A new Akron Municipal Court program will help empower adult female victims of human trafficking, sexual exploitation and prostitution by helping with therapy and drug rehabilitation, along with offering a way for them to expunge past offenses. The program, called Restore Individual Self-Empowerment (RISE), was started by Judge Ron Cable in October. “I created the program … [Read more...]
Holiday concert raises toy donations for local children in foster care
A recent holiday concert led to donations of more than 100 toys for the Summit County Children Services (SCCS) Toy Room. The event, “An Evening of Christmas Inspiration” holiday concert, was coordinated by former Cleveland news anchor, Akron Beacon Journal columnist and Broadcaster Hall of Fame inductee Robin Swoboda and Christian recording artist Renee Welsch to help raise … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
‘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...]
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...]
FUEL Akron selects software startup finalists for pitch competition Nov. 15
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio will compete for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s accelerator, The Bit Factory, at the third annual FUEL Akron, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created to help aspiring software … [Read more...]
