Franz Welser-Most vs. Jimmy Haslam
Great article. But I think the final argument you cite as possibly more convincing is even less so. The “intangible [...]
Mark Winegardner and the Rust Belt Dilemma
Mark Winegardner and Erick Trickey discuss Rust Belt literature, shifting Midwestern identity, and building a community of readers and writers.
Dan Gilbert’s Land Bridge is a Blight on the Cityscape
Thoughts on Gilbert’s giant black slash through Cleveland’s grandest monument to democracy and justice.
Honesty Is Sports Teams’ Best Policy for Cleveland Sin Tax Renewal
Public spending on facilities is a given in modern sports but it's not good for anyone to have the public pay all the freight for teams, particularly spending for pricey new scoreboards meant to earn more advertising dollars.
Holy Kohlrabi! What Happened to Gardens Under Glass?
There were great expectations for Gardens Under Glass in Cleveland's Galleria. Then the aphids showed up.
John G and the State of Cleveland Underground Comics
Meet John G, Cleveland comics artist and Genghis Con impresario. And the guy who draws those gorgeous illustrations for Melt Bar and Grilled.
Video: The Post-Industrial Aesthetic
Artist Kevin Busta likes the rust — "the raw, dirty surplus and keeping that grime and rust." He builds stark, utilitarian furniture out of industrial machinery from scrap yards and old factories in Cleveland.
The Rise of Akron-Canton
This is an informative piece about an interesting topic. Thanks for writing it. It would have been valuable to have [...]
An Encounter with Kent Folk Hero Robert E. Wood
Our writer recalls a meeting with Kent, Ohio's mysterious artist and folk hero, Robert E. Wood—also known as F.U. Bob.
A Rust Belt Playlist
The story of the industrial Midwest can be told through the music it inspired. From John Lee Hooker to MC5 to Eminem, here's our playlist of 20 Rust Belt tunes.
Goodbye to a Good Friend
We're mourning the loss of Sean Kilbane, the Happy Dog co-owner who died in a Feb. 1 accident.
Cleveland’s Blues Brothers
When Mr. Stress needed a hand, friend and fellow harp player Colin Dussault was ready with a moving van to help him out.