Akron’s Center for Art, Music, & Performance is pleased to announce the return of "The Playhouse: A Parent’s Day Off" on Saturday, December 15th from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Still have some gifts to snag? Every parent needs a day off... and sometimes the kids do too! The Center is opening up "The Playhouse" to kids ages 4 - 13. Filled with games, crafts, music, … [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...]
‘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...]
Akron Municipal Court offers Halloween weddings at Akron Civic Theatre
Couples will have an opportunity to marry at an exquisite historic venue on Wednesday, Oct. 31, thanks to the Akron Municipal Court and the Akron Civic Theatre. Akron Municipal Court Judge Nicole Walker will perform Halloween weddings from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Theater, located at 182 S. Main St. Costumes are welcomed. Twenty couples were married on … [Read more...]
Free Akron Outdoor Movies returns to Glendale Cemetery with ‘Karate Kid’ Sept. 8
Free Akron Outdoor Movies announces a free showing of the film “The Karate Kid,” the group’s seventh annual movie at Glendale Cemetery. The movie will be shown Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 8, on the Great Meadow of the historic Glendale Cemetery at 150 Glendale Avenue, near downtown Akron. Gates and trolley service will open at 6 p.m. and the film will begin around 8 p.m. This … [Read more...]
Signal Tree Fest celebrates all things Akron
Last Saturday was perfect weather to enjoy Akron's unique eats, sounds and art at the Signal Tree Festival, organized by the Devil Strip magazine and the city of Akron. Held at Lock 3 and Lock 4, located downtown, the event is one of a number of Akron August offerings. … [Read more...]