Interesting commentary on Northeast Ohio life. Entertainment in and around Cleveland
Katy Perry, singer of the hit single I Kissed A Girl, will be performing live at the House Of Blues in downtown Cleveland on Saturday, March 28, 2009.
The concert kicks off at 7 PM.
General admission floor tickets are priced at $18.00 each and are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets.
For more information, please visit Ticketmaster.
If you’re looking for something to do today that doesn’t involve green beer, head out to the Cleveland Metropark Zoo wearing something green and get 50% off your admission ticket.
This means adult tickets are $3.50 each, children ages 2-11 are $2.50 and Zoo members and children under age 2 are free.
The Cleveland Metropark Zoo is offering one free admission for anyone that brings an old cell phone with it’s charger to be recycled. Old phones are being accepted at the Zoo’s ticket office.
The Zoo is located at 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland OH and is open from 10AM - 5 PM today.
Have a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, however you decide to spend it!
On Tuesday, March 24, 2009, the classic rock band, The Eagles, will be performing live at the Quicken Loans Arena in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
The concert starts at 8 PM. Popular singles by the Eagles include Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes and Desperado.
Tickets for Lower Level seating are $68.00 - $190.00; Floor seating is $68.00 - $190.00; Upper Level seating is $68.00 - $146.00 and club level seats are $146.00.
Tickets are available now at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Last night we decided to go to the Cheesecake Factory at Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio. There was a short wait to be seated at around 5 PM on this Friday night.
I’ve always been a fan of the place - they make great cheesecake after all - and it’s been a while since we’ve ate there, even after they added a location to the west side.
It hasn’t been so long that I forgot that their portion sizes are huge, though.
We decided to order a couple of appetizers - stuffed mushrooms and deep fried artichoke hearts. It was a hard call since they offer all sorts of tasty appetizers like Quesadillas, Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip and Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes, just to name a few.
We had ice tea to drink and split a Caesar Salad for dinner. The salad was so big that we both had our fill of it and there were still leftovers. I wouldn’t be surprised if they use an entire head of lettuce for this rabbit feast!
After the appetizers and salad, we each ordered a slice of cheesecake to go. Our bill came to under $45.00, not including a tip.
Everything was spot on delicious.
If you’re looking for variety, the Cheesecake Factory has a vast menu offering classics like Shepard’s Pie, Pizza, Pasta, Chicken, Chops, Steak, Burgers, Sandwiches, Soup, Salad, Breakfast items and even has a Sunday Brunch. Like many other big box restaurants in the area, they offer Curbside To-Go Service for carry out.
The Cheesecake Factory is located at 148 Crocker Park Boulevard, Westlake, OH 44145. Their hours are:
Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
One of the best theaters to enjoy a film at, in my opinion, is Cinemark in Valley View.
Cinemark has 24 theaters so the place is huge. It’s not unheard of for top films to be running on four screens, so the chances that you’ll arrive at a “sold out” show are unlikely.. unless of course, it’s REALLY popular. They have the capability to play 3D films and often have screenings of orchestras and other special interest films.
One of my favorite things about Cinemark is the seats. This comes as no real surprise since their slogan is “the best seats in the house.” Not only do the arm rests move up for more space, the seats are like rocker/recliners, so they are just plain comfortable.
Refreshments are of normal theater fare - popcorn, nachos, pop and candy. Also inside the Cinemark 24 is concession stand that sells items like pizza and other foods and a game arcade, in the event that you have to wait to see your movie.
The Cinemark 24 is located at 6001 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125.
To find out more or to check what’s playing, please visit: Cinemark
With Saint Patrick’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to start planning for the Greenest Day of the Year.
This is the 142nd year the Irish Parade has closed the streets of downtown Cleveland for a bit of revelry.
The parade kicks off at 1:04 PM at the Superior Ave. and East 18th St. intersection and travels southwest on Superior Ave. to East Roadway for a block and then heads northeast on Rockwell Ave. It ends at the intersection of Rockwell Ave. and East 6th St.
Since Cleveland weather is always unpredictable and the cold hasn’t seemed to have “snapped” quite yet, don’t leave the house without your hat and gloves and arrive early!
Many downtown restaurants and bars will be open to serve fare and of course, green beer.
If you’re unable to attend, the parade will be videocast live on TWC’s Northeast Ohio Network N.E.O.N. (Ch. 23 -Cleveland
Ch. 22 - Avon and Mentor) beginning at 1:00 PM.
For more information, please visit Cleveland Irish Parade
If you haven’t had enough of the magical feel of winter, Quicken Loans Arena is the place to be on March 20, 2009 when Stars On Ice comes to town.
The Stars On Ice show starts at 7:30 PM and features Yuka Sato, Sasha Cohen, Todd Eldridge, Michael Weiss, John Zimmerman and other top figure skaters.
Tickets for this family friendly event are available now at Ticketmaster and can also be purchased at the Quicken Loan Arena box office. Lower Level seating is $23.00 - $73.00; Mid Level seating is $43.00; Upper Level seating is $23.00 and First Row Ringside seats are $118.00.
For more information, please visit Stars On Ice
With a particularly brutal winter in the books and the first hints of spring
in the air, it marks that time of the year when the IX Center hosts the 20th Annual Indoor Amusement Park.
The IX Indoor Amusement Park opens on March 27, 2009 and runs through April 19, 2009. The IX Indoor Amusement Park offers rides for kids of all ages, including a giant Ferris wheel and Kidzville, with 25 rides for smaller children.
Emily Osment, who stars on the Disney show Hannah Montana will be on hand to meet fans on April 9th from 7PM to 9PM and on April 10 from 12PM to 2 PM.
Tickets for the IX Indoor Amusement Park are available now. Ticket prices is $19 for Adult General admission, $16 for children under 48 inches tall. $9.00 for seniors 60 and over with free admission Monday through Friday. Children 3 and under are free. Parking isn’t included in admission and is another $8.00.
Discount tickets are available at Marc’s and AAA offices.
For more information, please visit IX Indoor Amusement Park.
Alas, a bit of good news for the Cleveland area.
Ford Motor Company recently announced that their newest engine, the EcoBoost will be exclusively produced at Ford Engine Plant #1, located in Brook Park. The engine plant employed around 500 people when it was temporarily closed in May 2007.
The EcoBoost motor is smaller, cleaner and more efficient than prior engines manufactured at the Ford Engine Plant, as demand the demand for smaller and smarter vehicles grow.
Barb Samardzich, vice president, Global Powertrain Engineering said,
“The launch of EcoBoost is the big milestone in Ford’s commitment to deliver affordable fuel-efficient cars and trucks to millions of customers. The EcoBoost V6 is going to achieve the fuel economy that our customers demand, while delivering even more of the performance that they want.”
The plant is expected to employ around 250 people that will be brought in from other Ford plants, initially. No word on whether further employment opportunities will be available.
If you’re looking for a great way to get into the Holiday spirit, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio has decked the halls with Christmas lights and decorations at their esteemed estate.
A special display, Art of the Nativity brings 40 different nativity displays to the former home of F.A. Sieberling, the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and traditional Christmas decorations can be enjoyed throughout the Great Hall. The Art of the Nativity runs through December 28, 2008, so visitors that wish to see it will have to plan accordingly.
The Stan Hwyet Hall and Gardens are closed on Mondays, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Tickets are $14.00 for adult non-members and $2.00 for youth non-members. Please visit Stan Hwyet Hall for more information.
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