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Cleveland Beerfest is Moving to Progressive Field, Changing Name This Summer

by Laura Morrison on January 23, 2020 at 3:36PM

Beer and baseball fans alike can get a thrill at the newly christened Grand Slam Beerfest this summer. Come Saturday, July 25, the beer tasting event, formerly known as the Cleveland Summer Beerfest, is reportedly going to set up right on the warning track at Progressive Field.

Should Sherwin-Williams Be Celebrated for Keeping Jobs in Cleveland When it's Kicking Janitors to the Curb?

by Sam Allard on January 23, 2020 at 3:09PM

not wearing a suit and tie." Terry Eddy, a janitor at Sherwin-Williams, said that she and her colleagues had been doing their best on the job and that she felt betrayed by Sherwin-Williams.

The Cleveland International Film Festival Will Move to Playhouse Square in 2021

by Jeff Niesel on January 23, 2020 at 11:07AM

For 30 years, the Cleveland International Film Festival has hunkered down at Tower City Cinemas for two weeks in the spring to screen hundreds of independent movies. The festival will return to Tower City Cinemas in March of this year, but organizers have just announced that the festival will move to Playhouse Square in 2021.

Great Lakes Brewing to Shutter Brewpub for Major Renovations, Will Reopen Mid-February

by Douglas Trattner on January 23, 2020 at 10:45AM

Great Lakes Brewing Co. will close its Ohio City brewpub on January 26 in order to complete major renovations designed to give the 32-year-old property a refresh. When the bar and restaurant reopens in mid-February, guests can expect a revitalized interior at the least and an entirely new menu at the most.

Forest City Brewery to Host a Launch Party for the New Virtual Reality Game 'Straylight'

by Jeff Niesel on January 23, 2020 at 9:54AM

Straylight is the first game from Dr. Bloc, a small team devoted to bringing “the joy and challenge of classic games into the future.” At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, Forest City Brewery will host a free launch party for the game.

James Taylor and Jackson Browne Headed to Blossom in June

by Jeff Niesel on January 23, 2020 at 9:17AM

and Jackson Browne, two iconic '70s singer-songwriters, announced the dates of their summer tour together. It rolls into Blossom on June 12.

Cleveland Bishop Nelson Perez Named Archbishop of Philadelphia

by Sam Allard on January 23, 2020 at 9:11AM

The Cleveland Catholic Diocese has confirmed that Bishop Nelson Perez, 58, has been named Archbishop-elect of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Pope Francis. In a statement provided by the Cleveland Diocese, Perez expressed bittersweet sentiments.

Stephen Malkmus Coming to the Beachland in April

by Jeff Niesel on January 22, 2020 at 4:08PM

Formerly of Pavement, singer-guitarist Stephen Malkmus will release and tour behind Traditional Techniques, a new album that's due out in March. According to a press release, the album is "packed with handmade arrangements, modern folklore, and 10 songs written and performed in his singular voice."

Magnolia in Flats to Close Next Month and Reopen This Spring as `70s-style Disco

by Douglas Trattner on January 22, 2020 at 3:59PM

is definitely upscale and significantly more expensive – and that was its niche,” Rutter says. “And it was a great niche to have, except during the time that FWD is open, when everybody is outside.”

Helmed by Veteran Hammond B3 Organist Chris Foreman, Soul Message Band Performs at the Bop Stop on Feb. 1

by Jeff Niesel on January 22, 2020 at 3:49PM

Steely Dan. That taught us to engage people.

WonderStruck Music Festival, Formerly Known As LaureLive, Reveals 2020 Lineup

by Laura Morrison on January 22, 2020 at 1:20PM

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Classical Revolution Cleveland Hits the East Side and the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week

by ClevelandClassical Staff on January 22, 2020 at 12:32PM

This week’s picks include performances in unusual venues and the unconventional use of a traditional concert hall. Trumpeter and flugelhornist Theresa May is the curator for fp Creative’s next show at Snap House Studios on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 pm.

Four Seasons For Infinity With 'Jersey Boys,' Back at Playhouse Square

by Christine Howey on January 22, 2020 at 11:47AM

While it seems as if many jukebox musicals have the average lifespan of bowhead whales (around 200 years), they actually may live forever. Like Shakespeare, Mozart, and Donald Trump, there are entities that seem indestructible due to their timeless language, their enduring musicality, or their craven deal with the devil ("You mean I can eat fast food every day, abuse all manner of people for multiple reasons, and never die?

Trevor Noah’s Loud and Clear Tour Coming to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage in March

by Jeff Niesel on January 22, 2020 at 11:36AM

Given that the upcoming presidential election has crucial consequences for the country, it’s all the more important to be informed before casting a vote. Host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show on Comedy Central, Trevor Noah knows a thing or two about politics.

New Poll Shows Trump Down Somewhat in Ohio, Three Other Vital States — But Undecided Voters Will Be Pivotal

by Cincinnati CityBeat Staff on January 22, 2020 at 11:05AM

In 2016, Donald Trump pulled off a big upset in the country's presidential election by scooping up electoral college votes in former industrial states like Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania that had gone for President Barack Obama in 2012. Now, a new poll by Baldwin Wallace University shows the president trailing a generic Democratic Party challenger in those pivotal states ahead of the 2020 election — but there are caveats.

Sterling Cast and Crisp Direction Elevate Tale of WWI Vets in 'Heroes' at Clague Playhouse

by Christine Howey on January 22, 2020 at 10:05AM

Back around the time of World War I, it was said that it was bad luck at night for three soldiers to light their cigarettes from the same match. The theory was that by the time the third person lit up, a sniper out in the dark would have had time to notice the flare of the flame, focus his rifle, and end that last chap's smoking habit permanently.

Dave Matthews Band Returns to Blossom in June

by Jeff Niesel on January 22, 2020 at 9:33AM

Recently snubbed by the Rock Hall, which nominated but chose not to induct the group, Dave Matthews Band has just announced dates for a massive 2020 North American summer tour, and the group will return to Blossom on June 23. Committed to planting more trees, the group has asked for an optional donation of $2 per ticket to plant a tree with the Nature Conservancy's Plant a Billion Trees campaign.

5 Concerts to Catch in Cleveland This Weekend

by Jeff Niesel on January 22, 2020 at 7:05AM

Uptight Sugar/Spirit of the Bear/Window Dogs Singer-guitarist Mike Murray and singer-keyboardist Dave Hamilton started this local band as an outlet to play the type of music they play with their cover band, Sunrise Jones.

Cleveland Public Library Workers Will Strike Feb. 4 if Agreement Not Reached Thursday

by Sam Allard on January 21, 2020 at 5:16PM

After a nearly unanimous vote to authorize a strike earlier this month, library workers with the Service Employees International Union 1199 (SEIU) have notified the Cleveland Public Library administration of their intent to strike. They'll walk off their posts and picket every CPL location beginning Feb. 4 at noon if an agreement on a new three-year contract is not reached before then.

Documentary Film 'I Am Human' to Have Its Cleveland Premiere on Jan. 30 at the Hanna Theatre

by Jeff Niesel on January 21, 2020 at 1:57PM

According to the press release about the movie, Kochevar, who was paralyzed below his shoulders in a bicycling accident, is the first person with quadriplegia to have arm and hand movements restored with the help of two temporarily implanted technologies. The film explores “the medical, personal and ethical questions that arise as human and artificial intelligence become one as a means to fight disease or overcome injury.”

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