AP 6.26.13


The Cleveland Orchestra's Star Spangled Spectacular is one of the biggest downtown parties of the year. It's an opportunity to hear the world-famous orchestra perform for free on Public Square, playing familiar pops pieces and patriotic tunes. Plus the 1812 Overture. The evening culminates with that most popular Cleveland attraction, fireworks. Mon 7/1.

* Waterloo Arts Fest showcases local music on five stages. Sat 6/29.
* Ex-Clevelander Clarence Bucaro comes home to headline Beachland Tavern. Tue 7/2.
* Blossom Festival Band salutes America. And also plays the 1812 Overture. Wed 7/3-Thu 7/4.
* Punk rockers Harvey Pekar release new record at Now That's Class. Sat 6/29.
* Sugar Magnolia and Run Avril Run play benefit for their drummer at Sly Fox. Sat 6/30.
* Rick Ray Band covers classic Trower album at the Winchester. Sat 6/29.

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