In Advance of Her Oct. 27 Show at the State Theatre, Trisha Yearwood Talks About Recording Her First Country Album in Years
Upon the release of Every Girl, her first full-length country record in more than a decade, country singer Trisha Yearwood went down to Georgia to get back in touch with her roots and retrace the steps she took when she first migrated from her tiny hometown to the Music City. “I’m from a small town…
Garth Brooks to Play the Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown on Oct. 28
Earlier today, country star Garth Brooks announced that his fifth Dive Bar concert will take place at the Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown, on Monday, Oct. 28. The first three Dive Bar stops were Joe’s on Weed Street in Chicago, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield and Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, TX. The fourth stop…
Long Lost Single From Cleveland Rockers the Society Finally Sees the Light of Day
Back in the late ’60s, the local garage rock act the Society, a band that would morph into psychedelic rock heroes the Damnation of Adam Blessing, played the usual Hullabaloos and armories. With hopes of landing a record deal, the group went to Cleveland Recording in June of 1967 and cut the fuzzed-out track “You…
The Man the Browns Falsely Accused of Throwing a Beer on a Titans Player Has Sued the Team for Defamation
Welp. Earlier this year the Cleveland Browns accused a man named Eric Smith of pouring beer on a Titans player during a game. A vice president from the team called him and told him he was banned from the stadium. They had evidence, they said. The problem? Eric Smith was not at the game. In…
Poetry for People Who Hate Poetry, No. 14
In the beginning was the Word, I read again, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Whatever your theology, that’s a sublime lede. We call this anonymous text the Gospel of John. Tradition attributes it to the Apostle John or John of Patmos, but the author identifies himself only as a…
Report: Sherwin-Williams Will Build Massive New Headquarters in Downtown Cleveland
Ace development blogger Ken Prendergrast, who’s about as plugged in as anyone on the Sherwin-Williams HQ front, reported yesterday that the homegrown Fortune 500 company will build its new $1 billion headquarters and R&D facility in downtown Cleveland. Sherwin had publicly announced in September that it was seeking a new HQ and R&D building and…
Michael Symon Sells Lolita Building in Tremont, Sherla’s Chicken and Oysters is Never Happening
It’s been almost four years since a fire shuttered Lolita in Tremont. Initial estimates of a temporary closure quickly became confirmations of a lengthy shuttering after the extent of damage was realized. By spring of 2016 Michael Symon announced that he’d open a new concept, Sherla’s Chicken and Oysters, in the space. It would be…
Cleveland’s Waterband to Reunite Next Month to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary
Original Waterband members “Dreadlock Dave” McDougald and John Welton have just announced that they’ll reunite with long-time members Ryan Mitiska, Taylor Netzler and Ryan Bair to play a special reunion concert on Nov. 2 at the Beachland Ballroom to mark the local jam band’s 20th anniversary. The show’s special guests include the balloon artist Dizzy…
Prosperity Social Club To Introduce a Year-Round Fish Fry
Prosperity Social Club’s Lenten Fish Fry is so insanely popular that the Tremont restaurant/bar has just announced it’ll introduced a new year-round fish special on Friday evenings that includes the choice of two sides. The new deal starts on Oct. 25. The special features haddock covered in beer batter and complemented by tartar sauce. Mix-and-match…
Taking Back Sunday Brings Its 20th Anniversary Tour to House of Blues Next Week
Taking Back Sunday formed at a time when indie acts had to book their own tours and couldn’t rely on the internet to disseminate their music. Mind Over Matter guitarist Eddie Reyes founded the group nearly 20 years ago, and though it’s been through numerous lineup changes, the current lineup has been stable for about…
With a Dozen Democrats, Tonight’s Presidential Primary Debate in Ohio is the Largest Ever Televised
Television crews are going to need a wide angle lens to capture the dozen Democratic Party presidential hopefuls crammed onto the stage at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio for the party’s primary debate tonight. That’s the most candidates ever for a televised presidential debate, besting Republican’s 11 candidates in the 2016 primary elections. But don’t…
Rock Hall Announces Nominees for the Class of 2020
Earlier today, the Rock Hall announced the list of acts eligible for induction at next year’s ceremony that takes place here in Cleveland. To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Nominees such as Dave Matthews Band,…
Here’s How You Can Be An Extra In Two Movies Being Filmed in Cleveland This Fall
Thousands of Cleveland extras are needed to fill the cinematic streets of two films this season. Casting directors are searching for people of all backgrounds who are available for filming in and around Cleveland between mid-October to mid-December. The first movie, Cherry, is being directed by Cleveland’s own Russo brothers, famous for The Avengers and Captain…
All the Spooky Halloween Events Happening in Cleveland This Year
We know that the number of parties to choose from around any holiday can get overwhelming, especially for one as spooky and sexy as Halloween. So we’ve gathered up all the Cleveland parties we could find for that hallowed week to make your life a little bit easier. Here they are, in order by date:…
Actor Liam Neeson Went to Mahall’s in Lakewood This Weekend
All right, all right, all right. Just like Matthew McConaughey before him, actor Liam Neeson was recently spotted goofing off a little at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. Taking a break from filming the movie The Minuteman, Neeson allegedly claimed he’d never bowled before — perhaps the leisure sport isn’t such a big deal in his…
Report: Black Ohioans Face ‘Architecture of Segregation’
COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research shows discrimination and segregation continue to plague Ohio and other Midwestern states. According to the report “Race in the Heartland,” while more black Americans live in the 12-state Midwestern region than in other regions, equity metrics here are worse than in other states. Report author Colin Gordon, professor of history…
Comedian Ron White To Perform on June 6 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage
Over the past 15 years, Blue Collar Comedy Tour alumnus Ron White has been one of the top grossing standup comedians. His comedy recordings have sold over 14 million units, and he’s received two Grammy nominations too. Now, in the wake of his Netflix special, If You’d Quit Listening, I’d Shut Up, he’s announced a…
The Cleveland Pops Orchestra to Play Music Inspired by ‘The Wizard of Oz’
Earlier today, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra announced that it’ll bring “music from The Wizard of Oz to the stage on Nov. 1 during a concert dubbed the Wonderful Music of Oz. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, inspired storytellers and composers around the world and led to the music you’ll hear at…
Rock Hall Hosts Donna Summer Artifact Presentation
Earlier today, as a way of celebrating the legacy of Inductee Donna Summer, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Playhouse Square invited local media to a special artifact presentation with Donna Summer’s daughter Mimi Sommer, who gave the Rock Hall two of Summer’s dresses, including the one she wore in the photo that…
98-Year-Old Ohio Man Fails to Come Home on Time, Wife Dispatches Cops to Look For Him at His Favorite Places — the Golf Course and Strip Club
A 98-year-old man on a recent day left his house and told his wife he’d be home around 4 p.m., according to the Moreland Hills police blotter roundup on Cleveland.com Given his age, and what one can assume was his custom to not only reliably return home upon leaving but to do so in a…
Cuyahoga County Announces How It’ll Use $23 Million in Opioid Settlement Money on Treatment and Prevention Services
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish yesterday announced how the county will spend $23 million it’s received from four settlements in its lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. The trial against the rest is slated to begin on Oct. 21 with Summit County as co-plaintiff. Phase One of the Cuyahoga County Opioid Crisis Mitigation Plan, the…
Teens Arrested in Connection with Death of Photographer Struck by Log at Hocking Hills State Park
Two teenage boys have now been charged in connection with the death of Chillicothe photographer Victoria Schafer. Over Labor Day weekend, the 44-year-old was taking senior photo portraits on one of the most popular trails in Hocking Hills State Park when she was struck from above by a large log. Following the initial report of the…
Law Striking ‘Pink Tax’ on Feminine Hygiene Products Could Soon Pass Ohio Legislature
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to pass Senate Bill 26, legislation that includes a provision removing state sales taxes on tampons and other feminine hygiene products. State representatives tucked the provision striking the so-called “pink tax” into SB26. That bill also allows teachers to claim a $250 state income tax deduction for school…
Cleveland Public Library Foundation’s Black, White and REaD 150th Anniversary Gala To Take Place on Nov. 16
Founded in 1869, the Cleveland Public Library has grown exponentially over the past 150 years. It now features 27 neighborhood branches, the Main Library downtown and Public Administration Library at City Hall. It also offers homebound delivery services and mobile services to daycare and senior centers. This year, it’s been celebrating its 150th anniversary with…
Ontario Street Cafe, One of the Last Remaining Dive Bars Downtown, Has Closed
When Alan Glazen took over the Ontario Street Café seven years ago, there were fears that he would destroy the timeless charm of the downtown dive. That didn’t happen. Instead, it was Jack Casino that would ultimately destroy one of Cleveland’s most cherished watering holes. As of yesterday, the Ontario Street Café is closed. “We’re…
Cleveland Drivers are Among the Worst in the Country, New Report Reveals
As no one in Cleveland seems to know how to use a blinker, merge, go the speed limit or stop texting for one damn minute, a recent report from QuoteWizard naming Cleveland drivers as some of the worst in the country should not come as a shock. Analyzing 2019 driving data from the most populated…
Front Porch Lights To Donate a Portion of Proceeds From Upcoming Music Box Concert to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank
The local indie rock act Front Porch Lights has just announced that it’ll perform at the Music Box Supper Club on Wednesday, Nov 27. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the band has partnered with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank in an effort to help fight hunger. As a result, the group will donate 25 percent…
Night at the Brewseum to Close Out Cleveland Beer Week in Grand Fashion
This year’s Cleveland Beer Week will be closed out with Night at the Brewseum, a craft beer and food filled extravaganza taking place at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History (1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600). “Night at the Brewseum is our Cleveland Beer Week grand finale and it’s the one event you won’t want to…
Beams Fall From Crane at Lumen Building Construction Site, No Injuries Reported
Around five beams fell from a crane working on construction of the Lumen building in Playhouse Square earlier this afternoon, crashing on top of the parking garage portion of the structure and causing visible damage. There were no injuries, a spokesperson for Playhouse Square Real Estate Services told Scene. “At approximately 1 p.m., there was…
What’s Up With the Browns Offense? — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk playoff baseball, Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield and present the Obscure Cleveland Browns Player of the Week. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here or stream below. Sign up for Scene’s weekly newsletters to get the latest on Cleveland news, things to do and places to eat delivered right to…
Goat Breaks into Northeast Ohio Home, Understandably Falls Asleep in Bathroom
A goat named Big Boy caused a stir earlier this week, after he broke into a home in Sullivan Township, peed as much as possible and proceeded to take a snooze in the bathroom. The animal, who apparently had escaped his owner three miles away the week prior, didn’t cause too much damage to Jennifer…
Cleveland Sports Commission Announces Details For the 2020 Golden Ticket Raffle
Earlier today, Cleveland Sports Commission announced that it’ll once again raffle off a Golden Ticket that provides admission to a total of 130 Cleveland sports games. Starting today, tickets can be purchased online for $100 per raffle ticket. There are 800 tickets available. All proceeds from Golden Ticket sales benefit Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. “Golden…
Ohio Researchers Say Mental Health Care Alone Won’t Cure Gun Violence
COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research out of Ohio suggests increased access to mental health care is not the panacea to curb gun violence in the country. Motivated by the mass shooting epidemic, including an August shooting in Dayton where 10 people died in 32 seconds, researchers at The Ohio State University compared national data on…
First Look: Spotted Owl Bar in Akron’s West Hill Neighborhood
The Spotted Owl just celebrated its fifth anniversary in Tremont, and by the end of the month the cocktail bar will open a second location, this one in the West Hill neighborhood of Akron. Owner Will Hollingsworth has spent the past year converting the old Firehouse No. 3 at 60 S. Maple St. into an…
Cleveland is Getting Its First Downtown Playground for Children
The first-ever children’s playground in downtown Cleveland will be arriving later this year. On Monday, Oct. 28, Downtown Cleveland Alliance is breaking ground on the first-of-its-kind kids park at the ever-evolving North Coast Harbor. The DCA confirmed to Scene that, weather depending, the new child-friendly spot should be open by mid-November. Details about the park’s…
Armond Budish to Announce How Cuyahoga County Will Spend Opioid Settlement Money Later This Week
In advance of the bellwether opioid trials involving Cuyahoga and Summit counties, scheduled to kick off on Oct. 21 in the federal courthouse in Cleveland in front of judge Dan Polster, a handful of pharmaceutical companies reached settlements with the two counties to remove themselves from the proceedings that will help dictate the direction and…
Día de Muertos Celebration Heads Back to Detroit Shoreway Nov. 2
The Cleveland Public Theatre is bringing back its Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration to the Gordon Square Arts District for the 15th year in a row. The free event kicks off Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. with a bunch of family-friendly activities, including face painting and craft stations for kids. The…
Have a 50-Foot Pine Tree You Want Removed for Free? Cleveland’s Looking for This Year’s WinterFest Tree
Do you have a 50-foot-plus pine tree on your property that a) you don’t particularly want anymore and b) that you would like to have removed for free? If you fit that very narrow set of parameters, you might want to get in touch with the Downtown Cleveland Alliance, which is looking for this year’s…
Rocky River Chamber Music Society to Feature Cimbalom Player Alexander Fedoriouk Next Monday
The Rocky River Chamber Music Society will explore “Chamber Music of Hungary” to begin its 61st season on Monday, October 14 at 7:30 pm at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church. Four Cleveland Orchestra members — violinists Katherine Bormann and Emma Shook, violist Stanley Konopka, and cellist Martha Baldwin — will open the program with Bartók’s…
Maple Heights Mayor Annette Blackwell on the Successes and Struggles of One of the Region’s Oldest Suburbs
At the end of our 90-minute interview in her Maple Heights office, Mayor Annette Blackwell says there’s one more thing she wants to show me. It’s in council chambers. The municipal building isn’t large, so the walk takes less than a minute. She leads me through a row of green chairs and to the back…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (Oct. 9-15)
WED 10/09 The Music Man Tonight at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, Great Lakes Theater presents its version of The Music Man, the play about salesman Harold Hill and his attempts to con people into buying instruments and uniforms for a band he never intends to form. The six-time Tony-winning musical features tunes such as…
Pieces, Parts and Moving Things at Rant Gallery is a Joyous Experience
We had an idea of what awaited us as we entered Pieces, Parts, and Moving Things at Rant Gallery, but we weren’t prepared to go from grumpy to smiling like a fool. Usually we enter a show, reflect upon the artwork and plop down some — hopefully meaningful — words to describe our experience. On…
A Reborn Lit in Tremont Reflects a Changed Neighborhood
There might be no better sign of the times than the recent transformation of the Literary Cafe in Tremont to the Literary Tavern. For nearly 30 years, the Literary Cafe — or, simply, the Lit — served as a sanctuary of creativity, a bohemian hideaway where events like art exhibits, poetry readings and life-drawing sessions…
Band of the Week: Gold Dime
MEET THE BAND: Andrya Ambro (vocals, drums), Ian Douglas-Moore (bass), John Bohannon (guitar) TO THE BEAT OF HER OWN DRUM: Ambro grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, where an older brother helped shape her musical interests. “He grew up in D.C. in the late ’80s and early ’90s and was into that scene and college radio.…
Savage Love: Three City Swing
We brought Savage Love Live to the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, and the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis over three nights. As is always the case at live shows, the crowd had more questions than I could possibly answer in a single night. So in this week’s column, I’m going…
