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A live town hall event caps off "Inside the Bricks: My Changing Neighborhood."

Northeast Ohio arts venues and organizations continue to shut down performances and exhibitions in the wake of the latest COVID-19 surge.

More than a dozen venues across the region are requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend shows.

On Aug. 18, more than a dozen venues across Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown announced they would require that attendees show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of entering their doors.We look into how the policy will work, how it's being received and how some other upcoming events in the region are taking a slightly different approach.

Two Northeast Ohio independent music venue owners, The Happy Dog's Sean Watterson and The Kent Stage's Tom Simpson, explain why they've waited to reopen, and about the long, frustrating wait for promised federal funding. Also, Shuffle contributor Annie Nickoloff shares how reopening plans have been going at other venues in the region, detailed in her Cleveland.com series: "Concerts during COVID."

Two Northeast Ohio independent music venue owners explain why they've waited to reopen, and about the long, frustrating wait for promised federal funding.

Owner Sean Watterson says he had some nervous moments making sure he could stock their signature hot dogs and import beers in time for their reopening this weekend.

Rep. Kent Smith estimates 150 music venues throughout the state could benefit from the financial aid.