Man Claims He Was Assaulted by Justin Bieber After Cavs Playoff Game in Cleveland Last Summer
Update: So, remember when the Biebs got into a fight in Cleveland during last year’s NBA Finals? If you don’t, video of the tussle is below. The party not named Justin Bieber has apparently filed a police report naming Bieber and his bodyguard as the assailants, claiming “he went to the hospital with various injuries, including…
‘Hamilton’ Is Coming to Cleveland as Part of Playhouse Square’s 2017-2018 Season
Update: Playhouse Square confirmed this morning that “Hamilton” is coming to Cleveland as part of the theater’s 2017-2018 Broadway series. When exactly? Not announced yet. Can you buy tickets now? No, but you can guarantee your spot by getting Playhouse Square season tickets. Will individual tickets be sold later? For sure. (But those are bound…
3 Ohio Women Charged After Allegedly Assaulting McDonald’s Worker for Slow Service
The woman above, as well as the two women below, were arrested after allegedly assaulting a McDonald’s worker in Bellevue, Ohio, for slow service. Their headshot-worthy mugshots are worth the look, but onto the (scant) details you might have missed over the weekend: The assault went down in the parking lot, according to the Bellevue…
Your Pet is Cute Enough for the Cleveland APL’s Annual Pet Calendar
We all love to share photos of our photogenic furry friends on Instagram or Facebook, but now the Cleveland Animal Protective League is giving your pet the opportunity to become the true star it’s been destined to be. The APL is holding their 9th annual Pet Calendar Contest, with all proceeds from the calendar benefiting…
The Cavs Get to Play Another Day – The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
After a stunning showing from LeBron and Kyrie, we get to watch more basketball. The NBA Finals returns to Cleveland on Thursday, and Andre and Zac get into the finer points of the series as it stands today. Also on this episode, they get a bit psychological. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here.…
Seti’s Polish Boys Pulls Up Stakes: No Longer Parked at Dean Supply
For the past decade, Seti Martinez has been parking his food truck in the parking lot of Dean Supply every day of the week. From that boxy white rig he would dispense his delicious Polish Boys, chili dogs and slaw dogs to longtime customers who knew precisely where to find him. If those customers go…
Post-Hardcore Act the Used to Play House of Blues in September
After selling out 31 shows on their first run of dates, the post-hardcore band the Used has announced dates for a second leg of its 15-year anniversary tour. The band will once again play two shows per city, performing Self-Titled and In Love and Death in their entirety on each night. The tour comes in…
Tri-C JazzFest Honoree Tommy LiPuma Looks Back at His Illustrious Career
Tommy LiPuma boasts one of the best resumes in the music business. He’s received 36 Grammy nominations that resulted in five wins. He’s been involved with 36 gold and platinum records. He’s worked at labels like A&M, Blue Thumb, Warner Bros., Elektra, the GRP Recording Co. and the Verve Music Group. He’s worked with Diana…
West Side Market Parking Lot Project Begins Phase Two
Tuesday, the second phase of the West Side Market’s parking lot improvement project will begin. Though most of the parking spaces will remain available and accessible via Lorain and Bridge Avenues, the Lorain entrance will be reconfigured and advisories will be in place until September, noting which areas are off limits. The project’s first…
Local Trio to Offer ‘Informative Take’ on Beatles ‘White Album’
Way the heck back in 1970, Canal Corners Farm & Market owner Dave Wingenfeld began presenting rock concerts in his parents’ backyard. He called the shows Wingenstock. This summer, Wingenfeld returns to the role of local concert promoter with the Wingenstock concert series he hosts in his Big, Red Barn (10901 Tinkers Creek Road, Valley…
Progressive Mizestro Restaurant in Brecksville to Close
Chef Matt Mize recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of his playful Brecksville bistro Mizestro (8918 Brecksville Rd., 440-792-4679, mizestrodining.com), but it looks as though he’s reached the end of the line. Via email, the chef announced that he would be closing up shop and selling the business. For fans of the chef’s tricks and treats,…
Tremont Community Mural to be Revealed Next Week
After more than four months of hard work, local artist Angelica Pozo is ready to debut her community mural in Tremont’s Lincoln Park. Since the beginning of February, Pozo has been working with nearly 400 members of the community to hand-paint over 1,000 ceramic tiles. “After months, sometimes years of work, at installation it always…
EST Fest Might Be Held in Richland County This Year
[image-1]EST Fest, the dubious Mecca of Machine Gun Kelly fans, might be held in Butler, Ohio, at something called Ohio Dreams action sports campground in August, according to Cleveland.com. We say “might,” because past years have reminded us that the MGK crew is nothing if not slippery with its information. We reported last year on…
Downtown Cleveland Bar Got Paid with Fake $100 Bill From Movie Set
Mike Miller, the owner of Wilbert’s downtown, sent Scene the above photo yesterday. “Look at the bill we took in this past weekend,” he said. “Look closely. Movie production is so great for our city!” From this up-close vantage, seeing that the $100 bill says “For Motion Picture Use Only” is pretty clear. It’s almost…
Just Announced: Kanye West’s Saint Pablo Tour Coming to Cleveland October 1
Kanye West is coming to Cleveland. That’s a good thing. Especially given the fact/perception that Cleveland gets passed over by some of today’s biggest touring acts. The Saint Pablo tour, the details and dates of which were just announced, is coming to Quicken Loans Arena on October 1. Tickets for the show go on sale…
The 2016 Blossom Music Festival is a Potpourri of Treats
What do the “1812 Overture,” “An American In Paris,” Pinchas Zukerman, and viewing of the Raiders Of The Lost Ark have in common? They are all part of the 2016 Blossom Music Festival. Yes, there is something for everyone, no matter your musical tastes, in the July 4 through September 4, 2016 season at the…
Warriors Poke James & Cavs, Discover Meaning of Hubris
Coronations are never easy. But after last year’s NBA Championship, a 73-win season and more preening than you’d see in the typical episode for My Super Sweet 16, many analysts and Warrior-acolytes (when not one in the same) perceived the NBA Finals as an afterthought. The Warriors near-miss against the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t check…
Come Celebrate the Lake Erie Monsters’ Calder Cup Championship Tonight at 6 p.m.
The Lake Erie Monsters made some history when they swept the Calder Cup finals 4-0 against Hershey and hoisted the trophy. It’s a championship (but doesn’t qualify to break Cleveland’s draught, of course), and it’s time to celebrate. Today the Monsters are capping the feat with a championship party at Gateway Plaza (between The Q…
Post-rock Outfit RLYR to Bring Unique Tunes and Improvisational Energy to Now That’s Class
When two already prolific artists collaborate, good things usually come of it. In a way, Chicago post-rock outfit RLYR (pronounced “relayer”) represents a best case scenario: Guitarist Trevor de Brauw of Pelican and drummer Steven Hess of Locrian were only supposed to play together as a one-off festival performance — but ended up getting along so well that…
‘Fast & Furious 8’ Releases Official Production Featurette (Just Watch Stuff Get Blown Up)
It’s been three whole days since the production crew for “Fast & Furious 8” rolled out of town, and we miss it already. Thankfully the production crew has released a video of the filming from their perspective and it’s kind of awesome! Check out all the crashes, explosions and expensive cars careening off buildings:
Cavaliers Face Season Defining Game 5 Moment With Draymond Suspended
Smug on the water and fire in their eyes. Smug by the Bay Bridge, they’ll have a rude surprise. In the shadow of the Bridge, having passed over its impressive span the evening prior, as we watched the steam rise off the Jacuzzi, (on the patio of the Hilton Garden Inn Golden Gate Bridge Oakland,…
Scheduled Edgewater Water Balloon Fight Causing Ruckus Online
[image-1]The social networking organization Social Society Cleveland has scheduled a Water Balloon Fight for July 16 at Edgewater Park, days before the Republican National Convention. But due to perceived sexual undertones and suspicions of insufficient clean-up plans, not to mention the organization’s lack of an official permit, the event has become the object of criticism…
Orlando Shooting Victim Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo Was From Cleveland
Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20, was killed in this weekend’s mass shooting at Pulse in Orlando. He was one of the first named victims of the attack. He was originally from Cleveland, and his mother still lives here. Ocasio-Capo was a dancer. According to the Daily Beast, a former teacher remembered him as “a ray of sunshine every…
New Bike Law (if Passed by Ohio Senate) Aims to Improve Road Safety
[image-1]Ohio hopes to join the 37 states and the District of Columbia that have a mandatory minimum of three feet of separation between motor vehicles and bicycles when passing. On May 26, the Ohio House passed Bill 154 (78-15), brought by the Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF) with a provision mandating a minimum of three feet of distance,…
Singer-Songwriter Amy Black Pays Tribute to an American Institution with her Muscle Shoals Music Revue
Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin and the Rolling Stones. What do all of these talented musicians have in common? They all recorded music in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Known for recording many hit songs from the 1960s to today, Muscle Shoals is the music industry’s best kept secret. Because the city has two recording studios,…
A Hit TV Show Helped Resuscitate the Synth-Rock Act She Wants Revenge
She Wants Revenge returns to Cleveland on Thursday, June 16, to play House of Blues on its 10th anniversary tour of its debut album. The band, a dark synth collaboration from Adam Bravin and Justin Warfield, took an indefinite break in 2012. But what was initially a single reunion show in Los Angeles quickly became…
Post-Hardcore Act Pierce the Veil Treats Fans to ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Experience
Last night before an enthusiastic sold-out audience at House of Blues, singer-guitarist Vic Fuentes, front man for the post-hardcore outfit Pierce the Veil, told the crowd that the band’s current tour provided a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for fans. “We’ve never played an entire album in its entirety,” he said mid-way through the 75-minute concert. “But we…
‘The Fixers’ Confront the Cleveland Police Consent Decree in Latest Video
The third installment of “The Fixers” video project is out, and this time the Cleveland Division of Police falls in the artists’ sight lines. Writer R.A. Washington and attorney Jacqueline Greene discuss the police department’s documented pattern and practice of use of force and what the U.S. Department of Justice consent decree means as the…
Comedic Musical Duo Flight of the Conchords Kicks Off Anticipated Tour on a High Note
“We haven’t been to Cleveland before,” Bret McKenzie told the sold-out crowd at the State Theatre. “At least that’s what our management told us and we believe them,” Jemaine Clement quickly added. The duo kicked off their “Flight of the Conchords Sing Flight of the Conchords Tour” show immediately following an animated opening set by…
Former Cleveland Mayor George Voinovich Passes Away at 79
George Voinovich, former mayor of Cleveland, governor of Ohio and U.S. senator passed away early Sunday morning. He was 79, and would have turned 80 in less than a month. Several statements have been released: Today we lost a giant in public service. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of Sen. George Voinovich…
Dolly Parton Treats Capacity Crowd at Hard Rock Live to Career Retrospective
Country star Dolly Parton could’ve simply played songs from her decades long career and left it at that. The audience would’ve been content. That’s what most musicians do. But last night before a capacity crowd at Hard Rock Live, she told her whole life story, offering anecdotes, explanations and confessions as she took fans behind…
Cavs Get Gassed While Warriors Go Past
After a great first half of basketball, the Cavaliers slid into old bad habits as the second half turned into a botched bank robbery. Suddenly we’re tied to a chair, our mouth duct-taped, blood from a head wound dripping in our eye while a maniac with a stiletto dances around. It could’ve been Michael Madsen…
Lemon Grass Spot in Cleveland Heights Has Been Claimed: Next Up, Boss Dog Brewing
Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine closed its doors after 20 years a little more than a year ago. Almost immediately the large, stand-alone building was purchased by local business owner Yashar Yildirim, who also owns the Turkish restaurant Anatolia Café just down the street. Since that time he has been actively searching for a suitable buyer…
Local Indie Rockers Beach Stav Release New Music Video Featuring ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Footage
The local indie rock band Beach Stav started about six years ago when singer Jon Conley began a solo project. The group appropriately describes its music as “dark glam, freak folk, psychedelic, R&B, rock, punk, ambient, indie, garage.” Now, the band has just released a music video for “Got Strange,” the first track from its…
Pere Ubu Singer David Thomas Donates Vintage Sweatshirt and Lawnmower Roller Bar to Rock Hall
One of the more creative people to ever have his name in the Scene masthead, Pere Ubu/Rocket from the Tombs singer David Thomas worked at the paper in the early ’70s before he would launch Rocket from the Tombs and then Pere Ubu. Recently, when he compiled information about his past in a book for…
Here’s How You Can Go to Cedar Point for Free on Sunday
Jet Express ferry service between Sandusky and Cedar Point Amusement Park is officially back this weekend, and with comes free ferry admission and free admission to the park to kick off the occasion. There’s a catch though (isn’t there always one?). You’ll have to line up at the Jet Express dock at 8 a.m. this…
9 Concerts to Catch This Weekend
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones featuring Victor Wooten, Roy “Futureman” Wooten and Howard Levy They’re back! The iconic bluegrass fusion outfit returned to the road this month, and tonight’s gig at Cain Park is sure to be a fun time. Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten, Howard Levy) built…
With ‘Holy Ghost,’ Emo Rockers Modern Baseball Deliver Their Most Mature Album to Date
“We all kind of had to be grown ups without really realizing it,” says Jake Ewald, co-singer/songwriter of Philly emo quartet Modern Baseball, referring to how the band’s meteoric rise to indie stardom over the past few years has affected how its still relatively young members have aged. “Realizing how many people were listening to…
Wear Cavs Gear Today to Get Free Food at Chipotle
Hungry and wearing a Cavs shirt today? Chipotle is offering a special buy one, get one deal on burritos, bowls, salads and tacos if you’re showing off your Cleveland Cavaliers pride. So grab a friend (or, just pretend you’re giving that extra burrito to a friend) and chow down at locations in Cleveland, Akron and…
You, Too, Could Help Beautify the Rapid Red Line Before the RNC
Though the cleanup efforts along the RTA Red Line have continued apace — the garish abandoned boats have been removed, thank the Lawd — there is much work yet to be done. The RTA is asking for civilian volunteers on three dates to help pick up trash and generally spruce up the (yet to be…
The Ohio City Farm Stand is Open for the Season
At nearly six acres, the Ohio City Farm is one of the largest urban farms in the United States. The land is farmed by organizations such as Refugee Response and Cleveland Crops, which serve to empower refugees to become self-sufficient and create employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. While much of the food grown…
Sports Science Explores New Frontiers Seeking An Edge, But For Whom?
The Cavaliers practiced first yesterday (as home team) at Quickens Arena, showing up at 11 a.m. after a game that ended just before midnight. After five days in Oakland, it may have felt like 8 a.m. We presume that’s why Tristan Thompson answered “take a nap” when asked what he intended to do to prepare…
Lil Wayne Makes a Cavs Song, and the Team Wins One — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Dre and Zac greet us midway through the NBA Finals, one day after the Cavs’ first win of the series and after Lil Wayne drops a new song about our team. What more d’ya want on a fine Thursday like this? Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here. Download the episode directly here. Or…
Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival to Celebrate ‘American Pride’
The annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival returns to northeast Ohio this month. It features three days of duct tape-themed festivities, including a duct tape fashion show, a parade and a variety of live concerts. According to a press release, this year’s installment will feature “Americana-themed duct tape sculptures” inspired by everything “from the Bald…
Edgewater LIVE Returns Today with Live Music and Festivities
It’s Thursday, which means Edgewater LIVE at Edgewater park is officially back for the summer season. The concert series kick’s off with a performance by Cleveland’s Breakfast Club, and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The series includes free yoga by The Source Yoga Studio at 7 p.m. and food trucks in the mix…
More People Have Fatally Overdosed in Cuyahoga County So Far This Year Than in All of 2015
[image-1]Cuyahoga County leaders are seeking federal help after 2016’s opiate overdose toll ticked past 2015’s total. As of today, at least 197 people have fatally overdosed on heroin, fentanyl or a combination of the two. In all of 2015, 194 fatally overdosed. In May 2016 alone, 45 people overdosed and died; 19 lived in Cleveland…
Peninsula Flea Finds New Home at Heritage Farms
Not all flea markets are created equal. Consider Peninsula Flea. According to the press release announcing its return this summer, Peninsula Flea is “an upscale flea market, featuring handmade, repurposed and vintage high quality items from dedicated artists, crafts people and collectors.” Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month…
After Three Long Years, Detroit Shoreway’s Arcadian is Ready for its Big Debut
One of the most hotly anticipated new restaurants will finally open its doors this month after three years of slow and steady progress. It was May of 2013 that chef Cory Hess and company purchased the old City Grill space near the intersection of W. 65th and Detroit and set to work transforming the entire…
Twenty One Pilots Deliver Spell-Binding Set at Wolstein Center
Anticipation permeated the air last night at Wolstein Center. The second that a massive sheet dropped in front of the stage to hide set up for Twenty One Pilots, the crowd went insane. Every second that went by was spent wondering what songs they would play, what tricks they would pull and when it would…
New Cleveland Summer Beerfest Coming to Mall B in August
If you’ve been a fan of the Cleveland Winter Beerfest, which has been held the last three years at the Cleveland Convention Center, here’s some news that should go down smoothly. Festivals Unlimited, the same folks who organize that popular event, are adding a summertime version. On August 19 and 20, the Cleveland Summer Beerfest…
Cleveland Print Room to Honor Local Photographers in Annual Peer Show
For the second consecutive year, the Cleveland Print Room invited both member and non-member photographers to submit new and recent work to its annual Peer Show. The response from local and regional photographers was once again overwhelming, with organizers receiving more than 150 submissions. The Cleveland Print Room hosts an opening reception from 5 to…
Cities & Coasts’ Singer-Guitarist Nathan Hedges to Release Solo EP
Way back in 2007, singer-guitarist Nathan Hedges signed to a small Virginia label and released a solo album. When he needed to put a backing band together, he met Welshly Arms’ Michael Gould who helped him recruit Jimmy Weaver. The resulting group, Cities & Coasts, has become a favorite on the local circuit. As much…
Singer-Guitarist Butch Walker to Play House of Blues in September
Acclaimed singer-guitarist and producer extraordinaire Butch Walker, a guy that Rolling Stone has called “one of America’s best singer-songwriters,” will release his eighth studio album, Stay Gold, on Aug. 26. On last year’s terrific Afraid of Ghosts, Walker wrote passionately about the passing of his father. This record, on the other hand, promises to be…
Lil Wayne Releases Ode to the Cleveland Cavaliers, “Off Off Off”
Rapper Lil Wayne is a fan of the Cavs and when rappers are fans of teams they tend to incorporate their fandom into songs. Sometimes it’s just a lyric, other times it’s the whole track. Enter “Off Off Off,” Wayne’s song proclaiming his Wine and Gold fever, which he released prior to last night’s game.…
WRUW Is Looking for a Few Good Bands to Play This Year’s Studio-A-Rama
A tradition in these parts, WRUW’s all day Studio-A-Rama music festival has featured headlining acts such as the Man or Astroman, Bleached, Tacocat, A Place To Bury Strangers, the Black Angels, Mission of Burma, Guided By Voices and the New Bomb Turks in the past. WRUW broadcasts the festival, its signature event, in its entirety…
VIDEO: The Fans of Cleveland, Ohio, Sing the National Anthem
Before last night’s NBA Finals Game 3, singer Jessica Ruiz asked the gathered thousands in the Quicken Loans Arena to join her in the singing of the National Anthem. She kicked things off, and then let the championship-starved masses do the rest. Beautiful moment before a beautiful game. Worth savoring.
Cavs Bring Warriors and Their Admirers Crashing to Earth
There was an urgent knock at the palace door. Inside a thousand poets were busy penning paeans to the Warriors, while a thousand sculptors tinked out marble tchotchke figurines and a thousand ESPN employees designed new statistics to highlight how completely radical, totally awesome and utterly boss the Warriors are. Amin Elhassan answered trying not…
First Year Cleveland Picks Up Nearly $3 Million to Help Reduce Infant Mortality Rate
First Year Cleveland announced yesterday that it has received substantial funding to continue reducing the infant mortality rate in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, “one of nine Ohio communities engaged through the Ohio Department of Medicaid to identify innovative projects that connect at-risk women and infants to quality health care and care management.” The Ohio Department…
Did You Hang Out at Speak In Tongues? We’d Love to Talk to You
Hey, everybody. We here at Scene are putting together a series of conversations and interviews about Speak In Tongues, the legendary underground music venue in Ohio City that closed abruptly after a final show on Dec. 31, 2001. So far, we’ve reached out to and spoken with many of the people closely involved with the collective…
City Council Passes Short-term Rental Legislation
Cleveland City Council voted Monday to allow Clevelanders to share their homes with the thousands of visitors who will be traveling through the city in the months to come. With a few rules and regulations about home sharing being put in place by this vote, Clevelanders are now allowed to open up their homes and will pay…
The Tribe Get Hot, the Cavs Face a Must-Win, and More — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Dre and Zac have no shortage of things to talk about with the events of the past week. They touch on the Indians, the passing of Muhammad Ali, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here. Download the episode directly here. Or stream below.
Visible Voice Books to Host Rock-A-Lot Pop-Up Tent Party in July
During the nearly eight years it was open, Visible Voice Books, an independent bookstore and gathering place in Tremont, hosted a number of book readings and musical performances. The store closed two years ago but now owner/founder Dave Ferrante plans to re-open the store in a new space at 2258 Professor Avenue (near the intersection…
New Taco Bell Cantina (Which Serves Booze) Seeks Approval for Spot on Public Square in Downtown Cleveland
As part of it push to open 2,000 new restaurants by 2022, Taco Bell is changing its own playbook. In addition to unveiling four new bold restaurant designs, the fast food chain is making a strong play on high-traffic urban locations, a largely untapped market for the brand. But the biggest surprise came when the…
PurpleStride Cleveland to Take Place on Saturday at the Metroparks Zoo
Pancreatic cancer will reportedly result in more deaths this year than breast cancer, making it the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. That stat comes courtesy of the the American Cancer Society’s recent Cancer Statistics 2016 report. To raise awareness, the Pleasantville Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network hosts PurpleStride Cleveland…
Aesop Rock Dishes Lyrical Acrobatics at Grog Shop
In most cases, it’s a real motherfucker to watch a 40-year-old man rap onstage somewhere. But this isn’t most cases: We’re talking for a moment about Aesop Rock returning to the Grog Shop on the heels of a career-defining new album. So it’s not half bad. Indeed, Aes turned 40 on Sunday, as he told…
Death Cab For Cutie and CHVRCHES Draw an Eclectic Crowd to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Co-headlining tours always manage to draw an eclectic mix of people, and last night’s show at Jacob’s Pavilion featuring both Death Cab For Cutie and CHVRCHES was certainly no exception. In fact, one might suggest the gap between the former’s compelling indie rock anthems and the latter’s upbeat synth pop tunes might be too large…
Why Channing’s Frye, How NBAers Grow Their Game & Cavs Pregame Notes
Back in the heyday of lore, when Lil Kev ran free and the Cavs were record-breaking three-point shooters, there lived a spry beanpole stretch five named Channing. His golden touch helped mint win-after-win, until a foul wind blew the ship carrying Frye straight out of the Bay. The long distance gunner better have a quarter…
‘Heathers’ at the Beck Center Brings Rockin’ Music, Teen-Aged Angst and Great Choreography
A teenaged girl snarls at another, “I know who I’m sitting with at lunch, do you?” Yes, high school can be a time of great angst or hellish glee. Depends on which clique you are in. Jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, drama-kids, brains … what was your place in the high school hierarchy? Veronica, a 17-year-old misfit…
Meet the Band: Pierce the Veil
MEET THE BAND: Vic Fuentes (guitar, vocals), Tony Perry (guitar), Jaime Preciado (bass), and Mike Fuentes (drums) IN THE BEGINNING: Pierce the Veil guitarist and chief songwriter Vic Fuentes learned to play guitar at age 15 when his dad, a San Diego-based jazz player who grew up on Hendrix and Santana, taught him to play.…
Keliy Anderson-Staley Showcases Cleveland’s Diversity in Portraits
In addition to an ongoing solo exhibition at the Society for Photographic Education, Texas-based photographer Keliy Anderson-Staley is one of 19 artists selected for LAND Studios’ InterUrban collaboration with the RTA and the City of Cleveland. After spending a week photographing more than 150 Clevelanders with a process dating back to the 19th century, Anderson-Staley…
After Two Generations in the Same Family, New Owners Take Over Mitchell’s Fine Chocolates in Cleveland Heights and an Institution Lives On
After 77 years in the confectionery business, it had come down to this: Owner Bill Mitchell would either find a suitable buyer for Mitchell’s Fine Chocolates in Cleveland Heights, or he would shutter the shop, liquidate its assets and find a new tenant for the building, which he owns. Fortunately, it didn’t come to that.…
InterContinental Hotel’s New Executive Chef Michael Swann Brings World Flavors
During Michael Swann’s six years as executive chef at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, it wasn’t uncommon to see him making the rounds at tables during dinners for 5,000 guests. Thinking small while executing on a grand scale has always been the philosophy of Swann, the decorated and well-traveled chef recently hired…
After His Mom’s Overdose Death, a Heroin Addict Confronts Recovery in Cleveland
Nicholas DiCillo vividly recalls the day he fell in love with heroin. It’s at once a story that binds every moment in his life since then, seven years ago, and yet a story that he feels shouldn’t define who he is. This is not an easy line to draw in Northeast Ohio these days. “That…
‘Maggie’s Plan’ is a Laugh-Out-Loud Ode to Woody Allen
Maybe it’s the bouncy jazz score; maybe it’s the scenes of bickering banter on the tree-lined streets and in the sundry sunny lofts of New York City. Maybe it’s the cast of hyperverbal, existentially conflicted middle-aged principals, most of whom are inclined toward either academia or the arts; maybe it’s, for example, Maya Rudolph, dispersing…
Film Spotlight: Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance, a new documentary film that opens on Friday, might just be the feel-good movie of the year. A classic story of an underdog who triumphs against astronomical odds, the movie chronicles the rise and fall and rise of Dream Alliance, a racing horse bred by Jan…
Savage Love: Dicks Deluxe
Dear Dan, I’m a 33-year-old straight guy with a small dick. I have a girlfriend of seven years. When we met, I was really insecure and she had to spend a lot of time reassuring me that it didn’t matter — she loved my dick, sex with me was great, it was big enough for…
