Events and interviews with comedians, musicians, playwrights plus so much more.
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Jan 21, 2026
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For the first time, the top eight writers will square off on Jan. 28 at Forest City Brewery.

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Jan 21, 2026
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Last year, Ohio’s state legislature removed the passenger rail representative seat on the Ohio Rail Development Commission. The commission's next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22.

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Jan 14, 2026
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4 min read
And no, Little Nemo has absolutely nothing to do with Finding Nemo.

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Jan 14, 2026
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Catch Qualified and Thicarus at the Beachland Tavern on Jan. 16 for a birthday bash and a wild night of music.

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Jan 7, 2026
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3 min read
Prepare for trouble and make it double on Jan. 10 at No Class.

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Dec 24, 2025
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Mark Rasmussen, founder of the Cleveland Music Awards, told nominees that failure to download the app would eliminate them from the running.

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Dec 17, 2025
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Alternative soul vocalist Sierra Delaine and multi-genre guitarist Joe Rangel hope to provide some relief this holiday season with their first EP, “A Lil Bit of Christmas.”

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Dec 10, 2025
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Fresh off its opening weekend at Cleveland Public Theatre, the show runs until Saturday, Dec. 20.

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