The Akron Vulcans will kick off its first ever home game as a member of the National Futsal Premier League (NFPL) Sunday, Jan. 19, at Akron’s historic Goodyear Hall. The match, which kicks off at 8:05 p.m., is sandwiched in the middle of one of the largest youth futsal tournaments in the country. The opponent will be neighboring Columbus Futsal. The Akron team is led by … [Read more...]
Stan Hywet hosts job fair Feb. 8
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens is hiring for the 2020 season and will host a job fair Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Carriage House on the Estate, 714 N. Portage Path. Applicants must have weekend and holiday availability from April through December. Department managers will process applications and conduct same-day interviews at the job fair. “We are … [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...]
‘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...]
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...]
Akron Civic Theatre hosts free showing of ‘Elf,’ ‘The Polar Express’ Dec. 15
Akron Civic Theatre will host a free presentation of the films “Elf” and “The Polar Express” Sunday, Dec. 15, starting at 2 p.m. The showing includes free popcorn for patrons and a holiday sing-along with the Civic’s Mighty Wurlitzer beginning a half-hour before each film. The event is presented by Wayside Furniture. The Wayside Holiday Movies are free, but tickets are … [Read more...]
Buy local at Crafty Mart’s Holiday Market Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Crafty Mart will host its 11th Annual Holiday Market, starting on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, and continuing through Sunday, Dec. 1, at Bounce Innovation Hub, 526 S. Main St., on the second floor. The Holiday Market will feature 70 Akron-area artists and makers selling one-of-a-kind gifts. Throughout the two-day event, Crafty Mart will host DIY workshops, an Iron … [Read more...]
Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show opens Nov. 22 at Summit Artspace
The 17th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show opens Friday, Nov. 22 at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 E. Market St. The show will open with a free Meet the Artists Reception & Awards from 5 to 8 p.m., in the main gallery at Summit Artspace on East Market. The exhibition runs until Dec. 21 and is free and open to the public. The juried exhibit is organized … [Read more...]
