Creo's Cajun Steakhouse serves up authentic menu from Louisiana bayou -- If you love Cajun food, Creo’s Cajun Steakhouse opens Feb. 9 for Mardi Gras and offers scrumptious lobster, shrimp scampi, gumbo, jambalaya and steaks that are hand cut daily. Located at 938 E. Tallmadge Ave., at the site formerly occupied by Gus' Chalet, Creo's has created a friendly and classy … [Read more...]
Sidewalk chalk artist, ‘life artist’ Michael Clark makes the world his canvas (Video and Article)
On a recent warm morning, Michael Clark draws murals made out of sidewalk chalk outside the Coffee Pot Cafe, just next to the Akron-Summit County Public Library. The sidewalk is Clark’s canvas as he regales pedestrians walking by. Clark's murals range from small words of inspiration to large subjects, and he says that he draws inspiration from social media like Facebook and … [Read more...]
Residents march against Monsanto, protest GMOs (Video)
Residents gathered on Howe Avenue near Chapel Hill May 23 to protest the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food supply. Protestors said GMOs may cause a number afflictions and pose a number of health risks. The protestors also circulated a truth in labeling petition to help further educate residents about the need to properly label GMOs. … [Read more...]
Library, Akron Art Museum, celebrate Week of the Young Child (Article and Video)
The Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Children’s Library and the Akron Art Museum recently celebrated National Week of the Young Child, with an event geared toward the youngest ones among us. Through the week of April 13 through 18, parents and caregivers brought their toddlers to the Main Library to hear storybook-telling and child-friendly music, along with engaging in … [Read more...]
Book release celebration is alphabetical, musical
'A is for Akron' just released Book fans came out in significant number to check out the new book "A is for Akron," which is an A to Z compendium of Akron's unique people and places. At the book-signing celebration, fans purchased a copy, hot off the presses -- with full-color photos and write-ups -- and met co-authors Karen Starr and Joanna Wilson. More than 100 … [Read more...]
