The Ohio City Singers and Boys From the County Hell to Play Special Holiday Shows Next Weekend at House of Blues

by Jeff Niesel on December 13, 2018 at 5:54PM

Austin 'Walkin’ Cane' Charanghat because he would be the most Santa like.” The Boys have never put out an album.

Here's the Full List of the Leaders Invited to Two-Day Economic Development Session

by Sam Allard on December 13, 2018 at 4:47PM

Activists Rally for Seat at the Table in Economic Development Discussions

by Sam Allard on December 13, 2018 at 4:06PM

A Very 'M*A*S*H' Christmas with the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Other Classical Music Events to Catch This Week

by ClevelandClassical Staff on December 13, 2018 at 12:33PM

Let’s start with Christmas concerts, which are numerous during the next two weeks. Conductor Richard Kaufman is in charge of the Cleveland Orchestra Christmas Concerts this season.

Up-and-Coming Roots Rockers Larkin Poe to Play the Beachland Ballroom Next Week

by Jeff Niesel on December 13, 2018 at 12:10PM

Initially, they released a series of EPs in 2010. “When we first started the band, we decided to release four EPs in a year,” says Megan Lovell in a recent phone call as she and her sister Rebecca were driving to a tour stop.

Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks Lead the List of Rock Hall Inductees for 2019

by Jeff Niesel on December 13, 2018 at 8:09AM

The Rock Hall continues to be in correction mode, and the 2019 class generally consists of acts who’ve been eligible for several years. Released today, the list of inductees includes the Cure (finally!), Def Leppard, Janet Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music and the Zombies.

Oh, the Things Clevelanders Googled the Most in 2018

by Laura Morrison on December 12, 2018 at 4:34PM

Just in case you forgot, all of your Google searches are being tracked (yes, they see you typing in things like "Is the weird thing on my back cancerous?"). And the internet search engine has just released this year's data of the most common words typed into their search bar.

Advance Publications Plans to Outsource Local PD Jobs, Hires PR Firm to Run Interference

by Sam Allard on December 12, 2018 at 9:34AM

Correction: This story, and its headline, originally referred to Advance Ohio as the Plain Dealer's corporate parent. The company is Advance Publications.

The Tom Katlees to Play a Release Party on Friday at Negative Space

by Jeff Niesel on December 12, 2018 at 8:19AM

A local indie rock band that formed six years ago, the Tom Katlees have finally finished recording their debut album, Vesper. The band will celebrate its release at Negative Space, where they’ll perform at 8 p.m. on Friday with locals the Mason District and Punch Drunk Tagalongs.

Shake Shack to Open Downtown Cleveland Location of its Popular Burger Concept

by Douglas Trattner on December 11, 2018 at 4:44PM

Ohio's first Shake Shack opened this summer at the Pinecrest development in Orange Village. Soon after that splashy opening we learned the the company also would be part of a fresh class of newcomers at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, slated to open sometime this winter.

Adam Sandler To Perform at Connor Palace in February

by Jeff Niesel on December 11, 2018 at 2:58PM

Comedian Adam Sandler just announced dates for a 2019 tour that'll include both his standup and comic songs. It’ll partly be based on his Netflix series, 100% Fresh, and it'll include "surprise guests."

Rapper Vince Staples Will Play the Agora in March

by Jeff Niesel on December 11, 2018 at 1:43PM

Critically acclaimed Long Beach, CA-based rapper Vince Staples has just announced tour dates in support of his latest endeavor, FM! The tour will mark the first time that he'll perform tracks from the album live.

Larry the Cable Guy To Perform at Hard Rock Live in 2019

by Jeff Niesel on December 11, 2018 at 1:16PM

Hard Rock Live has begun announcing comedy shows for 2019. Yesterday, the venue announced that Dane Cook is on the docket, and it has now announced that Larry the Cable Guy will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 6.

Committee to Reclaim Ward 4 Eyes Ken Johnson Recall, But Building Grassroots Coalition First

by Sam Allard on December 11, 2018 at 11:58AM

 has got to go, and residents of Ward 4 need to have a say in who the placeholder is until the next election. This man has used this ward as the Ken Johnson Employment Agency for too long, and letting him appoint a successor would be an insult to the community."

A Festivus for the Rest of Us Celebration Returns to Jukebox Thursday

by Laura Morrison on December 11, 2018 at 11:23AM

Tomorrow is the Day that Mason’s Creamery Reopens as Ramen Shop for the Winter

by Douglas Trattner on December 11, 2018 at 9:38AM

For now, the hours of operation will be 4 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Michelle Obama's Book Tour Coming to the State Theater in 2019

by Jeff Niesel on December 11, 2018 at 9:13AM

The tour’s promoter, Live Nation, has taken steps to limit ticket scalpers. The North American events will utilize Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform, and fans can register now for the Verified Fan presale.

Trevor Elkins, Lone RTA Trustee to Support Transit Levy, Just Lost Re-Election Bid for Board Seat

by Sam Allard on December 10, 2018 at 5:02PM

in the way that I know how," he told Scene by phone. "I tried to shake up the status quo and challenge the way we were operating.

Akron Native Teddy Robb to Play This Weekend at the Dusty Armadillo

by Jeff Niesel on December 10, 2018 at 3:40PM

Country singer-songwriter Teddy Robb grew up in Akron and played football at Kent State University before moving to Colorado and devoting himself to writing songs and touring. Currently based out of Nashville, Robb now writes with some of the best songwriters in the Music City, including Grammy-winner Shane McAnally.

Rally Outside Planning Summit Will Try to Teach Cleveland Leaders What the Word 'Inclusion' Means

by Sam Allard on December 10, 2018 at 1:33PM

is going to set the tone for the entire planning process,” she said. “If they only start thinking about inclusion and equity after the planning has taken place, it’s too late.”