AP 3.11.15


Many Cleveland music fans fondly remember the all-day outdoor Rock and Reggae music festivals at Meadow Ridge Farm in the ’80s. Times have changed, and the event is indoors at the Beachland. But Rock and Reggae continues to raise money for the Free Clinic and Carlos Jones (pictured) continues to bring the reggae part of the equation. Fri 3/13.

* Akron Americana band Hey Mavis celebrates a new album. Sun 3/15.
* City Music Cleveland presents free classical music with an international flair. Thu 3/12-Sun 3/15.
* Howard Jones' Trinity Cathedral concert will help Euclid's PetFix. Fri 3/13
* The Cleveland Orchestra announces ticket details for free Slavic Village concert. Fri 4/10.
* Oberlin prof Billy Hart brings his jazz quartet to Finney Chapel. Sat 3/14
* Percussionist Paul Stranahan plays gongs and singing bowls at the Lakewood Library. Sun 3/15.

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AP 3.11.15


In a few months, chef Eric Rogers will move his new business Black Box Fix into the space vacated by Sweetie Fry on Cleveland Heights' Lee Road, where he'll be serving southern Creole-style food. His soon-to-be neighbor, the Wine Spot, is hosting a party to welcome him to the area. Come sample his food and some Wine Spot whiskey and beer too. Tue 3/17.

* Fresh herbs galore! Mulberry Creek Herb Farm opens for the season with refreshments and a chance to pick up some greenery on St. Patrick's Day. Tue 3/17
* Animal rights activist Farmer Harold Brown talks about the "Humane Myth" at the Cleveland Heights Library. Thu 3/12.

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