The Well CDC, a place-based community development corporation devoted to the Middlebury neighborhood, has launched Akron’s first Community Tool Library, which offers more than 500 tools available for a nominal fee – particularly for Middlebury residents, but also available to the Greater Akron area. In a long-forgotten neighborhood with little to no focus on … [Read more...]
Well CDC hosts craft beer fundraiser June 15
The Well CDC will serve up craft beer for a good cause for the upcoming “Drink Beer. Do Good.” fundraiser, which takes place Friday, June 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the nonprofit’s headquarters, 647 E. Market St. Attendees will learn about how they may engage in the process of restoring housing, creating economy and supporting place in Akron’s Middlebury neighborhood. R. … [Read more...]
Knight Foundation announces $720,000 in urban investment grants for Kenmore, North Akron, Middlebury
Organizations receiving support include The Well Community Development Corporation, North Akron Community Development Corporation and Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance -- Two community development corporations and one neighborhood alliance will launch a plan to improve neighborhood life, keep and attract talented people and advance new investments in Akron with $720,000 from the … [Read more...]
Storytelling, Kung Fu, LGBT protections among speaker topics for Aug. 4 PechaKucha Akron
PechaKucha Akron, a quarterly speaker series featuring a diverse group of entrepreneurs, artists, scholars and other creatives, has announced the speaker lineup for its next event Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., at The Well CDC, 647 E. Market St. Speakers (listed alphabetically) and topics are: ● Amani Abraham, the power of storytelling ● Katie Beck, ties between Akron’s … [Read more...]
Rubber City Shakespeare presents ‘Lear’ with a twist June 2
Rubber City Shakespeare Company announces its final show of the season, William Shakespeare's "Lear," which opens June 2 and runs until June 18, at the Well CDC, 647 E. Market St. Producing Artistic Director Dane CT Leasure breathes new life into this classic show through creative concept and casting. In this production, set in the 1980s, the title character—traditionally … [Read more...]
Big Love ‘Bounce Beyond’ festival offers live music, art, workshops, healing, storytelling April 1
All-day festival takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at The Well CDC -- In person, Zach Freidhof is soft spoken and kind, but underneath this calm demeanor is an intensity, one that fuels his many community efforts: from panel discussions about religion to concerts and leading zero-waste efforts at neighborhood festivals. He’s also one of the catalysts behind the Big Love … [Read more...]
Rubber City Shakespeare presents fairy-tale adventure ‘Cymbeline’
Show opens Feb. 10 -- Rubber City Shakespeare Company continues to honor the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with this rarely performed fairy-tale like play. This exciting show tells the tale of a King, his long lost sons, an evil queen with a poisoned apple and a young heroine who takes her destiny into her own hands. Directed by Producing Artistic Director, … [Read more...]
Love On Akron brings together village for art, discussions, healing
Four-day event takes place Sept. 16 through 19 at Well CDC The neighbors gathered at the residential Summit Lake intersection to paint a street mural, but this sweltering August day brought with it torrential rain instead. While the painting was waylaid, the event moved ahead, as people played basketball in front of a nearby church while others decided to dance in the rain … [Read more...]
