
Artists have found the destruction of Pompeii an irresistible source of inspiration.
A chance for attendees to learn about other cultures and perspectives through the arts.
This year, GE reaches a milestone of 100 years of operating at Nela Park.
When you think of buying & selling books in Cleveland, you think of Richard Gildenmeister.
The play's director Corey Atkins and actor Jeff Grover set the stage for the production.
We travel to a town that discovered artistic treasures in the ground beneath their feet.
Boddie wasn't a musician; he never sang a note in his life, but he made lots of music.
An artist brings reading to roost at the Cleveland Public Library.
We journey to a world of eerie landscapes, odd characters, and unbelievable architecture.
Singer Lori Triplett’s story of why Cleveland turned out to be a 'Safe Place to Land'.
Extras
Kelly Mangan takes us behind the scenes of BGSU Theatre department.
The STEM Guitar Lab shows students and teachers alike the technology used to build electric guitars.
Two artists in Columbus curate a show at the Ohio State University's Urban Arts Space
Djapo Cultural Arts Institute in Cleveland creates new choreography.
Inside a monastery in downtown Cleveland Mother Mary Thomas has been painting a mural.
The first stop on our creative eateries tour takes us to Chef Eric William’s Momocho.
Collectors have consulted Kovel's Antiques Price Guide for over half a century.
Artist Anthony Eterovich's paintings, not seen in decades, are once again in spotlight.
Six members of the Hruby family would perform with the Orchestra for more than 30 years.
Artist working with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History to bring dinosaurs to life.