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Artistic teens: Black Beanz Akron and Ava Preston

Season 26 Episode 6 | 26m 46s

See how a group of immigrant teens is making its mark in Akron with the dance traditions of Africa. Plus, meet rising star of the Northeast Ohio jazz scene Ava Preston as she performs inside the Idea Center studios. And, learn how a husband and wife share their love of handmade pottery in Groveport, Ohio.

Aired: 11/15/23
Extras
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 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.
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."
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.
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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."
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.