Cleveland got a little coolerwith the recent opening of Lush.The cosmetics chain that is a favorite of celebs such as Cameron Diazand Sarah Jessica Parker opened its first Ohio location -- and 38th U.S.shop -- at Beachwood Place last month. Peruse the "beauty deli" fo rmore than 200 fresh, handmade100-percent vegetarian products, including bubble barslices, vanilla salt toothpaste, organic cleansers and face and body masks served on ice. Follow in Halle Berry's footsteps by slathering on thebest-selling Dream Cream, a soothing hand and body lotion blend of tea tree, lavender, oat milk, olive oiland chamomile. Use the Cynthia Sylvia Stout shampoo -- made with beer and lemon -- for control and shine. Or apply the orange, patchouliand lemongrass Karma Dusting Powder and find out if the good vibes stick around all day. www.lush.com
Stephen Vogt is in the tough place of taking over for a legend in Terry Francona, so the rookie skipper plans to turn his recent major-league experience into a plus. By Danny Cunningham
A recent study by Downtown Cleveland Inc. identified Huron Road near Euclid Avenue as one of the best places in the central business district to try to provide a street market of pop-up vendors and artists. By Ken Prendergast, NEOtrans