Toboggan Season in Strongsville Opens the Day After Thanksgiving
Toboggan season at the Chalet in Strongsville’s Mill Stream Run Reservation is just around the corner. The Cleveland Metroparks announced the opening of the twin ice chutes for Friday, Nov. 29, aka Black Friday. The 700-foot refrigerated slides may seem harmless, but anyone who’s taken a ride down with friends or family knows the drop…
Scottish Singer KT Tunstall, Who Plays the Beachland Next Week, Talks About the Second Release in Her Trilogy
Last summer, Scottish singer-guitarist KT Tunstall came through town with Barenaked Ladies and Better Than Ezra and delivered a particularly well-received set at Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica. During that performance, she spoke about how rewarding it was to hit the road with the two bands. Reflecting on the experience in a recent phone interview, she…
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Mourning [A] BLKstar to Play the Grog Shop in Support of Its Politically Charged New Album
Given that the very first show that Mourning [A] BLKstar, a local self-described DIY Afrofuturist soul group that’s received some national attention and widespread critical acclaim, played was a memorial service for a friend of the band who was murdered, it’s only fitting that band ringleader R.A. Washington would describe the group’s new album, The…
Cuyahoga County Voter Turnout is Already Better Than Every Non-Presidential Election in the Past Decade
Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections live voting tracker indicated that the county’s total turnout had eclipsed 45 percent. That total, with more than two hours of voting remaining, is already the highest turnout in the county in non-presidential elections in more than a decade. In 2010, the midterm elections…
First End Hunger in Lakewood Day to Take Place Nov. 10
On Saturday November 10, 2018, three dozen Lakewood restaurants and food retailers will donate 10 percent of their day’s food sales to benefit Lakewood Community Services Center (LCSC). Founded in 1982, LCSC provides emergency food to the hungry through its pantry as well as door-to-door delivery of food to seniors. Organized by Matt Fish, owner…
Every Cleveland Bar and Restaurant Throwing Election Night Watch Parties
So you’ve already voted in the midterm elections today, but want to take in the results with a caring crowd? (It’s best not to be alone in these trying times, after all.) Thankfully, these Cleveland area bars and restaurants are here to help you, depending on which way the results go, celebrate with a stein…
Cleveland Independents Restaurant Week is Happening Now through Nov. 16
Let this serve as a reminder that right now, literally dozens of independent Cleveland restaurants are offering sweet deals on grub. From now through November 16, those participating restaurants are offering a can’t-miss deal: three-course prix fixe menus for $33, plus tax and tip, of course. On the roster are places like Chinato, Flying Fig, Fire, Astoria,…
Alternative Press Music Awards Won’t Return in 2018
After initially announcing that its annual music awards would take place this fall, the locally based national music magazine Alternative Press has now made it official that it’ll not host an awards program in 2018. The magazine successfully launched the Alternative Press Magazine Awards in 2014 with an outdoor concert at Voinovich Park. The awards moved…
Blue Habanero Street Tacos and Tequila Opens Tomorrow in Gordon Square
Gordon Square welcomes another new dining option tomorrow when Blue Habanero (6416 Detroit Ave.) opens its doors in the spot most recently, and briefly, occupied by the Arcadian. Owner Rafael Ayala, who also runs Tres Potrillos locations in Akron, Medina and Beachwood, has been working to tweak the space since signing the lease this summer.…
New Digital Outlet Modern CLE Wants to be Go-to Site for Smart, Savvy Cleveland Women
Modern CLE, a slick new media outlet specifically targeting women, has launched in Cleveland. Edited by Jillian Kramer, a freelance journalist originally from Canton, the digital-only publication will cover news, politics, lifestyle, entertainment and career and finance issues. “We are so lucky in Cleveland to have so many amazing media outlets,” Kramer told Scene by…
Machine Gun Kelly Brings His XXMAS Show Back to Cleveland
Cleveland’s own Machine Gun Kelly returns to the Wolstein Center this December with his XXMAS show in tow. The rapper, who’s had a big year fighting with Eminem, releasing a new EP and playing shows around the country, returns to Cleveland right before Christmas to celebrate himself, and presumably, the holiday. Going down Saturday, Dec.…
Ohio City Singers Release Two New Singles, Announce Holiday Shows
Ohio City Singers, an ensemble featuring some of Cleveland’s best musicians, have just released two new tunes. The zydeco-tinged “What’s the Name of Santa’s Sleigh?” and the rowdy guitar- and accordion-driven “Hey! Hey! Hey! (It’s a Holiday)” are now available on CD Baby, iTunes and all digital outlets. “We’ve been around for more than a…
Bearden’s Restaurant Turns 70, Offers 70-Cent Steakburgers
Bearden’s Restaurant in Rocky River is all about celebrating its anniversary. A few years back they offered 67-cent steakburgers in honor of turning 67 years old. This year, it’s the same concept, but now its turning 70. Show up next Monday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for 70-cent burgers. Naturally, there’s a…
Election Day 2018: Make Your Vote Count
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans have some big choices to make this Election Day. Besides a statewide ballot measure, voters will decide on several statewide races, including who will be the next governor. There are also several races for seats in the U.S. House, and one of Ohio’s seats in the U.S. Senate. Executive director of…
It’s Probably Going to Snow in Cleveland this Weekend Because Life is a Nightmare
Annoyed with the cold-ass rain we’ve been experiencing the last week and hoping for a warm snap sometime soon? Don’t hold your breath, because it looks like Cleveland is about to get the first snowfall of the season this weekend. If it does snow (we say if because we’re not meteorologists, although they don’t always…
Celebrations, Streaks and Endorsements — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac are back with a Monday edition of the podcast. They discuss Pat Mahomes, Michael Thomas, the NFL’s celebration issue and going for two. Subscribe to A to Z on iTunes here or stream below.
Ohio AFL-CIO Shows Union Workers are Voting for Policy, Not Politics
The Ohio branch of the American Federation of Labor has reported that after canvassers spoke to thousands of 2016 Trump-backing union workers, they’ve uncovered that more than half are now planning to vote for Democrats in key statewide races on Tuesday’s midterm election. Ohio AFL-CIO is a federation of labor unions that represents about 600,000…
What Happens to JobsOhio After Kasich?
No matter who wins the governor’s race in the midterm election, experts say JobsOhio is probably here to stay. The job creation program, developed by Gov. John Kasich in 2011, faced controversy around its transparency and job-production numbers, which has led to uncertainty about its survival this election season. According to the U.S. Bureau of…
Org with Tony George Support Reportedly Plans to Pull Petitions to Reduce Cleveland City Council Size, Salaries
In a developing story, sources have told Scene that a group calling itself “Clevelanders First” may pull petitions today to gather signatures for a proposed city charter amendment that would significantly reduce the number of city council seats and city council salaries. Local restaurateur and political financier Tony George, who is supporting the effort, told…
Cleveland Organizations Call on Diverse Communities to Make Their Voices Heard at the Polls
Right now, at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, local organizations representing minority groups are holding a press conference to promote the importance of the 2018 midterm elections. Leaders from ASIA Inc., HOLA Ohio, NAACP Cleveland the Urban League of Greater Cleveland are calling for unity and action from diverse voters before election day. A…
Police are Investigating a Bomb Threat at the I-X Center Before Trump’s Rally Today
Election Day is tomorrow and people are already losing their collective minds. Around 3 p.m. today, president Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the I-X Center as part of his stumping campaign in Cleveland, Indiana and Missouri. Doors for Trump’s speech open at noon, but many are concerned as Cleveland police investigated a bomb…
The Choir Reaffirms Its Significance with Two Sold-Out Shows at the Beachland
How and why would the Choir, a 1960s one-hit wonder local band, sell out the Beachland Ballroom for two consecutive nights, months in advance? For starters, the Choir’s “It’s Cold Outside” is a landmark classic of 1966 Nuggets garage rock singles. Named the Mods before their record deal, the Choir was a UK-rock-inspired revolving door…
Elton John Says Farewell With a Hit-Filled Set at the Q
Near the end of last night’s nearly three-hour set at the Q, Elton John confided that he’s been taken aback by the way his career evolved. “It’s been a remarkable and unexpected journey,” he said as he admitted that when he and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin began working together, they figured they would write songs…
Local Singer-Guitarist Glenn Schwartz Has Passed Away
Local guitar hero Glenn Schwartz’s band the Schwartz Brothers regularly played at the Beachland Ballroom and once held down a Thursday night gig for years at Hoopples, where he still played on occasion. Schwartz was the guitarist for the James Gang before Joe Walsh entered the band and took his place; Schwartz then left the…
Aloft Cleveland Downtown to Kick Off a Music Showcase on November 11
The downtown Aloft hotel has occasionally hosted live music since it first opened. Now, it has just announced that it’ll kick off a new Live@Aloft Cleveland Showcase on Nov. 11. The concert will feature Jason White of the Janglers (pictured) and local singer-songwriters Madeline Finn, Rob Kovacs and Shawn Brewster. In the wake of the kickoff…
Cleveland’s Lisa Quine Chosen as Rouen, France, Sister City Mural Exchange Artist
Today the City of Cleveland announced that Rouen, France, has selected Cleveland artist Lisa Quine as the Sister Cities mural exchange artist. As we previously reported, the selection came after an open call for Cleveland artists to participate in the long-running Sister Cities program, and a celebration of Rouen’s 10th year as Cleveland’s Sister City. Quine…
Learn About Farts, Boogers and Puke at the Great Lakes Science Center ‘Grossology’ Exhibit
As much as the human body is a miraculous instrument capable of many things, they are also super disgusting and filled with hilarious attributes like farting, burping, puking and producing snot. These disgusting topics are usually a major focus of fascination for children, but may be seen as too yucky for adults to properly explain. Luckily,…
Local Indie Rockers Polars Release the First Single From Their Upcoming LP
A locally based indie/art rock group, Polars features songwriters Justin Miller and Kurt Eyman. The two independently recorded the group’s debut EP, Into the Pines, in 2015 in a home studio located just off the shores of Lake Erie. Last year, the group began the writing process for its debut LP. Miller and Eyman teamed…
Helio Terra Vegan Cafe to Close Next Week
Add Helio Terra Vegan Cafe (619 Prospect Ave., 216-664-0929) to the list of restaurants that will not ring in the New Year. Owner Austin Ruesch has announced that he is winding down the business, which opened downtown three years ago. The cafe will close on Friday, November 9th. Here’s the owner’s statement in full: “Please accept our endless…
November Signals Start of Emergency Heating Assistance in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The flip of the calendar page from October to November means emergency heating assistance is now available for eligible Ohioans. The Home Energy Assistance Program’s Winter Crisis Program starts Thursday and provides a one-time, $175 payment toward a heating bill for low-income households who have been disconnected or received a disconnection notice.…
In Advance of Next Week’s House of Blues Show, Young the Giant Drummer Talks About the Band’s New Album
Young the Giant has been to Cleveland several times, and drummer Francois Comtois has soaked up the magic of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame every time. “There’s always something about being around those artifacts of rock n’ roll history that’s pretty inspiring.” The band won’t be eligible for induction for years, but it’s…
Put-in-Bay Hopes to End Christmas in July, Blaming Busloads of Visitors From Detroit and Unruly Crowds
Put-in-Bay’s annual Christmas in July festivities are not an official celebration, in so much as they’re not recognized and promoted by the local tourism bureau and haven’t been since 2013, but people still arrive en masse anyway. Citing an already busy summer schedule, as well as “busloads of visitors from Detroit” and general discontentment with…
Former Cavs Assistant Coach Files Age Discrimination Suit Against Team
The Cavs made and endured a lot of changes in the offseason, notably losing LeBron James to the Lakers. One of the team’s smaller moves — the decision to part ways with former assistant coach Jim Boylan — is now the subject of a lawsuit. Boylan’s contract wasn’t picked up in June, which, in terms…
The InCuya Music Festival Will Not Return in 2019
Earlier today, the organizers of the InCuya Music Festival announced that the festival will not return in 2019. The inaugural two-day event, which took place this past summer on the downtown malls featured acts such as SZA, New Order and the Avett Brothers. Because the diverse lineup failed to draw huge crowds, the Cleveland Concert…
Bistro 185 in North Collinwood has Closed
As it so often does in this business, Bistro 185’s notice that it was “closed for remodeling” has turned out to be only partially true. The restaurant is closed. It’s sad news for Collinwood as the restaurant has been a neighborhood asset. Two years ago, chef Ryan Kaston purchased the restaurant (991 E. 185th St.) from…
First Look: Lindey’s Lake House from Rick Doody, Opening Soon in Beachwood
Rick Doody is in no hurry to open Lindey’s Lake House (2101 Richmond Rd., 216-342-5030). Despite birthing literally hundreds of restaurants, he approaches each one as if it’s the most important thing that he’s ever endeavored. Rather than sprint toward the finish line, he and his team prefer to invest the time it takes to properly staff,…
WJCU’s Annual Blizzard Bash to Take Place on November 16 at the Beachland
An annual tradition, WJCU 88.7 FM’s annual Blizzard Bash holiday showcase will feature several terrific local acts, including the following: Cholly, a seven-piece funk/jazz/blues act; Sun Shade, a Jamaican-born Caribbean-styled singer-songwriter and DJ who’ll be backed by the DubbStarr Crew; gospel singer Donnie Lynee, a Cleveland School of the Arts alum; and Lea Marra, a…
9 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend
FRIDAY, NOV. 2 Kenny Wayne Shepherd The Louisiana-born Shepherd has a 20-year recording career that began when he was 16. Over that time, he’s gotten five Grammy nominations and had six No. 1 debuts on the Billboard Blues charts. One of his best releases, 2014’s Goin’ Home features gruff vocals and gritty guitar vocals as it…
Cleveland Metroparks Looking to Build an ADA-Friendly Playground in Edgewater Park
Thanks to a $250,000 donation from Everstream CEO Brett Lindsey and his family, Edgewater Park is looking to build an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) friendly playground in time for next summer. The new playground will feature multiple play zones, ADA accessible features, a fully paved loop trail, play structures that align with the park’s natural…
Newburgh Heights’ Bold Idea for Attracting Young Professionals: Pay For Their Student Loans
Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins says he plans to introduce legislation Monday night that will help new home buyers pay off their students loans. In a statement Thursday, Elkins said he believed the legislation was the first of its kind in the state and had the support of the Village Council. He expects it to…
Laugh Hard This Weekend in Cleveland with Aziz Ansari, Craig Robinson, Steve Martin and Mo’Nique
You’ll never hear us complain about an influx of comedians coming to town, but seriously, they don’t all need to come our way at the same time. Take this weekend’s stacked lineup of comedians for example, for many fans some tough decisions will have to be made. Here’s a hard look at some of the…
Channel 5 Investigates Euclid Police Brutality, Finds Three Officers Responsible for 30 Percent of Incidents
WEWS Channel 5 has published a six-month investigation into Euclid Police Department brutality, a subject with heightened local and national awareness after the Serial podcast tackled the case of Emirius Spencer, who was brutally beaten in Euclid, in its third episode. The Channel 5 investigation examined all 273 incidents of police force from 2016 through…
Singer-Songwriter David Gray to Perform at the Akron Civic Theatre in June
Earlier today, singer-songwriter David Gray announced the details for the release of his new album, Gold In a Brass Age, his 11th studio album. It comes out on March 8, and Gray’s tour in support of the disc includes a June 8 stop at the Akron Civic Theatre. “With this album, my default position was…
Ohio Voters Are More Likely to be Old, White, Without Higher Education and Non-Affiliated with a Political Party
When former president Barack Obama won the state of Ohio in the electoral college, he did so by earning 23 percent more votes than Mitt Romney in 2012. However, just four years later, the current sitting president Donald Trump won the state by six points. The New York Times published an analysis of the state today,…
Local Rock Photographers Will Put More Than 200 of Their Photos on Display at Loftworks Gallery
Last year, close to 1,000 people attended a rock ‘n’ roll photo show featuring the work of local photographers Joe Kleon and Anastasia Pantsios at the Loftworks Gallery. The duo will return to the gallery with a new exhibit that opens with a reception that takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
In Advance of an Upcoming Grog Shop Show, Cursive’s Tim Kasher Argues the Band Still Has Something to Say
It’s not uncommon for there to be gaps between Cursive albums. The band has even broken up on several occasions, including after the release of the critically acclaimed fan favorite The Ugly Organ in 2003. But the Omaha, Nebraska-based post-hardcore band always seems to find its way back together. Singer-guitarist Tim Kasher says the band…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is Joining the Cleveland Screening of ‘RBG’ via Skype this Friday
Supreme Court of the United States Associate Justice, feminist icon, national hero and punk-as-hell dissenter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, will be talking about women’s rights work via Skype before a Cleveland Marshall School of Law screening of RBG, a documentary chronicling her life. RBG played earlier this year at both the Cleveland International Film Festival and subsequent screenings…
In Advance of Next Week’s Show at the Masonic Auditorium, Isaac Hanson Talks About Working with a Symphony
Those cute Hanson siblings that gave us the hit tune “MMMbop” in the ’90s are all grown up. A few years ago, the band drove that point home with its Roots and Rock ’n’ Roll tour, a special 10-city tour that featured two concerts in each of the 10 major markets. Its latest tour is…
Leave It to Hollywood Life to Ferret Out the Real Important Story of the Cavs’ Young Season
The Cavs fired head coach Tyronn Lue less than two weeks into the season, after coming into 2018 hot with six losses and zero wins, and apparently did so without knowing or possibly caring that their choice for the interim gig, Larry Drew, wouldn’t accept the title without some concrete financial commitments from Dan Gilbert.…
Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason to Bring His Saucerful of Secrets Tour to the Akron Civic in April
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, a group that includes Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Spandau Ballet guitarist Gary Kemp, longtime Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, guitarist Lee Harris and keyboardist Dom Beken, has just announced the dates of a 2019 tour. The group comes to the Akron Civic Theatre on April 8. The tour…
Disgraced Former Cleveland Concertmaster to be Scrubbed from Suzuki Violin Teaching Recordings
William Preucil, the disgraced former concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, was removed from his position after an investigation into years of sexual assault allegations came to a close. Preucil also resigned from his position as an instructor at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Today, the Washington Post reports that Preucil, who serves as the violinist…
Quire Cleveland Enters Its Second Decade and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Oboist Devin Hinzo is launching his Fresh Perspectives series (described as “a new way to experience classical music”) on Friday, November 2 at 7:30 pm at Lab Studios by Glo on Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland. The main event features music for solo instrument + electronics by Brian Raphael Nabors, Elizabeth Hoffman, Carolina Heredia, Ivonne Paredes,…
Ariana Grande to Perform at the Q in March
Suddenly single after her recent split with actor Pete Davidson, pop singer Ariana Grande has just announced the dates of the first leg of her Sweetener World Tour. The jaunt in support of her new album, Sweetener, includes a March 28 stop at the Q. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets beginning at 10…
Ohio START Pilot Program Expands to Help Families Dealing With Addiction
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The opioid crisis has left some parents struggling with addiction, resulting in an overburdened foster-care system. An innovative program is expanding in Ohio to help these parents and their children heal. Highland County is one of the first 17 counties participating in the Ohio START pilot. It combines the efforts of children’s…
Silences Abound but the Acting is Quietly Glorious in the Enigmatic ‘John’ at Dobama Theatre
If there’s one takeaway from the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, when he was confronted by a woman for his past behavior, it is this: Women are always held accountable for their actions, men rarely are. This lack of accountability is a particular luxury afforded to men of privilege, such as Kavanaugh, who are free to behave…
‘Suspiria’ is a Masterful Danse Macabre
The mere thought of remaking Dario Argento’s magnum opus, 1977’s Suspiria,sounds almost blasphemous, but Luca Guadagnino’s film of the same name is a rebirth of an icon, and will surely live on as a contemporary classic in its own right. In 1977 West Berlin, Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), an American from an Ohio Mennonite family,…
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Won’t Quite Rock You As Hard As Necessary
Bohemian Rhapsody, the long-awaited Queen biopic starring Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) as Freddie Mercury, has been fraught with drama from day one. Sasha Baron Cohen was initially slated to play Mercury, but he abandoned the project after creative differences with the producing team, which includes original band members Roger Taylor and Brian May. Ben Whishaw…
Band of the Week: The Plimsouls
MEET THE BAND: Eddie Munoz (guitar), Luke Miller (bass), Richard Dev Greene (guitar, vocals), Danny Vozzo (drums) LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: When the Plimsouls, a power pop band, formed in L.A. in 1978, the scene there was remarkably diverse. “From the late ’70s to the middle of the ’80s was the last renaissance of…
Savage Love: Floored
Dear Dan, I’m a 40-year-old married straight woman. I gave birth to our first kid in 2015 and our second earlier this year. My perineum tore and was stitched both times. I have not been able to have sex with penetration since having our second child. My OB/GYN said I’m “a little tighter now” due…
Ninja City Settles Into New Gordon Square Home After Four Years in University Circle
Korean bibimbap is a comfort food that transcends seasons, borders and cultures. While there are innumerable iterations, all are united by a cushion of warm steamed rice garnished with colorful veggies, maybe some meat, and often a fried egg. And then there’s the sauce, a pungent and fiery chili paste that gets stirred into the rice…
The Real Fight Against Fake News
Fake news is not a new thing. With the return of its annual list of censored stories in Censored 2019: Fighting the Fake News Invasion, Project Censored’s vivid cover art recalls H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds. The situation today may feel as desolate as the cover art suggests. “But Censored 2019 is a book…
Get Out: Everything You Should Be Doing in Cleveland This Week (Oct. 31-Nov. 6)
WED 10/31 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…
