Neave Trio to Celebrate Women Composers at Upcoming Performance at Praxis Fiber Workshop & Gallery
Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio has received praise for its “engaging, cutting-edge performances.” The group has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and 92nd Street Y and has also appeared frequently as soloists for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with orchestras across the country. It’s held residency positions at Brown University, ArtsAhimsa Chamber Music…
Matt Costa, JD & the Straight Shot’s Marc Copley and Matt Hartke Talk About Their Coffee House Tour That’s Coming to House of Blues
Just this month, the Americana band JD & the Straight Shot [pictured] and singer-songwriters Matt Costa and Matt Hartke embarked on a tour presented by SiriusXM’s Coffee House, a channel that plays singer-songwriters and rare acoustic versions of songs. On June 6, the tour comes to House of Blues. In separate interviews, Costa, who dabbles…
Here’s the Schedule for the Second Annual Re:Sound Festival
The Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project’s (CUSP) second annual Re:Sound festival, an event dedicated to new and experimental music, will take place from Thursday, June 6, to Sunday, June 9, at Negative Space Gallery, the Bop Stop, CODA, Praxis Fiber Workshop and the Magdalen. The opening night concert at Negative Space Gallery will feature three acts: Nois,…
7 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, MAY 24 Van Morrison Tribute by Nitebridge & Colin Dussault Local bluesman Colin Dussault started playing harmonica when he was in high school, and he says when he heard the Yardbirds, a British blues band that made use of harmonica, he knew that he could capably play the thing too. Thirty years on, he’s…
Mr. Cars Killer Sentenced to Death for Double Homicide in Collinwood
Joseph McAlpin, the 31-year-old who was found guilty for the 2017 murders of Michael Kuznik and Trina Tomola-Kuznik, as well as their dog Axel, at the Mr. Cars auto lot in Collinwood, has been sentenced to death. A jury recommended the death penalty and Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley “wholeheartedly” agreed, announcing the sentence Tuesday. “This…
What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Taste of Summer
On Friday, Flats East Bank kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the third annual Taste of Summer, presented by Scene. The annual food festival features summertime eats from local restaurants along with live entertainment from some of Cleveland’s most talented musicians and DJs. There will also be cocktails and beer, local vendors, and activities for…
Visible Voice Books To Host a Release Party for ‘Moon Cleveland’ and ‘Unique Eats and Eateries of Cleveland’
In the third edition of Moon Cleveland, Scene food critic and cookbook co-author Douglas Trattner explores Northeast Ohio’s each and every nook and cranny to find every quintessentially Cleveland experience. The recently updated guide features insider’s information on topics such as hot air ballooning in Amish Country, fishing for walleye on Lake Erie and riding…
As the County Jail Deals With More Suicides, What’s Up With Cuyahoga County’s Plans for Mental Health Crisis Centers?
When the Greater Cleveland Congregations announced in late August of 2017 that it would withdraw its petitions for a ballot referendum on the city of Cleveland’s portion of the Q Deal renovations, it came as almost a complete surprise. The groundswell campaign to rectify a secretive and speedy decision to give Cavs owner and billionaire…
BrewBoat CLE Back on the Cuyahoga River Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend
As the weather continues to heat up (ish) in Cleveland, it’s time to start talking about our favorite ways to drink alcohol while on/near a body of water. One of those options, BrewBoat CLE, is back at the helm starting Friday, May 24. The BrewBoat is similar to other pedal trolley excursion tours one can…
What You Need To Know About This Weekend’s Horrible Fest at Now That’s Class
Nearly every Memorial Day weekend for the past decade or so, Paul Shlachter, owner of Now That’s Class, a Westside punk rock club that plays host to an eclectic array of concerts and special events, has produced Horriblefest, a multi-day underground music festival. Last year, he took a year off, but the festival will return…
‘Private Automobiles Are the Spawn of the Devil,’ Says Owner of Cleveland Heights’ Lusty Wrench Auto Shop, Now Closed After 40 Years
For the last 40 years, auto mechanic Sam Bell has made no bones about his thoughts on people’s dependency on private vehicles. And as the owner of the Lusty Wrench in Cleveland Heights, he’s been in a unique position of fixing those cars all while touting an eco-friendly ideology. “The world is on fire, and…
Half of Ohio Adults Say They’ve Tried Marijuana
COLUMBUS, Ohio – As substance abuse-prevention advocates from across the state gather for an annual meeting today, a new poll reveals nearly half of Ohio adults have tried marijuana. According to data from the latest Ohio Health Issues poll, 1-in-3 of those who have tried the drug have used it in the past year. Marcie…
Ohio Shows Progress in Senior Health
COLUMBUS, Ohio – While showing improvements overall, a new report reveals Ohio could be doing more for the physical and mental well-being of its residents over age 60. Ohio is 30th in the America’s Health Rankings’ “2019 Senior Report,” up from 34th in 2018. The state stands out for clinical care, ranking 15th, and shows…
Cleveland Opera Does ‘Porgy and Bess,’ and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch Through Memorial Day Week
Events in the classical music world thin out during the two weeks surrounding Memorial Day, but here are eight concerts you should be aware of as we transition into a busy month of June. The Cleveland Orchestra has two programs left in its regular season. The first features British baritone Simon Keenlyside in songs by…
Here’s the New Music Video From Wesley Bright & the Honeytones
Local soul band Wesley Bright & the Honeytones — winners of the Best Band honors in Scene’s Best of Cleveland poll in 2017 — is currently prepping to record new music at the studio of Loveland, Ohio’s Colemine Records. Led by Bright, a silkily powerful vocalist (and beekeeper, thus the clever band moniker) who’s garnered…
DeWine: Ohio Should End Statute of Limitations on Rape Cases in Wake of OSU Strauss Report
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine this week suggested that the state should end its criminal statute of limitations on rape cases and other instances of sexual assault in the wake of a report saying that a now-deceased team doctor at the Ohio State University sexually abused at least 177 patients. A report released by the university…
State of Ohio, ‘Bought and Paid For’ by Plastic Bag Lobby, Looks to Preempt Local Ban Once Again
Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse are once again attempting to prevent local communities from regulating auxiliary containers like plastic bags with new legislation in defiance of home rule. (Home rule is the idea, enshrined in the state constitution, that Ohio cities can pass their own laws). Reps. George Lang of Butler County and Don Jones…
Gryffin to Perform at the Agora in November
Born Dan Griffith, DJ/producer/musician Gryffin got his start as a classically trained pianist and guitarist. After receiving an electrical engineering degree from the University of Southern California, he pursued a path in music production. In 2016, he issued two singles showcasing his melodic take on dance music, and in 2017, he released the smash single “Feel Good”…
Second Rotation of ‘Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art’ To Open on Thursday at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Earlier this year, the Cleveland Museum of Art opened its latest exhibit, Shinto: Discovery of the Divine in Japanese Art. But because the works may be shown for no more than several weeks each year to help preserve the artwork and because of light sensitivity issues, the museum couldn’t put the entire exhibit on display.…
Numerous Film and TV Stars to Participate in Upcoming Retro Invasion Weekend
Celebrities Joe Bob Briggs (The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs, MonsterVision, Joe Bob’s Drive-In Theater), Diane Franklin (Better Off Dead, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Last American Virgin, Amityville II) and Mark Metcalf (National Lampoon’s Animal House, Buffy the Vampire Slayer One Crazy Summer, Seinfeld) will all be on hand for the upcoming Retro…
Doctor Who Revealed Flint Water Crisis Will Keynote Cleveland Lead Summit in June
The United Way of Greater Cleveland has announced that Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the doctor and public health advocate credited with being the first to reveal lead in children’s blood in Flint, Michigan, will keynote Cleveland’s Lead Safe Home Summit in June. That free one-day event (6/21), which will convene local experts, politicians and residents to share…
CLASH, Realtors Present Ordinances and Objections to Cleveland City Council
Armed with 33 recommendations from the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition’s policy committee, Cleveland City Council is now in the midst of crafting legislation to combat the city’s lead poisoning crisis. Council looks unlikely to complete a draft before their summer recess begins in June, but they appear to be making an effort to hear from…
Elite Cleveland Event Designer Stephen M. Tokar To Begin Divesting His Million Dollar-Inventory
Just last week, local event designer Stephen M. Tokar, the guy that Cleveland’s elite have gone to for the past four decades to help stage their special events, sent out a press release announcing that he’s calling it a day. A native Clevelander of Hungarian descent, Tokar is moving to Budapest and will divest his million-dollar inventory…
Ciao Bistro, the Ohio City Restaurant with Owner Who Slammed Neighborhood Before Opening Day, Has Closed
It appears that Ciao Bistro (3800 Whitman Ave.), the Ohio City restaurant that broke the internet following the owner’s offensive social media comments, has closed. The signs are down at the attractive brick building that has been home to a string of short-lived eateries in the past six years. After announcing last fall his plans…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at MGM Northfield Park Center Stage, Rob Thomas Talks About His Collaborative New Album
It’s been 20 years since Rob Thomas struck it rich with “Smooth,” his collaboration with Carlos Santana that hit No. 1 in October of 1999, ultimately spending 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. If you were anywhere near a radio that year, “Smooth” was hard to miss, and even Thomas admits…
16th Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival To Take Place on Father’s Day Weekend
The 16th annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival returns next month to Veterans Memorial Park in Avon for three days of beer, music, food and, of course, Duck Tape. The fest celebrates the home of the original duct tape brand, Duck Tape. The father’s day weekend fun kicks off at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June…
Prove You’re Smarter Than a Middle Schooler in Upcoming Cleveland Adult Spelling Bee
Spelling is hard. But for those who think they could keep up with the Scripps National Spelling Bee champions (last year’s 14-year-old winner had to spell the word “koinonia”), a new Adult Spelling Bee contest is taking place in Cleveland Wednesday, May 29. Put together by Minds Matters Cleveland, the event is being held at…
Cinematheque Is One of 20 Theaters to Screen Scorsese’s New Dylan Documentary
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque is one of only 20 theaters worldwide to host an advance screening of the Netflix-produced movie, Rolling Thunder: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin Scorsese. The movie screens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. The documentary follows Dylan In the fall of 1975 when he embarked on the…
Ohio State University Team Doctor Sexually Abused at Least 177 Victims, School Says
A doctor working at the Ohio State University abused at least 177 men during his tenure at the school, OSU officials said today as they released the findings of an investigation undertaken by a private law firm hired by the university. What’s more, school leaders at the time knew about the abuse, the report states.…
Cleveland.com had Armond Budish on its Podcast and Didn’t Ask Him a Single G.D. Thing
The fifth episode of This Week in the CLE, cleveland.com’s weekly news podcast, arrived on audio streaming services Thursday evening and featured the show’s first outside guest: County Executive Armond Budish. Budish was a natural choice, given that the show has devoted its most substantial coverage to crises at the county jail, with stellar regular…
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Teams Up With Rock Band O.A.R. For New Beer
Just in time for O.A.R.’s summer tour, Great Lakes Brewing Co. has announced the upcoming release of a collaboration beer with the rock band. Called The Mighty Lager, after the band’s newest release, The Mighty, the final product is billed as a “light, smooth sessionable amber” with a 4.5 percent ABV. Members of the band…
The Revivalists Stir Up Some Summer Vibes at Nautica While Enduring the Growing Pains of Broad Success
The Revivalists brought their pop-infused New Orleans chops to Cleveland last night, ushering an uncertain summer season into view. The weather was cooperative, finally, and the general vibe downtown seemed to evince the slow awakening of warm-weather fun. The Tribe kicked off a homestand with a fine win; the Nautica Queen glided serenely down the…
Lotteries, Trades and OTAs — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac avoid talking the Cleveland baseball team and instead discuss Zion, the NBA lottery, what a potential trade market for LeBron might look like and the OTA headlines out of Berea. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here or stream below.
In Advance of Their Upcoming House of Blues Show, Aly & AJ Talk About Their New Issue-Oriented EP
Two years ago, the pop duo Aly & AJ, sisters Alyson “Aly” and Amanda “AJ” Michalka, returned after a 10-year hiatus with the EP Ten Years, an album of introspective tunes laden with ’80s-inspired synthesizers. Album opener “Take Me” features rattling drum machine beats and falsetto vocals and sounds like Like a Virgin-era Madonna. “The…
Cuyahoga County Releases Complete Climate Action Plan With Focus on Charging Stations, Transit-Oriented Development, Solar Power and More
Armond Budish today released more details from the county’s climate action plan, which seeks a host of remedies including an expansion of vehicle charging stations, development of public transit-oriented housing and development, a focus on pedestrian and bike-friendly planning, an emphasis on solar power, and a pledge to follow through with a region-wide Greenway project.…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Puts Cleveland-Based TransDigm’s Government Contract Profit Margins in Spotlight Again
In a House Oversight Committee hearing Wednesday Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grilled executives from Cleveland-based aerospace supplier TransDigm on the company’s profit margins on government contracts with the Department of Defense. This follows years of high-profile questions from Senators and Representatives on the company’s alleged price-gouging practices and a recently released Inspector General report that found…
Van Aken District Could Soon Become an ‘Open Refreshment Area’
Shaker Heights’ Van Aken District could soon be the new little New Orleans, at least when it comes to open container restrictions. Mayor David Weiss, along with other Shaker Heights leaders, is pushing for the spot to become an “open refreshment area,” meaning that patrons could drink alcohol within the confines of the space. As…
Make Music Day Set to Return on June 21
Launched in France in 1982 (where it’s called Fête de la Musique), Make Music Day has become an annual celebration in the States and around the world. On Friday, June 21, this year’s event will take place in Cleveland, one of more than 80 cities to participate. According to the press release announcing the event,…
New Federal Bill Targets Methane Gas Leaks
COLUMBUS, Ohio – New federal legislation could help Ohio in its efforts to reduce methane gas leaks from natural-gas facilities. Methane is considered one of the most potent greenhouse gases, and nearly $2 billion worth of methane is lost each year at oil and gas well sites across the country. The Methane Waste Prevention Act…
Puppy Mills A Persistent Problem in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Buckeye State again is ranked high among states on the “Horrible Hundred” list of puppy mills. The seventh annual report from The Humane Society of the United States put Ohio fourth in the nation for the number of problem puppy mills and dog sellers. John Goodwin, senior director of the organization’s…
What You Need to Know About This Weekend’s Downtown Willoughby Rib Burn Off
The annual Elk & Elk DTW Rib Burn Off returns to downtown Willoughby on Saturday and Sunday. Attended by thousands from all over Northeast Ohio, the family-friendly outdoor celebration provides an opportunity to showcase some of the neighborhood’s bars and restaurants as well as bring regional and national barbecue vendors to town to provide a…
The Cleveland Chamber Choir Features Women Composers and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
CityMusic Cleveland winds up its season with its customary five-concert run in different locations around town. This time, Mélisse Brunet conducts, and cellist Amit Peled will be the featured soloist in Saint-Saëns’ Concerto in a. Not-so-frequently-performed music by Mendelssohn (Overture in C), Saint-Saëns (Symphony in a), and Kodály (Dances of Galanta) complete the menu. Concerts…
Here’s the New Music Video from Local Indie Rockers the Sidekicks
Earlier today, the Sidekicks a local indie rock band, released the single “People’s Court” along with an accompanying music video. “‘Peoples Court’ takes place at a combination laundromat/bar in a quiet moment shared between a couple,” says singer-guitarist Steve Ciolek in a press release about the song and video. “Sometimes it’s unnerving how well two…
Women’s Health Clinics File Lawsuit to Stop Ohio’s ‘Heartbeat’ Law
Ohio Planned Parenthood clinics and operators of other women’s health clinics that provide abortions in the state have asked the U.S. District Court in Columbus to issue a stay on the enforcement of the state’s “heartbeat law,” which prohibits abortions as soon as six weeks after conception, and to strike it down as unconstitutional. That…
Savage Love: Disclosed
Garbage human here. I’ve had herpes for about 15 years. The first five years, I was in a relationship with a guy who also had it. The last 10 years, I haven’t been in a serious relationship. I’ve been a (rare, drunk) one-night-stand type of gal, and I don’t usually tell the guy because, like,…
Cleveland is Prepared to Hand Over a $12 Million ‘Loan’ to the nuCLEus Project
“It’s going to be sick.” One windy Wednesday morning in March, developer Ezra Stark (of the Crocker Park Starks) and members of the Stark Enterprises marketing and finance teams sat down with Scene to outline their vision for the nuCLEus project downtown. Stark wanted Scene to see for ourselves, he said, “the excitement and change…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (May 15-21)
WED 05/15 My Brother, My Brother and Me First launched as a TV series on the NBC streaming app, Seeso, and now available on Google Play, VRV, and iTunes, My Brother, My Brother and Me has become an extremely popular podcast. One story was even adapted into a graphic novel that topped the New York…
Tim Callaghan and Valerie Grossman Create a Beautiful Light at River Gallery
Wonderful things can happen when two artists collaborate, particularly when those artists work within different mediums. Such is the case with Timothy Callaghan and Valerie Grossman in Some Kind Time, now on view at River Gallery. Like a game of badminton, Grossman and Callaghan serve and return color and light within the realm of paintings…
Praise, With Qualifications, ‘All Creatures Here Below’
In All Creatures Here Below, the low-budget drama from writer-actor David Dastmalchian and director Colin Schiffli, a pair of traumatized adults go on the run after one steals money from a cockfighting organizer and one steals an infant from her neighbor. It opens Friday at the Cedar Lee. Gensan (the recognizable character actor Dastmalchian) and…
‘A Tuba to Cuba’ Documentary Shows Off Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Remarkable History
Ben Jaffe, son of the late Allan Jaffe, spent some serious time hanging out at Preservation Hall, the historic jazz venue in New Orleans, while growing up. His father served as the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s music director back in the day and Ben Jaffe currently serves as its music director. The group has a…
Band of the Week: Heart Attack Man
MEET THE BAND: Eric Egan (vocals, guitar), Adam Paduch (drums), Seamus Groman (bass), Ty Sickels (guitar) IT STARTED AS A SOLO PROJECT: Egan originally launched the band as a solo project, but he eventually started to take the group more seriously. “I didn’t even plan on playing any shows, but that changed, and we’re a…
Meet the New Operators of Edible Cleveland, Which Was in Danger of Closing Up Shop
Northeast Ohio food followers have enjoyed seven years of Edible Cleveland, a lush print magazine that comes out seasonally. The publication, a member of the Edible Communications family, which has similar titles around the country, was launched by the husband-and-wife team of Noelle Celeste and Jon Benedict. When that team no longer could juggle the…
