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World-class Cleveland Orchestra calls Severance Hall home during the fall, winter and spring. During the summer, the Cleveland Orchestra performs at Blossom Music Center.

Severance Hall serves the students

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

More than ever before, the Cleveland Orchestra has pushed student attendance at their upcoming concert season by implementing huge student discounts and increased advertising. “We’re trying to have...

Many literary figures came to the Ohio Theatre to celebrate the 78th Annual Ainsfield Wolf Award Winners. From left to right, Wole Soyinka, Kevin Powers, Andrew Solomon and Laird Hunt enjoy the presentations. Eugene Gloria, the winner in poetry, isn’t shown.

Anisfield-Wolf Award-winner speaks to local literary lovers

Jessica Yang, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

The literary world descended upon Cleveland on Sept. 12, when select authors came for the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards ceremony held at the Ohio Theatre. The awards were created by Cleveland poet and philanthropist...

65 years of the Emmy Awards: The Observer’s predictions

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 20, 2013

It’s that time of the year again, television fans. Emmy season has suddenly crept upon us, and hard though it might be to think about last year’s episodes of shows while most of this year’s seasons...

Fuel Coffee Bar brings new smiles and caffeine to Little Italy

Zsolt Bognar, Contributing Reporter September 20, 2013

The student community and Little Italy have a trendy new hotspot to celebrate in Fuel Coffee Bar. It’s located in the setting of a converted vintage gas station on Mayfield Road and 123rd St. In an atmosphere...

The guitarist of Wingtones began the daylong music festival around 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. Among other antics, Wingtones’ mascot Wingzilla graced the stage.

Studio-A-Rama draws music fans far and wide

Anne Nickoloff, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

Studio-A-Rama isn’t a typical kind of concert for Case Western Reserve University. Spot Nights, the Homecoming concert and Springfest have all delved into pop, folk or rap and all of them have had...

For once, it’s not all about the food

Maureen O'Reilly, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

This week marks the beginning of the 2013 Cleveland Italian Film Festival. Although food will be used as a fundraiser, it will take the backseat to other distinguished aspects of Italian culture. At...

The Digs of “Dag”

Allison Duchin, Staff Reporter September 13, 2013

Leutner’s lawn on Saturday afternoons is unlike any other day of the week. Case Western Reserve’s Dag members come out and practice. Some people come out in t-shirts and shorts, but others go to practice...

The Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, pictured above, is a local hotspot that offers cheap concert tickets from bands local and national.

North Collinwood’s hip haven

Anne Nickoloff, Music Reporter September 6, 2013

East Cleveland is probably exactly what you think it would look like, if you’ve heard about it from someone who’s been there: dilapidated buildings, cracked roads, overgrown weeds. And by ‘East...

Cinematheque at CIA (projection room pictured above) offers artfully chosen films just a quick walk from CWRU housing in University Circle.

Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cinematheque

Lily Korte, Staff Reporter September 6, 2013

For a college student, getting to the movie theaters can be a hassle. Even nearby locations like the Cedar Lee Theatre may be intimidating to travel to for those unfamiliar with public transportation in...

Studio-A-Rama brings solid lineup & headliners for 32nd year

Tracy Boachie, Arts & Entertainment Reporter September 6, 2013

On Saturday, Sept. 7, Case Western Reserve University’s radio station WRUW-FM 91.1 will be bringing 11 acts from Cleveland and beyond to the Mather Memorial courtyard for a day filled with good ol’...

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