The Chicago-based Joe Policastro Trio will stop through Akron later this week as part of a final tour cycle supporting film and TV music. “This show at BLU Jazz is part of our final tour cycle in support of Screen Sounds, an album featuring re-workings of music from film/TV,” said bassist and bandleader Joe Policastro. “BLU Jazz looks incredible, has a great reputation and … [Read more...]
Hower House exhibit explores historic wedding fashion
Followers of historic wedding fashion would likely agree that bridal fashion doesn't often go out of style. And due to its popularity, the summer exhibit “Bridal Fashions Through the Decades: 1880 - 1960s” at the University of Akron’s Hower House, has been extended through Saturday, Oct. 13. “The idea of the exhibit began last holiday season; one of the 1940s gowns was on … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation, city of Akron award more than $200,000 in Neighborhood Partnership grants
The City of Akron and Akron Community Foundation have announced $203,840 in grants to help residents improve their community through the Neighborhood Partnership Program. In all, matching grants were awarded to 51 projects throughout Greater Akron that will help strengthen neighborhoods from Goodyear Heights to North Hill. An art garden in the Highland Square neighborhood will … [Read more...]
Local filmmaker premieres documentary about local African-American churches Sept. 24
A local filmmaker, Clyde McDaniel, of Cleo Film Productions, will debut his new documentary about local African-American churches, Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Main Library’s Main Library auditorium. The Main Library is located at 60 S. High St. in downtown Akron. The event is free. The film, called “A Historical Look at the African American Church,” … [Read more...]
Let’s Grow Akron hosts annual FUNdraiser Sept. 15 at Hive Mind
Let’s Grow Akron, which creates and supports community food gardens in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh food, will host its annual FUNdraiser Saturday, Sept. 15, 4 to 10 p.m., at the Hive Mind, 375 W. Exchange St. The family-friendly event will include food, beverages, music, raffle prizes and produce for purchase, along with entertainment from Rhodes St. Rude Boys … [Read more...]
