🌱FIRST Robotics Competition + Cleveland Orchestra Postpones Show

Happy Friday, Cleveland! Let's start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A.M. flurries; cloudy, chilly. High: 26 Low: 18.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Cleveland:

1. After COVID-related cancelations, the FIRST Robotics Competition is finally back in Cleveland, inspiring a new wave of local talent in IT. The Buckeye Regional qualifying matches will be held this Saturday at The Great Lakes Science Center, with the world championships to follow in Texas this April. While many Northeast Ohio schools participate in this event, it's rare for large urban districts to compete — and this year, four Cleveland schools have teams. (News 5 Cleveland)
2. Due to surging COVID numbers in the area, the Cleveland Orchestra has postponed its annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration concert. The event, originally slated for Jan. 16, will now take place this summer on Jun. 4. The orchestra announced that in lieu of the live show for MLK Day, people can enjoy a free stream of the full video from the 2018 concert. (Cleveland Scene)
3. The Eagles have extended their "Hotel California" 2022 tour dates, adding a stop in Cleveland among other cities. Tickets for the newly-added dates will go on sale Friday, Jan. 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Broadway World)

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Today in Cleveland:

• Levit Plays Brahms Second Piano Concerto - The Cleveland Orchestra (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cleveland police are asking for help in finding missing 33-year-old Antonio Simpson, who was last seen on Jan. 4 at his residence. Simpson reportedly ran off from staff in an unknown direction and has not been located since then. (Facebook)
• The Cleveland Museum of Natural History announced that this year's Museum summer camps will be held at Laurel School. Further details will be released next week. (Facebook)
• How does the smoking rate of Ohio compare to that of the rest of the nation? (24/7 Wall St. - Cleveland)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.