Part 3 of the series, ‘Industrial Valley,’ opens May 11 -- The Devil’s Milk trilogy is the industrial story of Akron, circa 1910s to 1930s. This is Akron’s story as much as it is the story of the particular neighborhoods outlined therein. It might as well be the story of Akron today, right down to the constant destruction and construction. If only today’s orange cones could … [Read more...]
‘Brew Madness’ event features craft beer, home-brews to support local charities
The Barley Grail cooperative brewery will host its first event that will combine brewing and philanthropy April 2. Brew Madness will take place at Studio 526, located at 526 Grant St., in downtown Akron, across the street from Thirsty Dog Brewing Company, from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. The night will coincide with the NCAA Men’s Final Four Basketball Tournament and a variety of … [Read more...]
Local theatre group hosts open rehearsals for second in trilogy about Akron’s rubber history
The Center for Applied Theatre and Active Culture (CATAC) and New World Performance Lab (NWPL) are hosting a second series of open rehearsals of scenes and songs from "Goosetown: The Devil's Milk Part 2,” Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 16 at 2 p.m. at The Balch Street Theatre, 220 South Balch St. “Goosetown” is a drama with songs written … [Read more...]
