Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Mason, OH – Just north of Cincinnati, Ohio lies Mason, a comfortable, thriving town that every summer night is showered by fireworks at the King’s Island Amusement Park. On this July 3rd evening, however, Mason hosted its annual Independence Day celebration (Red, Rhythm & Boom),
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Styx // Live @ Chrysler Hall // 6.24.19
Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- Rock giants Styx brought the magic to Chrysler Hall, in a rescheduled and relocated event that was to be originally held at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion in Portsmouth. Structural issues with the canopy at Portsmouth's open-air venue led to the
Chase Atlantic // Live @ Bogart’s // 6.17.19
Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – A light June drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm of the line of fans waiting to see Australia’s Chase Atlantic on this Monday evening. A 30-minute delay in entering the venue meant the line only grew longer and the excited chatter louder. Indiana’s Lauren
Laurelive Festival // Live @ Laurel School // 6.8-9.19
Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Cleveland, OH – East of Cleveland, near Shaker Heights and Gates Mills, is the home of prestigious Laurel School, a pre-K through high school private academy for young women. Since 2016, Laurel School has hosted a two-day music festival dubbed Laurelive, bringing nationally touring bands
Slayer // Live @ Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center // 5.16.19
Article & Photographs by: Linda Carlson Indianapolis, IN – Slayer continues their Final World Tour, this fifth leg touring with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth and Lamb of God. The band is offering fans a final opportunity to experience the thrash metal giant’s heart-pounding rhythms, gut-wrenching lyrics and electrifying performance. On this night
Blue October // Live @ Newport Music Hall // 3.21.19
Article & Photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus OH – Blue October has been sharing the journey of frontman Justin Furstenfeld since 1995. Through albums like Consent to Treatment, History for Sale, Argue with a Tree, Foiled, Any Man in America, Sway, Home and their current release, I Hope You’re Happy, fans have experienced Furstenfeld’s wildly tumultuous personal story, wrought with
The Aces // Live @ A&R Music Bar // 3.8.19
Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Columbus, OH – March 8, 2019 was International Women’s Day, and befittingly, The Aces performed at A&R Music Bar in Columbus, Ohio. This all-female alternative indie pop band from Provo, Utah gave a rousing performance to a sold-out crowd. Originally slated to play in The Basement, a
Movie Review: Captain Marvel
Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli While there have been plenty of strong female characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, none have helmed their own film. They’ve all been either supporting characters in someone else’s origin tale, or part of the crew in a team-up showcase. With Captain Marvel, this has finally become
Predictions: The 91st Academy Awards
Article By: Alice-Ginevra Micheli Oh, what a strange year it has been for the illustrious Academy. They have had controversial choice after controversial choice, not just in its nominees but also in the ceremony itself. Will they have a host? Will there be some categories that don’t receive their due and are
