Akron KidsFest will bring kids and families to Lock 3 Park on Saturday, June 15, to experience science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through interactive play. The free festival begins at 10 a.m. and is a collaboration between Akron Children's Museum and the city of Akron. According to lead organizers Derek and Kelly Glover, the family festival … [Read more...]
Downtown volleyball league moves to new ‘Canal Courts’ location
Summit Sports & Social (formally Stay In Play Recreation) has found a new site in downtown Akron, which will enable the group to have a new home base right off one of Akron’s most unique assets: the Towpath Trail. In the heart of the new brewery district with neighbors like R. Shea and Missing Falls Brewery, the courts are behind the historic Goodrich smokestacks. … [Read more...]
Emerging leaders selected for Torchbearers’ 2019 class
Torchbearers has announced its 2019 class, comprised of 40 of Greater Akron’s emerging leaders. Applicants completed a detailed process to be considered for membership, including completion of a written application and an interview with current Torchbearers members. The process spanned three months and culminated with a group of diverse candidates from various backgrounds … [Read more...]
Women’s Network discusses new paradigms for women at ‘Flux’ leadership summit
The Women’s Network of Northeast Ohio hosted a leadership summit for professionals, called “Flux: a movement for change,” Nov. 9, at the John S. Knight center in downtown Akron. The all-day event offered a number of resources to help empower women in Northeast Ohio and change the current professional landscape. The day included two keynote speakers and four breakout … [Read more...]
Angie Haze Project presents immersive musical experience Nov. 16 and 18 at Akron Civic Theatre
Singer-songwriter Angie Haze will offer a unique musical experience at the Akron Civic Theatre Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. The two shows, part of the Club @ the Civic, will be an immersive musical event. The audience won’t just listen to a band on stage; they will become part of the performance and submerged within each story. The ensemble … [Read more...]
FUEL Akron selects software startup finalists for pitch competition Nov. 15
Four software startups from Northeast Ohio will compete for up to $15,000 each and admittance to Bounce Innovation Hub’s accelerator, The Bit Factory, at the third annual FUEL Akron, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Bounce, located at 526 S. Main St. FUEL is a unique pitch competition and live negotiation event created to help aspiring software … [Read more...]
Akron Glass Works unveils new sanctuary event space Nov. 3
Open house takes place Nov. 3 and 4 -- In August of 2016, Akron Glass Works moved to its new location in an historic 1930s Presbyterian church on Spicer Street, after spending 10 years in the downtown Northside District. This move allowed the company to double the size of its studio and gallery spaces. The glass studio and gallery is expanding by opening a new event space … [Read more...]
‘Akron Adventures’ children’s podcast kicks off second season with Akron Children’s Museum live event
If the young people in your life haven’t heard yet, Akron has its very own podcast for children ages 7 to 12. And current and future fans will have the chance to listen to it live—and before anyone else. Akron Children’s Museum and Snow Day Productions will team up to present “Akron Children’s Museum Presents: Akron Adventures Podcast- An Exclusive Listening Party!” … [Read more...]
Chicago-based alternative jazz trio makes Akron debut Nov. 9
The Chicago-based Joe Policastro Trio will stop through Akron later this week as part of a final tour cycle supporting film and TV music. “This show at BLU Jazz is part of our final tour cycle in support of Screen Sounds, an album featuring re-workings of music from film/TV,” said bassist and bandleader Joe Policastro. “BLU Jazz looks incredible, has a great reputation and … [Read more...]
‘Rock Your Mocs’: Working together as Natives and Non-Natives
Amber Cullen is the Artistic Director of VIBE Collective, a network of artists in the intersection of art, culture, and education, who are seeking to create spaces of community transformation and healing. Rock Your Mocs takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, 1 to 5 p.m., at Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., and features drumming, dancing and arts and crafts for sale from Native … [Read more...]
