Wandering Aesthetics is thrilled to announce auditions for a youth production of the classic children’s story “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams and adapted for the stage by Wandering Aesthetics. Under the direction of Wandering Aesthetics’ co-founders Kyle Jozsa and Benjamin Rexroad, this production will offer young artists the opportunity to create as an ensemble and … [Read more...]
Wandering Aesthetics to host auditions for youth talent competition Dec. 15 and 16
Wandering Aesthetics and The Akron Center for Art, Music, & Performance announce auditions for the second annual Lil' Loaves (A Youth Talent Showcase Showdown). Auditions for Lil’ Loaves will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 16 from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Each audition will last approximately 15 minutes. Auditions are open to individuals or … [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...]
‘Christmas in Akron,’ ‘Christmas Carol’ among local holiday theatre performances in December
The Spirit of Christmas will be alive and well among local theatre groups this weekend, from a new Akron-centric production to various takes on a time-honored Charles Dickens classic. Rubber City Theatre will open “A Christmas Carol” Friday, Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m., from the organization’s Black Box at Fort Romig (2207 Romig Road). The Dec. 1 production is a “Pay-As-You-Like-It” … [Read more...]
Salvation Army honors Dave Lieberth with community medal
Dave Lieberth has worn many hats in Akron, from award-winning journalist and attorney, to deputy mayor and historian. The Salvation Army of Summit County will honor Lieberth with the Community Medal Award at the organization’s luncheon and Red Kettle Kickoff, Friday. Nov. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. George Fellowship Hall, 3204 Ridgewood Road, in Fairlawn. “Our … [Read more...]
Akron’s largest Halloween event returns, expecting another sold out crowd
Akron’s largest charitable Halloween event, the 13th Annual Halloween Charity Ball, presented by Ashton, Wartko & Wilgus, Attorneys at Law, will take place Friday, Oct. 28, from 8 p.m. to midnight at The Tangier. The event includes a $500 costume contest grand prize, complements of Gavin Scott Salon and Spa. The costume contest will be open to all who self-register by … [Read more...]
Knight Arts finalist New World Performance Lab previews performance based on 1930s labor novel
New World Performance Laboratory (NWPL) presents preview performances of its work-in-progress, “Industrial Valley” the third part of "The Devil’s Milk Trilogy," a long-term project based on Akron’s relationship with rubber and the rubber industry on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday October 20, 21 22, 24 2016 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. in The Balch … [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...]
