Asian Lantern Festival Adds Yet Another Week to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Residency
Update: The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has announced that the Asian Lantern Festival is continuing on for one more week, after already adding two weeks to the summer event. The final dates (for real this time) are Thursday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 18. “The community’s response to this year’s Asian Lantern Festival has been tremendous with…
Cleveland Police Remind Drivers Affected By I-77 Debris Yesterday to Make Report
One section of northbound I-77 was a hot mess yesterday after a dump truck accidentally unloaded some of its contents onto the road, popping the tires of more than 100 cars. The stretch of highway between Fleet Ave. and the I-490 split was shut down for hours, causing damage and some seriously backed-up commuters. Now, Cleveland…
Rapper and Beatboxer Biz Markie to Headline Fresh Fest Cleveland
Best known for his wonky single “Just a Friend,” rapper and beatboxer Biz Markie currently DJs and performs in clubs and concert venues all over the world. He’ll come to Cleveland this fall to headline the inaugural Fresh Fest Cleveland that takes place from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Rid-All Farm and…
Most Popular News Source in Northeast Ohio, By Far, is Fox 8
A Pew Research Center survey of news dynamics in the Cleveland-Elyria Metropolitan Statistical Area earlier this year found that Northeast Ohioans get their news, overwhelmingly, from Fox 8. More than one in five respondents said that they most often got their news from WJW. The second-most popular news outlet, at nine percent, was the Plain…
‘Tuck Everlasting’ Finds Heart and Home at Sheffield’s French Creek Theatre
Life and its fleeting nature are beautiful, intricate gifts, and it can be difficult to articulate that message in a way that doesn’t result in blatantly religious implications or condescension. The story of Tuck Everlasting is a pleasant departure of such thought, and the crew of the picturesque French Creek Theatre has injected this story…
‘The Bachelor’ Live Show Comes to Cleveland to Help You Find True Love in One Night
Those looking for love in Cleveland may have a shot at an instant connection when The Bachelor Live on Stage comes to the State Theatre next April. The live version of the show takes one lucky local bachelor and a slew of hopeful, single women and puts them all on stage together with the hope…
What You Need to Know About Scene’s Ale Fest This Weekend
An annual tradition that takes place each summer at Lincoln Park in Tremont, Scene’s Ale Fest features more than 100 beers, along with food and live music. This year’s iteration that takes place on Saturday highlights unique casks, one-of-a-kind collaborations, porters, stouts, pilsners, ales, wheats, Belgians, and lagers. A variety of food and retail vendors…
This Year’s Ohio State Fair Butter Sculpture Pays Tribute to 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
Sculpted from more than 2,200 pounds of butter in a span of 500 hours, this year’s Ohio State Fair dairy-filled sculpture truly reflects the gravity of its theme — the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Older than the moon landing itself, this Ohio State Fair tradition has been around since 1903 when…
Gov. DeWine Quickly Signs Controversial Ohio Coal and Nuclear Plant Bailout Bill
The Ohio House of Representatives today voted 51-38 to approve Senate amendments to a controversial bill that would prop up two nuclear plants and two coal plants while reducing mandates for renewable energy. Democrats in the House and environmental advocates pushed back against the legislation, called House Bill 6. But Republicans say it will save…
Two Cuyahoga County Beaches Among America’s Dirtiest and Poop-Filled, New Report Finds
It’s finally hot enough to go swimming in Lake Erie, and yet a new report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group may make gung-ho swimmers think twice. Already this year plenty of gross stories about poop overflowing into Lake Erie have made headlines, and it turns out that at least…
In Advance of Sunday’s Show at the Ohio Theatre, Scottish Comedian Daniel Sloss Talks About His Career
Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss had a remarkable 2018. Last year, Netflix premiered two live shows, Daniel Sloss: DARK and Daniel Sloss: Jigsaw worldwide in 190 countries. A regular on CONAN, Sloss has also given his own TEDx Talk and made numerous television appearances. He brings his critically acclaimed new show Daniel Sloss: X, his exploration…
Rapper Wiz Khalifa Talks About His Decent Exposure Tour That Comes to Blossom Next Week
Four years ago, rapper Wiz Khalifa shared headlining duties with Fall Out Boy at Blossom. The wiry, dreadlocked singer had energy to spare and even ran to the lawn to sing “Taylor Gang.” Having a live band really helped bring out the nuances of his music, and his set ended on a high note with…
Ohio City Burrito is Expanding to Lakewood Next Month
In the Cleveland area, the burrito is rightly held in high esteem. So the news that Ohio City Burrito — which has churned out affordable and satisfying missiles of goodness on West 25th for nearly a decade, as well as at a new downtown location since last year and at Progressive Field — is expanding to Lakewood shouldn’t…
Family Behind Barroco Arepa Bar to Open Hola Tacos in Birdtown
Here they grow again. Since opening Barroco Arepa Bar in Lakewood (12906 Madison Ave., 216-221-8127) back in 2011, the Vergara family has continued to spread its unique blend of food, service and setting across Northeast Ohio. In 2017, they opened a second Barroco on Larchmere (12718 Larchmere Blvd., 216-938-9301) in Cleveland, which they followed up…
Singer-Songwriter Ben Vaughn Stops at the Rock Hall to Talk About His Experiences in Film and TV
Earlier today, singer-songwriter Ben Vaughn, who has spent the past 25 years as music director, producer, arranger and performer, spoke at the Rock Hall during a discussion with curator Karen Herman. Held in conjunction with the museum’s Stay Tuned: Rock on TV exhibit, the event focused on Vaughn’s career in TV and film. Vaughn grew…
Ivan Schwarz Out at Greater Cleveland Film Commission
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC), an organization that has attempted to promote regional economic development via film and TV production, has announced that its president Ivan Schwarz will be stepping down at the end of the month. Schwarz, who has led the Commission since 2006, will now devote his energies to a new production…
Russo Brothers to Film Adaptation of Nico Walker’s ‘Cherry’ in Northeast Ohio
The masterminds behind Avengers: Endgame, which yesterday became the highest-grossing film of all time, are taking their talents closer to home. The Russo Brothers, who grew up in Cleveland and later graduated from Case Western Reserve University, announced their plans to film an adaptation of Nico Walker’s 2018 novel Cherry at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend. The…
More Than 180 Regional and National Artists to Participate in This Year’s Lakewood Arts Festival
For the annual Lakewood Arts Festival that takes place on Saturday, Aug. 3, Lakewood will close Detroit Ave., between Belle to Arthur Ave. The free day-long juried festival will feature more than 180 regional and national artists and makers displaying paintings, prints, photography, art glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiber and more. Originally founded in 1978…
Lindor Wants More Safety Netting at Progressive Field After His Line Drive Puts 3-Year-Old in Hospital
In recent years, large swaths of safety netting has been added over stadium seats at Progressive Field. But following an incident during yesterday’s Indians game that sent a 3-year-old to the hospital, shortstop Francisco Lindor is asking that even more be put up to protect baseball fans. The Indians ended up beating the Kansas City…
First Ever BorderLight International Theatre and Fringe Festival to Premiere in Cleveland Wednesday
A new theater extravaganza is coming to downtown Cleveland this week. Featuring more than 100 theatrical performances and events from troupes around world, the first ever BorderLight International Theatre and Fringe Festival kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday. All events take place within walking distance from each other, in and around Public Square and Playhouse Square. All…
Kris Kristofferson & the Strangers Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage on November 17
Born in Texas and raised in a military family, Kris Kristofferson was a Golden Gloves boxer who studied creative writing at Pomona College in California before he moved to Nashville to pursue his music. Over the course of a career that stretches back decades, the singer-songwriter has recorded 28 albums, including three with pals Willie…
FREE Stamp Rally Sounds Alarm on Immigration Raids in Northeast Ohio
Every day, hundreds of undocumented immigrant farm laborers in Ohio make the sign of the cross as they venture out to work, said Veronica Dahlberg, Executive Director of the Latino organization HOLA Ohio, not knowing if they’ll return to their homes and families. Such is the reign of terror imposed by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
Brit Rockers Psychedelic Furs and James Team Up For a Dynamic Double Bill at the Agora
Strange to think that the Psychedelic Furs and James, two veteran British bands who’ve been around for decades, might be in their prime. But that’s the impression the groups left last night after performing at the Agora on their co-headlining tour. You can see a slideshow of photos from the concert here. The Furs capped…
First-Ever PAWsitively Pinecrest Event to Take Place on Aug. 3
Earlier this week, Pinecrest, Cleveland’s mixed-use destination that’s located in Orange Village, announced that the first-ever PAWsitively Pinecrest event featuring a canine carnival and official Guinness World Record attempt will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event will offer on-site dog adoptions in partnership with the Cleveland Animal Protective…
Blues Traveler’s Tad Kinchla and Moe.’s Chuck Garvey Talk About Their Co-Headlining Tour That’s Coming to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Next Week
Just over 30 years ago, the four original members of Blues Traveler, who have known each other since their early teens, gathered in the basement of their drummer’s parents’ Princeton, home and launched a jam band that has now recorded a total of 13 studio albums, four of which have gone gold, three platinum and…
Northeast Ohio is Home to 3 of America’s Most Scenic Restaurants, OpenTable Report Finds
It seems OpenTable just can’t stay away from Ohio when it comes to making its various national restaurant roundups. Recently, the online restaurant reservation company announced that four of the Buckeye state’s eateries, including three in Northeast Ohio, have grabbed a spot on its annual 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America list. The actual criteria and methodology…
Cleveland Cooling Centers Announced for Excessive Heat Watch This Weekend
Summer is hitting Cleveland hard this weekend, with predicted temperatures in the mid-90s with added humidity making it feel like 107 degrees. Thanks to all this sticky warmth, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for eastern Ohio through 8 p.m. tomorrow. The advisory warns that these conditions may cause heat exhaustion or…
Singer-Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Coming to Connor Palace in March
Earlier today, Playhouse Square announced that singer-guitarist Joe Bonamassa will hold down a two-night stand at Connor Palace in March. He’ll perform at 8 p.m. on March 6 and 7 as part of a spring tour that’ll serve as a warm-up for a big summer tour. The shows will feature “a signature selection from” his…
Annual EarthQuaker Day Celebration to Shake Things Up in Akron Aug. 3
The folks at the Akron-based, hand-crafted effects pedal manufacturer EarthQuaker Devices have just announced that they will celebrate EarthQuaker Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Earthquaker headquarters at 350 West Bowery St. in Akron. Billed as “two parts music festival, three parts customer appreciation day, one-part effects pedal factory open house,…
Ohio Lawmakers Approve CBD, Hemp Legalization Bill
Right now, it’s illegal in Ohio to buy or sell CBD, a hemp extract that contains only trace amounts of THC, outside the state’s medicinal marijuana program. But that will probably change soon. The Ohio House of Representatives July 17 passed Senate Bill 57 legalizing the sale of CBD and the cultivation of hemp. That…
Unaddressed Climate Change Will Skyrocket Number of Days With 100-Degree Heat Indexes in Midwest, According to Report
As Cleveland heads into a weekend with extreme heat watches and heat indexes topping 100 degrees, a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists warns that with no or little action on climate change, cities like Cleveland could see exponential increases in days with heat indexes in the triple digits by the middle of…
Will 11th-Hour Ohio Budget Provision Impact Election-Day Operations?
COLUMBUS, Ohio – There are concerns that a last-minute addition to Ohio’s new state biennial budget could threaten democracy. Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 166 on Thursday, which includes a provision to reduce the minimum number of workers at multi-precinct polling locations on Election Day. Mike Brickner, state director with advocacy group All Voting…
Google and McClatchy Will Launch Digital Newsroom in Youngstown, Now Hiring
Youngstown, Ohio, has been selected as the pilot city for The Compass Experiment, a joint project between the McClatchy newspaper chain and Google aimed at creating sustainable digital newsrooms in areas with limited resources. After the announcement last month of the The Youngstown Vindicator’s closing, the Compass Experiment’s GM, Mandy Jenkins, said she instantly recognized…
Dagu Rice Noodle to Open in Asiatown on Friday July 26
Sheng Long Yu, owner of Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Strongsville and Kenko in University Circle and Kent, is just days away from opening his fourth restaurant. When it opens next week in the former home of Koko Café in Asiatown, Dagu Rice Noodle (3710 Payne Ave.) will be one of the first locations of that…
In Advance of Next Week’s Performance at the BorderLight Festival, Kerisse Hutchinson Talks About Her Tribute to Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes
When one of Kerisse Hutchinson’s acting teachers told her she should create a show about the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, singer with the R&B/hip-hop group TLC, Hutchinson wasn’t convinced that she should exploit her physical resemblance to Lopes in that manner. But when Hutchinson saw a documentary film about Lopes at the South by…
Tax Cuts, Private School Funding and Making the Smoking Age 21: DeWine Signs $69 Billion Ohio Budget
It took more than two weeks past a deadline mandated in the Ohio Constitution, but state lawmakers yesterday finally settled on a $69 billion, two-year spending plan for Ohio. Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the budget, though he vetoed 25 provisions within the spending plan. The budget, which passed 75-17 in the House and…
Disgraced Former CWRU Law School Dean Lawrence Mitchell No Longer at Shanghai University
The disgraced law school dean formerly known as Lawrence Mitchell has been shown the door at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SHUFE), where he has been a visiting professor for the past few years. In a post Wednesday on the Chinese social media site Weibo, the University announced that it had conducted an…
7 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, JULY 19 The Psychedelic Furs/James When the Psychedelic Furs first formed in England in 1977, the punk movement was still going strong. And yet the Furs didn’t subscribe to its principles. They didn’t scream about anarchy in the UK or write songs about rioting in London. In fact, singer Richard Butler didn’t scream at…
Punch Bowl Social to Serve Specialty Cocktails in Honor of National Tequila Day
To celebrate National Tequila Day, which takes place on Wednesday, July 24, Punch Bowl Social, the bar and restaurant located on the East Bank of the Flats, will serve up a number of special cocktails. The specially themed drinks include the following: El Macho, a drink made with El Jimador Reposado, muddled cucumber and house-made cardamom syrup,…
Treehouse to Host an ‘It’s Always Sunny’-Themed Special Wish Foundation Benefit on Aug. 24
Next month, an It’s Always Sunny in Treehouse fundraiser will transform the Treehouse into Paddy’s Pub in an event sure to appeal to fans of the TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. Proceeds benefit A Special Wish Foundation, Cleveland chapter, a…
Makers and Performers to Create Unique Hybrid Art at Next Month’s Bricolage Event
Next month, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts will present another installment of Bricolage, an event that features musicians, dancers, visual artists and theater makers. The event pairs teams of creators together and requires them to make new, totally original live art. “Bricolage is an exciting component of the Mixed Media series that highlights what MCA does best:…
Consent Decree Gets New Monitor, Says Police Reform Work Will Continue Uninterrupted
City officials and the Cleveland Consent Decree monitoring team announced Wednesday that lead monitor Matthew Barge will be assuming a smaller role. Deputy Monitor Hassan Aden will be taking over the top position. He also currently serves as deputy monitor for a consent decree in Baltimore. At a City Hall press conference Wednesday afternoon, Barge…
Campbell’s Sweets Factory Closing Up Shop in Lakewood Come August
Campbell’s Sweets Factory announced today that it will close its Lakewood shop at the corner of Warren and Detroit on Aug. 3 while expanding its focus and offerings at the original location in Ohio City on West 25th St. The downtown location on Superior is unaffected. Read the company’s entire message to its fans below.
East Cleveland Hoping to Outsource Demolition of Vacant High-Rise to Film Crew
[image-1] The city of East Cleveland wants to demolish a vacant, 13-story high-rise on Terrace Road that was for many years an affordable apartment complex. But lacking funds to do so, the city, with networking help from the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, is soliciting film crews to do the job. As long as the demolition…
Rain Can’t Dampen Fans’ Spirits at Blink-182/Lil Wayne Concert
“Fuck the thunderstorm!” yelled Blink-182’s frontman Man Mark Hoppus to a packed pavilion at Blossom Music Center last night. Moments before co-headliner Lil Wayne was set to take the stage, a severe thunderstorm broke out and a rain delay commenced. Fans fled the lawn for shelter, and by the time both Lil Wayne and Blink-182…
Procter & Gamble Urged to Flex Its Policy Muscle to Close Pay Gap
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Procter & Gamble called on the U.S. Soccer Federation to be “the strength on the right side of history” in the fight for equal pay. Some policy groups are encouraging the Ohio-based company to act on its own advice. P&G announced a $529,000 donation to the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, winners of…
Inaugural Shop and Rock Handmade Fest to Take Place at Crocker Park on August 3
The inaugural Shop and Rock Handmade Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Market Square in Crocker Park. Nearly 100 handmade local artisans and crafters will be on hand for the event, and there will be a beer garden featuring local brews and spirits from Sibling Revelry…
Skyline Chili in Ridge Park Square Has Closed
You can still grab a 3-way at one of the two remaining Northeast Ohio locations, but pour out a one-pound bag of shredded cheese for the Ridge Park Square Skyline Chili outpost, which has closed after losing its lease. Though it’s unclear exactly when the shop dished up its last coney (early to mid-June, it…
Savage Love: Deep Cucks
I am a bi, white, married man — 35 years old and living in a big Midwestern city. I’d like to know what’s going on in my psyche — from a sex-research perspective. I’ve been hung up on cuckold fantasies with my female partner for years now. I’m a creative person and I’m especially fond…
‘Come From Away’ Serves as a Reminder People Don’t Always Suck
This past Fourth of July, I opened the paper, confirmed that this administration was still pursuing its policies of torture and mistreatment of immigrants, took down the American flag that flies at the end of the driveway, and spent the much of the rest of the day listening to the cast recording of Come From…
Brennan’s Fish House Has Been Dishing Up Fresh Seafood in Grand River for Five Decades
When you’re talking seafood, everybody knows that fresh is best. And when you’re on the hunt for fried lake fish, you will not find any fresher, better or more expertly prepared than what is being dished up right now at Brennan’s Fish House in Grand River. During the summer months, the nautical tavern gets shipment…
‘The Art of Self-Defense’ Satirizes Toxic Masculinity
In the 1984 feel-good flick The Karate Kid, a teenager stands up to a bully and triumphs. Writer-director Riley Stearns (Faults, The Club) puts a serious spin on that narrative with his new dark comedy The Art of Self-Defense, an offbeat movie that created a sensation when it debuted at South by Southwest earlier this…
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Remake Has Little Going for It
Billed as a “photorealistic computer-animated musical drama film,” The Lion King, the latest Disney remake, takes the 1994 animated film of the same name and turns it into what is essentially a nature film with talking animals. It’s a strange approach that doesn’t work particularly well, especially since the animals are so expressionless when they…
Band of the Week: Coldswell
MEET THE BAND: Evan Krise (vocals, guitar), Ian Hudson (bass), Brandon Krise (drums) ORIGINALLY A SOLO ENDEAVOR: Evan Krise started the band about five years ago as a solo project and recorded the band’s first EP, 2005’s Weary, by himself. But when he decided he wanted to play the tunes live, he recruited college friend…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (July 17-23)
WED 07/17 Between Me and My Mind After making its critically acclaimed world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival, Between Me and My Mind, a movie about Phish singer-guitarist Trey Anastasio, arrives tonight at 7:30 at the Capitol Theatre, where it screens as part of the Cleveland Cinemas Rock Doc series. Anastasio talks about his creative…
The 100 Things Every Clevelander Must Do
It’s been six years since we first tallied up the 100 things every Clevelander must do. Things change, of course, and Cleveland is a way different city than it was back in 2013. So we decided it was time for an update. The list is now new and improved, like Cleveland itself. So as of…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (July 17-23)
WED 07/17 Between Me and My Mind After making its critically acclaimed world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival, Between Me and My Mind, a movie about Phish singer-guitarist Trey Anastasio, arrives tonight at 7:30 at the Capitol Theatre, where it screens as part of the Cleveland Cinemas Rock Doc series. Anastasio talks about his creative…
