Cleveland Scream Group
Patric and I initially started Scream Group as a primitive scream rave - a chance to gather on the beach, dance, move our bodies, listen to music and scream at the top of our lungs.
We’re passionate about creating space for the full spectrum of human emotion and encouraging people to allow themselves to genuinely feel what they’re feeling.
Eventually, we began meeting more regularly and incorporated guided somatic movement followed by some good old-fashioned primal screaming!
We’ve been approached by many people wondering why we would do something like this, and the answer is actually pretty simple: humans are meant to experience a wide range of emotions—both pleasant and uncomfortable. We believe there is value in having a space to express those emotions fully, without fear of judgment or the pressure to suppress them.
Scream Group is an opportunity to reconnect with the body, move, make noise, release, and simply be human.
We currently meet monthly at Edgewater Beach.
William G. Mather
This year, I began volunteering as a tour guide aboard the William G. Mather steamship at the Great Lakes Science Center. I have always been passionate about history and deeply appreciative of those who came before us and helped shape the city I know and love today. I’m particularly fascinated by the history of industry and infrastructure, which naturally led me to the maritime history of the Great Lakes—and ultimately to the William G. Mather, also known as “the ship that built Cleveland.”
In 2025, while attending a shipwreck festival in Detroit, I had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite historians, Ric Mixter. During one of his lectures, he spoke about the essential role volunteers play in keeping museums and historic places alive, particularly when resources are limited. His words inspired me to find a way to contribute to the preservation and interpretation of Cleveland’s maritime history. I reached out to the Great Lakes Science Center to learn how I could help, and eventually I found my way aboard the William G. Mather.
I have been volunteering on the ship ever since, and I find the experience incredibly fulfilling and engaging. My hope is to continue serving as a tour guide for as long as I’m able to give my time, and perhaps one day expand into creating content centered around maritime history. For now, you can find me aboard the William G. Mather during its operating season from May - October.
