Update: Lineup Announced for Next Year’s LaureLive
Update: VIP tickets went on sale this morning for LaureLive, the two-day, family-friendly music festival that takes place on June 9 and 10 at Laurel School’s 140-acre Butler Campus. The lineup features indie rockers Foster the People, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, retro rockers Fitz & the Tantrums and indie rockers Cold War Kids. Other notable acts…
Literary Cleveland Hosts Magazine Launch Party at Happy Dog Next Week
Literary Cleveland, the non-profit literary organization that brings Northeast Ohio writers together, will host a launch party for the inaugural issue of its literary magazine, the Gordon Square Review, at the west side Happy Dog (5801 Detroit Ave.) Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6:30-9 p.m. Literary Cleveland began back in August 2015, following a one-day event…
Trump Administration Slashes Prison Funding, Causing Akron Halfway House Cuts
For more than 20 years, federal inmates have completed their prison time and moved to halfway houses, like the Oriana halfway house in Akron. These men and women have stayed up to a year to rehabilitate and transition into the real world, finding jobs in the city. Now, effective yesterday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has…
Rock Hall to Host Kids Film It Festival
When 14-year-old Ryan Levine decided to start a film festival for kids, he chose to partner with the Michael J. Fox Foundation because his grandmother has Parkinson’s disease. “Michael J. Fox is an incredible actor but what he has done for Parkinson’s disease is even more impressive,” explains Levine in a press release announcing the…
RTA’s HealthLine Could Get a Lot Slower With New Fare Enforcement Method
Effective today and until further notice, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) has announced there is a change in fare collection policies on HealthLine vehicles. Instead of the “proof of payment” system, where riders purchase tickets ahead of time and produce their fare cards for roving fare enforcement officers, HealthLine fare inspection will be…
New Cleveland Exhibit to Showcase Stunning Work by Local Rock Photographers
Rock/Roll Perspective, a new photography exhibit to be held at AsiaTown’s Loftworks Gallery, will feature the work of two veteran local music photographers, Joe Kleon and Anastasia Pantsios. Each photographer has an impressive history of shooting concerts in Cleveland. Pantsios actively shot concerts from 1975 to 1989, and Kleon, a contributor to Scene, has shot…
Back From London, Back to Dysfunction — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac talk Browns, Jimmy Garoppolo, J.T. Barrett and the Buckeyes, Zac’s trip to London and play a little Halloween Glory Days, presented by American Fireworks.
All the Best Costumes from LeBron James’ Annual Cavs Halloween Party
Last night, LeBron James hosted the Cavaliers annual Halloween party. As in past years, the players and their wives/girlfriends really didn’t mess around. But it was the King himself who set the tone with the creepiest costume of all. Here’s what everyone dressed as: LeBron James went as Pennywise from Stephen King’s It, the nightmare-enduing…
Video: Inside Skunk Fest in North Ridgeville, the Largest Skunk Convention in the World
If you didn’t know that some people keep (descented) skunks as pets, or that a bunch of them gather in North Ridgeville in September for what organizers say is the largest skunk convention in the world, welp, you’re not alone. Thankfully Vice has a video that takes you inside this year’s Skunk Fest and the…
Jim Jarmusch Accompanies Man Ray Silent Films at CMA Plus Seven More Classical Music Events to Hit This Week
The Cleveland Museum of Art invites you to explore the strange world of Dada and Surrealist artist Man Ray in four silent films with semi-improvised accompaniment by filmmaker, electric guitarist and keyboardist Jim Jarmusch and drummer Carter Logan on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 pm in Gartner Auditorium. Jarmusch and Logan appear as SQÜRL, which…
Eyes on Injustice in ‘Caucasian Chalk Circle’ From Newly Formed Shahrazad Theatre Company
All plays have some sort of message they want to convey, but some messages are more obvious than others. This is a fact some people choose to reject: As movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn once said, “If you want to send a message, call Western Union.” (For those under age 30, Western Union used to be…
Cleveland City Council Okays Medical Marijuana Operations, But With Restrictions
Cleveland City Council voted 15-1 Monday night to adopt zoning legislation that will allow state-licensed medical marijuana cultivators, processors, retail dispensaries and testing laboratories to operate in limited zones throughout the city. Councilwoman Dona Brady was the lone dissenting vote. She felt the restrictions did not go far enough. The restrictions roughly match those imposed…
Luca West Italian Cuisine to Open in Westlake November 8
Luca West (24600 Detroit Rd., 216-201-9600), an offshoot of the popular four-year-old Italian restaurant Luca Italian Cuisine (2100 Superior Viaduct, 216-862-2761) downtown, will open its doors on Wednesday, November 8. Owners Luca and Lola Sema announced their plans to open a second location back in April. The former Ambrosia Hungarian/Viva Fernando/Viva Barcelona spot has been…
Machine Gun Kelly to Play Special Christmas Show at the Wolstein Center
At this year’s Lollapalooza, local rapper Machine Gun Kelly put on a rousing performance in front of an enthusiastic audience of teens and twentysomethings, delivering one of the most aggressive sets of the entire festival. Wearing a silver jacket, skinny black jeans and loafers, MGK clearly enjoyed his first-ever performance at Lolla. “Middle fingers up,”…
Cleveland/Cuba Artistic Exchange and Julian Stanczak Featured in CIA’s Newest Exhibitions
This week, the Cleveland Institute of Art hosts two events in celebration of its latest exhibitions. First, the school’s Reinberger Gallery hosts an opening reception for a new exhibition exploring the connection between Northeast Ohio and Cuba, and later this weekend, CIA’s Peter B. Lewis Theatre hosts a celebration of Op Art pioneer and former…
E11even 2 Celebrates Its Anniversary and Debuts New Exhibition This Thursday
Local artists Rich Cihlar, Billy Nainiger and Christina Sadowski founded E11even 2, their gallery on the first floor of 78th Street Studios in January 2014. Known for its eclectic, themed exhibitions, the gallery’s schedule typically includes a combination of group exhibitions featuring dozens of local artists and solo shows by the gallery’s founders. Originally, these…
Plain Dealer and Advance Ohio are Backing out of the Greater Cleveland Partnership
Friday, on WCPN’s weekly Reporters’ Roundtable, Cleveland.com editor Chris Quinn announced that the Plain Dealer and Advance Ohio (PD/Cleveland.com parent company) would be renouncing their memberships in the Greater Cleveland Partnership, the local chamber of commerce. That decision comes amid local controversy surrounding Cleveland’s bid for Amazon’s second headquarters, details of which have been kept…
Pagans Singer Mike Hudson Embraced a Punk Ethos Until the End
Singer Mike Hudson formed the Pagans, one of Cleveland’s truly great punk bands, in the mid-1970s. As it’s put in a recent press release announcing the Pagans’ last album, 2015’s Hollywood High, “their patchwork discography is a protracted howl of discontent, of frustration, of strangled romance set against Cleveland’s jagged skyline, a single flame burning…
Tori Amos Puts on a Magical Performance at the State Theatre
When singer-pianist Tori Amos took the stage last night at the Keybank State Theater, audience members cheered wildly, letting her know they were eager for one of her uniquely magical performances. After playing the opening number “i i e e e,” Amos shouted, “You guys fucking rock. You’re living up to your reputation!” You can…
May Your Halloween Be Half as Joyous as the Chagrin Falls Pumpkin Roll
Revel in the pure joy of one of Northeast Ohio’s best traditions as you head into Halloween.
10-Year-Old Who Led Police on High Speed Chase Stole Mother’s Car and Drove Around Cleveland Last Week
In an interview with Channel 5, Christopher Hampton, who’s been identified alternately as the father of the 10-year-old who led police on a high-speed chase yesterday and as the child’s mother’s boyfriend, said the kid thought it was a joke. “He thinks everything is funny,” he told NewsNet5. “He thinks because he got away with…
Cleveland Reggae Act First Light to Reunite for the 30th Anniversary of Its Debut Album
Formed in 1984 by members of the local reggae band I-Tal, First Light quickly became a staple on the local reggae scene. The band adroitly mixed reggae with rock, soul and other sounds as it played both original material and classic rock, pop and reggae tunes. It had a loyal local following prior to breaking…
Jerry Seinfeld is Coming to Akron Next Year
Big fans of Jerry Seinfeld can breathe a little easier, as he can’t seem to stay away from the Cleveland area. The comedian is now set to take on the Akron Civic Theatre March 14. The funnyman, who once called Hilarities one of his favorite places to perform stand-up, was last seen in town performing to…
The Authentic Audio Podcast With Guest Christopher Johnston
This episode features a conversation with writer Christopher Johnston. Chris is a dynamic writer and journalist from the Cleveland area whose work is wide ranging. From writing about and covering human trafficking, medical miracles and serial killers, Chris has some incredible insight you’ll want to hear. You’ll also want to hear us talk about his…
Guns N’ Roses Makes a Triumphant Return to Cleveland, Delivers Epic Show at the Q
Sometimes good things come to those who wait — and if you’re a Guns N’ Roses fan, last night’s tour stop at the Q — the first GNR show in Cleveland in over a decade, was long overdue. For many, it was quite possibly their first chance to see the classic lineup era members Axl…
Taste of Kerala to Open Sit-Down South Indian Restaurant in Woodmere
Great news, Indian food fans: Taste of Kerala, a beloved six-year-old South Indian restaurant in Mayfield Heights (5850 Mayfield Rd., 440-461-9212), is opening a new location in Woodmere. The business will open a second shop in the former home of Tomaydo Tomahhdo (3429 W. Brainard Rd.). The full-service sit-down eatery is an upgrade from the…
Dark Comedy ‘Suburbicon’ Attempts to Debunk American Myths
Joel and Ethan Coen helped director George Clooney pen the script to his new film, Suburbicon, a quirky dark comedy about how all hell breaks loose in a quiet suburban neighborhood when a couple of cronies go after a seemingly straight-laced family man who owes their boss a ton of cash. The Coens’ quirky sensibilities…
Giant Eagle and Acme Offering Grocery Delivery Services in Cleveland Area
With the recent announcements that Giant Eagle and Acme Fresh Market are set to offer their own in-store pickup and home delivery options locally, many Northeast Ohioans may never have to set foot in a grocery store again. Working to keep up with customer demand, and increasing delivery competition, the two grocery chains are now…
8 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, OCT. 27 Disco of the Dead/The Werks/Mark Farina/Gibbz/Wanyama Each Halloween, jam bands across this fine nation put a twist on their shows. Here in Cleveland, the Werks will host their second annual Disco of the Dead. It’s a night of funk-fueled groove rock with Mark Farina, Gibbz, Wanyama and others in tow. Bring your…
Browns Receiver Kenny Britt Really Hates London
[image-1]“I hated London, hated it,” receiver Kenny Britt said, according to ESPN. It’s possible that he was just talking to himself in the locker room, long after his teammates had left for the day. He was reportedly struck by a sudden flashback of playing in London with the Rams last year, which he hated. “I…
In Advance of His Kent Stage Concert, Singer David Crosby Talks About the Collaborations on His New Solo Album
Between 1971 and 1993, singer David Crosby released a trio of solo records. In the years that came between and followed, he kept busy, working with his collaborators, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills and Neil Young in a variety of configurations. It always seemed like there was a set of songs brewing, and the Rock &…
Buckingham McVie’s Debut Album Feels Like a True Collaboration
The past few years have been full of unexpected developments for Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie. After 15 years away from the legendary group, McVie found herself coming out of retirement — at least for one night — when she jammed with the Mick Fleetwood Blues Band at a show in Maui in February of 2013.…
Biennial ‘Skull and Skeleton’ Exhibition Opens with Costume Party Tonight
This time of year, who doesn’t love skulls and skeletons? Since 2009, the Gallery at Lakeland Community College has been one of the most festive venues in Northeast Ohio every other Halloween thanks to gallery director and curator Mary Urbas’ Skull & Skeleton exhibitions. Continuing to grow each odd-numbered year, this year’s show is first…
Tech-Driven Delivery-Only Kitchen ClusterTruck to Open in Cleveland
It’s difficult to imagine somebody spending heaps of cash to build out a restaurant that doesn’t welcome diners. But that’s exactly what Chris Baggott and his team are presently doing in Cleveland. Located just east of downtown, this large commercial kitchen will have a chef, a cadre of line cooks, and a general manager. It…
Sprawling Drug Bust Takes Down Dozens in Richland County Heroin Rings
[image-1]The FBI and DEA joined local law enforcement agencies today in announcing a sweeping drug bust against two heroin trafficking rings in Richland County (Mansfield). In the early hours of Oct. 25, hundreds of officers carried out a series of arrests, and that work is still happening. Of the 39 federal indictments, 21 people were arrested…
Fugitive Ex-Cop Kills Himself During SWAT Standoff in West Park
A six-hour standoff between SWAT officers and a former Cleveland cop ended with Tommie Griffin’s abrupt suicide on West 165th Street yesterday. Griffin, a 23-year veteran Cleveland Division of Police, was under indictment for the rape, kidnapping and felonious assault of his girlfriend. Griffin was charged earlier this year, and eventually landed house arrest in…
Release Party for Gordon Square Artist-in-Residence John G.’s ‘Sandwich Anarchy’ Book This Thursday
Start Halloween weekend early with the release party for Sandwich Anarchy, the first book showcasing more than 200 of Cleveland-based illustrator John G.’s Melt Bar & Grilled sandwich posters. Melt’s Independence location hosts the release party from 7 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, October 26. Sandwich Anarchy collects ten years’ worth of Melt sandwich posters…
MOCA Cleveland Announces Free Admission for All Visitors 18 and Under
Since its founding nearly 50 years ago in 1968, MOCA Cleveland has presented the work of more than 2,000 artists to audiences in Northeast Ohio. As MOCA Cleveland celebrates the fifth anniversary of its Farshid Moussavi-designed building and as the organization looks ahead to its 50th anniversary in 2019, MOCA Cleveland announced this week that,…
‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ at Severance and Four More Classical Music Events to Hit This Week
Pianists who win the Cleveland International Competition don’t just fade into oblivion — the prize comes along with several years’ worth of recitals, a number of them in Northeast Ohio. Nikita Mndoyants, the 2016 gold medalist, will play twice at Baldwin Wallace Conservatory this week. First is a solo recital on Friday, October 27 at…
Story of Winnie the Pooh Creator and His Son is an October Gem
Irish actor Domnhall Gleeson is all the rage these days. You saw him in Ex Machina, Brooklyn, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. You’ll recognize the ginger locks, the gangly frame, the timid lips. You may know that he’s the son of the much girthier Irish actor Brendan Gleeson, and you’ll no doubt recall your…
Time to Savor a Mouthful of Delicious Fun in ‘Waitress,’ Now at Playhouse Square
There are two kinds of people in the world: Cake people and pie people. And usually, cake people get all the high profile gigs, from multi-tiered wedding cakes to TV shows celebrating the creations of innovative cake bakers. Meanwhile, those of us who love pies are relegated to the occasional pie-in-the-face gag and the gag-inducing…
The World’s Refugee Crisis Takes Center Stage in ‘Human Flow’
Chinese activist and filmmaker Ai Weiwei’s sprawling new documentary shines a bright light on one of the most dire human events on the planet right now: the refugee crisis that has funneled millions of people out of war, oppression and climatic danger in countries like Syria, Myanmar and Afghanistan. Their destination? On one hand, these…
Taking On the Man
When Ward 6 Councilwoman Mamie Mitchell stepped down for health reasons in May, she hand-selected the city’s community relations director, Blaine Griffin, to replace her. Much of the backroom conversation at the time concerned the logistics of that decision: Mitchell had been ill for quite awhile. Why bother appointing Griffin with only four months, including…
Everything You Should Do This Halloween Weekend in Cleveland (Oct. 25-31)
WED 10/25 Cleveland Stories Dinner Party Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the mission of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s new Cleveland History Center. The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is…
What Has Two Claws and Needs to Step it Up? The Reborn Lobster Pot in Willoughby Hills
There literally is almost nothing easier to cook than a live lobster. For something so decadent, so delicious, it really is remarkable that all a home cook needs to know how to do is boil water and set a timer. The real hassle, as anybody who has done the deed can attest, is everything else,…
Band of the Week: Thor Platter
MEET THE BAND: Thor Platter (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Paul Kovac (banjo, guitar, drums, vocals), Paul Lewis (bass, vocals) BLUEGRASS AND BLUES: Born and raised in Buffalo, local singer-songwriter Thor Platter received a good dose of classic rock as a youth when his sister introduced him to her record collection. She had albums by guys such…
Savage Love: Necking
In a frank exchange early in our courtship, I told my girlfriend that I have no kinks. As a faithful reader of Savage Love, I’m obviously not opposed to kinks—but I’ve never had any inclinations in that direction and am probably a typical hetero vanilla. As a result, I’m damn near clueless in that area.…
