The Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) Emerging Leaders has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Akron Art Box, a public art project for Downtown Akron. The project aims to bring vibrancy and color to downtown with the installation of vinyl wraps on 10 utility boxes on Main Street, each representing a ward in Akron. The total budget for Akron Art Box is $11,150. (Click here to … [Read more...]
Mad Hatter Tea & Tour at Hower House Museum
Mad Hatter Tea & Tour Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy an array of delectable savories and sweets, all paired with delicious teas. Price includes a festive and fun program presented by Evelyna Nightingale, a walk-through tour of the Hower House Museum, and shopping in the always lovely Cellar Door Store. Wear your most creative and outrageous chapeau … [Read more...]
Karen Starr – Tales from the Carousel – That One Time Downtown (Video)
Karen Starr spent a number of formative years working at a local dinner theater. She shared her story at a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event at Baxters Bar. The series is organized by Downtown Akron Partnership (http://www.downtownakron.com). Find out about future events by searching for "That One Time Downtown" on Facebook. … [Read more...]
A Trip to Tokyo – Theron Brown – That One Time Downtown storytelling event (Video)
At a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event at Baxters Bar, Musician Theron Brown shared a story about a trip to Japan and some humorous and valuable life lessons learned as a result. The event, hosted by Downtown Akron Partnership, featured David Giffels as emcee. Find “That One Time Downtown” on Facebook for future events. … [Read more...]
A Six-Week Motorcycle Adventure – That One Time Downtown – John Lassiter (Video)
At a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event, John Lassiter talked about an adventurous trip out West on his motorcycle. Find "That One Time Downtown" on Facebook for future events. … [Read more...]
Hower House Museum hosts Springtime in Paris Mother’s Day Tea
Springtime in Paris Mother’s Day Tea takes place May 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring Mom to Tea At Hower House Museum. Create a precious memory while sharing elegant tea fare with Mom, Grandma, daughter, favorite cousin, and/or special friends. The event includes tea, savories and sweets, a program, walk-through tour and shopping in the Cellar Door Store. Cost is $32.00 for … [Read more...]
Barbara Feld – That One Time Downtown storytelling event (Video)
Barbara Feld shares some stories from her time at the helm of Tuesday Musical Association at a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event. One is about a generous gift the nonprofit received; and the other is about something special left to her by famed musician Yo-Yo Ma. The series is hosted by Downtown Akron Partnership. Find “That One Time Downtown” on Facebook for the … [Read more...]
UA graduate brass quintet covers, classical, Beatles
Concert Series: Graduate Brass Quintet (The University of Akron) Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. -- Hower House Museum presents The University of Akron’s Graduate Brass Quintet, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Blaha, performing in the round. The program includes a variety of music from classical to The Beatles. Featured pieces include the "Canzona Bergamasca" by Samuel … [Read more...]
Conversation Series: Paintings Conservation with Wendy Partridge
Conversation Series: Paintings Conservation with Wendy Partridge (Paintings Conservator, ICA, Cleveland) Saturday, April 9, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Hower House, we invite you to the final lecture in the series on the care and preservation of selected pieces in our museum collection along with practical tips for care of your own personal collectibles. … [Read more...]
Greg Pennypacker – That One Time Downtown storytelling event (Video)
At a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event, Greg Pennypacker tells his story of his journey to Europe where he met some unusual characters and his experience running with the bulls. The series is hosted by Downtown Akron Partnership. Find "That One Time Downtown" on Facebook for the next installment. … [Read more...]