Kathy Vogel
Kathy Vogel is a NE Ohio radio veteran who’s worked on-air in Cleveland, Akron, and Canton. She was the host of the Emmy-nominated children’s TV show “Ask Gilby”, and has appeared in several indie films. In addition, Kathy is a voice over artist, award-winning screenwriter, and founder of Crack Wise Magazine.
Kathy married into a rock & roll family: Her father in- law is world-class drummer Joe Vitale, and her husband is Joe Jr., frontman of the band Ravenwood. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys wine, friends and family, and laughter.
Not a holiday went by when growing up without this dish on the table. All the major holidays were spent at my aunt and uncle's house, and it's provided me with so many warm memories that I reflect on frequently. As a nod to those memories, not a Christmas goes…
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There's this one house that sits at the corner of High Mill and Strausser that always has some kind of lawn decorations going on-- especially when whatever holiday rolls around. But this year for Christmas, they've outdone themselves. You can barely see there's a house here! This picture doesn't really…
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I had no idea this existed, but I love it! Art x Love, a creative agency in Bath, just released its second deck of playing cards featuring Akron landmarks, businesses, and icons from local artists. Pretty sweet! I ordered both sets. Love supporting artists and their work, while being…
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Smile! This sounds a like a fun idea anytime-- great for a date night, for the family, for friends. Jessica Volke and Chase Christie recently opened up the "Treat Yo Selfie" selfie studio at the Ohio Station Outlets in Lodi. For $25, you can snap your selfies (or have a…
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I read a story recently about the most-Googled odd Thanksgiving side dishes. The most popular, including in Ohio? Ambrosia Salad. I think my aunt used to make it when I was a kid as part of her Thanksgiving spread. It got its name because the ingredients were considered luxurious and…
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The air is crisp; Halloween is over; and people are setting their sights on Thanksgiving and Christmas. One place has been in a permanent state of Christmas bliss 365 days of the year-- A Christmas Story house and museum in Cleveland. In fact, the exact address is: 3159 West 11th Street.…
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Some of you are puzzle freaks. One of my closest friends is all about puzzles. It's all good! If you like to unwind and enjoy a puzzle, Costco has the ultimate challenge for you. As family and friends gather for the holidays, try this: 60,000 pieces in total. This giant puzzle…
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Maybe going to a Halloween party, or checking out a haunted attraction isn't your thing-- but you like spooky stuff. Why not visit one of several haunted places in Ohio, some of which are right in our backyard! Some of those places include the Canton Palace Theatre, where it's believed…
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DJ Cummberbund is masterful at mashing up. He's dropped yet another fab video, mixing three classic tunes into one called "Can't Stop the Distance." The video is primarily Cake's "Going the Distance" and Red Hot Chili Pepper's "Can't Stop". There's also a section with R.E.M.'s "It's the End of the…
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Spooky season is here! And for some, Halloween is like Christmas. I must admit, I love seeing all the yard displays. Some people go above and beyond. Click HERE to see some house in Northeast Ohio that are bringing the fright. For some family fun, the City of Akron is…
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For you musicians out there, this would be totally cool for you-- making your own vinyl records. Teenage Engineering has dropped the PO-80 Record Factory. You can cut your own vinyl and play it back. The sound is mono-only. But you can record a single with a B-side. Included with…
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Ah, the good ol' days of going to the video story to rent a bunch of movies to watch over the weekend. My mom and I used to hit up the video store when I was a kid, early Friday evening, when the manager of the store would put the…
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We're *this* close to Fall's offical arrival, but that doesn't mean the Fall festivities aren't already underway. Northeast Ohio is bombtastic with the pumpkin patches. In Summit County, one spectacular patch is at Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore. More than 40,000 thousand pumpkins are waiting to go home with you.…
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Who wants a free-ish cruise? I know, right?!?! If you're a first responder, member of the military, or a teacher, Margaritaville at Sea wants to treat you to a free 3-day cruise to the Bahamas as a way of saying thank you "for your dedication to serving our communites at…
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