From Dolly Parton to Cedar Point, there have been many stories that have impacted our community this past year.
CLEVELAND—Northeast Ohio certainly made its fair share of headlines throughout 2022, including in the entertainment world.
But what were the stories that captivated people most this past year? Here are WKYC.com’s top five stories about the entertainment industry and how they impacted the region.
5. New soccer-themed water park coming to Canton
As Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Village continues to form, in December officials broke ground on a 147,000-square-foot indoor water park featuring a water slide tower, lazy river, wave pool and zero-entry fun zone. Swim-up bar and outdoor entertainment area. The theme is.. well, football!
4. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker visit Lakewood’s Cleveland Vegan
Before Barker’s appearance at the Machine Gun Kelly concert, both he and Kardashian stopped by a popular cafe to receive positive feedback about their support for local businesses.
3. Cedar Point announces an adults-only after-hours event for guests 21 and older: Wild Frontier Nights
This season, one of the most popular amusement parks in the country introduced a new event to its roster. “Wild Frontier Night” features “everything from hearty flavors from a chef’s private recipe collection, exclusive handcrafted cocktails, boot scootin’ live music, dancing, bull riding, fun event-only activities for adults and more. Picked up.” All tickets also purchased unlimited access to select rides.
2. Bruno Mars delivers a shot at a Cleveland bar
In July, patrons of The Flatts’ Rum Runners got an unexpected surprise when Bruno Mars was serving drinks behind the bar. There, the pop star was hailed as “the best bartender in Ohio.”
1. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Dolly Parton remains a 2022 Hall of Fame contender after announcing that she will ‘bow down’
Music legend Dolly Parton shocked the nation this winter when she demanded her name be removed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination process, feeling she “didn’t earn the right to it.” rice field. However, the museum subsequently declined her request, praising “her great talent as an artist” and her “her humility.” Ultimately, Parton was elected and attended her inauguration.
