Norm N. Nite’s new book shows how he fought for the idea of a Hall of Fame dedicated to Rock & Roll for Cleveland, how he persisted, and how he won.
Now we have to fight for the survival of our local restaurant and live entertainment industries. You can help by ordering out from Cleveland Restaurant Week To Go and by snagging some goodies from the #SaveCLEVenues Music Memorabilia and Fan Auction.
Apollo’s Fire shows us resilience, CPL gives us mindfulness, BikeCleveland celebrates Cranksgiving, and BW students come up with an innovative Spring Awakening.
We have a democracy and an awesome region. Now it’s our time to fight for them.
The path to creating the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was fraught with obstacles, as some may recall. Tensions between the New York and Cleveland contingents nearly derailed it. And it wouldn’t have been here at all if not for the urging of DJ/music historian Norm N. Nite, a Clevelander who had the ears of both sides. He has now written a book with an insider’s look at the strife — and success. Read More
Music industry people and music fans have contributed more than 150 items to a giant auction to raise money to benefit the small independent clubs that fuel the local music scene. It features everything from posters, photos, recordings and promo items to a chance to own the men’s and women’s room doors from the old Grog Shop! You can bid through Sunday November 22. Read More
Well, this is a first. Still offering special menu items, this time around Cleveland Restaurant Week To Go makes it easy to to get a delicious meal to take home. View our interview with Bridget Thibeault from Luna Bakery & Cafe and David Culi of Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.
Either way you’re supporting the local restaurant industry, hit hard by the pandemic, and you’ll be eating well while getting the best prices of the year. Treat yourself and your family for the holidays. Read More
Chris Ethridge graduated from Oberlin in ’04 and went on to co-found the respected progressive bluegrass ensemble the Punch Brothers just a couple of years later. He’ll be returning to his alma mater next year as a Visiting Associate Professor of American string music. Read More
Apollo’s Fire is offering a video concert called “Resilience: Music for Troubled Times” that shares in music and words how people coped with, and rebounded from, two earlier pandemics. Read More
The Cleveland Public Library has tons of help to offer those who feel anxious, stressed and unbalanced right now, with books and videos on topics such as meditation and mindfulness to improve mental health. Read More
Music photographers Joe Kleon and Anastasia Pantsios are sharing the largest exhibit of their photos ever — more than 1,110 images — divided into seven galleries over Thanksgiving week. It starts on Monday with classic superstars, followed by country, Michael Stanley, metal, pop/alternative, rock and locally connected.
The weeklong event also features the debut airing of a two-part Michael Stanley oral history, and interviews with the BOP STOP’s Gabe Pollack and the Beachland’s Cindy Barber about the state of local independent music venues. Read More
SUN 11/22 Virtual Squash Tasting Countryside Market has marshaled a team of chefs to provide recipes for turning those thick-skinned, oddly shaped winter squash into tasty dishes in a digital demo and discussion.
MON 11/23 Kent Carols Eighteen area bands and musicians with ties to Kent have contributed holiday tunes to a virtual concert evening you can order and listen to through January 1, benefitting Main Street Kent and Kent Social Services.
A Double Red Letter Day
No one should have to choose between being in pain and obtaining relief via suicide. The state of Oregon just addressed this issue by passing drug reform laws that have decriminalized all drugs. They have come to the sane and reasonable conclusion that a medial issue cannot be solved with the legal remedy of arrest and potential incarceration… Read MoreGeorgia on my Mind
While I’m conscious that I’m suggesting a task for others to do I myself am unable to do at present, I nonetheless strongly suggest that any young person with the wherewithal should go to Georgia and lend a hand in this most important election. Believe me, the folks down there will find something for you to do… Read More“Or Some Other Administration”
As Dave Chappelle recently said, “You don’t seem to mind wearing a mask at a Klan meeting, just wear it at Walmart too.” While the majority of the MAGAs don’t actually attend Klan meetings, make no mistake about who they are — simply look at the piece of garbage they follow… Read More
