From Dolly Parton to Cedar Point, there have been many stories that have touched our region this past year.
CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio has certainly had its share of headlines throughout 2022, including in the entertainment world.
But what were the stories that fascinated the world the most in the last year? Here are WKYC.com’s top five articles about the entertainment industry and how it has affected the region:
5. New football-themed water park is coming to Canton
As Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Village continues to take shape, officials in December broke ground on a 147,000-square-foot indoor water park that will feature a water slide tower, lazy river, wave pool, zero-entry fun zone. pool bar and outdoor entertainment area. The point is… well, football!
4. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker visit Cleveland Vegan in Lakewood
Before Barker was set to perform at a Machine Gun Kelly concert, both he and Kardashian stopped by the popular cafe and received positive feedback for their support of local businesses.
3. Cedar Point announces an after-hours adults-only event for guests 21 and older: Wild Frontier Nights
This season, one of the country’s most popular amusement parks introduced a new event to its roster. “Wild Frontier Nights” featured everything from “full of flavors from the chef’s private recipe collection, handcrafted cocktails you can’t drink anywhere else, live music, dancing, bull riding and fun adults-only events.” All tickets also bought unlimited access to some routes.
2. Bruno Mars serves shots at a Cleveland bar
Patrons of Rum Runners in the Flats got an unexpected surprise in July when Bruno Mars was behind the bar serving them drinks. The stunt was part of an apparent promotion for SelvaRay, and the pop star earned praise as the “best bartender in Ohio.”
1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton remains a possible 2022 inductee after announcing she has decided to ‘retire’
Music legend Dolly Parton sent shockwaves across the country over the winter when she asked to have her name removed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination process, believing she hadn’t “earned that right.” However, the museum later rejected her request, praising her “incredible talent as an artist” and her “humility”. Eventually, Parton was elected and attended her induction.
