Brightly colored tents were sprawled across Hardesty Park last Saturday, each housing activities for dogs and their owners, like art projects, games, a ball pit and even competitive eating. Despite the rain, there was no shortage of dogs or people in attendance to the PlayingDog event, which raised funds for the local nonprofit RunningDog. The organization comprises a large … [Read more...]
‘Playing Dog’ fundraiser offers games, food, entertainment for Akronites and their canines
Sept. 8 fundraiser helps support RunningDog nonprofit -- RunningDog is a local nonprofit that offers exercise and companionship to shelter dogs awaiting adoption. The organization will host “PlayingDog: Come, Stay, Play!,” Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hardesty Park, 1615 W. Market St. Residents are invited to take their canine family members for a full … [Read more...]
Akron hosts inaugural Equality March, Pride Festival
Akron recently showed an impressive outpouring of support for the LGBTQ community, from an Equality March that started in Highland Square, to a Pride Festival at Hardesty Park that drew an estimated 10,000 residents. The day's events were coordinated by Akron Pride and an army of volunteers. Special thanks to Canapi and Akron Pride for sponsoring this video. Visit … [Read more...]
Akron Arts Expo pulls in artists, crafters from around the country
This past weekend, over 150 artists and makers converged at Hardesty Park for the 38th annual Akron Arts Expo. Many of them have been meticulously working year-round to display and sell their work to the public, and some made the trip from other states to bring their wares to Akron. From intricate oil pastel paintings to finely forged jewelry, this event had plenty of items … [Read more...]
Food, wine, art round out weekend at Hardesty Park
This weekend will be a busy one at Hardesty Park, starting with the 12th Annual Taste of Akron, July 27, a wine and beer tasting July 28, and the Akron Arts Expo July 29 and 30. 12th Annual Taste of Akron Thursday, July 27, 6 to 10 p.m. Over 20 area restaurants along with eight gourmet food trucks will offer food samples during the Taste of Akron, which includes samples of … [Read more...]
Keep Akron Beautiful hosts large neighborhood cleanup effort for Earth Day
Keep Akron Beautiful’s largest cleanup effort will take place this Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Summit Lake. Volunteer groups like WPC Tween Group, Anonymous Akron Ohio, University of Akron Williams Honors College and Bridget’s Drill Team and more have already committed to making a difference in our community. Kick-off will take place at Reach Opportunity … [Read more...]
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival brings world-class performances back to Akron parks
Residents of the City of Akron will enjoy professional dance performances in city parks again this year at no charge. The 43rd annual Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival marks the 10th season that the City of Akron has sponsored the event providing free-admission and high quality professional dance performances. “There isn’t another community in the United States that has the … [Read more...]
Summit County kicks off mental health awareness campaign with rally July 22
'Change Direction' identifies five signs of mental illness, helps break stigma -- Change Direction Summit County – a local version of the national 'Change Direction' mental health awareness campaign – will officially launch with a lunchtime kickoff rally Friday, July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lock 3. The event is free and open to the public. The 'Bringing Mental … [Read more...]
Historical figures come to life at Hardesty Park for Ohio Chautauqua series
Actor-historians will share stories June 23 through 27 for free event series -- Hardesty Park in Akron will take a trip to revival events of the past, as a number of historian-actors will embody such prominent figures as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and philosopher Henry David Thoreau, along with a Titanic survivor, Indian captive and a 49er. The Ohio Chautauqua … [Read more...]
