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...]
SummitLive365.com featured artist profile: Svetla Morrison
Editor’s Note: All information (including photo) provided by artist’s profile on SummitLive365.com. *** Svetla Morrison is a visual storyteller, a professional observer passionate about recording people's emotions, reactions, encounters and interactions. She also likes to stare closely at stuff. *** Portraits, family and event photos, fine art photography … [Read more...]
Ana overcomes obstacles one nonprofit at a time
Ana Paula De'Oliveira can tell you firsthand about life's obstacles and the emotions felt when you finally overcome them. A lack of transportation, driver's license, and child care, along with limited work experience created barriers for her to reach employment. This is where Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority and Greenleaf Family Center aided her. De'Oliveira began the … [Read more...]
Adopt-a-family this holiday season
The holiday season brings wonderful moments shared with family and friends, but it also can bring unnecessary stress, such as what to give to those loved ones. Instead of waiting in long lines or spending countless hours browsing Amazon's website for that "perfect gift" for your family or friend, try a more unconventional gift giving approach. Scrap the gifts for each other, … [Read more...]
Bridging the poverty gap
With the delineation of the economic classes, it may be a safe bet to assume those in poverty rarely mingle with the wealthy, and that the middle class may or may not have contact with either. More times than not folks tend to socialize and do business with those of their own ilk. But thanks to "Bridges Out of Poverty" that's beginning to change. Bridges is an initiative … [Read more...]
