TOP Japanese Dating Websites: Choose Trustworthy Japanese Dating Services
Japanese dating apps and online dating sites are great tools in case you’re a foreigner looking for a pretty local woman or man. The people are indeed worth your attention, and luckily modern social media allow you to meet them with almost no effort. How to choose a resource for this goal? Keep reading to…
10 Best Delta 8 Edibles (Marijuana Edibles): Where to Buy Delta 8 THC Edibles Online
If you have fond memories of calming marijuana edibles back in the day but have no legal way of buying them anymore, then Delta 8 THC gummies might be your silver cord…er, we mean silver lining. Seriously, the rumors you’ve heard about the best Delta 8 edibles (that other cannabis strain) are true. There is…
Dentitox Pro Reviews: Is It Worth the Money? Scam or Legit?
Dentitox Pro is a nutritional supplement formulated to improve and maintain tooth and gum health. Billions of people around the world face the terrible challenges of poor dental health. Going to the dentist can be expensive. This is true even in countries with subsidized medicine. Going to the dentist can also be scary, stressful, intimidating,…
Update: Annual High School Rock Off Moved To March
Update: Due to current health concerns, the annual Tri-C High School Rock Off scheduled to take place this month at the Rock Hall will move to March. The three performance rounds will take place on March 5, 12 and 19, and the event will culminate with a Final Exam on Saturday, March 26. Thirty bands are slated…
Saxophonist Dave McMurray, Who Plays Bop Stop on Saturday, Talks About His New Album of Grateful Dead Covers
Growing up in Detroit, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Dave McMurray was exposed to a variety of different music, but didn’t necessarily think of playing jazz as a possible occupation. When he attended a Motown revue as a kid, however, he knew it was something he wanted to seriously pursue. “I think it’s the greatest thing [to…
In Advance of Next Week’s Kent Stage Concert, Ani DiFranco Talks About Each Track on Her New Album
Fiercely independent, singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco released her self-titled debut in 1990 on her own Righteous Babe Records, and she’s steadily toured and recorded since then. In support of her latest album, the highly personal Revolutionary Love, Ani DiFranco will embark on a summer tour that brings her to the Kent Stage on Friday, Aug. 27.…
Only 8 States, All in the South, Have a Worse Vaccination Rate for Nursing Home and Elder Care Workers Than Ohio
Ohio is on the wrong side of the latest installment of the Civil War, according to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Only 51% of Ohio’s nursing home and long-term care workers have gotten the Covid vaccine, a rate surpassed in the wrong direction by only eight other states, all of which are…
Titillating Tidbits: Andre 3000 Brought His Flute to Cleveland, Plus a Legendary Black Cleveland Newspaper Reporter Gets His Due
Our weekly roundup of interesting happenings, minor happenings, stuff you missed, stuff we missed, and assorted fun. Andre 3000, who’s been filming A24’s “Showing Up” this summer, brought his cool-ass flute and chill vibes to Cleveland recently where he’s also filming for “Wheat Germ/White Noise,” the Netflix film starring Adam Driver. The Outkast legend has…
Aut-O-Rama Drive-In Showing ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy Every Night Next Weekend
Get your self-lacing Nikes ready and take the cover off the DeLorean in the garage because the Aut-O-Rama drive-in is bringing the Back to the Future trilogy to its screens next weekend. The triple-feature plays every night next Friday, Aug. 20 through Sunday, Aug. 22 starting at 9 p.m. and ending right around 3:30 a.m. Unless you…
30 Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 12-15)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/12 Miko Marks In 2003, Marks made her way to Music City to fully immerse herself in the country music community. She’s kept active ever since and comes to town today in support of…
Winners and Losers from First Cleveland Mayoral Debate: Sandra Williams’ Emergence, Zack Reed’s Resilience
Though the day’s storms had subsided, lightning struck Tuesday night at the Idea Center at Playhouse Square as the seven candidates for Cleveland mayor convened for the first debate of the 2021 election season. Most of them, suits unwrinkled and hair unfrizzed by the edge-of-the-jungle humidity outdoors, pounced on the opportunity to make first or…
Savage Love: I’m Seeing My Second Cousin at a Family Reunion for the First Time Since We Broke Up
I fell in love with my second cousin about four years ago at a family reunion. (I hadn’t laid eyes on him since I was a kid!) I was 15 when we met, he was two years older, and we were in a long-distance relationship for three years. We ended things a year ago, and…
Mixed Response to Ohio Body-Camera Legislation
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislators in Ohio are considering a bill that would require police officers to wear body-worn cameras, but some in law enforcement disagree with aspects of the bill, including the proposed timeframe to publicly release footage if police misconduct is alleged. House Bill 367, introduced in July by Rep. Dontavius Jarrells, D-Columbus, aims…
Report: Pandemic’s Ripple Effects Had Big Impact on Low-Income Ohioans
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The number of Ohio residents living in poverty was trending down before the pandemic, but advocates in Ohio emphasized there is more work to be done to pull ahead of the national rate. This year’s State of Poverty in Ohio report from the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies displayed the tangible…
Kevin Kelley Proposes “Cleveland Jobs Now” Program to Employ Residents on Projects Citywide
City Council President and mayoral candidate Kevin Kelley has announced a sweeping jobs programs that he says will create a local jobs market “where every Cleveland resident who wants work will have work.” The “Cleveland Jobs Now” program is the first major policy proposal of Kelley’s campaign. It proposes using American Rescue Plan dollars to…
Create Your Own Category and Winner in Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2021
Every year we ask for your opinion in hundreds of categories to select the winners of Best of Cleveland. But even we know that covers just a superficial slice of what makes Cleveland so great. There isn’t a category for Best Late Night Italian Sub Two Minutes From My House, or Best Cashier at Save…
Nominations Are Now Open for Scene’s Best of Cleveland 2021
Once a year we turn over the entire issue to you, the readers, to tell us what the very best things in Cleveland are. It’s a chance to celebrate the certified best the city has to offer, the plum perfect shops, restaurants, people, businesses and more that define this great city. That starts with the…
Tee Grizzley Coming to Akron’s Crwn Nightclub in October
Earlier today, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley announced the details of his latest tour in support of his Built For Whatever album released earlier this year. He’ll perform on Oct. 22 at Crwn Nightclub in Akron. Florida rapper and Sniper Gang signee Jackboy will open the show. Tickets to Tee Grizzley’s show at Crwn Nightclub are…
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley Finally Enters Ohio Governor Race, with Legal Weed as a Platform Centerpiece
After months of teasing that he’d make a gubernatorial run, John Cranley is finally doing it. Cincinnati Mayor Cranley announced early Tuesday that he’s officially entering the race to become Ohio’s next governor in 2022. The Democrat has alluded to a run for more than a year, so the announcement is unsurprising for those in…
Respect is Formulaic Biopic Electrified by Jennifer Hudson’s Vocals
Jennifer Hudson is surely one of only a handful of humans on earth who has both the acting and vocal chops to credibly portray Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul herself. In Respect, which opens Friday in wide release, Hudson channels Franklin in – beg pardon – a soulful performance that’s better and more electrifying…
Team Behind Giovanni’s and Smokin Q’s to Open Mexican Restaurant at Van Aken District, Butcher Shop in Mayfield
One of the last remaining marquee restaurant spaces at Van Aken District has been claimed. The 4,400-square-foot property, which is adjacent to Kindred Spirit, will become Paloma, a Mexican concept from the team behind Giovanni’s and Smokin’ Q’s BBQ. The restaurant is expected to make its debut in late spring or early summer 2022. Zachary…
Local Podcast To Broadcast Live From Bottlehouse in Lakewood on Friday
Superscript, a comic book store located in Lakewood, will simultaneously celebrate its one-year anniversary and Free Comic Book Day this coming weekend. As part of the festivities, the folks who host the locally based podcast, no one is listening, will be on hand to broadcast live at 8 p.m. on Friday from the Bottlehouse, which…
Cleveland City Council Will Vote on Public Comment Rule Change Next Week
Cleveland City Council will reportedly vote next week on a rules change that will permit public comment at council meetings, a council spokeswoman has confirmed. If the vote comes to pass, it would be consistent with what council president Kevin Kelley announced last month. “I’ve been working with staff on finalizing what the procedure would…
Skyline Chili’s Coveted Sneakers Are Now Available for Purchase for a Limited Time
Last month, Skyline Chili celebrated National Chili Dog Day (July 29) by releasing a limited amount of branded sneakers. The Ohio chili chain held a sweepstakes to give away 100 sneakers to fans who wanted to represent Skyline in every step of their lives. And because the sweepstakes was so successful, Skyline announced on Aug.…
Local Filmmaker and Musician To Release Short Film About Battling Cancer/Trauma
Cleveland-based composer Paul Francis Zegarac makes free audio soundscapes for anyone to use. He also has released short vignette films that explain his musical project. Now, he’s made Release, an original short film about a woman who meets with her family to bury the pet dog. The film is loosely based on his experience with cancer/trauma.…
Cleveland Arts Prize Announces 2021 Award Winners
Earlier today, Cleveland Arts Prize announced the winners of its 2021 awards. Mourning [A] BLKstar, a collective of local musicians and writers, and visual artist Lauren Yeager received the Emerging Artist award given to two artists currently living in Northeast Ohio who have “already created significant work or projects and show remarkable promise for further…
PD/Cleveland.com Endorses Justin Bibb for Mayor, Warns Against Dennis Kucinich
The editorial board of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer has endorsed 34-year-old nonprofit executive Justin Bibb for Mayor of Cleveland. In an editorial printed on the front page of the Sunday paper — what it called a “rare step” — the board said that while Bibb was young and politically inexperienced, he had forged relationships…
Larchmere Tavern is Closing its Doors This Week After 29 Years in Business
For nearly 30 years, the Larchmere Tavern (13051 Larchmere Blvd.) has been a reliable source of food and community on Cleveland’s near east side. The restaurant, however, has come to the end of its run. Owner Fred Vrabel announced that he will be closing the popular restaurant on Saturday, August 14th. In the end, the…
Ohio Researchers Bring Social-Work Lens to Farming
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers in Ohio are bringing a social work lens to agriculture by examining the challenges that affect farmers’ mental health – often exacerbated for beginning farmers and those from historically marginalized groups. Fiona Doherty, a doctoral student and graduate research associate at The Ohio State University College of Social Work, explained that…
The Suicide Squad, a Festival of Blood and Guts, is Most Anti-Marvel D.C. Movie Yet, and it’s Fun as Hell
It’s clear within the first 10-12 minutes of The Suicide Squad, which opens Friday in wide release and on HBO Max, that literally everyone except for Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) will be disposable. Not just the nameless South American soldiers, characters of which ilk tend to be dispatched via impersonal explosions, falling skyscrapers and/or bloodless…
Keravita Pro Reviews: Is It Worth the Money? Scam or Legit?
Keravita Pro is an all-natural health supplement that was developed with a focus on strong hair and nail health. The designer asserts that it can treat and stave off various nail and foot funguses as well. Your hair and nails are integral to your healthy appearance, but many people struggle with damaged, lifeless hair and…
How Your DNA May Affect Whether You Get COVID-19 or Become Gravely Ill
Some people can blame their DNA for making them more likely to get COVID-19 or becoming severely ill if they get infected. A study of more than 45,000 people with COVID-19 has uncovered 13 genetic variants linked to an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 or a higher chance of developing severe illness, researchers report…
New State Law Blocks Ohio’s Largest City From Mask Mandate, Official Says
Amid a COVID-19 surge in Ohio’s most populous county, health officials wanted to once again require the use of face masks indoors to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unlike July 2020, however, this time they hit a wall. State legislation that took effect earlier this summer forbids health departments from issuing blanket health mandates among…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Lindsey Stirling Talks About the Power of Perseverance
Violinist Lindsey Stirling was on a plane to South America where she was about to begin a tour when the world started to shut down to stop the spread of COVID. “We were on our way there, and our phones started buzzing with texts telling us to turn around and come back,” she says via phone…
Sora, a New Sushi Ghost Kitchen, Launching Monday
Lago’s Fabio Salerno, Chef Kevin Wang and Kumar Arora will launch Sora, a new sushi ghost kitchen in Cleveland, on Monday. Sora has been featured in pop-up events in the last year as the team built the concept, which features a “colorful takeout bento box” with “spicy tuna crispy rice, sushi, nigiri, and edamame with sauces.”…
For the First Time in Many Years, Aaliyah’s Music is Back in Print
Well folks, it finally happened. Despite an ongoing conflict between the estate of the late R&B star Aaliyah and record label Blackground Records, the singer’s music is back in print for the first time in many years. The website for “Blackground Records 2.0” launched Thursday, and includes pre-orders for Aaliyah’s out-of-print records including One In…
Peep Sherwin-Williams Plans for 600,000 Square-Foot Brecksville Research and Development Site
Sherwin-Williams presented preliminary design plans for its proposed 600,000 square-foot research and development facility in Brecksville Thursday evening. The suburb’s planning commission voted that the design plans, which include detailed physical renderings of the 118-acre site on Miller Road, should be made before the public. A meeting has been scheduled for the evening of Aug.…
Marc Lee Shannon Pays Tribute to the Late Michael Stanley with New Song and Accompanying Music Video
Akron-based singer-songwriter Marc Lee Shannon pays tribute to his friend and mentor, the late Michael Stanley, with “Steady On,” a song he wrote about Stanley’s influence. From 1996 until Stanley’s passing earlier this year, Shannon performed with Stanley as a member of his backup band which would eventually be known as the Resonators. The idea for “Steady On”…
Video: A Short Documentary on the Infamous Cleveland Clinic X-Ray Fire Disaster of 1929
Fascinating Horror debuted a new, local installment in its history series this week with a short doc on the Cleveland Clinic X-ray fire disaster of 1929, which killed 129 people. If you are only vaguely familiar or wholly unfamiliar with this bit of Cleveland history, it’s a good recap of one of the city’s darkest…
Ohio County Children Services Agencies Aim to Help Ease Back-to-School Jitters for Vulnerable Students
COLUMBUS, Ohio — School bells will soon ring, and Ohio county Children Services agencies are doing what they can to make the transition back to classrooms a little easier for vulnerable children. Some students will be going back to in-person learning for the first time in a year. Sarah Newland, executive director of Allen County…
Former Cleveland News Anchor Robin Swoboda Announces She Has Breast Cancer
Robin Swoboda, who anchored the news at Channel 8, Channel 5 and Channel 3 over the course of her distinguished career in Cleveland TV journalism, announced Thursday morning that she once again has breast cancer. In a post to her Facebook followers, Swoboda shared the results of a biopsy from a few days prior. “It’s…
Local Leaders Announce Deal Hatched in Private to Continue Pumping Public Money into Progressive Field
Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, County Executive Armond Budish, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Indians owner Paul Dolan and others gathered at Progressive Field in downtown Cleveland to announce a so-called “deal” that will continue to pump millions of public dollars into the facility where the baseball team plays. The team will officially become the Guardians next…
30 Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Aug. 5-8)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 08/05 Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show A few years back, country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton recruited a few of his musician friends for what he called his All-American Road Show. The tour was such a…
Olmsted Falls Native Katie Nageotte Wins Pole Vault Gold in Tokyo
Our Olmsted Falls store showing all the love & support for Olmsted Falls' local @ktnago13 as she goes for Gold tomorrow in the Women's Olympic Pole Vault Final! 🥳 Good Luck Katie! #Tokyo2020 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/IKb3IsaXP4 — Discount Drug Mart (@Drug_Mart) August 4, 2021 Olmsted Falls native and Ashland University alumna Katie Nageotte has won gold…
Mr. Downchild’s Ohio Mini Tour Includes Stop at the Winchester
Singer-harmonica player Steve Brazier (aka Mr. Downchild) moved from London to Cleveland in 1985 and quickly became a major part of the Cleveland blues scene. His first CD featured local blues icon Robert Lockwood Jr and Delta blues drummer Sam Carr. Now based in Florida, Mr. Downchild has formed a new project, Blues Meets Girl, that…
State, Congressional District Designing Set to Begin in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — New congressional and legislative maps will soon start to take shape in Ohio. The Ohio Redistricting Commission convenes for the first time this Friday, ahead of August 16, when the U.S. Census Bureau is set to release key demographic data used for redistricting. Jeniece Brock, policy and advocacy director for the Ohio…
Can You Conquer Pho Lee’s New Giant Pho Eating Challenge?
It’s been awhile since a new eating challenge debuted around town and certainly a good long while since anything as tasty and tempting as Pho Lee’s new offering. The rules: One bowl of pho in 45 minutes. The fine print: That bowl of pho has 1 gallon of broth, 2 pounds of noodles and more…
5 Best THC Gummies: Delta-8 THC Edibles That Are Legal Weed & Cannabis Gummies
Monotonous work life, a stressed mind, an exhausted body, and a constant craving to find some peace — is that how you are feeling right now? If yes, you are not alone. The hectic pace of the 21st century has taken a toll on almost everyone. However, if we know and acknowledge the problem, we…
Midtown-Based Cleveland Kitchen Rolls Out New Pickle Products
Cleveland Kitchen (formerly Cleveland Kraut) has rolled out another product in its fermented-foods line. Dilly Garlic Pickles, sold as chips or spears, are described as lightly fermented, unpasteurized pickles “bursting with garlic and dill flavors.” Cleveland Kitchen Dilly Garlic Pickled Chips and Cleveland Kitchen Dilly Garlic Pickled Spears are processed in a way that leaves…
White Noise Adaptation Starring Adam Driver Filming in Cleveland Heights, Canton, Lorain County, Hiram
Filming for White Noise / Wheat Germ took place in Canton, Ohio on Monday, July 26, 2021. Adam Driver reportedly arrived in a black SUV – cr: Mike Schario pic.twitter.com/585wfGhrch — The Adam Driver Files (@AdamDriverFiles) July 27, 2021 The Scene paparazzi and our entertainment correspondents are aflutter with the reported sightings of indie heartthrob…
Ohio Lawmakers Join State Attorney General Dave Yost in National Push to Overturn Roe v. Wade
The fact that a host of Ohio legislators have now followed state Attorney General Dave Yost in filing their support for overturning nationwide abortion rights law isn’t surprising to advocates. The fact that so many states are preparing or already planning to challenge Roe v. Wade is a little more concerning. “Roe is in the…
Bear. Brooklyn Heights. Beware.
The Brooklyn Heights police department yesterday made residents aware that there’s evidence a black bear has been hanging around near Tuxedo Ave. and North. “The bear has not been spotted, but the evidence and tracks were confirmed to be that of a bear,” the department said on Facebook. “Please keep a watchful eye on all…
Local Americana Artist Lea Marra Releases Sophomore Album This Month
Local singer-songwriter Lea Marra will release her sophomore album, “Healing,” on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Osso farm and restaurant in Hambden. “Healing” traces Marra’s journey through the pandemic and a traumatic relationship. Accompanied by her band The Dream Catchers, made up of banjo, guitar, mandolin, violin, drums and bass, Marra brings her unique blend of…
Savage Love: My Boyfriend Once Had a Threesome With My Parents
I’m a 24-year-old gay man with a 31-year-old bi boyfriend. I’ve known since we got together that he’s a lot more sexually experienced than I am, but it’s never been a big deal before now. This weekend, he met my parents for what we thought would be the first time. But it turns out that…
Shontel Brown Wins Congressional Primary to Succeed Marcia Fudge, Nina Turner Vows to Continue Fighting
Shontel Brown, a Cuyahoga County Councilwoman and Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, won the special election to succeed Congresswoman Marcia Fudge Tuesday. After the most expensive congressional primary of the year and an avalanche of direct mail and TV and radio advertising, Brown capitalized on nearly $2 million in PAC spending by the…
BRWN SUGR BRNCH, a Vegan Brunch Pop-Up, Coming to 78th Street Studios on Aug. 8
Chef Chaundrea Simmons will bring her talents to the 78th Street Studios when she hosts BRWN SUGR BRUNCH, a vegan pop-up. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 8 at Current Gallery (1300 W. 78th St., Ste. 101) in Detroit Shoreway. The island-themed food is inspired by a…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica, Jason Mraz Talks About His Feel-Good New Album
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz says he was actually looking for a way to stay home when everything shutdown because of the pandemic. “I do love touring,” he says via phone from his San Diego home. He performs with Southern Avenue at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. “Plus, the other crew…
A Couple Infuriating Cleveland Clinic Headlines You Might Have Missed
The Cleveland Clinic has generated some upsetting headlines in recent months, though they weren’t much talked about locally. The hospital system based in Cleveland, which is annually ranked at or near the top of the big list published by U.S. News and World Report — No. 2 overall, No. 1 for cardiology this year — topped…
10 Best White Men Black Women Dating Sites for Interracial Singles
Interracial relationships are becoming popular. People have embraced these relationships and seek out dating websites apps that will set the white men up with the black women. The vice-versa is true. With Covid 19 and the online world’s growth, there has been an increase in dating sites. We review the top ten white men black…
$6.6 Million Collected by FirstEnergy to Pay Tony George Businesses Should Be Refunded to Customers, HB6 Audit Team Finds
In an internal review in the wake of the HB6 scandal, FirstEnergy flagged some $10.7 million it paid to businesses connected to Tony George for advertising, billboards and a storage facility lease as problematic, either for being improperly classified or poorly documented or misallocated, Cleveland.com first reported locally today. A third party auditor that reviewed…
Japanese Breakfast Now Requiring Vaccination and Masks for Cleveland Show This Week
If you’re heading to the Japanese Breakfast show this week at the Agora in Cleveland, you better be vaccinated (or have a negative PCR test within 48 hours of the show) and bring a mask. Michelle Zauner announced last night that given the spread of the delta variant and the CDC’s updated recommendations about masking…
Why True Patriots Root Against the U.S. Olympic Team
Scene: A meeting of the Ashtabula County Oath Keepers. The basement man cave of Commander Ronnie Jenkins, Kelloggsville, Ohio. Commander Ronnie: “Okay, men, I’d like to open with a few housekeeping matters sent down from headquarters. [Pauses to read.] Oooo, this is awkward. [Pauses to read again, a look of puzzlement crossing his face.] It…
‘Mouse House Party’ Exhibition Lets More Than 150 Cleveland Artists Explore the Emotional Toll of the Pandemic
‘Mouse House Party,’ a new exhibition from more than 150 artists who all used the same mouse-hole-shaped template to create works that serve as visual responses to the emotional toll of the pandemic, opens with a preview this Thursday evening and a grand opening on Friday at Current Cleveland. The exhibition was made possible through…
Indie Rockers Wavves To Play Grog Shop in October
Indie rockers Wavves have just announced the dates of a fall tour that includes a stop at the Grog Shop on Oct. 29. The tour announcement follows the release of the band’s new album Hideaway, which is out now via Fat Possum Records. Produced by Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, Hideaway is the follow-up to 2017’s You’re…
Ken Johnson’s Pride and Joy, the Kenneth L. Johnson Rec Center, Will No Longer Be the Kenneth L. Johnson Rec Center
The City of Cleveland announced Monday that it had begun the process of removing former councilman Ken Johnson’s name from the Kenneth L. Johnson Recreation Center on Woodland Avenue in Ward 4. Johnson was convicted last week in federal court on 15 counts related to various thefts in office and tax violations that former cleveland.com…
Cleveland Metal Act Vultan To Play Release Party Next Week at Winchester
After putting its new self-titled album on Spotify for one week, the local metal act Vultan has garnered more than 120,000 streams. The group recorded the album during quarantine, and it describes the release as “a Motley Crue/Metallica/COC/White Zombie/Nickelback kinda thing.” Vultan will celebrate the album’s release at a show that also features Blacktop Mojo on…
Cleveland Museum of Art’s City Stages Concert Series Returns This Month
Cleveland Museum of Art’s free City Stages concert series offers performances by acclaimed world music acts in a block party setting. The concerts, which take place in front of the Transformer Station, the museum’s sister contemporary art museum, were put on hold last year because of the pandemic. An abbreviated version of the program returns…
Courtyard on Coventry Joins Expanding Roster of Indie Business Collection in Coventry Village
Coventry Village continues to expand its roster of independent businesses this summer, with more on the way in the coming weeks. The latest business to join the street is Courtyard on Coventry, which celebrated its grand opening in June. The club is described as an entertainment venue offering drinks, food, hookahs and live entertainment. It…
Rescheduled All FiZZED UP Hard Seltzer Fest To Take Place at Agora in September
Originally slated to take place in 2020 at the Agora but canceled due to COVID concerns, All FiZZED UP, an event that centers on the popularity of hard seltzer, will now take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the venue. More than 30 hard seltzer companies from all over the…
Community West Foundation Bringing Complete Series of ‘Matthew 25’ Sculptures From ‘Homeless Jesus’ Artist to Cleveland
The Community West Foundation, a Westlake-based organization that provides financial support in the region to nonprofits that serve the basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare) of residents, this week announced that it will acquire the five remaining permanent sculptures in artist Timothy Schmalz’s ‘Matthew 25’ collection. The bronze series, which depicts Jesus based on lines from…
Rapper-Singer Bryce Vine, Who Plays the Agora Next Week, Talks About His Eclectic Approach
“Rap has become pop. And it’s super cool,” says singer/rapper Bryce Vine, who’s set to headline the Agora on Wednesday, Aug. 11. He spoke during a recent phone interview. “I guess, cause I grew up listening to so many kinds of music…I didn’t really understand why you couldn’t just make a country song one day,…
Poppy To Bring Her Flux Tour to House of Blues in November
This year has been a busy one for hard rock singer Poppy (Moriah Rose Pereira). In March (on the heels of her nomination for Best Metal Performance, making her the first solo female artist ever nominated in the category), she performed at the Grammys. She delivered a global livestream concert in April and released her cover…
With Rising Cases, CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors in Cuyahoga County
@CDCgov data indicates that @CuyahogaCounty is now at “substantial transmission” of #COVID19 and recommends masks indoors for everyone, including those that are vaccinated. https://t.co/dpthGAuJmZ pic.twitter.com/36X2zF2Yly — Terry Allan (@TerryAllanCCBH) August 2, 2021 The Director of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, Terry Allan, announced Monday morning that in Cuyahoga County, the Centers for Disease Control…
Delta Variant Studies Show the Pandemic Is Far From Over
The coronavirus’s delta variant is different from earlier strains of the virus in worrying ways, health officials are discovering. And those differences may mean a return to some of the restrictions that vaccinated people thought were in the past. The variant is not only more contagious than earlier strains, it also makes people sicker. And…
‘Freedom is Being Able to Breathe:’ Ohio Woman Wrestles With Long Covid Seven Months Later
When Rachelle Eaton wakes up, her husband needs to help her out of bed. At a stress test in June, five months after she was diagnosed COVID-19, six minutes of walking on a treadmill caused her blood oxygen to drop to 87%. Eaton, 52, needs to breathe in supplemental oxygen for 20 minutes every other…
New Campaign Finance Reports Show Whose Money is Backing Cleveland Mayoral Candidates
Cleveland Councilman Basheer Jones raised nearly $400,000 in the first half of 2021 in his bid to become Mayor of Cleveland, while attorney Ross DiBello brought in only $5,600. City Council President Kevin Kelley spent more, and has more on hand, than any of his six opponents, and Dennis Kucinich, who’s considered by many to…
Testaments and Testosterone at Porthouse Theatre with the Christian-Rock Vibes of ‘Altar Boyz’
“Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” So says Michael Corleone in the only memorable moment from the execrable movie The Godfather, Part III. But that’s a statement we all may soon be muttering as we stare down the barrel of another potentially hellacious autumn and winter, possibly rife with…
Recreational Marijuana on the Table Again in Ohio
As marijuana becomes more mainstream, some legislators want Ohio to join the growing list of states legalizing the drug for recreational use. House Bill 210, which would legalize recreational marijuana, is co-sponsored by Democratic state Representatives Sedrick Denson of Cincinnati and Terrence Upchurch of Cleveland. Their bill would also allow for the expungement of some…
Ohio Doctors Urge Families to Resume Wellness Checkups
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The pandemic paused many facets of life, and a new report says wellness checkups for children were among them. And with school resuming this fall, Ohio families are urged to get caught up on preventive care. The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute says new findings suggest the nation saw a 27% decline…
‘Save It For Sunday’ Series at Heart of Gold to Kick Off with All-Star Moxie Alum Event
Heart of Gold (4133 Lorain Ave., 216-938-8711) in Ohio City typically is closed on Sundays, but the restaurant intends to host frequent special events that bring in outside chefs for progressive, collaborative meals. Titled “Save it for Sunday,” the series kicks off at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, with a six-course plated affair featuring…
Capitol Theatre to Reopen Aug. 12 with Wizard of Oz Screening
The Capitol Theatre, Cleveland Cinemas’ three-screen outpost in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, will re-open Aug. 12 after a pandemic hiatus of more than a year and the recent threat of permanent closure. A special screening of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz will get things underway for the historic venue that first opened in…
What Experts Know So Far About COVID-19 Boosters for Immunocompromised People
People with weak immune systems don’t always mount strong defenses against the coronavirus, even after being fully vaccinated. A third COVID-19 vaccine dose might help protect some immunocompromised people, evidence suggests. But for now, there’s not enough data to say how much such a shot might help, experts with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Cleveland Area State Reps Introduce Bill to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Ohio
Ohio state representatives Casey Weinstein (D-Hudson) and Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) have introduced a bill in the Ohio house that would legalize recreational marijuana use in the state. In addition to decriminalizing adult marijuana cultivation and possession, the proposed law would expunge prior marijuana convictions and levy a 10% excise tax on marijuana retailers. Proceeds from…
Ideastream Public Media Makes Its Mark Around Cleveland With Stencils Designed By Local Artist Erin Guido
You might have noticed the “I Am” stenciling from Ideastream Public Media on sidewalks around town this summer. The stencils were designed by local artist Erin Guido, and the project got off the ground after Ideastream rebranded as Ideastream Public Media – the home of Northeast Ohio’s member-supported public broadcasting stations WVIZ, WCPN and WCLV.…
Halsey’s New IMAX Film To Screen Locally on August 25
A multi-media sensation, singer-songwriter Halsey aims to have an influence and impact beyond music. Her first book, I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry, debuted on The New York Times Best Sellers list last November. Named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020, she has won more than 20 awards. For…
Ohio Democrats Focusing HB 6 Scandal Attention on Gov. DeWine, Calling for More Transparency on How Bill Got Passed
In the year after the House Bill 6 scandal first broke in July 2020, much of the focus was on state Rep. Larry Householder. Householder has since been booted from the legislature and awaits trial. Attention is shifting further toward Gov. Mike DeWine as the investigation continues to develop. The governor has not been accused…
Local Singer-Songwriter Alex Field Releases Angsty New Single
Local singer-songwriter Alex Field has just released his new single, “Feel What You Want.” “This compelling, acoustic-driven song pays homage to the likes of early Jimmy Eat World records like the Clarity album,” Field says in an email. Produced by Michael Estok, this angsty song speaks to” the idea of giving into love instead of…
Bernie Sanders to Attend Campaign Events for Nina Turner Friday Before Agora Rally Saturday
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, who was previously announced as the keynote speaker for a Nina Turner get-out-the-vote rally at the Agora Theater Saturday, will arrive Friday and attend a series of events across Ohio’s 11th congressional district. The Turner campaign announced the expanded schedule Thursday. In the campaign’s final days, both Turner and her corporate-backed…
Guardian Cold Brew Inks Expanded Partnership Agreement With Phoenix Coffee
Guardian Cold Brew, which already had a dynamite working relationship with Phoenix Coffee, announced this week an expanded partnership agreement. Phoenix will continue sourcing and roasting the blend for Guardian’s cold brew and will additionally provide support with Phoenix staff being able to accrue hours toward membership in Phoenix’s employee-owned co-op by working on Guardian…
World Cup Qualifiers Coming to Columbus, Cincinnati This Year
Two World Cup qualifiers this fall await Northeast Ohioans just down I-71. The U.S. men’s squad will face off against Costa Rica on Oct. 13 in Columbus and against Mexico on Nov. 12 in Cincinnati. Columbus has played host to 10 World Cup qualifiers, including the four Dos a Cero games against Mexico, since 2010.…
Local Musicians Talk About Surviving the COVID Shutdown and Returning To Playing Live
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to shut things down some 17 months ago, no one knew what to expect. As the days, weeks and months began to add up, the isolation became acute for many, not least of all musicians, for whom live shows are lifeblood, an exchange of energy with the audience. “I missed…
Antica Brings Contemporary Italian Food to the MarketPlace at Avon
Cafe Piccolo, a popular Italian restaurant in Avon, closed its doors after three years at the start of the pandemic. Another business, Flair 22, announced plans soon after to take the space over but never made it to opening day. In January, Heck’s owner Fadi Daoud signed the lease and spent the next six months…
Migrant Worker Group Helps Vaccinate an Ohio Community
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jessica Molina of Perrysburg says she was inspired as a child by the spirit of activism, as she watched her parents participate in rallies and protests advocating for the rights of farm workers. Now, as the principal of the only bilingual elementary school in Toledo, Escuela Smart Academy, Molina volunteers with the…
CDC Again Recommends That Everyone Mask Up Indoors in High-Transmission Areas — Even If You’re Vaccinated
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over — and residents within the United States should take immediate measures to protect themselves and their loved ones. The best way to do that? Vaccination, experts say. During a special address on Tuesday, CDC director Rochelle Walensky warned…
West Side Councilman Literally Out Here Putting Steering Wheel Locks on Basketball Hoops Because of ‘Basketball, Gambling and Guns’
Ward 16 city councilman Brian Kazy has literally put steering wheel locks on the basketball hoops at Jefferson Park (Lorain Avenue and W. 133rd), so distraught is he over the tripartite scourge of basketball, gambling and guns. “I have a problem with people playing basketball, gambling and carrying guns,” Kazy told Ed Gallek from the…
Ken Johnson Suspension Appeal Denied, on Trial in Akron, Still Running in Ward 4
Cleveland City Councilman Ken Johnson, who is currently on trial in Akron for a slew of theft-in-office charges, will remain suspended from his council seat. The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Johnson’s appeal Friday after he failed to timely submit a merit brief which was due earlier in the week. After Johnson was indicted in February…
For Those About to Rock, Again: Northeast Ohio’s Music Venues Are Welcoming Back Fans and Bands. For the Owners, It’s Been a Long Time Coming
When governor Mike DeWine invoked executive orders to ban mass gatherings last year, local concert clubs, many of which were gearing up for what promised to be an exciting spring and summer, had to clear their schedules and shutter. While several venues tried reopening at some point last year, many closed or operated at reduced…
Savage Love: Did My Husband Get Crabs From a Non-Sensual Massage?
I’m a gay male in my 40s, and I’ve been married to my husband for nine years. There was some mild infidelity on his part (exchanging photos and flirting via text with another guy) early in our relationship. I confronted him at the time, and he lied to me. I decided to let it go,…
Cloak & Dagger is Making Magic in Tremont
The greatest sleight of hand that Cloak & Dagger manages to pull off is making guests forget about all the restaurants that previously called this address home. For years and years, a visit to this prominent Tremont property would invariably be overshadowed by a running inventory of the many short-lived concepts that have occupied it.…
