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Architect Charles Schweinfurth; Ohio Independent Films

Season 16 Episode 5 | 26m 49s

We present the story of Architect Charles Schweinfurth, who put the design and construction of many iconic Cleveland landmarks before his own personal safety. Plus meet the Vetters, a Northeast Ohio family that overcame adversity through sports. And a film festival that celebrates the little guy - Ohio Independent Films - turns 20.

Aired: 10/30/13
Extras
Northeast Ohio's Video Game Symphony performs gamer favorites in symphonic form.
Cleveland's Country Honk performs music from its debut album, "Bad Decision."
Takashi Murakami takes over the Cleveland Museum of Art with his new exhibition.
Get behind the wheels of Mary Verdi-Fletcher who's rolling into her 45th season with Dancing Wheels.
Collectors from across the Buckeye State are united by a love of buttons.
We introduce you to a trio of comedians from Northeast Ohio.
Explore the exhibit "She Said, She Said" at the Akron Art Museum.
The filmmakers behind the indie comedy "Lost & Found in Cleveland" explain the inspiration.
Trumpeter Theresa May channels her childhood into her music.
Cleveland artists are in the spotlight at an exhibit inside city hall.
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Northeast Ohio's Video Game Symphony performs gamer favorites in symphonic form.
Cleveland's Country Honk performs music from its debut album, "Bad Decision."
Takashi Murakami takes over the Cleveland Museum of Art with his new exhibition.
A husband and wife open their home for artists to discover and create.
Get behind the wheels of Mary Verdi-Fletcher who's rolling into her 45th season with Dancing Wheels.
Collectors from across the Buckeye State are united by a love of buttons.
We introduce you to a trio of comedians from Northeast Ohio.
Philately, the study of stamps, is the passion of the Garfield-Perry Stamp Club.
Explore the exhibit "She Said, She Said" at the Akron Art Museum.
The filmmakers behind the indie comedy "Lost & Found in Cleveland" explain the inspiration.