A Bible Stopped Bullets from Killing an Ohio Bus Driver
Wikimedia Commons Divine intervention or plain old good luck? Either way, Ricky Wagoner should feel downright blessed to be alive. The attack happened out of the blue— Wagoner, a driver for the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, was checking a bus mechanic problem when three suspicious men approached and assaulted him. Three shots were fired,…
Here’s the Official List of TEDx 2014 Speakers in Cleveland
Madeline Bleiweiss / Scene The TEDx Launch Party at Cleveland Public Library Cleveland’s 2014 TEDx event will be held on April 4 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Its theme, in keeping with both regional boosterism and the “technology, entertainment, design” which inspired the “TED” acronym, will be IMPORT/EXPORT CLEVELAND. As such, the evening’s lineup…
Now Hear This: Beck and St. Vincent Get Weird on Your Speakers
PETER HAPAK Titans of the sonically weird, each dropping excellent additions to their canon, come to us this week representing very different spots along whatever spectrum they’re riding. There’s the soothing, introspective brood of a 90s anti-folk icon; the frenetic dance stylings of David Byrne’s new best friend; the psychedelic side project of a jam…
For Flogging Molly, who play House of Blues next week, it’s all about what they’ll leave behind
When you tour as hard as the soulfully, raucous Celtic-American punk band Flogging Molly does, down time is rare and brief. Suitcases aren’t in the closet long enough to collect dust. Over the past 17 years, Flogging Molly has performed across the country and all over the world, playing music that has at times been…
Wayne County Deputies Seize 3 Tons of Stolen Beef
Wayne County deputies have answered the burning question, “Where’s the beef?” after recently seizing three tons of stolen meat products from a Wooster trailer park. Over $20,000 of beef was apparently nabbed from Canaan Meats storage freezers in nearby Creston on Wednesday evening, and transported to Wooster by three suspects. On Saturday, Wayne County deputies were directed to a…
Murray Hill Market: A Contemporary Neighborhood Corner Store
You just can’t top a traditional neighborhood market. Far from the sterile sea of flood lighting and wide aisles typical of a conventional grocery store, a local market provides what you need in a much more personal, inviting atmosphere. Stocking groceries, imported specialties and freshly prepared delicacies, Little Italy’s Murray Hill Market (2072 Murray Hill…
A Kent State Dorm Has A Pissing Problem
A public bathroom in any college residence hall is likely the least tolerable place on campus, but at least one Kent State student is circumventing that system. Like a truck driver tossing a “trucker bomb” out of the window, a Wright Hall resident is apparently pissing in bottles and tossing them in the dorm’s public…
Fall into Cleveland Photo Sharing Contest
Welcome to the first-ever Fall into Cleveland Photo Sharing Contest, sponsored by local photographer J. Ambrozic. Cleveland Scene Magazine is on the hunt for awesome photos of autumn in Cleveland and we need your help. Submit your photos to us via social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) with the #FallIntoCleveland The winner will receive one FREE…
Today’s Your Lucky Day: Scene Magazine is Hiring
Layout Editor Euclid Media Group is seeking an experienced, dynamic and creative individual to join our Production Department as a Layout Editor for it’s Cleveland Alt weekly. The individual will design and layout our fast paced weekly publication(s) in addition to special issues and will support the Editorial and Sales Departments with the weekly production…
VODKA: A Scene Magazine Event
Attention vodka connoisseurs and vodka curious: Join us to experience an array of top domestic and imported vodka all gathered in one location for an enjoyable night of non-stop fun, sophistication and great vibes. Lose your inhibitions at VODKA, a Scene Magazine tasting party, located inside the Hotcards Headquarters at RED Space, 2400 Superior Ave.,…
Ligali’s Bistro in Tremont Prepares for Opening Day
It’s been just over a month since Porcelli’s Bistro closed its Tremont location, but already its replacement is gearing up for opening day. Ligali’s Bistro (2391 W. 11th St., 216-331-2616, ligalisbistro.com) will have a few soft opening meals this weekend and open to the general public next week. “It’s my menu, my concept,” says executive…
After Driving into Pothole on West 117th, Area Man Has Begun a New Life There
After driving into a massive pothole at Clifton Boulevard and West 117th Street last week, Lakewood resident Harold Dreifer has now begun to live there. He tells Scene, “There was just nowhere else to go. It was a long fall down here; I decided that I may as well set up shop.” Drivers have reported…
Michael Symon Honored in South Beach for B Spot Burgers
It’s official: Chef Michael Symon’s B Spot burgers took home first prize at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival Burger Bash on Friday night, making the chef a four-time consecutive winner. “4 times !!!! burger bash 2014 best in america..whoop whoop!!” he tweeted out on Friday. Symon beat out some 30 other burger contestants hailing from…
Movoto’s Top 10 Places to Live in Ohio (Spoiler, Cleveland Isn’t One of Them)
Photo via Wikimedia Commons The “fun” real estate blog Movoto recently released their list of The 10 Best Places to Live in Ohio and, spoiler alert, Cleveland wasn’t named. According to the blog, the list was compiled based on criteria such as quality of life, crime, tax rate, unemployment, and weather. Apparently, Cleveland fails on…
Lorain Supermarket Named Best in Ohio
Facebook Fligner’s Supermarket is on a roll. The Ohio Grocers Association awarded the Lorain market the 2014 Pinnacle Award— and this is the second year in a row they’ve won. The store has been around since 1924 and it’s one of the last independent supermarkets hanging in there. A key of their success? Local support.…
15 Vintage Memories of Cleveland’s Variety Theatre
Many a Clevelander loves and remembers the old Variety Theatre, one of Jefferson neighborhood’s premium entertainment venues. During its heyday, the 1,900 seat Variety boasted hundreds of hit acts — stage, film, music, and even wrestling— before fizzling in the late 80s and later changing owners. Today, the old theater still stands, but offers just…
Singer-guitarist Rick Springfield rocks hard at Hard Rock Live
After being billed as a “soap opera star” last night during the on-stage introduction by a representative from the Hard Rock Rocksino, Rick Springfield did what he does best. He came out and rocked the house and then tore it down. In reality, the Rocksino was still standing and in one piece at the conclusion…
5 Terrific Cleveland Margaritas
Happy National Margarita Day, Cleveland. To help celebrate this blessed holiday to its full and glorious potential, we’ve compiled a list of our top local margarita picks. Here are the five places you’ll likely spot us sippin’ on sweet ones this afternoon and evening. Saludos! El Carnicero (16918 Detroit Avenue) Barrio (Tremont: 806 Literary Road, Lakewood: 15527…
Why We Love (the Band) Boogers
Cleveland-based EMT Joe Hongosh, who runs the Facebook Group CPR Kids (Cleveland Punk Rock Kids), hosts local events geared toward tweens and teens. Last year, when Halloween was essentially rained out, he threw a big Halloween party at a VFW hall so that kids could still celebrate the holiday. This spring, he’s helping to bring…
With Recent Hire of Brewmaster, Platform Beer Inches Closer to Opening Day
With the recent hiring of a brewmaster, the final pieces of the Platform Beer Co. are coming together. Shawn Yasaki, a brewer for two and a half years at Fat Head’s Brewery, has joined up with partners Paul Benner and Justin Carson to provide the professional brewing experience the ambitious project demands. When it opens…
Twin Bills Set for Governor’s Signature Today Would Limit Voting Rights
A pair of bills passed by the Statehouse this week may get the governor’s John Hancock as early as today. The result? Approval from Gov. John Kasich would usher in a number of restrictive new policies on early voting and absentee ballot access for future elections. In reviewing the legislation, the bills represent another clear…
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[PHOTOS] Stop the Bloodshed! Support Ukraine! Ralliers Gather at City Hall
Sam Allard / Scene At noon, supporters of the anti-government protesters in Ukraine gathered at Cleveland City Hall to raise awareness about the bloodshed and to voice their support for “[their] brothers and sisters” abroad. The rally coincides with a dramatic escalation in violence in Kiev. Yesterday, security forces fired at protesters and killed at…
Here’s What the Ice Jam in Rocky River Looks Like
The Rocky River ice jam has officially broken free and nearby residents have been given notice that evacuations may be necessary. If you’re not nearby and haven’t yet seen photos, the scene is pretty dramatic. Scene’s Liz Trenholme got a few shots of the icy chaos earlier today from the Marina near Detroit in Rocky…
Very Special Dinner in the Dark for “Mom” Ferguson
Perhaps you’ve heard of Dinner in the Dark, a monthly dinner series where all of the proceeds go to a local charity selected by the host restaurant. Diners are “in the dark” because they aren’t informed about the participating chefs or culinary offerings beforehand. On March 3rd, Tri-C Hospitality Management will host a special Dinner…
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Recognized for Excellent Work with Prematurely Born Babies
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital garnered significant praise for its work in improving the health of prematurely born babies (“preemies”) and in increasing breast milk feeding in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). According to the hospital, the premature birth rate in Ohio hovers around 12 percent. That has netted the state a “C” from…
Cleveland International Film Fest Announces Lineup
The Cleveland International Film Fest has announced its lineup for the 38th annual program, slated to take place from March 19 – 30. Some highlights include fest opener and Australian flick Not Another Happy Ending, the American picture #TwitterKills, the German/French film Adieu Paris, the American film Orenthal, the Musical (made by a Shaker Heights…
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[PHOTO] Canton Community Helps Rescue Cat with Plastic Bottle Stuck on its Head
Animals lovers in Canton, OH issued an “Amber Alert” of sorts earlier this week for a feline friend that was spotted roaming around the city with a plastic bottle stuck to its head. As of early Friday morning, social media commenters on the Friends of Stark County Animal Shelter’s Facebook page report that, thanks to…
10 Things Going on in Cleveland this Weekend (February 21 — 23)
This weekend’s got something for all moods. For those full of testosterone: A live boxing match will pit two fighters against each other as they pummel each other into a pulp for the win. Plus, it’s hosted by Don King, a big-time sponsor that promoted fighters like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Mike Tyson. For…
Three Days to Kill, Only Two Hours to Kill Yourself: A New Action Subgenre
Even young Hailee Steinfeld, who snagged an Oscar nom for her memorable, spunky turn in the 2010 Coen bros. flick True Grit, fails to stop or appreciably slow the bleeding in 3 Days to Kill, a CIA family rom-com or action-picture-with-personality starring Kevin Costner, out this evening at a theater near you. This piece of…
UPDATE: Meet Spencer Hawes, the Newest Cleveland Cavalier
Good picture of Hawes; better picture of C.J. Miles. UPDATE: The Cavs have shipped Earl Clark and reserve center Henry Sims to Philadelphia. The Cavs have acquired seven-footer Spencer Hawes from the Philadelphia 76ers for two future second-round picks and a player or players yet to be determined (looking like Alonzo Gee). Hawes’ is owed…
Confirmed: Cedar Point May Be Building Your New Favorite Ride
sanduskyregister.com Update: Cedar Point has just confirmed the installation of a new Sling Shot Ride. The new attraction will be ready for riders sometime after June 7. *** Original story published 2/14/14 Flinging people hundreds of feet into the air at 100 mph— this could be a recipe for thrilling fun, or for countless pairs…
Too Many Clichés Derail Disaster Film Pompeii
In many ways, the story of Pompeii, the small ancient Roman city that was destroyed when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, is a disaster film director’s wet dream. In addition to volcanic eruptions, the story involves earthquakes and tidal waves. Mix in a little romance, and you’ve got something. But even uber-director like James…
New Indie Flick Barefoot is No Bonnie and Clyde
After his debut as the dopey Ben on the late ’90s TV show Felicity (he was the guy that Felicity followed to NYU), Scott Speedman has had a number of film roles. While he’s had major parts in Underworld (and Underworld: Evolution), he’s more often than not cast in supporting roles. Barefoot, an indie flick…
Charlie Korsmo, Child Star of ‘Hook,’ Now Professor at Case Law School
Korsmo and Dustin Hoffman in 1991’s ‘Hook’ Charlie Korsmo, sweet little Charlie Korsmo, the impressionable, bird-faced Jackie Banning of Steven Spielberg’s 1991 Robin Williams’ vehicle “Hook,” is now a law professor at Case Western Reserve University. Go figure. Korsmo, whose Hollywood credits include Dick Tracy and the 1998 high-school party flick Can’t Hardly Wait, went…
Arctic Monkeys to Play Cleveland on June 22
In the past, fans of the terrific British rock act Arctic Monkeys have had to drive to Columbus or Detroit to see the band. Aside from the time it opened for the Black Keys at Quicken Loans Arena, the group has usually bypassed Northeast Ohio. Not this time around. Arctic Monkeys are slated to play…
Several Videos and a Whole Lotta Gloss: Dispatches from the State of the County
“Timid communities…just do not do these kinds of projects. But we do.” That’s one way County Executive Ed FitzGerald described the Cleveland Convention Center, in which he was giving his final State of the County address today. He really loves that place. And he also loves that the building and its counterpart, the metal box…
Psychedelic rockers Dead Meadow to play Grog Shop on Saturday
When psychedelic rockers Dead Meadow first formed in the late ‘90s in Washington D.C., the scene there was dominated by punk and hardcore bands. A group that played music inspired by Sabbath really stuck out. And that’s exactly what singer-guitarist Jason Simon wanted. “We wanted to do something different,” he explains via phone. He brings…
Grab a Cup: Pour Cleveland
There are a lot of places to buy coffee in Cleveland. Then again, there are a lot of coffee drinkers in Cleveland. Happily, Pour Cleveland (530 Euclid Ave., 216-479-0395, facebook.com/PourCleveland) has found its own special sauce, with the introduction of a pour-over and espresso bar, serving Counter Culture coffee in the heart of the city.…
Baptism By Ice: A Coast Guard Winter Rescue Simulation (With Video, Photos)
Doug Brown, Cleveland Scene The interior occupancy signage beneath the bathroom knobs in the Coast Guard station’s hangar-type annex say “Secure” and “Unsecure.” I’m in here, disrobing and then promptly re-robing in sweatsuit-style long johns the color of dried mud. I put on booties, size L, over my socks, and reflect idly that “Insecure” would…
Cleveland’s Short.Sweet.Film Fest Returns this Weekend
A few years ago, local film aficionados Michael Suglio and Alex Pavloff were watching a few bands play at Now That’s Class when they realized that hosting a film festival in an informal, club-like atmosphere was a good idea. In 2012, the two successfully launched their Short.Sweet.Film Fest at Ohio City’s Market Garden Brewery. The…
Band of the Week: Teddy Boys
Meet the band: Matt Pietrick (vocals), Stefanie Chips (vocals), Rick Pietrick (guitar/organ/vocals), Jon Chips (guitar/organ/vocals), Zach Panek (bass/vocals) and Jason Rubinski (drums) A Family Affair: The group formed in 2012 and released its first album then. “It was a recording project between me and Jon,” says Rick Pietrick. “It’s a bit of a family thing.…
The Icemen Cometh: Travels with the U.S. Coast Guard on the Frozen Great Lakes
BRASH ICE: Conglomerations of small cakes and chunks from other ice formations, coalesced and refrozen into irregular shapes, often with sharp projections. We’re underway, eight nautical miles or thereabouts into the solid white mass of what I’ve been assured is Lake Erie. But it may as well be 8 trillion nautical miles and it may…
Knock Me A Kiss
The Harlem Renaissance, 1928, was a time of social upheaval. America was beginning to change its perception of the “negro.” The newspapers and attending society were singing the praises of the “New Negro.” Brilliant African-American talent was emerging all over the country, spawning a new artistic momentum: musicians, poets, writers and social movements aimed at…
Totally Cosmic: Avant-Garde Guitarist Chris Forsyth Draws from an Array of Influences
Like most teenage guys, Chris Forsyth started playing guitar so he could play “Stairway to Heaven.” Once he learned to play all the classic rock tunes, he played in a variety of rock bands before moving to Brooklyn and immersing himself in a completely different music scene. “I got deep into experimental music and improvisation…
Down By The River: Adam Fishman of Fairmount Properties Talks Past, Present and Future in the Flats
As both the chairman of nonprofit Flats Forward and the principal of Fairmount Properties, Adam Fishman has a unique vantage point for our wonderful riverfront. These days, he’s working to shepherd the Wolstein family’s grand vision of the East Bank into fruition. And it’s already happening. This week, we chatted with Fishman about what’s going…
Gigi’s Surprises and Delights: In Which We Learn Never to Judge a Wine Bar by its Parking Situation
On paper, Gigi’s on Fairmount seemed doomed from the jump. Gia Ilijasic and husband James Patsch, both first-time restaurateurs, wanted to parlay a passion for home entertaining into a bona fide business. The optimistic amateurs planned to open a wine bar in a cramped space in an isolated strip with miserable parking. What’s more, the…
Savage Love: Cuck You
Dear Dan, I am a straight male, married to a woman for 25 years. Our marriage started to go sour about 14 years ago. Sex was infrequent and stultifying. Finally, when the kids were old enough, I made plans to separate. When my wife got wind of these plans, she finally agreed to work on…
Elio Orozco: Carrying on a Family Tradition
If a love of cooking is hereditary, then Elio Orozco’s family members are the folks to prove it. Executive chef Orozco, along with his older brother, younger brother and cousin, all help run the kitchen at Taste (2317 Lee Rd., 216-932-9100, tastefoodwine.com) in Cleveland Heights. With so many restaurants on Lee Road, it can be…
The Thrashman: Anthrax’s Scott Ian Brings his Spoken-Word Tour to the Agora
A few years ago, a promoter in London booked Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian for a spoken-word performance. Ian had never done spoken word. But he had five months to prep for the show and figured that would be enough time to get a script together. He figured wrong. “The only reason I took that gig…
Film Review of the Week: Omar
Omar is a twentysomething Palestinian freedom fighter torn between allegiances to country, friendship and love in Omar, an expertly plotted double-cross flick opening this weekend at the Cedar Lee Theatre. The film, in Arabic with subtitles, preserves the integrity and solemnity of tensions in the Middle East while delivering edge-of-your-seat rebel infighting and police state…
Regional Beat: Death of Samantha
If Memory Serves Us Well (St. Valentine Records) deathofsamantha.com This veteran Cleveland post-punk group disbanded in 1990 but decided to revisit its old songs and re-record them live in the studio before a 2011 reunion show. That turned out to be a good decision. Album opener “Coca-Cola and Licorice” has the same fierceness as the…
Rest for the Wicked: A rejuvenated Richie Ramone Brings his New Band to the Beachland
Richard Reinhardt joined New York punks the Ramones in ’82, replacing the ousted Marky Ramone, and recorded the albums Too Tough to Die, Animal Boy and Halfway to Sanity with the band. Then Marky returned and Richie disappeared for a while. He may have been in the band for only five years but he left…
