Alpilean Reviews (2023) Shocking Alpine Ice Hack Side Effects or No Customer Complaints?
Do you love using weight loss supplements? Several premium formulas have raised the standard in weight loss support supplements due to their outrageous popularity and efficiency. Witnessing the over-pouring popularity of these supplements, Zach Miller and Dr. Gibbs decided to create an even better product. Together Zack and Dr. Gibbs discovered and tested a breakthrough…
Ohio City Singers To Bring Holiday Cheer to Rock Hall on December 18
In 2003, local singer-songwriter Chris Allen, his sister Molly Allen and local singer-songwriter Doug McKean worked up four original Christmas tunes and then threw a big Christmas party to which they invited their musician friends. They played the four original tunes they had penned as well as a few covers, recorded them and delivered them…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Dec. 1-4)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 12/01 Brett Eldredge Beginning as a single live Christmas show in Nashville, this tour was inspired by Eldredge’s 2016 Christmas album, Glow. The LP arrived at No. 2 on the country charts upon release…
15 Things to Do in Cleveland This Thanksgiving Weekend (Nov. 24-27)
THU 11/24 Magic of LIghts A drive-through holiday lights experience featuring holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations, Magic of Lights returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds this holiday season. Hours are 5:30 through 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Check the website for ticket prices. 19201…
Cleveland Lands MLS NEXT Pro Expansion Team, Will Start Play in 2025
Cleveland has landed an expansion team in the MLS NEXT Pro league and it will begin play in the 2025 season. An official announcement will be made this afternoon at a press conference at Pins Mechanical in Ohio City with MLS Next Pro President Charles Altcheck, Cleveland Soccer Group co-founders Michael Murphy and Nolan Gallagher,…
Band of the Week: Ray Flanagan & the Mean Machines
MEET THE BAND: Ray Flanagan (vocals, guitar), Anthony Papaleo (guitar, vocals), David Alan Shaw (guitar, engineering), Joe Botta (bass), Russell Flanagan (drums) IN SEARCH OF GOOD SONGS: Inspired by his dad’s classic rock collection, local singer-guitarist Ray Flanagan grew up listening to acts such as ZZ Top, Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd. Those acts then…
The Vindys To Release Special Vinyl Edition of Latest Album
Youngstown’s the Vindys just announced that they’ll release a special vinyl edition of their album Bugs on Friday, Nov. 25. The band will also appear at an in-store signing at 10 a.m. that same day at Record Connection in Niles. The signing will feature a special acoustic performance too. And in honor of the release, the Vindys will release…
Timothy Callaghan’s New Exhibition at William Busta Projects Features Paintings Inspired by Cleveland Neighborhoods
“Factotum,” a new exhibition of work by Timothy Callaghan, is all about Cleveland. The 12 paintings included in the show, which opens this Friday at the William Busta Projects (15517 Waterloo Rd., Suite 2), were inspired by the city’s neighborhoods. Two of them, additionally, are used as the cover art for a split 7-inch record…
Livewire: Charley Crockett, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Sorry and More Concerts to Catch in Cleveland Through November
THU 11/17 Chloe MoriondoThis Detroit native started out by just plucking away on the ukulele and guitar in YouTube videos filmed in a bedroom. Thanks to appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Moriondo’s profile has risen. The artist’s latest effort, Suckerpunch, includes jittery synth-pop numbers like “Fruity” and…
Salty Mary’s Oyster Bar in Westlake is a Seafood Snacker’s Delight
If you don’t live on the far west side, you probably have never made it to Hail Mary’s, an unassuming tavern in Westlake. Going on five years, the pub has earned a devoted following thanks to its intimate vibe, scratch-made bar food and warm service. But while the namesake football pass leaves everything to chance,…
Ohio GOP Bill Would Strip Power from State Board of Education
A new bill introduced by Ohio Senate Republicans on Tuesday seeks to “restructure” Ohio’s State Department of Education, create a new administrative division under the governor’s office, and dramatically reduce the state Board of Education’s duties. This comes after two board members were unseated in last week’s election, one a governor-appointed member before he sought…
Google Launches Arts & Culture Site Devoted to Cleveland
Google Arts & Culture, launched in 2011, has since 2019 focused on expansion to local markets outside of the heavy hitters of the arts scene,. Today, Cleveland is part of that mix, becoming the sixth city to be featured. Showcasing 18 Cleveland institutions, including Karamu, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Public Library, moCa…
15+ Things to Do in Cleveland This Weekend (Nov. 17-20)
Our weekly picks of the best things to do in Cleveland this weekend. Also check out our full Cleveland event calendar. THU 11/17 Chloe Moriondo This Detroit native started out by just plucking away on the ukulele and guitar in YouTube videos filmed in a bedroom. Now, Chloe Moriondo has made appereances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!…
Meet Me @ The Altar Headed to Mahall’s in March 2023
The pop-punk trio Meet Me @ The Altar has just announced the dates of a 2023 headline tour of North America. The group performs on March 8 at Mahall’s 20 Lanes in Lakewood. A ticket presale has already started, and tickets to the Meet Me @ The Altar concert at Mahall’s go on sale to…
In Greater Cleveland, Federal COVID Relief for Criminal Justice Goes Mostly to Pay Police
This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system. Sign up for their newsletters, and follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. After The American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law in 2021, Cleveland asked residents and property owners how they would choose…
Owners of Hail Mary’s and Salty Mary’s Open Smokin’ Mary’s BBQ Pit and Saloon in N. Ridgeville
“I’m not going to lie – I’m never going to do two restaurants back-to-back like that again,” confesses Wil Novak. Novak and his wife and business partner Julie did not plan to open two restaurants within three months’ time, but delays with one restaurant forced the owners to do just that. In August, the Novaks…
As Bibb Shows Support for Allocating $5 Million to Participatory Budgeting in Cleveland, Advocates Prepare Final Proposal
Support for participatory budgeting in Cleveland continues to grow as a group of advocates prepare to deliver a final proposal in January to Cleveland city council. That and other topics were discussed earlier this month as more than 100 people gathered at the Happy Dog to learn more about the process. Cleveland Mayor Juistin Bibb…
Lorain County Coroner Rules Death of Cory Barron at 2014 Progressive Field Concert a Homicide
The family of Cory Barron has never been convinced that the 22-year-old’s death was an accident. While Cleveland police first closed the case in 2015 and a coroner initially ruled his cause of death as “undetermined,” the family enlisted private investigators who have continued to dig into the case. New information from that ongoing investigation,…
What to Expect From Signal Cleveland, the City’s New Community-Focused Newsroom That Officially Launched Today
Signal Cleveland, the new nonprofit media outlet created with some $7.5 million in seed funding from the American Journalism Project, the Cleveland Foundation, and other local and national organizations, officially launched today with its first stories and the debut of its website. Imagined as a “local news organization that fuses community building with local news…
Education Advocates Say Ohio Legislature Should Focus on Funding, Not Regulating Curriculum
Groups keeping an eye on the Ohio legislature’s handling of education are hoping the General Assembly focuses on funding and appealing to new teachers, rather than bills regulating curriculum and “divisive” issues. The Ohio Education Association is continuing it’s push to eliminate mandatory retention from the third-grade reading guarantee, focusing their attention getting through to…
‘Saturday Night Live’ Spoofs Ohio’s Midterm Elections in New Video
If Ohio’s midterm elections weren’t comical enough — what with the unconstitutionally gerrymandered Republican-drawn congressional map and all — Saturday Night Live has taken to spoofing the Buckeye State’s race for Attorney General in a new video. Produced by comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy and featuring new SNL cast member Molly Kearney — the first…
Foreigner’s Farewell Tour Coming to Blossom in July 2023
Famous for radio hits such as “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded” and “Jukebox Hero,” Foreigner will hit the road one last time this summer. The group just announced that its farewell tour will kick off in July. The trek stops at Blossom on July 24. Loverboy will open the show. “Many years ago, I wrote…
Lizzo To Play Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in May 2023
Earlier today, pop/hip-hop/R&B/soul diva extraordinaire Lizzo announced the details of the second North American leg of her the Special 2our. As part of the trek, Lizzo, who just won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Competition Program and a Video Music Award for “About Damn Time,” will perform on May 12, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. A…
MAX To Bring High Energy Live Show to House of Blues on December 2
Pop singer MAX, a guy who grew up on a steady diet of NSYNC, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears, started acting and singing at an early age. He says those early days gave him a chance to grow and explore just what his sound and overall approach to art would be. “I had the passion at…
Yes, There Is a Rat Problem on Public Square. Yes, Officials Are Aware of and Working on It
It may feel like they’re more inconspicuous and camera-shy here than in the subways of New York, for example, but rats most definitely roam the streets and subterranean world of Cleveland. But as some Clevelanders have noticed, the rodents have this year been more prevalent, and far more visible, in and around Public Square. (Real ones,…
Savage Love: A Gay Friend Has Been Giving Me Occasional Blowjobs. Am I Using Him?
Dear Readers: I’m away this week, so we’re re-running a popular Q&A from a few years back. This column originally appeared in late June of 2018. I’ll be back next week with a brand-new column. — Dan I am a 24-year-old straight guy who recently broke up with my girlfriend of more than four years.…
Parallax in Tremont is Now Closed, and May or May Not Reopen
Last Friday, the head chef at Parallax walked out of the restaurant, an event which, combined with long-lingering issues, triggered a total collapse of the business. The 18-year-old restaurant in Tremont has been closed ever since – and its future is anything but certain. General Manager Zack Steffas says that the situation had been brewing…
Ohio Disciplinary Counsel Files Complaint Against Geauga County Judge Timothy Grendell Accusing Him of Misconduct in Office
An attorney with the Ohio Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel on Thursday filed a complaint with the Ohio Board of Professional Counsel accusing Geauga County probate and juvenile court judge Timothy Grendell of misconduct in various cases and issues. The 61-page filing largely centers on Grendell’s actions and orders in 2019 involving two teenage…
Gray House Pies Owner to Open Detroit-Style Pizza and British Handpie Shop in Lakewood
Last month, we shared the news that Gray House Pies owner Joe Schlott was making a return to Lakewood, the city where his pie and quiche business began. But soon after signing the first lease another piece of property caught his eye: the corner space at Madison and Brown (14201 Madison Ave.) that has been…
With His Popularity on the Rise, Charley Crockett Still Stays True to His DIY Roots
Back in 2020, alt-country singer-songwriter Charley Crockett took out a few billboards to promote his album Welcome to Hard Times. Paying out of his own pocket, he defied convention, something Crockett, a guy who got his start as a street musician, has done throughout a career that could be defined as a rags-to-riches story, especially…
Louis Tomlinson To Play Blossom in 2023
Earlier today, singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson announced the dates of a North American headlining tour that launches in 2023. The Faith in the Future World Tour tour will include a stop at Blossom on June 1. Yesterday, Tomlinson released “Silver Tongues,” the latest single from his forthcoming new album, Faith in the Future, which is due…
Tyler Childers Headed to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in June 2023
Singer-songwriter Tyler Childers just announced that he and his longtime band the Food Stamps will return to the stage next year with their Send in the Hounds Tour. The tour stops at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica on June 11. Miles Miller will open the show. Tickets to the Tyler Childers concert at Jacobs Pavilion at…
Sonic Temple Returning to Crew Stadium in Columbus in May 2023
After a three-year hiatus, the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will return to Crew Stadium in 2023. The event will take place from May 25 to May 28 over Memorial Day Weekend. “Columbus, OH is such a special place to Danny Wimmer Presents,” says DWP Founder Danny Wimmer, the promoter behind the event, in…
Ohio Activists Plan Abortion Ballot Initiative
When Republicans swept all three races for the Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday, they swept away hopes that the court would find that the state Constitution protects the right to an abortion. So on Wednesday, abortion-rights activists were strategizing over when and how to get a measure on the ballot that would amend the Ohio…
Artist Rebecca Kaler Celebrated at the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve With New Solo Exhibition
“Fallout,” a new solo exhibition of work by Mansfield-native Rebecca Kaler at the Artists Archives of the Western Resereve (1834 E. 123rd St.), serves both as a highlight of the last 19 years of her creations and a celebration as she’s welcomed into the AAWR’s permanent collection. Kaler harnesses influences from her travels abroad to…
Here’s the Only Explanation You Need About The Onion’s ‘Greatest Brief Ever Filed,’ Done on Behalf of Dude From Parma
The humor website The Onion filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in October in defense of the very concept of parody, and perhaps as no surprise, the legal document is a hilariously meta must-read. LegalEagle has the only summary you need to watch. Our coverage below that, for those of you who…
The Israel Philharmonic Comes to Severance Hall and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch in Cleveland This Week
We’ve sorted this week’s featured events into categories for those who like to browse by musical genre. Early Music – Apollo’s Fire presents Storms and Tempests on Thursday November 10 at 7:30 pm at First United Methodist Church in Akron, featuring Amanda Forsythe, soprano and Alan Choo, violin. The program includes music by Vivaldi, Lully,…
Mason’s Creamery Switches to Mason’s Ramen Shop at 4 p.m. Today
Just as we set our clocks back each fall, the folks at Mason’s Creamery (4401 Bridge Ave., 216-762-1095) convert their beloved Ohio City ice cream parlor into a seasonal ramen shop. The switch officially happens at 4 p.m. today. Since opening in 2014, owners Jesse Mason and Helen Qin have hosted wintertime ramen pop-ups. But…
First Look: Pearl Street Wine Market & Café, Opening November 18 in Ohio City
Following months of interior renovations at the former Flying Fig, partners Karen Small and Jill Davis are nearly ready to unveil its replacement. Next Friday, November 18, the owners will officially open the doors to Pearl Street Market & Café (2523 Market Ave.), which is described as a retail wine shop and casual eatery. Walls…
Councilman Brian Mooney Didn’t Run Much of a Campaign Against Judge Joan Synenberg, But County Democratic Party Support Carried Him to Victory
Ward 11 Cleveland city councilman Brian Mooney, in what qualified as a shocker, beat well-respected 16-year incumbent Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Joan Synenberg in Tuesday’s election by 732 votes, according to unofficial results from the board of elections. (The race is likely heading for an automatic recount, and additional outstanding provisional and absentee ballots…
Ohio Republicans Look to Have Picked Up One Ohio Senate Seat, and Perhaps 2 to 4 in the Ohio House
Competing under maps declared to be an unconstitutional GOP gerrymander by a bipartisan majority on the Ohio Supreme Court, Ohio Republicans look to have picked up one Ohio Senate seat Tuesday and perhaps two to four seats in the Ohio House as well. With outstanding absentee and provisional ballots, these results could change in the…
Republicans Take All Three Ohio Supreme Court Elections
Republicans swept all three open seats on the Ohio Supreme Court Tuesday. The eventual Republican majority will have big implications in the state for years to come. Associate Justice Sharon Kennedy, a Republican, beat Associate Justice Jennifer Brunner, a Democrat, in the race for chief justice. Incumbent Justices Pat Fischer and Pat DeWine, both Republicans,…
East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King Appears to Survive Recall Effort by 28 Votes
East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King looks to have survived, by the thinnest majority, a recall effort Tuesday, keeping his mayoral seat by just 28 votes, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. There will be an automatic recount, based on the close margin, and some outstanding mail-in ballots may have not…
Kevin Kelley Heading to Victory Over Wanda Jones in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Race
Kevin Kelley looks to finally have a recent reason to celebrate on election night as his race against Wanda Jones to fill an unexpired seat on the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court started tight but became less so as the night went on. With 94% of the vote counted at 11:45 p.m., Kelley led 164,778 votes…
Cleveland Metroparks Levy Passes
Cuyahoga County voters roundly supported Issue 5 on Tuesday, electing by a wide margin to pass the renewal of the Cleveland Metroparks’ 10-year levy. With 85.5% of precinct reporting as of 11:09 p.m., the levy was passing on a 76.71-23.29 margin with a raw vote total of 271,976 in favor and 82,579 against. It replaces…
Chris Ronayne Comfortably Beats Lee Weingart in Cuyahoga County Executive Race
Democrat Chris Ronayne will be the next county executive after handily beating Republican Lee Weingart with early results showing a comfortable victory of more than 20 percentage points. Weingart conceded around 11 p.m. The former president of University Circle Inc. focused on the promise of collaboration to improve the health and economic realties of residents…
Mike DeWine Will Once Again Be Your Governor, Ohio
Early poll numbers indicate Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been re-elected, defeating challenger Nan Whaley, according to calls from the Associated Press and others that were made minutes after polls closed in the state. DeWine, a Republican, began his first term in 2019 after serving in Ohio’s statehouse, as a U.S. senator and as a…
Cleveland Fire Department Responding to Blaze at Bridgeview Apartments
Cleveland fire fighters are currently responding to a blaze at the Bridgeview Apartments in the Warehouse District that involves multiple apartments, according to the department’s Twitter account. #CLEFIREONSCENE Occupied Apartment Fire at W.9th/St. Clair. Fire on 7th Floor. Multiple apartments involved. 2-2-2 Alarm has been struck to bring more firefighters to the scene. pic.twitter.com/6igc7bie93 —…
3,000 Adoptable Ohio Kids Still Looking for Forever Family
November is National Adoption Month, and the results of a 2022 survey are encouraging for children in waiting. Of the approximately 400,000 foster youths in the U.S., about 120,000 are available for adoption. A survey from the Dave Thomas Foundation found 37% of U.S. adults who have not adopted have considered doing so. Rita Soronen,…
Second Annual Kenmore Winter Break Music Festival To Take Place at Rialto Theatre in December
Last December, the Rialto Theatre and the Summit FM teamed up for a new festival called Kenmore Winter Break. Now, Rialto Theatre has just announced that the second such festival will take place on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Akron venue. “Akron loves music and residents spend all summer going to…
Balaton Hungarian Restaurant Has Found a New Home in Bainbridge
As promised, the closure of Balaton restaurant was only temporary. When the restaurant closed its doors at Shaker Square earlier this year, owner Krisztina Ponti pledged to find a new home for the beloved Hungarian restaurant. “It’s an extremely emotional time for us,” Krisztina stated. “It is not the end, but it is the end over here…
COVID-Denial, Election-Denial Not Far Apart, OSU Researchers Found
You’ve probably heard of “gateway” drugs, but a group of researchers at Ohio State University say there’s such a thing as a “gateway conspiracy.” A duo of surveys done by psychology researchers and supported by the National Science Foundation seek to bolster the field of “conspiracy theory research,” which an announcement of the study said…
Track Live Cuyahoga County Voter Turnout on Election Day With This Map
Ohio City resident Angelo Trivisonno has once again created an interactive map to track voter turnout throughout Cuyahoga County on election day. Voters are deciding on a full slate of local and statewide races, including governor, U.S Senator, county executive, Supreme Court and Cuyahoga County judicial contests, state reps, Congressional reps, Issue 1, Issue 2,…
Black Keys To Release Live Album Recorded at Beachland in 2002
To mark their 20th anniversary as a band, the Black Keys, a garage-blues duo originally from Akron, just announced that they’ll release a live album that captures their first-ever concert that took place on March 31, 2002 at the Beachland Tavern. Black Keys singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach has said that he and drummer Patrick Carney had…
This Election Is Fake Unless I Win
This election is fake. Though maybe not. The only way we’ll know is if I don’t win. Clearly I’m the superior candidate in this race. I have identified the people responsible for all your problems. I have fought inflation by blaming other people for inflation. I outlined my platform for a dystopian future, creating a…
J.D. Vance, Tim Ryan, DeWine, Issue 1 Supporters and More Hit the Final Days of the Campaign Trail
In the final weekend of the midterms, every campaign believes the race is coming their way. Whether honest assessment or false bravado, they’ll readily explain how this poll or those returns are good for their prospects. From the outside looking in, it’s as though the biggest threat now is not a gaffe or a new…
New Heavy Music Festival Slated to Take Place on December 3 at Beachland
Gabe Gazic and Jordan Gannon, members of the local Cleveland metal band Dying Desolation, decided they wanted Cleveland to have its own heavy music festival much as Mansfield, OH has Inkcarceration and Columbus, OH has Sonic Temple. To that end, they’ve recruited local and national acts to play the upcoming festival they’ve dubbed CLE MOSH.…
Playhouse Square Starbucks Has Converted to Pickup-Only Location
The Starbucks coffee shop located in the Hanna Building (1400 Euclid Ave.) has permanently closed the café portion of its business. It has not, however, ceased to operate. In addition to app or mobile pay, customers can still pay via cash or credit card inside the store. They just can’t stick around to enjoy it. Starbucks…
Town of Chickasha, Oklahoma Somehow Builds 50-Foot-Tall Leg Lamp Statue Before Cleveland
Cleveland is suffering through a holiday season full of indignities tied to the beloved, cult-classic film A Christmas Story. First, as you’re undoubtedly aware by now, Hollywood has decided, in lieu of creating original fare, to mine the unique nostalgia of the original film by unleashing upon America yet another sequel in the franchise. This…
Martha on the Fly in Tremont Adds Lunch Service and Expands Days of Operation
Martha on the Fly (2173 Professor Ave., 844-4-pie-love), the “micro diner” in Tremont, has announced that it will add Monday service to its days of operation and will extend its hours of operation in order to add lunch service. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 10th, Martha will be open Thursday through Monday and will offer new lunch items up until…
Dominick Farinacci To Bring ‘Modern Warrior Live’ to Tri-C’s Eastern Campus on November 17
Back in 2017, trumpeter Dominick Farinacci and Jaymes Poling created Modern Warrior Live, an immersive music and narrative experience that chronicles the story of U.S. Army veteran Jaymes Poling’s three deployments in Afghanistan and subsequent transition back home. Narrated by Poling, the autobiographical production weaves together Poling’s story with a cast of artists in multiple…
Cleveland Producer/DJ Cardio Releases New Single From Forthcoming Debut LP
Born and raised in Cleveland Benjamin Rosolowski, who records and performs as Cardio, grew up listening to classic rock acts such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. As a youth, he analyzed the production elements and structure of these sounds as he began his musical journey. A self-taught, classically trained musician, Rosolowski learned to play…
Paramore To Play Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in 2023
The emo rock act Paramore returned to the road this year for the first time since 2018. With some momentum behind it, the band has now announced more dates for 2023. The 2023 trek includes a June 4 stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. A portion of ticket sales for all North American shows will be…
Mushroomhead’s Ryan ‘Dr. F’ Farrell To Give Graduate Recital on November 19
When the pandemic shut down touring, Mushroomhead’s Ryan “Dr. F.” Farrell went back to college to finish his Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition at Cleveland State University. He had stopped taking classes and participating in the program back in 2007 because of Mushroomhead’s hefty touring schedule. After finishing his Bachelor’s, Farrell decided to get his…
Colin Brown of Gifted Grass Farms Acquires R&D Sausage Co. in N. Collinwood
Colin Brown of Gifted Grass Farms has purchased R&D Sausage (15714 Waterloo Rd.) in N. Collinwood. The 50-year-old butcher shop has been in the hands of Joe Zuzak for most of those years and his presence still will be felt after his retirement, says Brown. “We didn’t want to just come in and flip it…
10 Scene Stories for 10 Uproarious Years
I’m sitting here sipping on a Malibu coconut rum, listening to Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You,” and trying to assemble a meaningful retrospective of my 10 years at Scene. Emotional evening! Over the course of this uproarious tour of duty, which began in January, 2013, I’ve written thousands of stories and literally millions of…
Touring Production of “Cats,” Now at Playhouse Square, Is a Predictably Love-It or Hate-It Experience
The new touring production of Cats is now in residence at Playhouse Square, in the just-turned-100-year-old Connor Palace Theatre. And let’s face it: people who love Cats really love it. But for those who don’t, this collection of singing and dancing actors dressed as tabbies is like claws on a blackboard. Over the past 40…
Hot Chicken Takeover Closes Underperforming Strongsville Location
Hot Chicken Takeover, the Columbus-based restaurant that specializes in Nashville hot chicken, has closed its Strongsville location. The restaurant, which was in the Royalton Collection development on N. Royalton, opened in 2021. “Hot Chicken Takeover was proud to serve the Strongsville community, but as of November 1, this location is now closed,” says a representative…
While In Effect, Ohio’s Abortion Ban Led to Chaos, Suffering, and Worse Health Care, Doctor Says
By June 24, David Burkons had spent as much time as a doctor could in the post-Roe world. The Cleveland native graduated the University of Michigan Medical School in 1973, the same year the landmark decision ensuring the right to an abortion was handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Everything changed for the obstetrician…
Cleveland Museum of Art Debuts ‘Modern Impressions—Light and Water in Chinese Prints’ and ‘Photographs in Ink’ Exhibitions
Among the many offerings currently on view, the Cleveland Museum of Art has two new collections opening to the public in November. The first, “Modern Impressions—Light and Water in Chinese Prints,” which opens today and runs through May 7, showcases a diverse assortment of contemporary Chinese printmakers varied in both gender and geography. These printmakers…
65% Fewer Abortions Performed in Ohio Following Dobbs Ruling, Heartbeat Law
Between June 24, the day the Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade and the constitutional protection of a right to abortion via its decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, and August 2022, there was a 65% decrease in the number of abortions performed in Ohio, according to data collected by the Society…
The Ultimate Guide to Delta-8 THC Gummies
One of the most prominent substances in 2022 is undoubtedly Delta-8 THC gummies. They are widespread in the US and can be purchased everywhere from malls to independent stores, evenly and most importantly, online. There is lots of speculation regarding this fairly new entrance to the US market and further afield, and the hemp sector…
Scene Exclusive: Sam Allard Joins Axios to Launch Cleveland Newsletter
1 Big Thing: After nearly a decade with Scene, senior writer Sam Allard has taken a job with Axios to launch and run its new Cleveland newsletter. Axios joins a growing local media landscape, along with the recent additions of The Marshall Project’s Cleveland newsroom, which is already publishing vital stories, and Signal Cleveland, which…
Carl Quagliata and Zach Ladner Snag Former Nora Space in Little Italy
After cooking around town for 55 years, Carl Quagliata will open his first restaurant in Little Italy. Quagliata and his longtime chef-partner Zachary Ladner have inked a deal to take over the charming brick bistro at the corner of Murray Hill and Edgehill roads. The familiar property has been home to many restaurants over the…
Coalition of More Than 1,000 Ohio Doctors Calls on Gov. DeWine to Answer Questions About Abortion Laws
Days after Gov. Mike DeWine said the medical community will be consulted as Ohio considers future abortion legislation, a group of more than 1,400 doctors implored him to answer questions about a law he’s already signed. The Ohio medical community has said that to date, DeWine and Republican lawmakers have shown little interest in what…
