Good morning and happy Friday Westsiders! We’re the newsletter to guide you through your weekend. Without having to print out directions from Mapquest.

We are currently buzzing on:

• More drama about the Browns move 🏗

• The plethora of weekend west side events 🕺

• Recap of our Wednesday Warm The Land Coat Drive 🧥

TGIF am I right?

Thanks for being with us,

—The Briggses

What’s Trending?

Westsiders are passionate and loyal (sometimes to a fault) about their hometown teams. The hottest topic at offices, family dinners, and local watering holes all around Cleveland is where will the Browns be playing in 2028.

It seems like a long way down the road, but the discourse is hotter than a tea kettle. If you have been living underneath a rock, or on top of a Tim Misny billboard (an extremely funny visual), here is a quick breakdown of how we got here:

• The Cleveland Browns lease with the City of Cleveland at Huntington Bank Stadium ends in 2028

• Dee and Jimmy Haslam, the owners of the Browns, want to build a $2.4 bn dome in Brook Park

• The City wants them to renovate the current stadium or build it where Burke Lakefront sits.

Ken Prendergast, dropped a bomb yesterday when he posted this article that explained how Dee and Jimmy Haslam sent a sneaky email to their fellow board members of the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

The email happened to arrive the day before Mayor Justin Bibb was to plead the City’s case in front of the 70-member board of the region’s top CEOs.

No matter what happens, the issue will continue to be more controversial than asking Westsiders their favorite pizza place. (Il Rione, Harlow’s, Cents…BTW)

New Business

Play (and have a) Ball! Down on East 4th ⚾

East 4th Street will look and feel a lot different next year. A new outdoor baseball-themed bar called the Dugout is slated to take over the space where the valet on East 4th currently sits.

I am a child of the 90s, with the Indians and Jacobs Field monopolizing most of my childhood memories. If they can pull off a similar look to The Jake, it should strike the nostalgia chord with many a Clevelander.

Additionally, East 4th will be activated as a DORA (designated outdoor refreshment area) so you can walk freely with your refreshments. With the temps in the teens, as I write this, this news comes at the perfect time.

Brushin’ & Blushin’: Avon’s Artsy New Gem 🖌️

Tired old cabinets? Dresser possessed by evil spirits in need of a fresh coat of paint? They can’t help you get rid of the paranormal, but this upcycled and custom furniture boutique is all about refinishing furniture, kitchen cabinet makeovers, and unique handcrafted goods. Check out some of their work here!

Owner Shelly Ipavec has created a powerhouse space for this women-owned business to shine, blending retail, workshops, and custom consultations. It’s not just a shop—it’s a celebration of community, artistry, and all things local. Stop by and what your

📸@THEWESTSIDEBUZZ

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our Warm The Land Coat Drive Wednesday night! We have collected over 50 coats that will immediately go to the LMM Men’s Shelter and the Norma Herr Woman’s Shelter.

Here’s the deal: Donate a gently used warm, winter coat and get a Great Lakes Christmas Ale or Old River Lager for $1!

Our final collection night will be Wednesday, December 18th at Old River Tap and Social.

Be there to meet us and your fellow Westside Buzz Community!

📅Weekend Event Calendar

Friday, December 13th

Screw Factory Holiday Market 📍 13001 Athens Ave, Lakewood

• 🕕 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 6 PM–10 PM | 10 AM-6 PM | 10 AM-3 PM

Taylor Fest 2024 - Brewnuts Version 📍 6501 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland

• 🕕 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: All Weekend

Saturday, December 14th

The Ohio City Singers Holiday Party 📍 Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame

• 🕘 Time: 3 PM (Tickets Here)

Reindeer Run 5k and Dasher Dash 📍 Lakewood Park 1010 Parkside Dr, Lakewood

• 🕘 Time: 8:45 AM (Tickets here)

7th Annual Holiday Gala - Toys for Tots Drive 📍 Old River Tap & Social

• 🕘 Time: 6 PM (Learn More)

Cleveland Bazaar 20th Anniversary 📍 78th Street Studios 1305 W 80th St, Cleveland

• 🕘 Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM–9 PM | 10 AM-4 PM

8th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 📍 Starts at Around the Corner

• 🕘 Time: 1 PM-9 PM

Mahall’s First Annual Christkindlmarket 📍 13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood

• 🕘 Time: Noon-10 PM

Looking To Give Back?

Join the Lakewood and Rocky River Rotary Club to distribute holiday food baskets to local residents in need.

• 🕘 Date & Time: Saturday, December 14th, 9 AM-11:30 AM (More Info)

Pro Basketball

Washington Wizards (3-19) @ Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4)

We’re more than a quarter of the way through the season and the Cavs still have the best record in the NBA! After an exhausting schedule to start the season they only play 3 games in the next week.

Let’s Go Cavs!

🎷LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Featured Event

🎸 Holiday Cheer Meets Rock & Roll Magic! 🎄

The Ohio City Singers are taking their legendary holiday show to the iconic Rock Hall stage on Saturday, December 14, 2024! Known for their high-energy performances and a 60-song holiday catalog that gets everyone singing, this family-friendly matinee has been a Northeast Ohio tradition for over 20 years.

What started as a Christmas party jam has become the soundtrack to the holidays, and now it's ready to make Rock Hall history. Grab your crew, bring your holiday spirit, and prepare to be part of the most festive rock show of the season. (Get $20 Tickets Here)

Friday, December 13th

• Baldassarre Rock Orchestra | Agora Theatre 8 PM

• Bad Juju | Time Warp Bar 8 PM

• Spazmatics | The Local Bar 9 PM

• Tease the Season Part Deux: A Holiday Burlesque Spectacular | Gordon Square Theatre 7:30 PM

• The Nutcracker | Connor Palace 7 PM

• A Christmas Carol | Great Lakes Theatre 7:30 PM

• A Christmas Story | Cleveland Play House 7:30 PM

• Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil | Key Bank State Theatre 7:30 PM

• Rodgers & Co. | The Winchester 8 PM

Saturday, December 14th

• Disco Inferno | The Local Bar 9 PM

• Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil | Keybank State Theatre 1, 4, & 7 PM

• A Christmas Carol | Great Lakes Theatre 1:30 & 7:30 PM

• A Christmas Story | Cleveland Play House 2 & 7:30 PM

• Tease the Season Part Deux: A Holiday Burlesque Spectacular | Gordon Square Theatre 7:30 PM

• The Nutcracker | Connor Palace 7 PM

• Ace Molar | Time Warp Bar 8 PM

• Cleveland Monsters vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms | RoMoFiHo 7 PM

• Gary Hoey's Rockin' Holiday Show | Winchester 8 PM

Weather

Friday

28 🌡️ 20 | 🌥 | 20% | 💨 W 9-14 mph | 🌊 2 feet (10 knots)

Saturday

41 🌡️ 34 | 🌦 | 60% | 💨 SE 7-10 mph | 🌊 1 to 3 feet (15-20 knots)

Sunday

45 🌡️ 38 | ☔ | 90% | 💨 S 8-10 mph | 🌊 1 to 3 feet (15-20 knots)

💧🌡️ Water temperature = 43ºF

Temperature readings are Friday forecasts for Lake Erie off Cleveland

We are blown away by how our fun, little newsletter has grown. Your support means everything to us!

Have a great weekend,

The Briggses