Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her own life journey. We use narrative as a way to promote understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges – not walls – within our … [Read more...]
First Nerds’ Night Out event combines nerd culture, barbecue, Thirsty Dog beer
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, one definition of the word “nerd” is “a person who pursues an unfashionable or highly technical interest with obsessive or exclusive dedication.” Nerds' Night Out is a series of events celebrating Akron’s nerdy heritage (think Devo, David Giffels, etc.) and targeted at the city’s nerd demographic. The first Nerds' Night Out, a free … [Read more...]
Full Circle Storytelling – Benjamin Rexroad – Jägermeister and the Order of the Phoenix
Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her own life journey. We use narrative as a way to promote understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges – not walls – within our … [Read more...]
Full Circle Storytelling – Dieken Rose – Shake it Off
Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her own life journey. We use narrative as a way to promote understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges – not walls – within our … [Read more...]
Full Circle Storytelling – Kyle Jozsa – Grandpa’s Ghost
Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her own life journey. We use narrative as a way to promote understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges – not walls – within our community. … [Read more...]
‘Brew Madness’ event features craft beer, home-brews to support local charities
The Barley Grail cooperative brewery will host its first event that will combine brewing and philanthropy April 2. Brew Madness will take place at Studio 526, located at 526 Grant St., in downtown Akron, across the street from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The night will coincide with the NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament and a variety of … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Flavors of fall come to Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Slice the pumpkin, scoop out the fruit, and roast and blend it. Then, just add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and spice, pour into a mug and enjoy! It’s pumpkin pie...in a glass. At least, that’s how Fred Karm, founder and owner of Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, describes his signature pumpkin-flavored beer, Frog’s Hollow Double Pumpkin Ale. The drink is one of several seasonal brews … [Read more...]