In Advance of Next Month’s Show at the Beachland, Marco Benevento Talks About His New Self-Titled Album
Pianist Marco Benevento says he never considered it unusual that he started playing piano at age 7. “Growing up in the suburbs on New Jersey in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it was kind of standard that you would take boring piano lessons,” he says in a phone interview from his upstate New York…
An Obsession with Words Drives Mod Sun
While singer-songwriter Mod Sun doesn’t judge those musicians who surround themselves with “teams” who do their dirty work of set designs, he prefers to do things himself. Reached via Zoom one recent afternoon, Mod Sun says he’s spent the day designing the stage for the tour that brings him to the Agora on Thursday, March…
Livewire: Elle King, Titus Andronicus, and the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland the Next Two Weeks
SAT 02/25 Carlos Jones & The PLUS BandLocal concert promoter and all-around good guy Packy Malley has joined the Peace Corps, and local reggae icon Carlos Jones will perform tonight at 7 at the Beachland to see Malley off. Marty Dread, Jah Messengers, Flex Crew, Shake Ground Band and Roger Steffens (Emcee) share the bill.…
Superior Midway Bike Project Could Be Threatened by Proposed State Budget Bill Revision From Rep Tom Patton
In the past 12 years, the Superior Midway project, which would create a protected center lane for cyclists from Public Square to East 55th Street, has overcome a decent list of obstacles to achieve full funding and approval. On Tuesday, after the release of a proposed revision to the state’s biennial budget bill, the Midway’s decade…
Cleveland Classics: Corky & Lenny’s Is an All-Occasion Home Away From Home
I was halfway through putting this piece together when news of Lenny Kaden’s passing arrived via the Jewish grapevine. Kaden, who died at the enviable age of 92, was the Lenny in Corky & Lenny’s. Alongside co-founder Corky Kurland, who died a little more than 10 years ago, the pair gave Northeast Ohio one its…
A Bureaucratic Mistake Separated a Cleveland Family From Their Daughter in Sudan. It Took a Three-Year Battle to Reunite
Mohamed Hameid and his family began seeking asylum to the United States from Sudan in 2014. “We had trouble in Sudan because our government was very bad, very corrupt,” Mohamed said. Since its liberation from colonial rule in 1956, Sudan endured two civil wars before the establishment of South Sudan in 2011. Through the two…
Revivalists and Band of Horses Headed to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in August
The Revivalists and Band of Horses have announced the dates of their summer co-headlining tour with support from the Heavy Heavy. The Revivalists just released their new lead single “Kid” with an accompanying music video and have announced their fifth studio album, Pour It Out Into the Night, will come out on June 2 via…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Feb. 23-26)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 02/23 Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokić, the NBA’s reigning MVP, brings his Denver Nuggets to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse tonight at 7 for the Nuggets only visit to town during the regular season. Should…
Chuchito Valdés All-Star Cuban Quartet To Headline 51st Annual Lakeland Jazz Festival
Organizers have just announced the lineup for the 51st iteration of the Lakeland Jazz Festival, and the festival will kick off at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 17, when middle and high school jazz ensembles perform for adjudication. Then, that night, dan bruce’s :beta collective will perform. Bruce, who is currently on faculty at Youngstown…
Ohio Abortion Rights Groups File Proposed Amendment Language to Enshrine Right to Reproductive Healthcare
Two abortion rights groups today filed the language for a proposed “Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety” amendment to Ohio’s state constitution. The amendment, submitted by Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights (OPRR) and Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, states: “Every individual has a right to make and carry out one’s own…
Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore To Host Special Screening of Locally Filmed ‘Evenfall’ Series
For the past two-and-a-half years, local filmmaker Dustin Lee’s production company Maple Films worked with a local cast and crew of more than 100 people on a post-apocalyptic miniseries called Evenfall. In the last year, the series has won prizes at the Cleveland-based Short. Sweet. Film Fest, the Wasteland Film Festival and End of Days…
First Look: Wolf Pack Chorus, Opening Next Week in Little Italy
After signing the lease last fall on the former Club Isabella space in Little Italy, Chris and Katie Wolf got busy making the contemporary property their own. Nearly every surface received attention, from the bartop to the bathrooms. The pair installed new lighting, painted the walls and brought in new furniture and artwork — all in…
Pentatonix To Play Blossom in August
As one of the most successful vocal groups of all time, Pentatonix has performed everywhere from the White House to the Hollywood Bowl. The act has also collaborated with the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and Lindsey Stirling. The group closed out 2022 with the completion of its largest U.S. arena tour…
‘The River,’ Now on Stage at Ensemble Theatre, Is a Shallow Affair
If you’ve ever caught a fish fresh from a stream or lake, you know that they’re slippery and feisty. So, you have to bash its head with something heavy so it will lay still and you can get on with the task of cooking it. On the other hand, you could also throw it back…
None Too Fragile’s Production of ‘True West,’ Featuring a Gender Swap in Lead Characters, is Electrifying Theater at Its Best
As every woman knows and many men discover, you don’t need testicles to have gigantic balls. For proof, look no further than the women in the current and stellar production of Sam Shepard’s modern classic True West, now shredding the stage at None Too Fragile Theatre. Director Sean Derry has recast this Cain and Abel…
There’s a Staggering Rise in School Lunch Debt Across Ohio
As families struggle with inflation and high gas prices, Ohio schools said they are seeing a staggering rise in the number of students whose parents cannot afford to pay for lunch, but who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Lindy Douglas, coordinator of whole child and wellness programs for Alexander Local Schools in…
State, Federal Authorities Ramp Up Pressure on Norfolk Southern as East Palestine Recovery Continues
Officials in both Ohio and Washington D.C. are putting pressure on Norfolk Southern to do right by the residents of East Palestine. In a handful of letters, they criticize the company’s response thus far and insist that it do more. Attorney General Dave Yost A letter from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost notifies Norfolk CEO…
Downtown’s StoneFruit Coffee, Originally Slated to Close, to Reopen as Lionheart Under New Management
Less than a month after owner Josh Langenheim announced that his StoneFruit Coffee location at the 5th Street Arcades would be closing on Feb. 23, there is news that the spot will remain open, under a new name. Come this Saturday, Feb. 25, StoneFruit’s downtown Cleveland location will transition to new management, and a fresh rebranding,…
The Plain Dealer to Begin Printing The Buffalo News Later This Year
The printing presses at 4800 Tiedeman Rd. in Brooklyn, home to the Plain Dealer’s newsroom and publishing operation, don’t run nearly as often as they used to back when the PD hit doorsteps every morning. This fall, they’ll be running more frequently. The Buffalo News today announced that it will close its printing presses in the…
Cleveland Metroparks to Buy Ironwood Golf Course in Hinckley
The Cleveland Metroparks’ Board of Park Commissioners voted in January to proceed with the $3 million purchase of the Ironwood Golf Course in Hinckley. Opened in 1967 and designed by Harold Paddock, the 150-acre course features plenty of interesting elevation and rolling terrain but could certainly stand to see some better conditioning and the well-funded…
“For Them It’s Just One Train. It’s Forever for Us” — A View From East Palestine and an Update on Response Efforts
Angela Hacker’s East Palestine home backs up to the train tracks. “Literally, my fence goes up against the railroad tracks,” she explained. “And when this happened, the train was stopped by my house for three days until they backed it out.” “That was the safe part of the train, but still — when you see…
Teen Cannabis Use Continues to Decline, According to Study
Opponents of cannabis have long claimed that legalizing it for adults would lead to an increase in teen use. They were wrong, according to a new federal report. Cannabis use among teenagers dropped from 2019 to 2021, hitting the lowest number in at least a decade. That’s despite more states legalizing its use for medical…
Edison’s Pizza Kitchen to Move to a Larger Home in Tremont This Spring
Karl Nickel opened Edison’s Pizza Kitchen (2363 Professor Ave., 216-298-4484) back in 2008, making his popular Tremont pizza shop 15 years old this month. For that entire time, the pizza shop has enjoyed a symbiotic relationship with Edison’s Pub, the next-door saloon of the same name but with a different owner. Nickel purchased the business…
Jelly Roll’s Backyard Baptism Tour Coming to Blossom in September
Born and raised in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood, Jelly Roll, a former addict and drug dealer, released his latest chart-topping album, Ballads of the Broken, in 2021. Now, in advance of a forthcoming new album, the singer/songwriter/rapper has just announced the dates of his Backroad Baptism tour. It lands at Blossom on Sept. 30. Struggle Jennings…
Cleveland Police Removed Officer Names from Discipline Notices
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Cleveland Director of Public Safety Karrie Howard’s decision to remove police officers’ names and badge numbers from internal department bulletins that detail…
The Mountain Goats Lead Cathartic Singalongs At Musica In Akron
There appears to be few things as cathartic as screaming along lyrics to The Mountain Goats’ songs with hundreds of like-minded fans. From opener “Going to Bogota” to closer “This Year” and everything in between, singer John Darnielle led a crowd Friday night at Musica in Akron through one hyper-literate story after another set to…
Loren Naji Sues INTRO Developer and Panzica Construction After His 3,000-Pound Sculpture Disappeared From Ohio City
Artist Loren Naji’s first foray into artistic time capsules was intended to be his longest-lasting work yet. Called “They Have Landed,” the 3,000-pound, hollow sphere made from 192 layers of plywood took the multidisciplinary sculptor and abstract painter a year and half to build. At one of his galas in 2011, he invited guests to bring…
Cincinnati Closes Water Intake From Ohio River ‘Out of Abundance of Caution’ for Possible East Palestine Disaster Toxins
Cincinnati officials don’t expect much harm from the chemicals flowing down the Ohio River from East Palestine this weekend, but the city will shut off water intake from the river nonetheless. According to a Feb. 17 update from the city manager’s office, Greater Cincinnati Water Works is closing the intake to avoid chemicals that have…
More Than 200 Films To Screen at Upcoming Short. Sweet. Film Fest
Now in its 12th year, the Short. Sweet. Film Fest started when Michael Suglio, who was watching a few bands play at the punk club Now That’s Class (now No Class) some years back, realized that hosting a film festival in an informal, club-like atmosphere would be a good idea. While the festival began at…
Sheng Long Yu to Bring Famed Chicago-Based Sichuan Eatery Lao Sze Chuan to Pinecrest
Lao Sze Chuan opened in Chicago’s Chinatown in 1998, where it made a big splash thanks to its stellar Sichuan cuisine. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of Sichuan, chef and owner Tony Hu went on to open a dozen other Chicago locations of Lao Sze Chuan as well as other popular places such as Lao Beijing, Lao Shanghai, Lao You…
moCa Cleveland Hosts ‘The Black Arts Showcase’ on Saturday With Talks and Activities
It’s Black History Month and the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland will feature a day of talks and programming this Saturday putting the focus on some Black artists from Cleveland with “The Black Arts Showcase.” “The Black Arts Showcase was created to uplift and highlight talented African American artists in Cleveland through an immersive experience,”…
P!NK Headed To Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in November
Since her debut in 2000, the pop singer P!NK has released nine studio albums and sold more than 60 million album equivalents worldwide. Earlier today, she announced the dates for her fall tour in support of her latest album, Trustfall. She will perform on Nov. 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Trustfall features collaborations with Chris…
EPA, Congressional Delegation Visit East Palestine to Hear From Residents Impacted by Derailment
In East Palestine Thursday, an Ohio congressman, both U.S. Senators and the EPA administrator heard from residents impacted by the train derailment earlier this month. Officials insisted they would do everything in their power to hold the train company Norfolk Southern accountable. Vance’s visit U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance voiced skepticism on multiple fronts during his…
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Ohio Abortion Rights Groups Merge and Set Sights for Amendment on November Ballot
Two groups who had already committed to separate efforts to get reproductive rights in the hands of Ohio voters have now merged and set an end goal: abortion access on the November ballot. Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom and Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights announced Thursday that they are joining together to “file language with the…
RTA Launches ‘Microtransit’ Experiment in Solon to Bring Riders ‘To The Front Door’ of Jobs
Aiming to close public transportation gaps in the east side suburb, RTA celebrated the arrival of its microtransit pilot on Thursday morning at the Southgate Transit Center in Solon. The ribbon cutting ceremony, which attracted local and state politicians, marks the start of a first-mile, last-mile experiment in which RTA will provide shuttle transport from its…
Fleet Foxes To Launch Summer Tour at Agora Theatre in June
Fleet Foxes just announced that they’ll return to the road for a summer North American tour, which will begin on June 13 at the Agora Theatre. It’ll feature support from Uwade. “Our shows last summer were by far the best of our career, and we can’t wait to do it again in a few months,”…
Heartwood Coffee Roasters Opening at Pinecrest this Spring
Heartwood Coffee Roasters operates attractive cafes in Hudson and Chagrin Falls. Come spring, the locally owned and operated roastery will open its third shop at Pinecrest. Heartwood, which is run by the husband-and-wife team of Jim and Jacinda Sanders, has earned a reputation for sourcing great coffee from growers around the world and then carefully roasting those beans…
Heinen’s Will No Longer Accept Instacart Orders, Launching In-House Online Shopping and Delivery Service
As of next Wednesday, Feb. 22, Heinen’s will no longer accept Instacart orders at its grocery stores. Instead, the local chain will launch an in-house ordering service, offering delivery and curbside pick-up. Not included in the announcement are any details about delivery fees, but curbside collection will be free. More grocery stores are beginning to…
Ohio Democrats Talk Next Steps Following Norfolk Southern Derailment
Ohio Statehouse Democrats have been in discussions with environmental groups and first responders to talk about how to help East Palestine recover from the toxic chemicals leaked as a result of a Norfolk Southern train derailment. Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, joined with Assistant Minority Whip Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson, D-Toledo, and state Rep. Lauren…
WonderStruck Cleveland’s 2023 Lineup, Featuring Nelly and Flo Rida, Has Some People Pretty Upset
WonderStruck Cleveland’s 2023 lineup was announced this week and people are not pleased. The festival, rebranded from LaureLive in 2020 when it moved from Laurel’s campus to its new home at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, has in previous years featured acts such as the Lumineers and Vampire Weekend (2022), Third Eye Blind and Walk…
Depeche Mode is Coming to Cleveland as Part of its ‘Memento Mori Tour’
English electronic rock band and 2020 Rock Hall inductee Depeche Mode has announced a string of North American tour dates, including a Cleveland stop. The band’s “Memento Mori Tour” will make its way to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday, Nov. 10. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at livenation.com.…
East Cleveland to End Traffic Camera Ticketing
East Cleveland city council on Tuesday passed a resolution to end the city’s traffic camera ticketing operation. The resolution comes in the aftermath of an Ohio Supreme Court that unanimously upheld a state law for “spending setoffs”. The law requires “a police officer to be present when traffic cameras are in use”, essentially ending camera…
Here’s What Happened to the Plan to Open a Constantino’s in Tremont
Near the end of 2015, as renters continued to swell into Tremont and demand rose for new townhomes and condos, Tremont West Development Corporation announced exciting news for residents who had a wealth of options when it came to restaurants and bars, but nowhere to shop for food. It had “received a $742,699 Health and…
As Water from East Palestine Explosion Makes Its Way Down the Ohio River, Officials Say Levels of Hazardous Chemicals Not Harmful
Water containing a hazardous chemical from the disastrous Norfolk Southern train explosion in East Palestine, Ohio is expected to reach the Greater Cincinnati Area in a matter of days, according to an announcement from Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW), but officials say it won’t be enough to be harmful. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, GCWW released…
HB6 Utility Bailout Sprung Out of Fertile, Corrupt Ground in Ohio, Recordings Show
CINCINNATI — When Akron-based FirstEnergy made huge contributions between 2017 and 2019 to get a giant bailout from the Ohio government, the deal was developed in a corrupt ecosystem, secret recordings and other evidence presented in federal court Wednesday showed. Multiple players on Capitol Square had conflicted interests and seemed to be acting out of…
Herbie Hancock and Angélique Kidjo Among Acts To Perform at This Year’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
Cuyahoga Community College has just announced the lineup for the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank,which will take place from June 22 to 24 at Playhouse Square. This year’s festival features eight concerts inside Playhouse Square’s historic venues and showcases artists from Africa and New Orleans. “We’re thrilled to present a wide range…
Yellowcard To Play Blossom in July
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough album, Ocean Avenue, which was released in July of 2003, indie rockers Yellowcard will embark on a tour that includes a July 12 stop at Blossom. Mayday Parade, Story of the Yearand Emo Night Brooklyn will open the show. “Announcing a Yellowcard tour is something I never…
Impossible Art, a Gen Z-Run Creative Experiment, Aims to Liven Up Hingetown Arts Scene
The glass-wrapped storefront on the corner of West 29th and Detroit Avenue has long been a sort of retail front door to Ohio City’s Hingetown enclave, housing, in recent years, home goods, cyclist gear, and a Lululemon pop-up. Starting this Friday, it’s going to be home to something entirely different. 2901 Detroit Ave. will become…
Norfolk Southern Creates $1 Million Community Fund to Be Managed by East Palestine Residents
Norfolk Southern has assured the EPA that it will cover all the costs related to the evacuation and cleanup of the airborne toxic event following the derailment of a train carrying dangerous chemicals in East Palestine. Connor Spielmaker, a representative of Norfolk Southern, said the company has already spent more than $1 million making payments directly…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Wants to Double Tax on Sports Books, Create Stricter Limits on Promo Bets
Sports betting is now legal in Ohio. But if you’ve watched television, listened to the radio, or scrolled through the internet anytime in the last six weeks you already heard that. Perhaps you’ve already heard that a couple hundred times. Data from geolocation firm GeoComply suggests that message got through. The company verifies bettors’ locations…
The Best Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
A wide range of classical variety is on tap this week around Northeast Ohio. Let’s get to it. – Wednesday February 15 is all about the classical guitar. At 12 Noon the BrownBag Concerts at Trinity Cathedral in downtown Cleveland will host a free concert by students from the Cleveland Institute of Music guitar studio.…
Lacking Answers, East Palestine Residents Plan to Test Soil, Water
East Palestine, Ohio, residents have been given the green light to return home, but many believe it is not safe to do so. They’re experiencing skin rashes, nausea, burning eyes and other symptoms after a Norfolk Southern train derailed there two weeks ago, spewing toxic chemicals. A controlled burn of the highly combustible chemical cocktail…
Ohio Gov. DeWine Calls for Stricter Regulations on Railways After East Palestine Derailment
Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that it’s “absurd” the train that derailed in East Palestine wasn’t designated a “high hazardous material train,” urging U.S. Congress to change the current regulations. “We should know when we have trains carrying hazardous material that are going to the state of Ohio,” DeWine argued during a news conference. The…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Feb. 16-19)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 02/16 Mourning [A] BLKstar The terrific local jazz/funk/rock/soul act performs tonight at 7 at the Beachland Ballroom. As the band puts it in its mission statement: “We are a multi-generational, gender and genre non-conforming…
Winery Dogs’ Richie Kotzen Reflects on the Hard Rock Band’s Decade-Long Run
When reached recently by phone, Winery Dogs singer-guitarist Richie Kotzen was listening to the hard rock band’s most recent album, III, in preparation for an upcoming tour that brings the band to the Agora on March 2. “I haven’t really listened to the new album since we finished it,” he admits. “It’s always a process…
Great Lakes Theater’s Production of ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Throbs With Life, and Heartache
As another pro football season has ended, we all rationally know that the Browns will have another chance to win an NFL championship next year. But emotionally, that distance may seem drastically longer, possibly extending into eternity. Novelist Jane Austen knew a thing or two about the differences between rational thought and emotional receptivity from…
Sneak Peek: Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery, Opening This Month in Ohio City
Owners Dustin and Paloma Goldberg promised to spare no expense with respect to the design and buildout of their new Ohio City café Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery. After getting a sneak peek today, it’s obvious that they followed through on their pledge. Commanding a sunny corner spot at 41 West, a mixed-use development at the corner of Lorain…
Euclid Beach Mobile Home Residents Fret About Future After Plans Announced to Boot Them, Turn Land Into Park
It was 2008 when Connie Fredericy and her husband David moved into the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park, drawn both by the community and the proximity to the water. Fredericy had been living in a home on Wendell Avenue, on Cleveland’s east side, and cleaning offices for a living. Then, around the mid-2000s, their neighborhood…
Householder Co-Defendant: Campaign Checks Were “Specifically Tied” to Corrupt $1.3 Billion HB6 Bailout
On Oct. 10, 2018, then-Rep. Larry Householder met with lobbyists representing a subsidiary of FirstEnergy in offices at 65 E. State Street that Householder shared with a 501(c)(4) dark money group. One of the lobbyists, Robert F. Klaffky, slid an envelope containing a check for $400,000 across the table and under Householder’s hand as they…
After Protests of “Unlivable” Conditions, New York Landlords Will Meet With Residents of Shaker Square Apartments
The New York-based owners of two Cleveland properties that residents say have been dangerously neglected will meet with tenants in person on February 22. The visit comes after Ward 4 Councilwoman Deborah Gray traveled to New York to personally confront the owners after repeatedly trying and failing to speak with them by phone. “I’m an…
MGM Northfield Park to Host An Evening with Actor Charlie Sheen on April 28
Actor Charlie Sheen will be on hand for a screening of the classic baseball flick Major League that takes place on April 28 at MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage. Dubbed An Evening with Charlie Sheen, the event will feature conversation, stories and an audience Q & A in addition to a screening of the…
“Ghost the Musical,” Now at the Beck Center, Lacks a Certain Melodic Flair but Delivers the Ghostly Goods
If you’re a woman of a certain age and you were watching films around 1990, you may have a cob-webbed pottery wheel stuck somewhere in a corner of your basement. That artifact might be a tribute to the scene in the Oscar-winning film Ghost, in which Patrick Swayze as Sam and Demi Moore as Molly…
Ben Wallace Will Have His Jersey Retired by Cuyahoga Community College This Week
NBA Hall of Famer Ben Wallace played his first two years of college basketball at Tri-C. That’s a fun little fact that never fails in delighting us. And the college this week will pay proper respect to Wallace, who averaged 17 rebounds and 6.9 blocks per game during his tenure before transfering to Virginia Union,…
Some Cleveland Leaders Took the Transit Week Challenge and Rode RTA Instead of Driving. What Now?
Hour-and-a-half commutes. Missed buses. Buses that should have stopped but didn’t. Waiting idly in the mid-February rain for routes that come once an hour. Deliberately planning out their day to the minute to accommodate childcare, work meetings, and errands. Foregoing all flexibility in their schedule. Last week, a handful of city and county officials opted…
Taza Lebanese Grill to Open a Third Location in Rocky River
Taza, the Lebanese restaurant with locations downtown (1400 W. 6th St., 216-274-1170) and at Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere (28601 Chagrin Blvd., 216-464-4000), will open a new store in Rocky River (19310 Detroit Rd.). Representatives say the plan is to open the restaurant this Wednesday, February 15th. Taza is part of the restaurant group that includes Aladdin’s,…
Jason Aldean To Play Blossom in July
Seven of country singer Jason Aldean’s previous studio albums have been certified platinum, making him one of the musical genre’s biggest stars. Earlier today, Aldean, a real road warrior, announced tour dates in support of his new double album, Macon, Georgia. He performs on July 20 at Blossom. Mitchell Tenpenny serves as direct support for Aldean…
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Greenlights Fracking on State Lands
Environmentalists in Ohio say they’re concerned oil and gas operations planned on state lands could harm the health and property of citizens living nearby. Last month Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 507 into law, which approves licenses for companies seeking to extract natural resources from state lands. Former U.S. Department of Energy scientist Yuri…
Band of the Week: Hello! 3D
MEET THE BAND: Jake Fader (guitar, keyboards), Cutty (keys and guiro), John Galvez (guitar), Ed Sotelo (bass), Joe Tomino (drums), Neil Chastain (percussion) TRIAL BY FIRE: Back in 2015, Fader made a Latin instrumental rock record with New York-based Ray Lugo. They recorded a double album as a group they called Los Terrificos. Fader says…
Calls Grow Louder to Restore Cuyahoga County Sheriff to an Elected Post
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The revolving door of appointed sheriffs in Cuyahoga County continues after interim Sheriff Steven Hammett quit after only eight months — the…
From Credit Cards to Pool Cleaning, FirstEnergy Money Benefited Larry Householder, Feds Say
CINCINNATI — A $1.3 billion utility bailout might have been titled “Ohio Clean Air Program,” but the utility that received it paid to settle a lawsuit over a failed coal mine owned by Larry Householder, the bailout’s prime mover, a prosecution witness said in federal court on Thursday. Householder is charged with racketeering in what…
Cleveland Play House Acknowledges Missteps in How It Handled Assault on Actor
The Cleveland Play House last night issued a statement addressing the canceled production of “I’m Back Now,” which the show’s playwright and local director say came after CPH mishandled the aftermath of a sexual assault of a cast member that occurred at a nearby residential building. Related CPH, for its part, acknowledged that it should…
Chardon Neighborhood Drama has Escalated to Legal Drama
After years of fighting with the city of Chardon about her yard, Kyan Bowman and her mother are each facing 12 misdemeanor charges for zoning violations. Bowman is known in the area for her four-foot tall plastic dragons and changing signboard that displays uplifting messages, which she says are art displays and features on the…
First Episode of New Locally Filmed Web Series ‘The Coroner’s Assistant’ Debuts
Filmed entirely in Northeast Ohio, the new web series The Coroner’s Assistant is set in Victorian England. Five years in the making, the series follows the misadventures of a certain medical student who “becomes entangled in London’s underground cadaver business.” The filmmakers used locations such as the Hickories Museum in Elyria, Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church…
More Than 20 Bands To Play 9th Annual Kent Beatlefest
The Beatles famously arrived in the United States in 1964 and kicked off an unparalleled musical revolution. Now in its ninth year, the annual Kent BeatleFest acknowledges the British band’s impact. On Friday, Feb. 17, more than 20 Kent venues venues will showcase the work of 20-plus bands and artists. “This festival — No. 9…
New Chuck Berry Exhibit To Open on February 23 at Rock Hall
On Feb. 23, the Rock Hall will open a new exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of the late, great Chuck Berry. “Perhaps no one had more influence on the formation and development of rock & roll than St. Louis native Chuck Berry,” reads a press release about the new exhibit, dubbed From School Days…
Trans Ohioans Are Still Being Denied Gender Marker Corrections to Their Birth Certificates
On December 16, 2020, a Federal District Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to deny transgender people the ability to correct the gender markers on their birth certificates. At the time, Ohio was one of just two states that still refused to grant trans people those corrections. Now, more than two years later, probate court…
West Side Market Nonprofit Board Announced, Master Plan Unveiled
About a year after Mayor Justin Bibb announced plans to have a new non-profit lead the revitalization of the West Side Market, City Hall on Thursday released a first-phase, 64-page master plan detailing a rough blueprint of what’s to come in 2023, from possible seating additions to future ideas for the market’s parking lot. The…
Greater Cleveland Food Bank Preparing for Increased Demand After SNAP Benefit Cuts
As temporary, additional SNAP benefits put in place during the pandemic are set to end after February, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank is urging people to reach out for assistance. “It’s no secret that inflation is real. If you’ve never received help, it’s ok to receive help from our network of partners,” Tiffany Scruggs, vice…
Director Says Cleveland Play House Mishandled Sexual Assault of Actress
Cleveland Play House’s website currently has a banner reading: “Emergency notice: I’M BACK NOW has been cancelled.” The announcement was made without further details two weeks ago. But according to director Stori Ayers, “They didn’t cancel anything. We said ‘No!’” I SAID NO TO HAVING MY PLAY DONE AT CLEVELAND PLAY HOUSE. What follows is…
Dunlap’s Corner Bar in Clark-Fulton Reopens With New Ownership and Fresh Programming
The modest structure at 3258 West 32nd Street in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood has been a bar for as long as it has been legal to operate one. Pacino’s Wonder Bar opened up immediately after Prohibition, making it one of the first places around to enjoy a lawful beer. More recently, the 100-year-old building was home…
Ask Alli: Different Ways to Say I Love You
By Alli Frazier, CEO of Frazier Behavioral Health and Autism Mom Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which means this whole month, people are thinking about how to show love to the people who matter the most. There are many ways to do this and when there is a neurodiverse individual involved, showing how you…
Now Open: Winking Lizard in the AECOM Building Downtown
Winking Lizard will open its new downtown restaurant and bar today, February 9, at 11 a.m. Fans can find the contemporary eatery in its new home in the AECOM building (1300 East 9th St.), which has undergone improvements and added retail options such as Colossal Cupcakes and Anna in the Raw. In the coming months, the…
FirstEnergy Exec Tried to Keep DeWine Aide’s Name Off $10M Transaction Tied to HB6
In October 2019, as a battle raged over an attempt to repeal a $1.3 billion utility bailout, a FirstEnergy executive worked to keep the name of a senior aide to Gov. Mike DeWine off of a $10 million infusion of corporate cash into the fight. The executive, Vice President Michael Dowling, did so even after…
Featuring Works Channeling Nature, “Into the Syncline” by Sarah Esposito Opens Feb. 18 at KINK Contemporary
KINK Contemporary brings another engaging exhibition to the Waterloo Arts District with “Into the Syncline,” which opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. The exhibition features three-dimensional collaged paintings by West Virginia native Sarah Esposito. Now residing in Cleveland, the 24-year-old draws from her observations of the Appalachian Mountain ranges. In her formative years,…
Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Working With Redistricting Group on Possible Amendment
Last week, in one of her first public appearances since leaving the Ohio Supreme Court, former chief justice Maureen O’Connor maintained her pledge to help reform redistricting. As the head of a court who rejected seven different Ohio redistricting maps, including five Statehouse and two U.S. Congressional maps, O’Connor is moving forward with her next…
Earth Fare in Fairview Park Announces Grand Re-Closing Months After Grand Re-Opening
When Earth Fare declared bankruptcy back in Feb. 2020, the natural grocery store shuttered all of its Ohio locations. Some reopened in late 2020, a few more in 2021, and the Fairview Park location reopened last July. The Northeast Ohio renaissance was short-lived. Earth Fare, which operates 24 other locations across eight states, announced this…
Gov. Mike DeWine Gives Thumbs Up to Ohio Passenger Rail Expansion Study
On the campaign trail before his election in 2010, John Kasich vowed to pass on a $400 million federal grant Ohio was set to receive for a possible 250-mile long passenger rail corridor linking Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, commonly nicknamed the 3C Line. It would have been the first time the three cities were linked…
Duran Duran Coming to Blossom in September
Earlier today, Duran Duran, who were just recently inducted into the Rock Hall, announced a 26-date North American tour with both Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC joining them as special guests across the entire run. The trek includes a stop at Blossom Music Center on Sept. 10. “It’s remarkable to me that as a…
Local Donations for Earthquake Victims Being Collected by Turkish American Society of Northeastern Ohio
The Turkish American Society of Northeastern Ohio is collecting clothing, food, hygiene products and emergency items for victims of the 7.8- and 7.4-magnitude earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria and have claimed more than 11,000 lives so far with officials warning that the number will climb. “The victims of the earthquake in Türkiye urgently need your…
Karl’s Inn of the Barristers to Close Next Month After 32 Years in Business
Karl Abounader has been a beloved fixture downtown for more than 45 years, longer when you tack on time spent working at legendary spots like Swingo’s Keg & Quarter. His enduring eatery Karl’s Inn of the Barristers began life in its current spot in the Warehouse District (1264 West 3rd St.) in 1991. It will close soon after St.…
Put-in-Bay: Vice Shitty — A Police Chief, a Florida Strip Club Mogul, a “Bribe” and the Grand Criminal Conspiracy That Didn’t Exist
Voices. James Kimble was jolted awake, all alone in his rural, isolated, Put-in-Bay home near the Lake Erie island’s little-used airport. It was at least two suspicious voices coming from outside his house, he’d later tell investigators. He looked at his clock: 3:42 am. It was a Wednesday morning in August 2020, about a month…
Livewire: The Prince Project, Tab Benoit and the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through Valentine’s Day Weekend
THU 02/09 Michael BoltonThis pop singer’s career dates back decades. Over the course of that time, the singer and songwriter has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world, and his Michael Bolton Charities advocates on behalf of women and children at risk. Expect to hear hits that date back…
Where to Buy Tinned Fish and Seafood in Cleveland
If you’ve been seeing tinned fish everywhere you look lately, you’re not imagining anything. Despite being in existence for more than 300 years, canned seafood is having a big moment, both nationally and locally. Not only are the colorful tins appearing in larger numbers at imported foods markets, gourmet groceries and wine shops, they are…
Now Open: Cha Bar and Kitchen at Tinnerman Lofts in Ohio City
The transformation of an old Victorian in Ohio City, formerly home to a VFW, is complete. After more than two years of planning and construction, Susan Walters has opened the doors to Cha Bar + Kitchen (2054 Fulton Rd.). The grand building commands a plot next door to the Tinnerman Lofts just south of Lorain Ave. This…
