A recent walking tour along Kenmore Boulevard offered residents a look at the critical musical backbone of this neighborhood. From studio space to the Rialto Theatre and newly renovated space at Lay’s guitar repair shop, the tour preceded the monthly “Busk Until Dusk” music event and was hosted by Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance and Akron2Akron. Visit www.betterkenmore.org for … [Read more...]
Beards, bluegrass, beer converge for Art Bomb Brigade’s Flannel Fest Jan. 12
Inaugural fundraiser will help support scaffolding and supplies for student art collective -- The Art Bomb Brigade is hosting its first-ever Flannel Fest, Friday, Jan. 12, 8 p.m. at the Rialto Theatre, in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood. The event, which will celebrate such alliterative items as beards, bluegrass and beer, is a fundraiser for the collaborative program, … [Read more...]
Common Threads series ties together diverse cultures for community discussions
Editor's note: Greg Milo is the organizer of Common Threads Akron. Akron has strong ties to the international community. So it’s fitting that a new program focus on strengthening those ties through community discussions. Common Threads Akron is a series of events, each designed to bring people of diverse backgrounds and cultures together to a common space to engage in … [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...]
Time Cat light up Rialto stage for music release party (Article and Video)
The Rialto Theater was home to the much-anticipated Oct. 9 Time Cat release party for their singles “Victory” and fan favorite, “Boozled." Opening for Time Cat was folk-flavored duo Saint Joan. Samantha Grace and Hannelore Berken’s voices combined to create beautiful, otherworldly harmonies. Saint Joan’s performance was a first for me, but I look forward to hearing a lot … [Read more...]
