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Browns' Brook Park stadium gets $200 million pricier

Despite the Haslams' larger contribution, taxpayers are still helping to fund a private stadium district.

Sports

The Browns&#x27; new stadium in Brook Park just got more expensive, and the Haslams want credit for taking on an increased slice of the funding pie.Driving the news: The price tag for the domed facility and its surrounding development has climbed to $2.6 billion, up from $2.4 billion. The Haslams said last week these increases are tied to roofing upgrades that will enhance the natural light.

Rock Hall's next milestone: A 21st-century artist

Pink could become the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee to have made their debut in 2000 or later.

News

The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="class of 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/rock-hall-predictions-2026-phil-collins-mariah-carey" data-vars-content-id="bdd21d78-cd2d-40f3-b159-af20c9d88748" data-vars-headline="Rock Hall&#x27;s next milestone: A 21st-century artist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/rock-hall-predictions-2026-phil-collins-mariah-carey" target="_self">class of 2026</a> will be <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.detpress.com/abc/pressrelease/american-idol-912-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-4-13/" data-vars-content-id="bdd21d78-cd2d-40f3-b159-af20c9d88748" data-vars-headline="Rock Hall&#x27;s next milestone: A 21st-century artist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.detpress.com/abc/pressrelease/american-idol-912-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-4-13/" target="_blank">announced</a> on April 13, but it&#x27;s not too early to take a look further down the road.Why it matters: The Rock Hall has yet to induct an artist who made their debut in the 21st century.

What Cleveland can learn from Chicago's lakefront airport gamble

The demolition of Meigs Field offers a preview — and a warning — for Burke's future.

Cleveland can learn a lot about the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redevelopment of a lakefront airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/30/burke-airport-redevelopment-concepts-golf" data-vars-content-id="35f93756-481c-4082-b613-078567a3a1ae" data-vars-headline="What Cleveland can learn from Chicago&#x27;s lakefront airport gamble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/30/burke-airport-redevelopment-concepts-golf" target="_self">redevelopment of a lakefront airport</a> from Chicago.Flashback: On March 30, 2003, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley sent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="overnight bulldozers" data-vars-click-url="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/31/23662485/miegs-field-airport-mayor-richard-daley-bulldozed-notherly-island-plane-march-2003" data-vars-content-id="35f93756-481c-4082-b613-078567a3a1ae" data-vars-headline="What Cleveland can learn from Chicago&#x27;s lakefront airport gamble" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/3/31/23662485/miegs-field-airport-mayor-richard-daley-bulldozed-notherly-island-plane-march-2003" target="_blank">overnight bulldozers</a> to destroy the landing strip at the city&#x27;s small downtown Meigs Field Airport.

Amtrak is exclusively a middle-of-the-night affair in Cleveland

All four daily departures are between 1:54am and 5:50am.

Transit

👋 Sam here — bona fide train enthusiast! <ul><li>I took the Amtrak to Chicago this week and was reminded what a pleasant way it is to travel. Who can deny the pleasures of generous legroom, low-cost tickets and up-close views of the United States? </li><li>Anyone who values a good night&#x27;s sleep, that&#x27;s who! </li></ul>

Playhouse Square unveils 2026-27 Broadway Series lineup

The seven-show season includes "Phantom," "Mamma Mia!" and "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"

Culture

Playhouse Square has unveiled its 2026-27 KeyBank Broadway Series, a lineup mixing new, Tony Award-winning hits with familiar crowd-pleasers.Why it matters: Cleveland continues to be one of the nation&#x27;s premier Broadway touring hubs thanks to an enthusiastic subscriber base — currently at 40,000 members, per Playhouse Square — and the ability to host extended runs that many cities can&#x27;t support.

Wu-Tang Clan bringing final tour to Blossom in September

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominated group will be joined by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Music

Hip-hop royalty will descend upon Cuyahoga Falls this summer.Driving the news: The Wu-Tang Clan is bringing its &quot;Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber&quot; tour to Blossom Music Center on Sept. 9.

Blossom Music Festival returns with Idina Menzel and film favorites

The Cleveland Orchestra's summer in Cuyahoga Falls features more than a dozen concerts.

It&#x27;s going to be a wicked hot summer at Blossom Music Center.State of play: The Cleveland Orchestra has unveiled its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2026 Blossom Music Festival lineup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/tickets/calendar/2026-blossom-season" data-vars-content-id="b23cbc5e-7474-4de9-b3da-3e804d85bff5" data-vars-headline="Blossom Music Festival returns with Idina Menzel and film favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/tickets/calendar/2026-blossom-season" target="_blank">2026 Blossom Music Festival lineup</a>, headlined by a night with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Idina Menzel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/events/an-evening-with-idina-menzel" data-vars-content-id="b23cbc5e-7474-4de9-b3da-3e804d85bff5" data-vars-headline="Blossom Music Festival returns with Idina Menzel and film favorites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/events/an-evening-with-idina-menzel" target="_blank">Idina Menzel</a> on July 26.

Markus Zusak to celebrate 20 years of "The Book Thief" in Parma

The bestselling author will appear at the Parma-Snow Library to mark the novel's milestone anniversary.

Author Markus Zusak is coming to Parma to mark a milestone for one of the most beloved novels of the 21st century.Why it matters: Since its 2006 release, Zusak&#x27;s &quot;The Book Thief&quot; has sold more than 19 million copies and spent nearly two decades on the New York Times bestseller list.

"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this

We're heading down the home stretch as the Ohio couples look to get married (or not).

If Ohio women refuse to date local men after watching Season 10 of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love Is Blind,&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/love-is-blind-season-10-recap-part-two" data-vars-content-id="a9f501bf-dd8d-4e43-a2be-cd8a6474a910" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/18/love-is-blind-season-10-recap-part-two" target="_self">&quot;Love Is Blind,&quot;</a> who could blame them? State of play: The latest episodes of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Netflix&#x27;s reality dating series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" data-vars-content-id="a9f501bf-dd8d-4e43-a2be-cd8a6474a910" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Ohio men may never recover from this" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80996601" target="_blank">Netflix&#x27;s reality dating series</a> see our Ohio couples getting ready to walk down the aisle, but not before a few embarrass themselves during a Columbus mixer.

Cleveland's next big sports destination: Cosm

The venue will serve as an anchor for Cleveland's riverfront development plan.

The Browns are heading to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brook Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" target="_self">Brook Park</a> in a few years, but another major venue where you can watch football and other sports is coming to downtown.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cosm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/" target="_blank">Cosm</a>, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment technology company, is building its largest-ever facility in Cleveland in 2027.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The venue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" target="_blank">The venue</a>, which broadcasts sporting events, films and more, will serve as an anchor for Bedrock&#x27;s riverfront <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="development plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" target="_self">development plan</a> in the Gateway District.</li></ul>

Paul McCartney and Wings to take flight at the Rock Hall

The museum's exhibit on McCartney's 1970s band opens on May 15.

For the first time, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is launching an exhibit focused on the band Paul McCartney formed after leaving the Beatles.Driving the news: The exhibit, &quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot; opens May 15 and focuses on the 1970s group consisting of McCartney (vocals/bass), his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards), Denny Laine of the Moody Blues (guitar/vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Playhouse Square lands "The Who's Tommy" tour premiere

The tour will kick off in Cleveland for eight performances in October.

Things to Do

Playhouse Square has landed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="yet another" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/playhouse-square-new-season-the-notebook" data-vars-content-id="a96ab7ce-7b5b-4c3b-af04-36b14d96cca8" data-vars-headline="Playhouse Square lands &quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot; tour premiere" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/playhouse-square-new-season-the-notebook" target="_self">yet another</a> tour premiere.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://tommythemusical.com/" data-vars-content-id="a96ab7ce-7b5b-4c3b-af04-36b14d96cca8" data-vars-headline="Playhouse Square lands &quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot; tour premiere" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tommythemusical.com/" target="_blank">&quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot;</a> will launch its North American Tour in Cleveland in October.

Ohio's yearlong Toni Morrison celebration begins

The kickoff event is Feb. 18 in Columbus, with readings, performances and talks all year long.

Ohio is about to kick off a yearlong celebration of literary giant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Toni Morrison" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/toni-morrison-celebration-ohio" data-vars-content-id="9d6af673-543d-449c-ae6d-616f6f046b77" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s yearlong Toni Morrison celebration begins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/toni-morrison-celebration-ohio" target="_self">Toni Morrison</a>.Why it matters: Born in Lorain, Morrison is one of the most important American writers of the last century and one of Ohio&#x27;s most cherished cultural exports.

Cleveland Museum of Art debuts Native American works on paper

It's the museum's first exhibition focused on prints and drawings by Native American artists.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is spotlighting Native American artists in a new exhibition drawn from its own collection.Why it matters: &quot;still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper&quot; is the museum&#x27;s first exhibition focused on prints and drawings by Native American artists.

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