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1969 John Morrell Mural

Season 25 Episode 5 | 26m 46s

Back in 1969, artist John Morrell wanted to promote brotherhood in racially-divided times. His mural, "Life is Sharing the Same Park Bench," was renewed with a fresh coat of paint last year, its message still resonating 53 years later. Next, we meet a Dayton artist who finds inspiration in her Nigerian heritage, and learn about the personal transformation of a glass artist in Delaware, OH.

Aired: 11/03/22
Extras
Cleveland's Playhouse Square plays Broadway's Midwest outpost.
Singer-songwriter JSSZCA shares the family stories behind her songs.
The legacy of Martin Rose lives on in his Art Deco masterpieces at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Meet a band of musical brothers who raise the bar as the group C-Level.
All aboard the "Applause" express, as we visit the Northern Ohio Railway Museum in Medina County.
It's a bonnie time in Berea at the annual Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
Indigenous artist Beth Bush keeps a lost art alive with pride and porcupine quills.
Meet Elijah Nevels, a young up-and-coming stand-up comedian taking over the Cleveland comedy scene.
Meet Ramon Rivas, a comedian from Cleveland who mentors other stand-up acts.
Meet Stephanie Ginese, a comedian who is bending the rules and conventions of stand-up comedy.
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Cleveland's Playhouse Square plays Broadway's Midwest outpost.
Singer-songwriter JSSZCA shares the family stories behind her songs.
The legacy of Martin Rose lives on in his Art Deco masterpieces at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Meet a band of musical brothers who raise the bar as the group C-Level.
All aboard the "Applause" express, as we visit the Northern Ohio Railway Museum in Medina County.
It's a bonnie time in Berea at the annual Ohio Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
Indigenous artist Beth Bush keeps a lost art alive with pride and porcupine quills.
Cleveland rapper Chip Tha Ripper gives back to his hometown with the open mic series Pass the Aux.
Northeast Ohio's Video Game Symphony performs gamer favorites in symphonic form.
Cleveland's Country Honk performs music from its debut album, "Bad Decision."