15 Things Going on in Cleveland Labor Day Weekend
The glorious three-day-weekend that is Labor Day is nearly upon us, folks, and we’ve got a whole list of things for you to do. Don’t get too upset that this year’s Air Show has been canceled- there’s plenty more to do (and drink) ((and eat)). Here’s what’s happenin’ Labor Day Weekend in Cleveland.
New Pho Spot Opens on Coventry
For a relatively short strip, Coventry Road has accumulated more than its fair share of independent ethnic eateries. Well, the Village can now claim a new pho place as one of its own. Three weeks ago, Pho & Rice opened up in the former Winds of Change-Game Exchange-Record Exchange space at 1780 Coventry. Despite a…
Cleveland to Get Serious About Illegal Dumping
Sam Allard, Scene Magazine Via City Hall, Mayor Frank Jackson will hold a press conference at 1:00 p.m. to announce a revamped effort to crack down on illegal dumping in Cleveland. “Whenever possible, the City…will seek felony indictments to hold illegal dumpers accountable for their actions. Illegal dumping threatens the health of our residents and…
14 Things You Must Do Before Summer Ends in Cleveland
All over the city, people are bemoaning the rapid loss of the summer season. “It flew by so fast!” we all cry. Much like every other year ever, summer raced by in an instant. But there’s still time to cram in as much summer fun as possible! Here’s our list of 14 things that you…
The Top 10 Party Schools in Ohio
School’s back in session and that means one thing- partaaay. While Ohio University lost its coveted Number One spot on the Princeton Review’s list of top party schools this year, it’s still at the tippy top of our list along with several other big-name schools. Our line-up has been compiled with the help of MyPlan,…
These Knees’ Stephanie Trivison plays songs from her band’s new album during Scene Session
These Knees band leader Stephanie Trivison stopped by our offices yesterday for a Scene Session. Her band’s terrific new album, The Young and the Bright, sounds a bit like Tegan and Sara and features feisty tunes that have a Violent Femmes-like spirit to them. She plays on Saturday at the Grog Shop.
Video: Summer In Cleveland Looks Pretty Damn Good
Scenes from “A Summer in Cleveland” “A Summer In Cleveland” was just uploaded by Dave Pelosi, a young local filmmaker, and it’s pretty impressive. “We are a group of young aspiring filmmakers out of Cleveland, Ohio,” he wrote in the description. “We work on a variety of different things, and like to keep ourselves busy.”…
Summary Judgment Against Lavelle Sullins Reversed
Sullins Lavelle Sullins, featured in a Scene cover story at the start of this year, has been embroiled in the courts since finding out that he had been featured on TV as a wanted fugitive. …He wasn’t a wanted fugitive. Judge Robert McClellend shot down Sullins’ claims of defamation late last year via summary judgment.…
Once Again, Ohio Deemed Least Likely to be Destroyed by Natural Disasters
Photo Courtesy of Instagram User guitonsky Congratulations! Ohio has once again been deemed the state least likely to be destroyed by a natural disaster. In fact, three of our blessed cities made CBS MoneyWatch’s Top 10 Safest Cities list. Cleveland, Akron, and Dayton are three U.S. cities least likely to be struck by tornadoes, rocked…
The Master Sommelier Exam is Passed by Few; Meet Some of the Folks Enduring the Rigors of Good (And Accurate) Taste
“…the color is ruby-red, clear, fading out to salmon, almost rose-petal red, concentration is medium, there’s no sign of gas or flocculation, viscosity is medium. On to the nose: It’s a clean wine, it’s youthful, dominated by blue and black fruits. I’m picking up some black cherry, ripe blueberries, blackberry, smelling fresh-cut rose, some lavender;…
Prime Beachwood Place Resto Spot Claimed by Pub Chain
One of the premiere restaurant spaces at Beachwood Mall has been vacant since early 2012, when McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant closed after five years in operation. Come November, that highly visible space will become The Pub, a Cincinnati-based restaurant concept heavy on British kitsch, ale and pub grub. The chain has locations throughout Ohio,…
Take a Tour of Sky Zone, Westlake’s Insanely Cool Indoor Trampoline Park
This might be one of the coolest attractions to hit Northeast Ohio in a long time. Sky Zone, Westlake’s massive indoor trampoline park, just opened it’s doors last month, but has already seen some 40,000+ visitors come by. This morning, Scene made a pit stop in Westlake to see what the hoopla was all about.…
Josh Cribbs Cut by Raiders
We won’t write the obituary on Josh Cribbs just yet, but after being released by the Oakland Raiders yesterday due to lingering knee issues and a lack of speed, it’s doubtful Cribbs will make an impact on an NFL roster this season (if he makes a roster at all). Via Yahoo’s Brian McIntyre, Cribbs received…
Abandoned Ohio: 27 Photos of Ohio’s Deserted Churches and Hospitals
In this week’s edition of Abandoned Ohio, we take a peek at the crumbling structures that once were Ohio’s finer churches and hospitals. Through the work of two local photographers, Jeffery R. Stroup from Great Lakes Urban Exploration and Johnny Joo, we explore Cleveland’s St. Luke’s Hospital, Masonic Temple, East 55th Street Clinic, St. Joseph…
7 of the Worst Cleveland Cavaliers Uniforms Ever
There’s no denying that any NBA team will have its fair share of ups and downs (a broken ankle here, an awful draft pick there), but there’s no reason why the Cleveland Cavaliers should ever hit the courts looking less than fly. With a whole team of designers to produce the Cavs’ shirts and shorts,…
Bizarre Eats: Gator Burgers @ Stonetown
Downtown’s recently opened “Soul Fusion” eatery Stonetown on Prospect Avenue has been making friends fast thanks to an interesting menu that mixes Southern comfort foods with some unexpected tastes. One of those out-of-the-ordinary dishes might just make alligator fans of all of us. “This is actually one of our most popular items,” manager Adrian Lindsay…
The Sax Man Was Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Sunglasses From Tower City
Maurice Reedus Jr., also known around these parts as The Sax Man, was arrested this month for allegedly shoplifting a pair of cheap sunglasses from a store in Tower City. Reedus was also arrested on August 1 for contempt of court. We’re trying to track down the exact arrest date and charge, but The Sax…
Wall Street Trailblazer and Cleveland Native Muriel Siebert Dies at 80
Muriel “Mickie” Siebert, the first woman to ever buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and to head one of the exchange’s member firms, died on Saturday in Manhattan. The Cleveland native was 80. The cause of death is said to be implications from cancer, the NYT reports. Siebert was born in Cleveland…
Cleveland’s top acts competing for Local Musician/Band of the Year
In the past few years, several Cleveland acts have been on the verge of breaking big or have already broken big. The most notable success story is that of Machine Gun Kelly. The rapper with the rapid-fire delivery and punk rock look got a break when he landed a slot on the 2012 Warped Tour…
UPDATED: Your Weekend DUI Checkpoints
Photo Courtesy of Instagram User iamcladonia Just added for tonight (Saturday): Brunswick- 9 p.m., 3400 block of Center Rd (Route 303) *** An end-of-summer drunken-driving crackdown is in full swing in Cleveland and will continue through Labor Day Weekend, as area police hunt down drivers who’ve slung back a few too many. Here’s what we…
Cleveland Eats (and Drinks): 25 Things You Consumed this Week
Looks like we’ve been noshing away as of late, Cleveland. (But really, when are we not chowing down?) With the help of Instagram, we’ve compiled a gallery of Cleveland’s top eats and drinks over the last seven days. From good ol’ Great Lakes ales, to decadent tea pastries, and all-you-can-eat meatloaf, there’s clearly been no…
The 10 Best Sriracha Dishes Cleveland Has to Offer
This week for Q104, our food critic @Jasonthefoodguy talks Sriracha, a brand of hot sauce we have grown to love here in Cleveland. Area chefs have adopted the Thai hot sauce throughout many inventive menus across northeast Ohio. The attraction to the condiment is that is possesses almost half the heat of a traditional jalapenos.…
5 Must See Movies This Weekend… Especially The Spectacular Now
Definitely go see The Spectacular Now You’re probably aware of all the cool stuff happening in town this weekend, but if you’re not about the festivals and just want to hit up the movies, we don’t blame you. There’s definitely some terrific options this weekend…like the Spectacular Now. You really should go see The Spectacular…
VIDEO: Hotcards Showcases Enormous Mural of Steve Jobs in Downtown Headquarters
Hotcards, the Cleveland-based marketing firm and printing company that we featured earlier this week, just posted a video on YouTube of the 15-foot Steve Jobs mural that’s currently being showcased at their new Superior Avenue headquarters. The mural was painted by Glen Infante, founder and designer of the clothing line iLTHY, as part of an…
Scene Podcast No. 4: Talking Semi-Pro Baseball
This week’s feature by Sam Allard gives readers a look into the minimum-wage life of semi-pro ballplayers who put on uniforms for the Lake Erie Crushers out in Avon. Some get just $600 a month to chase their dreams. All of them live with host families in the area, the only way to make the…
Cleveland Clinic Doctors Playing Pickup Cricket in Shaker
How are we feeling about a cricket-themed Sandlot sequel set in Pakistan? This just in from the NEOMG (Pronounced NyohMyGod): Eight Cleveland Clinic doctors from India and Pakistan enjoyed some pickup cricket in Shaker Heights last night. It’s actually a cute story, all these intensive care docs trying to get some exercise that reminds them…
Chef’s Late-Nite Bite: Schimoler of Crop
Anybody who has been to Crop Bistro in Ohio City knows that chef-owner Steve Schimoler is a hands-on guy, who works right alongside his crew until the bloody end. And when he’s not commandeering the expo line at the restaurant, he’s likely banging the skins for his band Cream of the Crop. So it’s no…
10 Things Going on this Weekend in Cleveland
You made it to Friday- congratulations! Now it’s time to have some serious fun this weekend. We’ve taken the liberty of compiling a list of 10 awesome things going on over the next few days in Cleveland. Enjoy! But come Monday morning, you may need another weekend to recuperate from your weekend.
Zach plays songs from new album during Scene Session
Singer-songwriter Zach has been playing in Northeast Ohio for 15 years now. His soulful voice and positive attitude have made him into a real catalyst on the scene. On his new album, Provenance, he collaborates with local artists such as Brent Kirby, Kristine Jackson and Colin John. Yesterday, he came by our offices and brought…
Trailer: ‘The Greatest Movie About Cleveland Comedy Ever Made’
The trailer for “Make Fun” was just uploaded by comic Jim Tews, a Cleveland-native who directed “the greatest movie about Cleveland comedy ever made” (produced with Ramon Rivas II). It features Bill Squire (the subject of this week’s Facetime) , Mike Polk, Carey Callahan, Yusef Ali, Maria Borgio and Lee Honeycutt. The movie is premiering…
Aqueous Returns to Cleveland: Concert Review
ERIC SANDY/SCENE Aqueous at Beachland Tavern Among the region’s (country’s?) absolute forerunners in terms of four-part improvisational jams, Aqueous is one of those *must-see* bands on tour these days. Hailing from Buffalo, the band has managed to roll into Cleveland a handful of times this year (I’m counting four, with a Dec. 23 gig last…
VIDEO: Here’s Kyrie Breaking Ankles in Seattle
The Indians are on a bit of a hot streak, sure, led by a commanding starting rotation; and the Browns’ season opener is probably something you’ve been counting down to for months. But this video of Kyrie Irving slaughtering opponents at the Jamal Crawford Pro-Am in Seattle should make you equally energized for the upcoming…
Update: This Might be the Most Awesome Ohio Getaway Destination Ever
UPDATE: This could be the best news you hear all day. The folks at Mohican State Park recently told Scene that they are now taking reservations for overnight rentals of their state-of-the-art treehouses. Treehouse designer Kevin Mooney said that the units will be ready for occupancy by mid-September. Until then, treehouse hopefuls can start planning…
UPDATE: Ohio Gun Instructor Accidently Shoots Student During Gun Safety Class
UPDATE: Terry J. Dunlap Sr., the Fairfield County gun safety instructor who recently shot one of his students when the gun he was handling discharged unexpectedly, has a history of “accidental shootings” it seems. Cathy Schmelzer, 50, of Pinkerington said she, too, was shot by Dunlap several decades ago when she was on a Halloween…
An Ohio Man Who Was Dead for 45 Minutes Came Back to Life as His Family Prepared to View his Body
If this story doesn’t count as a hospital miracle, we seriously don’t know what does. A West Carollton man was pronounced dead by cardiologists at Kettering Medical Center last week after suffering from a bout of severe irregular breathing. 45 minutes later, as his family was preparing to view his body, Tony Yahle, 37, began…
Cleveland is America’s 22nd Funniest City
According to an Excel-savvy content editor at Movoto Real Estate, Cleveland ranks No. 22 on an independent list of America’s 50 funniest cities. The ranking actually has the odor of mathematical legitimacy. Movoto compiled data points like comedy clubs per capita, festivals, sitcoms (i.e. “Hot in Cleveland”), and improv groups per capita. It’s tricky, of…
Talib Kweli Helms Second Annual LKWD Music Fest
When Talib Kweli takes the outdoor stage at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood this Saturday, he’ll do so at the tail end of a day full of music, beer, probably a bit of bowling, and bitchin’ food. And, yes, to clarify: Talib Kweli will headline the second annual LKWD Music Fest, a dynamic little gathering…
A Fall of Shows: Here’s What’s Popping Up on Local Stages from September to Thanksgiving Day
Since this summer can’t decide if it wants to be humid and infernally hot or downright chilly at times (Not fair! We don’t get enough summer to have weather be this indecisive!), it may be time to move on and start thinking about autumn. Of course, most theaters will be gearing up their 2013-14 seasons…
$600 a Month and a Free Bed: The Minimum-Wage Life of a Semi-Pro Baseball Player
$203,000,000 The payroll of the New York Yankees. $70,000 The payroll of the Lake Erie Crushers. $490,000 That’s the 2013 minimum salary required by Major League Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement. The average salary is much higher, of course. The league’s top contracts (A-Rod’s $29 million-per-year, for instance) belong to that outerspatial stratum of moneymaking that…
Polynesian Treat: A Proper Tiki Bar Arrives in Ohio City
At one time, the fortress-like brick building at 2527 W. 25th Street held one of Cleveland’s most popular clubs. Called, simply, 2527, the cocktail lounge and live music venue pulled in 30-, 40- and 50-somethings from every posh suburb in town, which is a feat considering its location on the “wrong end” of Ohio City.…
Get Uncomfortable With Me: Our Q & A with Comedian Bill Squire
Bill Squire: Hey, thanks for putting Adam Richard in your Cleveland People issue. He’s a great young comedian. Vince Grzegorek: We could have written about you or Mike Polk or someone with a name but that would have been boring. We wanted to highlight someone people might not know about. I saw him at the…
One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor
Great news! If you happen to be one of those people who made it into adulthood saying things like, “No thanks. I had a bad night with tequila once in college,” you’re no longer dead to us. You’ve been upgraded to “misinformed object of our derision.” To be fair, you probably did have a bad…
Letters: On “A: Everything. Q: What’s Wrong With the Cleveland Aquarium?
[Editor’s Note: Last week’s Cleveland People issue featured 30 profiles and 30 photographs of fine folks in our city. The photography was done by Frank Lanza. We failed to cite Frank’s important role in the feature, which we deeply regret. Do look him up and hire him the next time you need professional pictures taken.…
The Slow Change: Nighttown’s New Chef Brings the Venerable Restaurant into Modern Times, Bit by Bit
At 550 seats, Nighttown very likely is Cleveland’s largest restaurant. At any given time, there can be 150 people enjoying a live show in the music room, a party for 20 in a private dining room, a dozen couples canoodling in the slender dining room and another couple hundred sprinkled throughout the various side and…
Savage Love: Kinky Kid
Dear Dan — I recently discovered that my 14-year-old stepson, who lives with us full-time, has been stealing, wearing, soiling, and hiding his toddler sister’s pull-ups. I’ve found them after he hides them in his closet, which also serves as a general storage area. After discussions with him, I’m certain that wearing them is a…
Rising Star Chef: Brian Finks
Food trucks have come a long way since the days of roach coaches stocked with pre-packaged sandwiches and lethal coffee. These days, mobile restaurants are manned by some of the most innovative chefs in our region. Brian Finks, the chef and owner of cult favorite Fired Up Taco Truck, is one of those entrepreneurs who…
STD City: Health Department Stats Lay Out Skeevy Infections by Neighborhood.
Young black women in poor neighborhoods on the East Side are the most likely demographic in the county to be infected with gonorrhea or chlamydia, according to the Cleveland Department of Public Health, which annually releases reports tracking sexually transmitted diseases in Cleveland neighborhoods and Cuyahoga County. The 2012 figures for Cuyahoga County released this…
Regional Beat: Anita Keys
Twenty Twelve (self-released) anitakeys.com On her new album, singer-songwriter Anita Keys showcases her husky vocals and skills on the piano right from the start with the catchy “Song in the Head.” While many of the tunes are about breakups, Keys doesn’t just sing about getting her heart broken (though she explicitly references romantic love in…
Band of the Week: Heavy Glow
Meet the Band: Jared Mullins (vocals, guitars), Joe Brooks (bass), Andrew Merkle (drums) Back to Cleveland: Singer-guitarist Jared Mullins grew up in Olmsted Falls but moved to San Diego a few years ago to pursue a history degree. While there, he formed the hard rock group Heavy Glow in 2008. He recently moved back to…
Film Spotlight: The World’s End
Well before they started making movies together, British writer-director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg used to meet up to go to the cinema. Beforehand, they would grab a cold one at the World’s End, a nearby pub. That bar became the inspiration for their latest project, the outlandish comedy The World’s End. A story…
Review of the Week: The Spectacular Now
“I can’t precisely define ‘adorability quotient,'” tweeted the Chicago film critic Nick Davis, “but Shailene Woodley’s in The Spectacular Now (which opens on Friday at Cinemark Valley View and at the Cedar Lee Theatre) is eighty million.” I’m here to say publicly that that’s a wildly conservative estimate. Shailene Woodley’s adorability quotient may as well…
A Decade of Decadence: Whiskey Daredevils Frontman Reflects on (What he Remembers of) the Last Ten Years
When the Cowslingers finished, singer Greg Miller assumed he was probably done with music. He had accomplished more than he ever thought possible, given what he refers to as his “thin talent set.” The Cowslingers had issued 11 full-length records in 14 years and played everywhere. When Daredevils drummer Leo P. Love and Miller’s bass-playing…
On the Road Again: Adam Ant Talks About his Current Comeback and Why he Loves Cleveland
Once voted Sexiest Man Alive by MTV viewers, singer Adam Ant is an ’80s icon. The New Waver played with the Sex Pistols at their first-ever show, and he’s sold some 40 million albums over the course of a career that stretches back to the ’70s. But during the ’90s and early 2000s, Ant disappeared…
Back to Cleveland: R&B Singer Antoine Dunn Hosts a Special Tribute Concert
Plenty of musicians refer to their careers as journeys. But R&B singer Antoine Dunn, a Cleveland native, really has experienced a journey, both literally and figuratively. While he was still in high school, he had a formative experience. He served as the musical director for the Cuyahoga Community Church (his official bio says he was…
Culture Jamming
TOP PICK Boardwalk Empire: The Complete Third Season (HBO) HBO’s Prohibition-era drama ratchets up the intensity as Atlantic City bootlegger Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi) struggles to keep up with demand in this, the third season of the acclaimed historical drama. Amour (Sony Pictures) Retired music professors Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) and Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) struggle with…
Hot in Cleveland: Whether it’s Graphic Design Or tracking down thieves, Hotcards does it their way
This April, Hotcards.com, the Cleveland-based marketing firm and printing company, moved to a 22,000 square-foot facility on Superior Ave. The company has personalized the space, with speakers piping in dance music and a mural of innovation idol Steve Jobs decorating the wall, but move hasn’t been without its hiccups. Hotcards maintains an open-door policy that…
