Dec 4-10, 2013

Dec 4-10, 2013 / Vol. 44 / No. 50

The Cleveland Clinic Wants You to Know What Your Pee Says About You

What does your pee say about you? The Urine and Kidney Team over at the Cleveland Clinic think it says a whole heck of a lot. The CC  recently published a diagram detailing what the color of one’s urine indicates about a person’s overall health. If you’re coming off a booze and caffeine-filled weekend, results may…

15 Sights of Holidays Past, A Walk Down Memory Lane

Who doesn’t love reminiscing about holidays past, those marvelous days when Higbee’s and Halle’s would transform into glimmering, glistening beacons of holiday cheer? With the help of The Cleveland Memory Project, take a trip down memory lane to a time when children still believed in St. Nick and sales reps pushed the latest model train,…

Cleveland’s 620 Club to be Site of Reality Show Pilot

Downtown Cleveland’s 620 Club will host camera crews this weekend for the taping of a pilot episode of a new reality television show. We’ve been asked not to name names, but a major television production company (think along the caliber of PBS) will set up shop from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. on Saturday, Dec.…

At 10 Years Old, La Bodega in Tremont Still Rocks

Despite being a Tremont mainstay for a decade, the small sandwich shop La Bodega (869 Jefferson Ave., 216-621-7075, labodega-tremont.com) is often overlooked. That’s a shame, because while this snug storefront space only seats a handful of customers, the café is cozy and inviting, and the counter service is always prompt. If you do give it…

Chardon Girl is Regional Pokemon Champion

Via The News-Herald, eight-year-old Emma Cox of Chardon Township has emerged victorious in the autumn regional Pokemon Championships in Fort Wayne, Ind. Her performance could earn her a trip to the world championship in Washington D.C. this summer. Cox cleaned up in the Junior division, thanks in part to the instruction of her old brother…

Keepsakes of Original Nancy Drew Author Sold at Toledo Auction

Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons An auction featuring a wide array of keepsakes belonging to Mildred Wirt Benson, the original Nancy Drew author, took place in Toledo over the weekend. Benson wrote 23 of the 30 Nancy Drew books under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, Several typewriters and a desk from the Benson home were auctioned…

St. Vincent-St. Mary to Dedicate Gym to LeBron James

Akron’s famed St. Vincent-St. Mary high school will show off its new look on Saturday at a dedication ceremony for alum LeBron James, who donated $1 million earlier this year for gymnasium renovations. During the break between the boys junior varsity and varsity games— or at approximately 6:45 p.m.— the school will host a ribbon…

Terminal Tower Observation Deck Open for One Night Only This Month

Mark your calendars, Cleveland. Terminal Tower CLE tweeted this earlier today: JUST ANNOUNCED! Terminal Tower Observation Deck will open ONE EVENING ONLY! Sat. 12-28 5pm-8pm! #lightthenight pic.twitter.com/gPCEU710Qd— Terminal Tower CLE (@TowerLightsCLE) December 9, 2013 The Twitter user then tweeted: Tickets for #lightthenight will be available beginning at 7am on the 16th. We will send out…

A Bizarre Hit and Run Happened Saturday Morning

Shamanique R. Bryant is being charged in a bizarre hit and run that occurred early Saturday morning near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Coltman Road. Bryant was driving a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero when she rear-ended another car, Cleveland.com reports. Ok, that’s pretty reckless, but nothing too out of the ordinary. But, Bryant was driving fast…

Not a Gambler? Not a Problem. Hit Rosie & Rocco’s for Guaranteed Win

Not into gambling away your hard-earned cash? Or banking on the slim chance of getting lucky and winning? Still haven’t been to the Horseshoe Casino? Well, then, you’re missing out. If the casino’s non-stop action, drop-dead chandeliers and striking décor have yet to lure you in, consider the fact that the whole place is decked…

Bomb Threat at St. Edward High School: UPDATE

LAKEWOOD POLICE The man suspected of threatening to blow up St. Edward High School Lakewood police are looking for a man suspected of robbing the Key Bank on Warren Road and threatening to blow up St. Edward High School. Police say the suspected robber passed a note to a bank teller this morning saying that…

Kyrie Fan Rushed The Court Saturday, Second in Less Than a Year

The Cavs beat the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday evening (88-82) for their third victory in four games. Tristan Thompson continued his recent dominance, scoring 20 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Kyrie Irving scored 20 and dished out six assists after scoring zero points for the first time in his three-year career the night before.…

Touch Supper Club Open For Lunch Beginning Friday

Love the award-winning Touch Supper Truck? Good news! Beginning Friday, Dec. 13, Touch Supper Club in Ohio City will open for lunch on Fridays and Saturdays. This means no more braving the snow, ice and wind to get your hands on some of Cleveland’s best tacos.  The eclectic lunch menu will feature favorites from the…

BRGR 9 to Reopen This Week Following Flood

Fadi Daoud, owner of the upscale burger bar BRGR 9 (1382 W. Ninth St., 216-535-0001), says that his Warehouse District restaurant has been closed since Thursday, December 5 thanks to an underground water line failure. “I think it was a crushed line under the street,” he reports. “The flood that came in our basement came…

Jesse Owens’ 1936 Gold Medal Sells for Record $1.4 Million

In an online auction yesterday, one of the four gold medals Jesse Owens won in the 1936 Berlin Olympics netted $1.4 million. The auction’s winner, Ron Burkle, is co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins and a billionaire collector in Los Angeles. (He also has William Faulkner’s Nobel Prize). The $1.4 million bid is the highest for…

Our 9 Favorite Seasonal Brews

We get it, Cleveland – you love Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s Christmas Ale. We do too. Trust us. But it’s hardly the only winter craft beer pouring from local breweries during the chilly months. Why not sample the full menu? There isn’t much to do in the meantime that is as delicious, nutritious or more…

Animal Collective’s musical genius on display at House of Blues

After a series of cancellations throughout this past year, Animal Collective finally came to Cleveland. In their first Cleveland appearance since the release of 2012’s intense Centipede Hz, the group brought a full arsenal of psychedelic rock to House of Blues last night. The temptation exists to refer to them as an “experimental” rock group…

Baristas in Stow Organize Food Drive for Thief Who Stole Tips

The baristas at the Nervous Dog Coffee Bar in Stow can school us all in the true meaning of holiday spirit. When security cameras caught a man stealing from the tip jar, the staff took a moment to consider his motivation. Manager Scott Moses figures that if the man was “desperate enough to steal tips,…

Airports May Reject Ohio Driver’s Licenses as Valid Identification

Travelers, take heed. The next time you try to board an airplane, your state-issued Ohio driver’s license may not be accepted as valid identification. Today, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles publicly announced its decision to back off plans to comply with the Department of Homeland Security’s “Real ID” plan due to privacy concerns. Their…

Filming for Horror Film “Fear Clinic” Underway in Medina

The weather’s getting colder, but Ohio’s film industry is heating up. Part of the team that worked on Miss Meadows, starring Katie Holmes, this summer in Cleveland were so impressed that they’re back for Round 2. Fear Clinic, a full-length feature film is currently being filmed in Medina. The flick is next in the recent…

PHOTOS: 4-Foot Gator Discovered at Garfield Heights Home

A Garfield Heights resident was cited earlier this morning after a 4-foot alligator was discovered at his home sometime yesterday. According to Ed Jamison, the animal warden, complaints prompted an investigation, which led to Thursday’s discovery in the 8900 block of McCracken, Fox 8 News reports. The reptile was removed from the home and is…

Keane concert film to show at Cedar Lee Theatre and Digiplex Solon

Over the course of the past decade, British rockers Keane have sold some 11 million albums. They’re not quite Coldplay numbers, but they’re close. The group might be bigger overseas but moody songs like “Somewhere Only We Know,” “Everybody’s Changing,” “Is It Any Wonder?,” “Crystal Ball,” “Silenced By The Night” and “Spiralling” have been hits…

This Ohio Native’s Obituary is Tremendous

Via The Oregonian Judy “The world’s greatest man passed away” on Tuesday. John Judy’s obituary, which ran in The Oregonian today, paints a picture of a beloved man and heroic dragon slayer. Born in Columbia Station in 1969, Judy went on to live an amazing life. In fact, according to the death notice, the very…

Data Shows Ohio’s Widespread Convictions of Criminal Transmission of HIV

NNAAPC James McGonegal was indicted earlier this year on a series of sexual offense counts, but one in particular garnered interest and prompted discussion throughout the community: the third-degree felony charge of failing to disclose he was HIV-positive to the parks ranger he was soliciting for sex. Here’s the relevant section of the Ohio Revised…

Bruce Dern Gives Remarkable Performance in Nebraska

A slow-moving movie about a father and son reunion, director Alexander Payne’s (About Schmidt, The Descendants) new movie Nebraska benefits from a spectacular performance by veteran actor Bruce Dern. While the film, which opens today at the Cedar Lee Theatre, probably won’t generate enough buzz to merit a Oscar nod for Dern, he’s certainly deserving…

Joe Moorhead Band plays Scene Session

Earlier this week, laid-back singer-songwriter Joe Moorhead brought his band to our office to play a few tracks from his terrific new album, The Tides are Rising. He performs at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at McCarthy’s Downtown as part of the bar’s special Toys for Tots benefit concert and party. Check out previous…

Main Street Cupcakes Coming to Chagrin Falls

Proof positive that the cupcake craze is not slowing up, Kimberly Martin, owner of Main Street Cupcakes, says that store number four will open on February 4, 2014. The location is 9 N. Franklin Street in Chagrin Falls, formerly House of Davidian Oriental Rugs. The bakeshop joins others in Hudson, Rocky River and Medina. Launched…

Rocky River Lizardville is Closing, Moving, Retooling

As it turns out, an old Donatos location in Rocky River was not the best place to open a craft beer store and whiskey bar. When the Winking Lizard first introduced its Lizardville concept in Bedford Heights in 2010, beer and whiskey geeks flocked there almost immediately. A second location followed two years later in…

Ohio Judge: Drivers Cannot Be Searched for Being ‘Overly Polite’

By the time the reds and blues begin flashing in the rearview and you nervously pull your car off to the side of the road, you’re probably already rehearsing your “Ah, good morning, officer. Lovely badge! And is that a new gun you’re holstering? It looks wonderful! How are the kids?” Well, sometimes, as it…

10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (December 6-8)

For the next few weeks, we are in full holiday swing here in Cleveland. With holiday concerts, festivals, and displays out the wazoo, you’ll surely get your fix of seasonal cheer this year. On tap this weekend, we have a concert by Animal Collective, as well as several not-to-be-missed film screenings- including the Big Lebowski-…

NOFX takes fans on wild ride at House of Blues

House of Blues has a strict policy against moshing and stage diving during concerts. Trying to enforce those rules at last night’s NOFX concert proved virtually impossible as rowdy fans regularly crowd-surfed throughout the entire 90-minute performance, effectively encouraging the band to amp up the between-song antics. Unfazed by the various things thrown on stage…

Today’s Buzz: Cleveland Named Among Top “Rising Star” Cities in the World

Photo Courtesy of Instagram User andysimon64 Gogobot, a site where some 3.7 million travelers worldwide share recommendations, experiences, and photos for personalized trip planning, released its latest round of Travelers’ Favorites Awards and little ol’ Cleveland, OH is walking away with honors. Right behind Medellin (Colombia), Accra (Ghana), and Tbilisi (Georgia), Cleveland has been voted…

R&B star Mario coming to Cleveland for meet and greet with fans

Over the course of the last decade, Baltimore-based R&B singer Mario has racked up a number of awards for the four studio album he’s released. Tentatively titled Evolve, his new disc isn’t scheduled to arrive until 2014 but the first single, “Somebody Else,” a shimmering, club-ready tune with backing vocals from Nicki Minaj, is already…

Detroit’s Stereo Jane to sing anthem at Cavs game on Saturday

Fronted by twin sisters Sydney and Mia Schmier, Detroit-based Stereo Jane is an up-coming pop rock band whose flashy new music video for the tune “Sing It” has gotten more than 600,000 hits on YouTube. Though “Sing It” is a rather lightweight (and catchy) pop tune, the group’s publicist maintains the rest of its material…

Regional Beat: Joe Moorhead

Tides are Rising (self-released) facebook.com/joemoorheadmusic On his Facebook page, singer-guitarist Joe Moorhead boasts that his music is like “a rum-soaked cool breeze off an island shore.” You certainly can’t accuse the guy of false advertising. His new album opens with “Drinks in Our Hands,” a tune that, as its title implies, is about chilling at…

Band of the Week: Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons

Meet the Band: Angela Perley (songs, dobro, harmonica, vocals, and musical saw), Chris Connor (lead guitar), Billy Zehnal (bass) and Steve Rupp (drums) College Rock: Perley, who grew up in Hilliard, started writing songs when she was still in high school and initially put together an all-girl pop-punk band. Then, while attending college at Ohio…

Seasons Greetings: Ohio City Singers Put Forth Positive Vibrations

Singer-songwriter Chris Allen describes his late father as a “Cleveland-centric” guy. About 10 years ago, he asked Allen to write him a Cleveland Christmas song. Allen and his sister Molly worked up four of them and then threw a big Christmas party to which they invited their musician friends. They played the four original tunes…

Film Spotlight: The Punk Singer

Before she formed the riot grrrl act Bikini Girl in 1990, singer Kathleen Hanna was just another private school student trying to find herself. Contrary to popular opinion, the teachers at trendy Evergreen College in Olympia, Wa. didn’t take kindly to her literary experiments. “I was in this class called Advanced Essay Writing,” she says.…

‘Tis the (Oscar) Season: Big-Budget Popcorn Flicks Are So Summer. It’s Time for Major Winter Awards

Welcome to the December onslaught of Movies For Which Studios Desperately Want Oscar Consideration. Let’s walk through chronologically, starting with last weekend’s releases, and looking with all due pomp and circumstance toward 2014. 11.27 Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom opened in select theaters (probably won’t open in Cleveland until mid-December). It’s a Nelson Mandela biopic…

Review of the Week: Out of the Furnace

Set on the frayed edged of modern day Rust Belt America, Scott Cooper’s Out of the Furnace, which opens area-wide on Friday, is a story about violence and retribution. It’s a story that begins with almost perfect pacing and tone — crisp visual storytelling; efficient exposition; an explosive opening scene which avails us of Appalachian…

Sweat the Small Stuff: We Love Eating Out, But…

Dining out with friends and family can be one of life’s greatest pleasures. But it also can be maddeningly frustrating when the customs, policies and systems of a particular place don’t align with our expectations. As dining editor, I get tons of mail from readers who share their gripes – not so much about an…

The Cleveland Craft Beer Report

Alchemy Hour is over. Great Lakes Brewing Company has officially renamed its successful seasonal from Alchemy Hour to Chillwave Double IPA. In February, shortly after the beer debuted, Great Lakes was contacted regarding a naming conflict between Alchemy Hour and Widmer Brothers Alchemy Pale Ale. The two parties reached an agreement and Great Lakes promised…

Ring 2014 In With Style: It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for New Year’s Eve. A Beginner’s Guide to Some of Cleveland’s Hottest Events

Cleveland Rocks – New Years Eve 2014 “Electric Ice” Ohio Homecoming and the Cleveland New Years Alliance proudly present the “Cleveland Rocks New Year’s Eve – Electric Ice” event in Public Square. The free festival-like party will have food trucks, a beer garden, live ice sculpting, fireworks and more. Live beats by headlining electronic dance…

Winter Guide 2013!

Were it simply the snow, it wouldn’t be that bad. And if the only hurdle to surviving the winter months was the early disappearing act by our friend Mr. Sun every evening, well then, it’d be easy to make it to spring. And if only one of our teams could manage to not suck at…

Your Complete Guide to Cleveland Concerts (December 5 -11)

THURSDAY DEC 5 Bad Boys Jam: 9 p.m. Brothers Lounge. Gemini Club/Strange Names: One part club music and one part indie pop, Gemini Club, like their name implies, utilizes modern technology to their advantage. Their live set-up ensures that no two sets ever sound the same; though, if you’ve never heard them before, the changes…

Also on Stage

Doug Is a D-Bag, Cleveland Public Theatre Let’s face it, we’re now all one click away from doom—personal or professional—since our misdirected texts or elegantly composed crotch shots can be sent worldwide in a nanosecond. This is the modern technological rat’s nest that is addressed in Doug Is a D-Bag now at Cleveland Public Theatre.…

Slam Bam

Dear Dan — I’m a bi woman in my mid-20s in a great monogamish relationship with my straight boyfriend. We occasionally invite other women into our sex life, which is really enjoyable for both of us. He isn’t threatened by other women, only by other men, which isn’t an issue since I’m not interested in…


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