Sakkio Japan is Closed at Tower City

by Sam Allard on August 21, 2017 at 1:17PM

investments and create a one-of-a-kind urban shopping, dining and entertainment destination that will make all Clevelanders proud.” That sounds great, but we're still sorry to see Sakkio go.

Get Over to Winking Lizard for the Solar Eclipse, and Other Places to Watch

by Brett Zelman on August 21, 2017 at 12:46PM

Country Singer Sara Evans to Bring Her Holiday Show to Hard Rock Live

by Jeff Niesel on August 21, 2017 at 11:43AM

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Hard Rock Rocksino Box Office, LiveNation.com, and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased by phone (the number is 800-745-3000).

'Rock Box' Speakers Downtown Will Play 'Dark Side of the Moon' During Solar Eclipse

by Eric Sandy on August 21, 2017 at 9:29AM

CHA Spirits and Pizza Closing Up Shop in Battery Park, Relocating to Ohio City

by Vince Grzegorek on August 21, 2017 at 9:19AM

A Compelling Look at a Woman's Confining Marriage in 'A Doll's House' From Mamai Theatre Company

by Christine Howey on August 21, 2017 at 7:50AM

Great theater often comes alive in the details, and there are gorgeous details aplenty in the outstanding production of A Doll’s House now at Mamai Theatre Company. This talented troupe has taken an adaptation by Thornton Wilder of the Henrik Ibsen script and turned that old Norwegian play into a fresh and compelling look at a restless and unfulfilled woman in a confining marriage.

Coldplay Put on a Joyous, Colorful Show Last Night at the Q

by Laura Morrison on August 20, 2017 at 12:02PM

Chris Martin's voice was coming from somewhere. He wasn't on the main stage or the end of the walkway that went into the audience.

Chris Stapleton's Blossom Performance Showed Real Country at Its Finest

by Laura Morrison on August 19, 2017 at 12:46PM

He was mostly shadows and fingers up there on stage. At least that's what the packed-in audience could see of Chris Stapleton last night at Blossom.

Steely Dan's Donald Fagen to Revisit His Past With a Little Help From a New, Young Band

by Jeff Niesel on August 18, 2017 at 4:23PM

and I were perhaps more journalistic in some ways, that is to return and telling stories about stuff we – commenting on things and so on,” he says. “That happens with my solo stuff too, but generally speaking, I think, they’re more autobiographical.”

The Cavaliers' New Uniforms Haven't Exactly Been Well-Received

by Brett Zelman on August 18, 2017 at 3:22PM

LeBron James officially modeled one of the Cavaliers' new uniforms earlier this week. And ever since photos of the fresh jerseys were introduced last month, the internet has certainly had a lot to say.

Locals Wrecking Crew Red Panda Bears Release New Music Video

by Jeff Niesel on August 18, 2017 at 2:25PM

Aussie Rockers Midnight Oil Dig Deep Into Their Back Catalog for Reunion Tour

by Jeff Niesel on August 18, 2017 at 1:04PM

The band hit the Aussie pub circuit and issued its self-titled debut in 1978. The group’s big breakthrough came with 1982’s 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

MTV's Hit Series Catfish Comes to Cleveland

by Julie Ciotola on August 18, 2017 at 1:03PM

Weary Polensek Grills Council, But November Q Deal Referendum Unlikely

by Sam Allard on August 18, 2017 at 12:48PM

on the ballot in the dead of friggin' winter," he said. "They're hoping the snow is three feet deep and you'll have to ride a friggin' dog sled to get to the polls.

You Can Now Help Name Cleveland Metroparks Zoo's New Baby Giraffe

by Julie Ciotola on August 18, 2017 at 11:14AM

After welcoming a new baby giraffe into the world last week, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announced today how the public can help pick his name. Four boxes placed outside of the giraffe exhibit represent the various options.

Mike Peters Brings the Alarm to the Music Box Supper Club for a Rare Full Band Show

by Matt Wardlaw on August 18, 2017 at 11:04AM

with a brand new song called ‘Two Rivers,’ which people will get to hear later in the year and especially in 2018 and it’s become a new anthem of the band." The line "where the two rivers meet" follows from "Coming Backwards," a song about how "we meet ourselves."

71-year-old Nun Carjacked at Gunpoint in Cleveland

by Laura Morrison on August 18, 2017 at 11:01AM

A nun was carjacked in the Collinwood neighborhood yesterday. The 71-year-old member of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland had arrived home from the store and was taking out bags from her 2004 Honda Civic, when a man appeared by her side to ask the time, police reports said.

New Tour Takes You Behind the Scene at Jakprints

by Josh Usmani on August 18, 2017 at 10:28AM

It’s one of the most popular local businesses in Cleveland, but how much do you really know about local printer Jakprints? This Thursday, Engage!

'Dave Made a Maze' Writer-Director Bill Watterson Took Inspiration From Experiences He Had in Cleveland

by Jeff Niesel on August 18, 2017 at 10:18AM

reminded me of this fort that I built with the same dude that I made the alien invasion movies with,” says Watterson. “I had made this fort with sheets and pillows.

With Final Approval, FirstEnergy to Continue Receiving More Than $600 Million in Subsidies

by Eric Sandy on August 18, 2017 at 9:21AM

After several years of ongoing debate and a formal decision last fall, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has given final approval to more than $600 million in subsidies to FirstEnergy. Last October's PUCO decision prompted a number of appeals and challenges from environmentalist organizations who opposed the massive "bailout" meant to prop up nuclear and coal-powered plants.