Music /news/tags/music Music en-US Copyright Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:02:54 GMT Plans take shape to give Cleveland's Variety Theater a major glow-up /community/2024-08-20/plans-take-shape-to-give-clevelands-variety-theater-a-major-glow-up Developer Kelly Flamos, who helped revitalize Mahall's in Lakewood, said she wants the long-vacant Variety to become an anchor on Cleveland's West Side. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:02:54 GMT /community/2024-08-20/plans-take-shape-to-give-clevelands-variety-theater-a-major-glow-up Abbey Marshall The music is loud but the culture speaks volumes inside this Mayfield Heights gym /community/2024-06-05/the-music-is-loud-but-the-culture-speaks-volumes-inside-this-mayfield-heights-gym Xtreme Compound Fitness in Mayfield Heights has become the envy of workout buffs worldwide by inviting superstar hip-hop acts to perform live and in person. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /community/2024-06-05/the-music-is-loud-but-the-culture-speaks-volumes-inside-this-mayfield-heights-gym Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence Beautiful Northeast Ohio landscapes serve as stages for video concert series /arts-culture/2023-05-04/beautiful-northeast-ohio-landscapes-serve-as-stages-for-video-concert-series Greyt Outdoor concert series films music performances in beautiful Northeast Ohio landscapes. Audiences can then watch the videos from wherever they are online. Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-05-04/beautiful-northeast-ohio-landscapes-serve-as-stages-for-video-concert-series Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader Lakewood community members raise concerns about elementary schools cutting music time /education/2023-04-03/lakewood-community-members-raise-concerns-about-elementary-schools-cutting-music-time Some Lakewood Public Schools parents, students and others are concerned after the district has moved to change its schedule of special classes for its elementary schools, which will mean fewer music classes. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:15:14 GMT /education/2023-04-03/lakewood-community-members-raise-concerns-about-elementary-schools-cutting-music-time Conor Morris Akron pianist Kofi Boakye reflects on his breakout year, from the big screen to the Apollo stage /arts-culture/2023-03-23/akron-pianist-kofi-boakye-reflects-on-his-breakout-year-from-the-big-screen-to-the-apollo-stage Akron musician Kofi Boakye has been performing for a decade. Last year, he got his big break by appearing in a film and performing at the Apollo theater. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-23/akron-pianist-kofi-boakye-reflects-on-his-breakout-year-from-the-big-screen-to-the-apollo-stage Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader 5 things to do in NEO: Akron ArtWalk, parade along the Cuyahoga River and more /arts-culture/2023-03-09/5-things-to-do-in-neo-akron-artwalk-parade-along-the-cuyahoga-river-and-more Experience the arts outdoors at the Akron ArtWalk or along the Cuyahoga River at a sustainability-focused lantern parade. Whether you’re interested in these events or looking to enjoy the arts indoors, here are five suggestions for shows and celebrations this week. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2023-03-09/5-things-to-do-in-neo-akron-artwalk-parade-along-the-cuyahoga-river-and-more Lydia Mandell K-pop superstars BLACKPINK become the most streamed female band on Spotify /npr-news/2023-03-08/k-pop-superstars-blackpink-become-the-most-streamed-female-band-on-spotify With nearly 9 billion streams, the popular K-pop girl group beat the previous titleholders, Little Mix, on Wednesday, according to Guinness World Records. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:33:56 GMT /npr-news/2023-03-08/k-pop-superstars-blackpink-become-the-most-streamed-female-band-on-spotify Giulia Heyward Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces class of 2023 nominees /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-01/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2023-nominees The Rock Hall's nominees for the 2023 inductees is out and the "Sound of Ideas" discusses this year's picks. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2023-02-01/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-announces-class-of-2023-nominees Drew Maziasz Things to do in NEO: Usher in 2023 with concerts, art and celebrations /arts-culture/2022-12-29/things-to-do-in-neo-usher-in-2023-with-concerts-art-and-celebrations Say farewell to 2022 and welcome in the new year with some fun in Northeast Ohio. From festive concerts to bright exhibits, there’s much to enjoy this week from the region’s arts scene. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2022-12-29/things-to-do-in-neo-usher-in-2023-with-concerts-art-and-celebrations Carrie Wise The Vindys strengthen their hometown roots while branching out beyond Youngstown /news/shuffle/2022-04-07/the-vindys-strengthen-their-hometown-roots-while-branching-out-beyond-youngstown As Youngstown rockers The Vindys gain a regional following, they're making sure the spotlight continues to shine on their hometown's revived music scene. Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/shuffle/2022-04-07/the-vindys-strengthen-their-hometown-roots-while-branching-out-beyond-youngstown Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader