JANUARY 31–FEBRUARY 6, 2018 • VOLUME 48 NO 31 Dedicated to Free Times founder Richard H. Siegel (1935-1993) and Scene founder Richard Kabat Group Publisher Chris Keating Publisher Andrew Zelman
CONTENTS Upfront 7
Associate Publisher Angela Nagal Editor Vince Grzegorek
The Indians ďŹ nally agree to ditch Chief Wahoo, plus how CSU landed on its new president
Editorial Music Editor Jeff Niesel Senior Writer Sam Allard Staff Writer Brett Zelman Web Editor Laura Morrison Dining Editor Douglas Trattner Stage Editor Christine Howey Visual Arts Writers Dott von Schneider Copy Editor Elaine Cicora
Feature 15
Advertising Senior Multimedia Account Executive John Crobar, Shayne Rose Multimedia Account Executive Kiara Davis Events and Marketing Coordinator Maggie Lilac
Love and relationships with the Cleveland founder of FarmersOnly.com
Get Out! 21
Creative Services Production Manager Steve Miluch Staff Photographer Emanuel Wallace
All the best things to do in Cleveland this week
Business Sales Assistant/Receptionist Megan Stimac Controller Kristy Dotson Circulation Circulation Director Don Kriss
Art 28
Euclid Media Group Chief Executive OfďŹ cer Andrew Zelman Chief Operating OfďŹ cers Chris Keating, Michael Wagner VP Digital Services Stacy Volhein Digital Operations Coordinator Jaime Monzon
Waterborne images and unique views of the city at Eleven 2 Gallery
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Christina Sadowski captures Cleveland from the water
Stage 29
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The legend of Rosetta Tharpe is abused by too many unfortunate creative decisions in Marie and Rosetta
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Eat 31 Top-notch delivery service but a mixed bag menu from ClusterTruck, plus the abrupt closing of Ivory Keys
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Music 37 Starset’s sci-ďŹ concept, our Band of the Week, plus all the shows to keep on your radar
Savage Love 49
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