Akron band Diamond Kites announces a new EP, titled “Working Life,” featuring three songs recorded before the pandemic and finished during the quarantine. The EP will be released Friday, May 22 on all digital platforms, with a livestream release show Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m., on the group’s Facebook page (facebook.com/diamondkites). The show is sponsored by … [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...]
Local theatre companies announce auditions for youth production of ‘The Jungle Book’
Wandering Aesthetics and Dunamis Theatre are collaborating this summer to produce "The Jungle Book", their second show for young actors in the Spicy Lamb Farm Players’ Barn. Under the direction of Kyle Jozsa, Benjamin Rexroad, and Nici Romo, this play will offer young performers an opportunity to create as an ensemble and work on their craft in a style unique to Wandering … [Read more...]
Painter brings natural world indoors for Summit Artspace on Tusc exhibit
Artist Penny Smith’s show, “Nature in Motion,” is now featured at Summit Artspace on Tusc in Barberton, 571 W. Tuscarawas Ave., through Jan. 19. The show features paintings of beloved pets, wild animals and the natural world Smith also will paint in the gallery area during the show open hours: Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon 5 p.m. She will give free painting … [Read more...]
Local artists compete in 16th Annual Kaleidoscope Show, opening Nov. 30
Area art lovers will get the chance to see some of the best area artists in the 16th Annual Kaleidoscope Juried Holiday Show, which opens Friday, Nov. 30 at Summit Artspace on East Market, 140 E. Market St. This is the final art competition of the year at Summit Artspace. The show will open with a free Meet the Artists Reception & Awards on Friday, Nov. 30, from 5 to 8 … [Read more...]
Canadian Brass makes Akron appearance for holiday concert Dec. 4
Canadian Brass is coming to the Akron Civic Theatre for a holiday concert, presented by Tuesday Musical on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The brass quintet is known worldwide for entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity and fun — but never at the expense of the music. Canadian Brass was created in 1970 by tubist Chuck Daellenbach. Now, one of the world’s most famous brass … [Read more...]
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ returns to Weathervane Nov. 20
Weathervane Playhouse announces the return of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the Founders Theater Nov. 20 through Dec. 22. Show times are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. There also will be five weekday matinee performances at 10 a.m. on Nov. 20 and 27, and Dec. 3, 11 and 18. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legends: Gum-Dip Theatre
Gum-Dip Theatre is based in Akron. The theatre company's mission is to celebrate community identity in the Rust Belt. Katie Beck, Tessa Gaffney, and Josy Jones spoke on behalf of the company. The group will be performing "My North Hill" at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legends: The Wild Embers
The Wild Embers are a gypsy-esque musical collective from Kent. They exist partially outside of time. The band will be performing at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. EDITOR'S NOTE: Owen Dolbear, the band’s drummer, was in Thailand at the time of this interview. Describe your legend: In the far … [Read more...]
