From restaurants to home kitchens, new book offers non-meat and dairy versions of classic dishes. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/rust-belt-vegan-kitchen-offers-new-take-on-midwest-comfort-food.

The show spotlights what it is like to act as a bridge between different cultures. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/former-refugees-act-as-brokers-without-borders-in-akron-gum-dip-theatre-production.

Comedian-turned-historian Ritch Shydner says Mark Twain and Abraham Lincoln were fans. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/clevelands-artemus-ward-remembered-as-pioneer-of-stand-up-comedy.

Northeast Ohio musician Lalit Subramanian and writer Thrity Umrigar share memories of the Diwali holiday. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/northeast-ohio-artists-share-memories-of-diwali-holiday.

They may not be a household name, but their impact is huge Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/fun-facts-about-influential-rock-hall-inductees-kraftwerk.

A bevy of music stars are scheduled to attend Saturday's ceremony. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/5-things-to-know-about-the-rock-hall-inductions-in-cleveland.

New contemporary art exhibition highlights diverse representations of motherhood. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/see-inside-picturing-motherhood-now-at-the-cleveland-museum-of-art.

A requirement to test staff and actors three times a week came as both a surprise and obstacle. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/new-actors-equity-covid-19-rules-challenge-cleveland-area-theaters.

Elyria native's new film "War On The Diamond" details history of baseball rivalry between Cleveland and New York. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/cleveland-and-new-york-rivalry-focus-of-andy-billmans-war-on-the-diamond.

Firestone Community Learning Center's robust arts program carries on with COVID safety protocols in place. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/news/akron-firestone-performing-arts-students-wont-be-silenced-by-covid-19.