‘The Office’ Themed Charity Bar Crawl to Take Place on April 18 in Tremont
Since 2013, A Special Wish Foundation Cleveland Chapter has been dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder. On Saturday, April 18, the nonprofit will throw a Tremont bar crawl themed after The Office, the TV show that starred Steve Carell as Michael…
Scene Gets Results: 2019 Cleveland Naked Bike Ride Planned for June
A few weeks ago we voiced an undeniable yet unspoken truth about the city of Cleveland: That it could not and will not be considered a real city until it participates in World Naked Bike Ride Day. Thankfully, some of you were listening and nodding your heads, because such an event is now planned (and…
Cleveland’s New Musical Instrument Donation Drive Kicks Off MLK Day
Thanks to expert tidier Marie Kondo’s new Netflix series, people everywhere are purging their homes of unused and unneeded things this new year. And in Cleveland, there’s a new way to donate your dust-collecting musical instruments (think: that trumpet or violin you haven’t touched since high school). Starting Monday, five non-profit/public groups, including Arts Cleveland,…
Beachwood Incentive Package to Lure Small Company Draws Attention of Former City Council Candidate
On Dec. 17, 2018, Beachwood city council approved up to $86,800 in economic development funds for Surgical Theater, a virtual reality medical company with a $1.7 million payroll and twelve employees. The company had a competing economic development offer from the city of Mayfield, where it’s currently located, but Surgical Theater told Cleveland.com that they…
Visible Voice Books to Host an ‘Abandoned Cleveland’ Book Launch Party in February
Local author Jeffrey Stroup has been exploring and documenting deserted and neglected sites in Northeast Ohio and across the country for more than 15 years now. Stroup, who describes himself as “a sentimental person who cherishes friends, experiences and the beauty he sees in the world,” has just collected a slew of his best photos…
Mac DeMarco To Play the Agora in September
A gifted guitar player and composer, singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco champions acts such as Steely Dan while appealing to an indie rock crowd. Known for his on-stage antics and hijinks as well as his bizarre cover songs (he used to include a rendition of Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s “Takin’ Care of Business” in his sets), DeMarco is a…
The Inaugural Cleveland Open, the First Local ATP Event in 34 Years, Comes to the Cleveland Racquet Club in Late January
The Cleveland Racquet Club will host the inaugural Cleveland Open, the first ATP event in Cleveland in 34 years, from Jan. 28 through Feb. 3. Some competitors were announced today, including Bernard Tomic (ranked 85th), Thomas Bellucci and Victor Estrella Burgos. The 48-player field will be chasing their share of $81,240 in prize money. Tickets…
In Advance of an Upcoming House of Blues Show, Singer Carly Pearce Explains Why She Likes the Sad Songs
Last year was a great year for singer-songwriter Carly Pearce, but with her first headlining tour, a sophomore album and a wedding all on the horizon, 2019 is looking just as good for the 28-year-old Northern Kentucky native who grew up just outside of Cincinnati. Pearce dropped out of high school when she was 16…
First Four Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Open Tomorrow, And Long Lines Are Expected
After months of delays, medical marijuana is finally coming to Ohio. Wednesday, four dispensaries around the state are set to open at 9 a.m. on the first day that medical pot becomes legal under state law. While none of the four dispensaries are in the Cleveland area, residents can expect others to follow shortly. The…
More People Than Ever Visited the Cleveland Museum of Art in 2018
Thanks to high profile art exhibits like Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors touring exhibit and FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art announced today that 2018 brought in record attendance. Final tabulation found 769,435 people come through the museum doors last year, a 31 percent spike from the year prior. The previous…
Eddie Izzard Coming to Playhouse Square in May
Over the course of a career that stretches back decades, comedian and actor Eddie Izzard has amassed an impressive body of work. Born in Yemen and raised in Northern Ireland, Wales and England, he lost his mother at the age of 6. He dropped out of college and took to the streets of London, where he…
Sittoo’s, the Fast-Casual Version of Aladdin’s, to Open in Playhouse Square
Fady and Sally Chamoun opened their first Aladdin’s Eatery in 1994. Since then, they’ve grown the operation to 40 locations in four states. The restaurant group also offers a higher-end Middle Eastern dining experience at two Taza locations in Woodmere (28601 Chagrin Blvd., 216-464-4000) and downtown (1400 W. 6th St., 216-274-1170). And they unveiled a…
Blue Streak Ensemble Musically Remembers the Cuyahoga River Fire 50 Years Ago and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
The Oberlin Orchestra and Oberlin College Choir will be performing at New York City’s iconic Carnegie Hall later this week. They’ll have a dress rehearsal in the form of a send-off concert in Oberlin’s Finney Chapel on Wednesday, January 16 at 7:30 pm, when Gregory Ristow will launch the evening with Tarik O’Regan’s Triptych and…
Toledo Blade, Eyeing ‘Digital Future,’ Will Offer Only E-Delivery Two Days Per Week
The owners of the Toledo Blade have announced that the paper will be delivered exclusively in a digital format two days per week beginning Feb. 24. Citing a “digital future” — not unlike Advance Local, corporate parent of Cleveland,com, long has — Block Communications Chairman Allan Block said that the daily paper for Ohio’s fourth-largest…
More Americans Now Die From Opioids Than Car Accidents
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The opioid epidemic is hitting closer to home than some Ohioans might realize. According to the National Safety Council, the odds of dying from an opioid overdose are, for the first time, greater than the odds of dying in a car accident. The odds of dying from an opioid overdose are 1-in-96,…
Will 2019 Bring Gun Reform in Congress?
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans in favor of stronger gun laws are optimistic the new Congress will move swiftly to pass new universal background-check legislation. HR 8 and S. 42 were introduced last week and would expand federal background checks to all gun sales, including private sales. As founder of the Ohio Coalition Against Gun Violence,…
Beachland Ballroom to Host a Concert for the Plain Dealer News Guild in February
Earlier this year, The Plain Dealer announced that the paper will cut nearly 30 jobs when it outsources copy editors, designers, curators and artists in a couple of months. Other union members could lose their jobs at the end of February as well. To show support for the union members of Local 1 of the…
YouTube Sensation Matthew Ball to Perform at the Lakewood Public Library in February
An attorney who became a musician whose playing has earned him a rabid following on YouTube, Matthew Ball will give a free concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Lakewood Public Library. Ball, who plays tunes from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s, has posted YouTube vidoes that have received more than four million…
Video: What it Was Like to Live, Work and Play in Cleveland in the 1930s
Recently unearthing 8mm video footage of Cleveland in the 1930s, YouTube user G Cast has offered up a rare digitized glimpse of what it was once like to live, work and play in our fair city. Using colorized and black-and-white footage — try not to pay attention to the cheesy background music here — the moving images capture…
Former Cavalier Richard Jefferson Pens Retirement Letter Thanking State Of Ohio
Richard Jefferson became a very beloved figure in Cleveland despite only spending two years with the Cavaliers. Jefferson, along with close friend Channing Frye, is credited with bringing a sense of camaraderie and improved chemistry to the 2016 NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Jefferson, who retired before this current NBA season, penned a farewell letter in…
Popular E. 185th Street Restaurant the Standard Sold to New Owner
After five years, partners Chris Hammer and Matt Quinn are selling the Standard (779 E 185th St., 216-531-9463), a popular anchor in the E. 185th Street community. The gastro-tavern got off to a strong start thanks to opening chef Tim Bando, who left to open Grove Hill in Chagrin Falls. “We’ve been looking for a…
Jon Anderson of Yes to Play a Solo Show at Hard Rock Live in March
Last year, prior to a Yes concert at Hard Rock Live, singer Jon Anderson talked to us a bit about his forthcoming solo album, 1000 Hands. “I’m working on a piece that’s so bizarre,” he said in the interview. “I started a piece of music 28 years ago in Big Bear, which is southeast of…
Mayor of Cleveland’s Polish Sister City Assassinated at Charity Event
The Mayor of Cleveland’s sister city in Poland died Sunday night after he was stabbed in the chest at a charity concert. Pawel Adamowicz, 53, was a six-term liberal Mayor who’d presided over Gdansk since 1998. Multiple outlets are reporting that he’d been a vocal critic of Poland’s right-wing populist government. He died after five…
The Rock Hall Recaps 2018 and Announces Its Schedule of Events for 2019
Earlier today, the Rock Hall held a press conference to announce its upcoming schedule of events. President and CEO Greg Harris said the aim was to recap 2018 and then preview what will happen at the Rock Hall in 2019. “We want to let you know that we have a broad staff and assets and…
Slyman’s Tavern is Coming to Avon, Public Records Confirm
Cleveland’s famed corned beef emporium Slyman’s is making moves to expand once more. This time, the sandwich shop is taking its talents to Avon, at least according to public records obtained by Cleveland.com showing a property on Nagel Road was purchased by the company. While no official construction plans have been shown to Avon’s Planning Commission,…
Good Company, the Plum Crew’s Plum-like Take on a Neighborhood Bar, Opens This Week in Battery Park
“This concept is something we’ve had in the back of our minds for a while, and when we saw the space, we knew it would fit that concept,” explains Brett Sawyer. This past September, Sawyer, Jonah Oryszak and Vince Thomascik, chef-owner, owner and chef de cuisine, respectively, got the keys to their new home, the…
The Who to Perform at Blossom in September
One of the first rock acts inducted into the Rock Hall, the Who has just announced dates for a summer tour. The 29-city tour kicks off on May 7 in Grand Rapids and includes a Sept. 10 stop at Blossom. Later this year, the Who will also release its first album of new songs. Guitarist/backup…
North Union Indoor Farmers Market Returns to Crocker Park For Its Seventh Season
Starting tomorrow, the North Union Indoor Farmers Market returns to Crocker Park. From now until March 30, it will take place on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Local farmers and bakers will be on hand to sell seasonal greens and vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses and bakery items. The market is located at 228 Market Street…
Community Coalition Announces Planned Ballot Initiative to Tackle Cleveland’s Lead Problems
The Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH), a coalition including SPAN-Ohio, Black Lives Matter of Cuyahoga County, the Cuyahoga County ProgressiveCaucus, Organize! Ohio, and Cleveland Democratic Socialists of America, today announced plans for a ballot initiative to address lingering and dangerous lead problems in Cleveland. Staring down what they perceive as inexcusable inaction by…
Platform Beer Co. Announces Plans for a Pittsburgh Expansion
It’s hard to keep up with Platfrom Beer Co. these days. One of the fastest growing breweries out of Cleveland, the company already has multiple tap rooms in Ohio, including one in Cincinnati that’s set to open at the end of the month. And now they’ve announced an expansion to Pittsburgh this summer. Opening a…
The Tangier to Host a Benefit Screening and Concert for Local Pianist Kofi R. Boakye
In a short amount of time, 19-year-old pianist Kofi R. Boakye has put together a pretty impressive resume. The Akron musician has toured Germany and Prague with the Miller South Show Choir. At the age of 15, he was accepted into the University of Akron School of Music’s Jazz Program, making him the youngest African-American…
Dan Gilbert Makes Trumpian Attack on Detroit ‘Free Press’ After Investigation Into Bedrock Detroit Construction Project
Like many other powerful men — like President Donald Trump, say, or Elon Musk — Dan Gilbert just can’t seem to help himself when it comes to Twitter. The billionaire used the platform on Thursday to retaliate against the Detroit Free Press following a lengthy investigation the paper published earlier that day, which detailed allegations…
Shaker Heights Cites Lack of Cultural Sensitivity, Racial Slurs in Decision to Pull Athletics From Greater Cleveland Conference
The Greater Cleveland Conference for Ohio high school athletics is made up of Brunswick, Elyria, Euclid, Medina, Mentor, Solon, Strongsville, and Shaker Heights. That is set to change next year. In a public statement issued yesterday, Shaker Heights announced that it will leave the conference and join the Lake Erie League, to which it once…
6 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, JAN. 11 Book Of Love/Metrolight Ted Ottaviano, one of the art-students-turned- musician in the new wave electronic group Book of Love, has a long history with “the perfect pop song.” Book of Love formed in the early ’80s in New York when, as he once put it, “the post-punk thing was in full-fledged formation.”…
Income Shifts and Your Health: Study Examines the Connection
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly one-in-three American households experiences a dramatic change in income each year, and new research reveals this volatility could have a serious impact on health. Researchers collected data over a 15-year period from nearly 4,000 people living in four diverse U.S. cities. Study author Tali Elfassy, an assistant professor of epidemiology at…
Cleveland Clinic Reiterates its Opposition to Recommending Medical Marijuana
Drawing a line between medication and medical marijuana, the Cleveland Clinic reiterated yesterday that the system does not support and will not recommend patients to use medical marijuana. The first legal sale in the state of Ohio is expected to happen next week as the program finally launches following months of delays. Further research, development…
The Fox 8/Spectrum Cable Stalemate is Over, Station Returns to Broadcast
Early this morning Tribune Broadcasting and Charter Communications finally reached an agreement on transmissions fees nine days after their previous agreement expired, leading Fox 8 and two dozen other stations to be dropped from Spectrum Cable’s broadcast. “We are pleased to have reached this agreement that will return Tribune Broadcasting’s local television stations and WGN…
iHeartMedia Cleveland Launches 106.1 FM, a New Urban Radio Station
iHeartMedia Cleveland has debuted a new hip-hop and R&B radio station. Dubbed REAL 106.1, the station will play songs from acts such as Bruno Mars, Drake, French Montana, Lil Wayne, the Weeknd, Migos, Cardi B, Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Scott and more. As part of its launch, the station is playing 10,000 commercial-free songs and…
Movie Theater at Shaker Square to Change Hands from Cleveland Cinemas to Atlas Cinemas
At the end of its lease this month, Cleveland Cinemas will step away from the movie theater at Shaker Square after failing to come to mutually agreeable terms with the property owner, Coral Co. Atlas Cinemas, another local chain, will take over the six-screen theater on the southwest corner of the Square and plans to…
Cleveland Can’t Consider Itself a Real City Until it Participates in World Naked Bike Ride Day
Forget Baker Mayfield and the Browns. Brush aside celebrations touting our restaurant scene. Ignore any and all accolades bestowed upon our artistic and cultural institutions. Turn away from the grandeur of Lake Erie and close all those property-tax-exempt tabs extolling the success and virtues of the Cleveland Clinic. Until Cleveland participates in World Naked Bike…
Cuyahoga County Announces Expanded MetroHealth Care at County Jail Facilities
As Armond Budish and Cuyahoga County stare down a scathing and seemingly endless string of headlines concerning the Cuyahoga County Jail — an 8th inmate dying, corrections officers accused of using force against a man suffering from Tourette Syndrome, a guard accused of retaliating against an inmate who gave an interview to the U.S. Marshals,…
In Advance of Next Week’s Kent Stage Show, Keller Williams Talks About Paying Tribute to the Late Tom Petty
Like any American kid, singer-guitarist Keller Williams got a heavy dose of Tom Petty while growing up. But Williams, who brings his new Tom Petty-inspired project titled Keller Williams’ PettyGrass to the Kent Stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, never actually owned a Petty album. “I personally never had any Petty records,” says…
Ohio Has the Fourth Worst Roads in America, New Study Finds
As anyone who’s ever bumped through Cleveland can attest, the roads here are not for the faint of heart. Now, a San Francisco-based software company called lvl5 has confirmed what we’ve already suspected: Ohio’s streets rank within the Top 5 worst in the country. Following research on autonomous vehicle safety, the company has released a report…
Let’s Talk About Freddie Kitchens — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk about the hire, the risk, the positives of keeping the band together and where the Browns might go from here. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here or stream below.
Someone Start a Slow Clap for Tri-C’s New “Triceratops” Logo
Folks, Tri-C did not disappoint. Today the local community college unveiled the logo for its new mascot, the “Triceratops.” It is indeed, as university communications folks have declared, a “stout and imposing,” “formidable, yet likable” creature. Students, faculty and alumni voted on the mascot last fall, selecting Triceratops over five other options: Jazz, Tridents, Blizzard, Coyotes…
Touring In Support of a Deeply Personal New Album, Indie Rockers Petal Play Mahall’s Next Week
Given her background, it makes sense that singer-songwriter Kiley Lotz, who currently records and tours as Petal, would have one of indie rock’s more captivating voices. The woman can truly sing. Part of the credit belongs to her mother, the choir director at the Scranton, PA high school that Lotz attended. Her father, who worked…
Black Advocacy Groups Begin Process to Recall ‘Ineffective’ Mayor Frank Jackson
Two local advocacy groups intend to pull petitions to recall Mayor Frank Jackson in response to what they call “ineffective leadership” and a “lack of concern for Cleveland neighborhoods.” Al Porter of Black on Black Crime Inc., and Jeff Mixon of Black Lives Matter in Cuyahoga County — unaffiliated with the national Black Lives Matter…
Phish to Perform at Blossom in June
On the heels of another four-night sold-out New Year’s Eve run at Madison Square Garden, Phish has just announced that it’ll return to the road again this summer. The band has just announced the details of a 26-date tour that includes two nights at Bonnaroo (one late-evening set and two headlining sets closing out the…
Addy’s Diner to Replace Jack Flaps Luncheonette at 5th Street Arcades
There is a changing of the guard taking place in the Colonial Arcade, also known as 5th Street Arcades. Jack Flaps Luncheonette, which opened three-and-a-half-years ago, has closed. That restaurant, as many will recall, took the spot that for 35 years was home to P.J.’s Luncheonette, a no-frills breakfast and lunch diner. As luck would…
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Says He Won’t Attend the Upcoming Rock Hall Inductions
Last year, members of the British rock act Radiohead, who were nominated for induction into the Rock Hall, caught some flack when they announced tour dates that conflicted with the induction ceremony. The group wasn’t inducted, so it would become a moot point. But this year, the band will be inducted during the ceremony that…
USDA says SNAP Will Be Protected During Government Shutdown, But Increased Pressure on Foodbanks Expected
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Federal officials say fallout from the government shutdown will not impact the food security of families already living on the edge, in Ohio and other states. There were concerns that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP could dry up after January, but the USDA announced late Tuesday that it…
Rock Hall to Host a Rush Fan Day on January 19
Rush singer-bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson will be on hand for a special Rush Fan Day that takes place at the Rock Hall on Saturday, Jan. 19. Having played the bass guitar for over four decades, Lee owns hundreds of vintage bass guitars. His collection is the basis of his new book, Geddy…
Tribe’s Offseason Belt Tightening Really Does Come Down to Attendance
The Cleveland Indians are in the midst of an offseason belt-tightening, if you haven’t heard. Hitting the road are Yan Gomes, Yonder Alonso, Andrew Miller, Lonnie Chisenhall, Michael Brantley, Edwin Encarnacion, Yandy Diaz and Erik Gonzalez. The only big player added is Carlos Santana. There is also talk of trading Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer…
Local Brews Local Grooves Returning to House of Blues in February
House of Blues has just announced that its annual Local Brews Local Grooves event that pairs local blues and rock acts with craft breweries will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16. Breweries such as Saucy Brew Works, Lager Heads Brewing Company, Willoughby Brewing Company, Masthead Brewing Co., Revolution Brewing, Platform Beer Co.,…
Savage Love: Men and Women
I’m a 40-year-old guy with a 30-year-old girlfriend. We’ve been together a year, and I can see a future with her. But there are problems. This girl comes after two minutes of stimulation, be it manual, oral, or penile. As someone who takes pride in my foreplay/pussy-eating abilities, this is a bummer. She gets wet…
15 Things You Need to Know About Cleveland Music in 2019
At the beginning of last year, we presented a conceptual outlook on 2018 with the hope of corralling even more good music into our annual preview of what to expect to see and hear in Cleveland music in the coming year. This year, we continue that tradition with this overview of what’s to come in…
Cleveland Painter Justin Brennan Flays the Ego at BAYarts
Justin Brennan seems to melt right into the floor of his studio. His pants and studio shoes are riddled with every color imaginable, just like the protective cardboard on the ground. The workspace smells of linseed oil and prolific productivity. We are impressed by the sheer chaos. The artist has just laid out 30 paintings…
Blue Habanero Brings Category-Spanning Mexican to Gordon Square
On our inaugural visit to Blue Habanero, one particular appetizer caught our eye: the Jalapeños Norteños. Gluttons for punishment, we yearned to get the party started with a bang, and what could be more explosive than cream cheese-stuffed hot peppers swaddled in crispy bacon. Of course, barbecue fanatics know this classic backyard delicacy by its…
Band of the Week: JiMiller Band
MEET THE BAND: Jim Miller (vocals, guitars), Steve Scheff (keyboards), Brian Golenberg (drums), Dave Blackerby (bass), Vince Berry (guitar) THE BEATLES BLEW HIS MIND: Initially, local singer-guitarist Jim Miller gravitated to the classical music that his mother used to play around the house. Then, he saw the Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. “The Beatles…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (Jan. 9-15)
WED 01/09 Cleveland Stories Dinner Parties Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the mission of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Cleveland History Center. The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is to…
