Akron band Diamond Kites announces a new EP, titled “Working Life,” featuring three songs recorded before the pandemic and finished during the quarantine. The EP will be released Friday, May 22 on all digital platforms, with a livestream release show Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m., on the group’s Facebook page (facebook.com/diamondkites). The show is sponsored by Central … [Read more...]
Akron Art Bomb Brigade hosts 3rd Annual Flannel Fest Feb. 15
Akron Art Bomb Brigade, a community arts project that breathes new life into Akron neighborhoods through vibrant public murals, will host its 3rd Annual Flannel & Music Fest fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., at Musica, The event includes live music, contests and raffles and contests celebrating winter beards, flannels and the limbo. Musica is located at 51 E. … [Read more...]
Flex your arts, crafts abilities with Crafty Mart workshops Nov. 25
Crafty Mart is well known for its selection of uniquely artistic handmade items, but the upcoming holiday market, Saturday, Nov. 25, also will offer attendees an opportunity to create their own handcrafted gifts. From Christmas trees made from discarded jewelry and woven necklaces to “Elf” portraits and kids’ crafts, the Crafty Mart 9th Annual Holiday Show includes a number of … [Read more...]
Hip-Hop Preservation Project launches Oct. 21 with interactive presentation, concert
Series hosted by Knight Arts Challenge winner Keepers of the Art -- Keepers of the Art, Inc. (KOTA) will launch its Hip-Hop Preservation Project (HHPP) with DJ O Sharp and his live interactive presentation and musical journey through the year “1988 – The Greatest Year In Hip-Hop,” on Saturday Oct. 21, 10 p.m. at Musica. The event also will feature performances by hip-hop … [Read more...]
The Dreemers release ‘Beach Mode’ album
Akron band The Dreemers could be classified as a number of different genres, from surf rock and soul to blues and doo-wop, but there’s one consistent thread among their catchy and energetic tunes: they represent a distinctly Akron sound and DIY aesthetic that runs through this city’s veins. The trio will celebrate the release of its debut album “Beach Mode,” Saturday, Oct. … [Read more...]
Central 8 Studios finds new sounds inside church, showcases local bands
Studio owners Nathan Doutt, Mike Fragasse and Danny Cullman have been tirelessly churning out records from their state of the art recording facility in South Akron for over 11 years– until they bought a church. “Every band dreams of making an album inside of a church and we’ve designed the new studio to capture those sounds and dreams,” said co-owner Nathan Doutt. “We’ve … [Read more...]
Bowieoke honors genius, one-year anniversary of passing of David Bowie
Vanity Crash will host Bowieoke, a diverse entertaining event featuring a multi-media Bowie retrospect, bands, solo artists and audience karaoke, all singing Bowie songs and paying tribute to David Bowie's genius. The celebration takes place Saturday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m., at Musica in downtown Akron. Admission is $10 and all ages, and the doors open at 7 p.m. The night will … [Read more...]
Hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash offers turntable clinic, performs at Musica, Oct. 8
Keepers of the Art will welcome hip-hop legend and turntable royalty Grandmaster Flash for the third installment of the 2016 KOTA Music Showcase Concert Series, Saturday, Oct. 8 at Musica in downtown Akron. Also performing is the WuTang Clan’s own The GZA and Diggin’ in the Crates’ own O.C. Tickets are on sale now via TicketWeb. Tickets are $15 for pre-sale, and $20 the … [Read more...]
Akron photographer Shane Wynn shares a look at her self-made career through Creative Cog
Shane Wynn, Akron editorial photographer and small business owner, will share how she created her own career path when she takes the stage Tuesday Sept. 13, for Creative Cog at Musica. Wynn picked up her first camera when she was 13 and her junior high school bedroom was wallpapered with black and white photographs from magazines. It was only appropriate she became a … [Read more...]
Placemaking, ‘tactical urbanism’ discussed at Aug. 10 GAINS meeting
Transforming and reimagining urban spaces through “tactical urbanism” will be the subject of the next GAINS (Greater Akron Innovation Network for Sustainability) meeting Aug. 10 at Musica, in Akron. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the free program begins at 6:15 p.m. The evening's discussion will focus on creative popup and semi-permanent placemaking strategies such as Better … [Read more...]
