Update: Karen Small’s Juneberry Table in Ohio City to Open Thursday, April 14
Update: Back in March, we published a “first look” of chef Karen Small’s Juneberry Table. Today, Small announced that her modern diner will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14th. Here’s the original story from 02-18-2022: Just as Karen Small was saying goodbye to the Flying Fig, she was preparing to…
In Advance of Upcoming House of Blues Show, Cat Power’s Chan Marshall Talks About Her Latest Covers Album
When she was in high school, singer-songwriter Chan Marshall, who records and performs as Cat Power, saw the Replacements play. At the concert’s end, ’Mats singer-guitarist Paul Westerberg arrived without his band to sing the tune “Answering Machine.” Marshall was struck by the performance, and she acknowledges the band’s influence on her on her new…
In Advance of Next Month’s Grog Shop Show, Adult.’s Adam Lee Miller Talks Staying True to Detroit’s Rich Musical Legacy
The electronic indie act Adult. first came together in Detroit way back in 1998. At that time, the city resembled what Miller calls “the wild west.” “It was total freedom,” he says in a recent transtlantic phone call from a Berlin tour stop. Adult. performs with Kontravoid and Spike Hellis at 8 p.m. on Wednesday,…
ODOT Installing Wrong-Way Detection System in Cleveland on I-71 and I-90 Next Year
ODOT announced this week it will install a wrong-way detection system, which will include additional signage and 50 device locations at 25 locations along a 22-mile stretch of I-71 and I-90 from West 150th St. to East 140th St., next year. The system, like the first one built in 2019 in Cincinnati, features sensors at…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (March 24-27)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 03/24 Finesse Mitchell Comedian Finesse Mitchell recently picked up three major network pilots and a Comedy Central special. A strong-willed Southerner, the Atlanta-born comedian’s routine deals with scaring off his sister’s boyfriends and adjusting…
First Look: Pins Mechanical and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade, Opening Thursday in Ohio City
A project that was first announced in 2019 is about to reach the finish line. This Thursday, Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade (1880 West 25th St.) in Ohio City will welcome its first guests. It was a long, challenging and expensive endeavor, says Troy Allen, but the results are more than worth…
Ohio Officials Hold Summit to Prepare for Ukrainian Refugees
As the Russian war on Ukraine stretched into its fourth week, more than 3,000,000 Ukrainians have fled their home country, over half of these refugees being children. Last Thursday, at St. Vladimir’s Grand Hall in Parma’s Ukrainian Village, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services hosted a summit to discuss a potential influx of…
A Drama Featuring ODOT Workers Hits a Speed Bump at Playwrights Local
There is something inherently intriguing about a play that happens within a particular occupational setting, allowing us to experience the specific way people in various jobs deal with their tasks and each other. It provides an opportunity to peer into what makes people tick in a closed environment. Millwood Outpost, now at Playwrights Local, puts…
CSU Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Gates Taking Head Coaching Job at Mizzou
Cleveland State University athletics announced Tuesday what had been rumored for the past several days: men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates, architect and shaman of the recent Vikings renaissance, would be departing CSU to become head coach for the University of Missouri men’s basketball team. Gates led the Vikings through one of the most successful stretches…
Dan O’Malley Will Resign from Lakewood City Council to Accept Port Authority Board Seat
Dan O’Malley, the Executive Secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO and the President of Lakewood City Council, will resign his elected position in Lakewood in order to accept a board seat with the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority. O’Malley announced his likely resignation at a Lakewood City Council meeting Monday evening. O’Malley told Scene that his…
Pizzeria DiLauro in Bainbridge to Open Next-Door Lounge
When Pizzeria DiLauro (17800 Chillicothe Rd., 440-384-3947) opened last year in Bainbridge, owner Tiffany DiLauro fully intended to keep her next-door day spa up and running. But the pizza shop business took off so quickly that it required both her hands-on involvement and some of her spa’s square footage. Tiffany and husband Adam cut a…
Tom Petty Tribute Concert To Take Place in May at Akron’s Goodyear Theatre
Sixteen local musicians will team up for Won’t Back Down: N.E.O. Celebrates the Music of Tom Petty, a special tribute concert that takes place on Saturday, May 21, at the Goodyear Theater in Akron. Locals such as Shanna Delaney (By Light We Loom), Corey King (Ohio Weather Band), Jackie Popovec and Rick Deak (the Vindys), Jeff…
Extra Burn Keto Reviews (Scam or Legit) – Is It Worth Your Money?
Nowadays, a lot of people are having weight problems. This is because people love sitting and prefer working at their computer or do other sitting-related job. People also enjoy junk food and fat food items, which could cause fat accumulation in our bodies. There are many methods to lose weight, including hard exercise, eating less…
Rob Zombie and Mudvayne To Bring Their Freaks on Parade Tour to Blossom in August
Shock rockers Rob Zombie and Mudvayne just announced the dates of their 21-date summer tour together, and the jaunt that they’ve dubbed Freaks on Parade will include a Blossom date on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Static-X and Powerman 5000 will open the show. A ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Tickets to the Rob Zombie…
Ohio Redistricting Commission Heads Back to Work, Hopes for Neutral Party to Help Mapmakers
The Ohio Redistricting Commission once again started work on legislative redistricting in a weekend session Saturday afternoon. The first meeting centered around a mission to determine who will be drawing the maps that the commission will vote on for the fourth time since the process began in September. “First, I think we need to come…
Former Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald McFaul Dies at the Age of 87
Gerald T. McFaul, the longest-serving sheriff in Cuyahoga County, died Saturday at the age of 87. The throwback politician who prided himself on being a fiery Irish Democrat while rising from a pipefitter to a Cleveland City Council member in 1967 was elected as sheriff in 1977 and served until 2009. “With the heaviest of…
Outlaw Music Festival Coming to Blossom in July
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival will pull into Blossom on Friday, July 29, with a lineup featuring Willie Nelson & Family, ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe. “The Outlaw Music Festival Tour has always been about family and friends coming together for a great day of music and fun, and with the amazing group…
A Close Reading of Dee and Jimmy Haslam’s Statement on Trading for Deshaun Watson
The Cleveland Browns on Sunday confirmed that the team traded for Deshaun Watson, who is the subject of 22 civil lawsuits from women who allege he sexually harassed or assaulted them during massages. The announcement was accompanied by a statement from owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam, the content of which was meant to justify the…
Laurese Glover, Wrongly Convicted of Murder as Part of ‘East Cleveland 3,’ Opening Restaurant on East 185th
Not five miles from the scene of the murder that upended his life, Laurese Glover intends to chart a new path. Glover, along with Eugene Johnson and Derrick Wheatt, was part of the infamous “East Cleveland 3” group wrongly convicted in 1995 of murdering Clifton Hudson. Glover was sentenced to 15 years to life in…
Playhouse Square Reaches Agreement with Union Projectionists Ahead of CIFF46
A resolution over staffing at the Cleveland International Film Festival was tentatively reached at a meeting Saturday morning between Playhouse Square leadership and video projectionists with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 160. North Shore AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Dan O’Malley told Scene in a weekend text message that “everyone walked away satisfied.”…
Annual Dyngus Day Celebration To Take Place on April 18 at Gordon Green
This year’s annual Dyngus Day celebration will take place on Monday, April 18, at Gordon Green in Gordon Square. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it’ll feature Polish dancing, paczki and piwo (Polish for beer). Dyngus Day festivities will also be livestreamed on Facebook. Dyngus Day is the Polish…
Machine Gun Kelly’s Mainstream Sellout Tour Heading to FirstEnergy Stadium in August
Earlier today, rapper Machine Gun Kelly announced the dates of his Mainstream Sellout Tour that includes stops throughout North America and Europe featuring a roster of special guests including Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, blackbear, Trippie Redd, WILLOW, iann dior, PVRIS and 44phantom on select dates. MGK’s first-ever arena tour will also feature a special hometown…
Delta 8 vs Delta 9: What’s The Difference?
There’s a new cannabinoid player in town, and most don’t know everything about it… YET. The interest in the delta-9 products will probably continue. As a general rule—for everyone’s health and safety—before we even dip our toes into this ‘legal’ THC variant, as some say, it’s vital that we do our research on it first.…
Local Labor Org Could Picket CIFF, Call for Boycott if Dispute With Union Projectionists Not Resolved
The North Shore AFL-CIO and its allies are prepared to picket the Cleveland International Film Festival and may call on community organizations to back out of film sponsorships if a dispute with union projectionists is not resolved before opening night. Dan O’Malley, the North Shore AFL-CIO’s Executive Secretary, told Scene Friday that a recent conversation…
School Mask Mandates in the U.S. Reduced Delta Variant Transmission by 72%
The verdict is, once again, in: Masking in schools is effective. During the COVID-19 pandemic’s delta variant wave, schools that required masking had approximately one-fourth the rates of in-school coronavirus transmission than schools with optional or partial masking policies, researchers report online March 9 in Pediatrics. While the findings reinforce past research on masking efficacy,…
The Public Square Jersey Barriers Were Just Removed for St. Patrick’s Day, Will Be Back Up Today. Womp Womp.
Clevelanders awoke Friday morning to a spring sun and the promise of change in their long benighted Great Lakes village. Even the St. Patrick’s Day hangovers throbbed at a gentler pitch. For the jersey barriers on Public Square, the Frank Jackson eyesores themselves, were gone at last! Justin Bibb, the young change-maker and status-quo disruptor—fresh…
An Exit Interview With Adam the Bull, Who Departs 92.3 The Fan on April 1
After more than a decade on Cleveland airwaves, Adam the Bull announced this week that April 1st will be his last show on 92.3 The Fan. We chatted with him about the decision, his time here and what it’s all meant to him. What’s up next for you? I just want to take some time off,…
Maple Heights Sues Netflix and Hulu for Piece of Streaming Pie
A small Cleveland suburb has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Hulu, trying to force the streaming companies to pay a franchise fee typically applied to cable providers. The lawsuit is part of a growing national trend of cities in at least 13 states, often pinched by shrinking budgets, targeting the nascent streaming industry for…
Rock Hall Declines Dolly Parton’s Declination of 2022 Rock Hall Nomination
The Rock Hall yesterday responded to Dolly Parton’s statement earlier this week in which she politely declined to go forward as a nominee for the Hall’s 2022 induction class by politely declining to accept her wishes. Parton on Monday said she felt she hadn’t “earned the right” to be inducted in the Rock Hall, though…
Cleveland’s A Sense of Purpose Releases New Album
The Cleveland-based metalcore act A Sense of Purpose has just released its new EP, All the Grief Was Gone. Produced by the Grammy-nominated team at Lititz, PA-based Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, ERRA), the record came together when touring shut down during the pandemic. The group intended to record in March of 2020 but had…
Chris Ronayne Uncorks Cuyahoga County Executive Platform at The City Club
If you thought the idea of a 21st Century Great Lakes Expo died with the political career of former Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, think again. Chris Ronayne, the Democratic frontrunner for County Exec, unveiled his platform Tuesday in a City Club address, and it included a “Freshwater Festival” he said could highlight innovations in…
Ohio City BBQ Gives Up Fight Against ‘Goliath’ City Barbecue in Trademark Battle, Will Rename as Real Smoq’ed BBQ
The long, contentious battle between City Barbecue and Ohio City BBQ is coming to an end. What began back in 2017, when the Columbus-based restaurant chain filed suit against the one-off rib shop in Cleveland for trademark infringement, is ending with appeasement. “Just like anything in life, you have to put things behind you,” says…
Here Are Your Daily Hosts for the Newly Merged WCPN and WKSU on 89.7
On March 28, the mega public radio station in Northeast Ohio will launch its new programming schedule on WKSU, 89.7 FM. The Monday through Friday programs will remain largely unchanged for listeners of WCPN, but will feature two hosts from the former WKSU, Amanda Rabinowitz and Jeff St. Clair. “As we looked at how to…
Ohio ‘Constitutional Carry’ Bill Worries Domestic-Violence Survivor Advocates
Even though Ohio has been relaxing gun laws for years, some fear the “constitutional carry” bill that was signed into law by Gov. Mike DeWine this week, could lead to more domestic violence incidents around the state. “We are actually worried about the increase in loss of life,” said Michaela Deming, Policy Director for the…
Cleveland Mac ‘n’ Cheese Week Returns in April
We’re bringing you $5 Mac ‘n’ Cheese Week from some of Cleveland’s most popular restaurants. Cleveland Mac ‘n’ Cheese Week will kick off on Monday, April 11th. For seven days (April 11th – April 17th) Mac ‘n’ Cheese lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Cleveland Mac ‘n’ Week locations to enjoy $5 Mac…
Skyline Chili Once Again Serving Green 3-Ways for St. Patrick’s Day
The luck of the Irish has brought a true culinary pot of gold to Ohio once again. On March 17, participating Skyline Chili locations* will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by serving up “Green Ways,” aka 3-, 4- and 5-Ways made with what the restaurant is calling “shamrock green” spaghetti. It’s a perfect way to…
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects GOP-Drawn Statehouse District Maps for the Third Time
A bipartisan majority on the Ohio Supreme Court has for the third time rejected Statehouse district maps passed along partisan lines by Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission. The most recent versions of legislative maps that had been approved by the ORC were struck down in a 4-3 decision Wednesday night by the state’s high…
Limp Bizkit’s Cheekily Titled ‘Still Sucks Tour’ Coming to Covelli Centre in May
Generally reviled as one of the worst acts of the ‘90s, Limp Bizkit will bring the cheekily titled Still Sucks Tour to the Covelli Centre in Youngstown on May 18. Formed in Jacksonville in the mid-’90s, the band has sold some 40 million records worldwide. The incarnation of the group hitting the road this spring…
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters To Bring Co-Headlining Tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in June
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters have just announced the dates of a summer co-headlining tour that includes a June 19 date at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Tiger Army and the Skints will open the show. “We’re excited to share the news of our upcoming tour with the one and only, the Interrupters,” says Flogging Molly…
Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival To Take Place in June
The Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival returns in-person this summer. It launched in 2004 with the encouragement of Avon residents as a “fun twist to pay homage to Duck Tape as an integral part of the local business community.” The festival, which takes place each Father’s Day weekend, features a different theme each year. This…
‘Robert Banks & Dexter Davis: Color Me Bone Face’ Opens at MoCa Cleveland This Friday
Robert Banks, the Cleveland experimental filmmaker, cinematographer and teacher, is collaborating with long-time friend Dexter Davis, a Cleveland artist and CIA alum, on a retrospective exploration of Davis and his work, including a film installation loop created by Banks. ‘Robert Banks & Dexter Davis: Color Me Bone Face,’ which also enlisted the help of high…
Woman Sues Akron Proud Boys Member Caught on Video Punching Her While Using Racial Slur
Cameron Morgan, the 26-year-old Black woman who was punched by Akron Proud Boys member Andrew Walls while he called her the n-word, video of which was captured on cell phone and shared widely in the aftermath of the assault, has filed a civil lawsuit against Walls in Summit County. Walls was indicted on charges of…
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval Was in Miami Promoting City’s Bid to Host World Cup 2026 Games
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval appeared on a press call Tuesday afternoon with other Ohio leaders touting the Unity Agenda that President Joe Biden unveiled at his State of the Union address earlier this month. Like the other assembled speakers, including Brunswick Vice Mayor and City Council President Nick Hanek, Pureval noted the positive effects of ARPA…
Anthony Hamilton, Cyrille Aimée and Sean Jones Among Acts Slated To Play Upcoming Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
Cuyahoga Community College has just announced the lineup for the 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, which takes place from June 23-25 at Playhouse Square. The event will feature eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters, with a special opening night concert on Thursday, June 23, dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson. That concert…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (March 17-20)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 03/17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade The first Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day parade reportedly took place in 1867. In the early years, the parade marched through the near-westside (from the Flats to Detroit-Shoreway), where…
A Year Later, American Rescue Plan Dollars Foster Learning in Ohio
It’s been two years now since COVID-19 disrupted the education system and exactly one year since the American Rescue Plan infused $4.4 billion into Ohio school districts. And the state continues to benefit. Ohio’s Rescue Plan dollars supported the academic, social and emotional needs of students and educators, as well as resources and connectivity for…
Savage Love: Regular Vaginal Dilator Use Can Help Alleviate Painful PIV Sex
I have a problem. (How’s that for an opener?) I’m a 60-something cis woman with a 30-something cis man lover. The problem is my vagina is extremely tight. Also, sometimes I bleed a little bit after PIV and then urinating burns, but only briefly. We are only able to hook-up about every other week, so…
Cleveland Uber Eats Customers Will Pay Fuel Surcharges Starting Today
If feeling the sting at the gas pump is pushing you to use rideshare services, look out. Uber will hit customers with fuel surcharges on both rides and Uber Eats orders starting today. To combat rising fuel prices, Uber will tack 45-cent or 55-cent to surcharges to rides and 35-cent to 45-cent surcharges to food…
Boston Mills, Brandywine, Alpine Valley Ski Slopes to Pay $20 Per Hour to Prevent Staffing Shortages
The trio of Northeast Ohio ski resorts, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Alpine Valley, will pay their employees a minimum of $20 per hour for the 2022-2023 ski season. Vail Resorts, the Denver-based winter sports and hospitality company that owns the local slopes, said that the significant pay increase was to fortify customer confidence after a…
Analysts Hesitant About Equal Pay Progress as Women Have Left Workforce During Pandemic
Today is Equal Pay Day, marking how far into the year women must work to earn what men were paid in 2021. While there appears to be progress in narrowing the gap, policy analysts suspect it is a statistical illusion. Women working full-time year-round earn 83 cents for every dollar paid to men, about a…
Valarie McCall Should Resign From the RTA Board
The status quo that Mayor Justin Bibb staked his campaign on disrupting has once again reared its ugly head. Valarie McCall, former Mayor Frank Jackson’s Chief of Government and International Affairs, (and also Chief of Communications), is refusing to give up her board seat on the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Cleveland.com’s Courtney Astolfi reported…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Signs Law Removing Training, Background Check, Permitting Requirement to Conceal Carry
Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law Monday removing training, background check and permitting requirements to carry a concealed weapon in Ohio. When the law takes effect in 90 days, all Ohioans aged 21 and older who are lawfully allowed to possess a weapon will be able to carry it concealed on their persons.…
Pulpo Beer Co. to Open Taproom and Restaurant at Crocker Park in Westlake
In 2020, Juan Vergara and his team took over the former Brim Kitchen and Brewery space in Willoughby, where they created a unique dual-concept eatery with a first-floor Hola Tacos and a second-level Barroco Arepa Bar. Not long after, he partnered with some family members to launch Pulpo Beer Co., Ohio’s first Latin-owned brewery, in…
Dolly Parton Declines Rock Hall Nomination
Plenty of artists who get nominated and then inducted into the Rock Hall decline to show up for the induction ceremony simply because they don’t like awards ceremonies and/or have issues with the notion of a rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame. Johnny Rotten famously called the Rock Hall a “piss stain” and declined to…
Bibb, Budish, Faith Leaders to Hold Covid “Day of Remembrance” Tuesday
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and local faith leaders will join Tuesday evening at Cleveland Music Hall to remember all those who have died from Covid-19. The “Day of Remembrance and Resilience” will be an opportunity, according to a city news release, not only to reflect on the lives of those…
Marginalized Domestic Violence Survivors Report Bias When Seeking Help in Ohio
A new survey reveals instances of bias in the ways police, courts and social services respond to domestic-violence survivors in Ohio in times of crisis. According to the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, victims from marginalized communities – women of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ and hearing-impaired – were more likely to report difficulty in getting help, and…
The Ohio Roots of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Sandwich
Did you know that the McDonald’s Lent- and pescatarian-friendly Filet-O-Fish sandwich was invented in Cincinnati? The year was 1962 and Lou Groen owned and operated the first McDonald’s location in Ohio; it is still open today in Cincinnati’s Monfort Heights neighborhood. Groen’s granddaughter Erica (Groen) Shadoin, who now owns the location, told CityBeat that her…
Incubus Headed to Blossom in August
The alt-rock act Incubus has just announced the dates of a summer tour with Sublime with Rome and the Aquadolls. The jaunt comes to Blossom on Tuesday, Aug. 9. A ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Tickets to the Incubus concert at Blossom go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on…
AWWWW HELL YEAH SPRING LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOO
Don’t hyperventilate, folks, but we’re looking at four straight days of highs in the 50s and 60s, with a St. Paddy’s Day forecast that is b-e-a-utiful. Nothing else to report on this topic, other than the sudden spring in our step and glint in our eye. Any Seven Brides for Seven Brothers fans out there?…
Build the Pho, a Vietnamese Café, to Open at Uptown in Late March
Before the close of March, there will be a new lunch and dinner option at Uptown in University Circle. Build the Pho (11440 Euclid Ave., 216-999-7090), as the name suggests, will be a build-your-own-bowl-style Vietnamese noodle shop. The restaurant currently is wrapping construction on the former Bamboo Garden space on Euclid. The new eatery is…
Family Feuds Lead to a Bloodbath in ‘Antigone’ at the Cleveland Play House.
Tolstoy once observed that happy families are all alike, but that every unhappy family in unhappy in its own way. Well, the ancient tragedian Sophocles beat him to that punch by a few eons when he created a family with more problems than a bucketful of Kardashians. Sophocles wrote about that dysfunctional family in Antigone,…
Speaking in Advance of Sunday’s Show at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, TOOL Drummer Hints New Music Might Be in the Works
If you can judge a musician by the musical company he keeps, then TOOL drummer Danny Carey ranks with the best of them. He not only has a day job with one of the most consistently inventive hard rock acts on the planet, but he’s also traded licks with some of rock’s finest players. Carey…
Is CBD or THC Better for Sleep?
Sleepless nights often plague the average consumer. Adults need seven to eight hours. Unfortunately, over 35% of Americans report regularly sleeping less than seven hours. The solution is different for everybody. However, everyone agrees natural remedies are better for you, which is why more and more people are trying CBD and THC for better sleep.…
Gov. DeWine Turns Down Primary Debate Invitation Without Explanation
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine won’t participate in a primary debate later this month hosted by the Ohio Debate Commission. “No reason was given,” according to a commission statement. The decision comes as more conservative elements of the GOP express growing skepticism with the governor’s administration. Last month at the central committee meeting, a contingent within…
Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin Kingdom Tour Coming to Blossom in June
The platinum-selling, multi-racial, multi-cultural and genre-bending collective Maverick City Music and 16-time Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin just announced the dates of their summer tour together featuring special guests Jonathan McReynolds and Housefires. The Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin Kingdom Tour will make a stop at Blossom Music Center on Friday, June…
Cleveland’s Morning in May Unveils Music Video for Anthemic New Single
Having opened for acts such as Hawthorne Heights, Underoath and August Burns, Cleveland’s Morning in May worked with Escape the Fate’s frontman Craig Mabbitt on the 2020 single “Orpheus in Retrospect.” Just today, the group released its latest single, “Live Laugh Love (Die Cry Hate).” The group also unveiled a music video for the track.…
Bishop of Cleveland Catholic Diocese to “Bless” Pro-Life Conference Headlined by Milo Yiannopoulos
The Bishop of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, Edward Malesic, will say a few words and offer a prayer this weekend at a local pro-life convention headlined by toxic “ex-gay” far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos. The convention, “Bringing America Back to Life,” will take place at the Embassy Suites in Independence Friday and Saturday. Its program features…
Akron’s Blue Hour To Release New Single ‘Way Out Past the Moon’
Local singer-songwriter Justin Mills originally formed Akron-based Blue Hour with grade school friend Nick Kovacs. Together, they released two EPs that they recorded at Kovacs’s house, but Mills ultimately realized that he needed a full band to “make the magic happen.” Over the past year, he’s expanded Blue Hour into a quartet. Next week, the…
In Advance of Upcoming Agora Concert, Ministry’s Al Jourgensen Talks About the ‘Moral Hygiene’ That Inspired Band’s New Album
As someone who’s always commented on social issues through his music, Ministry’s Al Jourgensen had plenty of material to work with for the industrial rock band’s 15th album, Moral Hygiene, which he recorded in his home-built studio during the pandemic quarantine. The title itself suggests how the songs speak to our troubled times. “We live…
Sheng Long Yu’s Next Big Move is to Open an Asiatown Food Hall Serving Street Foods from China, Japan and Taiwan
Over the last seven years, Sheng Long Yu has made a huge impression on the Cleveland dining scene. During that relatively short span, the longtime owner of Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Strongsville has opened Kenko Sushi in University Circle and Kent, Dagu Rice Noodle in Asiatown, Ipoke near the Cleveland Clinic, Hell’s Fried Chicken in…
DeWine Appoints Former Lawmaker to Elections Board Who Hyped up 2020 Voter Fraud Claims
Gov. Mike DeWine appointed a former lawmaker to a state board that oversees political campaigns who has publicly amplified debunked notions of election fraud in 2020. Christina Hagan-Nemeth, who served in the Ohio House before mounting two unsuccessful congressional bids, was appointed Tuesday to the Ohio Elections Commission. Her term runs through the end of…
Due to Declining Case Numbers, Ohio to Provide Covid Updates Weekly, Not Daily, Moving Forward
As new Covid-19 cases continue to decline across Ohio, the state will shift to weekly updates starting next week, marking the first time in more than two years that information on case counts, hospitalizations and deaths will not be provided daily. State Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff said in a press conference Thursday morning that Ohio…
Cleveland Restaurant Week Starts Monday
Cleveland Restaurant Week, the biannual promotion offered at member restaurants of Cleveland Independents, kicks off next Monday. From March 14 through 25, participating restaurants across Northeast Ohio will offer special three-course prix fixe menus for just $36 — a price that has barely inched up in years. As always, dozens and dozens of independent Northeast Ohio…
Cleveland’s Derek Hess Creates New Artwork To Benefit Ukraine
Locally based artist and activist Derek Hess has just announced that he’s created Kyiv — Castle Keep, a new artwork that will be made available as a limited edition print, accompanying apparel and an NFT, which marks Hess’s first offering in the “meta-universe.” Kyiv — Castle Keep portrays a person crouched holding the Ukrainian flag, illustrating the…
Cleveland Clinic to Build Dedicated Concierge Lounge at Hopkins, Pending Council Approval
Cleveland City Council’s Transportation Committee Wednesday greenlit legislation that would allow the Cleveland Clinic to build and operate a concierge lounge at Hopkins International Airport. The 480 square-foot lounge, which would be located in Concourse B, would generate rental revenue for the airport while allowing the Clinic to greet domestic and international patients as they…
In Advance of Upcoming Beachland Ballroom Show, Wolf Alice Singer Discusses Band’s Sonically Diverse New Album
Ellie Rowsell, lead singer of British alternative rock band Wolf Alice, says that performing in front of audiences again has been invigorating. “There is a real kind of air of jubilance at the shows at the moment because everyone, I think, is so grateful to have live music back — band, crew and audience alike,”…
Poland’s Riverside Bringing 20th Anniversary Tour to Beachland in April
The Polish rock act Riverside had to reshuffle some of the dates on its upcoming 20th anniversary tour across North America and Latin America, and it was able to add an April 18 concert at the Beachland. Tickets to the concert are on sale now. The group recently released a special digital single, “Story of…
Tenacious D Heading to Blossom in September
The dynamic rock duo Tenacious D has added some dates to its upcoming tour, and the group will now perform at Blossom on Sept. 16. Tenacious D — Jack Black and Kyle Gass — will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their platinum-certified self-titled debut, which came out in September of 2001. In October of last…
‘Exquisite Attention’ Opens at HEDGE Gallery Friday, March 18, for 78th Street Studios Monthly Showcase
Individual and collaborative pieces by artists Rebecca Cross, Cathie Bleck and Taryn McMahon will be featured in Exquisite Attention, an exhibition which aims to raise consciousness about human impact on our environment and the “beauty, fragility and resiliency of threatened species.” Moreover, the three-woman exhibition which opens Friday, March 18 at HEDGE Gallery for the…
Bibb to Deliver First State of the City Address at Maltz Performing Arts Center April 13
Mayor Justin Bibb will deliver his first State of the City address on the evening of April 13 to mark his first 100 days in office. The event will be presented by the City Club of Cleveland and held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, where Bibb…
