AP 12.4.13
Every year, John Carroll radio station WJCU-FM 88.7 and local metal label Auburn Records join forces for the Holiday Hunger Benefit at the Beachland, presenting a big lineup of the area's best old and new metal bands — for free. This year it's two big days. Fri 12/6-Sat 12/7.* Cleveland folksinger Avin Baird debuts new CD at Barking Spider. Sun 12/8.
* Woodchoppers' Ball at Kent Stage benefits area's homeless. Sat 12/7.
* Jonathan Biss replaces Uchida in Cleveland Orchestra performances. Thu 12/5-Sat 12/7.
* Shaker Heights' Jim Brickman back at PlayhouseSquare for annual holiday show. Sat 12/7.
* Ceremony of Carols celebrates the season at Trinity Cathedral. Wed 12/11.