Cuyahoga County • September 18, 2025
Good morning, Cuyahoga County. Remember those Saturday mornings spent in pajamas, watching cartoons with a bowl of cereal? Vinyl Arcade is bottling that nostalgic magic, blending beloved TV theme songs from Scooby Doo to The Munsters with '70s and '80s rock hits. This Cleveland band has spent a decade perfecting their unique musical time machine, complete with video screens playing regional commercials that transport audiences back to simpler times.
The arts are alive across the city this week, with Cleveland Play House delivering emotional wallops through their stripped-down production of "Our Town" until September 28. Film enthusiasts can step even further back in time at the Cleveland Silent Film Festival, where century-old classics are receiving new life through live musical accompaniments – including an intriguing metal band soundtrack to "Faust" at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Cinematheque.
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🎵 Cleveland band mixes TV theme songs into nostalgic rock sets. Vinyl Arcade, led by Ed Douglas and Keith Martin, performs '70s and '80s hits alongside beloved television themes from Scooby Doo to The Munsters. The unique concept emerged from the musicians' desire to tap into shared generational memories, complete with video screens playing regional commercials and Cleveland pop culture references. After a decade of performances, they've refined their approach by creating seamless theme song medleys rather than alternating between regular songs and TV themes. The band has gained momentum playing festivals throughout Ohio, bringing their self-described "goofy, silly fun" to audiences who light up at hearing childhood favorites performed live.
🎭 A 90-year-old play delivers a powerful punch to Cleveland audiences. Cleveland Play House's production of Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" strips away theatrical artifice to expose life's most profound lessons. Director Mary Zimmerman masterfully guides the audience through the ordinary lives of Grover's Corners residents, building a foundation in Acts I and II before delivering a sledgehammer of emotion in Act III. Christopher Donahue's Stage Manager serves as our pragmatic guide, while Madalyn Baker's Emily Webb provides the emotional heart of this humbling theatrical experience running through September 28.
🎬 Cleveland's silent film festival brings century-old classics to life. The Cleveland Silent Film Festival and Colloquium is showcasing four centennial films through September 27 at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Highlights include "Lady Windermere's Fan" with live music from Cleveland Photoplayers, René Clair's Art Deco films accompanied by live musicians, and "Go West" featuring sound effects by Radio on the Lake Theatre. The festival concludes with a special screening of "Faust" at the Cleveland Institute of Art's Cinematheque, accompanied by the metal band Silent Light. Tickets are required for all screenings.
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