The Tuesday Musical Association wrapped up its 125th anniversary season in Akron with a bravura performance by the renowned Canadian Brass ensemble at The University of Akron's EJ Thomas Hall.

Prior to the evening performance, the quintet gave a mini-performance and conducted a master class workshop with music students in the Guzzetta recital hall. The Canadian Brass played Brahms’s "Hungarian Dance #7" for the mix of grad-students and undergrad music majors, then invited the Grad Brass plus One to take the stage.

The graduate students played Ingolf Dahl’s "Music for Brass Instruments." After the number concluded, members of the Canadian Brass critiqued the performance and coached the students, helping them to refine their technique. The instruction ranged from the fine art of bowing and the importance of connecting with the audience -- explaining how it needs to be a two-way communication, “Convey the love to the audience” -- to learning how to listen to the music while they are playing.

On the second episode of the Digital Life podcast, Kevin Lockett talks to Cleveland House Music DJ Stout XTC on the House, EDM, techno scene in C-Town, his radio show Beat Matrix, tips on what makes a great DJ and the song that made him fall in love in the house music movement. Guest links: www.myspace.com/beatmatrix, wwww.soundcloud.com/stoutxtc, www.facebook.com/GrooveHaus. Host links: www.twitter.com/kevinlockett, www.twww.kevinlockett.com, www.soul88.com.

The Black Keys started in Akron. Who knows what other talent is waiting to be discovered? The Akron-Summit County Public Library will again offer a unique concert experience with some of the best teen musicians in the NE Ohio area. Teens Rock Akron 2013 is scheduled for May 4 at 6 p.m. at Main Library, 60 S. High St. in downtown Akron.

Six performing acts comprised of talented teenage musicians from the Akron area will perform live on-stage in the Main Library auditorium. The performers Erica Bitting, Libby Etherton, Kofi R. Boakye, The Independent, 4 Apart and Noize Basement have a rich array of styles including classic rock, alternative rock, Christian pop, blues and acoustic. No admission - the concert and parking are free. Come and enjoy the music.

The Akron/ Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 12th Annual Zenith Awards, May 8, during a luncheon ceremony at the John S. Knight Center beginning at 11:30 a.m. Celebrated during National Tourism Week (May 4 through 12), the Zenith Awards recognize contributions made to and by Summit County's hospitality industry.

In addition to the Zenith Awards being given in seven traditional award categories (point of interest/attraction, community/special event, art/culture, outdoor/recreation, restaurant/dining, theatre/entertainment and shopping/retail) and four specialty categories (Hospitality Volunteer, Friend of Hospitality, Hospitality Website and Hospitality Partnership), Dr. Mitchell Kahan, Director Emeritus of the Akron Art Museum will be receiving the 2013 Chairman's Award; the award is bestowed upon deserving industry leaders by Gregory Bean, Chairman of the Bureau's Board of Directors.