In the blink of an eye, just about anything can happen.
You’ll be spellbound watching our (first-ever) four-part video series on Cleveland Blues master Bob Frank, his 50-year career and his upcoming live event at the Heights Music Songwriter’s Block. And catch sight of this: Ingenuity’s Ingeneers are putting on a monthly series of free evenings called, Ignite! to spotlight creativity.Can’t wait to have a look at the Akron Civic as they’ve met their capitol campaign goal and are planning to finish renovations by mid-summer. TCO promises to be back in the flesh at Blossom this summer, and founder Vince Slusarz of Gotta Groove is retiring but his record pressing plant continues turning out the vinyl.
Don’t look now, but women are roaring at the Rock Hall, CPT is going steampunk, CPH explores body issues, SPACES opens 3 shows, Peninsula ramps up, Cleveland History Center revels in our glory days, CPL advances justice and the Grog is reopening.
Bob Frank’s fifty-year life in music began with an unquenchable thirst for down-home country blues. He’s put in lengthy stints in blues, bluegrass and R&B bands, toured from coast to coast, recorded 12 albums, rubbed elbows with some of the greats, and shared the love via radio and podcast productions.It’s a journey with a lot of stories to tell. In this four-part profile video interview series we bring you some of them.
Bob Frank will perform live online Fri 4/16 as part of the Heights Music Songwriter’s Block series with Kristine Jackson and host Rick Szekelyi. View the videos
While last year’s Ingenuity Fest was cancelled, the Ingeneers over at the Ingenuity Lab have kept busy. They’re anticipating the likely return of the festival in September, but meanwhile the crew is putting together a monthly series of free community evenings called Ignite! to spotlight some of the creativity that’s going on in their lab and the surrounding neighborhood. Read more.
Blossom Music Center was completely dark in 2020. And most major tours aren’t going out yet. But the Cleveland Orchestra has announced a series of concerts, starting with its beloved July 4 event — with “welcome back” fireworks! Read More
Vince Slusarz opened Cleveland’s Gotta Groove vinyl pressing plant in 2009, one of the few such facilities in the country. He’s easing himself into retirement but leaving the business in the capable hands of longtime staff. Read More
Waterloo Arts’ Green Palette project is looking for gardeners — both experienced and newbies, individuals and groups — to take over a bed on Waterloo and create plantings that tell a story. Read More
The Akron Civic Theatre has wrapped its capitol campaign, exceeding its goal. It expects to finish the remaining renovations by mid-summer, in time for its August reopening week events. Read More
Cleveland’s glam punk heroes Vanity Crash have announced a new release, a live outdoor concert(!) and livestreams, or you could just have them write a custom song for you. Read More
Spring is here and Melt is celebrating! Enjoy featured starters & snacks like the Melt Pierogi and the Attack of the Green Tomato to grilled cheese favorites like the Corny Beast and the Parmageddonator to the Electric Blueberry Lemonade Bread Pudding.The new Brunch Menu is expanding to more locations on Saturdays and Sundays, and the Bitchy Vegan Homo Dessert Pop-Up takes place on Thu 4/22, with companywide vegan discounts all day. Read More
