Photo courtesy of University of Akron. “Outlaw Ink: Hück and Hogarth,” currently on view at the Emily Davis Gallery, in the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art, consists of everything from “hillbillies doing bad stuff” in Middle America to the urban dystopia of 18th century England. On display through Feb. 14, the exhibit features works by American printmaker Tom Hück … [Read more...]
Bounce Innovation Hub selects Ace Epps as Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship
Ace Epps has been named director of inclusive entrepreneurship for Bounce Innovation Hub, effective Jan. 1. Epps has served as an entrepreneur-in-residence and business advisor at Bounce since July 2019. A certified facilitator for the Ice House Entrepreneur Program, he brings 20 years of experience in the areas of workforce development, black male engagement and minority … [Read more...]
Akron Soul Train artist-in-residence debuts new film Jan. 30
Akron Soul Train, in partnership with the University of Akron’s Myers School of Art, will premiere “Disconnected,” a short film by Jonathan Chiarle, Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. The event takes place at the Myers School of Art auditorium, 150 E. Exchange St. Chiarle was Akron Soul Train’s 2019 LGBTQ artist-in-residence. As part of his residency, he conducted workshops, … [Read more...]
Fresh Art juried show returns to Summit Artspace Jan. 10
‘Dick’s Picnic’ by David King, won second place in FRESH 2019. The show returns Friday, Jan. 10 at Summit Artspace on East Market. The first show of the year at Summit Artspace on East Market, the “FRESH 2020 Juried Art Exhibition,” opens Friday, Jan. 10, and this year’s show will include an expanded footprint. Juror and artist Katina Pastis Radwanski chose 69 works of … [Read more...]
Millennial Theatre’s ‘Spring Awakening’ explores adolescent themes like shame, rebellion
Editor’s note: Tessa Gaffney appears in the Millennial Theatre Project’s production of ‘Spring Awakening,” which takes place Jan. 9 through 11 at Akron Civic Theatre. “The question is: shame. What is its origin? And why are we hounded by its miserable shadow?”Melchior asks in “Spring Awakening.” This is a central theme in this story written over 100 years ago, infused … [Read more...]
Clyde Alan Hensley – Two Poems
Editor's note: Clyde Alan Hensley is a local songwriter, performer and poet. Shoebox I stumbled upon a shoebox, full of pictures and memories. I dubbed them confessions of my life.Still frames in black and white ... people who touched my very soul.Some good and some not as much. Nonetheless...each bestowed a lesson. Words on faded paper, where the ink no … [Read more...]
‘Black Card Project’ addresses black identity through theatre, dance performances and workshops
Performance takes place Jan. 17 at Akron Civic Theatre -- Inlet Dance Theatre will expand Dominic Moore-Dunson’s dance theatre production, “The ‘Black Card’ Project” to include performances at the Akron Civic Theatre in January, along with educational videos, movement workshops, and other activities. The production centers on using the arts to generate community discussion … [Read more...]
Auditions for youth adaptation of ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Dec. 15 and 16
Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce auditions for a youth production of the classic children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Wandering Aesthetics. Under the direction of Wandering Aesthetics’ co-founders Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad, this production will offer young artists the opportunity to create as an ensemble and … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics to host auditions for youth talent competition Dec. 15 and 16
Wandering Aesthetics and The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance announce auditions for the second annual Lil' Loaves (A Youth Talent Showcase Showdown). Auditions for Lil’ Loaves will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes. Auditions are open to individuals or … [Read more...]
Magical Theatre presents ‘The NeverEnding Story,’ show opens Dec. 6
Imagination, family, and friendship are celebrated in Magical Theatre Company’s holiday production “The NeverEnding Story,” which opens Friday Dec. 6. The play is based on the 1979 children’s novel that explores the waning of youthful imagination in our modern world. “The holidays are a magical and nostalgic time of year, and ‘The NeverEnding Story’ is the perfect way … [Read more...]
