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Cleveland.com
Some 30 years in, this country singer’s ‘Used Heart’ still for sale
Gary Allan says that when came from his native southern California to Nashville, “I set out dreaming of a career like Willie Nelson’s.”. Allan (nee Herzberg) has certainly made his mark in country music. He came out strong 30 years ago; his first album, “Used Heart For Sale,” was a Top 20, gold-certified success and launched his first Top 10 hit, “Her Man.”
coolcleveland.com
She Gave Us A Stage
Michele DeFrasia was the longtime manager of The Phantasy Nite Club, just inside the Lakewood border with Cleveland on Detroit Avenue, the scene of local and national original music at a time during the 1980s and 1990s when music was moving out in all directions. The DeFrasia family owned the entire block, which they developed into multiple stages and venues for cool music. Many of us performed on those stages, danced on those dance floors and discovered new music week in and week out. Michele created a reason to travel to Lakewood from all corners.
yourohionews.com
Wooster Music Club showcases local talent
The Wooster Music Club met March 3 at Wooster United Methodist Church, with Co-President Kathy Helmuth welcoming members and guests. Piano students of Sally Morton were first on the program. Teddy Poulson played “A Pleasant Morning” by Louis Streabbog. The duet “Cartoons” by Weekley and Arganbright was performed by Teddy Poulson and Sawyer Halloran, who are both Vera Dilgard Scholarship recipients. Melody Bober played “Love That Boogie” by Wella Halloran.
News 5 Cleveland WEWS
Longtime Cleveland area restaurant staple catches fire
familyvacationsus.com
A classic Italian restaurant in Ohio where generous plates don’t mean high prices
Tucked away in the quiet suburb of Bay Village, Ohio, Arrabiata’s Italian Restaurant has been winning over hungry diners with its hearty portions and wallet-friendly prices for years. This neighborhood gem serves up classic Italian comfort food that feels like a home-cooked meal, without the home-cooked price tag. Whether...
everydayakron.com
Ballet Classes, Live Theater, Orchestras & Concert Bands in Akron
While promoting a ping pong movie in March 2026, actor Timothée Chalamet made the following gaffe when talking about the decline of cinema: “I don’t want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.’ … All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there.”
everafterinthewoods.com
One Diner In Wadsworth, Ohio Serves Portions So Generous That They Require A To-Go Box Every Time
Wadsworth, Ohio, has a diner that does not believe in small portions, and I mean that in the most delightful, plate-tilting way. I went in expecting a solid breakfast and walked out with leftovers, a happy appetite, and the sudden realization that my refrigerator was getting a second meal I never planned.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Ohio Polish Restaurant Serves Chicken Paprikash That Keeps People Coming Back
There is a small restaurant in Ohio that has quietly built a loyal following, not through flashy marketing, but through honest, hearty Polish cooking that feels like a warm hug on a plate. The kind of place where the polka music is playing softly, the staff actually knows what they...
WKYC
Chef Michael Symon unveils plans for new whiskey bar and brewery in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — Chef Michael Symon is preparing to open River Roots Barrel Co. Whiskey Bar and Brewery in Cleveland’s Flats. A video posted to Symon’s Instagram on Friday gives us a first look at the future location at 1826 Columbus Road. In the clip, Symon walks viewers through the space and shares his vision for the new whiskey bar and brewery.
Cleveland.com
Sting adds another Akron concert: How to get cheapest tickets | Nov. 2
AKRON, Ohio -- Sting is doubling down on Akron. After the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced a Nov. 1 stop of his intimate power‑trio “Sting 3.0 Tour” at The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall, he’s now added a second show for Monday, Nov. 2 at the same venue.
Cleveland.com
Akron venue to host Ohio Open Beatbox Battle on Saturday
AKRON, Ohio – If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, consider checking out the 2026 Ohio Open Beatbox Battle at The Matinee in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood. The live competition showcases the art, athleticism and innovation of modern beatboxing (vocal percussion). Beatboxing draws from...
neo-trans.blog
Michael Symon joins River Roots’ move to Flats
With River Roots’ drink in hand, Chef Michael Symon pours over plans with River Roots co-founder and operations director Tom Gray for River Roots Barrel Co. Whiskey Bar and Brewery, to be located on Columbus Road in Cleveland’s Flats (Instagram @ChefSimon). CLICK IMAGES TO ENLARGE THEM. Columbus Road...
Broadway World
FAN EXPO Cleveland to Host TWILIGHT Screening with Cast Q&A Session
The biggest fans of the Twilight Saga may have seen the films many times, but never quite like this. Next Saturday, March 14, FAN EXPO Cleveland will present a special screening of the 2008 original film Twilight, preceded by a Q&A with stars Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, and Peter Facinelli as a special experience evening event at the Capitol Theatre (1390 West 65th St.) beginning at 7:45 p.m.
Broadway World
Interview: Director Victoria Bussert Re-Awakened SPRING AWAKENING in Recent Run at The Beck Center
I checked in with director Victoria Bussert, for a conversation about her run of Spring Awakening which wrapped March 1st at The Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood, OH. The show was presented in collaboration with the Oberlin College department of Music Theater, in Oberlin, OH, where Bussert is a longtime instructor.
Cleveland.com
Rock Hall Nominees 2026: Why Jeff Buckley matters
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jeff Buckley is among the new names that have been swept up in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s annual nomination tornado. Buckley’s name may be a surprise to some folks because he only released one full studio album during his brief life and career that ended in 1997 when he accidentally drowned in Memphis while working on his second album, “My Sweetheart, The Drunk.” He was 30.