Pressure Cookers

Iron Fork's contestants and judges gear up for a heated competition

• by Douglas Trattner
• Tags: Dining Lead, Iron Fork

Out Today: Band of Horses

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: out today, album review, cd review, band of horses, infinite arms

Happy Mother's Day — A Video Collection

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: mother's day, mom songs, mother songs, mom videos, mother videos, milf, Video

What to Do Tonight: Plants and Animals

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, plants and animals, grog shop, concertscene

What to Do Tonight: Reverend Horton Heat

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, reverend horton heat, beachland ballroom, concertscene

What to Do Tonight: Pearl Jam and Band of Horses

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, pearl jam, band of horses, the q, quicken loans arena

CD review: The Hold Steady

Heaven Is Whenever (Vagrant)

This Just In: Cleveland Concert Announcements

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland concert announcements, this just in, interpol

What to Do Tonight: Murs

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, murs, beachland ballroom, cleveland concert, concertscene

What to Do Tonight: Butch Walker & the Black Widows

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, butch walker, beachland ballroom, concertscene

What to Do Tonight: Leatherface

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, leatherface, now that's class

Out Today: The Black Keys

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: out today, album review, cd review, black keys, akron music

Got Hi-Fi Memories?

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: hi-fi, cleveland music, billy morris, heavy metal karaoke

What to Do Tonight: Todd Snider

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, todd snider, beachland ballroom, concertscene

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros Ticket Giveaway

• by Michael Gallucci

What to Do Tonight: Crash Test Dummies

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, crash test dummies, cleveland concert, beachland ballroom, concertscene

What to Do Tonight: Local Natives

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, local natives, cleveland concert, beachland tavern

Two More C-Listers Added to Rock Hall Benefit

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: rock hall, rock and roll hall of fame and museum, cleveland concert, fefe dobson

Concert Review: Pearl Jam at the Q

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland concert review, pearl jam, the q, quicken loans arena

Out Today: LCD Soundsystem

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: out today, album review, cd review, lcd soundsystem

What to Do Tonight: Marco Benevento Trio

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, marco benevento, cleveland concert, wilbert's, concertscene

Concert Review: Frightened Rabbit at the Grog Shop

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland concert review, frightened rabbit, grog shop

Dreadful Yawns to Perform All of "Rest"

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland music, cleveland concert, dreadful yawns, beachland tavern, Audio

Photo Show: Pearl Jam at the Q

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: photo show, cleveland concert, pearl jam, the q, quicken loans arena

Out Today: The National

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: out today, album review, cd review, the national

The New Home of Vintage Classic Rock

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: wmms, classic rock, cleveland radio, contest winner, vinyl records

What to Do Tonight: Horse the Band

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, horse the band, peabody's, concertscene

Should You See Roger Waters’ "The Wall" Tour?

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: roger waters, pink floyd, the wall, cleveland concert, quicken loans arena

NPR Streaming New Black Keys Album

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland music, akron music, black keys, streaming music

Willie Nelson Akron Show Postponed

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: willie nelson, akron concert, postponed concert, akron civic theatre

What to Do Tonight: Robin McKelle

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: what to do tonight, cleveland concert, robin mckelle, nighttown, concertscene

Mick Taylor Concert Canceled

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland concert cancellation, mick taylor, kent stage

Long Road at Nighttown Tonight

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland music, long road, david budin, nighttown, cleveland concert

STAY IN!

Because big-box retailers need your lovin' too...

• by Michael Gallucci

Ryan Humbert Plays Canton This Weekend

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland music, akron music, canton concert, ryan humbert, canton palace theatre

Woo-Hoo! What the Vagina Is Going On?

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: christina aguilera, woo hoo, Video

Gypsy Satellites Land This Weekend

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: kristine jares, cleveland music, cleveland concert, gypsy satellites, cats on holiday

What to Do Tonight: Pat Metheny

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: cleveland concert, what to do tonight, lorain palace theater, pat metheny, concertscene

Bent Into Shape

After four years, the Jack Fords return with their second album

• by Jeff Niesel
• Tags: Music Feature, Jack Fords

Ready for Another Hootenanny?

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: lacave, cleveland music, cleveland concert, hootenanny

Were You There? Never Shout Never

• by Michael Gallucci
• Tags: were you there, cleveland concert, never shout never, house of blues

Something to Shout About

Emo sensation Christofer Drew dropped out of school and hasn't looked back

• by Brian Baker
• Tags: Music Lead, Never Shout Never Again, Emo, Christofer Drew

CD review: Bone Thugs N Harmony

UNI5: The World's Enemy (BTNH Worldwide)

The Naked Truth

Uncovering Deer Tick's ragged, raucous ride

• by Danielle Sills
• Tags: Music Feature, Deer Tick

CD review: Avi Buffalo

Avi Buffalo (Sub Pop)

CD review: The New Pornographers

Together (Matador)

CD review: Broken Social Scene

Forgiveness Rock Record (Arts & Crafts)

Playback Cleveland

The Warrior Mentality

Two radically different local rappers team up for regional tour

• by Jeff Niesel

AOL Asks Joe The Plumber Important Questions

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Joe the Plumber

Beyonce Wears Necklace From Local Jewelry Maker

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Fashion

Joe the Plumber Elected to Office in Lucas County

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Samuel Wurzelbacher, Joe the Plumber, Toledo

Parma Latest City to Nix Fireworks Celebrations

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Fireworks, Parma

New York Times Covers Cleveland's Charter Schools

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland, Education, Charter Schools

Hell Yes. Brownie the Elf Gets Added to Browns Helmet Visor Tabs

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Browns, Brownie the Elf, Awesome Things

Tales of Regrettable Decisions: Daniel "Boobie" Gibson Tattoo Edition

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Daniel Boobie Gibson, Cleveland Cavs

Guy Who Named Cavs Finally Gets His Prize 40 Years Later

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Cavs, Jerry Tomko

Breaking News: Case Western Among Least Fun Law Schools In Nation

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Rankings, Case Western Reserve University

Ray Towler, Freed By DNA Evidence After 29 Years in Prison, Gets LeBron Jersey, Pizza, Cavs Tickets Upon Release

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Ray Towler

Epic Bruce Drennan Rant

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Indians, Bruce Drennan, Video

THE ORCHESTRA PIT

A fight between a critic and conductor drags two Cleveland icons through the mud

• by Michael Gill
• Tags: News Features, Orchestra, Rosenberg, Plain Dealer, Franz Welser-Möst

Ticket Giveaway: Creepshow at Capitol Theatre

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Ticket Giveaway

A Young Mike Golic in a Camel Joe T-Shirt? Sure, Why Not.

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Mike Golic, Bob Golic

Today's Police-on-Police Tasering Video Courtesy of Alliance, OH

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Tasings, Police, Crime, Video

Cleveland Man Learns Police Dog Bite Definitely Worse Than Its Bark

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Police, Crime

Lee Fisher Wins Primary, Republicans Immediately Whip Out Shirtless Fisher Footage Again

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Lee Fisher, Politics, Video

Cavs Give Front Row Tickets to Ray Towler, Man Who Was Released After 29 Years in Prison For Rape He Didn't Commit

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Cavs, Acts of Good Will, Ray Towler

Red Sox: Victor Martinez Is A Bad Catcher Because of the Indians

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, Victor Martinez

Reader: Rosenberg's Criticism of Cleveland Orchestra Evidence of Him Doing His Job

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Orchestra, Donald Rosenberg, Plain Dealer

Memorial Bridge Statues Get Cavs Headbands

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Cavs, All Together

Parma Fretting About Junk Collectors (Insert Joke About Parma and Junk Here)

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Parma, Crime

Jimmy Dimora Goes Off on Henry Gomez From the Plain Dealer

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Jimmy Dimora, Cuyahoga County Corruption Probe, Henry Gomez, Video

About Those Ominous Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Billboards Around Town...

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Billboards, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Judge Shirley Saffold Allegedly Left Racist Comments at AOL, Other Sites

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Judge Shirley Saffold, Anthony Sowell, Plain Dealer

Kevin Smith's Podcast From Peabody's

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Kevin Smith, Peabody's, Video

Danny Ainge Would Be Proud of This Boston Fan

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Cavs, LeBron, Crying LeBron, Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics

Is LeBron's Elbow Like Tiger's Knee? Report Claims Elbow Much Worse Than Anyone Knows

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: LeBron James, LeBron's Elbow, Cleveland Cavs

Ohio Rocks, Ohio Rocks, Ohio Rocks

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Frivolous lawsuits

Swag Alert: Stadium Mustard & Jobu Tees

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Swag Alert, CLE Clothing, Stadium Mustard, Major League, Jobu, Roger Dorn

Illinois On Front Line of Great Lakes Carp Invasion Defense

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Great Lakes, Asian Carp

New ODOT Tech Will Allow You To Be Pissed About Rush Hour Before Being In Rush Hour

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: ODOT, Traffic

ESPN the Mag Features Tribe Social Media Deck

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: ESPN the mag, Cleveland Indians, Tribe Social Media Deck

Cleveland School District and Teacher's Union Still At Odds Over Layoff Plan

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Cleveland Schools, Eugene Sanders

Drew Carey Back in His Marine Days? Sure, Why Not.

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Drew Carey, Marines

Reader: Kent State Article Misses the Point

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Kent State

Detroit Free Press Catches Up With Rocky Colavito

• by Vince Grzegorek
• Tags: Frank Lane, Rocky Colavito, Cleveland Indians

PAPER AND FIRE

Management cuts at The Plain Dealer signal a new era of uncertainty

• by D.X. Ferris

GET OUT!

Win tickets to see Creepshow at the Capitol Theatre

• by Jeff Niesel
• Tags: Creepshow, Late Shift, Capitol Theatre

Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Radio makes its local debut at CMA

• by Jeff Niesel

Reviews of the Cinematheque's weekend films

• by Jeff Niesel
• Tags: Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, Red Riding, White Ribbon

Natal Attraction

Babies follows four newborns through their first year

• by Pamela Zoslov

The Sick Sense

A Dutch filmmaker breaks horror conventions in The Human Centipede

• by Jeff Niesel

Metal Madness

Robert Downey Jr. suits up as Iron Man for a second ride

• by Michael Gallucci

Avarice Unleashed

The Miser's ultimate penny-pincher is in fine form

• by Christine Howey
• Tags: Theater, The Miser

Tasteful Affair

Featuring the Iron Fork