The fear of an invisible enemy stalked all of humanity during the 1918 flu pandemic, and Akron was not spared. Only after killing between 25 and 50 million people worldwide did the enemy seem to disappear, but the fear still lingered for years among residents as many businesses, especially those in the entertainment and service industry, struggled to survive. In 1919, an … [Read more...]
Rubber City Ukes makes Akron Civic Theatre debut Feb. 16
The Rubber City Ukes, an Akron-area ukulele collaborative, will take the stage at the Akron Civic Theatre for “Ukulele Explosion,” Sunday, Feb. 16. at 2:30 p.m. The concert will celebrate the small but mighty stringed instrument, whose influence spans from traditional Hawaiian music to American folk and pop, classical and country. “Ukulele Explosion” also will feature local … [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...]
Halloween weddings open to area couples at Akron Civic Theatre
Area couples have an opportunity to have a Halloween wedding at an historic venue on Thursday, Oct. 31 thanks to the Akron Municipal Court and the Akron Civic Theatre. Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable will perform Halloween weddings from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Akron Civic Theatre, located at 182 S. Main St. Costumes are welcome. Sixteen couples … [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...]
Wandering Aesthetics presents Vaudeville-inspired variety show at Akron Civic Theatre
Join Wandering Aesthetics at Akron Civic Theatre for our Bigger Than a Breadbox launch party and season announcement! Building on the success of Wandering Aesthetics’ reoccurring Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret (#EPCooker), Bigger Than a Breadbox is a vaudeville-style variety show. Vaudeville, once known as “the heart of American show business”, hearkens … [Read more...]
‘330 Day’ concert brings 33 local musicians to Akron Civic Theatre
In honor of “330 Day,” 33 Northeast Ohio musicians will take the Akron Civic Theatre stage for acoustic performances as part of the third annual 330 Day Concert, Friday, March 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the free show begins at 7 p.m. Hosted by The Summit FM and 330.net, the event will feature stripped-down, acoustic performances from a veritable who’s who of Northeastern … [Read more...]
Pritt Entertainment wins eight ADDYs at Akron-Canton awards event
Downtown Akron-based creative agency Pritt Entertainment Group (PEG) took home eight ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation, including four Gold ADDYs and a Judge’s Choice, at the 2018 Akron-Canton ADDYs, held Feb. 23 at the Akron Civic Theatre. PEG received the Judge’s Choice award for their work on the Why Not Akron? video produced in partnership with the … [Read more...]
Akron Municipal Court, Civic Theatre offer Valentine’s Day weddings
Area couples looking for a memorable day to tie the knot have the opportunity to get married at the Akron Civic Theatre on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14. Akron Municipal Court’s Administrative/Presiding Judge Kathryn Michael will perform the Valentine’s Day weddings from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Civic Theatre, located at 182 S. Main St., which has … [Read more...]
‘Concert for the Children’ Nov. 10 benefits Texas school affected by Hurricane Harvey
This Friday, Nov. 10, members of Akron’s faith community, along with the city of Akron and Summit County, and many others, will host a benefit concert for an elementary school in Port Arthur, Texas, that was devastated when Hurricane Harvey hit the greater Houston area. The Greater Akron Loves-Disaster Fund has been setup by members of Akron’s faith community and other … [Read more...]
