Sam Allard

Cleveland

Reporter @Axios, emeritus malcontent @ClevelandScene, alum @MedillSchool & @NEOMFA. News, movies, bball, intrigue. Occasionally, Bosnia. [email protected]

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Capturing Cleveland: RIP Music Saves

5 days ago | axios.com | Troy Smith |Sam Allard

Music Saves. Photo: Edgar LoyaThis week's photo was taken by Edgar Loya (@edgxrcorner), who captured the outside of Music Saves, a former record store in the Waterloo Arts District. ğ· If you have a recent photo representing Cleveland's essence, please submit it by replying to this email.
Dinner + a show: Little Italy Summer Art Walk

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosIt is once again time to experience one of Cleveland's most historic neighborhoods. The intrigue: Little Italy's free Summer Art Walk takes place tonight at 5pm and continues tomorrow and Sunday at noon. Cleveland's longest-running art walk features a variety of showcases inside the neighborhood's galleries and studios, as well as several outdoor exhibitions along Mayfield Road.
Things to do in Cleveland this weekend: Miley Cyrus party and more

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

Miley Cyrus' new album drops tomorrow. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Peacock via Getty Imagesğª© "Something Beautiful"The intrigue: Twist Social Club on Clifton Avenue is celebrating the release of Miley Cyrus' new album, "Something Beautiful" at 10pm tomorrow with a dance party featuring no cover. ğ Our thought bubble: See it. We don't know if Cyrus' new album is good, but a celebration featuring bangers like "We Can't Stop," "Wrecking Ball" and "Party in the U.S.A." works for us.
CentroVilla25 opening in Clark-Fulton as a Latino culinary, community hub

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

CentroVilla25, on West 25th Street. Photos: Sam Allard AxiosCentroVilla25 will celebrate its grand opening in Clark-Fulton this weekend. Why it matters: The Latin food hall, business incubator and community gathering space has been in the works for decades. Leaders in Cleveland's Hispanic community want it to be a marquee attraction for the region's fastest growing minority group and a celebration of the city's rich Latino diversity.
Cleveland and Cuyahoga County population decline detailed in 2025 Data Book

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

Data: U.S. Census, Cuyahoga County Planning Commission; Chart: Axios VisualsThe city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County continue to shrink, according to the County Planning Commission's newly published 2025 Data Book. Why it matters: Moping about population loss is a local pastime, but the data is meant to help local governments visualize how their communities are changing.
Cleveland leads U.S. in golf growth with spike in rounds played in 2024

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

Illustration: Aïda Amer/AxiosCleveland had the highest year-over-year change in total golf rounds played in 2024, according to National Golf Foundation research. By the numbers: Among approximately 50 metro areas actively tracked by the nonprofit trade association, Cleveland was in first place by a long shot, with an increase of 13%. That comes on the heels of 2023, when total rounds grew in Cleveland by 8%.
Capturing Cleveland: Martínez at the wall

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

This week's photo was taken by Getty sports photographer Dylan Buell, who captured the Guardians' Angel Martínez hitting the outfield wall after catching a fly ball against the Cincinnati Reds on May 17. 📷 If you have a recent photo representing Cleveland's essence, please submit it by replying to this email.
Review: Cleveland's La Ville Lumière serves up rich vibes and even richer French onion soup

1 week ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

La Ville Lumiére at 10427 Clifton Blvd. in Edgewater. Photos: Sam Allard/Axios👋 Sam here, taking a brief reprieve from my weekly beer dispatches to dip my spoon in the local soup scene. Soup of the week: French Onion at La Ville Lumière. State of play: Cleveland's newest French bistro opened late last year in the Edgewater neighborhood and has already established itself on the fine dining circuit.
Dinner + a show: Jason Aldean at Blossom

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

Jason Aldean brings his "Full Throttle Tour" to Blossom Music Center on May 23. Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesRock band Breaking Benjamin kicked off the Blossom Music Center season earlier this week, but the first summer blockbuster show is tonight. The intrigue: Country star Jason Aldean, who has routinely packed the venue in recent years, pulls in at 7:30pm. Blossom is the first stop on Aldean's "Full Throttle Tour," featuring Nate Smith and RaeLynn as the opening acts.
Cleveland ranks 30th in 2025 ParkScore list of best U.S. cities for parks

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Sam Allard

Data: Trust for Public Land; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosCleveland is now the 30th best park city in the country, a new ranking finds. Why it matters: City parks serve as community meeting spots and civic spaces, offer room for exercise and fresh air, and can draw in new residents. Driving the news: The ranking is from the 2025 ParkScore index, an annual list from the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a pro-park nonprofit.