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In today’s 216 Scoop Edition:

• Record Store Day: Black Friday for shops and a reminder of their role in music

• Shooters gets another shot: Iconic club to reopen after makeover

• Cherished (and stolen) statute gets last look before it’s off to Turkey

• Parma police crack French Bulldog caper with sting operation

• The 216 Scoop Cleveland Record Store Guide

• Free baseball: More ways to watch the Guardians

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IN THE NEWS

Record Store Day: Black Friday for shops and a reminder of their role in music

Where would we be if not for record stores? For sure, we wouldn’t be the “Rock and Roll Capital of the World.”

After all, it was Record Rendezvous, the legendary Prospect Avenue shop, where owner Leo Mintz started calling “race records” rock n’ roll in the 1950s. Alan Freed picked up the baton and threw the Moondog Coronation Ball. And Cleveland came to be known as the “Cradle of Rock.”

Despite the internet and streaming, record shops still play a crucial role in spreading the gospel of rock.

Since 2008, Record Store Day has celebrated that role and, in the process, created the equivalent of Black Friday for record stores.

It will do so again on Saturday, when vinyl enthusiasts line up for limited edition releases at participating shops like A Current Year, My Mind’s Eye and Record Den

Many labels release discs by artists specifically for the day -- resulting in a tenfold jump in business for the shops.

Check out our guide to area record stores in The 216 Rundown section below.

“Music fans feel compelled to buy because it’s an event,” says Pete Gulyas, owner of Blue Arrow Records in Collinwood. “But every day is record store day.”

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Shooters gets another shot: Iconic West Bank club to reopen after renovation

An iconic club on the West Bank of the Flats is set for a new life. A new building permit has been issued for $1 million project to renovate Shooters on the Water.

The permit, posted on the front door of the former location for the sprawling venue, shows that work has already begun.

It includes electrical and plumbing work, and the rebuilding of the bathrooms and repairs to the deck along the Cuyahoga River.

The building is owned by Nautica Entertainment LLC. The lessee is Shooters Yacht Club, which is likely to be the new name of the venue.

Shooters opened to much fanfare  in June 1987. For decades, it has hosted diners, drinkers and dance parties – and been a pillar of stability, amid countless openings and closings and waves of changes.

It closed last summer. With its location and views of the river and lake, it was only a matter of time before it would get a makeover and reopen.

Cherished (and stolen) statue gets last look before it’s off to Turkey

Let’s clear something up before anyone accuses the Cleveland Museum of Art of being in possession of stolen goods…

The Turkish government and the New York District Attorney’s Office have agreed to allow the museum to display “The Draped Male Figure” until July 8 to give visitors once last chance to see the six-foot tall bronze statue.

Valued at $20 million, it has been one of the most popular and most recognizable items in the CMA collection since it was purchased in 1986 (for $1.85 million) from a New York art dealer.

That is until 2023, when an investigation determined that it was part of an elaborate art heist that led back to Turkey, as we previously reported.

In the 1950s and ‘60s, countless Greco-Roman were unearthed in southwestern Turkey. Many were looted and ended up on the black market, ultimately surfacing in museums and private collections.

The headless statue has been traced back to a site commonly known as Sebasteion in the ancient city of Bubon.

It was long thought to depict Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, but an investigation found that it is likely a representation of a Greek philosopher.

After its CMA stay, the headless figure will return home as part of a settlement with the Turkish government.

Parma police crack French Bulldog caper with sting operation

It was the case of the missing French Bulldog. It took deft detective work and a sting operation to crack the caper and deliver the pooch.

Anatomy of the crime…

On Saturday, a Parma family’s two French Bulldogs escaped from their fenced backyard due to an unsecured gate.

One dog was found by a neighbor, but the second was taken by a man driving a maroon Hyundai. A good Samaritan nearby noted the license plate as the man sped away.

The police checked the address of the car owner. The Hyundai wasn’t there. A person at the home refused to talk.

The dog owner then posted a reward on social media for the safe return of the dog. After increasing the reward to $2,500, the owner was contacted on Sunday by a female stating that she had the dog and wanted the reward money.

It all seemed fishy – so the Parma cops sprang into action with a sting operation.

A meeting was set up to exchange the dog for cash. Officers set up out of view of the meeting place and saw a male and female arrive with the pooch.

Boom: Officers confronted the duo and arrests were made. The man, LaShawn Cortez Burt, 33, of Cleveland, has been charged with felony theft.

The dogs, meanwhile, are home and happy.

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The 216 Rundown

The 216 Scoop Cleveland Record Store Guide: Shops to see even when it isn’t Record Store Day

Blue Arrow Records, 16001 Waterloo Road, Cleveland: The city’s premier used record store is a treasure trove of vintage vinyl. The floor is tiled with vintage album covers and there’s always a cat lounging around – because it’s also home to the nonprofit Waterloo Alley Cat Project.

The Vinyl Groove Records, 5100 Pearl Road, Suite 208, Cleveland: A wide-range of vinyl, new and old, spanning all genres – from jazz and soul to hip-hop. It also carries new and used stereo equipment, stylus and supplies, and repairs turntables and speakers.

Brittany’s Record Shop, (online storefront, with a physical location TBD): A haven for hip-hop, R&B, soul, jazz, and reggae fans.

My Mind’s Eye Records, 16010 Detroit Ave, Lakewood: A massive selection of new records across all genres, making it a go-to for new releases. A go-to spot for area collectors. It also features a ton of RSD releases.

Hausfrau Record Shop, 1392 West 65th Street, Cleveland: The Gordon Square shop hits the sweet spot if you’re looking for punk, hardcore, post-punk, noise, obscure and experimental music. It’s next to the Capitol Theatre, so pair your visit with a movie. 

Late Nite Records, 2602 Walton Ave, Cleveland: Open until midnight, this Clark-Fulton gem is ideal for night owls. It offers a solid mix of rock, hip-hop, and electronic vinyl, and you might catch a DJ spinning while you browse

 The Current Year, 5580 Ridge Road, Parma: The selection is deep and wide – an eclectic mix of rock, lounge, psychedelia, jazz and reissues of obscure gems. The vibe and décor make it a fun trip back into another time – when record stores were hang outs.

Mistake by the Lake Records, 6502 Lorain Ave, Cleveland: An adventurous mix used records and vintage media like cassettes and VHS. And there’s a variety of local music, released on vinyl and cassettes.

Bent Crayon Records, 1305 West 80th Street, Cleveland: For over 20 years, Bent Crayon has been a hub for experimental, electronic, and avant-garde sounds. Owner John Cellura knows his music inside and out – and offers a dive into it that’s deeper than any other store you’ll find.

Record Den, 7661 Mentor Avenue, Mentor: It’s an institution rolls out a crazy selection of new and old vinyl and goes all out on Record Store Day. It will have more than 400 RSD releases – so expect a big crowd on Saturday.

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Sports, Entertainment, & Culture

Free baseball: More ways to watch the Guardians

No streaming? No cable? No problem – well, at least for 10 Cleveland Guardians games this season.

The team has announced that WKYC will air 10 simulcast games during the upcoming season, available for free, over-the-air to viewers throughout the region. 

The first game to air is May 30 against the Angels.

WKYC will also produce a weekly show, “Guardians Tonight,” which will air every Sunday night following the late news at 11:30 p.m.

The Guardians will also appear five times on FOX’s national Saturday broadcasts.

Hours before the season opener, the team struck deals with cable providers AT&T U-verse, Cox, DIRECTV, Spectrum and streaming platform FuboTV. Games are also available on CleGuardiansTV for $99.99 a year.

VINTAGE CLEVELAND

Call it the cradle of rock… Where owner Leo Mintz saw white kids buying “race records” – 78 rpm discs that were marketed to black America -- and decided there was something to this music. Long live rock ‘n’ roll! Record Rendezvous continued to play a key role in the 1970s, but changing trends and flight from downtown led to its closing in 1987.

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Live Shows in the 216

Wednesday, April 9

Jimmy Mrozek at Debonné Vineyards - 6:00 PM

Ben Gage at Tartine Bistro - 6:30 PM

Tim Matson at The Treelawn - 7:00 PM

Max Haymer Music, Jane Monheit at Bop Stop - 7:00 PM

Bright Eyes at Agora Theater & Ballroom - 7:00 PM

Elliott Skinner, Tank and The Bangas, Dj Zeus at The Roxy - 7:00 PM

Austin Hamilton Music at WILD GOOSE - 7:00 PM

Thursday, April 10

Thor Platter Band at Solo acoustic at Olde Wine Cellar - 6:00 PM

Jon Garey, Christian Shields at Dragonfly Winery Open Mic/Showcase Event - 6:00 PM

Roman Angelos at Roman Angelos - 6:00 PM

Gavin Adcock, Will Jones at Agora Theater & Ballroom - 7:00 PM

Trixter, Pretty Boy Floyd, Enuff Z'Nuff at Mercury Music Lounge - 7:00 PM

Charles Ellsworth at The Little Rose Tavern - 7:00 PM

the Baker’s Basement at Heights Arts - 7:00 PM

Maria Petti at Triv's [7-10PM] - 7:00 PM

Al Di Meola at The Kent Stage - 7:30 PM

Zoltan Kaszas, JD Eicher at various locations - 7:30 PM

Friday, April 11

Victor Samalot at Solo instrumental Guitarist - 5:30 PM

TRUNK RIDE, Violet Ray cd release Party at various venues - 7:00 PM

Justo Saborit, MAMBO, Under The Streetlamp, Dancing with The Stars Live at various locations - 7:30 PM

TRUSS at Lekko Late Nights - 7:45 PM

Old skool at Kc's Nashville Nights - 9:00 PM

King Buu, Into the Blue at various venues - 9:00 PM

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The 216 Sports Area

Upcoming Games

Cavaliers

Cavs vs Pacers, 7 pm EDT, Thursday (Away Game)

Cavs vs Knicks 7:30pm EDT, Friday (Away Game)

Guardians

Guardians vs White Sox, 6:10pm EDT Wednesday

Guardians vs White Sox, 1:10pm EDT Thursday

Guardians vs Royals, 6:10pm EDT Friday

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