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Forgotten Malls of the Rust Belt

Season 25 Episode 9 | 26m 46s

The golden age of the shopping mall may be over, but for many, the nostalgia lives on. Meet Jessica Anshutz, a photographer who documents these once grand structures before they close for good. Plus, the construction of gingerbread houses is a holiday tradition in Columbus. And, meet the holly jolly music man behind Akron's beloved "Tuba Christmas."

Aired: 12/15/22
Extras
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Exploring Black excellence at Cleveland Public Theatre
A Cleveland artist brings his journey of self-discovery to the stage.
Episode: S28 E3 | 26:46
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Public art in Cleveland's AsiaTown
A once abandoned parking lot is now a gathering place with public art in Cleveland's AsiaTown.
Episode: S28 E2 | 26:46
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Accessible ballet in Berea
North Pointe Ballet welcomes all on the dance floor in Berea.
Episode: S28 E1 | 26:46
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Portraits of Youngstown
Portrait artist Autumn Joi Ellis paints the faces of her community in Youngstown.
Episode: S27 E36 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Cleveland's Broadway connection and "Peacock Tales"
Cleveland's Playhouse Square plays Broadway's Midwest outpost.
Episode: S27 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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JSSZCA and Renovare
Singer-songwriter JSSZCA shares the family stories behind her songs.
Episode: S27 E34 | 26:46
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Rose Iron Works of Cleveland
The legacy of Martin Rose lives on in his Art Deco masterpieces at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Episode: S27 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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C-Level and Theda Bara
Meet a band of musical brothers who raise the bar as the group C-Level.
Episode: S27 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Medina's Northern Ohio Railway Museum
All aboard the "Applause" express, as we visit the Northern Ohio Railway Museum in Medina County.
Episode: S27 E31 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
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Ohio Scottish Games and Apollo's Fire
It's a bonnie time in Berea at the annual Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
Episode: S27 E30 | 26:46
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Watch • 26:46
Applause
Exploring Black excellence at Cleveland Public Theatre
A Cleveland artist brings his journey of self-discovery to the stage.
Episode: S28 E3 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Public art in Cleveland's AsiaTown
A once abandoned parking lot is now a gathering place with public art in Cleveland's AsiaTown.
Episode: S28 E2 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Accessible ballet in Berea
North Pointe Ballet welcomes all on the dance floor in Berea.
Episode: S28 E1 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Portraits of Youngstown
Portrait artist Autumn Joi Ellis paints the faces of her community in Youngstown.
Episode: S27 E36 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Cleveland's Broadway connection and "Peacock Tales"
Cleveland's Playhouse Square plays Broadway's Midwest outpost.
Episode: S27 E35 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
JSSZCA and Renovare
Singer-songwriter JSSZCA shares the family stories behind her songs.
Episode: S27 E34 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Rose Iron Works of Cleveland
The legacy of Martin Rose lives on in his Art Deco masterpieces at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Episode: S27 E33 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
C-Level and Theda Bara
Meet a band of musical brothers who raise the bar as the group C-Level.
Episode: S27 E32 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Medina's Northern Ohio Railway Museum
All aboard the "Applause" express, as we visit the Northern Ohio Railway Museum in Medina County.
Episode: S27 E31 | 26:46
Watch • 26:46
Applause
Ohio Scottish Games and Apollo's Fire
It's a bonnie time in Berea at the annual Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
Episode: S27 E30 | 26:46