X’s John Doe and Exene Cervenka Explain How They’ve Kept Their Creative Juices Flowing
Formed in 1977, X quickly established itself as one of the best bands in the first wave of L.A.’s punk scene. Featuring singer Exene Cervenka, singer-bassist John Doe, guitarist Billy Zoom and drummer DJ Bonebrake, the band released its debut single, “Adult Books”/”We’re Desperate,” and then steadily toured and recorded. Rolling Stone rightly ranks X’s first two…
CentroVilla25, Cleveland’s First Major Latin Market, Closes in on Funding Goal
After nearly a decade or so of planning and feasibility research, CentroVilla 25, the would-be gem market of Clark-Fulton’s Latino community, moved closer to capping off its lengthy era of fundraising. Tuesday morning, Councilman Anthony Hairston, chairman of the Development, Planning and Sustainability Committee, approved Cleveland city council’s allocation of $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan…
Talespinner Children’s Theatre Moving to 78th Street Studios, Bringing Shows to Neighborhoods Around the City
Cleveland’s Talespinner Children’s Theatre next month will move from its longtime home at the Reinberger Auditorium in Gordon Square to 78th Street Studios, the fine arts complex a couple of miles away. For nearly a decade, Talespinner has rented space from The Centers for Families and Children, a Cleveland-based nonprofit organization. However, as The Centers’ operations…
Dynamite Acting and Production Make ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Now at Playhouse Square, a Theatrical Winner
There’s a lot to love in the teen-focused musical Dear Evan Hansen, now making a brief tour stop at Playhouse Square. But let’s start with the outstanding scenic and projection design. How do you create a stage set that encapsulates the mind of a teenager, especially one who feels as lost and invisible as the…
Cleveland Asian Festival Returns to AsiaTown This Weekend
The Cleveland Asian Festival returns for its 14th year this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21. Held in conjunction with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the annual event was launched to strengthen the identity of AsiaTown while supporting its small businesses. “The economic impact that CAF has generated for the AsiaTown neighborhood and businesses is significant,” explains…
A Karamu House Concert Honors Black Composers and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
This week, the Mandel Opera and Humanities Festival, The American Dream, and a full slate of events. – On Wednesday, May 17 and Friday, May 20 at 7:30, Franz Welser-Möst leads The Cleveland Orchestra in Puccini’s opera, Girl of the Golden West, starring Emily Magee, soprano (Minnie), Roman Burdenko, bass (Jack Rance), Limmie Pulliam, tenor…
11 Concerts in Cleveland to Catch in May
THU 05/18 The Aquadolls In advance of the release of their new album that’s due out June 2, the Aquadolls swing into town tonight to play House of Blues Cambridge Room. So far, the group has released the singles “Beachy,” “Sneaky” and “Burn Baby Burn.” The infectious tracks bring together melodic ’60s harmonies and ’90s-driven…
Review: Wolf Pack Chorus Delivers Unpretentious Fine Dining in Little Italy
After crossing the threshold of Wolf Pack Chorus, diners march right past the live entertainment, which has the rapt attention of guests seated in the dining room. It’s a bit like being pushed onto a stage from the wings of a theater during a packed performance. Depending on one’s mood, the feeling can range from…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 18-21)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/18 The Aquadolls In advance of the release of their new album that’s due out June 2, the Aquadolls swing into town tonight to play House of Blues Cambridge Room. So far, the group…
Rats, Dirty Air, Broken Faucets: Lakeview Terrace Residents Wonder When Help Will Come
It was a summer day in 2018 when a stolen bike almost cost Shauntya Ellis her life. Her son, who she preferred to keep nameless, returned home after school to Ellis’ small apartment off Loop Dr., on the northern side of Lakeview Terrace, the public housing complex situated in the center of Whiskey Island, limestone…
Anyone Who’s Anyone in Cleveland is Going to Ireland When Aer Lingus Launches Direct Service This Week
Among the first passengers on the new direct route from Cleveland to Dublin from Aer Lingus that debuts on Friday, May 19 will be a who’s who of local elected officials and civic leaders on a four-day trip. Mayor Justin Bibb, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin, Cuyahoga County Council…
Thousands of Black Market Botox Injections Seized by Federal Agents in Ohio
As the desire for fuller lips and younger-looking skin swells in the US, so does the black market for injectable products. According to a news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), two Cincinnati CBP officers seized thousands of unapproved cosmetic injectables such as Botox, Juvéderm, and more during the last week of April…
City of Cleveland Set to Offer Paid Parental Leave to Employees
Proposed legislation from Mayor Justin Bibb, introduced at Monday’s city council meeting, would give all full-time city employees paid parental leave. Those becoming parents or guardians through birth, adoption or guardianship would receive 500 hours off at 100% of their base pay. “I’m excited to present this new proposal coming out of Mother’s Day weekend.…
Ohio Senate Bill Would Create ‘Intellectual Diversity’ Centers at Ohio State and University of Toledo
A Senate bill is trying to create new centers at Ohio State University and the University of Toledo that expand and affirm “intellectual diversity.” Senate Bill 117 — introduced earlier this month by Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, and Sen. Rob McColley, R-Napoleon — would create the Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society…
Brit Rockers Panchiko Return with New Music After 20-Year Hiatus
Just last month, the UK indie rock quartet Panchiko released its sophomore album, Failed at Math(s). While the release of a new album from a British rock act isn’t necessarily newsworthy, Failed at Math(s) is particularly intriguing because it comes more than 20 years after the group called it quits. Panchiko pulled the plug so…
Cleveland’s Speed Table Pilot Program Lowered Driver Speeds by Almost 8 MPH
Since installing speed tables at 10 locations as part of a pilot program last summer, the city of Cleveland reports that speeds in those areas have decreased by 7.8 mph and that 77% of residents surveyed said they support the installation of more speed tables. “We continue to hear from residents who are concerned about…
Former Westlake Schools Superintendent Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting
Dan Keenan, who for years served as superintendent for the Westlake school system and who is currently the executive director of the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, was among ten men arrested in a recent human trafficking sting in North Olmsted conducted by the Northeast Ohio Human Trafficking Task Force and partner agencies. Ohio Attorney General Dave…
First Look: Geraci’s Slice Shop, Opening Friday, May 19 Downtown
Last summer, Cleveland said goodbye to Vincenza’s Pizza & Pasta, but come Friday, May 19, we will welcome a familiar name – if not face – to the downtown food scene. While the name Geraci’s is synonymous with “Cleveland-style pizza” for generations of Northeast Ohioans, this newcomer is a completely different operation. “This is the…
ChatGPT Alternatives: The 10 Best AI Chat Apps for Your Smartphone
Experience the future of conversational AI with ChatGPT. Powered by advanced natural language processing, ChatGPT brings human-like conversations to life. With its broad understanding of various topics, this cutting-edge tool can effortlessly tackle simple inquiries or delve into complex subjects. From answering questions to crafting essays, solving math problems to generating fictional stories, ChatGPT does…
Ohio Supermajority Amendment Opponents Sue, Arguing ‘No Legal Basis’ for August Election
State lawmakers approved a measure to ask voters if Ohio should raise the threshold for approving constitutional amendments to 60%. But in an unusual move, they set the August date for that election through the resolution itself. They made no changes to state law which strictly limit such elections. Republican House and Senate leaders insist…
Youngstown’s Unc D Turning Mumble Jazz Into International Sensation
Back in 2021, “BLDNTHNDR,” a single from Youngstown-based jazz artist Unc D, debuted on two of Spotify’s top editorial playlists for jazz (Jazztronica and All New Jazz). With no budget, Unc D produced, composed, edited, mixed and “unmastered” the song using an iPad Mini. The single featured local jazz artists such as Tommy Lehman (Acid…
Ohio’s Health Disparities Weigh Down Progress, Annual Study Shows
An annual dissection of various aspects of Ohioans’ health showed improvements in some areas related to access to care, but also saw demographic disparities continue to hold the state down. The Health Policy Institute of Ohio’s annual Health Value Dashboard compares the state to the rest of country in terms of general health outcomes, along…
Voter Registration Deadline, Early Voting: What to Know About Ohio’s August Special Election
Ohio’s Republicans in the General Assembly on Wednesday approved a resolution 62-37 to put a proposed constitutional amendment to a vote in an August special election that would raise the threshhold for passage from 50% to 60% for future constitutional amendments. Five Republican representatives joined Democrats in opposing the measure, which is now the subject…
“God Doesn’t Want People to Be Hungry;” Advocates Ask Ohio Senate for More Funding for Foodbanks
Advocates focused on ending hunger in Ohio gathered at the Statehouse Thursday for the Praying for our Daily Bread Faith Leaders luncheon to discuss solutions in the state’s proposed operating budget. The Ohio Association of Foodbanks would be funded $39,550,000 a year, as distributed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services under the House’s…
Bootsy Collins Roots Anti-Violence Project in Garfield Heights, Urges Kids: Funk, Not Fight
“I’m not a fighter,” musician Bootsy Collins says on his latest single, “Funk Not Fight,” trailing a winding bass riff. “But I’m a lover.”Collins, who’s reached legendary status from his stints playing bass with James Brown, or in funk luminaries Parliament-Funkadelic, detailed his sharp-dressed pacifism in front of the Rock Hall on Thursday afternoon. In…
Crumb & Spigot to Open Second Location in Lakewood This Summer
It’s been about six months since Jamy Bolling purchased Crumb & Spigot (16783 Chillicothe Rd., 440-384-3035) from founders Karen Gorman and Ryan King. At the time Bolling, an industry veteran with decades of experience working for restaurant groups such as Bravo Brio, Piada and Chef Art Pour, already had his eye on expanding the nine-year-old brand. Today, he…
Paul Schrader Brings Cinema Another Agonized Hero in Master Gardener — and Shows He’s Still in Command
Master Gardener Written and directed by Paul Schrader. Opens May 19. Although one of the world’s most accomplished filmmakers, with a remarkably deep and surprisingly diverse body of work stretching back 50 years, Paul Schrader has seldom received the adulation lavished on such contemporaries (and past collaborators) as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, or even the…
Lakefront Project Plans Come Into Focus as North Coast Master Plan Team Completes Second Listening Tour
The Cleveland Planning Commission narrowed down what will be a master blueprint for the future of Cleveland’s lakefront, with its final feedback session for the North Coast on Thursday. A sort of sequel to the initial engagement sessions in November, May’s meetings followed a similar philosophy in fine-tuning what James Corner Field Operations, the New…
Wade Oval Wednesdays Unveils 2023 Musical Lineup
Summertime in Cleveland means many things but one of the best is spending evenings in University Circle at Wade Oval Wednesdays. The family-friendly event draws hundreds to the lovely lawns where lawn chairs and blankets welcome neighbors and friends for food and entertainment. University Circle Inc. this week announced the music lineup for the 2023…
Bipartisan Rail Safety Bill Headed for U.S. Senate Vote
It’s been just over three months since a Norfolk Southern train derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Federal legislation meant to improve rail safety and reduce similar incidents is advancing in the U.S. Senate. The Railway Safety Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort led by Ohio’s U.S. Senators, Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Sherrod Brown.…
In Ohio, Recruiters Help Older Kids in Foster Care Find Their Forever Family
Adoption recruiters in Ohio are helping older kids transition out of foster care and begin life with the right family. Aaron McGregor, a nurse from Mansfield, said a colleague first told her about 15-year-old Samantha in 2020, as she and her husband were beginning the process of applying for a foster care license. McGregor explained…
The Spotted Owl in Tremont Has Closed. Will Reopen as La Cave Du Vin This Summer
The Spotted Owl, which opened in Tremont in 2014, has closed its doors. Owner Will Hollingsworth will partner with Erich Lasher to revive La Cave Du Vin, the pioneering Coventry Road bar that closed in 2018 after 23 years. Lasher was the owner of that bar. La Cave Du Vin will be a part of Hollingsworth’s expanding Buildings…
Ohio House Committee Passes Bill Banning Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports, Talks Higher Ed Bill
The controversial bill that would prevent trans athletes from participating in Ohio women’s sports and youth athletics passed by a 8-6 vote in the Higher Education Committee on Wednesday morning. All five Democrats on the committee and State rep. Gayle Manning, R- North Ridgeville, voted against the bill. State Rep. Jena Powell, R-Arcanum, introduced House…
Another Norfolk Southern Train Has Derailed 20 Miles from East Palestine
Another Norfolk Southern train has derailed about 20 miles northeast of East Palestine in New Castle, Pennsylvania, according to reports. According to the AP, nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed late in the night on May 10, with no hazardous chemicals on board and no reported injuries. The report says at least…
Ask Alli: Staying Active as a Family
By Alli Frazier, CEO of Frazier Behavioral Health and Autism Mom This spring, I challenge you to take action by exercising as a family. As parents, it is up to us to introduce and prioritize a healthy lifestyle to our neurodiverse family members. Our kids watch us and mimic our choices, both good and bad.…
Fat Head’s Brewery Cleans Up at 2023 World Beer Cup
The World Beer Cup, “The Most Prestigious Beer Competition in the World,” was held this week in Nashville in conjunction with the annual Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America. Of the 10 awards bestowed upon Ohio breweries, four went to Fat Head’s Brewery, which is the best showing yet for the Middleburg Hts. brewery. This year’s…
Ohio Lawmakers Send 60% Supermajority Amendment to August Ballot
On Wednesday, Ohio House lawmakers voted 62-37 to advance a resolution asking voters to raise the passage threshold for constitutional amendments. The vote caps off nearly six months of legislative wrangling largely meant to hobble an abortion rights amendment. Lawmakers are entering questionable legal territory, however, as they set the vote in August through the…
Cleveland Heights Embraces “No Mow May”
Let it grow, let it grow Can’t trim it back anymore Let it grow, let it grow As warm weather finally makes its way to Northeast Ohio, one suburb is embracing a natural alternative to high-maintenance lawn care. For the rest of the month, Cleveland Heights will not enforce grass length violations and will limit…
Lydia Loveless Effortlessly Belts Their Way Through Beachland Ballroom Show
Lydia Loveless makes performing look easy. The acclaimed singer/songwriter barely broke a sweat Wednesday night at the Beachland Ballroom while belting out one song after another, vacillating between a turquoise Fender Telecaster guitar and an electric piano. Making their first appearance in Cleveland in several years, Loveless steered a four-piece backing band (including a drummer…
First Look: Tutto Carne, Opening Monday, May 15 in Little Italy
“I’m really excited about this,” says Zachary Ladner. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.” We’re standing in the red-brick corner property in Little Italy that has been home to a handful of restaurants over the years including Salvatore’s, Tutto Giorno, Il Bacio and Nora. Come Monday, May 15, the name above the door…
Chris Ronayne to Appoint Harold Pretel as Cuyahoga County Sheriff
Today, County Executive Chris Ronayne nominated Harold Pretel, a three-decade veteran of the Cleveland Police, as the county’s next sheriff.An expert in terroristic threats and special investigations, Pretel served as CPD’s deputy chief of homeland special operations since 2017. He has assisted in homicide investigations, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, and was instrumental in…
Ohio House Leaders Tee Up Supermajority Amendment Measure for Wednesday Floor Vote
The stage is set for a long-awaited House vote on SJR 2. The resolution would ask voters whether the threshold for amending the constitution should be 60% rather than a simple majority. But lawmakers pushing the plan may not be celebrating yet. A parallel effort to send the question to voters before they consider an…
5 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Week
WED 05/10 Coheed and Cambria For this tour, this prog-metal band will perform No World for Tomorrow in full, along with a mix of songs from its back catalog. The band recently released an official music video, showcasing a live performance of the power ballad “Beautiful Losers.” The group comes to the Agora tonight at…
The Cleveland Orchestra Does “The American Dream” and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
A list of concerts this varied is an open invitation to venture out and explore. – The Cleveland International Piano Competition presents another episode of its Listening Series at the BOP STOP on Wednesday, May 10 when Oberlin piano professors Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow share their insights about identifying and nurturing talent. – New…
‘Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure,’ Now at the Cleveland Play House, is No Adventure at All
If you read the promotional material for Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure, now at the Cleveland Play House, it may tickle your fancy. It promises that this light parody of Sherlock Holmes will provide “danger—and laughter!—around every corner.” Sadly, it delivers little of either. Turns out, the title itself is also misleading…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (May 11-14)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 05/11 Ain’t Misbehavin’ This Tony-winning musical showcases the infectious energy and masterful style of iconic jazz musician Thomas “Fats” Waller. Tonight’s performance takes place at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre, where performances continue through…
Warren Morgan Will Be CMSD’s New CEO
The baton was handed off both literally and metaphorically from past CEO to new CEO Tuesday morning at Garrett Morgan High School in Ohio City.Warren Morgan, the former chief academic officer for Indianapolis Public Schools, took said baton from Eric Gordon, who up until this spring spent 12 years helping to revive the then struggling…
First Look: Dukes `n Boots, Opening This Weekend in Willoughby
Dukes `n Boots (4027 Erie St.), chef Dante Boccuzzi’s first foray to the East Side, is nearly ready to welcome its first guests. Located in the heart of Willoughby on Erie Street, the Southern-styled saloon elevates the honky-tonk vibe thanks to warm wood, exposed brick and a menu designed by a Michelin-starred chef. Heading up the kitchen…
The Downtown Willoughby Rib Burn Off Returns May 20 and 21
The Elk + Elk DTW Rib Burn Off returns in its 10th year to Downtown Willoughby. Drawing thousands of people from all over Northeast Ohio, this free two-day event is going to rock this town again and be even better than last year’s. Running Saturday, May 20 from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May…
Ohio’s Gender Wage Gap: Women Earn 79 Cents for Every Dollar a Man Earns
In Ohio, women earn on average 79 cents for every dollar a man earns, according to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by the National Women’s Law Center. Nationally, in 2002, women working full and part-time earned 80% of what men earned. By 2022, that had risen to just 82%, according to the Pew Research…
Muni Lot Parking Rates Could Jump to $70 for Browns Games
Legislation introduced at Cleveland city council on Monday to overhaul the city’s parking operations — including ditching coin meters for a modern app and credit card-based system, extending paid hours to 10 p.m. from 6 p.m., and possibly eliminating free parking on weekends — would also increase rates at the Muni Lot from $30 for…
Census Data Shows Diverging Population Trends in Cleveland Neighborhoods, With Some Adding Housing Units But Losing Residents
A recent analysis of 2020 Census data showed that, while some neighborhoods in Cleveland gained hundreds of housing units in the past decade, several of them still lost hundreds of people.The diverging trend, discovered by the Cleveland Planning Commission with last year’s Census results, was evident in Tremont, Detroit-Shoreway, Goodrich-Kirtland Park and Central, all neighborhoods…
Ohio Takes Part in National Day Without Childcare, Advocates Call for More Funding
Some Ohio child care providers closed for the day or shut down early on Monday as families across the country took part in National Day Without Child Care. Child care providers, advocates and parents voiced their desires for more child care funding in the state budget and better wages for providers on Monday morning in…
Cleveland Will Use $2 Million to Pay Overdue Utility Bills for Some Residents
Cleveland city council is poised to pass legislation as soon as next week that would use $2 million in ARPA dollars to reduce or eliminate overdue utility balances for roughly 2,600 households. “This will help customers who have fallen behind but who have agreed on having a payment plan for water and utilities from [Cleveland…
Cleveland Metroparks Summer Concert Series is Back for 2023
The Cleveland Metroparks today released the schedule of dates and acts for its traveling Cleveland Summer Concert Series, festivities which were christened after the park system ended the popular Edgewater and Euclid Beach Live series. On tap this summer at the Marina, Hungtington Beach, Edgewater, Merwhin’s Wharf, the Coast Guard Station are family friendly acts…
South Euclid to Launch ‘Region’s First City-Owned, Operated Food Truck Park’
The City of South Euclid has announced plans to organize and operate a food truck park on city-owned property. Planning & Development Director Michael Love says that this will be the region’s first city owned and operated food truck park. “The goal of the food truck park is to help showcase downtown South Euclid as a regional destination,”…
Ohio Abortion Foes are Banking on a Low-Turnout August Election. In Kansas, That Didn’t Go So Well
Supporters of the push to make it a lot harder for voters to amend the Ohio Constitution have given many, sometimes-inconsistent reasons for wanting to do it. But clearly a major one is to try to block an abortion-rights amendment that is currently in the works. To pull off the maneuver, abortion opponents are trying…
Western Reserve Meadery in Duck Island to Permanently Close This Month
After seven years in business, Western Reserve Meadery, located in the Forest City Brewery complex (2135 Columbus Rd.) in Duck Island, is calling it a day. The business, in a weekend email, announced it will close the doors on May 20. “We’re proud of what we’ve created during our seven years in the mead business —…
East Palestine Residents Want FEMA to Address Long-Term Needs
Four months after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, residents say they continue to struggle with ongoing health problems, and face an uncertain future without federal help in the form of an emergency disaster declaration. Cindy Walter, a resident of East Palestine, said she has been staying in hotels after developing health problems in…
Nick Gilbert, Son of Dan Gilbert, Dies at the Age of 26
Nick Gilbert, son of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, passed away Saturday at the age of 26. He was born with neurofibromatosis, a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and which has no cure, and had survived multiple major brain surgeries since being disagnosed at 15 months old. “He was…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a Fitting End to the Series — Chaotic, Annoying and Somehow Still Kind of Fun
It seems like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was made to be the final installment of this cosmic-superhero trilogy — even if Marvel Studios doesn’t want to wrap up this section of the Marvel Cinematic Universe just yet. Several of the key players have already moved the hell on. Dave Bautista announced months ago…
RTA Gets $130 Million From Feds for New Rail Cars
On Friday, in a surprise announcement in the center of the RTA’s maintenance facility in Kinsman, state and federal officials announced that Cleveland’s transit system would receive a $130 million grant to help pay for its new 60-something rail cars set to hit tracks in the next four, five years.The grant news was given by…
“It’s Atrocious.’ Students and Professors Rally Against Massive Ohio Higher Education Bill
“Ethnic studies are under attack. What do we do?” “Stand up, fight back!” “Student orgs are under attack. What do we do?” “Stand up, fight back!” “Gender studies are under attack. What do we do?” “Stand up, fight back!” A chorus of these chants echoed in front of the Statehouse Wednesday as part of a…
Odd Dog Coffee, a fixture at Walter Stinson Community Park For Years, Will Have a New Weekday Home in University Circle
Odd Dog Coffee, a fixture at Walter Stinson Community Park (2313 Fenwick Rd., 330-310-7797) in University Heights since 2019, will soon have a new weekday home in University Circle. Beginning in early June, the modified school bus will be parked outside Cleveland’s Museum of Contemporary Art. The partnership will bring a locally owned coffee option…
Verbena, A Non-Alcoholic Bar, to Open This Summer in Hingetown
Slated to open this summer in the former Cleveland Tea Revival space in Hingetown (1434 W. 29th St.), Verbena Shoppe, Cafe & Dry Bar aims to take advantage of the rising demand for non-alcoholic beverages. “People are craving alternatives to alcohol, whether they want to drink less, less often, or not at all,” explains owner…
How to Score $25 Tickets to Some of Cleveland’s Hottest Concerts of 2023
For just $25, you can get a ticket to some of this summer’s biggest concerts, including acts like Anita Baker, Willie Nelson, the Beach Boys, Duran Duran, the All American Rejects, LL Cool J, Santana, and more. Live Nation announced the return of their “Concert Week” promotion, which offers fans discounted tickets to select shows…
FRUITBLOOD Wines are Now Available in Ohio Bars and Stores
Fruit wine tends to get a bad rap, but that’s something owner Josh Elliott of FRUITBLOOD is ready to change with his fruity libations that are now available state-wide. Elliott teamed up with Cincinnati-founded craft beverage distributor Cavalier Distributing to bring his fruit wines to bars, restaurants and stores throughout Ohio. Elliott’s interest in fruit…
What Can Ohio Regulators Do to Prevent Future Utility Corruption Scandals?
This article is provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism, in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Please join the free mailing lists for Eye on Ohio or the Energy News Network, as this helps provide more public service reporting. Regulators taking proactive steps could reduce the risk of…
Cleveland VA Hospital Seeing Results From Experimental Immunotherapy Treatment for Cancer
Chemotherapy may some day be a relic of the past, remembered as a poison that indiscriminately killed any rapidly dividing cell, cancerous or not. Cancer cells grow especially fast. But so do hair, gut and blood cells, rendering them vulnerable to chemo, hence the bald and nauseated cancer patient that comes to mind. But Dr.…
Flats East Bank Sets Sight on Becoming Cleveland’s Second Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
As plans to make East 4th Street the city’s first Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area sail along toward approval, the Flats East Bank has its eyes on becoming the second, perhaps pursuing the effort officially as early as this summer. The momentum, said Lauren Wheatley, director of marketing at the Flats East Bank, began last August…
Three Years After Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis, Cleveland is Going Public With Plans to Address It
Aside from a few presentations to city council and community members, the working group established by Cleveland City Council’s 2020 declaration of racism as a public health crisis has mostly kept its work to itself. The group, known as the Racism as a Public Health Crisis Coalition (RAPHC-C), did give a presentation to city council’s…
‘Locked Out’ Documentary is Triggering for Those Who’ve Experienced Eviction
My heart sank when a woman onscreen said “Black men are locked up and Black women are locked out.” This moment in the Detroit-made documentary Locked Out was met by vocal responses like “mmm, mmm, mmm” from the audience and head shakes that say “that’s a damn shame” on the surface while masking the pain…
Coalition to Put Marijuana Legalization on Ohio Ballot Will Begin Collecting Signatures Friday
With the Ohio legislature failing to act on marijuana legalization this week, The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol can now start collecting signatures for its legalization ballot initiative and will do so starting Friday, May 5. In order to make it on the the November 7 general election ballot, the group will need to collect 124,000 signatures…
Cleveland’s $100-Million Plan to Turn Brownfields Into Development-Ready Land
The mere sight of them brings on cringes. They can be eyesores of five, six stories, gigantic masses of hollowed-out windows, muddied lots and unkempt overgrowth. And they have long since ceased being useful and in fact now do the opposite. Clevelanders have long wanted the ugly, abandoned, dilapidated sites dotting town to be torn…
GOP Plan to Advance 60% Amendment in August Looking Wobbly After Second Hearing Cancelled
Hints of uncertainty are creeping into the Ohio House ahead of an effort toward a constitutional showdown. For the second time in as many days, the House Government Oversight committee canceled its hearing instead of voting on an August special elections measure. That legislation is crucial to a Republican ballot effort asking voters to make…
Bipartisan Duo are Pushing an Ohio Bill to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes, Doula Services
The state’s operating budget is showing progress in the areas of infant supports, including a housing pilot program to benefit pregnant people and even doula services, but a bipartisan duo in the Ohio House wants to do better. State Reps. Andrea White, R-Kettering, and Latyna Humphrey, D-Columbus, joined with advocacy groups on Tuesday to talk…
Ashley Madison Reviews 2023: Things To Know About This Dating Site
With more than 55 million users worldwide, Ashley Madison can call itself the world’s largest escapade agency. We have tested how good the chances are. Ashley Madison is a dating site that is specifically marketed towards individuals who are married or in committed relationships and are looking for discreet extramarital affairs or casual encounters. The…
The Cleveland Orchestra Does Samuel Barber’s Concerto and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Here’s an amazing array of classical music performances to choose from this week. MAY 3 -WEDNESDAY Trinity Cathedral’s free Bach Fest continues both in-person and online at noon, when Julie Andrijeski will play the G Major Violin Sonata and organist Todd Wilson will follow with the E-flat Trio Sonata (webcast available). And at 7:30, Severance…
The Rise in Anti-LGBTQ Extremism That Brought a Local Drag Event Into the National Spotlight and the Community That Refused to Back Down
The forecast in Chardon for Saturday, April 1, called for turbulence, and not just of the meteorological variety. In addition to the rain, there were to be protests of two drag events driven by right-wing hate and outlandish accusations of child grooming. But performer Veranda L’Ni brushed it all off: “We’re ready to handle any…
Ohio House Committee Narrowly Advances 60% Supermajority Provision, but House Speaker Cancels Wednesday Session
In an Ohio House committee, witnesses pleaded with lawmakers to reject the effort to install a 60% threshold for future constitutional amendments. The joint resolution they’re considering would put the question to voters on an upcoming ballot. After breaking for an extended recess around lunch time, lawmakers heard more testimony and voted to advance the…
15 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through May 16
THU 05/04 Haken This English progressive metal band formed way back in 2007 with multi-instrumentalist Richard Henshall and singer Ross Jennings at the helm. Those two guys continue to guide the group, which just released its seventh album, Fauna. The album’s latest single, “The Alphabet of Me,” features percolating synths and falsetto-like vocals as it…
Review: The Reserve, the Newest Jewel of Chagrin Falls, Will Make You Forget About Umami
“I feel like this is exactly what the space wanted to be all along,” says my wife, moments after easing onto her barstool at The Reserve in Chagrin Falls. For 15 years, this address had been home to Umami, a 28-seat Asian-inspired bistro that made the most of its 800-square-foot domain. Or so we thought.…
Great Lakes Theater’s Production of “Ain’t Misbehavin'” is a Tale of Two Acts
It’s a shame there were no large, concert-style venues for performers a century ago. If there had been, Thomas “Fats” Waller would have been the perfect person to headline a night of music and revelry. As an accomplished pianist, singer and composer, the larger-than-life Waller filled the small nightclubs with happy customers, beginning in Harlem…
