The 3rd Annual Highland Square Film Festival kicks off Friday, Dec. 11, but this year’s festival will be different than years past, as attendees may watch from the comfort of their homes. The festival, which runs through Jan. 3, takes place virtually and attendees may watch for free by visiting www.highlandsquareakron.org/film-fest or finding the event through the Highland … [Read more...]
Highland Square Film Festival features uniquely Akron stories, cash prizes, Sept. 29
Submissions open through Sept. 1 -- Highland Square Neighborhood Association will host the first-ever Highland Square Film Festival, Saturday, Sept. 29, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Highland Theatre, 826 W. Market St. Funded by the Knight Foundation, the film fest will encourage local filmmakers of all ranges of expertise to tell their Akron-inspired stories. The event … [Read more...]
PorchRokr music, art festival returns to original neighborhood quadrant
CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE EVENT MAP -- Highland Square Neighborhood Association will bring this year's PorchRokr Music and Arts Festival back to where it all began. The streets and porches of Northwest Highland Square will play host once again on Saturday, Aug. 20 for the all-day event. With major support from Akron Community Foundation and the City of Akron, PorchRokr … [Read more...]
