AP 5.14.14
The former Kent State Folk Festival, which began in the late ’60s, has undergone some changes in the last 14 years. But now it's been taken over by the folks who run the Kent Stage and transformed into a ten-day feast of concerts by veterans and up-and-comers (like bluegrass band Della Mae, pictured) in a variety of folk/roots music styles. Thu 6/5-Sat 6/14. * Local jazz-rock supergroup Instrusaurus debuts with four area shows. Thu 5/15-Sun 5/18.
* Cleveland Orchestra presents Czech opera, The Cunning Little Vixen. Sat 5/17-Sat 5/24.
* Black Keys announce Cleveland, Columbus tour dates. Sat 9/6 & Sat 9/13.
* Ashley Brooke Toussant introduces new EP at the Beachland Tavern. Sat 5/17.
* Legendary Youngstown trio Glass Harp plays Mentor Fine Arts Center. Fri 5/16.
* Cleveland Orchestra does Lakewood — kicks off week-long residency. Sat 5/17-Sat 5/24.