Update: Andrew W.K. Coming to Grog Shop to Talk About ‘The Power of Partying’
Update: The Andrew W.K. talk slated to take place at the Capitol Theatre will now take place at the Grog Shop at 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14. All tickets for the Capitol will be honored, and additional tickets will be available. Original Post: The self-proclaimed King of Partying, singer Andrew W.K. has somehow made…
Isaiah Crowell Makes Donation to Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation
[image-1]Update: Browns running back Isaiah Crowell has made good on his summer promise to make a donation to the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation after posting a graphic illustration portraying an officer being killed on his Instagram account earlier this year. This comes after he attended the funeral of fallen Dallas police officer Patrick Zamarripa, one…
236 Heroin Overdoses in Akron in 3 Weeks; Heroin Being Cut with Elephant Sedative
[image-1]Update: Another week, another torturous update of devastating numbers. The Akron Beacon Journal reports on the current OD toll in the city, and the escalation of the problem, tied by authorities to the influx of a powerful elephant sedative in the heroin chain: From January to June, Akron paramedics responded to about 320 drug overdose…
Mayor Frank Jackson Signs Transgender Bathroom Bill
Update: Just a short while ago, Mayor Frank Jackson signed the bill into law. Details on the bill and its origins in the original story below. Mayor Frank Jackson signs law that allows people to use the bathroom of their choice. @cleveland19news pic.twitter.com/9rpKcZmJv9 — Shanice (@ShaniceDunning) July 22, 2016 *** (Original story 7/13/16): Cleveland City…
No One Would Have Seen Sherwin-Williams’ Proposed LeBron Replacement Banner During the RNC Anyway
If you look real closely at the picture above, focusing on the middle and squinting a bit, you’ll see a small portion of the LeBron banner, the massive 10-story installation on the side of the Sherwin-Williams building that was supposed to come down prior to the RNC. It didn’t go anywhere, of course, as it…
RNC Visitors Can’t Stop Raving About Cleveland
Visitors from far and wide have spent the week in Cleveland and the resounding verdict is that they freaking love it here. It’s not like we needed the validation, but it’s certainly nice. From the relative bargain-basement prices — “Wait, a pitcher of beer is really $6.50?” — to the landscape of downtown itself to…
UPDATE: Elvis Costello & The Imposters to Perform at Akron Civic in October; Special Presale Takes Place Today
UPDATE: Akron Civic just announced a special online only ticket presale will take place today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Use the passcode: CIVIC. *** When singer-songwriter Elvis Costello came through town to play House of Blues in 2005, he emphasized the hits, playing rousing versions of songs such as “Watching the Detectives” and…
This is Kirtland Park and the Campers “Occupying the RNC”
On Monday evening, a camper at Kirtland Park swore that protest groups of serious size and energy would be arriving soon. If not later that night, then certainly Tuesday. And if not Tuesday, then definitely later in the week. Kirtland Park is a long, sub-optimally situated city park on Cleveland’s east side. From a…
The Daily Show Covers the RNC Live from Cleveland This Week
[image-1] Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with host Trevor Noah is currently being filmed live from The Breen Auditorium in Cleveland this week as the show covers the Republican National Convention. As the audience was lining up in preparation to get their tickets, a Daily Show representative set the stage for the rest of the…
Navigating the Weirdness of the RNC Crowd in Downtown Cleveland
The first day of the Republican National Convention is off to a weird enough start, with emotional spurts and brief media frenzies popping up on Public Square and a pro-Trump rally bringing the likes of Alex Jones and Eric Andre to Settlers Landing. That’s the motif thus far: weirdness, at least for those who find…
Cargo Shorts Are an RNC Convention Hall No-No
The RNC kindly reminded journalists covering the convention this morning that the dress code exists for a reason, probably because many of us are just slobs and apparently jeans and sneakers were way too prevalent yesterday. Anyway, one thing of note to separate from the pack of khakis and polos and button ups: Cargo shorts…
Video: The Activists Arrested at the Rock Hall Were Pretty Freaking Good Climbers
In case you’re just catching up with the RNCTASTICNOTHINGISHAPPENING news this afternoon, a small group of activists scaled the flag poles at the Rock Hall to (temporarily) install an anti-fracking Don’t Trump Our Communities flag this morning. They were swiftly arrested but it’s worth noting: pretty freaking good climbers. Two protestors climb flag pole at…
Dispatches from the Daily Show’s Convention Sideshow
The Daily Show Convention Sideshow was certainly host to an array of games and attractions fit for any political carnival. Each guest was greeted at the entrance yesterday with a ticket and an immediate stop at the “Orange Cone Over” cotton candy stand for a cone of sugar whipped in the same unfortunate hue as…
Video: JR Smith is Having the Best Summer Ever, So Why Not Run for President
J.R. Smith may not officially be Cavalier again just yet, but with day one of the RNC not going as well as the GOP had hoped there’s another job he can fill. President of the United States of America, of course. Summer of JR: @TheRealJRSmith vs. T-Shirtshttps://t.co/vXlpBsUoxv — The Ringer (@ringer) July 19, 2016
You Should Probably Go Check Out Some Comedy at The Nash Tonight
[image-1]If ever there was a week to seek refuge at a comedy show, folks, this is it. Things are weird downtown — on the streets and in the arena — and, despite a relative sense of calm around the RNC, there’s still plenty of violence to bear in mind here in Cleveland. That’s why we’re…
Weekend Before RNC Was Cleveland’s Deadliest of 2016
The numbers from Day One of the RNC would seem to tell an encouraging story about safety and policing: There was only one arrest all day long — a local activist was put in handcuffs on Public Square for an outstanding warrant — and despite the 450-500 total protesters at Monday’s demonstrations, there were zero…
40-Year-Old Mad Greek to Close. Cedar-Fairmount Space Goes to Barrio Tacos
The year was 1976 when Loki Chopra opened up the Mad Greek restaurant at the Coventryard Mall in Cleveland Heights. The owner had an idea to combine the foods of his native India with the family recipes of his former wife, who was Greek. The result was a restaurant with a dual personality, a rarity…
VIDEO: Melania Trump’s RNC Speech Sounds Eerily Similar to Michelle Obama’s
Eight years ago, Michelle Obama delivered a powerful, well-written speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, also delivered a powerful, well-written speech on the first night of the Republican National Convention. Apparently, Michelle Obama’s speech really impressed Melania, because…ahem: In response to the outcry, Melania Trump’s team issued this statement on…
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force Will Bring Truth to Cleveland on Final Night of RNC
[image-1]Femi Kuti hasn’t listened to music in 15 years or so. He’s been on a journey to capture the essence of his own voice, and the distractions of other artists’ music is too much of a liability for him. “I’m trying to find purity in my music,” the Nigerian musician tells Scene. Being the son…
GOP Rep. Steve King: Western Christians Have Done More for the World Than Any “Subgroup”
[image-1] Confederate flag-lovin’ GOP rep Steve King, just a little bit ago over on East Fourth during a live interview with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, dropped this bit of explicit language on the subtext of what many feel like is going on inside the arena: The civilizations of Western and Eastern Europe have done more…
Sondheim’s “Assassins” Impresses at Near West Theatre
“There’s Another National Anthem, folks. For those who never win . . . for the ones who might have been.” A line from a Trump election advertisement? No, its from the Stephen Sondheim, John Weidman musical, Assassins, now on stage at Near West Theatre. Assassins seems an ideal script to choose at this time of…
Chef Michael Symon Back into Production for New Season of “Burgers, Brew & ‘Que
Today, the Food Network announced that Michael Symon is going back on the road as host of the popular “Burgers, Brew & ‘Que.” The new season – season three – will premiere in September. These culinary road trips hit up classic restaurants across the country to highlight their food, the people who run them, and…
RNC Edition of Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour Coming to Bop Stop
Since it began in January, the Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour has played over 20 sold out shows across the Southern U.S. Comedians Stewart Huff, Cliff Cash and Tom Simmons, who’s known for his hit comedy news series So Then There’s This, have teamed up to try to show that “not all Southerners are stupid.” “We believe that…
Cleveland Hopkins Rental Car Companies Running Low on Premium Luxury Vehicles
The eight car rental companies encamped at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport remain commendably stocked on Monday, day one of the Republican National Convention. But perhaps unsurprisingly, vehicles in the “Premium Luxury” or “Prestige” class have been highly sought after, and in some cases, are completely sold out. The best that Budget Rental could offer was…
Now Open: Parker’s Downtown at the Kimpton Schofield Hotel
The Kimpton Schofield Hotel has been renting rooms for about three months now, but doing so without the support of the property’s flagship restaurant. That finally changed this week when Parker’s Downtown (2000 E. Ninth St., 216-357-3250) opened up at the corner of East Ninth and Euclid Avenue, just in time for the RNC. The…
Jill Stein Misses Cleveland Meet and Greet, Local Green Party Charges On Amidst RNC
By 5 p.m. Sunday, Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein had yet to arrive to a 4 p.m. meet and greet in Ohio City, the neighborhood just west of downtown Cleveland. “Americans deserve real solutions for the economic, social and environmental crises we face,” Stein said in a press statement delivered Saturday. “But the broken…
Report: Community Activist Kathy Wray Coleman Arrested Downtown on Outstanding Warrant During RNC
Community activist Kathy Wray Coleman was arrested a short time ago at Public Square. Reporters on scene captured the arrest as well as some initial info: “A Cleveland police officer said it was for an outstanding warrant. Her friend says the warrant is for an alleged assault against a police officer outside Coleman’s foreclosed Cleveland…
On the Rise Bakery Unveils Expansion That Doubles Footprint
It’s been a little more than a year since we first reported on the expansion project that would double the size of On the Rise bakery in Cleveland Heights. Last spring, Adam Gidlow, owner of the 15-year-old bake shop, took possession of an adjacent space to make room for a full commercial kitchen and a…
A New Prophets of Rage Song Just Hours Before Free Concert in Cleveland
A reminder, first, that Prophets of Rage will be playing a free show at the conclusion of the End Poverty Now! rally at 1 p.m. at 1416 E. 47th St. #Cleveland- Join us tomorrow at 1pm at The End Poverty Now! Rally. 1416 E. 47th St. pic.twitter.com/qQOk4b25IA — Prophets of Rage (@prophetsofrage) July 17, 2016…
Videos: The Cleveland You Probably Won’t See During the RNC
We’ve written about The Fixers in this space before, the video/art project led by Kate Sopko, assorted filmmakers and others that aims to highlight parts of and issues in Cleveland that will likely fly under the radar during the RNC. Visitors, both media and delegates, might be feted with fireworks and food trucks and Steven…
Anti-Republican Rhetoric Reigns Supreme at Ministry Concert at the Agora
While Al Jourgensen, the outspoken frontman for the industrial rock band Ministry, spent the better part of the 2000s writing songs aimed at exposing the incompetence of then-President George W. Bush, he has publicly said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is even more of a buffoon. And yet in a recent interview, he referred to…
On the 50th Anniversary of the Hough Riots, Lessons and Parallels for Today’s Cleveland
The Hough Riots cratered the city’s image like no other event in Cleveland’s history. On July 18, 1966, rocks began flying on the city’s predominantly east side, a neighborhood that had been a pressure-cooker of low-income stress factors like terrible housing, bad schools, and police brutality. For the next five days, the city burned as…
Out-of-Towners Get Creative in Finding Last-Minute Housing During RNC
[image-1]With hotels in the greater Cleveland area long since booked, and other affordable housing options limited, the city of Cleveland and community leaders have had to get creative to house out-of-town demonstrators. Last Wednesday, under pressure by community leaders and demonstrators concerned with insufficient housing options, Cleveland’s Board of Control voted to allow camping in…
Samaria Rice Staying Far Away from RNC: ‘I Value My Life’
The Republican National Convention begins today — and with it the rancorous discourse on all manner of political and social issues du jour. Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice and a vocal critic of the Cleveland Division of Police, says that she’ll be staying far away from the downtown goings-on. Here, The Guardian speaks with…
Stephen Colbert Brings ‘Hunger Games’ Spoof to RNC: Video
[image-1]Stephen Colbert was hanging out at the Q yesterday, shooting some Late Show bits, when he managed to hit the stage and steal a few moments with the mic. Dressed up like Hunger Games emcee Caesar Flickerman, Colbert brought his “Hunger for Power Games” spoof to the arena. He grabbed the mic and riffed for a bit…
CLE Pets Will Help Dress Your Dog Like a Politician
Clevelanders were expecting flocks of delegates, politicians, and journalists to be in town for the Republican National Convention, but dogs? Yeah, there are some visiting pups in town for the festivities. “We’ve already had some delegates in, and they’re bringing their pets,” CLE Pets owner Susan Henschel says. Susan and Kurt Henschel started CLE Pets,…
100 Women Posed Nude for Spencer Tunick’s RNC Project Sunday Morning
On a bright, warm and clear Sunday morning, more than 100 women gathered near Scranton Rd. to pose for Spencer Tunick’s RNC nude installation, “Everything she says means everything.” For full background on the project and Spencer, check out our interview with him earlier this year. THEY DID IT! PLEASE SHARE!https://t.co/sxfVk6mOWD#EverythingSheSaysMeansEverything pic.twitter.com/qbBHbV3mGV — Spencer Tunick…
Cleveland’s Movie Theaters: A Quick, Easy Guide
Visitors: You’ve now likely been in Cleveland for a day or two. And if you’re the swashbuckling movie-going type, odds are you’ve already scrolled through Moviefone or Fandango to apprise yourself of the Cineplex nearest your hotel or AirBnB. Odds are you’ve also discovered that in Cleveland, literally everything is “15 or 20 minutes” away…
“The Daily Show” Offering Free “Convention Sideshow” at Red Space on Sunday and Monday
[image-1]Fans of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah that missed their opportunity to get tickets for any of the show’s tapings in Cleveland next week can still experience the show’s satirical humor in person this weekend. The Daily Show will be hosting a free “Convention Sideshow” at Red Space on 2400 Superior Ave. on Sunday…
Update: RNC Host Committee Needs $6 Million, Pronto, to Get to Fundraising Goal
Update: Via Andrew Tobias for Cleveland.com: David Gilbert issued a statement saying that the letter to Sheldon Adelson contained inaccurate information. It was sent on short notice and was therefore not reviewed by the RNC Host Committee’s four chairmen, though it contained their signatures. And it incorrectly referred to expected contributions from major donors as…
Photos: Cleveland Police RNC Riot Gear
VICE.com has photographed one of the 2,000 riot suits that the Cleveland Police Department will likely be seen wearing next week during the RNC. VICE wrote that they obtained access to the suits through a source. Cleveland.com reported in April that the City of Cleveland would spend upwards of $800,000 on the suits and batons.…
Psychedelic Rockers All Them Witches Prefer to Follow Their Instincts
When Nashville-based psychedelic rockers All Them Witches set out to record their first album, Our Mother Electricity, they did so with little in terms of funding. Even by indie rock standards, the sessions were a low budget affair. “We tracked ten songs the first day,” says singer-bassist Charles Michael Parks Jr. in a phone interview…
Bloom Bakery Will Stay Open 24 Hours During the RNC
The only thing better than muffins are muffins 24/7. Plus everything else Bloom Bakery has to offer, which is why it’s good news that the location on Public Square will stay open 24 hours a day through the duration of the RNC. Extended hours will begin July 18th to July 21. “Given our recent entree…
Donating Blood is Easy So Go Do It (Also, Restrictions on Donations From Gay and Bisexual Men Are Stupid)
I have never given blood before. This is due to the fact that I have, throughout much of life, been totally chickenshit about needles, blood and, even more specifically, bloody needles. When I was 16 years old I was in a car crash where I was unharmed aside from a piece of glass that I…
All Three ‘Cleveland’ Script Signs Now Installed Around City
They are the newest places to take that shining gem of an Instagram photo around Cleveland. We’re talking about the Cleveland script signs, of course. Two were previously installed at Edgewater and North Coast Harbor (those are below), and now the one off Abby Rd. is installed too. The signs are here to stay, so…
Here’s Seth Meyers With Some Solid Pre-RNC Trump Jokes and a Decent Jeff Goldblum Impression
Cleveland’s in the news, folks, just like Destination Cleveland said we’d be. And media outlets far nationwide are swarming Cleveland hotels and adjusting the lenses of their various microscopes to gaze more precisely at the Quicken Loans Arena and the hordes of buffoons therein. Seth Meyers, not to be outdone, took a “Closer Look” at…
Up-And-Coming Cleveland Rapper Ripp Flamez to Headline First Local Show
Local rapper Ripp Flamez comes from the Garden Valley Projects, something that informs his snarling, obscenity-laced rhymes. Named “Best New Artist” at the 2015 Ohio Hip-Hop Awards, Flamez just released his anticipated new album, DayOne Forever, a 10-track release that includes “LeBron Flamez,” his tribute to the Cavs All-star who recently brought the city its…
State Task Force Recommends Police Use of Deadly Force Cases Go to Attorney General; Prosecutors Oppose Idea
[image-1]Update: It didn’t take long for officials around the state to react to the grand jury task force’s recommendation that the state Attorney General’s office handle all police lethal use of force cases. AG Mike DeWine told the Dispatch that they have more than enough work to do already, for instance, but that, “It’s something,…
Living Colour Singer, Dinosaur Jr. Drummer and Jane’s Addiction Drummer Discuss Teaming Up for Lollapalooza-like Tour
Very few alternative/indie bands survived the ’80s (and then the ‘90s) intact. Three survivors – Jane’s Addiction, Dinosaur Jr. and Living Colour — have teamed up to play five shows this month, including a stop here at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on Saturday, July 23. Each act has experienced its ups and downs but after…
Ohio Man On House Arrest Calls Police Dispatcher: “I Went and Got High. You Know Where I’m At. I’m on GPS.”
A man on house arrest dialed up the South Euclid police department to let them know that he decided “fuck it” and went out and got high, as a courtesy or something. “Y’all know where I’m at. I’m on GPS.” Thank you? The South Euclid PD posted the conversation on its Facebook page so you…
11 Concerts to Catch This Weekend
FRIDAY, JULY 15 Keith Urban To date, country singer Keith Urban has delivered a whopping 19 No. 1 songs. He promises a new stage show for this summer’s RipCORD World Tour 2016, which pairs him with Brett Eldredge and special guest Maren Morris. The tour comes on the heels of his eighth studio album release…
New Billboard Features Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Kissing
Planting Peace arranged for this lovely billboard to go up in Cleveland today, taking a stab at the Republican party’s long-running stance against gay rights. The billboard is located on West 25th Street, visible to southbound traffic passing over the railroad (near Porco). As you can see in the illustration, Sen. Ted Cruz is cupping…
Cedar Point’s Iron Dragon Joins Virtual Reality World
One of Cedar Point’s classic coasters may be receiving an upgrade it well deserves. While the park has had no problems testing the limits with their record-breaking rides in the past, it has yet to enter the world of virtual reality. That may change soon. The Iron Dragon, while not necessarily a thrill-seeker’s favorite, will…
Two Cited for Trespassing at Toledo Zoo After Hours to Play Pokemon GO
It was only a matter of time before Pokémon GO users started going places where they’re not allowed in order to fill their Pokédexes. According to court documents, a Toledo couple was found trespassing inside the Toledo Zoo around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, WNWO reports. They were allegedly found playing the popular game when they…
City Council Tees Up Income Tax Hike Issue for Voters in November
[image-1]With costs related to the U.S. Department of Justice consent decree mounting and a 2017 budget shortfall looming, the city is turning to an income tax increase — from 2 percent to 2.5 percent — to pay for the burden. City Council approved a resolution that will place the issue before voters on the November…
‘The Infiltrator’ Doesn’t Make the Most Out of Its Terrific Source Material
You’re not likely to encounter many people like U.S. Customs Service special agent Robert Mazur, an undercover operative who once used the alias “Bob Musella” to take down drug lords and infiltrate some of the world’s most dangerous cartels. In 2009, Mazur wrote about his exploits in his memoir, The Infiltrator: My Secret Life Inside…
311 Bring Some Old-School Heat — and a Very Dynamic Setlist — to Nautica
Still one of the most reliably fun bands on tour these days, 311 returned to Cleveland proper last night after what seemed like eons away from us. (Last year’s Hard Rock Live show falls just outside city limits.) The band came out blazing with “Beautiful Disaster,” “Sick Tight” and “Prisoner,” which foreshadowed an inclination toward some of…
Untangling the Meaning Behind Jeff Mixon’s ‘Black Lives Matter in Cuyahoga County’ Group
Jeff Mixon has his own way of doing things. He sits on the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. But his activist organization has reportedly endorsed U.S. Sen. Robert Portman, the Republican incumbent. Mixon is president of Black Lives Matter in Cuyahoga County. But his group isn’t affiliated with the national network whose…
Dweezil Zappa to Play ‘Whatever the F@%k He Wants’ at Kent Stage in November
Now that Ahmet Zappa, one of the late musician Frank Zappa’s children, has taken control of the Zappa Family Trust with sister Diva following widow Gail Zappa’s death, the Zappa Family Trust reportedly owns the trademark to “Zappa Plays Zappa,” the name under which singer-guitarist Dweezil Zappa would often perform his father’s music. As a…
New York’s Peace Poets to Perform at Ohio City Masonic Arts Center on Eve of RNC
Last year, local activists, human rights organizations, artists and community groups booked the New York City-based Peace Poets to perform a local benefit concert that raised money for “those seeking justice for Tamir Rice and Tanisha Anderson, among others who have been killed by police officers around the country.” The Peace Poets will return to…
Council Committee Recommends City Not Pursue $15/Hour Minimum Wage
[image-1]Two months after first introducing the legislation — which was originally prompted by a public petition — City Council’s Workforce and Community Benefits Committee have recommended that council not adopt the proposed citywide $15/hour minimum wage. Council has 30 days to act on that recommendation. Councilman Jeff Johnson continued to push his tiered pathway to…
Former Sebring Water Operator Facing Charges
[image-1]As the public water crisis unfolded horribly in Flint, Mich., the city of Sebring, Ohio, nursed its own problems with lead in the water supply earlier this year. For the small town 60 miles southeast of Cleveland, the problems were exacerbated by poor communication on the part of the local government. For that and more,…
Barabicu Smokehouse to Bring the Art and Science of Smoked Meats to Parma
If 2016 feels like it’s been the year of barbecue, just wait: there are at least two more spots that will open before the end of summer. The first one is Barabicu Smokehouse, and it should begin serving smoked meats this August from its retail spot in Parma, near the intersection of Ridge and Snow…
Brandi Carlile and Old Crow Medicine Show Successfully Share the Spotlight at Jacobs Pavilion
Many bands embark on what they call “co-headlining” tours. Few execute the concept as well as roots rockers Old Crow Medicine Show and singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile did last night at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. While each played a hearty 90-minute set, the two acts also shared the stage on several occasions, making the show into…
An RNC Coloring Book, Because If They Can Act Like Children, So Can You
The little event taking place downtown is, despite its measured planning and limited scope and pretty even-keeled characters, going to be inescapable. Whether you live and work here and simply want to get through the week with some sense of sanity intact or you’ve parachuted into Northeast Ohio on business, it’s going to be stressful,…
Isaiah Crowell and Life in 2016 — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac have an honest discussion about Isaiah Crowell and life in 2016. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here. Download the episode directly here. Or stream below.
The RNC is Here, and Our Local Art Galleries are Flashing Political Exhibits
It seems everyone in the city is gearing up for the upcoming Republican National Convention (July 18 to 21), and Cleveland’s art community is no exception. Exhibitions throughout the city range from nonpartisan to scathing critiques and just about everything in between. In advance of next week’s convention, we’ve compiled a list of city’s many…
Meet the Band: White Buffalo Woman
MEET THE BAND: Evan Rutledge (vocals), Adam Murphy (guitar), Devin Bezeredi (guitar), Alex Leggett (bass) and Joe Wales (drums). WAKING THE DEAD: The Canton-based band formed in the basement of Wales’ parents’ funeral home in Minerva with the goal of “fusing rock, blues, psychedelic and soul into an explosion of new music.” “We started skateboarding…
Welcome to Cleveland. Now Eat and Drink Like a Local for a Few Days
By now you’ve likely been besieged with tips and guides on what to eat and where to drink while visiting The Championship City. But since most of those suggestions have been put forth by outside media or inside boosters, please take them with the shaker of salt they deserve. Below you’ll find not only a…
Coastline Bowls Brings West Coast Superfruit Concept to Cleveland
Two years ago, Tricia Reddy was strolling through La Jolla, California, when she saw her first pitaya bowl. Immediately her thoughts turned to how many preservatives it must contain. After all, it was a cup of vibrant, hot pink fruit. “Then I found out it was all-natural; I couldn’t believe it,” she recalls. Such bowls…
‘Tickled’ is an Investigative Documentary of Sadistic Tickling Empire
Like any good, curious journalist, New Zealand pop culture guru David Farrier was intrigued by an “endurance tickling” competition he stumbled upon online. A mysterious company was offering all-expenses-paid trips to L.A. to hyper-ticklish male athletes to film them in the throes of tickle-induced laughter. In Tickled, a kooky investigative documentary that hinges on the…
Film Spotlight: Hunt for the Wilderpeople
New Zealand director Taika Waititi might just be one of the brightest up-and-coming directors. He possesses a unique vision. Much like indie auteur Wes Anderson, he creates magical worlds. Charming movies such as Eagle vs. Shark and What We Do in the Shadows demonstrated his ability. His latest such endeavor, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which opens Friday at the Cedar Lee Theatre,…
Savage Love: Straight Up
I’m in my mid-40s, straight, never married. Ten months ago, my girlfriend of three years dumped me. She got bored with the relationship and is generally not the marrying type. The breakup was amicable. I still love her and miss her. Last week, I wrote her a letter saying that I still love her and…
‘Ring of Fire’, Johnny Cash Jukebox Musical, Delights at Porthouse
Johnny Cash, “The Man in Black,” was noted as a somber singer of such songs as “I Walk the Line,” “If I Were a Carpenter,” and “Ring of Fire.” The latter was chosen as the title for Richard Maltby Jr.’s jukebox musical, now on stage at Porthouse Theatre, which loosely centers on the trials and…
