Cupcake Mafia Launch Party @ Next Beachwood

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  • on November 3, 2011
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Cleveland Spotlight-FAME

Cleveland is known for Rock ‘n’ Roll but one man is adding Rap to its resume.  His hard lyrics and gritty attitude make him stand out in the local music scene.  You may have seen him performing at clubs in Cleveland or have heard his track “Something’s Gotta Give” streaming on the internet.

He goes by the name FAME and with his mixtape dropping this Summer, it’s time for the world to get familiar with him.  His mixtape titled Freshman Year: Class of 2012 features the unique rap style of FAME mixed with vocals from Cleveland singer LyricstheSinger.  I got the opportunity to ask FAME a few questions and here’s what he had to say…

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Cleveland Spotlight-Karen Vaughn

You can hear her voice every weekday on the radio and without even seeing her face, you feel connected to her.  She’s an award-winning radio personality who’s engaging, exciting and personable.  Her name is Karen Vaughn and you can find her midday on Cleveland’s 93.1FM WZAK.  Balancing motherhood and her career without ever missing a beat makes Karen Vaughn a true “Working Diva.” With a blog of the same name, workingdivas.com, and her voice on the airwaves, she continues to empower females by reminding them to take a moment for themselves.  This kind of attitude has earned her the seventh spot on the list of the Top 30 Black Women in Media.  Not bad, sharing the ranks with Oprah.  I got the opportunity to ask Karen Vaughn a few questions and here’s what she had to say…

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Cleveland goes Wild for Musiq Soulchild

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  • on June 16, 2011
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Musiq Soulchild is a veteran in the music industry. With his most recent album MusiqInTheMagiq being the sixth of his career, Musiq has proved that his soulful sound can survive the ever-changing music scene.

As if I wasn’t already impressed with Musiq’s recorded albums, his live show simply blew me away.  His vocal range and stage presence were quite unexpected.  Not because he isn’t talented, but because his vibe is so mellow.  I didn’t expect him to be so high energy during his live show.  He even apologized to the crowd, in case he got carried away on stage.  Keep reading to see more pictures, in case you want to live vicariously through them. Haha.

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Cleveland’s own Antoine L. Dunn opens for Musiq Soulchild

You may recognize him from the Avant concert, on iTunes, or from the various posts on RuleofNext.com, local artist Antoine L. Dunn is definitely making a name for himself in the Cleveland music scene.  Last night, he made our city proud when he opened up for Musiq Soulchild at the House of Blues.  I got exclusive access to the band’s sound-check, got to hang out in their green room, and enjoyed their set from the front row.  With the music industry’s recent trend of overproduced sound and excessive use of techno beats, it’s refreshing to hear a musician like Antoine L. Dunn who has an authentic sound and plays REAL instruments.

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Harry Buffalo Parma Heights: Preview Party

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Harry Buffalo is a Cleveland restaurant chain known for their bison burgers and beer specials.  As they expand their business across the greater Cleveland area, new Harry Buffalo restaurants seem to be popping up all over the place.  The most recent addition to the Harry Buffalo family is a brand new restaurant in Parma Heights.  I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive preview party to see the restaurant before it opened to the public.

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AMAZING PHOTOGRAPH-Sky’s The Limit

  • by Adrian
  • on June 15, 2011
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While I was at the NEXT Tower City store, I took a walk around Tower City and noticed the amazing skylight above me. I snapped a photo and the picture came out unbelievably.  It looks like art to me. Check it out.

Top Tweets of the Week

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  • on June 12, 2011
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Top Tweets of the Week are in and I bet you’re wondering who made the cut.  Keep reading to see who caught our eye this week…

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Parade On The Circle (Part II)

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There were so many great costumes and floats at the Parade on the Circle, that I couldn’t fit all of the pictures in one post.  Enjoy these additional snapshots from the event…

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Parade on the Circle (Part I)

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The Parade on the Circle is an annual display of ingenuity and creativity by local Cleveland organizations and volunteers.  University Circle’s Wade Oval was packed with people for it’s 22nd Parade.  The sun was shining, the crowd was lively, and the day’s festivities were inspired.  The Parade had representation from the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Botanical Garden and many other organizations.  There was live music from steel drum bands, African dancing, and countless costumes.

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WEEKEND PLANS-Parade on the Circle

  • by Adrian
  • on June 10, 2011
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Here’s what you should put in your plans for Saturday morning….

Tomorrow celebrates the 22nd Parade on the Circle on Wade Oval. This annual parade involves local community organizations and businesses who create large floats and routines for the event. The parade starts at noon but I suggest you get there early to get a good spot. It is definitely something worth watching.  I will be there, rain or shine, to capture the excitement.

Gather your people and get to University Circle tomorrow morning for all the festivities.  I have been so impressed by the creativity of the parade in the past that I can’t wait to see what this year brings.

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VIDEO-Machine Gun Kelly Drum Cover

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Check out Dan George playing the drums to Machine Gun Kelly’s song “Cleveland.”

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