Each year, tens of thousands of residents throughout central northeast Ohio apply for services through Community Legal Aid. For these clients, a new online application will help them get referrals and help even sooner. Legal Aid, which provides its clients with free legal advice and representation, just announced the new online application system, which is mobile friendly … [Read more...]
“Little Women” the Musical runs through Oct. 20 at Western Reserve Playhouse
The novel “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott comes alive as an all-new Broadway musical adaptation, now playing through Oct. 20 at Western Reserve Playhouse, 3326 Everett Road, in Bath. This family friendly, high-energy production is directed by WRP’s Artistic Director, Dawn Sniadak-Yamokoski, and choreographer, Jen Justice, with musical direction by Dave Stebbins. “Little … [Read more...]
Victim Assistance celebrates 20 years of victim advocacy services with Barberton open house
Victim Assistance Program will celebrate 20 years of victim advocacy services for the Barberton area with an open house Thursday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the organization’s Barberton Municipal Court office location, 576 W. Park Ave., in Barberton. The celebration will include refreshments, a chance to see the nonprofit’s new office space and an opportunity to learn more … [Read more...]
Storytellers summon ‘Gods & Monsters’ to Northside Arts District
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are thrilled to announce the second Full Circle Storytelling event of the 2017 – 2018 season! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • … [Read more...]
Akron Soul Train announces three artistic fellowships for 2017-18 season
Akron Soul Train (AST) has awarded three fellowships for the 2017-18 program year. Photographer Stephen Tomasko, painter and installation artist Jenniffer Omaitz and collage and installation artist Michelle Droll will join the AST family for a month each between August and October. The Akron Soul Train Fellowship Selection Committee chose these fellows out of more than 20 … [Read more...]
ArtsNow asks Summit County residents to support the #CreativeSummit community on Arts Advocacy Day
The 30th annual Arts Advocacy Day is taking place on March 20, 2017, and is designed to showcase the powerful effects of creative communities and the importance of strong public policies supporting arts and culture. During Arts Advocacy Day, grassroots advocates from across the country unite in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress to garner support for … [Read more...]
Cuyahoga Valley Art Center seeks submissions for the ‘Refrigerator Show’
When you bring home a beautifully hand-drawn portrait of your family or an A+ paper where do you put it for everyone in your house to see? Why, on the refrigerator of course! The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC), would love for the #CreativeSummit community to share their collection of treasures and accomplishments that adorn their fridges. For this show, one is only … [Read more...]
‘Family Celebrations’ prompt for Dec. 28’s Full Circle Storytelling event, hosted by Devil Strip publisher
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are happy to announce the fourth Full Circle Storytelling event of the 2016 - 2017 season! Come share YOUR story this holiday season! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, December 28th from 7 pm - 10 pm at Jilly’s … [Read more...]
October’s ‘Ghosts of the Past’ Full Circle Storytelling includes Poetry in Akron, Gum-Dip Theatre and musical performance by Amy Spencer
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are proud to announce the second event of the "Full Circle Storytelling, Vol. 2" season! "Full Circle Storytelling" is FREE and OPEN to the public. This "Full Circle Storytelling" event will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 7 pm - 10 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • Akron, … [Read more...]
‘The Stories of Kenmore’ melds neighborhood’s past with its present
Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance and Wandering Aesthetics partner to present "The Stories of Kenmore" at the Rialto Theatre. "The Stories of Kenmore" will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Rialto Theatre at 1000 Kenmore Blvd. • Akron, OH. This event will feature live storytelling, Pierre’s Brooklyn Pizza and cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m., stories begin at 6:30 p.m. This … [Read more...]
