Some Charges Dismissed in Jayland Walker Protest Cases
Although 15 cases related to protests following the fatal police shooting of Jayland Walker have been dismissed, they could still be refiled as the Akron City Prosecutor says he needs time to review evidence. “It’s an ongoing investigation to make sure we are accurately depicting the conduct of each individual,” Prosecutor Craig Morgan said, citing…
Cleveland Singer-Songwriter Alex Field Releases New Single and Accompanying Audio Visualizer Video
Local singer-songwriter Alex Field has just released his introspective new single, “On Your Coldest Day.” He’s also released an audio visualizer for the song on YouTube. “This indie rock/second wave emo-driven song touches on the subjects of lost love and recalls memories of ‘the one that got away,'” reads a press release about the track.…
Cleveland’s Hiram-Maxim To Play Record Release Party at No Class
Hiram-Maxim singer-guitarist Dave Taha admits he’s surprised that the local industrial/indie rock band has lasted as long as it has. After all, the group, which upon forming also included drummer John Panza, singer Fred Gunn and keyboardist Lisa Miralia (since replaced by multi-instrumentalist Balmer) was formed on a whim. It came together for the Lottery…
Buddy Guy Headed to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in August
Now in his 80s, blues great Buddy Guy continues to record and tour. He recently just announced a new set of dates for the summer that are part of his Damn Right Farewell tour, which will reportedly mark the end of extensive touring. He’ll perform on Aug. 19 at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Jimmie Vaughan…
The Tea Lab Closes Its Downtown Location at the 5th Street Arcades
The Tea Lab, a mainstay for fans of loose leaf and all things tea, announced Tuesday afternoon that it is permanently closing its downtown location in the 5th Street Arcades. The company, which opened up its postcard-sized, 200-square-foot storefront in 2014, will still operate its Lakewood counterpart. The closure comes at a seemingly tough time…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Feb. 9-12)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 02/09 Michael Bolton This 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,…
Bialy’s Bagels Expanding into Adjacent Space, Will Add Sandwiches
Bialy’s Bagels (2267 Warrensville Ctr. Rd., 216-371-1088) owners Rachel and Sarah Gross have their eyes on expansion. While they’ve had possession of a vacant space next door for some time, the duo only recently revealed their plans to connect the properties. When the construction dust settles, guests will see a new space and a new menu. “Our…
In Advance of Upcoming Show at Goodyear Theater, Adrian Belew Talks About Revisiting ‘Remain in Light’
When multi-instrumentalist Jerry Harrison and guitarist Adrian Belew perform on Feb. 27 at the Goodyear Theater in Akron, they’ll have a slew of musicians backing them up. According to Belew, who spoke in a recent phone interview, it’s the only way to properly pay tribute to the classic 1980 Talking Heads album Remain in Light.…
At a Cleveland Nonprofit, Ukrainians Fleeing War Help Others Seeking Shelter
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants has outposts all over the country including on Cleveland’s west side. The third-floor space is broad and open with high ceilings and windows. Flags from around the world line the walls. The nonprofit’s roots stretch back more than a century, committed to ensuring “immigrants, refugees, and uprooted people…
What’s Up With the Tremont Taphouse?
The Tremont Taphouse temporarily closed its doors on April 4, 2022, for interior and exterior improvements that partner Jason Workman told Scene were long overdue. “It’s been 15 years since we opened on a shoestring in a building from the 1850s,” he said last spring. Related Plans for upgrades and renovations included new HVAC, a…
Skinny Puppy’s 40th Anniversary Tour Coming to House of Blues in April
An industrial music group formed in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1982, Skinny Puppy has just announced it’ll embark on a tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The trek will also reportedly mark the band’s final tour. Initially envisioned as an experimental side project by cEvin Key(Kevin Crompton) while he was in the new wave band…
Ohio Lobbyist Matt Borges Accused of Paying $15,000 to Spy on Effort to Repeal HB6
CINCINNATI — A lobbyist with ties to Ohio’s top Republicans in 2019 paid $15,000 for inside information about a campaign to repeal $1.3 billion in utility subsidies that were later determined to be corruptly passed, according to an FBI agent’s testimony Monday. The agent also said that Secretary of State Frank LaRose wanted to meet…
Love Is in the Air in This Week’s Classical Music Offerings Around Cleveland
Valentine’s Day inspires some of this week’s classical music picks. Here’s what’s on tap. – On Wednesday, February 8, the Local #4 Music Fund of the Musicians Union will pick up the tab for the Amethyst String Quartet’s 1:30 concert on the Haff-Paluck Chamber series at Westlake Senior Center, and the CIM Orchestra and student…
Diana Krall To Play MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in August
Grammy-winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall just announced she’ll embark on a 19-city Canadian and U.S. tour that includes a stop on Aug. 3 at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. A fan club presale begins today at noon. Tickets to the Diana Krall concert at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage go on…
Homeless Youth Drop-In Center in Ohio City Approved by Board of Zoning Appeals Despite Neighborhood Complaints
Despite efforts by some Ohio City residents to frame the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry’s proposed youth drop-in center as a threat to the neighborhood that would bring crime and diminish the character of the community, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals voted to move the project forward during a jam-packed and lengthy hearing on Monday. At…
Big Time Rush Headed To Blossom in July
Big Time Rush made a special appearance on NBC’s Today this morning to exclusively premiere the new single “Can’t Get Enough” and announce the upcoming Can’t Get Enough Tour. The tour includes a stop on July 17 at Blossom Music Center. A presale for Big Time Rush fan club members starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow.…
Disturbed Returns to Blossom in August
Earlier today, the multi-platinum rock band Disturbed announced the dates of its 36-date Take Back Your Life summer tour. It includes an Aug. 27 stop at Blossom Music Center. The tour, Disturbed’s first full tour since 2018, will feature special guests Breaking Benjamin and JINJER. Tickets to Disturbed’s concert at Blossom go on sale to…
Calls to Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline Have “Skyrocketed” Since Launch of Sports Betting in January
According to data from GeoComply, a cybersecurity compliance company that contracts with the state of Ohio and individual sportsbooks for geolocation checks on mobile bets, Ohio has outpaced New York, recently the leader when it comes to sports betting volume, since sports betting became legal here on Jan. 1. “New York has been kind of…
Now Open: Pho Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant at Asia Plaza
At the tail end of last year, Cleveland diners lost a gem on the Chinese restaurant circuit. Szechuan Café, which opened in 2015, quietly closed its doors in Asiatown. The large space, which connects to Asia Plaza and is steps from Park to Shop market, did not sit idle for long. In fact, Pho Sunshine Vietnamese Restaurant…
Concord Casimir, Cleveland’s Feline Answer to Punxsutawney Phil, Predicts Spring Weather by Eating Pierogies
Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, Canadian groundhog Fred la Marmotte was found dead just before it was supposed to make its 2023 prediction, and Buckeye Chuck was this year played by a stuffed groundhog after PETA raised concerns about the exotic animal farm that had provided animals for Ohio’s prognostication in the past. The errant…
Cuyahoga County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Tom Gilson on Spiking Rates of Teen Suicide and Comforting Families
On the third floor of the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, Dr. Tom Gilson tends to a makeshift museum which has become one of his side projects. It houses vestiges of horrific Cleveland stories past, like the boxer who died at the hands of Sugar Ray Robinson, the notorious torso killer murder mystery, and a…
The Macaron Tea Room at Eton Will Permanently Close This Month
While the original Broadview Heights location will remain open, the Eton Chagrin Boulevard outpost of the Macaron Tea Room in Woodmere will shutter for good after Valentine’s Day this year. “With a heavy heart, we have decided we will be closing our Woodmere location,” the company announced on social media this weekend. “Thank you everyone…
After One Month in U.S. Senate, J.D. Vance Still Skeptical About U.S. Support of Ukraine War
Since taking office a month ago, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance has underscored his skepticism for offering military support to Ukraine. It’s an issue that set him apart from politicians in Ohio and around the country but didn’t keep him from securing the GOP nomination or the general election. Just days before Russia’s invasion, Vance declared,…
Jeff Rosenstock, Laura Stevenson’s Rapport Elevates Entertaining Set at Grog Shop
Jeff Rosenstock and Laura Stevenson were clearly having a blast on Saturday night. In front of a sold-out crowd at the Grog Shop, the longtime friends seemed to crack up each other — as well as themselves — at every turn. Whether it was playfully staring at each other and doing the rock-star fast-strum to…
Poll: Ohioans Would Move to Other Garbage State (Florida) If Given Chance to Live Anywhere Else
Ohioans are just determined to live in crappy states, apparently. A recent poll found that residents of the Buckeye State, if given the chance to live anywhere else in the country, would choose to live in Florida. You know Florida — the state that’s basically a swamp version of Ohio. Family Destinations asked over 3,000 U.S.…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost Didn’t Speak Out Against HB6 Because FirstEnergy Had Supported His Campaign
CINCINNATI — In June of 2019, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost thought a proposed utility bailout was a bad law, but he didn’t publicly oppose it because of support he’d received from the bailout’s primary beneficiary, FirstEnergy, according to lobbyists’ text messages displayed in court on Friday. Prosecutors displayed the messages as part of the…
Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek Wants to Ban TikTok From City Phones. Only One Currently Has the App Downloaded
Ward 8 Cleveland City Councilman Mike Polensek last week introduced a resolution that would encourage City Hall to ban TikTok from all city-issued devices. “Clearly TikTok is a tool of the Chinese Communist government. They’re trolling personal information, they’re providing misinformation,” Polensek told Cleveland 19 News. “This is a tool of oppression. This is a…
In Advance of Upcoming State Theatre Show, Joe Bonamassa Talks About Keeping the Blues Alive
At only 12 years old, blues singer-guitarist Joe Bonamassa famously opened several dates for blues icon B.B. King. His career continued to escalate after that, and Bonamassa now plays more than 200 shows each year, selling out some of the world’s biggest venues and appearing alongside artists like Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills and Peter Frampton.…
Abortion Fund of Ohio Launches Free Legal Access Program to Aid Patients and Health Care Providers
The Abortion Fund of Ohio (AFO) today launched the Legal Access Program to provide free and confidential legal advice and case management, connect people with pro-bono counsel and help minors who want to seek abortions without parental permission, among other comprehensive offerings. In Ohio, a minor can only get an abortion with parental permission or…
Six Shooter Coffee Now Open in Old Brooklyn
After a great five-year run, Coffee Coffee Coffee closed its doors in Old Brooklyn in mid-October. But it didn’t take long for another operator to swoop in and take possession of the space. That was Peter Brown of Six Shooter Coffee, who says that he was eager to takeover and made quick work of the…
Now Open: La Plaza Taqueria at Re: Bar Downtown
The wait is over for downtown taco lovers tired of making the trek to the Cleveland-Lakewood border to hit up La Plaza Taqueria. Adrian Ortega’s taqueria outpost is now up and running at Re: bar (2132 East 9th St., 216-465-1467), which is located a block from Progressive Field. The eatery comes thanks to a partnership between Ortega…
Texts Show Close Consultation Between Householder and FirstEnergy Execs on HB6
CINCINNATI — A series of text messages displayed in federal court Thursday showed close consultation between executives of an electric utility and a lawmaker after the utility made huge contributions to make him Ohio House speaker. The consultations occurred as the lawmaker and the utility worked furiously to pass a huge bailout favoring the company.…
‘Hadestown’ at Playhouse Square is a Feast for the Mind
If a Playhouse Square musical you bought a ticket for started with a song titled “The Road to Hell” and then informed you that the story you were about to see will be long, old, sad and tragic, you might grab your soft pretzel and head for the exit. After all, who needs to sit…
Logo for 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four in Cleveland Isn’t a Guitar. Is a Guitar Pick
The NCAA yesterday unveiled the logo for the 2024 Women’s Final Four, which will come to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland next spring. The city was a great host in 2007, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball Lynn Holzman said in a release, noting everyone was excited to get back here. “Thanks to our…
Residents, City Councilmembers Decry Uninhabitable Conditions of Shaker Square Apartments
Shaker Square residents and Cleveland City Councilmembers this week publicly called for action from Shaker Heights Apartment Owner LLC, the New-York ownership group of three properties that tenants say are unlivable. Residents say they’ve been plagued by black mold, water leaks, electrical problems, lack of heat and more. “We have been in and out of…
Cleveland Crowd Doesn’t Shut Up Long Enough to Listen to Powerful Angel Olsen Concert at Agora
Angel Olsen put on a transfixing, beautiful concert Thursday night at the Agora, giving her already dynamic music even more range with a crack band and a setlist that spanned her entire career. That’s great, a lot of the audience said, but I came to chat with my friends. Indeed, the crowd at Olsen’s concert…
Jury Sides With Backyard Pizza Oven Owners in Cleveland Heights Lawsuit
After four days of trial at the Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas, the eight-person jury tasked to decide the fate of Paul Schambs and Mary Lynne Newsome’s backyard pizza oven agreed unanimously that the smoke “billowing” from it did not constitute a private nuisance.”Did the defendant, Paul Schambs and/or Mary Lynne Newsome negligently use the…
Education Officials Worry Ohio Voucher Expansion Will Come at Expense of Full Public School Funding
The education community in Ohio is encouraged by the governor’s support of public school funding, but see red flags when it comes to increased private school vouchers, warning that they hinder Ohio’s Full School Funding Plan. Gov. Mike DeWine’s announced his planned budget asks on Wednesday during his State of the State address, including boosts…
Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen Returned to the Stage in Tampa to Kick Off Tour Coming to Cleveland in April
TAMPA, FL — In February 2017, Antoinette Switzer was in Auckland, New Zealand to see Bruce Springsteen play MT Smart Stadium. Unbeknownst to her, and to The Boss, that’d be the last time she was face to face with the Jersey rock and roll hero on a concert stage for a long time. Sure, there…
Hecks Beachwood Opens Today
Back in the late-`70s and early-`80s, Hecks operated taverns on both sides of the Cuyahoga River. In addition to the original Ohio City location, which celebrated its 50th birthday last year, the iconic Cleveland brand had a restaurant at Eton mall in Woodmere. Now, after nearly 40 years, Hecks returns. The Beachwood location, which owner…
Le Petit Triangle Cafe in Ohio City to Expand into Adjoining Property, Improve Original Space
In the coming weeks and months, visitors to Le Petit Triangle Café (1881 Fulton Ave., 216-281-1881) in Ohio City will begin to see some changes, some minor, others major. By the end of them all, this 16-year-old bistro will have nearly tripled in size thanks to the acquisition of a neighboring space long home to…
As REI Delays Beachwood Union Election, Disgruntled Employees Continue To Call Out Union Busting
In a virtual panel on Tuesday evening, some members of the group attempting to unionize the REI Beachwood location lamented the company’s decision to not voluntarily recognize the union and criticized REI’s classification of some jobs that would exclude those positions from being part of the bargaining group. Sales leads are “supervisors,” REI told the…
Pantera, Slipknot and Limp Bizkit To Headline Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns on July 14, 15 and 16, and organizers have just announced that Slipknot, Pantera and Limp Bizkit will headline. Plus, more than 65 tattoo artists will be on hand as well. The festival will be held once again on the historic grounds of the Ohio State Reformatory (made famous…
DeWine Prioritizes Children, Mental Health, and Attracting Business in State of the State
Ohio Gov.Mike DeWine made clear Tuesday that his priorities during this budget cycle center on child literacy, mental health, and spending to bring in big business. In his annual State of the State address to a joint meeting of the General Assembly, DeWine announced big money moves included in his proposed budget, including $2.5 billion…
North Collinwood CDC Puts the Historic La Salle Theatre Up for Sale
In 1917, shortly after the close of World War I, Italian-born architect Nicola Petti was hired to design 11 theaters to be built in the Cleveland area. They were to be spectacular buildings in the Neo-Classical Revival style popular at the time, an aesthetic to capture Cleveland’s growing population of families. Today, only three of…
Manja Bar in Lakewood to Close After Nearly 25 Years
Manja (13373 Madison Ave., 216-221-5445), a Madison Village mainstay for just shy of 25 years, is closing. Owner John McNeill says that the Lakewood bar’s last day will be Saturday, February 11. The come-as-you-are corner bar has been a haven since original owner Chris Andrews opened it in 1998. Almost single-handedly, Andrews turned that stretch of…
Ari Maron Wants to Give East 4th Street a $1.65-Million Facelift, Make it Cleveland’s First Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
As downtown Cleveland continues to rebound from the pandemic, and as East 4th Street enters into yet another new era following a string of high-profile closures and openings, Ari Maron of MRN, which owns the majority of the block, this week announced plans to give the street a $1.65-million refresh and intentions on making it…
Bryan Adams To Play Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in June
Singer-songwriter Bryan Adams announced the dates of his So Happy It Hurts Tour with Rock Hall inductee Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The tour includes a stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, June 15. The tour supports Adams’s 15th studio album, So Happy It Hurts, which was released last year. Tickets to the Bryan…
The High Cost of a Conversation From Cuyahoga County Jail
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. When Kevin Lott was locked up in the Cuyahoga County Jail in 2021, phone calls were a lifeline. But it was a…
White Stripes and Missy Elliott Among Acts Nominated for Induction into the Rock Hall
George Michael, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, the White Stripes, Sheryl Crow and Iron Maiden lead the list of nominees for induction into the Rock Hall’s latest class. The list also includes Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, the Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest and Warren Zevon. The Rock Hall…
Ninja City Opening at Van Aken District Market Hall, Domo Yakitori and Sushi Departs
Domo Yakitori and Sushi, which opened in 2020 at the Van Aken District, has closed. The shop enjoyed a roomy corner space inside the Market Hall, setting itself apart from most of the stalls thanks to its own compact dining area. Soon, that space will become home to Ninja City, which has earned plenty of name recognition…
Lil Wayne Bringing His ‘Welcome to Tha Carter’ Tour to Cleveland This Spring
It’s been nearly 20 years since Lil’ Wayne released his critically acclaimed album Tha Carter in 2004. This spring, the rapper will be heading on a 28-city tour named after that album. The “Welcome to Tha Carter” tour will make its way to the House of Blues on Friday, April 28. Weezy F. Baby won…
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Bringing Summer Tour to Blossom in June
Last year, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunited for their first international tour in more than a decade. Earlier today, Plant and Krauss announced the dates of a summer tour that includes a June 28 stop at Blossom. The tour supports the twosome’s 2021 album Raise the Roof, and an all-star band that includes guitarist JD…
Study: Ohio Tax Changes Could Mean More in State Budget for Families
An Ohio-based think tank said changes to the tax system in the state could bring home more money for families and represent better budgetary priorities. The analysis came as Gov. Mike DeWine is set to give his “State of the State” on Tuesday, followed by a formal introduction of his budget priorities to the state’s…
Melt Bar and Grilled Closes Canton and Dayton Stores
Matt Fish and his partners have made the difficult decision to shutter two of the newest Melt Bar and Grilled locations, in Canton and Dayton. “We did our finances for 2023 and unfortunately, because we’re still feeling the effects of the pandemic, sales and volume are still down and we were forced to make some drastic…
Doki Doki Kawaii Shop Brings Anime, Manga, Stationery, and All Things Cute to Lakewood
Named for the Japanese term for the sound of an excited heart beating, Doki Doki Kawaii Shop, in all its pastel glory, sits on Lakewood’s Madison Avenue. Kawaii refers to the Japanese culture of cuteness. The shop is stocked with anime figurines, manga—especially niche and LGBTQ manga — candy, stationery, plushies, Japanese and Korean skincare,…
Fall Out Boy Coming to Blossom in July
Fall Out Boy will hit the road this summer with its headline tour dubbed So Much For (Tour) Dust. The 25+ date North American trek includes a July 18 stop at Blossom. The tour supports the emo band’s forthcoming new album, So Much (for) Stardust, which arrives on March 24. Ticket pre-sales begin at 10…
Finnish Phenom Klaus Mäkelä Leads the Cleveland Orchestra and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Our picks this week include a variety of classical music offerings. Let’s get to it. – On Wednesday, February 1 at 12 Noon, the spring series of BrownBag Concerts at Trinity will feature Dancing Wheels — “Art in motion, celebrating the spirit of dance.” Trinity Cathedral, 2230 Euclid Ave. Free. – At 6:30 on Wednesday…
Dodging Strike, Cleveland Snowplowers, Laborers Win Wage Increase In New Contract With City
Following successful talks with the city, and averting what could have been a highly consequential strike for snow removal in the midst of winter, Teamsters 507 reached a contract bargaining agreement on Saturday. The deal, which affects hundreds of city workers, includes 103 seasonal workers and 177 full-timers in waste management, employees in the parks…
‘You Ain’t No Big Man’: Videos Show Disparities in Cleveland Police Response to Kids in Crisis
This story is a joint project of the nonprofit The Marshall Project – Cleveland and Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism. Please join the free mailing lists for Eye on Ohio or The Marshall Project, as this helps provide more public service reporting. An ambulance was already outside the East Side…
Barenaked Ladies To Play Blossom in July
Barenaked Ladies just announced the details of their “almost-annual” Last Summer on Earth 2023 American Tour that includes three dozen shows in major venues all over the country. The tour lands at Blossom on July 21. Five for Fighting and Scottish rockers Del Amitri will open the show. For the tour, BNL will partner once again…
First Look: Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ, Opening This Week in Shaker Heights
Last week, Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ (20314 Chagrin Blvd., 216-266-0035) in Shaker Heights quietly opened its doors to a limited number of guests eager to sample the handiwork of Mendel Segal, who is known to his many fans as the “rabbi pitmaster.” The restaurant, located across Chagrin Boulevard from Van Aken District, in the former…
‘Fireflies’ at Clague Playhouse is a Sweet Story About Love Later in Life
It’s a familiar story: A single woman who is getting on in years encounters a charming, smooth-talking fellow about her age who seems to be interested in her. But is he, perhaps, too interested? Is he out for something? Does he have a secret agenda? We have all been trained by TV series such as…
“Stew” at Dobama Theatre Delivers Laughs, and a Somber Meditation on Black Womenhood in America
There are times when a work of fiction intersects with the real world in a telling manner. And such is the case with Stew by Zora Howard, now at Dobama Theatre. On the surface this is an old-fashioned, kitchen sink-style play that takes place in the home of Mama, the Black matriarch of the Tucker…
Here Are the Themes for the Cleveland Museum of Art’s First MIX Events of 2023
The first three Cleveland Museum of Art MIX events of th 2023 season have been announced and will feature “Moonstruck” on February 3rd, “Extended Play” on March 3rd and “Egyotomania” April 7th. The first of these MIX events, ‘Moonstruck’ takes place between the lunar new year and Valentine’s Day and presents Syrian-American band Bassel &…
Yum Yum’s at the 5th Street Arcades Has Closed
Yum Yum’s (512 Euclid Ave.), a popular presence at the 5th Street Arcades for more than a decade, has closed. Would-be customers arrived to see a sign announcing the closure, which happened on January 28. Located in a petite storefront at the entrance to the arcade, Yum Yum’s was a convenient spot for a morning…
The Smile Headed to the Agora in July
Earlier today, the Smile have confirmed a new run of North American dates for summer 2023. The group — Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner — will perform on July 11 at the Agora. The Smile will also release a limited edition live EP simply titled Europe: Live Recordings 2022. The EP features live…
Band of the Week: TRUSS
MEET THE BAND: Hannah Crandall (vocals), Eric Kennedy (guitar), Holden Szalek (drums), Thomas Rastatter (bass) A VARIETY OF INFLUENCES: All the band members in this hard rock group grew up in the Cleveland area listening to different types of music. “[Bassist] Thomas [Rastatter] is into the classic thrash metal bands like Metallica and Slayer, [drummer]…
Here’s What You Need to Know About COVID’s XBB.1.5 ‘Kraken’ Variant
The omicron variant’s family tree has grown substantially over the last year. The brood now encompasses a subvariant soup with alphanumeric names such as BA.2, BA.5 and BF.7. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that two versions — BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 — caused just over half of new infections in the United…
Neighbor’s Battle Over Cleveland Heights Couple’s Backyard Pizza Oven Goes to Trial This Week — and Sets a Street on Edge
It was soon after Paul Schambs starting dating and fell for Mary Lynne Newsome that he actualized his longtime idea of building a wood-fired pizza oven in his backyard. After some months of planning and assemblage, Schambs, a craftsman by trade in his early 60s, completed the project in May 2017. Soon after, Schambs and…
Legalizing Cannabis Reduces Opioid Prescriptions, Study Shows
States that have legalized adult-use marijuana have a significant reduction pharmacy-based codeine prescriptions a new study shows. The study was published January 19 in the Journal of Health Economics. Using data from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration which tracks controlled substances across the U.S., the study looked at 11 states that had legalized adult-use cannabis…
PUCO Approves Big Hike in Gas Charges for Ohioans
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio on Thursday agreed to a measure that could increase fixed monthly charges to 1.4 million Ohio natural gas customers by more than 50% over the next five years. Regulators approved a compromise that was agreed to by Columbia Gas and the Office of the Ohio Consumer’s Counsel, the state’s…
Air Pollution Is Impacting Maternal, Infant Health of Ohioans
Improving air quality in the state would lead to better health for Ohioans, and could be done through policy changes, according to a policy think tank. In a recent examination of the connections between air pollution and health, the Health Policy Institute focused on maternal and infant health, lung and heart conditions and cognitive conditions,…
Salmon Dave’s in Rocky River Reopens After Major Remodel
Salmon Dave’s (19015 Old Lake Rd., 440-331-2739), which has been closed since the first of the year, has reopened following a dramatic floor-to-ceiling remodel. When guests return, they’ll enjoy a refreshed interior with a more contemporary vibe. New features include a shiny new marble bar top, updated lighting, mosaic tiled floors and chrome accents. What has not changed…
Up-and-Coming Pop Star Ella Jane Comes to Mahall’s in February
While on the road last year promoting her sophomore EP, Ella Jane made a stop at West Hollywood’s iconic venue, the Troubadour, where Elton John famously made his breakthrough U.S. debut. Ella Jane is no stranger to John, who played her lyrically dark and sonically upbeat track “Calling Card” on his Apple Music radio show,…
Kim Kardashian Came to Ohio to Talk Kevin Keith, Whose Case Now Rests in Gov. Mike DeWine’s Hands
The Ohio Parole Board voted 5-0 against clemency for Kevin Keith, who is now 29 years into a life sentence (a sentence that had been commuted from the death penalty in 2010 by then-Gov. Ted Strickland, who could not ignore the “troubling” questions left unanswered in Keith’s case). The decision on Keith’s fate in this…
Clevelanders For Public Transit Challenge City, Cuyahoga County Leaders: Go Carless for a Week
In the minds of Clevelanders for Public Transit, there might be no more ideal way to show city and county changemakers what it’s like for many Cleveland and Cuyahoga County residents who have to navigate life entirely by public transit than asking those leaders to spend a week doing it themselves. It’s exactly the challenge…
A St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Pop-Up Bar Opens in the Flats Today. In January. 49 Days Before St. Patrick’s Day
Seasonally themed pop-up bars are now apparently operating on the schedule of micro-brewery seasonal releases or local radio stations’ transition to Christmas music, which is to say maybe before anyone is actually ready for them. Clover, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed pop-up bar from FWD Hospitality Group, opens in the Flats East Bank today. Today is…
Case Western Reserve Study Confirms Racism as “Overriding Factor” in Redlining Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods with Black residents were 40 times more likely to be redlined in the 1930s, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University, confirming racism as the defining factor of the practice whose effects are still felt today. In real estate, redlining refers to the process of denying home loans in areas determined to…
Neko Case Brought an Intimately Powerful Show to the Kent Stage Last Night
Neko Case joked multiple times Thursday night that her debut on the Kent Stage was like a first date. She wasn’t sure whether it was too much to want to hold hands or if Kent was really his (or its?) real name. Lucky for her and the crowd, though, the date seemed to go well.…
A Change of Course for Ponyboys in Chagrin Falls
Ponyboys (506 E. Washington St., 440-247-8226) in Chagrin Falls just entered its second year in business, but it does so with a slightly different identity. When it debuted at the tail end of 2021, the restaurant was described by its chef-owner Ryan Scanlon as one that focused on “elevated Mexican street food.” Guests who make…
Study Says Downtown Cleveland Among Slowest Recovering in Country in Covid Aftermath, But DCA Disputes Data
Five months after the University of California Berkeley “Death of Downtown?” report detailing post-Covid recoveries in cities across America, and which led local leaders to challenge the data used in the study, a recent update doubled down on the prognosis of progress of Cleveland’s Downtown recovery: Nothing much has changed. The report update, from the…
CityMusic Cleveland Does Spanish Music From the Time of Goya and the Rest of the Classical Action to Catch This Week
Our picks this week range from Medieval and Baroque music to a newly birthed opera and a vocal music extravaganza, with some visiting performers and musical anthologies mixed in. – CityMusic Cleveland is currently performing as a chamber music ensemble, and their January 27 concert at Praxis Fiber Galley will focus on Spanish music from…
Regal Great Northern Mall Movie Theater in North Olmsted Will Permanently Close This Week
The bad news for Northeast Ohio moviegoers continues this week as the Regal Great Northern Mall movie theater will permanently close at the end of business on Friday. The AMC in Solon closed earlier this month, as that chain deals with the fallout of hundreds of millions of dollars in losses in 2022. And also…
John Mayer To Play Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in March
Singer-guitarist John Mayer has just announced the dates of a solo acoustic tour for spring 2023. “Twenty years in the making, this audacious trek features solo performances by Mayer, leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar work with special performances on piano and electric guitar,” reads a press release about the trek. Mayer brings the tour…
Wood Brothers Headed to Goodyear Theater in May
The Wood Brothers just announced that their eighth studio album, Heart Is the Hero, will be released on April 14. The group recorded analog to 16-track tape direct from the studio floor and stripped back its sound to its elemental core. “The chorus of the album’s title track says ‘the heart is the hero of every…
Ask Alli: Monthly Micro-Resolutions for Your Neurodiverse Family in 2023
Sponsored by Frazier Behavioral Health, a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence accredited business By Alli Frazier, CEO of Frazier Behavioral Health and Autism Mom Happy New Year to everyone! At the turn of the new year, many people are thinking about steps they can take to improve family life in 2023. Often we strive to…
Brandon Chrostowski, Larder Chefs Nab 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalist Nods
Cleveland is represented twice in the 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists, which were announced today, and both have made previous appearances on the list. Brandon Chrostowski, for the second year in a row, is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Restaurateur category, which recognizes, “A restaurateur who uses their establishment(s) as a vehicle for building community, demonstrates…
Celebrating the Late Artist, “Against Gravity: Remembering John Jackson” Opens Friday at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
In 2006, sculptor John Conway Jackson and photographer Masumi Hayashi were tragically murdered on the west side of Cleveland. The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve will be honoring the memory of Jackson with “Against Gravity,” an exhibition of his work opening this Friday with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event is…
EPA Aims to Improve Ohio Air Quality With Proposed Methane Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency continues to seek public input on its recently proposed methane standards for oil and gas operations. The rules would require routine monitoring at low-producing sites. Advocates such as Tracy Sabetta — Ohio state field coordinator with Moms Clean Air Force — said the changes will protect families’ health from the impacts…
Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Trend Downward as Ohio Public Health Officials Fight Back
The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said national vaccine rates for young children are down for the third year in a row, and Ohio public health officials paint a similar picture locally. In a recent summary of vaccination coverage, the CDC yet again cited pandemic-related disruptions as part of the reason for…
Livewire: Lotus, Angel Olsen, lovelytheband and the Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through Early February
THU 01/26 Lurrie BellA founding member of the Sons of Blues with Freddie Dixon (son of Willie) and Billy Branch, singer-guitarist Lurrie Bell starting playing guitar when he was only 5. Active since the 1970s, Bell has now appeared on more than 50 recordings either as leader or featured sideman. He performs tonight at 7:30…
