Last Saturday was perfect weather to enjoy Akron's unique eats, sounds and art at the Signal Tree Festival, organized by the Devil Strip magazine and the city of Akron. Held at Lock 3 and Lock 4, located downtown, the event is one of a number of Akron August offerings. … [Read more...]
Exhibit at UA’s Emily Davis Gallery explores concept of ‘home’
In response to the currently running “FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art,” The University of Akron's Emily Davis Gallery (part of the Myers School of Art) presents the exhibit, “a House is not a Home,” which runs through Sept, 28 and features six regional artists who explore the idea of “home” – whether physical space, representative objects, personal … [Read more...]
Girls Rock Camp helps girls achieve their rock star dreams
Girls Rock Camp Akron is a weeklong immersive music experience for girls ages 10 through 16, which founder Dylan Yellowlees says is right around the age when they're told “Girls can’t do that.” The camp includes team-building activities, with music lessons and mentorship from local musicians. The girls also form actual bands and build up experience playing live in front of … [Read more...]
Mueller Honey Bee Rescue: Saving and restoring our local honey bee population
Bees are an important part of our local ecosystem. Emily Mueller is helping this struggling species by offering swarm removal through Mueller Honey Bee, along with helping these rescued bees reproduce, in an effort to restore our local honey bee population. She offers some helpful tips on discerning yellow jackets from honey bees and what to do if you happen upon a swarm. For … [Read more...]
Daughters inspire local tea business
Liksha Hoskins is the creator and owner of the Akron-based company, 2 Daughters Tea Company. Liksha explains the start up of her company and the importance of health, which shaped her passion for herbal teas. Chumnee Organic Loose Leaf, Sleep Well Organic Herbal Tea Blend, and Cinnamon Nice Organic Black Tea are just a few of the many teas you can find at their stand located at … [Read more...]
Bassist carves out knife-making niche
Musician Jared Lees has parlayed his creative skills into knife-making with the launch of J.Lees Knives, which features quality materials and craftsmanship. He talks about what led him from bass-playing to knife-making, the ways that these interests intersect and the notion of creating an experience for end-users. For info, visit jleesknives.com. … [Read more...]
Music is Kenmore’s thing: Walking tour highlights recording studios, venues, retail
A recent walking tour along Kenmore Boulevard offered residents a look at the critical musical backbone of this neighborhood. From studio space to the Rialto Theatre and newly renovated space at Lay’s guitar repair shop, the tour preceded the monthly “Busk Until Dusk” music event and was hosted by Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance and Akron2Akron. Visit www.betterkenmore.org for … [Read more...]
