Topgolf Officially Opens in Independence This Friday
Update II: Well, the day is near. Come Friday, Topgolf Independence will be open for business. Check out their website for more info on pricing and hours. *** (Update 10/9/19): If you’ve driven past the I-480/I-77 interchange, you’ve seen the massive Topgolf location in Independence taking shape over the past year… slowly at times, it seemed.…
Hatfield’s Goode Grub Express Now Open in Old Cleveland Pickle Spot
Hatfield’s Goode Grub Express opened its doors in the old Cleveland Pickle spot last week and is now serving up southern-infused sandwiches and sides from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Check out the menu here. *** (Original story 2/19/18): It didn’t take long for a new tenant to scoop up the spot…
Update: RTA Board Votes to Postpone August Fare Hike
Update: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority board of trustees voted at its Tuesday meeting to postpone a fare hike scheduled for August. The vote is in keeping with a February recommendation by the RTA’s Operational Planning and Infrastructure Committee. RTA also announced that it would initiate quarterly meetings to discuss service changes and engage…
Update: Utopia Adds a Second Show at Hard Rock Live in May
Update: After the May 19 Utopia show at Hard Rock Live immediately sold out, Live Nation has added a second date. The band will now also play the venue on May 20. Tickets for that show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday. Original Post: Singer-guitarist Todd Rundgren performs in Northeast Ohio on a…
Former Clevelander to Bring his Grateful Dead Tribute Act to A.J. Rocco’s
In the late ’80s and early ’90s, guitarist Jack Silverman played with local acts such as the Janglers, ACO (Afro-Cleveland Orchestra), Joe Bell and the Swing Lizards, and the Sky Dogs before relocating to Nashville. He currently plays with the Grateful Dead cover band, the Stolen Faces. The group has just announced that it’ll perform…
USA Today Includes Two Cleveland Breweries in Annual Readers’ Choice Awards
Cleveland and two of its popular breweries, Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Collision Bend Brewing Co. are nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards, which, yes, you are free to vote in. Collision Bend is nominated for Best Brew Pub — impressive considering it’s only been open for about a year. Great Lakes on the…
Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday to Bring Their Co-Headlining Tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Earlier today, veteran hard rock bands Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday announced details regarding their upcoming summer co-headlining amphitheater tour with opening act the Story So Far. The three acts will play 28 cities this summer, and the tour comes to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on July 29. “It’s funny — we’ve been…
In Advance of Her Show at Wolstein Center, Miranda Lambert Explains Why She Didn’t Make a ‘Divorce Album’
Country singer-guitarist Miranda Lambert grew up in a small Texas town about 80 miles east of Dallas. Her father was a musician, and he and her mother both loved country music, so there was always music playing in the house. Naturally, Lambert became a country music fan as well. “I found a love for [country…
You Can Now Fly From Cleveland to Europe for Cheaper Than Ever
With budget Iceland airlines Icelandair and WOW Air infiltrating Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in May, other airlines offering trips to Europe are stepping up their pricing game. You can now find significantly cheaper flights to Europe than this same time last year, according to Hopper, a budget travel company who recently worked with Cleveland.com to…
Ohio Cities Dependent on Immigrants for Economic Growth
By Valerie Royzman, Reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration Srijang Laoti Subba opened Family Groceries with his brother and nephew in Akron in 2011. It began solely as a family business but soon, more employees were hired to accommodate the steady flow of customers. The store, located in the city’s North Hill neighborhood, offers…
Hard Rockers Greta Van Fleet to Play the Agora in July
The up-and-coming hard rock band Greta van Fleet came together about five years ago in Frankenmuth, Michigan, of all places. Guitarist Jake Kiszka had originally started playing in a duo with a drummer he knew from high school, and the band began to take shape. Inspired by acts like the Beatles, Allman Brothers, Howlin’ Wolf,…
Revamped Sausalito on Ninth Opens Monday In Its New Home
After three decades at the Galleria at Erieview, Café Sausalito pulled up stakes, relocated and rebranded. The new restaurant, Sausalito on Ninth, reopens with a new concept on Monday in a street-level spot in the IMG building at the corner of East 9th and St. Clair. Get a first look at the new lunch, dinner…
Cleveland State Men’s Basketball Attendance Has Fallen Off a Cliff
Cleveland State men’s basketball drew fewer fans in an entire year than the Cavs draw for one home game, which is sad, because despite CSU’s recent struggles, it’s a helluva fun and cheap outing. (To say nothing of the dynamite hoopy hour deals.) Anyway. The Viking men’s squad drew 18,195 fans in 2017, a 36.5%…
Post Malone/21 Savage Tour Coming to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in June
Earlier today, multi-platinum rapper and singer Post Malone announced dates for his upcoming North American tour with multi-platinum rapper 21 Savage and opener SOB X RBE. The tour comes to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on Saturday, June 2, and a Citi card member presale begins at 2 p.m. today. Tickets go on sale to the…
Clevelanders for Public Transit Proposes Sweeping Reforms to RTA Fare Collection
In 2017, fewer passengers rode RTA buses and trains than any year in the transit system’s history. The 39.5 million total riders, as reported by the Federal Transit Administration, represents a staggering decline from the 60 million riders in 2007, when the American Public Transit Association named RTA the best transit system in the country.…
Local Indie Pop Act Return of Simple to Play Its First Show in Nearly Seven Years
After forming in 2003, the local indie pop band Return of Simple, a “guitar-less trio of classically trained musicians” named after a Langston Hughes novel, released a couple of records and became a fixture on the local scene before splitting up a few years ago. The group recently announced it’ll reunite for the first time…
Canton Area 7th Grader Shoots Self at School, Facilities on Lockdown
Some horrific, sad news out of Jackson Township this morning, though details are scarce at the moment. A seventh grader at the Jackson Memorial middle school apparently suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound this morning around 7:30 a.m. Channel 19 reports the student was in a bathroom when it occurred. His parents have been notified; his…
A TV Game Show Determines Citizenship in Powerful and Playful ‘American Dreams’ at Cleveland Public Theatre
American Dreams, Cleveland Public Theatre “It’s a game! It’s a show! It’s America!!” And so begins the television game show that is also the current play at Cleveland Public Theatre titled American Dreams. When you get a ticket to be a member of the CPT audience, you also become part of the audience of this…
Birth Control Home Delivery Service App Expands to Ohio
Tap your phone screen a few times and just wait for food, groceries, a ride or just about anything in the Amazon warehouse, to arrive at your front door. Now, thanks to an app called Nurx, you can get your birth control delivered as well in Ohio. The process begins with the app prompting the…
Cleveland Ward 4 Activists Want to Hold Councilman Ken Johnson Accountable
A nascent network of Ward 4 neighborhood activists has come together to empower their community and hold veteran councilman Ken Johnson accountable. “This ward is so beat down,” said activist and chef Michelle Jackson in a phone conversation with Scene. “We’ve elected the same councilperson for four decades and nothing has changed.” Jackson and a…
Little Steven Calls 45 Spider’s Single ‘The Coolest Song in the World This Week’
With his Underground Garage channel on Sirius, the E Street Band’s Little Steven champions garage rock bands from both yesterday and today. Earlier today, the Underground folks crowned “Find a Cave,” the latest single from the locally based self-proclaimed “groovy fuzz rock” band 45 Spider, “the coolest song in the world this week.” The Jimmy…
Stormy Daniels Will Bring Her ‘Make America Horny Again’ Tour to Ohio
[image-1] Stormy Daniels today announced a slew of new dates and locations as she criss crosses the country to make it horny again and cash in on her Trumpian fame. It includes one stop in Ohio, down at the Diamonds in Centerville, in August. (Yelp reviews for that esteemed adult entertainment location are a varied…
And the Winners From the 2018 Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown Are…
After a fun cheese-filled Saturday at the Huntington Convention Center, the results of the second annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown are in: Judges Choice – Best Classic Mac – In first place is Luxe Kitchen and Lounge’s smoked Gruyere mac and cheese with toasted breadcrumbs. – Second place is Wild Eagle Saloon for their mac and…
Dennis Kucinich Wants to Ban Assault Weapons Across Ohio
Dozens of rain-soaked rallyers gathered in a meeting room at the downtown DoubleTree Hotel Monday afternoon as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dennis Kucinich and his running mate, Akron City Councilwoman Tara Samples, alongside a roster of speakers and sign-wielding supporters, promoted a grassroots effort to ban assault weapons in Ohio. The massacre that left 17 people…
Let’s Watch Some Fucking Tribe Highlights
Most things are bad. Baseball is good. If you agree with us, and if you too are working on this President’s Day and want to celebrate by giving thanks to our President, then maybe you’d like to watch a bunch of Indians highlights? Yeah, you want to watch a bunch of Indians highlights.
Gunselman’s Tavern to Host Its Inaugural Leprechaun Chase 5K Run on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally a day of drink and debauchery. But Gunselman’s Tavern in Fairview Park will nevertheless host its inaugural Leprechaun Chase 5K at 9 a.m. that morning. The bar and restaurant has teamed up with Hermes Sports & Events, Sibling Revelry Brewing, Tullamore D.E.W., Ohio Irish American News and ABC Trophy to…
Platinum Comedy Tour Coming to Wolstein Center
Two years ago, veteran comedian Mike Epps brought his Festival of Laughs tour to Wolstein Center. Now, he’s set to return to the venue with his Platinum Comedy Tour featuring DeRay Davis, Rickey Smiley and DC Young Fly. The concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 13. Tickets go on sale at 10…
Indie Rockers Portugal.The Man Bring Heavy Psychedelia and a Trippy Light Show to Public Hall
Originally, indie rockers Portugal.The Man were supposed to play the Agora Theater. But since renovations to the Agora weren’t completed by the time of last night’s concert, the show moved to Music Hall. And then, since Music Hall had some production issues, the show wound up in the cavernous Public Hall where the band played…
Brandywine and Boston Mills Ski Resorts Close Temporarily Due to Warmer Temps
It’s raining in Northeast Ohio, and it seems the downpour is set to continue for the entirety of the week, the National Weather Service reports. With the unseasonably warm temperatures headed our way (close to 70 degrees on Tuesday), Boston Mills, Brandywine and Alpine Valley resorts, all owned by Peak Resorts, are closing up shop…
Report: Climate Change Alters Business Landscape in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Businesses around Ohio, including major car manufacturers and specialty coffee roaste rs, say they are feeling the effects of a changing climate. According to a new report from the advocacy group Business Forward, volatile weather has entrepreneurs, executives, investors and small business owners re-evaluating their approach to location, construction and asset insurance.…
Now That’s Class to Host All-Vinyl Prince Night Tonight
During the course of a career that was tragically cut short by his untimely death, singer-guitarist Prince created a robust body of work that drew from funk, rock, pop and jazz. Erotic City: All Vinyl Prince Night will pay tribute to the man tonight at Now That’s Class. Jackie & Rachel will spin the hits…
Stout It Out Loud Returns to Butcher and Brewer Today
Butcher and the Brewer puts on its annual Stout It Out Loud festival today. It’s a late-season celebration of dark beers and their most famous culinary partner: oysters. Participating breweries include Fat Head’s, Collision Bend, Terrestrial, Platform and MadTree; all counted, nearly 30 local breweries will be on hand. In addition to straight-up oysters, there…
Jazz Musician and Scholar George Lewis to Speak at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Having once taken a class that he taught, we can vouch for jazz musician George Lewis’s skills as a lecturer. He has a great knowledge about the genre and its history (as has even written books on the subject). Lewis will speak at 3 p.m. tomorrow at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Part of the…
Ohio’s Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements Would Cause About 18,000 to Lose Coverage
Ohio released the language of its proposal that would ask the federal government to approve a new work requirement for residents on Medicaid who gained coverage under the expansion of the program under the Affordable Care Act. Those over 55, in school, training for a job, in drug or alcohol treatment, dealing with serious mental…
Cleveland.com/Advance Ohio Chief Revenue Officer Out After Just Four Months
Josh Trust was hired as a Vice President and the Chief Revenue Officer of Advance Ohio, the controlling company for Cleveland.com, in late September 2017. His arrival was trumpeted with a Q&A on the site with his thoughts on digital media, local reporting, advertising, sales and revenue. He lasted less than four months on the…
Ninja City to Close University Circle Location, Reopen in Gordon Square
After nearly four years in University Circle, Bac Nguyen will close Ninja City (11311 Euclid Ave., 216-860-0510), his fun and funky Asian-themed bistro. The last day of operation, he reports, will be Saturday, February 24. He encourages all friends of the operation to stop down for one last hurrah before this chapter of the story…
13 Bands to See At This Year’s Brite Winter Festival
This year’s Brite Winter Festival promises to be bigger and better than past fests as more than 40 bands will perform on six indoor and outdoor stages, and assorted vendors will be on hand as well. There will also be ice carving demonstrations and “fire & light” dancing. The event takes place from 3 p.m. to…
Public Corruption Investigators Serve Subpoenas on Budish Administration
Hello. We are here again, evidently. Investigators from the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office have served subpoenas at county headquarters seeking records on multiple officials at the top of Armond Budish’s administration. There are two tracks here, possibly related, but little information on the direction of the investigation is available so far. (Both can be viewed…
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham Tells LeBron James to ‘Shut Up and Dribble’
Fox News’ Laura Ingraham took issue with LeBron James yesterday, devoting an entire segment of her show to discussing the basketball star’s political comments on the just-released episode of Rolling With the Champion. In the video, James tells Kevin Durant and ESPN’s Cari Champion that President Trump “is someone who doesn’t understand the people, and…
Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios Returns With Fresh Art in Tow
As it is every third Friday of the month, the free Third Friday Art Walk at 78th Street Studios is back showing off a slew of local artists and artisans. Featuring more than 60 studios and galleries (all thankfully indoors), the event is a perfect way to immerse yourself in the Cleveland art scene on…
Twice Is Nice: Deer Tick Returns with an Instant-Classic Double Album and a Two-Set Tour
John McCauley has the flu. Actually, all the guys in Deer Tick have the flu. When I call McCauley at his home in Nashville, he’s recuperating with a cup of Italian ice. “Strawberry,” he says. “Luigi’s.” Deer Tick just wrapped its European tour, wherein the band treated invigorated audiences to its new two-set format—acoustic and…
Someone Robbed a Blind Student at Cleveland State University This Week
A blind Cleveland State University student was robbed inside the main classroom building Tuesday night. Grotez Simpson, 18, reached into a blind student’s back pocket and stole his cell phone, CSU officials reported. Simpson then grabbed the student’s backpack and ran off. Campus robberies are starting to become a repetitive issue, but CSU lets its…
Now That’s Class to Host a Formal Event on Saturday
Billed as Now That’s Classy: A Formal Event at Your Favorite Dive Bar, Saturday’s “formal event” at Now That’s Class offers a chance for the venue’s grunge-y patrons to don gowns and suits. The description on the venue’s website reads: “You are cordially invited to Now That’s Classy, the only time you’ll ever see the…
In Wake of School Shooting, Brewnuts to Donate Portion of Proceeds to Gun Safety Charity Today
Brewnuts, the Gordon Square donut shop, is donating a portion of their proceeds today to Everytown For Gun Safety, an organization devoted to ending gun violence in the United States. In the wake of the Lakeland, Florida, school shooting that left 17 dead and at least 14 more injured, according to the latest reports, the…
ACLU of Ohio Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Ban on Down Syndrome Abortions
The ACLU of Ohio today filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on abortions in cases when a fetus has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. The new law, signed by Gov. Kasich in December, is set to take effect on March 23 of this year. The civil liberties group’s suit, filed in the United States District…
Naach di Cleveland Takes Place on Saturday at Playhouse Square
Twelve South Asian dance teams from across the country, including VT Bhangra [pictured], will compete on Saturday as part of the third annual Naach di Cleveland. Categories include Bollywood Fusion, an incorporation of classical Indian dance moves with modern dance techniques, and bhangra, a folk-dance style from the Punjab region. The performance begins at 6…
Monster Jam Coming to the Q This Weekend
Monster Jam, the monster truck rally that descends on the Q each year, turns the arena floor into a racetrack by dumping truckloads of dirt and building a series of jumps and obstacles. It arrives at the Q this weekend. At approximately 12 feet tall and 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks sit atop 66-inch-tall…
Karen Small and Jill Vedaa Land on James Beard Award Semi-Finalist List
The James Beard Foundation today released the list of semi-finalists for the 2018 Beard Awards and Karen Small (Flying Fig) and Jill Vedaa (Salt) made the cut for Best Chefs in the Great Lakes Region. Finalists will be announced during a live event on March 14 in Philadelphia. The awards gala follows in May in…
Annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown Takes Place on Saturday at the Convention Center
[image-1] This year’s installment of the annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Throwdown, which takes place on Saturday at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, will feature several of Cleveland’s top restaurants competing to be crowned the makers of Cleveland’s best macaroni and cheese. Competitions for “best classic mac” and “best modern mac” will also take place.…
Local Punk Band Blacklister to Play Release Party at the Grog Shop
Recorded and mixed locally by the Promise Hero’s Bobby Vaughn at Rock and Roll City Studios, Blacklister’s debut album, La Fin Du Monde, features snotty vocals and catchy pop-punk harmonies. Album opener “Locked Out” includes a meaty guitar riff and comes off as a cross between Green Day and Blink 182. Another highlight, the stuttering…
Watch LeBron James and Kevin Durant Roll Through Akron in New Interview
[image-1] The night before the Cavs and the Warriors played for the final time in the regular season, LeBron James and Kevin Durant rolled through Akron together for a candid interview with ESPN’s Cari Champion, kicking off the second season of Rolling with the Champion. Playing the part of an Uber driver, Champion asked the…
Did You Shart Yourself at The Plum on Valentine’s Day and Throw Out Your Boxers in the Bathroom?
Roses are red Violets are blue You were on a date And then came some poo “We were just cleaning at the end of the night and found them,” reports Jonah Oryszak, owner of The Plum. “Them” in this case refers to a soiled pair of boxers left in the trash in one of the…
Jim Jarmusch-Produced Film to Make Its Cleveland Debut at Cinematheque
Akron native Jim Jarmusch produced Porto, a 2016 film by former film critic Gabe Klinger. Set in Portugal, the drama centers on Jake (the late Anton Yelchin), an American drifter who falls for Mati (Lucie Lucas), a French archaeology student. A sexually confident student in her 30s with a history of vague mental illness, Mati…
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band to Play Blossom in May
Parrotheads can rejoice. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Blossom Music Center at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 as part of Jimmy Buffett’s Son of a Son of a Sailor Tour 2018. The tour marks the 40th anniversary of Buffett’s 1978 album, Son of a Sailor, which yielded hits such…
Cleveland Restaurateurs on What the Food Scene Needs Next
With everything Cleveland is already blessed with, and everything slated to open soon, there are still little nooks and crannies of the culinary world the city has yet to explore. Here are some local chefs and owners on what they would like to see next in the Forest City. Sean Watterson, Happy Dog: “Fancy Lebanese.”…
7 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, FEB. 16 Talib Kweli/NIKO IS/DJ Spintelect/Muamin Collective/Doc Remedy Known to some degree for his engaged social commentary — particularly since the shooting death of Michael Brown in 2014 — Talib Kweli has always held a finger to the pulse of the American consciousness. From the late-’90s hip-hop duo Black Star (with Mos Def) through…
Cleveland Pickle, Popular Sandwich Shop Downtown, has Closed
[image-1] Chef Josh Kabat loved sandwiches so much, he opened a downtown eatery devoted mainly to the craft. It’s been six years since Cleveland Pickle opened its doors at 850 Euclid Avenue, during which time the owners launched – and closed – a west-side outpost and birthed a retail pickle line. That pickle line is…
Broadview Heights Bans Short-Term Home Rentals for 2018
For anyone in Broadview Heights looking to make a few extra dollars this year renting out your home, it’s time to rethink your plans. The city has installed a moratorium on short-term home rentals, including bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs. Set to last through 2018, the temporary ban sill supposedly allow officials time to establish…
Singer-Songwriter Trevor Hall Brings His Intimate A Night in the Village Tour to the Music Box
When he was still a teenager, singer-songwriter Trevor Hall got one of the best birthday presents he’s ever received. “For my birthday, my father let me record an album at his friend’s recording studio,” says Hall in a phone interview from his Boulder home. Hall performs at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Music…
Movers Actively Clearing out Old Erie Street Bookstore Downtown
Movers from the Dussault Moving Company were hard at work Wednesday morning packing up the vast inventory of used and rare books at Old Erie Street Bookstore on E. 9th Street in Downtown Cleveland. “Out of business,” reported one, who speculated that the space had likely been purchased by a bar or restaurant. Another thought…
Flint Eastwood’s Jax Anderson Says Her Upcoming Cleveland Show to Feature a Party-Like Atmosphere
Detroit often gets a bad rap. The city’s public school system is in shambles, and the Motor City often ranks as the poorest in the country. But for Detroit-born singer Jax Anderson, who fronts the electronic/synth pop act Flint Eastwood, the city has plenty to offer. After moving away for a few years, Anderson actually…
Tito Francona, Father of Terry, Passes Away at 84 Years Old
John Patsy “Tito” Francona, the father of Tribe manager Terry Francona, passed away yesterday at the age of 84, according to Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com.”Tito” played in the Major Leagues for 15 years, from 1956 to 1970, and spent six of those with the Indians, from 1959 to 1964. He made his only All-Star appearance,…
‘Riverdance 20’ is a Dancing, Singing Variety Show at Playhouse Square
For some people, the only notable thing about the Riverdance franchise is how it reminds them of Molly Shannon. As you might remember, it was Shannon who played “the woman who wouldn’t swing her arms while walking” on an episode of Seinfeld. And it led to a memorable catfight between Shannon’s character and Elaine. And…
Corner 11 Bowl and Wrap Brings Poke Craze to Tremont
When Thiwaporn Sirisuwan opens Corner 11 Bowl and Wrap (2391 W. 11th St., 216-713-1757), she will bring the fresh flavors of Hawaiian poke to a prime corner space on Tremont’s Lincoln Park. Most recently, the space belonged to Merchant Street Provisions, a short-lived market-like offshoot of Merchant Street Eatery next door, but it has seen…
Annette Bening Won’t Die in Liverpool in This Hollywood Love Story
When Jamie Bell and Julie Walters last shared a screen, in 2000’s Billy Elliot, they warmed the hearts of millions, nabbed three Oscar nominations (including one for Walters) and inspired a Broadway musical. In Paul McGuighan’s new flick, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, which opens Friday in limited release, they are together again, as…
Himalayan Restaurant Whets Cleveland’s Appetite for Nepalese Cuisine
Step inside the South Asian Grocery on Lorain Avenue and you’ll find ingredients like chana dal, chappati flour, gram flour, turmeric, ghee, extra-long grain rice, fresh herbs and other Nepalese food products one is not likely to unearth at the local Giant Eagle. Less than half a mile away on the same street is Himalayan…
A Conversation With Nolan Beck on branding, Giving Back and Client Relationships
We’ve long wanted to chat with Nolan Beck, whose progress, posts and projects have tickled and teased us. We caught up with him recently to talk about his company (HeyHey Studios), what he’s working on now, and more. Scene: You are kind of an enigma wrapped in a shroud of mystery riddled with moxie. How…
Savage Love: Fighting Words
I’m a 24-year-old nonbinary person living in Florida. I have two wonderful girlfriends. One I have been with for four years (we live together). The other I have been with for a year and a half. They’re both brilliant, interesting, and kind. They know each other but aren’t close. Neither is interested in people besides…
The ’60s Musical ‘Hair’ at Beck Center Ignites Fewer Sparks Than a Soggy Doobie
Given our current precarious political situation in Washington D.C., it might have been a good idea for Beck Center to resurrect the tribal love-rock musical Hair. It could have been empowering to once again see young people smoking ganja, dropping acid and giving the establishment their middle fingers. But all the “might haves” and “could…
Band of the Week: Marys Lane
MEET THE BAND: Patrick Mulloy (vocals, guitar), Michael Crawley (vocals, guitar, bagpipes), Mark Whalen (percussion), Matt Sofranko (vocals, bass, guitar), Brent Hopper (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar), Tessa Thistlethwaite (fiddle) MIXING WITH IRISH MUSIC ROYALTY: The band formed back in 2009 when Mulloy, Crawley and Whalen got together to perform at a local Irish festival. The…
40-Plus Bar, Restaurant and Brewery Openings in 2018 That Have Our Attention
Let’s get this out of the way from the jump: We likely will not be dining anytime soon at Sherla’s Chicken and Oysters, Michael Symon’s casual neighborhood spot slowly taking shape in the former home of Lolita in Tremont, which suffered a catastrophic fire more than two years ago. When it does open — this…
Get Out: Everything You Should Do This Week in Cleveland (Feb. 14-20)
WED 02/14 Aphrodisiacs and Champagne Valentine’s Day Supper Touch Supper Club’s annual Aphrodisiacs and Champagne Valentine’s Day Supper is designed to put you in the mood for a romantic evening. All dishes will be prepared with ingredients thought to be aphrodisiacs (those ingredients will be revealed the night of the event.) Each course will also…
Erotic Psychological Thriller ‘Double Lover’ Isn’t Always Satisfying or Clear
Director Francois Ozon’s followup to last year’s elegant black-and-white WWI love story, Frantz, Double Lover is an erotic psychological thriller with a bunch of plot zigzags and weird sex content that isn’t always satisfying or clear. It’s a masterwork in tension, though, loosely based on the novel Lives of the Twins by Joyce Carol Oates.…
