Akron Soul Train will host an open mic, featuring poet Damien McClendon, Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Akron Soul Train gallery, 191 King James Way, in downtown Akron. McClendon is a Kent State alum and award-winning Cleveland-based poet. He was a semi-finalist in three consecutive National Poetry Slams and placed 7th in the World Slam. McClendon was … [Read more...]
Go ‘In Too Deep’ at January’s Electric Pressure Cooker
Start off your 2019 piping hot at the 41st edition of the Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret! "[The #EPCooker is] the trippiest open mic I've ever been to!" – Chelsea Blackerby Through humble beginnings in the basement of the Every Blooming Thing flower shop in Highland Square, the #EPCooker is an artist driven event that sees over 50+ audience members, 20+ performers, and … [Read more...]
Storytellers summon ‘Gods & Monsters’ to Northside Arts District
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are thrilled to announce the second Full Circle Storytelling event of the 2017 – 2018 season! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, October 25 from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics’ Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret returns Aug. 26 at Aqueduct Brewing
The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret, an anything goes open mic, returns to the stage Saturday, Aug. 26, 8 p.m. at Aqueduct Brewing, just as Wandering Aesthetics gears up for the upcoming launch of Bigger Than A Breadbox. The Electric Pressure Cooker Cabaret (#EPCooker ) is open the public. There is a $5 cover charge or pay-what-you-can at the door. Audience members also may … [Read more...]
‘Family Celebrations’ prompt for Dec. 28’s Full Circle Storytelling event, hosted by Devil Strip publisher
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are happy to announce the fourth Full Circle Storytelling event of the 2016 - 2017 season! Come share YOUR story this holiday season! Full Circle Storytelling is FREE and OPEN to the public. This Full Circle Storytelling event will be held on Wednesday, December 28th from 7 pm - 10 pm at Jilly’s … [Read more...]
October’s ‘Ghosts of the Past’ Full Circle Storytelling includes Poetry in Akron, Gum-Dip Theatre and musical performance by Amy Spencer
Wandering Aesthetics, Jilly’s Music Room and The Akronist are proud to announce the second event of the "Full Circle Storytelling, Vol. 2" season! "Full Circle Storytelling" is FREE and OPEN to the public. This "Full Circle Storytelling" event will be held on Wednesday, October 26th from 7 pm - 10 pm at Jilly’s Music Room located at 111 N Main St. • Akron, … [Read more...]
‘The Stories of Kenmore’ melds neighborhood’s past with its present
Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance and Wandering Aesthetics partner to present "The Stories of Kenmore" at the Rialto Theatre. "The Stories of Kenmore" will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Rialto Theatre at 1000 Kenmore Blvd. • Akron, OH. This event will feature live storytelling, Pierre’s Brooklyn Pizza and cash bar. Doors open at 6 p.m., stories begin at 6:30 p.m. This … [Read more...]
#FullCircleStories “B-side” – M. Sophie Franchi – “Strong Woman” Poems
#FullCircleStories "B-sides" are poetry and other spoken word pieces performed at Full Circle events that are their own unique stories. Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her … [Read more...]
#FullCircleStories “B-side” – Nici Romo – Monologues
#FullCircleStories "B-sides" are poetry and other spoken word pieces performed at Full Circle events that are their own unique stories. Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her … [Read more...]
Full Circle Storytelling – Bart Sullivan – She Worked Until the Day She Died
Open to the public, Full Circle Storytelling events revolve around a theme and the idea: everyone has a story. By encouraging community members to tell their own true tales, each storyteller is placed at the center of his or her own life journey. We use narrative as a way to promote understanding between diverse peoples, building bridges – not walls – within our … [Read more...]
