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UPFRONT AS LEAD LAW IS CRAFTED, OPPOSITION GROUPS PRESENT OBJECTIONS, PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS TO CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL Photo courtesy of the City of Cleveland
ARMED WITH 33 recommendations from the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition’s policy committee, Cleveland City Council is now in the midst of crafting legislation to combat the city’s lead poisoning crisis. Council looks unlikely to complete a draft before their summer recess begins in June, but they appear to be making an effort to hear from multiple groups in order to strengthen the ordinance that will emerge. Monday, the Health and Human Services Committee heard from two groups which have opposed, for various reasons, the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition (LSCC) recommendations. Representatives from Cleveland Lead Advocates for Safe Housing (CLASH) and the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors (ACAR) explained why they “opted-out” of the full recommendation list. Both groups presented alternative ordinances. In CLASH’s case, the lead-safe ordinance was the subject of a recent ballot initiative. The local activist coalition gathered more than 10,000 signatures to put their ordinance on the November ballot. Petitions were rejected, however, due to missing language required by state law. ACAR’s proposed legislation was a “model ordinance” prepared by lawyers for the National Association of Realtors. The local representatives said the law would be “fair to all parties” (but fairest of all to local property owners!) Attorney Rebecca Maurer outlined the CLASH ordinance and, alongside CLASH members Jeff Johnson, Spencer Wells, Yvonka Hall and Derrick Wade, answered questions from the committee. Maurer had represented CLASH on the LSCC policy committee. She reiterated points she’d made in an “opt-out” letter explaining why she ultimately couldn’t support the full recommendation list. Most importantly, she felt that daycare centers should be subject to a lead-safe mandate and that a public advisory board should be created to provide transparency
Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, including council and Mayor Jackson.
and accountability. CLASH has also proposed civil and criminal penalties for non-compliant landlords and incorporated key tenant protections into their ordinance. (You can read Maurer’s opt-out letter at clevescene. com.) Maurer said, finally, that it was critical to change the culture and conversation around lead in Cleveland so that the lead-safe status of residential units would be as much a part of the rental conversation as rent and utilities. Jeff Johnson said, for the record, that CLASH was “absolutely in support” of the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, and even though they felt that certain recommendations did not go far enough, he stressed that Cleveland needed to come together to solve the lead crisis. He cautioned against paying too much deference to landlords. “The attitude that removing poison is anti-landlord, City Hall must end that,” he said. “The real estate industry needs to know that CLASH is not seeking an antagonistic relationship, but we can’t afford not to find a solution.” Representatives for ACAR said that their two primary objections to the LSCC recommendations had
to do with a provision that would make “Source of Income” a protected tenant class and a two-year rampup timeline, which they said is “unrealistic and unnecessarily short.” The source of income recommendation deals chiefly with tenants who receive federal assistance via the Housing Choice Voucher Program (commonly known as Section 8). ACAR chief operating officer Mike Valerino said a lead ordinance was an inappropriate vehicle for addressing discrimination based on source of income. Former city councilman John Lynch, sitting with the ACAR reps, went even further. He said that he owned three rental properties and rented to Section 8 tenants — “great people” — and that he, personally, had never witnessed any racial discrimination as a result of a landlord’s right to deny housing based on source of income. “They’re entitled to do that,” Lynch said, when council president Kevin Kelley said that he’d seen advertisements for units that specifically said, “No Section 8.” Mike Valerino and former ACAR president Seth Task said that they wanted the same end goal as
everyone — a lead-safe housing stock — but cautioned that an unsuccessful program would lead to further disinvestment. If the application process for lead-safe or lead-free certificates was “too arduous” for landlords, for example, property owners would abandon their properties or sell them at lower values, precipitating “a long period of blight.” They recommended a feasibility study to determine the program’s costs and existing capacity and said that their association would be delighted to help conduct it or help pay for it. Councilman Kerry McCormack reminded the presenters of the lead crisis’s human toll. He echoed councilman Blaine Griffin’s repeated calls for urgency and said that council mustn’t let implementation questions lead to “stalling and inaction.” “I don’t want to play down the idea that this is going to cost a lot of money,” he said. “But these are babies. These are children. If this were happening in Westlake, I think this conversation would be different. Are there real questions? Absolutely. And we’ve got to figure them out. But let’s not lose touch with the fact that there are babies today being | clevescene.com | May 22 - 28, 2019
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UPFRONT poisoned by lead. A feasibility study, quite frankly, is an insult. Whether this is feasible is not a question.” ACAR said they agreed “100 percent,” and said the question of feasibility was not about whether a lead plan was feasible, but rather how to implement it feasibly. Council president Kevin Kelley acknowledged the tension between effectiveness and enforceability, and said he was confident that council would continue to delve into that question as the legislation is crafted. — Sam Allard
Council Should Make $400,000 Contribution to Public Square Contingent Upon Removal of Concrete Barriers Cleveland City Council last week greenlit a $400,000 contribution for ongoing maintenance at Public Square. The funds will go toward basic upkeep — things like “maintaining the splash pad, powerwashing walkways, snow removal,
trash pickup and more” — and will be supplemented by $750,000 in support from business and nonprofits, which funding (unlike the city’s) will also help subsidize events. A city council spokesperson told Scene that this was not the first such contribution by council. A similar sum was contributed for Public Square maintenance last year. In 2016, at the time of the redesigned Public Square’s unveiling shortly before the RNC, Scene reported that there was a $3.8 million reserve to pay for maintenance of the Square. The Group Plan Commission’s executive director at the time, Jeremy Paris, told Scene that he hoped to raise $3 million more. Current Public Square and Group Plan Commission CEO Sanaa Julien told Scene last week that those funds were raised from the corporate and philanthropic communities for ongoing programming, maintenance and operations. “These functions for Public Square [cost] approximately $2 million per year at the current level,” Julien wrote in an email. “We plan to increase our programming and we also know that maintenance expenses will increase as the
property ages, due to wear and tear.” City council, to its credit, asked for an itemized budget from Public Square reps at a hearing last week. But then they went ahead and authorized the $400,000 contribution before they received additional details. We’re curious about the details too. How much is the WiFi costing per month, for example? How much is a standard power-washing session? How primo is this lawn and garden care? Per Julien: “The [city’s] funds are restricted to maintenance and generally cover the specialized surfaces, fountains, snow removal, power washing, flower bed maintenance and cleaning, etc. Public Square is a City of Cleveland park and it is not unusual for such an asset to have a line item in the City budget. Our total maintenance and operations budget is approximately $700,000.” The fact that Public Square is receiving money for snow removal initially caught our eye. Those responsibilities already fall under the city’s Public Works Department, we thought — specifically the Division of Park Maintenance and Properties. The estimated $16.5 million annual budget for that department
includes the maintenance of all city cemeteries, athletic fields, vacant properties, the downtown Malls, the Cultural Gardens and the city’s trees. Included among the department’s duties is the removal of snow at “City Hall, Public Square and quadrants, Malls A, B and C and other facilities as directed.” Would these new funds be redundant, Scene wondered? A city council spokesperson said that while the city plows the streets and removes snow around and outside the Square, removing snow within the Square falls to the Group Plan Commission. It may be, after thorough review, that the city’s $400,000 contribution is within reason, or even a good value. But it’d sure be nice to have these expenditures itemized. (Other cities might have even demanded to know exactly how funds were being spent before doling them out!) All that said, the gravest sin related to Public Square will continue to be Frank Jackson’s. He installed concrete jersey barriers there in 2016 and refuses to remove them or to fund alternatives. It’s one of the pettier and more spiteful actions of his tenure. A Cleveland.com story on the Public Square council hearing
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suggested that the barriers may be removed. “The city’s public works department is trying to help find a way to replace [them],” city hall reporter Bob Higgs wrote. Public Works need not look far for solutions. A $2 million plan to replace the barriers with retractable cylindrical bollards has been on the books for nearly a year. It will cost $2 million. But yesterday, at a council committee hearing, the division of public works reiterated that old-time refrain: They didn’t know where the money would come from. Here’s a radical proposal: How about the city budget? How about the Rainy Day Fund, reserved for “economic downturn and one-time obligations” which, as of January, had a balance of more than $31 million? Wherever it comes from, council should have made its $400,000 contribution to Public Square contingent upon the barriers’ removal. Some members of council have acknowledged what everyone knows, that the barriers are an embarrassing eyesore. Councilman Tony Brancatelli reportedly even pressed the issue with Public Works director Michael Cox. Good on him.
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But the legislature should put their money where their mouths are and force Frank Jackson’s hand. No one has any idea what the holdup is. But council should not be afraid to use its power to achieve something that virtually everyone would support. If it means that the city needs to cough up a few hundred thousand dollars from the Rainy Day Fund to leverage some private investment to pay for the bollards and let Frank rest easy, fine. But council should hold onto the money they’ve authorized. They should not hand it over until the barriers are gone. — Allard
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Cuyahoga County Releases Full Climate Action Plans Armond Budish last week released more details from the county’s climate action plan, which seeks a host of remedies including an expansion of vehicle charging stations, development of public transit-oriented housing, a focus on pedestrian and bike-friendly planning, an emphasis on solar power, and a pledge to follow through with a region-wide Greenway project. “Climate Change is real and it is local,” Budish wrote in the introduction to the report. “The recent UN report that 1 million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction because of human activity is only the latest, frankly, horrifying development. But the good news in that report and in other data is that communities can take local action that can result in positive change. We can stop some of the momentum. Where we cannot change the trajectory, we can make our communities and our residents more resilient.” The reasons supporting a climate plan should be obvious in a macro sense, but the localized facts, well known and disconcerting as they should be, present ample supporting evidence. Northeast Ohio, whose infrastructure was built for a population double what exists now, ranks well above the national average for the percent of daily trips taken in a car with only one occupant, above the national average for daily miles driven, is one of the 10 worst regions where sprawl is still advancing, and ranks dead last among 96 regions for the number of jobs accessible to the average resident. — Vince Grzegorek
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Perfect Summer Days in Cleveland By Scene Staff
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Awake to sunshine — a miracle. Throw on the flip-flops, grab your beach gear and head (via foot, bike, carpool or public transit — #26 Bus / Red Line Rapid) to DetroitShoreway, Cleveland’s westside neighborhood with frontage on the Lake. Have your crew meet you at Frank’s Falafel House (1823 West 65th St.) to enjoy the best diner food on the west side. Establish a caloric base for the festivities ahead. (You can’t go wrong with the breakfast classic with gyro meat). If early morning frosty brews and sugar are more your breakfast speed, head to Brewnuts (6501 Detroit Ave.; brewnutscleveland.com). Enjoy the lake, for heaven’s sake, either at Edgewater Beach or Whiskey Island. Kick back on the romantic porch swings near the new-ish Edgewater Beach House or throw down a blanket. If you’re athletically inclined, play some volleyball. Bring a bluetooth speaker, a towel or quilt, a good book and plenty of water. Once the afternoon sun hits, you’ll no doubt be salivating again, and there are plenty of options right around the corner to address that need. If backyard BBQ is the idea, head to Ohio City Provisions (3208 Lorain Ave.; ohiocityprovisions. com) to procure some grill-able meats, Banter Beer and Wine (7320 Detroit Ave.; bantercleveland.com) to select some six-packs for what’s beginning to look like an afternoon barbecue, and Astoria (5417 Detroit Ave.; astoriacafemarket.com) for some gourmet Mediterranean fixins. Dining in the call? Astoria’s recently opened patio can’t be beat for summer noshing. Other options that won’t disappoint: Good Company (1200 West 76th St.; goodcompanycle.com) for a griddle burger or bologna cheesesteak and a High Life, or Terrestrial Brewing (7524 Father Frascati Dr.) for some La Plaza tacos and a pint. It’s likely that by now you’ll be looking for a couple hours of sustained air conditioning, so catch a flick at the Capitol Theatre (1390 West 65th St.; clevelandcinemas. com), or try your hand at some oldschool arcade fare at Superelectric Pinball Parlor (6500 Detroit Ave.; superelectric.tv). — Sam Allard
It’s time to get Ak-rowdy. You can reach the Rubber City by boarding the Cuyahoga Scenic Railroad in Independence (7900 Old Rockside Rd.; cvsr.org) and riding the rails to the Akron Northside Station. You can bring your bike on the train if you like, and that’ll make it easier to tool around Akron once you get there. In May, the train only operates on weekends, but from June through August it runs from Wednesday through Sunday, with the first train departing Rockside at 9 a.m. When you arrive at Northside Station, you’re steps away from Akron’s Northside Marketplace (21 Furnace St.; northsidemarketplace. com), an urban market with a focus on “social interaction, local businesses and grassroots artisans.” Northside Marketplace vendors sell everything from bicycles to alpaca hats/gloves/scarves and Akron-centric T-shirts. It might be a little early to imbibe, but there’s craft beer on tap and several food vendors selling everything from vegan pastries and waffles to specialty hotdogs. And, although the marketplace is more Ohio City Galley than Westside Market, you can find produce at its Countryside Public Market, which opens at 10 a.m. on Sundays. From the Northside Marketplace, it’s a 10-minute walk to downtown Akron. The main attraction downtown is the Akron Art Museum (1 South High; akronartmuseum. org). It houses a great collection of modern art (including pieces by Andy Warhol, Chuck Close and the like) and rotating special exhibitions that pack a punch. The current exhibit by Chicago-based Nick Cave features the artist’s visually impressive sound suits. Starting June 27, local musical acts will perform on Thursday evenings as part of the museum’s Downtown@ Dusk series. Directly across the street from the museum, Akronym Brewing (58 East Market St.; akronymbrewing. com) offers a wide selection of craft beers and an expansive, dog-friendly patio. It’s bring-your-own-food, however, so if you wanna get lunch, you’d have to hit up one of the local eateries that has a to-go menu or
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stop by the Lockview (207 South Main St.; the lockview.com) to pick up a gourmet grilled cheese with a basket of tots or sweet potato fries. If you happen to be visiting on a Sunday, you can catch a Rubber Ducks game at Canal Park (300 South Main St., 330-253-5151; mlb. com/akron). The team is the Double A affiliate for the Cleveland Indians. On Sundays, first pitch is at 2:05 p.m., and the baseball stadium is smack in the middle of downtown, walking distance from the Art Museum and Akronym. Tickets start at just $5, and concessions are just as reasonably priced. A trip to Akron wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the 18,000-square-foot Bomb Shelter (923 Bank St.; thebombshelterstore. com). Located in a residential area that’s about two miles from downtown Akron, it would require a little pedaling or an Uber/Lyft ride to get there, but it’d be worth it. The place offers a unique mixture of
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vintage goods — everything from vinyl records to black- and-white TVs and mid-century modern furniture. Don’t miss your ride back north. In May, the last train leaves Akron’s Northside Station at 3 p.m., but from June to August, the last train leaves at 6:35 p.m. — Jeff Niesel
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the calorie content — especially if you’re heading out for a hike next. Head to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s Boston Store Visitor Center (1550 Boston Mills Rd., Peninsula; nps.gov/ cuva/index.htm) to pick up some nature-themed knickknacks and talk to a real-life ranger. Then roll out to the Brandywine Falls area trails for a choose-yourown-adventure afternoon. The falls are just a short walk from a nearby parking lot, but maybe you’d like to push yourself and go on the moderate 1.4-mile Brandywine Gorge trail. Part of your crew can stay at the falls for an hour of rest and relaxation while others take the loop. After the exercise, Szalay’s Sweet Corn Farm & Market (563 Riverview Rd., Peninsula; szalaysfarm.com) is your next stop to battle the masses. A cup of fresh-squeezed lemonade comes ďŹ rst. While sipping, get to shopping. Fill your picnic basket with orchestra-listening goodies like roasted corn on the cob, pork loin sandwiches and fruit. Pick up a dozen ears of sweet corn while there for grilling later. The moment you’ve been waiting for is ďŹ nally here, and your posse heads to the Blossom Music Center (1145 West Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls; clevelandorchestra.com), which opens as early as 5 p.m. The Cleveland Orchestra plays nearly every weekend of the summer starting June 29 through Labor Day weekend, rain or shine. Amphitheater lawn tickets (only $26) are for those hoping it won’t rain too much, but it is the best bet and perfect for a big blanket spread with friends. This summer’s lineup of concerts includes everything from Star Wars to Brahams to Brian Wilson and his Pet Sounds. No matter which show you attend, you can’t go wrong. Parking isn’t a hassle and you’re allowed to bring in your Szalay’s food and boxed wine. Once the perfectly played music begins, you bask in how beautiful this place can be. Is this heaven? No, it’s Ohio. — Laura Morrison
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ARTS AND MORE IN THE CIRCLE One of the joys of University Circle, Cleveland’s second-densest job hub and cultural mecca, is that it’s easily accessible via public transit. From downtown, both the Red Line Rapid and the Health Line (the bus rapid transit line that traverses Euclid Ave.) take you to the heart of the district. And once you’ve arrived in University Circle, a shuttle loops the neighborhood every 10 minutes. It’s a piece of cake to get around. But if you’re with family or friends and in a vehicle, be sure to approach University Circle from the north. From the Shoreway, exit on MLK and drive south through the serpentine Cleveland Cultural Gardens (10823 Magnolia Dr.; clevelandculturalgardens.org), comprising more than 30 individual natural areas designed and maintained by Cleveland’s various nationality groups. And this time, don’t just blow past them. Pick a spot, park the car, and actually walk through them to instead of casually checking them out at 25 mph. However you choose to arrive, now’s the time to head toward University Circle proper, where several marquee museum options await. If you’re with art lovers and are looking for a deal, both the impressively stocked Cleveland Museum of Art (11150 East Blvd.; clevelandart.org) and the shiny Museum of Contemporary Art (11400 Euclid Ave.; mocacleveland. org) are free to the public. We’d be remiss, though, if we didn’t recommend The Cleveland Museum of Natural History (1 Wade Oval Dr.; cmnh.org) — a Scene favorite — which not only features a planetarium that kids will love, but is also the ďŹ nal resting place of beloved sled dog Balto. You should be getting hungry for lunch by now, so pop over to Cosmic Dave’s Rock Club (11310 Juniper Rd.; davescosmicsubs.com) in the former home of the legendary Barking Spider tavern. Grab a sub and a cold brew on the patio. Hopefully, you’re not museumed out, because University Circle has plenty of others worth the price of admission. Make a point to check out the Western Reserve Historical
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choice of shell (flour or homemade corn). Slide over to the garnish table for a wide selection of crisp, bright and crunchy toppings like cucumber salad, diced onion, radish quarters, chopped fresh cilantro, lime and a variety of salsas. Grab a cold Jarritos soda or water and find a seat at one of the communal picnic tables. Next head over to Headlands Beach State Park where you can enjoy a pristine expanse of sand with a delightful lighthouse view. Do whatever it is you do while you’re at the beach. After reaching peak bronze, or red, pack up your gear and set about rectifying that urge for air conditioning and grub with a trip to The Pompadour (320 High St., Fairport Harbor; thepompadourbar. Photo by Erik Drost FlickrCC
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*** TACOS AND RAYS You want to get some sun, and you want some tacos. While there are plenty of options for each, you’ll want to combine the two with a trip out east. Gather your essential beach gear first, and then make a beeline for Painesville to get some sustenance. Set your GPS for La Casita (484 North State St.; Painesville), a seasonal, alfresco joint serving some of the best tacos you’ll ever have. Prices are $1.75 per taco, $3.50 per torta and $3.50 or $4 for a quesadilla depending on your
com), which is just a short drive away, where you should and will enjoy a tapas-style menu with about 20 items that cover every appetite and come in between just $10 and $13. Pair your small plates with some Spanish wine or a housemade cocktail and you’ll be recovered in no time. — Vince Grzegorek
*** A FLOAT THROUGH PARADISE There is nothing more perfect that floating down a lazy river in the sunshine, a can of something American in your hand while surrounded by the people you love most. It screams summer. It is summer. For total relaxation, however, there must be a plan — and that starts with beverages, applying SPF 30 and designating the driving. Stock up at your friendly local
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convenience or grocery store. You are hitting a river today, and there are options aplenty. Check out a new business out of Cuyahoga Falls called Float the River (Waterworks Park, 2025 Munroe Falls Ave.; oattheriver.net), open weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Make sure to sign up in advance ($20 per tube) for an 11 a.m. time-slot, which is far more doable than the ďŹ rst available at 10 a.m. Note that no alcohol is allowed on the Cuyahoga River, but tubers are allowed to bring reusable drink containers. Also tubes are available for your cooler ($10). Meet at the blue parking garage in downtown Cuyahoga Falls (2035 Old Town Loop) in your bikini and sexiest aqua socks. Expect about a two-hour oat full of greenery and laughter, which ends at River Front park. (For those looking for more: Catch special events throughout the summer, like celebrating the 50th anniversary of the river ďŹ re and also yoga classes.) The Float the River
folks will then shuttle your crew back to where you started. A second option: Head to Boliver with your crew, about a 30-minute drive down I-77. This time, with the help of the good folks at NTR Canoe Livery (11358 OH-212; canoe-ohio. com), you can oat the Tuscarawas River. A tube is still an option here, but might we suggest taking a canoe this time. Add in that cooler of yours and you’ve got “cabrewing,â€? which shouldn’t need any explanation. A 6-mile trip, which takes a scenic two hours, runs $26 per person. We recommend calling (330-874-2002) ahead to reserve an afternoon slot. Lazy paddling skills are required. Watch out for rocks and low branches. Next up, stop at BK Rootbeer (737 Munroe Falls Ave.; facebook.com/ bkrootbeer.cfo/) for a little throwback and a root beer oat. Marvel at the miraculousness of the root beer and wonder why it is that actual beer can’t taste like this. Go in knowing that root beer can be ordered here by
the gallon for $5.49. Leave with the appropriate amount of root beer. At this point it may feel like you’ll oat away without sustenance. Bolivar’s Lockport Brewery (10891 OH 212; lockportbeer.com), with its big deck, is happily nearby. Go ahead with a ight of their local craft beer and order up one of those soft pub pretzels with house-made beer cheese sauce ($8) or a panini. — Morrison
*** HEAD OUT WEST TO SIP AND SHOP No, you haven’t been out to the western ungs of Northeast Ohio for regional wine, but yes, you are ďŹ nally going to see why you’ve been missing out. Savvy shoppers know there are some amazing secondhand treasures to be found in South Amherst. Jamie’s Flea Market (46388 Telegraph Rd./Rte 113; jamieseamarket.com) has two large
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buildings ďŹ lled with vendors dealing everything from old beer signs (classic breweriana) to childhood collectibles, but it’s the eclectic, ever-changing mix of outdoor exhibitors that gives Jamie’s its city-wide garage sale vibe. Get there early (they’re open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to get the best stuff. Before you head out, stop by Kiedrowski’s Bakery’s stand and indulge in their “world famousâ€? snoogle. After a morning sifting through jewelry boxes and record bins, check out Paper Moon Vineyards (2008 State Rd., Vermilion; papermoonvineyards.com). Tucked back in a rather large green space right off Route 2, the winery takes its name from the Nat King Cole song “It’s Only a Paper Moon.â€? Paper Moon offers a variety of red and white wines. Closed on Mondays and Sundays, it opens at noon the other days of the week, and live bands perform on Friday and Saturday nights. There’s a spacious tasting
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room and a nice outdoor patio. The menu mostly consists of cheese plates and paninis, and while neither the tasting room nor the porch are petfriendly, you can chow down with your chow or sip wine with your spaniel as long as you stick to the outdoor picnic tables. From Paper Moon, it’s a 20-minute drive or Uber/Lyft ride to Matus Winery (15674 Gore Orphanage Rd., Wakeman; matuswinery.us). Located on a 75-acre farm, the place offers views of the vineyard and countryside. It produces a wide variety of white, red, blush and fruit wines, including sangria. There’s live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Hours are 4 to 10 p.m. on Thursday and 1 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday. If you’re heading back to Cleveland from Matus, it would make sense to stop at two notable wineries in the Avon area. Klingshirn Winery (33050 Webber Rd., Avon Lake; klingshirnwine.com) dates back to 1940 when Albert and Theresa Klingshirn built the original winery just west of their home and operated with a mere 20 wooden barrels. The place has expanded since then but remains a family-run operation. You’ll find a mix of wines, including a Sweet Concord made with grapes from a vineyard the family first cultivated in 1920. The winery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Like Klingshirn Winery, John Christ Winery (32421 Walker Rd., Avon Lake; johnchristwine.com) dates back decades. The 27-acre winery produces a healthy 13,500 to 15,000 gallons of wine annually, and it’s open from Tuesday through Sunday. Check the website for hours, which vary for the tasting room and the wine bar. In the summer, hula hoop classes take place on Friday nights and live music on Saturday nights. — Niesel
*** KAYAKING THE CUYAHOGA, AND OTHER STUFF You’ve heard a thing or two about the revitalized Cuyahoga River and it’s time to get up close and personal with the curvy beast. Ideally by bike, but certainly easily accomplished in a vehicle, make your way downtown for a soul-satisfying jolt of caffeine at Pour Cleveland (530 Euclid Ave.;
pourcleveland.com), because you’re going to need your energy. Of course, you can also avail yourself of the myriad diner options (Addy’s, also at 530 Euclid Ave. in the arcade, is a great choice) if carbs and proteins are on the docket. Next, make your way down to the west bank of the Flats and Great Lakes Watersports (1148 Main Ave.; glwatersports.com) and get yourself a kayak, either a single or tandem. Singles run $25 per hour, doubles go for $30 an hour. It includes a life vest and paddle. You’ll shove off into the Cuyahoga and from there you have a couple of options. You can explore downriver, which is a bit more leisurely, or you can head up the mouth of the river and onto the lake, which is a bit more strenuous at times but you’ll be rewarded with dynamite skyline views. Once you’ve exhausted yourself — because, be honest, you haven’t been paying enough attention to your core and you’ve skipped arm day more times than you’d like to admit — head back and return your kayak. From there, pop around the corner below the Main Avenue Bridge and board the Metroparks Water Taxi, which is free. Enjoy your brief shuttle across the river to the east bank. Take your pick from any of the fabulous restaurants and bars once you arrive, with plenty of patio options if you’re still in the mood for some sun, and abundant airconditioned havens if you need to cool it for a bit. Thirsty Dog, Collision Bend and Lindey’s Lake House all offer affordable grub and magnificent river views, because you’ve had your fill of being on the water and just want to take a good look at it now from a safe distance. Top it all off with a Tribe game, with first pitches for June Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m., or July Saturday games at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m., and you’ll have had just about the most perfect summer day in Cleveland ever. — Grzegorek
*** ISLAND HOPPING The Lake Erie Islands are where Northeast Ohioans go to get obliterated. During the summer months, the islands turn into a free-
for-all, and debauchery becomes the norm. And yet, they also offer such a nice change of scenery (to the point that you might even feel like you’ve gone to the Florida Keys) that they still merit a visit. During the summer months, the Jet Express (101 West Shoreline Dr., Sandusky; jetexpress.com) leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Sandusky, where there’s free daily parking at the Jackson Street Pier. An “island hopping” ticket will allow you to ride to Kelleys Island and then hop aboard another shuttle to Put-in-Bay before returning to Sandusky on a shuttle from Putin-Bay. When you arrive at Kelleys Island, you’ll want to first rent a golf cart or bicycle so you can get around the place. Stop at Caddy Shack Golf Cart and Bike Rentals (115 Division St.; caddyshacksquare.com). From there, it’s a short uphill ride to the glacial grooves, a natural wonder created by the slow movement of the same glacier that also created the Great Lakes and Lake Erie Islands. At Kelleys Island State Park, Kelleys Island Kayak Rentals (920 Division St.; kelleysisland. info) offers single or tandem use kayak rentals as well as standup paddle boards. The place accepts cash only and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. You’d need the entire day and some serious upper body strength to paddle around the entire island, so don’t get too ambitious if you still want to leave some time to get to Put-in-Bay. Stop by the Village Pump (103 West Lakeshore Dr.; villagepumpkioh.com), a terrific no-frills restaurant known for its fish fry and Brandy Alexanders. Kelleys Island Brewery (504 West Lakeshore Dr.; kelleysislandbrewpub.com) offers some good possibilities for lunch too. You can grab a cold one and a burger or sandwich and sit outside at a picnic table that offers great views of the lake. A Jet Express shuttle will take you from Kelleys to Put-in-Bay. Be prepared for culture shock. While Kelleys tends to be low-key and even family friendly, Put-inBay offers a different experience. Even in the middle of the day, you’ll often see people stumbling around drunk, something that makes for good people watching, we must admit. The downtown district that’s walking distance
from the dock offers a variety of bars and restaurants, most of which have an island theme to them. Perhaps the most famous of these, downtown’s Roundhouse (228 Delaware Ave.; theroundhousebar.com), a giant red, white and blue building, has “served up hot music and cold beer” for 140 years. Live bands perform there twice a day during the summer months. While on Put-in-Bay, we recommend seeing the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial (93 Delaware
Ave.; npa.gov/pevi). The 352-foot column honors those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812. It’s free to enter the visitor center, where you’ll find info about the monument’s history, but it’ll cost you 10 bucks to travel to the top of the column. The last Jet Express shuttle leaves Put-in-Bay at 12:15 a.m. so be at the dock and ready to roll or be prepared to spend the night at one of the island’s many hotels or cottages that essentially function as after-hours party centers during the summer. — Niesel
HIGH FLYING AND WINE IN GENEVA There are now two dozen wineries scattered around the Grand River Valley, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) blessed with ideal grapegrowing conditions. We’ll get to that in a second, but first let’s start with some high-flying activities. Head to Lake Erie Canopy Tours (4888 North Broadway), which recently opened at The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake. Participants work their way along a network of ziplines, slicing through the treetops at speeds of up to 30 mph while enjoying lake
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views. Two challenge courses — one for adults, another for kids — offer a series of suspended wood and rope obstacles that test one’s endurance, balance and bravery. With all that out of the way, it’s on to the wine. Head just 20 minutes south and visit Kosicek Vineyards (636 OH-534, Geneva; kosicekvineyards.com), where you’ll find award-winning sparkling wines made from a blend of estategrown pinot noir and riesling. Enjoy a wine slushie on the back patio while enjoying views of the vineyard or tossing a little cornhole. Your second stop, just five minutes away, is Laurello Vineyards (4573 OH-307, Geneva; laurellovineyards.com) where Kim Laurello and her family have been making wine in the region since 2002, when they transformed a farmer’s market into a winery. On an average year they’ll bottle around 15,000 gallons of wine, almost all of which is made from locally grown fruit. The winery’s spacious patio overlooking a 100-year-old barn is a fantastic place to sample them. Nothing says summer like a burger, and by this point you need something besides wine, so set course for Eddie’s Grill (5377 Lake Rd. E, Geneva; eddiesgrill.com), a rightly famous hamburger stand that opens for weekends only in May, then daily through June and July, and then weekends only again until it rolls down the shutters come Labor Day. Finish it all off with a visit to Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor. After decades of decline and decay, the area recently earned national recognition as a winner in the America’s Main Streets contest. Today, there are almost no vacancies in the regal brick buildings that line the blocks leading up to the water, where a mesmerizing bascule bridge rises to let marine traffic flow through. Grab a seat with a harbor view for a fitting cap to the day or simply stroll around. — Douglas Trattner
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Cleveland Stories Dinner Party Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is a weekly series that pairs fine food with storytelling. Through it, the folks at Music Box Supper Club hope to raise awareness of the mission of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s new Cleveland History Center. The goal of the Cleveland Stories Dinner Party is to “bring to life some of the fun, interesting stories about Cleveland’s past — from sports, to rock ’n’ roll, to Millionaires’ Row,” as it’s put in a press release. Admission is free, with no cover charge, although a prix fixe dinner, designed to complement the night’s theme, is $20. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner is served at 6, and the storytelling starts at 7. Tonight, John Gorman, Flash Ferenc, Denny Sanders and John Chaffee talk about the glory days of WMMS, the once-great locally based rock station. (Jeff Niesel) 1148 Main Ave., 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com.
Taste of Summer returns to the East Bank of the Flats. See: Friday.
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Indians vs. Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics regularly stay in contention. Last year’s team won 97 games and managed to snag a wild card spot in the playoffs. This year’s team is playing .500 ball and should be a tough matchup for the Tribe. Today, the two teams finish up a three-game series; first pitch is at 1:10 at Progressive Field. Tickets start at $15. (Niesel) 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, clevelandindians.com. THEATER
Million Dollar Quartet On Dec. 4, 1956, four guys you might have heard of — Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley — got together in the Sun Records’ studio in Memphis. Their impromptu recording session is considered one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time. Great Lakes Theater’s production of the awardwinning Broadway musical Million Dollar Quartet recreates that session. The plot doesn’t amount to much, but the action includes a terrific set of tunes including classics such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Matchbox” and “Blue Suede Shoes.” See it tonight at 7:30 at the Hanna Theatre; performances
continue through May 26. Tickets start at $15. (Niesel) 2067 East 14th St., 216-241-6000, playhousesquare.org. FILM
Tommy Presented in conjunction with the Part of the Machine: Rock & Pinball exhibit and the 50th anniversary of the Who’s studio album release Tommy, the Rock Hall will screen Tommy tonight at 7. Who singer Roger Daltrey plays the role of Tommy, and Elton John stars as the Pinball Wizard. The film also features appearances by Tina Turner and Jack Nicholson. Tickets cost $5.50; or it is free for Rock Hall members. (Niesel) 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com. FOOD
Walnut Wednesday Walnut Wednesday is one of summer’s great traditions. Today from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Perk Plaza at Chester Commons — at East 12th and Walnut streets — food trucks once again gather to serve up lunch to area residents and employees. Follow the Downtown Cleveland Alliance on Facebook for weekly updates on vendors, entertainment offerings
and more. The series continues through Sept. 4. Admission is free, but the food will cost you. (Niesel) downtowncleveland.com.
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Black Mother Black Mother, the latest movie by filmmaker and photographer Khalik Allah, comes off as a “loving, lyrical ode to Jamaica and its people (Allah’s mother was born there). The film includes footage of everything from red-light districts to lush rain forests. It screens at 6:45 tonight and at 9:25 on Saturday night at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for members and students. (Niesel) 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu. FESTIVAL
Blossom Time Music Festival A festival put on and organized by the Chagrin Valley Jaycees, Blossom Time is an annual fundraiser that sends proceeds to charities and causes. It takes place tonight
through Sunday at Riverside Park. There will be a carnival with a midway complete with games, food and rides. The music lineup includes Brent Kirby, who hosts his 10 X 3 Songwriter Showcase tonight at 8, and original acts such as Diana Chittester, Holden Laurence and By Light We Loom, who all play tomorrow. Admission is free. See the website for details. (Niesel) cvjc.org/blossom-time. MUSIC
Charming Disaster The Brooklyn-based folk-noir duo Charming Disaster’s songs address themes like love, death, crime, ancient mythology and the occult, and the group cites the Gothic humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, the noir fiction of Raymond Chandler, American murder ballads and the “dramatic flair” of the cabaret as inspirations. Tonight, the band returns to town in support of its new album, SPELLS + RITUALS. It performs at 7 at the Good Goat Gallery in Lakewood with local favorites Pinch and Squeal. Admission is $13. (Niesel) 17012 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 440-799-0675, thegoodgoatgallery.com. | clevescene.com | May 22 - 28, 2019
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Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays The Tampa Bay Rays prove that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to put together a competitive baseball team. The Rays have one of the lowest team salaries in the league and possess one of the league’s best records. They come to town tonight for a four-game series. The game begins at 6:10, and tickets start at $15. (Niesel) 2401 Ontario St., 216-420-4487, clevelandindians.com.
Charity Comedy Show in Oklahoma City. Taylor performs tonight at 7:30 at the Improv, where he has shows scheduled through Saturday. Tickets start at $15. (Niesel) 1148 Main Ave., 216-696-IMPROV, clevelandimprov.com.
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artists include Hieronymus Bosch, Francisco Goya, Vincent van Gogh, William Blake, Edvard Munch and Salvador Dalí. The film shows at 1:45 p.m. today at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for CMA members. (Niesel) 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org. MUSIC
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Cleveland Pops American Salute As a tribute to Memorial Day, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra today plays several patriotic songs. You can expect
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Keenlyside Sings Sibelius Inspired by his native Finland, the composer Sibelius wrote music that captures the country’s folklore and landscape. Tonight at 7:30 at Severance Hall, baritone singer Simon Keenlyside performs a cycle of these rarely performed works chosen from an output of roughly 100 songs. The bill also includes Grieg’s popular incidental music from Peer Gynt and the Richard Strauss piece, Au Italien. Consult the orchestra website for more info. The program repeats at 11 a.m. tomorrow (sans Sibelius) and at 8 p.m. on Saturday. A pre-concert talk from Rose Breckenridge, lecturer and administrator for Cleveland Orchestra Music Study Groups precedes the Friday and Saturday night’s concerts. (Niesel) 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com. MUSIC
Open Mic Night/Live Band Karaoke Every Thursday, Stella’s Music hosts a night of music, poetry and comedy. The club’s doors open at 5 p.m., and performances begin at 8 p.m. Artists can sign up at stellasmusic.com/openmic to secure a 15-minute time slot. Signups will be available at the club as well. Meanwhile, happy hour takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. (Niesel) 2217 East Ninth St., 216-272-3377, stellasmusic.com.
An Elephant Sitting Still Chinese novelist-turned-filmmaker Hu Bo killed himself after finishing his latest film, An Elephant Sitting Still. Set in a northern Chinese industrial city, Hu’s nearly four-hour film focuses on four individuals. Eventually, their lives overlap and intersect during the course of one day. The film features a “decidedly melancholy air” and “barbed humor.” It screens tonight at 7 at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Tickets cost $12, or $9 for members and students. (Niesel) 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu.
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Jay Pharoah When Jay Pharaoh was on Saturday Night Live, he did very funny impersonations of President Obama, Jay Z, Denzel Washington, Kanye West and Daniel Frye. At one point, he nailed a sketch impersonating rappers at the “secret rappers meeting” wherein Jay Z consulted friends like 50 Cent, DMX, Lil Wayne and Drake on what to do since Beyoncé aired his dirty laundry on Lemonade. Each impression Pharaoh did was spot-on and hilarious, so you’re not going to want to miss him at Hilarities, where he performs tonight at 7 and 9:30. He has shows scheduled through Sunday. Tickets are $25 to $30. (Niesel) 2035 East Fourth St., 216-241-7425, pickwickandfrolic.com. FOOD FESTIVAL
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Ron Taylor A standup comedian, writer, and actor, Ron Taylor was selected as a New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, and in 2017 he performed at the festival as part of Kevin Hart’s talent showcase. He performs in festivals and clubs all over the world and has hosted Blake Griffin’s Charity Comedy Show in Los Angeles and Russell Westbrook’s
hand as well. The event begins at 8 at Severance Hall. Consult the Cleveland Orchestra website for ticket info. (Niesel) 11001 Euclid Ave., 216-231-1111, clevelandorchestra.com.
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documentary film Art & Mind explores the relationship between visionary art, madness, and the unconscious in the work of the Flemish Masters of the Renaissance, the surrealists, practitioners of outsider art, and others. Featured
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to experience “military-inspired music and pageantry” courtesy of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Pops Chorus and Mutual Gifts Gospel Choir. Guests from all branches of the military and first responders who defend the home front will be on
Taste of Summer Flats East Bank kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the third annual Taste of Summer, presented by Scene. The annual food festival features summertime eats from local restaurants along with live entertainment from some of Cleveland’s most talented musicians and DJs. There will also be cocktails and beer, local vendors, a kids’ play area and activities for all ages. Taste of Summer takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. today, from noon to 10 p.m. tomorrow and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. (Niesel) scenetasteofsummer.com. FESTIVAL
Tremont Greek Festival Held in Tremont every Memorial Day weekend at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the annual Greek Festival features Greek music, Greek
food, Greek drink and even antiques (Greek or otherwise). Visitors will find a mouth-watering assortment of homemade Greek specialties like pastitsio, moussaka (Greek-style lasagna), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) and lamb shanks. But the crowd favorite is always the gyro — and they don’t get much better than they are here. Be sure to save some room for baklava or loukoumades (fried dough with honey). If you want something to wash it all down with, try the Greek beer Mythos or some Greek white wine. Hours are noon to midnight today through Sunday and noon to 9 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. (Niesel) 2187 West 14th St., tremontgreekfest.com.
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Three decades in the making, The Man Who Killed Don Quixote finally came to the big screen last year. The film focuses on a director (Adam Driver) who’s shooting a commercial in rural Spain when he encounters a crazy old cobbler (Jonathan Pryce) who thinks he’s Don Quixote. When the shoemaker insists that the young filmmaker is Sancho Panza, the two set off on a series of “outrageous, colorful, dreamlike” adventures. The film shows at 6:50 tonight and at 8:40 tomorrow night at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for Cinematheque members and students. (Niesel) 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu. COMEDY
Trevor Noah Trevor Noah got his start doing standup in post-apartheid South Africa, and was a successful comic even before he became a contributor — and then took over as host — on The Daily Show. In 2017, Noah debuted his ninth new comedy special, Afraid of the Dark, on Netflix. He performs tonight at 7 at MGM Northfield Park Center Stage. Consult the venue’s website for ticket prices. (Niesel) 10705 Northfield Rd., Northfield, 330-908-7793, mgmnorthfieldpark. mgmresorts.com.
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the memory of Alex Doody and Josh Weil, two Hawken School students who died three years ago in a tragic car accident, is now a one-of-a-kind North Coast festival for nationally and locally recognized indie music talent. FunkyardX, Madeline Finn, Ashley Fulton, Jack Harris, Recess and Hawken’s Jazz Band Rhythm Section will all perform today. This year’s fest takes place today at 3 p.m. at the Rock Hall. (Niesel) 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-515-8444, rockhall.com. MUSIC
Inspirations from Vienna Concert Pianist Alicja Basinka, violinist Jeanelle Brierley and French horn player Meghan Guegold will play classical music composed by Brahms, Korngold and Schubert today from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Beachwood Community Center. It’s part of a show dubbed Inspirations from Vienna. Admission is free. (Niesel) 25325 Fairmount Blvd., Beachwood, beachwoodohio.com.
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My Brilliant Career In the 1979 film My Brilliant Career, Judy Davis portrays Sybille, a farm girl living in the Australian Outback during the late 19th century. Against her family’s wishes, she aspires to become a writer. Critics regard the film as one of the key works of 1970s Australian New Wave. It screens at 1:30 p.m. today and at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for CMA members. (Niesel) 11150 East Blvd., 216-421-7350, clevelandart.org.
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Sunday Beat The Sunday Beat is a free weekly live music series featuring jazz, roots, Americana, folk, blues and bossa nova at Visible Voice Books. Purchase a Sunday New York Times, and you’ll receive a free bottomless mug of coffee or tea and half off a Jim Alesci’s Place pastry. Music runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. As an added bonus, anyone who shows a same-day receipt from brunch at Music Box, Prosperity Social Club or any Tremont or Ohio City restaurant receives 10 percent off any Visible Voice book purchase. The bookstore is open today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Niesel) 2258 Professor Ave., 216-961-0084, visiblevoicebooks.com.
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GET OUT knowledge? Are you a student of fast food menus and their nuanced histories? What say you about the geographic evolution of Scotch whisky? Tonight’s your chance to wow your friends, make yourself instantly more desirable to someone you’re newly dating, and hang with Cleveland’s headiest hipsters and hot dog lovers. It’s the Happy Dog Monday Night Trivia. Starting at 8 p.m., expect themed rounds and general knowledge questions that seem considerably trickier than some of the other live trivia locales in town. Obviously, have a hot dog and a craft brew while you’re at it. And arrive early: Seats fill up fast. (Sam Allard) 5801 Detroit Ave., 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com. FILM
Movie Mondays Every Monday, Cleveland Cinemas hosts $5 Movie Mondays, where film fans can catch up on the latest Hollywood flicks for significantly reduced prices. Bring your friends and family and make Movie Mondays a weekly tradition — many theaters even offer discounted concession stand items. Participating theaters include Apollo Theatre, Capitol Theatre, Cedar Lee Theatre, Chagrin Cinemas and Tower City Cinemas. Unfortunately, additional charges apply for 3-D movies. (Alaina Nutile) clevelandcinemas.com.
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Shit Show Karaoke Local rapper/promoter Dirty Jones and Scene’s own Manny Wallace host Shit Show Karaoke, a weekly event at the B-Side Liquor Lounge wherein patrons choose from “an unlimited selection of jams from hip-hop to hard rock,” and are encouraged to “be as bad as you want.” Fueled by drink and shot specials, it all goes down tonight at 10 p.m. (Niesel) 2785 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-932-1966, bsideliquorlounge.com.
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Wing Dang Doodle Blues icon Howlin’ Wolf famously covered “Wang Dang Doodle,” the old blues tune penned by Willie Dixon. Prosperity Social Club in Tremont has adopted that slogan, calling its wing night Wing Dang Doodle. The weekly event features specials on Buffalo wings and cold brews. Prosperity will not only serve up
substantial, $1 whole wings, but it’ll also offer meatless Monday “wing” baskets for vegans. Discounted drafts and a playlist of vintage-electric blues and soulful R&B curated by local musician Clint Holley will be on tap as well. Wing Dang Doodle takes place every Monday from 6 p.m. to midnight. (Niesel) 1109 Starkweather Ave., 216-937-1938, prosperitysocialclub.com.
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The Eyes of Orson Welles A film critic and cinema historian who became a director, Mark Cousins (The Story of Film: An Odyssey) received unprecedented access to hundreds of sketches, drawings, and paintings by esteemed filmmaker Orson Welles for his new documentary film, The Eyes of Orson Welles. The movie screens at 8:25 tonight and at 6:30 on Sunday night at the Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque. Tickets cost $10, or $7 for students and members. (Niesel) 11610 Euclid Ave., 216-421-7450, cia.edu. MUSIC
Open Turntable Tuesday Tonight from 6 to 9, the Winchester hosts its weekly Open Turntable Tuesday. Jason Gokorsch will book guest DJs and offer slots to people who want to bring their own vinyl and spin their favorite songs or deep tracks. First time DJs are encouraged, and equipment is provided. Patrons can also bring records for the night’s DJ to add to their set. Sign up on Northeast Ohio Vinyl Club’s Facebook page. (Niesel) 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-600-5338, facebook.com/ TheWinchesterMusicTavern. FOOD
Truck Stop Tuesday Crocker Park in Westlake has launched its seasonal Truck Stop Tuesday, a weekly food truck gathering that takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Needless to say, admission is free, but the food will cost you. Truck Stop Tuesday continues through Sept. 25. (Niesel) 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, crockerpark.com.
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STAGE WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Blank Canvas’ Little Miss Sunshine radiates warmth by Roman Macharoni OF ALL THE FILMS RELEASED in the past 20 years, Little Miss Sunshine would seem an unlikely choice to get the Broadway treatment. The charming indie family drama from 2006 garnered sizable success and landed Alan Arkin his first Oscar, but normally that would be the end of the story. But as James Lapine, who adapted the story, and William Finn, who wrote the music, demonstrate, there was something in the sparse, sweet story to mine for the stage. In their hands, the play is less of a reinterpretation of the film and more of a creative overhaul as the events are reimagined for a musical. Several runs across the country later, and the stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Michael Arndt makes its Cleveland premiere at the appropriately quaint Blank Canvas Theatre. The play, like the film, starts with the seemingly normal Hoover family: husband and wife Richard and Sheryl (Derrick Winger and Kristin Netzband), their daughter Olive (Poppy Wadenpfuhl), a voluntarily mute son in Dwayne (Antonio DeJesus), suicidal uncle Frank (Brian Altman) visiting for moral support, and a curmudgeonly yet spastic Grandpa (Tim Tavcar). Going through the motions and struggling to remain a solid family unit, everyone’s plans take a sharp turn when they find themselves embarking on a road trip to support Olive’s dreams of entering the titular Little Miss Sunshine pageant. For 800 miles — from their native Albuquerque to the sandy shores of California — they are stuffed into a daisy-yellow Volkswagen bus: the last place anyone, save for Olive, wants to be. Though most of the family views the voyage as a detour from their shortcomings, the trip begins to force the family to get a handle on their issues one way or another, with many additional speed bumps on the way. Even with their missteps, the family members remind each other that it’s more important to never give up and stick together — for better or worse. There is a contagious kinetic
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Olive (Poppy Wadenpfuhl) and her family give it their all.
energy throughout the production, from the lone road backdrop to the fact that nearly every prop is on wheels. Whether the family is dancing around, struggling to catch up to or move their stubborn bus, there’s always something going on. Oftentimes the play even brushes up against the line of interactivity, especially when the audience doubles as the Little Miss Sunshine pageant audience. Credit is due to director Johnathan Kronenberger and choreographer Katie Gibson for creating an engaging play that utilizes every inch of the space in some creative way or another.
some memorable musical numbers, including “Pushing the Bus” and “The Way of the World,” where family members allude to their inadequacies with a sarcastic tongue in cheek. Winger and Netzband share incredible chemistry, through their banter and through song, as the constantly combative couple. Each of them has a wonderful, commanding voice and they pair beautifully, especially in numbers like “Always Makes Me Proud.” As Grandpa, Tavcar spouts one hilarious quip after another and bellows some delightfully
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Conductor and music director Patrick Wickliffe complements the play with an equally kinetic mixture of showtune-style Big-Band pieces and jazzy interludes. Adding to the showy orchestral swells is some dazzling lighting by Brad Hughes, especially notable during several musical numbers. The ensemble cast also brings an incredible energy and belts out
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vulgar lyrics in numbers like “The Happiest Guy in the Van.” Meanwhile, Wadenpfuhl is simply adorable as the naïve Olive and makes the most of moments meant to pull the audience in with some good old-fashioned shock humor. Aside from resembling Steve Carroll to an almost uncanny level, Altman is splendid as the sympathetic yet determined Frank.
Along with DeJesus — whose pivotal moments to shine ooze with intensity similar to Paul Dano from the film — they balance the more comedic moments with some heartfelt instances of family bonding. The other members of the ensemble cast are also extraordinary, including the mean girl ensemble (Cora Barcelona, Avery Jankowski, Taya Offut Decker and Lyric Zeager), which proves to be the bane of Olive’s existence with their incessant jeers and maniacal laughter. Robert Pierce — who plays multiple roles including a pageant host donned in blindingly vibrant sequins — nearly steals the show with a boisterous, over-the-top attitude. His zany antics are only matched by Leslie Andrews, also playing multiple roles, as they often share the stage and play off each other incredibly. Another performer pulling double duty is Adam Graber, also oftentimes paired with Pierce as a foil of sorts to his bombastic behavior. Graber switches from Joshua, Frank’s assertive and flamboyant ex-boyfriend, to the chill pageant assistant effortlessly. As with many musical adaptations, there are creative changes to the structure of the original. While the heart and soul of the film and many of the fan favorite scenes and quotable moments remain intact, the adapted script removes some of the emotional weight that the film had, injecting music into moments where the film uses silence to convey its message. That, of course, is no fault of the folks at Blank Canvas, who have taken this musical and created something special. Their production matches the whimsical yet tragic movie that people loved 13 years ago with some impressive musical accompaniment. With a story that weaves tragedy and comedy, Little Miss Sunshine has something for everyone and is guaranteed to both warm your heart and make you laugh.
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ART FALLING FROM THE SKY OF NOW The latest exhibition from Cleveland treasure Douglas Max Utter is a career-spanning revelation By Dott von Schneider FALLING FROM THE SKY OF Now, the latest solo exhibition by Douglas Max Utter at HEDGE, is not a retrospective, although it seems like one. The gallery is jam packed with work spanning decades. And what can we possibly say about Douglas Max Utter’s work that hasn’t already been said? For one thing, excavating work from an artist’s long career has to be one of the most exciting aspects of putting on a grand-scale exhibition such as this one. As we explored the paintings and monoprints on hand, HEDGE’s owner, Hilary Gent, shared with us her dive into the artist’s studio in preparation for this huge undertaking. “I found these works on paper in his (Doug’s) studio attic,” she said. “I thought they were fascinating because they felt like studies for larger paintings. I know he told me he laid out large sheets of paper when he was working from home in the late ’80s and using found materials, like house-paint spray paint, and seeing how those materials work.” Whether he knows it or not, Utter’s use of unconventional materials helps him remain a catalyst for many young artists looking to push the envelope with drawing and paintings. “It’s really a revelation for art students, because you feel like you need to be blocked into certain materials,” Gent said. “A lot of these older works don’t have a photo reference, which I think is important. Doug’s study of the human figure came from looking at portraiture, looking at other people, looking at paintings by masters that influenced him. Much of the newer work has a photo reference or at least an advertisement from a magazine that he translated into something more abstract.” In “Ratman,” for example, Utter uses spray paint and latex. The framing is simple. You can see the roughened-up sides of the paper, the life of the support that carries the artist’s ideas. Here we see his signature color blocking. It’s very punk rock, and it is huge. A grouping of five bird’s-eye-view
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Douglas Max Utter in his studio.
landscapes combines acrylic, pastel and shellac; the shellac looks like geometric clouds passing over and deepening the stoplight colors (red, yellow, green) below. In fact, yellow, a color that arguably symbolizes both illness and optimism, seems to dominate the two rooms and Utter employs it with genius. In “Yellow Sadness,” latex spray paint and chalk has been applied with a spackling knife, adding physical layers to the psychological strata of the work. “Motherhood #1,” a portrait of his exwife and his child, hangs on the next wall, just a few feet forward from the cubby where “Yellow Sadness” is
doors of a taxicab, ready to listen in and observe in order to create later on. It’s a smaller scale work, but the impact is big. Then we found ourselves before “Wisconsin Car Crash,” a painting about the death of his grandfather, who had died in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. “His father never explained the story to him,” said Gent. “He found out about it later on after his father passed away. His mother went through a very long grieving period. When he started learning about this family history and his grandfather, a lot of that grief and chronology started coming out into Doug’s work.”
FALLING FROM THE SKY OF NOW THROUGH JUNE 7 AT HEDGE GALLERY, 1300D WEST 78TH ST., 216-650-4201 HEDGEARTGALLERY.COM.
displayed in perfect syncopation. Small portraits are riddled with primary colors amidst gray scale memories. Reclining figures are created with pastel, latex and tar. All have a tactility that pulls us closer to the subjects. One of our favorite pieces, perhaps, is a self-portrait of the artist when he was young. The awkwardness of it is so elevated. His pronounced ears look like the open
This masterwork is riddled with symbolism and translation. On the right side of the canvas are, presumably, the artist’s grandfather and his dog, which also perished in the accident. They are ghostlike figures rendered in chalk against a black background. Chalk is an ephemeral medium, which deepens the meaning of this piece. A pack of wolves symbolize, perhaps, the death
of the family pack or the looming dangers in life. In the upper-left background, here’s a house with a widow’s walk, certainly signaling his mother’s grieving period. In the sky there is a low pressure system represented by a spiral, connoting the depression that sets in after death. Added Gent, “This painting was on display at (Bill) Busta’s gallery, and like all artists, Doug sees the work and wonders if he needs to fix it, by adding or subtracting imagery.” Perhaps it is an attempt fix history. We leave you with a statement from the artist himself, which only amplifies why you need to go see this exhibition. “Our lives are measured by our bodies, by our experiences, by our shadows. Paintings are another measurement that some people make, by pushing materials around, however delicately or sloppily. Whatever the subject of my work, I’m also showing my hands and my hips and my shoulders clothed with the limits of my years, and my care or the loneliness I feel, as I push and move against and into the shift of things. I look for myself everywhere.”
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By Athol Fugard A moving night of theatre! Set in apartheid South Africa, where relationships across the color bar were a criminal offence, two lovers, a black man and white woman, meet secretly to make love and share their hopes and fears. A neighbor reports them to the police who secretly photograph them, break in and arrest the couple under the heartless Immorality Act then in effect. The play is a compelling and deeply moving love story in which the physically and emotionally naked lovers expose their deepest longings for personal and emotional freedom. [Note: this play contains nudity]
Directed by Terrence Spivey Opening Fri, May 24 and running Thurs-Sat through June 15 Tickets: Fri & Sat: $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students. Thu: $15, $12, $8. All performances are at 8pm Information and tickets at www.convergence-continuum.org
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MOVIES SUPERGOOD Coming-of-age comedy Booksmart is more than Superbad with Girls By Jeff Niesel Photo courtesy of Annapurna Pictures
SEVERAL FILM CRITICS HAVE NOTED similarities between Booksmart, the new film from actress Olivia Wilde, who makes her debut as a writer-director, and 2007’s Superbad. It’s an obvious comparison, even if Booksmart centers on teenage girls and Superbad is about teenage boys. Both buddy movies are coming-ofage stories that revolve around one particularly crazy night of fun and mayhem. (Also, one of the Booksmart girls is played by Beanie Feldstein, younger sister of actor Jonah Hill, who starred as one of the boys in Superbad). The comparison, however, doesn’t do justice to Booksmart and makes it seem like it’s derivative, which it’s not. Thanks to the screenwriting team of Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel and Katie Silberman, and thanks to its terrific soundtrack featuring underground hip-hop and indie rock acts like Run the Jewels, LCD Soundsystem, Santigold, Handsome Boy Modeling School and Anderson Paak, Booksmart has its own voice. It offers a really fresh take on what it’s like to be a teenager today.
The movie opens areawide on Friday. The film focuses on Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) and Molly (Feldstein), two nerdy high school seniors who suddenly realize that they’ve been so busy studying and trying to get into esteemed colleges, they forgot to let loose. When they learn of a massive night-before-graduation party, they decide they have one last chance to “break the rules,” and they go for it. That means partying with the cool kids, whom they clearly don’t respect or even like very much, and for Amy, it means finally getting up the guts to flirt with fellow female classmates she thinks might be receptive to her advances. Since Amy and Molly don’t know the actual address of the party they want to attend, they have to do a bit of investigative work to find it. They get sidetracked along the way and end up on a giant boat where fellow high-school senior Jared (Skyler Gisondo) has thrown his own massive party, only no one bothered to show up for it. Once they blaze out of there, they end up following a few more false leads, including
one that leads them to a super nerdy murder mystery-themed party, before they wind up in the right place. Of course, it all ends disastrously, and the night goes even further south when the cops finally show up at the bash to break things up. While celebs such as Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte, Michael Patrick O’Brien, Jason Sudeikis and Jessica Williams have cameos in the film,
the movie belongs to Dever and Feldstein, who really shine in their respective roles, suggesting they have bright futures ahead of them whether they pursue comedy or drama or a combination of the two.
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SPOTLIGHT: THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM WHEN DOCUMENTARIAN JOHN Chester and his wife, the food blogger Molly Chester, are evicted from their modest apartment in Los Angeles due to their incessantly barking dog, they make a radical life change. With the support of investors, they attempt to create a sustainable farm on 200 acres of land in Moorpark, California, an hour north of L.A. Their eight-year journey transforming the land from an arid patch of rock-hard soil and tumbleweed into a verdant, harmonious paradise of biodiversity is captured in The Biggest Little Farm. It opens Friday at the Cedar Lee. For farmer’s market enthusiasts and casual environmentalists, the film should be a pleasant chronicle of the pathways of local food, how crops make their way from orchards and pastures to vendor’s tables. And for those seeking (or at least imagining)
lifestyle changes of their own, the film can function as a partial how-to guide, offering insight on the annual challenges that come with managing an operation as unwieldy as an oldschool farm. In California, as in most of the United States, agriculture these days is dominated by “monocrop” farms, huge businesses that occupy enormous tracts of land devoted to single products: corn, eggs, raspberries, etc. What the Chesters attempt is more traditional, a farm with more than 200 individual crops and animals of all sorts, but one that they hope can still be a successful business venture. To aid them in their pursuit, they hire an organic farm consultant named Alan York, who helps them design the land and bring the soil back to health. For York, the farm’s primary purpose is creating the conditions by which the soil can
thrive. Among other things, he advises using sheep to cut the grass: The sheep’s waste then fertilizes the soil. But each year, new disasters must be troubleshot. One year, a persistent coyote decimates the chicken coop. Another year, slugs decimate the apricot trees. Still another year, a lack of rain means the pond becomes full of scuzz and the fish and ducks die off. Every solution to a problem creates additional problems … until it doesn’t, and the farm achieves its own balance and cyclical momentum. At its best, the film is a joyous and simple depiction of life on a farm: the miracle of new litters, the glory of sunsets and stars, the satisfaction of fresh produce. But lurking in the background is the threat of wildfires and other calamities born of climate change. Also, questions of commerce are rarely considered with any specificity, and I found myself curious
about them. Once you do things like “bring investors on board,” it seems to me, the meaning of “sustainability” becomes something new. The transformation of this land is wonderful to behold, but it’s extremely expensive. Included among the farm’s new additions is a complex which manufacture bespoke manure — “a poop tea.” Young farmers from around the world are hired (or enlisted) to help work the land. Livestock and crops are acquired, to say nothing of farm vehicles and equipment. By the end of the film, the Chesters are giving tours. While a return to nature of this sort is a courageous life choice, it’d be a mistake to assume that any one of us could make it without significant outside investment. — Sam Allard
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EAT TO THE SEASON, TURN TURN TURN (USUALLY) A balancing act as Aurelia finds its footing in Chagrin Falls By Douglas Trattner THERE AREN’T MANY conventional bars in the Village of Chagrin Falls. Most folks simply meet for drinks at one of the many casually elegant restaurants that populate the charming hamlet. Oddly, one of the most popular ports of last call is the stick at Aurelia, a petite 50-seat bistro at the far end of Main Street. It’s odd because for more than half a century that bar was in fact a soda fountain dispensing egg creams, phosphates and milkshakes, not Manhattans, Sazeracs and Old Fashioneds. Chef-owner James Balchak spent nearly six months converting the North Main Diner, formerly Dink’s, from a dowdy luncheonette to a smart little supper club. Energy from the buzzy bar scene boosts the mood and spirit of the entire space, ensuring that the atmosphere never dips to melancholy. The cocktails that flow from that corner of the room, bearing names like Bee’s Knees ($11), No. 25 Manhattan ($12) and Naked & Famous ($12), are bracing, balanced and brilliant. Given the restaurant’s standing as a farm-to-table operation, I intentionally postponed my visit until winter had finally and fully passed. What better way to welcome the arrival of spring than to enjoy its seasonal bounty on a plate. A quick glance at the menu, however, transported me clear back to autumn. On the roster were Brussels sprouts, potatoes, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cranberries, lentils and apples. Digging deeper, one could spot the occasional ramp, radish and asparagus, but also hydroponic green and hothouse tomato. Balchak admits that after having been away from Cleveland for 20 years, he’s still working to establish the kind of small-farm relationships that will allow him to better utilize the abundance growing just outside his door. The good news, and perhaps more significant in terms of dollars to doughnuts, is that he’s sourcing grass-fed beef and pastured pork from nearby farms. Also in his defense, this year’s cold, wet spring has tossed up additional roadblocks. Balchak’s Brussels sprouts ($8) would be a delight at any time of year. Served as an appetizer, the
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attractively charred but firm sprouts are tossed in an intoxicatingly sweet, spicy and smoky glaze. Local mushrooms and ramps make an appearance atop a rustic pepperoni flatbread ($15) that should have possessed a crisper crust, but the flavors work well together. A welcome taste of spring arrives in the form of a verdant green salad
a state of disarray as tablemates struggled to make room for the lumber. A trim menu swaps broad appeal for integrity of product, with a handful of dishes built around fresh fish, sweet shellfish, pristine pork and first-rate beef. In place of avant-garde concoctions and trendy treatments, Balchak prefers
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($8), a wide bowl brimming with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and creamy blue cheese. Our principal complaint was reserved for the “Farmer’s Board” ($16), an infuriatingly sparse arrangement of two meats (from the excellent NaKyrsie Meats in Geneva) and two cheeses, paired with a smattering of pickled carrots, boxed crackers and stadium-style mustard. A two-foot-long cutting board not only amplified the skimpiness of the offerings, it threw the meal into
to let the main ingredient shine. He calls it “home-cooking plus” and I’d have to agree. His pot roast ($19) is every bit as satisfying as mom’s, but hers never starred fat ribbons of meltingly tender grass-fed beef, braised bok choy and sprightly microgreens. There are few bells and whistles on the pork chop ($20), unless you call a perfect char from the grill a bell and a sexy strip of glistening fat a whistle. The meat is perfectly cooked, sliced and gilded with a
zippy chimichurri. It’s paired with baby cauliflower and lentils that had long ago veered off to mushy land. Plump scallops ($22) benefit from a textbook sear and a bright, seasonal ramp pesto. They hover atop a bed of fluffy couscous and are sided by butter-blanched broccoli. Flakey walleye ($20) manages to give the scallops a run for their money, with a pair of sweet, mild filets offset by a streak of red wine reduction sauce. Ramp risotto and baby-fresh asparagus are supporting cast members. Let the server talk you into the rhubarb crisp a la mode ($8), a homespun and delicious way to cap off the meal, but don’t let her rush you out the door. I’d be lying if I said that we didn’t feel the occasional nudge, poke and prod to move things along, but when there are this few seats and that many hopeful diners, who can blame them? In addition to dinner, Aurelia offers lunch and a weekend brunch that looks good enough to put pants on for.
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ALDOUS LAU SAYS THAT EGG waffles (also known as bubble waffles) are one of the most popular street foods in Hong Kong, his hometown. Around since the 1950s, the trend has slowly been spreading across the globe, where the picturesque, honeycomb-shaped snacks are consumed throughout the day. “People eat them all day long, in early morning on the way to school, for lunch, after school and during tea time, at dinner, and even after dinner,” Lau says. Up until now, Cleveland has been surprisingly lacking in the treats, with Mason’s Creamery in Ohio City providing many locals with their first bites of the waffle. After noticing that dearth, Lau and his wife Alice opened Ball Ball Waffle inside Asia Plaza (2999 Payne Ave.). “We decided to stay in Cleveland and open a shop selling this traditional street food and drink,” Lau says. “Last year we were in the Asian Festival and we had the longest queue. We got a lot of exposure.” The slim and sleek shop is bright, modern and open, with the Laus working in plain sight. The waffles start with an eggy pancake batter that is ladled into special waffle irons that form the characteristic bubble wrap-like appearance. Both sweet and savory ($5 to $6) options are available, with some coming naked while others feature cheese, chocolate or matcha and mochi. “Our traditional is the original, but over time, people would add more and more ingredients, like chocolate chips, seaweed or salty egg,” explains Lau. “Here, we are trying the basic and most popular ones first.” One bite and it’s easy to see why this craze has legs. The balls are ripped apart with a satisfying twist. A hot and crispy exterior gives way to an airy, chewy center. The waffles are warm, aromatic and comforting, a snack that plays just as well in the
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Sweet Melissa to Close its Doors in Rocky River after 11 Years After 11 years in business, Sweet Melissa announced that it will cease operations in Rocky River (19337 Detroit Rd., 440-3336357) on May 26. The popular allday cafe was run by Matthew and Melissa Ullom. In a Facebook post (see below), the owners offered thanks to their many loyal customers. Here is the letter to customers announcing the closure. “On April 28th, Sweet Melissa Rocky River celebrated 11 years of business. In those 11 years, you have given us the incredible opportunity to serve you. We have met so many wonderful people and have crafted lifelong relationships. That is why we want you to hear this directly from us and why it makes this difficult to share. “After careful consideration and with heavy hearts, we have decided not to renew our lease. To our customers and guests, we thank you for many wonderful years and always trusting us to deliver a memorable experience. To our staff, past and present, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being the foundation that carried our business for so many years.” Last year, the crew shuttered its University Heights location near the campus of John Carroll University, following a four-year run.
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LMOST 30 YEARS AGO TO THE DAY, Colin Dussault’s Blues Project played its first-ever gig at the Ultimate Sports Bar (now Bobby O’s), a club located just down the street from Dussault’s Lakewood home. The show sold out, the kegs ran dry and Dussault had a helluva time covering tunes by bands like Rolling Stones, the Beatles and Credence Clearwater Revival. “We made some good money at that show, and I realized that could be a way to make a living,” says Dussault, who had just turned 19 when he played that first gig. He’s talking to us from the office in his Lakewood home where he handles his own booking. On the walls, he’s hung photos from local photographer George Shuba as well as various rock ’n’ roll memorabilia, including a framed Beatles’ ticket and a photo signed by Who bassist John Entwistle. Dussault had started playing harmonica when he was in high school, and he says when he heard the Yardbirds, a British blues band that made use of the instrument, he knew that he could capably play the thing too. “To try to emulate [harmonica players such as] Little Walter or James Cotton is really difficult, but to play like [Yardbirds singer-harmonica player] Keith Relf was possible,” says Dussault.
Since his dad was a notable bassist who played with the rock act Audi Badoo, Dussault grew up listening to lots of music. That meant he got a good dose of classic rock, but he also absorbed some more obscure music too. “I grew up with music all around,” he says. “After my mom and dad got divorced, I would spend weekends in Westlake, and when I was 10, I
found all the Elvis records that my aunt had. Then, I found my dad’s records. The collection he had was kinda cool. It wasn’t just the Monkees and the Beatles. He had Crabby Appleton, the Left Bank, a lot of Zappa, Roy Buchanan, Love, Yardbirds.” After playing that first show in 1989, the group started recording in the early ’90s. It alternated between working with two local icons: Chris Keffer at Magnetic North and Paul Hamann at Suma. Dussault says 1998’s Moving On represented a big breakthrough for the group. With its calland-response vocals, the snappy “Good Booty and Barbeque” remains a staple in the live set and often includes a singalong with the audience and a vigorous jam when the band performs it. “Moving On had ‘Good Booty and Barbeque’ and ‘Little Chicken Wing Girl,’ and it marked a leap forward,” says Dussault. “Despite us not being amazing talented musicians, it sounds great. They’re really good recordings. [Hamann] was that missing part that made us sound better than we were. [Suma] was an amazing studio. I always enjoyed going out there.” Keeping the band going all these years hasn’t been easy. In 2008, Dussault had a dissection in his aorta that would eventually require surgery. He didn’t let that slow him down, however. | clevescene.com | May 22 - 28, 2019
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“It was a blizzard in April, and the gig in Akron got canceled,” he says. “I wasn’t feeling well. I had a headache. I went to the hospital and waited forever. The nurse knew me and the band and convinced me to sit around and wait to get a CAT scan. She convinced me to stay. I watched an Indians game. They did the CAT scan and all of a sudden locked me on the bed. They took me to the Cleveland Clinic and kept me for four days. They finally came in after that and said an artery popped and sealed itself up. They told me I should’ve bled to death.” A couple of years ago, he had surgery to make sure that artery wouldn’t burst, and he timed the
work hard,” he says. “[The late local musician] Mr. Stress used to say to me, ‘You’re so hardworking and tenacious, it’s a shame you got into music because you could’ve been something.’ I took that blue-collar work ethic to the bands, which is why we would do two or three gigs a day and why I can load the trailer in 20 minutes and get on the road.” Dussault says it’s difficult to keep a five-piece band working, but when he looks at the calendar on his desk, he admits he’ll be busy this spring and summer and says he has 17 shows coming up in the next few weeks. In the immediate future, he’ll team up with Nitebridge to do his Van Morrison tribute at 8 p.m. on Friday at the Music Box Supper Club. He’ll then hold down a two-day stand at Mon Ami Winery in Catawba
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surgery so he’d be able to start performing by the end of May when his busy season starts. “We went 10 weeks back from May 31, and I went under the knife,” he says. “I didn’t miss too many gigs.” Within the past year, Dussault teamed up with locally based singerpianist Maurice Moss Stanley and Nitebridge to start a Van Morrison Tribute. “I’ve been wanting to do a Morrison tribute forever,” says Dussault. “Maurice Stanley had Nitebridge, and I’ve sat in with them before. It’s cool because I fit in with their horn section perfectly. We’ve done [the Morrison tribute] four times at the Music Box, and it’s sold out four times. It’s a fun band. There are great musicians in that band. I do the Van Morrison songs anyway, so it was easy for me, and Music Box is a great venue.” Dussault attributes his work ethic to the fact that he grew up moving furniture for his grandfather and dad. “That taught me you had to
over Memorial Day weekend and plays there on Sunday, May 26, and Monday, May 27. Thirty years into his career, he still loves Cleveland’s music scene. “I’ve been to Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans and Chicago and sat in and jammed with bands there,” he says. “I always come home with an appreciation for what we have here. People are friendlier and cooler and less cutthroat. I don’t know if I would be able to survive playing music in those other cities. They’re very competitive. Cleveland is very unique. On any given night, if you go to a jam, we’re all friends. [Local bluesmen] Michael Bay and Butch Armstrong and Allan Greene are all formidable purveyors of their craft. I haven’t run into any assholes here. There’s enough work for everybody. I never had to fight with anyone or stabbed anyone in the back or gotten stabbed in the back. I’ve been lucky.”
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Brass Against: 8 p.m., $18 ADV, $20 DOS. Beachland Ballroom. Driftwood/Swap Meet: 8:30 p.m., $12 ADV, $14 DOS. Beachland Tavern. Michael Formanek: Elusion Quartet: 8 p.m., $20. Bop Stop. Lotus Pedal/Center in Exile/Public Squares/Gary Ducanay: 7:30 p.m., $6. Grog Shop. X/Skating Polly: Formed in Los Angeles in 1977, the punk band X keeps plugging along. The group recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, and it continues to relentlessly tour. Early albums such as Los Angeles, Wild Gift and Under the Big Black Sun show just how much rockabilly influenced the group. Skating Polly, out of Tacoma, Washington, opens the show. Last year’s effort, The Make It All Show, features blistering alt-rock tunes that have an undeniable intensity to them, and the band’s set should nicely complement X’s. (Jeff Niesel) 8 p.m., $40. The Kent Stage.
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Horrible Fest BBQ and Hot Tub Kickoff with Street Gurgler and Oongow: 5 p.m., free. Now That’s Class. Iron Chic/Spanish Love Songs/ Heart & Lung/Hogan’s Last Smash: 7 p.m., $15. Mahall’s 20 Lanes. M. Moody Single Release/Mr. Carnivore/Bonnie Clydeman: A locally based funk-rock/alt-soul band, M. Moody originally began as a solo project for front man Matt Miller. It eventually evolved into a band, and the group has a strong presence on the local circuit. The group will celebrate the release of its funky new single, “Face2Face,” with tonight’s
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Aly & AJ/Armors: Last year, the pop duo Aly & AJ, sisters Alyson “Aly” and Amanda “AJ” Michalk, returned after a 10-year hiatus with the EP Ten Years, an album of introspective tunes laden with ’80s-inspired synthesizers. Album opener “Take Me” features rattling drum machine beats and falsetto vocals and sounds like Like a Virginera Madonna. “The Distance,” another album highlight, is a breakup tune that nicely mirrors “Potential Break-Up Song,” the band’s big hit from 2007. The duo returns to town tonight in support of Sanctuary, a new fivesong “examination of time and soul searching.” The mid-tempo album opener, “Church,” features falsetto vocals and shimmering synths, and the anthemic “Star Maps” sounds like a pop track from the ’80s. The songs are even more synth-based than the ones on Ten Years and should translate well when the group plays them live. (Niesel) 8 p.m., $24 ADV, $27 DOS. House of Blues. Jamila Woods/Nitty Scott: 9 p.m., $12 ADV, $15 DOS. House of Blues Cambridge Room.
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BAND OF THE WEEK ORANGE ANIMAL By Emanuel Wallace
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MEET THE BAND: John Ramsey (guitar,
vocals, piano), Bill Derivan (bass), Adam Thurman (drums) IT ALL BEGAN WITH AN AD: The local
rock act Orange Animal got its start as the brainchild of Ramsey. “It was about two and a half years ago, Adam [Thurman] and I got together and started playing in the basement of my house,” Ramsey says. “I had some songs that I wanted to write. We found a practice space at the
with goofy songs about committing crimes in the buffet line.” WHY YOU SHOULD HEAR THEM: “Most of our sound is pure rock ’n’ roll but it’s got a lot of influences,” Ramsey says. “There’s some folk in there and some blues in there as well ... especially on our first album,” he adds. The group’s latest album, No Song Sick Hearts, is a more polished effort. “On this new album, the genre kind of changes from song
“We really wanted to play out as much as possible, so the first album we made was more like a demo ...” Rock & Roll City Studios. Then we went on Craigslist to find another player which was how we met Bill [Derivan] in July 2017.” “I had a recently moved to Cleveland and didn’t know any musicians, so I was putting myself out there,” Derivan adds. Ramsey says he just “really wanted people to just play music.” “He [Derivan] responds to the ad, and I did have mace with me at the audition just in case. We have had a couple people who have been in and out, but this is the core of the band.” GETTING A FOOT IN THE DOOR: Ramsey
looked at Orange Animal’s first album, Gave It All Away, as a way to get the band’s foot in the door. “We really wanted to play out as much as possible, so the first album we made was more like a demo to see who’d give us a chance to play at their venue,” he says. In the time since then, the group has also recorded a live album at Grog Shop. “We were learning how to do it,” Thurman adds. “None of us had ever done anything like that before. We started
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to song almost,” Derivan says. “I was pulling from a lot of different influences, so that’s why this one has a bit of a different feel. It’s more complex.” Ramsey agrees. “We spent a lot of time making each song better,” he adds. The album features backup vocals from Taylor Lamborn and organ work from Rob Kovacs. Derivan feels that the mix of artists for the release show will keep the audience engaged. “It’s going to be a blended show,” he says. “The three acts before us are a little different from each other. It’s quite a few genres coming together for a night.” WHERE YOU CAN HEAR THEM:
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Animal Performs with the Del Rios, the Robin Blake Sound Experiment and Taylor Lamborn at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, at the Grog Shop.
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SAVAGE LOVE HARD FEELINGS By Dan Savage I keep running into the same issue with my best friend of five years. (She’s also my maid of honor at my upcoming wedding.) We’re both empaths — most of my friends are — and we’re both in therapy working on how to cope with that. I have severe anxiety that impacts my physical health, so one of the empathrelated issues I’m working on is not following through with plans when I need to take time alone. My friend claims she understands this but my actions severely impact her mood. Example: We’ll make tentative plans to get together, I’ll feel too sick to follow through, and then she’s in a negative emotional spiral for days. The final straw came when she called me late this past Friday night — just once, with no subsequent voice mail, text message, or followup call. On Monday morning, I sent her a text message asking how her weekend was and got an icy reply. Evidently, something happened to her on Friday, she called me for support, and my failure to return her call left her feeling very upset. I apologized for the accidental trigger and tried to lay down some protocols for reaching out in an emergency situation (leave me a voice mail and send a followup text) so I know it’s urgent. She hasn’t replied. I’m really frustrated. She has a lot of baggage around being shamed for being emotional, so I try to be careful not to invalidate her feelings, but I don’t know if that’s even making a difference. We’ve had several conflicts over the last year, always triggered by something I did or said, almost always accidentally, that caused her to “take a step back.” She insists she understands I’m doing my best to be a good friend while also working through my own emotional shit. But that’s not the sense I’m getting. I’m feeling increasingly like it’s impossible to be a human being AND her friend. Until recently, I had zero emotional boundaries and made myself available to her at a moment’s notice to help shoulder her emotional burden. But now that I’m trying to be more conservative with my abundance and take better care of myself, it seems like all I do is hurt her. What the fuck do I do? I’ve tried to be open-minded and patient with her dramatic mood swings, but she seems unable to give me the benefit of the doubt, which I
always try to give her. This rocky ground between us is adding more stress to the whole wedding situation. (You’re supposed to be able to rely on your maid of honor, right?) This thing we have is not sustainable as it is, although I love her deeply. Help me figure this out? — Emotions Making Personal Affection Too Hard Being so attuned to other people’s emotional states that you feel their pain — being an empath — sounds exhausting. But Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist in private practice, isn’t convinced your empath superpowers are the problem here. “EMPATH’s moods seem overly dependent on what the other person does,” said Gottlieb. “That’s not being ‘an empath.’ Most people are empathetic, which isn’t the same as what these two are doing. They’re drowning in each other’s feelings. This is what pop culture might call codependency, and what in therapy we’d call an attachment issue.” From your letter, EMPATH, it sounds like you might be ready to detach from your friend — you mentioned a final straw and described the relationship as not sustainable — and detaching would resolve this attachment issue. “This feels less like a friendship and more like a psychodrama where they’re each playing out their respective issues,” said Gottlieb. “A friendship isn’t about solving another person’s emotional issues or being the container for them. It isn’t about being devastated by another person’s feelings or boundaries. It should be a mutually fulfilling relationship, not being co-therapists to each other. In a strong friendship, each person can handle her own emotions rather than relying on the friend to regulate them for her.” Gottlieb started writing an advice column because, unlike psychotherapists, advice columnists are supposed to tell people what to do. I’m guessing your therapist mostly asks questions and gently nudges, EMPATH, but since Gottlieb has her advice-columnist hat on today and not her psychotherapist hat, I asked her to tell you what to do. “She should act more like a
friend than a therapist/caretaker,” said Gottlieb. “She shouldn’t treat her friend or herself as if they’re too fragile to handle basic communication or boundaries. And they should both be working out their issues with their respective therapists, not with each other.” And if you decide to keep this woman in your life (and your wedding party), EMPATH, you’ll both have to work on — sigh — your communication skills. “Right now, they don’t seem to know how to communicate directly with each other,” said Gottlieb. “It’s either an icy text or complaining to outside parties about each other. But when it comes to how they interact with each other, they’re so careful, as if one or both might break if they simply said, ‘Hey, I really care about you and I know sometimes you want to talk about stuff, but sometimes it feels like too much and maybe something you can talk to your therapist about.’” Lori Gottlieb’s new book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, is a New York Times best seller. Follow her on Twitter @LoriGottlieb1.
*** I will be driving to New Orleans from Toronto. It’s almost impossible to drive from Ontario to Louisiana without stopping for fuel/food/hotel in Ohio, Georgia, or Alabama. But I want to boycott Handmaid states during my trip. Even then, I feel I have to check the news every day to see what state is next. Do you have any practical advice for me? Or should I just stay home until your democratic systems and your courts are fixed and your Electoral College is abolished? — Canadian Avoids Nearing Terrible Georgia, Ohio … Why head south, CANTGO? Even if you’ve lived in Canada all your life, you couldn’t possibly have explored every corner of your beautiful country. But if you absolutely, positively must board the Titanic — excuse me, if you must visit the United States — take a hard right after you cross the border and head west instead. Enjoy Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, check out some of
those lakes they’re always talking about in Minnesota, speed through the Dakotas, Montana, and the skinniest part of Idaho, and pretty soon you’ll be in Washington State, where a woman’s right to choose is enshrined in the state constitution. The summers are lovely, we’ve got hiking trails that will take you to mountain lakes, and Democrats control both houses of the state legislature and the governor’s mansion, so you won’t have to check the news every day when you’re in Seattle. CONFIDENTIAL TO EVERYONE: Anti-choice, anti-woman, anti-sex bills have been rammed through Republican-controlled state legislatures in Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Utah, Mississippi, and Alabama. “The new wave of anti-abortion laws suggests that a post-Roe America won’t look like the country did before 1973, when the court case was decided,” Michelle Goldberg wrote in the New York Times. “It will probably be worse.” If these bills are declared constitutional — a real possibility now — doctors will be jailed, women who have miscarriages will be prosecuted, and many forms of birth control will be banned. If you’re as pissed off as I am — and anyone who isn’t can piss right off — please make sure you and all your friends are registered to vote so you can vote out anti-choice state legislators and governors in 2020. To be clear: Right now, abortion remains legal in all 50 states. So you don’t have to wait until next November to send a “fuck you” to red-state Republicans pushing these laws. Make a donation to an organization that helps women obtain abortions in red states — like The Yellowhammer Fund in Alabama (yellowhammerfund.org), Gateway Women’s Access Fund in Missouri (gwaf.org), and Women Have Options in Ohio (womenhaveoptions. org). On the Lovecast, Dan chats with actor Maddie Corman: savagelovecast.com.
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