Akrona Gallery in Akron is hosting the Artists Who Teach show through Oct. 31. The exhibit is intended to showcase the work of artists who are also educators in the visual arts. The show’s creators, Alison Rich and Darlene VerSluys, met last year. VerSluys is the owner of Akrona Gallery, and Rich is an art teacher at Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts in … [Read more...]
Akron Police show solidarity for fallen officers (Video)
Approximately 500 motorcyclists, police officers and citizens recently held a memorial rally to honor slain officers. This is the 15th year for the rally, during which money is raised for the Greater Cleveland Police Scholarship Memorial Fund, and the flame in front of the Akron police headquarters remains lit year-round. … [Read more...]
RockEVERYwear: A mobile fashion experience (Article and Video)
Ryan Weiss started his company, rockEVERYwear, like many in Akron: organically, making one T-shirt at a time. Now, almost 10 years later, his company engages in a visible and unique marketing strategy — an eclectically designed truck that has the appearance of a food truck, but sells fashion to the masses. Weiss bought his truck off of Craigslist, customized the vehicle, and … [Read more...]
For Women, Forever: an evening with Dee Haslam (Video)
Emmy-nominated television producer Dee Haslam came to the Women's Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation's "For Women, Forever" annual dinner on April 24 to share her experiences as an industry leader and pioneer. Haslam, the CEO and founder of RIVR Media, discussed women’s leadership and philanthropy. … [Read more...]
Sensory Storytime offers library access for children with special needs (Video)
When the room in the Northwest Akron Branch Library is set up for the Sensory Storytime program, Librarian Trish Twarogowski makes sure there are minimal distractions, so the children may feel safe yet still get to experience the educational benefits of the library system. The program, a partnership between the Akron-Summit County Public Library and the Autism Society of … [Read more...]
Akron Children’s Library celebrates 100 years (Video)
The Children's Library in downtown Akron celebrates their 100th anniversary. Food and activities are provided along with a visit from Paws, the library's very own mascot. The option is given for people to share their favorite memories of the library and how it has changed throughout the years. The Children's Library in downtown Akron celebrates their 100th anniversary. Food … [Read more...]
Artsy Mart features locally made wares at Summit Artspace (Video)
The 2013 Artsy Mart took place at Summit Artspace and showcased local artists and their creations such as Plank House, and Lucas Clay. Kathleen Maiser, owner of Madaglasscar Studios, sold various pieces from her company located in Valley View Ohio. "I basically just do fused and slumped glass and I like to emphasis on textures and colors," said Maiser, while talking about … [Read more...]
UA hosts researcher, historian Mike Hill (Video)
As part of the George W. Knepper Endowed Lectured Series, Mike Hill, researcher and historian, came to The University of Akron campus to speak to students about his research and help with recent book, "Elihu Washburne." The lecture was sponsored by John and Nancy Heslop. … [Read more...]
Volunteers and Salvation Army give back for Christmas (Video)
Volunteers at The Salvation Army helped to package food and taxable items at this years Taxable Items Box Packaging Day. The Salvation Army gives clients a choice between receiving boxes food or taxable items that cannot be bought with food stamps such as mops and cleaning supplies. "Volunteering is something we do all the time because it's the season for this," said a … [Read more...]
‘No Mopes Allowed’ at Main Library in downtown Akron (Video)
Internet sensation, Chief David A. Oliver of the Brimfield Police Department visited the Downtown Akron Public Library on Monday, October 21. When Chief Oliver began posting to the department's Facebook page years ago his goal was to reach 500 people. He never imagined his page would become the second ranked police station in the nation on Facebook in "likes" or that the … [Read more...]
