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Cuyahoga County • June 9, 2025

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Good morning, Cuyahoga County. The future has arrived at Cleveland Institute of Art's stunning new Interactive Media Lab, where a massive 36-foot video wall and motion-tracking technology are transforming how students prepare for creative careers. This 14,000-square-foot digital playground at the MidTown Collaboration Center isn't just impressive—it's positioning Northeast Ohio as a growing hub for tech talent in an increasingly immersive world.

While some Clevelanders explore virtual reality, others face the all-too-real challenge of navigating I-480's latest construction nightmare. The heavily-traveled highway faces new overnight closures through late July, adding to an already complicated summer travel season. At least there's plenty to do once you arrive at your destination—the region's calendar overflows with options from Halsey at Blossom to "Newsies" at Akron Civic Theatre, ensuring there's something for everyone despite the detours.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🎨 Cleveland's art school unveils futuristic Interactive Media Lab. The Cleveland Institute of Art has launched a 14,000-square-foot space featuring extended reality technology, including a massive 36-foot video wall with floor LEDs and motion tracking capabilities. Located in the new MidTown Collaboration Center, the lab includes multiple studios for augmented and virtual reality, an arcade, screening room, and rapid prototyping facilities. The technology prepares students for emerging careers while creating partnership opportunities with industry and community organizations. CIA leadership believes the lab will become a talent pipeline for northeast Ohio's growing creative and tech industries.

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🎭 Northeast Ohio buzzes with summer events for every taste. From June 8-15, the region offers a packed calendar including concerts, art shows, theater productions, and family activities. Music lovers can catch Halsey at Blossom Music Center or enjoy tribute bands celebrating Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen. Theater enthusiasts shouldn't miss the All City Musical "Newsies" at Akron Civic Theatre, while families can explore the Sow and Grow Festival at Hale Farm. The diverse lineup also features comedy shows, art exhibitions, and special Father's Day events throughout Cleveland, Akron, and surrounding communities.

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🚗 Cleveland's busiest highway just got more nightmarish for drivers. New lane closures on Interstate 480 will disrupt evening and overnight travel from Monday through late July for resurfacing work between Warrensville Heights and Garfield Heights. The closures, affecting a stretch used by nearly 160,000 vehicles daily, will operate from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. This adds to existing headaches including closed ramps between I-480 and I-77 through September, a shuttered Ridge Road exit until August, and upcoming lane restrictions in North Olmsted for bridge work.

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