Music lovers know that some bands fit neatly into a specific genre such as rock, soul or hip-hop. Other bands aren’t so easy to compartmentalize, because they choose to thread their music through different genres and pull from different sources of inspiration, some of them non-musical. The Admirables is one such band. On a recent brisk morning during one of the band’s … [Read more...]
Family Promise keeps local homeless families, even pets, together
Homelessness. The numbers, sadly, continue to rise, and Akron is not immune to that increase. Not having permanent shelter, particularly during the brutal winters this area has experienced during the past two years, has to be disconcerting, to say the very least. Some families with children and pets risk being separated from one another because many homeless shelters do … [Read more...]
Akrona Galleries shares art, education with community (Article and Video)
Driving by a stately Tudor on W. Market Street, one may think it’s just a well preserved home. But a hint of what lies inside can be found on the grounds outside. At any time, whimsical metal sculptures out front juxtapose with the grand, old building, which dates back to 1916. The sculptures that have taken shape include a giant dog resting on its haunches, keeping watch … [Read more...]
Book release takes art contest to ‘print exhibition’
Akron has the good fortune to be the stomping grounds to some of Northeast Ohio’s most diverse and talented artists. The city’s palette comprises sculptors, painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, performing artists and more. But not everyone can make it to an opening, exhibition or an art fair to take in this vast talent. However, folks got a generous sampling of it … [Read more...]
