Akron has rhythm – in fact, it has a rich history of jazz and blues dating to the 1940s and ‘50s along the city’s very own Howard Street. This rich history has inspired Akron-native Theron Brown to give talented local musicians the opportunity to express themselves, discover new audiences and show off the vibrant music scene in the city today. Out of this desire, Brown … [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...]
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...]
Theron Brown’s influence spreads ‘across the globe’ as interview appears in Rolling Stone India
Local jazz pianist Theron Brown is having a good year. Hot on the heels of his Knight Arts Challenge award to launch the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, Brown is now pictured alongside an interview in Rolling Stone India. The interview comes at an opportune time. Brown will be traveling to Mumbai, India in June 2016 to teach master classes and perform at the National … [Read more...]
A Trip to Tokyo – Theron Brown – That One Time Downtown storytelling event (Video)
At a recent That One Time Downtown storytelling event at Baxters Bar, Musician Theron Brown shared a story about a trip to Japan and some humorous and valuable life lessons learned as a result. The event, hosted by Downtown Akron Partnership, featured David Giffels as emcee. Find “That One Time Downtown” on Facebook for future events. … [Read more...]
