The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Happenings
Here is a brief rundown of some coming entertainment options in Northeast Ohio. Make submissions via email for consideration to entertainment@news-herald. com. You must include a phone number and/or web address for publication.
Art
Cleveland Museum of Art: 11150 East Blvd., presents “Danny Lyon: The Destruction of Lower Manhattan,” through Oct. 7 in Mark Schwartz and Bettina Katz Photography Gallery; “William Morris: Designing an Earthly Paradise,” through Nov. 11 in Arlene M. and Arthur S. Holden Textile Gallery; “Yoyoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” through Sept. 30. Call 216-421-7340 or visit www.clevelandart.org. Lakeland Community College’s Gallery at Lakeland: 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, presents “ARTBELT: New Art From the Rustbelt,” through Sept. 7; “Made of Clay...,”curated by Mary Urbas, Sept. 20 through Nov. 2 (artist reception 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Call 440-525-7029 or visit www.lakelandcc.edu/gallery. Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Fall Art Show “Take Another Look,” featuring works by Danette Rushboldt made of pop bottles, cardboard, bottle caps, old tires and other items that typically get thrown away, through Oct. 15. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com.
Comedy
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Craig Ferguson, Nov. 29. Visit www.clevelandagora. com.
Cleveland Improv: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents Zainab Johnson, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1; John Morgan, Sept. 6 through 9; Haha Davis, Sept. 12Luenell, Sept. 13 through 16; Bill Bellamy, Sept. 21 through 23. Call 216696-4677 or visit ClevelandImprov.com. Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents Drew Thomas, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Call 330-908-7625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre: 2025 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, presents Accidental Comedy Fest, through Sept. 2. Call 216-736-4242 or visit www. pickwickandfrolic.com/shows/ hilarities-4th-street-theatre.
Concerts
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Powerglove, Aug. 31; Parkway Drive, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Sept. 6. Visit www.clevelandagora.com.
Beachland Ballroom: 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, presents Tribal Seeds Aug. 31; Elvis Hitler, Sept. 1; Ancient River, Teddy Boys, Holy Daughters, Set. 2; Steve’n’Seagulls, Sept. 2; Paa Kow, The Admirables, Sept. 4. Call 216-383-1124 or visit www. beachlandballroom.com.
Grog Shop: 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., presents Ottawa, Samfox, Spirit of the Bear, Aug. 31; Glow 7ft. Creez Mob, Mann, Teedo Gambino, Noetic, Rage the Poetic, Sept. 1; The Dave Smeltz Project, Outlaws I & I, Austin Walker’Cane, Cindy Mackay, Burning Sage, Bobby Dragon, Sept. 2; Charlie Mosbrook, Matt Harmon, Kate Kooser, Sept. 5; All Over the Place, R-Dent, Call Your Shot, Sept. 5; Red Rose Panic, Wrecking Crew Red Panda Bears, MELLOW-XZACKT, Sept. 6. Call 216-321-5588 or visit www. grogshop.gs. Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park: 10777 Northfield Road, Northfield, presents “Freddie for a Day,” celebrating the 72nd birthday of Freddie Mercury, Sept. 5. Call 330-9087625 or visit www.hrrocksinonorthfieldpark.com.
House of Blues: 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents Blink 180-True (Blink 182 tribute), The Pinkertones (Weezer tribute), Aug. 31. Call 216-241-5555 or visit www.hob.com/cleveland.
Jacobs Pavilion: Nautica Entertainment Complex, West Bank of the Flats, Cleveland, presents NEEDTOBREATHE, Johnnyswim, Forest Black,Sept. 5. Call 216-861-4080 or visit www. nauticaflats.com.
Kent Stage: 175 E. Main St., Kent, presents Rock of the Eighties Tour with The Romantics, The Motels and John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, Aug. 31; The Magpie Salute, Sept. 6. Call 330-6775005 or visit www.kentstage. org. Mayfield Village: presents concerts at The Grove, 425 N. Commons Blvd., starting at 7 p.m. — Dark Side of the Moon (laser light show featuring Pink Floyd music), Aug. 31. Visit mayfieldvillage.com/recreation/ the-grove. Music Box Supper Club: 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, presents FM Project, Aug. 31; JiMiller Band, Sept. 2; Birds of Chicago, Sept. 6. Call 216-242-1250 or visit www.musicboxcle.com.
Nighttown: 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, presents Jack Novotny Sextet, Aug. 31; Russell Thompson and Free Agent, Sept. 1;Harold Lopez-Nussa, Sept. 6. Call 216-795-0550, or visit www.nighttowncleveland.com.
Music
Blossom Music Festival at
Blossom Music Center: the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra, presents “Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert - Live,” The Cleveland Orchestra, Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. Call 216-2311111 or visit www.clevelandorchestra.com. Legacy Village: Beachwood and Richmond roads, Lyndhurst, presents Blue Drivers (rock, blues), Aug. 31; Bluestone Union (British invasion rock), Sept. 1. Visit Legacy-Village.com.
Parks
Geauga Park District: presents its annual Chimney Swift viewing experiences, “The Bird Tornado Strikes Again!,” 7 p.m. Sept. 5 at Chardon Square’s bandstand, Sept. 12 at Berkshire High School in Burton and Sept. 19 at Punderson State Park’s Manor House. Call 440-2869516 or 800-536-4006 or visit geaugaparkdistrict.org. Penitentiary Glen Nature Center: 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, presents Alex Bevan (acoustic storyteller)-Aug. 31. Call 440-256-1404 or visit lakemetroparks.com. West Woods Nature Center: 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township, presents the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, through Oct. 8. Call 440-2869516 or visit geaugaparkdistrict. org.
Theater
Cleveland Musical Theatre: Presents “Jane Eyre,” revised world premiere, Aug. 31 through Sept. 9 in Tri-C East’s Simon Rose Mandel Theatre. Visit clevelandmusicaltheatre.org.
Rabbit Run Theater: 5648 W. Chapel Road, Madison Township, presents “Vincent,” a one-man show about Vincent Van Gogh written by Leonard Nimoy, through Sept. 1. Call 440-4287092 or visit www.rabbitrunonline.org.
Misc.
Agora Theatre & Ballroom: 5000 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, presents “Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live 30th Anniversary Tour,” featuring the return of Joel Robinson, Oct. 25. Visit www.clevelandagora.com. Fairport Harbor Lighthouse & Museum: 129 Second St., is open 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays through Oct. 31. Call 440-354-4825, email keeper@ fairportharborlighthouse.org or
visit fairportharborlighthouse. org. Geauga County Historical Society At Century Village
Museum: on Burton Square, presents opening of its newest building and historical display, “The Maple Museum of Geauga County,” through mid-October; “The Great War in Costume, 1914 to 1920,” through midOctober. Call 440-834-1492 or visit www.geaugahistorical.org. Great Lakes Science Center: 601 Erieside Ave., Cleveland, presents “TapeScape-Sticky Science,” through Sept. 3; Air Show parties on the deck of the Steamship William G. Mather, Sept. 1 through 3. Call 216-6942000 or visit www.greatscience. com. Hale Farm & Village: 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, presents Made in Ohio Art & Craft Festival, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 31 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2. Call 330666-3711 or visit www.halefarm. org. Val Pawlowski: aka Val the Polka Gal, presents a dance at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland — 1 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3, featuring Eddie Rodick Orchestra, Frank Stanger Orchestra. Call 724-654-5502 or visit 790WPIC.com.