Join Wandering Aesthetics at Akron Civic Theatre for our Bigger Than a Breadbox launch party and season announcement! Building on the success of Wandering Aesthetics’ reoccurring Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret (#EPCooker), Bigger Than a Breadbox is a vaudeville-style variety show. Vaudeville, once known as “the heart of American show business”, hearkens … [Read more...]
‘Made Up with Danny Volk’ Akron series goes live in September
Knight Arts-funded project still seeks matching funds through Kickstarter campaign -- "Made-Up with Danny Volk: The Akron Sessions" announces the eight artists that will be interviewed for the next season of the show. The popular You-Tube series kicks off its seventh season in Akron as a winner of the Knight Arts Challenge this September with eight live performances. The … [Read more...]
Heinz Poll Dance Festival returns for free summer dance performances
Akron area families will be treated to four weekends of free dance and orchestra performances in the parks again this summer, thanks to the support of the city of Akron and local foundations. The 11th annual Heinz Poll Dance Festival is expected to attract 10,000 visitors for the 44th consecutive year. The 2017 season is supported in part through an award from the Akron … [Read more...]
Urban, classical artists join forces for Neos’ dance.r.evolution April 22 at Goodyear Hall
Graffiti artists, hip-hop dancers, urban musicians and classical dancers will criss-cross in dance.r.evolution, a multimedia premiere by Neos Dance Theatre, Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., in the newly renovated Goodyear Theater, 1201 Market St. The April 22 performance launches Neos’ two-year education and outreach dance.r.evolution program supported, in part, by the John S. … [Read more...]
Dream the Vision project helps local women manifest dreams through guided workshops, artwork
Team seeks artists to help lead workshops — Are you living up to your dreams? Traci Buckner and Dreama Whitfield are answering this question with the launch of Dream the Vision. The mission is to provide women with empowering experiences. Starting in 2017, DTVision will begin the dreamUp project, which will comprise four workshops throughout the year and include guided … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics’ Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret is “on the road” in Kent
Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce another addition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret – an AWARD-WINNING monthly “Anything Goes” Open Mic–style Cabaret. The Electric Pressure Cooker is once again going ON THE ROAD!!! And this time it’s not only heading out of Akron, but out of Summit County too. September’s installment of the popular cabaret will be … [Read more...]
Knight Foundation announces 33 finalists in Arts Challenge Akron
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has named 33 finalists in the Knight Arts Challenge Akron, all of which are eligible for a share of $1 million. This is the second year for the community-wide initiative funding ideas that engage and enrich Akron through the arts. The finalists propose a range of ideas, from launching an Akron Fringe Festival dedicated to the visual … [Read more...]
Award-winning Electric Pressure Cooker at None Too Fragile Theater on July 16
The Electric Pressure Cooker, an award-winning monthly “anything goes” open mic–style cabaret, will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 8 p.m. at None Too Fragile Theater inside Pub Bricco, located at 1841 Merriman Road in Akron, Ohio. The Electric Pressure Cooker is open the public. There is a $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door. Audience … [Read more...]
Summit Artspace announces Arts Alive! Honorees for 2016
Summit Artspace’s Arts Alive! celebration will turn the spotlight on the outstanding work of artists, the Inside|Out program of the Akron Art Museum and individuals who have contributed to a vibrant arts community in Greater Akron. The honorees will be recognized at a celebration throughout the Summit Artspace building on Wednesday, June 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. Arts Alive! … [Read more...]
Award-winning Electric Pressure Cooker returns to Pub Bricco on May 28
Wandering Aesthetics is proud to announce the next Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret – an AWARD WINNING monthly “Anything Goes” Open Mic-style Cabaret. The Electric Pressure Cooker will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2016 at 8 pm at None Too Fragile Theater inside Pub Bricco, located at 1841 Merriman Road in Akron, Ohio. The Electric Pressure Cooker is open the public. … [Read more...]
