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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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: 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...]
