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CHAPTERS V

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Treat yourself to everything Cleveland has to offer – and then some

XV Food

The food pyramid of Cleveland, and a quick look at our delicious past and present

XXI drink

Clink glasses with our city’s proud tradition of beverages

XXIX CulTure

Cleveland shows off its artistic side

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rab your gals, grab your guys and re-charge at these delightful, modern-day health and beauty parlors, located in and around Cleveland. Or, round up your spa essentials, crack open that bottle of bubbly you’ve been saving, and treat yourself to a much needed staycation.

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Cleveland is lush with places to get great cuts, colors and styles, but one of our favorites is local chain Dino Palmieri Salon and Spa. With nine locations, this salon pretty much monopolizes our business since it’s just so convenient whether we’re downtown or in the ’burbs. At Dino’s there is a menu and stylist for every budget—a woman’s Designer Cut and Finish is $38, while an Art Director’s is $69—so you and your gals can feel pretty and pampered without breaking the bank. Do note, however, that Dino’s tacks on additional charges if you have particularly long or unruly hair. Hey— it’s been known to happen.

The Mani-PeDi

Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa is a clean and cozy hometurned-spa located in Cleveland Heights (2200 South Taylor Rd.) with a huge selection of nail services for women and men. Choose from basic manis and pedis, to gel colors, therapeutic paraffin treatments and full sculpted sets. Prices are some of the most reasonable we’ve seen ($25 for 45-minute manicure) and the salon has won a whole bunch of awards including Friendliest Staff and Favorite Cleveland Heights Business. And—bonus—the salon is kid friendly so bring along those nieces you’re babysitting and call it Girls Day Out.

The Massage

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Salon in Legacy Village (25377 Cedar Rd.) or Mentor (8780 Mentor Ave.) for a few hours of uninterrupted R & R. Open seven days a week and home to a staff of 125, it’s not hard to snag an appointment for one of their three stress-melting massages: Elemental Nature, Chakra Balancing, and Prenatal. While prices may be a little on the steep side ($100 for 60 minutes), the facilities are exceptionally clean and the staff here go above and beyond to make you feel like a pampered princess.

The Facial

If you’re looking for a facial experience that accommodates your skin’s needs, head over to Imagine Salon in Willoughby (38010 Euclid Ave.) where you can choose between seven (yes, seven!) unique facials.

Our top picks include the seasonally appropriate Sinus Treatment Facial, which uses aromatherapy and light massage to—uh—get the juices flowing and to restore sinus balance.

We also like the Embrightenment Facial, which uses traditional Asian techniques to reduce inflammation and minimize and prevent dark spots. Prices really aren’t bad ($80 for 60 minutes) and all treatments include a complimentary 10-minute aromatic steam shower for relaxation and detoxification.

The soaPs

If you’re more into the whole DIY spa day, stock up on all your essentials at Willoughby’s Gourmet Soap Market (37917 Vine St.).

Here you’ll find anything you could

possibly want for a Ladies Night In—soaps, lotions, whips, salts, scrubs, bath bombs, shampoos and deodorants, plus all the accessories you need for application. Every item is hand-made by a small team of artists whose seasonal and natureinspired creations outshine any big box soap retailer we’ve been to. You can place your order online or by phone, but we recommend stopping in the store—the samples alone are worth a trip.

The Robe

United Kingdom transplant Sophie Burkart just opened up her Chagrin Falls store Soffia B last year, but she’s already changed the way many Clevelanders think about bedroom luxury. Her mission, she says, with her collection of limited edition silk and cotton robes is to “ensure mornings begin gently and evenings end with elegance.” Really, have you ever heard anything classier? Prices here are in designer apparel territory ($895 range), but if you’re okay with splurging on bedroom ware, this is your place. Soffia B’s is online only, so visit www.soffiab.com for more information.

The canDles

There is a reason why Root Candle Company’s motto is “The Best Candle in America,” and honestly we have yet to find a maker that compares. The Medina-based retailer (623 West Liberty St.) boasts

dozens of unique and seasonal fragrances, ranging from mulled cider to English lavender and fresh lime. If you can’t bring yourself to spend $20 on a candle, Root also has an extensive sale section that is worth perusing.

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Ann Onusko, the force behind Lakewood’s Indigo Perfumery (12011 Detroit Ave.) began her career as a floral designer, but has since re-focused her passion for scent to perfume. She has a wide selection of fragrances on hand—from fruity and citrus, to mossy and earthy— and offers consultations to help you pick the perfect scent for your daily spritz or special evening out. Prices vary based on bottle size and variety, so call 216-767-5563 with questions.

The bouDoiR

After you’ve pampered yourself pink, book your appointment with the lovely ladies of Cleveland Boudoir (2435 Professor Ave.) for a photo session. Each model is given a private dressing room, chock-full of outfits, heels, and accessories for your shoot, plus they offer onsite hair and makeup with a team of talented stylists. Cleveland Boudoir photographers work with you to make you feel comfortable and beautiful, and know how to help you accentuate your best angles. Prices vary so call 216-452-2206 for more information.

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New Fashion Boutique Giving A Whole New Meaning To Sugar Wicked Sugar Fashion Jewelry & Accessories, LLC is a Boutique specializing in women’s Fashion Jewelry, Scarves, Handbags, and Gift Items. Wicked Sugar is owned by two sisters, Kelly and Katie Cvijovic and is located in Strongsville, OH. Kelly and Katie both graduated from Kent State University with Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Degrees. It was always their dream to own their own business and offer both fashion and affordability to their community.

Wicked Sugar strives to provide their customers with the latest fashions and one of a kind pieces.

Their products include a large assortment of on-trend jewelry and accessories ranging in price from $4.00-$85.00. Kelly and Katie feel it’s important to offer unique items and constantly bring in new product. They feel accessorizing should be fun and not “break the bank”!

Wicked Sugar’s shopping experience is very unique as well. The

boutique has an “industrial chic” vibe. You will be intrigued not only by the bling, but by the eye catching displays as well!

The sisters love that they as owners, are in the store everyday getting to know all of their customers and community. There is no age barrier on accessories, so daughter, mom and grandmother can all shop together!!

Wicked Sugar also offers private shopping parties in the store after hours. If you are in the mood for a girls’ night out with shopping rewards and complimentary refreshments, call the sisters today to book!

Wicked Sugar is located at 10252 W. 130th St. Strongsville, Ohio, at the corner of 130th and Albion.

The store phone number is 440628-8022. Their email address is info@wickedsugarfashion.com.

Check out their social media links for new merchandise and updates on their upcoming website.

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THE COMMANDMENTS OF DRESSING LOCAL Where to Shop and W hat to Get

BY ALAINA MCCONNELL

If you’re anything like us, you like to wear your Cleveland pride on your sleeve (and we mean that literally).

Now, with the abundance of locally-focused shops and wares, finding sweet Cleveland swag is easier than ever. Here are some of our favorite spots.

I TOPS

Since 2008, the CLE Clothing Company has been making locals look good with their line of snazzy T’s (plus a whole lot more). Where this shop earns points is in its dedication to reproducing inside jokes and references on their apparel that only true Clevelanders can appreciate.

Whether it’s taking jabs at the everinconsistent Northeast Ohio weather, capturing the city’s undying love for our sports teams, or reproducing iconic 216 images (the West Side Market, the old Municipal Stadium, and Whiskey Island, to name a few), the CLE Clothing Company has dozens of designs to fit every style and mood. Peruse their vast selection of men’s and women’s T’s online and in-store, downtown on East Fourth Street or at Native Cleveland (another fabulous local hotspot) on Waterloo Road.

II JEWELRY

When it comes to fine, fashionable, wearable art we simply adore Erika Originals. Erika Hansen, the young Cleveland mastermind behind the line, produces beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations from old scraps and knickknacks such as keys, book pages, metal settings, chains, and other random trinkets, all of which can be easily dressed up or down as needed. Browse her selection of map-work jewelry, too, for stunning pieces that depict the city’s downtown and outlying neighborhoods. Visit her online at erikaoriginals.com.

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Lakewood’s YellowCake boutique is home to a fabulous collection of women’s (yellowcake), men’s (beefcake) and kid’s (minicake) apparel, all hand designed and crafted by Clevelander Valerie

Mayen, whom you may remember from Season 8 of Project Runway.

Each piece is finished with detailed thread, giving her apparel that unique YellowCake flavor and flair.

We particularly love her collection of dresses, wearable on casual Saturday mornings, flashy nights out on the town, or at conservative family functions. Her dresses also boast an off-the-runway look with everyday practicality: Many include pockets— we love that!

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You may have to dig a bit and brush off some fuzzies at Unique Thrift on Lorain Avenue, but put in the time and you’ll surely walk out with some real gems. On practically a daily basis, this second-hand shop receives boatloads of donations of used and second-hand winter wear, and many a Clevelander can attest to finding great steals on pea coats, rain coats, trench coats, and a plethora of other cold-weather essentials. Did we mention that Mondays are half-off too? The one drawback (or character builder) to this place is that it doesn’t have dressing rooms. So strip down to your bedroom best, or cross your fingers that those two-for-one tube tops you found near the checkout fit when you get home.

V BAGS

Blush Boutique in Coventry sports a lovely collection of retro-looking totes, satchels, and purses (as well as jewelry, soaps and apparel) that appeal to grungy Cleveland hipsters and miniskirt wearing suburban moms alike. Many of their bags feature funky stamps and prints and are the products of local independent and emerging designers. Prices are fairly reasonable, but Blush does have strict policies about returns and exchanges.

VI BOTTOMS

Carve out a couple of hours to browse the racks at Avalon Exchange (in Coventry and Lakewood), where you’ll find a generous selection of gently used clothing, as well as hot deals on designer names like Louis Vuitton, Prada, Betsey Johnson and the like. Here, you can score pretty much any type of “bottom” that you’re looking for, be it bright pinkand-yellow spanx, pleather skirts, retro swishy track pants or everfashionable hoodie-footie onesies.

Make room in your closet before stopping by and sell last season’s apparel to the folks behind the counter for hard cash or store credit.

It’s a win-win.

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ECO-WEAR

Dust off your social responsibility cap and make your way to Banyan Tree boutique in Tremont where you’ll find eco-friendly wares aplenty: Adorable print cardigans, comfy flats, wooly socks, silk screened T’s, handmade bow ties— yep, it’s all here. Banyan Tree also has lots of cute knickknacks that you didn’t realize you needed until suddenly you do (Cleveland skyline wineglasses?

Yes, please), making it the perfect place to shop for last minute gifts and treats for yourself.

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ACCESSORIES & SHOES

Flower Child on Clifton Boulevard is more of a sensory-exploiting labyrinth than a store, and we mean that in the best way possible. Work your way through the 15-plus rooms and find a treasure trove of vintage accessories—everything from 1950s costume jewelry to rival your crazy aunt’s collection, to retro Disney character watches with twitchy ticking arms and funky, disco-era belts, gently used hair pieces, old

school Playboy pins, buckles, and tie clips—all stacked, piled, and pushed together in frenzied disarray. They also have hoards of period shoes—high top sneakers, patent leather, velvet flats, roller shoes, badass cowboy boots, and the like. You’ll be hard pressed to find such variety anywhere else in the state of Ohio.

IX HATS

Clevelander Alex Harris opened up Family First Clothing Company just a year or so ago, but has already made a name for himself in the city’s clothing sphere. Family First features an eclectic mix of Cleveland swag— think T’s, tanks, hoodies and hats— that make you look fresh without breaking the bank. Their beanies and hats are stamped with the company’s logo FAM, which serves as a reminder of the company’s motto: Family is what you make it and always comes first no matter what.

X MISCELLANY

Is it cheating if we cram a handful of other fabulous stores into the final category? We think not. Deering Vintage on West 25th is home to a huge collection of vintage apparel for ladies and gents, as well as old school cards, magazines, and photos. Visit the Cleveland Shop for terrific costumes and fancy Friday outfits. This place also offers rentals so don’t fret about selecting a one-time getup. Browse the racks at Thrift Nation in Parma to find great steals on business-casual attire. If, after all this, a day of vintage shopping seems overwhelming—and trust us, we know it can be—start out at Sweet Lorain on Lorain Avenue It’s one of the most organized thrift shops we’ve frequented. Happy shopping, Cleveland.

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Bananas Foster Homemade Ice Cream, Sweet Moses, Gordon Square Turtle Sundae, Malley’s, Lakewood Assorted pastries, Gypsy Beans & Bakery, Gordon Square Pierogi, Sokolowskis, Tremont (We were informed that, technically, this wouldn’t qualify as a pasta or grain.)

Cannoli, Corbo’s Bakery, Little Italy Bag o’ Nuts, Peterson Nut Company, Downtown

Meats: • Atomic Dog, ABC the Tavern, East or West • Ribeye, Red Steakhouse, Downtown • Pastrami sandwich, Slyman’s Deli, AsiaTown • Yellow tuna sashimi, Saka Japan, Shaker Square • Roasted pig head, Greenhouse Tavern, East Fourth • Cassoulet, L’Albatros, University Circle • Full slab of ribs, Hot Sauce Williams, Cleveland • Galley Boy, Swenson’s, Various Locations • Charcuterie board, Black Pig, Ohio City

Milk / Yogurt / Cheese • Cheese plate, L’Albatros, University Circle (Pure showmanship!)

• Moosetracks Milkshake, Tommy’s, Coventry (We know this is cheating.)

• Thin cheese pizza, Vincenza’s, Downtown (Cheating is fun.)

• Artisanal cheeses, Lake Erie Creamery, Various local restaurants and cheese stands • Dark Chocolate Dipped Bleu Cheese Macaron, Coquette Patisserie, University Circle • White pimento cheese, Peachtree Southern Kitchen, Hudson

Fruits: • Mango Tango Smoothie, Johnny Mango World Café & Bar, Ohio City • Bacon-wrapped dates, Luxe, Gordon Square • Vegan apple cinnamon froyo (made with coconut milk instead of milk), Piccadilly, Ohio City • Guacamole, Momocho, Ohio City • Fresh produce, West Side Market

Veggies: • Brussels sprouts, Lolita, Tremont • Gai lan (Chinese Broccoli), Wonton Gourmet, AsiaTown • Barrio (Can we include barrio in veggies?)

• Juice cleanse, Anna in the Raw, online • All the veggies you can stuff into a bag, North Union Farmers Market, Shaker Square • Roasted beet salad, Flying Fig, Ohio City • Cucumbers with chile and vinegar, Szechuan Gourmet, AsiaTown

Bread / Cereal / Rice / Pasta: • Baked Mac and Cheese, Deagan’s, Lakewood • Ciabatta bread, Blackbird Bakery, Lakewood • Spaghetti for two, Ohio City Pasta, Ohio City • Hush Puppies, SOHO, Ohio City • Lasagna alla Meridionale, Stino da Napoli, Rocky River • Pho, Superior Pho, AsiaTown (It’s got noodles, so it counts.)

• Pappardelle Bolognese, D.C. Pasta Company, Strongsville • Grilled Cheese, Melt Bar & Grilled, Various locations

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Then + now

An Old Testament/New Testament look at Cleveland’s dining joints

By Eric Sandy

You used to eat...

A steak at Ferris Steak House, which, let’s face it, was usually pretty dry. The improbably placed high-end diner on Detroit Road in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood is now in Rocky River, but the memories live on.

Now You eat...

A steak at Red, the Steakhouse on E. 4th St. downtown. Pricey pricey pricey steak for sale here, but what our food editor calls the best meat in town. Diners get reliably delicious, dependable and decadent steak.

You used to eat...

A hot dog from a vendor near the courthouse.

Now You eat...A hot dog with fruit loops and brie at the Happy Dog with tots cooked in vegetarian cooking oil.

You used to eat...

Mac and cheese at Cheddar’s, the short-lived Mac n’ Cheese place on Detroit Road in DetroitShoreway.

Now You eat...

Mac and cheese almost anywhere, including the at the fabulous Standard on East 185th Street.

You used to eat...

Skinny fries at Steak and Shake.

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Now You eat...Really thick fries from a cornucopia at Bar Cento, complete with all the rosemary and aioli you can possibly imagine.

You used to eat...

Subway, because it was there.

Now You eat...

Great, affordable sandwiches at Cleveland Pickle and Bogtrotters.

You used to eat...

Breakfast at IHOP at 2 in the morning, just for the hell of it.

Now You eat...

Breakfast at IHOP at 2 in the morning, just for the hell of it, and then delicious flap jacks at Jack Flaps in Ohio City.

You used to eat...

A scone or something from Starbucks and call it breakfast before work downtown.

Now You eat...

A full, lavish breakfast from Hot Spot on Carnegie.

You used to eat...

Chicken and waffles as they were popping onto every trendy menu in town.

Now You eat...

Chicken a la king at the Katz Club Diner, where it warms your heart and cockles.

You used to eat...

Cheap pizza at Mama Santa’s.

Now You eat...

Cheap pizza at Mama Santa’s (always have, always will), but you also get wood-fired brilliance at Vero in Cleveland Heights.

You used to eat...

At Swingos and grab the tableside caesar and enjoy the full circuslike presentation of fine dining.

Now You eat...

At L’Albatros, or Fahrenheit, or Lola’s, or Dante, or any number of healthy fine-dining establishments that dot Northeast Ohio.

You used to eat...

Delicious, cheap but plain Mexican food from any number of places with similar names. Beans, rice, yada yada yada.

Now You eat...

At Momocho’s or El Carnicero and bask in mod-mex.

You used to eat...

Chinese takeout.

Now You eat...

A hot pot at Szechuan Garden (if you’re feeling adventurous and gastrointestinally secure) or a Pad Thai variant at Map of Thailand.

You used to eat...

Taco Tuesday at dive bars with

some extra ground beef and cheddar cheese in the kitchen.

Now You eat...

Tacos from Barrio in Tremont (or Lakewood) or the Kent emigre Taco Tontos (now in Lakewood).

You used to eat...

Lots of corn and questionably spiced chicken at Machu Piccu, the short-lived Peruvian place downtown.

Now You eat...

An arepa at Barroco in Lakewood or downtown, with four of the most delicious sauces this side of the Panama Canal.

You used to eat...

A delicious, expensive bratwurst at Jacob’s Field.

Now You eat..

A mediocre, cheaper bratwurst at Progressive Field.

You used to eat...

As many dishes concocted by Michael Symon as humanly possible (without mortgaging your house).

Now You eat...

As many dishes concocted by Michael Symon as humanly possible, made from a Michael Symon cookbook in your own personal kitchen.

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It used to be called Alchemy Hour Double IPA; now it’s called Chillwave. Whatever the name, GLBC has received rave reviews for this hearty pour. Clocking in at over 9 percent ABV, Chillwave boasts bunches of hoppy flavors, which isn’t to say that it’s a rough swig. In fact, it’s one of the smoother double IPAs out there, and once you’ve had one (or six), it’s easy to see why it’s already one of GLBC’s most popular brews.

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Annually one of the most celebrated and highly ranked beers that comes out of Northeast Ohio, B.O.R.I.S. is as smooth and powerful as the name implies. The Russian imperial boasts chocolate and malt flavors, and a dozen other undertones that float across the tongue in a creamy avalanche of pure imperial goodness. Head down to Akron and grab a pour, or hit up your local fine craft beer store and pick up a couple bottles.

Buckeye Brewing Hippie IPA

There are gallons of fine IPAs pouring out of Northeast Ohio taps; here’s one of the best. It’s crisp to the taste, with plenty of carbonation, which gives it a slightly different mouthfeel than other IPAs. And though it clocks in at just over 6 percent alcohol, Hippie is a potent draft. Amber and rustcolored, much like our delightful city, the bitterness escapes after a bit and leaves you with a slightly sweet aftertaste. Just the right reason to come back for more.

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From the Conway brothers and the birth of Great Lakes decades ago to the ever-burgeoning brewery scene that seems to drop a new operation on Cleveland every month, there isn’t anything quite like a sip of the local nectar. Here are nine of our favorites: what we would imagine as the perfect Cleveland tap line, if you will.

Indigo Imp is one of the more peculiar little breweries in Cleveland. You won’t see their stuff on a tap list, which is unfortunate. But you can still find their bottles at plenty of Northeast Ohio’s best bars and lined up in the cooler case at the convenient store. The Blonde Bombshell is sweet and dry, dosing out pleasant fruit notes along the way.

Medium to light-bodied, the Blonde is a perfect beer to sip away at during the day, especially once the temps rise. (And they will, we promise.)

Brew Kettle White Rajah

Down in Strongsville, the Brew Kettle has grown from a hole-in-the-wall DIY operation catering to the folks who want to brew their own beer to a full-service restaurant and bar on Pearl Road.

In addition to lining up some of the finest craft selections from across the country, the Brew Kettle makes plenty of their own, including this standout.

The White Rajah is not short on hops in any way, and they pack a punch. Those delicious hops also produce an aroma that will leave you spellbound.

Enjoy it, just don’t forget to get to the drinking.

Thirsty Dog Siberian Night Imperial Stout

When the sun sets early and the thermometer reads near zero, you need a filling, powerful brew to warm the cockles and fill the soul. Thirsty Dog’s take on the imperial stout is, well, pretty freaking stout.

How does it stack up against the competition? By thumping it, that’s how. Siberian Night is one of Thirsty Dog’s highest rated beers—90 out of 100 or above in some arenas—and those numbers are backed up with a heaping pile of awards for this brew.

Fat Heads IBUsive IPA

Another IPA? Damn straight. Fat Heads’ arrival

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Willoughby Brewing Company Peanut Butter Cup Coffee Porter

Want your dessert and your drink in one glass?

Come on down to Willoughby for this enchanting brew. It won’t leave you overwhelmed with the sweet notes, but the peanut butter and coffee tastes run smoothly through the whole glass. The aroma is warm and welcoming, and though we hesitate to have more than one, there’s really no better porter coming out of Northeast Ohio, at least in the flavored category.

Market Garden Brewery Pearl Street Wheat

Market Garden head brewer Andy Tveekrem has made a lot of beer in his life, what with stints at GLBC and Dogfish Head, so we trust him when he says this is one of his favorite beers ever. Sure, there’s the Scotch Ale and Festivus Ale (Market Garden’s holiday seasonal ale), and those are beloved and ordered en masse. But the Pearl Street, as Tveekrem says, is “rippin’ good.” It’s mellow and light, perfect for day-long drinking adventures, and as the brewery says, just the sort of wheat beer you’d find in a German beer garden.

Cheers!

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IN THE BEGINNING, THERE WAS LIQUOR A helpful, annotated timeline of Cleveland’s illustrious liquor history

1796 |

Moses Cleaveland arrives on the banks of the Cuyahoga River.

Promptly asks where the closest bar is.

1800 |

David and Gilman Bryant operate a secondhand distillery producing “two quarts of raw spirits a day.” So, they were basically making enough for the average Clevelander.

1831 | A distillery operates on a sliver of land near the Flats giving the area its name, which still stands today: Whiskey Island (or “that place you get drunk and play volleyball.”)

1840 | While the brewery market explodes in Cleveland, only two distilleries operate, producing just 80,000 gallons a year, or just barely enough to make it through December alone.

1860 | Total distilleries in Cleveland: 5. Total breweries: somewhere near 150, given historical estimates. Total sober Clevelanders: 0.

1910 | Cleveland produces $5,124,478

worth of malt liquor a year. Not distillery-

related, but let it be known the CLE was on the malt liquor train from the start.

JAN. 20, 1920 | Prohibition. Boo.

Everyone shuts up shop (well, officially, anyway), and Cleveland’s (legal) liquor business disappears.

JAN. 21, 1920 |

Countless illegal speakeasies open their doors. You can’t keep a good drinker down.

1933 | Prohibition ends. Clevelanders call off for the following 27 days of work.

1934 | Eliot Ness arrives in Cleveland.

Wikipedia tells us this is important because one day there will be a beer named after him.

1934 | The birth of Paramount Distillery, which, for many years, was the only operating distillery in the city (it only bottles its product in Cleveland now, distilling elsewhere). Makers of cordials and most of the bottom-shelf well liquors you find in drug stores and in dive bars, Paramount really screwed up by not making its headquarters in Ohio City, it later discovered.

1996 | The Velvet Tango Room quietly

opens its super secret doors Duck Island, slinging the best handmade cocktails you’ll ever drink with just a few rules of decorum to obey while doing so (no hats, please!) Starts the cocktail trend in Cleveland. Remains as mysterious as always.

2009 | Tom’s Foolery begins distilling

apple brandy in Chagrin Falls. Quickly expands to ryes and bourbons. All made by one man and a few helpers.

It’s a delicious miracle we don’t want explained.

2012 |

Portside Distillery becomes the first distillery in Cleveland since Prohibition. Finally, a rum to drink that doesn’t have a cartoonish pirate on the label.

2013 | Cleveland Whiskey debuts, utilizing a high-tech process of aging whiskey in days and weeks, not years. All the better for us—we don’t like waiting for our hooch.

2014 |

You read this timeline and quickly pull out your phone to find the nearest bar.

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Ballet In Cleveland is proud to announce a partnership with Ohio’s own Firelands Winery in the debut of our own Fouette Pinot Grigio and Arabesque Cabernet Sauvignon.

Our Exciting 2014 Programming February 28

Annual Gala

March 1

Allison DeBona & the Men of Ballet West

April 26 & 27

Amelia Lowe, Finalist on So You Think You Can Dance

May 2

Private Label Wine Debut at Playhouse Square

August 23 & 24

Julia Erickson & Aaron Ingley from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Real Food Barre

October 25

World Premiere with New York City Ballet ballerina Ashley Bouder & Stars of the NYCB - Choreography by Joshua Beamish

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THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART The CMA is one of only a few major metropolitan museums whose regular admission is completely free, letting visitors lose themselves for days in the epic sweep of art history from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance to Pop Art. However, entrance to special exhibitions can put you back $15 if you’re not a member, or you can fork over a few bucks to rent an iPad for additional info on the exhibits.

Special events, like concerts or MIX cocktail night, can also get pricy. Located at 11150 East Blvd. Call 216-421-7350, or go to clevelandart.org

MOCA CLEVELAND You’ve marveled at its architecture, now step inside and be intrigued by MOCA’s galleries and performances. Their exhibitions are few, but each is ponderable enough to take up an entire afternoon, if you can put yourself in a generous frame of mind.

Admission is $8, with discounts for students and seniors. If you don’t take the bus, parking will lighten your wallet, too. Located at 11400 Euclid Ave. Call 216-421-8671 or go to mocacleveland.org

WILLIAM BUSTA GALLERY

Representing some of the most impressive homegrown talent, the William Busta Gallery recently celebrated a quarter century of dealing art.

For much of its existence, it has boasted a wellearned national reputation that’s been boosted by the New York Times. Located at 2731 Prospect Ave..

Call 216-298-9071 or go to williambustagallery.com.

SPACES

For art that will make you question the definition of the term, Northeast Ohio offers no better venue.

Scratch your head and expand your mind at their free quarterly exhibits, or the public art projects that can wind all around the city. Donations (or the purchase of a beer or glass of wine or two) at opening receptions are always appreciated, but admission is always free. Located at 2220 Superior Viaduct. Call 216-621-2314 or go to spacesgallery. org.

TREGONING AND COMPANY

No other gallery is so fluently in conversation with art’s past. Recent exhibits have surveyed the work of an overlooked Abstract Expressionist, recreated photographic techniques of the 19th century, and even been paired with museum-quality catalogs situating displayed works in historic context.

Located at 1300 West 78th St. Call 216-281-8626 or go to tregoningandco.com.

DOUBTING THOMAS GALLERY

One of Tremont’s most fun Second Friday destinations, DTG has hosted group shows with offthe-wall themes like cats and Day Glo’s screaming colors. Yet affiliated artists’ senses of humor don’t detract from careful attention to their craft. Located at 856 Jefferson Ave. Search for Doubting Thomas Gallery on Facebook.

ROTTEN MEAT GALLERY

Here you’ll find a perfect balance of traditional painting and sculpture—often by intriguing upand-comers or promising students—and unironic tributes to movies, TV and music in everything from fine art media to crafts to elaborately painted table top game figurines. Located at 1814 East 40th, Suite 4B. Call 216-469-4896 or go to rottenmeatgallery. com.

BREAKNECK GALLERY

Gen Y’ s pop paradise is a boutique of locally made T-shirts, prints, and fine art inspired by music, scifi movies, comic books, and more. Located at 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood. Call 216-767-5610 or go to breakneckgallery.com.

RIVER GALLERY ART

Fine art ceramics, crystal, jewelry, decorative metalwork, and all things shining are to be found here. A rotating collection of local fine artists and crafts people exhibit their wares in this suburban boutique. Located at 19046 Old Detroit Rd, Rocky River. Call 440-331-8406 or go to rivergalleryarts. com.

CLEVELAND WEST ARTS LEAGUE

Maybe the most unpredictable arts collective in the region, CWAL’s members will display anything from heartbreakingly sensitive portraits to mindbending abstractions to painted reinterpretations of their favorite horror movie scenes. 1305 West 80th St., clevelandwestartleague.com.

INGENUITY FEST When we say that Ingenuity Fest is a celebration of throwing stuff against the wall to see what sticks, we mean it in the best way. Billed as the place where the peanut butter of technology and the chocolate of art meet, the September festival features avantgarde installations, live music, unique performances, and DIY craft zones for kids and adults. Admission is a few bucks, and you’re likely to shed a few more on concessions or a weird local vendor. Go to ingenuitycleveland.com.

TREMONT ART WALK

Photography!

Paintings!

Books!

Vintage miscellanea! Booze! The revival of the Tremont neighborhood is indebted in no small way to the creative types who have holed up in the area, and who open up their doors the second Friday of every month. You can look at all the art you want for free (but of course buying is always appreciated), but you’ll be helpless not to lay down some cash for dinner and drinks at Tremont Tap House, or dessert at A Cookie and a Cupcake. Go to tremontartwalk.com.

78TH ST. STUDIOS THIRD FRIDAY

Don’t be afraid to ask for directions! Yes, the former American Greetings complexes sprawling between West 78th and 80th Streets are big and confusing, but it’s worth learning the lay of the land so you can visit 20 galleries on the third Friday of every month.

You’ll find everything from uncorrupted students displaying for the first time, to some of Cleveland’s most accomplished living artists, to antiques from the 1920s when Cleveland was a vanguard of Modernism in America. It’s an adventure twelve times a year. Go to 78thstreetstudios.com.

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leveland is home to a rich artistic community. It houses the world renowned Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Art Museum, the Cleveland Institute of Music and a wide variety of visual and performing arts opportunities. It is also home to myriad professional, small professional and community theaters. In nearly every community there is a venue where theater lovers can go to enjoy an evening of live performance. Below is a list of some of them.

cleVelAnd PuBlic theAtre

Actors summit theAtre

Greystone Hall 103 High St., Akron 330-374-7568, actorssummit.org

CPT produces adventurous and unconventional new works for the stage, supporting local artists and undertaking important education programs. Plays at CPT are usually socially relevant and experimental, celebrating groundbreaking production concepts and subjects.

Beck center for the Arts

6415 Detroit Ave. 216-631-2727, cptonline.org

Actors Summit presents professional theater created by Ohio artists, with a widely diverse repertoire from a small professional company.

Beck Center is a performing arts and arts education organization, combining professional theatrical productions with comprehensive curriculum-based arts education.

17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood 216-521-2540, beckcenter.org

cAin PArk summer theAtre Located in Cleveland Heights, this performance venue offers theater, concerts, art galleries and pleasant walks through its 22 acres.

Once a robust summer theater, Cain now produces only one show a year.

At the corner of Lee and Superior, Cleveland Heights 216-371-3000, cainpark.com

chAgrin VAlley little theAtre Located in Chagrin Falls, this non-profit community theater has a widely diverse repertoire and casting that is open to everyone.

40 River St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-8955, cvlt.org

clAgue PlAyhouse A community theater served by volunteer help, the membership of the Playhouse is made up of individuals from all walks of life. The offerings focus on diverse community theater fare.

1371 Clague Rd., Westlake 440-331-0403, clagueplayhouse.org

cleVelAnd PlAy house Founded in 1915, CPH is America’s first professional regional theater. Today, the Play House looks toward its centennial while performing in three state-of-the-art venues at Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland.

1407 Euclid Ave. 216-400-7000, clevelandplayhouse.com

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doBAmA theAtre Dobama premieres the best contemporary plays by established and emerging playwrights in professional productions of the highest quality. Dobama nurtures development of theater artists and builds new audiences for the arts through its diverse repertory of contemporary plays.

2340 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights 216-932-3396, dobama.org

greAt lAkes theAtre festiVAl Great Lakes Theater, northeast Ohio’s professional classic theater since 1962, is one of the nation’s pre-eminent regional theater companies. GLT, which features a resident company of artists, brings the world’s greatest plays to life each season from September through May in the re-imagined Hanna Theatre at Playhouse Square.

1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 300 216-241-5490, greatlakestheatre.org

huntington PlAyhouse A lively community theater with a diverse repertory of plays.

8601 Lake Rd., Bay Village 440-871-8333, huntingtonplayhouse.com

kArAmu house theAtre Karamu House, in Cleveland’s Fairfax neighborhood, is the oldest African American theater in the United States. In addition to its theater, Karamu runs a day-care facility and cultural arts classes for all age groups.

2355 East 89th St. 216-795-7070, karamuhouse.org

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Performing at the Pilgrim Church in Tremont’s Lincoln Park, Mamai creates intelligent, relevant classical theater that offers an artistic home for Cleveland’s theater artists, and equal opportunity for women in the professional theater community.

2592 West 14th St. 440-893-0142, mamaitheatreco.org

neAr West theAtre Based in the Ohio City neighborhood, the Near West Theatre has a unique identity as a grassroots, intergenerational company with an emphasis on serving youth.

St. Patrick’s Club Building 3606 Bridge Ave. 216-961-9750, nearwesttheatre.org

PlAyhouse squAre center As the country’s largest performing arts center outside of New York, the not-for-profit Playhouse Square encompasses seven acres of prime downtown real estate and includes 10 beautifully renovated historic theaters, including the State, the Palace, the Ohio, and the Hanna.

1501 Euclid Ave. 216-771-4444, playhousesquare.org

Porthouse theAtre The premier summer theater in the area, this lovely outdoor, covered venue (on the rolling campus of Blossom Music Center) offers professional productions with a repertoire primarily of musicals.

1325 Theatre Kent | 330-672-3884 kent.edu/artscollege/theatre-dance/porthouse/ about/index.cfm

rABBit run theAtre One of the few remaining barn theaters, Rabbit Run offers summer performances of musicals along with education programs in music, drama and dance.

5648 West Chapel Rd., Madison 440-428-7092, rabbitrunonline.org

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By Sam Allard

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ver since the demise of Borders Books in 2011 -- a moment of silence, perhaps? -- the return to boutique-style bookstores has seemed not only trendy, but necessary, if brick and mortar businesses are to survive in Cleveland’s 21st century. One new bookstore and one very new bookstore on the west side serve as counterparts to two stalwart Cleveland bookstores on the east side, which have been cheerfully persevering even as block stores and Amazon.com! expand or close, have monopolized book sales in recent years. Instead of driving out to Books-A-Million at Westgate or Barnes & Noble at Crocker Park, or lazily gobbling up bestsellers online, try browsing one of these paper palaces.

LOGANBERRY BOOKS, LARCHMERE Amazing selection.

This massive repository for all things literary will have you browsing for hours. Fiction and nonfiction lovers alike will find endless options here. Likewise those who prefer used books (for price, charm) and new (for crispness, security, etc). Loganberry also hosts monthly book clubs and readings. One of the coolest things they do -- and that’s saying something -- is a monthly “book club” in which they send you a book a month the selection of which is entirely at their discretion. You tell them what you like (or what your mom likes), some her favorite titles and authors and genres, and then they giftwrap a new volume every month just for you (or her). It makes an incredible Christmas gift, and feels quaint and old-fashioned in a magical sort of way.

WEST VISIBLE VOICE BOOKS TREMONT Wine, Music This one’s not going to win any awards the depth of its selection -- it’s a small space after all -- but this homey spot in Tremont has loads

of local titles and wine for sale to boot. Like Loganberry, new titles are interspersed with used ones, and there are a few very well appointed shelves of both fiction and non-fiction. Visible Voice has become a cool location for offbeat musical and poetic performances as well. If you’re in the mood for some acoustic north coast folk and a Malbec, pop over.

MAC’S BACKS PAPERBACK COVENTRY Guilty pleasure sci-fi, Tommy’s Milkshake

Perhaps nowhere else in Cleveland is that oft romanticized “bookstore smell” as dramatic and raw as it is at Mac’s Backs. This flagship haunt on Coventry is a Cleveland classic. You’ll find cool magazines and journals at the front of the store, as well as staff picks to guide you in your browsing. Classic works and new fiction are both well represented, as well as an entire upstairs full of sci-fi and fantasy paperback, a hideaway for the secret geek. Tommy’s on Coventry is connected to Mac’s Backs, so buy a book and then read the first chapter while indulging in a positively criminal Moosetracks Milkshake.

GUIDE TO KULCHUR, GORDON SQUARE Salon-style vibe, modernist tomes.

The new kid in town in the bookstore circuit, this small boutique shop on W. 65th and Detroit has been an exciting addition to Detroit-Shoreway. Helmed by the intellectual power couple RA Washington and Liz Bly, this shop feels a little bit like a personal library -- lots of modernist essays and literary criticism -- but feels European in that respect. Washington refurbished typewriters and holds readings that make the whole enterprise feel like it’s been dropped here from a more culturally vibrant time, a more European place. Take in a movie at the Capitol Theatre and shop at Valerie Mayen’s Yellowcake while you’re over there.

CLEVELAND BOOKSTORE MEMORIES Six Steps Down, on W. 25th Street, was like browsing through a grandparent’s attic. Full of dusty tomes and atlases and paperbacks with coffee stains, it was as unpretentious as it was cheap. A cat patrolled the front desk before memes made it cool.

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Old Testament/Pre-Millennial Alex Bevan “Skinny Little Boy” “I’m a skinny little boy from Cleveland, Ohio. I’ve come to chase down the women and drink up the beer,” singer-songwriter Alex Bevan boasts on this novelty hit from his 1976 album Springboard.

This catchy little tune helped launch a career that’s lasted decades — Bevan just recently dropped his I Have No Wings.

Bone Thugs N Harmony “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” One of the East Cleveland rap group’s first hits, “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” suggested that gangsta rap shouldn’t be confined to the West Coast and opened doors for countless groups to embrace the g-funk sound. This song is just as menacing as anything by N.W.A. and Bone’s trademark vocal interplay would eventually evolve and then win a few Grammys.

Dead Boys, “Sonic Reducer” Cleveland’s answer to the Sex Pistols sounds “young, loud and snotty” on this terrific tune.

A great frontman whose apathy mirrored that of Joey Ramone, Stiv Bators sounds like he’s on the brink of destruction as Cheetah

leveland rocked well before Ian Hunter had a hit with his 1979 anthem “Cleveland Rocks.” And Cleveland continues to rock in the 21st century, decades after that record’s release.

Classic rock groups such as the James Gang and the Raspberries emerged from Northeast Ohio in the ’60s and ’70s. And the punk scene in the late ’70s delivered acts such as the Dead Boys and Devo. The ’80s and ’90s produced alternative acts such as Sons of Elvis, Dink and Nine Inch Nails. In the early 2000s, the Black Keys, one of the biggest rock bands in the country, got their start in Akron, Ohio, where they cut their terrific 2002 debut, The Big Come Up. And rapper Machine Gun Kelly, who’s not a native Clevelander but is based here, has become a household name in the hip-hop world. Here’s a Cleveland-centric mixtape of rock and rap tunes from yesterday and today that we consider essential to our city’s musical identity. Admittedly, some of the choices are rather arbitrary, but that’s the nature of the mixtape.

Chrome delivers some riveting guitar riffs. A punk rock classic that just happened to come from a Cleveland group.

debut become a hit. Unfortunately, the band couldn’t repeat the magic on its followup.

Death of Samantha

Formed in Cleveland in 1966, the James Gang introduced guitar hero Joe Walsh (who replaced axe man Glenn Schwartz) to the world. The stuttering guitar riff that kicks off “Walk Away” escalates into a fullblown jam that nicely complements the relatively soft vocals. Walsh would have a successful solo career before joining the Eagles and really cashing in.

“Coca Cola and Licorice” Formed in 1983, Death of Samantha represented the logical extension of the vibrant Cleveland punk scene of the ’70s. With lots of guitar feedback and snarling vocals, this song bore a sonic resemblance to music by thencontemporary acts such as Nick Cave and Dinosaur Jr. The band’s recently reunited and recorded this and other tunes for a special reissue.

Devo, “Whip It” This Akron New Wave group had a number of hits, all of which displayed the band’s sarcastic take on popular culture. Arguably about masturbation, this synthesizerdriven song turned the nerdy group into unlikely music video stars and the band is still going strong.

Dink, “Green Mind” Produced by Skinny Puppy’s Dave “Rave” Ogilvie, this catchy industrial rock number became a hit on commercial radio in the ’90s and helped the band’s self-titled

James Gang, “Walk Away”

Robert Lockwood Jr. “Little Boy Blue” This late, great Delta bluesman moved to Cleveland in 1961 and regularly played local gigs up until he died at age 91. Lockwood’s howling vocals and minimalist guitar work perfectly represent what the blues is all about. The Rock Hall recently put one of his guitars on permanent display.

Nine Inch Nails “Head Like a Hole” Shortly after forming here in 1997, Nine Inch Nails would become one of industrial rock’s most successful bands. With its fluttering blips and beeps, this

sparse, angst-ridden single from the band’s 1998 debut Pretty Hate Machine perfectly encapsulates the approach that singer Trent Reznor would take on subsequent releases.

He remains one of alternative rock’s most innovative musicians.

The O’Jays “For the Love of Money” Formed in Canton in 1958, the O’Jays were rightfully inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in 2005. During their heyday in the ’60s and ’70s, the group delivered a number of hits, including this funky track, now used as the theme song in The Apprentice.

Pere Ubu, “Final Solution” “The girls won’t touch me cause I got a misdirection,” sneers frontman David Thomas in this terrific post-punk tune. The noisy guitar riffs that cut in and out of the mix have a real fierceness. When the world ends, this is the song that should be playing. And since the band is still around, the guys should be the ones to play it.

The Black Keys

“I’ll Be Your Man” Watching this garage blues duo from Akron become one of the country’s biggest rock acts

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The Pretenders “My City is Gone” Akron’s Chrissie Hynde formed this band in London but never forgot her Northeast Ohio roots (and came back to her city to own a terrific restaurant in Akron for several years). With its plodding bass riff and bluesy guitar riffs, this classic tune represents Hynde’s experience of seeing Akron in decline. “Oh way to go Ohio,” she croons sarcastically, making the song into a terrific anti-anthem.

Raspberries “Go All the Way” With its harmony vocals and clipped guitar chords, the Raspberries’ first major hit practically created a template for power-pop. Though the band didn’t last long, its impact was undeniable and launched the careers of Wally Bryson and Eric Carmen.

Sons of Elvis“Formaldehyde” This catchy pop song was a

big enough hit that the group was invited to play it live on the Jon Stewart Show. The group reunited to play the Grog Shop last year and sounded as sharp as ever.

Michael Stanley Band “My Town” While the song borrows a bit too heavily from Springsteen, you can’t deny the righteousness at its heart.

“This town gonna be here long after I’m gone,” Stanley passionately sings before the chanted chorus kicks in. Every bit as much of an anthem as “Cleveland Rocks.”

The Waitresses “I Know What Boys Like” Led by sarcastic singer Patty Donahue, this Akron New Wave group only existed for six years but songs like this one have a distinctive sound — dig the woozy mid-song sax solo. The band’s complete catalog was just reissued last year.

New Testament/Millennial has been a true joy. This grunge-y number from their 2002 debut The Big Come Up was used as the theme song for the HBO series Hung.

Chimaira “Nothing Remains” This single from the local metal band’s self-titled 2005 effort — the last album it would record for Roadrunner Records — shows just how hard and heavy the band’s music could be. The tune slowly builds into an aural assault.

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Cloud Nothings “Hey Cool Kid” This jangly tune with its distinctive, droning vocals accurately represents what Cloud Nothings are all about.

Simultaneously sounding retro and contemporary, Cloud Nothings’ frontman Dylan Baldi comes off as Northeast Ohio’s answer to Beck.

Look for a new studio album this spring.

Cobra Verde “Play with Fire” The Cleveland indie rock band’s cover of the Stones tune

“Cleveland is the Reason” Cudi’s career took off after he moved from Northeast Ohio to Brooklyn, but the guy still has deep roots here. “I come from Cleveland, ya’ll can really hear it now,” he raps on this slow-mo tune that shows off his distinctive vocal style.

The Lighthouse and the Whaler “The Field Song” This Cleveland indie rock outfit caught national attention after “The Field Song,” a folky track from its 2008 debut, wound up on a sampler put out by trendy Paste magazine.

The guys eventually would enlist a big-time PR firm to handle their press and have been going strong ever since.

DJ E-V, “Good Time” Local DJ E-V teams up with locals Lorine Chia and Machine Gun Kelly on this catchy new dance floor-ready anthem. Sounding a bit like Nicki Minaj, Chia dominates the track but MGK shows up mid-song to drop some rhymes. “I’m trying to change the world with one drink, motherfucka,” he aggressively raps on the club hit.

Machine Gun Kelly “Alice in Wonderland” Machine Gun Kelly made his debut in 2010 with the release of this single that appeared on the Midwest Block Starz compilation. A rather esoteric song that announces him as “Cleveland’s own,” it also caught the attention of Sean Combs who subsequently signed him to his Bad Boy Records.

Jessica Lea Mayfield “Oblivious” We’ve been fans of Kent-based singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield since the days when she used to record and tour as Chittlin. This, the new single from her forthcoming studio album, is a noisy track that sounds a bit like a cross between the Black Keys and

Neil Young, albeit with a female vocalist.

The Modern Electric “David Bowie (Save Us All)” Not sure if this catchy song was heard outside of Cleveland but its stuttering vocals and melodramatic piano riffs serve as wondrous tribute to the Thin White Duke, an appropriate subject given that he was popular in Cleveland before the rest of the States took to his space age music.

Mr. Gnome “House of Circles” Don’t fault this Cleveland hard rock duo for not playing in town often. The group spends the majority of the year on the road. The group’s music — a cross between PJ Harvey and Queens of the Stone Age — is incredibly compelling, even if it’s not entirely accessible.

And be sure to check out the cool music video the group created to go along with the tune. It looks like something from a Resident Evil movie.

Mushroomhead “Come On” Since welcoming original singer Jason Popson back into the fold, this veteran local metal band got a good second wind and has been working hard on its new studio album, due out sometime this year.

The raucous single from 2010’s Beautiful Stories for Ugly Children, features some fantastic percussion (and the accompanying music video has a cool Fight Club-like vibe to it).

Uptown Sinclair “Girlfriend” Who would have guessed that Uptown Sinclair frontman Dave Hill would have turned into a successful comedian and author? Judging from this catchy Matthew Sweetlike song the band released in 2002, we would have figured he would have become famous for his music.

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At Home Among The Music

Thoughts on Cleveland’s Vital Music Stores: The Past. The Present. The Future?

By Eric Sandy

here was a music store in Westlake that was, for a time, the most important place in Northeast Ohio.

Now, that’s just one person’s recollection of the beauty of this place.

Everyone in the region surely had his or her own oasis—a spot of musical refuge safe from the outside world.

But for this one person, the sanctity of music and jewel cases and album art and posters and these monumental employees who just seem to know every goddam thing there is to know about music—oh, look, you can even listen to new albums with these cool headphones in the corner—cannot be overstated. The place was called My Generation, and its untimely end in 2004 dealt a blow to the community.

“Our aim is to sell and leave the business in the hands of someone who will carry on in our style of eclectic selection at reasonably low prices; it would also be great if they kept all or most of the crew intact.”

That was the nut graph of the email owners Tom, Sue and Bob Kiss sent out to their feverishly loyal customer base. But no one came calling (except to express their heartfelt thanks for being there over the years). No one bought the place, and another gem sunk into the quicksand.

Back when the Kiss family shuttered the store, the talk centered obviously around the rise of digital music. Things like Napster and Kazaa were still major names. iTunes hadn’t even become the household term it is today. But the tea leaves signified nothing but hard times for those still selling things like records, CDs and cassette tapes.

These days, there’s a bit of a cultural pushback against the digital tides. And here in Cleveland, we’re

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fortunate enough to still boast some fantastic little joints.

My Mind’s Eye in Lakewood, Record Revolution in Cleveland Heights, Bent Crayon in DetroitShoreway, Music Saves in Collinwood, The Loop in Tremont, Record Den in Mentor and the litany of Exchange outlets: All of these places still hold true to the notions of browsing, talking shop, and offering a selection that rivals what you can dig up on Spotify.

A big difference is that at these places, you can hold the music in your hands and feel it leave a mark on your soul.

There’s an elegant and quite personal method to the music store experience, of course. Upon entering of these little sanctuaries, there’s no telling what treasures you will encounter. There may be specific albums you’re eyeing, but the gist of the experience, especially here in Cleveland, is to gather a respite from the bleak environs outside and gently wander up and down the aisles for, what? Hours? Days? Years?

Better yet, Cleveland’s music stores boast knowledgeable owners who care about the history and legacy of pressing music to vinyl (or, you know, other media). Hell, Cleveland is home to Gotta Groove Records, one of the most prominent vinyl-pressing plants around.

By and large, Cleveland’s musicbuying and -browsing fanbase has been vigorous enough to keep our core outlets open, if not thriving at times. No matter whether you’re looking for Michael Stanley’s complete catalog or obscure Phish bootlegs, take a break from reality and drop into Cleveland’s essence. You’ll be glad you did.

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- and a look toward the future, riddled with new albums - here’s a quick rundown of the best music stores in Cleveland and their respective addresses:

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My Mind’s Eye 16010 Detroit Ave., Lakewood

Record Revolution 1828 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts.

Bent Crayon 1305 West 80th St., Cleveland

Music Saves 15801 Waterloo Rd., Collinwood

The Loop 2180 West 11th St., Cleveland

Record Den 7661 Mentor Ave., Mentor

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SUNDAY Shake It Down with DJ Eso and Corey Grand at B-Side Probably the best way to kickstart the week is by shaking your ass uncontrollably at B-Side’s bitchin’ Sunday night electronic shows. DJ Eso and Corey Grand join forces to spin anything and everything: funk, soul, hip-hop, trap, drum and bass, and all sorts of similarly ill shit. Grand’s cred speaks for itself: “Sucka Free Since ’88.”

And that same sentiment goes for the Sunday night throwdown as a whole. Work your way across Coventry all weekend and wrap up the party down at B-Side.

MONDAY Mojo Big Band and Velvet Voyage at Brothers Lounge

At

sundown, the curious city of Cleveland takes on many forms. Open your door and pick a direction: You’ll find something wonderful or bizarre or stimulating anywhere you look. You’ll probably also find a drunk guy taking a leak behind that dumpster over there. But the fact remains that you could do something different each night if you wanted to.

There’s a special event for every twisted interest in Cleveland. Hell, if you tried hard enough, we’re sure you could find “Sit on a Cactus and Recite Pinter Night” or “Talk Like Dennis Kucinich Night” somewhere in town.

(Hint: “Talk Like Dennis Kucinich Night” is every night at Scene’s downtown offices. See you there.)

The Music Hall at Brothers Lounge, already hallowed environs, takes on even more illustrative ones when the big band stylings of Mojo Big Band take the stage. The 17-piece band capably takes listeners and dancers - yes, most importantly dancers - back in time with the wistful melodies of top-notch performers like Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Listen, popular music back then was just better than its 2014 counterparts. You can dig into the cream of the crop on Monday nights at the hippest club on the westside. And if you fancy something a little more laid-back, stroll through the archway toward Brothers’ fantastic wine bar. Velvet Voyage posts up weekly for jazzy excursions through sound. Both shows start at 8 p.m.

TUESDAY Chucklefck Comedy at Reddstone Reddstone, Chucklefck’s Tuesday night hideout, is one of Cleveland’s terrific little incubators of humor. “It’s been cool to see that kinda develop and congeal over the years,” Chuckfck MC Ramon Rivas told Scene in

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NIGHTLIFE Little Lou holds court behind his stereo rig and vast CD collection. Scene profiled Little Lou and his musical life last summer, and his credentials still stand. Billy Wayne reps karaoke every other night at the bar, making Tina’s a can’t-miss destination for belting out Journey tunes.

2013. The open-mic celebration of local comedy has gathered fans across the region in recent years. And each week, the room gets packed.

Some nights less so, but often enough the sessions at Reddstone attract hordes thirsty for the type of interaction that only a comedian can provide. “There’s a young nucleus of people who are all at the open mics,” Rivas said. “You need those rooms to be able to go and develop that new stuff.” Reddstone and the Chucklefck following take care of that with deft skill.

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MIX at CMA

One of the greatest parties in the city goes down in one of the coolest rooms in the city on the first Friday of each month. From 5 to 9 p.m., the Atrium at the Cleveland Museum of Art transforms into an engaging festival of colors and sounds and good eats.

Normally a quiet, contemplative sanctuary, the Atrium opened in the fall of 2012. It’s a vast space that welcomes visitors by day—offering a complementary respite from the museum’s archives elsewhere—and reels in revelers monthly for the muchloved MIX at CMA events.

WEDNESDAY Bad Boys of Blues Jam Night at Parkview Nite Club There aren’t too many places these days where you can sidle up to the bar and check out unrelentingly good live music—with no cover charge to speak of. But that’s just the surfacelevel description of the goods dished up each Wednesday night at Parkview Nite Club, which perches high above the West Shoreway on a grassy plot.

Within, the Bad Boys of Blues set up shop, invite special guests onstage, and rip into the hottest set of real, authentic blues music you’ve ever heard. Guitarist Michael Bay, bassist Michael Barrick and drummer Jim Wall are not only among the most talented in the local scene, they also happen to be unbelievably nice guys.

Hang out for a bit, talk shop with the musicians and tip your server well!

Hell, bring your ax sometime and join the fun. The jam runs all night (and the whole thing kicks off at 10 p.m.).

THURSDAY Little Lou’s Karaoke at Tina’s Nite Club Tucked in and among the pointed homes of the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, Tina’s Nite Club is about as unassuming a joint as you could possibly imagine. Inside, a well worn billiards table anchors a room accented in tinted lights. In one corner, on Wednesday and Thursday nights,

SATURDAY

The Standard with DJ Kosher Kuts at Drop Bar Nightclub If you’re the kind of cat who’s trying to get down in “da club,” Cleveland’s not the choicest of towns for you. But that doesn’t stop the few legitimate nightclubs we have from going all out and giving you what you need.

Saturday nights at Drop Bar feature DJ Kosher Kuts, who spins danceable tracks all freakin’ night long. He packs ’em in good when he takes to the tables; the dance floor at Drop Bar becomes one massive organism on Saturday nights.

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For the love of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, get out and do something

SMELL THE NATURE The Emerald Necklace might be Northeast Ohio’s most underrated gem. Featuring 21,000 acres spread east, west and south, the Cleveland Metroparks are the outdoor playground other cities would kill for. Hike, bike, walk, rollerblade, hopscotch, skip, row, swim, golf, sled, ski, picnic, sit, sleep, bird watch— the list goes on and on from there. With the recent levy passage, the Metroparks also now run Euclid Beach Park and other beachfront properties, which is even more reason to get out and enjoy nature, one sweet breath of fresh air at a time.

KICK SOMETHING You used to play soccer and then you stopped.

Why? There’s no better aerobic activity (and bonding opportunity) than strapping on a pair of shinguards and getting right back on the pitch. Intramural leagues dot the city, so geography is no excuse. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re an ex high school star looking to extend your career or a has-been little tike dropout, there’s a skill level that’ll make you feel right at home (and as skillful as David Beckham). Lost Nation out in Willoughby is one of our favorites, but check out Force Sports as well.

PLAY, THEN DRINK Cleveland Plays is useful not just for newcomers but for longtime residents now in their 20s or 30s who are looking to do something fun and make a few new friends. On the docket: softball, flag football, floor hockey, dodgeball, volleyball and more. The best part? Yeah, it’s the bar afterward, but that sweet relief of

a cold, frosty one is well earned after a few hours playing around.

SWING THE STICKS It might feel like the golf season in Northeast Ohio is only a couple of months, but the truth is you can hit the links for the better part of the year. And unlike our fellow duffers in warmer climates, swinging through a quick 18 won’t bust the bank in Cleveland. The Metroparks are an absolute bargain to begin with, and as pristine as any private course you’ve seen.

Otherwise, check out EZlinks or comparable sites for basement-budget greens fees to the area’s top courses. With a little prep, you’ll have plenty of dough left over to hit the bar at the turn.

GO BACK TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kickball? Absolutely. Channel your inner 10-year-old and sign up for a team with friends or find some new ones to run the bases with.

Mulberry’s on the west bank of the Flats is the gymnasium, if you will, and the cafeteria is the bar upstairs. Consider it recess, which you need after working all day at that job you totally love. That little ball is the perfect outlet for any pent-up aggression you might have from the aforementioned dream job.

THROW THINGS Bocce ball is coming to Waterloo thanks to Alan Glazen and Operation Lightswitch. When that facility opens is still up in the air, but it’ll be yet another reason to mosey down I-90 to Collinwood. In the meantime, Stone Mad in

PLAY When we hear folks say there’s

nothing to do in Cleveland, we wonder if those poor souls ever bother leaving their houses. As you’ll see in the following pages, there’s no shortage of festivals and attractions, goings-on high and low. (More on that in a second.)

And if you’re looking to make pals and get the blood flowing, Cleveland offers something for everyone, whether you’re super competitive or simply looking for a lazy Saturday outing.

Detroit-Shoreway has a bocce court (and a tremendous bar, and tremendous food) and, naturally, there is Little Italy, which is exactly where you want to be playing bocce ball in the first place.

CLIMB HIGH Cleveland’s not blessed with many natural rock-climbing locations, but that doesn’t mean your feet are stuck on the ground. The Cleveland Rock Gym, in Euclid, is the yearround home to gradual cliffs and fear-inducing heights. Stop by (with an appointment) for a beginner’s class if you’ve never tried before and give your limbs the workout they deserve.

JUMP, JUMP Trampolines aren’t just for the kiddies in the backyard. The Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Westlake is basically a jumping dream come true—a room filled with padding and dozens of trampolines that’ll have you acting like your favorite superhero. There are classes if you’re interested in a proper workout, but plenty of open gym time if you simply want to jump, jump.

PEDAL TO THE METTLE Critical Mass rides are the perfect opportunity to drag your bike out to the streets, meet new friends, and see your city from a new perspective. On the last Friday of every month, join hundreds of other bicyclists—hipsters, tall bikes, newbies, and the casual participants— in a tour of the city. There’s nothing quite like the sight and experience of hundreds of bikes taking over the streets.

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Brite Winter Festival (2/15 Free music, festivities and more in the heart of Ohio City. BriteWinterCleveland.com.

MARCH Cleveland International Film Festival (3/17-3/30) For more than four decades, Cleveland screens the best and brightest on the festival circuit.

ClevelandFilm.org.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (3/17) Everyone’s Irish for the day. Sing, drink, eat, dance and generally have fun.

APRIL

Rib Cook-Offs (5/23-5/26) At Nautica and down at the fairgrounds, get more pork than you could possibly dream of.

BereaRib.com.

Tremont Greek Fest (5/23-5/26) For three days in May, everything’s Greek to us. TremontGreekFest.com.

Rockin’ on the River Down in Cuyahoga Falls, they kick off a summerlong series of concerts by the water. RockinOnTheRiver.com.

JUNE

Indians Home Opener (4/4) The Wahoos open the 2014 home campaign against the Minnesota Twins. Indians.com.

Tri-C Jazzfest (4/21) Legends and newcomers grace Northeast Ohio with all things jazz. TriC.edu.

Dyngus Day (4/21) Celebrate all things Polish through Detroit-Shoreway, Tremont and Ohio City. Dyngusdaycleveland.com.

MAY Hessler Street Fair (5/175/18) One of Cleveland’s most historic streets celebrates its cultural heritage and talent with the city.

HesslerStreetFair.org.

Cleveland Asian Festival (5/17-5/18) Centered in AsiaTown, the festival offers food, music, arts and more, all honoring the city’s strong Asian population.

AsiaTownCleveland.com.

Rite-Aid Cleveland Marathon (5/18)

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Avon Heritage Duct Tape Festival (6/13-6/15) What can duct tape do? What can’t it do, is the better question.

AvonDuctTapeFestival.com.

Summer Solstice Party (6/21) The Cleveland Museum

PLAY JULY Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival (7/18-7/20) The Irish party heads south to the fairgrounds for this annual celebration of all things Irish.

ClevelandIrish.org.

Burning River Festival (7/26) Great Lakes Brewing Co. helps entertain revelers while everyone learns a bit more about the environment. BurningRiverFest.org.

Scene’s Ale Fest (7/26) The best party in Tremont returns again for a full day of outdoor drinking and music in Lincoln Park. Clevescene.com.

Taste of Tremont (7/20)

Science, design, art, comedy, technology, people: They all come together at this stellar annual event, taking place at the docks again this year. IngenuityCleveland.com.

OCTOBER Cleveland Beer Week (TBD)

AUGUST

Woollybear Festival (TBD)

Cuyahoga County Fair (8/4-8/10)

Cleveland Pride Parade and Festival (6/28)

2014 International Gay Games (8/9-8/16) Cleveland is the center of the world as the International Gay Games descend on Northeast Ohio. GG9Cle.com.

Waterloo Arts Festival (TBD)

Cleveland National Air Show (8/30-9/1)

With street renovations and Operation Lightswitch poised to transform the neighborhood, there’s no better time to head over to the home of the Beachland Ballroom. Facebook.com/ WaterlooArtsFest.

After a one-year hiatus, the air show and all its majesty and wonder return to the shores of Lake Erie. ClevelandAirShow. com.

Wade Oval Wednesdays

IngenuityFest (TBD)

We like to drink. We really like to drink. This week, brewers from around the country visit Cleveland for special pours and Clevelanders enjoy their bars in a whole new light. ClevelandBeerWeek.org.

It’s the county fair, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Animals, food, fried stuff, beer and more.

CuyFair.com.

Bringing a weekly mix of food, concerts, and family fun to University Circle, it’s a beautiful mid-week escape for Northeast Ohio. UniversityCircle.org.

SPARX City Hop (TBD) Cleveland’s blessed with a host of neighborhoods boasting countless art galleries and artists. This is your chance to see them all. DowntownCleveland. com.

July is Tremont month, and the neighborhood’s eclectic restaurants are showcased at this annual favorite. TasteofTremont. com.

of Art is the place to be for the annual solstice celebration.

ClevelandArt.org.

Pride month is capped off with Cleveland’s celebration of its LGBT population in full force.

ClevelandPride.org.

SEPTEMBER

Weapons of Mass Creation (8/15-8/17) Art, graphic design, illustration and anything that makes the eyes smile. Cleveland’s creative class is on display. WMCFest. com.

Dick Goddard, woollybears, hometown love, what can be better than that? VermillionChamber.net.

NOVEMBER Winterfest (TBD) The tree-lighting ceremony, horse carriage rides, family fun, snow, Christmas lights and free music await you as Cleveland kicks off the holiday season in Public Square. DowntownCleveland.com.

Cleveland Comedy Festival (TBD) The best comics in Cleveland are well worth your price of admission, but organizers also bring in notable national acts. ClevelandComedyFestival.com.

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Run¤the¤Cleveland¤Marathon

¤¤

Do¤Something¤at¤Whiskey¤ Island

¤¤

Take¤the¤RTA

¤¤

Shop¤the¤Cleveland¤Flea

¤¤

¤¤

Tour¤the¤Aquarium

¤¤

Go¤to¤Ingenuity¤Fest

Drink¤Your¤Way¤Through¤Lake¤ Erie¤Wines

¤¤

Swim¤in¤Lake¤Erie

¤¤

See¤the¤Cleveland¤Orchestra

¤¤

Support¤Cleveland¤State¤Sports

¤¤

Enjoy¤Wade¤Oval¤Wednesdays

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Cleveland¤Metroparks¤ Zoo

¤¤

Go¤to¤Cedar¤Point

¤¤

Get¤Spooked¤by¤Franklin¤Castle

¤¤

Toboggan¤at¤the¤Chalet

¤¤

Shop¤at¤Flower¤Child

¤¤

Eat¤at¤Melt¤Bar¤&¤Grilled

¤¤

¤¤

Tour¤the¤USS¤COD

¤¤

Ride¤Lolly¤the¤Trolley

¤¤

Go¤to¤a¤High¤School¤Football¤ Game

Run,¤Bike¤or¤Walk¤the¤Towpath¤ Trail

¤¤

Attend¤Opening¤Day

¤¤

¤¤

See¤a¤Play¤at¤Playhouse¤Square

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Botanical¤Gardens

Welcome¤the¤Buzzards¤in¤ Hinckley

¤¤

See¤a¤Play¤at¤Near¤West¤ Theatre

¤¤

Go¤to¤Third¤Fridays¤at¤78th¤ Street¤Studios¤or¤First¤Fridays¤ in¤Tremont

¤¤

Tour¤A¤Christmas¤Story¤House

¤¤

Go¤to¤the¤Hessler¤Street¤Fair

¤¤

Kill¤Some¤Time¤at¤the¤Cleveland¤ Public¤Library

¤¤

Attend¤the¤All-American¤Soap¤ Box¤Derby

¤¤

Visit¤League¤Park

¤¤

Tailgate¤in¤the¤Muni¤Lot

¤¤

Walk¤on¤the¤Lower¤Level¤of¤the¤ Detroit-Superior¤Bridge

¤¤

Karaoke¤at¤Tina’s

¤¤

Look¤Out¤from¤the¤Terminal¤ Tower¤Observation¤Deck

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Pro¤Football¤Hall¤of¤ Fame

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Cleveland-Style¤Polka¤ Hall¤of¤Fame

¤¤

Eat¤at¤Lola’s

¤¤

See¤Glen¤Schwartz¤Live

¤¤

Eat¤at¤Slyman’s

¤¤

Take¤a¤Trip¤to¤Put-in-Bay

¤¤

Walk¤Around¤Waterloo

¤¤

Go¤to¤the¤Cuyahoga¤County¤Fair

¤¤

Join¤a¤Critical¤Mass¤Bike¤Ride

¤¤

¤¤

¤¤

Take¤a¤Tour¤of¤the¤William¤G.¤ Mather¤Steamship

Visit¤the¤Museum¤of¤Natural¤ History

Gorge¤Yourself¤at¤the¤Feast¤of¤ the¤Assumption

¤¤

Eat¤at¤Sokolowski’s

¤¤

Go¤to¤the¤Duck¤Tape¤Festival

¤¤

Catch¤a¤Local¤Comedy¤Show

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Cultural¤Gardens

¤¤

Go¤to¤Twin¤Days

¤¤

Try¤Something¤New¤in¤ AsiaTown

¤¤

Visit¤the¤Crawford¤Auto¤Museum

¤¤

Eat¤at¤Hot¤Sauce¤Williams

¤¤

Bowl¤at¤an¤Old-School¤Alley

¤¤

Hit¤Up¤the¤Bad¤Boys¤of¤Blues¤ Weekly¤Jam¤Nights

¤¤

Walk¤Down¤Coventry

¤¤

Drink¤at¤the¤Harbor¤Inn

¤¤

See¤a¤Speech¤at¤the¤City¤Club

Have¤a¤Cocktail¤at¤the¤Velvet¤ Tango¤Room

¤¤

Canoe¤Down¤the¤Cuyahoga¤ River

¤¤

¤¤

Enjoy¤a¤Panini’s¤Sandwich

¤¤

¤¤

Sample¤the¤Food¤Trucks¤at¤ Walnut¤Wednesdays

Visit¤the¤Great¤Lakes¤Science¤ Center

¤¤

People¤Watch¤at¤Tower¤City’s¤ Fountain

Ride¤the¤Ferris¤Wheel¤at¤the¤IX¤ Indoor¤Amusement¤Park

¤¤

Tour¤Gray’s¤Armory

¤¤

BIBLE

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(No rebuilding season necessary.)

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