Saucy Brew Works to Open New Sandusky Location Next Weekend
Update: Saucy Brew Works will open its new location in Sandusky on May 27, just in time for all the Cedar Point crowds. We hear life is better at the lake, so we're on our way… 📍 Sandusky, OH pic.twitter.com/ermVMjVTSD — Saucy Brew Works (@saucybrewworks) May 12, 2022 *** (Original story 3/30/22): Saucy Brew Works…
In Advance of Upcoming Agora Show, Testament Singer Talks About Thrash Metal Band’s Latest Effort
When Testament singer Chuck Billy joined the Berkeley, CA-based hard rock act Testament shortly after it formed in the early ’80s, thrash metal had not yet become fully entrenched as a musical genre. Given his musical background, Billy had to make a few initial adjustments to adjust to a style of music that broke new…
Steve Hackett Discusses Revisiting ‘Seconds Out’ for Upcoming Goodyear Theatre Show
For an 18-month period, COVID grounded Steve Hackett. The time off gave Hackett the opportunity to conceive of his next tour, however, and the former Genesis guitarist decided to revisit the 1977 Genesis live album Seconds Out. Last year when touring resumed, the band played the album in its entirety on a tour dubbed Genesis…
The Kaiser Gallery Salutes Bees With the Opening Reception of ‘Silent Fields’ Exhibition This Friday
Spring is upon us and as the crocuses, tulips and daffodils sprout and bloom, the Kaiser Gallery will pay homage to our bee population while asking the viewer to meditate on how human activity affects these crucial insects. Featuring the work of artists Melissa Harvey, Maggie Latham, Kimit Menapace, Georgio Sabino III, and David Straange,…
Cleveland Leaders File to Expunge More Than 4,000 Minor Marijuana Convictions
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, City Council President Blaine Griffin, City Prosecutor Aqueelah Jordan and Law Director Mark Griffin carted 10 boxes to the Clerk of Courts’ office at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center Wednesday afternoon. The boxes were filled with motions to expunge the records of those convicted of minor marijuana possession in the city…
Savage Love: Why Does My Vulva Hurt When I Have Sex?
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Scooter’s Dawg House in Mentor Opens for the Season on Saturday, April 9th
Scooter’s Dawg House (9600 Blackbrook Rd., 440- 354-8480) will kick off its 22nd season on Saturday, April 9. Located two miles south of Headlands Beach in Mentor, the perennially packed hot dog shop is a required stop for beachgoers. This year’s opening is a tad later than usual, with the restaurant typically reopening in March…
Cleveland Classics: Big Al’s Has Welcomed All and Anchored Larchmere For Nearly Three Decades
I’ve lived two miles from Big Al’s Diner for 20 years and during that time the place has been a reliable source of comfort. Summer Saturdays aren’t the same without a visit to the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square followed by a hearty breakfast at Big Al’s on Larchmere. In winter, when the…
Hamilton Returns to Playhouse Square in December
Playhouse Square announced Tuesday that the Broadway smash hit musical Hamilton will return to Cleveland for a six-week engagement at the KeyBank State Theatre Dec. 6, 2022 – Jan. 15, 2023. Congratulations. That’s roughly the same moment the children in your life will have finally stopped wanting to watch Encanto every waking hour. The production…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (April 7-10)
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The 4 Best Glucomannan Supplements for Weight Loss (Clinically Proven No Side Effect)
The dietary fiber known as glucomannan offers a host of benefits, from promoting weight loss to helping maintain LDL cholesterol and supporting many other essential bodily functions. But suppose you’re looking for a glucomannan supplement. In that case, you might be confused by the sheer number available, making your choice more difficult. Are you struggling to…
Absolutely No Skill Involved: An Oral History of the Ohio Lottery’s ‘Cash Explosion’ Game Show
For anyone under 35, there’s never been a world without Cash Explosion. The Ohio Lottery’s Saturday night game show launched in February of 1987 with a cheap-looking set and gameplay that involved drawing index cards out of a painted wooden box. It’s come a long way since, now existing as C.E., a futuristic-looking, digitally-driven game…
Furious Bongos To Bring Zappa Tribute to Music Box on April 12
The members of Furious Bongos, a tribute act to the late, great Frank Zappa, have some serious musical credentials. A self-proclaimed “freak of nature,” drummer Filip Fjellstrom can play just about anything, including a toilet seat. Keyboardist Kevin Bents toured with Frank Zappa’s son Dweezil Zappa and worked as Jewel’s musical director at the height…
Here Are the Winners of the 2022 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards today announced the 2022 winners of the prestigious Cleveland-based competition, now celebrating its 87th year and the only literature arts prize given specifically to works that “confront racism and explore diversity.” This year’s honors go to: Percival Everett, “The Trees,” Fiction Donika Kelly, “The Renunciations,” Poetry George Makari, “Of Fear and Strangers: A…
Giant Eagle to Discontinue Single Use Plastic Bags at Cuyahoga County Stores Later This Month
The grocery chain Giant Eagle has announced that it will discontinue the use of single-use plastic bags at its stores in Cuyahoga County beginning on Earth Day, April 22. Cuyahoga County will join Erie County, Penn. as the first two regions where Giant Eagle will completely eliminate plastic bags from stores. In a Tuesday press…
Rob Portman Will Not Support Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
Sen. Rob Portman will not support the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. In a statement Tuesday, Portman said that while Jackson’s nomination was historic and that “all Americans can be proud of her personal story,” he believed she would use her position on the Supreme Court to “legislate from the bench.” “We simply…
Jibaro Latin Restaurant Opens Today in Parma
It’s been more than a year in the making, but today Héctor Rodriguez has opened the doors to his Latin restaurant, Jibaro (6152 Broadview Rd., 440-857-0258). The Parma eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes with decidedly Puerto Rican flavors. Until recently, diners could have found Rodriguez crafting Latin sandwiches at El Sabor de Ponce, located at Las Tienditas del…
Korn and Evanescence Headed to Blossom in August
The veteran hard rock act Korn has just announced the details of a summer tour with Evanescence. The trek comes to Blossom on Tuesday, Aug. 23. “We’re looking forward to going on tour this summer and bringing our friends, Evanescence, out,” says Korn’s Jonathan Davis in a statement. “Whenever [Evanescence singer] Amy [Lee] comes to…
A Grassroots Success Story, Indie Rockers Snail Mail Come to the Agora on April 12
Singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, who brings her indie rock solo project dubbed Snail Mail to the Agora Theatre at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, says she always wanted to be a “a superstar English student.” “That was like my thing,” she explains via phone. “I had to be the best writer in class, always,” says…
Ohio Republicans Introduce Version of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Combined With Ban on Teaching ‘Divisive Concepts’
On Monday, Republicans introduced HB 616 in the Ohio House of Representatives, legislation with broad, vague, and barely defined language designed to ban the promotion and teaching of “divisive and inherently racist concepts.” The bill contains specific bans on acknowledging or discussing LGBTQ+ identity. Sponsored by Representatives Mike Loychick (R-Bazetta) and Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland), the…
Armond Budish is Appointing Dave Wondolowski to Port Authority Board After Justin Bibb Just Replaced Him
Though Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb publicly chose not to reappoint labor leader Dave Wondolowski to the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority board of directors, County Executive Armond Budish has now nominated him to replace another member in the middle of her term. In an April 1 letter to County Council President Pernel Jones obtained by Scene,…
Afropop Star Adekunle Gold Coming to House of Blues in June
International Afropop star Adekunle Gold has just announced the details of his upcoming jaunt he’s dubbed Catch Me If You Can — The Tour. The trek includes a stop at the Cambridge Room at House of Blues on Thursday, June 9. Nigerian born and bred, Gold is considered an Afropop pioneer. Since releasing his first…
Surveillance Video Captures Man Suspected of Stealing World-Renowned Paraguayan Artist’s Guitar in Ohio City
Surveillance cameras at St. Ignatius captured the man suspected of breaking into a car last Friday afternoon and stealing a guitar owned by Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas, the world-renowned performer who was in town to make her Cleveland debut at a concert presented by the Cleveland Classical Guitar Society. Rojas was at lunch at Johnny…
Arlo Parks Headed to Agora in September
Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Arlo Parks released her first offering of 2022 with the single “Softly,” a poppy tune about the end of a relationship. “‘Softly’ is a song about yearning, about how fragile you feel in the dying days of a relationship when you’re still desperately in love,” says Parks in a press release.…
Thanks for the Invite to Your Republican Coke Orgy. I Have Some Questions
Dear Sen. McConnell: It sent my heart atwitter to receive your invitation to the Republican cocaine orgy. To hear Rep. Madison Cawthron tell it, you guys rage! I’m so excited my wife called an ambulance! (Just kidding. Who can afford an ambulance, LOL?!) Here in Ohio, our orgies are pretty staid. Someone brings a twelver…
‘Meteor Shower’ Promises More Than it Delivers at Beck Center
In any play, the subconscious mind is a difficult subject to deal with, especially if you want it to be funny. However, that is the gauntlet thrown down by playwright Steve Martin (yes, he of the arrow-through-the-head schtick), in the brisk 80-minute one act, Meteor Shower, now at Beck Center. Corky (Lara Mielcarek) and Norm…
Literary Cleveland to Publish Environmental Anthology from Local Writers
The local literary arts nonprofit Literary Cleveland has announced that it will publish an anthology of environmental writing on Friday, April 15. Reflections of The Land: Meditations on Environment & Industry features the written work of 15 local writers — poets, essayists and fiction writers — reflecting on Cleveland’s natural and built environments. “This anthology…
Voter Registration Deadline for May 3 Primary in Ohio is Today
In the face of challenges stemming from the legal dispute over Ohio’s new legislative maps, the state is holding a May 3 primary, and this week marks some important dates for voters. The primary will not include state legislative races. The Ohio Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down the voting-district maps created by the Ohio…
In Advance of Upcoming Grog Shop Show, Guerilla Toss Singer Talks About Indie Band’s Dynamic New Album
When the pandemic brought touring to a halt, Guerilla Toss singer Kassie Carlson embarked upon a journey of discovering new music. The host of Rare Pear Radio, a weekly show on Radio Catskill, Carlson sought out some of rock’s more obscure bands. “That weekly radio show filled my performance need,” she says via Zoom from…
Mason’s Creamery Announces Dates for Flip from Ramen to Ice Cream
Fans of Mason’s Creamery (4401 Bridge Ave., 216-762-1095) ramen have one more week to load up on noodles. The owners have announced that the annual flip from ramen to ice cream will occur on April 19 or 20, barring any unforeseen difficulties. The last day for ramen will be this coming Sunday, April 10. Since 2014,…
Lakewood AF Will Not Reopen Following Winter Pause
Lakewood AF (15208 Madison Ave.), the combination poke and ice cream shop that opened in the former Ice Cream Joy space last summer, has permanently closed. This past January, the shop shut down for a winter breather, but the owners have announced that it will not reopen. The store was a collaboration between Cassandra Fear…
Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose Would ‘Be Fine With’ Impeaching Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor Over Redistricting Rulings
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose on Friday said he “certainly wouldn’t oppose it” if the legislature impeached Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor over her joining in rulings rejecting GOP-generated maps for Congress and the legislature, according to a recording of a breakfast meeting with Union County Republicans. LaRose, who is not a…
U.S. House Passes Cannabis Legalization… Again
Cannabis prohibition is now quite possibly the closest it has ever been to ending in the United States — finally. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 3617, the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement (MORE) Act. The legislation passed 220 to 204, largely along party lines, with Democrats in support and…
I Am Stunned (and Ashamed?) To Report That I Have Lost All Interest in the Cleveland International Film Festival
In my early 20s, during the application process for a piddly grant related to the promotion and ambassadorship of Cleveland, I was asked to identify three marquee events associated with the city, through which it could theoretically be marketed. Without hesitation, I started rambling about the Cleveland International Film Festival. It was one of the…
Cleveland Guardians Acquire Services of Tom Hanks to Throw Home Opener First Pitch
Tom Hanks, whose long-ago connection to Cleveland both means something deep and personal to the 65-year-old actor and which has also been wrung bone-dry by numerous Cleveland organizations and groups for PR purposes over the years, will throw out the first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians’ home opener on April 15th. (Plenty of good tickets…
Should Courts Limit Jury Awards for Child Rape Victims? Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Arguments
Lawyers for a woman who was repeatedly raped and sexually abused as a child argued Wednesday the Ohio Supreme Court should overturn or at least pare down a law that limits millions in damages a jury awarded her. In 2005, Ohio lawmakers passed a “tort reform” law that among other provisions, sets a limit of…
Ohio LGBTQ+ Organizations Call for Ties to Be Cut With Cleveland Psychiatrist They Say is Anti-Trans Rights
Ten Ohio LGBTQ+ organizations have signed an open letter to Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, and the State Medical Board asking that they cut all ties with Dr. Stephen Levine, a psychiatrist that the LGBTQ+ orgs say “has made his life’s work the denial of trans and gender non-conforming people’s healthcare.” In the letter,…
Cleveland Publisher Clevo Books Has Opened Storefront in 5th Street Arcades
A new Cleveland publishing company specializing in works in translation has opened a storefront in the 5th Street Arcades downtown. At a wine-and-cheese open house to commemorate the Grand Opening Thursday evening, owner Cathryn Spiegal-Bergman told Scene that she has long been a fierce advocate for world literature. She said she planned to center the…
Detroit Institute of Arts’ Upcoming Exhibition of 70 Works by Van Gogh is the Showcase of the Artist You Should Actually Be Excited About
Fans were already hyped for the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Van Gogh in America exhibit set to debut in October. Adding to the anticipation, the museum announced the exhibit has now been expanded to include more than 70 authentic Vincent Van Gogh works. Unlike other organizations seeking to turn a profit on the work of…
Ohio Ranks In Bottom 10% of Country for Outcomes for Older Youths in Foster Care
While Ohio trails the nation in outcomes for older youths in foster care, a new report also suggests there are reasons for hope. According to the Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio, the state is in the bottom 10% of the country on four measures of well-being for 21-year-olds who were in foster care in their teens. Ohio’s…
Cleveland Rapper Piggy Recovering After Being Shot Last Weekend Outside Medusa Nightclub
Cleveland rapper Piggy yesterday shared on Instagram that she’s recovering after being shot multiple times last weekend outside Medusa nightclub. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share this WITH y’all or not but I’m too loved to be having y’all worrying. IM STRONG BUT ITS GON BE A PROCESS,” she wrote. “I just want…
Pop Group Why Don’t We Headed to State Theatre in August
Earlier today, the L.A.-based pop group Why Don’t We announced the details of its the Good Times Only Tour that pairs it with opening acts the Aces and JVKE. Produced by Live Nation, the 44-city tour includes a stop at the State Theatre on Aug. 3. A ticket presale begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.…
Collective Soul and Switchfoot To Bring Co-Headlining Tour to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in July
Collective Soul and Switchfoot just announced the details of their co-headlining summer tour, and the two acts will bring the trek to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on July 19. “It’s always a thrill to go on tour, but this year is going to be so special because we get to be with not only our…
Walk Off the Earth Coming to Agora in June
The rock/pop act Walk Off the Earth originally received acclaim when its interpretation of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” went viral on YouTube, garnering over 180 million views. Since then, the band has released a string of successful original songs, including “Red Hands,” “Fire In My Soul” and “Rule the World.” The band’s…
Anna Harouvis to Open Anna in the Raw Cafe in its New Downtown Home Friday, April 1
It’s been six long months since Anna Harouvis shuttered her 20-year-old Good to Go Café at the IMG building downtown — and as she likes to say, she hasn’t been lying on a beach in Greece all winter. Instead, she been putting her heart and soul into her new café, which is located in the…
Chris Rock and His Left Cheek Add Second Cleveland Show at Playhouse Square
Fresh off the slap heard ’round the world, comedian Chris Rock has added a second show in Cleveland at Playhouse Square on June 17. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 1, at 10 a.m. at playhousesquare.org. The second Cleveland date of the Grammy and Emmy-award winning comedian’s Ego Death World Tour will likely be…
As Public Square Gears Up for Bollardification, a Changing of the Guard at Group Plan Commission
Local attorney and former Planning Commission Chairman Anthony Coyne has announced that he will step down as board chair of the Group Plan Commission, the nonprofit that manages Public Square. Coyne has served in the role for 11 years and will retain his seat on the organization’s board of directors. “Eleven years is a long…
Veteran Hard Rock Act Voïvod To Play Grog Shop in June
The hard rock act Voïvod has just announced the dates of a summer tour in support of the band’s new album Synchro Anarchy, its 15th studio release. “At last! After more than two years without touring, we are finally hitting the road in June 2022 in North America,” says drummer Michel “Away” Langevin in a…
Meg Matko’s ‘Secret Condition | Adhesion’ Performance This Saturday Opens a Dialogue on Reproductive Disorders
Meg Matko’s durational performance and time-based rendering, Secret Condition | Adhesion, this Saturday from 3 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. at Current Cleveland inside the 78th Street Studios is a call to action and love note to women and people who suffer from “secret” reproductive disorders. “The umbrella title for this project, Secret Condition, stems…
How Do the Candidates for County Executive Say “Cuyahoga”?
The Democratic frontrunner for Cuyahoga County Executive, Chris Ronayne, is convinced that he pronounces the word ‘Cuyahoga’ with a long ‘o,’ like hoagie. “I’m willing to be convinced otherwise, but that’s how I say it across the board: Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga River, Cuyahoga Falls.” But even as he listed these examples off, his pronunciation of…
15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Weekend (March 31-April 3)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. WED 03/30CIFF46 Opening Night CIFF46 will kick off its in-person return and 11-day run at its new home at Playhouse Square with a screening of Peace by Chocolate, a film about a Syrian refugee trying…
Savage Love: Stop Worrying Whether He’s the ‘Right Guy’ and Start Asking If He’s the ‘Right Guy for Now’
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Local Musicians Collaborate on New Cleveland Guardians Theme Song
The Cleveland Guardians just introduced “We Are Cleveland,” a team song written and recorded locally in Cleveland. The baseball team has released a YouTube video of the tune, and versions of the blues-rock track will also be used at the stadium and across team broadcast platforms. Sam Getz and Jimmy Weaver, two founding members of the Cleveland-based…
Cavs Ditch Goodyear Patch, Ink Jersey Partnership with Cleveland Cliffs for Next Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Tuesday afternoon that they had inked a modified multiyear sponsorship agreement with the local flat-rolled steel producer Cleveland-Cliffs that will include the company’s logo on team uniforms. After five years with the Goodyear logo in the upper left-hand corner of the player jerseys, the Cavs will begin promoting Cliffs next season…
Cleveland Scene Has a New Website, and We Think You’ll Love It
Cleveland Scene today launched its brand new website at the same old location — clevescene.com — showcasing the same award-winning local journalism, but with a sleeker, more user-friendly design. Hosted by Foundation, the new site is just plain faster, more responsive, and features friendlier URLS for sharing. But readers will also notice quite a few…
Royal Docks Brewing Co. To Launch ‘Missing Chair’ Promotion This Week
Each summer, Royal Docks Brewing Co., the local brewery that has locations in Stark and Summit Counties, releases Backyard Crusher, a summer-infused lager with lime that aspires to be the “official beer of the backyard.” Brewmaster Dave Sutula’s childhood backyard gatherings in Parma inspired the beer’s name. In order to promote the beer’s release, the…
North Union Farmers Markets at Shaker Square and Crocker Park Kick Off Outdoor Season This Saturday
One of the surest signs of spring is the annual migration of the North Union Farmers Market at Shaker Square from its indoor winter home to its outdoor home. That will take place this Saturday, April 2. Since last December, the “certified producer only” market has resided at its new winter home at Van Aken District. Starting…
Joe Satriani Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in October
After being forced to postpone numerous tour dates over the last two years, guitar whiz Joe Satriani has announced the details of a new tour in support of his forthcoming album The Elephants of Mars. The tour launches in September, and it includes an Oct. 21 date at MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. “We…
Public Square Bollard Project to Replace Jersey Barriers Now Estimated at $3.5 Million
The all-in budget for a project to replace the “temporary” Jersey barriers on Public Square with a system of removable bollards is now $3.5 million. According to the project managers at the Group Plan Commission, the nonprofit that manages Public Square, the scope of work will also include repairing street damage on Superior Avenue sustained…
‘Geraldo in Cleveland’ Show on WTAM Ending This Week After Four Years on the Air
Geraldo Rivera this morning announced on ‘Geraldo in Cleveland’ on WTAM that this Friday’s show will be his last at the station, saying that an increased workload at Fox News leaves him unable to continue doing his local hourlong program. “I’ve put off thinking about it today, because it upsets me, when I wrap my…
Ohio Republicans Abandon Independent Mapmakers to Pass Slightly Modified GOP Redistricting Maps
In a 4-3 decision, Republican members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted Monday night to pass slightly changed versions of Statehouse district maps previously rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court as unconstitutional. In doing so, they abandoned independent mapmakers they had hired. Commissioners said they did this to fulfill their obligation to send a map…
Cleveland Hip-Hop Act Smoke Screen To Play 15-Year Anniversary Concert on April 15 at Grog Shop
Friends since grade school, Rodney Mynatt and Tommy Sheridan, the duo known as the local hip-hop group Smoke Screen, played their very first gig together nearly 15 years ago at the now shuttered Pirates Cove. To mark what will be their 15-year anniversary, Smoke Screen will headline a show that takes place at 9 p.m. on…
U.S. Navy Vet Tariq Shabazz Wants to Highlight Harsh Realities in Campaign for County Executive
Tariq K. Shabazz, the twenty-eight-year-old Democratic candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive, spoke last week at the City Club of Cleveland to introduce himself to voters and differentiate himself from his well-funded counterparts in the race. Armed with a political science degree and progressive convictions, the amiable Shabazz clearly has his sights on a career in…
The Browns and Deshaun Watson — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac discuss the Browns’ trade for and introduction of Deshaun Watson. Subscribe to the A to Z Podcast or stream below.
Hard Rock Band Halestorm Headed to Blossom in July
Earlier today, Grammy-winning hard rock band Halestorm announced its summer 2022 tour featuring the Pretty Reckless, the Warning and Lilith Czar. The trek comes to Blossom on Wednesday, July 13. Founded by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale when they were just teenagers, Halestorm has become a major label act and recently surpassed a billion streams…
Dave’s Markets to Shutter Collinwood Store, Leaving Neighborhood With Little Access to Fresh Food
Today, Dave’s Markets announced that it was closing its Euclid Beach store (15900 Lakeshore Blvd.) on April 30th, 2022 after more than 30 years in business. The move leaves the neighborhood without an important fresh-food provider. “Dave’s is committed to working collaboratively with the city of Cleveland and the community to help ensure those in…
Groups Urge New Date, Not Two Dates for Ohio 2022 Primary
With just five weeks before the May 3 primary election – and Ohio’s legislative redistricting debacle still not settled – voting-rights groups say it’s time to move the primary date. Today is the deadline for independent mapmakers hired by the Ohio Redistricting Commission to create a new state legislative map, after three others were tossed…
Cleveland Magazine Launches Brand Refresh for 50 Year Anniversary, Brings on WKYC’s Denise Polverine
Cleveland Magazine will celebrate its 50th Anniversary next month and has launched a brand refresh for the occasion. Editor Colleen Smitek told Scene that the new design decisions reflect both the publication’s optimism for the future and the media climate of 2022. “The world has changed,” Smitek told Scene in an email. “With our website…
Cleveland’s Most Fascinating Medical Stories: How Does a Cat Bite Turn Into Reconstructive Hand Surgery?
Alicia, a retired nurse, didn’t think twice about the nibbling of her hand by the stray cat she often fed. But a Cleveland plastic surgeon, Dr. Bahar Bassiri Gharb, who just so happens to specialize in hand reconstruction as well, ultimately rebuilt Alicia’s hand and forearm with various parts of her body like the work…
The Intel Project is Great News for Ohio. But What Happens If It Goes Bad?
When it announced in January that it would build two massive new plants in Licking County, semiconductor manufacturer Intel called it the “largest single private-sector investment in Ohio history.” But what is perhaps obscured by that statement is that Ohio is also investing heavily in Intel. A policy-research group recently issued a report advocating ways…
Country Singer Lee Brice Coming to Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre in September
Earlier today, country singer Lee Brice announced the dates of his upcoming Label Me Proud Tour. The tour will stop at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre on Sept. 9. “Man, it feels good to announce this tour! It’s been a while since we’ve all been back out on the road and to have my good buddies,…
Michael Stanley’s Family Announces First Round of Donations From 10,000 Watts of Holy Light Foundation
On what would have been Michael Stanley’s 74th birthday, the legendary rocker’s family announced the first donations from the 10,000 Watts of Holy Light fund, the recently formed foundation operated within the Cleveland Foundation that will be used “in his honor and to continue to keep his legacy alive.” The Gathering Place, the local nonprofit…
Spice Catering Announces Lineup for 2022 Plated Landscape Dinners
Spice Hospitality Group has just released its 2022 schedule of Plated Landscape Dinners, the immersive farm-to-table experiences from chef Ben Bebenroth and company. These exceptional events pair seasonal foods with dramatic settings and compassionate company. And they always sell out early. On tap this year are dinners at Spice Acres Farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park,…
AWWWW HELL, WINTER RETURNS TO CLEVELAND, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Folks, we here at the Scene Weather Action Center have to formally apologize here to you, the readers who trust us for accurate forecasting. Two weeks ago we opened the weather app on the old iPhone and saw a stretch of beautiful perfection stretching into the future, temps in the 50s and high 60s, sun…
Get Free Ohio Storm Spotter Training From the National Weather Service
Here in the Midwest, we don’t always behave like we should when faced with a tornado warning. Instead of heading to our basements with a radio and a helmet, we often run our dumbasses outside to our back yards to figure out if we can see any rotation in person. But the best way to…
What Do Experts Mean When They Say ‘COVID-19 Changes Your Brain’?
Like all writers, I spend large chunks of my time looking for words. When it comes to the ultracomplicated and mysterious brain, I need words that capture nuance and uncertainties. The right words confront and address hard questions about exactly what new scientific findings mean, and just as importantly, why they matter. The search for…
Kings Island Wants Your Family Photos from the 1970s-’90s for Its 50th Anniversary
Bring on the nostalgia. Kings Island is turning 50 this summer and, like any big birthday, it’s commemorating the milestone with a party. But the amusement park needs your help remembering its childhood. Kings Island is asking the public to share photos and videos taken at the park between the 1970s to the 1990s. The…
More Than 4,500 Tickets Remain for Cleveland Guardians Home Opener
Despite occasioning the home debut of the new franchise name, despite being the first nighttime home opener since 1995, despite a mid-April date instead of a bitter late March one, despite an ongoing buy-one-get one offer for an upper deck ticket to a future game, and despite the addition of career 55 OPS+ backup catcher…
Courtney Barnett’s ‘Here and There Festival’ Tour Coming to Agora in August
After the success of her early EPs in Australia, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett started playing shows in North America and Europe. Originally, the American and European cities were new to here. But over the past decade, these places revealed themselves to be the homes of communities, venues, theaters and amphitheaters with thriving musical cultures and incredible…
DeWine’s State-of-State Promises: Groups Say Proof is in the Policy
In his second State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Mike DeWine promised a bright future for Ohio, but policy analysts said the proof is in the policy. DeWine touted the resiliency of Ohioans throughout the pandemic, as well as the state’s strong economy. Hannah Halbert, executive director of Policy Matters Ohio, a progressive…
1942 Tacos and Tequila to Open in Former Puente Viejo Space in Playhouse Square
After sitting empty for close to two years, the former Puente Viejo space on Huron Road in Playhouse Square will soon have new life. Fittingly, the new tenant is another Mexican restaurant, which is called 1942 Tacos and Tequila (1220 Huron Rd.). “We tried the brand out in Rochester and it worked out, so now…
FirstEnergy’s CEO and SVP Ordered $64 Million Bribery Scheme, Shareholders Say
FirstEnergy’s CEO and senior vice president “devised and orchestrated” a $64 million bribery scheme to pay a top legislative leader and utility regulator in exchange for official action, according to a sworn declaration Wednesday from shareholders’ lawyers who are suing the company. While CEO Charles “Chuck” Jones and senior vice president for external affairs Michael…
Kushly CBD Gummies Reviews – (Scam Or Legit) Read Before You Buy ?
Are you constantly struggling for a healthy life? Do you feel powerless at peak performance and get tired easily? These symptoms are warning signs of chronic conditions that require instant treatment. Kushly CBD Gummies is a latest CBD supplement which is designed to help you in multiple chronic conditions. After several years of research and development, the…
Lee Weingart Swings for Fences at City Club, Appears to Be Up to the Ronayne Challenge
Republican Lee Weingart delivered a confident—at times even stirring—address at the City Club of Cleveland Wednesday, pitching himself as the best candidate to succeed Armond Budish as Cuyahoga County Executive and smack talking Democratic front-runner Chris Ronayne. Weingart said that unlike Ronayne, he wouldn’t merely offer “a series of bromides, generalities and platitudes” to voters,…
Tremont Taphouse to Temporarily Close for Major Interior and Exterior Improvements
On Monday April 4th, the Tremont Taphouse (2572 Scranton Rd., 216-298-4451) will close its doors for some much-needed improvements, both inside and out, says partner Jason Workman. “It’s been 15 years since we opened on a shoestring in a building from the 1850s,” he says. In addition to improved HVAC and mechanicals, the entire interior will be…
Cleveland’s International Women’s Air & Space Museum Hosts “Researching Black Women in Aviation: Barriers & Breakthroughs” This Friday
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the International Women’s Air & Space Museum (located in the terminal building at Burke) will welcome U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel (ret.) Monica Smith for “Researching Black Women in Aviation: Barriers and Breakthroughs,” the latest in its catered “Dinner With a Slice of History” series. Black women…
The Foilies 2022: Recognizing the Year’s Worst in Government Transparency
Each year during Sunshine Week (March 13-19), The Foilies serve up tongue-in-cheek “awards” for government agencies and assorted institutions that stand in the way of access to information. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock combine forces to collect horror stories about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and state-level public records requests from journalists and transparency…
Bird Adds 100 E-Bikes to Cleveland Scooter Fleet
Bird, the global micro mobility company famous for its electric scooters, has added 100 electric bikes to its fleet of rentable micro transit vehicles in Cleveland. The Bird e-bikes arrived yesterday and now join Lime, which currently has between 100 and 200 e-bikes for rent in Cleveland and hopes to get up to 400 later…
Ohio Study Makes Case for Online WIC Program
New research is making the case for an online system to better serve young families who depend on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Ohio is among just 10 states requiring WIC recipients to mail or present their EBT card at a WIC office every four months to reload benefits.…
At Jojo’s Bar in Chagrin Falls, Italian Trattoria Meets Classic American Chophouse
“Now this is a bread basket,” a tablemate declared. In the age of dwindling amenities, Jojo’s Bar welcomes guests with a linen napkin-lined silver bowl overflowing with a cornucopia of fresh-baked treats. Tucked within are poofy seeded rolls, slices of artisan bread and shards of thin, crispy lavash. On the side are ramekins filled with…
Gov. Mike DeWine: So Here’s Why Everyone Now Has a Gun at Perkins
My Fellow Ohioans: Last week, I signed historic legislation allowing anyone to bring a gun to Perkins. This includes, but is not limited to, wife-beaters, white nationalists, the creepy guy who hangs out at the playground, Jew-haters, and those who pose with assault rifles in their Christmas card photos. You’re welcome. The I’ve Completely Given…
Savage Love: My Boyfriend and I Haven’t Had Sex in Two Years
My boyfriend and I have not had sex for more than two years. When I first asked him about it, he hemmed and hawed. When I pressed him, he said he doesn’t have any interest. I felt like he was not telling me the whole truth. When I suggested he tell his doctor, my boyfriend…
