Want to know what is on our minds? Find blog posts written here, by the City Club staff, members, and partners. You'll find takes on current events, past forums, and issues surrounding Northeast Ohio. Read on for all things City Club.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
On Free Speech and Sacred Arguments As we head into our nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration, a lot of us are thinking about the meaning and significance of this moment. At the end of May, Bruce Springsteen came through Cleveland. If you were at Rocket Arena that night, you’ll remember he took time between songs to...
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The CREW Foundation has been a City Club partner for several years and was delighted to join us for our forum on Friday, May 15 featuring a conversation about Innovation in Opera. Why come to a forum about opera when they work in film production? They were excited to meet with Terence Blanchard who has...
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Each year, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Essay Contest invites high school students across Northeast Ohio to engage with one of the most essential pillars of a democratic society...freedom of speech. At The City Club of Cleveland, where we create conversations of consequence that helps democracy thrive, this contest continues to serve as a space...
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Every summer since 2016, the City Club has packed up our gong and taken over some of our favorite outdoor public spaces. Once again, we'll return to the Playhouse Square Plaza for our FREE Outdoor Summer Series. This year, we are marking our nation's semiquincentennial - or 250th birthday - with the theme WE THE PEOPLE....
Friday, April 03, 2026
The City Club of Cleveland is proud to recognize Richard Pogue as its first emeritus director, honoring his outstanding leadership, deep commitment, and lasting impact on the organization. Over the years, the City Club has been supported by dedicated individuals whose service on the Board of Directors has helped shape both the organization and its role...
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
You’ve seen or heard of the popular TV shows Kitchen Takeover, Restaurant: Impossible, and Hell’s Kitchen. Well, on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, the team at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM)’s Central Kitchen will be in the spotlight at The City Club of Cleveland as guest stars for the 2026 Charles R. See Forum! For the first time,...
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