Steve Hackett Talks About Revisiting Genesis’s ‘Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’
Last year, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett recorded a performance at the famous Royal Albert Hall that commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. He’s just released those recordings as The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall, and he’s embarked on a U.S. tour in…
Co-Owner of Flats Bar Boarded Up by Bibb Says Establishment Had Nothing to Do With Mass Shooting
Play Bar & Grill, the venue where Cleveland Police believe a Sunday night confrontation that ended in a barrage of gunfire began, remains covered in plywood as authorities carry out an investigation. The move comes at the hands of Mayor Justin Bibb, who, some hours after the shooting occurred at 6:12 p.m. Sunday, directed officials…
Nightjar, a New Cocktail and Jazz Lounge, Opening at Eton in Woodmere
Nightjar, an intimate new cocktail and jazz bar, will open later this fall at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere. The location, a previously unused space at the plaza, is tucked away down a quiet alleyway, which is guiding many of the concept and design decisions, says co-owner Sam Friedman. “Our hope is that we’re evoking…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: My Partner and I Enjoy Public Sex, But He Wants to Get Riskier
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. My boyfriend and I like having sex in public and I don’t see it changing any time soon. I think he likes it more than I do,…
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Three Bills to Rein in Property Taxes, Working Group Debates Deferrals
Ohio state Rep. Gary Click is joining the chorus of Ohio officials floating ideas to rein in property taxes. The Vickery Republican recently introduced a “trilogy” of property tax reforms restricting what levies are available, potentially requiring more of them to go to the voters and imposing higher thresholds to pass more expensive levies. “I…
TempleLive Owner Blames Consolidation in Online Ticketing and Venue Management for Closures
The company, which also closed its other venues in four cities, is exploring a sale
Cleveland’s Autopolitan To Celebrate New Album’s Release with Regional Tour
Autopolitan’s Joe Boyer started playing piano when he was 5 and formed his first band when he was 12. “We played Nirvan and Green Day covers,” he says via phone. Autopolitan celebrates the release of its new album, Around Ways, with a show that takes place on Friday, Sept. 19, at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in…
Ohio Lawmaker Wants Utilities to Give Customers Rebates for Reducing Power Use
Ohioans could soon be able to sign up for programs that reduce their energy bills in exchange for allowing the utility to dial back their consumption. These demand response programs already exist for big energy consumers like factories, but state Rep. Roy Klopfenstein, R-Haviland, thinks residential consumers should have the opportunity as well. “This is…
Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Lola’s Bistro Opens Soon in Chagrin Falls, Kyuramen Shines in Strongsville, and More
– The transformation of the former Bell & Flower spot into Lola’s Bistro, which opens next week, is nothing short of stunning. Here’s what to expect at the new French restaurant in Chagrin Falls. Related – The Farmer’s Rail team never seems to stop. The latest evidence: its opening of Amelia’s in Cuyahoga Falls. Related…
With Residential Units Rising on Part of the Scranton Peninsula, Will Retail and Development Follow on Its Industrial Half?
When Arnold Hines began his search for a new apartment earlier this year, he took into account price, space, amenities and areas where he could ride his e-bike. In early August, Hines picked out The Collins, a new apartment complex that opened its doors in January on the southwestern part of the Scranton Peninsula. During…
Now Open: Amelia’s by The Farmer’s Rail in Cuyahoga Falls
Last month, Melanie and Jeff Brunty opened Amelia’s (2231 Front St., 330-576-3333) in Cuyahoga Falls, the latest addition to The Farmer’s Rail family of butcher shops and restaurants in and around Summit County. In fact, Amelia’s is located in the lower level of the Cuyahoga Falls Farmer’s Rail location. Described by the Bruntys as “vintage…
Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District Renewed Until 2032 With City and County Buy-In
The Downtown Cleveland Special Improvement District, funded by a pool of money from property owners to help keep the city center safe and clean, was renewed on Wednesday for the next seven years, Cuyahoga County said in a release. That district, the boundaries of which stretch from East 17th to the Cuyahoga River, will provide Downtown…
LifeWise Academy Will Be in Nearly Half of Ohio School Districts This School Year
LifeWise Academy, a controversial Hilliard-based religious instruction program, will be in almost half of Ohio’s public school districts this school year. The academy will now be in 613 Ohio schools in 303 school districts for the 2025-26 school year, said Christine Czernejewski, a spokesperson for LifeWise. Back in January, LifeWise was in about 160 Ohio…
TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic Lays Off Entire Staff, Cancels Several Upcoming Concerts
Earlier this week, TempleLive at the Cleveland Masonic laid off its entire staff, a former employee told Scene. They said the phone call caught them and the other employees by surprise. The venue has also begun cancelling and re-ticketing several upcoming shows. Saturday’s concert featuring trap pioneer Jeezy has been cancelled. The Australian Pink Floyd…
First Look: Lola’s Bistro, Opening Next Week in Chagrin Falls
Rick Doody is just days away from unveiling his newest restaurant, and like all of his projects, this latest one was done with no shortcuts — and it shows. Over the past year and a half, Doody and his team have transformed the former Bell & Flower/Rick’s Cafe property in Chagrin Falls into a breezy, elegant…
Trump Science and Medical Grant Cuts Impact Ohio Universities and Children’s Hospitals
More than 30 National Institutes of Health grants in Ohio have been impacted by recent cuts at the federal level. Thirty-two NIH grants are currently being impacted and eight NIH grants have been reinstated for an estimated loss of $16.75 million, according to Grant Witness, a project that tracks the termination of grants of scientific…
Cleveland City Hall’s Economic Development Department Gets New Leadership
With news that Jeff Epstein is departing City Hall for a new gig leading the Port of Cleveland, Mayor Justin Bibb this week announced new leadership for Cleveland’s economic development team. Tom McNair will replace Epstein as Chief of Integrated Development and Joevrose Bourdeau Small will take McNair’s role as Director of the Department of…
Mango Mango Dessert Shop in Asiatown Has Closed
Mango Mango, the Hong Kong-style dessert shop that opened in 2022, has abruptly closed. A sign on the door informed would-be guests that “unforeseen circumstances” had caused the Asiatown business at 3133 Payne Ave. to close on August 31. Those circumstances likely stem from a legal battle between local franchisee Bin Bin Zheng and the corporate offices…
Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist: How Do I Avoid Practicing Toxic Monogamy?
Welcome to Ask a Cleveland Sex Therapist. Want to ask Matt a question that could be tackled in a future column? Click here. Now, onto this week’s topic. Buckle up, folx. This may hit a nerve for some of you reading this. I wanted to write an article about a form of monogamy that I…
ACLU Says Ohio ICE Detentions Are Illegal, Demands the Release of Hundreds
“Attorney General Yost has made abundantly clear that all county agreements with ICE must be authorized by the board of county commissioners,” Freda Levenson, the group’s legal director, said in a written statement. “County sheriffs cannot bootstrap themselves into having this authority.
Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop Now Open in Playhouse Square
Add Ben & Jerry’s to the growing list of new downtown food and beverage options. The famed ice cream scoop shop’s new local spot, located in the Hanna Building (1422 Euclid Ave.), officially opened its doors on Friday, August 29. Ben & Jerry’s joins other recent Playhouse Square additions such as Something Good Social Kitchen,…
Nine Inch Nails Thrillingly Vacillate Between Extremes at Rocket Arena
Nine Inch Nails’ latest tour is all about extremes. From piano ballads to industrial rockers to dance makeovers, the show the band puts on during its “Peel It Back Tour,” which included a stop Sunday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, represents many of the things leader Trent Reznor and his crew have done since he…
Review: St. Vincent’s Restless Spirit Propels Rock Hall Concert
St. Vincent gave a solid, sometimes exhilarating performance on Friday in Cleveland, one that showed, as her solo career approached 20 years, why she’s inspired many other indie-minded artists. The musician, making her first appearance in the area in front of a sold-out crowd outside the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since a 2021…
