Nonprofit Global Ties Akron was selected as one of 12 organizations around the world to receive a grant as a part of the newly created Communities Connecting Heritage Program. Global Ties will begin recruiting local college students to help launch an online magazine and expo, along with developing online training for students in Akron and around the world as part of the Global … [Read more...]
Lippman School hosts Cultural Immersion Camp for American, Chinese students
On Aug. 7 through 11, The Lippman School will provide a unique opportunity for Chinese and American students in fourth to sixth grades to explore academic themes related to American history, culture, arts and the environment at its Cultural Immersion Camp, located on the school’s campus, 750 White Pond Dr. This is the second summer Lippman has offered this camp through a … [Read more...]
Miss Millie’s Speakeasy beckons you to the hottest spot in town for Weathervane Gala
Miss Millie can give you the password to the hottest place in town! Jump back to the roaring 20’s when jazz and swing were all the rage and mixed drinks were invented. It will be the bees knees with musical stylings of the era by local talent The Angie Haze Project and special guest emcee Jeff St. Clair, local host of the radio program “All Things Considered” on … [Read more...]
Actor challenged to bring B-Horror to life onstage
There are probably very few people out there in the world that have not seen some version of “Little Shop of Horrors.” Whether it’s the 1960 cult classic starring Jack Nicholson, the 1982 off-Broadway musical, or (my personal favorite) the 1986 movie version starring Rick Moranis, everyone knows– at the very least– the premise behind the story: a man-eating plant. Who … [Read more...]
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ brings B movie comedy/horror to Weathervane Playhouse
Weathervane Playhouse brings the comedy/horror rock musical "Little Shop of Horrors" to its main stage with Audrey II, an R & B singing plant that causes mankind to “suddenly encounter a deadly threat to its very existence.” Audrey II requires blood to survive, and Seymour feeds her need and his own desires for fame, fortune and love. “For this production of … [Read more...]
Weathervane Playhouse staging the hilarious ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’
Weathervane Playhouse presents "Monty Python’s Spamalot" June 2 to June 26. This hilarious homage to the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" contains all of the irreverent humor from the film from the Knights who say “Ni,” shrubbery, and killer rabbits, set to toe tapping tunes such as “Always Look on the Bright side of Life.” Director Dave Stebbins brings his … [Read more...]
Love the Arts in Cuyahoga Falls! event
ArtsNow & the Cuyahoga Falls Arts and Culture Group are proud to host Love the Arts in Cuyahoga Falls! Love the Arts in Cuyahoga Falls! is a free event and open to the public. Love the Arts in Cuyahoga Falls! will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Cashmere Cricket, located at 2235 Front St. • Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. Doors open at 5:00 … [Read more...]
The Greater Akron Chamber announces new art and culture award program
The Greater Akron Chamber has announced an awards program to recognize member businesses in Summit County for their support of arts and culture. The award will be presented in collaboration with Summit County’s new collective of arts organizations and artists, “ArtsNow.” “We know that the arts are important to our mission of attracting and retaining the best talent in … [Read more...]
Notes from the Underground: A series of smaller places
Understanding Akron's neighborhoods in 30 maps Jason Segedy is Director of the Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study. I have written before about the important of rejecting false choices when it comes to discussing our places. Most urban places are large and diverse enough that they cannot easily be pigeonholed or painted with an overly broad-brush. Is Akron … [Read more...]
Akron Community Foundation awards nearly 270 grants totaling $1.46 million
Arts & Culture grants bring dance, theater events to community On Friday, June 7, Akron Community Foundation’s board of directors approved more than $1.46 million in grants, including 238 grants totaling $1,019,165 from designated, donor-advised, agency endowment and scholarship funds, and 30 arts and culture grants totaling $443,500 from discretionary, or board-directed, … [Read more...]
