15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1-5)

Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 09/01 Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Best known as the guitarist in Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell brings his solo project to House of Blues tonight. Co-produced by Campbell and George…

Experts Say Adopting a ‘Care Response’ Model for Non-violent Emergency Calls Would Benefit Cleveland Residents, Police and Bottom Line

The City of Cleveland should immediately begin to scale up a mobile crisis response pilot program that reduces reliance on police for those experiencing mental or behavioral health challenges, according to a new report published by Policy Matters Ohio, the Center for Community Solutions and the Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition (MHAC) . Known as…

Ukraine’s Jinjer Coming to House of Blues in November

Jinjer, which formed in Donetsk in Ukraine in 2008, has overcome steep odds and not only managed to secure a record deal but has also toured the world several times over and established itself as a progressive metal force to be reckoned with. Reportedly with the support of the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture, they were…

15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 25-28)

Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/25 Bass Extremes Bass Extremes — Victor Wooten and Steve Bailey — come to Music Box Supper Club tonight at 8 in support of their new album, S’Low Down. The 10-track album that marks…

MLS Officials Made a Site Visit to Cleveland About Possible Expansion Team in Development League as Local Group Pushes for Soccer

Four senior officials from Major League Soccer took a site visit to Cleveland in late July for introductory talks and due diligence for a possible expansion team in the MLS development league with local officials and leaders who are seeking to land both men’s and women’s professsional soccer franchises for the city. The “Cleveland Professional…

Check ProDentim Real Reviews Before You Buy | Is ProDentim Scam Or Legit? Does ProDentim Really Work? Read ProDentim Customer Reviews Here

Pro Dentim has recently emerged as the subject of much excitement and online recognition among the prominent oral health assistance formulae. The producer of Pro Dentim claims that the supplement’s unique mix, which concentrates on replenishing good your mouth’s bacteria and reestablishing the microbiota of your mouth, consists of minerals, probiotics, plant-based components, and nutrients.…

Cleveland’s Joey James to Release New Single on September 9

Local singer-songwriter Joey James has just announced that his next single, “So Yesterday,” will be released on all music streaming platforms on Sept. 9. It follows the recent release of the tune “Runaway,” which James describes as a “Bonnie and Clyde-esque love song.” “‘So Yesterday’ has a more raw, real life approach,” he says in…

East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King to Face Recall Election Nov. 8

East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King could become the second consecutive mayor of the cash-strapped east side suburb to be removed from office by his constituents when he faces a recall election on Nov. 8. At its meeting Monday morning, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections set King’s recall date for Nov. 8, the same day…

Best Delta 8 Moon Rocks For Sale Online

The best delta 8 moon rocks provide the strongest strongest “buzz” you can get from smokeable hemp. These potent nuggets are perfect for consumers who want to enjoy the entourage effects of delta 8. Moon rocks consist of a perfect trifecta, usually including CBD flower dunked into Delta 8 distillate and rolled in CBD kief.…

Band of the Week: Matt Moody

MEET THE BAND: Matt Moody (vocals, guitar) THE CLEVELAND CONNECTION: L.A.-based singer-songwriter Matt Moody grew up in a suburb outside of Cleveland and didn’t initially think much about becoming a performer. Hearing Nirvana for the first time changed all that and set him on course to explore singing and songwriting. Over the course of his…

RTA Waterfront Line Will Be Out of Service Again This Browns Season

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has announced that Waterfront Line service will remain suspended for the duration of the 2022-2023 Cleveland Browns season. Like last year, those commuting to Browns home games via Rapid Transit and disembarking at Tower City will have to walk to First Energy Stadium, as alternate RTA shuttle service…

Mark Mothersbaugh to Appear at Upcoming DEVOtional

The organizers of the upcoming DEVOtional event that takes place at the Beachland Ballroom on Sept. 16 and 17 have just announced that DEVO founder Mark Mothersbaugh will attend this year’s incarnation of the event that pays tribute to the influential Akron New Wave/punk band. It’ll mark the first time that Mothersbaugh has attended in…

Cleveland’s Gary Willard Releases New Single

Local singer-songwriter Gary Willard began playing guitar at 8-years-old and was in his first band at 13. Because no one else in the group wanted to sing, he took over lead vocals. He hasn’t looked back. Over time, his voice and confidence grew, and he developed leadership skills that served him well with various Cleveland…

DeWine Funds More Anti-Abortion Resources, Some for Adolescent Pregnancy

Gov. Mike DeWine recently sent funding from a federal program for needy families to benefit state organizations specifically to reduce “out-of-wedlock pregnancies” and to “encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.” The funding also targets programs for adolescent pregnancy, a source of controversy as state abortion restrictions could increase the need for such programs.…

State Champs Headed to House of Blues in November

The pop-punk band State Champs just announced that it’ll kick off its Kings of the New Age Tour here in Cleveland on Nov. 11 at House of Blues. “I’m particularly excited for the KOTNA Tour because of how much we as a band are focusing on the aesthetic and flow of the show,” says vocalist…

Bally Sports Wants to Charge Me How Much for Its New Streaming Service?

$19.99 per month or $189.99 per year.  Bleh. The generically branded Bally Sports+  will launch on Sept. 26, after which local fans without cable can stream Cleveland Cavaliers and Columbus Blue Jackets games for the outrageous price referenced above.  Bally is keen to point out, as if it’s a special perk, that a seven-day free…

Savage Love: Why Do I Always End Up Alone?

I’m a 40-year-old female, cis-het. I have very discerning tastes in men, and always end up alone. Any way to be more open without sacrificing my standards? You’ve either had a terrible run of bad luck—assuming you’ve dated more than ten men—or you’ve set your standards impossibly high. Some food for thought: perhaps you think…

15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 18-21)

Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/18 Steve Byrne Comedian Steve Byrne, the star and creator of the TBS sit-com Sullivan and Son, gets laughs by making fun of people based on the types of music they listen to; he…

Kramies Releases Second Single from Forthcoming Full-Length

Back in Cleveland after a lengthy stint in Colorado, singer-songwriter Kramies has recruited the likes of Jason Lytle (Granddaddy), Patrick Carney (Black Keys) and John Panza (Terrycloth Mother, Hiram-Maxim) to play alongside him on his forthcoming album. Todd Tobias (Guided by Voices, Circus Devils) mixed the album. Known as “the dream-pop troubadour,” Kramies has received acclaim…

The Plot in You to Play Beachland in November

The Ohio-based hard rock act the Plot in You just announced the dates of a headline North American tour for fall. The group comes to the Beachland Ballroom on Nov. 29. The tour supports the band’s fifth album, Swan Song. The introspective album offers “a way for the members to expunge some negative things from their lives…

Listen: “Crooked City: Youngstown, OH” Episode 5, David and Goliath

Episode 5 of “Crooked City: Youngstown, OH,” the new weekly podcast from Marc Smerling (“The Kink,” “Crimetown”) and Sony Music, is now available for streaming below or download wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to “Crooked City: Youngstown, OH” on Apple podcasts here. In this week’s installment, Traficant defends himself against the federal government. Will…

I Think I Have Long COVID. What Does That Mean?

In the year before the omicron variant began to spread in the United States, an estimated one-third of 18- to 45-year-olds had gotten sick with COVID-19. Just three months later, that figure doubled, and I was among the people who caught the coronavirus for the first time. I was in the first wave of people…

Band of the Week: Strobobean

MEET THE BAND: Katrina Eresman (vocals, guitar), Rae Fisher (bass), Jake Langknecht (drums) A FULL EXPERIENCE: Inspired by the post-rock act Blonde Redhead, singer-guitarist Katria Eresman, who had played in the Cincinnati band Pop Empire with drummer Jake Langknecht, formed Strobobean in Cincinnati in 2018. “I like Blond Redhead because they create these little universes in…

‘Frozen’ at Playhouse Square Alternately Soars and Stumbles

The Disney entertainment empire has been working hard over the years to present films and plays that are both racially diverse and female empowering. Their hits such as Aladdin, Moana, and Tangled have touched on those issues—in addition to just telling great stories. One would expect nothing less from the stage version of the billion-dollar…

Bluebonnets To Play Rock Hall Today

When Kathy Valentine was last in Cleveland in fall 2021, she was being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with her band the Go-Go’s. When the Austin resident returns to Rock Hall today, she’ll be playing a show with her other rock band, the Bluebonnets, a self-described “glam/garage/blues/rock” quartet with a penchant…

Chronic Absenteeism, Depression, Anxiety Plague Ohio Kids

Children’s advocacy groups are sounding the alarm about the well-being of Ohio’s kids. The 2022 Kids Count Data Book released today highlights some troubling trends in how Ohio children are faring in their lives, including a 45% increase in chronic absenteeism between 2019 and 2021. And nationally, more than one-in-nine children experienced anxiety, depression or…

With Few Confirmed Monkeypox Infections and Low Vaccine Supply, Ohio State Health Officials Preach Prevention

Ohio Department of Health officials emphasized calm and caution during an update Thursday. Cases of Monkeypox are on the rise nationally, and COVID-19 continues to spread as children prepare to return to school. Both present challenges, health officials explained, but the state is well-positioned to respond. Monkeypox Monkeypox cases so far have come primarily from…

Larder, Jacks Named Two of the 20 Best Jewish Delis in America

Tasting Table this week published its list of the 20 best Jewish delis around the country, complete with classics (Katz’s in New York) and newcomers (Call Your Mother in Washington D.C.) representing a spectrum of restaurants from the old-school to those “breaking barriers or drawing from a wider variety of cuisines and cultures.” Cleveland not only…

Cleveland Scene Is Seeking Interns for Fall 2022 — And We Pay

Come learn with us! We’re looking for a few exceptional student journalists to join our newsroom this fall. You’ll get a chance to take the pulse of the city, interview creative people and even confront the powers that be. Working closely with an editor, you’ll get to write. You’ll get to take photos. You’ll get…

Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Endorses Mike DeWine for Governor

Governor Mike DeWine’s camp announced Thursday morning that the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council, the organization that represents upwards of 12,000 specialized construction workers in Northeast Ohio and is led by lightning rod Dave Wondolowski, has endorsed the Republican ticket,  (Mike DeWine and Jon Husted), in their re-election bid against Democratic challengers Nan Whaley and…

The Michael Stanley Band’s Record-Setting Blossom Run at 40

Before Cleveland had Bernie Kosar, LeBron or Drew Carey, the city’s beloved hero was Michael Stanley, a Rocky River kid turned local legend, a rockstar who found stints of national fame during his decades-long career but who captured the hearts and minds of Northeast Ohio so fully that, for us, there was, for a time,…

Savage Love: I Like Being Choked During Sex. Is That Dangerous?

I have a question about choking. Or should that be simulated choking? I’ve recently discovered that being pinned down by my neck is a huge turn on for me. I love the feeling of being dominated and controlled, and of feeling my partner’s strength on this part of my body. I’m much more interested in…


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