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...]
Akron RubberDucks hosts intern job fair Jan. 5
The Akron RubberDucks will host its 2019 Internship Fair, Saturday, Jan. 5 at Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., starting at 10 a.m. Positions are open for the 70 home games during the 2019 season: community relations, corporate partnerships, field operations/groundkeeper, finance, food & beverage, graphic design, hospitality & special events, in-game … [Read more...]
Engineering, art join forces for mobile neighborhood ‘splash parks’
A collaboration between engineering students at The University of Akron (UA) and local artist Mac Love, owner of Art x Love, is looking for ways to bring some fun activities to families in some of Akron’s underserved neighborhoods. Students on a UA engineering service design team are creating mobile splash park attractions, part of Love’s effort to address area residents’ … [Read more...]
Emerging leaders selected for Torchbearers’ 2019 class
Torchbearers has announced its 2019 class, comprised of 40 of Greater Akron’s emerging leaders. Applicants completed a detailed process to be considered for membership, including completion of a written application and an interview with current Torchbearers members. The process spanned three months and culminated with a group of diverse candidates from various backgrounds … [Read more...]
Software startups earn $45,000 in Investments in FUEL Akron competition
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio pitched and negotiated for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s product development accelerator at the recent third annual FUEL Akron, in front of a crowd of 75 people. Three of the four came to investment agreements for a total of $45,000. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created … [Read more...]
Gay Community Endowment Fund seeks grant proposals for LGBTQ+ programs
Beginning Nov. 15, the Gay Community Endowment Fund of Akron Community Foundation will accept grant applications for programs that support the local LGBTQ+ community. Nonprofits may apply for either an impact grant or a micro grant, with impact grants starting at $10,000 and micro grants starting at $1,000. Strong preference will be given to impact grant proposals that … [Read more...]
Women’s Network discusses new paradigms for women at ‘Flux’ leadership summit
The Women’s Network of Northeast Ohio hosted a leadership summit for professionals, called “Flux: a movement for change,” Nov. 9, at the John S. Knight center in downtown Akron. The all-day event offered a number of resources to help empower women in Northeast Ohio and change the current professional landscape. The day included two keynote speakers and four breakout … [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...]
