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🏗️ Steel rising

Cuyahoga County • April 23, 2025

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Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Steel is rising along the Cuyahoga River, and with it, Cleveland's future takes tangible form. The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center now emerges from the East Bank, transforming from ambitious renderings to 210,000 square feet of reality. This cornerstone of Bedrock's riverfront vision represents something increasingly rare in urban development – plans actually materializing instead of forever remaining in the "coming soon" category.

Meanwhile, Cleveland continues building its reputation as Broadway's unexpected launchpad, with "Death Becomes Her" joining the city's growing collection of national tour premieres slated for 2026. And for those with musical nostalgia, Detroit rock legend Alice Cooper is reuniting with his original bandmates after a 51-year hiatus for "The Revenge of Alice Cooper." It seems 2024 is shaping up to be a year where long-awaited projects finally come to fruition – both in steel and on stage.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

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🏙️ Cleveland's riverfront transformation takes shape with rising steel. The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center is emerging on the East Bank of the Cuyahoga River, with 210,000 square feet of space set to open in 2027. This facility will serve athletes of all levels, including becoming the training and treatment center for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The development represents a crucial component of Bedrock's massive riverfront project, which many see as key to Cleveland's future. Local real estate experts are celebrating the visible progress, noting how refreshing it is to see planned development actually materializing instead of remaining just renderings.

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🎸 Detroit rock legend reunites with original band after 51 years. Alice Cooper is set to release "The Revenge of Alice Cooper" on July 25, featuring 14 songs with his original bandmates Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway, and Neil Smith. Cooper told Billboard it feels like 1973 again, saying "it's like this is our next album after 'Muscle of Love.'" The album's first single, "Black Mamba," premiered April 22 on Cooper's radio show, and fans can catch "The Godfather of Shock Rock" on tour with Judas Priest, including a stop in Michigan on October 2.

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🎭 Cleveland lands another major Broadway tour premiere. Playhouse Square will host the launch of "Death Becomes Her" national tour in fall 2026, adding to the city's growing reputation as a Broadway launchpad. This dark comedy musical, based on the 1992 film about frenemies discovering an eternal life potion, has become Broadway's highest-grossing new musical this season. Cleveland joins "The Notebook," "Hell's Kitchen," and "Spamalot" as the fourth show to begin its tour in the city, partly thanks to Ohio's tax incentives for theatrical productions. The tour will eventually visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver and other major cities.

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🏡 Real Estate Reveals

Real estate listing image Affordable Cape Cod family home: This charming $199,000 Cape Cod in Berea offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, and modern updates throughout, plus a finished basement, fenced yard, and 2-car garage perfect for families seeking character and space.
Real estate listing image Brooklyn Cape New Roof Sunroom: This charming $225,000 cape cod in the BROOKLYN area features a sunroom overlooking a private backyard, updated kitchen with new appliances, and recent renovations including a 2022 roof and 2020 garage.
Real estate listing image Ranch With Upgraded Basement Oasis: Priced at $344,900, this pristine 3-bedroom ranch offers freshly painted interiors, enclosed patio with fenced yard, new HVAC, and partially finished basement with woodshop and wine cellar.

🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🍲 Apr. 24 - MasLow Food Festival: Savor community spirit at the Cleveland MasLow Food Festival & Music on April 24th! Join neighbors at Greenmovementglenville for an evening celebrating wellness, culture, and accessible food with live tunes.
🇦🇪 Apr. 24 - Arab American Heritage Night: Immerse yourself in Arab American culture at Parma-Snow Branch on April 24! Enjoy traditional music and performances during this vibrant heritage celebration that brings community together.
📝 Apr. 25 - Cleveland Poetry Festival: Celebrate "The Body Politic" at the Cleveland Poetry Festival! Join three days of readings, workshops, panels, and open mics at the Community Arts Center from April 25-27. A creative feast for poetry lovers!
📝 Apr. 25 - Poetry Festival Kickoff Reading: Kick off Cleveland Poetry Festival 2025 with a free evening of verse from Ali Black, Delilah McCrea, and Xan Forest Phillips at Transformer Station on Friday, April 25. A literary treat for poetry lovers!
🎸 Apr. 25 - Whatever w/ Public Squares: Indie rockers Whatever team up with Public Squares for a night of electric energy at Beachland Ballroom & Tavern on April 25. Doors open at 6:00 PM for this must-see Cleveland show!
🌽 Apr. 25 - Shucked: Comedy Musical: "Shucked" brings Tony Award-winning musical comedy to Connor Palace on April 25! Get ready for a flat-out hilarious evening of cornfield chaos and country tunes at 1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland.
🛶 Apr. 26 - Cuyahoga Falls Paddle Fest: Paddle into adventure at Cuyahoga Falls Fest 2025! Join fellow water enthusiasts on April 26 at the Sheraton Suites for a community celebration of the Upper Gorge and downtown waterways.
🌽 Apr. 27 - Shucked Musical Tour: Catch the hilarious Broadway hit "Shucked" at Connor Palace! This corn-filled musical comedy brings farm-fresh laughs to Cleveland on Sunday, April 27, 2025, starting at 6:30 PM.
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