Update: Here Are the Details For Tremont’s Dyngus Day Celebration
Update: Tremont was home to generations of Polish-American immigrants, so it makes sense the neighborhood would participate in Cleveland’s annual Dyngus Day celebration that takes place the Monday after Easter. “On Dyngus Day the neighborhood pubs and clubs invite Northeast Ohioans of all ages and ethnicities to indulge in traditional Polish comfort food, from stuffed cabbage…
Ohio Lawmakers Are Still Trying to Limit Use of Traffic Cameras
Representative Tom Patton, a Republican from Strongsville, recently introduced four bills (HB 139-142) to the Ohio Legislature to minimize traffic cameras in small communities. The first bill prohibits cities without their own EMS or fire department from using the cameras. The second bans the cameras in towns with 200 or fewer people. The third dictates that…
Playing Two Shows at the Beachland Next Week, Caamp Makes Happy Campers Out of Cleveland Fans
In a recent phone interview, Matt Vinson, the newest member of folk rock act Caamp, boils down exactly why he joined the former duo to this: “I think Taylor is the best songwriter in the country, if not the world.” “Taylor” refers to frontman Taylor Meier, crooner and guitar-playing extraordinaire. But Meier’s not quick to…
Cleveland.com Unveils ‘Project Text,’ Another Bad Idea
Stating the obvious, “Project Text,” the new cleveland.com initiative whereby dedicated local sports fans can receive breaking news alerts, insight and analysis from cleveland.com beat reporters for $3.99 / month, is a bad, redundant idea that no one asked for. Here’s how it’s being promoted: “With Project Text, you’ll find out what’s on the minds…
New Report Shows Great Lakes Area Warming Faster Than Rest of the Country, Bad Things Happening
And that’s just part of the good news! The report, An Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change on the Great Lakes, was conducted by scientists from universities around the Midwest and details how climate change has and will shift, alter and degrade the environment around one of the world’s largest sources of fresh water.…
Dagu Rice Noodle to Bring Chinese Specialty ‘Crossing the Bridge Noodles’ to Asiatown
By now, Clevelanders are pretty well versed in Vietnamese pho, Japanese ramen and Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Soon, we’ll have an opportunity to get acquainted with another Asian noodle bowl, this one hailing from the Yunnan province of China. “Crossing the bridge noodles” are enjoyed in a specific way that’s similar, but not identical, to…
7 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Trevor Hall/Dirtwire/Will Evans An indie singer-songwriter who got his start nearly 20 years, ago, Trevor Hall has been pretty prolific over the course of his career. In 2015, he followed 2014’s Chapter of the Forest up with KALA, a terrific album opens with the somber, semi-acoustic tunes such as “To Zion” and…
Following Months of Renovation, The Ivy Readies to Open in Former Liquid Space in Warehouse District
Liquid, a mainstay of the Warehouse District nightlife scene for 24 years, closed its doors for good last June. Following months of construction and renovation, that venue’s replacement will open on or around April 19, according to management. When it does open, The Ivy (1212 W. Sixth St.) will usher in a new option for…
‘Lights Out Cleveland’ Wants City to Shut Off Lights to Help Save Migrating Birds
Ohio Lights Out is aiming to persuade big building owners throughout the state to turn off unnecessary lights at night. Not just to save energy (although that’s a positive side effect), but to help reduce the amount of migrating birds colliding with buildings, which often leads to fatalities. The majority of birds migrate at night…
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Just Welcomed Its First Sloth Bear Cub in 30 Years
The first sloth bear cub born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in 30 years arrived January 14, officials announced today. The furry newborn is reportedly healthy, as are its first-time parents. The cub is currently learning to walk and is sticking to its mother’s side outside of public view for now. While the baby is…
Newcomer Sichuan Hot Pot is Already a Tongue-Tingling Hit in Asia Town
An extravagant facade in Cleveland’s old Chinatown quickly gives way to a somewhat disquieting landing. A block-long exterior along Rockwell Avenue, the recipient of a recent beautification project, welcomes visitors with a showy procession of gilded doors, jade-green awnings and stately columns in royal red, the color commonly associated with joy and luck in the…
Band of the Week: The Mowgli’s
MEET THE BAND: Colin Louis Dieden (vocals, guitar), Katie Jayne Earl (vocals, percussion) Matthew Di Panni (bass, vocals), Josh Hogan (guitar, vocals), Dave Appelbaum (keys, vocals), Andy Warren (drums, percussion, vocals) A KANSAS CITY KID: Born in L.A., Dieden grew up in Kansas City where he played in punk bands. He moved back to L.A.…
Savage Love: Crazy Switch Asians
I’m a straight white woman in my early 30s. In theory, I’ve always been into men of all races—but in practice, most of my exes are Latino and white. In September, I met this really handsome Chinese American guy, and I feel like he rewired me. I’ve been exclusively attracted to Asian guys since. I’m…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (March 20-26)
WED 03/20 film Both Sides Now: Live at The Isle of Wight Festival 1970 Both Sides Now: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970, a movie that features a performance by singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, captures the musician playing in front of a huge crowd. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Murray Lerner, the film shows…
Ensemble’s ‘Moon for the Misbegotten’ Sets the Stage Aglow
Sex, class, mythology, religion, the Irish-American experience and the perfidy of the rich: All this, and some black humor too, is what you get just within the first act of Eugene O’Neill’s redemption story, Moon for the Misbegotten. Written in 1943 — and set 20 years earlier on a rocky Connecticut farm — Moon follows…
Claudio Orso’s Relief Therapy Marries the Decorative and Fine Arts
In a time when we expect the most with the least amount of effort, where digital is everything, it is a breath of fresh air to encounter artwork that is so completely involved, so analog. Hand-pulled woodcut prints, especially those on a grand scale like tones displayed at Claudio Orso’s latest exhibition, Relief Therapy, are…
‘Ruben Brandt, Collector,’ is a Surreal Animated Thrill Ride
If Ruben Brandt, Collector, the new animated film from Slovenian-born Milorad Krstic, were a live action movie, the budget would’ve been astronomical — simply because the film includes scenes in some of the most famous art galleries in the world. Even if Krstic doesn’t actually take you inside these famous locations, he creates credible renditions…
Evelyn Burnett and Mordecai Cargill Are Not Here to be Polite About Cleveland Leadership and Racial Equity
If you got rid of Evelyn Burnett and Mordecai Cargill, the first floor of the Medical Associates Building on East 105th Street would be virtually empty. But the building’s not getting rid of Evelyn and Mordecai. Nor is Glenville. Nor even, despite its time-honored tradition of ignoring, suppressing or expelling its fiercest and bravest emerging…
