Ramonesmania @ Happy Dog

January 21st, 2011 by Amy Thacker

Celebrte Ramonesmania with music by the Ramones from 7:30-10:30pm on Saturday, February 19 at Happy Dog.

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Happy 30th, Hoople’s!

January 20th, 2011 by Amy Thacker

I thought the Schwartz Brothers’ time playing at Hoople’s was over after they started playing frequent gigs at the Beachland Ballroom about a year and a half ago. But, like all things Glenn Schwartz (you never know what he’ll say on stage), he’s surprised me and come back to Hoople’s twice over the holidays. I spoke to [...]

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Fat Head’s IPA Festival

October 4th, 2010 by Amy Thacker

 Part of Cleveland Beer Week 2010, the event has 3 sessions, with one on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening at Fat Head’s Saloon in North Olmsted. The IPA fest features live music and 35 different beers from Buckeye, Great Lakes, Dark Horse, Bell’s, Smutty Nose, Hoppin’ Frog, Victory, Brew Kettle, Thirsty Dog, Cornerstone, Rocky [...]

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Wander the Vineyards at South River

September 30th, 2010 by Amy Thacker

I received a text at 9 am on Saturday asking if I’d like to go on a winery tour with some girlfriends. At moments like this, I wonder why my friend even bothered asking. The text should have read “be at my house at noon because we’re going to wineries all day.” Done and done. [...]

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Apothecary

August 26th, 2010 by Amy Thacker

Apothecary is newly opened and adjacent to the new Nikos on Detroit. The long rectangular cocktail and wine bar is anchored on the far end by a handsome bar (with only a few stools) and a picture window with steam punk lamps. I loved the lamps…kudos to the artist. In between, one long brick wall [...]

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