🥟 Pierogi Party at Rudy’s

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Immigrants came to work in steel mills, and they arrived with dreams of a new life.

They also brought a piece of the Old World with them: Recipes for that pillowy treat: Pierogi.

“Pierogis tell the story of Cleveland,” says Lidia Trempe, aka “The Pierogi Queen” and owner of Rudy’s Strudel. “Immigrants came to America during waves that started before World War I and continued after World War II.”

Chef Michael Symon started serving pierogi in 2002 – and made them staples in fine dining restaurants.

At 11 a.m. today, the Parma bakery will celebrate National Pierogi Day with a party that honors the ubiquitous dumpling and its beloved role in Cleveland cuisine.

Trempe will roll out a pierogi buffet that features five music-themed treats, including the, uh, “Kate Bush.”

Rudy’s, you see, shares space with The Current Year record shop. In 2022, a worker went to change the sign to reflect a new batch of pierogi and some new Kate Bush albums.

“A photo of it went viral on social media, with one million views,” “says Trempe. “So, I made one, featuring mushrooms, carrots, onions, soy sauce and cream cheese.”

The Current Year will participate in the party, to celebrate its fifth anniversary.

A beloved local bakery serving authentic European favorites for over 75 years! Located in Parma’s Polish Village, Rudy’s is famous for world-renowned pączki, homemade pierogi, and irresistible strudel, all made fresh in-house with love and heritage. Enjoy classic recipes with a modern twist — from savory cabbage rolls to decadent tortes and custom wedding cakes. Celebrate Cleveland culture, family, and flavor with every bite!

🥟 Stop by Rudy’s Strudel today — 5580 Ridge Road, Parma, OH!

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They lost their radio station, but they won’t back down.

On Tuesday, more than 200 staff, alumni and fans of WCSB protested at Cleveland State University against the hostile takeover of the station by Ideastream.

Protesters carried signs that read: “CSU I WANT MY MUSIC BACK” and “YOU CAN’T PUT STUDENTS FIRST WHILE PUTTING THEIR VOICES LAST.”

“Everybody was processing what the next steps are and if the station can be saved,” says John Skrtic, who attended the protest. “It’s such a loss for the community.”

On Friday, the media group and CSU announced that WCSB would cease operations.

Ideastream and CSU colluded to kill WCSB, a student-run cultural jewel that was central to the music and arts scenes for half a century.

Staff members were given no advance notice of the takeover and were forced to leave the station -- without being able to take their personal belongings and albums.

The hostile takeover has created an intense backlash from listeners, including Cleveland Council members Kris Harsh and Mike Polensek. More info on the story here.

“Who’s going to pay for this?” That’s been a central question in the debate over the Browns $2.4 billion domed stadium in Brook Park.

The answer, as it turns out, is you.

“The average ticket will be over $200 plus food and beverage, so we want (fans) when (they come) to a game to have a great time and say, ‘You know, that was a lot but it was worth it, and I want to do it again,’” said owner Jimmy Haslam, in an interview with Associated Press.

Current prices for a ticket start at $70 and the average price is $170 to $180, when premium seats are factored in.

The team has started construction on the 67,000-seat stadium early next year, with the goal of playing there in 2029.

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Stereolab: The Anglo-French avant-pop band has a new album out, “Instant Holograms on Metal Film,” and is back on tour. 7 tonight at Globe Iron. Info.

Ice Cube: The co-founder of legendary rap group N.W.A. celebrates his 40^th year making music – and will do just that when he hits Rocket Arena. 8 tonight. Info.

ZZ Top: The Texas blues and rock renegades have been kicking out the jams since 1969. The band is still going strong and pulls up to MGM Northfield Park — Center Stage. 8 p.m. Thursday. Info.

“Rocky Horror Picture Show”: Cleveland embraced the campy cult classic from the beginning -- and not just because “The Plain Dealer” is featured it. A 50^th anniversary tour brings the film to the Agora Theatre (with live performances featuring actor Nell Campbell). 8 p.m. Thursday. Info.

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Bedrock has unveiled renderings for Cosm — the 64,000-square-foot, three-story immersive and entertainment complex. It’s set to open in early 2026 on Prospect Avenue, East Fourth Street and Huron Road.

Cosm will include two elements -- The Dome and The Hall – as well as a 12K+ LED dome with a complementary hi-resolution wall-to-wall LED display. The complex will host live sports, experimental cinema and immersive art experiences.

Residents in the neighborhood survey debris on Hough Avenue, near East 89^th Street, the morning after the Hough Riots. July 19, 1966.

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