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...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legends: Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas
Deb Zep and Beezy Douglas are musicians and storytellers hailing from Cleveland, Ohio. They will be joining forces with some fellow legends at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: In the far future, what will people say about you? BZ: Sorry, I’m too humble to answer this … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legends: Kyle Jozsa and Nici Romo
Kyle Jozsa is a theatre artist from Akron who recently helped reopen the Akron Center for Art, Music, and Performance (#AMPupAKRON). Nici Romo is also a theatre artist from Akron and is the founder of Dunamis Theatre. They referred all questions to their representatives, Don T. Matters and Ima B. Voting, who will be making clowns of themselves during the "Joy of … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox Legend: Benjamin Rexroad
Benjamin Rexroad is just a bear from Akron. He also directs and is co-founder of Wandering Aesthetics. Rexroad is giving a civic sermon about the American civic religion—the creed of liberty, equality, and self-government that unite us as U.S. citizens– at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legend: Gideon Lorete
Gideon Lorete is a dancer, actor and singer from Cleveland Heights by way of Saipan. He is very confident in his Spider-Sense. Gideon will perform at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: In the far future, what will people say about you? People would describe me as a driven … [Read more...]
Meet your #AkronBreadbox legend: Yoly Miller
Yoly Miller is an award-winning poet from Akron. Most recently, she was awarded the runner-up prize in the “Literary Arts – Poetry” category in the 2018 High Arts Festival. Miller will be performing at Wandering Aesthetics' "Bigger Than a Breadbox: Akron's Legends of Tomorrow" on Saturday, November 17. Describe your legend: In the far future, what will people say … [Read more...]
Angie Haze Project presents immersive musical experience Nov. 16 and 18 at Akron Civic Theatre
Singer-songwriter Angie Haze will offer a unique musical experience at the Akron Civic Theatre Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. The two shows, part of the Club @ the Civic, will be an immersive musical event. The audience won’t just listen to a band on stage; they will become part of the performance and submerged within each story. The ensemble … [Read more...]
Akron Youth Symphony kicks off concert season at MAPS Air Museum
The Akron Youth Symphony will open its performance season with a special concert that will combine traditional classical with a tribute to the armed forces Sunday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m., at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton. Under the baton of Music Director Eric Benjamin, the Youth Symphony will perform two movements from Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3”; Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln … [Read more...]
Urban landscapes inspire watercolor artist
“I’ve had a million times when I could have given up, but you have to believe in yourself,” says artist Don Jeffrey, who mainly works in watercolor and pen and ink. His work is inspired by urban landscapes in Akron and other surrounding towns. His work can currently be seen at Summit Artspace and other local galleries. To find out more, visit www.facebook.com/donjeffreystudio. … [Read more...]
Serial killers haunt Akron in spooky Halloween performance
I’d heard rumors regarding "Madam Payoh and Uncle Willie’s Serial Killer Seance Show," the “world’s second greatest road show,” and decided to see for myself. This psychic dynamic duo are currently holding court at The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance (The Center) located at 118 West Market St. right here in Akron.When one enters The Center, … [Read more...]