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Curating Here and There Festival Fulfills Childhood Dream for Singer-Songwriter Courtney Barnett
While growing up in Australia, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett listened to a range of different artists and began to develop the kind of knowledge that would make her into a remarkable musician and curator. “When I was a real young kid, I guess I listened to what my dad listened to,” she says in a recent…
Update: Citing Mental Health, Shawn Mendes Cancels Upcoming Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Concert
Update: In a conference call that took place last month with a group of reporters, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes said he was excited to finally hit the road in support of his latest full-length album, 2020’s Wonder. He might’ve spoken too soon. Mendes just announced he’s postponing several weeks of his summer tour, including a July 19…
Psychedelic Furs Bassist Tim Butler Explains Why Group Took Nearly 30 Years To Release New Album
Psychedelic Furs bassist Tim Butler admits that when his band hit the road with punk rockers X back in 2019, he initially wasn’t sure the pairing would work. “We pretty much just did the West Coast, and it was cool,” he says via phone from Richmond, VA, where the Psychedelic Furs were rehearsing for the…
More Fake, Dumb, High-Tech Nonprofits on Horizon as Sharon Sobol Jordan Takes Reins from Augie Napoli at United Way
Yesterday was officially Augie Napoli’s final day as President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, an occasion marked in the local press by fond remembrances and interviews detailing the scope and style of his so-called transformational leadership. Napoli arrived at the United Way in 2016, having been enlisted by the board of…
Cleveland’s Idle Minds Releases New Single and Accompanying Music Video
A five-piece guitar-driven band that revels in delivering heavy punk riffs, catchy melodies, thoughtful lyrics and what it refers to as a “dark atmosphere,” the local group Idle Minds has just released its latest single, “Halo.” “‘Halo’ is a song that I think a lot of people can connect with,” says singer Trevor Stout. “It…
Cleveland’s Afi Scruggs To Debut New Blues Songs at Upcoming Beachland Concert
Last year, local musician Afi Scruggs won a Room In the House residency from Karamu House. She used the $5,000 grant to write several blues songs inspired by social and cultural events. Afi Scruggs will debut those songs and perform other originals and covers on Sunday, July 24, at the Beachland Tavern. Collaborators Ali Jamal Boyd…
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MEET THE BAND: Malan the Artist (vocals), Joe Eff (keyboards), Tyshon White (drums), Cjthedj216 (beats) AN URBAN UPBRINGING: Malan, who grew up in “low poverty” in Hough housing projects, embraced music at an early age. “I started singing when I was 7 years old,” she says. “I was into everything musically. I was in all the after…
Cleveland City Councilwomen Stand United Against Abortion Restrictions
The five elected women of Cleveland City Council issued a joint statement Tuesday evening standing united against the “disastrous” Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and advocating for local policy solutions to aid and protect Clevelanders seeking abortions. Councilwomen Deborah Gray (Ward 4), Stephanie Howse (Ward 7), Rebecca Maurer (Ward 12), Jasmin Santana (Ward…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Fourth of July Weekend (July 1-July 4)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 06/30 Ty Segall & Freedom Band Touring in support of his forthcoming new album, Hello, Hi, indie rocker Ty Segall comes to the Agora tonight at 6:30 with his Freedom Band. The single “Saturday…
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Cedar Point to Disband Private Police Force, Sandusky Police to Take Over
Cedar Fair announced last Friday that Cedar Point’s private police force would be disbanded in an agreement that will have the Sandusky police department take over control of the park in a transition expected to be completed in 2023. When that’s complete, the private force will focus on security at the park. “The safety of…
MetroHealth Ranks Among Nation’s Most Socially Responsible Hospital Systems
The MetroHealth hospital system has ranked 15th on a newly released list of the nation’s most socially responsible hospitals. The Lown Institute conducted the study. That’s the Massachusetts-based think tank that has repeatedly demonstrated the “Fair Share Deficit” of hospitals like the Cleveland Clinic, which makes hundreds of millions more dollars each year on tax…
Ohioans Face Gas and Electric Rate Hikes as Utility Companies Propose $400 Million in New Collections
Public utility companies have asked state regulators for permission to raise home gas, electric and water costs on more than 2.75 million Ohio customers. Those charges could be spread between customers of Columbia Gas, AES Ohio, Duke Energy, and Aqua Ohio. The utilities, all investor-owned, are collectively asking for another $400 million in annual charges.…
Jack Johnson Reschedules Tonight’s Blossom Show Due to Covid
Jack Johnson announced over the weekend that he has tested positive for Covid and shows on the books between June 24th and 28th have been rescheduled. That includes tonight’s stop at Blossom, which will now take place on July 14th instead. Tickets to the original show will be honored. Those who can’t make the new…
Vincenza’s Pizza and Pasta Downtown Has Closed, Likely Permanently
If you’re a fan of New York-style pizza, then you likely already know about Vincenza’s Pizza & Pasta. Located at the Fifth Street Arcades, the slice shop has earned a reputation as one of the most cherished pizza places in town. The affordable storefront turns out some of the most authentic New York slices around…
Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’ Abortion Ban Is Now Law. Here’s What That Means
Less than an hour after it was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost filed a motion to lift an injunction against Ohio’s “heartbeat bill.” And by last Friday evening, the bill — officially called the “Human Rights and Heartbeat Protection Act” — became…
Where to Watch Fireworks in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio This 4th of July Weekend
Wherever you are in Northeast Ohio and whenever you’re looking to celebrate this July 4th weekend with fireworks, there’s a display for you. Beginning this Friday night, July 1st, there will be blasts and kabooms east to west, north to south, all the way through Monday evening, with a bonus four-day extravaganza in Broadview Hts.…
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley Signs Onto Letter Vowing Not to Criminalize Abortions
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Mike O’Malley has signed onto a joint statement from nearly 90 county prosecutors nationwide vowing not to use the resources of their offices to criminalize those who seek, assist in or provide abortions. The statement, organized by the national nonprofit Fair and Just Prosecution, comes on the heels of the U.S. Supreme…
The Reversal of Roe v. Wade Will Bring a Cascade of Legal, Health, Economic and Social Problems in Ohio
Editor’s note: Some of the people and organizations quoted in this feature frame their abortion language around “women,” meaning a sex assigned at birth. But transgender men, intersex individuals, non-binary individuals and agender individuals also receive abortion care. We will continue to explore abortion issues that affect all individuals in future stories. In a landmark…
“Cheetah on the Loose” in Cleveland Last Night Was Regular Old House Cat
Cleveland police confirmed Monday that officers responded to a call in the Central neighborhood Sunday night that alleged a cheetah was on the loose. (The call was conveyed on the NE Ohio Scanner Twitter account and became a mini viral sensation.) But according to police and Cleveland’s Division of Animal Care & Control (ACC), the…
Ukraine’s DakhaBrakha To Perform on July 12 and 13 at Music Box Supper Club
An internationally renowned ensemble, Ukraine-based DakhaBrakha combines traditional Ukrainian music with a modern twist in its live performances. “DhakhaBrakha often sings about love, heartbreak or the seasons, but as stand-in for bigger things — sometimes political things — and how they do it expands upon Ukrainian traditional music that uses metaphor in this way,” says…
Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra To Play Release Party at Bop Stop on July 7
The Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra’s new album, Smash!, features nine comic book-inspired pieces by Maryland-based composer, arranger and educator Stephen Philip, a composer who’s originally from Rochester, PA. “Smash! has been my passion project since moving to the Eastern Shore of Maryland,” he says in a press release. SPHJO plays a release party with…
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ChillWell AC is a portable cooling device that can be used to combat the heat of summer. According to the official website, it can cool or humidify the air to make the user feel more breathable. This reader digest will provide more information about the ChillWell AC. The ChillWell AC won’t dry your skin as…
Ohio Abortion Bans Are On the Way Following Death of Roe
Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ohio legislature is set up to move forward with abortion bans in the state. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that “The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate…
Cleveland’s Marcus Alan Ward To Play Release Party in July at Crobar
Local guitarist, producer and self-proclaimed “electro soul pioneer,” Marcus Alan Ward has maintained that he’s on a musical quest to impress himself. So far, so good. The talented musician’s work has been featured in publications including The Fader, Pitchfork, Pigeons & Planes and Spin. After taking a hiatus from live performances during the pandemic, Ward…
Mike Birbiglia Headed to Playhouse Square in September
Comedian Mike Birbiglia comes off as the thinking man’s comic. This American Life’s Ira Glass proclaims, “Birbiglia’s stories are even funnier live than they are on the radio.” Time Magazine calls him a “master of the personal, embarrassing tale.” Birbiglia, who directed and starred in the films Sleepwalk with Me and Don’t Think Twice, is…
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade; Abortion Still Legal in Ohio, For Now
In a landmark decision on June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the federal protection of a patient’s right to decide to terminate a pregnancy. In the decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Justice Samuel Alito follows the same language and logic written in the leaked…
The Village Butcher Opens Monday, June 27th in Mayfield
As Giovanni’s restaurant in Beachwood cruises to its 46th year in business, and weeks before Paloma debuts at Van Aken District, owners Carl Quagliata and Zack Ladner will open the doors to The Village Butcher (818 S.O.M. Center Rd., 440-565-7330) in Mayfield. Located a stone’s throw from Smokin’ Q’s, the team’s barbecue restaurant, The Village Butcher aims to be your…
Cleveland’s Chayla Hope Celebrates Pride Month With New Single
Local singer-songwriter Chayla Hope just released her newest single “Falling.” Evoking her past as a drag performer, the single arrived just in time to close out Pride Month. Mixed by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Josh Gudwin (Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa), it’s an ode to the “all-too-familiar feeling of instantly connecting with someone, only…
Israel-Based Dede Bandaid Brings Life-Size Prints of Notable Local Artists to Walls All Across Cleveland
Sixty works across more than a dozen neighborhoods have been installed for ‘Culture Fix CLE: Healing Our Community Through Art,’ a project featuring life-size prints of local subjects posing with black-and-white bandaids taken by Israeli artist Dede Bandiad and artist/partner Nitzan earlier this year. The aim and the vision, according to Dede, is to provide…
Sheffield Lake Officer Reveals New Discrimination Claims Against Former Chief
A second officer from the Sheffield Lake Police Department has come forward with allegations of racist and now religious workplace harassment against the department’s former chief. Officer A.J. Torres alleged that then-chief Anthony Campo repeatedly produced and shared images that belittled his Catholic faith or caricatured his Latino heritage. “I don’t put away my nationality…
Study Shows Trained Dogs Sniff Out COVID-19 as Well as Lab Tests Do
Dogs are as reliable as laboratory tests for detecting COVID-19 cases, and may be even better than PCR tests for identifying infected people who don’t have symptoms. A bonus: The canines are cuter and less invasive than a swab up the nose. In a study involving sweat samples from 335 people, trained dogs sniffed out…
Advocates Say Menthol Cigarette Ban Would Bring Health Benefits for Black Ohioans
The Food and Drug Administration could soon ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes, a move advocates in Ohio said could have a positive impact on health, particularly in Black communities. Yvonka Hall, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, explained menthol tobacco products have a cool, smooth taste, making them more…
Scene’s Ale Fest Returns to Tremont on Saturday, July 30
Scene’s Ale Fest returns for its 12th year on Saturday, July 30 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park in Tremont. And this year’s event is bigger than ever after a two-year break. Festival-goers will get to choose from more than 100 beers from around the corner to around the globe including crowd favorite…
Tri-C JazzFest and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
Another week that’s jam-packed with classical events in Cleveland. Here’s what’s on tap. CHAMBERFEST CLEVELANDHighlights of this week’s trio of concerts include two pieces by George Walker (his Music for Three on Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 pm at CIM and Piano Sonata No. 5 (together with Gabriel Faure´s Piano Quintet No. 1 on Friday,…
FirstEnergy Fired Its CEO Amid Bribery Scandal But Let Him Keep Millions, Documents Show
As its starring role in a political bribery scandal became clearer and two alleged conspirators pleaded guilty, FirstEnergy Corp. fired its CEO Charles “Chuck” Jones, who was later outed as an architect of the operation. New documents show, however, that FirstEnergy’s board of directors declined to invoke a provision in Jones’ contract that would have…
The Real Cleveland Rising was the Friends We Made Along the Way
Nearly 80% of those surveyed by Dix & Eaton as part of a Cleveland Rising “Capstone Project” believe that Cleveland is not prepared for social and economic progress. Nevertheless, 20% of those who participated in the summit are still engaged, in some form or fashion, with their issue-based working groups. Cleveland Rising was the civic…
Jill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison to Open New Restaurant in Former Spice Space in Gordon Square
“As soon as we opened in Lakewood we told each other that we definitely wanted to open at least two more spots,” says Salt chef and co-owner Jill Vedaa. “We started searching for another place in our second year.” Vedaa and business partner Jessica Parkison have been on the hunt for nearly five years to…
In ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ Now on Stage at Porthouse Theatre, the Plant Wins the Day
Let’s face it, if you haven’t seen “Little Shop of Horrors” by now (or even actually been in it) since it’s been a perennial favorite of school, college and community theater groups for several decades, then you really have to call someone to remove the rock you’ve been living under. Surprise, it’s 2022 and we’re…
Beachland To Host Rock-Themed Fashion Show on June 29
Part of the Ingeneers team at Cleveland’s Ingenuity Labs, Cleveland designer Jacci Hammer has organized musician models, a tech team and designers for Fashion Rocks, a special rock-themed fashion show that takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, at the Beachland Ballroom. All of the models are local musicians that represent diverse ages,…
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After 17 Years at Former Location, Crave Will Open its New Downtown Akron Restaurant Next Week
“Like everybody, we went through a really rough time through Covid and we were never able to get our lunch business back,” says Aaron Hervey, chef and co-owner of the long-running Akron restaurant Crave . “I had to make a decision: do I tough it out or look for new possibilities.” Hervey began exploring the…
Cleveland’s TRUSS Releases New Single
The local hard rock band TRUSS — Hannah Crandall (vocals), Eric Kennedy (guitar), Thomas Rastatter (bass), and Holden Szalek (drums) — has just released a new single, “Reset My Head.” The song comes from the band’s forthcoming new album that’s due out on July 15; it follows two prior singles released in in 2019 and…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at Blossom, Josh Groban Talks About Covering ‘Timeless’ Songs on His Latest Album
Singer-songwriter and actor Josh Groban released his latest album, Harmony, back in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. As a result, his ability to tour in support of the album was curtailed. This summer, however, Groban has hit the road to showcase songs from the release, a collection of original tunes and “timeless” covers…
Ohio State Health Department Fires Employee Over Abortion Drug Reference in Newsletter
Two Ohio Department of Health employees lost their jobs after the publication of a newsletter with notice of a training program for a drug used in medical abortions. One was fired, another resigned. Jessica Warner, who worked in the sexually transmitted infections unit of the Bureau of Infectious Diseases, authored the department’s STI prevention training…
Decoding the Cleveland Browns’ Bullshit 228-Word Denial That They Want a New Billion-Dollar, Publicly Funded Stadium
Monday, Browns Senior VP of Communications, Peter John-Baptiste, released a lengthy statement responding to a Friday report by Ken Prendergast of NEO Trans that the Browns were “leaning toward” constructing a new stadium, as opposed to renovating the current facility. Prendergast spoke with two anonymous sources, as is his custom for sensitive, breaking real estate…
Savage Love: Is It Sexual Preference or Just Racism?
I’m taking a week off, so this week’s “Savage Love” is a reprint of a column that was originally published on Jan. 13, 2016. I hope everyone has a happy and safe Pride. Please be careful out there. —Dan As a queer man of color — I’m Asian — I feel wounded whenever I am…
Exhibit Featuring Brazilian Artists Opens on July 1 at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick
The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick in Cleveland and Stephen Romano Gallery in Brooklyn, NY have just announced their latest collaboration in an ongoing series of exhibitions curated by Romano. Magia Protetora, an exhibit featuring the art of Brazilian artists Luciana Lupe Vasconcelos and the late Darcilio Lima, pairs their work together for the…
My Morning Jacket (Mostly) Beats Oppressive Heat at Jacobs Pavilion Concert
More than two decades into its career, My Morning Jacket seems to have its live formula down. Nearly every song the Louisville rock band played, regardless of how quiet or slow it began, builds to a crescendo before a crashing finish. And for the most part, it works, as evidenced by the band’s performance Tuesday…
Band of the Week: Biitchseat
MEET THE BAND: Talor (vocals, guitar), Kris (vocals, guitar), Connor (bass), Evan (drums) ORCHESTRAL MANEUVERS: Connor and Talor played together in high school orchestra in Cleveland. While studying at Ohio University, Talor met Kris, who also played orchestral music. “I introduced myself to her, and since then, we’ve been best friends,” says Talor. The group…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (June 23-26)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 06/23 Darius Rucker Expect the former Hootie and the Blowfish singer to play a bit of everything at tonight’s show at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. Well-versed in rock, pop and country, Rucker can do…
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Denzel Curry To Play Agora in September
Following the release of his new album Melt My Eyez See Your Future, rapper Denzel Curry just announced the dates of his upcoming U.S. tour in support of the album. He’ll perform at the Agora on Sept. 30. The announcement closely follows the official remix for the album’s lead single, “Walkin,” shared earlier this month…
Shangela Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in October
Actor, drag performer, and co-host of HBO’s We’re Here, Shangela has announced the dates of her upcoming Fully Lit tour, and the trek includes a stop at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage on Oct. 28. The first contestant to compete on three separate seasons of the Emmy award-winning reality series RuPaul’s Drag Race, Shangela…
Shake It, a Casual Burger Concept from FWD Hospitality, Coming to Former Kindred Spirit Space at Van Aken District
After two bites at the upscale-casual apple, Michael Schwartz is going in a completely different direction with his space at Van Aken District in Shaker Heights. After closing Kindred Spirit late last year, which replaced the short-lived Sawyer’s restaurant, Schwartz of Forward Hospitality says that he is opening “a fun, approachable, simple and quick” burger…
In Advance of Upcoming Show at Mentor Civic Amphitheater, Everclear’s Art Alexakis Talks About the Band’s Modest Beginnings
Singer-guitarist Art Alexakis had been in bands prior to forming Everclear in Portland, OR in 1992. Since those bands hadn’t caught on, Alexakis thought of Everclear as his final shot. “Everclear was going to be my last band,” he says via phone from a Lubbock, TX tour stop. Everclear brings its 30th anniversary tour to…
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Chef Michael Grieve Takes Over the Grocery in Ohio City, With Ambitious Plans to Follow
After seven years as chef at Tartine Bistro in Rocky River, Michael Grieve was making the rounds at various local restaurant kitchens while pursuing a place of his own. A chance meeting with Rachel Kingsbury ended up with the two exchanging ownership of The Grocery. As of five days ago, Grieve is the proud proprietor…
Lucinda Williams Returning to Music Box Supper Club in September
Earlier today, singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams announced a new set of fall tour dates. She and her band will swing through town to perform on Sept. 20 at Music Box Supper Club. Over the course of a career that stretches back decades, Williams has released a string of terrific albums that’ve earned her critical acclaim and…
Volunteer Group Team Rubicon Has Been Helping Resettled Afghan Families Move Into New Homes in Cleveland
During the second half of 2021 and first few months of 2022, Cleveland became home to nearly 700 resettled refugees from Afghanistan. The United States pulled out of the Central Asian country after nearly 20 years of sustained conflict, and Afghans who had worked with the U.S. military or were otherwise affiliated with U.S. companies…
Watch ‘A Trans Bowler in Ohio Fights For Acceptance,’ A PBS Documentary Featuring Mahall’s
Carve out 30 minutes this week and watch a PBS short documentary following Michelle Guzowski, a transgender woman returning to bowling after coming out to the other bowlers in her league at Mahall’s. The bowling alley/bar/restaurant/music venue plays a role as well, as the new ownership group expands the historic alley’s offerings and bookings, which…
The Risks Ohioans Will Take To Get Abortion Pills Online if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
Dr. David Burkons remembers how his classmates got abortion care when he attended The Ohio State University in Columbus in the 1960s. “There was some corner down on Cleveland Avenue,” Burkons says. “You showed up there and a car came by, you got in, you gave him the money, he takes you to have an…
Progressive Dave Brock Succeeds Shontel Brown as Cuyahoga County Democratic Party Chair
West Park resident Dave Brock spent the early part of 2021 encouraging engaged Democrats to run for the Cuyahoga County Party central committee. Brock called the central committee “the backbone” of the statewide Democratic party in a January op-ed and said that a newly energized committee had “the potential to enact the reforms desperately needed…
Unions Rally for COVID Hazard Pay after Arbitrator Sides With Ohio
On the Ohio Statehouse steps Friday, labor unions rallied for hazard pay after an arbitrator denied the additional wages last month. “Respect your employees. Pay them,” OCSEA president Chris Mabe said. “We held up our end of the bargain. Now it’s time for you to hold up yours.” Mabe’s organization, the Ohio Civil Service Employees…
Pollinator Week Supports Protecting Vital Links in Ohio’s Ecosystem
From the Frosted Elfin Butterfly to the Rusty Batch Bumble Bee, vital links of Ohio’s ecosystem are in trouble. This is Pollinator Week, bringing awareness to the crucial role of pollinators in our ecosystem and the challenges many of them face. Marci Lininger, director of the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative, explained roughly 40% of the…
Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccines OK’d for Youngest Kids
The littlest kids in the United States are done waiting for their own COVID-19 vaccine. On June 18, an advisory committee to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unanimously recommended Moderna’s and Pfizer-BioNTech’s mRNA vaccines for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. CDC director Rochelle Walensky endorsed that recommendation hours later. The U.S. Food and…
Internal Affairs Investigating Cleveland Cop, the Department’s 2019 Officer of the Year, for Antisemitic Tweets
The Cleveland Police Department’s Office of Internal Affairs is investigating Ismail Quran for antisemitic tweets unearthed by the Canary Mission, an organization that works to document anti-Jewish hate on college campuses and which itself has been the subject of controversy. Quran’s tweets, which predate his tenure as a Cleveland police officer, included one reading “Fuck…
‘Cheap Thrills’ Exhibition at Abattoir Gallery Examines Consumer Impulses
‘Cheap Thrills,’ which opened last week at Abattoir Gallery (3619 Walton Ave., Suite C 102) and which runs for a couple more weeks, is a deep dive into the world of commodity from artists Erykah Townsend and Alex Vlasov. The show mixes humor, horror and thought-provoking tongue-in-cheek displays that engage the viewer in a conversation…
Archie and the Bunkers To Reunite for Upcoming Cleveland’s Screaming Concert
Local punk fan and promoter Jim Lanza has hosted periodic revival shows that he calls Cleveland’s Screaming at over the years; the events feature reunited bands from Cleveland’s punk past. Now, Lanza has just announced that he’ll host one final installment of Cleveland’s Screaming on Saturday, July 9, at the Beachland Ballroom. The event features…
Pearl Asian Kitchen to Close This Month After 43 Years in Shaker Heights
When Rose Wong opened Pearl of the Orient in 1979, she saw a need for what she considered to be authentic Chinese food. To her palate, much of what was being served around Northeast Ohio bore little resemblance to the real thing. For many local diners, a visit to Pearl of the Orient was a…
Cleveland’s Les Délices Releases New Episodes of Music Meditations Series
Cleveland-based Les Délices just announced that it’s released three new episodes of Music Meditations that feature original poetry by writers from the West Side Catholic Center. “Before the pandemic, Les Délices partnered with library branches, homeless shelters, and senior centers to bring their free programs into the community,” says LD Artistic Director Debra Nagy in a press release…
Kid Cudi-Curated Moon Man’s Landing Music Festival to Take Place in Cleveland in September
Earlier this month, rapper Kid Cudi returned with a new single entitled “Do What I Want.” The tune arrived in advance of Cudi’s forthcoming eighth full-length, Entergalactic. The project reunites Cudi with co-creator Ian Edelman — the two worked together on HBO’s How To Make It In America. Cudi also serves as an executive producer…
Laketran Wins “Paradox Prize” for Free Transit Program in Lake County
It was easy to forget, for a year or two, that The Fund for Our Economic Future’s so-called “Paradox Prize” was, in fact, a prize. The $1 million grant program was created in 2019 to fund micro-transit pilot projects across Northeast Ohio. These pilots would try to help solve a workforce paradox common in regions…
Deaths Among Ohioans Ages 15-64 Up 50% Over Last 15 Years Due to Violence, Addiction, Car Crashes
Working-age Ohioans — between 15 and 64 years old — are dying at a 51% higher rate than they were 15 years ago, according to analysis released this month. In a bleak sign, most leading causes of death are increasing, rather than decreasing among the age group. For instance, unintentional injuries like fatal overdoses and…
Cilantro Taqueria to Open Location Number Five in Chesterland
If it seems that we’re announcing another location for Cilantro Taqueria every few months or so, that’s because we have been. Since debuting on Coventry in early 2019, the Mexican restaurant has added locations in Shaker Heights, Lakewood and North Olmsted. Next up for the home-grown restaurant group will be a store in Chesterland, specifically…
Culver’s Now Open in Eastlake
Three years after Culver’s arrived in Northeast Ohio with its first location in Avon the chain continues to expand. It opened its newest butter burger outpost in Eastlake this week at 34820 Vine St. “It goes back to the little stuff. I’ve had In and Out and Shake Shack, and this is as good,” franchise…
Conan Gray Coming to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in September
Since releasing original demos on his YouTube channel at the age of 15, singer-songwriter Conan Gray has become increasingly popular and delivered commercial hits such as “Heather” and “Maniac.” Earlier today, he announced the details of a North American tour that will include a stop at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on Sept.24. The tour will…
Top 10 Best Cougar Dating Apps and Sites for 2022: Find Local Mature Women to Date
“Cougar” is thought to have “originated in Vancouver, British Columbia, as a put-down for older women who would go to bars and go home with whoever was left at the end of the night”. Though, like many former terms, there has been an increasing effort to “reclaim” the term in recent years. It’s unclear whether…
Here are Some Glamour Shots of the St. Clair Sinkhole in Downtown Cleveland
Eastbound traffic remains closed on St. Clair Avenue between W. 6th and W. 3rd Streets after a sinkhole emerged in downtown Cleveland during a blazing hot Wednesday afternoon. Work crews with the Cleveland Water Division and Water Pollution Control, which maintains the city’s sewers and storm water management systems, were on site Thursday morning assessing…
Annual Music Industry Networking Conference Kicks Off with Showcase at Rock Hall
The Gathering, an annual music industry networking conference and showcase series, kicked off yesterday with a showcase at the Rock Hall that featured the up-and-coming Texas alternative rock act the Dirty Shirts, who delivered a set on the Rock Hall’s outdoor stage in front of a crowd of about 100 people. The band played tunes…
Pandemic, Inflation, Supply Issues Prompt Cry for Help From Ohio Food Banks
As state leaders spend money on other things, the Ohio Association of Foodbanks this week issued an extraordinary plea for assistance, saying many rural foodbanks are rationing food and those in other parts of the state soon will be. From the coronavirus pandemic to supply chain disruptions and inflation, to Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine,…
Dave’s Hot Chicken in Fairview Park Opens Friday
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the L.A.-based hot chicken chain making moves throughout the Midwest, opens its new Fairview Park location (3120 Westgage Mall) on Friday. This will be the second Northeast Ohio outpost (Lakewood opened in January), with an Ohio City restaurant still to come. Diners can look forward to a concise menu of fried chicken…
Cleveland Burger Week Returns in Less Than One Month With $6 Burgers From Your Favorite Restaurants
Cleveland Burger Week presented by the Ohio Beef Council will kick off on Monday, July 11th. For seven days (July 11th – July 17th) Burger lovers will have the opportunity to visit participating Cleveland Burger Week locations to enjoy $6 burgers. The idea is to get people to embrace the food and culture of Cleveland…
Kings Return at Chamberfest Cleveland and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Two festivals get added to the concert calendar this week. Here’s a rundown. Chamberfest Cleveland ChamberFest Cleveland launches Season X on Thursday, June 16 at 7:30 pm at the Cleveland Institute of Music, with “Exquisite Beginnings,” featuring music by Mozart, Grieg, George Walker and Brahms. Read a preview article here. On Friday at 7:30 pm…
Great Grandson of Former Mayor Frank Jackson Indicted for Murder
Donald Jackson-Gates, the 19-year-old great grandson of former Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, has been indicted by a Cuyahoga County grand jury for the murder of a 20-year-old in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood. The shooting death occurred in the very early morning of May 14, near East 40th Street and Quincy Avenue. Jackson-Gates approached the victim, 20-year-old…
Ohio Abortion Doulas Will Continue Care, With or Without Roe
Even as a decision on Roe v. Wade approaches, those that help abortion patients through the process say it will not spell the end of abortion care, just a change in the way it’s done. “I don’t want Ohio to become one giant health care desert in terms of abortion access, but that looks like…
Givēon To Play Agora in October
R&B star Givēon will release his full-length debut album, Give Or Take, later this month. In the wake of its release, he’ll embark on a U.S. tour that’ll include an Oct. 5 stop at the Agora. A ticket presale starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. Tickets to the Giveon concert at the Agora go on sale to…
Akron To Dedicate Street to Guitar Repairman Virgil Lay
Founded by guitar repairman Virgil Lay in the 1960s, Lay’s Guitar Shop is renowned for repairing, restoring, customizing and building guitars and basses belonging to acts such as Joe Walsh, Jimmy Page and the Black Keys. At 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 1, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan will join representatives from Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance, Lay’s…
Mary J. Blige Coming to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in October
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige has just announced the dates of her Good Morning Gorgeous tour that pairs her with Grammy-winning artist Ella Mai and platinum-selling star Queen Naija. The trek includes an Oct. 19 stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The tour supports Blige’s latest album, Good Morning Gorgeous. “Mary J. Blige…
Livewire: Flogging Molly, My Morning Jacket and the Other Best Concerts to Catch in Cleveland in June
THU 06/16 Sammy Hagar & the Circle/George ThorogoodThe Red Rocker returns to Blossom with his backing band the Circle. Hagar’s early beginnings date back to the San Francisco area in the early ’70s, and you can expect to hear songs he sang with acts such as Montrose and Van Halen in addition to his own…
Cleveland School Board Votes Unanimously Not to Arm Teachers
At its work session Tuesday, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education voted unanimously not to allow armed teachers in its schools. The decision came one day after Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law HB99, a bill that dramatically reduces — from 600 hours to 24 — the training required for teachers and other…
Talking Policy and Smack With Lee Weingart and Chris Ronayne as the County Executive Race Heats Up
Cuyahoga County voters will decide between Democrat Chris Ronayne and Republican Lee Weingart in the race to succeed Armond Budish as county executive this November. Scene sat down with both candidates in recent weeks, giving them space to clarify their platforms, respond to criticisms and make their pitches to voters as the summer campaign season…
Savage Love: A Dom Didn’t Respect My Limits During a BDSM Session. Should I Confront Him?
I’m a 29-year-old bisexual woman in a non-monogamous relationship. A few years ago, I wanted to explore my submissive side and met up with a Dom I connected with on a kink site. We had a few drinks and hit it off. We discussed what we were comfortable with and our limits beforehand. I set…
Newly Opened Breakfast Joint Martha on the Fly is Just Nailing it in Tremont
It’s not easy to make a splash in Tremont, long considered Cleveland’s big league for chefs and restaurants. But if you drive down Professor Avenue on any given morning, you’re likely to see high praise for Martha on the Fly in the form of the loose gathering that forms daily just outside the door. If…
