Cleveland, OH
How does the Cleveland Orchestra travel to perform in new cities?
CLEVELAND — Every year, the Cleveland Orchestra leaves Severance Hall, hitting the road to perform in places like New York, Florida and even overseas, but to make that possible, they must pack up the instruments and equipment of more than 100 musicians.
Stage manager Joe Short said his team handles the plan to get everything from point A to point B safely.
“My team and I will be responsible for two well-packed, 53 foot, temperature-controlled trucks,” Short said. “Temperature controlled because of the old and delicate instruments, so we’re watching temperature and humidity.”
While the Orchestra has done three week tours in Europe and Asia, right now, Short said they’re prepping for what he calls a “run-out” to New York City, where they’ll spend two nights performing in the legendary Carnegie Hall.
“It’s as big a deal to an American orchestra as one would think it is to play at Carnegie Hall,” he said. “There’s quite a bit of anticipation, quite a bit of excitement. No matter how often we go, and we go every year, it’s still very exciting for myself, my crew and the musicians when we walk through the door and onstage at Carnegie Hall.”
Short said about 10 to 15 orchestra staffers, depending on the length and distance of the trip, work to ensure everything in the travel process runs smoothly, so the musicians can just focus on their performance.
In the days and weeks before a trip, instrument and equipment cases line the hallways of Severance Hall. Then, on the day of departure, Short and his crew will load it all into temperature-controlled trucks before meeting them in NYC that afternoon.
“It’s a little bit harder to load into New York than it is in some other American cities because of the lack of loading docks, because of the lack of real estate,” he said. “So it’ll take about three hours from start to finish, about an hour and a half to unload the instruments, and then about an hour and a half to get everything in the right place, get everything unpacked and get the stage set.”
From there, his crew grabs a quick dinner before the orchestra starts their rehearsal, and the show eventually begins. Then they’ll tear down and reset the stage for their next performance, and pack it all up to come back to Cleveland again.
For trips overseas, Short said they have to bring all the equipment to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport or JFK in New York, and fly it all out on a large cargo flight because Cleveland’s aren’t large enough to support their needs.
It’s a lot of logistics and work, Short said, but worth the experience for the musicians and to uplift the city of Cleveland around the world.
“We’re very proud to share the Cleveland Orchestra with cities who otherwise may not have an opportunity to ever hear of the city of Cleveland,” he said.
And, he added, none of this would be possible without the help of another Orchestra administrator.
“It would not be possible without Rebecca Vineyard, who’s the director of touring and operations, who is in charge of all of this,” he said. “She’s in charge of the trucks. She’s in charge of the hotels. She’s in charge of the flight. She’s in charge of the water backstage. She’s literally in charge of everything the Cleveland Orchestra does on tour, and she is our hero. And none of us could do it without her.”
The Cleveland Orchestra is performing in Carnegie Hall on March 18 and 19 before coming home to finish out the season.
Cleveland, OH
Wintry weekend timeline for NE Ohio: Snow Saturday, lake-effect and Arctic cold Sunday
CLEVELAND, Ohio — It’s going to be a snowy weekend in Northeast Ohio, which could impact weekend plans and travel across the region.
A fast-moving system will bring accumulating snow to Northeast Ohio on Saturday, followed by intensifying lake-effect snow and the coldest air of the season so far Saturday night into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
The evolving setup will feature three distinct phases: a cold front Saturday morning, a clipper system Saturday afternoon and evening, and persistent lake-effect snow into Sunday before conditions gradually improve Monday.
Saturday morning: Cold front, minor snow
A cold front will cross the region early Saturday, bringing scattered flurries or light snow showers, mainly during the morning hours. Any accumulation with this initial push is expected to be minimal.
Temperatures will be at their highest early in the day, generally ranging from the mid 20s to near 30 degrees, before beginning a steady decline as colder air filters in behind the front.
Saturday afternoon and evening: Clipper brings widespread snow
The main round of accumulating snow will arrive between about 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday as a fast-moving clipper system tracks through the Ohio Valley, forecasters said.
Snow will spread quickly across much of Northeast Ohio, including areas outside the snowbelt. Most communities can expect 1 to 4 inches of snow during this phase, with the highest totals generally favored south and east of Cleveland.
Snowfall rates may briefly approach around 1 inch per hour during the afternoon and evening, and gusty winds could reduce visibility at times, making travel hazardous.
By late Saturday evening, the widespread snow will exit from west to east, but winter impacts will be far from over.
Saturday night into Sunday: Lake-effect intensifies, Arctic cold arrives
As the clipper departs, much colder air will pour across Lake Erie, allowing lake-effect snow to intensify Saturday night and continue through Sunday.
A lake-effect snow warning is in effect from 1 p.m. Saturday through 7 a.m. Monday for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties, where 5 to 10 inches of snow is expected.
The heaviest totals are favored in eastern Cuyahoga County, southern Lake County, inland Ashtabula County and much of Geauga County.
Snow bands are expected to initially favor areas closer to Lake Erie late Saturday afternoon and evening, before shifting farther inland late Saturday night into Sunday as winds turn more northwesterly. Snowfall rates within stronger bands could reach 1 to 1.5 inches per hour, especially Saturday evening and night.
Elsewhere, a winter weather advisory is in effect for Lorain, Medina, Summit, Portage and Trumbull counties, where snow from the clipper will be followed by additional lake-effect snow late Saturday night into Sunday. Total accumulations in advisory areas are expected to range from 2 to 5 inches, with localized higher amounts possible if bands persist.
Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills
Behind the snow, the cold will become a major concern.
Overnight lows Saturday night will fall into the upper single digits and teens, with wind chills dropping to between zero and 10 degrees below zero, especially late Saturday night and early Sunday.
Highs Sunday will only reach the upper teens to mid 20s, with another frigid night expected Sunday night.
Monday: Lingering snow, gradual improvement
Lake-effect snow will gradually wind down late Sunday night into early Monday, though a few lingering snow showers are possible, especially in far Northeast Ohio.
It will remain cold on Monday, but high pressure building into the region should bring quieter weather before a gradual moderation begins later next week.
CLEVELAND — Ohio is getting a jumpstart on winter.
Through the weekend, highs will drop with wind chills dipping into the negatives, according to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists. To help residents get out of the cold, the City of Cleveland is activating its warming centers through Monday.
Here are the warming centers that will be available:
- Michael Zone Recreation Center
6301 Lorain Ave.
(216) 664-3373 - EJ Kovacic Recreation Center
6250 St. Clair Avenue
(216) 664-4140 - Zelma George Recreation Center
3155 Martin L. King Blvd.
(216) 420-8800 - Collinwood Recreation Center
16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
(216) 420-8323
And here’s how long they’ll be open for, Saturday through Monday:
- Saturday, Dec. 13: 9:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 15: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
For overnight shelters, RTA passes can be provided to help with transportation to a nearby facility, the city said.
Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Water Department truck falls into sinkhole and breaks gas line on Cleveland’s West Side
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A Cleveland Water Department truck working on a water main break in Ohio City was partially swallowed up into a sinkhole, breaking a gas line underneath the street.
The incident occurred near West 28th Street and Chatham Avenue late Thursday afternoon.
There was no fire or injuries, according to Lt. Michael Norman of the Cleveland Fire Department.
The gas company is on scene working to fix the leak.
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